N-CSR 1 ivyt_mainpart.htm MAIN PART
 
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 811-01028
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Ivy Funds
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
 
 
 
6300 Lamar Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas 66202
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
 
 
 
Kristen A. Richards
6300 Lamar Avenue
Overland Park, Kansas 66202
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(Name and address of agent for service)
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 913-236-2000
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Date of fiscal year end: March 31
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Date of reporting period: March 31, 2005
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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.
 
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ITEM 1. REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.



Annual Report
March 31, 2005

Ivy Balanced Fund

Ivy Bond Fund

Ivy Cash Reserves Fund

Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund

Ivy Dividend Income Fund

Ivy European Opportunities Fund

Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund

Ivy International Fund

Ivy International Balanced Fund

Ivy International Value Fund

Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund

Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund

Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund

Ivy Small Cap Value Fund

Ivy Value Fund



CONTENTS
3
  President's Letter
5
  Illustration of Fund Expenses
13
  Ivy Balanced Fund
32
  Ivy Bond Fund
52
  Ivy Cash Reserves Fund
65
  Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund
81
  Ivy Dividend Income Fund
96
  Ivy European Opportunities Fund
113
  Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund
131
  Ivy International Fund
148
  Ivy International Balanced Fund
168
  Ivy International Value Fund
184
  Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund
203
  Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund
219
  Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund
234
  Ivy Small Cap Value Fund
252
  Ivy Value Fund
268
  Notes to Financial Statements
303
  Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
305
  Shareholder Meeting Results
306
  Income Tax Information
312
  Trustees and Officers
320
  Annual Privacy Notice
321
  Proxy Voting Information
321
  Quarterly Portfolio Schedule Information
322
  Householding Notice
322
  IRA Disclosure
This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of Ivy Funds. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current Ivy Funds prospectus and current performance information.



President's Letter
      March 31, 2005

Dear Shareholder:

The 12-month period ended March 31, 2005 offered solid results for most investors. Although the final quarter of the period was challenging, with negative returns for both stocks and bonds, the 12-month period as a whole was generally positive for the financial markets and the economy. Stocks ended the 12-month period higher, with the S&P 500 returning 6.69 percent and the Dow Jones Industrial Average returning 3.63 percent. Bonds, in comparison, showed mixed performance and ended the year relatively flat. The Lehman Brothers U.S. Credit Index, which generally represents the performance of the U.S. bond market, had a positive return of 0.84 percent over the last 12 months.

Over the course of the 12-month period, the markets faced numerous challenges. These included continued turmoil in Iraq, the U.S. presidential election, rising energy prices and a decline in the value of the dollar. Corporate earnings remained strong, however, and gross domestic product (GDP) averaged a 4 percent annualized growth rate over 2004, and appears to have grown at about the same rate in the first quarter of 2005.

The strengthening economy caused inflation concerns, which led the Federal Reserve to begin a series of incremental increases in short-term interest rates. The Fed enacted five small rate increases between June and mid-December of 2004, and two more in the first quarter of 2005. During the period, short-term rates rose from the historically low level of 1 percent to 2.75 percent. The Fed has stated that, at this point, it intends to continue considering "measured" rate increases over the next few months.

As we look ahead, we continue to feel that signs point to a favorable environment for stocks and the economy. We believe that the economy could see a real growth rate of around 3 percent for the year, with a nominal growth rate (after inflation) of 6 percent or so. History suggests that corporate profits tend to grow in line with growth in the economy, and stocks generally mirror the growth in profits. With that in mind, we look for a solid year for the equity markets.

Keep in mind, however, that uncertainty is a core feature of the financial markets. That's why we believe that adhering to the fundamental principles of investing is the best way to work toward your long-term financial goals. By investing regularly and diversifying your portfolio among different asset classes and investment styles, we believe that you are more likely to maximize the potential to meet your financial goals.

Your financial advisor can help you with these strategies and work with you to develop and maintain a customized investment plan based on your individual situation. We believe that focusing on that plan, despite the swings of the market, can be your key to a sound financial future.

Thank you for your partnership and your continued commitment to your investment program.

Respectfully,
Henry J. Herrmann, CFA

President

The opinions expressed in this letter are those of the President of the Ivy Funds and are current only through the end of the period of the report, as stated on the cover. The President's views are subject to change at any time, based on market and other conditions, and no forecasts can be guaranteed.


Illustration of Fund Expenses

As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, redemption fees and exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and service fees, and other Fund expenses. The following table is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in a Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the six-month period ended March 31, 2005.

Actual Expenses

The first line for each share class in the following tables provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, a $7,500 account value divided by $1,000 = 7.5), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. There may be additional fees charged to holders of certain accounts that are not included in the expenses shown in the table. These fees apply to Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), IRA Rollovers, Roth IRAs, Conversion Roth IRAs, Simplified Employee Pension (SEP), Simple IRAs, Tax-Sheltered Accounts (TSAs), Keogh Plans, Owner Only 401(k) (Exclusive K) Plans and Final Pay Plans. As of the close of the six months covered by the table, a customer is charged an annual fee of $15 within each plan type. This fee is waived for IRA Rollovers and Conversion Roth IRAs if the customer owns another type of IRA. Coverdell Education Savings Account plans are charged an annual fee of $10 per customer. You should consider the additional fees that were charged to your Fund account over the six-month period when you estimate the total ongoing expenses paid over the period and the impact of these fees on your ending account value as such additional expenses are not reflected in the information provided in the expense table. Additional fees have the effect of reducing investment returns.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line for each share class of the following tables provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of each share class in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Ivy Balanced Fund Expenses
For the Six Months
Ended March 31, 2005
Beginning
Account
Value
9-30-04
Ending
Account
Value
3-31-05
Annualized
Expense Ratio Based on the
Six-Month
Period
Expenses
Paid
During
Period*

Based on Actual Fund Return (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      Class A
$
1,000
 
$
1,058
 
 
1.47
%
$
7.54
 
      Class B
 1,000
 
 
1,053
 
 
2.45
 
 
12.56
 
      Class C
 1,000
 
 
1,053
 
 
2.35
 
 
12.05
 
      Class Y
 1,000
 
 
1,059
 
 
1.26
 
 
6.46
 
Based on 5% Return (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      Class A
$
1,000
 
$
1,018
 
 
1.47
%
$
7.39
 
      Class B
 1,000
 
 
1,013
 
 
2.45
 
 
12.32
 
      Class C
 1,000
 
 
1,013
 
 
2.35
 
 
11.82
 
      Class Y
 1,000
 
 
1,019
 
 
1.26
 
 
6.34
 

Ivy Bond Fund Expenses
For the Six Months
Ended March 31, 2005
Beginning
Account
Value
9-30-04
Ending
Account
Value
3-31-05
 
Annualized
Expense Ratio
Based on the
Six-Month
Period
 
Expenses
Paid
During
Period*

Based on Actual Fund Return (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      Class A
$
1,000
 
$
1,005
 
 
 
1.19
%
 
$
5.92
 
      Class B
 1,000
 
 
999
 
 
 
2.40
 
 
 
11.98
 
      Class C
 1,000
 
 
998
 
 
 
2.51
 
 
 
12.50
 
      Class Y
 1,000
 
 
1,004
 
 
 
1.36
 
 
 
6.81
 
Based on 5% Return (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      Class A
$
1,000
 
$
1,020
 
 
 
1.19
%
 
$
5.97
 
      Class B
 1,000
 
 
1,013
 
 
 
2.40
 
 
 
12.07
 
      Class C
 1,000
 
 
1,012
 
 
 
2.51
 
 
 
12.59
 
      Class Y
 1,000
 
 
1,018
 
 
 
1.36
 
 
 
6.86
 

Ivy Cash Reserves Fund Expenses
For the Six Months
Ended March 31, 2005
Beginning
Account
Value
9-30-04
Ending
Account
Value
3-31-05
 
Annualized
Expense Ratio
Based on the
Six-Month
Period
 
Expenses
Paid
During
Period*

Based on Actual Fund Return (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      Class A
$
1,000
 
$
1,005
 
 
 
1.03
%
 
$
5.16
 
      Class B
 1,000
 
 
1,005
 
 
 
1.03
 
 
 
5.16
 
      Class C
 1,000
 
 
1,005
 
 
 
1.03
 
 
 
5.16
 
Based on 5% Return (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      Class A
$
1,000
 
$
1,020
 
 
 
1.03
%
 
$
5.20
 
      Class B
 1,000
 
 
1,020
 
 
 
1.03
 
 
 
5.20
 
      Class C
 1,000
 
 
1,020
 
 
 
1.03
 
 
 
5.20
 

See footnotes on page 12.


Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund Expenses
For the Six Months
Ended March 31, 2005
Beginning
Account
Value
9-30-04
Ending
Account
Value
3-31-05
 
Annualized
Expense Ratio
Based on the
Six-Month
Period
 
Expenses
Paid
During
Period*

Based on Actual Fund Return (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      Class A
$
1,000
 
$
1,095
 
 
 
1.71
%
 
$
8.94
 
      Class B
 1,000
 
 
1,090
 
 
 
2.57
 
 
 
13.41
 
      Class C
 1,000
 
 
1,092
 
 
 
2.37
 
 
 
12.37
 
      Class Y
 1,000
 
 
1,099
 
 
 
1.20
 
 
 
6.34
 
      Class I
 1,000
 
 
1,097
 
 
 
1.36
 
 
 
7.12
 
      Advisor Class
 1,000
 
 
1,098
 
 
 
1.19
 
 
 
6.22
 
Based on 5% Return (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      Class A
$
1,000
 
$
1,016
 
 
 
1.71
%
 
$
8.60
 
      Class B
 1,000
 
 
1,012
 
 
 
2.57
 
 
 
12.91
 
      Class C
 1,000
 
 
1,013
 
 
 
2.37
 
 
 
11.91
 
      Class Y
 1,000
 
 
1,017
 
 
 
1.20
 
 
 
6.10
 
      Class I
 1,000
 
 
1,018
 
 
 
1.36
 
 
 
6.85
 
      Advisor Class
 1,000
 
 
1,019
 
 
 
1.19
 
 
 
5.99
 

Ivy Dividend Income Fund Expenses
For the Six Months
Ended March 31, 2005
Beginning
Account
Value
9-30-04
Ending
Account
Value
3-31-05
 
Annualized
Expense Ratio
Based on the
Six-Month
Period
 
Expenses
Paid
During
Period*

Based on Actual Fund Return (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      Class A
$
1,000
 
$
1,092
 
 
 
1.52
%
 
$
7.91
 
      Class B
 1,000
 
 
1,087
 
 
 
2.36
 
 
 
12.29
 
      Class C
 1,000
 
 
1,087
 
 
 
2.35
 
 
 
12.24
 
      Class Y
 1,000
 
 
1,093
 
 
 
1.39
 
 
 
7.25
 
Based on 5% Return (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      Class A
$
1,000
 
$
1,017
 
 
 
1.52
%
 
$
7.63
 
      Class B
 1,000
 
 
1,013
 
 
 
2.36
 
 
 
11.86
 
      Class C
 1,000
 
 
1,013
 
 
 
2.35
 
 
 
11.81
 
      Class Y
 1,000
 
 
1,018
 
 
 
1.39
 
 
 
6.99
 

See footnotes on page 12.
Ivy European Opportunities Fund Expenses
For the Six Months
Ended March 31, 2005
Beginning
Account
Value
9-30-04
Ending
Account
Value
3-31-05
 
Annualized
Expense Ratio
Based on the
Six-Month
Period
 
Expenses
Paid
During
Period*

Based on Actual Fund Return (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      Class A
$
1,000
 
$
1,248
 
 
 
1.73
%
 
$
9.68
 
      Class B
 1,000
 
 
1,244
 
 
 
2.43
 
 
 
13.61
 
      Class C
 1,000
 
 
1,244
 
 
 
2.41
 
 
 
13.50
 
      Class Y
 1,000
 
 
1,250
 
 
 
1.57
 
 
 
8.79
 
      Advisor Class
 1,000
 
 
1,251
 
 
 
1.29
 
 
 
7.26
 
Based on 5% Return (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      Class A
$
1,000
 
$
1,016
 
 
 
1.73
%
 
$
8.68
 
      Class B
 1,000
 
 
1,013
 
 
 
2.43
 
 
 
12.21
 
      Class C
 1,000
 
 
1,013
 
 
 
2.41
 
 
 
12.11
 
      Class Y
 1,000
 
 
1,017
 
 
 
1.57
 
 
 
7.88
 
      Advisor Class
 1,000
 
 
1,018
 
 
 
1.29
 
 
 
6.51
 


Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund Expenses
For the Six Months
Ended March 31, 2005
Beginning
Account
Value
9-30-04
Ending
Account
Value
3-31-05
 
Annualized
Expense Ratio
Based on the
Six-Month
Period
 
Expenses
Paid
During
Period*

Based on Actual Fund Return (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      Class A
$
1,000
 
$
1,143
 
 
 
1.49
%
 
$
7.95
 
      Class B
 1,000
 
 
1,140
 
 
 
2.31
 
 
 
12.30
 
      Class C
 1,000
 
 
1,139
 
 
 
2.22
 
 
 
11.85
 
      Class Y
 1,000
 
 
1,145
 
 
 
