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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number 811-03015
Ohio National Fund, Inc.
 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
     
One Financial Way, Cincinnati, Ohio   45242
 
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip code)
CT Corporation 300 E. Lombard St. Suite 1400 Baltimore, MD 21202
 
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 513-794-6971
Date of fiscal year end: December 31
Date of reporting period: December 31, 2009
Form N-CSR is to be used by management investment companies to file reports with the Commission not later than 10 days after the transmission to stockholders of any report that is required to be transmitted to stockholders under Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30e-1). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-CSR in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.
A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-CSR, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-CSR unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549-0609. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507.
 
 
Item 1.   Reports To Stockholders.

 


 

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WEALTHBUILDINGOPPORTUNIT Y Ohio National Fund, Inc. Annual Report DECEMBER 31, 2009 Ohio National Fund, Inc. Ohio National Financial Services ,, Ohio National Fund, Inc. Post Office Box 371 Cincinnati, Ohio 45201 Form 1320 Rev. 2-10


 

OHIO NATIONAL FUND, INC.
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
     
President’s Message
  1
     
Directors and Officers of Ohio National Fund, Inc. 
  2
 
The following pages contain Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance, Portfolio Composition,
and Financial Statements for each of the Fund’s Portfolios:
Equity Portfolio
  3
Money Market Portfolio
  10
Bond Portfolio
  15
Omni Portfolio
  23
International Portfolio
  32
Capital Appreciation Portfolio
  41
Millennium Portfolio
  48
International Small-Mid Company Portfolio
  54
Aggressive Growth Portfolio
  61
Small Cap Growth Portfolio
  67
Mid Cap Opportunity Portfolio
  74
S&P 500® Index Portfolio
  80
Strategic Value Portfolio
  91
High Income Bond Portfolio
  98
Capital Growth Portfolio
  111
Nasdaq-100® Index Portfolio
  118
Bristol Portfolio
  124
Bryton Growth Portfolio
  130
U.S. Equity Portfolio
  136
Balanced Portfolio
  142
Income Opportunity Portfolio
  150
Target VIP Portfolio
  158
Target Equity/Income Portfolio
  165
Bristol Growth Portfolio
  171
Notes to Financial Statements
  177
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
  200
Additional Information (Unaudited)
  201
Information About Directors and Officers (Unaudited)
  211


 

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President’s
Message
  [PALMER PHOTO]
 
 
Dear Investor:
 
If one were to look only at the equity market and fixed income returns for 2009, without looking at the events of the full year, one might conclude that 2009 was a very good year. After all, the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index finished the year up 26.5 percent, the best return for the index in six years and the second best return for the decade. Other markets fared even better with the Nasdaq Composite Index up 45.4 percent and the MSCI EAFE Index up 32.4 percent. Even the fixed income markets offered better-than-typical equity market returns posting 19.8 percent according to the Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate Master Index.
 
However, the path to these very strong returns was anything but straight. The first quarter of 2009 started out as a continuation of 2008 with the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index down 24.6 percent through March 9, the low point for the year. From there, the market staged a tremendous recovery. Whether this was due to continued low interest rates, unprecedented government intervention, or just the belief that the market cannot go down forever, is difficult to say, but most were not asking why, but rather enjoying a long overdue market rally.
 
The Ohio National Fund
 
In general, the Portfolios in the Ohio National Fund performed well in 2009. Of course, all had positive returns, with several in excess of 40 percent and one over 50 percent. Fourteen of the twenty-one actively managed Portfolios ranked in the top half of their peer group and eight were in the top quartile. Some of the Portfolios that performed particularly well were the Equity Portfolio, sub-advised by Legg Mason Capital Management, which outperformed its benchmark by 1,265 basis points; the Small Cap Growth Portfolio sub-advised by Janus Capital Management, which outperformed its benchmark by 1,629 basis points; and the Capital Appreciation Portfolio sub-advised by Jennison Associates, which outperformed its benchmark by 1,638 basis points.
 
Finally, all of the Portfolios sub-advised by Suffolk Capital Management performed well, beating their respective benchmarks by 126 basis points to 937 basis points and ranking no worse than the top half of their peer group with two in the top quartile and one in the top decile.
 
There was one change in the Ohio National Fund’s portfolio management firms. In December, Goldman Sachs Asset Management was hired to sub-advise the Mid Cap Opportunity Portfolio. We hope that Goldman Sachs will be able to improve the performance.
 
Looking Ahead
 
From a portfolio management perspective, 2009, for all if its difficulties, was actually an easy year to manage money. The overriding question was simply, “Do you believe the economy will recover or do you believe the economy is leading towards depression?” Those who correctly answered that question positioned their portfolios for growth and were rewarded with very good returns. Those who believed the market had farther to fall positioned their portfolios defensively, and while they may still have enjoyed positive, perhaps even double digit returns, underperformed their benchmarks.


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Fortunately, it appears that most of our managers answered the question correctly.
 
In 2010, neither the question nor the answer is nearly as clear. Many of the factors that have been a drag on the economy will continue to act as such, as job losses continue, unemployment remains in double digits, the housing market remains precarious and many states’ finances are fragile. Whether the market will continue its upward march in spite of these headwinds is difficult to say, but it’s the question that our portfolio managers will have to answer.
 
Thank you for entrusting your assets to the Ohio National Fund. We look forward to serving your investment needs.
 
Sincerely,
-s- John J. Palmer
John J. Palmer, FSA
President
 
Directors and Officers of Ohio National Fund, Inc.
 
John J. Palmer, President and Director
L. Ross Love, Director
James E. Bushman, Director
George M. Vredeveld, Director
John I. Von Lehman, Director
Thomas A. Barefield, Vice President
Christopher A. Carlson, Vice President
Dennis R. Taney, Chief Compliance Officer
R. Todd Brockman, Treasurer
Catherine E. Gehr, Assistant Treasurer
Kimberly A. Plante, Secretary
Katherine L. Carter, Assistant Secretary
 
The Statement of Additional Information of Ohio National Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) includes additional information about the Fund Directors and is available, without charge, upon request, by calling 877-781-6392 toll-free.
 
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses in voting proxies relating to Fund securities, as well as information regarding how the Fund voted proxies during the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30, 2009, is available without charge, upon request, by calling 877-781-6392 toll-free and on the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) website at http://www.sec.gov.
 
The Fund has filed its Schedules of Investments as of March 31 and September 30 with the Commission, as required, on Form N-Q. Form N-Q is required to be filed with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year within sixty days after the end of each period and is available on the Commission website upon acceptance of each submission. The Fund’s Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information about the Public Reference Room is available by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
 
This report and the financial statements contained herein are submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Fund. This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the Fund unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus of Ohio National Fund, Inc. For a prospectus containing more complete information, including charges and expenses, please contact Ohio National Investments, Inc., One Financial Way, Cincinnati, OH 45242, telephone 513-794-6100.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Equity Portfolio
 
 
 
 Objective/Strategy 
 
The Equity Portfolio seeks long-term growth of capital by investing primarily in common stocks or other equity securities.
 
 Performance as of December 31, 2009 
 
         
Average Annual Total Returns:
       
One year
    39.11%  
Five years
    -7.71%  
Ten years
    -2.77%  
 
Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. Total return figures include change in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month end, call toll-free 1-877-781-6392.
 
The Portfolio is not open to direct retail investment. Beneficial interest in shares is obtained solely by purchase of variable life insurance policies and variable annuity contracts. Actual performance results for variable annuity and variable universal life contracts will be lower due to contract charges. Consult your contract for applicable charges.
 
 Comments 
 
For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Equity Portfolio returned 39.11% versus 26.46% for the current benchmark, the S&P 500 Index.
 
Investors saw the major averages follow what seemed like a roller coaster ride during 2009, with the S&P 500 Index declining by nearly 25% between January 1 and March 9 before rising by nearly 68% between March 10 and December 31. The final tally was a 26.5% gain on the market, with the dynamics of the collapse and subsequent rally particularly pronounced for the financial stocks. The S&P Composite 1500 Financial Index fell 48.5% between the beginning of the year and the market bottom, but subsequently rallied 124.2% to end the year. Even national franchise financials posted amazing gains, with Bank of America Corp. up 300% from March through December and Wells Fargo & Co. up 172% over that time. The nature of the financial crisis was such that many investors were unloading their bank shares in a panic as the political rhetoric calling for nationalization heated up. As the crisis subsided, the risk of nationalization abated and investors could begin to discount the substantial normalized earning power of many of the financials. The equity markets over the last year were characterized by two things: the panic of the crisis and the outsized profits earned by those investors willing to take a chance on any companies that were given low probabilities of survival. Government efforts to restore liquidity and repair balance sheets, particularly through TARP (Troubled Asset Relief Program), helped restore confidence and drew capital back into the system.
 
The Portfolio did well during 2009, out-performing its S&P 500 Index benchmark. Information Technology stocks were among the best performers in the Portfolio, with eBay, Inc., Texas Instruments, Inc. and International Business Machines Corp. among the leading performers for the year ended December 31, 2009. Financials were also a source of out-performance during the year, with Aflac, Inc., The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Capital One Financial Corp., Wells Fargo & Co. and JPMorgan Chase & Co. all leading performers in the sector. Outside of these two sectors, there were leaders in the Consumer Discretionary sector, including Sears Holdings Corp. and Amazon.com, Inc., which both more than doubled during the year. Finally, the Portfolio’s large weight in power producer The AES Corp. benefited performance, with the stock’s 62.5% gain during the year helping to drive performance. Laggards emerged in the Industrials space, with General Electric Co.’s drop during the year hurting relative performance, along with the challenged performance of biotech stocks like Genzyme Corp. and Amgen, Inc. and managed-care stocks like UnitedHealth Group, Inc. and Aetna, Inc.(1)
 
The top five contributors were Amazon.com, Inc., Aflac, Inc., The AES Corp., Sears Holdings Corp., and eBay, Inc. The top five performers were Amazon.com, Inc., Aflac, Inc., American Express Co., MetLife Inc., and Sears Holdings Corp.(1)
 
Amazon.com, Inc. defied broader retail trends throughout 2009 thanks to its laser focus on pricing and its decision to emphasize low- or no-cost shipping with its Amazon SuperSaver and Prime offerings, staking a clear position as an everyday low price leader.
 
The company posted strong quarterly results throughout the year, punctuated by a stellar third quarter that sent shares up more than 25% in one day. Amazon.com, Inc. continues to gain share in e-commerce, which itself is gaining share from traditional retail. We believe its digital media distribution initiatives, Amazon Prime and Web Services should help to drive longer-term growth and reduce the risk that its core business is disrupted by media digitization.(1)
 
The AES Corp. contributed significantly to the Portfolio’s out-performance last year, thanks to this global power generator reporting better-than-expected earnings each quarter during the year. Investor fears about The AES Corp.’s leverage proved unfounded for the second crisis in a row, with both the holding company and its multitude of subsidiaries easily staying current on their debt obligations. The company’s decision late in the year to raise capital, selling equity to China Investment Corporation, put a damper on stock performance. This equity sale was dilutive to existing shareholders.(1)
 
Aflac, Inc. shares have more than doubled since the Portfolio initiated a position in the insurer in February 2009, thanks to better-than-expected earnings in all three subsequent quarters. Investors had overly discounted the impact of credit losses in its portfolio, particularly its hybrid securities investments. The market also underestimated the impact of a stronger yen on Aflac, Inc.’s statutory capital adequacy ratio, which remains well above levels required for its “AA” credit rating. We believe investors will continue to shift their attention to Aflac, Inc.’s earnings power and its low valuation of nine times 2010 earnings as they gain more confidence in the company’s ability to manage investment losses.(1)
 
Sears Holdings Corp. more than doubled in 2009, as an improving U.S. economy, better holiday sales outlook, strong cost controls
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Equity Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
amid a recession, and a six-fold increase in the company’s share repurchase authorization in mid-December encouraged investors to bid up the company’s shares. Despite its strong performance for the year, we remain positive on Sears Holdings Corp.’s shares and continue to believe in the ability of Chairman Eddie Lampert to realize significant value through improvements in Sears Holdings Corp.’s current operations and through intelligent allocation of the company’s cash flow.(1)
 
eBay, Inc. shares faced pressure early in the year due to concerns that the auction business was broken, but rallied heartily off the March bottom through the end of the year as it became clear that this business had stabilized. The company sold most of its much-maligned Skype unit in late summer, for what we viewed as a nice price, while retaining an equity stub. CEO John Donahoe continues to make rational capital allocation decisions, a departure from prior regimes. We continue to believe eBay, Inc. has strong prospects in both e-commerce and payments.(1)
 
Between the acquisition of Merrill Lynch and the government’s TARP investment, Bank of America Corp. was in the policy spotlight for over a year. The holding hurt performance as these regulatory challenges abounded, leading to the unexpected resignation of CEO Ken Lewis at the end of September. We continue to believe investors are underestimating the long-term earnings power of the Merrill Lynch and Countrywide Financial acquisitions, and the stock is attractively valued at just over seven times 2011 earnings estimates.(1)
 
Citigroup, Inc. detracted significantly from performance despite the Portfolio’s short holding period. Amid fears of bankruptcy and nationalization, Citigroup, Inc.’s shares fell by almost 75% into the March lows. The Portfolio liquidated its holdings ahead of concerns about dilution from the government’s proposed conversion of preferred shares to common shares, a move that we thought to be destructive to long-term shareholder value.(1)
 
Shares of Eastman Kodak Co. under-performed over the past twelve months as weak consumer spending cut into revenues and profits and as liquidity concerns continued to plague the stock. The company reported fourth-quarter results significantly below analyst estimates, and delivered a first-quarter report in April that was equally gloomy, including the suspension of its dividend. Shares bounced back somewhat after the company suggested demand and fundamentals were improving, but fell again after a highly dilutive increase in capital last month. Despite the challenges, we continue to believe Eastman Kodak Co. is an attractive turnaround story and that its shares will rebound from current levels.(1)
 
We have used the second half of 2009 to broaden out the Portfolio and move up the quality and market cap ladder. We think the Portfolio is positioned well to take advantage of the shift in market leadership that we and other observers have been anticipating. Moreover, we believe that signs of this shift continued throughout the fall and early winter. We are gradually trimming the top positions in the Portfolio and adding to smaller, existing positions.(1)
 
Many observers remain skeptical that the rally of 2009 will carry over into 2010, as the deeper structural issues facing the U.S. economy come to bear. Those issues include a shadow inventory of homes that are approaching foreclosure and may swamp the market, causing a “double dip” in the housing markets. Souring commercial real estate loans and unemployment that looks to remain elevated throughout the year and into 2011 are also touted as reasons for concern. However, we remain bullish on the outlook for U.S. equities in 2010. Some of us are more bullish than others, but it basically boils down to varying degrees of optimism. In recent commentaries, we have written that we thought the S&P 500 Index could trade in the range of 1,250 to 1,350 by the end of 2010. As we review the available evidence today, that still seems to us like a reasonable range of expectations. We believe the outlook for corporate earnings is also quite strong. First Call’s earnings revision index was a remarkably strong 74.3% in the last week of December. In fact, ISI Group calls the strength in First Call’s revision index over the last 13 weeks “unprecedented by a fairly wide margin.” The regression model ISI uses to forecast corporate earnings is projecting 35% annualized increases in the fourth quarter of 2009 and the first half of 2010. In our view, the current consensus forecast for S&P 500 earnings of $76.25 per share in 2010 has as good a chance of being low as it does of being high.
 
(1)  The Portfolio’s composition is subject to change. Holdings and weightings are as of December 31, 2009.
 
 Change in Value of $10,000 Investment 
 
[PERFORMANCE GRAPH]
 
Hypothetical illustration based on past performance. Future performance will vary. The Portfolio’s returns reflect reinvested dividends. The Portfolio’s holdings may differ significantly from the securities in the index. The index is unmanaged and therefore does not reflect the cost of portfolio management and accounting.
 
The S&P 500 Index is a capitalization-weighted index designed to measure performance of the broad domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks representing all major industries. The index presented herein includes the effects of reinvested dividends.
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Equity Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2009 (1) 
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Common Stocks (3)
    96.8
Preferred Stocks (3)
    0.2
Repurchase Agreements and
Other Net Assets
    3.0
       
      100.0
       
 
 Top 10 Portfolio Holdings as of December 31, 2009 (1) (2) 
 
               
              % of Net Assets
  1.     AES Corp. / The     8.2
  2.     Aflac, Inc.     3.7
  3.     Sears Holdings Corp.     3.5
  4.     Aetna, Inc.     3.4
  5.     eBay, Inc.     3.3
  6.     International Business Machines Corp.     3.2
  7.     Hewlett-Packard Co.     3.1
  8.     CA, Inc.     3.0
  9.     Cisco Systems, Inc.     3.0
  10.     Capital One Financial Corp.     2.9
 
(1) Composition of Portfolio subject to change.
 
(2) Short-term investments have been excluded from the list of Top 10 Portfolio holdings.
 
(3) Sectors (combined):
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Information Technology
    27.9
Financials
    25.8
Consumer Discretionary
    16.0
Health Care
    10.5
Utilities
    8.2
Industrials
    3.5
Consumer Staples
    1.6
Energy
    1.6
Materials
    1.1
Telecommunication Services
    0.8
       
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Equity Portfolio
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 96.8%   Shares     Value  
 
 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY – 16.0%
Diversified Consumer Services – 0.8%
Apollo Group, Inc. Class A (a)
    28,800     $ 1,744,704  
                 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 0.9%
               
Yum! Brands, Inc. 
    61,300       2,143,661  
                 
Internet & Catalog Retail – 2.8%
               
Amazon.com, Inc. (a)
    47,750       6,423,330  
                 
Leisure Equipment & Products – 1.7%
Eastman Kodak Co. (a)
    886,090       3,739,300  
                 
Media – 4.6%
DIRECTV (a)
    62,300       2,077,705  
Time Warner Cable, Inc. 
    56,210       2,326,532  
Time Warner, Inc. 
    209,500       6,104,830  
                 
              10,509,067  
                 
Multiline Retail – 5.2%
J.C. Penney Co., Inc. 
    142,900       3,802,569  
Sears Holdings Corp. (a)
    95,700       7,986,165  
                 
              11,788,734  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY
            36,348,796  
                 
CONSUMER STAPLES – 1.6%
Beverages – 0.5%
PepsiCo, Inc. 
    19,400       1,179,520  
                 
Food & Staples Retailing – 0.1%
               
Safeway, Inc. 
    12,100       257,609  
                 
Personal Products – 1.0%
Avon Products, Inc. 
    70,400       2,217,600  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES
            3,654,729  
                 
ENERGY – 1.6%
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 1.6%
               
Chesapeake Energy Corp. 
    52,300       1,353,524  
ConocoPhillips
    43,000       2,196,010  
                 
TOTAL ENERGY
            3,549,534  
                 
FINANCIALS – 25.6%
Capital Markets – 5.4%
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. / The
    34,700       5,858,748  
State Street Corp. 
    145,900       6,352,486  
                 
              12,211,234  
                 
Commercial Banks – 2.2%
Wells Fargo & Co. 
    182,000       4,912,180  
                 
Consumer Finance – 4.3%
American Express Co. 
    79,100       3,205,132  
Capital One Financial Corp. 
    173,300       6,644,322  
                 
              9,849,454  
                 
Diversified Financial Services – 7.3%
Bank of America Corp. 
    307,100       4,624,926  
CME Group, Inc. 
    7,200       2,418,840  
JPMorgan Chase & Co. 
    124,900       5,204,583  
NYSE Euronext
    171,100       4,328,830  
                 
              16,577,179  
                 
Insurance – 6.4%
Aflac, Inc. 
    178,900       8,274,125  
Allstate Corp. / The
    95,300       2,862,812  
Prudential Financial, Inc. 
    67,000       3,333,920  
                 
              14,470,857  
                 
TOTAL FINANCIALS
            58,020,904  
                 
HEALTH CARE – 10.5%
               
Biotechnology – 2.9%
Amgen, Inc. (a)
    96,100       5,436,377  
Genzyme Corp. (a)
    24,000       1,176,240  
                 
              6,612,617  
                 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 0.9%
Medtronic, Inc. 
    47,400       2,084,652  
                 
Health Care Providers & Services – 5.7%
Aetna, Inc. 
    241,000       7,639,700  
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. 
    170,200       5,187,696  
                 
              12,827,396  
                 
Pharmaceuticals – 1.0%
Merck & Co., Inc. 
    60,100       2,196,054  
                 
TOTAL HEALTH CARE
            23,720,719  
                 
INDUSTRIALS – 3.5%
Aerospace & Defense – 0.6%
               
Boeing Co. / The
    26,100       1,412,793  
                 
Industrial Conglomerates – 2.2%
3M Co. 
    23,000       1,901,410  
General Electric Co. 
    196,800       2,977,584  
                 
              4,878,994  
                 
Machinery – 0.7%
Deere & Co. 
    28,600       1,546,974  
                 
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS
            7,838,761  
                 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – 27.9%
Communications Equipment – 3.3%
Cisco Systems, Inc. (a)
    279,500       6,691,230  
QUALCOMM, Inc. 
    15,600       721,656  
                 
              7,412,886  
                 
Computers & Peripherals – 7.4%
EMC Corp. (a)
    146,900       2,566,343  
Hewlett-Packard Co. 
    135,800       6,995,058  
International Business Machines Corp. 
    54,900       7,186,410  
                 
              16,747,811  
                 
Internet Software & Services – 8.4%
AOL Inc. (a)
    19,045       443,367  
eBay, Inc. (a)
    320,500       7,544,570  
Google, Inc. Class A (a)
    8,950       5,548,821  
Yahoo, Inc. (a)
    326,900       5,485,382  
                 
              19,022,140  
                 
                 
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Equity Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 96.8%   Shares     Value  
 
 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 2.9%
Texas Instruments, Inc. 
    254,800     $ 6,640,088  
                 
Software – 5.9%
CA, Inc. 
    303,400       6,814,364  
Electronic Arts, Inc. (a)
    163,300       2,898,575  
Microsoft Corp. 
    123,500       3,765,515  
                 
              13,478,454  
                 
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
            63,301,379  
                 
MATERIALS – 1.1%
Metals & Mining – 1.1%
               
Nucor Corp. 
    52,600       2,453,790  
                 
TOTAL MATERIALS
            2,453,790  
                 
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES – 0.8%
Diversified Telecommunication Services – 0.8%
AT&T, Inc. 
    63,000       1,765,890  
                 
TOTAL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES
    1,765,890  
         
UTILITIES – 8.2%
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders – 8.2%
AES Corp. / The (a)
    1,397,100       18,595,401  
                 
TOTAL UTILITIES
            18,595,401  
                 
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $214,792,269)
          $ 219,249,903  
                 
                 
Preferred Stocks – 0.2%   Shares     Value  
 
FINANCIALS – 0.2%
Diversified Financial Services – 0.2%
Bank of America Corp.
10.000%, convertible until 12/31/2049
    31,200     $ 465,504  
                 
Total Preferred Stocks
(Cost $468,000)
          $ 465,504  
                 
                 
    Face
    Amortized
 
Repurchase Agreements – 2.1%   Amount     Cost  
 
 
U.S. Bank
0.010% 01/04/2010
  $ 4,868,220     $ 4,868,220  
                 
Agreement date: 12/31/2009
               
Repurchase price $4,868,225
               
Collateralized by:
               
Various Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
3.218% to 5.000%,
Due 07/01/2018 through 10/01/2034
Fair Value: $4,965,474
               
Total Repurchase Agreements
(Cost $4,868,220)
          $ 4,868,220  
                 
Total Investments – 99.1%
(Cost $220,128,489) (b)
          $ 224,583,627  
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities – 0.9%
            1,927,063  
                 
Net Assets – 100.0%
          $ 226,510,690  
                 
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
 
Footnotes:
 
(a) Non-income producing security.
 
(b) Represents cost for financial reporting purposes, which may differ from cost basis for Federal income tax purposes. See also Note 8 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Equity Portfolio
 
 
 
 Statement of Assets and Liabilities 
 
December 31, 2009 
 
         
Assets:
       
Investments in securities, at value
(Cost $215,260,269)
  $ 219,715,407  
Repurchase agreements
    4,868,220  
Cash
    1  
Receivable for securities sold
    1,528,084  
Receivable for fund shares sold
    599,315  
Dividends and accrued interest receivable
    114,479  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    3,724  
         
Total assets
    226,829,230  
         
Liabilities:
       
Payable for fund shares redeemed
    125,430  
Payable for investment management services
    150,358  
Payable for compliance services
    1,677  
Accrued custody expense
    1,307  
Accrued professional fees
    11,390  
Accrued accounting fees
    13,271  
Accrued printing and filing fees
    15,107  
         
Total liabilities
    318,540  
         
Net assets
  $ 226,510,690  
         
Net assets consist of:
       
Par value, $1 per share
  $ 12,372,169  
Paid-in capital in excess of par value
    331,985,603  
Accumulated net realized loss on investments
    (122,354,230 )
Net unrealized appreciation on investments
    4,455,138  
Undistributed net investment income
    52,010  
         
Net assets
  $ 226,510,690  
         
Shares outstanding
    12,372,169  
         
Authorized Fund shares allocated to Portfolio
    25,000,000  
         
Net asset value per share
  $ 18.31  
         
 
 Statement of Operations 
 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2009 
 
         
Investment income:
       
Interest
  $ 5,914  
Dividends
    2,262,510  
         
Total investment income
    2,268,424  
         
Expenses:
       
Management fees
    1,561,918  
Custodian fees
    15,896  
Directors’ fees
    21,024  
Professional fees
    23,364  
Accounting fees
    75,622  
Printing and filing fees
    30,835  
Compliance expense
    6,376  
Other
    6,413  
         
Total expenses
    1,741,448  
         
Net investment income
    526,976  
         
Realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
       
Net realized gain (loss) on investments
    (37,830,132 )
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
    103,793,956  
         
Net realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    65,963,824  
         
Change in net assets from operations
  $ 66,490,800  
         
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Equity Portfolio
 
 
 Statements of Changes in Net Assets 
 
                 
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008  
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:
               
Operations:
               
Net investment income
  $ 526,976     $ 2,971,115  
Net realized gain (loss) on investments
    (37,830,132 )     (77,156,737 )
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
    103,793,956       (176,365,358 )
                 
Change in net assets from operations
    66,490,800       (250,550,980 )
                 
Distributions to shareholders:
               
Distributions from net investment income
    (474,966 )     (2,642,397 )
                 
Capital transactions:
               
Received from shares sold
    24,521,613       87,902,505  
Received from dividends reinvested
    474,966       2,642,397  
Paid for shares redeemed
    (52,012,006 )     (154,908,853 )
                 
Change in net assets from capital transactions
    (27,015,427 )     (64,363,951 )
                 
Change in net assets
    39,000,407       (317,557,328 )
Net Assets:
               
Beginning of year
    187,510,283       505,067,611  
                 
End of year
  $ 226,510,690     $ 187,510,283  
                 
Undistributed net investment income
  $ 52,010     $ 328,718  
                 
 
 Financial Highlights 
 
                                         
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
 
Selected Per-Share Data:
                                       
Net asset value, beginning of year
  $ 13.19     $ 29.65     $ 31.52     $ 29.55     $ 27.85  
Operations:
                                       
Net investment income (loss)
    0.05       0.22       0.02       (0.01 )     (0.01 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
                                       
and foreign currency related transactions
    5.11       (16.48 )     (1.88 )     1.98       1.71  
                                         
Total from operations
    5.16       (16.26 )     (1.86 )     1.97       1.70  
                                         
Distributions:
                                       
Distributions from net investment income
    (0.04 )     (0.20 )     (0.01 )            
                                         
Net asset value, end of year
  $ 18.31     $ 13.19     $ 29.65     $ 31.52     $ 29.55  
                                         
Total return
    39.11 %     –54.81 %     –5.89 %     6.67 %     6.10 %
Ratios and supplemental data:
                                       
Net assets at end of year (millions)
  $ 226.5     $ 187.5     $ 505.1     $ 550.1     $ 540.7  
Ratios to average net assets:
                                       
Expenses
    0.88 %     0.84 %     0.84 %     0.86 %     0.88 %
Net investment income (loss)
    0.27 %     0.89 %     0.05 %     –0.04 %     –0.03 %
Portfolio turnover rate
    24 %     39 %     23 %     13 %     20 %
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Money Market Portfolio
 
 
 Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2009 (1) 
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Commercial Paper (2)
    60.1
Money Market Funds
    13.2
U.S. Treasury Obligations
    4.4
U.S. Government Agency Issues
    4.4
Repurchase Agreements and
Other Net Assets
    17.9
       
      100.0
       
 
 Top 10 Portfolio Holdings as of December 31, 2009 (1) (2) 
 
               
          % of Net Assets
 
  1.     Federated Prime Cash Obligations Fund – Institutional Class     4.4
  2.     Fidelity Institutional Money Market Funds – Money Market
Portfolio – Class I
    4.4
  3.     Fidelity Institutional Money Market Funds – Prime Money Market Portfolio – Class I     4.4
  4.     Prudential Funding LLC
0.070%, 01/04/2010
    4.4
  5.     Nestle Capital Corp.
0.080%, 01/04/2010
    4.4
  6.     Chevron Funding Corp.
0.070%, 01/07/2010
    4.4
  7.     Federal Home Loan Bank
0.030%, 01/15/2010
    4.4
  8.     American Express Credit Corp.
0.170%, 01/04/2010
    4.4
  9.     General Electric Capital Corp.
0.050%, 01/13/2010
    4.4
  10.     HSBC Finance Corp.
0.070%, 01/12/2010
    4.4
 
(1) Composition of Portfolio subject to change.
 
(2) Sectors:
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Financials
    32.2
Consumer Staples
    12.9
Health Care
    5.9
Energy
    4.4
Information Technology
    3.8
Consumer Discretionary
    0.9
       
      60.1
       


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Money Market Portfolio
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
    Face
    Amortized
 
Commercial Paper – 60.1%   Amount     Cost  
 
 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY – 0.9%
Media – 0.9%
Walt Disney Co. / The
0.110%, 01/21/2010 (a)
  $ 3,000,000     $ 2,999,817  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY
            2,999,817  
                 
CONSUMER STAPLES – 12.9%
Beverages – 4.4%
Coca-Cola Co. / The
0.100%, 01/07/2010 (a)
    3,000,000       2,999,950  
0.100%, 01/20/2010 (a)
    2,000,000       1,999,894  
0.150%, 02/03/2010 (a)
    10,000,000       9,998,625  
                 
              14,998,469  
                 
Food Products – 4.4%
Nestle Capital Corp.
0.080%, 01/04/2010 (a)
    15,000,000       14,999,900  
                 
              14,999,900  
                 
Household Products – 4.1%
Procter & Gamble International Funding SCA
0.110%, 01/22/2010 (a)
    10,000,000       9,999,358  
0.100%, 02/02/2010 (a)
    4,000,000       3,999,644  
                 
              13,999,002  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES
            43,997,371  
                 
ENERGY – 4.4%
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 4.4%
Chevron Funding Corp.
0.070%, 01/07/2010
    15,000,000       14,999,825  
                 
TOTAL ENERGY
            14,999,825  
                 
FINANCIALS – 32.2%
Consumer Finance – 13.2%
American Express Credit Corp.
0.170%, 01/04/2010
    15,000,000       14,999,787  
American Honda Finance Corp.
0.200%, 01/05/2010
    4,000,000       3,999,911  
0.160%, 01/06/2010 (a)
    6,000,000       5,999,867  
0.150%, 01/06/2010 (a)
    5,000,000       4,999,896  
Toyota Motor Credit Corp.
0.130%, 01/08/2010
    15,000,000       14,999,621  
                 
              44,999,082  
                 
Diversified Financial Services – 11.7%
Citigroup Funding Inc.
0.300%, 01/05/2010
    10,000,000       9,999,667  
General Electric Capital Corp.
0.050%, 01/13/2010
    15,000,000       14,999,750  
HSBC Finance Corp.
0.070%, 01/12/2010
    15,000,000       14,999,679  
                 
              39,999,096  
                 
Insurance – 7.3%
MetLife Funding
0.120%, 01/19/2010
    10,000,000       9,999,400  
Prudential Funding LLC
0.070%, 01/04/2010
  $ 15,000,000       14,999,913  
                 
              24,999,313  
                 
TOTAL FINANCIALS
            109,997,491  
                 
HEALTH CARE – 5.9%
Pharmaceuticals – 5.9%
Abbott Laboratories
0.090%, 01/06/2010 (a)
    5,000,000       4,999,937  
Johnson & Johnson
0.080%, 01/04/2010 (a)
    5,000,000       4,999,967  
0.100%, 01/11/2010 (a)
    10,000,000       9,999,722  
                 
TOTAL HEALTH CARE
            19,999,626  
                 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – 3.8%
Software – 3.8%
Microsoft Corp.
0.080%, 01/12/2010 (a)
    3,000,000       2,999,927  
0.060%, 01/19/2010 (a)
    10,000,000       9,999,700  
                 
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
            12,999,627  
                 
Total Commercial Paper
(Cost $204,993,757)
          $ 204,993,757  
                 
                 
Money Market Funds – 13.2%   Shares     Value  
 
 
Federated Prime Cash Obligations Fund Institutional Class
    15,000,000     $ 15,000,000  
Fidelity Institutional Money Market Funds Money Market Portfolio – Class I
    15,000,000       15,000,000  
Fidelity Institutional Money Market Funds Prime Money Market Portfolio – Class I
    15,000,000       15,000,000  
                 
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $45,000,000)
          $ 45,000,000  
                 
                 
    Face
    Amortized
 
U.S. Treasury Obligations – 4.4%   Amount     Cost  
 
 
U.S. Treasury Bill
0.035%, 03/18/2010
  $ 15,000,000     $ 14,998,892  
                 
Total U.S. Treasury Obligations
(Cost $14,998,892)
          $ 14,998,892  
                 
                 
    Face
    Amortized
 
U.S. Government Agency Issues – 4.4%   Amount     Cost  
 
 
Federal Home Loan Bank
0.030%, 01/15/2010
  $ 15,000,000     $ 14,999,825  
                 
Total U.S. Government Agency Issues
(Cost $14,999,825)
          $ 14,999,825  
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
 
(continued)


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Money Market Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
    Face
    Amortized
 
Repurchase Agreements – 4.9%   Amount     Cost  
 
 
U.S. Bank
0.010% 01/04/2010
  $ 16,750,000     $ 16,750,000  
                 
Agreement date: 12/31/2009
               
Repurchase price $16,750,019
               
Collateralized by:
               
Various Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
3.218% to 5.000%,
Due 07/01/2018 through 10/01/2034
Fair Value: $17,084,620
               
Total Repurchase Agreements
(Cost $16,750,000)
          $ 16,750,000  
                 
Total Investments – 87.0%
(Cost $296,742,474) (b)
          $ 296,742,474  
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities – 13.0%
            44,500,726  
                 
Net Assets – 100.0%
          $ 341,243,200  
                 
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
 
Footnotes:
 
(a) Security exempt from registration under Section 4 (2) of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified buyers under Rule 144A. At December 31, 2009, the value of these securities totaled $90,996,204 or 26.7% of the Portfolio’s net assets. These securities were deemed liquid pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Directors.
 
(b) Represents cost for Federal income tax and financial reporting purposes. See also Note 2 regarding the use of amortized cost for valuation of instruments in this Portfolio.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Money Market Portfolio
 
 
 
 Statement of Assets and Liabilities 
 
December 31, 2009 
 
         
Assets:
       
Investments in securities, at amortized cost
  $ 279,992,474  
Repurchase agreements
    16,750,000  
Cash
    43,795,709  
Due from adviser
    53,050  
Receivable for fund shares sold
    2,809,875  
Accrued interest receivable
    7,620  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    674  
         
Total assets
    343,409,402  
         
Liabilities:
       
Payable for fund shares redeemed
    2,032,859  
Payable for investment management services
    71,835  
Payable for compliance services
    1,677  
Accrued custody expense
    2,012  
Accrued professional fees
    11,557  
Accrued accounting fees
    22,790  
Accrued printing and filing fees
    23,472  
         
Total liabilities
    2,166,202  
         
Net assets
  $ 341,243,200  
         
Net assets consist of:
       
Par value, $1 per share
  $ 34,124,333  
Paid-in capital in excess of par value
    307,118,867  
         
Net assets
  $ 341,243,200  
         
Shares outstanding
    34,124,333  
         
Authorized Fund shares allocated to Portfolio
    55,000,000  
         
Net asset value per share
  $ 10.00  
         
 
 Statement of Operations 
 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2009 
 
         
Investment income:
       
Interest
  $ 680,814  
Other income
    17,034  
         
Total investment income
    697,848  
         
Expenses:
       
Management fees
    951,105  
Custodian fees
    31,677  
Directors’ fees
    41,193  
Professional fees
    33,136  
Accounting fees
    143,825  
Printing and filing fees
    61,496  
Compliance expense
    6,376  
Temporary guarantee program expense
    52,099  
Other
    1,378  
         
Total expenses
    1,322,285  
         
Less expenses reduced or reimbursed by adviser
    (624,437 )
         
Net expenses
    697,848  
         
Net investment income
     
         
Change in net assets from operations
  $  
         
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Money Market Portfolio
 
 
 Statements of Changes in Net Assets 
 
                 
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008  
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:
               
Operations:
               
Net investment income
  $     $ 6,638,684  
                 
Distributions to shareholders:
               
Distributions from net investment income
          (6,638,684 )
                 
Capital transactions:
               
Received from shares sold
    417,820,442       877,274,014  
Received from dividends reinvested
          6,638,684  
Paid for shares redeemed
    (479,126,912 )     (817,575,412 )
                 
Change in net assets from capital transactions
    (61,306,470 )     66,337,286  
                 
Change in net assets
    (61,306,470 )     66,337,286  
Net Assets:
               
Beginning of year
    402,549,670       336,212,384  
                 
End of year
  $ 341,243,200     $ 402,549,670  
                 
 
 Financial Highlights 
 
                                         
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
 
Selected Per-Share Data:
                                       
Net asset value, beginning of year
  $ 10.00     $ 10.00     $ 10.00     $ 10.00     $ 10.00  
Operations:
                                       
Net investment income
          0.17       0.48       0.47       0.27  
                                         
Distributions:
                                       
Distributions from net investment income
          (0.17 )     (0.48 )     (0.47 )     (0.27 )
                                         
Net asset value, end of year
  $ 10.00     $ 10.00     $ 10.00     $ 10.00     $ 10.00  
                                         
Total return
    0.00 %     1.77 %     4.92 %     4.79 %     2.92 %
Ratios and supplemental data:
                                       
Net assets at end of year (millions)
  $ 341.2     $ 402.5     $ 336.2     $ 254.4     $ 169.6  
Ratios to average net assets:
                                       
Ratios net of expenses reduced or reimbursed by adviser:
                                       
Expenses
    0.19 %     0.32 %     0.31 %     0.32 %     0.33 %
Net investment income
    0.00 %     1.72 %     4.79 %     4.72 %     2.92 %
Ratios assuming no expenses reduced or reimbursed by adviser:
                                       
Expenses
    0.36 %     0.35 %     0.32 %     0.35 %     0.37 %
Net investment income
    –0.17 %     1.68 %     4.77 %     4.70 %     2.89 %
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Bond Portfolio
 
 
 
 Objective/Strategy 
 
The Bond Portfolio seeks to obtain a high level of income and opportunity for capital appreciation consistent with the preservation of capital by investing primarily in intermediate-term and long-term fixed income securities.
 
 Performance as of December 31, 2009 
 
         
Average Annual Total Returns:
       
One year
    20.93%  
Five years
    3.10%  
Ten years
    5.44%  
 
Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. Total return figures include change in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month end, call toll-free 1-877-781-6392.
 
The Portfolio is not open to direct retail investment. Beneficial interest in shares is obtained solely by purchase of variable life insurance policies and variable annuity contracts. Actual performance results for variable annuity and variable universal life contracts will be lower due to contract charges. Consult your contract for applicable charges.
 
 Comments 
 
For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Bond Portfolio returned 20.93% versus 19.76% for the current benchmark, the BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate Master Index (the “Merrill Lynch Index”).
 
Performance was excellent on an absolute basis and very good in comparison to the Merrill Lynch Index. The high total return in 2009 reflects the strong recovery in the capital markets during the year, and a recovery in bond values, which had declined dramatically during the credit crisis of 2008. In many respects, the performance of the Portfolio and the capital markets in 2009 were a reversal of what occurred during 2008.
 
During 2008, the credit crisis, which manifested itself through the collapse of several large, well-known financial institutions, resulted in corporate credit spreads widening during the year to an unprecedented level. At the end of 2008, the credit spread of the Merrill Lynch Index was 604 basis points. The widening of credit spreads depressed bond prices, resulting in a total return for the Merrill Lynch Index of -6.82% in 2008.
 
As the unprecedented global fiscal and monetary stimulus programs took effect, the panic that gripped the capital markets in late 2008 and early 2009 began to abate in March. Between March and the end of 2009, the equity and corporate bond markets made remarkable recoveries. The credit spread for the Merrill Lynch Index tightened to 190 basis points by the end of 2009. This tightening in credit spreads explains the high total returns for both the Merrill Lynch Index and the Portfolio. These positive returns were achieved despite a modest increase in U.S. Treasury yields.
 
The return of the Portfolio exceeded the return of the Merrill Lynch Index in 2009 primarily because the Portfolio had a lower average credit quality and a shorter duration than the Merrill Lynch Index. During 2009, lower quality bonds performed better than higher quality bonds. Also, because U.S. Treasury yields increased during the year, shorter duration bonds performed better than longer duration bonds.
 
Several industry weightings impacted performance in 2009. The Portfolio benefited from its over-weighting in Insurance and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) because these industries outperformed. The Portfolio also benefited by its under-weighting in Telecommunication Services and the Pharmaceuticals industry, as these areas underperformed. The Portfolio’s over-weighting in the Utilities sector hurt performance, because this sector underperformed.(1)
 
Because the corporate bond market recovered so well in 2009 from the negative return of 2008, many bonds in the Portfolio had large, positive returns in 2009. The five bonds held by the Portfolio for the entire year that had the highest total returns were Teck Resources Ltd., Deutsche Bank Capital Funding Trust VII, Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc., Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. and Liberty Mutual Group, Inc. Each of these securities had total returns exceeding 50%. The four poorest performing bonds were Allied Capital Corp., Capmark Financial Group, Inc., Wachovia Capital Trust III and Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. Allied Capital Corp. and Capmark Financial Group, Inc. were troubled companies that were sold, and had negative returns of 73% and 26%, respectively. Wachovia Capital Trust III and Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. were similarly troubled, but were acquired by stronger companies.(1)
 
The U.S. economy appears to be emerging from the worst recession since the Great Depression. Economic growth was positive in the third quarter of 2009 and is expected to be positive for the fourth quarter. Because of massive federal budget deficits and expectations that the Federal Reserve will begin to tighten monetary conditions in the latter half of 2010, Treasury yields will likely rise this year. For this reason, the duration of the Portfolio will be maintained short of the duration of the Merrill Lynch Index. Because credit spreads tightened so dramatically during 2009, it is unlikely that credit spreads will tighten much more in 2010. Because of the outlook for credit spreads, purchases for the Portfolio will be skewed toward higher quality credits.
 
(1)  The Portfolio’s composition is subject to change. Holdings and weightings are as of December 31, 2009.
 
(continued)


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Bond Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 Change in Value of $10,000 Investment 
 
[PERFORMANCE GRAPH]
 
Hypothetical illustration based on past performance. Future performance will vary. The Portfolio’s returns reflect reinvested dividends. The Portfolio’s holdings may differ significantly from the securities in the index. The index is unmanaged and therefore does not reflect the cost of portfolio management and accounting.
 
The BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate Master Index tracks the performance of all U.S. dollar-denominated, investment grade corporate public debt issued in the U.S. domestic bond market. Qualifying bonds must have at least one year remaining term to maturity, a fixed coupon schedule, and a minimum amount outstanding of $250 million.
 
 Top 10 Portfolio Holdings as of December 31, 2009 (1) (2) 
 
               
          % of Net Assets
 
  1.     U.S. Treasury Note
2.375%, 09/30/2014
    1.4
  2.     Morgan Stanley
4.750%, 04/01/2014
    1.3
  3.     Safeway, Inc.
6.350%, 08/15/2017
    1.2
  4.     Kroger Co. / The
6.400%, 08/15/2017
    1.2
  5.     Computer Sciences Corp.
6.500%, 03/15/2018
    1.2
  6.     Anadarko Petroleum Corp.
5.950%, 09/15/2016
    1.2
  7.     Union Electric Co.
6.400%, 06/15/2017
    1.2
  8.     Commonwealth Edison Co.
5.950%, 08/15/2016
    1.2
  9.     Waste Management, Inc.
6.100%, 03/15/2018
    1.2
  10.     Virginia Electric & Power Co.
5.400%, 01/15/2016
    1.1
 
 Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2009 (1) 
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Corporate Bonds (3) (4)
    87.1
U.S. Treasury Obligations (4)
    1.4
Commercial Paper
    2.9
Money Market Funds
    2.3
Repurchase Agreements and
     
Other Net Assets
    6.3
       
      100.0
       
 
(1) Composition of Portfolio subject to change.
 
(2) Short-term investments have been excluded from the list of Top 10 Portfolio holdings.
 
(3) Sectors:
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Financials
    27.7
Utilities
    16.1
Consumer Staples
    8.7
Industrials
    8.2
Energy
    7.9
Consumer Discretionary
    7.2
Telecommunication Services
    4.6
Health Care
    2.8
Information Technology
    2.3
Materials
    1.6
       
      87.1
       
 
(4) Bond credit quality (Standard & Poor’s Ratings) (combined):
 
       
    % of Total Bonds
 
Government (U.S. Treasury and Agency bonds)
    1.4
AA
    12.7
A
    27.0
BBB
    53.7
BB
    4.9
CCC
    0.3
       
      100.0
       


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Bond Portfolio
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
    Face
       
Corporate Bonds – 87.1%   Amount     Value  
 
 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY – 7.2%
Auto Components – 1.0%
Johnson Controls, Inc.
5.250%, 01/15/2011
  $ 1,250,000     $ 1,312,087  
                 
Household Durables – 1.1%
Mohawk Industries, Inc. (b) 
6.500%, 01/15/2011
    1,000,000       1,030,000  
Newell Rubbermaid, Inc.
6.250%, 04/15/2018
    500,000       494,839  
                 
              1,524,839  
                 
Media – 3.7%
Comcast Corp.
5.875%, 02/15/2018
    750,000       797,475  
Cox Communications, Inc.
6.750%, 03/15/2011
    1,000,000       1,051,747  
Time Warner Cable, Inc.
5.850%, 05/01/2017
    1,000,000       1,052,237  
Time Warner, Inc.
6.875%, 05/01/2012
    1,000,000       1,095,336  
Viacom, Inc.
4.375%, 09/15/2014
    1,000,000       1,032,351  
                 
              5,029,146  
                 
Multiline Retail – 0.7%
Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc.
5.900%, 12/01/2016
    1,000,000       980,000  
                 
Specialty Retail – 0.8%
Home Depot, Inc. / The
5.250%, 12/16/2013
    1,000,000       1,071,513  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY
            9,917,585  
                 
CONSUMER STAPLES – 8.7%
Beverages – 0.7%
Anheuser-Busch Cos., Inc.
5.500%, 01/15/2018
    750,000       761,403  
Coca Cola Co. / The
4.875%, 03/15/2019
    250,000       260,901  
                 
              1,022,304  
                 
Food & Staples Retailing – 3.1%
CVS Caremark Corp.
5.750%, 06/01/2017
    1,000,000       1,057,006  
Kroger Co. / The
6.400%, 08/15/2017
    1,500,000       1,641,123  
Safeway, Inc.
6.350%, 08/15/2017
    1,500,000       1,644,189  
                 
              4,342,318  
                 
Food Products – 3.0%
Bunge N.A. Finance LP
5.900%, 04/01/2017
    1,500,000       1,487,029  
Kraft Foods, Inc.
6.125%, 02/01/2018
    1,500,000       1,579,826  
Tyson Foods, Inc.
7.850%, 04/01/2016 (b)
    1,000,000       1,030,000  
                 
              4,096,855  
                 
Household Products – 1.2%
Clorox Co. / The
3.550%, 11/01/2015
    300,000       296,978  
Kimberly-Clark Corp.
6.125%, 08/01/2017
    1,000,000       1,110,266  
Procter & Gamble Co. / The
4.700%, 02/15/2019
    250,000       256,394  
                 
              1,663,638  
                 
Personal Products – 0.6%
Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.
3.500%, 11/01/2014 (a)
    800,000       791,752  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES
            11,916,867  
                 
ENERGY – 7.9%
Energy Equipment & Services – 1.1%
Weatherford International Ltd.
6.000%, 03/15/2018
    1,500,000       1,512,870  
                 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 6.8%
Anadarko Petroleum Corp.
5.950%, 09/15/2016
    1,500,000       1,624,795  
Atlantic Richfield Co.
8.550%, 03/01/2012
    200,000       227,237  
Cenovus Energy, Inc.
5.700%, 10/15/2019 (a)
    1,000,000       1,045,022  
Devon OEI Operating, Inc.
7.250%, 10/01/2011
    1,000,000       1,091,446  
Energy Transfer Partners LP
5.650%, 08/01/2012
    1,000,000       1,063,488  
Magellan Midstream Partners LP
6.550%, 07/15/2019
    500,000       543,728  
Marathon Oil Corp.
6.125%, 03/15/2012
    750,000       806,593  
Questar Market Resources, Inc.
6.800%, 03/01/2020
    1,000,000       1,044,217  
Valero Energy Corp.
6.875%, 04/15/2012
    750,000       819,346  
XTO Energy, Inc.
4.900%, 02/01/2014
    1,000,000       1,075,632  
                 
              9,341,504  
                 
TOTAL ENERGY
            10,854,374  
                 
FINANCIALS – 27.7%
Capital Markets – 5.1%
BlackRock, Inc.
2.250%, 12/10/2012
    500,000       498,162  
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. / The
6.150%, 04/01/2018
    1,250,000       1,340,296  
Janus Capital Group, Inc. (b) 
6.950%, 06/15/2017
    1,500,000       1,415,832  
Jefferies Group, Inc.
5.875%, 06/08/2014
    1,500,000       1,541,892  
Morgan Stanley
4.750%, 04/01/2014
    1,750,000       1,761,732  
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Bond Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
    Face
       
Corporate Bonds – 87.1%   Amount     Value  
 
 
Capital Markets (continued)
                 
TD Ameritrade Holding Corp.
4.150%, 12/01/2014
  $ 500,000     $ 493,505  
                 
              7,051,419  
                 
Commercial Banks – 6.4%
BB&T Corp.
5.200%, 12/23/2015
    1,000,000       1,039,946  
Comerica Bank
5.750%, 11/21/2016
    1,500,000       1,453,657  
Deutsche Bank Capital Funding Trust VII
5.628%, Perpetual (a) (c)
    1,500,000       1,102,500  
Fifth Third Bancorp
4.500%, 06/01/2018
    1,750,000       1,429,995  
PNC Funding Corp.
5.250%, 11/15/2015
    1,500,000       1,544,482  
SunTrust Bank
5.000%, 09/01/2015
    1,500,000       1,455,521  
Wells Fargo & Co.
5.625%, 12/11/2017
    750,000       781,363  
                 
              8,807,464  
                 
Consumer Finance – 2.1%
American Express Co.
7.000%, 03/19/2018
    1,250,000       1,378,764  
Capital One Bank USA NA
5.125%, 02/15/2014
    750,000       780,953  
Discover Financial Services
6.450%, 06/12/2017
    750,000       702,962  
                 
              2,862,679  
                 
Diversified Financial Services – 3.5%
Bank of America Corp.
5.650%, 05/01/2018
    1,000,000       1,017,287  
Citigroup, Inc.
6.125%, 05/15/2018
    1,250,000       1,258,796  
General Electric Capital Corp.
5.625%, 05/01/2018
    1,000,000       1,026,436  
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
5.150%, 10/01/2015
    1,500,000       1,555,239  
                 
              4,857,758  
                 
Insurance – 7.0%
Assurant, Inc.
5.625%, 02/15/2014
    1,500,000       1,539,378  
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd.
5.750%, 12/01/2014
    1,000,000       1,007,654  
Hartford Financial Services Group,
Inc. / The
5.375%, 03/15/2017
    1,500,000       1,431,990  
Liberty Mutual Group, Inc.
5.750%, 03/15/2014 (a)
    1,000,000       986,579  
Lincoln National Corp.
8.750%, 07/01/2019
    750,000       858,372  
Loews Corp.
5.250%, 03/15/2016
    750,000       762,671  
Metropolitan Life Global Funding I
2.875%, 09/17/2012 (a)
    1,000,000       1,008,498  
Prudential Financial, Inc.
6.100%, 06/15/2017
    1,500,000       1,554,983  
StanCorp Financial Group, Inc.
6.875%, 10/01/2012
    500,000       534,322  
                 
              9,684,447  
                 
Real Estate Investment Trusts – 3.6%
Equity One, Inc.
6.250%, 01/15/2017
    1,250,000       1,143,597  
HCP, Inc.
4.875%, 09/15/2010
    1,500,000       1,530,825  
Mack-Cali Realty LP
4.600%, 06/15/2013
    1,000,000       970,526  
Simon Property Group LP
4.875%, 08/15/2010
    1,250,000       1,275,463  
                 
              4,920,411  
                 
TOTAL FINANCIALS
            38,184,178  
                 
HEALTH CARE – 2.8%
Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 0.4%
Becton Dickinson & Co.
5.000%, 05/15/2019
    500,000       514,467  
                 
Health Care Providers & Services – 1.5%
AmerisourceBergen Corp.
4.875%, 11/15/2019
    500,000       494,581  
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
6.000%, 02/15/2018
    1,500,000       1,551,900  
                 
              2,046,481  
                 
Life Sciences Tools & Services – 0.2%
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
3.250%, 11/18/2014 (a)
    300,000       294,449  
                 
Pharmaceuticals – 0.7%
Merck & Co. Inc.
5.000%, 06/30/2019
    1,000,000       1,041,400  
                 
TOTAL HEALTH CARE
            3,896,797  
                 
INDUSTRIALS – 8.2%
Aerospace & Defense – 1.5%
Raytheon Co.
4.400%, 02/15/2020
    1,250,000       1,233,674  
BAE Systems Holdings, Inc.
6.375%, 06/01/2019 (a)
    750,000       808,188  
                 
              2,041,862  
                 
Building Products – 0.7%
Owens Corning, Inc.
6.500%, 12/01/2016
    1,000,000       1,025,488  
                 
Commercial Services & Supplies – 1.2%
Waste Management, Inc.
6.100%, 03/15/2018
    1,500,000       1,597,736  
                 
 
(continued)


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Bond Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
    Face
       
Corporate Bonds – 87.1%   Amount     Value  
 
 
Electrical Equipment – 0.9%
Emerson Electric Co.
4.250%, 11/15/2020
  $ 1,250,000     $ 1,216,524  
                 
Machinery – 1.7%
Caterpillar, Inc.
5.700%, 08/15/2016
    1,000,000       1,083,307  
Deere & Co.
4.375%, 10/16/2019
    1,250,000       1,250,914  
                 
              2,334,221  
                 
Road & Rail – 2.2%
CSX Corp.
5.600%, 05/01/2017
    1,500,000       1,558,419  
Ryder System, Inc.
4.625%, 04/01/2010
    506,000       508,381  
Union Pacific Corp.
3.625%, 06/01/2010
    1,000,000       1,012,250  
                 
              3,079,050  
                 
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS
            11,294,881  
                 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – 2.3%
Communications Equipment – 0.2%
Cisco Systems, Inc.
2.900%, 11/17/2014
    300,000       299,791  
                 
Computers & Peripherals – 0.9%
International Business Machines Corp.
2.100%, 05/06/2013
    1,250,000       1,248,500  
                 
IT Services – 1.2%
Computer Sciences Corp.
6.500%, 03/15/2018
    1,500,000       1,639,569  
                 
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
            3,187,860  
                 
MATERIALS – 1.6%
Chemicals – 0.8%
Monsanto Co.
7.375%, 08/15/2012
    1,000,000       1,134,166  
                 
Metals & Mining – 0.8%
Teck Resources Ltd.
7.000%, 09/15/2012
    1,000,000       1,061,250  
                 
TOTAL MATERIALS
            2,195,416  
                 
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES – 4.6%
Diversified Telecommunication Services – 2.5%
AT&T Corp.
7.300%, 11/15/2011
    500,000       550,778  
Embarq Corp.
6.738%, 06/01/2013
    1,000,000       1,087,312  
Telecom Italia Capital SA
5.250%, 10/01/2015
    750,000       785,130  
Verizon Communications, Inc.
5.350%, 02/15/2011
    1,000,000       1,043,026  
                 
              3,466,246  
                 
Wireless Telecommunication Services – 2.1%
America Movil S.A.B. de C.V.
5.750%, 01/15/2015
    1,000,000       1,057,548  
New Cingular Wireless Services, Inc.
7.875%, 03/01/2011
    750,000       806,022  
Rogers Communications, Inc.
5.500%, 03/15/2014
    1,000,000       1,072,532  
                 
              2,936,102  
                 
TOTAL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES
    6,402,348  
         
UTILITIES – 16.1%
Electric Utilities – 10.3%
Appalachian Power Co.
5.550%, 04/01/2011
    1,000,000       1,040,319  
Commonwealth Edison Co.
5.950%, 08/15/2016
    1,500,000       1,608,184  
Entergy Mississippi, Inc.
5.920%, 02/01/2016
    1,000,000       1,025,784  
IPALCO Enterprises, Inc.
8.625%, 11/14/2011
    1,000,000       1,050,000  
Kansas City Power & Light Co.
5.850%, 06/15/2017
    1,500,000       1,548,459  
Metropolitan Edison Co.
4.875%, 04/01/2014
    750,000       779,206  
Pepco Holdings, Inc.
4.000%, 05/15/2010
    750,000       757,103  
Potomac Power Co.
6.500%, 11/15/2037
    750,000       825,809  
PSEG Power LLC
5.000%, 04/01/2014
    750,000       775,427  
Scottish Power Ltd.
4.910%, 03/15/2010
    1,000,000       1,008,338  
Tenaska Georgia Partners LP
9.500%, 02/01/2030
    491,244       550,216  
Union Electric Co.
6.400%, 06/15/2017
    1,500,000       1,617,711  
Virginia Electric & Power Co.
5.400%, 01/15/2016
    1,500,000       1,585,277  
                 
              14,171,833  
                 
Gas Utilities – 2.4%
AGL Capital Corp.
5.250%, 08/15/2019
    1,000,000       1,008,887  
CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.
5.950%, 01/15/2014
    500,000       527,015  
Southwest Gas Corp.
7.625%, 05/15/2012
    1,000,000       1,089,003  
Spectra Energy Capital LLC
5.500%, 03/01/2014
    750,000       789,247  
                 
              3,414,152  
                 
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders – 1.1%
Energy Future Competitive Holdings Co.
7.480%, 01/01/2017
    642,667       408,841  
TransAlta Corp.
6.750%, 07/15/2012
    1,000,000       1,082,662  
                 
              1,491,503  
                 
                 
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Bond Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
    Face
       
Corporate Bonds – 87.1%   Amount     Value  
 
 
Multi-Utilities – 2.3%
Alliant Energy Corp.
4.000%, 10/15/2014
  $ 1,000,000     $ 1,001,331  
Avista Corp.
5.950%, 06/01/2018
    1,000,000       1,049,226  
Consumers Energy Co.
6.000%, 02/15/2014
    1,000,000       1,100,157  
                 
              3,150,714  
                 
TOTAL UTILITIES
            22,228,202  
                 
Total Corporate Bonds
(Cost $116,236,238)
          $ 120,078,508  
                 
                 
    Face
       
U.S. Treasury Obligations – 1.4%   Amount     Value  
 
 
U.S. Treasury Note 
2.375%, 09/30/2014
  $ 1,900,000     $ 1,884,559  
                 
Total U.S. Treasury Obligations
(Cost $1,901,978)
          $ 1,884,559  
                 
                 
    Face
    Amortized
 
Commercial Paper – 2.9%   Amount     Cost  
 
 
Prudential Funding LLC
0.020%, 01/04/2010
  $ 4,000,000     $ 3,999,993  
                 
Total Commercial Paper
(Cost $3,999,993)
          $ 3,999,993  
                 
                 
Money Market Funds – 2.3%   Shares     Value  
 
 
Fidelity Institutional Money Market Funds Money Market Portfolio – Class I
    3,160,000     $ 3,160,000  
                 
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $3,160,000)
          $ 3,160,000  
                 
                 
    Face
    Amortized
 
Repurchase Agreements – 4.2%   Amount     Cost  
 
 
U.S. Bank
0.010% 01/04/2010
  $ 5,829,000     $ 5,829,000  
                 
Agreement date: 12/31/2009
               
Repurchase price $5,829,006
               
Collateralized by:
               
Various Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
3.22% to 5.00%,
Due 07/01/2018 through
10/01/2034
Fair Value: $5,945,448
               
Total Repurchase Agreements
(Cost $5,829,000)
          $ 5,829,000  
                 
Total Investments – 97.9%
(Cost $131,127,209) (d)
          $ 134,952,060  
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities – 2.1%
            2,960,249  
                 
Net Assets – 100.0%
          $ 137,912,309  
                 
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
 
Footnotes:
 
(a) Security exempt from registration under Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified buyers. At December 31, 2009, the value of these securities totaled $6,036,988 or 4.4% of the Portfolio’s net assets. These securities were deemed liquid pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Directors.
 
(b) This security is a credit sensitive bond. The coupon rate is a variable rate subject to adjustment based on changes in either Moody’s or S&P ratings.
 
(c) Fixed-to-floating rate, callable, perpetual life trust preferred security. Interest rates stated are those in effect at December 31, 2009.
 
(d) Represents cost for financial reporting purposes, which may differ from cost basis for Federal income tax purposes. See also Note 8 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Bond Portfolio
 
 
 
 Statement of Assets and Liabilities 
 
December 31, 2009 
 
         
Assets:
       
Investments in securities, at value
(Cost $125,298,209)
  $ 129,123,060  
Repurchase agreements
    5,829,000  
Cash
    236  
Receivable for fund shares sold
    1,392,954  
Accrued interest receivable
    1,707,689  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    240  
         
Total assets
    138,053,179  
         
Liabilities:
       
Payable for fund shares redeemed
    39,171  
Payable for investment management services
    66,852  
Payable for compliance services
    1,677  
Accrued custody expense
    841  
Accrued professional fees
    11,272  
Accrued accounting fees
    11,703  
Accrued printing and filing fees
    9,354  
         
Total liabilities
    140,870  
         
Net assets
  $ 137,912,309  
         
Net assets consist of:
       
Par value, $1 per share
    11,258,369  
Paid-in capital in excess of par value
    134,097,025  
Accumulated net realized loss on investments
    (17,312,362 )
Net unrealized appreciation on investments
    3,824,851  
Undistributed net investment income
    6,044,426  
         
Net assets
  $ 137,912,309  
         
Shares outstanding
    11,258,369  
         
Authorized Fund shares allocated to Portfolio
    20,000,000  
         
Net asset value per share
  $ 12.25  
         
 
 Statement of Operations 
 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2009 
 
         
Investment income:
       
Interest
  $ 6,868,550  
         
Expenses:
       
Management fees
    696,693  
Custodian fees
    9,298  
Directors’ fees
    13,030  
Professional fees
    18,524  
Accounting fees
    63,948  
Printing and filing fees
    18,509  
Compliance expense
    6,376  
Other
    410  
         
Total expenses
    826,788  
         
Net investment income
    6,041,762  
         
Realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
       
Net realized gain (loss) on investments
    (7,436,754 )
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
    23,501,373  
         
Net realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    16,064,619  
         
Change in net assets from operations
  $ 22,106,381  
         
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Bond Portfolio
 
 
 Statements of Changes in Net Assets 
 
                 
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008  
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:
               
Operations:
               
Net investment income
  $ 6,041,762     $ 8,183,385  
Net realized gain (loss) on investments
    (7,436,754 )     (7,121,821 )
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
    23,501,373       (18,186,256 )
                 
Change in net assets from operations
    22,106,381       (17,124,692 )
                 
Capital transactions:
               
Received from shares sold
    46,255,877       34,675,995  
Paid for shares redeemed
    (38,208,419 )     (87,447,734 )
                 
Change in net assets from capital transactions
    8,047,458       (52,771,739 )
                 
Change in net assets
    30,153,839       (69,896,431 )
Net Assets:
               
Beginning of year
    107,758,470       177,654,901  
                 
End of year
  $ 137,912,309     $ 107,758,470  
                 
Undistributed net investment income
  $ 6,044,426     $ 8,186,049  
                 
 
 Financial Highlights 
 
                                         
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
 
Selected Per-Share Data:
                                       
Net asset value, beginning of year
  $ 10.13     $ 11.44     $ 11.03     $ 10.96     $ 11.33  
Operations:
                                       
Net investment income
    0.49       1.04       0.58       0.55 (a)     0.56 (a)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    1.63       (2.35 )     (0.17 )     (0.06 )     (0.51 )
                                         
Total from operations
    2.12       (1.31 )     0.41       0.49       0.05  
                                         
Distributions:
                                       
Distributions from net investment income
                      (0.42 )     (0.42 )
                                         
Net asset value, end of year
  $ 12.25     $ 10.13     $ 11.44     $ 11.03     $ 10.96  
                                         
Total return
    20.93 %     –11.45 %     3.72 %     4.44 %     0.42 %
Ratios and supplemental data:
                                       
Net assets at end of year (millions)
  $ 137.9     $ 107.8     $ 177.7     $ 171.1     $ 139.0  
Ratios to average net assets:
                                       
Expenses
    0.69 %     0.66 %     0.63 %     0.65 %     0.68 %
Net investment income
    5.06 %     5.35 %     4.99 %     4.99 %     4.97 %
Portfolio turnover rate
    27 %     15 %     13 %     25 %     13 %
(a)  Calculated using the average daily shares method.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Omni Portfolio
 
 
 
 Objective/Strategy 
 
The Omni Portfolio seeks a high level of long-term total return consistent with preservation of capital by investing in stocks, bonds, and money market instruments.
 
 Performance as of December 31, 2009 
 
         
Average Annual Total Returns:
       
One year
    33.15%  
Five years
    3.91%  
Ten years
    -0.66%  
 
Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. Total return figures include change in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month end, call toll-free 1-877-781-6392.
 
The Portfolio is not open to direct retail investment. Beneficial interest in shares is obtained solely by purchase of variable life insurance policies and variable annuity contracts. Actual performance results for variable annuity and variable universal life contracts will be lower due to contract charges. Consult your contract for applicable charges.
 
 Comments 
 
For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Omni Portfolio returned 33.15% versus 24.87% for the current benchmark, which is composed of 70% S&P 500 Index and 30% BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate Master Index (the “Merrill Lynch Index”).
 
The 828 basis points of out-performance is the result of two factors. First, the equity component of the Portfolio out-performed the S&P 500 Index. Second, the bond component of the Portfolio out-performed the Merrill Lynch Index. The Portfolio, however, was under-weighted in stocks versus the blended benchmark, and this was a drag on overall performance starting in March when stocks began a significant rally.
 
Following a year in which the stock market declined nearly 40%, 2009 got off to a dreadful start with the S&P 500 Index plummeting 25% to its early March low of 667. As unprecedented global fiscal and monetary stimulus programs began to show some benefits, the panic gripping the markets early in the year lessened, a more fundamentals-based approach to valuations took hold and the market recovered 65% off the bottom to end the year up 26.46%. The equity portion of the Portfolio out-performed the market in 2009, ending the year up 40.28% gross of fees, or 1,382 basis points above the S&P 500 Index.
 
The top contributors to the Portfolio’s equity performance in 2009 included financial companies Wells Fargo & Co. and JPMorgan Chase & Co. Both Wells Fargo & Co. and JPMorgan Chase & Co. out-performed the S&P 500 Index and the Financials sector from the March lows as fears faded that the government would nationalize large banks and as signs of credit improvement emerged. Two other top contributors were Information Technology companies Apple, Inc. and Google, Inc. Apple, Inc.’s earnings estimates were increased throughout the year, as iPhone sales continued to exceed expectations and, more recently, as analysts expected increased contributions from their “Apps store”. Google, Inc. benefited from improving advertising trends, particularly online, and excitement surrounding their smartphone launch. Rounding out the top five equity contributors to the year was Celanese Corp., a top performer due to its low cost chemical production and exposure to the rebounding Chinese economy.(1)
 
Detractors from full year equity performance included Exxon Mobil Corp., as the company was negatively impacted by the falling price of oil during the period in which the Portfolio owned the stock. SunPower Corp. was hurt by aggressive pricing on polysilicon, which is used in the production of solar panels. Devon Energy Corp. cost the Portfolio due to unfavorable natural gas pricing. Two insurance companies, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. and Lincoln National Corp. under-performed during the period the Portfolio owned them due to combined fears of investment portfolio losses and the need to raise capital to cover reserve requirements for their variable annuity businesses.(1)
 
Within the equity component of the Portfolio, the greatest shift in sector weightings during the year occurred in the Consumer Discretionary sector, where the sector weighting ended in line with the benchmark weighting and up from the start of the year. Purchases in this sector included Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and Amazon.com, Inc. on rising earnings estimates and attractive valuations. Sales of Health Care stocks during the year resulted in a decreased weighting in that sector. Health care stocks that were sold include Abbott Laboratories and Wellpoint Corp., which were sold on valuation. The Portfolio weighting in Consumer Staples stocks is approximately 4% below the benchmark weighting and 3% below where the sector started the year.(1)
 
As we enter 2010, the equity component of the Portfolio has a weighting in the Materials and Industrials sectors that is well above a combined benchmark weighting. Recent new additions to the Portfolio in these sectors include Honeywell International Inc., Goodrich Corp. and United Technologies Corp., which were purchased based on attractive valuation and evidence of an improving aerospace aftermarket. We also purchased Illinois Tool Works Inc. based on positive earnings revisions due to the potential for the company to achieve higher margins versus previous economic cycles.(1)
 
The bond component of the Portfolio had a total return of 26.34% during 2009, out-performing the Merrill Lynch Index by approximately 650 basis points. The high total return in 2009 for the Portfolio’s bond holdings reflects the strong recovery in the capital markets during the year, and a recovery in bond values, which had declined dramatically during the credit crisis of 2008. In some respects, the performance of the bond component of the Portfolio in 2009 was a reversal of what occurred in 2008. During 2008, corporate credit spreads widened as the credit crisis ensued, reaching an unprecedented level of 604 basis points for the Merrill Lynch Index by the end of 2008. This widening in credit spreads depressed corporate bond prices in 2008. Corporate bond prices remained depressed until March of 2009 when the credit markets began their recovery. Between March and the end of 2009, the corporate bond market made a remarkable recovery. The credit spread of the Merrill Lynch Index tightened to 190 basis points by 2009 year-end. This tightening in credit
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Omni Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
spreads explains the high total returns for both the Merrill Lynch Index and the bond component of the Portfolio.
 
The return of the bond component of the Portfolio exceeded the return of the Merrill Lynch Index in 2009 primarily because the bond portion of the Portfolio had a lower average credit quality and a shorter duration than the Merrill Lynch Index. During 2009, lower quality bonds performed better than higher quality bonds. Also, because U.S. Treasury yields increased during the year, shorter duration bonds performed better than longer duration bonds. An over-weighting versus the Merrill Lynch Index in the Insurance and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industries benefited performance because these industries out-performed in 2009. An under-weighting in the Financials sector hurt performance because this sector out-performed in 2009. An over-weighting in the bonds of the Utilities sector also hurt performance because the Utility sector under-performed.(1)
 
Most bonds held by the Portfolio had very good returns in 2009. The five bonds that had the best returns for the year, were Health Care Property Investors Inc., Deutsche Bank Capital Funding Trust VII, American General Finance Corp., Macy’s Retail Holdings and Duke Realty LP. The five poorest performing bonds were Capmark Financial Group, Inc., Wachovia Capital Trust III, Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., RBS Capital Trust III and Duke Energy Carolinas LLC.(1)
 
The U.S. economy appears to be emerging from the worst recession since the Great Depression. Economic growth was positive in the third quarter of 2009 and is expected to be positive for the fourth quarter. While there are certainly economic issues that cause concern, including commercial real estate exposure at financial institutions, high unemployment levels in the U.S., and record federal budget deficits, there are signs of economic stability, such as recovery of the equity and credit markets, a potential bottoming in the residential housing market and the newly lean cost structures of numerous blue chip companies that should enhance earning leverage going forward. More stocks currently exhibit both attractive valuations and improving fundamentals than was the case one year ago. The record federal budget deficits and the expectation that the Federal Reserve will begin to tighten monetary conditions in the latter half of 2010 suggests that U.S. Treasury yields will rise this year. Because credit spreads tightened so dramatically during 2009, it is unlikely spreads will tighten much more in 2010. Because of the expectations for higher Treasury yields and little credit spread tightening in 2010, the strategy for the bond component of the Portfolio is to maintain a duration that is short of the duration of the Merrill Lynch Index and to skew purchases toward higher quality credits.
 
(1)  The Portfolio’s composition is subject to change. Holdings and weightings are as of December 31, 2009.
 
 Change in Value of $10,000 Investment 
 
[PERFORMANCE GRAPH]
 
Hypothetical illustration based on past performance. Future performance will vary. The Portfolio’s returns reflect reinvested dividends. The Portfolio’s holdings may differ significantly from the securities in the index. The index is unmanaged and therefore does not reflect the cost of portfolio management and accounting.
 
The BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate Master Index tracks the performance of all U.S. dollar-denominated, investment grade corporate public debt issued in the U.S. domestic bond market. Qualifying bonds must have at least one year remaining term to maturity, a fixed coupon schedule, and a minimum amount outstanding of $250 million.
 
The S&P 500 Index is a capitalization-weighted index designed to measure performance of the broad domestic market through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks representing all major industries. The index presented herein includes the effects of reinvested dividends.
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Omni Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2009 (1) 
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Common Stocks (3)
    67.3
Corporate Bonds (3)
    26.9
Money Market Funds and
Other Net Assets
    5.8
       
      100.0
       
 
 Top 10 Portfolio Holdings as of December 31, 2009 (1) (2) 
 
               
      % of Net Assets
 
  1.     Pfizer, Inc.     1.7
  2.     Chevron Corp.     1.7
  3.     General Electric Co.     1.6
  4.     Dow Chemical Co. / The     1.5
  5.     Bank of America Corp.     1.5
  6.     Cisco Systems, Inc.     1.4
  7.     United Technologies Corp.     1.4
  8.     International Business Machines Corp.     1.4
  9.     Google, Inc. Class A     1.4
  10.     Texas Instruments Inc.     1.4
 
(1) Composition of Portfolio subject to change.
 
(2) Short-term investments have been excluded from the list of Top 10 Portfolio holdings.
 
(3) Sectors (combined):
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Financials
    17.0
Information Technology
    15.2
Industrials
    12.0
Energy
    11.0
Consumer Discretionary
    8.1
Consumer Staples
    8.1
Health Care
    7.7
Materials
    5.9
Utilities
    5.5
Telecommunication Services
    3.7
       
      94.2
       


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Omni Portfolio
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 67.3%   Shares     Value  
 
 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY – 6.7%
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 1.4%
Darden Restaurants, Inc. 
    5,000     $ 175,350  
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (a)
    16,100       407,008  
                 
              582,358  
                 
Internet & Catalog Retail – 0.6%
Amazon.com, Inc. (a)
    1,800       242,136  
                 
Multiline Retail – 1.3%
Target Corp. 
    10,900       527,233  
                 
Specialty Retail – 2.1%
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (a)
    8,800       339,944  
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. 
    23,300       544,987  
                 
              884,931  
                 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 1.3%
V.F. Corp. 
    7,400       541,976  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY
            2,778,634  
                 
CONSUMER STAPLES – 4.9%
Food & Staples Retailing – 1.3%
Wal – Mart Stores, Inc. 
    10,100       539,845  
                 
Food Products – 2.3%
ConAgra Foods, Inc. 
    11,500       265,075  
General Mills, Inc. 
    6,100       431,941  
Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. (a)
    4,300       256,753  
                 
              953,769  
                 
Household Products – 1.3%
Procter & Gamble Co. / The
    8,900       539,607  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES
            2,033,221  
                 
ENERGY – 8.0%
Energy Equipment & Services – 0.9%
Transocean Ltd. (a)
    4,600       380,880  
                 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 7.1%
Anadarko Petroleum Corp. 
    6,600       411,972  
Apache Corp. 
    1,800       185,706  
Chevron Corp. 
    8,900       685,211  
Exxon Mobil Corp. 
    8,200       559,158  
Hess Corp. 
    9,300       562,650  
Occidental Petroleum Corp. 
    6,700       545,045  
                 
              2,949,742  
                 
TOTAL ENERGY
            3,330,622  
                 
FINANCIALS – 9.2%
Capital Markets – 3.9%
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. / The
    3,400       574,056  
Morgan Stanley
    18,800       556,480  
State Street Corp. 
    10,800       470,232  
                 
              1,600,768  
                 
Commercial Banks – 1.1%
Wells Fargo & Co. 
    17,700       477,723  
                 
Diversified Financial Services – 2.9%
Bank of America Corp. 
    40,900       615,954  
JPMorgan Chase & Co. 
    13,700       570,879  
                 
              1,186,833  
                 
Insurance – 1.3%
Prudential Financial, Inc.
    10,900       542,384  
                 
TOTAL FINANCIALS
            3,807,708  
                 
HEALTH CARE – 6.0%
Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 1.5%
Hospira, Inc. (a)
    11,300       576,300  
Medtronic, Inc. 
    1,200       52,776  
                 
              629,076  
                 
Health Care Providers & Services – 1.9%
Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings (a)
    3,300       246,972  
McKesson Corp. 
    8,700       543,750  
                 
              790,722  
                 
Life Sciences Tools & Services – 0.4%
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. (a)
    3,200       152,608  
                 
Pharmaceuticals – 2.2%
Merck & Co. Inc. 
    5,700       208,278  
Pfizer, Inc. 
    39,100       711,229  
                 
              919,507  
                 
TOTAL HEALTH CARE
            2,491,913  
                 
INDUSTRIALS – 10.5%
Aerospace & Defense – 4.1%
Goodrich Corp. 
    8,800       565,400  
Honeywell International Inc. 
    14,100       552,720  
United Technologies Corp. 
    8,600       596,926  
                 
              1,715,046  
                 
Construction & Engineering – 0.7%
Quanta Services, Inc. (a)
    13,000       270,920  
                 
Electrical Equipment – 0.1%
SunPower Corp. (a)
    1,700       35,615  
                 
Industrial Conglomerates – 3.5%
3M Co. 
    3,500       289,345  
General Electric Co. 
    44,200       668,746  
Tyco International Ltd. 
    13,500       481,680  
                 
              1,439,771  
                 
Machinery – 2.1%
Caterpillar, Inc. 
    9,500       541,405  
Illinois Tool Works Inc. 
    7,100       340,729  
                 
              882,134  
                 
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS
            4,343,486  
                 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – 14.8%
Communications Equipment – 2.8%
Cisco Systems, Inc. (a)
    25,000       598,500  
QUALCOMM, Inc. 
    12,200       564,372  
                 
              1,162,872  
                 
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Omni Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 67.3%   Shares     Value  
 
 
Computers & Peripherals – 5.1%
Apple, Inc. (a)
    2,300     $ 484,978  
Dell, Inc. (a)
    35,000       502,600  
Hewlett-Packard Co. 
    10,800       556,308  
International Business Machines Corp. 
    4,500       589,050  
                 
              2,132,936  
                 
Internet Software & Services – 1.4%
Google, Inc. Class A (a)
    950       588,981  
                 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 5.5%
Applied Materials, Inc.
    40,200       560,388  
Intel Corp. 
    26,600       542,640  
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. 
    29,000       588,700  
Texas Instruments Inc. 
    22,600       588,956  
                 
              2,280,684  
                 
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
            6,165,473  
                 
MATERIALS – 5.9%
Chemicals – 2.2%
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. 
    3,300       267,498  
Dow Chemical Co. / The
    22,900       632,727  
                 
              900,225  
                 
Containers & Packaging – 1.1%
Ball Corp. 
    9,000       465,300  
                 
Metals & Mining – 2.6%
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. 
    6,900       554,001  
Teck Resources Ltd. (a)
    14,800       517,556  
                 
              1,071,557  
                 
TOTAL MATERIALS
            2,437,082  
                 
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES – 1.3%
Diversified Telecommunication Services – 1.3%
Verizon Communications, Inc. 
    16,500       546,645  
                 
TOTAL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES
            546,645  
                 
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $25,612,054)
          $ 27,934,784  
                 
                 
    Face
       
Corporate Bonds – 26.9%   Amount     Value  
 
 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY – 1.4%
Automobiles – 0.3%
Daimler Finance North America LLC
6.500%, 11/15/2013
  $ 100,000     $ 109,717  
                 
Media – 0.9%
Comcast Corp.
5.875%, 02/15/2018
    150,000       159,495  
Cox Communications, Inc.
6.750%, 03/15/2011
    100,000       105,175  
Walt Disney Co. / The
6.200%, 06/20/2014
    100,000       112,077  
                 
              376,747  
                 
Multiline Retail – 0.2%
Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc.
5.900%, 12/01/2016
    100,000       98,000  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY
            584,464  
                 
CONSUMER STAPLES – 3.2%
Beverages – 0.6%
Anheuser-Busch Cos., Inc.
5.500%, 01/15/2018
    150,000       152,281  
Coca Cola Co. / The
4.875%, 03/15/2019
    100,000       104,360  
                 
              256,641  
                 
Food & Staples Retailing – 1.2%
CVS Caremark Corp.
5.750%, 06/01/2017
    150,000       158,551  
Kroger Co. / The
6.400%, 08/15/2017
    150,000       164,112  
Safeway, Inc.
6.350%, 08/15/2017
    150,000       164,419  
                 
              487,082  
                 
Food Products – 0.8%
Bunge N.A. Finance LP
5.900%, 04/01/2017
    150,000       148,703  
Kraft Foods, Inc.
6.500%, 08/11/2017
    150,000       163,004  
                 
              311,707  
                 
Household Products – 0.6%
Kimberly-Clark Corp.
6.125%, 08/01/2017
    150,000       166,540  
Procter & Gamble Co. / The
4.700%, 02/15/2019
    100,000       102,558  
                 
              269,098  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES
            1,324,528  
                 
ENERGY – 3.0%
Energy Equipment & Services – 0.4%
Weatherford International Ltd.
6.000%, 03/15/2018
    150,000       151,287  
                 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 2.6%
Anadarko Petroleum Corp.
5.950%, 09/15/2016
    150,000       162,480  
Boardwalk Pipelines LP
5.500%, 02/01/2017
    250,000       248,791  
Enterprise Products Operating LLC
5.000%, 03/01/2015
    150,000       154,339  
Magellan Midstream Partners LP
6.400%, 07/15/2018
    150,000       159,664  
Valero Energy Corp.
4.750%, 06/15/2013
    250,000       256,070  
XTO Energy, Inc.
4.900%, 02/01/2014
    100,000       107,563  
                 
              1,088,907  
                 
TOTAL ENERGY
            1,240,194  
                 
                 
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Omni Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
    Face
       
Corporate Bonds – 26.9%   Amount     Value  
 
 
FINANCIALS – 7.8%
Capital Markets – 1.8%
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. / The
5.150%, 01/15/2014
  $ 100,000     $ 105,882  
Jefferies Group, Inc.
5.875%, 06/08/2014
    150,000       154,189  
Mellon Funding Corp.
5.500%, 11/15/2018
    250,000       257,041  
Morgan Stanley
4.750%, 04/01/2014
    250,000       251,676  
                 
              768,788  
                 
Commercial Banks – 1.4%
BB&T Corp.
5.200%, 12/23/2015
    100,000       103,995  
Deutsche Bank Capital Funding Trust VII
5.628%, Perpetual (b) (c)
    250,000       183,750  
KeyBank NA
5.700%, 11/01/2017
    150,000       125,150  
PNC Funding Corp.
5.250%, 11/15/2015
    150,000       154,448  
                 
              567,343  
                 
Consumer Finance – 0.6%
Capital One Bank USA NA
5.125%, 02/15/2014
    100,000       104,127  
Discover Financial Services
6.450%, 06/12/2017
    150,000       140,592  
                 
              244,719  
                 
Diversified Financial Services – 2.0%
Bank of America Corp.
5.750%, 08/15/2016
    150,000       151,184  
Citigroup, Inc.
5.850%, 08/02/2016
    150,000       147,059  
General Electric Capital Corp.
5.000%, 01/08/2016
    250,000       253,179  
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
5.150%, 10/01/2015
    250,000       259,207  
                 
              810,629  
                 
Insurance – 1.1%
Assurant, Inc.
5.625%, 02/15/2014
    100,000       102,625  
Liberty Mutual Group, Inc.
5.750%, 03/15/2014 (b)
    250,000       246,645  
MetLife, Inc.
5.375%, 12/15/2012
    100,000       106,351  
                 
              455,621  
                 
Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.9%
Duke Realty LP
4.625%, 05/15/2013
    250,000       241,276  
HCP, Inc.
6.000%, 01/30/2017
    150,000       141,364  
                 
              382,640  
                 
TOTAL FINANCIALS
            3,229,740  
                 
HEALTH CARE – 1.7%
Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 0.4%
Hospira, Inc.
6.050%, 03/30/2017
    150,000       157,222  
                 
Health Care Providers & Services – 0.7%
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
6.000%, 02/15/2018
    150,000       155,190  
WellPoint, Inc.
5.875%, 06/15/2017
    150,000       154,770  
                 
              309,960  
                 
Pharmaceuticals – 0.6%
Abbott Laboratories
5.600%, 11/30/2017
    150,000       163,162  
Wyeth
6.950%, 03/15/2011
    100,000       106,857  
                 
              270,019  
                 
TOTAL HEALTH CARE
            737,201  
                 
INDUSTRIALS – 1.5%
Building Products – 0.4%
Owens Corning, Inc.
6.500%, 12/01/2016
    150,000       153,823  
                 
Commercial Services & Supplies – 0.4%
Waste Management, Inc.
6.100%, 03/15/2018
    150,000       159,774  
                 
Road & Rail – 0.7%
CSX Corp.
5.600%, 05/01/2017
    150,000       155,842  
ERAC USA Finance Co.
6.375%, 10/15/2017 (b)
    150,000       151,740  
                 
              307,582  
                 
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS
            621,179  
                 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – 0.4%
IT Services – 0.4%
Computer Sciences Corp.
6.500%, 03/15/2018
    150,000       163,957  
                 
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
            163,957  
                 
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES – 2.4%
Diversified Telecommunication Services – 1.8%
AT&T Corp.
7.300%, 11/15/2011
    100,000       110,155  
Embarq Corp.
6.738%, 06/01/2013
    150,000       163,097  
Telecom Italia Capital SA
5.250%, 10/01/2015
    100,000       104,684  
Telefonos de Mexico S.A.B. de C.V.
5.500%, 01/27/2015
    100,000       103,594  
Verizon Florida LLC
6.125%, 01/15/2013
    250,000       267,064  
                 
              748,594  
                 
                 
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Omni Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
    Face
       
Corporate Bonds – 26.9%   Amount     Value  
 
 
Wireless Telecommunication Services – 0.6%
America Movil S.A.B. de C.V.
5.750%, 01/15/2015
  $ 100,000     $ 105,755  
Rogers Communications, Inc.
5.500%, 03/15/2014
    150,000       160,880  
                 
              266,635  
                 
TOTAL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES
    1,015,229  
         
UTILITIES – 5.5%
Electric Utilities – 4.2%
Commonwealth Edison Co.
5.950%, 08/15/2016
    150,000       160,818  
Duke Energy Carolinas LLC
6.050%, 04/15/2038
    150,000       160,266  
Kansas City Power & Light Co.
5.850%, 06/15/2017
    150,000       154,846  
Nevada Power Co.
5.950%, 03/15/2016
    150,000       159,150  
Pennsylvania Electric Co.
6.050%, 09/01/2017
    150,000       156,339  
Potomac Electric Power Co.
6.500%, 11/15/2037
    150,000       165,162  
PSEG Power LLC
5.000%, 04/01/2014
    250,000       258,476  
Southern Power Co.
4.875%, 07/15/2015
    250,000       260,518  
Union Electric Co.
6.400%, 06/15/2017
    150,000       161,771  
Virginia Electric & Power Co.
4.750%, 03/01/2013
    100,000       104,707  
                 
              1,742,053  
                 
Gas Utilities – 0.6%
Spectra Energy Capital LLC
5.500%, 03/01/2014
    250,000       263,082  
                 
Multi-Utilities – 0.3%
Consumers Energy Co.
6.000%, 02/15/2014
    100,000       110,016  
                 
Water Utilities – 0.4%
American Water Capital Corp.
6.085%, 10/15/2017
    150,000       156,978  
                 
TOTAL UTILITIES
            2,272,129  
                 
Total Corporate Bonds
(Cost $10,826,106)
          $ 11,188,621  
                 
                 
Money Market Funds – 5.3%   Shares     Value  
 
 
Federated Prime Cash Obligations Fund
               
Institutional Class
    113,000     $ 113,000  
Fidelity Institutional Money Market Funds Money Market Portfolio – Class I
    2,084,000       2,084,000  
                 
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $2,197,000)
          $ 2,197,000  
                 
Total Investments – 99.5%
(Cost $38,635,160) (d)
          $ 41,320,405  
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities – 0.5%
            196,970  
                 
Net Assets – 100.0%
          $ 41,517,375  
                 
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
 
Footnotes:
 
(a) Non-income producing security.
 