1.20
 
 
 
6.40
 
      Advisor Class
 1,000
 
 
1,144
 
 
 
1.32
 
 
 
7.05
 
Based on 5% Return (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      Class A
$
1,000
 
$
1,018
 
 
 
1.49
%
 
$
7.48
 
      Class B
 1,000
 
 
1,013
 
 
 
2.31
 
 
 
11.58
 
      Class C
 1,000
 
 
1,014
 
 
 
2.22
 
 
 
11.16
 
      Class Y
 1,000
 
 
1,018
 
 
 
1.20
 
 
 
6.03
 
      Advisor Class
 1,000
 
 
1,018
 
 
 
1.32
 
 
 
6.64
 

See footnotes on page 12.
Ivy International Fund Expenses
For the Six Months
Ended March 31, 2005
Beginning
Account
Value
9-30-04
Ending
Account
Value
3-31-05
 
Annualized
Expense Ratio
Based on the
Six-Month
Period
 
Expenses
Paid
During
Period*

Based on Actual Fund Return (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      Class A
$
1,000
 
$
1,119
 
 
 
1.58
%
 
$
8.34
 
      Class B
 1,000
 
 
1,113
 
 
 
2.65
 
 
 
13.97
 
      Class C
 1,000
 
 
1,114
 
 
 
2.52
 
 
 
13.29
 
      Class Y
 1,000
 
 
1,119
 
 
 
1.63
 
 
 
8.62
 
      Class I
 1,000
 
 
1,120
 
 
 
1.46
 
 
 
7.74
 
      Advisor Class
 1,000
 
 
1,108
 
 
 
3.34
 
 
 
17.55
 
Based on 5% Return (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      Class A
$
1,000
 
$
1,017
 
 
 
1.58
%
 
$
7.94
 
      Class B
 1,000
 
 
1,012
 
 
 
2.65
 
 
 
13.30
 
      Class C
 1,000
 
 
1,012
 
 
 
2.52
 
 
 
12.66
 
      Class Y
 1,000
 
 
1,017
 
 
 
1.63
 
 
 
8.21
 
      Class I
 1,000
 
 
1,018
 
 
 
1.46
 
 
 
7.36
 
      Advisor Class
 1,000
 
 
1,008
 
 
 
3.34
 
 
 
16.72
 


Ivy International Balanced Fund Expenses
For the Six Months
Ended March 31, 2005
Beginning
Account
Value
9-30-04
Ending
Account
Value
3-31-05
 
Annualized
Expense Ratio
Based on the
Six-Month
Period
 
Expenses
Paid
During
Period*

Based on Actual Fund Return (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      Class A
$
1,000
 
$
1,131
 
 
 
1.35
%
 
$
7.18
 
      Class B
 1,000
 
 
1,123
 
 
 
2.57
 
 
 
13.59
 
      Class C
 1,000
 
 
1,125
 
 
 
2.38
 
 
 
12.61
 
      Class Y
 1,000
 
 
1,131
 
 
 
1.36
 
 
 
7.24
 
Based on 5% Return (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      Class A
$
1,000
 
$
1,018
 
 
 
1.35
%
 
$
6.80
 
      Class B
 1,000
 
 
1,012
 
 
 
2.57
 
 
 
12.88
 
      Class C
 1,000
 
 
1,013
 
 
 
2.38
 
 
 
11.95
 
      Class Y
 1,000
 
 
1,018
 
 
 
1.36
 
 
 
6.86
 

See footnotes on page 12.
Ivy International Value Fund Expenses
For the Six Months
Ended March 31, 2005
Beginning
Account
Value
9-30-04
Ending
Account
Value
3-31-05
 
Annualized
Expense Ratio
Based on the
Six-Month
Period
 
Expenses
Paid
During
Period*

Based on Actual Fund Return (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      Class A
$
1,000
 
$
1,182
 
 
 
1.95
%
 
$
10.63
 
      Class B
 1,000
 
 
1,177
 
 
 
2.68
 
 
 
14.54
 
      Class C
 1,000
 
 
1,177
 
 
 
2.71
 
 
 
14.72
 
      Class Y
 1,000
 
 
1,182
 
 
 
1.83
 
 
 
9.95
 
      Advisor Class
 1,000
 
 
1,183
 
 
 
1.87
 
 
 
10.19
 
Based on 5% Return (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      Class A
$
1,000
 
$
1,015
 
 
 
1.95
%
 
$
9.81
 
      Class B
 1,000
 
 
1,012
 
 
 
2.68
 
 
 
13.44
 
      Class C
 1,000
 
 
1,011
 
 
 
2.71
 
 
 
13.60
 
      Class Y
 1,000
 
 
1,016
 
 
 
1.83
 
 
 
9.19
 
      Advisor Class
 1,000
 
 
1,016
 
 
 
1.87
 
 
 
9.41
 


Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund Expenses
For the Six Months
Ended March 31, 2005
Beginning
Account
Value
9-30-04
Ending
Account
Value
3-31-05
 
Annualized
Expense Ratio
Based on the
Six-Month
Period
 
Expenses
Paid
During
Period*

Based on Actual Fund Return (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      Class A
$
1,000
 
$
1,007
 
 
 
0.95
%
 
$
4.75
 
      Class B
 1,000
 
 
1,001
 
 
 
2.16
 
 
 
10.78
 
      Class C
 1,000
 
 
1,002
 
 
 
2.03
 
 
 
10.14
 
      Class Y
 1,000
 
 
1,006
 
 
 
1.12
 
 
 
5.58
 
Based on 5% Return (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      Class A
$
1,000
 
$
1,021
 
 
 
 0.95
%
 
$
4.78
 
      Class B
 1,000
 
 
1,014
 
 
 
2.16
 
 
 
10.86
 
      Class C
 1,000
 
 
1,015
 
 
 
2.03
 
 
 
10.20
 
      Class Y
 1,000
 
 
1,019
 
 
 
1.12
 
 
 
5.61
 

See footnotes on page 12.
Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund Expenses
For the Six Months
Ended March 31, 2005
Beginning
Account
Value
9-30-04
Ending
Account
Value
3-31-05
 
Annualized
Expense Ratio
Based on the
Six-Month
Period
 
Expenses
Paid
During
Period*

Based on Actual Fund Return (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      Class A
$
1,000
 
$
1,155
 
 
 
2.10
%
 
$
11.26
 
      Class B
 1,000
 
 
1,150
 
 
 
2.95
 
 
 
15.82
 
      Class C
 1,000
 
 
1,149
 
 
 
2.89
 
 
 
15.50
 
      Class Y
 1,000
 
 
1,156
 
 
 
1.83
 
 
 
9.84
 
      Advisor Class
 1,000
 
 
1,157
 
 
 
1.54
 
 
 
8.31
 
Based on 5% Return (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      Class A
$
1,000
 
$
1,014
 
 
 
2.10
%
 
$
10.53
 
      Class B
 1,000
 
 
1,010
 
 
 
2.95
 
 
 
14.80
 
      Class C
 1,000
 
 
1,011
 
 
 
2.89
 
 
 
14.50
 
      Class Y
 1,000
 
 
1,016
 
 
 
1.83
 
 
 
9.20
 
      Advisor Class
 1,000
 
 
1,017
 
 
 
1.54
 
 
 
7.77
 


Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund Expenses
For the Six Months
Ended March 31, 2005
Beginning
Account
Value
9-30-04
Ending
Account
Value
3-31-05
 
Annualized
Expense Ratio
Based on the
Six-Month
Period
 
Expenses
Paid
During
Period*

Based on Actual Fund Return (1)  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      Class A
$
1,000
 
$
1,099
 
 
 
1.63
%
 
$
8.54
 
      Class B
 1,000
 
 
1,094
 
 
 
2.67
 
 
 
13.95
 
      Class C
 1,000
 
 
1,095
 
 
 
2.45
 
 
 
12.79
 
      Class Y
 1,000
 
 
1,101
 
 
 
1.42
 
 
 
7.42
 
Based on 5% Return (2)  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      Class A
$
1,000
 
$
1,017
 
 
 
1.63
%
 
$
8.21
 
      Class B
 1,000
 
 
1,012
 
 
 
2.67
 
 
 
13.41
 
      Class C
 1,000
 
 
1,013
 
 
 
2.45
 
 
 
12.29
 
      Class Y
 1,000
 
 
1,018
 
 
 
1.42
 
 
 
7.12
 

See footnotes on page 12.
Ivy Small Cap Value Fund Expenses
For the Six Months
Ended March 31, 2005
Beginning
Account
Value
9-30-04
Ending
Account
Value
3-31-05
 
Annualized
Expense Ratio
Based on the
Six-Month
Period
 
Expenses
Paid
During
Period*

Based on Actual Fund Return (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      Class A
$
1,000
 
$
1,104
 
 
 
1.86
%
 
$
9.73
 
      Class B
 1,000
 
 
1,098
 
 
 
2.95
 
 
 
15.45
 
      Class C
 1,000
 
 
1,100
 
 
 
2.59
 
 
 
13.53
 
      Class Y
 1,000
 
 
1,106
 
 
 
1.51
 
 
 
7.93
 
Based on 5% Return (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      Class A
$
1,000
 
$
1,016
 
 
 
1.86
%
 
$
9.32
 
      Class B
 1,000
 
 
1,010
 
 
 
2.95
 
 
 
14.81
 
      Class C
 1,000
 
 
1,012
 
 
 
2.59
 
 
 
12.97
 
      Class Y
 1,000
 
 
1,017
 
 
 
1.51
 
 
 
7.60
 


Ivy Value Fund Expenses
For the Six Months
Ended March 31, 2005
Beginning
Account
Value
9-30-04
Ending
Account
Value
3-31-05
 
Annualized
Expense Ratio
Based on the
Six-Month
Period
 
Expenses
Paid
During
Period*

Based on Actual Fund Return (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      Class A
$
1,000
 
$
1,106
 
 
 
1.47
%
 
$
7.73
 
      Class B
 1,000
 
 
1,101
 
 
 
2.50
 
 
 
13.08
 
      Class C
 1,000
 
 
1,101
 
 
 
2.41
 
 
 
12.65
 
      Class Y
 1,000
 
 
1,108
 
 
 
1.33
 
 
 
7.00
 
Based on 5% Return (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      Class A
$
1,000
 
$
1,018
 
 
 
1.47
%
 
$
7.40
 
      Class B
 1,000
 
 
1,012
 
 
 
2.50
 
 
 
12.53
 
      Class C
 1,000
 
 
1,013
 
 
 
2.41
 
 
 
12.12
 
      Class Y
 1,000
 
 
1,018
 
 
 
1.33
 
 
 
6.70
 

*Fund expenses for each share class are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio for each share class (provided in the table), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182 days in the six-month period ended March 31, 2005, and divided by 365.

(1)This section uses the Fund's actual total return and actual Fund expenses. It is a guide to the actual expenses paid by the Fund in the period. The "Ending Account Value" shown is computed using the Fund's actual return and the "Expenses Paid During Period" column shows the dollar amount that would have been paid by an investor who started with $1,000 in the Fund. A shareholder may use the information here, together with the dollar amount invested, to estimate the expenses that were paid over the period. For every thousand dollars a shareholder has invested, the expenses are listed in the fourth column.

(2)This section uses a hypothetical 5% return and actual Fund expenses. It helps to compare the Fund's ongoing costs with other mutual funds. A shareholder can compare the Fund's ongoing costs by comparing this hypothetical example with the hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds.

The above illustration is based on ongoing costs only and does not include any transactional costs, such as sales loads, redemption fees or exchange fees.




Manager's Discussion of Ivy Balanced Fund
      March 31, 2005

An interview with Cynthia P. Prince-Fox, portfolio manager of the Ivy Balanced Fund

The following discussion, graphs and tables provide you with information regarding the Fund's performance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005.

How did the Fund perform during the last fiscal year?

The Class A shares of the Fund increased 5.90 percent over the period (before the impact of sales charges), compared with the S&P 500 Index (reflecting the performance of securities that generally represent the stock market), which increased 6.69 percent for the year. The Citigroup Treasury/Government Sponsored/Credit Index (generally reflecting the performance of funds in the bond market) increased 0.51 percent for the year, and the Lipper Balanced Funds Universe Average (reflecting the universe of funds with similar investment objectives) increased 4.32 percent for the period. Multiple indexes are presented because the Fund invests in both stocks and bonds. Please note that the Fund returns include applicable fees and expenses, whereas the index returns do not include any such fees.

What factors impacted the Fund's performance relative to its benchmark indexes during the fiscal year?

Asset allocation and industry emphasis both contributed positively to performance during the period, in our opinion. The equity portion of the Fund benefited from our holdings in energy, technology and industrial stocks. Our strategy of maintaining our weightings in economically sensitive areas throughout the year also had a positive impact on overall performance. The energy sector was our best-performing sector, as oil prices increased markedly over the last half of the fiscal year. We maintained our overweight position in energy as we felt prices would remain higher than was generally anticipated. Industrial stocks also outperformed, as many companies continued to experience an acceleration in organic growth as the year progressed. In addition, some of our more defensive holdings, such as utilities and aerospace/defense, also contributed positively to overall performance as the economy demonstrated some signs of weakness during the second fiscal quarter. The fixed-income portion of the portfolio posted a positive return but significantly lagged the overall increase in the equity portion.