(b) Security exempt from registration under Section 4 (2) of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified buyers under Rule 144A. At December 31, 2009 the value of these securities totaled $582,135 or 1.4% of the Portfolio’s net assets. These securities were deemed liquid pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Directors.
 
(c) Fixed-to-floating rate, callable, perpetual life trust preferred security. Interest rates stated are those in effect at December 31, 2009.
 
(d) Represents cost for financial reporting purposes, which may differ from cost basis for Federal income tax purposes. See also Note 8 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Omni Portfolio
 
 
 
 Statement of Assets and Liabilities 
 
December 31, 2009 
 
         
Assets:
       
Investments in securities, at value
(Cost $38,635,160)
  $ 41,320,405  
Cash
    161  
Receivable for securities sold
    1,065,772  
Receivable for fund shares sold
    33,198  
Dividends and accrued interest receivable
    191,333  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    665  
         
Total assets
    42,611,534  
         
Liabilities:
       
Payable for securities purchased
    1,020,039  
Payable for fund shares redeemed
    31,284  
Payable for investment management services
    21,195  
Payable for compliance services
    1,677  
Accrued custody expense
    530  
Accrued professional fees
    11,140  
Accrued accounting fees
    5,492  
Accrued printing and filing fees
    2,802  
         
Total liabilities
    1,094,159  
         
Net assets
  $ 41,517,375  
         
Net assets consist of:
       
Par value, $1 per share
  $ 2,879,683  
Paid-in capital in excess of par value
    46,694,782  
Accumulated net realized loss on investments
    (10,838,642 )
Net unrealized appreciation on investments
    2,685,245  
Undistributed net investment income
    96,307  
         
Net assets
  $ 41,517,375  
         
Shares outstanding
    2,879,683  
         
Authorized Fund shares allocated to Portfolio
    5,000,000  
         
Net asset value per share
  $ 14.42  
         
 
 Statement of Operations 
 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2009 
 
         
Investment income:
       
Interest
  $ 707,226  
Dividends (net of withholding tax of $56)
    408,542  
         
Total investment income
    1,115,768  
         
Expenses:
       
Management fees
    225,810  
Custodian fees
    8,545  
Directors’ fees
    4,074  
Professional fees
    13,870  
Accounting fees
    30,864  
Printing and filing fees
    6,089  
Compliance expense
    6,376  
Other
    1,008  
         
Total expenses
    296,636  
         
Net investment income
    819,132  
         
Realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency related transactions:
       
Net realized gain (loss) on:
       
Investments
    (2,391,949 )
Foreign currency related transactions
    12  
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
    12,249,119  
         
Net realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency related transactions
    9,857,182  
         
Change in net assets from operations
  $ 10,676,314  
         
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Omni Portfolio
 
 
 Statements of Changes in Net Assets 
 
                 
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008  
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:
               
Operations:
               
Net investment income
  $ 819,132     $ 1,212,367  
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency related transactions
    (2,391,937 )     (8,024,274 )
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
    12,249,119       (10,555,311 )
                 
Change in net assets from operations
    10,676,314       (17,367,218 )
                 
Distributions to shareholders:
               
Distributions from net investment income
    (722,837 )     (1,075,689 )
                 
Capital transactions:
               
Received from shares sold
    3,952,680       6,110,882  
Received from dividends reinvested
    722,837       1,075,689  
Paid for shares redeemed
    (8,026,435 )     (15,662,751 )
                 
Change in net assets from capital transactions
    (3,350,918 )     (8,476,180 )
                 
Change in net assets
    6,602,559       (26,919,087 )
Net Assets:
               
Beginning of year
    34,914,816       61,833,903  
                 
End of year
  $ 41,517,375     $ 34,914,816  
                 
Undistributed net investment income
  $ 96,307     $ 136,684  
                 
 
 Financial Highlights 
 
                                         
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
 
Selected Per-Share Data:
                                       
Net asset value, beginning of year
  $ 11.02     $ 16.60     $ 15.79     $ 14.11     $ 13.05  
Operations:
                                       
Net investment income
    0.29       0.40       0.34       0.27       0.25  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
                                       
and foreign currency related transactions
    3.36       (5.63 )     0.76       1.61       0.99  
                                         
Total from operations
    3.65       (5.23 )     1.10       1.88       1.24  
                                         
Distributions:
                                       
Distributions from net investment income
    (0.25 )     (0.35 )     (0.29 )     (0.20 )     (0.18 )
                                         
Net asset value, end of year
  $ 14.42     $ 11.02     $ 16.60     $ 15.79     $ 14.11  
                                         
Total return
    33.15 %     –31.46 %     6.99 %     13.32 %     9.49 %
Ratios and supplemental data:
                                       
Net assets at end of year (millions)
  $ 41.5     $ 34.9     $ 61.8     $ 67.1     $ 66.2  
Ratios to average net assets:
                                       
Expenses
    0.79 %     0.74 %     0.71 %     0.71 %     0.71 %
Net investment income
    2.18 %     2.43 %     1.85 %     1.69 %     1.66 %
Portfolio turnover rate
    157 %     128 %     143 %     178 %     180 %
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
International Portfolio
 
 
 
 Objective/Strategy 
 
The International Portfolio seeks total return on assets by investing primarily in equity securities of foreign companies.
 
 Performance as of December 31, 2009 
 
         
Average Annual Total Returns:
       
One year
    38.23%  
Five years
    1.25%  
Ten years
    -3.60%  
 
Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. Total return figures include change in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month end, call toll-free 1-877-781-6392.
 
The Portfolio is not open to direct retail investment. Beneficial interest in shares is obtained solely by purchase of variable life insurance policies and variable annuity contracts. Actual performance results for variable annuity and variable universal life contracts will be lower due to contract charges. Consult your contract for applicable charges.
 
 Comments 
 
For the year ended December 31, 2009, the International Portfolio returned 38.23% versus 41.45% for the current benchmark, the MSCI All Country World ex-USA Index (Net-USD).
 
In response to rapidly deteriorating macroeconomic fundamentals, governments across the globe responded with unprecedented fiscal stimulus programs. All told, over $2 trillion in spending was announced over the past year. After the U.S., China has announced the second largest stimulus package with a plan to spend at least $586 billion over a two-year period. Japan announced multiple stimulus packages over the past year totaling $261 billion and very recently supplemented that with the announcement of a planned additional $81 billion in spending. Major European economies, such as the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain and Italy announced plans that totaled around $372 billion. In addition to fiscal stimulus, central banks around the world have also engaged in coordinated rate cuts and quantitative easing programs.
 
During the year, equity markets experienced extreme volatility. After breaking through their November 2008 lows in early March 2009, global markets staged a sharp rally: based initially on marginally less negative news and a more constructive view of government fiscal and monetary policies and more recently on a nascent economic recovery and stabilizing corporate fundamentals. Unlike 2008, this market move was characterized by a divergence in market and sector performance as correlations retreated from all time highs and investors refocused on fundamentals. International markets, particularly emerging markets, out-performed domestic markets, and financials and cyclicals were among the strongest performing sectors.
 
The divergence in market performance reflected the divergence in economic prospects for various economies. While the global economy remained challenging, international equities benefited from more optimistic economic assessment from organizations such as the International Monetary Fund and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. The outlook has been particularly favorable for emerging market economies which were relatively resilient compared to developed markets and are leading the way in the global recovery. These markets have been reporting improvements in trade, industrial production and domestic consumption. As a result of the stronger outlook, and an increase in investors’ risk appetite, emerging markets strongly out-performed. For the year ended December 31, 2009, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index had a return of 78.51% compared to a return of 41.45% for the MSCI All Country World ex-USA Index and 26.25% for MSCI USA Index. Among the top emerging market performers for the year were Brazil 128.06%, Korea 71.35%, Turkey 97.51% and China 62.29%. Even though developed markets under-performed their emerging markets counterparts, they still posted strong returns. One of the major exceptions was Japan which posted a very weak 6.25% return for the year as concerns persisted as to the sustainability of a recovery in that economy.
 
From a policy perspective, many investors were focused on the prospect of central bank tightening. Three central banks we monitor raised rates toward the end of the year: Norway, Australia and Israel. The U.S. Federal Reserve continued to strike an optimistic tone on the economy while assuring markets that accommodative policies would continue.
 
The key contributor to the Portfolio’s performance was the strong country allocation. The strategy’s country ranking process identified leading countries that provided solid returns relative to world benchmarks over the year. The Portfolio was rewarded for maintaining an over-weight in the Norwegian economy. This smaller, faster growing continental European developed economy was the most positive contributor to the Portfolio during the year.(1)
 
The Portfolio correctly over-weighted South Korea and successfully pared the Portfolio’s exposure to the under-performing Japanese market. The reduction in Japanese holdings was rewarded as Japanese equities were the worst performing country stock market of the benchmark’s 15 largest economies. In addition to South Korea in Asia, several key emerging economies contributed positively to Portfolio performance including Brazil in Latin America and Turkey in Central Europe. These economies had attractive valuations given the accelerating corporate earnings growth as the global economy began to recover from the worldwide recession. Throughout the year, the Portfolio’s country allocation took advantage of favorable investment opportunities among emerging markets. As such, the Portfolio’s strong over-weight positions in select developing markets were significant drivers of performance.(1)
 
The Portfolio’s weakest performing country on a relative basis was Poland, which negatively contributed to Portfolio performance. At the beginning of the year the Portfolio held an over-weight position in Poland. Eastern European economies deteriorated swiftly in the first quarter. This heightened risk aversion saw capital flee Eastern Europe driving both the Polish stock market and Polish Zloty currency. Poland was forced to postpone its plan to adopt the Euro until at least 2014, which negatively impacted the Portfolio’s stock holdings in the region. Our holdings
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
International Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
in the Czech Republic also negatively impacted our Portfolio’s relative performance.(1)
 
Certain currency pairs reached the highest level of volatility in more than a decade, with some currency movements in conflict with traditional fundamental factors. For example, the United Kingdom had strengthening currency while experiencing rapidly deteriorating public finances, which led Standard & Poor’s to downgrade its U.K. triple-A investment grade from stable to negative. A large part of our under-performance during the year was attributable to our under-weight of the U.K. and other countries such as Canada and Australia that had appreciating currencies even when the assets of those countries were relatively unattractive long-term investments.
 
Leading indicators suggest that economic activity in 2010 and 2011 is accelerating in all continents throughout the globe. With this strong growth, focus will return to traditional valuations, cash flows and quality — we find several countries with reasonable valuations, strong cash flows and quality firms. We remain positive on the prospects for several developing countries and our country allocation process continues to rate select markets highly. Our over-weight is spread amongst several top quality developing countries and diversified across the regions. The Portfolio narrowed its relative under-weight in Europe, increasing its weight in the region primarily through increasing our weight in Italy and other non-core European countries. We still remain cautious on the European region, but have identified Italian shares to be a bargain at these pre-recovery levels. We proceed with tempered optimism as we monitor government exit strategies. While we expect governments to begin to normalize policies, we believe actual monetary tightening is still a long way off.(1)
 
(1)  The Portfolio’s composition is subject to change. Holdings and weightings are as of December 31, 2009.
 
 Change in Value of $10,000 Investment 
 
(PERFORMANCE GRAPH)
 
Hypothetical illustration based on past performance. Future performance will vary. The Portfolio’s returns reflect reinvested dividends. The Portfolio’s holdings may differ significantly from the securities in the index. The index is unmanaged and therefore does not reflect the cost of portfolio management and accounting.
 
The MSCI All Country World Ex-USA Index (Net-USD) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of the developed and emerging markets. As of June 2009, the MSCI All Country World Index consisted of 23 developed and 22 emerging market country indices.
 
The MSCI EAFE Growth Index (Net-USD) is a subset of securities derived from the MSCI EAFE Index, which is generally representative of performance of stock markets in that region, using a two dimensional framework for style segmentation. The index presented herein includes the effect of minimum reinvestment of dividends.
 
We are now using the MSCI All Country World Ex-USA Index as the Portfolio’s primary benchmark because we believe the Portfolio’s investments more closely resemble the securities represented in that index than those represented in the MSCI EAFE Growth Index.
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
International Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2009 (1) 
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Common Stocks (3)
    94.4
Preference Shares (Brazil) (3)
    0.5
Exchange Traded Funds (3)
    4.0
Money Market Funds and
Other Net Assets
    1.1
       
      100.0
       
 
 Top 10 Portfolio Holdings as of December 31, 2009 (1) (2) 
 
               
          % of Net Assets
 
  1.     iShares Asia Trust – iShares FTSE/Xinhua A50 China Tracker     2.4
  2.     Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.     2.4
  3.     Statoil ASA     2.3
  4.     Nestle SA     1.9
  5.     Petroleo Brasileiro SA – ADR Class A     1.8
  6.     Novo Nordisk A/S     1.8
  7.     UniCredit SpA     1.7
  8.     HSBC Holdings PLC     1.7
  9.     America Movil SAB de CV – ADR     1.6
  10.     Yara International ASA     1.4
 
 
(1) Composition of Portfolio subject to change.
 
(2) Short-term investments have been excluded from the list of Top 10 Portfolio holdings.
 
(3) Top 10 country weightings (combined):
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
South Korea
    10.7
Denmark
    10.2
Italy
    9.9
Norway
    9.1
Switzerland
    9.0
Brazil
    8.7
China
    8.1
Mexico
    6.3
Japan
    5.8
Chile
    5.3


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
International Portfolio
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 94.4%   Shares     Value  
 
 
South Korea – 10.7%
Busan Bank (a) (b)
    17,800     $ 212,380  
Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd. (b)
    14,500       217,356  
GS Engineering & Construction Corp. (b)
    2,600       241,069  
Hana Financial Group, Inc. (b)
    6,700       189,371  
Hanjin Shipping Co. Ltd. (a) (c)
    11,318       201,190  
Hanjin Shipping Holdings Co. Ltd. (b)
    2,182       25,541  
Hanwha Chemical Corp. (b)
    29,000       334,845  
Hanwha Corp. (b)
    8,800       360,384  
Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. (b)
    2,500       371,211  
Hyundai Motor Co. (a) (b)
    11,400       1,180,033  
Hyundai Steel Co. (b)
    5,800       430,720  
Industrial Bank of Korea (a) (b)
    16,000       191,698  
KB Financial Group, Inc. (a) (b)
    21,500       1,094,785  
Korea Electric Power Corp. (a) (b)
    11,600       338,597  
KT Corp. – ADR
    56,800       955,376  
LG Chem Ltd. (b)
    1,500       293,996  
LG Corp. (b)
    5,500       343,544  
LG Display Co. Ltd. (b)
    15,600       527,442  
LG Electronics, Inc. (b)
    15,600       1,626,272  
LS Corp. (b)
    2,600       258,627  
POSCO – ADR
    17,500       2,294,250  
Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co. Ltd. (b)
    16,100       1,480,662  
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (b)
    7,400       5,074,402  
Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. (b)
    14,700       304,780  
Samsung SDI Co. Ltd. (b)
    12,000       1,528,007  
Shinhan Financial Group Co. Ltd. (a) (b)
    16,800       621,669  
SK Energy Co. Ltd. (b)
    5,700       572,673  
SK Holdings Co. Ltd. (b)
    4,200       320,500  
Woongjin Coway Co. Ltd. (b)
    19,800       654,795  
Woori Finance Holdings Co. Ltd. (a) (b)
    17,900       211,858  
                 
              22,458,033  
                 
Denmark – 10.2%
A P Moller – Maersk A/S (b)
    262       1,840,784  
Bang & Olufsen A/S (a) (b)
    40,300       583,519  
Carlsberg A/S (b)
    21,950       1,615,842  
Coloplast A/S (b)
    6,700       605,897  
D/S Norden (b)
    12,200       491,120  
Danisco A/S (b)
    31,000       2,068,301  
Danske Bank A/S (a) (b)
    75,200       1,688,195  
DSV A/S (a) (b)
    78,525       1,423,097  
East Asiatic Co. Ltd A/S (b)
    9,100       317,494  
FLSmidth & Co. A/S (b)
    4,000       280,223  
H Lundbeck A/S (b)
    46,700       843,737  
NKT Holding A/S (a) (b)
    15,800       879,688  
Novo Nordisk A/S (b)
    58,825       3,755,489  
Novozymes A/S (b)
    5,700       593,015  
Sydbank A/S (a) (b)
    36,500       929,527  
Topdanmark A/S (a) (b)
    2,800       377,086  
Torm A/S (b)
    62,800       612,027  
TrygVesta AS (b)
    5,700       374,687  
Vestas Wind Systems A/S (a) (b)
    27,600       1,680,365  
William Demant Holding (a) (b)
    4,900       368,291  
                 
              21,328,384  
                 
Italy – 9.9%
A2A SpA (b)
    525,000       1,101,454  
Ansaldo STS SpA (b)
    20,700       394,505  
Assicurazioni Generali SpA (b)
    13,200       355,612  
Benetton Group SpA (b)
    33,100       295,755  
Credito Emiliano SpA (a) (b)
    88,800       683,905  
Davide Campari – Milano SpA (b)
    69,500       726,063  
DiaSorin SpA (b)
    14,800       525,985  
Enel SpA (b)
    57,400       332,311  
ENI SpA (b)
    69,600       1,772,420  
Fiat SpA (a) (b)
    60,800       889,745  
Finmeccanica SpA (b)
    20,000       320,218  
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA (a) (b)
    459,000       2,065,511  
Italcementi SpA (b)
    14,800       202,444  
Maire Tecnimont SpA (b)
    131,300       464,643  
Mediaset SpA (b)
    292,400       2,404,097  
Mediobanca SpA (b)
    69,170       821,717  
Mediolanum SpA (b)
    35,200       219,884  
Parmalat SpA (b)
    132,400       370,153  
Piaggio & C SpA (b)
    451,500       1,293,351  
Prysmian SpA (b)
    40,100       699,955  
Saras SpA (b)
    145,000       455,293  
Sorin SpA (a) (b)
    105,000       200,020  
Telecom Italia SpA (b)
    318,500       496,843  
UniCredit SpA (a) (b)
    1,098,200       3,672,119  
                 
              20,764,003  
                 
Norway – 9.1%
Aker Solutions ASA (b)
    32,000       415,849  
DnB NOR ASA (a) (b)
    191,644       2,068,936  
Fred Olsen Energy ASA (b)
    43,900       1,681,258  
Norsk Hydro ASA (a) (b)
    206,600       1,735,527  
Orkla ASA (b)
    65,600       643,590  
Statoil ASA (b)
    192,900       4,810,853  
Tandberg ASA (b)
    18,000       511,928  
Telenor ASA (a) (b)
    201,700       2,817,688  
TGS Nopec Geophysical Co. ASA (a) (b)
    77,600       1,401,609  
Yara International ASA (b)
    67,000       3,034,776  
                 
              19,122,014  
                 
Switzerland – 9.0%
ABB Ltd. (a) (b)
    58,600       1,129,183  
Actelion Ltd. (a) (b)
    7,300       389,896  
Baloise-Holding AG (b)
    3,700       307,201  
Credit Suisse Group AG (b)
    33,400       1,654,682  
Julius Baer Group Ltd. (c)
    16,900       594,347  
Kuehne + Nagel International AG (b)
    8,400       816,725  
Nestle SA (b)
    83,000       4,028,291  
Nobel Biocare Holding AG (b)
    16,400       549,648  
Novartis AG (b)
    52,500       2,866,985  
Roche Holding AG – Genusscheine (b)
    16,300       2,787,510  
Sonova Holding AG (b)
    2,300       278,645  
Swatch Group AG / The (b)
    1,600       404,993  
Syngenta AG (b)
    3,500       988,428  
UBS AG (a)
    86,400       1,340,064  
Zurich Financial Services AG (b)
    3,500       765,183  
                 
              18,901,781  
                 
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
International Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 94.4%   Shares     Value  
 
 
Brazil – 8.2%
Banco Bradesco SA – ADR
    48,800     $ 1,067,256  
Banco do Brasil SA
    46,600       792,280  
Banco Santander Brasil SA – ADR
    24,000       334,560  
Cia de Bebidas das Americas – ADR
    12,500       1,263,625  
Cia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo – ADR
    19,400       758,928  
Cia Energetica de Minas Gerais – ADR
    59,500       1,074,570  
Cia Siderurgica Nacional SA – ADR
    38,700       1,235,691  
Fibria Celulose SA – ADR
    26,535       606,059  
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA – ADR
    39,708       906,931  
Petroleo Brasileiro SA – ADR
    8,200       390,976  
Petroleo Brasileiro SA – ADR Class A
    90,100       3,819,339  
Souza Cruz SA
    10,400       347,304  
Tele Norte Leste Participacoes SA – ADR
    19,800       424,116  
Vale SA – ADR
    40,000       1,161,200  
Vale SA – ADR Class P
    119,900       2,975,918  
                 
              17,158,753  
                 
Mexico – 6.3%
Alfa SAB de CV
    45,000       282,961  
America Movil SAB de CV – ADR
    70,300       3,302,694  
Cemex SAB de CV – ADR
    94,200       1,113,444  
Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV – ADR
    9,600       459,648  
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB de CV – ADR
    9,400       487,014  
Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV
    87,300       568,564  
Grupo Carso SAB de CV
    126,000       385,359  
Grupo Elektra SA de CV
    7,700       371,404  
Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de CV
    259,000       934,079  
Grupo Mexico SAB de CV
    440,000       1,004,311  
Grupo Modelo SAB de CV (a)
    86,883       482,167  
Grupo Televisa SA – ADR
    54,000       1,121,040  
Industrias Penoles SAB de CV
    21,900       470,410  
Telefonos de Mexico SAB de CV – ADR
    34,200       567,036  
Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV
    390,200       1,738,928  
                 
              13,289,059  
                 
Japan – 5.8%
Ajinomoto Co., Inc. (b)
    73,000       687,073  
Asahi Glass Co. Ltd. (b)
    44,000       418,531  
Canon, Inc. (b)
    19,100       812,485  
Elpida Memory, Inc. (a) (b)
    34,000       554,131  
FUJIFILM Holdings Corp. (b)
    23,400       706,696  
Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc. (b)
    168,000       343,497  
Honda Motor Co. Ltd. (b)
    20,000       678,574  
HOYA Corp. (b)
    25,600       683,073  
ITOCHU Corp. (b)
    59,000       435,820  
KDDI Corp. (b)
    105       556,155  
Komatsu Ltd. (b)
    30,900       646,866  
Kubota Corp. (b)
    61,000       559,726  
Marubeni Corp. (b)
    78,000       430,870  
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (b)
    73,000       359,582  
Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp. (b)
    20,000       790,061  
Nishi-Nippon City Bank Ltd. / The (b)
    154,000       377,095  
NTT DoCoMo, Inc. (b)
    287       400,505  
Sharp Corp. (b)
    74,000       934,494  
Shionogi & Co. Ltd. (b)
    28,000       607,078  
Sumitomo Corp. (b)
    40,000       407,310  
Toyota Motor Corp. (b)
    17,400       733,601  
                 
              12,123,223  
                 
China – 5.7%
Bank of China Ltd. (b)
    1,922,400       1,033,081  
China Citic Bank Corp. Ltd. (b)
    977,900       827,758  
China Construction Bank Corp. (b)
    1,070,000       913,936  
China Life Insurance Co. Ltd. (b)
    302,000       1,477,769  
China Oilfield Services Ltd. (b)
    288,000       341,588  
China Shenhua Energy Co. Ltd. (b)
    75,000       364,073  
Dongfeng Motor Group Co. Ltd. (b)
    374,000       534,059  
Industrial & Commercial Bank of China (b)
    860,000       708,265  
Jiangsu Expressway Co. Ltd. (b)
    396,000       352,035  
Jiangxi Copper Co. Ltd. (b)
    385,000       900,383  
PetroChina Co. Ltd. (b)
    911,300       1,083,399  
Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd. (b)
    69,000       599,966  
Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer Co. Ltd. (b)
    56,000       186,632  
Tsingtao Brewery Co. Ltd. (b)
    153,200       847,420  
Weiqiao Textile Co. (b)
    285,000       193,769  
Yanzhou Coal Mining Co. Ltd. (b)
    260,000       568,652  
Zhejiang Expressway Co. Ltd. (b)
    494,000       455,179  
Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd. (b)
    636,000       602,851  
                 
              11,990,815  
                 
Chile – 4.1%
Banco Santander Chile – ADR
    32,800       2,124,784  
CAP SA
    15,200       447,808  
Centros Comerciales Sudamericanos SA
    215,000       727,471  
Colbun SA
    600,000       153,119  
Empresa Nacional de Electricidad SA – ADR
    16,150       811,860  
Empresas CMPC SA
    14,000       557,296  
Empresas COPEC SA
    60,232       900,898  
Enersis SA – ADR
    53,900       1,232,154  
Lan Airlines SA
    25,000       426,643  
SACI Falabella
    35,000       206,572  
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA – ADR Series B
    24,000       901,680  
Vina Concha y Toro SA
    75,000       166,273  
                 
              8,656,558  
                 
Hong Kong – 3.2%
Beijing Enterprises Holdings Ltd. (b)
    95,000       688,062  
China Mobile Ltd. (b)
    88,000       818,797  
China Resources Enterprise Ltd. (b)
    118,000       428,680  
CNOOC Ltd. (b)
    846,800       1,319,265  
Hang Lung Properties Ltd. (b)
    91,000       356,752  
Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd. (b)
    37,000       276,491  
Hong Kong & China Gas Co. Ltd. (b)
    86,000       215,701  
Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd. (b)
    48,500       862,931  
Sinotruk Hong Kong Ltd. (b)
    85,000       98,830  
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
International Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 94.4%   Shares     Value  
 
 
Hong Kong (continued)
Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd. (b)
    67,000     $ 996,231  
Swire Pacific Ltd. (b)
    56,000       677,229  
                 
              6,738,969  
                 
Austria – 2.8%
Erste Group Bank AG (b)
    41,643       1,547,410  
Mayr Melnhof Karton AG (b)
    2,700       277,668  
OMV AG (b)
    28,700       1,259,247  
Raiffeisen International Bank Holding AG (b)
    12,200       681,567  
Telekom Austria AG (b)
    34,100       486,768  
Verbund – Oesterreichische Elektrizitaetswirtschafts AG (b)
    10,500       445,223  
Vienna Insurance Group (b)
    25,200       1,293,493  
                 
              5,991,376  
                 
Cayman Islands – 2.5%
Agile Property Holdings Ltd. (b)
    340,000       493,546  
Alibaba.com Ltd. (b)
    230,500       531,397  
Belle International Holdings Ltd. (b)
    475,000       550,274  
Hengan International Group Co. Ltd. (b)
    117,000       866,297  
Kingboard Chemical Holdings Ltd. (b)
    50,000       196,995  
Li Ning Co. Ltd. (b)
    178,000       674,943  
Subsea 7, Inc. (a) (b)
    26,000       430,518  
Tencent Holdings Ltd. (b)
    55,000       1,189,524  
Tingyi Cayman Islands Holding Corp. (b)
    120,000       296,940  
                 
              5,230,434  
                 
Czech Republic – 2.3%
CEZ AS (b)
    33,500       1,572,936  
Komercni Banka AS (b)
    9,600       2,057,069  
Telefonica O2 Czech Republic AS (b)
    53,600       1,222,942  
                 
              4,852,947  
                 
United Kingdom – 1.8%
HSBC Holdings PLC (b)
    304,700       3,465,944  
Standard Chartered PLC (b)
    12,000       297,863  
                 
              3,763,807  
                 
Bermuda – 1.7%
Central European Media Enterprises Ltd. (a) (b)
    40,000       971,970  
Esprit Holdings Ltd. (b)
    42,627       282,816  
Frontline Ltd. (b)
    36,900       1,044,000  
Golden Ocean Group Ltd. (a) (b)
    585,600       1,061,288  
Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings Ltd. (b)
    102,000       295,315  
                 
              3,655,389  
                 
Luxembourg – 0.9%
Acergy SA (b)
    114,900       1,809,970  
                 
United States – 0.2%
Synthes, Inc. (b)
    3,300       432,593  
                 
Taiwan – 0.0%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (b)
    1       2  
                 
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $153,665,525)
          $ 198,268,110  
                 
                 
Preference Shares (Brazil) – 0.5%   Shares     Value  
 
 
Brazil – 0.5%
Fertilizantes Fosfatados SA (a)
    26,400     $ 249,064  
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA
    36,620       813,485  
                 
Total Preference Shares (Brazil)
(Cost $755,276)
          $ 1,062,549  
                 
                 
Exchange Traded Funds – 4.0%   Shares     Value  
 
 
China – 2.4%
iShares Asia Trust – iShares FTSE/Xinhua A50 China Tracker (c)
    2,639,600     $ 5,079,427  
                 
Chile – 1.2%
iShares MSCI Chile Investable Market Index Fund
    45,600       2,498,424  
                 
United States – 0.4%
iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund
    11,174       617,699  
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund
    5,081       210,862  
                 
              828,561  
                 
Total Exchange Traded Funds
(Cost $6,495,249)
          $ 8,406,412  
                 
                 
Rights – 0.0%   Quantity     Value  
 
 
Australia – 0.0%
Woodside Petroleum Ltd. (c)
    533     $ 2,322  
                 
Total Rights
(Cost $1,693)
          $ 2,322  
                 
Warrants – 0.0%   Quantity     Value  
 
 
Italy – 0.0%
Mediobanca SpA
               
Expiration: March 2011,
Exercise Price: $13.17 (a) (c)
    35,400     $ 5,496  
                 
Total Warrants
(Cost $0)
          $ 5,496  
                 
                 
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
International Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Money Market Funds – 0.8%   Shares     Value  
 
 
State Street Institutional Liquid Reserves Fund Institutional Class 2
    1,675,416     $ 1,675,416  
                 
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $1,675,416)
          $ 1,675,416  
                 
Total Investments – 99.7%
(Cost $162,593,159) (d)
          $ 209,420,305  
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities – 0.3%
            626,025  
                 
Net Assets – 100.0%
          $ 210,046,330  
                 
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
 
Abbreviations:
 
ADR: American Depository Receipts
 
Footnotes:
 
(a) Non-Income producing security.
 
(b) Security traded on a foreign exchange has been valued at an estimate of fair value that is different than the local market close price. These fair value estimates are determined by an independent national fair valuation service that has been approved by the Board. These securities represent $153,778,513 or 73.2% of the Portfolio’s net assets.
 
(c) As discussed in Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements, not all investments that are traded on a foreign exchange are valued at an estimate that is different from the local close price. In some instances, the independent fair valuation service uses the local close price because the confidence interval associated with an investment is below the 75% threshold. These securities represent $5,882,782 or 2.8% of the Portfolio’s net assets.
 
    Other Portfolio securities are not subjected to fair valuation procedures because they are traded on domestic or foreign exchanges that have close times that are consistent with the U.S. market close, normally 4:00 pm Eastern Time. Exchange traded funds and rights are also not evaluated by the fair valuation service.
 
(d) Represents cost for financial reporting purposes, which may differ from cost basis for Federal income tax purposes. See also Note 8 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
 
Sector Classifications (combined):
 
       
Financials
    22.4%
Energy
    11.5%
Materials
    10.8%
Industrials
    10.2%
Consumer Staples
    8.4%
Consumer Discretionary
    8.2%
Health Care
    6.9%
Information Technology
    6.6%
Telecommunication Services
    6.1%
Utilities
    3.8%
       
      94.9%
       
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
International Portfolio
 
 
 
 Statement of Assets and Liabilities 
 
December 31, 2009 
 
         
Assets:
       
Investments in securities, at value
(Cost $162,593,159)
  $ 209,420,305  
Foreign currency (Cost $262)
    265  
Receivable for fund shares sold
    198,239  
Dividends and accrued interest receivable
    147,096  
Foreign tax reclaim receivable
    80,499  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    3,501  
Net unrealized appreciation on foreign currency contracts
    1,125,251  
         
Total assets
    210,975,156  
         
Liabilities:
       
Payable for fund shares redeemed
    723,992  
Payable for investment management services
    146,525  
Payable for compliance services
    1,674  
Accrued custody expenses
    29,828  
Accrued professional fees
    11,372  
Accrued accounting fees
    1,412  
Accrued printing and filing fees
    14,023  
         
Total liabilities
    928,826  
         
Net assets
  $ 210,046,330  
         
Net assets consist of:
       
Par value, $1 per share
  $ 20,109,468  
Paid-in capital in excess of par value
    268,945,362  
Accumulated net realized loss on investments
    (128,303,123 )
Net unrealized appreciation/depreciation on:
       
Investments
    46,827,146  
Foreign currency contracts
    1,125,251  
Foreign currency related transactions
    2,598  
Undistributed net investment income
    1,339,628  
         
Net assets
  $ 210,046,330  
         
Shares outstanding
    20,109,468  
         
Authorized Fund shares allocated to Portfolio
    34,000,000  
         
Net asset value per share
  $ 10.45  
         
 
 Statement of Operations 
 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2009 
 
         
Investment income:
       
Interest
  $ 977  
Dividends (net of $650,035 foreign taxes withheld)
    4,601,724  
Other income
    112,962  
         
Total investment income
    4,715,663  
         
Expenses:
       
Management fees
    1,534,586  
Custodian fees
    279,152  
Directors’ fees
    19,819  
Professional fees
    22,699  
Accounting fees
    85,861  
Printing and filing fees
    30,336  
Compliance expense
    6,376  
Other
    5,222  
         
Total expenses
    1,984,051  
         
Net investment income
    2,731,612  
         
Realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments, foreign currency contracts, and other foreign currency related transactions:
       
Net realized gain (loss) on:
       
Investments
    (39,102,585 )
Foreign currency contracts
    (77,667 )
Foreign currency related transactions
    (1,042,180 )
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on:
       
Investments
    99,098,350  
Foreign currency contracts
    1,125,251  
Foreign currency related transactions
    12,581  
         
Net realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments, foreign currency contracts, and other foreign currency related transactions
    60,013,750  
         
Change in net assets from operations
  $ 62,745,362  
         
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
International Portfolio
 
 
 Statements of Changes in Net Assets 
 
                 
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008  
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:
               
Operations:
               
Net investment income
  $ 2,731,612     $ 2,971,488  
Net realized gain (loss) on investments, foreign currency contracts, futures contracts, and other foreign currency related transactions
    (40,222,432 )     (87,679,937 )
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments, foreign currency contracts, and other foreign currency related transactions
    100,236,182       (74,919,033 )
                 
Change in net assets from operations
    62,745,362       (159,627,482 )
                 
Capital transactions:
               
Received from shares sold
    20,610,913       86,201,321  
Paid for shares redeemed
    (53,057,563 )     (135,986,904 )
                 
Change in net assets from capital transactions
    (32,446,650 )     (49,785,583 )
                 
Change in net assets
    30,298,712       (209,413,065 )
Net Assets:
               
Beginning of year
    179,747,618       389,160,683  
                 
End of year
  $ 210,046,330     $ 179,747,618  
                 
Undistributed net investment income
  $ 1,339,628     $ 1,021,830  
                 
 
 Financial Highlights 
 
                                         
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
 
Selected Per-Share Data:
                                       
Net asset value, beginning of year
  $ 7.56     $ 14.02     $ 12.81     $ 10.76     $ 9.84  
Operations:
                                       
Net investment income
    0.14       0.13       0.09       0.05       0.05  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, foreign currency contracts, futures contracts, and other foreign currency related transactions
    2.75       (6.59 )     1.12       2.02       0.87  
                                         
Total from operations
    2.89       (6.46 )     1.21       2.07       0.92  
                                         
Distributions:
                                       
Distributions from net investment income
                      (0.02 )      
                                         
Net asset value, end of year
  $ 10.45     $ 7.56     $ 14.02     $ 12.81     $ 10.76  
                                         
Total return
    38.23 %     –46.08 %     9.45 %     19.23 %     9.40 %
Ratios and supplemental data:
                                       
Net assets at end of year (millions)
  $ 210.0     $ 179.7     $ 389.2     $ 333.0     $ 212.2  
Ratios to average net assets:
                                       
Ratios net of expenses reduced or reimbursed by adviser:
                                       
Expenses
    1.07 %     0.91 %     0.99 %     1.03 %     1.11 %
Net investment income
    1.47 %     1.03 %     0.66 %     0.58 %     0.61 %
Ratios assuming no expenses reduced or reimbursed by adviser:
                                       
Expenses
    1.07 %     0.91 %     0.99 %     1.03 %     1.12 %
Net investment income
    1.47 %     1.03 %     0.66 %     0.58 %     0.60 %
Portfolio turnover rate
    168 %     214 %     123 %     72 %     117 %
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Capital Appreciation Portfolio
 
 
 
 Objective/Strategy 
 
The Capital Appreciation Portfolio seeks long-term capital growth by investing primarily in common stocks of established companies with either current or emerging earnings growth not fully appreciated or recognized by the market.
 
 Performance as of December 31, 2009 
 
         
Average Annual Total Returns:
       
One year
    42.84%  
Five years
    2.07%  
Ten years
    6.56%  
 
Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. Total return figures include change in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month end, call toll-free 1-877-781-6392.
 
The Portfolio is not open to direct retail investment. Beneficial interest in shares is obtained solely by purchase of variable life insurance policies and variable annuity contracts. Actual performance results for variable annuity and variable universal life contracts will be lower due to contract charges. Consult your contract for applicable charges.
 
 Comments 
 
For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Capital Appreciation Portfolio returned 42.84% versus 26.46% for the current benchmark, the S&P 500 Index.
 
Every sector in the Portfolio advanced in 2009, and all but Utilities generated triple or double-digit returns. Stock selection nearly across the board drove the strong relative and absolute performance. The top ten contributors came from seven different sectors. The Consumer Discretionary sector, bolstered by media holdings, made the strongest positive impact on absolute return and was a source of relative gain. While fears of advertising cuts led these media stocks to experience large 2008 declines, we maintained our positions. We recognized that there was little in the way of estimate cuts for our holdings, especially relative to the stock price declines. Discovery Communications, Inc., whose programming includes the Discovery Channel, TLC and Animal Planet, strongly rebounded in 2009 and was a major contributor to performance. Discovery Communications, Inc. has created value, out-executed and has grown faster than every traditional media company. We took a profit and closed the position in November due to valuation.(1)
 
The Health Care and Energy sectors made an outsized contribution to absolute return and meaningfully out-performed the broad market index. Advanced Medical Optics Inc. and Newfield Exploration Co. led their respective sectors. Advanced Medical Optics is an example where we took advantage of the disconnect between a company’s underlying fundamentals and market expectations. Despite Advanced Medical Optics’s under-performance in 2008, we remained confident that the steady nature of Advanced Medical Optics’s cataract business would carry the company through the Lasik down-cycle. The majority of Advanced Medical Optics’s business consisted of cataracts surgery, which is less economically sensitive. The market had placed too much focus on Lasik volumes, not distinguishing properly between a cyclical trough and a secular decline. Abbott Laboratories purchased Advanced Medical Optics in the beginning of January for a 160% premium over the prior trading day and a 450% premium over its October/November 2008 low.(1)
 
Newfield Exploration Co. is a U.S. oil and natural gas exploration and production company. We think Newfield Exploration Co.’s near-term growth prospects should be at the high end of management’s guidance, and we believe the company will generate free cash flow over and above its significant exploration and development budget. We are also optimistic about Newfield Exploration Co.’s decision to shift capital expenditures from dry gas to oil drilling, which should add value in weak gas market even if the shift slows barrel of oil equivalent production growth. In our view, Newfield Exploration Co.’s valuation is compelling; currently the stock is trading at a 15% discount to the group.(1)
 
Other standout performers included Celanese Corp. and The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Celanese Corp., an early cycle, specialty chemical company, has gained more than 170% from our initial purchase in early February through year end. Celanese Corp. is one of the lowest-cost producers of Acetyl (intermediate chemical used in many plastics) and has continued to cut costs in this tough operating environment, improving the company’s operating leverage. The company is continuing to take steps to protect its patented process technology lead. Currently, the stock still trades at a discount valuation to the specialty chemical group but has higher exposure to the growth areas within the sector. Acetyl’s demand, particularly within Asia, continues to remain robust as the overall manufacturing sector stabilizes and rebounds. In December, Celanese Corp. announced it will increase prices on certain products in the United States, Central and South America, Asia and Europe. We see normalized earnings well above $2.00 per share but have taken some profit and trimmed the position due to valuation on near-term EPS (earnings per share).(1)
 
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. was the ultimate survivor in the brokerage industry in 2009. As the credit crisis unfolded over the last 18 months, we were able to purchase the premier trading franchises on Wall Street below book value and under ten times the lower end of earnings estimates. As the year progressed, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. put more capital to work than any of its peers to take advantage of enormous bid/offer spreads throughout fixed income, and The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.’s earnings estimates rose from under $10 per share to over $20 per share. While we believe The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is in the premier position within the industry and should be able to grow book value at double-digit rates, we have trimmed the position substantially as the risk/reward has narrowed.(1)
 
The Industrials sector was a detriment to absolute and relative performance. Delta Air Lines, Inc. and JetBlue Airways Corp. were among the largest detractors, reversing part of their strong 2008 contribution. Our investment thesis on both companies is predicated on significant revenue recovery, driven in part by lower fuel prices and a historic reduction of industry capacity. With recovery expectations muted, we think even a relatively
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Capital Appreciation Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
modest recovery would pave the way for a profitable 2010 and materially higher share prices. On a company-specific level, we believe Delta Air Lines, Inc. should be able to exceed cost expectations amid its integration with Northwest Airlines. Delta Air Lines, Inc.’s CFO recently announced the company’s passenger traffic is steadily recovering, putting it on track to report an 8% year-over-year decline in unit revenue in the fourth quarter. We have taken some profit and trimmed the position.(1)
 
JetBlue Airways Corp. is gaining market share among the more price sensitive business travelers, an opportunity we think it will be able to exploit further when it transitions to a new reservation system in the first quarter of 2010. Moreover, JetBlue Airways Corp.’s strong leisure mix and management’s efforts to shift capacity towards more stable Caribbean and Latin American VFR (Visiting Friends and Relatives) traffic while maintaining a strong core New York, Boston, Florida, and West Coast network support robust relative performance. Additionally, JetBlue Airways Corp. is adding code-share deals with non-U.S. carriers that should drive solid unit revenue performance in the near term. We think JetBlue Airways Corp. is attractively valued, has a strong balance sheet with no defined benefit plan, and has positive free cash flow prospects.(1)
 
Sallie Mae Corp. also hurt returns. Sallie Mae Corp. declined due to the Obama administration’s proposal to replace the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) with the government- run Direct Loan Program (DLP). This action would eliminate fees paid to private banks that provide loans to students. We exited the position in March due to the negative catalyst of the Obama administration’s threat to “change the rules” and not allow student loans to be originated privately.(1)
 
The five best performers were Advanced Medical Optics, Inc., Celanese Corp., Sprint Nextel Corp., Newfield Exploration Co. and Discovery Communications, Inc. The five worst performers were Sallie Mae Corp., White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd., Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. and JetBlue Airways Corp. The five largest detractors were Sallie Mae Corp., Delta Air Lines, Inc., E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., JetBlue Airways Corp. and White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd. The five largest contributors were Advanced Medical Optics Inc., Celanese Corp., The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Newfield Exploration Co. and Discovery Communications, Inc.(1)
 
From the depths of their March lows, equity markets have posted impressive rebounds, with most indices gaining 50% or more through year end. Due to workforce and inventory reductions, corporate profit results were much better than expected last year and have provided much of the fuel for this recovery in equities. Favorable interest rate and liquidity conditions have also been instrumental in spurring the rally. With these tailwinds in place, we expect further, albeit likely modest, equity gains in 2010 as the economy further stabilizes and expands. Of course, significant challenges remain, including high unemployment, still-weak housing markets, probable increases in tax rates, and rising inflation expectations.
 
As the economy expands, interest rates will eventually rise, as the Federal Reserve reins in the easy money that helped to revive growth. This process will at least begin when the extraordinary liquidity-providing programs put in place during the financial crisis of 2008 expire. At some stage, short-term interest rates will rise, although current indications are that the Federal Reserve will keep them low by historical standards over the intermediate term.
 
Against this backdrop, we remain cautiously optimistic. Depending upon various policy outcomes, the recovery in 2010 could be subpar relative to previous post-recessionary periods, and the market overall seems to be reasonably valued as share prices over the past year had a sharp recovery. We believe the current environment, where stock selection will ultimately be the key driver for out-performance over market indices, is favorable for our opportunistic investment style. We continue to find individual stocks that have compelling risk/rewards with fundamental catalysts.
 
 
(1)  The Portfolio’s composition is subject to change. Holdings and weightings are as of December 31, 2009.
 
 Change in Value of $10,000 Investment 
 
[PERFORMANCE GRAPH]
 
Hypothetical illustration based on past performance. Future performance will vary. The Portfolio’s returns reflect reinvested dividends. The Portfolio’s holdings may differ significantly from the securities in the index. The index is unmanaged and therefore does not reflect the cost of portfolio management and accounting.
 
The S&P 500 Index is a capitalization-weighted index designed to measure performance of the broad domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks representing all major industries. The index presented herein includes the effects of reinvested dividends.
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Capital Appreciation Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2009 (1) 
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Common Stocks (3)
    97.2
Preferred Stocks (3)
    0.2
Money Market Funds
Less Net Liabilities
    2.6
       
      100.0
       
 
 Top 10 Portfolio Holdings as of December 31, 2009 (1) (2) 
 
               
      % of Net Assets
 
  1.     ConAgra Foods, Inc.     2.3
  2.     Pfizer, Inc.     2.2
  3.     Cisco Systems, Inc.     2.2
  4.     Dover Corp.     2.1
  5.     Newfield Exploration Co.     2.1
  6.     Travelers Companies, Inc. / The     2.0
  7.     Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc.     2.0
  8.     Shire PLC – ADR     1.8
  9.     Republic Services, Inc.     1.8
  10.     Akamai Technologies, Inc.     1.8
 
(1) Composition of Portfolio subject to change.
 
(2) Short-term investments have been excluded from the list of Top 10 Portfolio holdings.
 
(3) Sectors (combined):
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Consumer Discretionary
    17.7
Information Technology
    16.2
Health Care
    14.7
Financials
    12.7
Energy
    11.8
Industrials
    9.1
Consumer Staples
    8.3
Materials
    5.4
Utilities
    1.5
       
      97.4
       


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Capital Appreciation Portfolio
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 97.2%   Shares     Value  
 
 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY – 17.7%
Auto Components – 2.1%
Gentex Corp. 
    73,600     $ 1,313,760  
Lear Corp. (a)
    18,700       1,264,868  
                 
              2,578,628  
                 
Diversified Consumer Services – 3.4%
Career Education Corp. (a)
    61,000       1,421,910  
H&R Block, Inc. 
    77,800       1,759,836  
Weight Watchers International, Inc. 
    38,700       1,128,492  
                 
              4,310,238  
                 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 1.6%
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. (a)
    225,400       2,024,092  
                 
Household Durables – 1.3%
Ryland Group, Inc. 
    81,400       1,603,580  
                 
Internet & Catalog Retail – 1.0%
Ticketmaster Entertainment, Inc. (a)
    102,380       1,251,083  
                 
Media – 6.7%
Liberty Global, Inc. Series C (a)
    86,496       1,889,938  
Time Warner Cable, Inc. 
    49,000       2,028,110  
Viacom, Inc. Class B (a)
    70,744       2,103,219  
Vivendi SA (b)
    42,900       1,273,259  
Warner Music Group Corp. (a)
    212,500       1,202,750  
                 
              8,497,276  
                 
Specialty Retail – 1.6%
GameStop Corp. Class A (a)
    94,200       2,066,748  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY
            22,331,645  
                 
CONSUMER STAPLES – 8.3%
Food & Staples Retailing – 2.4%
Kroger Co. / The
    41,000       841,730  
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 
    41,300       2,207,485  
                 
              3,049,215  
                 
Food Products – 5.9%
Bunge Ltd. 
    22,100       1,410,643  
Cadbury PLC (b)
    157,035       2,019,090  
ConAgra Foods, Inc. 
    123,900       2,855,895  
Tyson Foods, Inc. Class A
    90,100       1,105,527  
                 
              7,391,155  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES
            10,440,370  
                 
ENERGY – 11.8%
Energy Equipment & Services – 1.6%
Schlumberger Ltd. 
    31,900       2,076,371  
                 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 10.2%
Apache Corp. 
    20,100       2,073,717  
Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. 
    33,600       1,464,624  
Exxon Mobil Corp. 
    26,000       1,772,940  
Newfield Exploration Co. (a)
    55,300       2,667,119  
Occidental Petroleum Corp. 
    21,600       1,757,160  
Suncor Energy, Inc. 
    42,900       1,514,799  
Sunoco, Inc. 
    59,900       1,563,390  
                 
              12,813,749  
                 
TOTAL ENERGY
            14,890,120  
                 
FINANCIALS – 12.5%
Capital Markets – 4.0%
Charles Schwab Corp. / The
    107,378       2,020,854  
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. / The
    9,300       1,570,212  
Lazard Ltd. Class A
    39,700       1,507,409  
                 
              5,098,475  
                 
Diversified Financial Services – 2.6%
Bank of America Corp. 
    107,462       1,618,378  
JPMorgan Chase & Co. 
    40,100       1,670,967  
                 
              3,289,345  
                 
Insurance – 5.9%
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. 
    76,300       2,167,683  
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. 
    61,700       1,362,336  
Travelers Companies, Inc. / The
    51,700       2,577,762  
Validus Holdings, Ltd. 
    48,800       1,314,672  
                 
              7,422,453  
                 
TOTAL FINANCIALS
            15,810,273  
                 
HEALTH CARE – 14.7%
Biotechnology – 1.8%
Amgen, Inc. (a)
    39,100       2,211,887  
                 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 1.3%
Alcon, Inc. 
    10,100       1,659,935  
                 
Health Care Providers & Services – 1.4%
Medco Health Solutions, Inc. (a)
    28,200       1,802,262  
                 
Life Sciences Tools & Services – 1.4%
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. (a)
    37,300       1,778,837  
                 
Pharmaceuticals – 8.8%
Abbott Laboratories
    40,600       2,191,994  
Novartis AG – ADR
    24,200       1,317,206  
Pfizer, Inc. 
    152,212       2,768,736  
Shire PLC – ADR
    39,600       2,324,520  
Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)
    62,400       2,471,664  
                 
              11,074,120  
                 
TOTAL HEALTH CARE
            18,527,041  
                 
INDUSTRIALS – 9.1%
Air Freight & Logistics – 1.3%
Hub Group, Inc. Class A (a)
    60,400       1,620,532  
                 
Airlines – 2.8%
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (a)
    161,300       1,835,594  
JetBlue Airways Corp. (a)
    311,300       1,696,585  
                 
              3,532,179  
                 
Commercial Services & Supplies – 1.8%
Republic Services, Inc. 
    79,215       2,242,577  
                 
Machinery – 2.1%
Dover Corp. 
    64,400       2,679,684  
                 
Trading Companies & Distributors – 1.1%
RSC Holdings, Inc. (a)
    203,300       1,431,232  
                 
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS
            11,506,204  
                 
                 
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Capital Appreciation Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 97.2%   Shares     Value  
 
 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – 16.2%
Communications Equipment – 2.2%
Cisco Systems, Inc. (a)
    114,900     $ 2,750,706  
                 
Computers & Peripherals – 1.6%
Dell, Inc. (a)
    139,400       2,001,784  
                 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 1.0%
Flextronics International Ltd. (a)
    177,100       1,294,601  
                 
Internet Software & Services – 4.6%
Akamai Technologies, Inc. (a)
    88,000       2,229,040  
IAC/InterActiveCorp (a)
    78,450       1,606,656  
VeriSign, Inc. (a)
    80,800       1,958,592  
                 
              5,794,288  
                 
IT Services – 1.2%
SAIC, Inc. (a)
    80,900       1,532,246  
                 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 2.7%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (a)
    143,400       1,388,112  
Intel Corp. 
    97,800       1,995,120  
                 
              3,383,232  
                 
Software – 2.9%
Adobe Systems, Inc. (a)
    48,900       1,798,542  
Symantec Corp. (a)
    104,200       1,864,138  
                 
              3,662,680  
                 
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
            20,419,537  
                 
MATERIALS – 5.4%
Chemicals – 3.7%
Celanese Corp. Class A
    42,600       1,367,460  
Ferro Corp. 
    145,300       1,197,272  
Monsanto Co. 
    10,300       842,025  
Nalco Holding Co. 
    51,200       1,306,112  
                 
              4,712,869  
                 
Metals & Mining – 1.7%
Goldcorp, Inc. 
    55,000       2,163,700  
                 
TOTAL MATERIALS
            6,876,569  
                 
UTILITIES – 1.5%
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders – 1.5%
NRG Energy, Inc. (a)
    79,800       1,884,078  
                 
TOTAL UTILITIES
            1,884,078  
                 
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $113,084,599)
          $ 122,685,837  
                 
                 
Preferred Stocks – 0.2%   Shares     Value  
 
 
FINANCIALS – 0.2%
Diversified Financial Services – 0.2%
Bank of America Corp.
10.000%, convertible until 12/31/2049
    15,300     $ 228,276  
                 
Total Preferred Stocks
(Cost $229,500)
          $ 228,276  
                 
                 
Money Market Funds – 3.6%   Shares     Value  
 
 
Fidelity Institutional Money Market Funds
Money Market Portfolio – Class I
    4,587,000     $ 4,587,000  
                 
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $4,587,000)
          $ 4,587,000  
                 
Total Investments – 101.0%
(Cost $117,901,099) (c)
          $ 127,501,113  
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets – (1.0)%
            (1,246,914 )
                 
Net Assets – 100.0%
          $ 126,254,199  
                 
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
 
Abbreviations:
 
ADR: American Depository Receipts
 
Footnotes:
 
(a) Non-income producing security.
 
(b) Security traded on a foreign exchange has been valued at an estimate of fair value that is different than the local market close price. These fair value estimates are determined by an independent national fair valuation service that has been approved by the Board. These securities represent $3,292,349 or 2.6% of the Portfolio’s net assets. Other Portfolio securities are not subjected to fair valuation procedures because they are traded on domestic or foreign exchanges that have close times that are consistent with the U.S. market close, normally 4:00 pm Eastern Time.
 
(c) Represents cost for financial reporting purposes, which may differ from cost basis for Federal income tax purposes. See also Note 8 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Capital Appreciation Portfolio
 
 
 
 Statement of Assets and Liabilities 
 
December 31, 2009 
 
         
Assets:
       
Investments in securities, at value
(Cost $117,901,099)
  $ 127,501,113  
Cash
    506  
Receivable for securities sold
    364,716  
Receivable for fund shares sold
    109,171  
Dividends and accrued interest receivable
    99,113  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    2,001  
         
Total assets
    128,076,620  
         
Liabilities:
       
Payable for securities purchased
    1,436,202  
Payable for fund shares redeemed
    271,494  
Payable for investment management services
    84,382  
Payable for compliance services
    1,677  
Accrued custody expense
    897  
Accrued professional fees
    11,254  
Accrued accounting fees
    8,083  
Accrued printing and filing fees
    8,432  
         
Total liabilities
    1,822,421  
         
Net assets
  $ 126,254,199  
         
Net assets consist of:
       
Par value, $1 per share
  $ 7,233,900  
Paid-in capital in excess of par value
    151,342,244  
Accumulated net realized loss on investments
    (42,078,559 )
Net unrealized appreciation on investments
    9,600,014  
Undistributed net investment income
    156,600  
         
Net assets
  $ 126,254,199  
         
Shares outstanding
    7,233,900  
         
Authorized Fund shares allocated to Portfolio
    15,000,000  
         
Net asset value per share
  $ 17.45  
         
 
 Statement of Operations 
 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2009 
 
         
Investment income:
       
Interest
  $ 32,941  
Dividends (net of withholding tax of $31,042)
    2,493,944  
         
Total investment income
    2,526,885  
         
Expenses:
       
Management fees
    880,542  
Custodian fees
    9,439  
Directors’ fees
    11,842  
Professional fees
    18,148  
Accounting fees
    46,872  
Printing and filing fees
    18,304  
Compliance expense
    6,376  
Other
    3,058  
         
Total expenses
    994,581  
         
Net investment income
    1,532,304  
         
Realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency related transactions:
       
Net realized gain (loss) on:
Investments
    (21,852,381 )
Foreign currency related transactions
    (4,027 )
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
    59,400,776  
         
Net realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency related transactions
    37,544,368  
         
Change in net assets from operations
  $ 39,076,672  
         
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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 Statements of Changes in Net Assets 
 
                 
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008  
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:
               
Operations:
               
Net investment income
  $ 1,532,304     $ 1,083,715  
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency related transactions
    (21,856,408 )     (17,986,650 )
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
    59,400,776       (52,485,931 )
                 
Change in net assets from operations
    39,076,672       (69,388,866 )
                 
Distributions to shareholders:
               
Distributions from net investment income
    (1,371,677 )     (936,890 )
                 
Capital transactions:
               
Received from shares sold
    13,406,834       20,186,486  
Received from dividends reinvested
    1,371,677       936,890  
Paid for shares redeemed
    (29,864,051 )     (44,797,966 )
                 
Change in net assets from capital transactions
    (15,085,540 )     (23,674,590 )
                 
Change in net assets
    22,619,455       (94,000,346 )
Net Assets:
               
Beginning of year
    103,634,744       197,635,090  
                 
End of year
  $ 126,254,199     $ 103,634,744  
                 
Undistributed net investment income
  $ 156,600     $ 133,059  
                 
 
 Financial Highlights 
 
                                         
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
 
Selected Per-Share Data:
                                       
Net asset value, beginning of year
  $ 12.35     $ 20.45     $ 19.79     $ 17.08     $ 16.31  
Operations:
                                       
Net investment income
    0.22       0.14       0.11       0.12       0.08  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
                                       
and foreign currency related transactions
    5.07       (8.12 )     0.65       2.68       0.78  
                                         
Total from operations
    5.29       (7.98 )     0.76       2.80       0.86  
                                         
Distributions:
                                       
Distributions from net investment income
    (0.19 )     (0.12 )     (0.10 )     (0.09 )     (0.09 )
                                         
Net asset value, end of year
  $ 17.45     $ 12.35     $ 20.45     $ 19.79     $ 17.08  
                                         
Total return
    42.84 %     –39.01 %     3.82 %     16.37 %     5.27 %
Ratios and supplemental data:
                                       
Net assets at end of year (millions)
  $ 126.3     $ 103.6     $ 197.6     $ 222.5     $ 169.6  
Ratios to average net assets:
                                       
Expenses
    0.90 %     0.87 %     0.84 %     0.85 %     0.88 %
Net investment income
    1.38 %     0.71 %     0.46 %     0.64 %     0.60 %
Portfolio turnover rate
    84 %     79 %     69 %     80 %     86 %
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Millennium Portfolio
 
 
 
 Objective/Strategy 
 
The Millennium Portfolio seeks maximum capital growth by investing primarily in common stocks of small sized companies.
 
 Performance as of December 31, 2009 
 
         
Average Annual Total Returns:
       
One year
    20.84%  
Five years
    -1.24%  
Ten years
    -3.51%  
 
Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. Total return figures include change in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month end, call toll-free 1-877-781-6392.
 
The Portfolio is not open to direct retail investment. Beneficial interest in shares is obtained solely by purchase of variable life insurance policies and variable annuity contracts. Actual performance results for variable annuity and variable universal life contracts will be lower due to contract charges. Consult your contract for applicable charges.
 
 Comments 
 
For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Millennium Portfolio returned 20.84% versus 34.47% for the current benchmark, the Russell 2000 Growth Index.
 
While the markets ended 2009 decidedly up, the year contained two very different periods. Dramatic weakness carrying over from 2008 colored the early part of the year, and then markets rallied from March through year end. Growth stocks significantly out-performed value stocks during this period, as often happens at inflection points in the market.
 
Last year, defensive stocks out-performed on a relative basis while the markets were declining. This year, after the March low and into the current rally, the situation was somewhat reversed. From March until the fourth quarter, the rally was led by stocks with: low quality, prices under $5 per share, the lowest capitalization range, low or no-earnings, and the lowest Return on Equity (ROE). We typically lack exposure to lower quality areas given our stock selection process and fundamental criteria. We also do not believe that lower quality can out-perform over the longer term. In fact, we believe there are signs that the low quality rally may already be fading. The market shifted somewhat during the fourth quarter, when larger companies, high ROE stocks, and stocks over $20 assumed the lead. When markets are focused on fundamentals, as the shift during the fourth quarter suggests, our quality growth strategy tends to benefit.
 
Information Technology, Consumer Discretionary, and Materials were the best performing index sectors for the year, while Financials, Industrials, and Utilities were the weakest. Within the Portfolio, stock selection within Energy, Telecommunication Services, and Financials was the largest relative benefit.(1)
 
Within Energy, an over-weight position of oil & gas related names such as Concho Resources, Inc., a high quality, good earnings visibility oil and gas firm, was a significant benefit, followed by Arena Resources, Inc. Within Telecommunication Services, tower company SBA Communications Corp. was a standout performer early in the year. We took profits in SBA Communications Corp. and currently have no Telecommunication Services stocks. In Financials, higher quality asset managers and brokerage names like Janus Capital Group Inc. and Waddell and Reed Financial, Inc. performed well. We also benefited from Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc., a well-run real estate manager.(1)
 
Given that our higher quality discipline was out of favor for most of the year, however, many of our holdings were disadvantaged versus the market. This was most apparent in the Health Care, Information Technology, and Industrials sectors.(1)
 
Within Health Care, Psychiatric Solutions, Inc., Wright Medical Group, Inc., and Amedisys Inc. were weak. We eliminated them on earnings disappointments, ongoing pressure from weak hospital spending, as well as health care reform uncertainty that is plaguing this sector. We have, however, made selected investments in hospital outsourcing companies. Our focus is on outsourcing areas that offers hospitals a method to operate more efficiently. Air Methods Corp., an air emergency transport company, Emergency Medical Services Corp., an ER outsourcing firm, Mednax, Inc., a neonatal specialist, and IPC The Hospitalist Co., Inc., a company that helps hospitals reduce risk by coordinating patient care across specialties, are examples. Despite the aggregate weakness in the sector this year, SXC Health Solutions Corp., a health care software company, was a top performer.(1)
 
In Information Technology, our high quality holdings generally didn’t keep pace with their higher beta counterparts. Alliance Data Systems Corp. and Trimble Navigation under-performed in particular, while VistaPrint Ltd., a lower cost business products and services provider, was among top performers. We repositioned Information Technology holdings somewhat recently, adding to companies such as LivePerson, Inc., NetLogic Microsystems, Inc., and Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc. that we expect will benefit as business spending increases. Assuming hiring will improve, we have also added to human resources related firms including SuccessFactors, Inc. and Ultimate Software Group, Inc.(1)
 
Within Industrials, where holdings also under-performed as investor attention was focused elsewhere, we have added to aerospace and defense, expecting a benefit from improving economic growth. Holdings include AAR Corp. and HEICO Corp., two aircraft parts firms.(1)
 
In retrospect, we were too defensive early in the year within Consumer Discretionary stocks. We sold Gymboree Corp. on missed earnings and consolidated our education theme, selling DeVry, Inc., ITT Educational Services, Inc., Lincoln Educational Services Corp., and Strayer Education, Inc. We shifted the Portfolio toward less defensive areas — companies we expect should do well even with a slight uptick in consumer spending. Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., which we’ve since sold, Orient-Express Hotels Ltd., and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. are examples. Under the same thesis, growing niche retailers are another area of interest. Holdings include Tractor Supply Co. and Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.(1)
 
Looking ahead, we have positioned the Portfolio for a recovery with sustained muted growth, as consumer weakness and
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Millennium Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
jobless claims continue to be concerns. We have become less defensive within the Portfolio over time, expecting that even within a subdued growth backdrop, well-positioned companies with clean balance sheets and good margins will benefit as economic activity increases. We believe that especially now, stock selection will be a key to out-performance, and that the market will continue to reward companies that possess strong fundamentals and quality growth characteristics over time.
 
(1)  The Portfolio’s composition is subject to change. Holdings and weightings are as of December 31, 2009.
 
 Change in Value of $10,000 Investment 
 
[PERFORMANCE GRAPH]
 
Hypothetical illustration based on past performance. Future performance will vary. The Portfolio’s returns reflect reinvested dividends. The Portfolio’s holdings may differ significantly from the securities in the index. The index is unmanaged and therefore does not reflect the cost of portfolio management and accounting.
 
The Russell 2000 Growth Index is a market-weighted total return index that measures the performance of companies within the Russell 2000 Index having higher price to book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The Russell 2000 Index includes the 2000 firms from the Russell 3000 Index with the smallest market capitalizations. The Russell 3000 Index represents 98% of the investable U.S. equity markets. The index presented herein includes the effects of reinvested dividends.
 
 Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2009 (1) 
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Common Stocks (3)
    96.3
Money Market Funds and
Other Net Assets
    3.7
       
      100.0
       
 
 Top 10 Portfolio Holdings as of December 31, 2009 (1) (2) 
 
               
          % of Net Assets
 
  1.     HEICO Corp.     2.5
  2.     Capella Education Co.     2.5
  3.     Concho Resources, Inc.     2.3
  4.     hhgregg, Inc.     2.3
  5.     Solera Holdings, Inc.     2.3
  6.     HMS Holdings Corp.     2.2
  7.     Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.     2.1
  8.     SXC Health Solutions Corp.     2.1
  9.     Jarden Corp.     2.0
  10.     LivePerson, Inc.     1.9
 
(1) Composition of Portfolio subject to change.
 
(2) Short-term investments have been excluded from the list of Top 10 Portfolio holdings.
 
(3) Sectors:
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Information Technology
    29.6
Health Care
    20.8
Consumer Discretionary
    17.9
Industrials
    14.5
Energy
    4.1
Consumer Staples
    3.6
Financials
    3.3
Materials
    2.5
       
      96.3
       


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Millennium Portfolio
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 96.3%   Shares     Value  
 
 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY – 17.9%
Diversified Consumer Services – 2.4%
Capella Education Co. (a)
    35,900     $ 2,703,270  
                 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 4.6%
Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. Class A (a)
    176,400       1,788,696  
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (a)
    92,900       2,348,512  
WMS Industries, Inc. (a)
    23,500       940,000  
                 
              5,077,208  
                 
Household Durables – 2.0%
Jarden Corp. 
    71,700       2,216,247  
                 
Media – 1.4%
Focus Media Holding Ltd. – ADR (a)
    94,600       1,499,410  
                 
Specialty Retail – 4.8%
hhgregg, Inc. (a)
    115,200       2,537,856  
Tractor Supply Co. (a)
    27,900       1,477,584  
Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. (a)
    67,600       1,227,616  
                 
              5,243,056  
                 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 2.7%
Lululemon Athletica, Inc. (a)
    65,400       1,968,540  
Warnaco Group, Inc. / The (a)
    23,500       991,465  
                 
              2,960,005  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY
            19,699,196  
                 
CONSUMER STAPLES – 3.6%
Beverages – 1.0%
Central European Distribution Corp. (a)
    39,800       1,130,718  
                 
Food Products – 1.6%
Diamond Foods, Inc. 
    47,900       1,702,366  
                 
Personal Products – 1.0%
Elizabeth Arden, Inc. (a)
    79,200       1,143,648  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES
            3,976,732  
                 
ENERGY – 4.1%
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 4.1%
Arena Resources, Inc. (a)
    44,900       1,936,088  
Concho Resources, Inc. (a)
    57,100       2,563,790  
                 
TOTAL ENERGY
            4,499,878  
                 
FINANCIALS – 3.3%
Capital Markets – 1.6%
Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. Class A
    56,600       1,728,564  
                 
Real Estate Management & Development – 1.7%
Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc. 
    32,100       1,938,840  
                 
TOTAL FINANCIALS
            3,667,404  
                 
HEALTH CARE – 20.8%
Biotechnology – 3.0%
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)
    31,200       1,523,184  
Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (a)
    57,300       1,753,380  
                 
              3,276,564  
                 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 5.3%
Align Technology, Inc. (a)
    66,400       1,183,248  
Inverness Medical Innovations, Inc. (a)
    38,400       1,593,984  
Sirona Dental Systems, Inc. (a)
    63,300       2,009,142  
Zoll Medical Corp. (a)
    40,200       1,074,144  
                 
              5,860,518  
                 
Health Care Providers & Services – 10.4%
Air Methods Corp. (a)
    41,600       1,398,592  
Emergency Medical Services Corp. (a)
    29,900       1,619,085  
HMS Holdings Corp. (a)
    50,200       2,444,238  
IPC The Hospitalist Co, Inc. (a)
    41,100       1,366,575  
Magellan Health Services, Inc. (a)
    29,400       1,197,462  
Mednax, Inc. (a)
    31,400       1,887,454  
PSS World Medical, Inc. (a)
    70,500       1,591,185  
                 
              11,504,591  
                 
Health Care Technology – 2.1%
SXC Health Solutions Corp. (a)
    42,800       2,309,060  
                 
TOTAL HEALTH CARE
            22,950,733  
                 
INDUSTRIALS – 14.5%
Aerospace & Defense – 4.9%
AAR Corp. (a)
    54,100       1,243,218  
Global Defense Technology & Systems, Inc. (a)
    86,700       1,427,082  
HEICO Corp. 
    61,900       2,744,027  
                 
              5,414,327  
                 
Commercial Services & Supplies – 2.9%
Cornell Companies, Inc. (a)
    68,400       1,552,680  
Healthcare Services Group, Inc. 
    77,800       1,669,588  
                 
              3,222,268  
                 
Electrical Equipment – 1.4%
Harbin Electric, Inc. (a)
    76,400       1,569,256  
                 
Machinery – 4.0%
Manitowoc Co., Inc. / The
    124,500       1,241,265  
Nordson Corp. 
    19,500       1,193,010  
SmartHeat, Inc. (a)
    130,900       1,900,668  
                 
              4,334,943  
                 
Professional Services – 1.3%
ICF International, Inc. (a)
    52,900       1,417,720  
                 
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS
            15,958,514  
                 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – 29.6%
Computers & Peripherals – 1.8%
Compellent Technologies, Inc. (a)
    89,900       2,038,932  
                 
Internet Software & Services – 6.3%
LivePerson, Inc. (a)
    306,700       2,137,699  
NIC, Inc. 
    142,600       1,303,364  
Rackspace Hosting, Inc. (a)
    100,900       2,103,765  
VistaPrint Ltd. (a)
    25,600       1,450,496  
                 
              6,995,324  
                 
IT Services – 1.6%
RightNow Technologies, Inc. (a)
    100,000       1,737,000  
                 
Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment – 6.3%
Hittite Microwave Corp. (a)
    27,300       1,112,475  
Netlogic Microsystems, Inc. (a)
    32,500       1,503,450  
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Millennium Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 96.3%   Shares     Value  
 
 
Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment (continued)
Silicon Laboratories, Inc. (a)
    25,300     $ 1,223,002  
Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc. (a)
    34,900       1,252,212  
Veeco Instruments, Inc. (a)
    55,900       1,846,936  
                 
              6,938,075  
                 
Software – 13.6%
ArcSight, Inc. (a)
    52,500       1,342,950  
AsiaInfo Holdings, Inc. (a)
    42,500       1,294,975  
Informatica Corp. (a)
    67,500       1,745,550  
Manhattan Associates, Inc. (a)
    48,800       1,172,664  
Nuance Communications, Inc. (a)
    73,100       1,135,974  
Solera Holdings, Inc. 
    69,800       2,513,498  
Sourcefire, Inc. (a)
    64,300       1,720,025  
SuccessFactors, Inc. (a)
    76,600       1,270,028  
Taleo Corp. (a)
    55,900       1,314,768  
Ultimate Software Group, Inc. (a)
    50,700       1,489,059  
                 
              14,999,491  
                 
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
            32,708,822  
                 
MATERIALS – 2.5%
Chemicals – 2.5%
Nalco Holding Co. 
    62,200       1,586,722  
NewMarket Corp. 
    10,500       1,205,085  
                 
TOTAL MATERIALS
            2,791,807  
                 
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $88,695,013)
          $ 106,253,086  
                 
                 
Money Market Funds – 2.9%   Shares     Value  
 
 
Fidelity Institutional Money Market Funds Money Market Portfolio – Class I
    3,176,000     $ 3,176,000  
                 
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $3,176,000)
          $ 3,176,000  
                 
Total Investments – 99.2%
(Cost $91,871,013) (b)
          $ 109,429,086  
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities – 0.8%
            880,875  
                 
Net Assets – 100.0%
          $ 110,309,961  
                 
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
 
Abbreviations:
 
ADR: American Depository Receipts
 
Footnotes:
 
(a) Non-income producing security.
 
(b) Represents cost for financial reporting purposes, which may differ from cost basis for Federal income tax purposes. See also Note 8 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Millennium Portfolio
 
 
 
 Statement of Assets and Liabilities 
 
December 31, 2009 
 
         
Assets:
       
Investments in securities, at value
(Cost $91,871,013)
  $ 109,429,086  
Cash
    41  
Receivable for securities sold
    1,482,942  
Receivable for fund shares sold
    132,390  
Dividends and accrued interest receivable
    23,260  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    1,584  
         
Total assets
    111,069,303  
         
Liabilities:
       
Payable for fund shares redeemed
    658,698  
Payable for investment management services
    73,029  
Payable for compliance services
    1,677  
Accrued custody expense
    915  
Accrued professional fees
    11,226  
Accrued accounting fees
    6,572  
Accrued printing and filing fees
    7,225  
         
Total liabilities
    759,342  
         
Net assets
  $ 110,309,961  
         
Net assets consist of:
       
Par value, $1 per share
  $ 6,322,672  
Paid-in capital in excess of par value
    121,457,588  
Accumulated net realized loss on investments
    (35,028,372 )
Net unrealized appreciation on investments
    17,558,073  
         
Net assets
  $ 110,309,961  
         
Shares outstanding
    6,322,672  
         
Authorized Fund shares allocated to Portfolio
    10,000,000  
         
Net asset value per share
  $ 17.45  
         
 
 Statement of Operations 
 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2009 
 
         
Investment income:
       
Interest
  $ 13,137  
Dividends
    152,461  
         
Total investment income
    165,598  
         
Expenses:
       
Management fees
    506,793  
Custodian fees
    11,888  
Directors’ fees
    6,553  
Professional fees
    15,438  
Accounting fees
    28,615  
Printing and filing fees
    11,703  
Compliance expense
    6,376  
Other
    1,409  
         
Total expenses
    588,775  
         
Net investment loss
    (423,177 )
         
Realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
       
Net realized gain (loss) on investments
    (3,066,143 )
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
    19,615,280  
         
Net realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    16,549,137  
         
Change in net assets from operations
  $ 16,125,960  
         
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Millennium Portfolio
 
 
 Statements of Changes in Net Assets 
 
                 
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008  
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:
               
Operations:
               
Net investment loss
  $ (423,177 )   $ (367,189 )
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency related transactions
    (3,066,143 )     (13,216,336 )
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
    19,615,280       (14,574,651 )
                 
Change in net assets from operations
    16,125,960       (28,158,176 )
                 
Capital transactions:
               
Received from shares sold
    74,284,850       12,734,336  
Paid for shares redeemed
    (14,306,497 )     (21,422,842 )
                 
Change in net assets from capital transactions
    59,978,353       (8,688,506 )
                 
Change in net assets
    76,104,313       (36,846,682 )
Net Assets:
               
Beginning of year
    34,205,648       71,052,330  
                 
End of year
  $ 110,309,961     $ 34,205,648  
                 
 
 Financial Highlights 
 
                                         
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
 
Selected Per-Share Data:
                                       
Net asset value, beginning of year
  $ 14.44     $ 25.13     $ 19.94     $ 18.57     $ 18.57  
Operations:
                                       
Net investment loss
    (0.07 )     (0.16 )     (0.16 )     (0.13 )     (0.10 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency related transactions
    3.08       (10.53 )     5.35       1.50       0.10  
                                         
Total from operations
    3.01       (10.69 )     5.19       1.37        
                                         
Net asset value, end of year
  $ 17.45     $ 14.44     $ 25.13     $ 19.94     $ 18.57  
                                         
Total return
    20.84 %     –42.54 %     26.03 %     7.38 %     0.00 %
Ratios and supplemental data:
                                       
Net assets at end of year (millions)
  $ 110.3     $ 34.2     $ 71.1     $ 62.6     $ 71.4  
Ratios to average net assets:
                                       
Expenses
    0.93 %     0.92 %     0.89 %     0.89 %     0.90 %
Net investment loss
    –0.67 %     –0.70 %     –0.70 %     –0.59 %     –0.53 %
Portfolio turnover rate
    248 %     224 %     156 %     219 %     179 %
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
International Small-Mid Company Portfolio
 
 
 
 Objective/Strategy 
 
The International Small-Mid Company Portfolio seeks long-term growth of capital by investing at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of foreign small and mid-cap companies.
 
 Performance as of December 31, 2009 
 
         
Average Annual Total Returns:
       
One year
    46.05%  
Five years
    6.37%  
Ten years
    0.60%  
 
Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. Total return figures include change in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month end, call toll-free 1-877-781-6392.
 
The Portfolio is not open to direct retail investment. Beneficial interest in shares is obtained solely by purchase of variable life insurance policies and variable annuity contracts. Actual performance results for variable annuity and variable universal life contracts will be lower due to contract charges. Consult your contract for applicable charges.
 
 Comments 
 
For the year ended December 31, 2009, the International Small-Mid Company Portfolio returned 46.05% versus 48.19% for the current benchmark, the S&P Developed Small Cap Ex-U.S. Growth Index.
 
The Portfolio remained well diversified amongst its holdings. However, the Industrials, Materials, and Information Technology sectors’ investments were over-weighted relative to the benchmark. The most significant changes to the Portfolio’s holdings were: 1) a further reduction in Japanese small cap exposure from the previous year to the lowest investment level in years, and 2) new opportunistic investments in the Financials sector which proved to be timely and profitable. Every sector contributed positively to the Portfolio’s performance in 2009.(1)
 
International small caps, as measured by the benchmark index, had another good year of performance. On a regional basis, the S&P Asia Pacific Ex-Japan Small Cap Growth Index had the best performance returning 95.98%. The S&P Europe Small Cap Growth Index rose 51.97%, while Japanese small caps posted the lowest return of all countries as the S&P Japan Small Cap Growth Index gained 7.50% during the year. The U.S. dollar depreciated against major foreign currencies. Over this year, the euro gained 2.5%, while the Canadian dollar rose 13.6% against the U.S. dollar. The Japanese yen fell 2.6% against the U.S. dollar while British sterling appreciated 10.8% versus the dollar.
 
Key drivers of the Portfolio’s positive performance came from the strong returns and relatively over-weighted investments in Industrials, Materials, and Financials. Individual stocks that contributed to the Portfolio’s performance included Aixtron AG, a German manufacturer of equipment for the semiconductor industry which is one of two major global players whose equipment is used in the manufacturing process of light-emitting diodes (LED). The stock gained 345.8% during the year. Also, Teck Resources Ltd., a Canadian integrated resource group, rose 436.9% during the year and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd., the Hong Kong stock market operator, gained 93.2% during the year.(1)
 
The Portfolio’s relative performance was hurt by its weaker investments in Spain, France, and Australia. Japanese small cap investments worked against the Portfolio as the market returns were not only single-digit, as cited earlier, but our investments produced negative returns coupled with an adverse currency move for the year. On a broader basis, weaker relative performance was delivered by investments in Health Care and Energy.(1)
 
Stocks that held back relative performance included: Gamesa Corporation Tecnologica S.A., a Spanish wind turbine manufacturer and developer of wind farms, which fell 43.12% during the year; Terumo Corp., a Japanese manufacturer and supplier of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment, which fell 26.57% during the year, and Sundrug Co. Ltd., a Japanese drug store chain, which was down 50.8% for the year.(1)
 
The depreciation of the U.S. dollar positively impacted the Portfolio’s performance as the Portfolio’s assets held in foreign currencies were unhedged and worth more when converted back to U.S. dollars.
 
As the global economy pulls out of the doldrums, we will continue to monitor our exposure to economically sensitive sectors, namely Industrials, Materials, and Consumer Discretionary as these sectors will participate in the ensuing recovery. Emerging markets continue to exhibit areas of continuing earnings growth.
 
(1)  The Portfolio’s composition is subject to change. Holdings and weightings are as of December 31, 2009.


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International Small-Mid Company Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 Change in Value of $10,000 Investment 
 
[PERFORMANCE GRAPH]
 
Hypothetical illustration based on past performance. Future performance will vary. The Portfolios returns reflect reinvested dividends. The Portfolios holdings may differ significantly from the securities in the index. The index is unmanaged and therefore does not reflect the cost of portfolio management and accounting.
 
The S&P Developed Small Cap Ex-U.S. Growth Index. S&P Developed Small Cap Ex-U.S. Growth Index is a subset of the S&P Global Broad Market Index (BMI), a broad index including all publicly listed equities with float-adjusted market values of US$ 100 million or more and annual dollar value traded of at least US$ 50 million in all included countries. The Developed Small Cap component of the BMI includes the equities in the bottom 15% of the market capitalization within each “developed” local market. Ex-U.S. denotes the use of all developed markets excluding the United States. The “Growth” subset includes those companies in each local market that exhibit the characteristics of growth. The index presented includes the effects of reinvested dividends.
 
 Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2009 (1) 
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Common Stocks (3)
    96.1
Exchange Traded Funds
    0.9
Money Market Funds
Less Net Liabilities
    3.0
       
      100.0
       
 
 Top 10 Portfolio Holdings as of December 31, 2009 (1) (2) 
 
               
          % of Net Assets
 
  1.     SNC-Lavalin Group, Inc.     1.9
  2.     Hochtief AG     1.8
  3.     Kazakhmys PLC     1.7
  4.     Aixtron AG     1.7
  5.     Adecco SA     1.6
  6.     Autonomy Corp. PLC     1.6
  7.     AMEC PLC     1.6
  8.     ASML Holding NV     1.6
  9.     Teck Resources Ltd.     1.6
  10.     Fibria Celulose SA – ADR     1.6
 
(1) Composition of Portfolio subject to change.
 
(2) Short-term investments have been excluded from the list of Top 10 Portfolio holdings.
 
(3) Top 10 country weightings:
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
United Kingdom
    14.8
Germany
    10.0
Brazil
    8.6
Canada
    7.0
Cayman Islands
    6.9
South Korea
    5.9
Hong Kong
    4.6
Netherlands
    4.1
France
    3.5
Singapore
    3.5


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 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 96.1%   Shares     Value  
 
 
United Kingdom – 14.8%
Aggreko PLC (b)
    52,459     $ 783,142  
AMEC PLC (b)
    90,433       1,152,162  
Antofagasta PLC (b)
    24,068       382,864  
ASOS PLC (a) (b)
    91,707       720,465  
Autonomy Corp. PLC (a) (b)
    47,467       1,152,710  
Capita Group PLC / The (b)
    52,972       640,512  
Cobham PLC (b)
    91,291       368,752  
Cookson Group PLC (a) (b)
    79,475       537,674  
ICAP PLC (b)
    102,724       708,493  
John Wood Group PLC (b)
    94,039       467,224  
Kazakhmys PLC (a) (b)
    57,716       1,222,053  
Logica PLC (b)
    136,314       249,401  
Rightmove PLC (b)
    77,227       627,128  
Rolls-Royce Group PLC (a) (b)
    61,367       477,892  
Smith & Nephew PLC (b)
    63,481       652,991  
Wellstream Holdings PLC (b)
    41,565       353,666  
                 
              10,497,129  
                 
Germany – 10.0%
Adidas AG (b)
    13,334       725,493  
Aixtron AG (b)
    36,600       1,219,557  
Deutsche Postbank AG (a) (b)
    18,314       597,766  
GEA Group AG (b)
    43,892       976,483  
Gildemeister AG (b)
    28,627       456,009  
Hochtief AG (b)
    16,745       1,267,550  
Leoni AG (b)
    32,430       752,767  
Stada Arzneimittel AG (b)
    15,422       535,827  
Wirecard AG (b)
    42,903       591,995  
                 
              7,123,447  
                 
Brazil – 8.6%
CETIP SA – Balcao Organizado de Ativos e Derivativos
    42,500       347,860  
Cyrela Brazil Realty SA
    48,700       685,324  
Diagnosticos da America SA
    18,400       602,307  
Fibria Celulose SA – ADR
    48,338       1,104,040  
Fleury SA (a)
    51,200       540,820  
Gafisa SA – ADR
    22,900       741,044  
Hypermarcas SA (a)
    27,300       627,226  
Lojas Renner SA
    31,800       717,829  
MRV Engenharia e Participacoes SA
    88,500       716,743  
                 
              6,083,193  
                 
Canada – 7.0%
Agrium, Inc. 
    13,200       825,686  
HudBay Minerals, Inc. (a)
    65,600       851,166  
SNC-Lavalin Group, Inc. 
    25,818       1,332,805  
Teck Resources Ltd. (a)
    32,000       1,126,586  
Thompson Creek Metals Co., Inc. (a)
    72,400       848,528  
                 
              4,984,771  
                 
Cayman Islands – 6.9%
361 Degrees International Ltd. (b)
    486,400       284,283  
Anta Sports Products Ltd. (b)
    554,119       817,160  
Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Ltd. (b)
    647,570       752,127  
Giant Interactive Group, Inc. – ADR
    80,100       562,302  
Hengan International Group Co. Ltd. (b)
    92,000       681,190  
Inspur International Ltd. (b)
    2,919,400       415,031  
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd. (a) (c)
    854,400       589,553  
Parkson Retail Group Ltd. (b)
    286,000       503,278  
PCD Stores Ltd. (a) (c)
    844,000       327,655  
                 
              4,932,579  
                 
South Korea – 5.9%
Cheil Worldwide, Inc. (b)
    1,980       536,218  
Hynix Semiconductor, Inc. (a) (b)
    28,410       564,968  
Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd. (b)
    9,405       570,492  
LG Corp. (b)
    12,400       774,537  
LG Display Co. Ltd. (b)
    25,690       868,589  
Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co. Ltd. (b)
    5,566       511,886  
Samsung Techwin Co. Ltd. (b)
    4,570       356,350  
                 
              4,183,040  
                 
Hong Kong – 4.6%
China Everbright International Ltd. (b)
    1,527,000       781,325  
China Merchants Holdings International Co. Ltd. (b)
    208,000       670,995  
Dah Sing Financial Holdings Ltd. (a) (b)
    84,000       462,865  
Techtronic Industries Co. (b)
    694,000       575,304  
Wing Hang Bank Ltd. (b)
    81,000       753,820  
                 
              3,244,309  
                 
Netherlands – 4.1%
ASML Holding NV (b)
    33,358       1,138,903  
Fugro NV (b)
    9,699       557,104  
Imtech NV (b)
    26,753       720,911  
QIAGEN NV (a) (b)
    21,126       475,464  
                 
              2,892,382  
                 
France – 3.5%
BioMerieux (b)
    1,963       229,353  
Cap Gemini SA (b)
    8,860       404,195  
Faiveley SA (b)
    5,346       425,517  
Faurecia (a) (b)
    24,955       545,748  
Saft Groupe SA (b)
    17,795       857,174  
                 
              2,461,987  
                 
Singapore – 3.5%
Ezra Holdings Ltd. (a) (b)
    468,000       749,081  
Ho Bee Investment Ltd. (b)
    477,000       581,735  
Keppel Land Ltd. (b)
    201,700       498,425  
SembCorp Marine Ltd. (b)
    242,000       631,417  
                 
              2,460,658  
                 
Bermuda – 3.3%
Aquarius Platinum Ltd. (a) (b)
    100,970       658,072  
Invesco Ltd. 
    25,648       602,472  
Nine Dragons Paper Holdings Ltd. (b)
    324,622       517,794  
                 
Ports Design Ltd. (b)
    192,000       591,980  
                 
              2,370,318  
                 
Spain – 3.2%
Indra Sistemas SA (b)
    28,007       662,926  
Obrascon Huarte Lain SA (b)
    30,330       816,080  
Tecnicas Reunidas SA (b)
    13,566       780,181  
                 
              2,259,187  
                 
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
International Small-Mid Company Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 96.1%   Shares     Value  
 
 
China – 2.8%
China South Locomotive and Rolling Stock Corp. (b)
    1,264,600     $ 923,497  
Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer Co. Ltd. (b)
    133,901       446,255  
Zhuzhou CSR Times Electric Co. Ltd. (b)
    286,800       585,247  
                 
              1,954,999  
                 
Switzerland – 2.5%
Actelion Ltd. (a) (b)
    11,264       601,615  
Adecco SA (b)
    20,949       1,155,651  
                 
              1,757,266  
                 
Italy – 2.2%
DiaSorin SpA (b)
    5,793       205,880  
Sorin SpA (a) (b)
    130,535       248,663  
Trevi Finanziaria SpA (b)
    35,832       567,162  
Yoox SpA (a) (c)
    69,300       518,581  
                 
              1,540,286  
                 
Sweden – 1.6%
Assa Abloy AB (b)
    37,000       712,805  
Getinge AB (b)
    20,613       393,956  
                 
              1,106,761  
                 
Russia – 1.3%
Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods OJSC – ADR (a)
    39,200       934,136  
                 
Turkey – 1.2%
Turkiye Halk Bankasi AS (b)
    110,500       884,493  
                 
Norway – 1.2%
Fred Olsen Energy ASA (b)
    11,000       421,272  
Yara International ASA (b)
    9,550       432,569  
                 
              853,841  
                 
Israel – 1.2%
NICE Systems Ltd. – ADR (a)
    27,500       853,600  
                 
Austria – 1.0%
Andritz AG (b)
    12,738       734,361  
                 
Ireland – 1.0%
Ingersoll-Rand PLC
    20,300       725,522  
                 
Thailand – 0.9%
Banpu PCL (b)
    38,200       661,704  
                 
Gibraltar – 0.9%
PartyGaming PLC (a) (b)
    150,939       630,739  
                 
Chile – 0.8%
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA – ADR Series B
    16,200       608,634  
                 
Luxembourg – 0.8%
Millicom International Cellular SA (a)
    8,100       597,537  
                 
Japan – 0.5%
JGC Corp. (b)
    21,000       386,981  
                 
Denmark – 0.4%
H Lundbeck A/S (b)
    16,500       298,108  
                 
Mexico – 0.4%
Genomma Lab Internacional SA de CV (a)
    133,100       292,918  
                 
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $50,557,350)
          $ 68,314,886  
                 
                 
Exchange Traded Funds – 0.9%   Shares     Value  
 
 
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund
    15,720     $ 652,380  
                 
Total Exchange Traded Funds
(Cost $382,427)
          $ 652,380  
                 
                 
Money Market Funds – 3.0%   Shares     Value  
 
 
State Street Institutional Liquid Reserves Fund
Institutional Class 2
    2,115,321     $ 2,115,321  
                 
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $2,115,321)
          $ 2,115,321  
                 
Total Investments – 100.0%
(Cost $53,055,098) (d)
          $ 71,082,587  
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets – (0.0%)
            (18,317 )
                 
Net Assets – 100.0%
          $ 71,064,270  
                 
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
 
Abbreviations:
 
ADR: American Depository Receipts
 
Footnotes:
 
(a) Non-Income producing security.
 
(b) Security traded on a foreign exchange has been valued at an estimate of fair value that is different than the local market close price. These fair value estimates are determined by an independent national fair valuation service that has been approved by the Board. These securities represent $50,634,012 or 71.3% of the Portfolio’s net assets.
 
(c) As discussed in Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements, not all investments that are traded on a foreign exchange are valued at an estimate that is different from the local close price. In some instances the independent fair valuation service uses the local close price because the confidence interval associated with an investment is below the 75% threshold. These securities represent $1,435,789 or 2.0% of the Portfolio’s net assets.
 
    Other Portfolio securities are not subjected to fair valuation procedures because they are traded on domestic or foreign exchanges whose local close times are consistent with the U.S. market close, normally 4:00 pm Eastern Time.
 
(d) Represents cost for financial reporting purposes, which may differ from cost basis for Federal income tax purposes. See also Note 8 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
International Small-Mid Company Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
Sector Classifications:
 
       
Industrials
    27.1%
Consumer Discretionary
    15.5%
Information Technology
    14.0%
Materials
    12.9%
Health Care
    7.8%
Financials
    7.6%
Energy
    7.2%
Consumer Staples
    3.2%
Telecommunication Services
    0.8%
       
      96.1%
       
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
International Small-Mid Company Portfolio
 
 
 
 Statement of Assets and Liabilities 
 
December 31, 2009 
 
         
Assets:
       
Investments in securities, at value
(Cost $53,055,098)
  $ 71,082,587  
Foreign currency (Cost $2)
    2  
Receivable for securities sold
    5,947  
Receivable for fund shares sold
    124,492  
Dividends and accrued interest receivable
    33,147  
Foreign tax reclaim receivable
    42,482  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    1,100  
         
Total assets
    71,289,757  
         
Liabilities:
       
Payable for fund shares redeemed
    92,595  
Payable for investment management services
    59,430  
Accrued for compliance services
    1,674  
Accrued custody expense
    9,848  
Accrued professional fees
    11,179  
Accrued accounting fees
    2,085  
Accrued printing and filing fees
    4,637  
Foreign taxes payable
    44,039  
         
Total liabilities
    225,487  
         
Net assets
  $ 71,064,270  
         
Net assets consist of:
       
Par value, $1 per share
  $ 3,661,246  
Paid-in capital in excess of par value
    76,503,745  
Accumulated net realized loss on investments
    (27,205,986 )
Net unrealized appreciation/depreciation on:
       
Investments
    18,027,489  
Foreign currency related transactions
    (1,480 )
Undistributed net investment income
    79,256  
         
Net assets
  $ 71,064,270  
         
Shares outstanding
    3,661,246  
         
Authorized Fund shares allocated to Portfolio
    10,000,000  
         
Net asset value per share
  $ 19.41  
         
 
 Statement of Operations 
 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2009 
 
         
Investment income:
       
Interest
  $ 1,409  
Dividends (net of $123,194 foreign taxes withheld)
    1,020,116  
         
Total investment income
    1,021,525  
         
Expenses:
       
Management fees
    582,867  
Custodian fees
    72,819  
Directors’ fees
    6,183  
Professional fees
    15,108  
Accounting fees
    53,030  
Printing and filing fees
    9,668  
Compliance expense
    6,376  
Other
    1,888  
         
Total expenses
    747,939  
         
Net investment income
    273,586  
         
Realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments, foreign currency contracts, and other foreign currency related transactions:
       
Net realized gain (loss) on:
       
Investments
    (1,170,899 )
Foreign currency contracts
    11,798  
Foreign currency related transactions
    (138,738 )
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on:
       
Investments
    23,579,074  
Foreign currency related transactions
    2,387  
         
Net realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments, foreign currency contracts, and other foreign currency related transactions
    22,283,622  
         
Change in net assets from operations
  $ 22,557,208  
         
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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International Small-Mid Company Portfolio
 
 
 Statements of Changes in Net Assets 
 
                 
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008  
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:
               
Operations:
               
Net investment income
  $ 273,586     $ 314,969  
Net realized gain (loss) on investments, foreign currency contracts, and other foreign currency related transactions
    (1,297,839 )     (26,268,151 )
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments and foreign currency related transactions
    23,581,461       (31,078,310 )
                 
Change in net assets from operations
    22,557,208       (57,031,492 )
                 
Capital transactions:
               
Received from shares sold
    16,188,203       32,910,125  
Paid for shares redeemed
    (20,381,525 )     (36,157,399 )
                 
Change in net assets from capital transactions
    (4,193,322 )     (3,247,274 )
                 
Change in net assets
    18,363,886       (60,278,766 )
Net Assets:
               
Beginning of year
    52,700,384       112,979,150  
                 
End of year
  $ 71,064,270     $ 52,700,384  
                 
Undistributed net investment income (Accumulated net investment loss)
  $ 79,256     $ (67,390 )
                 
 
 Financial Highlights 
 
                                         
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
 
Selected Per-Share Data:
                                       
Net asset value, beginning of year
  $ 13.29     $ 27.29     $ 23.23     $ 18.87     $ 14.69  
Operations:
                                       
Net investment income (loss)
    0.07       0.08       0.07       (0.01 )     0.03  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, foreign currency contracts, and other foreign currency related transactions
    6.05       (14.08 )     3.99       4.98       4.23  
                                         
Total from operations
    6.12       (14.00 )     4.06       4.97       4.26  
                                         
Distributions:
                                       
Distributions from net investment income
                      (0.03 )     (0.08 )
Distributions of net realized capital gains
                      (0.58 )      
                                         
Total distributions
                      (0.61 )     (0.08 )
                                         
Net asset value, end of year
  $ 19.41     $ 13.29     $ 27.29     $ 23.23     $ 18.87  
                                         
Total return
    46.05 %     –51.30 %     17.48 %     26.35 %     28.99 %
Ratios and supplemental data:
                                       
Net assets at end of year (millions)
  $ 71.1     $ 52.7     $ 113.0     $ 75.4     $ 49.9  
Ratios to average net assets:
                                       
Expenses
    1.28 %     1.19 %     1.29 %     1.34 %     1.47 %
Net investment income (loss)
    0.47 %     0.36 %     0.27 %     –0.01 %     0.36 %
Portfolio turnover rate
    125 %     75 %     53 %     69 %     85 %
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Aggressive Growth Portfolio
 
 
 
 Objective/Strategy 
 
The Aggressive Growth Portfolio seeks long-term capital growth by investing primarily in equity securities with attractive growth opportunities.
 
 Performance as of December 31, 2009 
 
         
Average Annual Total Returns:
       
One year
    42.61%  
Five years
    4.51%  
Ten years
    -4.39%  
 
Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. Total return figures include change in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month end, call toll-free 1-877-781-6392.
 
The Portfolio is not open to direct retail investment. Beneficial interest in shares is obtained solely by purchase of variable life insurance policies and variable annuity contracts. Actual performance results for variable annuity and variable universal life contracts will be lower due to contract charges. Consult your contract for applicable charges.
 
 Comments 
 
For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Aggressive Growth Portfolio returned 42.61% versus 26.46% for the current benchmark, the S&P 500 Index.
 
Equity markets began the year in the midst of a significant sell-off, a continuation from the credit crisis that hit all capital markets severely in late 2008. Most indices touched the low point for the year in mid-March as evidence of an above-average contraction in the U.S. economy continued to unfold. Amid signs of stabilization in the economy and global financial system, markets rebounded strongly for much of the year. Despite a brief and slight pullback in October, broad indices finished the year significantly higher. For the year, mid cap stocks easily outpaced small and large cap stocks, which performed similarly. Growth-style indices also out-performed value indices, as Information Technology was easily the best performing sector within the S&P 500 Index followed distantly by Materials. Telecommunication Services and Utilities were relative laggards. Commodities generally were much higher during the year, led by industrial metals and crude oil. Natural gas finished the year with modest losses while gold futures touched record highs in December.
 
Holdings within Information Technology and Telecommunication Services were the largest contributors to relative results. In terms of detractors, our selections within Health Care and a relative under-weight in the Consumer Discretionary sector provided the largest drag on relative results in 2009.(1)
 
Apple, Inc. topped the individual stock performers. The company was a winning position for the Portfolio for much of the year. It has been gaining market share in the PC market during a period of soft economic growth. Its iPhone and other portable devices have been market leaders as well. We believe Apple, Inc. is still early in its market share gains, particularly in the high-end PC market. We also think its iPhone will remain a dominant device in the smart phone wireless market, an area we think will continue to expand.(1)
 
Global brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev performed well for the Portfolio for much of 2009. It has benefited from asset sales, cost cutting measures and strong earnings. We think the company will continue to make operating improvements. We like its dominant global presence in a market that has favorable pricing trends in our view. We believe there is a multi-year opportunity for the beer industry to see more rational pricing, making it an attractive industry to us. Anheuser-Busch InBev is well positioned in our opinion given its dominant market share in the U.S. and Brazil, two of the most profitable beer markets in the world.(1)
 
Wireless tower company Crown Castle International Corp. continued to be a top performer for the Portfolio amid growing need for mobile phone companies to expand/upgrade wireless network capacity due to rising demand for data transmission. We think growing smart phone usage will continue to be a driver of this trend and that Crown Castle International Corp. is well positioned to benefit as it will likely translate into more tenants on each of the company’s towers.(1)
 
Biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences, Inc. was the largest individual detractor during 2009 amid uncertainty surrounding health-care reform. Despite this uncertainty, we believe Gilead Sciences, Inc. has a strong differentiated drug franchise with its HIV-fighting drug Truvada. We also think the market for this drug is large and growing given indications of increased effectiveness when used earlier in treatment.(1)
 
The remaining top detractors included positions we exited during the year in favor of our higher conviction names or better opportunities elsewhere. FedEx Corp. and Switzerland-based bank investment manager UBS AG were among this list. Wells Fargo & Co., a regional bank, was weak early in the year amid concerns over its capital needs. We liked Wells Fargo & Co. given our belief that it would be a survivor of the credit crisis. However, we decided to exit the position because of the potential for problems with parts of its loan portfolio and the possible need for additional capital. We felt there were better opportunities within the Financials sector.(1)
 
First Solar, Inc. also declined during the year. The company designs and manufactures solar modules using a thin film semiconductor technology. We were attracted to the low cost manufacturer, but recent long-term contracts it signed clouds its sales prospects and profitability in our view. We sold this position given the lack of transparency.(1)
 
In terms of positioning, we were over-weighted in Information Technology and Health Care while under-weighted in Energy and Consumer Discretionary. We continue to focus on businesses we believe have multi-year opportunities to grow market share and improve margins. Overall, we have been favoring higher quality, less cyclical names in the Portfolio. These are companies we view as having clean balance sheets and strong cash flows and being typically less economically sensitive.(1)
 
(continued)


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Aggressive Growth Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
We believe the U.S. economy continues to face challenges, despite economic data continuing to point to a recovery. While a collapse of the financial system has been averted, the foundations for a recovery in the U.S. are lacking in our view. Unemployment and underemployment remain big concerns. Banks still seem reluctant to lend and falling commercial real estate values appear to be a drag on lending growth. We believe the developing world, particularly East Asia, South America and the Middle East, is showing strong growth in corporate and consumer spending. In addition, strong government and private-sector balance sheets seem capable of driving continued growth despite weakness in the U.S. and Western Europe. That said, we are concerned that many stock valuations at year end reflected optimistic assumptions about the economic environment.
 
We favor companies that we think have a distinct competitive advantage or “moat” and whose performance is more likely to be driven by company-specific fundamentals than the macroeconomic environment. Many of the Portfolio’s holdings have taken advantage of dislocations in the financial markets and real economy to improve their competitive positions. We believe that positions them well to drive market share and profitability gains in most any economic environment.(1)
 
 
(1)  The Portfolio’s composition is subject to change. Holdings and weightings are as of December 31, 2009.
 
 Change in Value of $10,000 Investment 
 
[PERFORMANCE GRAPH]
 
Hypothetical illustration based on past performance. Future performance will vary. The Portfolio’s returns reflect reinvested dividends. The Portfolio’s holdings may differ significantly from the securities in the index. The index is unmanaged and therefore does not reflect the cost of portfolio management and accounting.
 
The S&P 500 Index is a capitalization-weighted index designed to measure performance of the broad domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks representing all major industries. The index presented herein includes the effects of reinvested dividends.
 
 Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2009 (1) 
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Common Stocks (3)
    90.2
Preference Shares (Brazil) (3)
    1.1
Preferred Stocks (3)
    1.5
Money Market Funds
Less Net Liabilities
    7.2
       
      100.0
       
 
 Top 10 Portfolio Holdings as of December 31, 2009 (1) (2) 
 
               
          % of Net Assets
 
  1.     Apple, Inc.      5.7
  2.     Anheuser-Busch InBev     5.4
  3.     Celgene Corp.      4.5
  4.     Cisco Systems, Inc.      4.3
  5.     Gilead Sciences, Inc.      4.2
  6.     Crown Castle International Corp.      3.9
  7.     Corning, Inc.      3.8
  8.     Oracle Corp.      3.7
  9.     Davide Campari-Milano SpA     3.0
  10.     CVS Caremark Corp.      3.0
 
(1) Composition of Portfolio subject to change.
 
(2) Short-term investments have been excluded from the list of Top 10 Portfolio holdings.
 
(3) Sectors (combined):
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Information Technology
    33.9
Financials
    14.4
Consumer Staples
    14.3
Health Care
    12.4
Telecommunication Services
    7.1
Consumer Discretionary
    3.6
Energy
    2.7
Materials
    2.4
Industrials
    2.0
       
      92.8
       


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Aggressive Growth Portfolio
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 90.2%   Shares     Value  
 
 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY – 3.6%
Media – 2.9%
News Corp. Class A
    58,895     $ 806,272  
                 
Multiline Retail – 0.7%
Kohl’s Corp. (a)
    3,420       184,441  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY
            990,713  
                 
CONSUMER STAPLES – 14.3%
Beverages – 8.4%
Anheuser-Busch InBev (b)
    28,347       1,467,442  
Davide Campari-Milano SpA (b)
    78,060       815,487  
                 
              2,282,929  
                 
Food & Staples Retailing – 3.0%
CVS Caremark Corp. 
    25,139       809,727  
                 
Household Products – 1.8%
Colgate-Palmolive Co. 
    3,080       253,022  
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC (b)
    4,535       245,480  
                 
              498,502  
                 
Personal Products – 1.1%
Mead Johnson Nutrition Co. 
    6,825       298,253  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES
            3,889,411  
                 
ENERGY – 1.6%
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 1.6%
Petroleo Brasileiro SA – ADR
    9,295       443,186  
                 
TOTAL ENERGY
            443,186  
                 
FINANCIALS – 12.9%
Capital Markets – 1.7%
Charles Schwab Corp. / The
    2,167       40,783  
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. / The
    2,465       416,191  
                 
              456,974  
                 
Commercial Banks – 2.2%
CapitalSource, Inc. 
    46,134       183,152  
Standard Chartered PLC (b)
    16,808       424,332  
                 
              607,484  
                 
Diversified Financial Services – 6.9%
Bank of America Corp. 
    41,160       619,870  
CME Group, Inc. 
    1,355       455,212  
JPMorgan Chase & Co. 
    13,315       554,836  
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc. 
    16,755       232,894  
                 
              1,862,812  
                 
Insurance – 1.4%
ACE Ltd. 
    7,595       382,788  
                 
Real Estate Management & Development – 0.7%
Hang Lung Properties Ltd. (b)
    48,000       188,177  
                 
TOTAL FINANCIALS
            3,498,235  
                 
HEALTH CARE – 12.4%
Biotechnology – 9.5%
Celgene Corp. (a)
    21,765       1,211,875  
Gilead Sciences, Inc. (a)
    26,600       1,151,248  
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)
    4,930       211,251  
                 
              2,574,374  
                 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 1.6%
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (a)
    1,494       453,160  
                 
Pharmaceuticals – 1.3%
Roche Holdings AG (b)
    2,032       347,498  
                 
TOTAL HEALTH CARE
            3,375,032  
                 
INDUSTRIALS – 2.0%
Air Freight & Logistics – 1.1%
United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B
    5,190       297,750  
                 
Professional Services – 0.9%
CoStar Group, Inc. (a)
    5,870       245,190  
                 
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS
            542,940  
                 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – 33.9%
Communications Equipment – 8.6%
Cisco Systems, Inc. (a)
    48,660       1,164,920  
QUALCOMM, Inc. 
    10,065       465,607  
Research In Motion Ltd. (a)
    10,572       714,033  
                 
              2,344,560  
                 
Computers & Peripherals – 5.8%
Apple, Inc. (a)
    7,409       1,562,262  
                 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 6.6%
Amphenol Corp. Class A
    3,503       161,769  
Corning, Inc. 
    53,375       1,030,671  
Trimble Navigation Ltd. (a)
    23,870       601,524  
                 
              1,793,964  
                 
Internet Software & Services – 9.2%
AOL, Inc. (a)
    23,295       542,308  
Equinix, Inc. (a)
    4,595       487,759  
Google, Inc. Class A (a)
    1,130       700,577  
VistaPrint N.V. (a)
    8,160       462,346  
Yahoo, Inc. (a)
    18,616       312,376  
                 
              2,505,366  
                 
Software – 3.7%
Oracle Corp. 
    40,615       996,692  
                 
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
            9,202,844  
                 
MATERIALS – 2.4%
Chemicals – 1.0%
Israel Chemicals Ltd. (b)
    20,223       265,550  
                 
Metals & Mining – 1.4%
Vale SA – ADR
    13,555       393,502  
                 
TOTAL MATERIALS
            659,052  
                 
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES – 7.1%
Diversified Telecommunication Services – 1.4%
tw telecom, Inc. (a)
    22,005       377,165  
                 
Wireless Telecommunication Services – 5.7%
America Movil S.A.B. de C.V. – ADR
    4,790       225,034  
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Aggressive Growth Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 90.2%   Shares     Value  
 
 
Wireless Telecommunication Services (continued)
Cellcom Israel Ltd. 
    8,420     $ 269,945  
Crown Castle International Corp. (a)
    26,860       1,048,615  
                 
              1,543,594  
                 
TOTAL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES
            1,920,759  
                 
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $21,426,120)
          $ 24,522,172  
                 
                 
Preference Shares (Brazil) – 1.1%   Shares     Value  
 
 
ENERGY – 1.1%
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 1.1%
Petroleo Brasileiro SA – ADR
    6,804     $ 288,421  
                 
Total Preference Shares (Brazil)
(Cost $258,784)
          $ 288,421  
                 
                 
Preferred Stocks – 1.5%   Shares     Value  
 
 
FINANCIALS – 1.5%
Diversified Financial Services – 1.5%
Bank of America Corp.
               
10.000%, convertible until 12/31/2049
    27,405     $ 408,883  
                 
Total Preferred Stocks
(Cost $411,075)
          $ 408,883  
                 
                 
VVPR Strips — 0.0% (c)   Quantity     Value  
 
 
CONSUMER STAPLES – 0.0%
Beverages – 0.0%
Anheuser-Busch InBev (a) (b)
    6,992     $ 50  
                 
Total VVPR Strips
(Cost $0)
          $ 50  
                 
                 
Money Market Funds – 7.6%   Shares     Value  
 
 
Federated Prime Cash Obligations Fund
               
Institutional Shares
    764,000     $ 764,000  
Fidelity Institutional Money Market Funds
               
Money Market Portfolio – Class I
    1,313,000       1,313,000  
                 
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $2,077,000)
          $ 2,077,000  
                 
Total Investments – 100.4%
(Cost $24,172,979) (d)
          $ 27,296,526  
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets – (0.4)%
            (119,729 )
                 
Net Assets – 100.0%
          $ 27,176,797  
                 
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
 
Abbreviations:
 
ADR: American Depository Receipts
 
Footnotes:
 
(a) Non-income producing security.
 
(b) Security traded on a foreign exchange has been valued at an estimate of fair value that is different than the local market close price. These fair value estimates are determined by an independent national fair valuation service that has been approved by the Board. These securities represent $3,754,016 or 13.8% of the Portfolio’s net assets. Other Portfolio securities are not subjected to fair value procedures because they are traded on domestic or foreign exchanges that have close times that are consistent with the U.S. market close, normally 4:00 pm Eastern Time.
 
(c) A VVPR Strip is a coupon attached to specific ordinary common shares that offers tax advantages. The coupon entitles a holder to reduced withholding tax rates on the dividends generated from the related common shares.
 
(d) Represents cost for financial reporting purposes, which may differ from cost basis for Federal income tax purposes. See also Note 8 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Aggressive Growth Portfolio
 
 
 
 Statement of Assets and Liabilities 
 
December 31, 2009 
 
         
Assets:
       
Investments in securities, at value
(Cost $24,172,979)
  $ 27,296,526  
Cash
    21  
Receivable for fund shares sold
    14,899  
Dividends and accrued interest receivable
    10,781  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    417  
         
Total assets
    27,322,644  
         
Liabilities:
       
Payable for securities purchased
    103,441  
Payable for fund shares redeemed
    4,402  
Payable for investment management services
    18,191  
Payable for compliance services
    1,677  
Accrued custody expense
    1,619  
Accrued professional fees
    11,120  
Accrued accounting fees
    2,710  
Accrued printing and filing fees
    1,780  
Other accrued expenses
    907  
         
Total liabilities
    145,847  
         
Net assets
  $ 27,176,797  
         
Net assets consist of:
       
Par value, $1 per share
  $ 3,655,914  
Paid-in capital in excess of par value
    27,788,732  
Accumulated net realized loss on investments
    (7,458,253 )
Net unrealized appreciation/depreciation on:
       
Investments
    3,123,547  
Foreign currency related transactions
    (34 )
Undistributed net investment income
    66,891  
         
Net assets
  $ 27,176,797  
         
Shares outstanding
    3,655,914  
         
Authorized Fund shares allocated to Portfolio
    10,000,000  
         
Net asset value per share
  $ 7.43  
         
 
 Statement of Operations 
 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2009 
 
         
Investment income:
       
Interest
  $ 6,942  
Dividends (net of withholding tax of $15,864)
    170,636  
         
Total investment income
    177,578  
         
Expenses:
       
Management fees
    175,039  
Custodian fees
    11,460  
Directors’ fees
    2,341  
Professional fees
    12,990  
Accounting fees
    15,720  
Printing and filing fees
    3,778  
Compliance expense
    6,376  
Other
    504  
         
Total expenses
    228,208  
         
Net investment loss
    (50,630 )
         
Realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency related transactions:
       
Net realized gain (loss) on:
       
Investments
    (758,294 )
Foreign currency related transactions
    594  
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments and foreign currency related transactions
    8,725,649  
         
Net realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency related transactions
    7,967,949  
         
Change in net assets from operations
  $ 7,917,319  
         
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Aggressive Growth Portfolio
 
 
 Statements of Changes in Net Assets 
 
                 
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008  
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:
               
Operations:
               
Net investment loss
  $ (50,630 )   $ (9,928 )
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency related transactions
    (757,700 )     (2,272,356 )
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments and foreign currency related transactions
    8,725,649       (11,572,466 )
                 
Change in net assets from operations
    7,917,319       (13,854,750 )
                 
Capital transactions:
               
Received from shares sold
    8,748,197       15,640,261  
Paid for shares redeemed
    (7,473,737 )     (12,559,831 )
                 
Change in net assets from capital transactions
    1,274,460       3,080,430  
                 
Change in net assets
    9,191,779       (10,774,320 )
Net Assets:
               
Beginning of year
    17,985,018       28,759,338  
                 
End of year
  $ 27,176,797     $ 17,985,018  
                 
Undistributed net investment income
  $ 66,891     $ 84,605  
                 
 
 Financial Highlights 
 
                                         
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
 
Selected Per-Share Data:
                                       
Net asset value, beginning of year
  $ 5.21     $ 9.25     $ 7.14     $ 6.75     $ 5.96  
Operations:
                                       
Net investment income (loss)
    (0.02 )     (0.01 )     0.02       0.02       (0.02 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency related transactions
    2.24       (4.03 )     2.09       0.37       0.81  
                                         
Total from operations
    2.22       (4.04 )     2.11       0.39       0.79  
                                         
Net asset value, end of year
  $ 7.43     $ 5.21     $ 9.25     $ 7.14     $ 6.75  
                                         
Total return
    42.61 %     –43.68 %     29.55 %     5.78 %     13.28 %
Ratios and supplemental data:
                                       
Net assets at end of year (millions)
  $ 27.2     $ 18.0     $ 28.8     $ 17.8     $ 16.6  
Ratios to average net assets:
                                       
Expenses
    1.04 %     0.98 %     0.97 %     1.06 %     1.03 %
Net investment income (loss)
    –0.23 %     –0.04 %     0.34 %     0.22 %     –0.35 %
Portfolio turnover rate
    28 %     43 %     29 %     105 %     139 %
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Small Cap Growth Portfolio
 
 
 
 Objective/Strategy 
 
The Small Cap Growth Portfolio seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing at least 80% of its net assets in stocks of small companies, primarily those with strong business franchises and competitive positions that generate rapidly rising earnings or profits.
 
 Performance as of December 31, 2009 
 
         
Average Annual Total Returns:
       
One year
    50.76%  
Five years
    3.87%  
Ten years
    -3.53%  
 
Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. Total return figures include change in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month end, call toll-free 1-877-781-6392.
 
The Portfolio is not open to direct retail investment. Beneficial interest in shares is obtained solely by purchase of variable life insurance policies and variable annuity contracts. Actual performance results for variable annuity and variable universal life contracts will be lower due to contract charges. Consult your contract for applicable charges.
 
 Comments 
 
For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Small Cap Growth Portfolio returned 50.76% versus 34.47% for the current benchmark, the Russell 2000 Growth Index.
 
Equity markets began the year in the midst of a significant sell-off, a continuation from the credit crisis that hit all capital markets severely in late 2008. Most indices touched the low point for the year in mid-March as evidence of an above-average contraction in the U.S. economy continued to unfold. Amid signs of stabilization in the economy and global financial system, markets rebounded strongly for much of the year. Despite a brief and slight pullback in October, broad indices finished the year significantly higher. For the year, mid cap stocks easily outpaced small and large cap stocks, which performed similarly. Growth-style indices also out-performed value indices, as Information Technology was easily the best performing sector followed distantly by Materials. Telecommunication Services and Utilities were relative laggards. Commodities generally were much higher during the year, led by industrial metals and crude oil. Natural gas finished the year with modest losses while gold futures touched record highs in December.
 
Our holdings and over-weight in Information Technology, the best performing sector within the benchmark index, were the primary contributors to performance followed by our holdings in Consumer Discretionary. Detractors included our holdings in Materials and Consumer Staples.(1)
 
Online printing company VistaPrint N.V. returned over 200% during the year to lead all contributors. The company has demonstrated strong organic growth, which has been particularly impressive to us given that its customers have generally been small businesses and individual consumers, two segments of the market hardest hit by the difficult economic environment. We consider the company’s primary competitive advantage to be scale, which has resulted in a significant cost advantage over competitors and a better value proposition for customers. We believe that VistaPrint is changing the way the game is played in the small business printing market and has substantial runway ahead of it for growth.(1)
 
Ultimate Software Group, Inc., the subscription-based provider of human resource software and services, rebounded from weakness in 2008. We remain attracted to the company’s recurring revenue stream and strong earnings. In addition, Ultimate Software Group, Inc. was able to add customers even in this difficult environment, which we think supports our thesis that the company’s products are a value-added proposition for clients.(1)
 
Jarden Corp., a provider of a range of consumer products, returned 170% during the year. The company refinanced a significant portion of its balance sheet, which reassured investors. We like the company because its products are generally first or second in market share, which translates into retail shelf space security as large retailers look to reduce their number of vendors.(1)
 
Individual detractors from performance included Huron Consulting Group, Inc. The financial consulting firm sold off significantly after it reported accounting issues. We exited the position.(1)
 
CardioNet, Inc., the provider of mobile cardiac devices, sold off when one of its key customers, an insurance company, cut reimbursements for the devices more than expected. We decided to exit the name on the news as this is likely to result in lower revenues and a smaller market size for the company.(1)
 
Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. declined significantly after the exploration company of deep-ocean shipwrecks suffered a setback when an initial court ruling found that the company’s findings from its Black Swan project belonged to Spain. The company is appealing the finding. While the ultimate outcome of this court proceeding remains an unknown, we continue to like the risk/reward profile of the company in that one significant discovery of gold, for example, among their identified finds could more than offset many years of costs.(1)
 
We continue to await stronger signs of economic improvement. Data points suggest to us that we are likely still far from a broad-based recovery. As an example, the U.S. unemployment rate remains at high levels, which we believe may take years to return to a more normal level. Ultimately, we need capacity utilization to put people back to work. Transportation companies are seeing volume improvements, but that is off of depressed levels and will be more difficult to achieve as easy comparisons to year-ago levels pass. Similarly, airlines are benefiting from better use of capacity, but that is largely attributable to reducing the number of the flights, not necessarily increased demand. The outlook for consumer spending remains depressed, even though movie sales and holiday shopping demand for electronics products appears to have been strong. Among the companies we are attracted to are certain technology companies that provide new modes of distribution or help businesses become more efficient. These
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Small Cap Growth Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
companies should continue to do well despite the near-term economic headwinds.
 
(1)  The Portfolio’s composition is subject to change. Holdings and weightings are as of December 31, 2009.
 
 Change in Value of $10,000 Investment 
 
(PERFORMANCE GRAPH)
 
Hypothetical illustration based on past performance. Future performance will vary. The Portfolio’s returns reflect reinvested dividends. The Portfolio’s holdings may differ significantly from the securities in the index. The index is unmanaged and therefore does not reflect the cost of portfolio management and accounting.
 
The Russell 2000 Growth Index is a market-weighted total return index that measures the performance of companies within the Russell 2000 Index having higher price to book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The Russell 2000 Index includes the 2000 firms from the Russell 3000 Index with the smallest market capitalizations. The Russell 3000 Index represents 98% of the investable U.S. equity markets. The index presented herein includes the effects of reinvested dividends.
 
 Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2009 (1) 
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Common Stocks (3)
    97.3
Money Market Funds
Less Net Liabilities
    2.7
       
      100.0
       
 
 Top 10 Portfolio Holdings as of December 31, 2009 (1) (2) 
 
               
          % of Net Assets
 
  1.     Ultimate Software Group, Inc.     3.5
  2.     VistaPrint N.V.     3.1
  3.     Solera Holdings, Inc.     3.0
  4.     Jarden Corp.     2.9
  5.     SXC Health Solutions Corp.     2.7
  6.     World Fuel Services Corp.     2.5
  7.     Dresser-Rand Group, Inc.     1.9
  8.     CoStar Group, Inc.     1.9
  9.     Catalyst Health Solutions, Inc.     1.9
  10.     MSCI, Inc.     1.9
 
 
(1) Composition of Portfolio subject to change.
 
(2) Short-term investments have been excluded from the list of Top 10 Portfolio holdings.
 
(3) Sectors:
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Information Technology
    31.5
Health Care
    22.5
Consumer Discretionary
    18.1
Industrials
    11.9
Financials
    5.0
Energy
    4.4
Telecommunication Services
    2.0
Materials
    1.8
Consumer Staples
    0.1
       
      97.3
       


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Small Cap Growth Portfolio
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 97.3%   Shares     Value  
 
 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY – 18.1%
Auto Components – 0.2%
Motorcar Parts of America Inc. (a)
    11,349     $ 57,880  
                 
Diversified Consumer Services – 3.6%
American Public Education, Inc. (a)
    8,248       283,401  
Bridgepoint Education, Inc. (a)
    20,027       300,806  
ChinaCast Education Corp. (a)
    19,420       146,815  
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (a)
    4,733       89,974  
                 
              820,996  
                 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 1.3%
Great Canadian Gaming Corp. (a)
    16,074       122,186  
Kingdom Hotel Investments – GDR (a)
    34,025       119,088  
Morgans Hotel Group Co. (a)
    9,159       41,490  
PokerTek, Inc. (a)
    5,059       3,491  
                 
              286,255  
                 
Household Durables – 3.7%
Deer Consumer Products Inc. (a)
    14,595       165,215  
Jarden Corp. 
    21,657       669,418  
                 
              834,633  
                 
Leisure Equipment & Products – 0.3%
Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. (a)
    1,682       6,879  
Sturm, Ruger & Co, Inc. 
    5,862       56,862  
                 
              63,741  
                 
Media – 6.2%
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (a)
    1,415       56,529  
Genius Products, Inc. (Acquired 12/12/2005 through 07/17/2009, Cost $238,059) (a) (c)
    225       1,372  
IMAX Corp. (a)
    26,232       348,886  
Interactive Data Corp. 
    8,022       202,957  
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (a)
    67,995       395,051  
MDC Partners, Inc. (a)
    9,710       80,981  
National CineMedia, Inc. 
    19,710       326,595  
                 
              1,412,371  
                 
Multiline Retail – 0.6%
Saks, Inc. (a)
    19,590       128,510  
                 
Specialty Retail – 0.5%
Rue21, Inc. (a)
    4,370       122,753  
                 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 1.7%
Skechers U.S.A., Inc. (a)
    13,165       387,183  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY
            4,114,322  
                 
CONSUMER STAPLES – 0.1%
Beverages – 0.1%
Heckmann Corp. (a)
    5,650       28,194  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES
            28,194  
                 
ENERGY – 4.4%
Energy Equipment & Services – 1.9%
Dresser-Rand Group, Inc. (a)
    13,930       440,327  
                 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 2.5%
World Fuel Services Corp. 
    21,268       569,770  
                 
TOTAL ENERGY
            1,010,097  
                 
FINANCIALS – 5.0%
Capital Markets – 1.2%
Broadpoint Gleacher Securities, Inc. (a)
    21,045       93,861  
Epoch Holding Corp. 
    36       376  
Riskmetrics Group, Inc. (a)
    10,936       173,992  
                 
              268,229  
                 
Diversified Financial Services – 3.4%
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc. 
    23,805       330,889  
MSCI, Inc. (a)
    13,571       431,558  
                 
              762,447  
                 
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance – 0.4%
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. 
    5,860       66,335  
Territorial Bancorp, Inc. (a)
    1,945       35,108  
                 
              101,443  
                 
TOTAL FINANCIALS
            1,132,119  
                 
HEALTH CARE – 22.5%
Biotechnology – 2.9%
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. (a)
    8,386       211,495  
Genomic Health, Inc. (a)
    6,238       122,015  
Incyte Corp. (a)
    14,420       131,366  
Myriad Genetics, Inc. (a)
    7,052       184,057  
                 
              648,933  
                 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 0.9%
CONMED Corp. (a)
    4,801       109,463  
TomoTherapy, Inc. (a)
    22,940       89,466  
                 
              198,929  
                 
Health Care Providers & Services – 13.9%
Alliance HealthCare Services, Inc. (a)
    15,615       89,162  
Amedisys, Inc. (a)
    5,265       255,668  
Bio-Reference Labs, Inc. (a)
    5,035       197,322  
Catalyst Health Solutions, Inc. (a)
    11,937       435,342  
Concord Medical Services Holdings Limited – ADR (a)
    11,235       97,070  
Genoptix, Inc. (a)
    5,107       181,452  
Health Grades, Inc. (a)
    31,388       134,654  
HMS Holdings Corp. (a)
    5,883       286,443  
LHC Group, Inc. (a)
    11,792       396,329  
MEDNAX, Inc. (a)
    4,461       268,151  
MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc. (a)
    4,275       161,167  
Providence Service Corp. / The (a)
    4,346       68,667  
PSS World Medical, Inc. (a)
    15,052       339,724  
Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. (a)
    10,911       230,659  
RadNet, Inc. (a)
    13,497       27,534  
                 
              3,169,344  
                 
Health Care Technology – 4.0%
athenahealth, Inc. (a)
    4,059       183,629  
MedAssets, Inc. (a)
    4,878       103,463  
SXC Health Solutions Corp. (a)
    11,394       614,706  
                 
              901,798  
                 
Life Sciences Tools & Services – 0.8%
Techne Corp. 
    2,807       192,448  
                 
TOTAL HEALTH CARE
            5,111,452  
                 
                 
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Small Cap Growth Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 97.3%   Shares     Value  
 
 
INDUSTRIALS – 11.9%
Aerospace & Defense – 1.0%
TransDigm Group, Inc. 
    4,785     $ 227,239  
                 
Air Freight & Logistics – 0.7%
Forward Air Corp. 
    6,702       167,885  
                 
Commercial Services & Supplies – 2.1%
Copart, Inc. (a)
    1,880       68,865  
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Inc. 
    6,826       153,107  
Standard Parking Corp. (a)
    15,515       246,378  
                 
              468,350  
                 
Electrical Equipment – 1.5%
Harbin Electric, Inc. (a)
    16,835       345,791  
                 
Machinery – 1.4%
Barnes Group, Inc. 
    6,873       116,154  
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp. 
    4,873       199,013  
                 
              315,167  
                 
Marine – 0.9%
Horizon Lines, Inc. 
    35,433       197,362  
                 
Professional Services – 3.3%
CoStar Group, Inc. (a)
    10,428       435,577  
Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (a)
    28,780       40,580  
Resources Connection, Inc. (a)
    13,512       286,725  
UTEK Corp. (a)
    3,370       14,322  
                 
              777,204  
                 
Road & Rail – 1.0%
Landstar System, Inc. 
    1,990       77,152  
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (a)
    4,644       142,571  
                 
              219,723  
                 
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS
            2,718,721  
                 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – 31.5%
Communications Equipment – 2.0%
CommScope, Inc. (a)
    5,649       149,868  
DG FastChannel, Inc. (a)
    11,215       313,235  
                 
              463,103  
                 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 2.2%
DTS, Inc. (a)
    11,255       385,034  
L-1 Identity Solutions, Inc. (a)
    15,872       118,881  
                 
              503,915  
                 
Internet Software & Services – 13.8%
Archipelago Learning, Inc. (a)
    6,290       130,203  
Constant Contact, Inc. (a)
    7,573       121,168  
DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. (a)
    11,251       211,406  
Equinix, Inc. (a)
    3,013       319,830  
GSI Commerce, Inc. (a)
    13,435       341,115  
LivePerson, Inc. (a)
    59,660       415,830  
NaviSite, Inc. (a)
    70,055       140,110  
NIC, Inc. 
    22,168       202,615  
SAVVIS, Inc. (a)
    9,654       135,639  
Switch & Data Facilities Co., Inc. (a)
    7,557       152,727  
TechTarget, Inc. (a)
    7,650       43,069  
VistaPrint N.V. (a)
    12,265       694,935  
Vocus, Inc. (a)
    13,277       238,986  
                 
              3,147,633  
                 
IT Services – 2.0%
Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (a)
    13,795       302,800  
Information Services Group, Inc. (a)
    45,551       144,397  
                 
              447,197  
                 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 1.7%
Atmel Corp. (a)
    83,090       383,045  
                 
Software – 9.8%
Blackboard, Inc. (a)
    2,800       127,092  
Concur Technologies, Inc. (a)
    4,141       177,028  
Fortinet, Inc. (a)
    2,410       42,344  
Informatica Corp. (a)
    940       24,308  
Monotype Imaging Holdings, Inc. (a)
    18,849       170,207  
Salary.com, Inc. (a)
    4,007       9,416  
Solera Holdings, Inc. 
    19,127       688,763  
SuccessFactors, Inc. (a)
    11,705       194,069  
Ultimate Software Group, Inc. (a)
    27,122       796,573  
                 
              2,229,800  
                 
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
            7,174,693  
                 
MATERIALS – 1.8%
Chemicals – 1.8%
Nalco Holding Co. 
    10,163       259,258  
Yongye International, Inc. (a)
    19,535       158,820  
                 
TOTAL MATERIALS
            418,078  
                 
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES – 2.0%
Diversified Telecommunication Services – 0.4%
inContact, Inc. (a)
    33,999       99,617  
                 
Wireless Telecommunication Services – 1.6%
SBA Communications Corp. Class A (a)
    10,256       350,345  
                 
TOTAL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES
            449,962  
                 
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $20,516,541)
          $ 22,157,638  
                 
                 
Warrants – 0.0%   Quantity     Value  
 
 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY – 0.0%
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 0.0%
PokerTek, Inc. (Acquired 04/23/2007,
Cost $10,537) (a) (b) (c)
               
Expiration: April 2012, Exercise Price: $10.80
    2,172     $  
                 
Total Warrants
(Cost $10,537)
          $  
                 
                 
                 
                 
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Small Cap Growth Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Money Market Funds – 2.9%   Shares     Value  
 
 
Fidelity Institutional Money Market Funds
               
Money Market Portfolio – Class I
    646,000     $ 646,000  
                 
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $646,000)
          $ 646,000  
                 
Total Investments – 100.2%
(Cost $21,173,078) (d)
          $ 22,803,638  
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets – (0.2)%
            (42,097 )
                 
Net Assets – 100.0%
          $ 22,761,541  
                 
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
 
Abbreviations:
 
ADR: American Depository Receipts
 
GDR: Global Depository Receipts
 
Footnotes:
 
(a) Non-income producing security.
 
(b) A market quotation for this investment was not readily available at December 31, 2009. As discussed in Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements, the price for this issue was derived from an estimate of fair market value using methods determined in good faith by the Fund’s Pricing Committee under the supervision of the Board. This security represents $0 or 0.0% of the Portfolio’s net assets.
 
(c) Represents a security deemed to be illiquid. At December 31, 2009, the value of illiquid securities in the Portfolio totalled $1,372 or 0.0% of the Portfolio’s net assets.
 
(d) Represents cost for financial reporting purposes, which may differ from cost basis for Federal income tax purposes. See also Note 8 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Small Cap Growth Portfolio
 
 
 
 Statement of Assets and Liabilities 
 
December 31, 2009 
 
         
Assets:
       
Investments in securities, at value
(Cost $21,173,078)
  $ 22,803,638  
Cash
    709  
Receivable for securities sold
    44,934  
Receivable for fund shares sold
    14,122  
Dividends and accrued interest receivable
    2,950  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    338  
         
Total assets
    22,866,691  
         
Liabilities:
       
Payable for securities purchased
    67,929  
Payable for fund shares redeemed
    2,541  
Payable for investment management services
    17,002  
Payable for compliance services
    1,677  
Accrued custody expense
    567  
Accrued professional fees
    11,113  
Accrued accounting fees
    2,829  
Accrued printing and filing fees
    1,492  
         
Total liabilities
    105,150  
         
Net assets
  $ 22,761,541  
         
Net assets consist of:
       
Par value, $1 per share
  $ 2,302,090  
Paid-in capital in excess of par value
    26,152,930  
Accumulated net realized loss on investments
    (7,324,039 )
Net unrealized appreciation on investments
    1,630,560  
         
Net assets
  $ 22,761,541  
         
Shares outstanding
    2,302,090  
         
Authorized Fund shares allocated to Portfolio
    5,000,000  
         
Net asset value per share
  $ 9.89  
         
 
 Statement of Operations 
 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2009 
 
         
Investment income:
       
Interest
  $ 2,488  
Dividends (net of withholding tax of $287)
    71,279  
Other income
    31  
         
Total investment income
    73,798  
         
Expenses:
       
Management fees
    156,671  
Custodian fees
    8,667  
Directors’ fees
    1,763  
Professional fees
    12,688  
Accounting fees
    14,778  
Printing and filing fees
    3,021  
Compliance expense
    6,376  
Other
    452  
         
Total expenses
    204,416  
         
Net investment loss
    (130,618 )
         
Realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency related transactions:
       
Net realized gain (loss) on:
       
Investments
    (1,455,152 )
Foreign currency related transactions
    (48 )
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
    8,483,045  
         
Net realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency related transactions
    7,027,845  
         
Change in net assets from operations
  $ 6,897,227  
         
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Small Cap Growth Portfolio
 
 
 Statements of Changes in Net Assets 
 
                 
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008  
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:
               
Operations:
               
Net investment loss
  $ (130,618 )   $ (159,513 )
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency related transactions
    (1,455,200 )     (2,178,654 )
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments and foreign currency related transactions
    8,483,045       (10,295,555 )
                 
Change in net assets from operations
    6,897,227       (12,633,722 )
                 
Capital transactions:
               
Received from shares sold
    7,889,316       6,841,384  
Paid for shares redeemed
    (5,207,938 )     (8,002,206 )
                 
Change in net assets from capital transactions
    2,681,378       (1,160,822 )
                 
Change in net assets
    9,578,605       (13,794,544 )
Net Assets:
               
Beginning of year
    13,182,936       26,977,480  
                 
End of year
  $ 22,761,541     $ 13,182,936  
                 
Accumulated net investment loss
  $     $ (89 )
                 
 
 Financial Highlights 
 
                                         
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
 
Selected Per-Share Data:
                                       
Net asset value, beginning of year
  $ 6.56     $ 12.54     $ 10.94     $ 8.71     $ 8.18  
Operations:
                                       
Net investment loss
    (0.06 )     (0.08 )     (0.09 )     (0.09 )     (0.07 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency related transactions
    3.39       (5.90 )     1.69       2.32       0.60  
                                         
Total from operations
    3.33       (5.98 )     1.60       2.23       0.53  
                                         
Net asset value, end of year
  $ 9.89     $ 6.56     $ 12.54     $ 10.94     $ 8.71  
                                         
Total return
    50.76 %     –47.69 %     14.63 %     25.60 %     6.48 %
Ratios and supplemental data:
                                       
Net assets at end of year (millions)
  $ 22.8     $ 13.2     $ 27.0     $ 20.8     $ 17.1  
Ratios to average net assets:
                                       
Expenses
    1.21 %     1.18 %     1.15 %     1.16 %     1.11 %
Net investment loss
    –0.77 %     –0.84 %     –0.77 %     –0.92 %     –0.77 %
Portfolio turnover rate
    50 %     37 %     74 %     93 %     93 %
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Mid Cap Opportunity Portfolio
 
 
 
 Objective/Strategy 
 
The Mid Cap Opportunity Portfolio seeks long-term total return by investing at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of mid-cap companies, primarily those that are strategically positioned for long-term growth.
 
 Performance as of December 31, 2009 
 
         
Average Annual Total Returns:
       
One year
    40.60%  
Five years
    -0.54%  
Ten years
    -0.40%  
 
Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. Total return figures include change in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month end, call toll-free 1-877-781-6392.
 
The Portfolio is not open to direct retail investment. Beneficial interest in shares is obtained solely by purchase of variable life insurance policies and variable annuity contracts. Actual performance results for variable annuity and variable universal life contracts will be lower due to contract charges. Consult your contract for applicable charges.
 
 Comments 
 
For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Mid Cap Opportunity Portfolio returned 40.60% versus 46.29% for the current benchmark, the Russell Midcap Growth Index.
 
Equity markets continued to sell off in early 2009 as economic fears and dismal corporate earnings weighed on investor confidence. Nonetheless, equities showed renewed strength in the second quarter as investors began to hope that coordinated government intervention might succeed in stabilizing the U.S. economy and banking system. This rally extended through the remainder of the year with volatile trading, even as we saw continued modest improvements in some areas of the U.S. and global economies. Nonetheless, economic news remained mixed. The unemployment rate hovered near 10%, while companies continued to announce layoffs. In this environment, consumers and businesses alike remained cautious in their spending plans. While bargain hunting and short-term trades dominated the early stages of the market rebound, we saw investors become more selective by year end as they focused on companies with solid fundamentals that appeared better able to weather an uneven economic recovery.
 
The Portfolio remained over-weighted in the Information Technology sector, where we continued to emphasize well-managed, well-capitalized companies that have already taken steps to rationalize their cost structures and reduce their debt levels. Unfortunately, many high quality, more defensive technology holdings, such as internet infrastructure firm VeriSign, Inc., were overlooked by investors seeking more speculative short-term plays. This hurt our relative performance for the year.
 
Additionally, a number of the Portfolio’s Health Care stocks were pressured over concerns of cuts in insurance reimbursement rates, as well as by worries over how the weaker economy might be affecting consumer demand for elective and even non-elective medical treatments. These issues also weighed on share price performance by Myriad Genetics, Inc., a molecular diagnostic company that owns rights to the market’s leading hereditary breast cancer test.
 
Stock selection was also detrimental in the Energy sector, due in part to our investment in Texas-based oil and gas exploration company Comstock Resources, Inc., which reported lower-than-expected third quarter profits as weakness in commodities prices more than offset improving demand trends.
 
On a positive note, the Portfolio’s relative performance benefited from stock selection in the Consumer Discretionary sector, notably from investments in disciplined retailers that were able to capitalize on stabilizing consumer spending trends as they improved their expense and inventory management. Standout contributors for the Portfolio included Aeropostale, Inc. and Urban Outfitters, Inc., two mall-based apparel retailers that appeal to the more resilient teenage consumer base.
 
The Portfolio’s relative performance also benefited from investments in a number of consumer companies that sell products or services primarily over the web. These included online discount travel booking company priceline.com, Inc. and online movie rental service Netflix, Inc., which continues to explore innovative ways to provide on-demand, streaming media content to its subscribers.
 
Outside of the consumer sector, relative performance was supported by an investment in mining equipment provider Bucyrus International, Inc., which has continued to augment its profit margins through strategic acquisitions and its aftermarket sales of spare parts.
 
The Portfolio returned 36.04% from January 1, 2009 through December 17, 2009, under-performing its benchmark, the Russell Midcap Growth Index, which returned 42.98% for the same period. Effective December 18, 2009, Goldman Sachs Asset Management L.P. became the sub-adviser of the Portfolio. During the period from December 18, 2009 to year end the Portfolio out-performed, returning 3.35% as compared to 2.32% for the benchmark index.
 
In the fourth quarter of 2009, market sentiment continued to improve as the economy showed early signs of a recovery. Volatility declined from peak levels and investors became less risk averse, trading out of the more defensive stocks that they favored in late 2008 and early 2009 and placing a premium on companies with greater growth prospects. We believe that normalized levels of market volatility should create an environment of compelling opportunity for those investors that discriminate at the individual stock level. Generally as economic stress abates, correlations tend to fall from extreme levels providing a target rich environment for active investors. As stocks begin to trade more in concert with their underlying companies’ fundamentals, we believe our research will give us an edge in picking the winners and avoiding the losers.
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Mid Cap Opportunity Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
In the current environment, we believe that high-quality growth companies with established competitive advantages can take market share, capitalize on secular growth drivers, exert pricing power and self-finance their growth. We expect these companies will therefore extend their competitive advantage, be positioned for superior future growth and command a premium valuation regardless of the market environment. We believe the market eventually recognizes the value of high quality, dominant growth franchises, and we are seeking opportunities to buy these companies at attractive valuations.
 
(1)  The Portfolio’s composition is subject to change. Holdings and weightings are as of December 31, 2009.
 
 Change in Value of $10,000 Investment 
 
[PERFORMANCE GRAPH]
 
Hypothetical illustration based on past performance. Future performance will vary. The Portfolio’s returns reflect reinvested dividends. The Portfolio’s holdings may differ significantly from the securities in the index. The index is unmanaged and therefore does not reflect the cost of portfolio management and accounting.
 
The Russell Midcap Growth Index is a subset of the Russell Midcap Index, which measures the performance of the 800 smallest companies in the Russell 1000 Index. The Russell Midcap Growth Index measures the performance of those stocks of the Russell Midcap Index with higher price-to-book ratios and higher relative forecasted growth rates. The index presented herein includes the effects of reinvested dividends.
 
 Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2009 (1) 
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Common Stocks (3)
    96.5
Money Market Funds
     
Less Net Liabilities
    3.5
       
      100.0
       
 
 Top 10 Portfolio Holdings as of December 31, 2009 (1) (2) 
 
               
          % of Net Assets
 
  1.     CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc.     2.7
  2.     Chattem, Inc.     2.6
  3.     St. Jude Medical, Inc.     2.5
  4.     Cameron International Corp.     2.5
  5.     Northern Trust Corp.     2.5
  6.     Equinix, Inc.     2.5
  7.     Broadcom Corp. Class A     2.4
  8.     Global Payments, Inc.     2.2
  9.     American Tower Corp. Class A     2.1
  10.     Biogen Idec, Inc.     2.1
 
(1) Composition of Portfolio subject to change.
 
(2) Short-term investments have been excluded from the list of Top 10 Portfolio holdings.
 
(3) Sectors:
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Consumer Discretionary
    19.8
Information Technology
    18.2
Health Care
    15.3
Financials
    11.6
Industrials
    8.6
Consumer Staples
    8.1
Energy
    7.2
Telecommunication Services
    5.3
Materials
    2.4
       
      96.5
       


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Mid Cap Opportunity Portfolio
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 96.5%   Shares     Value  
 
 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY – 19.8%
Diversified Consumer Services – 1.3%
Apollo Group, Inc. Class A (a)
    13,579     $ 822,616  
                 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 1.7%
Marriott International, Inc. Class A
    21,834       594,977  
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. 
    13,139       480,493  
                 
              1,075,470  
                 
Household Durables – 2.3%
Fortune Brands, Inc. 
    18,350       792,720  
Newell Rubbermaid, Inc. 
    43,013       645,625  
                 
              1,438,345  
                 
Internet & Catalog Retail – 1.7%
NetFlix, Inc. (a)
    20,185       1,113,001  
                 
Media – 1.0%
Lamar Advertising Co. Class A (a)
    20,405       634,391  
                 
Specialty Retail – 8.9%
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. (a)
    15,634       603,941  
Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. (a)
    28,332       704,617  
GameStop Corp. Class A (a)
    27,617       605,917  
PetSmart, Inc. 
    43,269       1,154,850  
Staples, Inc. 
    50,940       1,252,615  
Tiffany & Co. 
    22,827       981,561  
Urban Outfitters, Inc. (a)
    9,469       331,320  
                 
              5,634,821  
                 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 2.9%
Coach, Inc. 
    24,956       911,643  
Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. 
    11,524       933,213  
                 
              1,844,856  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY
            12,563,500  
                 
CONSUMER STAPLES – 8.1%
Beverages – 1.8%
Hansen Natural Corp. (a)
    30,168       1,158,451  
                 
Household Products – 1.8%
Energizer Holdings, Inc. (a)
    18,570       1,137,970  
                 
Personal Products – 4.5%
Avon Products, Inc. 
    37,853       1,192,369  
Chattem, Inc. (a)
    17,836       1,664,099  
                 
              2,856,468  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES
            5,152,889  
                 
ENERGY – 7.2%
Energy Equipment & Services – 5.0%
Cameron International Corp. (a)
    38,095       1,592,371  
Core Laboratories N.V. 
    8,147       962,324  
Dril-Quip, Inc. (a)
    11,450       646,696  
                 
              3,201,391  
                 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 2.2%
Continental Resources, Inc. (a)
    16,442       705,197  
Whiting Petroleum Corp. (a)
    9,542       681,776  
                 
              1,386,973  
                 
TOTAL ENERGY
            4,588,364  
                 
FINANCIALS – 11.6%
Capital Markets – 3.7%
Northern Trust Corp. 
    30,198       1,582,375  
TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. (a)
    38,682       749,657  
                 
              2,332,032  
                 
Consumer Finance – 1.1%
SLM Corp. (a)
    64,886       731,265  
                 
Diversified Financial Services – 2.0%
IntercontinentalExchange Inc. (a)
    11,157       1,252,931  
                 
Real Estate Management & Development – 2.7%
CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (a)
    128,377       1,742,076  
                 
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance – 2.1%
People’s United Financial, Inc. 
    79,125       1,321,388  
                 
TOTAL FINANCIALS
            7,379,692  
                 
HEALTH CARE – 15.3%
Biotechnology – 4.0%
Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)
    60,408       857,190  
Biogen Idec, Inc. (a)
    24,736       1,323,376  
Talecris Biotherapeutics Holdings Corp. (a)
    15,120       336,722  
                 
              2,517,288  
                 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 5.0%
C. R. Bard, Inc. 
    13,946       1,086,393  
CareFusion Corp. (a)
    19,745       493,823  
St. Jude Medical, Inc. (a)
    43,967       1,617,106  
                 
              3,197,322  
                 
Health Care Providers & Services – 2.1%
Emdeon, Inc. (a)
    39,049       595,497  
Henry Schein, Inc. (a)
    14,533       764,436  
                 
              1,359,933  
                 
Life Sciences Tools & Services – 2.7%
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (a)
    27,525       927,317  
Millipore Corp. (a)
    10,790       780,657  
                 
              1,707,974  
                 
Pharmaceuticals – 1.5%
Shire PLC – ADR
    16,295       956,516  
                 
TOTAL HEALTH CARE
            9,739,033  
                 
INDUSTRIALS – 8.6%
Aerospace & Defense – 1.3%
Alliant Techsystems, Inc. (a)
    9,513       839,713  
                 
Air Freight & Logistics – 0.5%
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. 
    4,991       293,121  
                 
Commercial Services & Supplies – 1.8%
Iron Mountain, Inc. (a)
    51,343       1,168,567  
                 
Construction & Engineering – 0.7%
Quanta Services, Inc. (a) (b)
    20,772       432,889  
                 
Electrical Equipment – 1.9%
Rockwell Automation, Inc. 
    13,212       620,700  
Roper Industries, Inc. 
    11,597       607,335  
                 
              1,228,035  
                 
                 
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Mid Cap Opportunity Portfolio (continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 96.5%   Shares     Value  
 
 
Machinery – 1.4%
Kennametal, Inc.
    33,984     $ 880,865  
                 
Professional Services – 1.0%
Verisk Analytics, Inc. (a)
    20,223       612,352  
                 
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS
            5,455,542  
                 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – 18.2%
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 3.6%
Amphenol Corp. Class A
    27,672       1,277,893  
FLIR Systems, Inc. (a)
    29,947       979,866  
                 
              2,257,759  
                 
Internet Software & Services – 2.5%
Equinix, Inc. (a)
    14,900       1,581,635  
                 
IT Services – 4.0%
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Class A (a)
    13,652       618,436  
Global Payments, Inc. 
    25,470       1,371,814  
Western Union Co. / The
    30,902       582,503  
                 
              2,572,753  
                 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 5.9%
Altera Corp. 
    27,598       624,543  
Broadcom Corp. Class A (a)
    47,857       1,505,102  
FormFactor, Inc. (a)
    43,638       949,563  
Linear Technology Corp. 
    21,139       645,585  
                 
              3,724,793  
                 
Software – 2.2%
Citrix Systems, Inc. (a)
    17,102       711,614  
Salesforce.com, Inc. (a)
    9,395       693,069  
                 
              1,404,683  
                 
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
            11,541,623  
                 
MATERIALS – 2.4%
Chemicals – 1.9%
Ecolab, Inc. 
    26,644       1,187,790  
                 
Paper & Forest Products – 0.5%
Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. 
    4,844       340,775  
                 
TOTAL MATERIALS
            1,528,565  
                 
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES – 5.3%
Diversified Telecommunication Services – 1.8%
tw telecom, inc. (a)
    66,647       1,142,330  
                 
Wireless Telecommunication Services – 3.5%
American Tower Corp. Class A (a)
    30,830       1,332,164  
Crown Castle International Corp. (a)
    21,873       853,922  
                 
              2,186,086  
                 
TOTAL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES
    3,328,416  
         
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $57,704,627)
          $ 61,277,624  
                 
                 
Money Market Funds – 4.0%   Shares     Value  
 
 
Fidelity Institutional Money Market Funds
               
Prime Money Market Portfolio – Class I
    2,524,000     $ 2,524,000  
                 
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $2,524,000)
          $ 2,524,000  
                 
Total Investments – 100.5%
(Cost $60,228,627) (b)
          $ 63,801,624  
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets – (0.5)%
            (299,846 )
                 
Net Assets – 100.0%
          $ 63,501,778  
                 
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
 
Abbreviations:
 
ADR: American Depository Receipts
 
Footnotes:
 
(a) Non-income producing security.
 
(b) Represents cost for financial reporting purposes, which may differ from cost basis for Federal income tax purposes. See also Note 8 of the Note to Financial Statements.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Mid Cap Opportunity Portfolio
 
 
 
 Statement of Assets and Liabilities 
 
December 31, 2009 
 
         
Assets:
       
Investments in securities, at value
(Cost $60,228,627)
  $ 63,801,624  
Cash
    971  
Receivable for fund shares sold
    28,966  
Dividends and accrued interest receivable
    10,742  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    893  
         
Total assets
    63,843,196  
         
Liabilities:
       
Payable for securities purchased
    51,842  
Payable for fund shares redeemed
    223,430  
Payable for investment management services
    44,403  
Payable for compliance services
    1,677  
Accrued custody expense
    426  
Accrued professional fees
    11,165  
Accrued accounting fees
    4,259  
Accrued printing and filing fees
    4,216  
         
Total liabilities
    341,418  
         
Net assets
  $ 63,501,778  
         
Net assets consist of:
       
Par value, $1 per share
  $ 4,121,406  
Paid-in capital in excess of par value
    96,328,818  
Accumulated net realized loss on investments
    (40,521,443 )
Net unrealized appreciation on investments
    3,572,997  
         
Net assets
  $ 63,501,778  
         
Shares outstanding
    4,121,406  
         
Authorized Fund shares allocated to Portfolio
    10,000,000  
         
Net asset value per share
  $ 15.41  
         
 
 Statement of Operations 
 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2009 
 
         
Investment income:
       
Interest
  $ 30,709  
Dividends (net of withholding tax of $3,339)
    466,123  
         
Total investment income
    496,832  
         
Expenses:
       
Management fees
    600,967  
Custodian fees
    9,433  
Directors’ fees
    7,769  
Professional fees
    15,793  
Accounting fees
    32,640  
Printing and filing fees
    13,866  
Compliance expense
    6,376  
Other
    1,859  
         
Total expenses
    688,703  
         
Net investment loss
    (191,871 )
         
Realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
       
Net realized gain (loss) on investments
    7,384,263  
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
    14,668,798  
         
Net realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    22,053,061  
         
Change in net assets from operations
  $ 21,861,190  
         
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Mid Cap Opportunity Portfolio
 
 
 Statements of Changes in Net Assets 
 
                 
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008  
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:
               
Operations:
               
Net investment loss
  $ (191,871 )   $ (520,337 )
Net realized gain (loss) on investments
    7,384,263       (47,248,842 )
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
    14,668,798       (21,088,898 )
                 
Change in net assets from operations
    21,861,190       (68,858,077 )
                 
Capital transactions:
               
Received from shares sold
    37,239,976       66,864,431  
Paid for shares redeemed
    (75,207,718 )     (33,801,822 )
                 
Change in net assets from capital transactions
    (37,967,742 )     33,062,609  
                 
Change in net assets
    (16,106,552 )     (35,795,468 )
Net Assets:
               
Beginning of year
    79,608,330       115,403,798  
                 
End of year
  $ 63,501,778     $ 79,608,330  
                 
 
 Financial Highlights 
 
                                         
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
 
Selected Per-Share Data:
                                       
Net asset value, beginning of year
  $ 10.96     $ 22.50     $ 19.09     $ 17.40     $ 15.83  
Operations:
                                       
Net investment loss
    (0.05 )     (0.07 )     (0.09 )     (0.09 )     (0.07 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    4.50       (11.47 )     3.50       1.78       1.64  
                                         
Total from operations
    4.45       (11.54 )     3.41       1.69       1.57  
                                         
Net asset value, end of year
  $ 15.41     $ 10.96     $ 22.50     $ 19.09     $ 17.40  
                                         
Total return
    40.60 %     –51.29 %     17.86 %     9.71 %     9.92 %
Ratios and supplemental data:
                                       
Net assets at end of year (millions)
  $ 63.5     $ 79.6     $ 115.4     $ 86.6     $ 90.0  
Ratios to average net assets:
                                       
Expenses
    0.97 %     0.94 %     0.93 %     0.94 %     0.95 %
Net investment loss
    –0.27 %     –0.53 %     –0.45 %     –0.45 %     –0.40 %
Portfolio turnover rate
    276 %     297 %     267 %     209 %     205 %
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
S&P 500® Index Portfolio
 
 
 
 Objective/Strategy 
 
The S&P 500® Index Portfolio seeks total return that approximates the total return of the Standard & Poor’s 500® Index.
 
 Performance as of December 31, 2009 
 
         
Average Annual Total Returns:
       
One year
    25.83%  
Five years
    -0.03%  
Ten years
    -1.58%  
 
Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. Total return figures include change in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month end, call toll-free 1-877-781-6392.
 
The Portfolio is not open to direct retail investment. Beneficial interest in shares is obtained solely by purchase of variable life insurance policies and variable annuity contracts. Actual performance results for variable annuity and variable universal life contracts will be lower due to contract charges. Consult your contract for applicable charges.
 
 Comments 
 
For the year ended December 31, 2009, the S&P 500® Index Portfolio returned 25.83% versus 26.46% for the current benchmark, the S&P 500® Index.
 
The Portfolio’s correlation with the S&P 500® Index was 99.9%. The high correlation is due to the fact that the Portfolio invests in each of the 500 stocks within the benchmark index. The Portfolio also invests in S&P 500 Depositary Receipts (“SPDRs”), an exchange traded fund that mimics the holdings and returns of the S&P 500® Index.(1)
 
The top five holdings in the Portfolio were Exxon Mobil Corp., Microsoft Corp., Apple, Inc., Johnson & Johnson, and The Procter & Gamble Co. The largest contributors in 2009 were Apple, Inc., Microsoft Corp., Google, Inc., International Business Machines Corp., and Cisco Systems, Inc. The largest detractors in 2009 were Exxon Mobil Corp., Citigroup, Inc., Wells Fargo & Co., Gilead Sciences, Inc., and General Electric Co.
 
Equities had a very good second half of 2009. Going into 2010, the economy might face some headwinds. High unemployment will depress consumer consumption, and access to easy credit will likely remain tight. The Federal Reserve is expected to keep a stimulative economic policy for 2010 and into 2011 to maintain the present economic momentum. Equities could see moderate growth in 2010.
 
(1)  The Portfolio’s composition is subject to change. Holdings and weightings are as of December 31, 2009.
 
“Standard & Poor’s®”, “S&P®”, “S&P 500®” and “Standard & Poor’s 500” are trademarks of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. and have been licensed for use by Ohio National Investments, Inc. (ONI). The S&P 500® Index Portfolio is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”) and S&P makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in the S&P 500® Index Portfolio. S&P makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of the Portfolio or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in securities generally or in the Portfolio particularly or the ability of the S&P 500® Index to track general stock market performance. S&P’s only relationship to ONI is the licensing of certain trademarks and trade names of S&P® and of the S&P 500® Index which is determined, composed and calculated by S&P® without regard to ONI or the S&P 500® Index Portfolio. S&P® has no obligation to take the needs of ONI or the owners of the Portfolio into consideration in determining, composing or calculating the S&P 500® Index. S&P® is not responsible for and has not participated in the determination of the prices and amount of the Portfolio or the timing of the issuance or sale of the Portfolio or in the determination or calculation of the equation by which the Portfolio is to be converted into cash. S&P® has no obligation or liability in connection with the administration, marketing or trading of the Portfolio.
 
 Change in Value of $10,000 Investment 
 
[PERFORMANCE GRAPH]
 
Hypothetical illustration based on past performance. Future performance will vary. The Portfolio’s returns reflect reinvested dividends. The Portfolio’s holdings may differ significantly from the securities in the index. The index is unmanaged and therefore does not reflect the cost of portfolio management and accounting. Investors cannot invest directly in an index, although they can invest in its underlying securities or funds.
 
The S&P 500® Index is a capitalization-weighted index designed to measure performance of the broad domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks representing all major industries. The index presented herein includes the effects of reinvested dividends.
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
S&P 500® Index Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2009 (1) 
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Common Stocks (3)
    97.6
Exchange Traded Funds
    2.1
Commercial Paper and
     
Other Net Assets
    0.3
       
      100.0
       
 
 Top 10 Portfolio Holdings as of December 31, 2009 (1) (2) 
 
               
          % of Net Assets
 
  1.     Exxon Mobil Corp.     3.2
  2.     Microsoft Corp.     2.3
  3.     Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipts     2.1
  4.     Apple, Inc.     1.9
  5.     Johnson & Johnson     1.7
  6.     Procter & Gamble Co. / The     1.7
  7.     International Business Machines Corp.     1.7
  8.     AT&T, Inc.     1.6
  9.     JPMorgan Chase & Co.     1.6
  10.     General Electric Co.     1.6
 
(1) Composition of Portfolio subject to change.
 
(2) Short-term investments have been excluded from the list of Top 10 Portfolio holdings.
 