What other market conditions or events influenced the Fund's performance during the fiscal year?

Returns were flat-to-negative for most of the broad indexes through the second quarter of this fiscal year. We believe that this was primarily the result of the financial markets struggling to find direction amid uncertainty about macroeconomic factors, such as the price of oil, growth in the Chinese economy, and increases in U.S. interest rates. Additionally, there were some major earnings disappointments from important and typically predictable companies, along with turmoil in Iraq, devastating hurricanes along the coasts, and of course, the uncertainty caused by the U.S. presidential election. However, investors began to see the light at the end of the tunnel once the election was over, and we saw a decline in energy prices. This produced an impressive rally during the third quarter of the fiscal year.

What strategies and techniques did you employ that specifically affected the Fund's performance?

The strategy of maintaining our weightings in economically sensitive areas throughout the year had a positive impact on overall performance. In addition, we kept our cash positions low throughout the year.

What industries or sectors did you emphasize during the fiscal year, and what looks attractive to you going forward?

Overall, we placed our greatest emphasis on energy, technology and industrials during the fiscal year. We felt early in the year that energy stocks might play "catch up" relative to other commodity sectors given a worldwide economic recovery, higher than expected energy prices and a declining dollar. We also emphasized high-quality technology stocks because we felt that these stocks had not participated to the same extent as some of the lower-quality issues and were attractively priced, on a relative basis.

While we believe that the economically sensitive areas will continue to perform well as we move through 2005, we also think that some of the more defensive sectors, such as large-cap pharmaceuticals, household products and large-cap stocks in general, may begin to demonstrate better relative performance. This, in our view, is primarily due to the fact that valuations have significantly compressed and balance sheets appear to be in stronger shape, resulting in potentially more share buybacks or dividend increases.

The Fund's performance noted above is at net asset value (NAV), and does not include the effect of any applicable sales charges. If reflected, the sales charge would reduce the performance noted. The opinions expressed in this report are those of the portfolio manager and are current only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. The manager's views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions, and no forecasts can be guaranteed.


Comparison of Change in Value of
$10,000 Investment

 
Ivy Balanced Fund, Class A Shares (1)
 
$
16,320
 
S&P 500 Index
 
$
23,564
 
Citigroup Treasury/Government Sponsored/Credit Index
 
$
18,551
 
Lipper Balanced Funds Universe Average
 
$
19,487


IVY BALANCED FUND CLASS A SHARES
ANNUAL REPORT INDEX COMPARISONS
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IVY
BALANCED FUND CLASS A SHARES

 

S&P
500 INDEX

 

CITIGROUP
TREASURY GOVT SPONSORED/ CREDIT INDEX

 

LIPPER
BALANCED FUNDS UNIVERSE AVERAGE

 


SEPT

1995

9,425

 

10,000

 

10,000

 

10,000

 

SEPT

1996

10,718

 

12,033

 

10,455

 

11,263

 

SEPT

1997

12,503

 

16,896

 

11,465

 

14,011

 

SEPT

1998

13,917

 

18,435

 

12,923

 

14,478

 

SEPT

1999

16,155

 

23,560

 

12,736

 

16,404

 

SEPT

2000

18,774

 

26,680

 

13,585

 

18,346

 

SEPT

2001

12,701

 

19,568

 

15,411

 

16,226

 

SEPT

2002

11,951

 

15,559

 

16,781

 

14,652

 

SEPT

2003

14,002

 

19,360

 

17,892

 

16,990

 

MARCH

2004

15,410

 

22,086

 

18,456

 

18,680

 

MARCH

2005

16,320

 

23,564

 

18,551

 

19,487

 


Please note that the performance of the Fund's other share classes will be greater or less than the performance shown above for Class A based on the differences in loads and fees paid by shareholders investing in the different classes.

(1)The value of the investment in the Fund is impacted by the sales load at the time of the investment and by the ongoing expenses of the Fund and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions.
Average Annual Total Return (2)
 
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class Y

  1-year period ended 3-31-05
-0.19%
0.90%
4.98%
6.16%
  5-year period ended 3-31-05
-4.57%
--
--
--
  10-year period ended 3-31-05
   6.18%
--
--
--
  Since inception of Class through 3-31-05 (3)
--
3.11%
6.23%
7.38%

(2)Data quoted is past performance and is based on deduction of the maximum applicable sales load for each of the periods. Current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Please visit www.ivyfunds.com for the Fund's most recent month-end performance. Class A shares carry a maximum front-end sales load of 5.75%. Class B and Class C shares carry maximum contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) of 5% and 1%, respectively. (Accordingly, the Class C shares reflect no CDSC since it only applies to Class C shares redeemed within twelve months after purchase.) Class Y shares are not subject to sales charges.

(3)12-8-03 for Class B, Class C and Class Y shares (the date on which shares were first acquired by shareholders).

Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Indexes are unmanaged. The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.

The Advantus Spectrum Fund merged into the Ivy Balanced Fund on December 8, 2003. The performance shown for periods prior to this date is that of the Advantus Spectrum Fund Class A shares, restated to reflect current sales charges applicable to Ivy Balanced Fund Class A shares. Performance has not been restated to reflect the fees and expenses applicable to the Ivy Balanced Fund. If these expenses were reflected, performance shown would differ.

Shareholder Summary of IVY Balanced Fund

Portfolio Highlights

On March 31, 2005, Ivy Balanced Fund had net assets totaling $100,414,026 invested in a diversified portfolio of:

71.90%
 
Common Stocks
12.28%
 
United States Government Securities
9.56%
 
Corporate Debt Securities
5.66%
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
0.60%
 
Other Government Security

As a shareholder of the Fund, for every $100 you had invested on March 31, 2005,
your Fund owned:

 
 
 
 
 
Common Stocks
 
$
71.90
 
United States Government Securities
 
$
12.28
 
Corporate Debt Securities
 
$
9.56
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
$
5.66
 
Other Government Security
 
$
0.60
 
 
 
 
 
 

As a shareholder of the Fund, for every $100 you had invested on March 31, 2005,
your Fund owned:

Financial Services Stocks
 
$
12.59
 
United States Government and Government Agency Obligations
 
$
12.28
 
Health Care Stocks
 
$
11.35
 
Technology Stocks
 
$
10.79
 
Corporate Debt Securities
 
$
9.56
 
Energy Stocks
 
$
5.97
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
$
5.66
 
Utilities Stocks
 
$
4.90
 
Retail Stocks
 
$
4.69
 
Consumer Nondurables Stocks
 
$
4.60
 
Consumer Services Stocks
 
$
4.18
 
Business Equipment and Services Stocks
 
$
3.38
 
Capital Goods Stocks
 
$
2.86
 
Multi-Industry Stocks
 
$
2.29
 
Raw Materials Stocks
 
$
2.20
 
Miscellaneous Stocks
 
$
2.10
 
Other Government Security
 
$
0.60
 




The Investments of Ivy Balanced Fund
      March 31, 2005
             
COMMON STOCKS  
 


Shares
 
 
Value

               
Aircraft - 1.10%              

Lockheed Martin Corporation

 
 
18,050
 
 
$
1,102,133
               
Banks - 3.07%              

Citigroup Inc.  

 
 
41,600
 
 
 
1,869,504

Northern Trust Corporation

 
 
27,800
 
 
 
1,209,439
           




3,078,943
Beverages - 0.90%              

Brown-Forman Corporation, Class B

 
 
16,600
 
 
 
908,850
               
Business Equipment and Services - 3.38%              

Cintas Corporation

 
 
33,200
 
 
 
1,372,654

First Data Corporation

 
 
25,600
 
 
 
1,006,336

Manpower Inc.  

 
 
23,300
 
 
 
1,014,016
           




3,393,006
Capital Equipment - 1.09%              

Ingersoll-Rand Company Limited, Class A

 
 
13,800
 
 
 
1,099,170
               
Chemicals - Petroleum and Inorganic - 0.87%              

Dow Chemical Company (The)

 
 
17,600
 
 
 
877,360
               
Chemicals - Specialty - 1.33%              

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.  

 
 
21,100
 
 
 
1,335,419
               
Computers - Micro - 2.85%              

Apple Computer, Inc.*

 
 
17,400
 
 
 
726,450

Dell Inc.*

 
 
40,283
 
 
 
1,547,874

Sun Microsystems, Inc.*

 
144,600
 
 
 
583,461
           




2,857,785
Computers - Peripherals - 4.89%              

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.*

 
 
39,900
 
 
 
866,828

EMC Corporation*

 
 
83,800
 
 
 
1,032,416

Microsoft Corporation

 
 
77,158
 
 
 
1,864,523

Oracle Corporation*

 
 
92,000
 
 
 
1,147,700
           




4,911,467
Cosmetics and Toiletries - 1.07%              

Avon Products, Inc.  

 
 
25,100
 
 
 
1,077,794
               
Defense - 1.12%              

General Dynamics Corporation

 
 
10,500
 
 


1,124,025
               
Electrical Equipment - 1.77%              

Emerson Electric Co.  

 
 
12,800
 
 
 
831,104

Molex Incorporated, Class A

 
 
40,000
 
 
 
943,000
           




1,774,104
Electronic Components - 0.83%              

Intel Corporation

 
 
35,900
 
 
 
833,957
               
Finance Companies - 2.55%              

Fannie Mae

 
 
14,600
 
 
 
794,970

SLM Corporation

 
 
35,400
 
 
 
1,764,336
           




2,559,306
Food and Related - 1.26%              

Dean Foods Company*

 
 
37,000
 
 
 
1,269,100
               
Furniture and Furnishings - 1.16%              

Masco Corporation

 
 
33,500
 
 
 
1,161,445
               
Health Care - Drugs - 4.43%              

Abbott Laboratories

 
 
13,700
 
 
 
638,694

Allergan, Inc.  

 
 
13,500
 
 
 
937,845

Amgen Inc.*

 
 
16,900
 
 
 
983,073

Novartis AG, ADR*

 
 
16,100
 
 
 
753,158

Pfizer Inc.  

 
 
43,350
 
 
 
1,138,805
           




4,451,575
Health Care - General - 3.26%              

Biomet, Inc.  

 
 
27,400
 
 
 
995,579

Boston Scientific Corporation*

 
 
23,800
 
 
 
697,102

Johnson & Johnson

 
 
23,500
 
 
 
1,578,260
           




3,270,941
Hospital Supply and Management - 3.66%              

HCA Inc.  

 
 
29,100
 
 
 
1,558,887

Medtronic, Inc.  

 
 
21,800
 
 
 
1,110,710

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated

 
 
10,600
 
 
 
1,011,028
           




3,680,625
Household - General Products - 1.37%              

Colgate-Palmolive Company

 
 
26,400
 
 
 
1,377,288
               
Insurance - Life - 1.11%              

Lincoln National Corporation

 
 
24,600
 
 
 
1,110,444
               
Insurance - Property and Casualty - 3.34%              

Allstate Corporation (The)

 
 
22,200
 
 
 
1,200,132

Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Class B*

 
 
400
 
 
 
1,142,400

Chubb Corporation (The)

 
 
12,800
 
 
 
1,014,656
           




3,357,188
Leisure Time Industry - 2.31%              

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.  

 
 
24,600
 
 
 
1,099,374

Walt Disney Company (The)

 
 
42,600
 
 
 
1,223,898
           




2,323,272
Motion Pictures - 1.87%              

News Corporation Limited, Class A

 
 
63,400
 
 
 
1,072,728

News Corporation Limited, Class B

 
 
46,000
 
 
 
810,060
           




1,882,788
Multiple Industry - 2.29%              

General Electric Company

 
 
63,680
 
 
 
2,296,301
               
Petroleum - International - 4.41%              

BP p.l.c., ADR

 
 
19,000
 
 
 
1,185,600

Burlington Resources Inc.  

 
 
27,600
 
 
 
1,381,931

Exxon Mobil Corporation

 
 
31,200
 
 
 
1,859,520
           




4,427,051
Petroleum - Services - 1.56%              

Schlumberger Limited

 
 
22,200
 
 
 
1,564,656
               
Retail - Food Stores - 1.03%              

Walgreen Co.  

 
 
23,300
 
 
 
1,034,986
               
Retail - General Merchandise - 3.66%              

Costco Wholesale Corporation

 
 
9,500
 
 
 
420,423

Federated Department Stores, Inc.  

 
 
20,000
 
 
 
1,272,800

Target Corporation

 
 
14,800
 
 
 
740,296

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.  

 
 
24,700
 
 
 
1,237,717
           




3,671,236
Security and Commodity Brokers - 2.52%              

American Express Company

 
 
25,100
 
 
 
1,289,387

Morgan Stanley

 
 
21,600
 
 
 
1,236,600
             

2,525,987
Trucking and Shipping - 0.94%              

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.  

 
 
17,600
 
 
 
942,392
               
Utilities - Electric - 3.14%              

Dominion Resources, Inc.  

 
 
19,700
 
 
1,466,271

Exelon Corporation

 
 
36,800
 
 
 
1,688,752
           




3,155,023
Utilities - Telephone - 1.76%              

AT&T Corp.  

 
 
30,000
 
 
 
562,500

Vodafone Group Plc, ADR

 
 
45,200
 
 
 
1,200,512
           




1,763,012
               
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - 71.90%          
$
72,198,629

(Cost: $63,419,879)

             
               
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES  
Principal Amount in
Thousands
 
 
 

               
Banks - 0.28%              

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.,

 
 
 
 
 
   
      7.55%, 6-21-10  
$
250
 
 
 
282,014
               
Beverages - 0.34%              

Diageo Capital plc,

 
 
 
 
 
   
      3.5%, 11-19-07  
 
350
 
 
 
343,601
               
Broadcasting - 0.86%              

Clear Channel Communications, Inc.,

 
 
 
 
 
   
      4.25%, 5-15-09  
 
900
 
 
 
866,227
               
Business Equipment and Services - 0.38%              

PHH Corporation,

 
 
 
 
 
   
      7.125%, 3-1-13  
 
350
 
 
 
385,195
               
Chemicals - Specialty - 0.35%              

Vulcan Materials Company,

 
 
 
 
 
   
      6.4%, 2-1-06  
 
350
 
 
 
355,952
               
Finance Companies - 2.53%              

American International Group,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      3.85%, 11-26-07 (A)  
 
500
 
 
 
493,329

Banco Hipotecario Nacional:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      7.916%, 7-25-09 (A)  
 
7
 
 
 
163
      8.0%, 3-31-11 (A)  
 
433
 
 
 
65,022

First Union-Lehman Brothers-Bank of America
      Commercial Mortgage Trust,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      6.56%, 11-18-35  
500
 
 
526,757

General Motors Acceptance Corporation,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      6.125%, 8-28-07  
 
300
 
 
 
292,534

Prudential Insurance Company of America,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      6.6%, 5-15-08 (A)  
 
750
 
 
 
795,212

Unilever Capital Corporation,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.9%, 11-15-32  
 
350
 
 
 
366,365
           




2,539,382
Food and Related - 0.84%              

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company,

 
 
 
 
 
   
      7.0%, 2-1-31  
 
700
 
 
 
838,317
               
Insurance - Life - 0.48%              

StanCorp Financial Group, Inc.,

 
 
 
 
 
   
      6.875%, 10-1-12  
 
450
 
 
 
486,654
               
Multiple Industry - 1.42%              

Cargill, Inc.,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      6.375%, 6-1-12 (A)  
 
400
 
 
 
432,988

General Electric Capital Corporation,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      2.85%, 1-30-06  
 
1,000
 
 
 
992,841
           




1,425,829
Railroad - 0.30%              

Union Pacific Corporation,

 
 
 
 
 
   
      7.6%, 5-1-05  
 
300
 
 
 
300,845
               
Real Estate Investment Trust - 0.82%              

Vornado Realty L.P.,

 
 
 
 
 
   
      5.625%, 6-15-07  
 
800
 
 
 
819,897
               
Utilities - Electric - 0.96%              

Dominion Resources, Inc.,

 
 
 
 
 
   
      7.625%, 7-15-05  
 
950
 
 
 
961,516
               
TOTAL CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 9.56%          
$
9,605,429

(Cost: $9,546,756)

             
 
             

OTHER GOVERNMENT SECURITY - 0.60%
 
 
 

               
Canada              

Hydro-Quebec,

 
 
 
 
 
   
      8.0%, 2-1-13  
500
 
 
$
600,163

(Cost: $589,207)

         


 
             
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND
GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS
             

               
Mortgage-Backed Obligations - 7.99%              

Federal National Mortgage Association Fixed Rate
      Pass-Through Certificates:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      6.23%, 1-1-08  
 
429
 
 
 
444,974
      6.0%, 9-1-17  
 
629
 
 
 
651,289
      5.0%, 1-1-18  
 
658
 
 
 
658,189
      5.5%, 4-1-18  
 
579
 
 
 
590,746
      6.5%, 10-1-28  
 
215
 
 
 
225,871
      6.5%, 2-1-29  
 
57
 
 
 
59,517
      7.0%, 5-1-31  
 
52
 
 
 
55,566
      7.5%, 5-1-31  
 
83
 
 
 
89,824
      7.0%, 7-1-31  
 
78
 
 
 
82,867
      7.0%, 9-1-31  
 
108
 
 
 
115,130
      7.0%, 9-1-31  
 
76
 
 
 
80,193
      7.0%, 11-1-31  
 
262
 
 
 
276,912
      6.5%, 2-1-32  
 
249
 
 
 
260,114
      7.0%, 2-1-32  
 
308
 
 
 
326,570
      7.0%, 2-1-32  
 
158
 
 
 
167,505
      6.5%, 3-1-32  
 
72
 
 
 
74,573
      7.0%, 3-1-32  
 
171
 
 
 
181,035
      7.0%, 6-1-32  
 
54
 
 
 
57,663
      7.0%, 7-1-32  
 
310
 
 
 
329,064
      6.5%, 8-1-32  
 
135
 
 
 
141,679
      6.0%, 9-1-32  
 
920
 
 
 
941,282
      6.5%, 9-1-32  
 
210
 
 
 
219,885
      5.5%, 5-1-33  
 
628
 
 
 
629,519
      5.5%, 5-1-33  
 
443
 
 
 
444,151
      5.5%, 6-1-33  
 
425
 
 
 
426,295

Government National Mortgage Association Fixed Rate
      Pass-Through Certificates,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      7.375%, 11-15-11  
 
482
 
 
 
490,950
           




8,021,363
               
Treasury Obligations - 4.29%              

United States Treasury Bond,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      7.5%, 11-15-16  
500
 
 
626,875

United States Treasury Notes:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      3.0%, 2-15-08  
 
900
 
 
 
877,183
      3.875%, 2-15-13  
 
1,250
 
 
 
1,206,591
      3.625%, 5-15-13  
 
750
 
 
 
711,856
      4.25%, 8-15-13  
 
900
 
 
 
887,520
           




4,310,025
 
             
TOTAL UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND
GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS - 12.28%
       
$
12,331,388

(Cost: $12,441,686)

             
 
             

SHORT-TERM SECURITIES              

               
Commercial Paper - 3.49%              
      Cosmetics and Toiletries              
      Gillette Company (The),  
 
 
 
 
   
           2.81%, 4-1-05  
 
3,500
 
 
 
3,500,000
               
United States Government Security - 2.09%              

Federal Home Loan Bank,

 
 
 
 
 
   
      2.43%, 4-1-05  
 
2,100
 
 
 
2,100,000
               
TOTAL SHORT-TERM SECURITIES - 5.58%          
$
5,600,000

(Cost: $5,600,000)

             
               
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES - 99.92%          
$
100,335,609

(Cost: $91,597,528)

             
               
CASH AND OTHER ASSETS, NET OF LIABILITIES - 0.08%        
78,417

               
NET ASSETS - 100.00%          
$
100,414,026

               
Notes to Schedule of Investments
      *No dividends were paid during the preceding 12 months.
(A)Securities were purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2005, the total value of these securities amounted to $1,786,714 or 1.78% of net assets.
      See Note 1 to financial statements for security valuation and other significant accounting policies concerning investments.
      See Note 3 to financial statements for cost and unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments owned for Federal income tax purposes.







Statement of Assets and Liabilities
      IVY BALANCED FUND
      March 31, 2005
      (In Thousands, Except for Per Share Amounts)
ASSETS  
      Investment securities - at value (cost - $91,598) (Notes 1 and 3)  
$
100,336
 
      Receivables:        
           Dividends and interest    
319
 
           Fund shares sold    
70
 
      Prepaid and other assets    
22
 

                Total assets    
100,747
 

LIABILITIES        
      Payable to Fund shareholders    
184
 
      Accrued management fee (Note 2)    
60
 
      Accrued shareholder servicing (Note 2)    
28
 
      Accrued service fee (Note 2)    
22
 
      Due to custodian    
16
 
      Accrued accounting services fee (Note 2)    
5
 
      Accrued distribution fee (Note 2)    
1
 
      Other    
17
 

                Total liabilities    
333
 

                     Total net assets  
$
100,414
 

NET ASSETS        
      Capital paid in  
$
98,413
 
      Accumulated undistributed income (loss):        
           Accumulated undistributed net investment income    
45
 
           Accumulated undistributed net realized loss
                on investment transactions
   
(6,782
)
           Net unrealized appreciation in value of investments    
8,738
 

                Net assets applicable to outstanding units of capital
$
100,414
 

Net asset value per share (net assets divided by shares outstanding):
       
      Class A    
$14.00
 
      Class B    
$13.98
 
      Class C    
$13.98
 
      Class Y    
$14.00
 
Capital shares outstanding:
       
      Class A    
3,861
 
      Class B    
107
 
      Class C    
64
 
      Class Y    
3,142
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Statement of Operations
      IVY BALANCED FUND
      For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2005
      (In Thousands)
INVESTMENT INCOME        
      Income (Note 1B):        
           Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $6)  
$
1,354
 
           Interest and amortization    
1,225
 

                Total income    
2,579
 

      Expenses (Note 2):        
           Investment management fee    
709
 
           Shareholder servicing:        
                Class A    
177
 
                Class B    
6
 
                Class C    
3
 
                Class Y    
72
 
           Service fee:        
                Class A    
130
 
                Class B    
2
 
                Class C    
2
 
                Class Y    
119
 
           Accounting services fee    
57
 
           Audit fees    
21
 
           Legal fees    
18
 
           Distribution fee:        
                Class A    
4
 
                Class B    
7
 
                Class C    
5
 
           Custodian fees    
10
 
           Other    
112
 

                Total expenses    
1,454
 

                     Net investment income    
1,125
 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN        
ON INVESTMENTS (NOTES 1 AND 3)        
           Realized net gain on investments    
3,533
 
           Unrealized appreciation in value of investments during the period    
1,228
 

                Net gain on investments    
4,761
 

                     Net increase in net assets resulting from operations  
$
5,886
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Statement of Changes in Net Assets
      IVY BALANCED FUND
      (In Thousands)
     
   
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
fiscal period
ended
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
   
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 
9-30-03

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS                        
      Operations:                        
           Net investment income  
$
1,125
   
$
387
   
$
619
 
           Realized net gain on investments    
3,533
     
2,589
     
937
 
           Unrealized appreciation    
1,228
     
3,716
     
6,415
 

                Net increase in net assets
                      resulting from operations
   
5,886
     
6,692
     
7,971
 

      Distributions to shareholders from (Note 1F): (1)                        
           Net investment income:                        
                Class A    
(522
)
   
(167
)
   
(510
)
                Class B    
(-
)*
   
(-
)*
   
(67
)
                Class C    
(1
)
   
(-
)*
   
(15
)
                Class Y    
(585
)
   
(223
)
   
NA
 
           Realized gains on investment transactions:                        
                Class A    
-
     
-
     
-
 
                Class B    
-
     
-
     
-
 
                Class C    
-
     
-
     
-
 
                Class Y    
-
     
-
     
NA
 

     
(1,108
)
   
(390
)
   
(592
)

      Capital share transactions (Note 5)    
(9,235
)
   
48,637
     
(8,018
)

           Total increase (decrease)    
(4,457
)
   
54,939
     
(639
)
NET ASSETS                        
      Beginning of period    
104,871
     
49,932
     
50,571
 

      End of period  
$
100,414
   
$
104,871
   
$
49,932
 

           Undistributed net investment income      
$
45
   
$
28
   
$
31
 

*Not shown due to rounding.
(1)See "Financial Highlights" on pages 28 - 31.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY BALANCED FUND
      Class A Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
fiscal period
ended
For the fiscal year ended
September 30,

 
 
3-31-05
   
3-31-04
 
2003
 
2002
 
2001
 
2000
 

Net asset value,
      beginning of period
 
$
13.35
     
$
12.18
   
$
10.54
 
$
11.45
 
$
19.73
 
$
17.88
 

Income (loss) from
      investment operations:
                                           
      Net investment income    
0.14
       
0.05
     
0.16
   
0.23
   
0.22
   
0.31
 
      Net realized and
            unrealized gain (loss)
            on investments
 
0.65
       
1.16
     
1.64
   
(0.89
)
 
(6.08
)
 
2.55
 

Total from investment
      operations
   
0.79
       
1.21
     
1.80
   
(0.66
)
 
(5.86
)
 
2.86
 

Less distributions from:
                                           
      Net investment income    
(0.14
)
     
(0.04
)
   
(0.16
)
 
(0.25
)
 
(0.20
)
 
(0.30
)
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)
     
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(2.22
)
 
(0.71
)

Total distributions
   
(0.14
)
     
(0.04
)
   
(0.16
)
 
(0.25
)
 
(2.42
)
 
(1.01
)

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
14.00
     
$
13.35
   
$
12.18
 
$
10.54
 
$
11.45
 
$
19.73
 

Total return (1)
   
5.90
%
     
10.06
%
   
17.17
% (2)
-5.91
%
-32.35
%
 
16.22
%
Net assets, end of period
      (in millions)
   
$54
       
$52
     
$38
   
$37
   
$45
   
$78
 
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets including
      voluntary expense waiver
   