(3) Sectors:
 
       
      % of Net Assets
Information Technology
    19.4
Financials
    14.0
Health Care
    12.3
Energy
    11.2
Consumer Staples
    11.1
Industrials
    10.0
Consumer Discretionary
    9.4
Utilities
    3.6
Materials
    3.5
Telecommunication Services
    3.1
       
      97.6
       


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
S&P 500® Index Portfolio
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 97.6%   Shares     Value  
 
 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY – 9.4%
Auto Components – 0.2%
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. / The (a)
    3,800     $ 53,580  
Johnson Controls, Inc. 
    10,600       288,744  
                 
              342,324  
                 
Automobiles – 0.4%
Ford Motor Co. (a)
    52,187       521,870  
Harley-Davidson, Inc. 
    3,700       93,240  
                 
              615,110  
                 
Distributors – 0.1%
Genuine Parts Co. 
    2,500       94,900  
                 
Diversified Consumer Services – 0.2%
Apollo Group, Inc. Class A (a)
    2,000       121,160  
DeVry, Inc. 
    1,000       56,730  
H&R Block, Inc. 
    5,300       119,886  
                 
              297,776  
                 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 1.5%
Carnival Corp. (a)
    6,900       218,661  
Darden Restaurants, Inc. 
    2,200       77,154  
International Game Technology
    4,700       88,219  
Marriott International, Inc. Class A
    4,046       110,254  
McDonald’s Corp. 
    17,000       1,061,480  
Starbucks Corp. (a)
    11,700       269,802  
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. 
    3,000       109,710  
Wyndham Worldwide Corp. 
    2,860       57,686  
Wynn Resorts Ltd. (a)
    1,100       64,053  
Yum! Brands, Inc. 
    7,400       258,778  
                 
              2,315,797  
                 
Household Durables – 0.3%
Black & Decker Corp. / The
    1,000       64,830  
D.R. Horton, Inc. 
    4,400       47,828  
Fortune Brands, Inc. 
    2,400       103,680  
Harman International Industries, Inc. 
    1,100       38,808  
Leggett & Platt, Inc. 
    2,400       48,960  
Lennar Corp. Class A
    2,500       31,925  
Newell Rubbermaid, Inc. 
    4,400       66,044  
Pulte Homes, Inc. (a)
    4,950       49,500  
Whirlpool Corp. 
    1,155       93,162  
                 
              544,737  
                 
Internet & Catalog Retail – 0.6%
Amazon.com, Inc. (a)
    5,300       712,956  
Expedia, Inc. (a)
    3,300       84,843  
Priceline.com, Inc. (a)
    650       142,025  
                 
              939,824  
                 
Leisure Equipment & Products – 0.1%
Eastman Kodak Co. (a)
    4,200       17,724  
Hasbro, Inc. 
    2,000       64,120  
Mattel, Inc. 
    5,700       113,886  
                 
              195,730  
                 
Media – 2.8%
CBS Corp. Class B
    10,650       149,632  
Comcast Corp. Class A
    45,053       759,594  
DIRECTV Group, Inc. / The (a)
    15,100       503,585  
Gannett Co., Inc. 
    3,700       54,945  
Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (a)
    7,723       56,996  
McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. / The
    5,000       167,550  
Meredith Corp. 
    600       18,510  
New York Times Co. Class A / The (a)
    1,800       22,248  
News Corp. Class A
    35,600       487,364  
Omnicom Group, Inc. 
    4,900       191,835  
Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. 
    1,400       58,100  
Time Warner Cable, Inc. 
    5,532       228,969  
Time Warner, Inc. 
    18,466       538,099  
Viacom, Inc. Class B (a)
    9,550       283,922  
Walt Disney Co. / The
    30,300       977,175  
Washington Post Co. Class B / The
    100       43,960  
                 
              4,542,484  
                 
Multiline Retail – 0.8%
Big Lots, Inc. (a)
    1,300       37,674  
Family Dollar Stores, Inc. 
    2,200       61,226  
J.C. Penney Co., Inc. 
    3,700       98,457  
Kohl’s Corp. (a)
    4,800       258,864  
Macy’s, Inc. 
    6,676       111,890  
Nordstrom, Inc. 
    2,600       97,708  
Sears Holdings Corp. (a)
    801       66,843  
Target Corp. 
    11,900       575,603  
                 
              1,308,265  
                 
Specialty Retail – 1.9%
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Class A
    1,400       48,790  
AutoNation, Inc. (a)
    1,500       28,725  
AutoZone, Inc. (a)
    500       79,035  
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. (a)
    4,100       158,383  
Best Buy Co., Inc. 
    5,375       212,097  
GameStop Corp. Class A (a)
    2,600       57,044  
Gap, Inc. / The
    7,550       158,173  
Home Depot, Inc. / The
    26,900       778,217  
Limited Brands, Inc. 
    4,200       80,808  
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. 
    23,200       542,648  
Office Depot, Inc. (a)
    4,300       27,735  
O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (a)
    2,200       83,864  
RadioShack Corp. 
    2,000       39,000  
Ross Stores, Inc. 
    2,000       85,420  
Sherwin-Williams Co. / The
    1,500       92,475  
Staples, Inc. 
    11,400       280,326  
Tiffany & Co. 
    2,000       86,000  
TJX Cos., Inc. / The
    6,600       241,230  
                 
              3,079,970  
                 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 0.5%
Coach, Inc. 
    5,000       182,650  
NIKE, Inc. Class B
    6,200       409,634  
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
S&P 500® Index Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 97.6%   Shares     Value  
 
 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods (continued)
Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. 
    900     $ 72,882  
V.F. Corp. 
    1,400       102,536  
                 
              767,702  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY
            15,044,619  
                 
CONSUMER STAPLES – 11.1%
Beverages – 2.6%
Brown-Forman Corp. Class B
    1,750       93,747  
Coca-Cola Co. / The
    36,600       2,086,200  
Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. 
    5,000       106,000  
Constellation Brands, Inc. Class A (a)
    3,100       49,383  
Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. 
    4,000       113,200  
Molson Coors Brewing Co. Class B
    2,500       112,900  
Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc. / The
    2,300       86,250  
PepsiCo, Inc. 
    24,600       1,495,680  
                 
              4,143,360  
                 
Food & Staples Retailing – 2.6%
Costco Wholesale Corp. 
    6,900       408,273  
CVS Caremark Corp. 
    22,320       718,927  
Kroger Co. / The
    10,300       211,459  
Safeway, Inc. 
    6,400       136,256  
SUPERVALU, Inc. 
    3,319       42,185  
Sysco Corp. 
    9,300       259,842  
Walgreen Co. 
    15,600       572,832  
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 
    33,700       1,801,265  
Whole Foods Market, Inc. (a)
    2,200       60,390  
                 
              4,211,429  
                 
Food Products – 1.6%
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. 
    10,150       317,796  
Campbell Soup Co. 
    3,000       101,400  
ConAgra Foods, Inc. 
    7,000       161,350  
Dean Foods Co. (a)
    2,900       52,316  
General Mills, Inc. 
    5,200       368,212  
H.J. Heinz Co. 
    5,000       213,800  
Hershey Company / The
    2,600       93,054  
Hormel Foods Corp. 
    1,100       42,295  
J.M. Smucker Co. / The
    1,900       117,325  
Kellogg Co. 
    4,000       212,800  
Kraft Foods, Inc. Class A
    23,376       635,360  
McCormick & Co., Inc. 
    2,100       75,873  
Sara Lee Corp. 
    11,000       133,980  
Tyson Foods, Inc. Class A
    4,800       58,896  
                 
              2,584,457  
                 
Household Products – 2.5%
Clorox Co. / The
    2,200       134,200  
Colgate-Palmolive Co. 
    7,900       648,985  
Kimberly-Clark Corp. 
    6,600       420,486  
Procter & Gamble Co. / The
    46,122       2,796,377  
                 
              4,000,048  
                 
Personal Products – 0.3%
Avon Products, Inc. 
    6,700       211,050  
Estee Lauder Cos. Inc. Class A / The
    1,900       91,884  
Mead Johnson Nutrition Co. 
    3,251       142,069  
                 
              445,003  
                 
Tobacco – 1.5%
Altria Group, Inc. 
    32,700       641,901  
Lorillard, Inc. 
    2,497       200,334  
Philip Morris International, Inc. 
    30,100       1,450,519  
Reynolds American, Inc. 
    2,700       143,019  
                 
              2,435,773  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES
            17,820,070  
                 
ENERGY – 11.2%
Energy Equipment & Services – 1.8%
Baker Hughes, Inc. 
    4,900       198,352  
BJ Services Co. 
    4,600       85,560  
Cameron International Corp. (a)
    3,900       163,020  
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. 
    1,100       108,262  
FMC Technologies, Inc. (a)
    1,900       109,896  
Halliburton Co. 
    14,200       427,278  
Nabors Industries Ltd. (a)
    4,500       98,505  
National Oilwell Varco, Inc. (a)
    6,600       290,994  
Rowan Cos., Inc. (a)
    1,800       40,752  
Schlumberger Ltd. 
    19,000       1,236,710  
Smith International, Inc. 
    3,900       105,963  
                 
              2,865,292  
                 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 9.4%
Anadarko Petroleum Corp. 
    7,800       486,876  
Apache Corp. 
    5,322       549,071  
Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. 
    1,600       69,744  
Chesapeake Energy Corp. 
    10,200       263,976  
Chevron Corp. 
    31,638       2,435,810  
ConocoPhillips
    23,400       1,195,038  
CONSOL Energy, Inc. 
    2,900       144,420  
Denbury Resources, Inc. (a)
    3,900       57,720  
Devon Energy Corp. 
    7,000       514,500  
El Paso Corp. 
    11,100       109,113  
EOG Resources, Inc. 
    4,000       389,200  
Exxon Mobil Corp. 
    75,000       5,114,250  
Hess Corp. 
    4,600       278,300  
Marathon Oil Corp. 
    11,220       350,288  
Massey Energy Corp. 
    1,400       58,814  
Murphy Oil Corp. 
    3,000       162,600  
Noble Energy, Inc. 
    2,700       192,294  
Occidental Petroleum Corp. 
    12,800       1,041,280  
Peabody Energy Corp. 
    4,200       189,882  
Pioneer Natural Resources Co. 
    1,800       86,706  
Range Resources Corp. 
    2,500       124,625  
Southwestern Energy Co. (a)
    5,500       265,100  
Spectra Energy Corp. 
    10,218       209,571  
Sunoco, Inc. 
    1,800       46,980  
Tesoro Corp. 
    2,200       29,810  
Valero Energy Corp. 
    8,900       149,075  
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
S&P 500® Index Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 97.6%   Shares     Value  
 
 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (continued)
Williams Cos., Inc. / The
    9,200     $ 193,936  
XTO Energy, Inc. 
    9,166       426,494  
                 
              15,135,473  
                 
TOTAL ENERGY
            18,000,765  
                 
FINANCIALS – 14.0%
Capital Markets – 2.7%
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. 
    3,980       154,503  
Bank Of New York Mellon Corp. / The
    19,011       531,738  
Charles Schwab Corp. / The
    15,000       282,300  
E*TRADE Financial Corp. (a)
    24,500       42,875  
Federated Investors, Inc. Class B
    1,400       38,500  
Franklin Resources, Inc. 
    2,400       252,840  
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. / The
    8,150       1,376,046  
Invesco Ltd. 
    6,800       159,732  
Janus Capital Group, Inc. 
    2,900       39,005  
Legg Mason, Inc. 
    2,600       78,416  
Morgan Stanley
    21,500       636,400  
Northern Trust Corp. 
    3,800       199,120  
State Street Corp. 
    7,800       339,612  
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. 
    4,100       218,325  
                 
              4,349,412  
                 
Commercial Banks – 2.7%
BB&T Corp. 
    10,900       276,533  
Comerica, Inc. 
    2,400       70,968  
Fifth Third Bancorp
    12,550       122,362  
First Horizon National Corp. (a)
    3,548       47,548  
Huntington Bancshares, Inc. 
    11,300       41,245  
KeyCorp
    13,900       77,145  
M&T Bank Corp. 
    1,300       86,957  
Marshall & Ilsley Corp. 
    8,300       45,235  
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. 
    7,242       382,305  
Regions Financial Corp. 
    18,775       99,320  
SunTrust Banks, Inc. 
    7,900       160,291  
U.S. Bancorp
    30,190       679,577  
Wells Fargo & Co. 
    80,713       2,178,444  
Zions Bancorporation
    2,200       28,226  
                 
              4,296,156  
                 
Consumer Finance – 0.8%
American Express Co. 
    18,800       761,776  
Capital One Financial Corp. 
    7,073       271,179  
Discover Financial Services
    8,550       125,770  
SLM Corp. (a)
    7,500       84,525  
                 
              1,243,250  
                 
Diversified Financial Services – 4.2%
Bank of America Corp. 
    156,927       2,363,321  
Citigroup, Inc. 
    308,169       1,020,039  
CME Group, Inc. 
    1,075       361,146  
IntercontinentalExchange, Inc. (a)
    1,200       134,760  
JPMorgan Chase & Co. 
    62,243       2,593,666  
Leucadia National Corp. (a)
    3,000       71,370  
Moody’s Corp. 
    3,100       83,080  
NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. / The (a)
    2,300       45,586  
NYSE Euronext
    4,100       103,730  
                 
              6,776,698  
                 
Insurance – 2.3%
Aflac, Inc. 
    7,400       342,250  
Allstate Corp. / The
    8,500       255,340  
American International Group, Inc. (a)
    2,095       62,808  
AON Corp. 
    4,300       164,862  
Assurant, Inc. 
    1,800       53,064  
Chubb Corp. / The
    5,400       265,572  
Cincinnati Financial Corp. 
    2,566       67,332  
Genworth Financial, Inc. Class A (a)
    7,700       87,395  
Hartford Financial Services Group,
Inc. / The
    6,000       139,560  
Lincoln National Corp. 
    4,786       119,076  
Loews Corp. 
    5,661       205,777  
Marsh & Mclennan Companies, Inc. 
    8,300       183,264  
MetLife, Inc. 
    12,900       456,015  
Principal Financial Group, Inc. 
    5,000       120,200  
Progressive Corp. / The (a)
    10,600       190,694  
Prudential Financial, Inc. 
    7,300       363,248  
Torchmark Corp. 
    1,300       57,135  
Travelers Companies, Inc. / The
    8,659       431,738  
Unum Group
    5,200       101,504  
XL Capital Ltd. Class A
    5,400       98,982  
                 
              3,765,816  
                 
Real Estate Investment Trusts – 1.2%
Apartment Investment & Management Co. Class A
    1,873       29,818  
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. 
    1,331       109,289  
Boston Properties, Inc. 
    2,200       147,554  
Equity Residential
    4,400       148,632  
HCP, Inc. 
    4,600       140,484  
Health Care REIT, Inc. 
    1,900       84,208  
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. 
    10,002       116,734  
Kimco Realty Corp. 
    6,300       85,239  
Plum Creek Timber Co. Inc. 
    2,600       98,176  
ProLogis
    7,500       102,675  
Public Storage
    2,100       171,045  
Simon Property Group, Inc. 
    4,562       364,053  
Ventas, Inc. 
    2,500       109,350  
Vornado Realty Trust
    2,493       174,360  
                 
              1,881,617  
                 
Real Estate Management & Development – 0.0%
CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (a)
    4,300       58,351  
                 
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance – 0.1%
Hudson City Bancorp, Inc. 
    7,500       102,975  
Peoples United Financial, Inc. 
    5,500       91,850  
                 
              194,825  
                 
TOTAL FINANCIALS
            22,566,125  
                 
 
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S&P 500® Index Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 97.6%   Shares     Value  
 
 
HEALTH CARE – 12.3%
Biotechnology – 1.5%
Amgen, Inc. (a)
    16,006     $ 905,459  
Biogen Idec, Inc. (a)
    4,545       243,158  
Celgene Corp. (a)
    7,300       406,464  
Cephalon, Inc. (a)
    1,200       74,892  
Genzyme Corp. (a)
    4,200       205,842  
Gilead Sciences, Inc. (a)
    14,200       614,576  
                 
              2,450,391  
                 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 2.0%
Baxter International, Inc. 
    9,500       557,460  
Becton Dickinson & Co. 
    3,700       291,782  
Boston Scientific Corp. (a)
    23,903       215,127  
C.R. Bard, Inc. 
    1,500       116,850  
CareFusion Corp. (a)
    2,750       68,777  
DENTSPLY International, Inc. 
    2,400       84,408  
Hospira, Inc. (a)
    2,610       133,110  
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (a)
    600       181,992  
Medtronic, Inc. 
    17,500       769,650  
St. Jude Medical, Inc. (a)
    5,300       194,934  
Stryker Corp. 
    4,500       226,665  
Varian Medical Systems, Inc. (a)
    2,000       93,700  
Zimmer Holdings, Inc. (a)
    3,370       199,201  
                 
              3,133,656  
                 
Health Care Providers & Services – 2.1%
Aetna, Inc. 
    6,800       215,560  
AmerisourceBergen Corp. 
    4,500       117,315  
Cardinal Health, Inc. 
    5,700       183,768  
CIGNA Corp. 
    4,300       151,661  
Coventry Health Care, Inc. (a)
    2,300       55,867  
DaVita, Inc. (a)
    1,600       93,984  
Express Scripts, Inc. (a)
    4,300       371,735  
Humana, Inc. (a)
    2,700       118,503  
Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings (a)
    1,700       127,228  
McKesson Corp. 
    4,200       262,500  
Medco Health Solutions, Inc. (a)
    7,576       484,182  
Patterson Cos., Inc. (a)
    1,500       41,970  
Quest Diagnostics, Inc. 
    2,500       150,950  
Tenet Healthcare Corp. (a)
    6,850       36,922  
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. 
    18,400       560,832  
WellPoint, Inc. (a)
    7,200       419,688  
                 
              3,392,665  
                 
Health Care Technology – 0.0%
IMS Health, Inc. 
    2,900       61,074  
                 
Life Sciences Tools & Services – 0.4%
Life Technologies Corp. (a)
    2,817       147,132  
Millipore Corp. (a)
    900       65,115  
PerkinElmer, Inc. 
    1,800       37,062  
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. (a)
    6,400       305,216  
Waters Corp. (a)
    1,500       92,940  
                 
              647,465  
                 
Pharmaceuticals – 6.3%
Abbott Laboratories
    24,400       1,317,356  
Allergan, Inc. 
    4,900       308,749  
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 
    26,969       680,967  
Eli Lilly & Co. 
    16,000       571,360  
Forest Laboratories, Inc. (a)
    4,800       154,128  
Johnson & Johnson
    43,600       2,808,276  
King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)
    3,900       47,853  
Merck & Co., Inc. 
    48,194       1,761,009  
Mylan, Inc. (a)
    4,800       88,464  
Pfizer, Inc. 
    127,410       2,317,588  
Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)
    1,700       67,337  
                 
              10,123,087  
                 
TOTAL HEALTH CARE
            19,808,338  
                 
INDUSTRIALS – 10.0%
Aerospace & Defense – 2.7%
Boeing Co. / The
    11,500       622,495  
General Dynamics Corp. 
    6,100       415,837  
Goodrich Corp. 
    2,000       128,500  
Honeywell International, Inc. 
    12,100       474,320  
ITT Corp. 
    2,900       144,246  
L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc. 
    1,800       156,510  
Lockheed Martin Corp. 
    5,100       384,285  
Northrop Grumman Corp. 
    5,000       279,250  
Precision Castparts Corp. 
    2,200       242,770  
Raytheon Co. 
    6,100       314,272  
Rockwell Collins, Inc. 
    2,500       138,400  
United Technologies Corp. 
    14,800       1,027,268  
                 
              4,328,153  
                 
Air Freight & Logistics – 1.0%
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. 
    2,600       152,698  
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. 
    3,300       114,609  
FedEx Corp. 
    4,900       408,905  
United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B
    15,700       900,709  
                 
              1,576,921  
                 
Airlines – 0.1%
Southwest Airlines Co. 
    11,700       133,731  
                 
Building Products – 0.0%
Masco Corp. 
    5,700       78,717  
                 
Commercial Services & Supplies – 0.5%
Avery Dennison Corp. 
    1,800       65,682  
Cintas Corp. 
    2,100       54,705  
Iron Mountain, Inc. (a)
    2,900       66,004  
Pitney Bowes, Inc. 
    3,300       75,108  
R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co. 
    3,200       71,264  
Republic Services, Inc. 
    5,080       143,815  
Stericycle, Inc. (a)
    1,300       71,721  
Waste Management, Inc. 
    7,700       260,337  
                 
              808,636  
                 
Construction & Engineering – 0.2%
Fluor Corp. 
    2,800       126,112  
Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. (a)
    2,000       75,220  
Quanta Services, Inc. (a)
    3,300       68,772  
                 
              270,104  
                 
 
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S&P 500® Index Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 97.6%   Shares     Value  
 
 
Electrical Equipment – 0.5%
Emerson Electric Co. 
    11,900     $ 506,940  
First Solar, Inc. (a)
    750       101,550  
Rockwell Automation, Inc. 
    2,200       103,356  
Roper Industries, Inc. 
    1,400       73,318  
                 
              785,164  
                 
Industrial Conglomerates – 2.2%
3M Co. 
    11,200       925,904  
General Electric Co. 
    168,200       2,544,866  
Textron, Inc. 
    4,300       80,883  
                 
              3,551,653  
                 
Machinery – 1.6%
Caterpillar, Inc. 
    9,800       558,502  
Cummins, Inc. 
    3,200       146,752  
Danaher Corp. 
    4,100       308,320  
Deere & Co. 
    6,700       362,403  
Dover Corp. 
    2,900       120,669  
Eaton Corp. 
    2,600       165,412  
Flowserve Corp. 
    900       85,077  
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. 
    6,100       292,739  
PACCAR, Inc. 
    5,712       207,174  
Pall Corp. 
    1,800       65,160  
Parker Hannifin Corp. 
    2,500       134,700  
Snap-On, Inc. 
    900       38,034  
Stanley Works / The
    1,300       66,963  
                 
              2,551,905  
                 
Professional Services – 0.1%
Dun & Bradstreet Corp. 
    800       67,496  
Equifax, Inc. 
    2,000       61,780  
Monster Worldwide, Inc. (a)
    2,000       34,800  
Robert Half International, Inc. 
    2,400       64,152  
                 
              228,228  
                 
Road & Rail – 1.0%
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. 
    4,100       404,342  
CSX Corp. 
    6,200       300,638  
Norfolk Southern Corp. 
    5,800       304,036  
Ryder System, Inc. 
    900       37,053  
Union Pacific Corp. 
    8,000       511,200  
                 
              1,557,269  
                 
Trading Companies & Distributors – 0.1%
Fastenal Co. 
    2,100       87,444  
W.W. Grainger, Inc. 
    1,000       96,830  
                 
              184,274  
                 
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS
            16,054,755  
                 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – 19.4%
Communications Equipment – 2.5%
Cisco Systems, Inc. (a)
    90,900       2,176,146  
Harris Corp. 
    2,100       99,855  
JDS Uniphase Corp. (a)
    3,475       28,669  
Juniper Networks, Inc. (a)
    8,300       221,361  
Motorola, Inc. (a)
    36,500       283,240  
QUALCOMM, Inc. 
    26,400       1,221,264  
Tellabs, Inc. (a)
    6,100       34,648  
                 
              4,065,183  
                 
Computers & Peripherals – 5.8%
Apple, Inc. (a)
    14,200       2,994,212  
Dell, Inc. (a)
    27,200       390,592  
EMC Corp. (a)
    32,200       562,534  
Hewlett-Packard Co. 
    37,400       1,926,474  
International Business Machines Corp. 
    20,700       2,709,630  
Lexmark International, Inc. Class A (a)
    1,200       31,176  
NetApp, Inc. (a)
    5,400       185,706  
QLogic Corp. (a)
    1,800       33,966  
SanDisk Corp. (a)
    3,600       104,364  
Sun Microsystems, Inc. (a)
    11,850       111,035  
Teradata Corp. (a)
    2,700       84,861  
Western Digital Corp. (a)
    3,600       158,940  
                 
              9,293,490  
                 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 0.6%
Agilent Technologies, Inc. (a)
    5,500       170,885  
Amphenol Corp. Class A
    2,700       124,686  
Corning, Inc. 
    24,600       475,026  
FLIR Systems, Inc. (a)
    2,400       78,528  
Jabil Circuit, Inc. 
    3,000       52,110  
Molex, Inc. 
    2,100       45,255  
                 
              946,490  
                 
Internet Software & Services – 2.0%
Akamai Technologies, Inc. (a)
    2,700       68,391  
eBay, Inc. (a)
    17,800       419,012  
Google, Inc. Class A (a)
    3,850       2,386,923  
VeriSign, Inc. (a)
    3,000       72,720  
Yahoo!, Inc. (a)
    18,800       315,464  
                 
              3,262,510  
                 
IT Services – 1.6%
Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. Class A (a)
    1,500       89,535  
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. 
    8,000       342,560  
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Class A (a)
    4,700       212,910  
Computer Sciences Corp. (a)
    2,400       138,072  
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. 
    5,200       121,888  
Fiserv, Inc. (a)
    2,400       116,352  
Mastercard, Inc. Class A
    1,525       390,369  
Paychex, Inc. 
    5,100       156,264  
SAIC, Inc. (a)
    4,800       90,912  
Total System Services, Inc. 
    3,077       53,140  
Visa, Inc. 
    7,100       620,966  
Western Union Co. / The
    10,947       206,351  
                 
              2,539,319  
                 
Office Electronics – 0.1%
Xerox Corp. 
    13,700       115,902  
                 
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
S&P 500® Index Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 97.6%   Shares     Value  
 
 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 2.5%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (a)
    8,900     $ 86,152  
Altera Corp. 
    4,700       106,361  
Analog Devices, Inc. 
    4,600       145,268  
Applied Materials, Inc. 
    21,100       294,134  
Broadcom Corp. Class A (a)
    6,850       215,432  
Intel Corp. 
    87,200       1,778,880  
KLA-Tencor Corp. 
    2,700       97,632  
Linear Technology Corp. 
    3,500       106,890  
LSI Corp. (a)
    10,300       61,903  
MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. (a)
    3,500       47,670  
Microchip Technology, Inc. 
    2,900       84,274  
Micron Technology, Inc. (a)
    13,400       141,504  
National Semiconductor Corp. 
    3,700       56,832  
Novellus Systems, Inc. (a)
    1,500       35,010  
NVIDIA Corp. (a)
    8,800       164,384  
Teradyne, Inc. (a)
    2,800       30,044  
Texas Instruments, Inc. 
    19,800       515,988  
Xilinx, Inc. 
    4,400       110,264  
                 
              4,078,622  
                 
Software – 4.3%
Adobe Systems, Inc. (a)
    8,300       305,274  
Autodesk, Inc. (a)
    3,600       91,476  
BMC Software, Inc. (a)
    2,900       116,290  
CA, Inc. 
    6,300       141,498  
Citrix Systems, Inc. (a)
    2,900       120,669  
Compuware Corp. (a)
    3,600       26,028  
Electronic Arts, Inc. (a)
    5,100       90,525  
Intuit, Inc. (a)
    5,000       153,550  
McAfee, Inc. (a)
    2,500       101,425  
Microsoft Corp. 
    122,000       3,719,780  
Novell, Inc. (a)
    5,500       22,825  
Oracle Corp. 
    61,800       1,516,572  
Red Hat, Inc. (a)
    3,000       92,700  
Salesforce.com, Inc. (a)
    1,700       125,409  
Symantec Corp. (a)
    12,794       228,885  
                 
              6,852,906  
                 
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
            31,154,422  
                 
MATERIALS – 3.5%
Chemicals – 1.9%
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. 
    3,300       267,498  
Airgas, Inc. 
    1,300       61,880  
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. 
    800       72,624  
Dow Chemical Co. / The
    18,100       500,103  
E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. 
    14,300       481,481  
Eastman Chemical Co. 
    1,100       66,264  
Ecolab, Inc. 
    3,800       169,404  
FMC Corp. 
    1,100       61,336  
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. 
    1,200       49,368  
Monsanto Co. 
    8,586       701,906  
PPG Industrials, Inc. 
    2,600       152,204  
Praxair, Inc. 
    4,800       385,488  
Sigma-Aldrich Corp. 
    1,900       96,007  
                 
              3,065,563  
                 
Construction Materials – 0.1%
Vulcan Materials Co. 
    2,000       105,340  
                 
Containers & Packaging – 0.2%
Ball Corp. 
    1,500       77,550  
Bemis Co., Inc
    1,700       50,405  
Owens-Illinois, Inc. (a)
    2,700       88,749  
Pactiv Corp. (a)
    2,100       50,694  
Sealed Air Corp. 
    2,500       54,650  
                 
              322,048  
                 
Metals & Mining – 1.1%
AK Steel Holding Corp. 
    1,700       36,295  
Alcoa, Inc. 
    15,400       248,248  
Allegheny Technologies, Inc. 
    1,500       67,155  
Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc. 
    2,100       96,789  
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. 
    6,776       544,045  
Newmont Mining Corp. 
    7,700       364,287  
Nucor Corp. 
    5,000       233,250  
Titanium Metals Corp. (a)
    1,300       16,276  
United States Steel Corp. 
    2,300       126,776  
                 
              1,733,121  
                 
Paper & Forest Products – 0.2%
International Paper Co. 
    6,800       182,104  
MeadWestvaco Corp. 
    2,700       77,301  
Weyerhaeuser Co. 
    3,300       142,362  
                 
              401,767  
                 
TOTAL MATERIALS
            5,627,839  
                 
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES – 3.1%
Diversified Telecommunication Services – 2.8%
AT&T, Inc. 
    93,178       2,611,779  
CenturyTel, Inc. 
    4,746       171,853  
Frontier Communications Corp. 
    4,900       38,269  
Qwest Communications International, Inc. 
    23,500       98,935  
Verizon Communications, Inc. 
    44,900       1,487,537  
Windstream Corp. 
    6,896       75,787  
                 
              4,484,160  
                 
Wireless Telecommunication Services – 0.3%
American Tower Corp. Class A (a)
    6,300       272,223  
MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (a)
    4,100       31,283  
Sprint Nextel Corp. (a)
    46,932       171,771  
                 
              475,277  
                 
TOTAL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES
    4,959,437  
         
UTILITIES – 3.6%
Electric Utilities – 2.0%
Allegheny Energy, Inc. 
    2,700       63,396  
American Electric Power Co., Inc. 
    7,500       260,925  
Duke Energy Corp. 
    20,636       355,145  
Edison International
    5,100       177,378  
Entergy Corp. 
    3,000       245,520  
Exelon Corp. 
    10,400       508,248  
FirstEnergy Corp. 
    4,800       222,960  
FPL Group, Inc. 
    6,500       343,330  
Northeast Utilities
    2,800       72,212  
Pepco Holdings, Inc. 
    3,500       58,975  
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
S&P 500® Index Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 97.6%   Shares     Value  
 
 
Electric Utilities (continued)
Pinnacle West Capital Corp. 
    1,600     $ 58,528  
PPL Corp. 
    6,000       193,860  
Progress Energy, Inc. 
    4,400       180,444  
Southern Co. / The
    12,600       419,832  
                 
              3,160,753  
                 
Gas Utilities – 0.1%
EQT Corp. 
    2,100       92,232  
Nicor, Inc. 
    700       29,470  
Questar Corp. 
    2,800       116,396  
                 
              238,098  
                 
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders – 0.2%
AES Corp. / The (a)
    10,500       139,755  
Constellation Energy Group, Inc. 
    3,200       112,544  
                 
              252,299  
                 
                 
Multi-Utilities – 1.3%
Ameren Corp. 
    3,700       103,415  
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. 
    6,200       89,962  
CMS Energy Corp. 
    3,600       56,376  
Consolidated Edison, Inc. 
    4,400       199,892  
Dominion Resources, Inc. 
    9,400       365,848  
DTE Energy Co. 
    2,600       113,334  
Integrys Energy Group, Inc. 
    1,212       50,892  
NiSource, Inc. 
    4,400       67,672  
PG&E Corp. 
    5,900       263,435  
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. 
    8,000       266,000  
SCANA Corp. 
    1,800       67,824  
Sempra Energy
    3,900       218,322  
TECO Energy, Inc. 
    3,400       55,148  
Wisconsin Energy Corp. 
    1,800       89,694  
Xcel Energy, Inc. 
    7,200       152,784  
                 
              2,160,598  
                 
TOTAL UTILITIES
            5,811,748  
                 
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $152,706,806)
          $ 156,848,118  
                 
                 
Exchange Traded Funds – 2.1%   Shares     Value  
 
 
Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipts (SPDRs)
    30,225     $ 3,368,274  
                 
Total Exchange Traded Funds
(Cost $3,286,189)
          $ 3,368,274  
                 
                 
    Face
    Amortized
 
Commercial Paper – 0.2%   Amount     Cost  
 
 
Prudential Funding LLC
0.020%, 01/04/2010
  $ 316,000     $ 316,000  
                 
Total Commercial Paper
(Cost $316,000)
          $ 316,000  
                 
Total Investments – 99.9%
(Cost $156,308,995) (b)
          $ 160,532,392  
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities – 0.1%
            176,061  
                 
Net Assets – 100.0%
          $ 160,708,453  
                 
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
 
Footnotes:
 
(a) Non-income producing security.
 
(b) Represents cost for financial reporting purposes, which may differ from cost basis for Federal income tax purposes.
 
See also Note 8 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
S&P 500® Index Portfolio
 
 
 
 Statement of Assets and Liabilities 
 
December 31, 2009 
 
         
Assets:
       
Investments in securities, at value
(Cost $156,308,995)
  $ 160,532,392  
Cash
    1,500  
Receivable for securities sold
    28  
Receivable for fund shares sold
    98,512  
Dividends and accrued interest receivable
    230,095  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    2,483  
         
Total assets
    160,865,010  
         
Liabilities:
       
Payable for securities purchased
    26,143  
Payable for fund shares redeemed
    41,716  
Payable for investment management services
    51,656  
Payable for compliance services
    1,677  
Accrued custody expense
    716  
Accrued professional fees
    11,301  
Accrued accounting fees
    12,643  
Accrued printing and filing fees
    10,705  
         
Total liabilities
    156,557  
         
Net assets
  $ 160,708,453  
         
Net assets consist of:
       
Par value, $1 per share
  $ 13,749,946  
Paid-in capital in excess of par value
    160,117,468  
Accumulated net realized loss on investments
    (17,694,384 )
Net unrealized appreciation on investments
    4,223,397  
Undistributed net investment income
    312,026  
         
Net assets
  $ 160,708,453  
         
Shares outstanding
    13,749,946  
         
Authorized Fund shares allocated to Portfolio
    23,000,000  
         
Net asset value per share
  $ 11.69  
         
 
 Statement of Operations 
 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2009 
 
         
Investment income:
       
Interest
  $ 635  
Dividends
    3,015,250  
         
Total investment income
    3,015,885  
         
Expenses:
       
Management fees
    495,827  
Custodian fees
    24,444  
Directors’ fees
    13,567  
Professional fees
    19,239  
Accounting fees
    70,796  
Printing and filing fees
    21,758  
Compliance expense
    6,376  
Other
    3,117  
         
Total expenses
    655,124  
         
Net investment income
    2,360,761  
         
Realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
       
Net realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    (937,053 )
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
    31,621,689  
         
Net realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    30,684,636  
         
Change in net assets from operations
  $ 33,045,397  
         
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
S&P 500® Index Portfolio
 
 
 Statements of Changes in Net Assets 
 
                 
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008  
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:
               
Operations:
               
Net investment income
  $ 2,360,761     $ 2,645,943  
Net realized gain (loss) on investments
    (937,053 )     (2,389,253 )
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
    31,621,689       (63,273,864 )
                 
Change in net assets from operations
    33,045,397       (63,017,174 )
                 
Distributions to shareholders:
               
Distributions from net investment income
    (2,047,655 )     (2,337,448 )
                 
Capital transactions:
               
Received from shares sold
    62,219,156       38,152,445  
Received from dividends reinvested
    2,047,655       2,337,448  
Paid for shares redeemed
    (40,764,928 )     (48,360,668 )
                 
Change in net assets from capital transactions
    23,501,883       (7,870,775 )
                 
Change in net assets
    54,499,625       (73,225,397 )
Net Assets:
               
Beginning of year
    106,208,828       179,434,225  
                 
End of year
  $ 160,708,453     $ 106,208,828  
                 
Undistributed net investment income
  $ 312,026     $ 285,045  
                 
 
 Financial Highlights 
 
                                         
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
 
Selected Per-Share Data:
                                       
Net asset value, beginning of year
  $ 9.41     $ 15.36     $ 14.82     $ 12.99     $ 12.56  
Operations:
                                       
Net investment income
    0.17       0.24       0.24       0.22       0.19  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    2.26       (5.98 )     0.51       1.77       0.37  
                                         
Total from operations
    2.43       (5.74 )     0.75       1.99       0.56  
                                         
Distributions:
                                       
Distributions from net investment income
    (0.15 )     (0.21 )     (0.21 )     (0.16 )     (0.13 )
                                         
Net asset value, end of year
  $ 11.69     $ 9.41     $ 15.36     $ 14.82     $ 12.99  
                                         
Total return
    25.83 %     –37.30 %     5.06 %     15.30 %     4.47 %
Ratios and supplemental data:
                                       
Net assets at end of year (millions)
  $ 160.7     $ 106.2     $ 179.4     $ 182.1     $ 190.5  
Ratios to average net assets:
                                       
Expenses
    0.51 %     0.48 %     0.45 %     0.47 %     0.47 %
Net investment income
    1.85 %     1.85 %     1.50 %     1.45 %     1.39 %
Portfolio turnover rate
    21 %     12 %     7 %     7 %     9 %
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Strategic Value Portfolio
 
 
 
 Objective/Strategy 
 
The Strategic Value Portfolio seeks growth of capital and income by investing primarily in securities of high dividend yielding companies.
 
 Performance as of December 31, 2009 
 
         
Average Annual Total Returns:
       
One year
    11.52%  
Five years
    -2.31%  
Ten years
    -0.38%  
 
Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. Total return figures include change in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month end, call toll-free 1-877-781-6392.
 
The Portfolio is not open to direct retail investment. Beneficial interest in shares is obtained solely by purchase of variable life insurance policies and variable annuity contracts. Actual performance results for variable annuity and variable universal life contracts will be lower due to contract charges. Consult your contract for applicable charges.
 
 Comments 
 
For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Strategic Value Portfolio returned 11.52% versus 11.13% for the current benchmark, the Dow Jones U.S. Select Dividend Index.
 
The year ended December 31, 2009 was a challenging environment for an equity income strategy as we marked the bottom of the longest recession in the post World War II era and endured a low-quality post-recession rally. Over the course of the year, the stock market was buffeted by multiple head winds as almost every major indicator trended downward, from retail sales and industrial production to record lows for home sales, home prices and home building. On the employment front, the jobless rate hit a 26-year high, fueled by the worst job losses in decades. Attempting to stem further declines were the nearly $1 trillion in financial stimulus and the government’s intervention into numerous failing financial institutions. Despite unknown and potentially negative long-term implications, these moves provided near term support to economic activity and brought some hints of an eventual recovery.
 
Investor focus has shifted from relief over avoiding economic Armageddon to debate about the strength and timing of a recovery. While economic growth is expected to come, it will be at a much slower pace than past recoveries. The reality is, despite a stock market rally that added more than $1 trillion to household net worth in the second quarter, households are still down some $11 trillion from the collapse in stock and home prices, household debt is still a near-record 122% of disposable income, and home foreclosures and mortgage delinquencies are still on the rise — with 1 in 8 homeowners in arrears on their mortgages and nearly 1 in 3 being “underwater” (owing more than their home is worth). It’s hard to envision suddenly robust consumer spending under these weighty yokes. And without adequate consumer participation, it’s hard to envision an upside-surprise recovery.
 
Until we see evidence of something more, we will continue to remain cautious about overpaying for stocks. We remain committed to our strategy that, as history shows, benefits investors — selecting dividend-paying companies with a history of increasing dividend payouts over time.
 
Performance in the calendar year was dominated by the market’s preferences in the post recession rally. Since the bounce off the market bottom in early March, investors have favored features contrary to our style including high beta, small cap, and the lowest quality stocks. The highest returns in the broad market were focused in sectors that provide little to no investment opportunity for us, including Consumer Discretionary, Materials and Information Technology. As the markets returned to more balanced performance by year end, we noted investors preferring at least some factors typical of a value and dividend investing style. As a result, the Portfolio out-performed the universe of dividend-yielding stocks, as represented by the benchmark index, yet lagged the broad market.
 
In spite of choppy market preferences, the strategy outpaced its benchmark. The leading contributor to the Portfolio’s out-performance to the Dow Jones U.S. Select Dividend Index was our comparative avoidance of the Financials sector. Our 15.6% average under-weight position contributed 6.6% of positive group weight variance as the Financials sector was the worst performing sector in the index. The Portfolio gained another 3.4% of positive group weight variance from a 16.6% over-weight position in Consumer Staples, the second best performing sector in the index. Positive stock selection within Energy contributed 1.6% as Portfolio holdings, Chevron Corp., BP PLC, and Total S.A. posted returns of 40.3%, 32.9% and 26.0%, respectively, notably higher than the benchmark’s Energy return of 8.7%.(1)
 
Areas of weakness included our lack of exposure to the Materials sector, which posted a return of 60.1% in the index. This cost the Portfolio 4.2% of negative group weight variance. Likewise, the Portfolio lost 1.7% and 1.2% respectively from its under-weight exposures to Industrials and Consumer Discretionary. We continue to find little opportunity in these sectors to meet the specific objectives of our strategy. The Portfolio’s overall negative stock selection was mainly focused in the Consumer Staples sector. As noted previously, the Portfolio did gain significantly from an over-weight position in Consumer Staples, yet gave back 1.9% with negative stock selection by holding Kraft Foods, Inc.(1)
 
On an absolute performance basis, the Portfolio continued its focus on companies that offer attractively low valuations, high yield and the potential for dividend growth over time. To this end, the Portfolio finished the year with a weighted median 5.1% yield. This compares to a 3.8% yield for the Dow Jones U.S. Select Dividend Index. While the overall dividend growth profile of the Portfolio was impaired by the widespread dividend declines in the marketplace, the Portfolio experienced thirty dividend increases yet four dividend cuts for the year. We observed a revival in dividend increases towards the end of the calendar year and believe this is a positive indicator of collective company management’s renewed confidence as we exit the current economic crisis. As a third point, the low risk features of the Portfolio remained intact with the product offering a Portfolio beta of 0.64.(1)
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Strategic Value Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
While the market’s attention has been focused on high risk and low quality, we have capitalized on the opportunity to purchase high-quality stocks offering historically low valuations, high dividend yields and reliable dividend growth opportunities. For the first time, we have been able to buy The Procter & Gamble Co. and McDonald’s Corp., attractive consumer stocks now trading at attractively low valuations and compelling dividend yield levels. We have also strategically added to our Energy exposure with new positions in Chevron Corp. and Total S.A. In mid-July, also for the first time, 3M Co. met our investment criteria and subsequently made its way into the Portfolio. We have subsequently sold the stock to lock in an attractive gain. As investor sentiment has been distracted by a low-quality rally, we have instead focused on positioning the Portfolio for future success.(1)
 
Overall, we believe our performance in each phase of the market cycle was consistent with our expectations. It’s important to point out that we will maintain focus on achieving our client’s objectives of providing attractively low valuations, high current income, and growth in their dividend income and downside protection regardless of market conditions. While past performance does not guarantee future results, history clearly indicates that a total return equity portfolio rooted in high dividend income that grows reliably will provide superior performance over the long term. We have high confidence in continued success with our strategy as we maintain our disciplined approach to identify stocks that possess significantly above-average dividend yields, respectable dividend growth, and strong valuations.
 
Clearly, consumers are feeling better. Respective December confidence readings from the Conference Board and University of Michigan rose during the month, while the International Council of Shopping Centers, Redbook and MasterCard Advisors reported a last-minute Christmas shopping rush and strong online activity. Not all the economic news was on an upward slope. Final third quarter Gross Domestic Product was revised down to a 2.2% gain, well below the consensus and markedly below the initial flash estimate of a 3.5% gain and the first revision of a 2.8% gain. Home prices, after improving substantially since mid-spring, also leveled off in October, with prices rising in only eight of twenty cities. With mortgage delinquencies still rising and a lot of shadow inventory (foreclosed and distressed properties not yet offered for sale), the supply of homes remains high relative to demand, putting further downward pressure on prices. This spring’s end of the home buyer’s tax credit, combined with the Federal Reserve’s intention to stop directly supporting the mortgage market at the end of March, should add to this pressure.
 
We continue to be troubled by record and accelerating public debt, which can only lead to higher taxes, as well as by household balance sheets that are still carrying a near record level of debt relative to income. A stronger-than-expected recovery, and faster-than-expected turn in non-farm payrolls, could help ease our minds. The next several months should tell if that relief will come. How consumers and businesses respond when the Federal Reserve starts easing off the throttle and the government stimulus starts to run out will go a long way towards determining the strength — and length — of this recovery.
 
(1)  The Portfolio’s composition is subject to change. Holdings and weightings are as of December 31, 2009.
 
 Change in Value of $10,000 Investment 
 
(PERFORMANCE GRAPH)
 
Hypothetical illustration based on past performance. Future performance will vary. The Portfolio’s returns reflect reinvested dividends. The Portfolio’s holdings may differ significantly from the securities in the index. The index is unmanaged and therefore does not reflect the cost of portfolio management and accounting.
 
The Dow Jones U.S. Select Dividend Index is comprised of all dividend-paying companies in the Dow Jones U.S. Index that have a non-negative historical five-year dividend-per-share growth rate, a five-year average dividend to earnings-per-share ratio of less than or equal to 60%, and a three-month average daily trading volume of 200,000 shares. Current index components are included in the universe regardless of their dividend payout ratio. The Dow Jones U.S. Index aims to consistently represent the top 95% of U.S. companies based on float-adjusted market capitalization, excluding the very smallest and least-liquid stocks. The index presented includes the effects of reinvested dividends.
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Strategic Value Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2009 (1) 
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Common Stocks (3)
    98.0
Money Market Funds and Other Net Assets
    2.0
       
      100.0
       
 
 Top 10 Portfolio Holdings as of December 31, 2009 (1) (2) 
 
               
              % of Net Assets
  1.     BP PLC – ADR     3.6
  2.     AT&T, Inc.     3.5
  3.     BCE, Inc.     3.3
  4.     Kimberly-Clark Corp.     3.2
  5.     Chevron Corp.     3.2
  6.     Eli Lilly & Co.     3.2
  7.     Total S.A.     3.2
  8.     Southern Co. / The     3.1
  9.     Dominion Resources, Inc.     3.1
  10.     Verizon Communications, Inc.     3.1
 
(1) Composition of Portfolio subject to change.
 
(2) Short-term investments have been excluded from the list of Top 10 Portfolio holdings.
 
(3) Sectors:
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Consumer Staples
    22.6
Telecommunication Services
    20.4
Health Care
    15.9
Energy
    15.3
Utilities
    14.6
Financials
    4.5
Consumer Discretionary
    2.9
Industrials
    1.8
       
      98.0
       


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Strategic Value Portfolio
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 98.0%   Shares     Value  
 
 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY – 2.9%
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 2.9%
               
McDonald’s Corp. 
    9,025     $ 563,521  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY
            563,521  
                 
CONSUMER STAPLES – 22.6%
Beverages – 3.3%
Coca-Cola Co. / The
    6,315       359,955  
Diageo PLC (a)
    16,910       295,014  
                 
              654,969  
                 
Food Products – 4.5%
H.J. Heinz Co. 
    12,975       554,811  
Unilever PLC (a)
    10,710       343,312  
                 
              898,123  
                 
Household Products – 5.7%
Clorox Co. / The
    2,800       170,800  
Kimberly-Clark Corp. 
    9,975       635,507  
Procter & Gamble Co. / The
    5,260       318,914  
                 
              1,125,221  
                 
Tobacco – 9.1%
Altria Group, Inc. 
    21,720       426,363  
Lorillard, Inc. 
    4,200       336,966  
Philip Morris International, Inc. 
    11,735       565,510  
Reynolds American, Inc. 
    8,710       461,369  
                 
              1,790,208  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES
            4,468,521  
                 
ENERGY – 15.3%
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 15.3%
               
BP PLC – ADR
    12,430       720,567  
Chevron Corp. 
    8,150       627,469  
ConocoPhillips
    8,905       454,778  
Royal Dutch Shell PLC – B Shares (a)
    20,620       600,520  
Total S.A. (a)
    9,720       624,314  
                 
TOTAL ENERGY
            3,027,648  
                 
FINANCIALS – 4.5%
Real Estate Investment Trusts – 4.5%
HCP, Inc. 
    9,700       296,238  
Health Care REIT, Inc. 
    6,600       292,512  
Realty Income Corp. 
    11,600       300,556  
                 
TOTAL FINANCIALS
            889,306  
                 
HEALTH CARE – 15.9%
Pharmaceuticals – 15.9%
Abbott Laboratories
    7,150       386,028  
AstraZeneca PLC (a)
    4,600       216,187  
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 
    23,675       597,794  
Eli Lilly & Co. 
    17,500       624,925  
GlaxoSmithKline PLC (a)
    24,805       526,011  
Johnson & Johnson
    7,360       474,057  
Merck & Co., Inc. 
    8,920       325,937  
                 
TOTAL HEALTH CARE
            3,150,939  
                 
INDUSTRIALS – 1.8%
Commercial Services & Supplies – 0.8%
               
Waste Management, Inc. 
    4,900       165,669  
                 
Electrical Equipment – 1.0%
Emerson Electric Co. 
    4,400       187,440  
                 
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS
            353,109  
                 
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES – 20.4%
Diversified Telecommunication Services – 18.4%
AT&T, Inc. 
    24,500       686,735  
BCE, Inc. 
    23,280       645,523  
CenturyTel, Inc. 
    6,825       247,133  
Deutsche Telekom AG (a)
    21,795       319,728  
France Telecom SA (a)
    17,745       443,417  
Telefonica SA (a)
    16,300       456,221  
Verizon Communications, Inc. 
    18,320       606,942  
Windstream Corp. 
    21,405       235,241  
                 
              3,640,940  
                 
Wireless Telecommunication Services – 2.0%
Vodafone Group PLC – ADR
    16,970       391,837  
                 
TOTAL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES
            4,032,777  
                 
UTILITIES – 14.6%
Electric Utilities – 7.3%
Duke Energy Corp. 
    26,720       459,851  
Progress Energy, Inc. 
    8,990       368,680  
Southern Co. / The
    18,560       618,419  
                 
              1,446,950  
                 
Gas Utilities – 1.6%
AGL Resources, Inc. 
    8,310       303,066  
                 
Multi-Utilities – 5.7%
Dominion Resources, Inc. 
    15,825       615,909  
NSTAR
    5,200       191,360  
SCANA Corp. 
    8,575       323,106  
                 
              1,130,375  
                 
TOTAL UTILITIES
            2,880,391  
                 
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $19,077,573)
          $ 19,366,212  
                 
                 
Money Market Funds – 1.7%   Shares     Value  
 
 
Fidelity Institutional Money Market Funds Money Market Portfolio – Class I
    341,000     $ 341,000  
                 
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $341,000)
          $ 341,000  
                 
Total Investments – 99.7%
(Cost $19,418,573) (b)
          $ 19,707,212  
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities – 0.3%
            55,796  
                 
Net Assets – 100.0%
          $ 19,763,008  
                 
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Strategic Value Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
 
Abbreviations:
 
ADR: American Depository Receipts
 
Footnotes:
 
(a) Security traded on a foreign exchange has been valued at an estimate of fair value that is different than the local market close price. These fair value estimates are determined by an independent national fair valuation service that has been approved by the Board. These securities represent $3,824,724 or 19.4% of the Portfolio’s net assets. Other Portfolio securities are not subjected to fair value procedures because they are traded on domestic or foreign exchanges that have close times that are consistent with the U.S. market close, normally 4:00 pm Eastern Time.
 
(b) Represents cost for financial reporting purposes, which may differ from cost basis for Federal income tax purposes. See also Note 8 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Strategic Value Portfolio
 
 
 
 Statement of Assets and Liabilities 
 
December 31, 2009 
 
         
Assets:
       
Investments in securities, at value
(Cost $19,418,573)
  $ 19,707,212  
Cash
    305  
Receivable for fund shares sold
    14,190  
Dividends and accrued interest receivable
    81,677  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    269  
         
Total assets
    19,803,653  
         
Liabilities:
       
Payable for fund shares redeemed
    9,844  
Payable for investment management services
    12,532  
Payable for compliance services
    1,677  
Accrued custody expense
    211  
Accrued professional fees
    11,110  
Accrued accounting fees
    2,412  
Accrued printing and filing fees
    1,315  
Other accrued expenses
    1,544  
         
Total liabilities
    40,645  
         
Net assets
  $ 19,763,008  
         
Net assets consist of:
       
Par value, $1 per share
  $ 2,287,531  
Paid-in capital in excess of par value
    26,532,807  
Accumulated net realized loss on investments
    (9,383,246 )
Net unrealized appreciation/depreciation on:
       
Investments
    288,639  
Foreign currency related transactions
    (242 )
Undistributed net investment income
    37,519  
         
Net assets
  $ 19,763,008  
         
Shares outstanding
    2,287,531  
         
Authorized Fund shares allocated to Portfolio
    5,000,000  
         
Net asset value per share
  $ 8.64  
         
 
 Statement of Operations 
 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2009 
 
         
Investment income:
       
Interest
  $ 2,513  
Dividends (net of withholding tax of $15,530)
    774,540  
         
Total investment income
    777,053  
         
Expenses:
       
Management fees
    109,180  
Custodian fees
    1,891  
Directors’ fees
    1,548  
Professional fees
    12,537  
Accounting fees
    14,090  
Printing and filing fees
    2,561  
Compliance expense
    6,376  
Other
    383  
         
Total expenses
    148,566  
         
Net investment income
    628,487  
         
Realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency related transactions:
       
Net realized gain (loss) on:
       
Investments
    (1,820,735 )
Foreign currency related transactions
    (25,685 )
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments and foreign currency related transactions
    3,343,973  
         
Net realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency related transactions
    1,497,553  
         
Change in net assets from operations
  $ 2,126,040  
         
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Strategic Value Portfolio
 
 
 Statements of Changes in Net Assets 
 
                 
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008  
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:
               
Operations:
               
Net investment income
  $ 628,487     $ 877,920  
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency related transactions
    (1,846,420 )     (6,318,616 )
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments and foreign currency related transactions
    3,343,973       (634,959 )
                 
Change in net assets from operations
    2,126,040       (6,075,655 )
                 
Distributions to shareholders:
               
Distributions from net investment income
    (553,534 )     (771,804 )
                 
Capital transactions:
               
Received from shares sold
    9,094,435       3,545,632  
Received from dividends reinvested
    553,534       771,804  
Paid for shares redeemed
    (4,802,105 )     (12,524,636 )
                 
Change in net assets from capital transactions
    4,845,864       (8,207,200 )
                 
Change in net assets
    6,418,370       (15,054,659 )
Net Assets:
               
Beginning of year
    13,344,638       28,399,297  
                 
End of year
  $ 19,763,008     $ 13,344,638  
                 
Undistributed net investment income
  $ 37,519     $ 104,460  
                 
 
 Financial Highlights 
 
                                         
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
 
Selected Per-Share Data:
                                       
Net asset value, beginning of year
  $ 7.97     $ 11.81     $ 13.10     $ 11.36     $ 10.95  
Operations:
                                       
Net investment income
    0.27       0.56       0.17       0.16       0.15  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency related transactions
    0.65       (3.91 )     (1.31 )     1.70       0.37  
                                         
Total from operations
    0.92       (3.35 )     (1.14 )     1.86       0.52  
                                         
Distributions:
                                       
Distributions from net investment income
    (0.25 )     (0.49 )     (0.15 )     (0.12 )     (0.11 )
                                         
Net asset value, end of year
  $ 8.64     $ 7.97     $ 11.81     $ 13.10     $ 11.36  
                                         
Total return
    11.52 %     –28.27 %     –8.74 %     16.35 %     4.74 %
Ratios and supplemental data:
                                       
Net assets at end of year (millions)
  $ 19.8     $ 13.3     $ 28.4     $ 34.8     $ 30.1  
Ratios to average net assets:
                                       
Expenses
    1.02 %     0.96 %     0.87 %     0.88 %     0.92 %
Net investment income
    4.31 %     4.68 %     1.18 %     1.38 %     1.27 %
Portfolio turnover rate
    42 %     162 %     63 %     65 %     55 %
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
High Income Bond Portfolio
 
 
 
 Objective/Strategy 
 
The High Income Bond Portfolio seeks high current income by investing at least 80% of its net assets in lower rated corporate debt obligations commonly referred to as “junk bonds”. The Portfolio’s investments are generally rated Baa or lower by Moody’s, or BBB or lower by Standard & Poor’s or Fitch.
 
 Performance as of December 31, 2009 
 
         
Average Annual Total Returns:
       
One year
    49.65%  
Five years
    5.53%  
Ten years
    6.00%  
 
Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. Total return figures include change in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month end, call toll-free 1-877-781-6392.
 
The Portfolio is not open to direct retail investment. Beneficial interest in shares is obtained solely by purchase of variable life insurance policies and variable annuity contracts. Actual performance results for variable annuity and variable universal life contracts will be lower due to contract charges. Consult your contract for applicable charges.
 
 Comments 
 
For the year ended December 31, 2009, the High Income Bond Portfolio returned 49.65% versus 58.76% for the current benchmark, the Barclays Capital High Yield 2% Issuer Constrained Index (“BCHY2%ICI”).
 
The high yield market staged a spectacular rally during the year ended December 31, 2009. This rally started from severely depressed levels brought about by the global financial meltdown which led to the worst recession in the post war period. Despite rising default rates and very weak economic growth in the first half of 2009, the high yield market bottomed in mid December 2008 and moved aggressively higher, discounting near term economic weakness and looking forward to rebounding economic growth in the second half of 2009. Unprecedented global fiscal and monetary policy stimulus coupled with worldwide government intervention to stabilize financial institutions was the primary driver of economic recovery and high yield performance. For the year, the BCHY2%ICI returned 58.76% compared to 5.93% for the Barclays Capital Aggregate Index, a measure of high quality bond performance. Indicative of this substantial out-performance by the BCHY2%ICI was the decline in yield spreads between high yield bonds and U.S. Treasuries. For example, the spread between the Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Index and comparable Treasuries declined from 17.06% on December 31, 2008 to 6.34% on December 31, 2009.
 
Within the high yield market during the year, major industry sectors that substantially out-performed the BCHY2%ICI included the financial institutions, services, technology, retail, chemicals and automotive. Despite substantial absolute returns, the electric utility, food and beverage, packaging, aerospace and defense, health care and natural gas utility sectors under-performed the BCHY2%ICI. From a ratings quality perspective, the CCC-rated sector of the BCHY2%ICI returned 95.28% outdistancing the BB-rated sector which returned 45.88% and the B-rated sector which returned 44.83%.
 
Two main factors led to the Portfolio’s under-performance versus the BCHY2%ICI. First, the Portfolio was under-weighted in the financial institutions sector, which returned 105.76% during the year. Financial institutions have historically represented a relatively small sector of the high yield market. Given the distress in the financial industry in 2008 and 2009, the sector expanded rapidly in size during the year as distressed issuers were downgraded into the high yield category (entering the benchmark at relatively low dollar prices). Many of these financial institutions subsequently benefited from government intervention which caused their bond prices to rise substantially. Secondly, the Portfolio, while over-weighted in the strong performing CCC-rated sector, generally had more exposure to “lower yielding” CCC-rated securities versus the “higher yielding” distressed sector of the CCC-rated universe which exhibited the strongest performance. This was especially true in the chemical, gaming, energy and wireline telecommunications industry sectors. The Portfolio was also negatively impacted by over-weights in more conservative industry sectors such as aerospace/defense, health care, industrial-other and food and beverage. Specific Portfolio holdings that substantially under-performed the BCHY2%ICI during the year included: Eurofresh, Aleris International, Inc., World Directories, Fairpoint Communications and Panolam Industries International, Inc.(1)
 
During the year, the Portfolio benefited from strong security selection in the health care, food and beverage and aerospace/defense sectors, which helped to offset over-weights in these more defensive under-performing sectors. The Portfolio also experienced strong security selection in the services and media cable sectors. The Portfolio also benefited from under-weights in the weak performing electric utility, wireline telecommunications and energy sectors and an over-weight in the strong performing technology sector. Specific Portfolio holdings that substantially out-performed the BCHY2%ICI included: Pilgrims Pride Corp., Univision Television Group, Nuveen Investments, Inc., XM Satellite Radio, Inc., Open Solutions, Inc., Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. and Unisys Corp.(1)
 
Going into 2010, we believe the domestic economy will continue its recovery, corporate earnings will continue to improve and high yield default rates will fall dramatically. This should lead to more spread tightening between high yield bonds and high quality bonds and produce a positive atmosphere for the relative performance of high yield securities.
 
(1)  The Portfolio’s composition is subject to change. Holdings and weightings are as of December 31, 2009.
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
High Income Bond Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 Change in Value of $10,000 Investment 
 
[PERFORMANCE GRAPH]
 
Hypothetical illustration based on past performance. Future performance will vary. All returns reflect reinvested dividends. The Portfolio’s holdings may differ significantly from the securities in the index. The index is unmanaged and therefore does not reflect the cost of Portfolio management or trading. Neither the Portfolio nor the index is open to direct investment.
 
The Barclays Capital High Yield 2% Issuer Constrained Index is the 2% Issuer Cap component of the Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield Bond Index. The Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield Bond Index is an unmanaged index that includes all fixed income securities having a maximum quality rating of Ba1, a minimum amount outstanding of $150 million, and a least 1 year to maturity. The 2% Issuer Cap component limits an issuer to 2% of the aggregate market capitalization. The index is presented on a total return basis.
 
 Top 10 Portfolio Holdings as of December 31, 2009 (1) (2) 
 
               
      % of Net Assets
 
  1.     HCA, Inc.
9.625%, 11/15/2016
    1.6
  2.     GMAC, Inc.
6.875%, 09/15/2011
    1.4
  3.     Sprint Capital Corp.
6.900%, 05/01/2019
    1.1
  4.     Intelsat Intermediate Holdings Co. Ltd.
9.500%, 02/01/2015
    1.1
  5.     Intelsat Jackson Holdings Ltd.
11.250%, 06/15/2016
    1.0
  6.     Biomet, Inc.
11.625%, 10/15/2017
    1.0
  7.     Visant Holding Corp.
8.750%, 12/01/2013
    0.9
  8.     Visant Corp.
7.625%, 10/01/2012
    0.8
  9.     Nalco Co.
8.875%, 11/15/2013
    0.7
  10.     ARAMARK Corp.
8.500%, 02/01/2015
    0.7
 
 Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2009 (1) 
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Corporate Bonds (3) (4)
    97.5
Convertible Bonds (3) (4)
    0.5
Preferred Stocks (3)
    0.2
Common Stocks (3)
    0.1
Money Market Funds and
Other Net Assets
    1.7
       
      100.0
       
 
(1) Composition of Portfolio subject to change.
 
(2) Short-term investments have been excluded from the list of Top 10 Portfolio holdings.
 
(3) Sectors (combined):
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Consumer Discretionary
    30.7
Industrials
    12.9
Health Care
    9.8
Materials
    9.4
Financials
    6.9
Consumer Staples
    6.8
Energy
    6.4
Information Technology
    6.3
Telecommunication Services
    6.0
Utilities
    3.1
       
      98.3
       
 
(4) Bond credit quality (Standard & Poor’s ratings) (combined):
 
       
    % of Total Bonds
 
BBB
    0.5
BB
    19.6
B
    45.2
CCC
    30.9
CC & Below
    3.8
       
      100.0
       


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
High Income Bond Portfolio
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
    Face
       
Corporate Bonds – 97.5%   Amount     Value  
 
 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY – 30.7%
Auto Components – 1.1%
American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.
9.250%, 01/15/2017 (b)
  $ 75,000     $ 76,500  
Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc.
8.375%, 12/15/2014 (Acquired 12/16/2004 through 05/15/2008, Cost $214,803) (a) (d)
    250,000       65,000  
Hawk Corp.
8.750%, 11/01/2014
    100,000       100,375  
Tenneco, Inc.
8.625%, 11/15/2014
    500,000       506,875  
TRW Automotive, Inc.
8.875%, 12/01/2017 (b)
    175,000       182,875  
United Components, Inc.
9.375%, 06/15/2013
    850,000       824,500  
                 
              1,756,125  
                 
Automobiles – 0.7%
Affinia Group, Inc.
10.750%, 08/15/2016 (b)
    425,000       462,719  
Motors Liquidation Co.
7.400%, 09/01/2025 (Acquired 12/20/2006 through 04/02/2008, Cost $891,003) (a) (d)
    1,100,000       280,500  
Yonkers Racing Corp.
11.375%, 07/15/2016 (b)
    300,000       316,500  
                 
              1,059,719  
                 
Distributors – 0.5%
Baker & Taylor, Inc.
11.500%, 07/01/2013 (b)
    400,000       217,500  
McJunkin Red Man Corp.
9.500%, 12/15/2016 (b)
    550,000       540,375  
                 
              757,875  
                 
Diversified Consumer Services – 0.6%
Education Management LLC / Education Management Finance Corp.
10.250%, 06/01/2016
    450,000       483,750  
Knowledge Learning Corp.
7.750%, 02/01/2015 (b)
    550,000       530,750  
                 
              1,014,500  
                 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 7.7%
American Casino & Entertainment Properties
11.000%, 06/15/2014 (b)
    550,000       466,125  
Ameristar Casinos, Inc.
9.250%, 06/01/2014 (b)
    625,000       651,562  
Dave & Busters, Inc.
11.250%, 03/15/2014
    450,000       469,125  
Fontainebleau Las Vegas Holdings LLC
11.000%, 06/15/2015 (Acquired 05/24/2007 through 05/02/2008, Cost $361,055) (a) (b) (d)
    375,000       5,625  
Great Canadian Gaming Corp.
7.250%, 02/15/2015 (b)
    675,000       652,219  
Harrah’s Operating Co., Inc.
11.250%, 06/01/2017 (b)
    250,000       262,813  
Harrahs Operating Escrow LLC / Harrahs Escrow Corp.
11.250%, 06/01/2017 (b)
    400,000       420,500  
Herbst Gaming, Inc.
7.000%, 11/15/2014 (Acquired 11/05/2004 through 01/03/2008, Cost $352,676) (a) (d)
    375,000       2,109  
Indianapolis Downs LLC / Indiana Downs Capital Corp.
11.000%, 11/01/2012 (b)
    725,000       474,875  
15.500%, 11/01/2013 (b)
    101,133       34,006  
Jacobs Entertainment, Inc.
9.750%, 06/15/2014
    625,000       585,938  
Mandalay Resort Group
9.375%, 02/15/2010
    165,000       165,000  
MGM Mirage, Inc.
8.375%, 02/01/2011
    200,000       190,500  
13.000%, 11/15/2013
    150,000       172,875  
5.875%, 02/27/2014
    700,000       564,375  
10.375%, 05/15/2014 (b)
    50,000       54,500  
7.500%, 06/01/2016
    625,000       490,625  
11.125%, 11/15/2017 (b)
    175,000       194,688  
11.375%, 03/01/2018 (b)
    425,000       382,500  
NPC International, Inc.
9.500%, 05/01/2014
    650,000       646,750  
Penn National Gaming, Inc.
6.750%, 03/01/2015
    425,000       412,781  
8.750%, 08/15/2019 (b)
    225,000       231,188  
Penninsula Gaming LLC
8.375%, 08/15/2015 (b)
    250,000       250,625  
10.750%, 08/15/2017 (b)
    575,000       580,750  
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
7.250%, 06/15/2016
    425,000       412,781  
San Pasqual Casino
8.000%, 09/15/2013 (b)
    350,000       329,000  
Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment, Inc.
2.754%, 03/15/2014 (b) (c)
    475,000       393,656  
Seminole Indian Tribe of Florida
7.804%, 10/01/2020 (b)
    550,000       467,071  
Shingle Springs Tribal Gaming Authority
9.375%, 06/15/2015 (b)
    575,000       439,875  
Tunica-Biloxi Gaming Authority
9.000%, 11/15/2015 (b)
    400,000       362,500  
Universal City Development Partners, Ltd.
8.875%, 11/15/2015 (b)
    475,000       467,281  
10.875%, 11/15/2016 (b)
    150,000       151,125  
Wynn Las Vegas LLC / Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp.
6.625%, 12/01/2014
    500,000       485,625  
7.875%, 11/01/2017 (b)
    425,000       432,438  
                 
              12,303,406  
                 
Household Durables – 1.7%
Jarden Corp.
8.000%, 05/01/2016
    225,000       233,438  
7.500%, 05/01/2017
    725,000       726,812  
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
High Income Bond Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
    Face
       
Corporate Bonds – 97.5%   Amount     Value  
 
 
Household Durables (continued)
Norcraft Companies LP / Norcraft Finance Corp.
10.500%, 12/15/2015 (b)
  $ 450,000     $ 463,500  
Norcraft Holdings LP / Norcraft Capital Corp.
9.750%, 09/01/2012
    182,000       175,630  
Sealy Mattress Co.
8.250%, 06/15/2014
    675,000       678,375  
10.875%, 04/15/2016 (b)
    375,000       419,063  
                 
              2,696,818  
                 
Leisure Equipment & Products – 2.3%
Easton-Bell Sports, Inc.
9.750%, 12/01/2016 (b)
    450,000       468,562  
Visant Corp.
7.625%, 10/01/2012
    1,225,000       1,237,250  
Visant Holding Corp.
8.750%, 12/01/2013
    1,325,000       1,368,063  
10.250%, 12/01/2013
    550,000       570,625  
                 
              3,644,500  
                 
Media – 12.0%
AAC Group Holding Corp.
10.250%, 10/01/2012 (b)
    625,000       629,687  
Affinity Group Holding, Inc.
10.875%, 02/15/2012 (Acquired 03/21/2005 through 02/22/2008, Cost $220,782) (a) (d) (e)
    225,490       91,042  
Affinity Group, Inc.
9.000%, 02/15/2012
    175,000       120,094  
American Achievement Corp.
8.250%, 04/01/2012 (b)
    425,000       426,062  
American Achievement Group Holding Corp.
16.750% 10/01/2012
    161,208       126,548  
Belo Corp.
8.000%, 11/15/2016
    50,000       51,625  
CCH II LLC / CCH II Capital Corp.
13.500%, 11/30/2016
    421,692       498,651  
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp.
8.750%, 11/15/2013 (a)
    450,000       464,062  
CSC Holdings LLC
8.500%, 04/15/2014 (b)
    125,000       133,750  
7.875%, 02/15/2018
    150,000       156,000  
Cinemark USA, Inc.
8.625%, 06/15/2019 (b)
    575,000       600,875  
Dex Media West LLC / Dex Media West Finance Co.
9.875%, 08/15/2013 (Acquired 08/15/2003 through 07/22/2008, Cost $419,420) (a) (d)
    422,000       133,985  
Dex Media, Inc.
9.000%, 11/15/2013 (Acquired 11/03/2003 through 02/05/2004, Cost $273,372) (a) (d)
    275,000       70,812  
DISH DBS Corp.
6.625%, 10/01/2014
    850,000       859,562  
Fox Acquisition Sub. LLC
13.375%, 07/15/2016 (b)
    575,000       447,781  
Idearc, Inc.
8.000%, 11/15/2016 (Acquired 11/01/2006 through 06/08/2007, Cost $631,081) (a) (d)
    625,000       46,875  
Intelsat Intermediate Holding Co. Ltd.
0.000% to 02/01/2010 then
               
9.500%, 02/01/2015
    1,650,000       1,703,625  
Intelsat Jackson Holdings Ltd.
11.250%, 06/15/2016
    1,525,000       1,658,438  
8.500%, 11/01/2019 (b)
    275,000       284,625  
Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.
10.000%, 07/15/2017
    700,000       780,500  
Kabel Deutschland GmbH
10.625%, 07/01/2014
    650,000       682,500  
Lamar Media Corp.
7.250%, 01/01/2013
    50,000       50,125  
9.750%, 04/01/2014
    175,000       194,031  
6.625%, 08/15/2015
    950,000       916,750  
MDC Partners, Inc.
11.000%, 11/01/2016 (b)
    625,000       653,125  
MediMedia USA, Inc.
11.375%, 11/15/2014 (b)
    775,000       654,875  
Newport Television LLC / NTV Finance Corp.
13.000%, 03/15/2017 (b)
    427,500       190,772  
Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.
0.500% to 01/15/2011 then
7.000%, 01/15/2014 (b)
    430,113       325,273  
7.000%, 01/15/2014
    225,000       170,156  
Nielsen Finance LLC / Nielsen Finance Co.
11.625%, 02/01/2014
    450,000       507,938  
11.500%, 05/01/2016
    400,000       449,000  
0.000% to 08/01/2011 then
12.500%, 08/01/2016
    325,000       298,188  
Quebecor Media, Inc.
7.750%, 03/15/2016
    450,000       451,125  
R.H. Donnelley Corp.
6.875%, 01/15/2013 (Acquired 01/13/2006 through 02/28/2007, Cost $357,325) (a) (d)
    375,000       37,031  
8.875%, 01/15/2016 (Acquired 01/13/2006, Cost $150,000) (a) (d)
    150,000       14,813  
8.875%, 10/15/2017 (Acquired 09/19/2007 and 10/2/2007, Cost $450,000) (a) (d)
    450,000       44,438  
Rainbow National Services LLC
10.375%, 09/01/2014 (b)
    639,000       677,340  
Readers Digest Association, Inc. / The
9.000%, 02/15/2017 (Acquired 02/27/2007 through 10/31/2007, Cost $618,265) (a) (d)
    725,000       11,781  
Regal Cinemas Corp.
8.625%, 07/15/2019
    225,000       235,125  
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC
7.750%, 10/15/2016 (b)
    900,000       924,750  
TruVo Subsidiary Corp.
8.375%, 12/01/2014 (Acquired 11/30/2004 through 11/03/2005, Cost $445,453) (b) (e)
    475,000       40,375  
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
High Income Bond Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
    Face
       
Corporate Bonds – 97.5%   Amount     Value  
 
 
Media (continued)
Umbrella Acquisition, Inc.
9.750%, 03/15/2015 (b)
  $ 494,687     $ 435,943  
Univision Communications Inc.
12.000%, 07/01/2014 (b)
    75,000       82,969  
Videotron Ltee
6.375%, 12/15/2015
    100,000       98,250  
9.125%, 04/15/2018
    75,000       82,875  
9.125%, 04/15/2018 (b)
    200,000       221,000  
Virgin Media Finance PLC
9.500%, 08/15/2016
    725,000       782,094  
XM Satellite Radio, Inc.
11.250%, 06/15/2013 (b)
    125,000       135,000  
13.000%, 08/01/2014 (b)
    500,000       545,625  
                 
              19,197,866  
                 
Multiline Retail – 1.6%
Dollar General Corp.
11.875%, 07/15/2017
    635,000       736,600  
J.C. Penney Corp. Inc.
7.400%, 04/01/2037
    125,000       124,687  
Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc.
6.650%, 07/15/2024
    175,000       160,125  
7.000%, 02/15/2028
    100,000       88,500  
6.900%, 04/01/2029
    125,000       110,625  
6.900%, 01/15/2032
    50,000       43,750  
QVC, Inc.
7.500%, 10/01/2019 (b)
    525,000       538,125  
Toys “R” Us Property Co. I LLC
10.750%, 07/15/2017 (b)
    700,000       770,000  
                 
              2,572,412  
                 
Specialty Retail – 2.1%
Limited Brands, Inc.
8.500%, 06/15/2019 (b)
    525,000       573,562  
NBC Acquisition Corp.
11.000%, 03/15/2013
    350,000       217,000  
Nebraska Book Co., Inc.
10.000%, 12/01/2011 (b)
    525,000       534,188  
8.625%, 03/15/2012
    825,000       713,625  
Penske Auto Group, Inc.
7.750%, 12/15/2016
    275,000       267,438  
Sally Holdings LLC / Sally Capital, Inc.
10.500%, 11/15/2016
    950,000       1,026,000  
                 
              3,331,813  
                 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 0.4%
Hanesbrands, Inc.
8.000%, 12/15/2016
    75,000       76,781  
Phillips-Van Heusen Corp.
7.250%, 02/15/2011
    150,000       151,125  
8.125%, 05/01/2013
    450,000       461,250  
                 
              689,156  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY
            49,024,190  
                 
CONSUMER STAPLES – 6.8%
Beverages – 0.4%
Constellation Brands, Inc.
8.375%, 12/15/2014
    150,000       160,500  
7.250%, 09/01/2016
    175,000       178,500  
7.250%, 05/15/2017
    350,000       356,562  
                 
              695,562  
                 
Food & Staples Retailing – 0.7%
General Nutrition Centers, Inc.
5.178%, 03/15/2014 (c)
    925,000       867,188  
SUPERVALU, Inc.
8.000%, 05/01/2016
    225,000       229,500  
                 
              1,096,688  
                 
Food Products – 4.0%
B&G Foods, Inc.
8.000%, 10/01/2011
    1,000,000       1,022,500  
12.000%, 10/30/2016
    52,728       53,657  
Bumble Bee Foods LLC
7.750%, 12/15/2015 (b)
    150,000       150,750  
Dean Foods Co.
7.000%, 06/01/2016
    775,000       763,375  
Del Monte Corp.
7.500%, 10/15/2019 (b)
    300,000       310,500  
M-Foods Holdings Inc.
9.750%, 10/01/2013 (b)
    425,000       443,594  
Michael Foods, Inc.
8.000%, 11/15/2013
    550,000       565,812  
Pinnacle Foods Finance LLC / Pinnacle Foods Finance Corp.
9.250%, 04/01/2015
    425,000       433,500  
9.250%, 04/01/2015 (b)
    150,000       153,000  
10.625%, 04/01/2017
    425,000       444,125  
Reddy Ice Holdings, Inc.
10.500%, 11/01/2012
    825,000       771,375  
Smithfield Foods, Inc.
7.750%, 05/15/2013
    350,000       341,250  
10.000%, 07/15/2014 (b)
    375,000       408,750  
7.750%, 07/01/2017
    325,000       301,438  
Tyson Foods, Inc.
10.500%, 03/01/2014
    275,000       315,563  
                 
              6,479,189  
                 
Household Products – 1.3%
Central Garden & Pet Co.
9.125%, 02/01/2013
    825,000       840,469  
JohnsonDiversey Inc.
8.250%, 11/15/2019 (b)
    175,000       178,062  
JohnsonDiversey Holdings, Inc.
10.500%, 05/15/2020 (b)
    375,000       378,750  
Spectrum Brands, Inc.
12.000%, 08/28/2019
    625,000       615,625  
                 
              2,012,906  
                 
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
High Income Bond Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
    Face
       
Corporate Bonds – 97.5%   Amount     Value  
 
 
Tobacco – 0.4%
Alliance One International, Inc.
10.000%, 07/15/2016 (b)
  $ 275,000     $ 290,125  
Reynolds American, Inc.
7.750%, 06/01/2018
    325,000       353,917  
                 
              644,042  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES
            10,928,387  
                 
ENERGY – 6.4%
Energy Equipment & Services – 0.6%
Basic Energy Services, Inc.
7.125%, 04/15/2016
    375,000       314,062  
CGG-Veritas
9.500%, 05/15/2016 (b)
    75,000       80,625  
7.750%, 05/15/2017
    375,000       374,063  
Complete Production Services, Inc.
8.000%, 12/15/2016
    225,000       223,031  
                 
              991,781  
                 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 5.8%
Aquilex Holdings LLC / Aquilex Finance Corp.
11.125%, 12/15/2016 (b)
    250,000       250,625  
Chesapeake Energy Corp.
7.500%, 09/15/2013
    325,000       332,312  
9.500%, 02/15/2015
    325,000       358,312  
6.875%, 01/15/2016
    675,000       678,375  
6.875%, 11/15/2020
    425,000       412,250  
Forest Oil Corp.
8.500%, 02/15/2014 (b)
    100,000       105,000  
7.250%, 06/15/2019
    450,000       446,625  
Hilcorp Energy I LP / Hilcorp Finance Co.
7.750%, 11/01/2015 (b)
    400,000       394,000  
Holly Energy Partners LP
6.250%, 03/01/2015
    900,000       864,000  
Inergy LP / Inergy Finance Corp.
6.875%, 12/15/2014
    625,000       620,313  
8.750%, 03/01/2015
    425,000       438,813  
Linn Energy LLC
11.750%, 05/15/2017 (b)
    200,000       225,500  
MarkWest Energy Partners LP / MarkWest Energy Finance Corp.
8.750%, 04/15/2018
    850,000       879,750  
Petroplus Finance Ltd.
6.750%, 05/01/2014 (b)
    200,000       189,000  
7.000%, 05/01/2017 (b)
    225,000       203,625  
Pioneer Natural Resources Co.
6.875%, 05/01/2018
    300,000       298,326  
Plains Exploration & Production Co.
7.750%, 06/15/2015
    600,000       613,500  
7.000%, 03/15/2017
    125,000       123,438  
Range Resources Corp.
6.375%, 03/15/2015
    100,000       99,750  
7.500%, 05/15/2016
    150,000       154,875  
Regency Energy Partners LP / Regency Energy Finance Corp.
8.375%, 12/15/2013
    575,000       598,000  
9.375%, 06/01/2016 (b)
    250,000       267,500  
SandRidge Energy, Inc.
9.875%, 05/15/2016 (b)
    100,000       105,750  
8.000%, 06/01/2018 (b)
    250,000       246,875  
Southern Star Central Corp.
6.750%, 03/01/2016
    225,000       218,250  
Southwestern Energy Co.
7.500%, 02/01/2018
    150,000       159,750  
                 
              9,284,514  
                 
TOTAL ENERGY
            10,276,295  
                 
FINANCIALS – 6.7%
Capital Markets – 1.0%
Nuveen Investments, Inc.
10.500%, 11/15/2015
    1,125,000       1,026,562  
Reliance Intermediate Holdings LP
9.500%, 12/15/2019 (b)
    550,000       575,438  
                 
              1,602,000  
                 
Consumer Finance – 4.3%
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC
9.875%, 08/10/2011
    500,000       523,703  
7.250%, 10/25/2011
    875,000       884,025  
3.034%, 01/13/2012 (c)
    550,000       512,187  
7.500%, 08/01/2012
    400,000       403,616  
8.000%, 06/01/2014
    250,000       256,933  
8.000%, 12/15/2016
    1,000,000       1,002,644  
8.125%, 01/15/2020
    150,000       147,653  
GMAC, Inc.
6.875%, 09/15/2011 (b)
    2,322,000       2,310,390  
7.000%, 02/01/2012 (b)
    625,000       621,875  
8.000%, 11/01/2031 (b)
    260,000       236,600  
                 
              6,899,626  
                 
Real Estate Investment Trusts – 1.2%
Host Hotels & Resorts LP
7.125%, 11/01/2013
    325,000       331,906  
6.875%, 11/01/2014
    250,000       252,812  
6.375%, 03/15/2015
    175,000       172,375  
6.750%, 06/01/2016
    100,000       100,000  
Ventas Realty LP / Ventas Capital Corp.
7.125%, 06/01/2015
    100,000       100,500  
6.500%, 06/01/2016
    550,000       533,500  
6.750%, 04/01/2017
    375,000       364,688  
                 
              1,855,781  
                 
Real Estate Management & Development – 0.2%
lcahn Enterprises LP / lcahn Enterprises Finance Corp.
7.125%, 02/15/2013
    250,000       256,250  
                 
TOTAL FINANCIALS
            10,613,657  
                 
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
High Income Bond Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
    Face
       
Corporate Bonds – 97.5%   Amount     Value  
 
 
HEALTH CARE – 9.8%
Biotechnology – 0.0%
Talecris Biotherapeutics Holdings
7.750%, 11/15/2016 (b)
  $ 100,000     $ 102,000  
                 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 2.9%
Accellent, Inc.
10.500%, 12/01/2013
    550,000       532,125  
Bausch & Lomb, Inc.
9.875%, 11/01/2015
    550,000       583,000  
Biomet, Inc.
10.375%, 10/15/2017
    75,000       81,750  
11.625%, 10/15/2017
    1,425,000       1,581,750  
Inverness Medical Innovations Inc.
7.875%, 02/01/2016
    275,000       270,875  
9.000%, 05/15/2016
    500,000       513,750  
VWR Funding, Inc.
10.250%, 07/15/2015
    975,000       1,018,875  
                 
              4,582,125  
                 
Health Care Providers & Services – 6.5%
AMR HoldCo, Inc. / EmCare HoldCo, Inc.
10.000%, 02/15/2015
    625,000       659,375  
CRC Health Corp.
10.750%, 02/01/2016
    550,000       464,750  
Fresenius US Finance II, Inc.
9.000%, 07/15/2015 (b)
    325,000       359,125  
HCA, Inc.
9.250%, 11/15/2016
    550,000       591,937  
9.625%, 11/15/2016
    2,376,516       2,578,520  
9.875%, 02/15/2017 (b)
    225,000       249,750  
7.875%, 02/15/2020 (b)
    275,000       287,031  
7.500%, 11/06/2033
    225,000       197,896  
National Mentor Holdings, Inc.
11.250%, 07/01/2014
    475,000       486,875  
Omnicare, Inc.
6.875%, 12/15/2015
    775,000       757,562  
Psychiatric Solutions, Inc.
7.750%, 07/15/2015 (b)
    125,000       118,438  
United Surgical Partners International, Inc.
9.250%, 05/01/2017
    750,000       768,750  
Universal Hospital Services, Inc.
3.859%, 06/01/2015 (c)
    150,000       127,125  
8.500%, 06/01/2015
    325,000       321,750  
Vanguard Health Holding Co. I LLC
11.250%, 10/01/2015
    150,000       158,625  
Vanguard Health Holding Co. II LLC
9.000%, 10/01/2014
    550,000       572,688  
Viant Holdings, Inc.
10.125%, 07/15/2017 (b)
    625,000       625,000  
Yankee Acquisition Corp.
8.500%, 02/15/2015
    200,000       199,500  
9.750%, 02/15/2017
    925,000       915,750  
                 