1.53
%
     
1.52
% (3)(4)
1.29
%
 
1.22
%
 
1.12
%
 
1.11
%
Ratio of net investment
      income to average net
      assets including voluntary
      expense waiver
   
1.02
%
     
0.86
% (3)(4)
1.41
%
 
1.84
%
 
1.57
%
 
1.58
%
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets excluding
      voluntary expense waiver
   
NA
       
1.57
% (3)(4)
1.62
%
 
1.52
%
 
1.40
%
 
1.20
%
Ratio of net investment
      income to average net
      assets excluding voluntary
      expense waiver
   
NA
       
0.81
% (3)(4)
1.08
%
 
1.54
%
 
1.29
%
 
1.49
%
Portfolio turnover rate
   
37
%
     
29
%
   
110
%
 
129
%
 
158
%
 
132
%
(1)Total return calculated without taking into account the sales load deducted on an initial purchase.
(2)Advantus Capital reimbursed the Fund for losses related to certain investment trades. With reimbursed losses, the total return for Class A, for the year ended September 30, 2003, would have been 17.26%
(3)Annualized.
(4)In connection with the reorganization plan effected December 8, 2003, Class B and Class C shares of the predecessor Advantus Fund were exchanged into Class A shares at the time of the merger. The ratios shown above reflect a blended rate that includes the effect of income and expenses for those Class B and Class C shares from October 1, 2003 up to the time of the merger. Actual expenses that applied to Class A shareholders were lower than shown above.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY BALANCED FUND
      Class B Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
period from
12-8-03 (1)
to
 
 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 

Net asset value, beginning of period
 
$
13.33
   
$
12.96
   

Income from investment operations:
                 
      Net investment income    
0.01
     
0.01
   
      Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
 
0.64
     
0.39
   

Total from investment operations
   
0.65
     
0.40
   

Less distributions from:
                 
      Net investment income    
(0.00
)*
   
(0.03
)
 
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
 

Total distributions
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.03
)
 

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
13.98
   
$
13.33
   

Total return
   
4.90
%
   
3.05
%
 
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
 
$1,503
     
$338
   
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
   
2.52
%
   
2.76
% (2)
Ratio of net investment income (loss)
to average net assets
   
0.06
%
   
-0.42
% (2)
Portfolio turnover rate
   
37
%
   
29
% (3)
*Not shown due to rounding.
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
(2)Annualized.
(3)For the six months ended March 31, 2004.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY BALANCED FUND
      Class C Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
period from
12-8-03 (1)
to
 
 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 

Net asset value, beginning of period
 
$
13.34
   
$
12.96
   

Income from investment operations:
                 
      Net investment income    
0.03
     
0.02
   
      Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
 
0.63
     
0.39
   

Total from investment operations
   
0.66
     
0.41
   

Less distributions from:
                 
      Net investment income    
(0.02
)
   
(0.03
)
 
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
 

Total distributions
   
(0.02
)
   
(0.03
)
 

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
13.98
   
$
13.34
   

Total return
   
4.98
%
   
3.13
%
 
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
   
$898
     
$301
   
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
   
2.38
%
   
2.43
% (2)
Ratio of net investment income (loss)
to average net assets
   
0.19
%
   
-0.12
% (2)
Portfolio turnover rate
   
37
%
   
29
% (3)
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
(2)Annualized.
(3)For the six months ended March 31, 2004.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY BALANCED FUND
      Class Y Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
period from
12-8-03 (1)
to
 
 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 

Net asset value, beginning of period
 
$
13.35
   
$
12.96
   

Income from investment operations:
                 
      Net investment income    
0.17
     
0.04
   
      Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
 
0.65
     
0.40
   

Total from investment operations
   
0.82
     
0.44
   

Less distributions from:
                 
      Net investment income    
(0.17
)
   
(0.05
)
 
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
 

Total distributions
   
(0.17
)
   
(0.05
)
 

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
14.00
   
$
13.35
   

Total return
   
6.16
%
   
3.43
%
 
Net assets, end of period (in millions)
   
$44
     
$53
   
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
   
1.30
%
   
1.36
% (2)
Ratio of net investment income
to average net assets
   
1.25
%
   
0.97
% (2)
Portfolio turnover rate
   
37
%
   
29
% (3)
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
(2)Annualized.
(3)For the six months ended March 31, 2004.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Manager's Discussion of Ivy Bond Fund
      March 31, 2005

The Ivy Bond Fund is subadvised by Advantus Capital Management, Inc. The following is an interview with Christopher R. Sebald, CFA, portfolio manager of the Fund

The following discussion, graphs and tables provide you with information regarding the Fund's performance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005.

How did the Fund perform during the last fiscal year?

The Fund's Class A shares increased 1.04 percent for the fiscal year (before the impact of sales charges), compared with the Citigroup Broad Investment Grade Index (reflecting the performance of securities that generally represent the bond market), which increased 1.23 percent for the year, and the Lipper Corporate Debt Funds A Rated Universe Average (reflecting the performance of funds with similar investment objectives), which increased 0.87 percent for the year. Please note that the Fund returns include applicable fees and expenses, whereas the index returns do not include any such fees.

What factors affected performance relative to the benchmark index during the fiscal year?

The Fund endured a difficult bond market over a period that was primarily notable for an ongoing and steady increase in short-term interest rates. This was coupled with generally flat long-term interest rates. These challenges impacted overall return. The main drivers of return were, in our opinion, security selection and sector allocation. The portfolio was somewhat overweight in spread-related securities, and the narrowing of spreads contributed to excess returns. However, security selection was a consistent driver, as many of our corporate picks continued to outperform the credit segment of the benchmark index, and our overall strategy in the mortgage and structured finance sectors continued to do well relative to index exposures.

What other market conditions or events influenced the Fund's performance during the fiscal year?

The biggest surprise for the fixed-income markets during the fiscal year was that long-term interest rates did not rise. Given that the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 1.75 percentage points, and real gross domestic product (GDP) growth was strong at nearly 4 percent, we anticipated some movement in long rates. The two-year U.S. Treasury yield rose 2.20 percent, while the 30-year U.S. Treasury fell 0.02 percent for the year. Foreign purchases of U.S.-dollar bonds in all sectors have been at record levels this year. The foreign purchases had a dramatic impact on U.S. fixed-income spread markets, helping to drive valuations quickly to near all-time tight levels at the end of January. Corporate bond spreads remained tight, and the mortgage market recorded option-adjusted spread (OAS) levels only one to two basis points from the tightest spreads reached over the last 10 years. Commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) and asset-backed securities (ABS) also reached tight spread levels not seen since the mid-1990s. For the year, the spread markets had a stellar performance, with much of this year's excess return generated in the third calendar quarter of 2004.

What strategies and techniques did you employ that specifically affected the Fund's performance?

As spreads in the credit markets narrowed, we shifted holdings from corporate securities to mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and CMBS positions, resulting in an increase in quality for the portfolio. At the end of the fiscal year, the portfolio held the lowest position in corporate bonds in nearly two years. The position in MBS was increased to neutral, while the overweight position in CMBS was expanded.

What industries or sectors did you emphasize during the fiscal year, and what looks attractive to you going forward?

Excess returns for corporate securities were substantial in the third calendar quarter of 2004, registering nearly all of the year-to-date excess in this quarter alone. MBS passthroughs had similar results, whereas ABS were the winner in the first part of the fiscal year. We believe that individual positions in corporate telecommunications bonds, utilities and ABS contributed to the security selection performance.

Going forward, we expect inflation to start to rise over the next few years. We feel that it is still too difficult to determine whether inflation will rise significantly over the coming fiscal year, but we believe that, eventually, the impact of the depreciation in the dollar will raise price levels in the U.S. We also expect interest rates to rise in the U.S., based in part on our anticipated rise in inflation, but mainly due to the Federal Reserve's program of continuing to raise interest rates. Year-to-date, the rise in short-term interest rates has served to increase real short yields from negative to slightly positive. As real yields are likely to continue to rise, we feel there likely will be a commensurate impact on long-term interest rates. We believe that the fundamentals for the credit and prepayment markets are changing as well. We expect volatility in the corporate market to increase, due to increased merger and acquisition activity, and as corporate managers seek to please shareholders at the expense of bondholders. We believe MBS are now fairly valued versus the other investment grade sectors, and it is likely that we will make more investments in this sector in the coming quarters. We also feel that the biggest current risk in the corporate market may be shareholder-friendly actions by management, such as mergers and acquisitions and share buybacks. We intend to continue to carefully consider this risk as we look for new opportunities.

The opinions expressed in this report are those of the portfolio manager and are current only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. The manager's views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions, and no forecasts can be guaranteed. The Fund's performance noted above is at net asset value (NAV), and does not include the effect of any applicable sales charges. If reflected, the sales charge would reduce the performance noted. Please note that securities issued by certain U.S. Government-sponsored entities, including the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("Freddie Mac"), the Federal National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae") and the Federal Home Loan Banks ("FHLBs") are not funded by Congressional appropriations and the debt and mortgage-backed securities issued by them are neither guaranteed nor insured by the United States Government.


Comparison of Change in Value of
$10,000 Investment
 
Ivy Bond Fund, Class A Shares (1)
 
$
16,344
 
Citigroup Broad Investment Grade Index
 
$
18,453
 
Lipper Corporate Debt Funds A Rated Universe Average
 
$
17,204


IVY BOND FUND CLASS A SHARES
ANNUAL REPORT INDEX COMPARISONS
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IVY
BOND FUND CLASS A SHARES

 

CITIGROUP
BROAD INVESTMENT GRADE INDEX

 

LIPPER
CORPORATE DEBT FUNDS A RATED UNIVERSE AVERAGE

 


SEPT

1995

9,425

 

10,000

 

10,000

 

SEPT

1996

9,805

 

10,494

 

10,394

 

SEPT

1997

10,841

 

11,513

 

11,424

 

SEPT

1998

11,822

 

12,833

 

12,661

 

SEPT

1999

11,510

 

12,799

 

12,378

 

SEPT

2000

12,091

 

13,684

 

13,060

 

SEPT

2001

13,744

 

15,472

 

14,575

 

SEPT

2002

14,831

 

16,767

 

15,552

 

SEPT

2003

15,700

 

17,687

 

16,548

 

MARCH

2004

16,176

 

18,229

 

17,055

 

MARCH

2005

16,344

 

18,453

 

17,204

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Please note that the performance of the Fund's other share classes will be greater or less than the performance shown above for Class A based on the differences in loads and fees paid by shareholders investing in the different classes.

(1)The value of the investment in the Fund is impacted by the sales load at the time of the investment and by the ongoing expenses of the Fund and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions.
Average Annual Total Return (2)
 
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class Y

1-year period ended 3-31-05
-4.77%
-4.12%
-0.40%
0.75%
5-year period ended 3-31-05
   5.67%
-
-
-
10-year period ended 3-31-05
   6.00%
-
-
-
Since inception of Class through 3-31-05 (3)
-
-1.09%
   1.79%
2.88%

(2)Data quoted is past performance and is based on deduction of the maximum applicable sales load for each of the periods. Current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Please visit www.ivyfunds.com for the Fund's most recent month-end performance. Class A shares carry a maximum front-end sales load of 5.75%. Class B and Class C shares carry maximum contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) of 5% and 1%, respectively. (Accordingly, the Class C shares reflect no CDSC since it only applies to Class C shares redeemed within twelve months after purchase.) Class Y shares are not subject to sales charges.

(3)12-8-03 for Class B, Class C and Class Y shares (the date on which shares were first acquired by shareholders).

Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Indexes are unmanaged. The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.

The Advantus Bond Fund merged into the Ivy Bond Fund on December 8, 2003. The performance shown for periods prior to this date is that of the Advantus Bond Fund Class A shares, restated to reflect current sales charges applicable to Ivy Bond Fund Class A shares. Performance has not been restated to reflect the fees and expenses applicable to the Ivy Bond Fund. If these expenses were reflected, performance shown would differ.

SHAREHOLDER SUMMARY OF IVY BOND FUND
Portfolio Highlights

On March 31, 2005, Ivy Bond Fund had net assets totaling $50,722,883 invested in a diversified portfolio of:

97.02%
 
Bonds
1.98%
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
1.00%
 
Preferred Stocks

As a shareholder of the Fund, for every $100 you had invested on March 31, 2005,
your Fund owned:

   
 
 
 
United States Government Agency Obligations
 
$
39.03
 
Other Corporate Bonds
 
$
21.30
 
Corporate Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
 
$
17.81
 
United States Government Treasury Obligations
 
$
10.54
 
Corporate Asset-Backed Bonds
 
$
8.05
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Municipal Bond
 
$
2.27
 
Preferred Stocks
 
$
1.00
 

On March 31, 2005, the breakdown of bonds (by ratings) held by the Fund was as follows:

   
 
 
AAA
 
53.73
%
AA
 
3.97
%
A
 
7.68
%
BBB
 
21.68
%
BBB
 
1.84
%
Non-rated
 
8.12
%
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Equities
 
2.98
%
   
 
 




The Investments of Ivy Bond Fund
 
      March 31, 2005
               
PREFERRED STOCKS
 


Shares
 
 
Value
 

                 
Real Estate Investment Trust                

PS Business Parks, Inc., 7.0% Cumulative

 
 
10,500
 
 
$
254,940
 

Public Storage, Inc., 6.25% Cumulative

 
 
10,500
 
 
 
251,685
 
                 
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS - 1.00%          
$
506,625
 

(Cost: $520,050)

               
                 
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES  
Principal
Amount in
Thousands
 
     

                 
Banks - 0.57%                

Wachovia Bank, N.A.,

 
 
 
 
 
     
      4.8%, 11-1-14  
$
300
 
 
 
291,028
 
                 
Broadcasting - 0.66%                

Cox Communications, Inc.,

 
 
 
 
 
     
      7.75%, 11-1-10  
 
300
 
 
 
333,197
 
                 
Business Equipment and Services - 0.39%                

International Lease Finance Corporation,

 
 
 
 
 
     
      4.35%, 9-15-08  
 
200
 
 
 
197,967
 
                 
Chemicals - Specialty - 0.56%                

National Collegiate Trust 1997-S2 (The),

 
 
 
 
 
     
      7.24%, 9-20-14  
 
290
 
 
 
283,144
 
                 
Computers - Peripherals - 0.53%                

Computer Associates International, Inc.,

 
 
 
 
 
     
      5.625%, 12-1-14 (A)  
 
275
 
 
 
270,455
 
                 
Finance Companies - Asset Backed - 8.05%                

Associates Manufactured Housing,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      7.725%, 6-15-28  
 
200
 
 
 
205,833
 

Associates Manufactured Housing Contract
      Pass-Through Certificates,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      6.9%, 6-15-27  
 
162
 
 
 
164,191
 

Bank of America Mortgage Securities, Inc.,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.75%, 8-25-34  
 
146
 
 
 
147,102
 

BlackRock Capital Finance,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      7.75%, 9-25-26 (A)  
 
187
 
 
 
192,208
 

First Union National Bank-Chase Manhattan Bank
      Commercial Mortgage Trust Commercial Mortgage
      Pass-through Certificates,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      7.062%, 6-15-31  
169
 
 
181,930
 

Fund American Companies, Inc.,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.875%, 5-15-13  
 
550
 
 
 
558,419
 

GS Mortgage Securities Corporation II,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      6.8957%, 7-13-30  
 
500
 
 
 
529,726
 

GS Mortgage Securities Corporation II, Commercial
      Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2001-LI B,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      6.733%, 2-14-16 (A)  
 
225
 
 
 
241,345
 

Goldman Sachs Capital I,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      6.345%, 2-15-34  
 
425
 
 
 
435,577
 

Green Tree Financial Corporation:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      6.4%, 10-15-18  
 
126
 
 
 
128,235
 
      8.9%, 4-15-25  
 
14
 
 
 
14,407
 
      7.35%, 5-15-27  
 
65
 
 
 
67,655
 

Metropolitan Asset Funding, Inc.,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      7.525%, 4-20-27 (A)  
 
400
 
 
 
404,061
 

Mortgage Capital Funding, Inc.,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      7.10623%, 6-18-30  
 
160
 
 
 
169,979
 

Origen Manufactured Housing Contract Trust 2004-A,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.7%, 1-15-35  
 
100
 
 
 
98,241
 

Origen Manufactured Housing Contract Trust 2004-B,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.73%, 11-15-35  
 
50
 
 
 
48,140
 

Paine Webber Mortgage Acceptance Corporation,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      7.655%, 1-2-12 (A)  
 
250
 
 
 
264,087
 

St. George Funding Company LLC,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      8.485%, 12-29-  49 (A)  
 
200
 
 
 
219,117
 

Sequoia Mortgage Funding Company,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      6.38%, 8-28-31 (A)  
 
13
 
 
 
13,160
 
           




4,083,413
 
Finance Companies - Collateralized Mortgage
Obligations - 17.81%
           

277 Park Avenue Finance Corporation:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      7.58%, 5-12-12 (A)  
 
177
 
 
 
185,560
 
      7.68%, 5-12-12 (A)  
 
300
 
 
 
315,848
 

Asset Securitization Corporation:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      1.40885%, 10-13-26 (Interest Only) (A)  
 
2,190
 
 
 
90,890
 
      6.78624%, 11-13-29  
 
200
 
 
 
212,016
 

Banco Hipotecario Nacional,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      7.916%, 7-25-09 (A)  
 
7
 
 
 
184
 

Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities Inc.:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.426%, 5-14-16 (A)  
200
 
 
198,391
 
      6.0%, 7-15-31 (A)  
 
100
 
 
 
101,080
 
      5.468%, 6-11-  41  
 
1,500
 
 
 
1,539,071
 

Charlie Mac Trust 2004-2,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.0%, 10-25-34  
 
249
 
 
 
242,479
 

Chase Mortgage Finance Trust, Series 2003-S11,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.5%, 10-25-33  
 
157
 
 
 
155,659
 

Citibank Credit Card Issuance Trust, Class 2005-C1,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.5%, 3-24-17  
 
200
 
 
 
201,344
 

Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp.,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      6.0%, 11-25-18  
 
95
 
 
 
96,526
 

Global Mortgage Securitization Ltd. and Global
      Mortgage Securitization, LLC:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.25%, 11-25-32 (A)  
 
344
 
 
 
335,162
 
      5.25%, 11-25-32 (A)  
 
295
 
 
 
288,903
 

Hilton Hotel Pool Trust,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      3.22%, 10-3-15 (A)  
 
790
 
 
 
796,853
 

Hilton Hotel Pool Trust 2000-HLTA C,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      7.458%, 10-3-15 (A)  
 
125
 
 
 
136,808
 

Home Equity Loan Trust 2003-HS2,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.09%, 7-25-33  
 
200
 
 
 
198,858
 

LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust 2005-C1,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      4.742%, 2-15-30  
 
250
 
 
 
243,238
 

MASTR Asset Securitization Trust 2003-10,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.5%, 11-25-33  
 
234
 
 
 
233,393
 

MMCA Auto Owner Trust 2002-3,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      4.6%, 8-17-09  
 
500
 
 
 
502,753
 

MMCA Auto Owner Trust 2002-  4, Class C Asset Backed Notes,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      4.56%, 11-16-09  
 
190
 
 
 
190,375
 

MMCA Automobile Trust 2002-1,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.37%, 1-15-10  
 
268
 
 
 
269,252
 

Mellon Residential Funding,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      6.75%, 6-26-28  
 
130
 
 
 
129,871
 

Meristar Commerical Mortgage Trust 1999-C1,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      8.29%, 3-3-16 (A)  
 
200
 
 
 
216,915
 

Multi Security Asset Trust LP, Commercial Mortgage-Backed
      Securities Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-RR4:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      1.0668%, 11-28-35 (Interest Only) (A)  
6,523
 
 
258,366
 
      5.88%, 11-28-35 (A)  
 
105
 
 
 
103,187
 
      5.88%, 11-28-35 (A)  
 
155
 
 
 
148,316
 

Nomura Asset Securities Corporation, Commercial Mortgage
      Pass-Through Certificates, Series 1998-D6,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      6.0%, 3-15-30 (A)  
 
300
 
 
 
310,219
 

RAMP Series 2003-RS11 Trust,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      6.092%, 12-25-33  
 
250
 
 
 
254,395
 

RAMP Series 2003-RS7 Trust,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.92%, 8-25-33  
 
200
 
 
 
203,664
 

RAMP Series 2003-RS8 Trust,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.683%, 9-25-33  
 
200
 
 
 
202,107
 

Structured Asset Securities Corporation,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.63%, 5-25-34  
 
250
 
 
 
250,456
 

Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc.,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      8.75%, 1-7-16  
 
409
 
 
 
422,564
 
           




9,034,703
 
Finance Companies - Miscellaneous - 4.58%                

Block Financial Corporation,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.125%, 10-30-14  
 
450
 
 
 
432,728
 

Ford Motor Credit Company:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      3.75%, 11-16-06  
 
350
 
 
 
346,395
 
      7.375%, 10-28-09  
 
300
 
 
 
301,311
 

General Motors Acceptance Corporation,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      3.56%, 1-16-07  
 
550
 
 
 
527,002
 

Selkirk Cogen Funding Corporation,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      8.65%, 12-26-07  
 
258
 
 
 
273,894
 

Westfield Capital Corporation Limited, WT Finance (Aust)
      Pty Limited and WEA Finance LLC,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.125%, 11-15-14 (A)  
 
450
 
 
 
443,238
 
           




2,324,568
 
Hospital Supply and Management - 0.40%                

WellPoint, Inc.,

 
 
 
 
 
     
      5.95%, 12-15-34 (A)  
 
200
 
 
 
200,811
 
                 
Insurance - Life - 0.70%                

StanCorp Financial Group, Inc.,

 
 
 
 
 
     
      6.875%, 10-1-12  
330
 
 
 
356,880
 
                 
Insurance - Property and Casualty - 1.65%                

Allstate Life Global Funding,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      3.5%, 7-30-07  
175
 
 
171,839
 

Assurant, Inc.:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.625%, 2-15-14  
 
150
 
 
 
152,299
 
      6.75%, 2-15-34  
 
325
 
 
 
352,550
 

Principal Life Global,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      6.25%, 2-15-12 (A)  
 
150
 
 
 
161,124
 
           




837,812
 
Multiple Industry - 1.83%                

CRH America, Inc.,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      6.4%, 10-15-33  
 
300
 
 
 
321,010
 

Cargill, Inc.,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      6.375%, 6-1-12 (A)  
 
200
 
 
 
216,494
 

Household Finance Corporation,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      4.125%, 11-16-09  
 
250
 
 
 
243,080
 

Pennsylvania Electric Company,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.125%, 4-1-14  
 
150
 
 
 
147,134
 
           




927,718
 
Petroleum - Canada - 0.39%                

Nexen Inc.,

 
 
 
 
 
     
      5.875%, 3-10-35  
 
205
 
 
 
196,078
 
                 
Petroleum - Domestic - 0.87%                

Valero Logistics Operations, L.P.,

 
 
 
 
 
     
      6.05%, 3-15-13  
 
425
 
 
 
442,846
 
                 
Petroleum - International - 0.32%                

Husky Energy, Inc.,

 
 
 
 
 
     
      6.25%, 6-15-12  
 
150
 
 
 
160,583
 
                 
Petroleum - Services - 1.07%                

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.95%, 2-1-15 (A)  
 
400
 
 
 
407,690
 

Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P.,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      6.45%, 6-1-14  
 
125
 
 
 
133,849
 
           




541,539
 
Railroad - 0.73%                

Norfolk Southern Corporation,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      9.0%, 3-1-21  
200
 
 
 
269,395
 

Union Pacific Corporation,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.214%, 9-30-14 (A)  
 
100
 
 
 
98,998
 
           




368,393
 
Real Estate Investment Trust - 2.30%                

Arden Realty Limited Partnership,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.25%, 3-1-15  
300
 
 
290,494
 

Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.125%, 4-1-14  
 
325
 
 
 
312,213
 

Vornado Realty L.P.,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.625%, 6-15-07  
 
400
 
 
 
409,948
 

Weingarten Realty Investors,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      7.22%, 6-1-05  
 
150
 
 
 
150,951
 
           




1,163,606
 
Security and Commodity Brokers - 0.32%                

Morgan Stanley Dean Witter & Co.,

 
 
 
 
 
     
      6.75%, 4-15-11  
 
150
 
 
 
163,488
 
                 
Textile - 0.41%                

Mohawk Industries, Inc.,

 
 
 
 
 
     
      6.5%, 4-15-07  
 
200
 
 
 
208,505
 
                 
Utilities - Electric - 1.55%                

Oncor Electric Delivery Company,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      7.25%, 1-15-33  
 
425
 
 
 
505,094
 

Pacific Gas and Electric Company,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      6.05%, 3-1-34  
 
275
 
 
 
282,374
 
           




787,468
 
Utilities - Telephone - 1.47%                

Sprint Capital Corporation and Sprint Corporation,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      8.75%, 3-15-32  
 
375
 
 
 
486,510
 

United States Cellular Corporation,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      6.7%, 12-15-33  
 
250
 
 
 
259,900
 
           




746,410
 
                 
TOTAL CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 47.16%          
$
23,920,612
 

(Cost: $24,028,115)

               

 
               
MUNICIPAL OBLIGATION - 0.29%  
 
 
 
 
 

                 
Minnesota                

City of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Multifamily Housing
      Revenue Refunding Bonds (GNMA Collaterized Mortgage
      Loan - Parkway Apartments Project),

 
 
 
 
 
     
      7.35%, 2-20-09  
140
 
 
$
146,549
 

(Cost: $140,000)

         

 
 
               

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND
GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS
 
 
 
 

                 
Agency Obligations - 4.51%                

Federal Home Loan Bank,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      3.25%, 8-11-06  
1,225
 
 
1,215,349
 

Federal National Mortgage Association:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      4.25%, 5-15-09  
 
500
 
 
 
496,999
 
      5.125%, 1-2-14  
 
575
 
 
 
574,739
 
           




2,287,087
 
Mortgage-Backed Obligations - 34.52%                

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Fixed Rate
      Participation Certificates:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      3.5%, 2-15-30  
 
125
 
 
 
118,247
 
      6.5%, 9-1-32  
 
326
 
 
 