              10,440,447  
                 
Life Sciences Tools & Services – 0.4%
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
6.125%, 12/15/2014
    275,000       276,375  
8.000%, 09/15/2016 (b)
    300,000       317,250  
                 
              593,625  
                 
TOTAL HEALTH CARE
            15,718,197  
                 
INDUSTRIALS – 12.3%
Aerospace & Defense – 2.1%
Alliant Techsystems, Inc.
6.750%, 04/01/2016
    500,000       497,500  
Hawker Beechcraft Acquisition Co. LLC / Hawker Beechcraft Notes Co.
9.750%, 04/01/2017
    200,000       125,000  
L-3 Communications Corp.
6.125%, 07/15/2013
    425,000       431,375  
6.125%, 01/15/2014
    700,000       707,875  
5.875%, 01/15/2015
    225,000       225,844  
6.375%, 10/15/2015
    225,000       226,969  
Sequa Corporation
11.750%, 12/01/2015 (b)
    300,000       280,500  
13.500%, 12/01/2015 (b)
    183,054       170,240  
TransDigm, Inc.
7.750%, 07/15/2014 (b)
    225,000       229,500  
7.750%, 07/15/2014
    450,000       457,875  
                 
              3,352,678  
                 
Air Freight & Logistics – 0.4%
CEVA Group PLC
10.000%, 09/01/2014 (b)
    450,000       429,750  
11.625%, 10/01/2016 (b)
    150,000       154,687  
                 
              584,437  
                 
Building Products – 0.8%
Associated Materials LLC / Associated Materials Finance, Inc.
9.875%, 11/15/2016 (b)
    50,000       53,000  
Goodman Global Group, Inc.
0.000%, 12/15/2014 (b)
    775,000       443,688  
Goodman Global, Inc.
13.500%, 02/15/2016
    350,000       388,937  
Nortek, Inc.
11.000%, 12/01/2013
    125,555       131,833  
Ply Gem Industries, Inc.
11.750%, 06/15/2013
    250,000       251,250  
                 
              1,268,708  
                 
Commercial Services & Supplies – 4.3%
Altegrity, Inc.
10.500%, 11/01/2015 (b)
    425,000       381,437  
11.750%, 05/01/2016 (b)
    425,000       368,156  
ARAMARK Corp.
3.781%, 02/01/2015 (c)
    250,000       230,000  
8.500%, 02/01/2015
    1,075,000       1,112,625  
Browning-Ferris Industries, Inc.
9.250%, 05/01/2021
    225,000       267,642  
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
High Income Bond Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
    Face
       
Corporate Bonds – 97.5%   Amount     Value  
 
 
Commercial Services & Supplies (continued)
GEO Group, Inc.
7.750%, 10/15/2017 (b)
  $ 50,000     $ 51,438  
Global Cash Access, Inc. / Global Cash Finance Corp.
8.750%, 03/15/2012
    650,000       650,813  
Interface, Inc.
11.375%, 11/01/2013
    50,000       56,125  
KAR Auction Services, Inc.
8.750%, 05/01/2014
    150,000       155,437  
10.000%, 05/01/2015
    17,000       18,275  
RSC Equipment Rental, Inc.
9.500%, 12/01/2014
    600,000       603,750  
10.000%, 07/15/2017 (b)
    175,000       191,188  
SGS International, Inc.
12.000%, 12/15/2013
    825,000       838,406  
West Corp.
9.500%, 10/15/2014
    850,000       867,000  
11.000%, 10/15/2016
    1,000,000       1,050,000  
                 
              6,842,292  
                 
Electrical Equipment – 1.7%
Baldor Electric Co.
8.625%, 02/15/2017
    225,000       231,187  
Belden, Inc.
7.000%, 03/15/2017
    450,000       440,438  
9.250%, 06/15/2019 (b)
    200,000       212,250  
General Cable Corp.
2.665%, 04/01/2015 (c)
    325,000       290,469  
7.125%, 04/01/2017
    600,000       592,500  
Sensus USA, Inc.
8.625%, 12/15/2013
    525,000       538,781  
Viasystems, Inc.
12.000%, 01/15/2015 (b)
    375,000       403,594  
                 
              2,709,219  
                 
Machinery – 1.5%
ALH Finance LLC / ALH Finance Corp.
8.500%, 01/15/2013
    600,000       603,000  
Esco Corp.
4.129%, 12/15/2013 (b) (c)
    225,000       206,156  
8.625%, 12/15/2013 (b)
    250,000       250,000  
Mueller Water Products, Inc.
7.375%, 06/01/2017
    250,000       232,500  
Navistar International Corp.
8.250%, 11/01/2021
    400,000       412,000  
SPX Corp.
7.625%, 12/15/2014
    550,000       569,250  
Valmont Industries, Inc.
6.875%, 05/01/2014
    200,000       206,500  
                 
              2,479,406  
                 
Marine – 0.2%
Stena AB
7.500%, 11/01/2013
    200,000       193,500  
7.000%, 12/01/2016
    175,000       155,312  
                 
              348,812  
                 
Road & Rail – 0.9%
Hertz Corp. / The
8.875%, 01/01/2014
    625,000       642,187  
10.500%, 01/01/2016
    300,000       321,750  
Kansas City Southern Railway Co.
13.000%, 12/15/2013
    225,000       262,125  
8.000%, 06/01/2015
    250,000       260,313  
                 
              1,486,375  
                 
Trading Companies & Distributors – 0.4%
American Tire Distributors, Inc.
10.750%, 04/01/2013
    175,000       161,875  
Interline Brands, Inc.
8.125%, 06/15/2014
    400,000       404,000  
                 
              565,875  
                 
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS
            19,637,802  
                 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – 6.3%
Computers & Peripherals – 0.4%
Seagate Technology International / Seagate Technology HDD Holdings
10.000%, 05/01/2014 (b)
    100,000       111,000  
6.800%, 10/01/2016
    575,000       559,187  
                 
              670,187  
                 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 0.1%
SMART Modular Technologies (WWH), Inc.
5.790%, 04/01/2012 (c)
    114,000       103,170  
                 
Internet Software & Services – 0.5%
Terremark Worldwide, Inc.
12.000%, 06/15/2017 (b)
    675,000       749,250  
                 
IT Services – 3.5%
Ceridian Corp.
11.250%, 11/15/2015
    675,000       647,156  
CompuCom Systems, Inc.
12.500%, 10/01/2015 (b)
    800,000       817,000  
First Data Corp.
9.875%, 09/24/2015
    575,000       539,062  
iPayment, Inc.
9.750%, 05/15/2014
    350,000       292,687  
Lender Processing Services, Inc.
8.125%, 07/01/2016
    550,000       587,813  
Stream Global Services, Inc.
11.250%, 10/01/2014 (b)
    575,000       584,344  
SunGard Data Systems, Inc.
9.125%, 08/15/2013
    350,000       360,500  
10.625%, 05/15/2015
    450,000       497,813  
10.250%, 08/15/2015
    975,000       1,043,250  
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
High Income Bond Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
    Face
       
Corporate Bonds – 97.5%   Amount     Value  
 
 
IT Services (continued)
Unisys Corp.
12.500%, 01/15/2016
  $ 225,000     $ 234,000  
                 
              5,603,625  
                 
Office Electronics – 0.1%
Xerox Corp.
7.625%, 06/15/2013
    100,000       102,030  
                 
Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment – 0.6%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
8.125%, 12/15/2017 (b)
    250,000       250,313  
Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.
8.875%, 12/15/2014
    375,000       345,937  
9.125%, 12/15/2014
    523,067       464,876  
                 
              1,061,126  
                 
Software – 1.1%
Activant Solutions, Inc.
9.500%, 05/01/2016
    500,000       474,375  
JDA Software Group, Inc.
8.000%, 12/15/2014 (b)
    175,000       179,375  
Open Solutions, Inc.
9.750%, 02/01/2015 (b)
    100,000       77,375  
Serena Software, Inc.
10.375%, 03/15/2016
    525,000       507,281  
SS&C Technologies, Inc.
11.750%, 12/01/2013
    500,000       532,500  
                 
              1,770,906  
                 
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
            10,060,294  
                 
MATERIALS – 9.4%
Chemicals – 3.0%
Ashland, Inc.
9.125%, 06/01/2017 (b)
    600,000       660,000  
Chemtura Corp.
6.875%, 06/01/2016 (Acquired 04/19/2006 and 04/11/2007, Cost $346,755) (a) (d)
    350,000       372,750  
Hexion US Finance Corp. / Hexion Nova Scotia Finance ULC
9.750%, 11/15/2014
    450,000       443,250  
Huntsman International LLC
5.500%, 06/30/2016 (b)
    525,000       468,562  
Invista
9.250%, 05/01/2012 (b)
    275,000       280,500  
Koppers, Inc.
7.875%, 12/01/2019 (b)
    275,000       279,125  
Nalco Finance Holdings, Inc.
9.000%, 02/01/2014
    66,000       67,650  
Nalco Co.
8.875%, 11/15/2013
    1,150,000       1,190,250  
8.250%, 05/15/2017 (b)
    75,000       80,063  
Solutia, Inc.
8.750%, 11/01/2017
    450,000       470,813  
Terra Capital, Inc.
7.750%, 11/01/2019 (b)
    300,000       322,500  
Union Carbide Corp.
7.875%, 04/01/2023
    100,000       89,478  
7.500%, 06/01/2025
    50,000       46,073  
                 
              4,771,014  
                 
Containers & Packaging – 3.5%
Ball Corp.
7.125%, 09/01/2016
    350,000       360,500  
6.625%, 03/15/2018
    250,000       248,125  
Berry Plastic Corp.
8.875%, 09/15/2014
    725,000       708,687  
Cascades, Inc.
7.875%, 01/15/2020 (b)
    150,000       153,000  
Crown Americas LLC / Crown Americas Capital Corp.
7.750%, 11/15/2015
    775,000       806,000  
7.625%, 05/15/2017 (b)
    75,000       78,187  
Graham Packaging Co. LP / GPC Capital Corp. I
8.250%, 01/01/2017 (b)
    375,000       372,187  
Graphic Packaging International Corp.
9.500%, 08/15/2013
    775,000       804,063  
9.500%, 06/15/2017
    250,000       266,250  
Greif, Inc.
7.750%, 08/01/2019
    475,000       486,875  
Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc.
8.250%, 05/15/2013
    500,000       516,250  
7.375%, 05/15/2016
    200,000       207,500  
Rock-Tenn Co.
9.250%, 03/15/2016
    250,000       272,813  
9.250%, 03/15/2016 (b)
    200,000       218,250  
Sealed Air Corp
7.875%, 06/15/2017 (b)
    100,000       106,667  
                 
              5,605,354  
                 
Metals & Mining – 1.2%
Aleris International, Inc.
9.000%, 12/15/2014 (Acquired 12/13/2006, Cost $175,000) (a) (d)
    175,000       1,351  
10.000%, 12/15/2016 (Acquired 12/13/2006 and 05/30/2007, Cost $256,970) (a) (d)
    250,000       1,875  
Compass Minerals International, Inc.
8.000%, 06/01/2019 (b)
    150,000       155,250  
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc.
8.375%, 04/01/2017
    400,000       438,600  
Teck Resources Ltd.
9.750%, 05/15/2014
    125,000       144,844  
10.250%, 05/15/2016
    825,000       965,250  
10.750%, 05/15/2019
    150,000       180,000  
                 
              1,887,170  
                 
Paper & Forest Products – 1.7%
Boise Paper Holdings LLC / Boise Finance Co.
9.000%, 11/01/2017 (b)
    600,000       624,750  
Clearwater Paper Corp.
10.625%, 06/15/2016 (b)
    125,000       140,156  
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
High Income Bond Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
    Face
       
Corporate Bonds – 97.5%   Amount     Value  
 
 
Paper & Forest Products (continued)
Georgia-Pacific LLC
8.250%, 05/01/2016 (b)
  $ 900,000     $ 958,500  
NewPage Corp.
10.000%, 05/01/2012
    300,000       216,000  
12.000%, 05/01/2013
    425,000       217,281  
11.375%, 12/31/2014 (b)
    250,000       253,750  
PE Paper Escrow GmbH
12.000%, 08/01/2014 (b)
    375,000       415,110  
                 
              2,825,547  
                 
TOTAL MATERIALS
            15,089,085  
                 
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES – 6.0%
Diversified Telecommunication Services – 1.9%
Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
9.250%, 12/15/2017 (b)
    75,000       76,875  
9.250%, 12/15/2017 (b)
    300,000       310,500  
GXS Worldwide Inc.
9.750%, 06/15/2015 (b)
    500,000       493,750  
Inmarsat Finance PLC
7.375%, 12/01/2017 (b)
    175,000       179,812  
Qwest Corp.
8.875%, 03/15/2012
    800,000       864,000  
8.375%, 05/01/2016
    50,000       53,875  
SBA Telecommunications, Inc.
8.000%, 08/15/2016 (b)
    325,000       341,250  
8.250%, 08/15/2019 (b)
    125,000       133,125  
Wind Acquisition Finance S.A.
11.750%, 07/15/2017 (b)
    525,000       576,188  
                 
              3,029,375  
                 
Wireless Telecommunication Services – 4.1%
CC Holdings GS V LLC / Crown Castle GS III Corp.
7.750%, 05/01/2017 (b)
    75,000       80,250  
Crown Castle International Corp.
9.000%, 01/15/2015
    75,000       80,250  
Digicel Group Ltd.
12.000%, 04/01/2014 (b)
    500,000       557,500  
8.875%, 01/15/2015 (b)
    425,000       414,375  
9.125%, 01/15/2015 (b)
    487,000       482,130  
8.250%, 09/01/2017 (b)
    150,000       147,000  
MetroPCS Wireless, Inc.
9.250%, 11/01/2014
    125,000       127,187  
9.250%, 11/01/2014
    1,025,000       1,042,937  
Nextel Communications, Inc.
7.375%, 08/01/2015
    900,000       879,750  
Sprint Capital Corp.
6.900%, 05/01/2019
    1,850,000       1,711,250  
Sprint Nextel Corp.
6.000%, 12/01/2016
    725,000       665,188  
8.375%, 08/15/2017
    325,000       333,125  
                 
              6,520,942  
                 
TOTAL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES
            9,550,317  
                 
UTILITIES – 3.1%
Electric Utilities – 1.2%
Edison Mission Energy
7.750%, 06/15/2016
    250,000       213,750  
7.000%, 05/15/2017
    500,000       397,500  
NV Energy, Inc.
6.750%, 08/15/2017
    425,000       416,196  
Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Co. LLC
10.250%, 11/01/2015
    1,100,000       896,500  
                 
              1,923,946  
                 
Gas Utilities – 0.5%
AmeriGas Partners LP
7.250%, 05/20/2015
    425,000       427,125  
7.125%, 05/20/2016
    400,000       402,000  
                 
              829,125  
                 
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders – 1.3%
Dynegy Holdings, Inc.
7.750%, 06/01/2019
    650,000       567,125  
Energy Future Competitive Holdings Co.
10.875%, 11/01/2017
    100,000       82,250  
NRG Energy, Inc.
7.250%, 02/01/2014
    375,000       380,625  
7.375%, 02/01/2016
    775,000       777,906  
7.375%, 01/15/2017
    200,000       201,000  
                 
              2,008,906  
                 
Multi-Utilities – 0.1%
FPL Energy National Wind Portfolio
6.125%, 03/25/2019 (b)
    252,169       239,559  
                 
TOTAL UTILITIES
            5,001,536  
                 
Total Corporate Bonds
(Cost $153,956,212)
          $ 155,899,760  
                 
                 
    Face
       
Convertible Bonds – 0.5%   Amount     Value  
 
 
INDUSTRIALS – 0.5%
Professional Services – 0.5%
School Specialty, Inc.
3.750%, 08/01/2023
  $ 550,000     $ 542,437  
3.750%, 11/30/2026
    225,000       214,594  
                 
Total Convertible Bonds
(Cost $658,028)
          $ 757,031  
                 
                 
Preferred Stocks – 0.2%   Shares     Value  
 
 
FINANCIALS – 0.2%
Consumer Finance – 0.2%
GMAC, Inc. (b)
    346     $ 228,079  
                 
Total Preferred Stocks
(Cost $0)
          $ 228,079  
                 
                 
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
High Income Bond Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 0.1%   Shares     Value  
 
 
INDUSTRIALS – 0.1%
Building Products – 0.1%
Nortek, Inc. (Private Company) (a)
    5,618     $ 199,439  
                 
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $197,541)
          $ 199,439  
                 
                 
Warrants – 0.0%   Quantity     Value  
 
 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY – 0.0%
Media – 0.0%
Sirius XM Radio, Inc.
               
Expiration: March 2010,
Exercise Price: $9.83 (a)
    50     $ 31  
                 
Total Warrants
(Cost $0)
          $ 31  
                 
                 
Money Market Funds – 0.5%   Shares     Value  
 
 
Fidelity Institutional Money Market Funds Money Market Portfolio – Class I
    867,000     $ 867,000  
                 
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $867,000)
          $ 867,000  
                 
Total Investments
(Cost $155,678,781) – 98.8% (f)
          $ 157,951,340  
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities – 1.2%
            1,955,869  
                 
Net Assets – 100.0%
          $ 159,907,209  
                 
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
 
Footnotes:
 
(a) Non-income producing security.
 
(b) Security exempt from registration under Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified buyers. At December 31, 2009, the value of these securities totaled $47,815,087 or 29.9% of the Portfolio’s net assets. Unless otherwise noted by (e) below, these securities were deemed liquid pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Directors.
 
(c) Security is a variable rate instrument in which the coupon rate is adjusted quarterly or semi-annually in concert with U.S. LIBOR. Interest rates stated are those in effect at December 31, 2009.
 
(d) Represents a security that is in default. Unless otherwise noted by (e) below, these securities were deemed liquid pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Directors.
 
(e) Represents a security deemed to be illiquid. At December 31, 2009, the value of illiquid securities in the Portfolio totaled $131,417 or 0.1% of the Portfolio’s net assets.
 
(f) Represents cost for financial reporting purposes, which may differ from cost basis for Federal income tax purposes. See also Note 8 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
High Income Bond Portfolio
 
 
 
 Statement of Assets and Liabilities 
 
December 31, 2009 
 
         
Assets:
       
Investments in securities, at value
(Cost $155,678,781)
  $ 157,951,340  
Cash
    3,342  
Receivable for securities sold
    783,481  
Receivable for fund shares sold
    90,079  
Dividends and accrued interest receivable
    3,061,617  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    254  
         
Total assets
    161,890,113  
         
Liabilities:
       
Payable for securities purchased
    72,841  
Payable for fund shares redeemed
    1,767,896  
Payable for investment management services
    97,100  
Payable for compliance services
    1,677  
Accrued custody expense
    800  
Accrued professional fees
    11,299  
Accrued accounting fees
    20,496  
Accrued printing and filing fees
    10,795  
         
Total liabilities
    1,982,904  
         
Net assets
  $ 159,907,209  
         
Net assets consist of:
       
Par value, $1 per share
  $ 14,819,966  
Paid-in capital in excess of par value
    135,679,408  
Accumulated net realized loss on investments
    (3,332,103 )
Net unrealized appreciation on investments
    2,272,559  
Undistributed net investment income
    10,467,379  
         
Net assets
  $ 159,907,209  
         
Shares outstanding
    14,819,966  
         
Authorized Fund shares allocated to Portfolio
    25,000,000  
         
Net asset value per share
  $ 10.79  
         
 
 Statement of Operations 
 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2009 
 
         
Investment income:
       
Interest
  $ 11,448,946  
Dividends
    21,630  
Other income
    244  
         
Total investment income
    11,470,820  
         
Expenses:
       
Management fees
    837,627  
Custodian fees
    9,409  
Directors’ fees
    12,300  
Professional fees
    18,575  
Accounting fees
    97,806  
Printing and filing fees
    21,075  
Compliance expense
    6,376  
Other
    273  
         
Total expenses
    1,003,441  
         
Net investment income
    10,467,379  
         
Realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
       
Net realized gain (loss) on investments
    (967,160 )
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
    34,205,835  
         
Net realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    33,238,675  
         
Change in net assets from operations
  $ 43,706,054  
         
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
High Income Bond Portfolio
 
 
 Statements of Changes in Net Assets 
 
                 
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008  
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:
               
Operations:
               
Net investment income
  $ 10,467,379     $ 7,174,182  
Net realized gain (loss) on investments
    (967,160 )     (516,850 )
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
    34,205,835       (29,655,248 )
                 
Change in net assets from operations
    43,706,054       (22,997,916 )
                 
Capital transactions:
               
Received from shares sold
    89,610,175       46,469,522  
Paid for shares redeemed
    (44,752,454 )     (41,091,673 )
                 
Change in net assets from capital transactions
    44,857,721       5,377,849  
                 
Change in net assets
    88,563,775       (17,620,067 )
Net Assets:
               
Beginning of year
    71,343,434       88,963,501  
                 
End of year
  $ 159,907,209     $ 71,343,434  
                 
Undistributed net investment income
  $ 10,467,379     $ 7,174,182  
                 
 
 Financial Highlights 
 
                                         
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
 
Selected Per-Share Data:
                                       
Net asset value, beginning of year
  $ 7.21     $ 9.68     $ 9.35     $ 8.49     $ 8.65  
Operations:
                                       
Net investment income
    0.46       0.68       0.59       0.47       0.60 (a)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency related transactions
    3.12       (3.15 )     (0.26 )     0.39       (0.34 )
                                         
Total from operations
    3.58       (2.47 )     0.33       0.86       0.26  
                                         
Distributions:
                                       
Distributions from net investment income
                            (0.42 )
                                         
Net asset value, end of year
  $ 10.79     $ 7.21     $ 9.68     $ 9.35     $ 8.49  
                                         
Total return
    49.65 %     –25.52 %     3.53 %     10.13 %     2.99 %
Ratios and supplemental data:
                                       
Net assets at end of year (millions)
  $ 159.9     $ 71.3     $ 89.0     $ 74.3     $ 54.0  
Ratios to average net assets:
                                       
Expenses
    0.88 %     0.88 %     0.87 %     0.91 %     0.97 %
Net investment income
    9.14 %     8.77 %     7.05 %     7.12 %     6.89 %
Portfolio turnover rate
    20 %     18 %     32 %     32 %     36 %
(a)  Calculated using the average daily shares method.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Capital Growth Portfolio
 
 
 
 Objective/Strategy 
 
The Capital Growth Portfolio seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in and actively managing equity securities of small-cap growth companies.
 
 Performance as of December 31, 2009 
 
         
Average Annual Total Returns:
       
One year
    35.27%  
Five years
    3.37%  
Ten years
    -3.17%  
 
Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. Total return figures include change in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month end, call toll-free 1-877-781-6392.
 
The Portfolio is not open to direct retail investment. Beneficial interest in shares is obtained solely by purchase of variable life insurance policies and variable annuity contracts. Actual performance results for variable annuity and variable universal life contracts will be lower due to contract charges. Consult your contract for applicable charges.
 
 Comments 
 
For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Capital Growth Portfolio returned 35.27% versus 34.47% for the current benchmark, the Russell 2000 Growth Index.
 
The Portfolio out-performed the benchmark index during 2009. On an absolute basis, Materials, Energy, Consumer Discretionary, Consumer Staples and Information Technology were each up more than 50 percent during 2009. On a relative basis, Energy, Materials and Consumer Staples were positive contributors to out-performance. Strong stock selection benefited each of these sectors and an over-weight position in Materials magnified out-performance in that sector.(1)
 
Our five strongest stocks for the year were Huntsman Corp., Rovi Corp., American Medical Systems Holdings, Inc., Terra Industries, Inc. and Compellent Technologies, Inc. Chemical producer Huntsman Corp. remained our best overall stock for the year (it returned more than 250 percent for 2009). This highly cyclical company rose in anticipation of an economic recovery and due to its cost-reduction program. Rovi Corp., a provider of solutions that enable digital-product protection, had strong performance during the first three quarters of the year due to excitement about a significant new contract, strong financial performance and increased guidance. American Medical Systems Holdings, Inc. has benefited this year from increased new-product flow, increased operational efficiency and the addition of new management resulting in improving margins and growth rate. Despite weaker crop prices and demand for nitrogen fertilizer, Terra Industries, Inc. benefited from lower costs due to depressed natural-gas prices and is the subject of a hostile takeover attempt by rival fertilizer producer CF Industries. Compellent Technologies, Inc. demonstrated exceptional growth, consistency and execution during 2009 as mid-sized customers sought out the feature-rich, efficient storage appliances that Compellent Technologies, Inc. provides. The company has also lined up several channel partners to help gain larger business customers, likely resulting in continued market share gains in 2010.(1)
 
On an absolute basis, Financials traded down during the year while Health Care, Financials and Information Technology detracted from relative returns. Health Care returns were most significantly impacted by the negative performance of medical-device producer Thoratec Corp. The Financials sector was dragged down by our investment in First Commonwealth Financial Corp. while EMS Technologies, Inc. damaged Information Technology returns.(1)
 
The five lagging stocks for the year were EMS Technologies, Inc., Thoratec Corp., Northwest Pipe Co., Texas Industries, Inc. and First Commonwealth Financial Corp. Telecommunications company EMS Technologies, Inc. declined after it announced lower-than-expected earnings and muted guidance due to the challenging economic environment; however, we continue to hold the stock because the company has implemented what we view as an important management change. Thoratec Corp. traded down slightly during the year but it had a particularly strong effect overall due to its heavy weighting in the Portfolio. We continue to hold the stock because we believe the company will out-perform due to continued strong financial results, FDA approval for a label expansion and potential pipeline announcements. Shares of Northwest Pipe Co. fell after the company pre-announced disappointing third-quarter results and delayed filing its financial reports due to an ongoing investigation in accounting irregularities. We continue to hold the stock due to favorable prospects for its end markets in 2010 and we believe the stock’s current valuation is well below replacement cost and appears to more than adequately discount the risks associated with an accounting restatement. We sold Texas Industries, Inc., a cement producer, during the first quarter when we became concerned about the continued construction downturn and did not feel that the federal economic-stimulus bill would benefit the industry as much as originally anticipated. First Commonwealth Financial Corp. shares have suffered as the bank has struggled with exposure to out-of-market real estate loans. The shares have traded below tangible book value, which we feel is due to an overestimation of the bank’s likely loan-loss exposure. We hope to see a boost in the share price when First Commonwealth Financial Corp. announces the hiring of a new chief financial officer.(1)
 
Continued government stimulus, stabilization of home prices, strong growth from emerging markets as well as easy economic comparisons should — in our view — lead to further strength in equity markets. We believe government policy will keep short-term rates low through the mid-term elections with maybe some increase in long-term rates. Over the long term, we believe government spending will be somewhat inflationary and, while we don’t take very large sector bets, we have established a modest over-weight in hard commodities (e.g., oil and materials). We are under-weighted in Consumer Staples because we have trouble finding growth-oriented companies in that sector that also allow us to maintain our valuation discipline.(1)
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Capital Growth Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
We have upgraded our view of the Energy sector to positive because we now believe the outlook for natural gas is set to improve while oil prices should continue to remain strong. Natural-gas inventories remain high but the surplus is slowly being worked off and industrial demand has shown gradual improvement as the economic recovery gathers steam. Our current energy holdings are predominantly tied to oil but we may look to increase our natural-gas exposure.(1)
 
We remain optimistic about the Industrials sector and continue to favor companies with cyclical exposure to an improving global economy. Aggressive cost-cutting and inventory re-stocking should, in our view, help drive meaningful earnings growth from severely depressed levels. In Industrials, we continue to hold transportation stocks as an early-cycle play on an economic recovery. Specifically, we own Landstar System, Inc., which we believe should see strong earnings growth due to substantial operating leverage as freight volumes improve.(1)
 
We remain over-weighted in the Materials sector and continue to hold companies (e.g., Huntsman Corp.) that have what we believe to be higher growth potential in emerging economies and that could see a recovery in volumes as inventories are re-stocked.
 
Recessionary fallout continues to affect many financial stocks in the form of higher credit costs. We believe many financial companies may use the fourth quarter as a chance to “clear the decks” of their balance sheets by writing down troubled assets. Companies like optionsXpress Holdings Inc. generate more cash flow than needed and should benefit from an eventual increase in short-term interest rates as it earns interest on customer cash balances.(1)
 
We are now in the late stages of the healthcare-reform battle and have much better vision of what may be included in any healthcare bill. The Senate recently passed its version, which will now be reconciled with the House bill before going to the President. If the final piece of legislation resembles the Senate bill, we believe the following companies should benefit from healthcare reform: 1) those that provide electronic health-record systems (e.g., Quality Systems, Inc. and Eclipsys Corp.); 2) those that improve hospitals’ profitability by cutting costs and improving collections (e.g., MedAssets, Inc.); 3) those that provide cost-effective solutions to large unmet medical needs (e.g., Thoratec Corp.); and 4) those that provide managed-care services to states for their Medicaid programs (e.g., Centene Corp.), since Medicaid will be a primary way the government covers the uninsured.(1)
 
Consumer Discretionary stocks had another surprisingly good quarter in the face of continued high unemployment and tight consumer credit. We remain over-weighted in gaming-equipment suppliers (e.g., Bally Technologies, Inc. and Shuffle Master, Inc.) because we believe they will benefit from the expansion of gaming spurred by states’ weak tax revenues. American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc., a new holding, is benefiting from a recovery in the auto industry.(1)
 
In the Information Technology sector, we remain cautiously optimistic that consumer and business demand will strengthen throughout 2010. Stocks already have discounted much of the recovery based in part on the dramatic cost-cutting seen in the early part of 2009. Nevertheless, we believe there is still opportunity for increased demand to result in solid revenue growth, in turn leading to continued margin expansion and strong earnings growth in 2010. We may rotate more into mid-cycle stocks that are leveraged to improved industrial markets and employment growth. For example, we expect Informatica Corp., a provider of middleware integration software, to demonstrate strong secular growth.(1)
 
 (1)  The Portfolio’s composition is subject to change. Holdings and weightings are as of December 31, 2009.
 
 Change in Value of $10,000 Investment 
 
[PERFORMANCE GRAPH]
 
Hypothetical illustration based on past performance. Future performance will vary. The Portfolio’s returns reflect reinvested dividends. The Portfolio’s holdings may differ significantly from the securities in the index. The index is unmanaged and therefore does not reflect the cost of portfolio management and accounting.
 
The Russell 2000 Growth Index is a market-weighted total return index that measures the performance of companies within the Russell 2000 Index having higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The Russell 2000 Index includes the 2000 firms from the Russell 3000 Index with the smallest market capitalizations. The Russell 3000 Index represents 98% of the investable U.S. equity market. The index presented herein includes the effects of reinvested dividends.
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Capital Growth Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2009 (1) 
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Common Stocks (3)
    99.2
Money Market Funds
     
Less Net Liabilities
    0.8
       
      100.0
       
 
 Top 10 Portfolio Holdings as of December 31, 2009 (1) (2) 
 
               
      % of Net Assets
 
  1.     Huntsman Corp.     3.4
  2.     Cash America International, Inc.     3.2
  3.     Lufkin Industries, Inc.     2.8
  4.     Thoratec Corp.     2.7
  5.     Genesco, Inc.     2.5
  6.     Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc.     2.5
  7.     Rovi Corp.     2.4
  8.     American Medical Systems Holdings, Inc.     2.3
  9.     DTS, Inc.     2.2
  10.     Bally Technologies, Inc.     2.2
 
(1) Composition of Portfolio subject to change.
 
(2) Short-term investments have been excluded from the list of Top 10 Portfolio holdings.
 
(3) Sectors:
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Information Technology
    25.7
Health Care
    23.8
Consumer Discretionary
    16.2
Industrials
    14.6
Financials
    6.6
Energy
    5.9
Materials
    5.5
Consumer Staples
    0.9
       
      99.2
       


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Capital Growth Portfolio
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 99.2%   Shares     Value  
 
 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY – 16.2%
Auto Components – 1.0%
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (a)
    46,235     $ 370,805  
                 
Diversified Consumer Services – 2.9%
Coinstar, Inc. (a)
    21,176       588,269  
Sotheby’s
    21,535       484,107  
                 
              1,072,376  
                 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 6.5%
Bally Technologies, Inc. (a)
    19,750       815,478  
BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. (a)
    34,140       642,515  
Choice Hotels International, Inc. 
    5,550       175,713  
Shuffle Master, Inc. (a)
    62,081       511,547  
Steak N Shake Co. / The (a)
    778       252,165  
                 
              2,397,418  
                 
Household Durables – 2.1%
Universal Electronics, Inc. (a)
    33,666       781,724  
                 
Specialty Retail – 3.7%
Genesco, Inc. (a)
    34,156       937,924  
Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. (a)
    18,038       401,165  
                 
              1,339,089  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY
            5,961,412  
                 
CONSUMER STAPLES – 0.9%
Personal Products – 0.9%
Herbalife Ltd. 
    8,595       348,699  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES
            348,699  
                 
ENERGY – 5.9%
Energy Equipment & Services – 4.6%
Lufkin Industries, Inc. 
    14,035       1,027,362  
OYO Geospace Corp. (a)
    15,500       664,795  
                 
              1,692,157  
                 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 1.3%
Whiting Petroleum Corp. (a)
    6,845       489,075  
                 
TOTAL ENERGY
            2,181,232  
                 
FINANCIALS – 6.6%
Capital Markets – 1.7%
Broadpoint Gleacher Securities, Inc. (a)
    27,040       120,598  
Duff & Phelps Corp. Class A
    18,135       331,145  
optionsXpress Holdings Inc. 
    10,760       166,242  
                 
              617,985  
                 
Commercial Banks – 1.0%
First Commonwealth Financial Corp. 
    31,175       144,964  
UMB Financial Corp. 
    5,200       204,620  
                 
              349,584  
                 
Consumer Finance – 3.2%
Cash America International, Inc. 
    33,550       1,172,908  
                 
Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.7%
Redwood Trust, Inc. 
    19,101       276,201  
                 
TOTAL FINANCIALS
            2,416,678  
                 
HEALTH CARE – 23.8%
Biotechnology – 3.9%
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc. (a)
    25,875       486,709  
Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)
    9,633       182,738  
Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)
    11,175       327,874  
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)
    11,115       268,761  
Seattle Genetics Inc. (a)
    16,225       164,846  
                 
              1,430,928  
                 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 5.8%
American Medical Systems Holdings, Inc. (a)
    44,410       856,669  
Cutera, Inc. (a)
    18,335       156,031  
SurModics, Inc. (a)
    6,500       147,290  
Thoratec Corp. (a)
    36,758       989,525  
                 
              2,149,515  
                 
Health Care Providers & Services – 6.7%
Addus HomeCare Corp. (a)
    8,905       81,926  
Amedisys, Inc. (a)
    12,335       598,988  
Centene Corp. (a)
    20,730       438,854  
Genoptix, Inc. (a)
    14,918       530,036  
Lincare Holdings, Inc. (a)
    12,909       479,182  
Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. (a)
    15,293       323,294  
                 
              2,452,280  
                 
Health Care Technology – 5.0%
Eclipsys Corp. (a)
    38,287       709,075  
MedAssets, Inc. (a)
    16,091       341,290  
Quality Systems, Inc. 
    9,203       577,857  
Vital Images, Inc. (a)
    16,815       213,382  
                 
              1,841,604  
                 
Life Sciences Tools & Services – 2.0%
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (a)
    3,805       367,031  
ICON PLC – ADR (a)
    16,314       354,503  
                 
              721,534  
                 
Pharmaceuticals – 0.4%
Vivus, Inc. (a)
    16,525       151,865  
                 
TOTAL HEALTH CARE
            8,747,726  
                 
INDUSTRIALS – 14.6%
Commercial Services & Supplies – 5.3%
GEO Group, Inc. / The (a)
    35,135       768,754  
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Inc. 
    28,500       639,255  
Waste Connections, Inc. (a)
    16,783       559,545  
                 
              1,967,554  
                 
Construction & Engineering – 1.8%
MasTec, Inc. (a)
    18,195       227,437  
Northwest Pipe Co. (a)
    15,825       425,060  
                 
              652,497  
                 
Electrical Equipment – 4.1%
A123 Systems, Inc. (a)
    17,140       384,622  
GrafTech International Ltd. (a)
    29,975       466,111  
Regal-Beloit Corp. 
    12,602       654,548  
                 
              1,505,281  
                 
                 
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Capital Growth Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 99.2%   Shares     Value  
 
 
Marine – 0.8%
Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd. (a)
    14,085     $ 315,222  
                 
Professional Services – 1.0%
Monster Worldwide, Inc. (a)
    20,335       353,829  
                 
Road & Rail – 1.6%
Landstar System, Inc. 
    15,285       592,600  
                 
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS
            5,386,983  
                 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – 25.7%
Communications Equipment – 1.0%
EMS Technologies, Inc. (a)
    26,106       378,537  
                 
Computers & Peripherals – 3.2%
Compellent Technologies, Inc. (a)
    34,917       791,918  
Netezza Corp. (a)
    37,955       368,163  
                 
              1,160,081  
                 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 4.3%
Coherent, Inc. (a)
    24,750       735,817  
DTS, Inc. (a)
    23,976       820,219  
                 
              1,556,036  
                 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 7.8%
FormFactor, Inc. (a)
    29,908       650,798  
ON Semiconductor Corp. (a)
    81,333       716,544  
Teradyne, Inc. (a)
    54,420       583,927  
Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc. (a)
    25,865       928,036  
                 
              2,879,305  
                 
Software – 9.4%
ANSYS, Inc. (a)
    18,485       803,358  
Informatica Corp. (a)
    28,130       727,442  
Novell, Inc. (a)
    48,074       199,507  
Radiant Systems, Inc. (a)
    16,785       174,564  
Rovi Corp. (a)
    27,185       866,386  
TIBCO Software, Inc. (a)
    72,241       695,681  
                 
              3,466,938  
                 
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
            9,440,897  
                 
MATERIALS – 5.5%
Chemicals – 5.5%
Huntsman Corp. 
    109,921       1,241,008  
Terra Industries, Inc. 
    23,880       768,697  
                 
TOTAL MATERIALS
            2,009,705  
                 
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $29,464,864)
          $ 36,493,332  
                 
                 
Warrants – 0.0%   Quantity     Value  
 
 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – 0.0%
Communications Equipment – 0.0%
Lantronix, Inc.
               
Expiration: February, 2011,
               
Exercise Price: $28.08 (a) (b)
    305     $  
                 
Total Warrants
(Cost $0)
          $  
                 
                 
Money Market Funds – 1.0%   Shares     Value  
 
 
Fidelity Institutional Money Market Funds
               
Money Market Portfolio – Class I
    350,000     $ 350,000  
                 
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $350,000)
          $ 350,000  
                 
Total Investments – 100.2%
(Cost $29,814,864) (c)
          $ 36,843,332  
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets – (0.2)%
            (59,505 )
                 
Net Assets – 100.0%
          $ 36,783,827  
                 
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
 
Abbreviations:
 
ADR: American Depository Receipts
 
Footnotes:
 
(a) Non-income producing security.
 
(b) Market quotations for these investments were not readily available at December 31, 2009. As discussed in Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements, prices for these issues were derived from estimates of fair market value using methods determined in good faith by the Fund’s Pricing Committee under the supervision of the Board. At December 31, 2009 the value of these securities totaled $0 or 0.0% of the Portfolio’s net assets.
 
(c) Represents cost for financial reporting purposes, which may differ from cost basis for Federal income tax purposes. See also Note 8 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Capital Growth Portfolio
 
 
 
 Statement of Assets and Liabilities 
 
December 31, 2009 
 
         
Assets:
       
Investments in securities, at value
(Cost $29,814,864)
  $ 36,843,332  
Cash
    532  
Receivable for fund shares sold
    114,206  
Dividends and accrued interest receivable
    11,527  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    579  
         
Total assets
    36,970,176  
         
Liabilities:
       
Payable for securities purchased
    114,678  
Payable for fund shares redeemed
    25,778  
Payable for investment management services
    27,283  
Payable for compliance services
    1,677  
Accrued custody expense
    268  
Accrued professional fees
    11,131  
Accrued accounting fees
    3,135  
Accrued printing and filing fees
    2,399  
         
Total liabilities
    186,349  
         
Net assets
  $ 36,783,827  
         
Net assets consist of:
       
Par value, $1 per share
  $ 1,812,753  
Paid-in capital in excess of par value
    42,967,548  
Accumulated net realized loss on investments
    (15,029,618 )
Net unrealized appreciation on investments
    7,028,468  
Undistributed net investment income
    4,676  
         
Net assets
  $ 36,783,827  
         
Shares outstanding
    1,812,753  
         
Authorized Fund shares allocated to Portfolio
    5,000,000  
         
Net asset value per share
  $ 20.29  
         
 
 Statement of Operations 
 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2009 
 
         
Investment income:
       
Interest
  $ 2,738  
Dividends (net of withholding tax of $1,136)
    326,470  
         
Total investment income
    329,208  
         
Expenses:
       
Management fees
    273,242  
Custodian fees
    4,543  
Directors’ fees
    3,187  
Professional fees
    13,474  
Accounting fees
    17,747  
Printing and filing fees
    5,174  
Compliance expense
    6,376  
Other
    789  
         
Total expenses
    324,532  
         
Net investment income
    4,676  
         
Realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
       
Net realized gain (loss) on investments
    (2,009,614 )
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
    11,786,408  
         
Net realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    9,776,794  
         
Change in net assets from operations
  $ 9,781,470  
         
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Capital Growth Portfolio
 
 
 Statements of Changes in Net Assets 
 
                 
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008  
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:
               
Operations:
               
Net investment income (loss)
  $ 4,676     $ (222,826 )
Net realized gain (loss) on investments
    (2,009,614 )     (3,527,322 )
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
    11,786,408       (10,934,251 )
                 
Change in net assets from operations
    9,781,470       (14,684,399 )
                 
Capital transactions:
               
Received from shares sold
    10,662,186       15,704,298  
Paid for shares redeemed
    (10,743,788 )     (12,143,882 )
                 
Change in net assets from capital transactions
    (81,602 )     3,560,416  
                 
Change in net assets
    9,699,868       (11,123,983 )
Net Assets:
               
Beginning of year
    27,083,959       38,207,942  
                 
End of year
  $ 36,783,827     $ 27,083,959  
                 
Undistributed net investment income
  $ 4,676     $  
                 
 
 Financial Highlights 
 
                                         
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
 
Selected Per-Share Data:
                                       
Net asset value, beginning of year
  $ 15.00     $ 23.57     $ 21.19     $ 17.64     $ 17.19  
Operations:
                                       
Net investment loss
          (0.12 )     (0.16 )     (0.16 )     (0.14 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    5.29       (8.45 )     2.54       3.71       0.59  
                                         
Total from operations
    5.29       (8.57 )     2.38       3.55       0.45  
                                         
Net asset value, end of year
  $ 20.29     $ 15.00     $ 23.57     $ 21.19     $ 17.64  
                                         
Total return
    35.27 %     –36.36 %     11.23 %     20.12 %     2.62 %
Ratios and supplemental data:
                                       
Net assets at end of year (millions)
  $ 36.8     $ 27.1     $ 38.2     $ 32.9     $ 28.2  
Ratios to average net assets:
                                       
Expenses
    1.07 %     1.04 %     1.02 %     1.03 %     1.03 %
Net investment income (loss)
    0.02 %     –0.66 %     –0.70 %     –0.81 %     –0.78 %
Portfolio turnover rate
    67 %     63 %     63 %     69 %     52 %
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Nasdaq-100® Index Portfolio
 
 
 
 Objective/Strategy 
 
The Nasdaq-100® Index Portfolio seeks long-term growth of capital by investing primarily in stocks that are included in the Nasdaq-100® Index. Unlike other the other Portfolios of the Fund, the Nasdaq-100® Index Portfolio is a non-diversified portfolio for purposes of Section 5(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.
 
 Performance as of December 31, 2009 
 
         
Average Annual Total Returns:
       
One year
    53.70%  
Five years
    2.72%  
Since inception (5/1/00)
    -7.35%  
 
Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. Total return figures include change in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month end, call toll-free 1-877-781-6392.
 
The Portfolio is not open to direct retail investment. Beneficial interest in shares is obtained solely by purchase of variable life insurance policies and variable annuity contracts. Actual performance results for variable annuity and variable universal life contracts will be lower due to contract charges. Consult your contract for applicable charges.
 
 Comments 
 
For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Nasdaq-100® Index Portfolio returned 53.70% versus 54.63% for the current benchmark, the Nasdaq-100® Index.
 
The correlation to the benchmark index for the year was 99.8%. The high correlation is due to the fact that the Portfolio invests in each of the 100 stocks within the benchmark index. The Portfolio also invests in Powershares QQQ, an exchange traded fund that mimics the holdings and returns of the Nasdaq-100® Index.(1)
 
The top five stock holdings at year end were Apple, Inc., QUALCOMM, Inc., Microsoft Corp., Google, Inc., and Oracle Corp. The largest contributors for 2009 were Apple, Inc., Google. Inc. Class A, Microsoft Corp., Amazon.com, Inc., and QUALCOMM, Inc. The largest detractors for 2009 were Gilead Sciences, Inc., Genzyme Corp., Apollo Group, Inc. Class A, Cephalon, Inc., and Amgen, Inc.(1)
 
Equities had a very good second half of 2009. Going into 2010, the economy might face some headwinds. High unemployment will depress consumer consumption, and access to easy credit will remain tight. The Federal Reserve is expected to keep a stimulative economic policy for 2010 and into 2011 to keep the present economic momentum. Equities could see moderate growth in 2010.
 
 (1)  The Portfolio’s composition is subject to change. Holdings and weightings are as of December 31, 2009.
 
The Nasdaq-100®, Nasdaq-100 Index®, and Nasdaq® are registered trademarks of The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (which with its affiliates is referred to as “NASDAQ OMX”). Ohio National Investments, Inc. has licensed these marks for the Portfolio’s use. NASDAQ OMX has not passed on the Portfolio’s legality or suitability. NASDAQ OMX does not sponsor, endorse, sell or promote the Portfolio. NASDAQ OMX MAKES NO WARRANTIES AND BEARS NO LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE PORTFOLIO.
 
 Change in Value of $10,000 Investment 
 
[PERFORMANCE GRAPH]
 
Hypothetical illustration based on past performance. Future performance will vary. The Portfolio’s returns reflect reinvested dividends. The Portfolio’s holdings may differ significantly from the securities in the index. The index is unmanaged and therefore does not reflect the cost of portfolio management and accounting. Investors cannot invest in an index. Although they can invest in its underlying securities or funds.
 
The Nasdaq-100® Index is a modified capitalization-weighted index of the 100 largest domestic and international non-financial companies listed on the National Market tier of the NASDAQ stock market. The index presented herein includes the effects of reinvested dividends.
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Nasdaq-100® Index Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2009 (1) 
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Common Stocks (3)
    97.3
Exchange Traded Funds
    3.4
Commercial Paper
     
Less Net Liabilities
    (0.7)
       
      100.0
       
 
 Top 10 Portfolio Holdings as of December 31, 2009 (1) (2) 
 
               
          % of Net Assets
 
  1.     Apple, Inc.     15.1
  2.     QUALCOMM, Inc.     5.3
  3.     Microsoft Corp.     5.3
  4.     Google, Inc. Class A     5.2
  5.     PowerShares QQQ     3.4
  6.     Oracle Corp.     2.9
  7.     Cisco Systems, Inc.     2.8
  8.     Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd. – ADR     2.4
  9.     Intel Corp.     2.2
  10.     Amazon.com, Inc.     2.2
 
(1) Composition of Portfolio subject to change.
 
(2) Short-term investments have been excluded from the list of Top 10 Portfolio holdings.
 
(3) Sectors:
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Information Technology
    61.4
Health Care
    15.2
Consumer Discretionary
    14.0
Industrials
    4.0
Telecommunication Services
    1.5
Consumer Staples
    0.8
Materials
    0.4
       
      97.3
       


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Nasdaq-100® Index Portfolio
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 97.3%   Shares     Value  
 
 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY – 14.0%
Diversified Consumer Services – 0.5%
Apollo Group, Inc. Class A (a)
    4,250     $ 257,465  
                 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 1.8%
Starbucks Corp. (a)
    27,875       642,797  
Wynn Resorts Ltd. (a)
    3,625       211,084  
                 
              853,881  
                 
Household Durables – 0.3%
Garmin Ltd. 
    5,050       155,035  
                 
Internet & Catalog Retail – 3.5%
Amazon.com, Inc. (a)
    7,775       1,045,893  
Expedia, Inc. (a)
    7,700       197,967  
Liberty Media Corp. – Interactive (a)
    14,800       160,432  
priceline.com, Inc. (a)
    1,250       273,125  
                 
              1,677,417  
                 
Leisure Equipment & Products – 0.5%
Mattel, Inc. 
    11,200       223,776  
                 
Media – 4.4%
Comcast Corp. Class A
    39,097       659,175  
DIRECTV (a)
    18,875       629,481  
DISH Network Corp. 
    5,835       121,193  
News Corp. Class A
    38,550       527,750  
Virgin Media Inc. 
    9,125       153,574  
                 
              2,091,173  
                 
Multiline Retail – 0.6%
Sears Holdings Corp. (a)
    3,275       273,299  
                 
Specialty Retail – 2.4%
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. (a)
    9,575       369,882  
O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (a)
    3,700       141,044  
Ross Stores, Inc. 
    3,425       146,282  
Staples, Inc. 
    13,150       323,358  
Urban Outfitters, Inc. (a)
    4,500       157,455  
                 
              1,138,021  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY
            6,670,067  
                 
CONSUMER STAPLES – 0.8%
Food & Staples Retailing – 0.8%
Costco Wholesale Corp. 
    6,210       367,446  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES
            367,446  
                 
HEALTH CARE – 15.2%
Biotechnology – 7.8%
Amgen, Inc. (a)
    12,772       722,512  
Biogen Idec, Inc. (a)
    8,525       456,088  
Celgene Corp. (a)
    12,350       687,648  
Cephalon, Inc. (a)
    1,975       123,260  
Genzyme Corp. (a)
    9,000       441,090  
Gilead Sciences, Inc. (a)
    24,000       1,038,720  
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)
    5,625       241,031  
                 
              3,710,349  
                 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 1.2%
DENTSPLY International, Inc. 
    3,950       138,921  
Hologic, Inc. (a)
    7,350       106,575  
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (a)
    1,025       310,903  
                 
              556,399  
                 
Health Care Providers & Services – 1.7%
Express Scripts, Inc. (a)
    6,650       574,893  
Henry Schein, Inc. (a)
    2,450       128,870  
Patterson Cos., Inc. (a)
    3,180       88,976  
                 
              792,739  
                 
Health Care Technology – 0.4%
Cerner Corp. (a)
    2,200       181,368  
                 
Life Sciences Tools & Services – 1.0%
Illumina, Inc. (a)
    3,325       101,911  
Life Technologies Corp. (a)
    4,875       254,621  
QIAGEN N.V. (a)
    6,325       141,174  
                 
              497,706  
                 
Pharmaceuticals – 3.1%
Mylan Inc. (a)
    8,400       154,812  
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd. – ADR
    20,010       1,124,162  
Warner Chilcott PLC Class A (a)
    6,775       192,884  
                 
              1,471,858  
                 
TOTAL HEALTH CARE
            7,210,419  
                 
INDUSTRIALS – 4.0%
Air Freight & Logistics – 1.0%
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. 
    4,500       264,285  
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. 
    5,650       196,224  
                 
              460,509  
                 
Commercial Services & Supplies – 0.6%
Cintas Corp. 
    4,975       129,599  
Stericycle, Inc. (a)
    2,400       132,408  
                 
              262,007  
                 
Construction & Engineering – 0.2%
Foster Wheeler AG (a)
    3,600       105,984  
                 
Electrical Equipment – 0.6%
First Solar, Inc. (a)
    2,025       274,185  
                 
Machinery – 1.1%
Joy Global, Inc. 
    2,725       140,583  
PACCAR, Inc. 
    11,039       400,384  
                 
              540,967  
                 
Road & Rail – 0.2%
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. 
    3,450       111,332  
                 
Trading Companies & Distributors – 0.3%
Fastenal Co. 
    3,850       160,314  
                 
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS
            1,915,298  
                 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – 61.4%
Communications Equipment – 10.3%
Cisco Systems, Inc. (a)
    55,650       1,332,261  
QUALCOMM, Inc. 
    54,545       2,523,252  
Research In Motion Ltd. (a)
    15,400       1,040,116  
                 
              4,895,629  
                 
Computers & Peripherals – 17.4%
Apple, Inc. (a)
    34,020       7,173,457  
Dell, Inc. (a)
    19,475       279,661  
Logitech International SA (a)
    4,650       79,515  
NetApp, Inc. (a)
    9,535       327,909  
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Nasdaq-100® Index Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 97.3%   Shares     Value  
 
 
Computers & Peripherals (continued)
SanDisk Corp. (a)
    6,275     $ 181,912  
Seagate Technology
    13,450       244,656  
                 
              8,287,110  
                 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 0.6%
Flextronics International Ltd. (a)
    23,875       174,526  
FLIR Systems, Inc. (a)
    4,300       140,696  
                 
              315,222  
                 
Internet Software & Services – 8.0%
Baidu, Inc. – ADR (a)
    725       298,142  
eBay, Inc. (a)
    26,110       614,630  
Google, Inc. Class A (a)
    4,000       2,479,920  
VeriSign, Inc. (a)
    4,905       118,897  
Yahoo!, Inc. (a)
    18,235       305,983  
                 
              3,817,572  
                 
IT Services – 3.1%
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. 
    9,650       413,213  
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Class A (a)
    7,775       352,207  
Fiserv, Inc. (a)
    5,212       252,678  
Infosys Technologies Ltd. – ADR
    2,950       163,046  
Paychex, Inc. 
    9,295       284,799  
                 
              1,465,943  
                 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 7.7%
Altera Corp. 
    11,250       254,587  
Applied Materials, Inc. 
    18,675       260,329  
Broadcom Corp. Class A (a)
    10,775       338,874  
Intel Corp. 
    52,370       1,068,348  
KLA-Tencor Corp. 
    5,600       202,496  
Lam Research Corp. (a)
    3,550       139,196  
Linear Technology Corp. 
    8,080       246,763  
Marvell Technology Group Ltd. (a)
    16,100       334,075  
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. 
    8,125       164,938  
Microchip Technology, Inc. 
    4,125       119,873  
NVIDIA Corp. (a)
    14,762       275,754  
Xilinx, Inc. 
    9,955       249,472  
                 
              3,654,705  
                 
Software – 14.3%
Activision Blizzard, Inc. (a)
    30,675       340,799  
Adobe Systems, Inc. (a)
    13,905       511,426  
Autodesk, Inc. (a)
    6,475       164,530  
BMC Software, Inc. (a)
    5,775       231,577  
CA, Inc. 
    13,575       304,894  
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (a)
    5,595       189,559  
Citrix Systems, Inc. (a)
    5,875       244,459  
Electronic Arts, Inc. (a)
    8,880       157,620  
Intuit, Inc. (a)
    10,805       331,822  
Microsoft Corp. 
    82,750       2,523,047  
Oracle Corp. 
    56,610       1,389,209  
Symantec Corp. (a)
    22,948       410,540  
                 
              6,799,482  
                 
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
            29,235,663  
                 
MATERIALS – 0.4%
Chemicals – 0.4%
Sigma-Aldrich Corp. 
    3,175       160,433  
                 
TOTAL MATERIALS
            160,433  
                 
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES – 1.5%
Wireless Telecommunication Services – 1.5%
Millicom International Cellular S.A. 
    2,850       210,245  
NII Holdings, Inc. (a)
    4,375       146,912  
Vodafone Group PLC – ADR
    15,825       365,399  
                 
TOTAL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES
    722,556  
         
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $37,197,625)
          $ 46,281,882  
                 
                 
Exchange Traded Funds – 3.4%   Shares     Value  
 
 
PowerShares QQQ
    35,565     $ 1,633,145  
                 
Total Exchange Traded Funds
(Cost $1,552,063)
          $ 1,633,145  
                 
                 
    Face
    Amortized
 
Commercial Paper – 0.3%   Amount     Cost  
 
 
Prudential Funding LLC
0.020%, 01/04/2010
  $ 167,000     $ 167,000  
                 
Total Commercial Paper
(Cost $167,000)
          $ 167,000  
                 
Total Investments – 101.0%
(Cost $38,916,688) (b)
          $ 48,082,027  
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets – (1.0)%
            (493,748 )
                 
Net Assets – 100.0%
          $ 47,588,279  
                 
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
Abbreviations:
ADR: American Depository Receipts
Footnotes:
(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) Represents cost for financial reporting purposes, which may differ from cost basis for Federal income tax purposes. See also Note 8 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Nasdaq-100® Index Portfolio
 
 
 
 Statement of Assets and Liabilities 
 
December 31, 2009 
 
         
Assets:
       
Investments in securities, at value
(Cost $38,916,688)
  $ 48,082,027  
Cash
    477  
Receivable for fund shares sold
    49,929  
Dividends and accrued interest receivable
    9,298  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    713  
         
Total assets
    48,142,444  
         
Liabilities:
       
Payable for securities purchased
    21,681  
Payable for fund shares redeemed
    496,099  
Payable for investment management services
    15,837  
Payable for compliance services
    1,677  
Accrued custody expense
    247  
Accrued professional fees
    11,146  
Accrued accounting fees
    3,851  
Accrued printing and filing fees
    3,097  
Other accrued expenses
    530  
         
Total liabilities
    554,165  
         
Net assets
  $ 47,588,279  
         
Net assets consist of:
       
Par value, $1 per share
  $ 9,947,009  
Paid-in capital in excess of par value
    34,350,682  
Accumulated net realized loss on investments
    (5,943,767 )
Net unrealized appreciation on investments
    9,165,339  
Undistributed net investment income
    69,016  
         
Net assets
  $ 47,588,279  
         
Shares outstanding
    9,947,009  
         
Authorized Fund shares allocated to Portfolio
    20,000,000  
         
Net asset value per share
  $ 4.78  
         
 
 Statement of Operations 
 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2009 
 
         
Investment income:
       
Interest
  $ 149  
Dividends (net of withholding tax of $2,913)
    272,573  
         
Total investment income
    272,722  
         
Expenses:
       
Management fees
    145,688  
Custodian fees
    6,624  
Directors’ fees
    3,868  
Professional fees
    13,843  
Accounting fees
    21,512  
Printing and filing fees
    6,240  
Compliance expense
    6,376  
Other
    858  
         
Total expenses
    205,009  
         
Net investment income
    67,713  
         
Realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
       
Net realized gain (loss) on investments
    232,855  
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
    15,353,126  
         
Net realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    15,585,981  
         
Change in net assets from operations
  $ 15,653,694  
         
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Nasdaq-100® Index Portfolio
 
 
 Statements of Changes in Net Assets 
 
                 
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008  
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:
               
Operations:
               
Net investment income
  $ 67,713     $ 4,870  
Net realized gain (loss) on investments
    232,855       (1,406,553 )
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
    15,353,126       (18,845,859 )
                 
Change in net assets from operations
    15,653,694       (20,247,542 )
                 
Capital transactions:
               
Received from shares sold
    18,529,577       17,536,823  
Paid for shares redeemed
    (14,683,834 )     (17,821,298 )
                 
Change in net assets from capital transactions
    3,845,743       (284,475 )
                 
Change in net assets
    19,499,437       (20,532,017 )
Net Assets:
               
Beginning of year
    28,088,842       48,620,859  
                 
End of year
  $ 47,588,279     $ 28,088,842  
                 
Undistributed net investment income
  $ 69,016     $ 6,848  
                 
 
 Financial Highlights 
 
                                         
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
 
Selected Per-Share Data:
                                       
Net asset value, beginning of year
  $ 3.11     $ 5.36     $ 4.52     $ 4.24     $ 4.18  
Operations:
                                       
Net investment income (loss)
    0.01                          
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    1.66       (2.25 )     0.84       0.28       0.06  
                                         
Total from operations
    1.67       (2.25 )     0.84       0.28       0.06  
                                         
Net asset value, end of year
  $ 4.78     $ 3.11     $ 5.36     $ 4.52     $ 4.24  
                                         
Total return
    53.70 %     –41.98 %     18.58 %     6.60 %     1.44 %
Ratios and supplemental data:
                                       
Net assets at end of year (millions)
  $ 47.6     $ 28.1     $ 48.6     $ 45.7     $ 31.3  
Ratios to average net assets:
                                       
Ratios net of expenses reduced or reimbursed by adviser:
                                       
Expenses
    0.56 %     0.54 %     0.51 %     0.53 %     0.54 %
Net investment income (loss)
    0.19 %     0.01 %     –0.01 %     0.00 %     0.05 %
Ratios assuming no expenses reduced or reimbursed by adviser:
                                       
Expenses
    0.56 %     0.54 %     0.51 %     0.53 %     0.64 %
Net investment income (loss)
    0.19 %     0.01 %     –0.01 %     0.00 %     –0.04 %
Portfolio turnover rate
    29 %     27 %     13 %     36 %     45 %
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Bristol Portfolio
 
 
 
 Objective/Strategy 
 
The Bristol Portfolio seeks long-term growth of capital by investing primarily in common stocks of the 1,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies in terms of market capitalization.
 
 Performance as of December 31, 2009 
 
         
Average Annual Total Returns:
       
One year
    35.83%  
Five years
    2.56%  
Since inception (5/1/02)
    3.38%  
 
Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. Total return figures include change in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month end, call toll-free 1-877-781-6392
 
The Portfolio is not open to direct retail investment. Beneficial interest in shares is obtained solely by purchase of variable life insurance policies and variable annuity contracts. Actual performance results for variable annuity and variable universal life contracts will be lower due to contract charges. Consult your contract for applicable charges.
 
 Comments 
 
For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Bristol Portfolio returned 35.83% versus 26.46% for the current benchmark, the S&P 500 Index.
 
Following a year in which the stock market declined nearly 40%, 2009 got off to a dreadful start with the S&P 500 Index plummeting 25% to its early March low of 667. As unprecedented global fiscal and monetary stimulus programs began to show some benefits, the panic gripping the markets early in the year lessened, a more fundamentals-based approach to valuations took hold and the market rallied.
 
The Portfolio benefitted from underweight positions in two under-performing sectors in 2009, Health Care and Consumer Staples. Health Care was negatively impacted by concerns about reform under President Obama for most of the year, and the Consumer Staples lagged in an up-market, as is characteristic of that “defensive” sector. The Portfolio also benefitted from an over-weight position in the Information Technology sector, which experienced very positive results in 2009.
 
The top contributors to the Portfolio’s performance in 2009 included financial companies Wells Fargo & Co. and JPMorgan Chase & Co., which contributed 200 and 162 basis points to absolute performance, respectively. Both Wells Fargo & Co. and JPMorgan Chase & Co. out-performed the S&P 500 Index and the financial sector from the March lows, initially as fears faded that the government would nationalize large banks and then as initial signs of credit improvement emerged, particularly in credit cards. Two other top contributors were technology companies Apple, Inc. and Google, Inc., adding 199 and 142 basis points respectively. Apple, Inc.’s earnings estimates moved up throughout the year, as iPhone sales continued to exceed expectations and more recently analysts expected increased contributions from their “Apps store”. Google, Inc. benefited from improving advertising trends, particularly online, and excitement surrounding their smartphone launch. Rounding out the top five contributors to the year, Celanese Corp. added 192 basis points based on of its low cost chemical production and exposure to the rebounding Chinese economy.(1)
 
Detractors from full year performance included Exxon Mobil Corp., as the company was negatively impacted by the falling price of oil during the period in which we owned the stock, costing the Portfolio 98 basis points. SunPower Corp. was hurt by aggressive pricing on polysilicon which is used in the production of solar panels, detracting 97 basis points from absolute performance. Devon Energy Corp. cost the Portfolio 39 basis points based on unfavorable natural gas pricing. Two insurance companies, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. and Lincoln National Corp. cost the Portfolio 97 and 45 basis points respectively; under-performing during the period we owned them due to combined fears of investment portfolio losses and the need to raise capital to cover reserve requirements for their variable annuity businesses.(1)
 
As a result of our bottom-up stock selection, the greatest shift in sector weightings during the year occurred in the Consumer Discretionary sector, where the sector weighting ended at 9.8%, in line with the benchmark weighting of 9.6% and up from 2.0% to start the year. Purchases in this sector include cruise line operator Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., where estimates have been moving up, valuation is attractive and the company is better positioned to withstand high fuel costs relative to prior years due to a significantly more efficient fleet of ships. We also initiated a position in Amazon.com, Inc. in the fourth quarter following a strong earnings report; we believe there is further upside to earnings estimates and valuation looks attractive.(1)
 
Sales of Health Care stocks during the year resulted in a decreased weighting in that sector, ending the year at 8.7% versus 16.3% at the start of the year and compared to a benchmark weighting of 12.6%. Health Care sales include Abbott Laboratories, a stock we sold as it approached our target and anecdotes emerged of weakening growth trends in a drug worth just under half of the company’s operating profits. We also sold WellPoint, Inc. based on valuation, as attention surrounding the public option faded and the stock recovered late in the year.(1)
 
The Portfolio weighting in Consumer Staples is roughly 4% below the benchmark weighting and approximately 3% below where it started the year. While activity in the Portfolio in the first half of the year reduced this sector weighting on balance, we have added a few positions in December which resulted in a reduced under-weight position to end the year. These recent purchases include General Mills, Inc., a food company that experienced positive revisions based on improvements in their Pillsbury division and continued strength in cereal, and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. based on comments from an apparel supplier indicating strong reorder activity at the retailer.(1)
 
As we enter 2010, the combined Portfolio weighting in the Materials and Industrials sectors stands well above a combined benchmark weighting of 13.8%. Recent new additions to the Portfolio in these sectors include Honeywell International Inc., Goodrich Corp. and United Technologies Corp. which we purchased based on attractive valuation and evidence of an improving aerospace aftermarket. We also purchased Illinois Tool Works, Inc. based on positive revisions due to the potential for the company to achieve higher margins versus previous economic cycles.(1)
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Bristol Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
While there are certainly economic issues that concern us, including the continued overhang of commercial real estate exposure on select financial companies and record high unemployment levels in the US, we are also seeing signs of stability in the economic recovery, such as evidence of a potential bottoming in the residential housing market and the newly lean cost structures of numerous blue chip companies that should provide enhanced earnings leverage going forward. We are certainly seeing more stocks exhibiting both attractive valuation and improving fundamentals than we saw one year ago, and we look forward to reporting on our progress to you again in the coming months.
 
(1)  The Portfolio’s composition is subject to change. Holdings and weightings are as of December 31, 2009.
 
 Change in Value of $10,000 Investment 
 
[PERFORMANCE GRAPH]
 
Hypothetical illustration based on past performance. Future performance will vary. The Portfolio’s returns reflect reinvested dividends. The Portfolio’s holdings may differ significantly from the securities in the index. The index is unmanaged and therefore does not reflect the cost of portfolio management and accounting.
 
The S&P 500 Index is a capitalization-weighted index designed to measure performance of the broad domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks representing all major industries. The index presented herein includes the effects of reinvested dividends.
 
 Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2009 (1) 
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Common Stocks (3)
    96.7
Money Market Funds
Less Net Liabilities
    3.3
       
      100.0
       
 
 Top 10 Portfolio Holdings as of December 31, 2009 (1) (2) 
 
               
          % of Net Assets
 
  1.     Exxon Mobil Corp.     2.5
  2.     Chevron Corp.     2.4
  3.     Pfizer, Inc.     2.4
  4.     General Electric Co.     2.3
  5.     Dow Chemical Company / The     2.1
  6.     Applied Materials, Inc.     2.1
  7.     Bank of America Corp.     2.1
  8.     Goodrich Corp.     2.1
  9.     JPMorgan Chase & Co.     2.0
  10.     United Technologies Corp.     2.0
 
(1) Composition of Portfolio subject to change.
 
(2) Short-term investments have been excluded from the list of Top 10 Portfolio holdings.
 
(3) Sectors:
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Information Technology
    20.7
Industrials
    15.3
Financials
    13.2
Energy
    12.0
Consumer Discretionary
    9.4
Materials
    8.7
Health Care
    8.4
Consumer Staples
    7.1
Telecommunication Services
    1.9
       
      96.7
       


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Bristol Portfolio
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 96.7%   Shares     Value  
 
 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY – 9.4%
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 2.0%
Darden Restaurants, Inc. 
    25,000     $ 876,750  
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (a)
    78,400       1,981,952  
                 
              2,858,702  
                 
Internet & Catalog Retail – 0.8%
Amazon.com, Inc. (a)
    8,600       1,156,872  
                 
Multiline Retail – 1.8%
Target Corp. 
    52,400       2,534,588  
                 
Specialty Retail – 3.0%
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. (a)
    41,800       1,614,734  
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. 
    115,800       2,708,562  
                 
              4,323,296  
                 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 1.8%
V.F. Corp. 
    35,500       2,600,020  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY
            13,473,478  
                 
CONSUMER STAPLES – 7.1%
Food & Staples Retailing – 1.9%
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 
    50,200       2,683,190  
                 
Food Products – 3.4%
ConAgra Foods, Inc. 
    61,000       1,406,050  
General Mills, Inc. 
    32,700       2,315,487  
Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. (a)
    19,800       1,182,258  
                 
              4,903,795  
                 
Household Products – 1.8%
Procter & Gamble Co. / The
    41,500       2,516,145  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES
            10,103,130  
                 
ENERGY – 12.0%
Energy Equipment & Services – 1.2%
Transocean Ltd. (a)
    19,900       1,647,720  
                 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 10.8%
Anadarko Petroleum Corp. 
    30,500       1,903,810  
Apache Corp. 
    8,900       918,213  
Chevron Corp. 
    44,800       3,449,152  
Exxon Mobil Corp. 
    52,600       3,586,794  
Hess Corp. 
    46,800       2,831,400  
Occidental Petroleum Corp. 
    33,500       2,725,225  
                 
              15,414,594  
                 
TOTAL ENERGY
            17,062,314  
                 
FINANCIALS – 13.2%
Capital Markets – 5.4%
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. / The
    16,500       2,785,860  
Morgan Stanley
    87,900       2,601,840  
State Street Corp. 
    53,800       2,342,452  
                 
              7,730,152  
                 
Commercial Banks – 1.8%
Wells Fargo & Co. 
    95,500       2,577,545  
                 
Diversified Financial Services – 4.1%
Bank of America Corp. 
    196,000       2,951,760  
JPMorgan Chase & Co. 
    70,000       2,916,900  
                 
              5,868,660  
                 
Insurance – 1.9%
Prudential Financial, Inc. 
    55,000       2,736,800  
                 
TOTAL FINANCIALS
            18,913,157  
                 
HEALTH CARE – 8.4%
Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 2.1%
Hospira, Inc. (a)
    54,200       2,764,200  
Medtronic, Inc. 
    5,800       255,084  
                 
              3,019,284  
                 
Health Care Providers & Services – 2.6%
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (a)
    15,100       1,130,084  
McKesson Corp. 
    41,900       2,618,750  
                 
              3,748,834  
                 
Life Sciences Tools & Services – 0.5%
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. (a)
    15,000       715,350  
                 
Pharmaceuticals – 3.2%
Merck & Co., Inc. 
    28,800       1,052,352  
Pfizer, Inc. 
    187,600       3,412,444  
                 
              4,464,796  
                 
TOTAL HEALTH CARE
            11,948,264  
                 
INDUSTRIALS – 15.3%
Aerospace & Defense – 6.0%
Goodrich Corp. 
    45,800       2,942,650  
Honeywell International Inc. 
    70,000       2,744,000  
United Technologies Corp. 
    41,500       2,880,515  
                 
              8,567,165  
                 
Construction & Engineering – 1.1%
Quanta Services, Inc. (a)
    74,400       1,550,496  
                 
Electrical Equipment – 0.1%
SunPower Corp. Class B (a)
    8,600       180,170  
                 
Industrial Conglomerates – 5.0%
3M Co. 
    17,400       1,438,458  
General Electric Co. 
    218,100       3,299,853  
Tyco International Ltd. 
    66,500       2,372,720  
                 
              7,111,031  
                 
Machinery – 3.1%
Caterpillar, Inc. 
    48,500       2,764,015  
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. 
    36,000       1,727,640  
                 
              4,491,655  
                 
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS
            21,900,517  
                 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – 20.7%
Communications Equipment – 3.7%
Cisco Systems, Inc. (a)
    110,100       2,635,794  
QUALCOMM, Inc. 
    59,100       2,733,966  
                 
              5,369,760  
                 
Computers & Peripherals – 7.2%
Apple, Inc. (a)
    11,300       2,382,718  
Dell, Inc. (a)
    164,800       2,366,528  
Hewlett-Packard Co. 
    53,800       2,771,238  
International Business Machines Corp. 
    21,400       2,801,260  
                 
              10,321,744  
                 
Internet Software & Services – 1.8%
Google, Inc. Class A (a)
    4,100       2,541,918  
                 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 8.0%
Applied Materials, Inc. 
    216,600       3,019,404  
Intel Corp. 
    137,900       2,813,160  
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Bristol Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 96.7%   Shares     Value  
 
 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (continued)
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. 
    134,500     $ 2,730,350  
Texas Instruments, Inc. 
    108,400       2,824,904  
                 
              11,387,818  
                 
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
            29,621,240  
                 
MATERIALS – 8.7%
Chemicals – 3.1%
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. 
    16,300       1,321,278  
Dow Chemical Company / The
    109,500       3,025,485  
                 
              4,346,763  
                 
Containers & Packaging – 1.9%
Ball Corp. 
    53,400       2,760,780  
                 
Metals & Mining – 3.7%
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. 
    33,100       2,657,599  
Teck Resources Ltd. (a)
    74,100       2,591,277  
                 
              5,248,876  
                 
TOTAL MATERIALS
            12,356,419  
                 
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES – 1.9%
Diversified Telecommunication Services – 1.9%
Verizon Communications, Inc. 
    81,400       2,696,782  
                 
TOTAL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES
    2,696,782  
         
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $125,479,377)
          $ 138,075,301  
                 
                 
Money Market Funds – 4.0%   Shares     Value  
 
 
Fidelity Institutional Money Market Funds
               
Money Market Portfolio – Class I
    5,709,000     $ 5,709,000  
                 
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $5,709,000)
          $ 5,709,000  
                 
Total Investments – 100.7%
(Cost $131,188,377) (b)
          $ 143,784,301  
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets – (0.7)%
            (985,379 )
                 
Net Assets – 100.0%
          $ 142,798,922  
                 
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
 
Footnotes:
 
(a) Non-income producing security.
 
(b) Represents cost for financial reporting purposes, which may differ from cost basis for Federal income tax purposes. See also Note 8 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Bristol Portfolio
 
 
 
 Statement of Assets and Liabilities 
 
December 31, 2009 
 
         
Assets:
       
Investments in securities, at value
(Cost $131,188,377)
  $ 143,784,301  
Cash
    916  
Receivable for securities sold
    4,838,393  
Receivable for fund shares sold
    217,013  
Dividends and accrued interest receivable
    116,111  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    2,111  
         
Total assets
    148,958,845  
         
Liabilities:
       
Payable for securities purchased
    5,338,853  
Payable for fund shares redeemed
    696,693  
Payable for investment management services
    92,550  
Payable for compliance services
    1,677  
Accrued custody expense
    907  
Accrued professional fees
    11,275  
Accrued accounting fees
    8,490  
Accrued printing and filing fees
    9,478  
         
Total liabilities
    6,159,923  
         
Net assets
  $ 142,798,922  
         
Net assets consist of:
       
Par value, $1 per share
  $ 12,847,042  
Paid-in capital in excess of par value
    141,755,997  
Accumulated net realized loss on investments
    (24,507,412 )
Net unrealized appreciation on investments
    12,595,924  
Undistributed net investment income
    107,371  
         
Net assets
  $ 142,798,922  
         
Shares outstanding
    12,847,042  
         
Authorized Fund shares allocated to Portfolio
    25,000,000  
         
Net asset value per share
  $ 11.12  
         
 
 Statement of Operations 
 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2009 
 
         
Investment income:
       
Interest
  $ 20,798  
Dividends (net of withholding tax of $293)
    1,808,443  
         
Total investment income
    1,829,241  
         
Expenses:
       
Management fees
    853,043  
Custodian fees
    12,829  
Directors’ fees
    11,643  
Professional fees
    18,094  
Accounting fees
    45,364  
Printing and filing fees
    19,010  
Compliance expense
    6,376  
Other
    2,280  
         
Total expenses
    968,639  
         
Net investment income
    860,602  
         
Realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency related transactions:
       
Net realized gain (loss) on:
       
Investments
    (2,496,547 )
Foreign currency related transactions
    72  
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
    35,271,355  
         
Net realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency related transactions
    32,774,880  
         
Change in net assets from operations
  $ 33,635,482  
         
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Bristol Portfolio
 
 
 Statements of Changes in Net Assets 
 
                 
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008  
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:
               
Operations:
               
Net investment income
  $ 860,602     $ 1,039,053  
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency related transactions
    (2,496,475 )     (21,019,200 )
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
    35,271,355       (25,860,147 )
                 
Change in net assets from operations
    33,635,482       (45,840,294 )
                 
Distributions to shareholders:
               
Distributions from net investment income
    (753,303 )     (906,531 )
                 
Capital transactions:
               
Received from shares sold
    53,481,033       53,323,139  
Received from dividends reinvested
    753,303       906,531  
Paid for shares redeemed
    (25,861,068 )     (23,005,171 )
                 
Change in net assets from capital transactions
    28,373,268       31,224,499  
                 
Change in net assets
    61,255,447       (15,522,326 )
Net Assets:
               
Beginning of year
    81,543,475       97,065,801  
                 
End of year
  $ 142,798,922     $ 81,543,475  
                 
Undistributed net investment income
  $ 107,371     $ 132,522  
                 
 
 Financial Highlights 
 
                                         
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
 
Selected Per-Share Data:
                                       
Net asset value, beginning of year
  $ 8.23     $ 14.02     $ 13.08     $ 11.27     $ 10.06  
Operations:
                                       
Net investment income
    0.06       0.11       0.08       0.04       0.01  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
                                       
and foreign currency related transactions
    2.89       (5.80 )     0.93       1.81       1.20  
                                         
Total from operations
    2.95       (5.69 )     1.01       1.85       1.21  
                                         
Distributions:
                                       
Distributions from net investment income
    (0.06 )     (0.10 )     (0.07 )     (0.04 )      
                                         
Net asset value, end of year
  $ 11.12     $ 8.23     $ 14.02     $ 13.08     $ 11.27  
                                         
Total return
    35.83 %     –40.54 %     7.75 %     16.42 %     12.03 %
Ratios and supplemental data:
                                       
Net assets at end of year (millions)
  $ 142.8     $ 81.5     $ 97.1     $ 62.4     $ 30.0  
Ratios to average net assets:
                                       
Expenses
    0.89 %     0.90 %     0.89 %     0.92 %     0.96 %
Net investment income
    0.79 %     1.13 %     0.69 %     0.56 %     0.54 %
Portfolio turnover rate
    223 %     184 %     176 %     216 %     224 %
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Bryton Growth Portfolio
 
 
 
 Objective/Strategy 
 
The Bryton Growth Portfolio seeks long-term growth of capital by investing primarily in common stocks of growth-oriented U.S. companies smaller than the 500 largest publicly traded U.S. companies in terms of market capitalization.
 
 Performance as of December 31, 2009 
 
         
Average Annual Total Returns:
       
One year
    35.73%  
Five years
    1.89%  
Since inception (5/1/02)
    1.27%  
 
Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. Total return figures include change in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more, or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month end, call toll-free 1-877-781-6392.
 
The Portfolio is not open to direct retail investment. Beneficial interest in shares is obtained solely by purchase of variable life insurance policies and variable annuity contracts. Actual performance results for variable annuity and variable universal life contracts will be lower due to contract charges. Consult your contract for applicable charges.
 
 Comments 
 
For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Bryton Growth Portfolio returned 35.73% versus 34.47% for the current benchmark, the Russell 2000 Growth Index.
 
Following a year in which the stock market declined nearly 40%, 2009 got off to a dreadful start with the Russell 2000 Growth Index plummeting over 25% to its early March lows. As unprecedented global fiscal and monetary stimulus programs began to show some benefits, the panic gripping the markets early in the year lessened, a more fundamentals-based approach to valuations took hold and the market rallied.
 
The Portfolio benefitted from underweight positions in two under-performing sectors in 2009, Health Care and Consumer Staples. Health Care was negatively impacted by concerns about reform under President Obama for most of the year, and the Consumer Staples lagged in an up-market, as is characteristic of that “defensive” sector. The Portfolio also benefitted from an over-weight position in the Information Technology sector, which experienced very positive results in 2009.
 
Positive contributors to absolute performance included a position in MercadoLibre, Inc., which added 219 basis points due to a sharp rebound in transactions by its Latin American customers. Skyworks Solutions, Inc. added 214 basis points as the company continued market share gains in the handset market and benefited from e-Readers adoption and smart meter rollout. Finish Line, Inc. contributed 180 basis points as the retailer executed a successful offering of value-oriented products that attracted customers looking to trade down. Riverbed Technology, Inc. added 166 basis points based on robust demand for its enterprise products from retail and financial sector customers as well as the Federal government. Rounding out the top five contributors to the year, Switch & Data Facilities Co., Inc. contributed 161 basis points as the data center operator was acquired by a competitor.(1)
 
Detractors from full year performance included a position in Energy Conversion Devices, Inc., a thin-film solar laminates manufacturer. The company suffered from pricing pressure and frozen credit markets and cost the Portfolio 98 basis points of performance. Bankrate, Inc. hurt performance by 70 basis points as their financial customers cut back on spending, and analysts cut estimates. Comstock Resources, Inc. cost the Portfolio 66 basis points on the year, as the stock under-performed due to a slowing economy and lower corresponding commodity prices. Celera Corp. cost the Portfolio 57 basis points due to worsening of bad debt expenses, and Hansen Medical, Inc. cost the Portfolio 56 basis points as the company was adversely affected by reductions in capital spending by hospitals.(1)
 
As a result of our bottom-up stock selection, the greatest shift in sector weightings during the year occurred in the Health Care sector, where the Portfolio weighting decreased from 26.5% at the end of 2008 to 17.4% at the end of 2009 compared to a 24.2% weighting in the Russell 2000 Growth Index. Stock sales in the sector include Sequenom, Inc., based on worse-than-expected clinical results, and positions in Align Technology Inc., Abaxis, Inc., and Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. as those companies met their price targets. We also sold CardioNet, Inc. on competitive threat and risks of reimbursement cuts. We continue to believe that policies coming out of Washington could be detrimental to many of the companies in that sector.(1)
 
The Portfolio weighting in Consumer Discretionary stocks ended the year much higher than where it started the year. Throughout the year we added several consumer companies to the Portfolio, including The Finish Line, Inc., a specialty retailer of footwear, and Gymboree Corp., a children’s apparel shop, as the reduced estimates and low valuation multiples appear to be discounting bleak near and long term outlooks. Subsequently, we also bought The Cheesecake Factory, Inc. and P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Inc. These companies substantially cut operating expenses and modified their offerings to attract customers. We also bought Lumber Liquidators, Inc. as the retailer benefited from consumer trade down and continues to take market share from capital-constrained independent operators.(1)
 
Though small cap stocks have rallied considerably, valuations still appear to be reasonable compared to historical metrics. We are optimistic that with the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates low, the U.S. economy will continue to improve and we will see continued gains in this segment of the market.
 
(1)  The Portfolio’s composition is subject to change. Holdings and weightings are as of December 31, 2009.
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Bryton Growth Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Change in Value of $10,000 Investment 
 
(PERFORMANCE GRAPH)
 
Hypothetical illustration based on past performance. Future performance will vary. The Portfolio’s returns reflect reinvested dividends. The Portfolio’s holdings may differ significantly from the securities in the index. The index is unmanaged and therefore does not reflect the cost of portfolio management and accounting.
 
The Russell 2000 Growth Index is a market-weighted total return index that measures the performance of companies within the Russell 2000 Index having higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The Russell 2000 Index includes the 2000 firms from the Russell 3000 Index with the smallest market capitalizations. The Russell 3000 Index represents 98% of the investable U.S. equity market. The index presented herein includes the effects of reinvested dividends.
 
 Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2009 (1) 
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Common Stocks (3)
    95.4
Money Market Funds
Less Net Liabilities
    4.6
       
      100.0
       
 
 Top 10 Portfolio Holdings as of December 31, 2009 (1) (2) 
 
               
          % of Net Assets
 
  1.     Arena Resources, Inc.     1.7
  2.     Warnaco Group, Inc. / The     1.7
  3.     Skyworks Solutions, Inc.     1.6
  4.     Human Genome Sciences, Inc.     1.6
  5.     Informatica Corp.     1.6
  6.     Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.     1.6
  7.     Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp. Class A     1.6
  8.     Clean Energy Fuels Corp.     1.5
  9.     Silicon Laboratories, Inc.     1.5
  10.     Zoran Corp.     1.5
 
(1) Composition of Portfolio subject to change.
 
(2) Short-term investments have been excluded from the list of Top 10 Portfolio holdings.
 
(3) Sectors:
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Information Technology
    34.4
Consumer Discretionary
    16.7
Health Care
    16.6
Industrials
    14.0
Energy
    5.9
Financials
    4.7
Materials
    2.0
Consumer Staples
    1.1
       
      95.4
       


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Bryton Growth Portfolio
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 95.4%   Shares     Value  
 
 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY – 16.7%
Distributors – 1.1%
LKQ Corp. (a)
    63,100     $ 1,236,129  
                 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 5.0%
Bally Technologies, Inc. (a)
    37,000       1,527,730  
California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (a)
    100,000       1,345,000  
Cheesecake Factory, Inc. / The (a)
    70,000       1,511,300  
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Inc. (a)
    35,000       1,326,850  
                 
              5,710,880  
                 
Household Durables – 1.3%
Tupperware Brands Corp. 
    32,000       1,490,240  
                 
Leisure Equipment & Products – 1.0%
Callaway Golf Co. 
    150,000       1,131,000  
                 
Specialty Retail – 6.6%
Childrens Place Retail Stores, Inc. / The (a)
    47,000       1,551,470  
Finish Line, Inc. Class A / The
    125,000       1,568,750  
Gymboree Corp. / The (a)
    28,000       1,217,720  
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. 
    45,000       1,504,800  
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. (a)
    140,000       557,200  
Tractor Supply Co. (a)
    20,000       1,059,200  
                 
              7,459,140  
                 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 1.7%
Warnaco Group, Inc. / The (a)
    45,000       1,898,550  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY
            18,925,939  
                 
CONSUMER STAPLES – 1.1%
Food Products – 1.1%
Diamond Foods, Inc. 
    35,000       1,243,900  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES
            1,243,900  
                 
ENERGY – 5.9%
Energy Equipment & Services – 1.3%
Dril-Quip, Inc. (a)
    25,000       1,412,000  
                 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 4.6%
Arena Resources, Inc. (a)
    45,000       1,940,400  
Carrizo Oil & Co., Inc. (a)
    60,000       1,589,400  
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (a)
    110,000       1,695,100  
                 
              5,224,900  
                 
TOTAL ENERGY
            6,636,900  
                 
FINANCIALS – 4.7%
Capital Markets – 3.5%
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (a)
    22,000       1,481,700  
Knight Capital Group, Inc. Class A (a)
    80,000       1,232,000  
Stifel Financial Corp. (a)
    22,000       1,303,280  
                 
              4,016,980  
                 
Diversified Financial Services – 1.2%
Portfolio Recovery Associates, Inc. (a)
    30,000       1,346,400  
                 
TOTAL FINANCIALS
            5,363,380  
                 
HEALTH CARE – 16.6%
Biotechnology – 7.2%
Celera Corp. (a)
    150,000       1,036,500  
Exelixis, Inc. (a)
    95,000       700,150  
Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (a)
    60,000       1,836,000  
InterMune, Inc. (a)
    40,000       521,600  
Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)
    45,000       499,500  
Momenta Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)
    50,000       630,500  
Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)
    16,000       469,440  
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)
    42,000       1,015,560  
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)
    65,000       618,150  
Savient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)
    60,000       816,600  
                 
              8,144,000  
                 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 4.3%
American Medical Systems Holdings, Inc. (a)
    78,000       1,504,620  
STERIS Corp. 
    40,000       1,118,800  
Thoratec Corp. (a)
    30,000       807,600  
Wright Medical Group, Inc. (a)
    75,000       1,421,250  
                 
              4,852,270  
                 
Health Care Providers & Services – 1.2%
MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc. (a)
    35,000       1,319,500  
                 
Health Care Technology – 1.3%
Eclipsys Corp. (a)
    80,000       1,481,600  
                 
Life Sciences Tools & Services – 1.1%
Luminex Corp. (a)
    85,000       1,269,050  
                 
Pharmaceuticals – 1.5%
Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp. Class A
    65,000       1,758,250  
                 
TOTAL HEALTH CARE
            18,824,670  
                 
INDUSTRIALS – 14.0%
Aerospace & Defense – 1.1%
Aerovironment, Inc. (a)
    45,000       1,308,600  
                 
Commercial Services & Supplies – 1.1%
GEO Group, Inc. / The (a)
    55,000       1,203,400  
                 
Construction & Engineering – 3.7%
MasTec, Inc. (a)
    125,000       1,562,500  
Michael Baker Corp. (a)
    36,000       1,490,400  
MYR Group Inc. (a)
    63,884       1,155,023  
                 
              4,207,923  
                 
Electrical Equipment – 2.0%
Baldor Electric Co.
    30,000       842,700  
GrafTech International Ltd. (a)
    90,000       1,399,500  
                 
              2,242,200  
                 
Machinery – 4.9%
Actuant Corp. Class A
    40,000       741,200  
Astec Industries, Inc. (a)
    47,000       1,266,180  
Columbus McKinnon Corp. (a)
    70,000       956,200  
Energy Recovery, Inc. (a)
    100,000       688,000  
ESCO Technologies, Inc. 
    30,000       1,075,500  
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp. 
    20,000       816,800  
                 
              5,543,880  
                 
Professional Services – 1.2%
Watson Wyatt Worldwide Inc. 
    30,000       1,425,600  
                 
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS
            15,931,603  
                 
                 
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Bryton Growth Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 95.4%   Shares     Value  
 
 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – 34.4%
Communications Equipment – 3.5%
Harmonic, Inc. (a)
    200,000     $ 1,266,000  
Infinera Corporation (a)
    150,000       1,330,500  
Riverbed Technology, Inc. (a)
    60,000       1,378,200  
                 
              3,974,700  
                 
Internet Software & Services – 5.5%
comScore, Inc. (a)
    75,000       1,316,250  
Equinix, Inc. (a)
    8,000       849,200  
MercadoLibre, Inc. (a)
    31,000       1,607,970  
Sohu.com, Inc. (a)
    18,000       1,031,040  
ValueClick, Inc. (a)
    140,000       1,416,800  
                 
              6,221,260  
                 
IT Services – 2.7%
Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (a)
    65,000       1,426,750  
Sapient Corp. (a)
    195,000       1,612,650  
                 
              3,039,400  
                 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 15.8%
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (a)
    120,000       1,809,600  
Applied Micro Circuits Corp. (a)
    190,000       1,419,300  
Cavium Networks, Inc. (a)
    65,000       1,548,950  
FormFactor Inc. (a)
    65,000       1,414,400  
Micrel, Inc. 
    140,000       1,148,000  
Microsemi Corp. (a)
    80,000       1,420,000  
Semtech Corp. (a)
    70,000       1,190,700  
Silicon Laboratories, Inc. (a)
    35,000       1,691,900  
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (a)
    130,000       1,844,700  
TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc. (a)
    200,000       1,200,000  
Volterra Semiconductor Corp. (a)
    80,000       1,529,600  
Zoran Corp. (a)
    150,000       1,657,500  
                 
              17,874,650  
                 
Software – 6.9%
Informatica Corp. (a)
    70,000       1,810,200  
Quest Software, Inc. (a)
    80,000       1,472,000  
Solera Holdings, Inc. 
    40,000       1,440,400  
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (a)
    150,000       1,507,500  
TIBCO Software, Inc. (a)
    170,000       1,637,100  
                 
              7,867,200  
                 
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
            38,977,210  
                 
MATERIALS – 2.0%
Containers & Packaging – 1.2%
Silgan Holdings, Inc. 
    24,000       1,389,120  
                 
Metals & Mining – 0.8%
HudBay Minerals, Inc. (a)
    70,000       906,500  
                 
TOTAL MATERIALS
            2,295,620  
                 
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $93,090,701)
          $ 108,199,222  
                 
                 
Money Market Funds – 4.8%   Shares     Value  
 
 
Fidelity Institutional Money Market Funds Money Market Portfolio – Class I
    5,474,000     $ 5,474,000  
                 
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $5,474,000)
          $ 5,474,000  
                 
Total Investments – 100.2%
(Cost $98,564,701) (b)
          $ 113,673,222  
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets – (0.2)%
            (239,100 )
                 
Net Assets – 100.0%
          $ 113,434,122  
                 
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
 
Footnotes:
 
(a) Non-income producing security.
 
(b) Represents cost for financial reporting purposes, which may differ from cost basis for Federal income tax purposes. See also Note 8 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Bryton Growth Portfolio
 
 
 
 Statement of Assets and Liabilities 
 
December 31, 2009 
 
         
Assets:
       
Investments in securities, at value
(Cost $98,564,701)
  $ 113,673,222  
Cash
    730  
Receivable for securities sold
    1,331,084  
Receivable for fund shares sold
    756,319  
Dividends and accrued interest receivable
    26,422  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    1,640  
         
Total assets
    115,789,417  
         
Liabilities:
       
Payable for securities purchased
    2,006,867  
Payable for fund shares redeemed
    243,437  
Payable for investment management services
    77,413  
Payable for compliance services
    1,677  
Accrued custody expense
    589  
Accrued professional fees
    11,228  
Accrued accounting fees
    6,838  
Accrued printing and filing fees
    7,246  
         
Total liabilities
    2,355,295  
         
Net assets
  $ 113,434,122  
         
Net assets consist of:
       
Par value, $1 per share
  $ 10,366,666  
Paid-in capital in excess of par value
    101,770,871  
Accumulated net realized loss on investments
    (13,811,936 )
Net unrealized appreciation on investments
    15,108,521  
         
Net assets
  $ 113,434,122  
         
Shares outstanding
    10,366,666  
         
Authorized Fund shares allocated to Portfolio
    20,000,000  
         
Net asset value per share
  $ 10.94  
         
 
 Statement of Operations 
 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2009 
 
         
Investment income:
       
Interest
  $ 19,049  
Dividends
    241,480  
         
Total investment income
    260,529  
         
Expenses:
       
Management fees
    689,707  
Custodian fees
    8,684  
Directors’ fees
    8,541  
Professional fees
    16,562  
Accounting fees
    36,471  
Printing and filing fees
    14,627  
Compliance expense
    6,376  
Other
    1,704  
         
Total expenses
    782,672  
         
Net investment loss
    (522,143 )
         
Realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
       
Net realized gain (loss) on investments
    (3,579,256 )
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
    30,818,101  
         
Net realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    27,238,845  
         
Change in net assets from operations
  $ 26,716,702  
         
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Bryton Growth Portfolio
 
 
 Statements of Changes in Net Assets 
 
                 
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008  
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:
               
Operations:
               
Net investment loss
  $ (522,143 )   $ (398,879 )
Net realized gain (loss) on investments
    (3,579,256 )     (9,701,458 )
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
    30,818,101       (19,649,484 )
                 
Change in net assets from operations
    26,716,702       (29,749,821 )
                 
Capital transactions:
               
Received from shares sold
    48,509,791       46,393,507  
Paid for shares redeemed
    (20,811,898 )     (22,858,481 )
                 
Change in net assets from capital transactions
    27,697,893       23,535,026  
                 
Change in net assets
    54,414,595       (6,214,795 )
Net Assets:
               
Beginning of year
    59,019,527       65,234,322  
                 
End of year
  $ 113,434,122     $ 59,019,527  
                 
 
 Financial Highlights 
 
                                         
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
 
Selected Per-Share Data:
                                       
Net asset value, beginning of year
  $ 8.06     $ 13.33     $ 12.13     $ 10.46     $ 10.03  
Operations:
                                       
Net investment loss
    (0.05 )     (0.05 )     (0.05 )     (0.03 )     (0.06 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    2.93       (5.22 )     1.25       1.78       0.49  
                                         
Total from operations
    2.88       (5.27 )     1.20       1.75       0.43  
                                         
Distributions:
                                       
Distributions of net realized capital gains
                      (0.08 )      
                                         
Net asset value, end of year
  $ 10.94     $ 8.06     $ 13.33     $ 12.13     $ 10.46  
                                         
Total return
    35.73 %     –39.53 %     9.89 %     16.74 %     4.30 %
Ratios and supplemental data:
                                       
Net assets at end of year (millions)
  $ 113.4     $ 59.0     $ 65.2     $ 29.3     $ 11.2  
Ratios to average net assets:
                                       
Expenses
    0.96 %     0.96 %     0.96 %     1.04 %     1.11 %
Net investment loss
    –0.64 %     –0.62 %     –0.54 %     –0.67 %     –0.74 %
Portfolio turnover rate
    82 %     54 %     55 %     99 %     155 %
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
U.S. Equity Portfolio
 
 
 
 Objective/Strategy 
 
The U.S. Equity Portfolio seeks capital appreciation with a secondary objective of capital preservation to provide long term growth by investing at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities traded in the U.S. within under-priced sectors and industries.
 
 Performance as of December 31, 2009 
 
         
Average Annual Total Returns:
       
One year
    16.57%  
Five years
    -4.24%  
Since inception (5/1/04)
    -1.03%  
 
Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. Total return figures include change in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month end, call toll-free 1-877-781-6392.
 
The Portfolio is not open to direct retail investment. Beneficial interest in shares is obtained solely by purchase of variable life insurance policies and variable annuity contracts. Actual performance results for variable annuity and variable universal life contracts will be lower due to contract charges. Consult your contract for applicable charges.
 
 Comments 
 
For the year ended December 31, 2009, the U.S. Equity Portfolio returned 16.57% versus 27.25% for the current benchmark, the S&P Composite 1500 Index.
 
We utilize a two part investment process that relies on aggregated company-specific valuations and relative strength measurements to aid in our industry rotation methodology. In response to the market conditions of 2008, we took an in-depth look at the strengths and weaknesses of our methodology and determined our valuation process was not fully accounting for company-specific risk factors. In the first quarter of 2009, and after considerable thought and research, we modified our proprietary formula in an effort to more accurately account for this risk. Moving forward, we feel that we are now better equipped to handle all types of market conditions.
 
Going into 2009, we saw bargains in virtually every segment of the equity market. Because we saw value throughout the market, the Portfolio was fully invested and heavily allocated in the cyclical based Financials, Industrials, Consumer Discretionary, and Energy sectors in anticipation of a market rebound. Unfortunately, fears about the economy and consumer demand disconnected equity prices from their fundamentals and the market continued its free-fall with the S&P Composite 1500 Index losing almost 25% in just over two months between December 31, 2008 and March 9, 2009. While the Portfolio’s holdings were distributed where we thought we saw the most value, the Portfolio nonetheless under-performed the benchmark during this time period.
 
Improved debt markets and economic outlooks sparked one of the strongest equity rallies in recent history, as the S&P Composite 1500 Index increased over 69% between March 9 and December 31, 2009. The Portfolio, utilizing the modified methodology referenced above, performed well during this rally, returning over 69.8% and slightly out-performing the broad-based benchmark.
 
Top industry contributors to performance included investment banking & brokerage, apparel retail, oil & gas drilling, computer hardware, and systems software. Both over-weight positions and/or strong stock selection helped out-performance in these industries. Largest industry detractors from performance include; airlines, life & health insurance, construction & farm machinery & heavy trucks, steel, and retail REITS (Real Estate Investment Trusts). Over-weight positions and/or bad stock selection in these under-performing industries significantly detracted from overall performance. Based on valuations, the Portfolio began 2009 with approximately 66% of the Portfolio in large-cap issues — that large cap tilt was increased throughout 2009 and we finished the year with approximately 81% of the Portfolio in large-cap names. The five best performers were: Ashland Inc., Guess?, Inc., The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Navios Maritime Holdings, Inc., and BE Aerospace, Inc. The five worst performers were: Delta Air Lines, Inc., Republic Airways Holdings, Inc., Bank of America Corp., StanCorp Financial Group, Inc., and AFLAC, Inc. The five largest contributors were: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Microsoft Corp., Ashland Inc., Guess?, Inc., and International Business Machines Corp. The five largest detractors were: Delta Air Lines, Inc., U.S. Steel, SkyWest, Inc., Caterpillar, Inc., and StanCorp Financial Group, Inc.(1)
 
Going into 2010, we are optimistic about the overall market. On January 4, 2010, we calculated an average value-to-price ratio of 1.08, indicating that, based on current conditions; we see approximately 8% more upside within the equity market. As far as sector allocation is concerned, we see a two part strategy based on forward looking growth estimates and economic conditions. We believe domestic growth will continue to improve but still remain below trend when compared to other historical recoveries; this points us towards high quality names in both the Health Care and Consumer Staples sectors. Conversely, we believe emerging markets such as China and India should see a more aggressive post recession rebound that will bode well for companies that benefit from growth in those regions. That points us towards the Materials and Energy sectors as well as large-cap names in the Information Technology and Industrials sectors.
 
(1)  The Portfolio’s composition is subject to change. Holdings and weightings are as of December 31, 2009.
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
U.S. Equity Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 Change in Value of $10,000 Investment 
 
[PERFORMANCE GRAPH]
 
Hypothetical illustration based on past performance. Future performance will vary. The Portfolio’s returns reflect reinvested dividends. The Portfolio’s holdings may differ significantly from the securities in the index. The index is unmanaged and therefore does not reflect the cost of portfolio management and accounting.
 
The S&P Composite 1500 Index is a broad-based capitalization-weighted Index of 1500 U.S. Companies and is comprised of the S&P 400, S&P 500, and the S&P 600. The index was developed with a base value of 100 as of December 30, 1994. The index presented herein includes the effects of reinvested dividends.
 
 Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2009 (1) 
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Common Stocks (3)
    95.7
Money Market Funds and Other Net Assets
    4.3
       
      100.0
       
 
 Top 10 Portfolio Holdings as of December 31, 2009 (1) (2) 
 
               
          % of Net Assets
 
  1.     Microsoft Corp.     3.6
  2.     International Business Machines Corp.     2.8
  3.     Google, Inc. Class A     2.8
  4.     General Electric Co.     2.5
  5.     Hewlett-Packard Co.     2.3
  6.     Merck & Co., Inc.     2.3
  7.     Union Pacific Corp.     2.1
  8.     CSX Corp.     2.1
  9.     Tyco International Ltd.     2.1
  10.     Procter & Gamble Co. / The     2.0
 
(1) Composition of Portfolio subject to change.
 
(2) Short-term investments have been excluded from the list of Top 10 Portfolio holdings.
 
(3) Sectors:
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Information Technology
    19.6
Industrials
    15.2
Health Care
    13.8
Energy
    11.3
Materials
    9.6
Consumer Staples
    8.2
Financials
    7.1
Consumer Discretionary
    6.6
Utilities
    4.3
       
      95.7
       


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
U.S. Equity Portfolio
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 95.7%   Shares     Value  
 
 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY – 6.6%
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 0.9%
               
McDonald’s Corp. 
    2,070     $ 129,251  
                 
Media – 2.1%
Arbitron, Inc. 
    6,700       156,914  
Time Warner, Inc. 
    5,100       148,614  
                 
              305,528  
                 
Multiline Retail – 1.0%
Target Corp. 
    3,000       145,110  
                 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 2.6%
               
NIKE, Inc. Class B
    2,240       147,997  
V.F. Corp. 
    1,060       77,634  
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. 
    5,810       158,148  
                 
              383,779  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY
            963,668  
                 
CONSUMER STAPLES – 8.2%
Food & Staples Retailing – 1.0%
               
Walgreen Co. 
    4,050       148,716  
                 
Food Products – 2.3%
Campbell Soup Co. 
    3,290       111,202  
ConAgra Foods, Inc. 
    4,990       115,020  
Kellogg Co. 
    2,090       111,188  
                 
              337,410  
                 
Household Products – 2.1%
Procter & Gamble Co. / The
    4,910       297,693  
                 
Tobacco – 2.8%
Altria Group, Inc. 
    5,820       114,246  
Philip Morris International, Inc. 
    2,930       141,197  
Reynolds American, Inc. 
    3,000       158,910  
                 
              414,353  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES
            1,198,172  
                 
ENERGY – 11.3%
Energy Equipment & Services – 3.5%
               
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. 
    2,280       224,398  
Noble Corp. 
    5,430       221,001  
Transocean Ltd. (a)
    910       75,348  
                 
              520,747  
                 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 7.8%
               
BP PLC – ADR (b)
    2,450       142,026  
Chevron Corp. 
    2,840       218,652  
China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. – ADR
    1,790       157,645  
ConocoPhillips
    4,190       213,983  
Exxon Mobil Corp. 
    1,930       131,607  
Murphy Oil Corp. 
    2,280       123,576  
StatoilHydro ASA – ADR
    6,080       151,453  
                 
              1,138,942  
                 
TOTAL ENERGY
            1,659,689  
                 
FINANCIALS – 7.1%
Capital Markets – 0.8%
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. / The
    710       119,876  
                 
Commercial Banks – 1.8%
Credicorp Ltd. 
    1,530       117,841  
U.S. Bancorp
    6,060       136,410  
                 
              254,251  
                 
Consumer Finance – 2.1%
Cash America International, Inc. 
    5,580       195,077  
Dollar Financial Corp. (a)
    4,900       115,934  
                 
              311,011  
                 
Insurance – 2.4%
Aflac, Inc. 
    3,170       146,613  
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. / The
    5,970       138,862  
Prudential Financial, Inc. 
    1,400       69,664  
                 
              355,139  
                 
TOTAL FINANCIALS
            1,040,277  
                 
HEALTH CARE – 13.8%
Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 1.7%
               
Becton, Dickinson & Co. 
    1,090       85,957  
Medtronic, Inc. 
    1,990       87,520  
Stryker Corp. 
    1,470       74,044  
                 
              247,521  
                 
Health Care Providers & Services – 3.6%
               
Cardinal Health, Inc. 
    3,630       117,031  
Express Scripts, Inc. (a)
    1,310       113,250  
Patterson Companies., Inc. (a)
    5,300       148,294  
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. 
    2,360       71,933  
WellPoint, Inc. (a)
    1,260       73,445  
                 
              523,953  
                 
Life Sciences Tools & Services – 1.0%
               
Covance, Inc. (a)
    2,750       150,068  
                 
Pharmaceuticals – 7.5%
Abbott Laboratories
    2,730       147,393  
Eli Lilly & Co. 
    6,260       223,545  
GlaxoSmithKline PLC – ADR
    3,530       149,142  
Merck & Co., Inc. 
    9,090       332,148  
Pfizer, Inc. 
    13,740       249,931  
                 
              1,102,159  
                 
TOTAL HEALTH CARE
            2,023,701  
                 
INDUSTRIALS – 15.2%
               
Aerospace & Defense – 1.1%
               
Honeywell International, Inc. 
    4,010       157,192  
                 
Airlines – 0.7%
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (a)
    2,790       96,422  
                 
Electrical Equipment – 0.5%
Emerson Electric Co. 
    1,750       74,550  
                 
Industrial Conglomerates – 5.5%
General Electric Co. 
    24,150       365,390  
Siemens AG – ADR
    1,530       140,301  
Tyco International Ltd. 
    8,450       301,496  
                 
              807,187  
                 
                 
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
U.S. Equity Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 95.7%   Shares     Value  
 
 
Machinery – 2.6%
Harsco Corp. 
    2,380     $ 76,707  
Parker Hannifin Corp. 
    5,520       297,418  
                 
              374,125  
                 
Marine – 0.6%
Navios Maritime Holdings, Inc. 
    14,930       90,327  
                 
Road & Rail – 4.2%
               
CSX Corp. 
    6,390       309,851  
Union Pacific Corp. 
    4,850       309,915  
                 
              619,766  
                 
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS
            2,219,569  
                 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – 19.6%
Communications Equipment – 2.0%
Cisco Systems, Inc. (a)
    12,380       296,377  
                 
Computers & Peripherals – 6.2%
               
Apple, Inc. (a)
    730       153,928  
Hewlett-Packard Co. 
    6,660       343,056  
International Business Machines Corp. 
    3,100       405,790  
                 
              902,774  
                 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 0.5%
Avnet, Inc. (a)
    2,460       74,194  
                 
Internet Software & Services – 2.8%
               
Google, Inc. Class A (a)
    650       402,987  
                 
IT Services – 4.5%
Accenture PLC
    3,120       129,480  
Computer Sciences Corp. (a)
    2,900       166,837  
Mastercard, Inc. Class A
    720       184,305  
Visa, Inc. 
    2,110       184,541  
                 
              665,163  
                 
Software – 3.6%
Microsoft Corp. 
    17,430       531,441  
                 
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
            2,872,936  
                 
MATERIALS – 9.6%
Chemicals – 5.7%
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. 
    1,360       110,242  
Albemarle Corp. 
    6,150       223,675  
Dow Chemical Co. / The
    3,840       106,099  
FMC Corp. 
    2,700       150,552  
Praxair, Inc. 
    1,380       110,828  
RPM International, Inc. 
    6,030       122,590  
                 
              823,986  
                 
Metals & Mining – 3.9%
               
Barrick Gold Corp. 
    1,240       48,831  
BHP Billiton Ltd. – ADR
    1,420       108,744  
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. 
    2,770       222,403  
Newmont Mining Corp. 
    4,110       194,444  
                 
              574,422  
                 
TOTAL MATERIALS
            1,398,408  
                 
UTILITIES – 4.3%
Electric Utilities – 2.0%
Edison International
    4,060       141,207  
Portland General Electric Co. 
    7,000       142,870  
                 
              284,077  
                 
Multi-Utilities – 2.3%
Alliant Energy Corp. 
    2,560       77,465  
Dominion Resources Inc. 
    1,950       75,894  
PG&E Corp. 
    2,460       109,839  
Xcel Energy, Inc. 
    3,600       76,392  
                 
              339,590  
                 
TOTAL UTILITIES
            623,667  
                 
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $12,139,094)
          $ 14,000,087  
                 
                 
Money Market Funds – 4.0%   Shares     Value  
 
 
Fidelity Institutional Money Market Funds
               
Money Market Portfolio – Class I
    585,000     $ 585,000  
                 
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $585,000)
          $ 585,000  
                 
Total Investments – 99.7%
(Cost $12,724,094) (b)
          $ 14,585,087  
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities – 0.3%
            44,915  
                 
Net Assets – 100.0%
          $ 14,630,002  
                 
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
 
Abbreviations:
 
ADR: American Depository Receipts
 
Footnotes:
 
(a) Non-income producing security.
 
(b) Represents cost for financial reporting purposes, which may differ from cost basis for Federal income tax purposes. See also Note 8 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
U.S. Equity Portfolio
 
 
 
 Statement of Assets and Liabilities 
 
December 31, 2009 
 
         
Assets:
       
Investments in securities, at value
(Cost $12,724,094)
  $ 14,585,087  
Cash
    647  
Receivable for securities sold
    364,993  
Receivable for fund shares sold
    1,010  
Dividends and accrued interest receivable
    27,703  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    235  
         
Total assets
    14,979,675  
         
Liabilities:
       
Payable for securities purchased
    322,494  
Payable for fund shares redeemed
    1,763  
Payable for investment management services
    9,303  
Payable for compliance services
    1,677  
Accrued custody expense
    329  
Accrued professional fees
    11,103  
Accrued accounting fees
    2,028  
Accrued printing and filing fees
    976  
         
Total liabilities
    349,673  
         
Net assets
  $ 14,630,002  
         
Net assets consist of:
       
Par value, $1 per share
  $ 1,597,451  
Paid-in capital in excess of par value
    19,698,292  
Accumulated net realized loss on investments
    (8,545,817 )
Net unrealized appreciation on investments
    1,860,993  
Undistributed net investment income
    19,083  
         
Net assets
  $ 14,630,002  
         
Shares outstanding
    1,597,451  
         
Authorized Fund shares allocated to Portfolio
    5,000,000  
         
Net asset value per share
  $ 9.16  
         
 
 Statement of Operations 
 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2009 
 
         
Investment income:
       
Interest
  $ 4,019  
Dividends (net of withholding tax of $2,749)
    246,832  
         
Total investment income
    250,851  
         
Expenses:
       
Management fees
    97,310  
Custodian fees
    3,040  
Directors’ fees
    1,384  
Professional fees
    12,448  
Accounting fees
    11,445  
Printing and filing fees
    2,107  
Compliance expense
    6,376  
Other
    372  
         
Total expenses
    134,482  
         
Net investment income
    116,369  
         
Realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
       
Net realized gain (loss) on investments
    (657,934 )
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
    2,721,449  
         
Net realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    2,063,515  
         
Change in net assets from operations
  $ 2,179,884  
         
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
U.S. Equity Portfolio
 
 
 Statements of Changes in Net Assets 
 
                 
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008  
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:
               
Operations:
               
Net investment income
  $ 116,369     $ 232,808  
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency related transactions
    (657,934 )     (7,848,066 )
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments and foreign currency related transactions
    2,721,449       (4,466,554 )
                 
Change in net assets from operations
    2,179,884       (12,081,812 )
                 
Distributions to shareholders:
               
Distributions from net investment income
    (97,286 )     (195,588 )
                 
Capital transactions:
               
Received from shares sold
    2,971,249       5,488,668  
Received from dividends reinvested
    97,286       195,588  
Paid for shares redeemed
    (3,541,722 )     (5,158,816 )
                 
Change in net assets from capital transactions
    (473,187 )     525,440  
                 
Change in net assets
    1,609,411       (11,751,960 )
Net Assets:
               
Beginning of year
    13,020,591       24,772,551  
                 
End of year
  $ 14,630,002     $ 13,020,591  
                 
Undistributed net investment income
  $ 19,083     $ 36,208  
                 
 
 Financial Highlights 
 
                                         
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
 
Selected Per-Share Data:
                                       
Net asset value, beginning of year
  $ 7.91     $ 15.45     $ 13.70     $ 12.73     $ 11.71  
Operations:
                                       
Net investment income (loss)
    0.07       0.14       0.06       0.05        
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
                                       
and foreign currency related transactions
    1.24       (7.56 )     1.74       0.96       1.02  
                                         
Total from operations
    1.31       (7.42 )     1.80       1.01       1.02  
                                         
Distributions:
                                       
Distributions from net investment income
    (0.06 )     (0.12 )     (0.05 )     (0.04 )      
                                         
Net asset value, end of year
  $ 9.16     $ 7.91     $ 15.45     $ 13.70     $ 12.73  
                                         
Total return
    16.57 %     –47.98 %     13.17 %     7.93 %     8.71 %
Ratios and supplemental data:
                                       
Net assets at end of year (millions)
  $ 14.6     $ 13.0     $ 24.8     $ 21.7     $ 12.7  
Ratios to average net assets:
                                       
Expenses
    1.04 %     0.96 %     0.91 %     0.96 %     1.05 %
Net investment income (loss)
    0.90 %     1.19 %     0.41 %     0.47 %     0.03 %
Portfolio turnover rate
    173 %     216 %     128 %     139 %     136 %
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Balanced Portfolio
 
 
 
 Objective/Strategy 
 
The Balanced Portfolio seeks capital appreciation and income by investing normally up to 75% of its assets in equity securities within under-priced sectors and industries while maintaining a minimum of 25% of its assets in fixed income securities.
 
 Performance as of December 31, 2009 
 
         
Average Annual Total Returns:
       
One year
    24.92%  
Five years
    3.71%  
Since inception (5/1/04)
    5.56%  
 
Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. Total return figures include change in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month end, call toll-free 1-877-781-6392.
 
The Portfolio is not open to direct retail investment. Beneficial interest in shares is obtained solely by purchase of variable life insurance policies and variable annuity contracts. Actual performance results for variable annuity and variable universal life contracts will be lower due to contract charges. Consult your contract for applicable charges.
 
 Comments 
 
For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Balanced Portfolio returned 24.92% versus 20.02% for the current benchmark, which is composed of 60% S&P Composite 1500 Index and 40% Barclays Capital U.S. Universal Index.
 
Risk was the dominant theme in 2009. From the outset of the year through March 9th, investors shunned all types of risk and worried about the “second Great Depression”, bank and auto nationalization, deflation and hyperinflation all at the same time. From January 1, 2009 through March 9, 2009, the S&P Composite 1500 Index fell 24.90%, the Barclays Capital U.S. Universal Index lost 1.18% and even the “risk free” 10-year U.S. Treasury lost ground as its yield rose from 2.21% to 2.86%.
 
The only indicator that improved over this time period was the TED Spread. The TED Spread, a gauge of banks’ willingness to lend to one another, fell from its 2009 high of 1.35% on January 1st to 1.11% on March 9th. This one improving indicator proved prescient and it was the banks that reversed the freefall in risky assets on March 10th when Citigroup pre-announced a positive earnings surprise. This announcement, other similar earnings announcements and the favorably perceived results of the major bank stress tests helped lead risky assets to one of their best rallies of all time.
 
From the open on March 10, 2009 through the close on December 31, 2009, the S&P Composite 1500 Index rose 69.45% while the Barclays Capital U.S. Universal Index rose 9.90%. The Barclays Capital U.S. Universal Index, fueled by strong gains in corporate bonds, advanced in spite of a tremendous sell off in “risk free” securities such as the 10-year U.S. Treasury which saw its yield rise from 2.86% on March 10th to 3.84% to close the year.
 
The Portfolio’s out-performance in 2009 was generated by several key factors. First, in the equity portion of the Portfolio, we held over-weight positions in the cyclical Information Technology, Consumer Discretionary, Materials, and Industrials sectors which were the top 4 performing sectors within the S&P Composite 1500 Index. Second, our stock and industry holdings within the key cyclical sectors of the S&P Composite 1500 Index out-performed the respective sector benchmark returns. For example, our holdings in the Materials sector returned 104.78% versus a 49.72% return for the S&P Composite 1500 Materials Index, our holdings in Consumer Discretionary returned 72.71% versus a 43.45% return for the S&P Composite 1500 Consumer Discretionary Index, and our holdings in Information Technology returned 68.32% versus a 61.02% return for the S&P 1500 Composite Information Technology Index. Finally, our fixed income allocation rose approximately 14% out-performing the 8.60% return for the Barclays U.S. Universal Index. This out-performance was due in large part to the Portfolio’s over-weight position in corporate bonds and under-weight position in Treasury bonds.(1)
 
Our top five contributors to overall return were TJX Cos., Inc., Ashland, Inc., Google, Inc., Massey Energy Co. and Tech Data Corp. Our five largest detractors from performance were DryShips Inc., AFLAC, Inc., Pfizer, Inc., Exxon Mobil Corp. and Bank of America Corp. Our top five performers were Ashland Inc., Tech Data Corp., Massey Energy Co., Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. and Google, Inc. Our five worst performers were DryShips Inc., Bank of America Corp., AFLAC, Inc., Republic Airways Holdings, Inc. and The Kroger Co.(1)
 
One slight change was made to our investment methodology during the year. Starting in February of 2009, we began to use company specific bond yields to account for risk rather than relying on company specific betas factored by the Moody’s Aaa Index. We feel this minor adjustment gives us a more reliable and timely indicator of risk premiums on a company specific level and allows us to be more precise in choosing the allocation between stocks and bonds. For example, after June 2nd we felt stocks were fairly valued with an overall market value-to-price (VP) ratio of 1.00 and, on the following day, rotated $998,729 or roughly 9% of the Portfolio out of equities and into cash and bonds. This proved to be an effective move as equities, as measured by the S&P Composite 1500 Index, fell 2.45% while bonds, as measured by the Barclay’s U.S. Universal Bond Index, rose 1.11% from June 4, 2009 through June 30, 2009. Aside from the slight modification noted above, there were no environmental changes that affected the management of the Portfolio and we were not disappointed by any environmental factors.(1)
 
Going into 2010, we are optimistic about the overall markets and certain areas specifically. We feel the equity market is undervalued with an overall 1.08 VP as of year end. More specifically we believe that large, blue chip companies are compelling while their higher beta, smaller cap peers appear slightly overvalued. We also continue to see value in corporate bonds and little value in Treasury securities. In sum, we believe investors will continue to be rewarded for moving out of “risk free” assets and into riskier assets, albeit large cap high quality risky assets.
 
(1)  The Portfolio’s composition is subject to change. Holdings and weightings are as of December 31, 2009.
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Balanced Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 Change in Value of $10,000 Investment 
 
[PERFORMANCE GRAPH]
 
Hypothetical illustration based on past performance. Future performance will vary. The Portfolio’s returns reflect reinvested dividends. The Portfolio’s holdings may differ significantly from the securities in the index. The index is unmanaged and therefore does not reflect the cost of portfolio management and accounting.
 
The S&P Composite 1500 Index is a broad-based capitalization-weighted Index of 1500 U.S. Companies and is comprised of the S&P 400, S&P 500, and the S&P 600. The index was developed with a base value of 100 as of December 30, 1994. The index presented herein includes the effects of reinvested dividends.
 
The Barclays Capital U.S. Universal Index represents the union of the U.S. Aggregate Index, the U.S. High-Yield Corporate Index, the 144A Index, the Eurodollar Index, the Emerging Markets Index, the non-ERISA portion of the Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS) Index and the CMBS High-Yield Index. All securities in this market-value weighted index have at least one year remaining to maturity and meet certain minimum issue size criteria.
 
 Top 10 Portfolio Holdings as of December 31, 2009 (1) (2) 
 
               
          % of Net Assets
 
  1.     Hewlett-Packard Co.     2.1
  2.     PPL Energy Supply LLC
6.500%, 05/01/2018
    1.9
  3.     Google, Inc. Class A     1.8
  4.     General Electric Co.     1.7
  5.     Wells Fargo Capital XI
6.250%, cumulative
    1.7
  6.     Exxon Mobil Corp.     1.6
  7.     TJX Cos., Inc. / The     1.6
  8.     Rohm & Haas Co.
5.600%, 03/15/2013
    1.6
  9.     International Business Machines Corp.     1.5
  10.     American Express Credit Corp.
0.351%, 02/24/2012
    1.4
 
 Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2009 (1) 
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Common Stocks (3)
    60.7
Preferred Stocks (3)
    1.6
Corporate Bonds (3)
    31.1
U.S. Government Agency Issues
    1.9
Money Market Funds and
Other Net Assets
    4.7
       
      100.0
       
 
(1) Composition of Portfolio subject to change.
 
(2) Short-term investments have been excluded from the list of Top 10 Portfolio holdings.
 
(3) Sectors (combined):
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Financials
    25.0
Health Care
    12.6
Information Technology
    12.4
Industrials
    9.2
Utilities
    8.4
Consumer Discretionary
    7.4
Materials
    6.5
Energy
    6.1
Consumer Staples
    4.4
Telecommunication Services
    1.4
       
      93.4
       


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Balanced Portfolio
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 60.7%   Shares     Value  
 
 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY – 4.4%
Media – 1.1%
Comcast Corp. Class A
    9,000     $ 151,740  
                 
Multiline Retail – 1.0%
Target Corp. 
    2,700       130,599  
                 
Specialty Retail – 1.6%
TJX Cos., Inc. / The
    6,000       219,300  
                 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 0.7%
NIKE, Inc. Class B
    1,500       99,105  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY
            600,744  
                 
CONSUMER STAPLES – 3.6%
Beverages – 0.6%
Coca-Cola Co. / The
    1,500       85,500  
                 
Food & Staples Retailing – 1.5%
CVS Caremark Corp. 
    3,600       115,956  
Kroger Co. / The
    4,000       82,120  
                 
              198,076  
                 
Household Products – 0.5%
Kimberly-Clark Corp. 
    1,100       70,081  
                 
Tobacco – 1.0%
Altria Group, Inc. 
    7,000       137,410  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES
            491,067  
                 
ENERGY – 5.3%
Energy Equipment & Services – 1.3%
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. 
    1,000       98,420  
Transocean Ltd. (a)
    1,000       82,800  
                 
              181,220  
                 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 4.0%
Chevron Corp. 
    2,500       192,475  
Exxon Mobil Corp. 
    3,250       221,617  
PetroChina Co Ltd. – ADR
    500       59,480  
Statoil ASA – ADR
    2,500       62,275  
                 
              535,847  
                 
TOTAL ENERGY
            717,067  
                 
FINANCIALS – 9.0%
Commercial Banks – 0.8%
Shinhan Financial Group Co Ltd. – ADR (a)
    500       37,140  
U.S. Bancorp
    3,000       67,530  
                 
              104,670  
                 
Consumer Finance – 2.6%
EZCORP, Inc. (a)
    9,000       154,890  
World Acceptance Corp. (a)
    5,400       193,482  
                 
              348,372  
                 
Insurance – 4.6%
Aflac, Inc. 
    1,700       78,625  
Allstate Corp. / The
    2,500       75,100  
Delphi Financial Group, Inc. 
    3,000       67,110  
HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc. 
    4,500       125,865  
Reinsurance Group America, Inc. 
    1,000       47,650  
Sun Life Financial, Inc. 
    2,500       71,800  
Travelers Companies, Inc. / The
    1,500       74,790  
Willis Group Holdings Ltd. 
    3,500       92,330  
                 
              633,270  
                 
Real Estate Investment Trusts – 1.0%
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. 
    7,800       135,330  
                 
TOTAL FINANCIALS
            1,221,642  
                 
HEALTH CARE – 12.6%
Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 2.1%
Covidien PLC
    3,000       143,670  
Stryker Corp. 
    2,950       148,591  
                 
              292,261  
                 
Health Care Providers & Services – 3.2%
Aetna, Inc. 
    3,000       95,100  
AmerisourceBergen Corp. 
    2,000       52,140  
Cardinal Health, Inc. 
    1,000       32,240  
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (a)
    1,800       134,712  
McKesson Corp. 
    2,000       125,000  
                 
              439,192  
                 
Pharmaceuticals – 7.3%
Abbott Laboratories
    2,500       134,975  
Bayer AG – ADR
    1,000       79,800  
Eli Lily & Co. 
    2,000       71,420  
GlaxoSmithKline PLC – ADR
    3,170       133,932  
Johnson & Johnson
    2,050       132,041  
Merck & Co Inc. 
    4,000       146,160  
Novartis AG – ADR
    2,760       150,227  
Pfizer, Inc. 
    7,500       136,425  
                 
              984,980  
                 
TOTAL HEALTH CARE
            1,716,433  
                 
INDUSTRIALS – 7.4%
Aerospace & Defense – 2.0%
General Dynamics Corp. 
    1,500       102,255  
L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. 
    1,300       113,035  
Lockheed Martin Corp. 
    400       30,140  
Northrop Grumman Corp. 
    500       27,925  
                 
              273,355  
                 
Airlines – 0.4%
Republic Airways Holdings, Inc. (a)
    6,500       48,035  
                 
Electrical Equipment – 0.7%
Hubbell, Inc. 
    2,000       94,600  
                 
Industrial Conglomerates – 2.5%
General Electric Co. 
    15,000       226,950  
Siemens AG – ADR
    1,300       119,210  
                 
              346,160  
                 
Machinery – 0.8%
Pall Corp. 
    2,000       72,400  
Parker Hannifin Corp. 
    700       37,716  
                 
              110,116  
                 
                 
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Balanced Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 60.7%   Shares     Value  
 
 
Road & Rail – 1.0%
Union Pacific Corp. 
    2,100     $ 134,190  
                 
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS
            1,006,456  
                 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – 10.9%
Computers & Peripherals – 3.6%
Hewlett-Packard Co. 
    5,420       279,184  
International Business Machines Corp. 
    1,600       209,440  
                 
              488,624  
                 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 0.9%
Avnet, Inc. (a)
    2,500       75,400  
Insight Enterprises, Inc. (a)
    4,000       45,680  
                 
              121,080  
                 
Internet Software & Services – 1.8%
Google, Inc. Class A (a)
    400       247,992  
                 
IT Services – 3.5%
Accenture PLC
    3,380       140,270  
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. 
    2,500       107,050  
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Class A (a)
    1,910       86,523  
Mastercard, Inc. Class A
    520       133,110  
                 
              466,953  
                 
Software – 1.1%
Microsoft Corp. 
    5,020       153,060  
                 
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
            1,477,709  
                 
MATERIALS – 2.2%
Chemicals – 2.2%
FMC Corp. 
    2,000       111,520  
Lubrizol Corp. 
    2,500       182,375  
                 
TOTAL MATERIALS
            293,895  
                 
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES – 1.4%
Diversified Telecommunication Services – 1.4%
AT&T, Inc. 
    2,300       64,469  
Telefonica SA – ADR
    1,520       126,950  
                 
TOTAL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES
            191,419  
                 
UTILITIES – 3.9%
Electric Utilities – 1.7%
NV Energy, Inc. 
    4,990       61,776  
Portland General Electric Co. 
    3,250       66,333  
Progress Energy, Inc. 
    2,500       102,525  
                 
              230,634  
                 
Gas Utilities – 1.1%
Southwest Gas Corp. 
    5,000       142,650  
                 
Multi-Utilities – 1.1%
Consolidated Edison, Inc. 
    1,500       68,145  
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. 
    2,500       83,125  
                 
              151,270  
                 
TOTAL UTILITIES
            524,554  
                 
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $7,342,997)
          $ 8,240,986  
                 
                 
Preferred Stocks – 1.6%   Shares     Value  
 
 
FINANCIALS – 1.6%
Commercial Banks – 1.6%
Wells Fargo Capital XI
6.250%, cumulative
    10,000     $ 224,900  
                 
Total Preferred Stocks
(Cost $205,310)
          $ 224,900  
                 
                 
    Face
       
Corporate Bonds – 31.1%   Amount     Value  
 
 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY – 3.0%
Automobiles – 0.2%
Daimler Finance North America LLC
6.500%, 11/15/2013
  $ 30,000     $ 32,915  
                 
Household Durables – 1.3%
Black & Decker Corp. / The
8.950%, 04/15/2014
    100,000       118,336  
Fortune Brands, Inc.
4.875%, 12/01/2013
    50,000       51,117  
                 
              169,453  
                 
Leisure Equipment & Products – 0.3%
Eastman Kodak Co.
7.250%, 11/15/2013
    50,000       41,500  
                 
Multiline Retail – 1.2%
Dillard’s, Inc.
9.125%, 08/01/2011
    46,000       46,000  
Nordstrom, Inc.
6.750%, 06/01/2014
    100,000       111,787  
                 
              157,787  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY
            401,655  
                 
CONSUMER STAPLES – 0.8%
Tobacco – 0.8%
Reynolds American, Inc.
7.250%, 06/01/2013
    100,000       109,185  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES
            109,185  
                 
ENERGY – 0.8%
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 0.8%
Petrobras International Finance Co.
7.750%, 09/15/2014
    50,000       58,500  
Williams Companies, Inc. / The
7.125%, 09/01/2011
    50,000       53,456  
                 
TOTAL ENERGY
            111,956  
                 
FINANCIALS – 14.4%
Capital Markets – 5.3%
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. / The
5.125%, 01/15/2015
    100,000       105,192  
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.
5.450%, 02/05/2013
    150,000       157,952  
5.000%, 02/03/2014
    10,000       10,129  
0.760%, 05/05/2014 (b)
    150,000       143,135  
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Balanced Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
    Face
       
Corporate Bonds – 31.1%   Amount     Value  
 
 
Capital Markets (continued)
Morgan Stanley
0.564%, 01/15/2010 (b)
  $ 100,000     $ 100,007  
0.764%, 10/15/2015 (b)
    100,000       93,910  
5.375%, 10/15/2015
    100,000       103,453  
                 
              713,778  
                 
Commercial Banks – 1.0%
UBS AG
5.875%, 12/20/2017
    50,000       51,466  
Wells Fargo Bank
0.483%, 05/16/2016 (b)
    100,000       88,685  
                 
              140,151  
                 
Consumer Finance – 3.3%
American Express Credit Corp.
0.351%, 02/24/2012 (b)
    200,000       195,564  
American General Finance
4.625%, 09/01/2010
    50,000       48,466  
HSBC Finance Corp.
7.000%, 05/15/2012
    50,000       54,398  
6.375%, 11/27/2012
    50,000       54,488  
2.020%, 11/10/2013 (b)
    100,000       96,215  
                 
              449,131  
                 
Diversified Financial Services – 1.3%
Bank of America NA
0.554%, 06/15/2017 (b)
    50,000       42,561  
Bear Stearns Companies LLC / The
0.657%, 11/21/2016 (b)
    50,000       45,634  
Citigroup, Inc.
5.300%, 10/17/2012
    50,000       52,121  
5.125%, 05/05/2014
    40,000       39,850  
                 
              180,166  
                 
Insurance – 2.7%
American International Group, Inc.
5.375%, 10/18/2011
    50,000       49,677  
Swiss Re Solutions Holding Corp.
7.000%, 02/15/2026
    40,000       39,175  
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. / The
5.250%, 10/15/2011
    50,000       51,623  
5.375%, 03/15/2017
    50,000       47,733  
Prudential Financial, Inc.
5.100%, 09/20/2014
    100,000       104,372  
6.100%, 06/15/2017
    50,000       51,833  
Unum Group
7.190%, 02/01/2028
    30,000       24,697  
                 
              369,110  
                 
Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.8%
Simon Property Group LP
5.450%, 03/15/2013
    100,000       102,561  
                 
TOTAL FINANCIALS
            1,954,897  
                 
INDUSTRIALS – 1.8%
Industrial Conglomerates – 0.1%
General Electric Co.
5.000%, 02/01/2013
    15,000       15,881  
                 
Machinery – 0.9%
Ingersoll-Rand Global Holding Co.
9.500%, 04/15/2014
    100,000       119,601  
                 
Road & Rail – 0.8%
Ryder System, Inc.
5.000%, 04/01/2011
    100,000       102,204  
                 
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS
            237,686  
                 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – 1.5%
IT Services – 0.8%
Western Union Co. / The
5.400%, 11/17/2011
    100,000       106,816  
                 
Office Electronics – 0.7%
Xerox Corp.
5.650%, 05/15/2013
    100,000       104,276  
                 
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
            211,092  
                 
MATERIALS – 4.3%
Chemicals – 3.6%
Dow Chemical Co. / The
6.000%, 10/01/2012
    100,000       107,639  
7.600%, 05/15/2014
    100,000       113,896  
E.I. Du Pont de Nemours & Co.
5.000%, 07/15/2013
    50,000       53,906  
Rohm & Haas Co.
5.600%, 03/15/2013
    200,000       211,240  
                 
              486,681  
                 
Metals & Mining – 0.7%
Alcoa, Inc.
6.500%, 06/01/2011
    100,000       105,481  
                 
TOTAL MATERIALS
            592,162  
                 
UTILITIES – 4.5%
Electric Utilities – 2.6%
Arizona Public Service Co.
6.375%, 10/15/2011
    50,000       53,547  
DPL, Inc.
6.875%, 09/01/2011
    150,000       160,372  
Exelon Generation Co. LLC
5.350%, 01/15/2014
    100,000       105,665  
PSEG Energy Holdings LLC
8.500%, 06/15/2011
    25,000       26,281  
                 
              345,865  
                 
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders – 1.9%
PPL Energy Supply LLC
6.500%, 05/01/2018
  $ 250,000     $ 261,093  
                 
TOTAL UTILITIES
            606,958  
                 
Total Corporate Bonds
(Cost $3,958,754)
          $ 4,225,591  
                 
                 
                 
                 
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Balanced Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
    Face
       
U.S. Government Agency Issues – 1.9%   Amount     Value  
 
 
Federal Home Loan Bank
4.500%, 09/16/2013
  $ 20,000     $ 21,610  
5.375%, 08/15/2018
    20,000       21,712  
Federal National Mortgage Association
5.500%, 03/15/2011
    100,000       105,711  
5.250%, 08/01/2012
    100,000       106,778  
                 
Total U.S. Government Agency Issues
(Cost $240,926)
          $ 255,811  
                 
                 
Money Market Funds – 4.3%   Shares     Value  
 
 
Fidelity Institutional Money Market Funds
               
Money Market Portfolio – Class I
    580,000     $ 580,000  
                 
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $580,000)
          $ 580,000  
                 
Total Investments – 99.6%
(Cost $12,327,987) (c)
          $ 13,527,288  
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities – 0.4%
            55,059  
                 
Net Assets – 100.0%
          $ 13,582,347  
                 
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
 
Abbreviations:
 
ADR: American Depository Receipts
 
Footnotes:
 
(a) Non-income producing security.
 
(b) Security is a variable rate instrument in which the coupon rate is adjusted monthly or quarterly in concert with U.S. LIBOR or Consumer Price Index. Interest rates stated are those in effect at December 31, 2009.
 
(c) Represents cost for financial reporting purposes, which may differ from cost basis for Federal income tax purposes. See also Note 8 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Balanced Portfolio
 
 
 
 Statement of Assets and Liabilities 
 
December 31, 2009 
 
         
Assets:
       
Investments in securities, at value
(Cost $12,327,987)
  $ 13,527,288  
Cash
    347  
Receivable for fund shares sold
    6,285  
Dividends and accrued interest receivable
    73,621  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    205  
         
Total assets
    13,607,746  
         
Liabilities:
       
Payable for fund shares redeemed
    498  
Payable for investment management services
    7,405  
Payable for compliance services
    1,677  
Accrued custody expense
    106  
Accrued professional fees
    11,102  
Accrued accounting fees
    3,582  
Accrued printing and filing fees
    903  
Other accrued expenses
    126  
         
Total liabilities
    25,399  
         
Net assets
  $ 13,582,347  
         
Net assets consist of:
       
Par value, $1 per share
  $ 1,034,552  
Paid-in capital in excess of par value
    13,023,095  
Accumulated net realized loss on investments
    (1,720,803 )
Net unrealized appreciation/depreciation on:
       
Investments
    1,199,301  
Foreign currency related transactions
    16  
Undistributed net investment income
    46,186  
         
Net assets
  $ 13,582,347  
         
Shares outstanding
    1,034,552  
         
Authorized Fund shares allocated to Portfolio
    3,000,000  
         
Net asset value per share
  $ 13.13  
         
 
 Statement of Operations 
 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2009 
 
         
Investment income:
       
Interest
  $ 247,375  
Dividends (net of withholding tax of $2,800)
    210,166  
         
Total investment income
    457,541  
         
Expenses:
       
Management fees
    79,818  
Custodian fees
    1,331  
Directors’ fees
    1,211  
Professional fees
    12,345  
Accounting fees
    18,446  
Printing and filing fees
    1,922  
Compliance expense
    6,376  
Other
    277  
         
Total expenses
    121,726  
         
Net investment income
    335,815  
         
Realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments
       
and foreign currency related transactions:
       
Net realized gain (loss) on:
       
Investments
    (190,772 )
Foreign currency related transactions
    (9 )
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments and foreign currency related transactions
    2,509,467  
         
Net realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency related transactions
    2,318,686  
         
Change in net assets from operations
  $ 2,654,501  
         
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Balanced Portfolio
 
 
 
 Statements of Changes in Net Assets 
 
                 
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008  
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:
               
Operations:
               
Net investment income
  $ 335,815     $ 251,540  
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency related transactions
    (190,781 )     (1,530,107 )
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
    2,509,467       (2,184,764 )
                 
Change in net assets from operations
    2,654,501       (3,463,331 )
                 
Distributions to shareholders:
               
Distributions from net investment income
    (289,620 )      
                 
Capital transactions:
               
Received from shares sold
    4,421,101       5,969,464  
Received from dividends reinvested
    289,620        
Paid for shares redeemed
    (3,118,826 )     (3,837,953 )
                 
Change in net assets from capital transactions
    1,591,895       2,131,511  
                 
Change in net assets
    3,956,776       (1,331,820 )
Net Assets:
               
Beginning of year
    9,625,571       10,957,391  
                 
End of year
  $ 13,582,347     $ 9,625,571  
                 
Undistributed net investment income
  $ 46,186     $ 251,129  
                 
 
 Financial Highlights 
 
                                         
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
 
Selected Per-Share Data:
                                       
Net asset value, beginning of year
  $ 10.74     $ 14.70     $ 13.09     $ 11.70     $ 11.33  
Operations:
                                       
Net investment income
    0.29       0.25       0.20       0.17       0.06  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency related transactions
    2.39       (4.21 )     1.41       1.37       0.33  
                                         
Total from operations
    2.68       (3.96 )     1.61       1.54       0.39  
                                         
Distributions:
                                       
Distributions from net investment income
    (0.29 )                 (0.15 )     (0.02 )
                                         
Net asset value, end of year
  $ 13.13     $ 10.74     $ 14.70     $ 13.09     $ 11.70  
                                         
Total return
    24.92 %     –26.94 %     12.30 %     13.12 %     3.47 %
Ratios and supplemental data:
                                       
Net assets at end of year (millions)
  $ 13.6     $ 9.6     $ 11.0     $ 7.6     $ 4.1  
Ratios to average net assets:
                                       
Ratios net of expenses reduced or reimbursed by adviser:
                                       
Expenses
    1.08 %     1.09 %     1.13 %     1.31 %     1.50 %
Net investment income
    2.99 %     2.29 %     1.77 %     1.95 %     0.99 %
Ratios assuming no expenses reduced or reimbursed by adviser:
                                       
Expenses
    1.08 %     1.09 %     1.13 %     1.31 %     1.55 %
Net investment income
    2.99 %     2.29 %     1.77 %     1.95 %     0.93 %
Portfolio turnover rate
    72 %     80 %     81 %     105 %     118 %
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Income Opportunity Portfolio
 
 
 
 Objective/Strategy 
 
The Income Opportunity Portfolio seeks modest capital appreciation and maximization of realized gains by investing within under-priced industries.
 
 Performance as of December 31, 2009 
 
         
Average Annual Total Returns:
       
One year
    13.14%  
Five years
    0.81%  
Since inception (5/1/04)
    2.00%  
 
Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. Total return figures include change in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month end, call toll-free 1-877-781-6392.
 
The Portfolio is not open to direct retail investment. Beneficial interest in shares is obtained solely by purchase of variable life insurance policies and variable annuity contracts. Actual performance results for variable annuity and variable universal life contracts will be lower due to contract charges. Consult your contract for applicable charges.
 
 Comments 
 
For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Income Opportunity Portfolio returned 13.14% versus 27.25% for the current benchmark, the S&P Composite 1500 Index.
 
Coming off one of the worst declines in stock market history — in 2008 the S&P 500 Index fell 36.9% — the market went into a free fall early in 2009. From the end of 2008 to March 9, 2009, the S&P 500 Index dropped 24.6%. Markets around the world were spiraling downward as panic spread that the global economy may be falling into another Great Depression. Then, suddenly on March 9, 2009, the market changed course and began a furious rally catapulting the S&P 500 Index up 37.8% over about a two-month period, between March 9 and May 8, 2009, as tensions eased that world economies were falling off a cliff. The U.S. equity market continued on a strong upward path for the rest of the year, and by the end of the historic roller coaster ride the S&P 500 Index was up 26.5% for the year.
 
Over the course of the year, economic data slowly started to stabilize going from disastrous to quite strong. First quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was down 6.40%, but in the second quarter the economy seemed to be bottoming out with GDP falling just .70%. As has historically been the case, the stock market started to rally ahead of the turn around in the economy. So, even though the economy was doing poorly headed into March 9, the stock market anticipated an economic turnaround and headed higher prior to a positive GDP number. In the third quarter GDP came in at positive 2.20%, confirming what equity investors were looking for as they scooped up bargains several months prior to the release of this positive GDP number.
 
From a sector perspective, as fears subsided that the world financial system would completely collapse investors rushed in to buy beaten down stocks in the Financials sector. For the period from March 9 to December 31, 2009, the S&P Composite 1500 Financials Index was up just over 124%. Investors also flocked to cyclical sectors such as Materials and Consumer Discretionary as the economy turned around. Over this same period, the S&P Composite 1500 Materials Index rose 92.3%, and the S&P Composite 1500 Consumer Discretionary Index gained 89.8%. Meanwhile, more defensive oriented sectors, those that tend to hold up well in unfavorable economic conditions, also rose but not nearly as much. For example, the S&P Composite 1500 Consumer Staples Index was up 41.7% from March 9 to December 31, 2009.
 
Amid one of the most turbulent markets in history, the Portfolio rose 13.14% for the year, trailing the S&P Composite 1500 Index which rose 27.25%. However, the Portfolio was less volatile than its benchmark, providing a smoother, calmer ride for investors. The beta of the Portfolio — a statistic that measures the price movements of the Portfolio relative to the price movements of its benchmark — was .52 based on weekly returns, indicating that it was about half as volatile as its benchmark index.(1)
 
This year’s return performance and volatility provides an excellent example of the trade-off associated with the options hedging strategy that is used in this Portfolio. Over the long-term, the strategy of writing index call options and buying index put options is intended to reduce the effects of market volatility on the Portfolio. The trade-off, however, is that the hedging strategy can limit the upside potential of the Portfolio.
 
In extreme cases, periods when the market moves dramatically in either direction in a very short period, the trade-off associated with this strategy can be stark. For example, over a seven day trading period this year, from March 9 to March 18, the benchmark index soared 17.72% while the Portfolio rose just 3.35%. This seven day trading period accounted for virtually all of the under-performance of the Portfolio vs. its benchmark index this year. On the other hand, when the market plummeted over a five day period — from October 3 to October 7, 2008— the benchmark fell 17.92% while the Portfolio dropped just 3.21%.
 
Drilling down further into the equity performance, our top five contributors were Exxon Mobil Corp., Ashland Inc., Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., The Procter & Gamble Co., and The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. The five largest detractors from the Portfolio’s performance were Apple, Inc., SkyWest Inc., MetLife, Inc., Allianz SE, and Sunoco Inc. Our top total return performing stocks were Mechel OAO, Ashland Inc., Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Guess?, Inc., and Ing Groep N.V. Our bottom total return performing stocks were Allianz SE, DryShips Inc., SkyWest Inc., AFLAC, Inc., and Heartland Payment Systems Inc.(1)
 
It is important to note that last year we did make a slight adjustment to our valuation model. Following the almost unprecedented market free fall in 2008, we re-examined our quantitative valuation model to see if we could fine tune our ability to more accurately value stocks. Based on comprehensive research we concluded that a minor adjustment was justified. The adjustment we made slightly modified how we account for company specific risk in our model. Prior to 2008, we used a proxy for the interest rate associated with investment grade bonds — the Moody’s AAA bond yield Index — as the variable to account for company specific risk. However, after comprehensive research, we
 
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Income Opportunity Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
adjusted this variable in our model. Starting in February 2009, we stopped using the Moody’s AAA proxy as the bond yield and instead we now use company specific bond yields.
 
Looking ahead to 2010, we believe the market will continue on its upward trajectory. With economic conditions improving and company earnings generally growing again, the fears that gripped the market early last year have faded considerably. We believe the market is about 8% under-priced as we start 2009. Should corporate credit spreads continue to narrow as they have been for some time now, this could provide a further boost to equity valuations. Keeping in line with this outlook, the Portfolio is fully invested. Further, in keeping with the Portfolio’s stated strategy we will continue to hedge our equity holdings.(1)
 
(1)  The Portfolio’s composition is subject to change. Holdings and weightings are as of December 31, 2009.
 
 Change in Value of $10,000 Investment 
 
[PERFORMANCE GRAPH]
 
Hypothetical illustration based on past performance. Future performance will vary. The Portfolio’s returns reflect reinvested dividends. The Portfolio’s holdings may differ significantly from the securities in the index. The index is unmanaged and therefore does not reflect the cost of portfolio management and accounting.
 
The S&P Composite 1500 Index is a broad-based capitalization-weighted index of 1500 U.S. Companies and is comprised of the S&P 400, S&P 500, and the S&P 600. The index was developed with a base value of 100 as of December 30, 1994. The index presented herein includes the effects of reinvested dividends.
 
 Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2009 (1) 
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Common Stocks (3)
    99.7
Purchased Options
    0.1
Written Options Outstanding
    (2.1)
Money Market Funds
Less Net Liabilities
    2.3
       
      100.0
       
 
 Top 10 Portfolio Holdings as of December 31, 2009 (1) (2) 
 
               
          % of Net Assets
 
  1.     Microsoft Corp.     4.6
  2.     International Business Machines Corp.     2.5
  3.     Hewlett-Packard Co.     2.1
  4.     Kimberly-Clark Corp.     2.0
  5.     Merck & Co, Inc.     2.0
  6.     Google, Inc. Class A     1.9
  7.     ConocoPhillips     1.8
  8.     Pfizer, Inc.     1.6
  9.     Medtronic, Inc.     1.6
  10.     Apple, Inc.     1.6
 
(1) Composition of Portfolio subject to change.
 
(2) Short-term investments have been excluded from the list of Top 10 Portfolio holdings.
 
(3) Sectors:
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Health Care
    20.2
Information Technology
    18.4
Consumer Staples
    13.7
Industrials
    12.6
Financials
    7.6
Energy
    7.2
Consumer Discretionary
    7.0
Utilities
    6.6
Materials
    4.8
Telecommunication Services
    1.6
       
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 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 99.7%   Shares     Value  
 
 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY – 7.0%
Media – 3.4%
Arbitron, Inc. 
    2,100     $ 49,182  
Time Warner Cable, Inc. (b)
    1,100       45,529  
Time Warner, Inc. 
    1,200       34,968  
Walt Disney Co. / The (b)
    3,100       99,975  
                 
              229,654  
                 
Multiline Retail – 0.9%
Target Corp. (b)
    1,300       62,881  
                 
Specialty Retail – 0.7%
TJX Cos., Inc. / The (b)
    1,300       47,515  
                 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 2.0%
NIKE, Inc. Class B (b)
    900       59,463  
V.F. Corp. 
    300       21,972  
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (b)
    1,800       48,996  
                 
              130,431  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY
            470,481  
                 
CONSUMER STAPLES – 13.7%
Beverages – 2.4%
Constellation Brands, Inc. Class A (a)
    1,700       27,081  
Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc. / The (b)
    900       33,750  
PepsiCo, Inc. (b)
    1,600       97,280  
                 
              158,111  
                 
Food & Staples Retailing – 2.3%
Sysco Corp. (b)
    3,400       94,996  
Walgreen Co. (b)
    1,700       62,424  
                 
              157,420  
                 
Food Products – 2.9%
Campbell Soup Co. (b)
    2,300       77,740  
ConAgra Foods, Inc. 
    2,000       46,100  
Kellogg Co. 
    700       37,240  
Unilever NV
    1,100       35,563  
                 
              196,643  
                 
Household Products – 3.3%
Clorox Co. / The
    800       48,800  
Kimberly-Clark Corp. (b)
    2,100       133,791  
Procter & Gamble Co. / The
    600       36,378  
                 
              218,969  
                 
Tobacco – 2.8%
Altria Group, Inc. (b)
    5,200       102,076  
Lorillard, Inc. 
    400       32,092  
Reynolds American, Inc. (b)
    1,000       52,970  
                 
              187,138  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES
            918,281  
                 
ENERGY – 7.2%
Energy Equipment & Services – 1.6%
Atwood Oceanics, Inc. (a) (b)
    1,400       50,190  
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (b)
    400       39,368  
Transocean Ltd. (a) (b)
    200       16,560  
                 
              106,118  
                 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 5.6%
BP PLC – ADR
    800       46,376  
Chevron Corp. (b)
    1,200       92,388  
ConocoPhillips (b)
    2,400       122,568  
Occidental Petroleum Corp. (b)
    900       73,215  
Royal Dutch Shell PLC – ADR
    700       42,077  
                 
              376,624  
                 
TOTAL ENERGY
            482,742  
                 
FINANCIALS – 7.6%
Capital Markets – 0.9%
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (b)
    800       31,056  
Deutsche Bank AG (b)
    400       28,364  
                 
              59,420  
                 
Commercial Banks – 1.6%
Credicorp Ltd. (b)
    400       30,808  
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (b)
    700       36,953  
U.S. Bancorp
    1,700       38,267  
                 
              106,028  
                 
Consumer Finance – 0.5%
Cash America International, Inc. (b)
    1,000       34,960  
                 
Insurance – 4.6%
Allianz SE – ADR (b)
    2,300       28,635  
Allstate Corp. / The (b)
    1,600       48,064  
Everest Re Group, Ltd. 
    300       25,704  
Loews Corp. 
    1,000       36,350  
PartnerRe Ltd. 
    500       37,330  
Prudential Financial, Inc. (b)
    1,100       54,736  
Reinsurance Group of America, Inc. 
    500       23,825  
Travelers Companies, Inc. / The (b)
    1,000       49,860  
                 
              304,504  
                 
TOTAL FINANCIALS
            504,912  
                 
HEALTH CARE – 20.2%
Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 4.2%
Becton, Dickinson & Co. 
    600       47,316  
Medtronic, Inc. (b)
    2,400       105,552  
Stryker Corp. (b)
    1,300       65,481  
Varian Medical Systems, Inc. (a) (b)
    1,300       60,905  
                 
              279,254  
                 
Health Care Providers & Services – 7.0%
Aetna, Inc. 
    2,200       69,740  
AmerisourceBergen Corp. (b)
    3,400       88,638  
Cardinal Health, Inc. (b)
    1,900       61,256  
Express Scripts, Inc. (a) (b)
    1,000       86,450  
Humana, Inc. (a)
    1,200       52,668  
Patterson Companies., Inc. (a)
    1,700       47,566  
Quest Diagnostics, Inc. (b)
    1,100       66,418  
                 
              472,736  
                 
Pharmaceuticals – 9.0%
Abbott Laboratories (b)
    1,900       102,581  
Allergan, Inc. (b)
    600       37,806  
GlaxoSmithKline PLC – ADR (b)
    2,100       88,725  
Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp. Class A
    800       21,640  
 
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Income Opportunity Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 99.7%   Shares     Value  
 
 
Pharmaceuticals (continued)
Merck & Co, Inc. (b)
    3,600     $ 131,544  
Mylan, Inc. (a)
    1,100       20,273  
Novartis AG – ADR (b)
    1,000       54,430  
Pfizer, Inc. (b)
    6,000       109,140  
Sanofi-Aventis – ADR
    900       35,343  
                 
              601,482  
                 
TOTAL HEALTH CARE
            1,353,472  
                 
INDUSTRIALS – 12.6%
Aerospace & Defense – 3.6%
General Dynamics Corp. 
    500       34,085  
Honeywell International, Inc. 
    800       31,360  
Northrop Grumman Corp. 
    1,400       78,190  
United Technologies Corp. (b)
    1,400       97,174  
                 
              240,809  
                 
Commercial Services & Supplies – 0.5%
ATC Technology Corp. (a) (b)
    1,300       31,005  
                 
Electrical Equipment – 0.7%
Cooper Industries PLC
    500       21,320  
Hubbell, Inc. (b)
    600       28,380  
                 
              49,700  
                 
Industrial Conglomerates – 3.4%
3M Co. (b)
    1,100       90,937  
General Electric Co. (b)
    4,200       63,546  
Siemens AG – ADR (b)
    800       73,360  
                 
              227,843  
                 
Machinery – 1.4%
Eaton Corp. 
    400       25,448  
Parker Hannifin Corp. 
    400       21,552  
Snap-On, Inc. (b)
    1,100       46,486  
                 
              93,486  
                 
Road & Rail – 2.3%
CSX Corp. (b)
    1,700       82,433  
Union Pacific Corp. (b)
    1,100       70,290  
                 
              152,723  
                 
Trading Companies & Distributors – 0.7%
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (b)
    500       48,415  
                 
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS
            843,981  
                 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – 18.4%
Computers & Peripherals – 6.9%
Apple, Inc. (a) (b)
    500       105,430  
Hewlett-Packard Co. 
    2,700       139,077  
International Business Machines Corp. (b)
    1,300       170,170  
Western Digital Corp. (a)
    1,000       44,150  
                 
              458,827  
                 
Internet Software & Services – 1.9%
AOL, Inc. (a)
    109       2,538  
Google, Inc. Class A (a) (b)
    200       123,996  
                 
              126,534  
                 
IT Services – 4.5%
Accenture PLC
    1,100       45,650  
Amdocs Ltd. (a)
    2,700       77,031  
Computer Sciences Corp. (a)
    1,000       57,530  
MasterCard, Inc. Class A
    200       51,196  
Visa, Inc. (b)
    800       69,968  
                 
              301,375  
                 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 0.6%
Intel Corp. (b)
    2,000       40,800  
                 
Software – 4.5%
Microsoft Corp. (b)
    10,000       304,900  
                 
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
            1,232,436  
                 
MATERIALS – 4.8%
Chemicals – 3.0%
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. 
    500       40,530  
Ecolab, Inc. 
    500       22,290  
Lubrizol Corp. (b)
    700       51,065  
Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc. 
    800       86,800  
                 
              200,685  
                 
Metals & Mining – 1.8%
BHP Billiton Ltd. – ADR
    300       22,974  
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. (b)
    600       48,174  
Newmont Mining Corp. (b)
    1,000       47,310  
              118,458  
                 
TOTAL MATERIALS
            319,143  
                 
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES – 1.6%
Diversified Telecommunication Services – 1.1%
AT&T, Inc. 
    1,300       36,439  
Verizon Communications, Inc. 
    1,100       36,443  
                 
              72,882  
                 
Wireless Telecommunication Services – 0.5%
America Movil SAB de C.V. – ADR
    700       32,886  
                 
TOTAL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES
    105,768  
         
UTILITIES – 6.6%
Electric Utilities – 2.0%
American Electric Power Co., Inc. (b)
    1,700       59,143  
Pinnacle West Capital Corp. 
    900       32,922  
Southern Co. / The
    1,300       43,316  
                 
              135,381  
                 
Gas Utilities – 1.2%
AGL Resources, Inc. 
    1,100       40,117  
ONEOK, Inc. 
    900       40,113  
                 
              80,230  
                 
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders – 0.3%
Constellation Energy Group, Inc. 
    600       21,102  
                 
Multi-Utilities – 3.1%
Consolidated Edison, Inc. 
    900       40,887  
Sempra Energy
    800       44,784  
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Income Opportunity Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 99.7%   Shares     Value  
 
 
Multi-Utilities (continued)
Wisconsin Energy Corp. 
    1,500     $ 74,745  
Xcel Energy, Inc. 
    2,000       42,440  
                 
              202,856  
                 
TOTAL UTILITIES
            439,569  
                 
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $5,857,572)
          $ 6,670,785  
                 
                 
Purchased Options – 0.1%   Contracts (c)     Value  
 
 
S&P 500 Index Put Option
               
Expiration: January 2010,
               
Exercise Price: $1,050.00
    23     $ 6,555  
                 
Total Purchased Options
(Cost $20,089)
          $ 6,555  
                 
                 
Money Market Funds – 12.4%   Shares     Value  
 
 
Federated Prime Cash Obligations Fund Institutional Class
    372,000     $ 372,000  
Fidelity Institutional Money Market Funds
               
Money Market Portfolio – Class I
    376,000       376,000  
Fidelity Institutional Money Market Funds
               
Prime Money Market Portfolio – Class I
    84,000       84,000  
                 
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $832,000)
          $ 832,000  
                 
Total Investments – 112.2%
(Cost $6,709,661) (d)
          $ 7,509,340  
Total Written Options Outstanding – (2.1)% (see following schedule)
            (141,112 )
Other Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets – (10.1)%
            (676,780 )
                 
Net Assets – 100.0%
          $ 6,691,448  
                 
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
 
Abbreviations:
 
ADR: American Depository Receipts
 
Footnotes:
 
(a) Non-income producing security.
 
(b) Security is fully or partially pledged as collateral for written call options outstanding. Outstanding written call options are presented in the following schedule.
 
(c) 100 shares per contract.
 
(d) Represents cost for financial reporting purposes, which may differ from cost basis for Federal income tax purposes. See also Note 8 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
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 Schedule of Written Options Outstanding December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Call Options   Contracts*     Value  
 
 
S&P 500 Index Call Option
Expiration: January 2010,
               
Exercise Price: $1,105.00
    62     $ 141,112  
                 
Total Written Options Outstanding (Premiums received $120,692)
          $ 141,112  
                 
 
* 100 shares per contract.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
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 Statement of Assets and Liabilities 
 
December 31, 2009 
 
         
Assets:
       
Investments in securities, at value
(Cost $6,709,661)
  $ 7,509,340  
Cash
    114  
Receivable for fund shares sold
    4,149  
Dividends and accrued interest receivable
    14,155  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    97  
         
Total assets
    7,527,855  
         
Liabilities:
       
Margin payable to prime broker
    674,844  
Options written, at value (premiums received of $120,692)
    141,112  
Payable for fund shares redeemed
    218  
Payable for investment management services
    4,412  
Payable for compliance services
    1,677  
Accrued custody expense
    738  
Accrued professional fees
    11,092  
Accrued accounting fees
    1,879  
Accrued printing and filing fees
    435  
         
Total liabilities
    836,407  
         
Net assets
  $ 6,691,448  
         
Net assets consist of:
       
Par value, $1 per share
  $ 598,125  
Paid-in capital in excess of par value
    5,843,900  
Accumulated net realized loss on investments
    (549,876 )
Net unrealized appreciation/depreciation on:
       
Investments
    799,679  
Written options
    (20,420 )
Undistributed net investment income
    20,040  
         
Net assets
  $ 6,691,448  
         
Shares outstanding
    598,125  
         
Authorized Fund shares allocated to Portfolio
    3,000,000  
         
Net asset value per share
  $ 11.19  
         
 
 Statement of Operations 
 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2009 
 
         
Investment income:
       
Interest
  $ 2,385  
Dividends (net of withholding tax of $907)
    103,020  
         
Total investment income
    105,405  
         
Expenses:
       
Management fees
    43,028  
Custodian fees
    10,197  
Directors’ fees
    602  
Professional fees
    12,005  
Accounting fees
    10,564  
Printing and filing fees
    913  
Compliance expense
    6,376  
Other
    119  
         
Total expenses
    83,804  
         
Net investment income
    21,601  
         
Realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments, foreign currency related transactions, and written options:
       
Net realized gain (loss) on:
       
Investments
    130,262  
Foreign currency related transactions
    3  
Written options
    (421,067 )
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on:
       
Investments
    1,090,904  
Written options
    5,831  
         
Net realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments, foreign currency related transactions, and written options
    805,933  
         
Change in net assets from operations
  $ 827,534  
         
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Income Opportunity Portfolio
 
 
 Statements of Changes in Net Assets 
 
                 
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008  
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:
               
Operations:
               
Net investment income
  $ 21,601     $ 46,558  
Net realized gain (loss) on investments, foreign currency related transactions, and written options
    (290,802 )     (109,701 )
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments, foreign currency related transactions, and written options
    1,096,735       (1,018,989 )
                 
Change in net assets from operations
    827,534       (1,082,132 )
                 
Capital transactions:
               
Received from shares sold
    3,291,911       1,537,866  
Paid for shares redeemed
    (1,941,532 )     (1,124,981 )
                 
Change in net assets from capital transactions
    1,350,379       412,885  
                 
Change in net assets
    2,177,913       (669,247 )
Net Assets:
               
Beginning of year
    4,513,535       5,182,782  
                 
End of year
  $ 6,691,448     $ 4,513,535  
                 
Undistributed net investment income
  $ 20,040     $ 45,735  
                 
 
 Financial Highlights 
 
                                         
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008     2007     2006     2005  
 
Selected Per-Share Data:
                                       
Net asset value, beginning of year
  $ 9.89     $ 12.49     $ 11.53     $ 11.07     $ 10.75  
Operations:
                                       
Net investment income (loss)
    0.01       0.10             0.01       (0.04 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, foreign
                                       
currency related transactions, and written options
    1.29       (2.70 )     0.96       0.45       0.36  
                                         
Total from operations
    1.30       (2.60 )     0.96       0.46       0.32  
                                         
Net asset value, end of year
  $ 11.19     $ 9.89     $ 12.49     $ 11.53     $ 11.07  
                                         
Total return
    13.14 %     –20.82 %     8.33 %     4.16 %     2.98 %
Ratios and supplemental data:
                                       
Net assets at end of year (millions)
  $ 6.7     $ 4.5     $ 5.2     $ 5.7     $ 4.2  
Ratios to average net assets:
                                       
Ratios net of expenses reduced or reimbursed by adviser:
                                       
Expenses
    1.56 %     1.62 %     1.46 %     1.52 %     1.60 %
Net investment income (loss)
    0.40 %     0.98 %     –0.04 %     0.12 %     –0.48 %
Ratios assuming no expenses reduced or reimbursed by adviser:
                                       
Expenses
    1.56 %     1.62 %     1.46 %     1.52 %     1.67 %
Net investment income (loss)
    0.40 %     0.98 %     –0.04 %     0.12 %     –0.54 %
Portfolio turnover rate
    200 %     203 %     159 %     140 %     158 %
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Target VIP Portfolio
 
 
 
 Objective/Strategy 
 
The Target VIP Portfolio seeks an above average total return by investing in the common stocks of companies which are identified by a model which applies separate uniquely specialized strategies.
 
 Performance as of December 31, 2009 
 
         
Average Annual Total Returns:
       
One year
    14.77%  
Since inception (11/2/05)
    -5.18%  
 
Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. Total return figures include change in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month end, call toll-free 1-877-781-6392.
 
The Portfolio is not open to direct retail investment. Beneficial interest in shares is obtained solely by purchase of variable life insurance policies and variable annuity contracts. Actual performance results for variable annuity and variable universal life contracts will be lower due to contract charges. Consult your contract for applicable charges.
 
 Comments 
 
For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Target VIP Portfolio returned 14.77% versus 28.34% for the current benchmark, the Russell 3000 Index.
 
The equity markets staged an impressive rebound after bottoming on March 9, 2009. While the S&P 500 Index finished the year with a 26.46% gain, it was up an eye-popping 67.80% from March 9 through December 31. The top three performing sectors in 2009 were all cyclicals: Information Technology (+59.92%), Materials (+45.22%) and Consumer Discretionary (+38.76%). Within the ten major sectors in the S&P 500 Index lie 134 subsectors. In 2008, only six subsectors were up, versus 115 this year. In 2008, 94% of the constituents in the index suffered a loss, versus just 14% this year. Institutional investors were largely responsible for driving stock prices higher. The Investment Company Institute reported that net cash inflows to bond funds totaled $348.9 billion through the first eleven months of 2009, compared to net cash outflows totaling $4.1 billion for equity funds. The S&P 500 Index closed out the decade 28.75% below its ten-year high of 1,561.15 set on October 9, 2007. Six months from now we will revisit the issue of cash flows to see if retail investors are buying stocks.
 
The bull market in stocks was accompanied by a sharp reduction in volatility. The VIX, an index that measures the implied volatility of S&P 500 Index options, plunged from a high of nearly 80 in October 2008, one month after the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy, to 21.68 on December 31, 2009. The VIX averaged 21.92 from 2000 through 2009. The higher the index value the greater the implied risk in the market. The last time the VIX fell below 20 for an extended period of time was from May 2003 through July 2007. From April 30, 2003 through July 31, 2007, the S&P 500 Index posted a cumulative total return of 71.3%.
 