340,491
 
      5.5%, 5-1-34  
 
257
 
 
 
258,295
 
      5.5%, 5-1-34  
 
191
 
 
 
191,922
 
      5.5%, 6-1-34  
 
2,123
 
 
 
2,129,996
 
      5.0%, 9-1-34  
 
50
 
 
 
48,607
 
      5.5%, 9-1-34  
 
228
 
 
 
228,705
 
      5.5%, 10-1-34  
 
496
 
 
 
497,903
 
      5.5%, 3-1-35  
 
180
 
 
 
180,450
 

Federal National Mortgage Association Fixed Rate
      Pass-Through Certificates:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      6.23%, 1-1-08  
 
143
 
 
 
148,325
 
      6.0%, 9-1-17  
 
163
 
 
 
169,335
 
      5.0%, 6-1-18  
 
621
 
 
 
621,381
 
      5.0%, 7-1-18  
 
205
 
 
 
205,339
 
      7.5%, 5-1-31  
 
192
 
 
 
207,211
 
      7.0%, 9-1-31  
 
70
 
 
 
73,777
 
      7.0%, 11-1-31  
 
146
 
 
 
153,840
 
      6.5%, 12-1-31  
 
82
 
 
 
85,228
 
      7.0%, 2-1-32  
 
140
 
 
 
148,441
 
      7.0%, 3-1-32  
 
145
 
 
 
153,782
 
      6.5%, 4-1-32  
 
38
 
 
 
39,680
 
      6.5%, 5-1-32  
 
39
 
 
 
40,649
 
      6.5%, 7-1-32  
 
108
 
 
 
112,494
 
      6.5%, 8-1-32  
 
99
 
 
 
103,258
 
      6.5%, 8-1-32  
 
82
 
 
 
85,527
 
      6.5%, 9-1-32  
132
 
 
 
138,355
 
      6.5%, 9-1-32  
 
58
 
 
 
61,034
 
      6.0%, 10-1-32  
 
198
 
 
 
203,279
 
      6.5%, 10-1-32  
 
190
 
 
 
198,332
 
      6.0%, 11-1-32  
 
185
 
 
 
190,646
 
      6.0%, 3-1-33  
 
143
 
 
 
148,006
 
      5.5%, 4-1-33  
 
228
 
 
 
228,539
 
      5.5%, 5-1-33  
 
172
 
 
 
172,650
 
      5.0%, 8-1-33  
109
 
 
106,973
 
      5.5%, 2-1-34  
 
500
 
 
 
500,625
 
      5.5%, 3-1-34  
 
238
 
 
 
238,958
 
      5.5%, 3-1-34  
 
103
 
 
 
103,485
 
      5.5%, 4-1-34  
 
231
 
 
 
232,407
 
      5.5%, 4-1-34  
 
82
 
 
 
82,282
 
      5.0%, 5-1-34  
 
113
 
 
 
110,889
 
      5.0%, 5-1-34  
 
92
 
 
 
90,159
 
      5.5%, 5-1-34  
 
220
 
 
 
220,512
 
      5.5%, 11-1-34  
 
1,768
 
 
 
1,772,095
 
      6.0%, 11-1-34  
 
1,872
 
 
 
1,913,815
 
      5.5%, 2-1-35  
 
250
 
 
 
250,534
 
      5.0%, 4-1-35  
 
1,590
 
 
 
1,588,509
 
      5.0%, 4-1-35  
 
950
 
 
 
928,625
 

Government National Mortgage Association Agency
      REMIC/CMO (Interest Only),

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      0.99676%, 6-17-  45  
 
5,302
 
 
 
333,155
 

Government National Mortgage Association Fixed Rate
      Pass-Through Certificates,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.0%, 11-15-33  
 
1,371
 
 
 
1,354,494
 
           




17,511,241
 
Treasury Inflation Protected Obligation - 3.33%                

United States Treasury Note,

 
 
 
 
 
     
      1.875%, 7-15-13 (B)  
 
1,600
 
 
 
1,690,261
 
                 
Treasury Obligations - 7.21%                

United States Treasury Bond,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.375%, 2-15-31  
 
220
 
 
 
239,774
 

United States Treasury Notes:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      1.875%, 1-31-06  
 
1,075
 
 
 
1,062,067
 
      2.5%, 10-31-06  
 
550
 
 
 
539,946
 
      2.25%, 2-15-07  
 
100
 
 
 
97,273
 
      3.375%, 10-15-09  
 
1,775
 
 
 
1,718,560
 
           




3,657,620
 
                 
TOTAL UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND
GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS - 49.57%
       
$
25,146,209
 

(Cost: $25,275,021)

               
 
               

SHORT-TERM SECURITIES
 
 
 
 

                 
Commercial Paper                
      Capital Equipment - 1.97%                
      John Deere Capital Corporation,  
 
 
 
 
     
           2.84%, 4-21-05  
1,000
 
 
 
998,422
 
                 
      Cosmetics and Toiletries - 2.70%                
      Gillette Company (The),  
 
 
 
 
     
           2.81%, 4-1-05  
 
1,370
 
 
 
1,370,000
 
                 
      Household - General Products - 2.96%                
      Fortune Brands Inc.,  
 
 
 
 
     
           2.77%, 4-  4-05  
 
1,500
 
 
 
1,499,654
 
                 
Total Commercial Paper - 7.63%            
3,868,076
 

                 
United States Government Security - 1.18%                

Federal Home Loan Bank,

 
 
 
 
 
     
      2.43%, 4-1-05  
 
600
 
 
 
600,000
 
                 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM SECURITIES - 8.81%          
$
4,468,076
 

(Cost: $4,468,076)

               
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES - 106.83%          
$
54,188,071
 

(Cost: $54,431,262)

               
                 
LIABILITIES, NET OF CASH AND OTHER ASSETS - (6.83%)      
 
(3,465,188
)

                 
NET ASSETS - 100.00%          
$
50,722,883
 

                 
Notes to Schedule of Investments
(A)Securities were purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2005, the total value of these securities amounted to $6,619,470 or 13.05% of net assets.
(B)The interest rate for this security is a stated rate, but the interest payments are determined by multiplying the inflation-adjusted principal by one half of the stated rate for each semiannual interest payment date.
      See Note 1 to financial statements for security valuation and other significant accounting policies concerning investments.
      See Note 3 to financial statements for cost and unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments owned for Federal income tax purposes.







Statement of Assets and Liabilities
      IVY BOND FUND
      March 31, 2005
      (In Thousands, Except for Per Share Amounts)
ASSETS  
      Investment securities - at value (cost - $54,431) (Notes 1 and 3)  
$
54,188
 
      Receivables:        
           Dividends and interest    
382
 
           Fund shares sold    
105
 
      Prepaid and other assets    
18
 

                Total assets    
54,693
 

LIABILITIES        
      Payable for investment securities purchased    
3,693
 
      Payable to Fund shareholders    
161
 
      Dividends payable    
27
 
      Due to custodian    
23
 
      Accrued management fee (Note 2)    
22
 
      Accrued service fee (Note 2)    
11
 
      Accrued shareholder servicing (Note 2)    
10
 
      Accrued accounting services fee (Note 2)    
4
 
      Accrued distribution fee (Note 2)    
1
 
      Other    
18
 

                Total liabilities    
3,970
 

                     Total net assets  
$
50,723
 

NET ASSETS        
      Capital paid in  
$
51,136
 
      Accumulated undistributed income (loss):        
           Accumulated undistributed net investment income    
1
 
           Accumulated undistributed net realized loss
                on investment transactions
   
(171
)
           Net unrealized depreciation in value of investments    
(243
)

                Net assets applicable to outstanding units of capital
$
50,723
 

Net asset value per share (net assets divided by shares outstanding):
       
      Class A    
$10.52
 
      Class B    
$10.52
 
      Class C    
$10.52
 
      Class Y    
$10.52
 
Capital shares outstanding:
       
      Class A    
4,696
 
      Class B    
71
 
      Class C    
52
 
      Class Y    
3
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Statement of Operations
      IVY BOND FUND
      For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2005
      (In Thousands)
INVESTMENT INCOME        
      Income (Note 1B):        
           Interest and amortization  
$
1,785
 
           Dividends    
26
 

                Total income    
1,811
 

      Expenses (Note 2):        
           Investment management fee    
190
 
           Shareholder servicing:        
                Class A    
89
 
                Class B    
2
 
                Class C    
2
 
                Class Y    
-
*
           Service fee:      
 
                Class A    
86
 
                Class B    
1
 
                Class C    
1
 
                Class Y    
-
*
           Registration fees    
60
 
           Accounting services fee    
28
 
           Audit fees    
19
 
           Custodian fees    
16
 
           Distribution fee:      
 
                Class A    
2
 
                Class B    
4
 
                Class C    
2
 
           Legal fees    
1
 
           Other    
24
 

                Total    
527
 
                     Less expenses in excess of contractual limit (Note 2)    
(92
)

                           Total expenses
   
435
 

                                 Net investment income
   
1,376
 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)      
 
ON INVESTMENTS (NOTES 1 AND 3)      
 
      Realized net gain on investments    
89
 
      Unrealized depreciation in value of investments during the period    
(998
)

           Net loss on investments    
(909
)

                Net increase in net assets resulting from operations  
$
467
 

*Not shown due to rounding.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Statement of Changes in Net Assets
      IVY BOND FUND
      (In Thousands)
     
   
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
fiscal period
ended
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
   
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 
9-30-03

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS                        
      Operations:                        
           Net investment income  
$
1,376
   
$
470
   
$
1,003
 
           Realized net gain on investments    
89
     
249
     
602
 
           Unrealized depreciation    
(998
)
   
(25
)
   
(268
)

                Net increase in net assets
                      resulting from operations
   
467
     
694
     
1,337
 

      Distributions to shareholders from (Note 1F): (1)                        
           Net investment income:                        
                Class A    
(1,367
)
   
(457
)
   
(754
)
                Class B    
(12
)
   
(1
)
   
(198
)
                Class C    
(7
)
   
-
*
   
(39
)
                Class Y    
(1
)
   
-
*
   
NA
 
           Realized gains on investment transactions:                        
                Class A    
-
     
-
     
-
 
                Class B    
-
     
-
     
-
 
                Class C    
-
     
-
     
-
 
                Class Y    
-
     
-
     
NA
 

     
(1,387
)
   
(458
)
   
(991
)

      Capital share transactions (Note 5)    
28,126
     
(420
)
   
(1,372
)

           Total increase (decrease)    
27,206
     
(184
)
   
(1,026
)
NET ASSETS                        
      Beginning of period    
23,517
     
23,701
     
24,727
 

      End of period  
$
50,723
   
$
23,517
   
$
23,701
 

           Undistributed net investment income (loss)      
$
1
   
$
(-
)*
 
$
(12
)

*Not shown due to rounding.
(1)See "Financial Highlights" on pages 48 - 51.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY BOND FUND
      Class A Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
fiscal period
ended
 
For the fiscal year ended
September 30,

 
 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 
2003
 
2002
 
2001
 
2000
 

Net asset value,
      beginning of period
 
$
10.83
   
$
10.73
   
$
10.57
 
$
10.30
 
$
9.60
 
$
9.71
 

Income (loss) from
      investment operations:
                                         
      Net investment income    
0.41
     
0.23
     
0.45
   
0.52
   
0.58
   
0.58
 
      Net realized and
            unrealized gain (loss)
            on investments
 
(0.30
)
   
0.09
     
0.15
   
0.27
   
0.70
 
(0.11
)

Total from investment
      operations
   
0.11
     
0.32
     
0.60
   
0.79
   
1.28
   
0.47
 

Less distributions from:
                                         
      Net investment income    
(0.42
)
   
(0.22
)
   
(0.44
)
 
(0.52
)
 
(0.58
)
(0.58
)
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
(0.00
)

Total distributions
   
(0.42
)
   
(0.22
)
   
(0.44
)
 
(0.52
)
 
(0.58
)
(0.58
)

Net asset value,
      end of period
 
$
10.52
   
$
10.83
   
$
10.73
 
$
10.57
 
$
10.30
 
$
9.60
 

Total return (1)
   
1.04
%
   
3.03
%
   
5.84
%
 
7.90
%
 
13.68
%
 
5.04
%
Net assets, end of period
      (in millions)
   
$49
     
$23
     
$18
   
$17
   
$16
   
$15
 
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
1.17
%
   
1.46
% (2)(3)
1.15
%
 
1.15
%
 
1.15
%
 
1.15
%
Ratio of net investment
      income to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
3.84
%
   
4.53
% (2)(3)
4.25
%
 
5.07
%
 
5.77
%
 
6.08
%
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
1.43
%
   
2.36
% (2)(3)
2.01
%
 
1.92
%
 
1.99
%
 
1.84
%
Ratio of net investment
      income to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
3.58
%
   
3.64
% (2)(3)
3.39
%
 
4.30
%
 
4.93
%
 
5.39
%
Portfolio turnover rate
   
200
%
   
78
%
   
119
%
 
148
%
 
252
%
 
191
%
(1)Total return calculated without taking into account the sales load deducted on an initial purchase.
(2)Annualized.
(3)In connection with the reorganization plan effected December 8, 2003, Class B and Class C shares of the predecessor Advantus Fund were exchanged into Class A shares at the time of the merger. The ratios shown above reflect a blended rate that includes the effect of income and expenses for those Class B and Class C shares from October 1, 2003 up to the time of merger. Expenses for Class A shares before and after the merger were limited to 1.15% of average net assets.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY BOND FUND
      Class B Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
period from
12-8-03 (1)
to
 