As bull markets mature, higher-quality stocks, which are the focus of the Portfolio, tend to lead the market higher, according to Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist at Standard & Poor’s. Lower-quality stocks tend to lead early in a bull market because they are often beaten down further in bear markets. Such companies tend to carry high debt loads, have few competitive advantages and earnings that are tougher to forecast.
 
The Portfolio significantly lagged the S&P Composite 1500 Index and Russell 3000 Index in 2009. The top performing stocks were the following: BNP Paribas ADR up 98.6%; NetFlix, Inc. up 84.3%; Banco Santander up 82.4%; Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. up 78.4%; and Computer Programs & Systems, Inc. up 77.2%. The worst performing stocks were the following: S&T Bancorp, Inc. down 50.4%; Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. down 49.0%; Vaalco Energy, Inc. down 38.8%; Spartan Stores, Inc. down 37.7%; and Viropharma, Inc. down 35.6%.(1)
 
Poor stock selection in the Consumer Discretionary and Health Care sectors accounted for a majority of the under-performance. A large under-weight in Information Technology (9.7% average weight vs. 18.1% for the Russell 3000 Index) negatively impacted performance due to the fact that Information Technology was the top performing sector in 2009.(1)
 
The fourth quarter 2009 edition of the Investment Manager Outlook, a survey of investment managers conducted by Russell Investment Group, found that nearly 80% of those money managers polled expect the U.S. equity market will rise over the next twelve months. Managers are most bullish on the following: U.S. Large-Cap Growth (72%); Emerging Market Equities (69%); Non-U.S. (Developed Market) Equities (66%); U.S. Mid-Cap Growth (59%); and U.S. Small-Cap Growth (54%). The sector that managers are most bullish on is Information Technology (82%). The Portfolio’s diversification is in line with the findings of the Russell survey.(1)
 
According to Thomson First Call, the year-over-year estimated earnings growth rates for the companies in the S&P 500 Index, S&P 400 Index (mid-caps), and S&P 600 Index (small-caps) are expected to be 36.3%, 51.6%, and 111.9%, respectively, in 2010. In 2009, the estimates were 12.7%, -8.6%, and -18.3%, respectively.
 
(1)  The Portfolio’s composition is subject to change. Holdings and weightings are as of December 31, 2009.
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Target VIP Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 Change in Value of $10,000 Investment 
 
[PERFORMANCE GRAPH]
 
Hypothetical illustration based on past performance. Future performance will vary. The Portfolio’s returns reflect reinvested dividends. The Portfolio’s holdings may differ significantly from the securities in the index. The index is unmanaged and therefore does not reflect the cost of portfolio management and accounting.
 
The Russell 3000 Index measures the performance of the largest 3000 U.S. companies representing approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market. The Russell 3000 Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive, unbiased, and stable barometer of the broad market and is completely reconstituted annually to ensure new and growing equities are reflected. The index presented includes the effects of reinvested dividends.
 
 Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2009 (1) 
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Common Stocks (3)
    98.7
Money Market Funds and
Other Net Assets
    1.3
       
      100.0
       
 
 Top 10 Portfolio Holdings as of December 31, 2009 (1) (2) 
 
               
          % of Net Assets
 
  1.     Microsoft Corp.     4.5
  2.     Caterpillar, Inc.     4.4
  3.     Johnson & Johnson     4.3
  4.     McDonald’s Corp.     4.0
  5.     Amgen, Inc.     3.8
  6.     Gilead Sciences, Inc.     3.4
  7.     AT&T, Inc.     3.4
  8.     General Electric Co.     3.3
  9.     Exxon Mobil Corp.     2.9
  10.     DIRECTV     2.5
(1) Composition of Portfolio subject to change.
 
(2) Short-term investments have been excluded from the list of Top 10 Portfolio holdings.
 
(3) Sectors:
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Financials
    19.7
Health Care
    16.2
Consumer Discretionary
    15.4
Industrials
    14.1
Energy
    11.1
Information Technology
    10.1
Telecommunication Services
    4.5
Consumer Staples
    4.3
Materials
    1.8
Utilities
    1.5
       
      98.7
       


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Target VIP Portfolio
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 98.7%   Shares     Value  
 
 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY – 15.4%
Automobiles – 1.5%
Daimler AG
    5,653     $ 301,305  
                 
Diversified Consumer Services – 2.4%
Apollo Group, Inc. Class A (a)
    5,225       316,530  
DeVry, Inc. 
    1,238       70,232  
ITT Educational Services, Inc. (a)
    662       63,526  
Strayer Education, Inc. 
    228       48,448  
                 
              498,736  
                 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 4.4%
McDonald’s Corp. 
    13,262       828,079  
Panera Bread Co. (a)
    962       64,425  
                 
              892,504  
                 
Internet & Catalog Retail – 0.7%
NetFlix, Inc. (a)
    1,686       92,966  
PetMed Express, Inc. 
    2,322       40,937  
                 
              133,903  
                 
Media – 2.5%
DIRECTV (a)
    15,638       521,527  
                 
Multiline Retail – 0.6%
Dollar Tree, Inc. (a)
    1,585       76,555  
Family Dollar Stores, Inc. 
    1,891       52,627  
                 
              129,182  
                 
Specialty Retail – 3.1%
AutoZone, Inc. (a)
    1,181       186,681  
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. (a)
    3,950       152,588  
Hot Topic, Inc. (a)
    4,382       27,870  
Jos. A Bank Clothiers, Inc. (a)
    1,949       82,228  
Ross Stores, Inc. 
    1,970       84,139  
Tractor Supply Co. (a)
    1,426       75,521  
Wet Seal, Inc. / The (a)
    10,232       35,300  
                 
              644,327  
                 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 0.2%
Coach, Inc. 
    1,182       43,179  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY
            3,164,663  
                 
CONSUMER STAPLES – 4.3%
Beverages – 2.0%
Hansen Natural Corp. (a)
    1,132       43,469  
PepsiCo, Inc. 
    6,155       374,224  
                 
              417,693  
                 
Food & Staples Retailing – 0.3%
Nash Finch Co. 
    1,088       40,354  
Spartan Stores, Inc. 
    2,090       29,866  
                 
              70,220  
                 
Food Products – 1.2%
Campbell Soup Co. 
    1,408       47,590  
TreeHouse Foods, Inc. (a)
    5,008       194,611  
                 
              242,201  
                 
Household Products – 0.8%
Colgate-Palmolive Co. 
    2,011       165,204  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES
            895,318  
                 
ENERGY – 11.1%
Energy Equipment & Services – 0.1%
ENSCO International PLC – ADR
    406       16,216  
                 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 11.0%
BP PLC – ADR
    4,694       272,111  
Chevron Corp. 
    5,726       440,845  
Clayton Williams Energy, Inc. (a)
    1,174       41,137  
ENI SpA – ADR
    4,516       228,555  
EOG Resources, Inc. 
    725       70,542  
Exxon Mobil Corp. 
    8,900       606,891  
Goodrich Petroleum Corp. (a)
    3,748       91,264  
Statoil ASA – ADR
    13,092       326,122  
Vaalco Energy, Inc. 
    5,767       26,240  
World Fuel Services Corp. 
    5,778       154,792  
                 
              2,258,499  
                 
TOTAL ENERGY
            2,274,715  
                 
FINANCIALS – 19.7%
Capital Markets – 4.6%
Credit Suisse Group AG – ADR
    7,817       384,284  
Deutsche Bank AG
    5,309       376,461  
Stifel Financial Corp. (a)
    2,544       150,706  
SWS Group, Inc. 
    2,727       32,997  
                 
              944,448  
                 
Commercial Banks – 8.2%
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. – ADR
    17,770       320,571  
Banco Santander S.A. – ADR
    22,501       369,917  
BNP Paribas – ADR
    10,094       405,375  
Community Bank System, Inc. 
    3,336       64,418  
First Financial Bankshares, Inc. 
    2,155       116,866  
HSBC Holdings PLC – ADR
    5,125       292,586  
Old National Bancorp
    6,614       82,212  
S&T Bancorp, Inc. 
    2,842       48,342  
                 
              1,700,287  
                 
Consumer Finance – 0.7%
Ezcorp, Inc. (a)
    4,110       70,733  
First Cash Financial Services, Inc. (a)
    3,105       68,900  
                 
              139,633  
                 
Diversified Financial Services – 0.3%
Moody’s Corp. 
    2,572       68,929  
                 
Insurance – 5.2%
Allianz SE – ADR
    20,066       249,822  
AXA SA – ADR
    9,654       228,607  
Infinity Property & Casualty Corp. 
    1,520       61,773  
Swiss Reinsurance Co. Ltd. – ADR
    4,564       219,939  
Travelers Companies, Inc. / The
    6,154       306,838  
                 
              1,066,979  
                 
                 
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Target VIP Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 98.7%   Shares     Value  
 
 
Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.7%
Public Storage
    1,760     $ 143,352  
                 
TOTAL FINANCIALS
            4,063,628  
                 
HEALTH CARE – 16.2%
Biotechnology – 7.7%
Amgen, Inc. (a)
    13,761       778,460  
Cephalon, Inc. (a)
    1,076       67,153  
Gilead Sciences, Inc. (a)
    16,035       693,995  
Myriad Genetics, Inc. (a)
    1,466       38,262  
Myriad Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)
    368       1,851  
                 
              1,579,721  
                 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 1.0%
Cyberonics, Inc. (a)
    2,820       57,641  
Greatbatch, Inc. (a)
    4,246       81,650  
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (a)
    2,938       56,674  
                 
              195,965  
                 
Health Care Providers & Services – 0.9%
Gentiva Health Services, Inc. (a)
    2,965       80,085  
Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. (a)
    3,273       45,266  
LHC Group, Inc. (a)
    1,891       63,556  
                 
              188,907  
                 
Health Care Technology – 1.3%
Computer Programs & Systems, Inc. 
    1,822       83,903  
Quality Systems, Inc. 
    2,970       186,487  
                 
              270,390  
                 
Life Sciences Tools & Services – 0.3%
Luminex Corp. (a)
    4,384       65,453  
                 
Pharmaceuticals – 5.0%
Forest Laboratories, Inc. (a)
    1,370       43,991  
Johnson & Johnson
    13,898       895,170  
Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)
    6,430       30,542  
Viropharma, Inc. (a)
    8,222       68,983  
                 
              1,038,686  
                 
TOTAL HEALTH CARE
            3,339,122  
                 
INDUSTRIALS – 14.1%
Aerospace & Defense – 0.6%
Aerovironment, Inc. (a)
    2,176       63,278  
American Science & Engineering, Inc. 
    908       68,863  
                 
              132,141  
                 
Air Freight & Logistics – 0.7%
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. 
    2,546       149,527  
                 
Airlines – 0.7%
Allegiant Travel Co. (a)
    2,165       102,123  
Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (a)
    4,917       34,419  
                 
              136,542  
                 
Commercial Services & Supplies – 0.2%
Cintas Corp. 
    1,700       44,285  
                 
Industrial Conglomerates – 3.3%
General Electric Co. 
    44,211       668,912  
                 
Machinery – 5.3%
Caterpillar, Inc. 
    16,018       912,866  
Dover Corp. 
    4,440       184,748  
                 
              1,097,614  
                 
Professional Services – 0.5%
Dun & Bradstreet Corp. / The
    1,311       110,609  
                 
Road & Rail – 1.1%
Arkansas Best Corp. 
    2,559       75,311  
Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. (a)
    3,264       106,537  
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. 
    1,531       49,406  
                 
              231,254  
                 
Trading Companies & Distributors – 1.7%
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (a)
    4,419       70,704  
Fastenal Co. 
    2,259       94,065  
W. W. Grainger, Inc. 
    1,827       176,908  
                 
              341,677  
                 
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS
            2,912,561  
                 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – 10.1%
Computers & Peripherals – 0.5%
Lexmark International, Inc. Class A (a)
    4,272       110,987  
                 
IT Services – 0.9%
CSG Systems International Inc. (a)
    3,603       68,781  
Mantech International Corp. Class A (a)
    903       43,597  
SAIC, Inc. (a)
    3,495       66,195  
                 
              178,573  
                 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 3.6%
Altera Corp. 
    20,148       455,949  
Microchip Technology, Inc. 
    9,648       280,371  
                 
              736,320  
                 
Software – 5.1%
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (a)
    3,299       111,770  
Microsoft Corp. 
    30,541       931,195  
                 
              1,042,965  
                 
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
            2,068,845  
                 
MATERIALS – 1.8%
Chemicals – 0.2%
Innophos Holdings, Inc. 
    1,942       44,647  
                 
Containers & Packaging – 1.3%
Rock-Tenn Co.- Class A
    5,154       259,813  
                 
Metals & Mining – 0.3%
Compass Minerals International, Inc. 
    832       55,902  
                 
TOTAL MATERIALS
            360,362  
                 
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES – 4.5%
Diversified Telecommunication Services – 4.5%
AT&T, Inc. 
    24,756       693,911  
BT Group PLC – ADR
    10,783       234,422  
                 
TOTAL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES
            928,333  
                 
                 
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Target VIP Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 98.7%   Shares     Value  
 
 
UTILITIES – 1.5%
Electric Utilities – 0.4%
Southern Co. / The
    2,766     $ 92,163  
                 
Gas Utilities – 0.4%
Laclede Group, Inc. / The
    2,293       77,434  
                 
Multi-Utilities – 0.3%
Sempra Energy
    853       47,751  
TECO Energy, Inc. 
    751       12,181  
                 
              59,932  
                 
Water Utilities – 0.4%
California Water Service Group
    2,091       76,991  
                 
TOTAL UTILITIES
            306,520  
                 
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $18,853,154)
          $ 20,314,067  
                 
                 
Money Market Funds – 1.3%   Shares     Value  
 
 
Fidelity Institutional Money Market Funds
               
Money Market Portfolio – Class I
    264,000     $ 264,000  
                 
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $264,000)
          $ 264,000  
                 
Total Investments – 100.0%
(Cost $19,117,154) (b)
          $ 20,578,067  
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities – 0.0%
            2,931  
                 
Net Assets – 100.0%
          $ 20,580,998  
                 
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
 
Abbreviations:
 
ADR: American Depository Receipts
 
Footnotes:
 
(a) Non-income producing security.
 
(b) Represents cost for financial reporting purposes, which may differ from cost basis for Federal income tax purposes. See also Note 8 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Target VIP Portfolio
 
 
 
 Statement of Assets and Liabilities 
 
December 31, 2009 
 
         
Assets:
       
Investments in securities, at value
(Cost $19,117,154)
  $ 20,578,067  
Cash
    802  
Receivable for fund shares sold
    9,271  
Dividends and accrued interest receivable
    22,753  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    331  
         
Total assets
    20,611,224  
         
Liabilities:
       
Payable for fund shares redeemed
    2,331  
Payable for investment management services
    10,464  
Payable for compliance services
    1,677  
Accrued custody expense
    84  
Accrued professional fees
    11,111  
Accrued accounting fees
    2,622  
Accrued printing and filing fees
    1,373  
Other accrued expenses
    564  
         
Total liabilities
    30,226  
         
Net assets
  $ 20,580,998  
         
Net assets consist of:
       
Par value, $1 per share
  $ 2,665,997  
Paid-in capital in excess of par value
    27,639,691  
Accumulated net realized loss on investments
    (11,217,802 )
Net unrealized appreciation on investments
    1,460,913  
Undistributed net investment income
    32,199  
         
Net assets
  $ 20,580,998  
         
Shares outstanding
    2,665,997  
         
Authorized Fund shares allocated to Portfolio
    5,000,000  
         
Net asset value per share
  $ 7.72  
         
 
 Statement of Operations 
 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2009 
 
         
Investment income:
       
Interest
  $ 2,576  
Dividends (net of withholding tax of $19,964)
    438,549  
         
Total investment income
    441,125  
         
Expenses:
       
Management fees
    111,970  
Custodian fees
    3,405  
Directors’ fees
    2,004  
Professional fees
    12,782  
Accounting fees
    15,175  
Printing and filing fees
    3,025  
Compliance expense
    6,376  
Other
    489  
         
Total expenses
    155,226  
         
Net investment income
    285,899  
         
Realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
       
Net realized gain (loss) on investments
    (11,189,698 )
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
    13,803,902  
         
Net realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    2,614,204  
         
Change in net assets from operations
  $ 2,900,103  
         
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Target VIP Portfolio
 
 
 Statements of Changes in Net Assets 
 
                 
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008  
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:
               
Operations:
               
Net investment income
  $ 285,899     $ 337,472  
Net realized gain (loss) on investments
    (11,189,698 )     330,868  
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
    13,803,902       (13,398,858 )
                 
Change in net assets from operations
    2,900,103       (12,730,518 )
                 
Distributions to shareholders:
               
Distributions from net investment income
    (253,696 )     (303,211 )
                 
Capital transactions:
               
Received from shares sold
    6,226,014       13,635,800  
Received from dividends reinvested
    253,696       303,211  
Paid for shares redeemed
    (6,742,319 )     (5,830,040 )
                 
Change in net assets from capital transactions
    (262,609 )     8,108,971  
                 
Change in net assets
    2,383,798       (4,924,758 )
Net Assets:
               
Beginning of year
    18,197,200       23,121,958  
                 
End of year
  $ 20,580,998     $ 18,197,200  
                 
Undistributed net investment income
  $ 32,199     $ 34,261  
                 
 
 Financial Highlights 
 
                                         
                            For the
 
                            Period from
 
    Years Ended December 31,     November 2, 2005* to
 
    2009     2008     2007     2006     December 31, 2005  
 
Selected Per-Share Data:
                                       
Net asset value, beginning of period
  $ 6.81     $ 12.23     $ 11.23     $ 10.14     $ 10.00  
Operations:
                                       
Net investment income
    0.11       0.12       0.09       0.02       0.01  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    0.90       (5.42 )     1.00       1.07       0.13  
                                         
Total from operations
    1.01       (5.30 )     1.09       1.09       0.14  
                                         
Distributions:
                                       
Distributions from net investment income
    (0.10 )     (0.12 )     (0.09 )            
                                         
Net asset value, end of period
  $ 7.72     $ 6.81     $ 12.23     $ 11.23     $ 10.14  
                                         
Total return
    14.77 %     –43.34 %     9.74 %     10.76 %     1.40 %(b)
Ratios and supplemental data:
                                       
Net assets at end of period (millions)
  $ 20.6     $ 18.2     $ 23.1     $ 10.6     $ 1.5  
Ratios to average net assets:
                                       
Ratios net of expenses reduced or reimbursed by adviser:
                                       
Expenses
    0.83 %     0.80 %     0.83 %     1.26 %     1.60 %(a)
Net investment income
    1.53 %     1.45 %     1.22 %     0.53 %     0.74 %(a)
Ratios assuming no expenses reduced or reimbursed by adviser:
                                       
Expenses
    0.83 %     0.80 %     0.83 %     1.30 %     7.39 %(a)
Net investment income
    1.53 %     1.45 %     1.22 %     0.48 %     –5.04 %(a)
Portfolio turnover rate
    91 %     79 %     52 %     24 %     0 %
(a)  Annualized.
 
(b)  Not annualized.
 
 *   Represents date of commencement of operations.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Target Equity/Income Portfolio
 
 
 
 Objective/Strategy 
 
The Target Equity/Income Portfolio seeks an above average total return by adhering to a disciplined, quantitative investment process that incorporates two distinct strategy methodologies.
 
 Performance as of December 31, 2009 
 
         
Average Annual Total Returns:
       
One year
    12.33%  
Since inception (11/2/05)
    -6.54%  
 
Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. Total return figures include change in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month end, call toll-free 1-877-781-6392.
 
The Portfolio is not open to direct retail investment. Beneficial interest in shares is obtained solely by purchase of variable life insurance policies and variable annuity contracts. Actual performance results for variable annuity and variable universal life contracts will be lower due to contract charges. Consult your contract for applicable charges.
 
 Comments 
 
For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Target Equity/Income Portfolio returned 12.33% versus 28.34% for the current benchmark, the Russell 3000 Index.
 
The equity markets staged an impressive rebound after bottoming on March 9, 2009. While the S&P 500 Index finished the year with a 26.47% gain, it was up an eye-popping 67.80% from March 9 through December 31. The top three performing sectors in 2009 were all cyclicals: Information Technology (+59.92%), Materials (+45.22%) and Consumer Discretionary (+38.76%). Within the ten major sectors in the S&P 500 Index lie 134 subsectors. In 2008, only six subsectors were up, versus 115 this year. In 2008, 94% of the constituents in the index suffered a loss, versus just 14% this year. Institutional investors were largely responsible for driving stock prices higher. The Investment Company Institute reported that net cash inflows to bond funds totaled $348.9 billion through the first eleven months of 2009, compared to net cash outflows totaling $4.1 billion for equity funds. The S&P 500 Index closed out the decade 28.75% below its 10-year high of 1,561.15 set on October 9, 2007. Six months from now we will revisit the issue of cash flows to see if retail investors are buying stocks.
 
The bull market in stocks was accompanied by a sharp reduction in volatility. The VIX, an index that measures the implied volatility of S&P 500 Index options, plunged from a high of nearly 80 in October 2008, one month after the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy, to 21.68 on December 31, 2009. The VIX averaged 21.92 from 2000 through 2009. The higher the index value the greater the implied risk in the market. The last time the VIX fell below 20 for an extended period of time was from May 2003 through July 2007. From April 30, 2003 through July 31, 2007, the S&P 500 Index posted a cumulative total return of 71.3%.
 
As bull markets mature, higher-quality stocks, which are the focus of the Portfolio, tend to lead the market higher, according to Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist at Standard & Poor’s. Lower-quality stocks tend to lead early in a bull market because they are often beaten down further in bear markets. Such companies tend to carry high debt loads, have few competitive advantages and earnings that are tougher to forecast.
 
The Portfolio significantly lagged the S&P 500 Index and Russell 3000 Index in 2009. The top performing stocks were the following: Meadwestvaco Corp. up 164.1%; Eastman Chemical Co. up 95.5%; NetFlix, Inc. up 84.3%; Computer Programs & Systems, Inc. up 77.2%; and R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co. up 71.6%. The worst performing stocks were the following: First Bancorp down 78.1%; Zions Bancorporation down 47.2%; F.N.B. Corp. down 44.9%; Spartan Stores, Inc. down 37.7%; and Regions Financial Corp. down 31.9%.(1)
 
Poor stock selection in the Consumer Discretionary and Financial sectors accounted for a majority of the under-performance. Financial exposure was concentrated in small and mid-sized banks that under-performed. A large under-weight in Information Technology (2.2% average weight vs. 18.1% for the Russell 3000 Index) negatively impacted performance due to the fact that Information Technology was the top performing sector in 2009.(1)
 
Approximately 7,000 publicly owned companies report dividend information to Standard & Poor’s Dividend Record. In 2009, companies reported 1,191 dividend increases, down 36.4% from the 1,874 reported in 2008, and a 52.6% decline from the 2,513 registered in 2007. Historically speaking, 2009 had the fewest dividend increases and the most decreases since Standard & Poor’s began collecting data in 1955. Dividend cuts cost investors over $58 billion in income, according to Howard Silverblatt, Senior Index Analyst at S&P. As bad as the year was for payouts, there were signs of a turn in the fourth quarter. The number of companies that increased their dividend payouts totaled 484 — slightly better than the 475 increases registered in the fourth quarter of 2008. With respect to the S&P 500, Standard & Poor’s initial estimate for the dividend payment in 2010 calls for $23.67, or a 6.1% increase over 2009.
 
According to Standard & Poor’s, the year-over-year estimated earnings growth rate for the companies in the S&P 500 Index is expected be 36.3% in 2010, vs. 12.7% in 2009.
 
 (1)  The Portfolio’s composition is subject to change. Holdings and weightings are as of December 31, 2009.
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Target Equity/Income Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 Change in Value of $10,000 Investment 
 
[PERFORMANCE GRAPH]
 
Hypothetical illustration based on past performance. Future performance will vary. The Portfolio’s returns reflect reinvested dividends. The Portfolio’s holdings may differ significantly from the securities in the index. The index is unmanaged and therefore does not reflect the cost of portfolio management and accounting.
 
The Russell 3000 Index measures the performance of the largest 3000 U.S. companies representing approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market. The Russell 3000 index is constructed to provide a comprehensive, unbiased, and stable barometer of the broad market and is completely reconstituted annually to ensure new and growing equities are reflected. The index presented includes the effects of reinvested dividends.
 
 Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2009 (1) 
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Common Stocks (3)
    98.0
Money Market Funds
Less Net Liabilities
    2.0
       
      100.0
       
 
 Top 10 Portfolio Holdings as of December 31, 2009 (1) (2) 
 
               
          % of Net Assets
 
  1.     Johnson & Johnson     7.6
  2.     McDonald’s Corp.     6.9
  3.     Amgen, Inc.     6.0
  4.     MeadWestvaco Corp.     4.6
  5.     Eastman Chemical Co.     4.4
  6.     R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co.     3.7
  7.     Universal Corp.     3.4
  8.     Textron, Inc.     3.3
  9.     NiSource, Inc.     3.2
  10.     TECO Energy, Inc.     3.1
 
(1) Composition of Portfolio subject to change.
 
(2) Short-term investments have been excluded from the list of Top 10 Portfolio holdings.
 
(3) Sectors:
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Consumer Discretionary
    23.9
Health Care
    16.5
Materials
    13.9
Industrials
    12.3
Financials
    12.3
Utilities
    11.3
Consumer Staples
    5.9
Information Technology
    1.9
       
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Target Equity/Income Portfolio
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 98.0%   Shares     Value  
 
 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY – 23.9%
Diversified Consumer Services – 6.2%
Apollo Group, Inc. Class A (a)
    11,149     $ 675,406  
DeVry, Inc. 
    5,013       284,387  
ITT Educational Services, Inc. (a)
    2,681       257,269  
Strayer Education, Inc. 
    922       195,916  
                 
              1,412,978  
                 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 8.1%
McDonald’s Corp. 
    25,049       1,564,060  
Panera Bread Co. (a)
    3,897       260,982  
                 
              1,825,042  
                 
Internet & Catalog Retail – 1.7%
NetFlix, Inc. (a)
    6,828       376,496  
                 
Multiline Retail – 2.3%
Dollar Tree, Inc. (a)
    6,420       310,086  
Family Dollar Stores, Inc. 
    7,672       213,512  
                 
              523,598  
                 
Specialty Retail – 5.6%
AutoZone, Inc. (a)
    3,950       624,376  
Jos. A Bank Clothiers, Inc. (a)
    7,904       333,470  
Tractor Supply Co. (a)
    5,780       306,109  
                 
              1,263,955  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY
            5,402,069  
                 
CONSUMER STAPLES – 5.9%
Food & Staples Retailing – 1.3%
Nash Finch Co. 
    4,412       163,641  
Spartan Stores, Inc. 
    8,472       121,065  
                 
              284,706  
                 
Food Products – 1.2%
TreeHouse Foods, Inc. (a)
    7,187       279,287  
                 
Tobacco – 3.4%
Universal Corp. 
    16,823       767,297  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES
            1,331,290  
                 
FINANCIALS – 12.3%
Commercial Banks – 10.3%
BB&T Corp. 
    19,188       486,800  
First BanCorp/Puerto Rico
    46,358       106,623  
F.N.B. Corp. 
    39,938       271,179  
Fulton Financial Corp. 
    55,119       480,638  
Regions Financial Corp. 
    64,690       342,210  
SunTrust Banks, Inc. 
    17,685       358,829  
Zions Bancorporation
    22,298       286,083  
                 
              2,332,362  
                 
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance – 2.0%
First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. 
    31,821       442,630  
                 
TOTAL FINANCIALS
            2,774,992  
                 
HEALTH CARE – 16.5%
Biotechnology – 6.7%
Amgen, Inc. (a)
    24,026       1,359,151  
Myriad Genetics, Inc. (a)
    5,939       155,008  
Myriad Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)
    1,296       6,519  
                 
              1,520,678  
                 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 0.7%
Greatbatch, Inc. (a)
    7,571       145,590  
                 
Health Care Technology – 1.5%
Computer Programs & Systems, Inc. 
    7,388       340,217  
                 
Pharmaceuticals – 7.6%
Johnson & Johnson
    26,706       1,720,134  
                 
TOTAL HEALTH CARE
            3,726,619  
                 
INDUSTRIALS – 12.3%
Commercial Services & Supplies – 3.7%
R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co. 
    37,864       843,231  
                 
Industrial Conglomerates – 3.3%
Textron, Inc. 
    39,597       744,819  
                 
Machinery – 5.3%
Briggs & Stratton Corp. 
    30,454       569,795  
Timken Co. / The
    26,737       633,934  
                 
              1,203,729  
                 
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS
            2,791,779  
                 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – 1.9%
IT Services – 1.9%
ManTech International Corp. – Class A (a)
    3,662       176,801  
SAIC, Inc. (a)
    14,170       268,380  
                 
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
            445,181  
                 
MATERIALS – 13.9%
Chemicals – 7.0%
Eastman Chemical Co. 
    16,684       1,005,044  
Sensient Technologies Corp. 
    22,172       583,124  
                 
              1,588,168  
                 
Containers & Packaging – 1.3%
Rock-Tenn Co. Class A
    5,648       284,716  
                 
Metals & Mining – 1.0%
Compass Minerals International, Inc. 
    3,375       226,766  
                 
Paper & Forest Products – 4.6%
MeadWestvaco Corp. 
    36,464       1,043,964  
                 
TOTAL MATERIALS
            3,143,614  
                 
UTILITIES – 11.3%
Electric Utilities – 5.0%
American Electric Power Co., Inc. 
    15,925       554,031  
Pinnacle West Cap Corp. 
    15,970       584,182  
                 
              1,138,213  
                 
                 
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Target Equity/Income Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 98.0%   Shares     Value  
 
 
Multi-Utilities – 6.3%
NiSource, Inc. 
    46,655     $ 717,554  
TECO Energy, Inc. 
    43,072       698,628  
                 
              1,416,182  
                 
TOTAL UTILITIES
            2,554,395  
                 
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $21,177,763)
          $ 22,169,939  
                 
                 
Money Market Funds – 2.1%   Shares     Value  
 
 
Fidelity Institutional Money Market Funds
               
Money Market Portfolio – Class I
    465,000     $ 465,000  
                 
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $465,000)
          $ 465,000  
                 
Total Investments – 100.1%
(Cost $21,642,763) (b)
          $ 22,634,939  
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets – (0.1)%
            (18,258 )
                 
Net Assets – 100.0%
          $ 22,616,681  
                 
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
 
Footnotes:
 
(a) Non-income producing security.
 
(b) Represents cost for financial reporting purposes, which may differ from cost basis for Federal income tax purposes. See also Note 8 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Target Equity/Income Portfolio
 
 
 
 Statement of Assets and Liabilities 
 
December 31, 2009 
 
         
Assets:
       
Investments in securities, at value
(Cost $21,642,763)
  $ 22,634,939  
Cash
    31  
Receivable for fund shares sold
    17,645  
Dividends and accrued interest receivable
    15,504  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    391  
         
Total assets
    22,668,510  
         
Liabilities:
       
Payable for fund shares redeemed
    23,300  
Payable for investment management services
    11,542  
Payable for compliance services
    1,677  
Accrued custody expense
    365  
Accrued professional fees
    11,114  
Accrued accounting fees
    2,311  
Accrued printing and filing fees
    1,520  
         
Total liabilities
    51,829  
         
Net assets
  $ 22,616,681  
         
Net assets consist of:
       
Par value, $1 per share
  $ 3,200,758  
Paid-in capital in excess of par value
    36,534,506  
Accumulated net realized loss on investments
    (18,149,114 )
Net unrealized appreciation on investments
    992,176  
Undistributed net investment income
    38,355  
         
Net assets
  $ 22,616,681  
         
Shares outstanding
    3,200,758  
         
Authorized Fund shares allocated to Portfolio
    7,000,000  
         
Net asset value per share
  $ 7.07  
         
 
 Statement of Operations 
 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2009 
 
         
Investment income:
       
Interest
  $ 1,314  
Dividends (net of withholding tax of $223)
    630,347  
         
Total investment income
    631,661  
         
Expenses:
       
Management fees
    134,147  
Custodian fees
    3,280  
Directors’ fees
    2,382  
Professional fees
    12,985  
Accounting fees
    13,855  
Printing and filing fees
    3,471  
Compliance expense
    6,376  
Other
    666  
         
Total expenses
    177,162  
         
Net investment income
    454,499  
         
Realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
       
Net realized gain (loss) on investments
    (17,723,261 )
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
    19,904,558  
         
Net realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    2,181,297  
         
Change in net assets from operations
  $ 2,635,796  
         
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Target Equity/Income Portfolio
 
 
 Statements of Changes in Net Assets 
 
                 
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008  
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:
               
Operations:
               
Net investment income
  $ 454,499     $ 718,661  
Net realized gain (loss) on investments
    (17,723,261 )     (164,334 )
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
    19,904,558       (20,301,401 )
                 
Change in net assets from operations
    2,635,796       (19,747,074 )
                 
Distributions to shareholders:
               
Distributions from net investment income
    (416,144 )     (637,109 )
                 
Capital transactions:
               
Received from shares sold
    6,217,680       14,780,603  
Received from dividends reinvested
    416,144       637,109  
Paid for shares redeemed
    (10,314,027 )     (11,395,135 )
                 
Change in net assets from capital transactions
    (3,680,203 )     4,022,577  
                 
Change in net assets
    (1,460,551 )     (16,361,606 )
Net Assets:
               
Beginning of year
    24,077,232       40,438,838  
                 
End of year
  $ 22,616,681     $ 24,077,232  
                 
Undistributed net investment income
  $ 38,355     $ 81,552  
                 
 
 Financial Highlights 
 
                                         
                            For the
 
                            Period from
 
    Years Ended December 31,     November 2, 2005* to
 
    2009     2008     2007     2006     December 31, 2005  
 
Selected Per-Share Data:
                                       
Net asset value, beginning of period
  $ 6.41     $ 12.00     $ 11.01     $ 10.13     $ 10.00  
Operations:
                                       
Net investment income
    0.15       0.19       0.16       0.08       0.01  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    0.64       (5.61 )     0.99       0.87       0.12  
                                         
Total from operations
    0.79       (5.42 )     1.15       0.95       0.13  
                                         
Distributions:
                                       
Distributions from net investment income
    (0.13 )     (0.17 )     (0.16 )     (0.07 )      
                                         
Net asset value, end of period
  $ 7.07     $ 6.41     $ 12.00     $ 11.01     $ 10.13  
                                         
Total return
    12.33 %     –45.07 %     10.42 %     9.36 %     1.30 %(b)
Ratios and supplemental data:
                                       
Net assets at end of period (millions)
  $ 22.6     $ 24.1     $ 40.4     $ 20.9     $ 3.6  
Ratios to average net assets:
                                       
Ratios net of expenses reduced or reimbursed by adviser:
                                       
Expenses
    0.79 %     0.74 %     0.73 %     0.88 %     1.60 %(a)
Net investment income
    2.03 %     2.05 %     1.83 %     1.28 %     1.22 %(a)
Ratios assuming no expenses reduced or reimbursed by adviser:
                                       
Expenses
    0.79 %     0.74 %     0.73 %     0.88 %     3.38 %(a)
Net investment income
    2.03 %     2.05 %     1.83 %     1.28 %     -0.55 %(a)
Portfolio turnover rate
    95 %     105 %     54 %     52 %     0 %
(a)  Annualized.
 
(b)  Not annualized.
 
 *   Represents date of commencement of operations.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Bristol Growth Portfolio
 
 
 
 Objective/Strategy 
 
The Bristol Growth Portfolio seeks long-term growth of capital by investing primarily in common stocks of the 1,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies in terms of market capitalization.
 
 Performance as of December 31, 2009 
 
         
Average Annual Total Returns:
       
One year
    42.28%  
Since inception (5/1/07)
    -4.92%  
 
Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. Total return figures include change in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month end, call toll-free 1-877-781-6392.
 
The Portfolio is not open to direct retail investment. Beneficial interest in shares is obtained solely by purchase of variable life insurance policies and variable annuity contracts. Actual performance results for variable annuity and variable universal life contracts will be lower due to contract charges. Consult your contract for applicable charges.
 
 Comments 
 
For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Bristol Growth Portfolio returned 42.28% versus 37.21% for the current benchmark, the Russell 1000 Growth Index.
 
Following a year in which the stock market declined nearly 40%, 2009 got off to a dreadful start with the Russell 1000 Growth Index plummeting 18% to its early March low. As unprecedented global fiscal and monetary stimulus programs began to show some benefits, the panic gripping the markets early in the year lessened, a more fundamentals-based approach to valuations took hold and the market recovered nearly 65% off the bottom to end the year up.
 
The Portfolio benefitted from underweight positions in two under-performing sectors in 2009, Health Care and Consumer Staples. Health Care was negatively impacted by concerns about reform under President Obama for most of the year, and the Consumer Staples lagged in an up-market, as is characteristic of that “defensive” sector. The Portfolio also benefitted from an over-weight position in the Information Technology sector, which experienced very positive results in 2009.
 
Four of the top five contributors to the Portfolio’s performance in 2009 were technology companies: Apple, Inc., Microsoft Corp., Google, Inc. and International Business Machines Corp. added between 200-300 basis points to absolute performance each. Apple, Inc.’s earnings estimates moved up throughout the year, as iPhone sales continued to exceed expectations and more recently analysts expected increased contributions from their “Apps store.” Google, Inc. benefited from improving advertising trends, particularly online, and excitement surrounding their smartphone launch. Microsoft Corp. out-performed based on higher targeted cost cuts and market share gains for their Bing search engine. International Business Machines Corp. benefited from expectations of a strong year end budget flush from their enterprise customers. Rounding out the top five contributors to the year, Celanese Corp. added 184 basis points, based on of its low cost chemical production and exposure to the rebounding Chinese economy.(1)
 
Detractors from full year performance included Exxon Mobil Corp., as the company was negatively impacted by the falling price of oil during the year in which we owned the stock, costing the Portfolio 75 basis points. SunPower Corp. was hurt by aggressive pricing on polysilicon which is used in the production of solar panels, detracting 61 basis points from absolute performance. Insurer The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. under-performed during the period we owned the stock due to combined fears of investment portfolio losses and the need to raise capital to cover reserve requirements for their variable annuity businesses, costing the Portfolio 66 basis points. Raytheon Co. cost the Portfolio 30 basis points due to concerns over potential reductions in the defense budget, and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. hurt performance by 29 basis points as we owned the stock when they gave disappointing earnings guidance mid-year.(1)
 
As a result of our bottom-up stock selection, the greatest shift in sector weightings during the year occurred in the Consumer Discretionary sector, where the sector weighting ended at 10.2%, in line with the benchmark weighting of 10.5% and up from 2.0% to start the year. Purchases in this sector include cruise line operator Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., where estimates have been moving, up, valuation is attractive and the company is better positioned to withstand high fuel costs relative to prior years due to a significantly more efficient fleet of ships. We also initiated a position in Amazon.com, Inc. in the fourth quarter following a strong earnings report; we believe there is further upside to earnings estimates and valuation looks attractive.(1)
 
Sales of Health Care stocks during the year resulted in a decreased weighting in that sector. Health Care sales include Abbott Laboratories, a stock we sold as it approached our target and anecdotes emerged of weakening growth trends in a drug worth just under half of the company’s operating profits. We also sold WellPoint, Inc. based on valuation, as attention surrounding the public option faded and the stock recovered late in the year.(1)
 
The Portfolio weighting in Consumer Staples is below the benchmark weighting and below where it started the year. While activity in the Portfolio in the first half of the year reduced this sector weighting on balance, we have added a few positions in December which resulted in a reduced under-weight position to end the year. These recent purchases include General Mills, Inc., a food company that experienced positive revisions based on improvements in their Pillsbury division and continued strength in cereal, and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. based on comments from an apparel supplier indicating strong reorder activity at the retailer.(1)
 
As we enter 2010, the combined Portfolio weighting in the Materials and Industrials sectors stands well above a combined benchmark weighting. Recent new additions to the Portfolio in these sectors include Honeywell International, Inc., Goodrich Corp. and United Technologies Corp. which we purchased based on attractive valuation and evidence of an improving aerospace aftermarket. We also purchased Illinois Tool Works, Inc. based on positive revisions due to the potential for the company to achieve higher margins versus previous economic cycles.(1)
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Bristol Growth Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
While there are certainly economic issues that concern us, including the continued overhang of commercial real estate exposure on select financial companies and record high unemployment levels in the U.S., we are also seeing signs of stability in the economic recovery, such as evidence of a potential bottoming in the residential housing market and the newly lean cost structures of numerous blue chip companies that should provide enhanced earnings leverage going forward. We are certainly seeing more stocks exhibiting both attractive valuation and improving fundamentals than we saw one year ago, and we look forward to reporting on our progress to you again in the coming months.
 
(1)  The Portfolio’s composition is subject to change. Holdings and weightings are as of December 31, 2009.
 
 Change in Value of $10,000 Investment 
 
[PERFORMANCE GRAPH]
 
Hypothetical illustration based on past performance. Future performance will vary. The Portfolio’s returns reflect reinvested dividends. The Portfolio’s holdings may differ significantly from the securities in the index. The index is unmanaged and therefore does not reflect the cost of portfolio management and accounting.
 
The Russell 1000 Growth Index is a market-capitalization weighted index of those firms in the Russell 1000 with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The index presented herein includes the effects of requested dividends.
 
 Portfolio Composition as of December 31, 2009 (1) 
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Common Stocks (3)
    97.5
Money Market Funds and
Other Net Assets
    2.5
       
      100.0
       
 
 Top 10 Portfolio Holdings as of December 31, 2009 (1) (2) 
 
               
      % of Net Assets
 
  1.     International Business Machines Corp.     4.0
  2.     Cisco Systems, Inc.     3.4
  3.     Microsoft Corp.     3.2
  4.     Apple, Inc.     3.1
  5.     Exxon Mobil Corp.     3.0
  6.     Johnson & Johnson     2.8
  7.     Google, Inc. Class A     2.8
  8.     Hewlett-Packard Co.     2.5
  9.     Procter & Gamble Co. / The     2.4
  10.     Intel Corp.     2.3
 
(1) Composition of Portfolio subject to change.
 
(2) Short-term investments have been excluded from the list of Top 10 Portfolio holdings.
 
(3) Sectors:
 
       
    % of Net Assets
 
Information Technology
    34.5
Industrials
    13.7
Health Care
    10.5
Consumer Staples
    10.0
Consumer Discretionary
    10.0
Materials
    8.4
Financials
    6.7
Energy
    3.7
       
      97.5
       


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Bristol Growth Portfolio
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 97.5%   Shares     Value  
 
 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY – 10.0%
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 2.0%
Darden Restaurants, Inc. 
    1,900     $ 66,633  
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (a)
    5,900       149,152  
                 
              215,785  
                 
Internet & Catalog Retail – 0.8%
Amazon.com, Inc. (a)
    600       80,712  
                 
Multiline Retail – 2.0%
Target Corp. 
    4,300       207,991  
                 
Specialty Retail – 3.3%
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. (a)
    3,200       123,616  
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. 
    9,400       219,866  
                 
              343,482  
                 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 1.9%
VF Corp. 
    2,700       197,748  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY
            1,045,718  
                 
CONSUMER STAPLES – 10.0%
Beverages – 2.9%
Coca-Cola Co. / The
    1,800       102,600  
PepsiCo, Inc. 
    3,300       200,640  
                 
              303,240  
                 
Food & Staples Retailing – 1.9%
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 
    3,700       197,765  
                 
Food Products – 2.8%
General Mills, Inc. 
    2,900       205,349  
Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. (a)
    1,600       95,536  
                 
              300,885  
                 
Household Products – 2.4%
Procter & Gamble Co. / The
    4,100       248,583  
                 
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES
            1,050,473  
                 
ENERGY – 3.7%
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 3.7%
Apache Corp. 
    700       72,219  
Exxon Mobil Corp. 
    4,600       313,674  
                 
              385,893  
                 
TOTAL ENERGY
            385,893  
                 
FINANCIALS – 6.7%
Capital Markets – 3.8%
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. / The
    600       101,304  
Morgan Stanley
    4,200       124,320  
State Street Corp. 
    4,000       174,160  
                 
              399,784  
                 
Diversified Financial Services – 1.7%
Bank of America Corp. 
    5,800       87,348  
JPMorgan Chase & Co. 
    2,200       91,674  
                 
              179,022  
                 
Insurance – 1.2%
Prudential Financial, Inc. 
    2,500       124,400  
                 
TOTAL FINANCIALS
            703,206  
                 
HEALTH CARE – 10.5%
Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 2.2%
Hospira, Inc. (a)
    4,250       216,750  
Medtronic, Inc. 
    400       17,592  
                 
              234,342  
                 
Health Care Providers & Services – 2.8%
Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings (a)
    1,200       89,808  
McKesson Corp. 
    3,200       200,000  
                 
              289,808  
                 
Life Sciences Tools & Services – 0.5%
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. (a)
    1,100       52,459  
                 
Pharmaceuticals – 5.0%
Johnson & Johnson
    4,600       296,286  
Merck & Co., Inc. 
    2,100       76,734  
Pfizer, Inc. 
    8,600       156,434  
                 
              529,454  
                 
TOTAL HEALTH CARE
            1,106,063  
                 
INDUSTRIALS – 13.7%
Aerospace & Defense – 6.1%
Goodrich Corp. 
    3,400       218,450  
Honeywell International, Inc. 
    5,200       203,840  
United Technologies Corp. 
    3,100       215,171  
                 
              637,461  
                 
Construction & Engineering – 0.9%
Quanta Services, Inc. (a)
    4,700       97,948  
                 
Electrical Equipment – 0.1%
SunPower Corp. (a)
    600       12,570  
                 
Industrial Conglomerates – 3.3%
3M Co. 
    1,900       157,073  
Tyco International Ltd. 
    5,400       192,672  
                 
              349,745  
                 
Machinery – 3.3%
Caterpillar, Inc. 
    3,400       193,766  
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. 
    3,100       148,769  
                 
              342,535  
                 
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS
            1,440,259  
                 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – 34.5%
Communications Equipment – 5.4%
Cisco Systems, Inc. (a)
    14,900       356,706  
QUALCOMM, Inc. 
    4,500       208,170  
                 
              564,876  
                 
Computers & Peripherals – 11.4%
Apple, Inc. (a)
    1,550       326,833  
Dell, Inc. (a)
    13,700       196,732  
Hewlett-Packard Co. 
    5,000       257,550  
International Business Machines Corp. 
    3,200       418,880  
                 
              1,199,995  
                 
Internet Software & Services – 2.8%
Google, Inc. Class A (a)
    470       291,391  
                 
                 
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Bristol Growth Portfolio (Continued)
 
 
 
 Schedule of Investments December 31, 2009 
 
                 
Common Stocks – 97.5%   Shares     Value  
 
 
IT Services – 1.8%
MasterCard, Inc. Class A
    750     $ 191,985  
                 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 8.8%
Applied Materials, Inc. 
    11,000       153,340  
Intel Corp. 
    12,000       244,800  
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. 
    10,300       209,090  
Texas Instruments, Inc. 
    8,300       216,298  
Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc. (a)
    2,700       96,876  
                 
              920,404  
                 
Software – 4.3.%
Microsoft Corp. 
    11,100       338,439  
Oracle Corp. 
    4,600       112,884  
                 
              451,323  
                 
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
            3,619,974  
                 
MATERIALS – 8.4%
Chemicals – 2.7%
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. 
    1,200       97,272  
Dow Chemical Co. / The
    6,900       190,647  
                 
              287,919  
                 
Containers & Packaging – 2.0%
Ball Corp. 
    4,000       206,800  
                 
Metals & Mining – 3.7%
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. (a)
    2,500       200,725  
Teck Resources Ltd. (a)
    5,500       192,335  
                 
              393,060  
                 
TOTAL MATERIALS
            887,779  
                 
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $9,198,697)
          $ 10,239,365  
                 
                 
Money Market Funds – 1.8%   Shares     Value  
 
 
Fidelity Institutional Money Market Funds
               
Money Market Portfolio – Class I
    184,000     $ 184,000  
                 
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $184,000)
          $ 184,000  
                 
Total Investments – 99.3%
(Cost $9,382,697) (b)
          $ 10,423,365  
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities – 0.7%
            74,210  
                 
Net Assets – 100.0%
          $ 10,497,575  
                 
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
 
Footnotes:
 
(a) Non-income producing security.
 
(b) Represents cost for financial reporting purposes, which may differ from cost basis for Federal income tax purposes. See also Note 8 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Bristol Growth Portfolio
 
 
 
 Statement of Assets and Liabilities 
 
December 31, 2009 
 
         
Assets:
       
Investments in securities, at value
(Cost $9,382,697)
  $ 10,423,365  
Cash
    896  
Receivable for securities sold
    347,802  
Receivable for fund shares sold
    72  
Dividends and accrued interest receivable
    6,197  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    158  
         
Total assets
    10,778,490  
         
Liabilities:
       
Payable for securities purchased
    253,998  
Payable for fund shares redeemed
    4,352  
Payable for investment management services
    7,054  
Payable for compliance services
    1,677  
Accrued custody expense
    346  
Accrued professional fees
    11,097  
Accrued accounting fees
    1,699  
Accrued printing and filing fees
    692  
         
Total liabilities
    280,915  
         
Net assets
  $ 10,497,575  
         
Net assets consist of:
       
Par value, $1 per share
  $ 1,199,998  
Paid-in capital in excess of par value
    9,851,920  
Accumulated net realized loss on investments
    (1,614,285 )
Net unrealized appreciation on investments
    1,040,668  
Undistributed net investment income
    19,274  
         
Net assets
  $ 10,497,575  
         
Shares outstanding
    1,199,998  
         
Authorized Fund shares allocated to Portfolio
    5,000,000  
         
Net asset value per share
  $ 8.75  
         
 
 Statement of Operations 
 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2009 
 
         
Investment income:
       
Interest
  $ 850  
Dividends (net of withholding tax of $22)
    114,436  
         
Total investment income
    115,286  
         
Expenses:
       
Management fees
    59,527  
Custodian fees
    6,658  
Directors’ fees
    795  
Professional fees
    12,137  
Accounting fees
    9,046  
Printing and filing fees
    1,318  
Compliance expense
    6,376  
Other
    161  
         
Total expenses
    96,018  
         
Net investment income
    19,268  
         
Realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency related transactions:
       
Net realized gain (loss) on:
       
Investments
    (87,073 )
Foreign currency related transactions
    6  
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
    2,664,053  
         
Net realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency related transactions
    2,576,986  
         
Change in net assets from operations
  $ 2,596,254  
         
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
Bristol Growth Portfolio
 
 
 Statements of Changes in Net Assets 
 
                 
    Years Ended December 31,  
    2009     2008  
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:
               
Operations:
               
Net investment income
  $ 19,268     $ 11,955  
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency related transactions
    (87,067 )     (1,469,277 )
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
    2,664,053       (1,710,774 )
                 
Change in net assets from operations
    2,596,254       (3,168,096 )
                 
Capital transactions:
               
Received from shares sold
    4,010,986       998,652  
Paid for shares redeemed
    (953,320 )     (332,498 )
                 
Change in net assets from capital transactions
    3,057,666       666,154  
                 
Change in net assets
    5,653,920       (2,501,942 )
Net Assets:
               
Beginning of year
    4,843,655       7,345,597  
                 
End of year
  $ 10,497,575     $ 4,843,655  
                 
Undistributed net investment income
  $ 19,274     $ 11,955  
                 
 
 Financial Highlights 
 
                         
          For the
 
    Years Ended
    Period from
 
    December 31,     May 1, 2007* to  
    2009     2008     December 31, 2007  
 
Selected Per-Share Data:
                       
Net asset value, beginning of period
  $ 6.15     $ 10.35     $ 10.00  
Operations:
                       
Net investment income
    0.01       0.01       0.01  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    2.59       (4.21 )     0.34  
                         
Total from operations
    2.60       (4.20 )     0.35  
                         
Net asset value, end of period
  $ 8.75     $ 6.15     $ 10.35  
                         
Total return
    42.28 %     –40.58 %     3.50 %(b)
Ratios and supplemental data:
                       
Net assets at end of period (millions)
  $ 10.5     $ 4.8     $ 7.3  
Ratios to average net assets:
                       
Expenses
    1.29 %     1.26 %     1.30 %(a)
Net investment income
    0.26 %     0.18 %     0.10 %(a)
Portfolio turnover rate
    218 %     175 %     107 %
(a)  Annualized.
 
(b)  Not annualized.
 
 *   Represents date of commencement of operations.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
 
 
 Notes to Financial Statements December 31, 2009 
 
(1)  Organization
 
Ohio National Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) is a Maryland corporation registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Fund consists of twenty four separate investment portfolios (the “Portfolios”) that seek the following objectives and strategies:
 
  n  Equity Portfolio — Long-term growth of capital by investing primarily in common stocks or other equity securities.
 
  n  Money Market Portfolio — Maximum current income consistent with preservation of capital and liquidity by investing in high quality money market instruments.
 
  n  Bond Portfolio — High level of income and opportunity for capital appreciation consistent with preservation of capital by investing primarily in intermediate-term and long-term fixed income securities.
 
  n  Omni Portfolio — High level of long-term total return consistent with preservation of capital by investing in stocks, bonds, and money market instruments.
 
  n  International Portfolio — Total return on assets by investing primarily in equity securities of foreign companies.
 
  n  Capital Appreciation Portfolio — Long term capital growth by investing primarily in common stocks of established companies with either current or emerging earnings growth not fully appreciated or recognized by the market.
 
  n  Millennium Portfolio — Maximum capital growth by investing primarily in common stocks of small sized companies.
 
  n  International Small-Mid Company Portfolio — Long-term growth of capital by investing at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of foreign small and mid-cap companies.
 
  n  Aggressive Growth Portfolio — Long-term capital growth by investing primarily in equity securities with attractive growth opportunities.
 
  n  Small Cap Growth Portfolio — Long-term capital appreciation by investing at least 80% of its net assets in stocks of small companies, primarily those with strong business franchises and competitive positions that generate rapidly rising earnings or profits.
 
  n  Mid Cap Opportunity Portfolio — Long-term total return by investing at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of mid-cap companies, primarily those that are strategically positioned for long-term growth.
 
  n  S&P 500® Index Portfolio — Total return that approximates the total return of the Standard & Poor’s 500® Index.
 
  n  Strategic Value Portfolio — Growth of capital and income by investing primarily in securities of high dividend yielding companies.
 
  n  High Income Bond Portfolio — High current income by investing at least 80% of its net assets in lower rated corporate debt obligations commonly referred to as “junk bonds”. The Portfolio’s investments are generally rated Baa or lower by Moody’s, or BBB or lower by Standard & Poor’s or Fitch.
 
  n  Capital Growth Portfolio — Long-term capital appreciation by investing in and actively managing equity securities of small cap growth companies.
 
  n  Nasdaq-100® Index Portfolio — Long-term growth of capital by investing primarily in stocks that are included in the Nasdaq-100® Index. Unlike the other Portfolios of the Fund, the Nasdaq-100® Index Portfolio is a non-diversified portfolio for purposes of Section 5 (b) of the 1940 Act.
 
  n  Bristol Portfolio — Long-term growth of capital by investing primarily in common stocks of the 1,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies in terms of market capitalization.
 
  n  Bryton Growth Portfolio — Long-term growth of capital by investing primarily in common stocks of growth-oriented U.S. companies smaller than the 500 largest publicly traded U.S. companies in terms of market capitalization.
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
 
 
 
 Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) December 31, 2009 
 
  n  U.S. Equity Portfolio — Capital appreciation with a secondary objective of capital preservation to provide long term growth by investing at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities traded in the U.S. within under-priced sectors and industries.
 
  n  Balanced Portfolio — Capital appreciation and income by investing normally up to 75% of its assets in equity securities within under-priced sectors and industries while maintaining a minimum of 25% of its assets in fixed income securities.
 
  n  Income Opportunity Portfolio — Modest capital appreciation and maximization of realized gains by investing within under-priced industries.
 
  n  Target VIP Portfolio — Above average total return by investing in the common stocks of companies which are identified by a model that applies separate uniquely specialized strategies.
 
  n  Target Equity/Income Portfolio — Above average total return by adhering to a disciplined, quantitative investment process that incorporates two distinct strategy methodologies.
 
  n  Bristol Growth Portfolio — Long-term growth of capital by investing primarily in common stocks of the 1,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies in terms of market capitalization.
 
Additional detail regarding portfolio-specific objectives, policies, and investment strategies is provided in the prospectus and Statement of Additional Information of Ohio National Fund, Inc. There are no assurances these objectives will be met. Each Portfolio, except the Nasdaq-100® Index Portfolio, is classified as diversified for purposes of Section 5 (b) of the 1940 Act.
 
At present, the Fund sells its shares only to separate accounts of The Ohio National Life Insurance Company (“ONLIC”), Ohio National Life Assurance Corporation (“ONLAC”), and National Security Life and Annuity Company (“NSLA”) to support certain benefits under variable contracts issued by those entities. In the future, Fund shares may be used for other purposes but, unless there is a change in applicable law, they will not be sold directly to the public.
 
Interest in each Portfolio is represented by a separate class of the Fund’s capital stock, par value $1. Each share of a Portfolio participates equally in the Portfolio’s dividends, distributions, net assets, and voting matters.
 
The Fund is authorized to issue 350 million of its capital shares. These authorized shares have been allocated to specific Portfolios of the Fund as follows:
 
         
Portfolio   Authorized Shares
Equity
    25,000,000  
Money Market
    55,000,000  
Bond
    20,000,000  
Omni
    5,000,000  
International
    34,000,000  
Capital Appreciation
    15,000,000  
Millennium
    10,000,000  
International Small-Mid Company
    10,000,000  
Aggressive Growth
    10,000,000  
Small Cap Growth
    5,000,000  
Mid Cap Opportunity
    10,000,000  
S&P 500® Index
    23,000,000  
 
         
Portfolio   Authorized Shares
Strategic Value
    5,000,000  
High Income Bond
    25,000,000  
Capital Growth
    5,000,000  
Nasdaq-100® Index
    20,000,000  
Bristol
    25,000,000  
Bryton Growth
    20,000,000  
U.S. Equity
    5,000,000  
Balanced
    3,000,000  
Income Opportunity
    3,000,000  
Target VIP
    5,000,000  
Target Equity/Income
    7,000,000  
Bristol Growth
    5,000,000  
 
The Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) periodically reallocates authorized shares among the Portfolios of the Fund as deemed necessary.
 
Under the Fund’s organizational documents, its Officers and Directors are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. In addition, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts with its vendors and others that provide for general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund. However, based on experience, the risk of loss to the Fund is expected to be remote.
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
 
 
 
 Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) December 31, 2009 
 
(2)  Significant Accounting Policies
 
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in preparation of its financial statements:
 
Use of Estimates
 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
Security Valuation
 
Investments are valued using pricing procedures approved by the Board.
 
All investments in the Money Market Portfolio are valued at amortized cost in accordance with Rule 2a-7 of the 1940 Act. Should the short-term debt securities held in the Omni Portfolio maintain a dollar-weighted average maturity of 120 days or less and have no maturities greater than one year, such instruments will be valued at amortized cost. In all Portfolios of the Fund, fixed income instruments that mature in sixty days or less are consistently valued at amortized cost. Amortized cost valuation involves valuing a security at its cost initially and thereafter amortizing to maturity any discounts or premiums on the level-yield method, regardless of the impact of fluctuating market interest rates on the fair value of the security. In these instances, amortized cost approximates fair value.
 
Investments, other than those securities aforementioned, are valued as follows:
 
        Domestic equity securities that are traded on U.S. exchanges, with the exception of options, are valued at the last trade price reported by the primary exchange of each security (4:00 pm Eastern Time for normal trading sessions). Option securities are currently valued on a composite close price basis. Over-the-counter domestic equity securities are valued at the last trade price reported daily as of 4:00 pm Eastern Time (normal trading sessions). Over-the-counter traded ADRs may be valued at an evaluated price based on the value of the underlying securities. If a domestic equity security is not traded on a particular day, the mean between the bid and ask prices reported at 4:00 pm Eastern Time (normal trading sessions) by the primary exchange will generally be used for valuation purposes. The principal sources for market quotations are independent national pricing services that have been approved by the Board.
 
        Fixed income securities that have a remaining maturity exceeding sixty days are generally valued at the mean between the daily close bid and ask prices, as provided by independent pricing services approved by the Board.
 
        Repurchase agreements are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value.
 
        Restricted securities, illiquid securities, or other investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at estimated fair market value using methods determined in good faith by the Fund’s Pricing Committee under the supervision of the Board.
 
        Foreign equity securities are initially priced at the reported close price of the exchange on which a security is primarily traded. Securities not traded on a particular day are valued at the mean between the last reported bid and ask quotes at daily close, or the last sale price when appropriate. The principal sources for market quotations are independent pricing services that have been approved by the Board.
 
        Equity securities that are primarily traded on foreign exchanges, other than those in North or South America, are further subjected to fair valuation pricing procedures provided by an independent fair valuation service. The service provides data that can be used to estimate the price of a foreign issue that would prevail in a liquid market given market information available daily at 4:00 pm Eastern Time (normal trading sessions). Multiple factors may be considered in performing this valuation, including an issue’s local close price, relevant general and sector indices, currency fluctuations, and pricing of related depository receipts, exchange traded funds, and futures. The assumptions selected by the Fund that are used in the
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
 
 
 
 Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) December 31, 2009 
 
valuation include a zero-basis trigger using the S&P 500 Index and a 75% confidence interval. These assumptions result in the performance of the pricing procedures each day there is a change in the S&P 500 Index from the time of local close to the U.S. market close for each individual security for which there is a fairly large degree of certainty that the local close price is not the liquid market price at the time of U.S. market close. Backtesting analysis is performed on a quarterly basis to monitor the effectiveness of these procedures. The testing is reviewed by management of the Fund as well as the Fund’s Board. Prior results have indicated that the fair value procedures have been effective in reaching valuation objectives.
 
The differences between the aggregate cost and values of investments are reflected as unrealized appreciation or unrealized depreciation.
 
Pricing inputs used in the Fund’s determination of its investment values are categorized according to a three-tier hierarchy framework. The hierarchy is summarized in three broad levels:
 
     
Level 1:
  Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2:
  Other significant observable inputs, including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.
Level 3:
  Significant unobservable inputs, including the Fund’s own assumptions used to determine the value of securities.
 
The following is a summary of the inputs used in valuing each of the Portfolio’s assets (liabilities) at value as of December 31, 2009:
 
                             
Portfolio
  Financial Instrument Type   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3  
 
Equity
  Common Stocks   $ 219,249,903     $     $   —  
    Preferred Stocks     465,504              
    Repurchase Agreements           4,868,220        
                             
        $ 219,715,407     $ 4,868,220     $  
                             
Money Market*
  Commercial Paper   $     $ 204,993,757     $  
    Money Market Funds     45,000,000              
    U.S. Treasury Obligations           14,998,892        
    U.S. Government Agency Issues           14,999,825        
    Repurchase Agreements           16,750,000        
                             
        $ 45,000,000     $ 251,742,474     $  
                             
Bond
  Corporate Bonds   $     $ 120,078,508     $  
    U.S. Treasury Obligations           1,884,559        
    Commercial Paper           3,999,993        
    Money Market Funds     3,160,000              
    Repurchase Agreements           5,829,000        
                             
        $ 3,160,000     $ 131,792,060     $  
                             
Omni
  Common Stocks   $ 27,934,784     $     $  
    Corporate Bonds           11,188,621        
    Money Market Funds     2,197,000              
                             
        $ 30,131,784     $ 11,188,621     $  
                             
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
 
 
 
 Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) December 31, 2009 
 
                             
Portfolio
  Financial Instrument Type   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3  
 
International
  Common Stocks   $ 44,489,597     $ 153,778,513     $  
    Preference Shares (Brazil)     1,062,549              
    Exchange Traded Funds     8,406,412              
    Rights           2,322        
    Warrants     5,496              
    Money Market Funds     1,675,416              
                             
        $ 55,639,470     $ 153,780,835     $  
                             
    Foreign currency contracts   $ 20,478,030     $     $  
          (19,352,779 )            
                             
        $ 1,125,251     $     $  
                             
Capital Appreciation
  Common Stocks   $ 119,393,488     $ 3,292,349     $  
    Preferred Stocks     228,276              
    Money Market Funds     4,587,000              
                             
        $ 124,208,764     $ 3,292,349     $  
                             
Millennium
  Common Stocks   $ 106,253,086     $     $  
    Money Market Funds     3,176,000              
                             
        $ 109,429,086     $     $  
                             
International Small-Mid Company
  Common Stocks   $ 17,680,874     $ 50,634,012     $  
    Exchange Traded Funds     652,380              
    Money Market Funds     2,115,321              
                             
        $ 20,448,575     $ 50,634,012     $  
                             
Aggressive Growth
  Common Stocks   $ 20,768,206     $ 3,753,966     $  
    Preference Shares (Brazil)     288,421              
    Preferred Stocks     408,883              
    VVPR Strips           50        
    Money Market Funds     2,077,000              
                             
        $ 23,542,510     $ 3,754,016     $  
                             
Small Cap Growth
  Common Stocks   $ 22,157,638     $     $  
    Money Market Funds     646,000              
                             
        $ 22,803,638     $     $  
                             
Mid Cap Opportunity
  Common Stocks   $ 61,277,624     $     $  
    Money Market Funds     2,524,000              
                             
        $ 63,801,624     $     $  
                             
S&P 500® Index
  Common Stocks   $ 156,848,118     $     $  
    Exchange Traded Funds     3,368,274              
    Commercial Paper           316,000        
                             
        $ 160,216,392     $ 316,000     $  
                             
Strategic Value
  Common Stocks   $ 15,541,488     $ 3,824,724     $  
    Money Market Funds     341,000              
                             
        $ 15,882,488     $ 3,824,724     $  
                             
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
 
 
 
 Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) December 31, 2009 
 
                             
Portfolio
  Financial Instrument Type   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3  
 
High Income Bond
  Corporate Bonds   $     $ 155,899,760     $  
    Convertible Bonds           757,031        
    Preferred Stocks           228,079        
    Common Stocks           199,439        
    Warrants           31        
    Money Market Funds     867,000              
                             
        $ 867,000     $ 157,084,340     $  
                             
Capital Growth
  Common Stocks   $ 36,493,332     $     $  
    Money Market Funds     350,000              
                             
        $ 36,843,332     $     $  
                             
Nasdaq-100® Index
  Common Stocks   $ 46,281,882     $     $  
    Exchange Traded Funds     1,633,145              
    Commercial Paper           167,000        
                             
        $ 47,915,027     $ 167,000     $  
                             
Bristol
  Common Stocks   $ 138,075,301     $     $  
    Money Market Funds     5,709,000              
                             
        $ 143,784,301     $     $  
                             
Bryton Growth
  Common Stocks   $ 108,199,222     $     $  
    Money Market Funds     5,474,000              
                             
        $ 113,673,222     $     $  
                             
U.S. Equity
  Common Stocks   $ 14,000,087     $     $  
    Money Market Funds     585,000              
                             
        $ 14,585,087     $     $  
                             
Balanced
  Common Stocks   $ 8,240,986     $     $  
    Preferred Stocks     224,900              
    Corporate Bonds           4,225,591        
    U.S. Government Agency Issues           255,811        
    Money Market Funds     580,000              
                             
        $ 9,045,886     $ 4,481,402     $  
                             
Income Opportunity
  Common Stocks   $ 6,670,785     $     $  
    Purchased Options     6,555              
    Money Market Funds     832,000              
                             
        $ 7,509,340     $     $  
                             
    Written Options Outstanding   $ (141,112 )   $     $  
                             
Target VIP
  Common Stocks   $ 20,314,067     $     $  
    Money Market Funds     264,000              
                             
        $ 20,578,067     $     $  
                             
Target Equity/Income
  Common Stocks   $ 22,169,939     $     $  
    Money Market Funds     465,000              
                             
        $ 22,634,939     $     $  
                             
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
 
 
 
 Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) December 31, 2009 
 
                             
Portfolio
  Financial Instrument Type   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3  
 
Bristol Growth
  Common Stocks   $ 10,239,365     $     $  
    Money Market Funds     184,000              
                             
        $ 10,423,365     $     $  
                             
 
  At December 31, 2009, the Money Market Portfolio’s investments, with the exception of money market funds, were valued using amortized cost, in accordance with rules under the 1940 Act. Amortized cost approximates the current fair value of a security, but since the value is not obtained from a quoted price in an active market, such securities are considered to be valued using Level 2 inputs.
 
Below is a reconciliation that details the activity of securities in Level 3 from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009:
 
         
Corporate Bonds
  High Income Bond  
 
Beginning Balance – December 31, 2008
  $ 341,503  
Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized):
       
Included in earnings (or changes in net assets)
    (199,672 )
Purchases, issuances, and settlements
    (423 )
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3
    (141,408 )
         
Ending Balance – December 31, 2009
  $  
         
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in earnings (or changes in net assets) attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at the reporting date
  $ (11 )
         
 
Foreign Securities and Currency
 
The books and records of all the Portfolios are maintained in U.S. dollars. All investments and cash quoted in foreign currencies are valued daily in U.S. dollars on the basis of the foreign currency exchange rates provided by an independent source. These exchange rates are currently determined daily, at 4:00 pm Eastern Time for normal trading sessions. Purchases and sales of foreign-denominated investments are recorded at rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.
 
The Fund may not fully isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates from fluctuations arising from changes in market prices on foreign currency-denominated investments. However, for tax purposes, the Fund does fully isolate the effect of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates when determining the gain or loss upon sale or maturity of such investments to the extent required by Federal income tax regulations.
 
All Portfolios of the Fund, other than the Target VIP and Target Equity/Income Portfolios, may invest in securities of foreign issuers, although foreign securities purchased by the Money Market Portfolio must be denominated in U.S. dollars and held in custody in the United States of America. The International and International Small-Mid Company Portfolios may be invested entirely in foreign securities. Investments in securities of foreign issuers, including investments in foreign companies through the use of depository receipts, carry certain risks not ordinarily associated with investments in securities of domestic issuers. Such risks include future political and economic developments, and the possible imposition of exchange controls or other foreign governmental laws and restrictions. In addition, with respect to certain countries, there is the possibility of expropriation of assets, confiscatory taxation, political or social instability, or diplomatic developments that could adversely affect capital investment within those countries.
 
Repurchase Agreements
 
The Portfolios may acquire repurchase agreements from member banks of the Federal Reserve System which are deemed creditworthy under guidelines approved by the Board, subject to the seller’s agreement to repurchase such securities at a mutually agreed upon date and price. The repurchase price generally equals the price paid by a Portfolio plus interest negotiated on the basis of current short-term rates, which may be more or less than the rate on the underlying securities. The maturities of these instruments vary from overnight to one week. The seller, under a repurchase agreement, is required to maintain as collateral
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
 
 
 
 Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) December 31, 2009 
 
for the repurchase transaction securities in which the Portfolio has a perfected security interest with a value not less than 100% of the repurchase price (including accrued interest). Securities subject to repurchase agreements are held by the Portfolio’s custodian or another qualified custodian or in the Federal Reserve/Treasury book-entry system. In the event of counterparty default, the Fund has the right to use the collateral to offset losses incurred. There is potential for loss to the Fund in the event the Fund is delayed or prevented from exercising its rights to dispose of the collateral securities, including the risk of a possible decline in the fair value of the underlying securities during the period while the Fund seeks to assert its rights.
 
Restricted and Illiquid Securities
 
Restricted securities are those securities purchased through a private offering and cannot be resold to the general public without prior registration under the Securities Act of 1933 (“the 1933 Act”) or pursuant to the resale limitations provided by Rule 144A under the 1933 Act, or an exemption from the registration requirements of the 1933 Act. 144A securities are issued by corporations without registration in reliance on 1933 Act provisions allowing for the private resale of unregistered securities to qualified institutional buyers. Section 4(2) commercial paper is issued pursuant to Section 4(2) of the 1933 Act which exempts an issue from registration. This paper may be used to finance non-current transactions, such as acquisitions, stock repurchase programs, and other long-term assets. Investments by a Portfolio in Rule 144A and Section 4(2) securities could have the effect of decreasing the liquidity of a Portfolio during any period in which qualified institutional investors were no longer interested in purchasing these securities.
 
Typically, the restricted securities noted above are not considered illiquid. The criteria used to determine if a restricted security is illiquid includes frequency of trades and quotes, available dealers willing to make transactions, availability of market makers in the security, and the nature of the security and its trades. The Money Market, Bond, and Omni Portfolios may invest up to 10% of assets in illiquid securities. Each of the other Portfolios of the Fund may invest up to 15% of its assets in illiquid securities.
 
When-issued Securities
 
The Portfolios may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued or forward commitment basis. The price of the underlying securities and date when the securities will be delivered and paid for are fixed at the time the transaction is negotiated. Losses may arise due to changes in the market value of the securities or from the inability of counterparties to meet the terms of the contract. In connection with such purchases, the Portfolios may segregate liquid assets as collateral that is deemed to be sufficient to cover the purchase price.
 
Borrowing and Securities Lending
 
Certain Portfolios of the Fund are allowed to borrow for investment purposes. Borrowings would generally be unsecured, except to the extent the Portfolios enter into reverse repurchase agreements. The 1940 Act requires the Portfolios to maintain continuous asset coverage equal to three times the amount borrowed. No borrowings were conducted by any of the Fund’s Portfolios during the year ended December 31, 2009.
 
All Portfolios, with the exception of the Money Market Portfolio, are able to lend securities if the loan is adequately secured, is immediately callable and allows for all interest and dividend payments; and the aggregate value of securities loaned does not exceed one third of the total assets. There were no securities lent by any of the Portfolios during the year ended December 31, 2009.
 
Investment Transactions and Related Income
 
For financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. For purposes of executing separate account shareholder transactions in the normal course of business, however, the Fund’s investment transactions are recorded no later than the first calculation on the first business day following the trade date in accordance with Rule 2a-4 of the 1940 Act. Accordingly, differences between the net asset values for financial reporting and for executing separate account shareholder transactions may arise. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date, except in the case of those Portfolios holding foreign securities, in which dividends are recorded as soon after the ex-dividend date as the Fund’s information agents
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
 
 
 
 Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) December 31, 2009 
 
become aware of such dividends. Interest income is accrued daily as earned and includes the amortization of premium and accretion of discount. Net realized gain or loss on investments and foreign exchange transactions are determined using the specific identification method.
 
Distributions to Shareholders and Federal Taxes
 
Net investment income of the Money Market Portfolio is declared and paid daily as a dividend to shareholders immediately before the computation of the net asset value of Money Market Portfolio shares. Dividends are automatically reinvested in additional Money Market Portfolio shares at the net asset value immediately following such computation. Distributions arising from net investment income and net capital gains from the remaining Portfolios are declared and paid to shareholders periodically as required for each of the Portfolios to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company pursuant to Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. The Fund, excluding the Money Market Portfolio, may also satisfy its distribution requirements by using consent dividends rather than cash dividends. The Fund has the intent to continue to comply with tax provisions pertaining to regulated investment companies and make distributions of taxable income sufficient to relieve it from substantially all Federal income and excise taxes. As such, no provisions for Federal income or excise taxes have been recorded.
 
The character of income and realized capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with Federal income tax regulations and may differ from net investment income and realized gains for financial reporting purposes. These “book/tax” differences are either considered temporary or permanent in nature. To the extent these differences are permanent in nature they are reclassified within the composition of net assets; temporary differences do not require such reclassification. Distributions to shareholders that exceed taxable income and net taxable realized gains are reported as return of capital distributions.
 
The Fund’s management and its tax agent, U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC, perform an affirmative evaluation of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Fund’s tax returns to determine whether it is more-likely-than-not (i.e. greater than 50-percent) that each tax position will be sustained upon examination by a taxing authority based on the technical merits of the position. A tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold is measured to determine the amount of benefit to recognize in the financial statements. Differences between tax positions taken in a tax return and amounts recognized in the financial statements will generally result in an increase in a liability for taxes payable (or a reduction of a tax refund receivable), including the recognition of any related interest and penalties as an operating expense. Implementation of the evaluation included a review of tax positions taken in tax years that remain subject to examination by all major tax jurisdictions, including federal tax and the state of Maryland (i.e. the last four tax year ends and the interim tax period since then). The determination has been made that there are no uncertain tax positions that would require the Portfolios to record a tax liability and, therefore, there is no impact to the Portfolios’ financial statements.
 
Expense Allocation
 
Expenses directly attributable to a Portfolio are charged to that Portfolio. Expenses that cannot be directly attributed to a Portfolio are allocated among all the benefited Portfolios on a basis of relative net assets or other appropriate method.
 
Foreign Withholding Taxes
 
Certain Portfolios in the Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which they invest with respect to their investments in issuers existing or operating in such countries. Such taxes are generally based on income earned. These Portfolios accrue such taxes as the related income is earned.
 
Subsequent Events
 
The Fund has evaluated subsequent events through February 18, 2010, which is the date these financial statements were issued and there are no subsequent events to report.
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
 
 
 
 Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) December 31, 2009 
 
(3)  Related Party and Other Transactions
 
The Fund has an Investment Advisory Agreement with Ohio National Investments, Inc. (“ONI”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of ONLIC. Under the terms of this agreement, ONI provides portfolio management and investment advice to the Fund and administers its operations, subject to the supervision of the Fund’s Board. This agreement is renewed annually upon the approval by the Board. As compensation for its services, ONI receives advisory fees from the Fund calculated on the basis of each Portfolio’s average daily net assets and the following current schedule of Board-approved annualized fee breakpoints.
 
     
Equity
0.79% of first $200 million
0.74% of next $800 million
0.70% over $1 billion
Bond
0.60% of first $100 million
0.50% of next $150 million
0.45% of next $250 million
0.40% of next $500 million
0.30% of next $1 billion
0.25% over $2 billion
International
0.85% of first $100 million
0.80% of next $100 million
0.70% over $200 million
Millennium
0.80% of first $150 million
0.75% of next $150 million
0.70% of next $300 million
0.65% over $600 million
Aggressive Growth
0.80% of first $100 million
0.75% of next $400 million
0.70% over $500 million
Mid Cap Opportunity
0.85% of first $100 million
0.80% of next $100 million
0.75% of next $300 million
0.70% over $500 million
Strategic Value
0.75% of first $100 million
0.70% of next $400 million
0.65% over $500 million
Capital Growth
0.90% of first $100 million
0.85% of next $100 million
0.80% of next $300 million
0.75% over $500 million
Bristol
0.80% of first $100 million
0.70% of next $400 million
0.65% over $500 million
  Money Market
0.30% of first $100 million(1)
0.25% of next $150 million
0.23% of next $250 million
0.20% of next $500 million
0.15% over $1 billion
Omni
0.60% of first $100 million
0.50% of next $150 million
0.45% of next $250 million
0.40% of next $500 million
0.30% of next $1 billion
0.25% over $2 billion
Capital Appreciation
0.80% of first $100 million
0.75% of next $300 million
0.65% of next $600 million
0.60% over $1 billion
International Small-Mid Company
1.00% of first $100 million
0.90% of next $100 million
0.85% over $200 million
Small Cap Growth(2)
0.90% of first $150 million
0.80% of next $150 million
0.75% over $300 million
S&P 500® Index
0.40% of first $100 million
0.35% of next $150 million
0.33% over $250 million
High Income Bond
0.75% of first $75 million
0.70% of next $75 million
0.65% of next $75 million
0.60% over $225 million
Nasdaq-100® Index
0.40% of first $100 million
0.35% of next $150 million
0.33% over $250 million
Bryton Growth
0.85% of first $100 million
0.75% of next $400 million
0.70% over $500 million
 
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 Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) December 31, 2009 
 
     
U.S. Equity
0.75% of first $200 million
0.70% of next $300 million
0.65% over $500 million
Balanced(2)
0.65% of first $200 million
0.60% of next $300 million
0.55% over $500 million
Target VIP
0.60% of first $100 million
0.55% of next $400 million
0.50% over $500 million
  Income Opportunity
0.80% of first $200 million
0.75% of next $300 million
0.70% over $500 million
Target Equity/Income
0.60% of first $100 million
0.55% of next $400 million
0.50% over $500 million
Bristol Growth
0.80% of first $100 million
0.70% of next $400 million
0.65% over $500 million
 
  (1)  For the year ended December 31, 2009, ONI waived advisory fees in excess of 0.25% of the first $100 million of average daily net assets in the Money Market Portfolio. Waivers related to the Money Market Portfolio are voluntary and are not subject to recoupment in subsequent fiscal periods. The amount of the waiver for the year ended December 31, 2009 was $50,000. If ONI did not agree to reimburse these expenses, the total expenses incurred by the Money Market Portfolio for the year ended December 31, 2009 would have been higher than the net expenses reflected in the financial statements.
 
  (2)  At a meeting held August 20, 2009, amended advisory fee schedules for these Portfolios were approved by the Board. The annualized fee breakpoints prior to the effective date of the amended advisory fee schedules (September 1, 2009) were:
 
     
Small Cap Growth
0.95% of first $100 million
0.90% of next $50 million
0.80% of next $150 million
0.75% over $300 million
  Balanced
0.75% of first $200 million
0.70% of next $300 million
0.65% over $500 million
 
Under the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Fund authorizes ONI to retain sub-advisers (“the Sub-advisers”) for the Equity, Omni, International, Capital Appreciation, Millennium, International Small-Mid Company, Aggressive Growth, Small Cap Growth, Mid Cap Opportunity, Strategic Value, High Income Bond, Capital Growth, Bristol, Bryton Growth, U.S. Equity, Balanced, Income Opportunity, Target VIP, Target Equity/Income, and Bristol Growth Portfolios subject to the approval of the Board. ONI has entered into sub-advisory agreements with Legg Mason Capital Management, Inc. (“Legg Mason”), Suffolk Capital Management, LLC (“Suffolk”), Federated Global Investment Management Corp. (“Federated Global”), Jennison Associates LLC (“Jennison”), Neuberger Berman Management LLC (“Neuberger Berman”), Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus”), Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (“Goldman Sachs”), Federated Equity Management Company of Pennsylvania (“Federated Equity”), Federated Investment Management Company (“Federated Investment”), Eagle Asset Management, Inc. (“Eagle”), ICON Advisers, Inc. (“ICON”), and First Trust Advisors L.P. (“First Trust”), to manage the investment of those Portfolios’ assets, subject to the supervision of ONI. As compensation for their services, the Sub-advisers receive from ONI a sub-advisory fee calculated on the basis of each of the aforementioned Portfolio’s average daily net assets and the following current Board - approved schedule of annualized fee breakpoints.
 
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
 
 
 
 Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) December 31, 2009 
 
     
Equity (Legg Mason)
0.40% of first $200 million
0.38% over $200 million
International (Federated Global)
0.40% of first $200 million
0.35% over $200 million
Capital Appreciation (Jennison)
0.75% of first $10 million
0.50% of next $30 million
0.35% of next $25 million
0.25% of next $335 million
0.22% of next $600 million
0.20% over $1 billion
Aggressive Growth (Janus)
0.55% of first $100 million
0.50% of next $400 million
0.45% over $500 million
Mid Cap Opportunity (GSAM)2
0.60% of first $100 million
0.55% of next $100 million
0.50% over $200 million
High Income Bond (Federated Investment)
0.50% of first $30 million
0.40% of next $20 million
0.30% of next $25 million
0.25% over $75 million
  Omni (Suffolk)
0.30% of first $100 million
0.25% of next $150 million
0.225% of next $250 million
0.20% of next $500 million
0.15% of next $1 billion
0.125% over $2 billion
Millennium (Neuberger Berman)
0.55% of first $150 million
0.50% of next $150 million
0.40% over $300 million
International Small-Mid Company (Federated Global)
0.75% of first $100 million
0.65% over $100 million
Small Cap Growth (Janus) 1
0.60% of next $150 million
0.50% over $150 million
Strategic Value (Federated Equity)
0.50% of first $35 million
0.35% of next $65 million
0.25% over $100 million
Capital Growth (Eagle)
0.59% of first $100 million
0.55% of next $100 million
0.50% over $200 million
Bristol (Suffolk)
0.45% of first $100 million
0.40% of next $400 million
0.35% over $500 million
U.S. Equity (ICON)
0.50% of first $200 million
0.45% of next $300 million
0.40% over $500 million
Income Opportunity (ICON)
0.55% of first $200 million
0.50% of next $300 million
0.45% over $500 million
Bristol Growth (Suffolk)
0.45% of first $100 million
0.40% of next $400 million
0.35% over $500 million
  Bryton Growth (Suffolk)
0.50% of first $100 million
0.45% of next $400 million
0.40% over $500 million
Balanced (ICON)1
0.40% of first $200 million
0.35% of next $300 million
0.30% over $500 million
Target VIP and Target Equity/Income (First Trust)
0.35% of first $500 million
0.25% over $500 million
 
  1  At a meeting held August 20, 2009, amended sub-advisory fee schedules for these Portfolios were approved by the Board. The annualized fee breakpoints prior to the effective date of the amended sub-advisory fee schedules (September 1, 2009) were:
 
     
Small Cap Growth
0.65% of first $50 million
0.60% of next $100 million
0.50% over $150 million
  Balanced
0.50% of first $200 million
0.45% of next $300 million
0.40% over $500 million
 
  2  At a meeting held November 19, 2009, the Board approved GSAM as sub-adviser for the Mid Cap Opportunity Portfolio. GSAM replaced the Portfolio’s previous sub-adviser, RS Investment Management Co. LLC effective December 18, 2009.
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
 
 
 
 Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) December 31, 2009 
 
Suffolk, the sub-adviser for the Omni, Bristol, Bryton Growth, and Bristol Growth Portfolios has an affiliation with ONI. Ohio National Financial Services, Inc. (ONFS) owns 100% of ONLIC, the parent company of ONI, and also owns 83% of the voting securities of Suffolk. There were no Fund liabilities payable to Suffolk at December 31, 2009 and fees paid to Suffolk are an expense of ONI, not of the Fund.
 
Pursuant to a service agreement among ONI, ONLIC and the Fund, ONLIC has agreed to provide personnel and facilities to ONI on a cost-reimbursement basis. These personnel members include officers of the Fund. ONLIC also provides clerical and administrative services and such supplies and equipment as may be reasonably required in order for ONI to properly perform its advisory function pursuant to the Investment Advisory Agreement. ONLIC further performs duties to fulfill the transfer agent function on behalf of the Fund. Performance of these duties by ONLIC and availability of facilities, personnel, supplies, and equipment does not represent an expense to the Fund in excess of the advisory fees paid to ONI.
 
Pursuant to the Investment Advisory Agreement, if the total expenses applicable to any Portfolio during any calendar quarter (excluding taxes, brokerage commissions, interest expense and management fees) exceed 1%, on an annualized basis, evaluated quarterly, of such Portfolio’s average daily net asset value, ONI will reimburse the Portfolio for such excess expenses. There were no resulting contractual expense reimbursements for the year ended December 31, 2009.
 
During the year ended December 31, 2009, ONI voluntarily reimbursed the amount of daily gross expenses of the Money Market Portfolio in excess of daily income earned by the Portfolio. The amount reimbursed to the Portfolio for the year ended December 31, 2009 was $574,437. This reimbursement is not subject to recoupment in subsequent fiscal periods.
 
The Investment Advisory Agreement allows for a portion of the expenses related to the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer and staff to be incurred by the Fund and paid from the Fund to the Fund’s adviser, ONI. Pursuant to the service agreement among ONI, ONLIC and the Fund, ONLIC has provided the personnel, services, and equipment necessary to perform the Fund’s regulation-mandated compliance function and ONI has reimbursed ONLIC for such costs. For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Fund incurred compliance expenses totaling $153,024, equally allocated to the Portfolios. Expenses incurred by the Portfolios are reflected on the Statements of Operations as “Compliance expense”.
 
Each director of the Board who is not an officer of the Fund nor an employee of ONI or its corporate affiliates is currently paid a quarterly retainer fee of $7,500, $2,000 for each Board meeting attended, $1,000 for each Audit Committee meeting attended, and $500 for each other Board committee or independent directors meetings attended. The lead independent director of the Board receives an additional quarterly retainer fee of $3,125 and the Audit Committee chair receives an additional quarterly retainer fee of $1,250. For the year ended December 31, 2009, compensation of these directors by the Fund totaled $192,500.
 
U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC, 615 East Michigan Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serves as the accounting agent for all but the International and International Small-Mid Company Portfolios. U.S. Bank Institutional Trust & Custody, 425 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio serves as the custodian for all but the International and International Small-Mid Company Portfolios. The accounting agent and custodian for the International and International Small-Mid Company Portfolios is State Street Bank-Kansas City, 801 Pennsylvania Ave., Kansas City, Missouri. For assets held outside the United States, U.S. Bank and State Street Bank-Kansas City enter into sub-custodial agreements, subject to approval by the Board.
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
 
 
 
 Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) December 31, 2009 
 
(4)  Capital Share Transactions
 
Capital share transactions for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 were as follows:
 
                                                 
    Equity     Money Market     Bond  
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
 
    12/31/2009     12/31/2008     12/31/2009     12/31/2008     12/31/2009     12/31/2008  
 
Capital shares issued on sales
    1,691,434       4,134,758       41,782,044       87,727,402       4,061,330       3,099,909  
Capital shares issued on
reinvested dividends
    25,660       211,054             663,868              
Capital shares redeemed
    (3,558,752 )     (7,168,214 )     (47,912,691 )     (81,757,541 )     (3,440,642 )     (7,989,964 )
                                                 
Net increase/(decrease)
    (1,841,658 )     (2,822,402 )     (6,130,647 )     6,633,729       620,688       (4,890,055 )
                                                 
 
                                                 
    Omni     International     Capital Appreciation  
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
 
    12/31/2009     12/31/2008     12/31/2009     12/31/2008     12/31/2009     12/31/2008  
 
Capital shares issued on sales
    312,835       421,723       2,665,036       7,833,032       902,182       1,255,285  
Capital shares issued on
reinvested dividends
    49,851       99,786                   78,247       80,282  
Capital shares redeemed
    (650,890 )     (1,078,713 )     (6,334,979 )     (11,805,937 )     (2,140,885 )     (2,604,708 )
                                                 
Net increase/(decrease)
    (288,204 )     (557,204 )     (3,669,943 )     (3,972,905 )     (1,160,456 )     (1,269,141 )
                                                 
 
                                                 
    Millennium     International Small-Mid Company     Aggressive Growth  
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
 
    12/31/2009     12/31/2008     12/31/2009     12/31/2008     12/31/2009     12/31/2008  
 
Capital shares issued on sales
    4,908,391       612,449       1,073,744       1,566,704       1,433,447       1,924,740  
Capital shares issued on
reinvested dividends
                                   
Capital shares redeemed
    (954,166 )     (1,070,957 )     (1,376,880 )     (1,742,571 )     (1,230,364 )     (1,582,602 )
                                                 
Net increase/(decrease)
    3,954,225       (458,508 )     (303,136 )     (175,867 )     203,083       342,138  
                                                 
 
                                                 
    Small Cap Growth     Mid Cap Opportunity     S&P 500® Index  
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
 
    12/31/2009     12/31/2008     12/31/2009     12/31/2008     12/31/2009     12/31/2008  
 
Capital shares issued on sales
    980,778       734,032       3,108,764       4,178,560       6,377,628       3,164,333  
Capital shares issued on
reinvested dividends
                            174,417       257,996  
Capital shares redeemed
    (689,601 )     (874,270 )     (6,253,894 )     (2,040,368 )     (4,084,406 )     (3,820,480 )
                                                 
Net increase/(decrease)
    291,177       (140,238 )     (3,145,130 )     2,138,192       2,467,639       (398,151 )
                                                 
 
                                                 
    Strategic Value     High Income Bond     Capital Growth  
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
 
    12/31/2009     12/31/2008     12/31/2009     12/31/2008     12/31/2009     12/31/2008  
 
Capital shares issued on sales
    1,173,335       357,815       9,882,540       5,290,215       672,335       798,530  
Capital shares issued on
reinvested dividends
    63,845       99,459                          
Capital shares redeemed
    (624,258 )     (1,187,546 )     (4,957,356 )     (4,584,159 )     (665,264 )     (613,810 )
                                                 
Net increase/(decrease)
    612,922       (730,272 )     4,925,184       706,056       7,071       184,720  
                                                 
 
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
 
 
 
 Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) December 31, 2009 
 
                                                 
    Nasdaq-100® Index     Bristol     Bryton Growth  
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
 
    12/31/2009     12/31/2008     12/31/2009     12/31/2008     12/31/2009     12/31/2008  
 
Capital shares issued on sales
    4,867,867       4,154,173       5,644,552       4,903,913       5,342,762       4,446,981  
Capital shares issued on reinvested dividends
                67,319       114,606              
Capital shares redeemed
    (3,951,131 )     (4,197,643 )     (2,776,615 )     (2,027,717 )     (2,297,640 )     (2,018,949 )
                                                 
Net increase/(decrease)
    916,736       (43,470 )     2,935,256       2,990,802       3,045,122       2,428,032  
                                                 
 
                                                 
    U.S. Equity     Balanced     Income Opportunity  
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
 
    12/31/2009     12/31/2008     12/31/2009     12/31/2008     12/31/2009     12/31/2008  
 
Capital shares issued on sales
    394,400       464,056       385,966       455,908       346,594       145,839  
Capital shares issued on reinvested dividends
    10,552       26,044       21,991                    
Capital shares redeemed
    (454,184 )     (446,366 )     (269,350 )     (305,499 )     (204,725 )     (104,661 )
                                                 
Net increase/(decrease)
    (49,232 )     43,734       138,607       150,409       141,869       41,178  
                                                 
 
                                                 
    Target VIP     Target Equity/Income     Bristol Growth  
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
    Year Ended
 
    12/31/2009     12/31/2008     12/31/2009     12/31/2008     12/31/2009     12/31/2008  
 
Capital shares issued on sales
    937,153       1,365,372       1,049,533       1,490,104       537,735       117,062  
Capital shares issued on reinvested dividends
    32,609       46,221       58,040       103,259              
Capital shares redeemed
    (976,438 )     (629,173 )     (1,662,506 )     (1,206,350 )     (125,964 )     (38,489 )
                                                 
Net increase/(decrease)
    (6,676 )     782,420       (554,933 )     387,013       411,771       78,573  
                                                 
 
(5)  Investment Transactions
 
Purchases and sales of investments (excluding short-term and government securities) for the year ended December 31, 2009 were as follows:
 
                                         
    Equity     Bond     Omni     International     Capital Appreciation  
 
Stocks and Bonds:
                                       
Purchases
  $ 46,672,042     $ 18,216,806     $ 55,043,347     $ 304,477,749     $ 87,280,656  
Sales
  $ 61,068,725     $ 24,483,847     $ 57,676,620     $ 326,617,704     $ 100,025,288  
                                         
          International
                   
    Millennium     Small-Mid Company     Aggressive Growth     Small Cap Growth     Mid Cap Opportunity  
 
Stocks and Bonds:
                                       
Purchases
  $ 201,991,378     $ 68,445,603     $ 6,496,493     $ 10,674,627     $ 174,739,514  
Sales
  $ 145,850,677     $ 69,266,467     $ 5,595,755     $ 8,121,807     $ 205,950,282  
                                         
                            Nasdaq-100®
 
    S&P 500® Index     Strategic Value     High Income Bond     Capital Growth     Index  
 
Stocks and Bonds:
                                       
Purchases
  $ 52,539,406     $ 11,059,244     $ 81,313,419     $ 20,455,509     $ 15,423,546  
Sales
  $ 27,100,489     $ 6,038,619     $ 22,281,349     $ 20,124,816     $ 10,488,618  
                                         
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
 
 
 
 Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) December 31, 2009 
 
                                         
    Bristol     Bryton Growth     U.S. Equity     Balanced     Income Opportunity  
 
Stocks and Bonds:
                                       
Purchases
  $ 264,576,891     $ 93,686,888     $ 21,217,020     $ 9,435,179     $ 11,171,434  
Sales
  $ 231,503,782     $ 63,407,257     $ 22,083,687     $ 7,608,749     $ 10,162,000  
                                         
    Target VIP     Target Equity/Income     Bristol Growth              
 
Stocks and Bonds:
                                       
Purchase
  $ 16,692,916     $ 20,685,802     $ 18,649,681                  
Sales
  $ 16,593,161     $ 24,239,778     $ 15,829,657                  
 
Purchases and sales of government securities for the year ended December 31, 2009 were as follows:
 
                 
    Bond     Balanced  
 
Purchases
  $ 11,644,375     $  
Sales
  $ 9,882,297     $ 185,000  
 
(6)  Financial Instruments
 
The Fund’s Portfolios may trade in financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk for hedging purposes or, otherwise, in accordance with stated investing objectives. These financial instruments may include options, futures, and foreign currency contracts that may involve, to a varying degree, elements of risk in excess of the amounts recognized on financial statements.
 
Options
 
Each Portfolio, other than the Money Market Portfolio, for hedging purposes, may (a) write call options traded on a registered national securities exchange if such Portfolio owns the underlying securities subject to such options, and purchase call options for the purpose of closing out positions it has written, (b) purchase put options on securities owned, and sell such options in order to close its positions in put options, (c) purchase and sell financial futures and options thereon, and (d) purchase and sell financial index options; provided, however, that no option or futures contract shall be purchased or sold if, as a result, more than one-third of the total assets of the Portfolio would be hedged by options or futures contracts, and no more than 5% of any Portfolio’s total assets, at fair value, may be used for premiums on open options and initial margin deposits on futures contracts. The Small Cap Growth Portfolio may also participate in the above activities to protect against adverse changes in security prices or interest rates and may, for these purposes or hedging purposes, sell put options or purchase call options at any time. The S&P 500® Index and Income Opportunity Portfolios are not subject to the above limitations, as these Portfolios may engage in the purchase or selling of put or call options in accordance with those Portfolios’ stated investment objectives. The Portfolios making use of options bear the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of securities or indices underlying the options and, for purchase options, are subject to the risk that the options will expire before being exercised. A further risk associated with investing in options is that there may not be enough buyers and sellers in the market to permit a Portfolio to close a position. To limit the risk, a Portfolio will invest only where there is an established market.
 
When a Portfolio writes a put or call option, an amount equal to the premium received is included on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as a liability. The amount of the liability is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current market value of the option. Such liability is subject to off balance sheet risks to the extent of any future increases in market value of the written options. If an option expires on its stipulated expiration date or if the Portfolio enters into a closing purchase transaction, a gain or loss is realized. If a written call option on an individual security is exercised, a gain or loss is realized for the sale of the underlying security, and the proceeds from the sale are increased by the premium originally received. If a written call option on a securities index is exercised, a gain or loss is realized as determined by the premium originally received, the exercise price and the market value of the index. If a written put option on an individual security is exercised, the cost of the security acquired is decreased by the premium originally received. When a Portfolio purchases a put or call option, an amount equal to the premium paid is included on the Portfolio’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an investment, and is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
 
 
 
 Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) December 31, 2009 
 
current market value of the option. If an option expires on the stipulated expiration date or if the Portfolio enters into a closing sale transaction, a gain or loss is realized. If a Portfolio exercises a call option on an individual security, the cost of the security acquired is increased by the premium paid for the call. If the Portfolio exercises a put option on an individual security, a gain or loss is realized from the sale of the underlying security, and the proceeds from such a sale are decreased by the premium originally paid. If the Portfolio exercises a put option on a security index, a gain or loss is realized as determined by the premium originally paid, the exercise price and the market value of the index.
 
The Income Opportunity Portfolio’s written options are collateralized by cash and/or securities held with the Portfolio’s prime broker and in a segregated account at the Portfolio’s custodian. Such collateral for the Portfolio is restricted from use. The cash collateral or borrowings from the prime broker, if necessary, are included on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The securities pledged as collateral are noted as such on the Portfolio’s Schedule of Investments. Written and purchased options are non-income producing securities.
 
The activity in the option contracts written and the premiums received by the Income Opportunity Portfolio for year ended December 31, 2009 is detailed as follows:
 
                 
    Number of
    Premiums
 
    Contracts     Received  
 
Options outstanding, beginning of year
    45     $ 117,749  
Options written
    3,009       7,831,827  
Options exercised
           
Options expired
    (62 )     (71,772 )
Options closed
    (2,930 )     (7,757,112 )
                 
Options outstanding, end of year
    62     $ 120,692  
                 
 
Transactions involving purchased options by the Income Opportunity Portfolio for year ended December 31, 2009 were: Purchases: $864,486, Sales: $710,535, Expirations: $30,438.
 
Futures Contracts
 
Each Portfolio, other than the Money Market Portfolio may, for hedging purposes, purchase and sell financial futures contracts. Futures contracts are used for the purpose of hedging its existing Portfolio securities, or securities that the Portfolio intends to purchase, against fluctuations in fair value caused by changes in prevailing market interest rates. Upon entering into a financial futures contract, a Portfolio is required to pledge to the broker an amount of cash, commercial paper, or receivables for securities sold equal to a percentage of the contract amount, known as the initial margin deposit. Subsequent payments, known as “variation margin”, are made or received by the Portfolios each day, depending on the daily fluctuations in the fair value of the underlying security. The Portfolios recognize unrealized appreciation/depreciation equal to the daily variation margin. When the contracts are closed, a Portfolio records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contracts at the time they were opened and the value at the time they were closed.
 
Should market conditions move unexpectedly, the Portfolios may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize a loss. The use of futures transactions involves the risk of imperfect correlation in movements in the price of futures contracts interest rates, and the underlying hedged assets. A further risk associated with investing in futures contracts is that there may not be enough buyers and sellers in the market to permit a Portfolio to close a position when it wants to do so. To limit the risk, a Portfolio will invest only where there is an established market. The S&P 500® Index Portfolio may purchase or sell stock index futures contracts and the Nasdaq-100® Index Portfolio may purchase or sell derivative securities designed to replicate the Nasdaq-100® Index in accordance with their stated investment objectives.
 
For the year ended December 31, 2009, there were no futures contracts executed in the Fund’s Portfolios.
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
 
 
 
 Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) December 31, 2009 
 
Foreign Currency Contracts
 
In order to hedge against changes in the exchange rates of foreign currencies in relation to the U.S. dollar, each Portfolio, other than the Money Market Portfolio, may engage in forward foreign currency contracts. A forward foreign currency contract involves an obligation to purchase or sell a foreign currency at a future date, at a negotiated rate. The market value of a foreign currency contract fluctuates with changes in forward currency exchange rates. All commitments are marked to market daily at the applicable exchange rates and any resulting unrealized appreciation or depreciation is recorded. With respect to sales of currency exchange contracts, a Portfolio would incur a realized loss if the value of the contract increases between the date the forward contract is opened and the date the forward contract is closed. A Portfolio incurs a realized gain if the value of the contract decreases between those dates. With respect to purchases of currency exchange contracts, a Portfolio would incur a realized loss if the value of the contract decreases between the date the forward contract is opened and the date the forward contract is closed.
 
The use of foreign currency contracts might not successfully protect a Portfolio against a loss resulting from the movements of foreign currency in relation to the U.S. dollar and does not eliminate fluctuations in the prices of other currencies or securities. A Portfolio is also exposed to credit risk associated with counterparty nonperformance on these currency exchange contracts, which is typically limited to the unrealized gain on each open contract.
 
The International Portfolio had open foreign currency contract commitments at December 31, 2009 and executed other similar contracts during 2009. These contracts were executed specifically to reduce the risk of a significant increase in the currency of a country that was under-weighted in investment by the Portfolio relative to the Portfolio’s benchmark index.
 
When the June 29, 2009 contract experienced a significant unrealized gain, inverse contracts were executed in order to offset the impact of the June 29, 2009 contract and thereby, lock in the gain. Details of the contracts outstanding at December 31, 2009 are as follows:
 
Contracts to buy foreign currency: (AUD-Australian Dollar)
 
                                         
                    Unrealized
        Currency to
  Currency to
  Contract at
  Appreciation/
Date of contract
  Exchange date   receive   deliver   value   Depreciation
 
June 29, 2009
    January 11, 2010       11,421,477 AUD     $ 9,101,318     $ 10,251,461     $ 1,150,143  
 
Contracts to sell foreign currency: (AUD-Australian Dollar)
 
                                         
                    Unrealized
        Currency to
  Currency to
  Contract at
  Appreciation/
Date of contract
  Exchange date   receive   deliver   value   Depreciation
 
October 28, 2009
    January 11, 2010     $ 5,086,680       5,700,000 AUD     $ 5,116,092     $ (29,412 )
December 16, 2009
    January 11, 2010       5,139,889       5,721,477 AUD     $ 5,135,369     $ 4,520  
 
For year ended December 31, 2009, the notional value of foreign currency contracts opened and closed by the International Portfolio was approximately $6.65 million for currency bought and approximately $3.64 million for currency sold.
 
For year ended December 31, 2009, the notional value of foreign currency contracts opened and closed by the International Small-Mid Company Portfolio was approximately $0.75 million for currency bought and approximately $0.76 million for currency sold.
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
 
 
 
 Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) December 31, 2009 
 
The values and financial statement effects of derivative instruments that were not accounted for as hedging instruments as of, and for the year ended, December 31, 2009 were as follows:
 
                                 
                    Location on
            Value of
  Value of
  Statement of
            Asset
  Liability
  Assets and
Portfolio
  Instrument   Primary Risk Type   Derivatives   Derivatives   Liabilities
 
International
  Contracts to buy foreign currency   Currency exchange rate   $ 10,251,461     $ (9,101,318 )     (1 )
International
  Contracts to sell foreign currency   Currency exchange rate   $ 10,226,569     $ (10,251,461 )     (1 )
Income Opportunity
  Purchased options   Equity price   $ 6,555             (2 )
Income Opportunity
  Written options   Equity price         $ 141,112        (3 )
 
(1) Net unrealized appreciation on foreign currency contacts
(2) Investments in securities, at value
(3) Options written, at value
 
                                 
                Change in
   
                Unrealized
   
            Realized Gain
  Appreciation
   
            (Loss) on
  (Depreciation) on
   
            Derivatives
  Derivatives
  Location on
            Recognized in
  Recognized in
  on Statement
Portfolio
  Instrument   Primary Risk Type   Income   Income   of Operations
 
International
  Currency contracts   Currency exchange rate   $ (77,667 )   $ 1,125,251       (1), (2)  
International Small-Mid Company
  Currency contracts   Currency exchange rate   $ 11,798     $       (1), (2)  
Income Opportunity
  Purchased options   Equity price   $ (131,163 )   $ 4,124       (3), (4)  
    Written options   Equity price     (421,067 )     5,831       (5), (6)  
 
(1) Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency contracts
(2) Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on foreign currency contracts
(3) Net realized gain (loss) on investments
(4) Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
(5) Net realized gain (loss) on written options
(6) Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on written options
 
(7)  Temporary Guarantee Program
 
On October 9, 2008, the Board approved the participation of the Money Market Portfolio in the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Temporary Guarantee Program for Money Market Funds (the “Program”). Participation in the initial three months of the Program required a payment to the U.S. Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury”) in the amount of 0.01% of the net asset value of the Money Market Portfolio as of the close of business on September 19, 2008.
 
On November 24, 2008, the Treasury announced that the Secretary of the Treasury elected to extend the Program until April 30, 2009 (the “Program Extension”) to support ongoing stability in the market. On December 4, 2008, the Board approved the participation of the Money Market Portfolio in the Program Extension. Continued participation in the Program required a payment to the Treasury in the amount of 0.015% of the net asset value of the Money Market Portfolio as of the close of business on September 19, 2008. As with the payment for the initial term of the Program, the Program Extension payment was borne by the Money Market Portfolio. The pro-rated portion of the payment for the period from January 1, 2009 to April 30, 2009 is included in the Statement of Operations of the Money Market Portfolio. The remainder of the payment was included in the Statement of Operations in the prior fiscal year.
 
On April 2, 2009, the Board decided that the Fund should not participate in a further extension of the Program beyond April 30, 2009.
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
 
 
 
 Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) December 31, 2009 
 
(8)  Federal Income Tax Information
 
At December 31, 2009, the components of accumulated earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:
 
                                                 
          Undistributed
                      Total
 
    Undistributed
    Long-Term
          Accumulated
    Unrealized
    Accumulated
 
    Ordinary
    Capital Gains
    Accumulated
    Capital and
    Appreciation
    Earnings
 
Portfolio
  Income     (Losses)     Earnings     Other Losses     (Depreciation)(1)     (Deficit)  
 
Equity
  $ 52,010     $     $ 52,010     $ (116,170,176 )   $ (1,728,916 )   $ (117,847,082 )
Money Market
                                   
Bond
    6,041,762             6,041,762       (17,312,362 )     3,827,515       (7,443,085 )
Omni
    96,307             96,307       (10,269,375 )     2,115,978       (8,057,090 )
International
    2,464,879             2,464,879       (125,152,323 )     43,676,346       (79,011,098 )
Capital Appreciation
    160,402             160,402       (41,236,635 )     8,754,288       (32,321,945 )
Millennium
                      (34,620,720 )     17,150,421       (17,470,299 )
International Small-Mid Company
    85,568             85,568       (27,125,848 )     17,941,039       (9,099,241 )
Aggressive Growth
                      (7,356,638 )     3,088,823       (4,267,815 )
Small Cap Growth
                      (7,281,231 )     1,587,752       (5,693,479 )
Mid Cap Opportunity
                      (40,356,198 )     3,407,752       (36,948,446 )
S&P 500® Index
    286,436             286,436       (16,601,420 )     3,156,023       (13,158,961 )
Strategic Value
    39,369             39,369       (9,351,338 )     254,881       (9,057,088 )
High Income Bond
    10,496,614             10,496,614       (3,330,556 )     2,241,777       9,407,835  
Capital Growth
    3,532             3,532       (14,732,557 )     6,732,551       (7,996,474 )
Nasdaq-100® Index
    67,713             67,713       (4,780,502 )     8,003,377       3,290,588  
Bristol
    107,371             107,371       (21,958,222 )     10,046,734       (11,804,117 )
Bryton Growth
                      (13,623,623 )     14,920,208       1,296,585  
U.S. Equity
    19,083             19,083       (8,538,048 )     1,853,224       (6,665,741 )
Balanced
    46,186             46,186       (1,720,803 )     1,199,301       (475,316 )
Income Opportunity
    20,040             20,040       (577,479 )     806,862       249,423  
Target VIP
    32,199             32,199       (11,151,541 )     1,394,652       (9,724,690 )
Target Equity/Income
    38,355             38,355       (18,046,200 )     889,262       (17,118,583 )
Bristol Growth
    19,274             19,274       (1,445,176 )     871,559       (554,343 )
 
  (1)  The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) are attributed primarily to tax deferral of losses on wash sales and the realization for tax purposes of unrealized gains/(losses) on certain instruments.
 
Under current tax regulations, capital losses realized after October 31 of a Portfolio’s fiscal year may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first business day of the following fiscal year. The following Portfolios had deferred post-October capital losses, which will be treated as arising on the first business day of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2010:
 
                 
    Post-October
    Post-October
 
Portfolio
  Losses     Currency Losses  
 
Capital Appreciation
  $     $ 3,802  
Millennium
    855,988        
International Small-Mid Company
    443,449       6,312  
Aggressive Growth
    230,463       3  
Small Cap Growth
    100,701        
S&P 500® Index
    1,111,876        
Strategic Value
    64,688       2,660  
Nasdaq-100® Index
    6,090        
Bryton Growth
    204,860        
U.S. Equity
    49,801        
Income Opportunity
    100,508        
Target Equity/Income
    87,769        
Bristol Growth
    16,804        


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
 
 
 
 Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) December 31, 2009 
 
For Federal income tax purposes, the following Portfolios had capital loss carry forwards as of December 31, 2009 that are available to offset future realized gains, if any:
 
                                                                         
    Total Loss
    Expiration Amount by Year  
Portfolio
  Carryforward     2010     2011     2012     2013     2014     2015     2016     2017  
 
Equity
  $ 116,170,176     $     $     $     $     $     $     $ 68,747,789     $ 47,422,387  
Bond
    17,312,362             1,386,670             560,097       733,695             5,109,146       9,522,754  
Omni
    10,269,375                                           4,973,650       5,295,725  
International
    125,152,323                                           59,360,193       65,792,130  
Capital Appreciation
    41,232,833                                           10,389,692       30,843,141  
Millennium
    33,764,732       17,131,037       1,610,585                               7,511,040       7,512,070  
International Small-Mid Company
    26,676,087                                           15,783,654       10,892,433  
Aggressive Growth
    7,126,172       4,415,159                                     694,915       2,016,098  
Small Cap Growth
    7,180,530       3,671,938                                     785,300       2,723,292  
Mid Cap Opportunity
    40,356,198                                           26,704,738       13,651,460  
S&P 500® Index
    15,489,544       13,544,388             134,482                         1,597,902       212,772  
Strategic Value
    9,283,990       1,170,471       75,015                               5,765,741       2,272,763  
High Income Bond
    3,330,556       1,284,828       563,088                                       508,108       974,532  
Capital Growth
    14,732,557       9,318,782                                           5,413,775  
Nasdaq-100® Index
    4,774,412       915,546       1,110,252       701,524       531,984       215,042       30,818             1,269,246  
Bristol
    21,958,222                                           11,896,631       10,061,591  
Bryton Growth
    13,418,763                                           3,419,820       9,998,943  
U.S. Equity
    8,488,247                                           4,481,829       4,006,418  
Balanced
    1,720,803                                           1,179,209       541,594  
Income Opportunity
    476,971                                                 476,971  
Target VIP
    11,151,541                                                 11,151,541  
Target Equity/Income
    17,958,431                                                 17,958,431  
Bristol Growth
    1,428,372                                           836,472       591,900  
 
The Board does not intend to authorize a distribution of any realized gain for a Portfolio until the capital loss carry over has been offset or expires.
 
During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Fund recorded reclassifications within the composition of net assets for permanent book/tax differences. These classifications were due principally to net operating losses, which for tax purposes cannot be used to offset future taxable income, and consent dividends. Consent dividends are constructive dividends in which distributions are deemed, for tax purposes, to be passed through from the Fund to shareholders upon written consent from all shareholders of the Fund. These classifications have no impact on the net asset values of the Fund and are designed to present the Fund’s accumulated net realized income and gain (loss) accounts on a tax basis.


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
 
 
 
 Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) December 31, 2009 
 
The tax characteristics of dividends paid to shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2009, were as follows:
 
                                 
          Net
    Net
    Total
 
    Ordinary
    Short-Term
    Long-Term
    Distribution
 
Portfolio
  Income     Capital Gains     Capital Gains     Paid  
 
Equity
  $ 474,966     $   —     $   —     $ 474,966  
Omni
    722,837                   722,837  
Capital Appreciation
    1,371,677                   1,371,677  
S&P 500® Index
    2,047,655                   2,047,655  
Strategic Value
    553,534                   553,534  
Bristol
    753,303                   753,303  
U.S. Equity
    97,286                   97,286  
Balanced
    289,620                   289,620  
Target VIP
    253,696                   253,696  
Target Equity/Income
    416,144                   416,144  
 
Cost basis for Federal income tax purposes may differ from the cost basis for financial reporting purposes. The table below details the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and aggregate cost of securities at December 31, 2009 for Federal income tax purposes.
 
                                                 
                            Capital
       
    Equity     Bond     Omni     International     Appreciation     Millennium  
 
Gross unrealized:
                                               
Appreciation
  $ 50,990,759     $ 5,072,309     $ 3,854,235     $ 48,896,227     $ 17,671,533     $ 18,165,939  
Depreciation
    (52,719,675 )     (1,244,794 )     (1,738,257 )     (5,219,881 )     (8,917,245 )     (1,015,518 )
                                                 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
  $ (1,728,916 )   $ 3,827,515     $ 2,115,978     $ 43,676,346     $ 8,754,288     $ 17,150,421  
                                                 
Aggregate cost of securities:
  $ 226,312,543     $ 131,124,545     $ 39,204,427     $ 165,743,959     $ 118,746,825     $ 92,278,665  
                                                 
                                                 
                                                 
    International
                               
    Small-Mid Company     Aggressive Growth     Small Cap Growth     Mid Cap Opportunity     S&P 500® Index     Strategic Value  
 
Gross unrealized:
                                               
Appreciation
  $ 19,745,178     $ 4,882,077     $ 4,831,964     $ 3,736,006     $ 36,260,158     $ 1,355,397  
Depreciation
    (1,804,139 )     (1,793,254 )     (3,244,212 )     (328,254 )     (33,104,135 )     (1,100,516 )
                                                 
Net unrealized appreciation
  $ 17,941,039     $ 3,088,823     $ 1,587,752     $ 3,407,752     $ 3,156,023     $ 254,881  
                                                 
Aggregate cost of securities:
  $ 53,141,548     $ 24,207,703     $ 21,215,886     $ 60,393,872     $ 157,376,369     $ 19,452,331  
                                                 


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
 
 
 
 Notes to Financial Statements (Continued) December 31, 2009 
 
                                                 
    High Income Bond     Capital Growth     Nasdaq-100® Index     Bristol     Bryton Growth     U.S. Equity  
 
Gross unrealized:
                                               
Appreciation
  $ 10,945,374     $ 9,019,903     $ 12,708,747     $ 16,517,644     $ 20,299,781     $ 2,109,276  
Depreciation
    (8,703,597 )     (2,287,352 )     (4,705,370 )     (6,470,910 )     (5,379,573 )     (256,052 )
                                                 
Net unrealized appreciation
  $ 2,241,777     $ 6,732,551     $ 8,003,377     $ 10,046,734     $ 14,920,208     $ 1,853,224  
                                                 
Aggregate cost of securities:
  $ 155,709,563     $ 30,110,781     $ 40,078,650     $ 133,737,567     $ 98,753,014     $ 12,731,863  
                                                 
                                                 
                                                 
    Balanced     Income Opportunity     Target VIP     Target Equity/Income     Bristol Growth        
 
Gross unrealized:
                                               
Appreciation
  $ 1,474,498     $ 863,961     $ 2,881,980     $ 2,989,562     $ 1,171,019          
Depreciation
    (275,197 )     (57,099 )     (1,487,328 )     (2,100,300 )     (299,460 )        
                                                 
Net unrealized appreciation
  $ 1,199,301     $ 806,862     $ 1,394,652     $ 889,262     $ 871,559          
                                                 
Aggregate cost of securities:
  $ 12,327,987     $ 6,702,478     $ 19,183,415     $ 21,745,677     $ 9,551,806          
                                                 

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Ohio National Fund, Inc.

 
 
 Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 
 
To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of
  Ohio National Fund, Inc.:
 
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of Ohio National Fund, Inc., comprising the Equity Portfolio, Money Market Portfolio, Bond Portfolio, Omni Portfolio, International Portfolio, Capital Appreciation Portfolio, Millennium Portfolio, International Small-Mid Company Portfolio, Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Small Cap Growth Portfolio, Mid Cap Opportunity Portfolio, S&P 500 Index Portfolio, Strategic Value Portfolio, High Income Bond Portfolio, Capital Growth Portfolio, Nasdaq–100 Index Portfolio, Bristol Portfolio, Bryton Growth Portfolio, U.S. Equity Portfolio, Balanced Portfolio, Income Opportunity Portfolio, Target VIP Portfolio, Target Equity/Income Portfolio and Bristol Growth Portfolio (each a Portfolio and collectively, the Portfolios), as of December 31, 2009, and the related statements of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each year in the two-year period then ended, and the financial highlights for each period in the five-year period then ended. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Portfolios’ 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 the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits 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. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2009, by correspondence with custodians and brokers. 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 Portfolios as of December 31, 2009, the results of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each year in the two-year period then ended, and the financial highlights for each period in the five-year period then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
 
KPMG LLP
Columbus, Ohio
February 18, 2010


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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
 
 
 Additional Information December 31, 2009 (Unaudited) 
 
(1)  Review and Approval of Advisory and Subadvisory Agreements
 
The Board of Directors, including a majority of the Directors who are not “interested persons” of the Fund (the “Independent Directors”), approved the continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement with ONI (the “Adviser”) and, as applicable and except as noted below, the Sub-Advisory Agreement with the Sub-Adviser (each a “Sub-Adviser,” and together the “Sub-Advisers”) for each of the Portfolios identified below twice during the year ended December 31, 2009 — first at a meeting on August 20, 2009 (the “August Meeting”) and again at a meeting on November 19, 2009 (the “November Meeting”). The approvals at the November Meeting were undertaken to adjust the timing of the annual review process for the convenience of the Board and the Adviser. The Independent Directors were separately represented by independent legal counsel in connection with their consideration of the approvals of the continuation of these agreements at each meeting.
 
For purposes of the discussion below, the Directors considered the same data and sources of information and undertook the same review process, as described below, at each meeting, except that the Directors considered portfolio performance information for the periods ended July 31, 2009 at the August meeting and the periods ended October 31, 2009 at the November Meeting.
 
At each meeting the Directors noted that the Adviser is responsible for monitoring the investment performance and other responsibilities of the various Sub-Advisers that have day-to-day responsibility for the decisions made for certain of the Fund’s investment portfolios. They also noted that the Adviser reports to the Fund’s Board on its analysis of each Sub-Adviser’s performance at the regular meetings of the Board, which are held at least quarterly. Where warranted, the Adviser will add or remove a particular Sub-Adviser from a watchlist that it maintains. Watchlist criteria include, for example: (a) fund performance over various time periods; (b) the fund risk issues, such as changes in key personnel involved with fund management or changes in investment philosophy or process; and (c) organizational risk issues, such as regulatory, compliance or legal concerns, or changes in the ownership of the Sub-Adviser.
 
In considering the Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Agreements, the Board requested and reviewed a significant amount of information relating to each Portfolio, the Adviser and the Sub-Advisers, including the following: (1) performance data for each Portfolio for various time periods, including year-to-date through July 31, 2009 (October 31, 2009 for the November Meeting), (2) comparative performance, advisory fee and expense information for each Portfolio’s Morningstar Peer Group; (3) comparable performance information for each Portfolio’s relevant benchmark index or indices; (4) comparative data regarding advisory fees, including data regarding the fees charged by the Adviser and Sub-Advisers for managing other institutional funds and institutional accounts using investment strategies and techniques similar to those used in managing the Portfolios; (5) comparative data regarding the total expenses of each Portfolio; (6) profitability analyses for the Adviser with respect to each Portfolio; and (7) other information regarding the nature, extent and quality of services provided by the Adviser and the Sub-Advisers, as applicable. The Directors also took into account information on the services provided by the Adviser and each Sub-Adviser and performance, fee and expense information regarding each Portfolio provided to them periodically throughout the year. They also met with an independent consultant at each meeting to review the relative performance of each Portfolio, as compared with its benchmark(s) and peers, and in particular discussed those Portfolios that were on the watchlist.
 
The Independent Directors were assisted by experienced independent legal counsel throughout the contract review process. They discussed the proposed continuances in private session with such counsel at which no representatives of management, the Adviser or any Sub-Adviser were present. The Independent Directors relied upon the advice of independent legal counsel and their own business judgment in determining the material factors to be considered in evaluating each Advisory and Sub-Advisory Agreement and the weight to be given to each such factor. The conclusions reached by the Independent Directors were based on a comprehensive evaluation of all of the information provided and were not the result of any one factor. Moreover, each Independent Director may have afforded different weight to the various factors in reaching his conclusions with respect to each Advisory and Sub-Advisory Agreement.
 
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
 
The Board evaluated the nature, extent and quality of the advisory services provided to the Portfolios by the Adviser. As part of its review, the Board reviewed information regarding the Adviser’s operations, procedures and personnel. The Directors took into account information they received during the previous year at Board meetings and other discussions and through periodic reports regarding the Adviser’s performance of its duties. The Directors considered the capabilities and resources that the Adviser has dedicated to performing services on behalf of the Fund and its Portfolios. The quality of administrative and other services, including the Adviser’s role in monitoring the performance of the Sub-Advisers, also was considered. The Directors also considered the quality of the compliance programs of the Adviser and its responsiveness to inquiries and requests from the Board.
 
For each Portfolio subject to a Sub-Advisory Agreement (all Portfolios other than the Money Market Portfolio, Bond Portfolio, S&P 500 Index Portfolio, Nasdaq-100 Index Portfolio and the fixed income portion of the Omni Portfolio), the Board considered similar criteria as applied to each Sub-Adviser, including the nature, extent and quality of the sub-advisory services provided by each Sub-Adviser. In addition to the criteria used to review the Adviser, the Directors reviewed biographical information on each Sub-Adviser’s portfolio management and other professional
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
 
 
 
 Additional Information (Continued) December 31, 2009 (Unaudited) 
 
staff, and each Sub-Adviser’s brokerage practices. The Directors also reviewed the performance record of each Portfolio or portion of a Portfolio managed by the applicable Sub-Adviser. The Board also considered the quality of each Sub-Adviser’s compliance program as it relates to the applicable Portfolio. It was the Directors’ conclusion that overall, they were satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund and each of the Portfolios.
 
Investment Performance
 
A representative of the Adviser reviewed with the Directors each Portfolio’s performance year-to-date and for the 1-, 3- and 5-year periods ended July 31, 2009 (October 31, 2009 for the November Meeting), as compared to the Portfolio’s Morningstar Peer Group and benchmark(s). The Board noted that on a quarterly basis it receives a report from an independent consultant with detailed information about each Portfolio’s performance results and investment strategies. The Board also receives a report from the consultant on those portfolios that the consultant has identified as underperforming. The Board also considered the Adviser’s effectiveness in monitoring the performance of each Sub-Adviser and the Adviser’s timeliness in responding to performance issues. A Portfolio-by-Portfolio discussion of each Portfolio’s performance and the Board’s conclusions regarding that performance is set forth below.
 
Fees and Expenses
 
The Board considered the advisory fee for each Portfolio, as well as the fee’s difference from the average advisory fee for the Portfolio’s Morningstar Peer Group and the fee’s percentile ranking within the peer group. The Board also considered the difference between each Portfolio’s overall expense ratio and that of its Morningstar Peer Group, as well as the expense ratio’s percentile ranking within the peer group.
 
Additionally, the Board considered certain adjusted statistics for Portfolios whose Morningstar Peer Group’s average advisory fee was likely to be skewed by the inclusion of index funds and funds of funds. The Board looked at the average assets for each fund in the respective peer group, excluding index funds and funds of funds (the “Adjusted Peer Group”) and then compared the advisory fee that would have been paid by the Portfolio if the Portfolio had had assets equal to the adjusted peer group’s average assets. The Board considered that comparison on an absolute and percentile ranking basis.
 
The Board also considered the fees paid to Sub-Advisers. With respect to the Portfolios sub-advised by Suffolk, an affiliate of the Adviser, the Board evaluated the reasonableness of the total fees received by the Adviser. With respect to those Portfolios sub-advised by a Sub-Adviser that is not affiliated with the Adviser, the Board relied to a degree on the Adviser’s negotiation of each Sub-Advisory Agreement on an arm’s-length basis, noting in particular that the Adviser had recently negotiated a decrease in the sub-advisory fee (and advisory fee) for certain Portfolios. Additionally, the Board considered the fees charged by the Adviser and Sub-Advisers to their separately managed accounts and other accounts other than the Portfolios and had no concerns with those rates relative to the fees charged to the Portfolio. The Directors also recognized that it is difficult to make comparisons of advisory fees because there are variations in the services that are included in the fees paid by other funds.
 
Profitability
 
The Board considered the advisory fee paid to the Adviser for each Portfolio and noted the pre-tax profit margins reported by the Adviser for each Portfolio. The Directors noted that the Adviser, and not the Portfolios, is responsible for paying sub-advisory fees to the Portfolio Sub-Advisers. The Directors took into account the fact that the Adviser is contractually obligated to reimburse each Portfolio certain of its expenses should they exceed a specified amount. Additionally, the Directors acknowledged that calculating the Adviser’s profitability related to a specific Portfolio can be challenging and imprecise because of the difficulties in appropriately allocating the Adviser’s expenses across the Portfolios.
 
The Board also considered the reasonableness of the sub-advisory fees paid by the Adviser to each Sub-Adviser. The Directors relied on the ability of the Adviser to negotiate the terms of each Sub-Advisory Agreement, including the sub-advisory fee, at arm’s-length, noting that the Adviser is not affiliated with any Portfolio Sub-Adviser other than Suffolk. Accordingly, the cost of services provided by each unaffiliated Sub-Adviser and the profitability to the Sub-Adviser of its relationship with the applicable Portfolio were not material factors in the Board’s deliberations. For similar reasons, the Board concluded that the potential realization of economies of scale by the Portfolios from the sub-advisory arrangements with the unaffiliated Sub-Advisers was not a material factor in the Board’s deliberations.
 
In considering the reasonableness of the sub-advisory fees payable by the Adviser to Suffolk, the Directors noted that the Adviser, not the Portfolios, is responsible for paying sub-advisory fees to Suffolk and therefore concluded that the profitability to Suffolk of its relationship to the applicable Portfolios was not a material factor in the Board’s deliberations. For similar reasons, the Board concluded that the potential realization of economies of scale by the applicable Portfolios from its sub-advisory arrangement with Suffolk was not a material factor in the Board’s deliberations.
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
 
 
 
 Additional Information (Continued) December 31, 2009 (Unaudited) 
 
Economies of Scale
 
The Directors noted that all of the advisory and sub-advisory fee schedules contain breakpoints that would reduce the applicable advisory or sub-advisory fees on assets above a specified level as the applicable Portfolio’s assets increase. The Directors also noted that a Portfolio would realize additional economies of scale if the Portfolio’s assets increase over time proportionately more than certain other expenses. The Directors took into account that many of the Portfolios had relatively few assets under management. After considering each Portfolio’s current size and potential for growth, the Board concluded that each Portfolio is likely to benefit from economies of scale as the Portfolio’s assets increase.
 
Portfolio-by-Portfolio Analysis
 
In addition to the foregoing, the Directors considered the specific factors and related conclusions set forth below with respect to each Portfolio’s performance and fees and expenses. Except as specifically indicated, the performance data described below for each Portfolio is for periods ended July 31, 2009 (“July Periods”) and October 31, 2009 (“October Periods”) and the advisory fee and expense data described below is through May 31, 2009 for a Portfolio’s Morningstar peer group and its Adjusted Peer Group.
 
Equity Portfolio (Adviser — ONI, Sub-Adviser — Legg Mason)
 
The Portfolio significantly outperformed its benchmark index and peer group average year-to-date for the July and October Periods and for the 1-year October Period, although it has underperformed for the 3- and 5-year July and October Periods. At the August Meeting, the Directors indicated that more time was necessary to determine whether the recent positive relative performance was indicative that the Portfolio had turned the corner, and agreed with the Adviser’s decision to keep the Portfolio on its watchlist. At the November meeting, the Adviser reported that it had removed the Portfolio from its watchlist due to the recent outstanding relative performance. The Directors agreed with the Adviser’s decision to remove the Portfolio from the watchlist, and noted the Adviser’s close monitoring of performance. At both meetings, the Directors noted that the Portfolio’s advisory fee is higher than the peer group average, but recognized that the Portfolio’s excellent performance for periods beyond five years was some justification for the fee. Based upon its review, the Board concluded that appropriate action was being taken to address performance and that the advisory and sub-advisory fees were reasonable.
 
Money Market Portfolio (Adviser — ONI)
 
The Portfolio underperformed its peer group average for the year-to-date and trailing 1-year July and October Periods. The Adviser reported that the Portfolio’s underperformance was expected because the portfolio manager had moved the Portfolio in a more conservative direction to protect its value. The Directors noted that the Adviser has agreed to waive 5 basis points of the advisory fee below the first fee breakpoint, that the Portfolio’s expense ratio is well below average relative to its peer group and that the Adviser has a low profit margin for the Portfolio. Overall, the Board concluded that the Portfolio’s performance was satisfactory and that the advisory fees were reasonable.
 
Bond Portfolio (Adviser — ONI)
 
Although the Portfolio underperformed its benchmark index for the 1-, 3- and 5-year July and October Periods and its peer group average for the 3- and 5-year July and October Periods, its recent performance has improved. It has outperformed its benchmark index and peer group average for the year-to-date July and October Periods and its peer group average for the 1-year October Period. The Board acknowledged that the widening of credit spreads at the end of 2008 had hurt the Portfolio’s performance, but the year-to-date market has been more favorable. The Directors noted that the Portfolio’s advisory fee would be 1 basis point below the Adjusted Peer Group’s average if its average net assets were the same as the peer group’s.
 
The Board considered the Advisor’s profitability for the Portfolio to be a reasonable amount. The Board credited the Portfolio’s stronger performance on the manager’s shift to investing in higher quality bonds and noted that the Portfolio’s relatively short average security duration had enabled the manager to take better advantage of increasing interest rates than many of the Portfolio’s peers. Overall, the Board concluded that the Portfolio’s performance was satisfactory and that the advisory fees were reasonable.
 
Omni Portfolio (Adviser — ONI, Sub-Adviser — Suffolk)
 
The Omni Portfolio significantly outperformed both its benchmark index and its peer group average for all July and October Periods. The Portfolio’s advisory fee was above its peer group average, but compared to the Adjusted Peer Group, the advisory fee was below the 50th percentile. Overall, the Board concluded that the Portfolio’s performance was satisfactory and that the advisory and sub-advisory fees were reasonable.
 
International Portfolio (Adviser — ONI, Sub-Adviser — Federated Global)
 
The International Portfolio underperformed its benchmark index for the July and October Periods and slightly underperformed its peer group average for the year-to-date October Period. The Board considered that the Portfolio has a new portfolio manager who started in January 2009,
 
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 Additional Information (Continued) December 31, 2009 (Unaudited) 
 
and as a result, concluded that the Board should focus on performance under the new portfolio manager. The Board noted that the Portfolio’s country allocation is model-driven and that the Sub-Adviser has made recent changes to the model that have benefited the Portfolio’s recent performance. The Board also noted that the Portfolio’s advisory fee and expense ratio were below average. Overall, the Board concluded that the Portfolio’s performance was satisfactory and that the advisory and sub-advisory fees were reasonable.
 
Capital Appreciation Portfolio (Adviser — ONI, Sub-Adviser — Jennison)
 
The Portfolio significantly outperformed its benchmark index and peer group average for all July and October Periods. The Portfolio’s advisory fee was higher than the peer group average, but the Directors noted that compared to the Adjusted Peer Group, the advisory fee was only slightly above the average. They also noted that the Portfolio’s expense ratio was below average. Overall, the Board concluded that the Portfolio’s performance was satisfactory and that the advisory and sub-advisory fees were reasonable.
 
Millennium Portfolio (Adviser — ONI, Sub-Adviser — Neuberger Berman)
 
At the August meeting, the Adviser reported that the Portfolio’s performance has been poor historically and worse in the year-to-date period, as well as very volatile. The Portfolio’s performance was substantially below that of its benchmark index and peer group average year-to-date and for the 1-year period. The Board noted that the Portfolio has been on the Adviser’s watchlist due to recent ownership changes to the Sub-Adviser. The Adviser recommended that the Board approve the Sub-Advisory Agreement with a shorter, probationary duration. The Board considered the Adviser’s recommendation, noting the Adviser’s commitment to visit the Sub-Adviser in the near future, and, based upon its review, concluded that approval of the continuation of the Sub-Advisory Agreement for a six-month period was appropriate.
 
At the November meeting, the Adviser reported that the Portfolio’s performance continued to be poor relative to that of its benchmark index and peer group average. The Adviser reminded the Directors that at the August meeting they had approved the continuation of the Sub-Advisory Agreement for a 6-month period in order to communicate the Board’s concern about performance. After indicating that the Sub-Adviser was aware of the Board’s concerns, the Adviser recommended that the Sub-Advisory Agreement be renewed for an additional year, emphasizing that the Adviser would continue to monitor the Sub-Adviser’s performance closely. The Directors remarked that the advisory fee for the Portfolio is below average and that a change of the Sub-Adviser might require a higher fee. Based upon its review, the Board determined to follow the Adviser’s recommendation, noting that the Portfolio would remain on the watchlist for performance reasons. They concluded that appropriate action was being taken to address performance and that the advisory and sub-advisory fees were reasonable.
 
International Small-Mid Company Portfolio (Adviser — ONI, Sub-Adviser — Federated Global)
 
At the August meeting, the Board noted that the Portfolio had strong 3- and 5-year performance, but recently had been underperforming against its benchmark index and peer group average. At the November meeting, the Board noted that the Portfolio had slightly underperformed its benchmark index for the 3-year period and its peer group average for the 3- and 5-year periods. The Board also noted that its relative performance has been worse year-to-date and for the 1-year period. At both meetings, the Board considered that the Adviser is closely monitoring the Portfolio and that the Adviser noted that the small to mid cap market frequently is volatile. The Board noted that the Portfolio’s low allocation to emerging markets had hurt its performance year-to-date relative to its benchmark index and peer group, but that the Portfolio’s absolute returns were still significantly positive. The benchmarks for the Portfolio also vary widely. The Portfolio’s advisory fee and expense ratio were both below average relative to the peer group. Overall, the Board concluded that the Portfolio’s performance was satisfactory and that the advisory and sub-advisory fees were reasonable.
 
Aggressive Growth Portfolio (Adviser — ONI, Sub-Adviser — Janus)
 
The Portfolio substantially outperformed its benchmark index and peer group for all periods. The Portfolio’s advisory fee was above average compared to its peer group, but it is closer to the average when compared to the Adjusted Peer Group. The Portfolio’s overall expense ratio was slightly above the peer group average. Overall, the Board concluded that the Portfolio’s performance was satisfactory and that the advisory and sub-advisory fees were reasonable.
 
Small Cap Growth Portfolio (Adviser — ONI, Sub-Adviser — Janus)
 
The Portfolio has significantly outperformed its benchmark and peer group average for all July and October Periods. The Adviser indicated that the sub-advisory fee is higher than the peer group average and is the highest of the Fund’s four small cap strategy Portfolios. At the August meeting, the Adviser reported that it had requested, and the Sub-Adviser had agreed, to reduce its sub-advisory fee, which reduction would be passed through to the Portfolio shareholders by a similar reduction in the advisory fee. At the November meeting, the Adviser reminded the Directors of the reduction. At both meetings, the Board commended the Adviser for the reduction and, based on its review, concluded that the Portfolio’s performance was satisfactory and that the advisory and sub-advisory fees were reasonable.
 
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 Additional Information (Continued) December 31, 2009 (Unaudited) 
 
Mid Cap Opportunity Portfolio (Adviser — ONI, Sub-Adviser (prior to December 18, 2009) — RS Investment Management Co. LLC)
 
At the August Meeting, the Adviser recommended that the Board select a new Sub-Adviser for the Portfolio because the Portfolio’s performance has been poor for several years and approved the continuation of the current Sub-Advisory Agreement until a new Sub-Adviser would be selected and approved by the Board. At the November Meeting, the Adviser noted that a new Sub-Adviser had been selected and approved by the Board earlier in the meeting. The Adviser also recommended that the Board approve the continuance of the current Sub-Advisory Agreement until the new Sub-Adviser begins managing the Portfolio, expected to be January 1, 2010. Based on its review of the information provided, the Directors agreed with the Adviser’s recommendation and determined to approve the continuation of the Sub-Advisory Agreement until the new Sub-Adviser begins managing the Portfolio.
 
S&P 500® Index Portfolio (Adviser — ONI)
 
While the Portfolio underperformed its benchmark year-to-date for the July and October Periods, the Board noted that its performance generally was in line with the S&P 500 Index when expenses were excluded. The Board did not rely on peer group comparison figures for the Portfolio because the Board considers peer groups for index funds to be generally irrelevant. The Board noted that the overall expense ratio is the statistic most important to index fund shareholders, and the Portfolio’s expense ratio is only slightly above average for the peer group. Overall, the Board concluded that the Portfolio’s performance was satisfactory and that the advisory fees were reasonable.
 
Strategic Value Portfolio (Adviser — ONI, Sub-Adviser — Federated Equity)
 
The Portfolio outperformed its benchmark index for all July and October Periods, but trailed its peer group average. The Board considered that the portfolio manager has been consistent with his dividend-based approach, which included a significant number of financial services investments. The Directors noted that the peer group is difficult to compile for this Portfolio and that they believed the benchmark index is a more appropriate comparison. The Directors also noted that the Portfolio’s advisory fee is close to the peer group average and that the expense ratio is close to the peer group average. Overall, the Board concluded that the Portfolio’s performance was satisfactory and that the advisory and sub-advisory fees were reasonable.
 
High Income Bond Portfolio (Adviser — ONI, Sub-Adviser — Federated Investment)
 
The Portfolio’s manager has been the manager for several years and has maintained a strong track record, with performance significantly higher than the peer group average for all July and October Periods. However, the Portfolio’s performance trailed its benchmark index for the year-to-date and trailing 1-, 3- and 5-year July and October Periods. The Adviser noted that the bond market has been very volatile, which makes comparing the Portfolio to a benchmark more difficult. The Directors indicated that they were less concerned about the underperformance relative to the benchmark. They noted that the advisory fee was slightly above the peer group average and that the Portfolio’s overall expense ratio was equal to the peer group average. Overall, the Board concluded that the Portfolio’s performance was satisfactory and that the advisory and sub-advisory fees were reasonable.
 
Capital Growth Portfolio (Adviser — ONI, Sub-Adviser — Eagle)
 
At the August meeting, the Adviser pointed out that the Portfolio had above-average performance for its 3- and 5-year periods, but had been underperforming its benchmark index for 2009. The Adviser indicated that the relative performance had improved in August and emphasized that the Directors should focus on the longer term performance. The Directors indicated that they were not significantly concerned about the recent underperformance. At the November meeting, the Directors noted that the Portfolio had above-average performance for its 1-, 3- and 5-year periods, and had been slightly outperforming its benchmark index and slightly underperforming its peer group average for 2009. The Directors noted at both meetings that although the advisory fee is above average for the peer group, the expenses are below average. Overall, the Board concluded that the Portfolio’s performance was satisfactory and that the advisory and sub-advisory fees were reasonable.
 
Nasdaq-100® Index Portfolio (Adviser — ONI)
 
While the Portfolio underperformed its benchmark year-to-date for the July and October Periods, the Board noted that its performance generally was in line with the Nasdaq-100 Index when expenses were excluded. The Board did not rely on peer group comparison figures for the Portfolio because the Board considers peer groups for index funds to be generally irrelevant. The Board noted that the overall expense ratio is the statistic most important to index fund shareholders, and the Portfolio’s expense ratio is significantly below average for the peer group. Overall, the Board concluded that the Portfolio’s performance was satisfactory and that the advisory fees were reasonable.
 
Bristol Portfolio (Adviser — ONI, Sub-Adviser — Suffolk)
 
The Portfolio significantly outperformed its benchmark and peer group average for year-to-date July and October Periods, and had good performance for the other trailing periods. The Directors noted that the Portfolio’s advisory fee is above average and that the Portfolio’s expense
 
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Ohio National Fund, Inc.
 
 
 
 Additional Information (Continued) December 31, 2009 (Unaudited) 
 
ratio is also above average. Overall, the Board concluded that the Portfolio’s performance was satisfactory and that the advisory and sub-advisory fees were reasonable.
 
Bryton Growth Portfolio (Adviser — ONI, Sub-Adviser — Suffolk)
 
The Portfolio outperformed its benchmark index and peer group average year-to-date and for the 3- and 5-year July and October Periods, but underperformed for the trailing 1-year July and October Periods. The Board considered that the Portfolio’s advisory fee is close to the peer group average and the expense ratio is below the peer group average. Overall, the Board concluded that the Portfolio’s performance was satisfactory and that the advisory and sub-advisory fees were reasonable.
 
U.S. Equity Portfolio (Adviser — ONI, Sub-Adviser — ICON)
 
The Portfolio has significantly underperformed its benchmark index and peer group average for all July and October Periods. The Adviser noted that there had been some improvement in relative performance after the portfolio manager made changes to its model. The Adviser indicated that the Portfolio remains on its watchlist. The Board considered that the Adviser continues to monitor the Portfolio’s performance closely. Based upon its review, the Directors also noted that advisory fees and expenses were slightly above average. The Board concluded that appropriate action was being taken to address performance and that the advisory and sub-advisory fees were reasonable.
 
Balanced Portfolio (Adviser — ONI, Sub-Adviser — ICON)
 
The Portfolio significantly outperformed its benchmark index for the year-to-date July and October Periods and has good relative performance for the 3- and 5-year periods. The Directors noted that the Portfolio’s advisory fee is higher than average. At the August meeting, the Adviser reported that it had requested, and the Sub-Adviser had agreed, to reduce its sub-advisory fee, and that the reduction would be passed through to Portfolio shareholders by a similar reduction in the advisory fee. At the November meeting, the Adviser reminded the Directors of the reduction. At both meetings, the Board commended the Adviser for the reduction and, based on its review, concluded that the Portfolio’s performance was satisfactory and that the advisory and sub-advisory fees were reasonable.
 
Income Opportunity Portfolio (Adviser — ONI, Sub-Adviser — ICON)
 
While the Portfolio significantly underperformed its benchmark index and peer group average for the year-to-date July and October Periods and the 1-year October Period, the Adviser pointed out that it would expect the Portfolio to trail in rising markets and outperform in falling markets. The Board considered that the Portfolio’s strategy is to provide downside protection at the expense of upside returns and noted that the Portfolio had significantly outperformed its benchmark index for the periods when the market was generally down. The Board did not rely on peer group comparisons for the Portfolio because of the difficulty in finding comparable funds. While the Portfolio’s advisory fees and expenses were above average, the Adviser pointed out that the size of the Portfolio has resulted in higher expenses. Overall, the Board concluded that the Portfolio’s performance was satisfactory and that the advisory and sub- advisory fees were reasonable.
 
Target VIP Portfolio (Adviser — ONI, Sub-Adviser — First Trust)
 
The Portfolio has performed poorly year-to-date and for the 1- and 3-year July and October Periods. The Board considered that the Portfolio is based on a quantitative model that has fallen out of favor with the market. The Board noted that, because the Portfolio is not actively managed, its performance does not reflect poorly on the Adviser, but is a function of the effectiveness of the model. The Directors also noted that the advisory fees and expense ratio for the Portfolio were below average. Based upon its review, the Board concluded that the performance of the Portfolio was satisfactory and that the advisory and sub-advisory fees were reasonable.
 
Target Equity/Income Portfolio (Adviser — ONI, Sub-Adviser — First Trust)
 
The Portfolio has performed poorly year-to-date and for the 1- and 3-year July and October Periods. The Board considered that the Portfolio is based on a quantitative model that has fallen out of favor with the market. The Board noted that, because the Portfolio is not actively managed, its performance does not reflect poorly on the Adviser, but is a function of the effectiveness of the model. The Directors also noted that the advisory fees for the Portfolio were in the 56th percentile and the expense ratio was in the 50th percentile. Based upon its review, the Board concluded that the performance of the Portfolio was satisfactory and that the advisory and sub-advisory fees were reasonable.
 
Bristol Growth Portfolio (Adviser — ONI, Sub-Adviser — Suffolk)
 
The Portfolio significantly outperformed its benchmark and peer group average for the year-to-date July and October Periods and the 1-year October Period, and has performed well since inception. The Directors noted that the Portfolio’s advisory fee is above its peer group average and that its overall expense ratio is significantly above the peer group average, which the Board attributed largely to the Portfolio’s size. Overall, the Board concluded that the Portfolio’s performance was satisfactory and that the advisory and sub-advisory fees were reasonable.
 
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 Additional Information (Continued) December 31, 2009 (Unaudited) 
 
After consideration of the foregoing, the Board reached the following conclusions regarding the Investment Advisory Agreement and, as applicable, the Sub-Advisory Agreement with respect to each Portfolio (except as noted above with respect to the Mid Cap Opportunity Portfolio), in addition to the conclusions set forth above: (a) ONI and the Sub-Adviser had demonstrated that they possessed the capability and resources to perform the duties required of them under the Investment Advisory Agreement and applicable Sub-Advisory Agreement, respectively; (b) the investment philosophy, strategies and techniques of ONI (with respect to the Portfolios without a Sub-Adviser) and the Sub-Adviser were appropriate for pursuing the applicable Portfolio’s investment objective; (c) ONI (with respect to the Portfolios without a Sub-Adviser) and the Sub-Adviser were likely to execute their investment philosophy, strategies and techniques consistently over time; and (d) ONI and the Sub-Adviser maintained appropriate compliance programs. Based on all of the above-mentioned factors and their related conclusions, with no single factor or conclusion being determinative and with each Director not necessarily attributing the same weight to each factor, the Directors unanimously concluded that approval of the continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement and, as applicable, the Sub-Advisory Agreement was in the best interests of each Portfolio and its shareholders. Accordingly, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Directors, voted to approve the continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement and, as applicable, the Sub-Advisory Agreement for each Portfolio.
 
Approval of New Sub-Adviser for Mid Cap Opportunity Portfolio.
 
At the November meeting, the Board of Directors met for the specific purpose of considering the approval of a sub-advisory agreement for the Mid Cap Opportunity Portfolio with a new Sub-Adviser. A representative of the Adviser reminded the Directors that at the August meeting they had asked the Adviser to make a recommendation of a successor Sub-Adviser for the Portfolio, and indicated that the Adviser was recommending that Goldman Sachs Asset Management L. P. (“GSAM”) be the replacement. He then referred the Directors to a spreadsheet comparing the composite returns through June 30, 2009 for a number of potential sub-advisers for the Portfolio, noting that GSAM’s composite returns and ranking as compared to the other potential sub-advisers made it the clear best choice to be the Sub-Adviser for the Portfolio. He pointed out that a copy of the proposed Sub-Advisory Agreement was included in the Board materials, noting that it reflected no changes in the fees payable to the Sub-Adviser.
 
A representative of the Adviser then introduced representatives of GSAM, who distributed background information regarding the firm and its investment team, as well as a description of its strategy for mid cap growth investing and information comparing the returns of its mid cap growth composite to the returns of the Russell Midcap Growth Index for the 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, 10-year and since inception (6/1/99) periods ended October 31, 2009. One of the representatives, a senior client portfolio manager for GSAM’s growth equity team, described the firm’s growth investment philosophy and strategy, its portfolio construction process and its approach to risk management. He then reviewed the firm’s composite performance as compared to the Russell Midcap Growth Index with the Directors. The Directors noted that the GSAM composite had outperformed the Index for all periods, ranging from 316 basis points in outperformance for the trailing 5-year period to 1,058 basis points for the year-to-date period ended October 31, 2009.
 
The Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer then reported that he had reviewed the compliance policies and procedures of GSAM as they would relate to the Portfolio and reported that, based on his review and certifications received from GSAM, he believes that the policies and procedures of GSAM are reasonably designed to prevent violations of the federal securities laws. He also reported that based on his review of GSAM’s Code of Ethics, he believes that GSAM has established a Code of Ethics containing provisions reasonably necessary to prevent its access persons from engaging in prohibited activities.
 
After discussion, the Directors indicated that they were very impressed by the performance and presentation of GSAM, noting in particular that GSAM’s composite performance relative to the Russell Midcap Growth Index and relative to other potential sub-advisers made it the obvious choice. They also noted that the new Sub-Advisory Agreement would be the same in all material respects as the existing Sub-Advisory Agreement and that the advisory and sub-advisory fees, including breakpoints, would remain the same. In unanimously determining to approve the proposed new Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Directors concluded that the terms of the Agreement were fair and reasonable and that approval was in the best interests of the Portfolio and its shareholders. They made the approval effective January 1, 2010, or such other day as may be mutually agreed upon by the Fund and GSAM.
 
(2)  Expense Disclosure
 
An individual may not buy or own shares of the Fund directly. An individual acquires an indirect interest in the Fund by purchasing a variable annuity contract or variable insurance policy and allocating premiums or purchase payments to Fund Portfolios available through the separate accounts of ONLIC, ONLAC, and NSLA. Separate accounts of these entities are the shareholders of the Fund.
 
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 Additional Information (Continued) December 31, 2009 (Unaudited) 
 
As a shareholder of the Fund, a separate account incurs ongoing costs, including management fees and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help a policy/contract owner understand ongoing costs (in dollars) associated with the underlying investment in the Fund’s Portfolios by the separate account shareholder and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs associated with investing in other mutual funds.
 
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at July 1, 2009 and held through December 31, 2009.
 
Actual Expenses
 
The table below provides information about investment values and actual expenses associated with each Portfolio of the Fund. The information below, together with the amount of an underlying investment, can be used to estimate expenses paid over the period. An estimate can be obtained by simply dividing an underlying investment value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 investment value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiplying the result by the number in the table under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period”.
 
                                 
    Beginning
    Ending
    Expense Paid
    Expense Ratio
 
    Investment
    Investment
    During
    During Period (net)
 
    Value
    Value
    Period*
    7/1/09 – 12/31/09
 
Portfolio
  7/1/09     12/31/09     7/1/09 – 12/31/09     (Annualized)  
 
Equity
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,235.56     $ 4.92       0.87 %
Money Market
    1,000.00       1,000.00       0.79       0.16 %
Bond
    1,000.00       1,085.03       3.61       0.69 %
Omni
    1,000.00       1,165.48       4.28       0.78 %
International
    1,000.00       1,290.12       6.14       1.06 %
Capital Appreciation
    1,000.00       1,227.57       5.01       0.89 %
Millennium
    1,000.00       1,175.88       5.00       0.91 %
International Small-Mid Company
    1,000.00       1,283.73       7.38       1.28 %
Aggressive Growth
    1,000.00       1,212.07       5.85       1.05 %
Small Cap Growth
    1,000.00       1,225.53       6.69       1.19 %
Mid Cap Opportunity
    1,000.00       1,278.84       5.69       0.99 %
S&P 500® Index
    1,000.00       1,221.92       2.80       0.50 %
Strategic Value
    1,000.00       1,196.28       5.61       1.01 %
High Income Bond
    1,000.00       1,183.11       4.76       0.86 %
Capital Growth
    1,000.00       1,247.85       6.01       1.06 %
Nasdaq-100® Index
    1,000.00       1,257.89       3.12       0.55 %
Bristol
    1,000.00       1,200.71       4.87       0.88 %
Bryton Growth
    1,000.00       1,180.15       5.24       0.95 %
U.S. Equity
    1,000.00       1,219.72       5.76       1.03 %
Balanced
    1,000.00       1,176.85       5.81       1.06 %
Income Opportunity
    1,000.00       1,146.52       8.31       1.54 %
Target VIP
    1,000.00       1,191.40       4.53       0.82 %
Target Equity/Income
    1,000.00       1,239.31       4.49       0.80 %
Bristol Growth
    1,000.00       1,220.36       6.85       1.22 %
 
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
 
The table below provides information about hypothetical investment values and hypothetical expenses based on each respective Portfolio’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not an actual return. The hypothetical investment values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending investment balance or expenses
 
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 Additional Information (Continued) December 31, 2009 (Unaudited) 
 
actually paid for the period by the shareholders. A policy/contract holder may use this information to compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
 
                                 
    Beginning
  Ending
  Expense Paid
  Expense Ratio
    Investment
  Investment
  During
  During Period (net)
    Value
  Value
  Period*
  7/1/09 – 12/31/09
Portfolio
  7/1/09   12/31/09   7/1/09 – 12/31/09   (Annualized)
 
Equity
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.81     $ 4.44       0.87%  
Money Market
    1,000.00       1,024.41       0.80       0.16%  
Bond
    1,000.00       1,021.74       3.50       0.69%  
Omni
    1,000.00       1,021.25       4.00       0.78%  
International
    1,000.00       1,019.84       5.42       1.06%  
Capital Appreciation
    1,000.00       1,020.71       4.54       0.89%  
Millennium
    1,000.00       1,020.61       4.64       0.91%  
International Small-Mid Company
    1,000.00       1,018.74       6.53       1.28%  
Aggressive Growth
    1,000.00       1,019.91       5.34       1.05%  
Small Cap Growth
    1,000.00       1,019.19       6.07       1.19%  
Mid Cap Opportunity
    1,000.00       1,020.21       5.04       0.99%  
S&P 500® Index
    1,000.00       1,022.69       2.55       0.50%  
Strategic Value
    1,000.00       1,020.09       5.16       1.01%  
High Income Bond
    1,000.00       1,020.85       4.41       0.86%  
Capital Growth
    1,000.00       1,019.86       5.40       1.06%  
Nasdaq-100® Index
    1,000.00       1,022.45       2.79       0.55%  
Bristol
    1,000.00       1,020.78       4.47       0.88%  
Bryton Growth
    1,000.00       1,020.40       4.86       0.95%  
U.S. Equity
    1,000.00       1,020.02       5.24       1.03%  
Balanced
    1,000.00       1,019.87       5.39       1.06%  
Income Opportunity
    1,000.00       1,017.46       7.81       1.54%  
Target VIP
    1,000.00       1,021.07       4.17       0.82%  
Target Equity/Income
    1,000.00       1,021.19       4.06       0.80%  
Bristol Growth
    1,000.00       1,019.03       6.23       1.22%  
 
  Expenses are equal to the average account value times the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year divided by the number of days in the fiscal year. Please note that the expenses shown in these tables are meant to highlight ongoing Fund costs only and do not reflect any contract-level expenses or Fund transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), or exchange fees (if any). Therefore, these tables are useful in comparing ongoing fund costs only, and will not fully assist a policy/contract owner in determining the relative total expenses of different funds. In addition, if transactional costs were included, costs may be higher for these Portfolios as well as for a fund being compared.
 
(3)  Other Federal Tax Information
 
For corporate shareholders, the percentages of the total ordinary income dividends paid in 2009, and ordinary income consent dividends that were incurred in the 2009 tax year, that qualify for the corporate dividends received deduction are as follows:
 
                     
Equity
    100.0%     Strategic Value     90.3%  
Money Market
    0.0%     High Income Bond     0.21%  
Bond
    0.0%     Capital Growth     100.0%  
Omni
    47.1%     Nasdaq-100® Index     100.0%  
International
    0.0%     Bristol     100.0%  
Capital Appreciation
    100.0%     Bryton Growth     0.0%  
Millennium
    0.0%     U.S. Equity     39.4%  
International Small-Mid Company
    0.0%     Balanced     47.7%  
Aggressive Growth
    0.0%     Income Opportunity     100.0%  
Small Cap Growth
    0.0%     Target VIP     100.0%  
Mid Cap Opportunity
    0.0%     Target Equity/Income     100.0%  
S&P 500® Index
    100.0%     Bristol Growth     0.0%  
 
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 Additional Information (Continued) December 31, 2009 (Unaudited) 
 
Pursuant to Section 853 of the Internal Revenue Code, the Fund designates the following amounts as foreign taxes paid for the year ended December 31, 2009:
 
                         
            Portion of Ordinary
    Creditable Foreign
  Per Share
  Income Distribution Derived
    Taxes Paid   Amount   from Foreign Sourced Income
 
International
  $ 641,335       0.0319       100.00%  
International Small-Mid Company
  $ 111,447       0.0304       100.00%  
 
Foreign taxes paid for purposes of Section 853 may be less than actual foreign taxes paid for financial statement purposes. None of the Portfolios listed above derived any income from ineligible foreign sources, as defined under Section 901(j) of the Internal Revenue Code.


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 Information about Directors and Officers December 31, 2009 (Unaudited) 
 
                     
            Term served
  Number of
   
            as Officer
  Portfolios in
  Principal Occupation and Other
Name and Address
  Age   Position with the Fund   or Director   Fund Complex*   Directorships During Past Five Years
 
Independent Directors                    
James E. Bushman
100 W. Rivercenter
Boulevard, 2C
Covington, Kentucky
  65   Director, Chairman of
Audit Committee and
Member of Independent
Directors Committee
  Since
March
2000
  32   Director, Chairman and CEO: Cast-Fab Technologies, Inc. (a manufacturing company); Director: The Midland Company (1998-2008), Air Transport Services Group, Inc., The Littleford Group, Inc., Hilltop Basic Resources, Inc., The Elizabeth Gamble Deaconess Home Association, The Christ Hospital and The University of Cincinnati Foundation.
                     
                     
L. Ross Love
2121 Alpine Place
Cincinnati, Ohio
  63   Director, Member of Audit
and Independent Directors
Committee
  Since
March
1997
  32   Director, President and CEO: Blue Chip Enterprises LLC (a company with holdings in the communications and medical equipment industries.); Director: The VQ Company; Trustee: Syracuse University, Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce.
                     
                     
George M. Vredeveld
University of Cincinnati
Economics Center for
Education & Research
90 West Daniels
Cincinnati, Ohio
  67   Lead Independent
Director, Member of
Audit and Independent
Directors Committee
  Since
March
1996
  32   Alpaugh Professor of Economics: University of Cincinnati; President: Economics Center for Education & Research.
                     
                     
John I. Von Lehman
10 Creek Side Drive
Cincinnati, Ohio
  57   Director, Member of Audit
and Independent Directors
Committee
  Since
August
2007
  32   Former Executive Vice President, CFO, Secretary, and Director: The Midland Company (1988-2007); Director and Audit Committee Member: American Financial Group, Inc.; Director: Life Enriching Communities; Audit Committee Member: Health Alliance of Cincinnati, Red Cross Cincinnati Chapter; Investment Committee: Xavier University Foundation.
                     
 
Interested Director and Officers
John J. Palmer
One Financial Way
Cincinnati, Ohio
  70   President, Chairman of
the Board and Director
  Since
July
1997
  32   Director and Vice Chairman: ONLIC; President, CEO and Director: NSLA; Director: ONI and various other Ohio National-affiliated companies; Director: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra; Trustee: Cincinnati Opera.
                     
                     
Thomas A. Barefield
One Financial Way
Cincinnnati, Ohio
  56   Vice President   Since
February
1998
  32   Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer — Institutional Sales: ONLIC; Director and Vice President — Marketing: NSLA; Director: ONI; Senior Vice President: Ohio National Equities, Inc.; Recent graduate of class XXIX of Leadership Cincinnati.
                     
                     
Christopher A. Carlson
One Financial Way
Cincinnnati, Ohio
  50   Vice President   Since
March
2000
  32   Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer: ONLIC; President and Director: ONI; Chief Investment Officer: NSLA; Officer and Director of various other Ohio National-affiliated companies.
                     
                     
Dennis R. Taney
One Financial Way
Cincinnnati, Ohio
  62   Chief Compliance Officer   Since
August
2004
  32   Second Vice President: ONLIC, Chief Compliance Officer: ONLIC, ONI, NSLA, and other Ohio National-affiliated companies.
                     
                     
R. Todd Brockman
One Financial Way
Cincinnati, Ohio
  41   Treasurer   Since
August
2004
  32   Second Vice President, Mutual Fund Operations: ONLIC and NSLA; Treasurer: ONI.
 
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 Information about Directors and Officers (Continued) December 31, 2009 (Unaudited) 
 
                     
            Term served
  Number of
   
            as Officer
  Portfolios in
  Principal Occupation and Other
Name and Address
  Age   Position with the Fund   or Director   Fund Complex*   Directorships During Past Five Years
 
Kimberly A. Plante
One Financial Way
Cincinnnati, Ohio
  35   Secretary   Since
March
2005
  32   Prior to August 2007 was Assistant Secretary, Associate Counsel: ONLIC; Secretary: ONI; Officer of various other Ohio National-affiliated companies.
Catherine E. Gehr
One Financial Way
Cincinnnati, Ohio
  37   Assistant Treasurer   Since
March
2005
  32   Manager, Mutual Fund Operations: ONLIC; Assistant Treasurer: ONI.
Katherine L. Carter
One Financial Way
Cincinnnati, Ohio
  30   Assistant Secretary   Since
August
2007
  32   Assistant Counsel: ONLIC; Prior to July 2007 was Compliance Officer with Fifth Third Securities, Inc.
 
   *  The Fund Complex is defined as Ohio National Fund, Inc. and The Dow® Target Variable Fund LLC.


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Item 2. Code Of Ethics.
    As of the end of the period covered by this report, Ohio National Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the Fund’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer. There were no substantive amendments or waivers to the Code of Ethics during the period covered by this report.
    A copy of this Code of Ethics is filed as Exhibit EX-99.CODE to this Form N-CSR and is also available, without charge, upon request, by calling 877-781-6392 toll free.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
    The Fund’s Board of Directors has determined that the Fund has an audit committee financial expert serving on its Audit Committee. The Audit Committee financial expert is Mr. James E. Bushman. Mr. Bushman is independent for purposes of Item 3 of Form N-CSR.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees And Services.
    The aggregate fees for each of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for the audit of the Fund’s annual financial statements or services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for those fiscal years are listed below.
  (a)   Audit Fees.
              Fiscal year ended December 31, 2009: $276,000
              Fiscal year ended December 31, 2008: $275,800
  (b)   Audit-Related Fees.
 
      Professional services rendered in connection with the consent on the Fund’s N1A filing.
 
      Fiscal year ended December 31, 2009: $4,600
 
      Fiscal year ended December 31, 2008: $4,600
 
  (c)   Tax Fees.                    None.
 
  (d)   All Other Fees.           None.
 
  (e)   (1) Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures:
 
      The Fund’s Audit Committee has adopted an Audit Committee Charter that requires that the Audit Committee oversee the quality and appropriateness of the accounting methods used in the preparation of the Fund’s financial statements, and the independent audit thereof; approve the selection and compensation of the independent auditors; and pre-approve the performance, by the independent auditors, of non-audit services for the Fund, its investment adviser, or any affiliated entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the Fund.
 
  (e)   (2) Services Approved Pursuant to Paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X:
 
      During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, there were no non-audit services provided by the Fund’s principal accountant that would have required pre-approval by the Fund’s Audit Committee. The audit related fees aforementioned were pre-approved by the Fund’s Audit Committee, although not required by paragraph (c) (7) (ii) of Regulation S-X as the audit-related fees were less than five percent of the total amount of revenues paid to the Fund’s principal accountant.
 
  (f)   Not applicable.
 
  (g)   There were no non-audit services provided by the Fund’s principal accountant, other than items disclosed in item (b) above, in which a fee was billed to the Fund, the Fund’s adviser, and any entity controlling, controlled

 


 

      by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant for the last two fiscal years.
 
  (h)   Not applicable, as there were no non-audit services performed by the Fund’s principal accountant that were rendered to the Fund, the Fund’s adviser, or any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provided ongoing services to the registrant that were not pre-approved for the last two fiscal years.
Item 5. Audit Committee Of Listed Registrants.
    Not applicable.
Item 6. Schedule of Investments.
    Not applicable.
Item 7. Disclosure Of Proxy Voting Policies And Procedures For Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
    Not Applicable.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
    Not Applicable.
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
    Not Applicable.
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
    There were no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Fund’s Board of Directors.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
  (a)   The Fund’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded, based on their evaluation conducted as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report, that the Fund’s disclosure controls and procedures are adequately designed and are operating effectively to ensure (i) that material information relating to the Fund, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to them by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; and (ii) that information required to be disclosed by the Fund on Form N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.
 
  (b)   There were no changes in the Fund’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Fund’s internal control over financial reporting.
Item 12. Exhibits.
  (a)(1)   The Fund’s Code of Ethics pursuant to Item 2 of Form N-CSR is filed and attached hereto as EX-99.CODE.
 
  (a)(2)   A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the Fund as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)) is attached hereto as EX-99.CERT.
 
      The certifications required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto as EX-99.906CERT.

 


 

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.
         
Ohio National Fund, Inc.    
 
       
By:
  /s/ John J. Palmer
 
John J. Palmer
   
 
  President and Director    
 
  March 8, 2010    
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.
         
Ohio National Fund, Inc.    
 
       
By:
  /s/ John J. Palmer
 
John J. Palmer
   
 
  President and Director    
 
  March 8, 2010    
 
       
By:
  /s/ R. Todd Brockman    
 
       
 
  R. Todd Brockman    
 
  Treasurer    
 
  March 8, 2010