 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 

Net asset value, beginning of period
 
$
10.83
     
$
10.64
   

Income (loss) from investment operations:
                   
      Net investment income    
0.28
       
0.11
   
      Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
 
(0.31
)
     
0.19
   

Total from investment operations
   
(0.03
)
     
0.30
   

Less distributions from:
                   
      Net investment income    
(0.28
)
     
(0.11
)
 
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)
     
(0.00
)
 

Total distributions
   
(0.28
)
     
(0.11
)
 

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
10.52
     
$
10.83
   

Total return
   
-0.23
%
     
2.77
%
 
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
   
$744
       
$287
   
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
   
2.45
%
     
2.76
% (2)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets
   
2.63
%
     
3.04
% (2)
Portfolio turnover rate
   
200
%
     
78
% (3)
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
(2)Annualized.
(3)For the six months ended March 31, 2004.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY BOND FUND
      Class C Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
period from
12-8-03 (1)
to
 

 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 
Net asset value, beginning of period
 
$
10.83
     
$
10.64
   

Income (loss) from investment operations:
                   
      Net investment income    
0.27
       
0.11
   
      Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
 
(0.31
)
     
0.19
   

Total from investment operations
   
(0.04
)
     
0.30
   

Less distributions from:
                   
      Net investment income    
(0.27
)
     
(0.11
)
 
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)
     
(0.00
)
 

Total distributions
   
(0.27
)
     
(0.11
)
 

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
10.52
     
$
10.83
   

Total return
   
-0.40
%
     
2.77
%
 
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
   
$547
       
$115
   
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
   
2.59
%
     
2.61
% (2)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets
   
2.47
%
     
3.09
% (2)
Portfolio turnover rate
   
200
%
     
78
% (3)
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
(2)Annualized.
(3)For the six months ended March 31, 2004.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY BOND FUND
      Class Y Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
period from
12-8-03 (1)
to
 

 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 
Net asset value, beginning of period
 
$
10.83
     
$
10.64
   

Income (loss) from investment operations:
                   
      Net investment income    
0.39
       
0.13
   
      Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
 
(0.31
)
     
0.19
   

Total from investment operations
   
0.08
       
0.32
   

Less distributions from:
                   
      Net investment income    
(0.39
)
     
(0.13
)
 
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)
     
(0.00
)
 

Total distributions
   
(0.39
)
     
(0.13
)
 

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
10.52
     
$
10.83
   

Total return
   
0.75
%
     
3.03
%
 
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
   
$34
       
$25
   
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
   
1.46
%
     
1.54
% (2)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets
   
3.65
%
     
3.99
% (2)
Portfolio turnover rate
   
200
%
     
78
% (3)
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
(2)Annualized.
(3)For the six months ended March 31, 2004.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Manager's Discussion of Ivy Cash Reserves Fund
      March 31, 2005

An interview with Mira Stevovich, CFA, portfolio manager of the Ivy Cash Reserves Fund

The following discussion and tables provide you with information regarding the Fund's performance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005.

Please note that this Fund is closed to new investors.

How did the Fund perform during the last fiscal year?

The Fund was competitive with peer group money market funds over the fiscal year. The yield on the Fund has increased gradually due to increases in the federal funds rate, which has translated into higher-yielding market rates of interest. The Fund's fiscal year started with the federal funds rate at a historically low 1 percent. As the economy improved, the Federal Reserve began to remove excess liquidity from the financial system in a slow and measured way. In June of 2004, the Federal Reserve voted to increase the federal funds rate one quarter-point, and continued to do so at each of its subsequent meetings. At the end of the fiscal year, the federal funds rate was 2.75 percent.

What factors affected performance during the fiscal year?

The increase in short-term interest rates positively affected the overall performance of the Fund. After a long period of low short-term interest rates, along with market sentiment that anticipated this environment to remain the same for a prolonged period of time, things began to change in the spring of 2004. The market began to incorporate higher future rates of interest into market rates, which provided the opportunity to invest in securities with higher yields.

Credit quality continued to play a role in the management and performance of the Fund. We remain vigilant in our review of companies and securities in which we invest. We continue to select investments that we believe to be of the highest credit quality, based on our strict credit risk constraints.

What market conditions or events influenced the Fund's performance during the fiscal year?

A decline in the supply of short-term securities was a factor in the Fund's return during the past year. Early in the fiscal year, companies that had contracted their businesses during the economic downturn, as well as those that had financed their businesses in the long-term bond market, continued borrowing less in the short-term market. However, as the economy expanded, companies began to increase their short-term financing, which increased the supply of securities in the short-term market.

However, counteracting this increased supply was the increasing number of investors that remained in the short-term market, anticipating each interest rate increase by the Federal Reserve. This slightly depressed the yields on securities with very short maturities. Also, uncertainty about the ultimate magnitude and timing of increases by the Federal Reserve made it difficult for the longer end of the money market yield curve to fully capture the anticipated future increases in short-term rates. Therefore, higher yields were available in one-year maturities; however, they did not fully reflect the anticipated increases in short-term rates. That also kept investors at the shorter end of the short-term market, which further depressed yields.

What strategies and techniques did you employ that specifically affected the Fund's performance?

As always, we carefully select securities that we feel are of the highest credit quality. This approach ultimately affects the Fund's yield, because high quality securities are issued at premium rates of interest (lower-yielding securities).

To attempt to compensate for this, we have tried to purchase longer-dated (higher-yielding) high-quality securities. We also have looked to certain sectors, such as taxable municipal securities, which have been offered at attractive rates of interest. In our view, floating rate taxable municipal and corporate securities have been an excellent investment vehicle during this increasing interest rate environment. The more frequent the rate change of the floating rate security, the quicker the interest rate increases are typically captured in the portfolio.

What industries did you emphasize during the fiscal year, and what looks attractive to you going forward?

We have emphasized investments of the highest credit quality during the fiscal year, and we intend to continue to do so going forward. We have also increased our exposure to floating rate securities in an attempt to take advantage of increasing rates of interest, and we intend to remain invested in them going forward. We have also added investments in asset-backed commercial paper from time-to-time, as they provide higher yields while also providing high credit quality.

Going forward, we plan to choose securities from all industries and sectors, including U.S. Treasury and government agency securities, when we feel that they look attractive on a relative basis.

The opinions expressed in this report are those of the portfolio manager and are current only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. The manager's views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions, and no forecasts can be guaranteed. Please remember that an investment in the Fund is neither insured nor guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other governmental agency. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Fund.

SHAREHOLDER SUMMARY OF IVY CASH RESERVES FUND
Portfolio Highlights

On March 31, 2005, Ivy Cash Reserves Fund had net assets totaling $5,834,522.

As a shareholder of the Fund, for every $100 you had invested on March 31, 2005,
your Fund owned:

Corporate Obligations - Notes
 
$
34.18
 
Municipal Obligations
 
$
23.91
 
Corporate Obligations - Commercial Paper
 
$
21.92
United States Government Securities
 
$
17.94
 
Corporate Obligations - Certificates of Deposit
 
$
1.71
 
Cash and Other Assets, Net of Liabilities
 
$
0.34
 




The Investments of Ivy Cash Reserves Fund
 
      March 31, 2005
               
CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS  
 
Principal
Amount in
Thousands
 
 
Value
 

                 
Certificate of Deposit - 1.71%                
      Banks                
      Citibank, N.A.,
 
 
 
 
 
     
           2.8%, 5-20-05
 
$
100
 
 
$
100,000
 
                 
Commercial Paper                
      Food and Related - 4.24%                
      McCormick & Co. Inc.,
 
 
 
 
 
     
           2.95%, 8-16-05
 
 
250
 
 




247,193
 
                 
      Household - General Equipment - 4.27%                
      Fortune Brands Inc.,
 
 
 
 
 
     
           2.9%, 5-25-05
 
 
250
 
 
 
248,912
 
                 
      Multiple Industry - 3.81%                
      General Electric Capital Corporation,
 
 
 
 
 
     
           3.04%, 8-8-05
 
 
225
 
 
 
222,549
 
                 
      Security and Commodity Brokers - 9.60%                
      Greenwich Capital Holdings Inc.
           (Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (The)),
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
           2.86%, 4-1-05
 
 
311
 
 
 
311,000
 
      UBS Finance Delaware LLC:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
           2.83%, 5-18-05
 
 
125
 
 
 
124,538
 
           2.85%, 6-2-05
 
 
125
 
 
 
124,387
 
           




559,925
 
                 
Total Commercial Paper - 21.92%            
1,278,579
 

                 
Notes                
      Banks - 3.87%                
      U.S. Bancorp,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
           4.75%, 6-30-05
 
 
125
 
 
 
125,741
 
      Wells Fargo & Company,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
           2.78%, 4-15-05
 
 
100
 
 
 
100,000
 
           




225,741
 
      Business Equipment and Services - 2.83%                
      Berkeley Hills Country Club, Inc., Incremental
           Taxable Variable Rate Demand Bonds,
           Series 2000 (Wachovia Bank, N.A.),
 
 
 
 
 
     
           2.93%, 4-7-05
 
 
165
 
 
 
165,000
 
                 
      Computers - Main and Mini - 1.71%                
      International Business Machines Corporation,
 
 
 
 
 
     
           2.72458%, 4-8-05
 
100
 
 


100,000
 
                 
      Finance Companies - 2.14%                
      Park Street Properties I, LLC, Taxable Variable
           Rate Demand Notes, Series 2004 (University of
           Wisconsin - Madison Projects), (U.S. Bank, National
           Association),
 
 
 
 
 
     
           2.81%, 4-7-05
 
 
125
 
 
 
125,000
 
                 
      Food and Related - 1.75%                
      Unilever Capital Corporation,
 
 
 
 
 
     
           6.875%, 11-1-05
 
 
100
 
 
 
102,274
 
                 
      Health Care - General - 3.34%                
      ACTS Retirement - Life Communities, Inc., Variable Rate
           Demand Bonds, Series 2003A (Bank of America, N.A.),
 
 
 
 
 
     
           2.8%, 4-7-05
 
 
195
 
 
 
195,000
 
                 
      Retail - General Merchandise - 1.71%                
      Service Oil, Inc., Taxable Variable Rate Demand
           Bonds (Service Oil, Inc.), Series 2002 (U.S. Bank,
           National Association),
 
 
 
 
 
     
           2.9%, 4-1-05
 
 
100
 
 
 
100,000
 
                 
      Retail - Specialty Stores - 3.09%                
      El Dorado Enterprises of Miami, Inc., Taxable Variable Rate
           Demand Bonds, Series 1999 (Wachovia Bank, N.A.),
 
 
 
 
 
     
           2.93%, 4-7-05
 
 
180
 
 
 
180,000
 
                 
      Multiple Industry - 4.29%                
      The Salvation Army, Taxable Multi-Modal Revenue Bonds,
           Series 2005A (The Bank of New York),
 
 
 
 
 
     
           2.84%, 4-7-05
 
 
250
 
 
 
250,000
 
                 
      Utilities - Telephone - 9.45%                
      BellSouth Corporation,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
           4.119%, 4-26-05 (A)
 
 
300
 
 
 
300,507
 
      SBC Communications Inc.,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
           4.206%, 6-5-05 (A)
 
 
250
 
 
 
250,867
 
           




551,374
 
                 
Total Notes - 34.18%            
1,994,389
 

                 
TOTAL CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS - 57.81%          
$
3,372,968
 

(Cost: $3,372,968)

               


MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS  
 
 
 
 

                 
California - 9.77%                

County of Sacramento, Taxable Pension Funding Bonds,
      Series 1995B (Bayerische Landesbank Girozentrale,
      New York Branch),

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      2.84%, 4-6-05
 
300
 
 
300,000
 

California Pollution Control Financing Authority,
      Environmental Improvement Revenue Bonds
      (Air Products and Chemicals, Inc./Wilmington Facility),
      Taxable Series 1997A,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      2.85%, 5-9-05
 
 
270
 
 
 
270,000
 
           




570,000
 
Florida - 2.31%                

University of South Florida Research Foundation,
      Incorporated, Variable Rate Demand Revenue Bonds
      (Interdisciplinary Research Building Project),
      Taxable Series 2004B (Bank of America, N.A.),

 
 
 
 
 
     
      2.82%, 4-6-05
 
 
135
 
 
 
135,000
 
                 
Maryland - 3.26%                

Mayor and City Council of Baltimore (City of Baltimore,
      Maryland), General Obligation Bonds, Consolidated
      Public Improvement Refunding Bonds,
      Series 2003C (Variable Rate Demand/Taxable),
      (Financial Security Assurance Inc.),

 
 
 
 
 
     
      2.85%, 4-7-05
 
 
190
 
 
 
190,000
 
                 
New York - 3.43%                

The City of New York, General Obligation Bonds,
      Fiscal 1995 Series B, Taxable Adjustable Rate Bonds
      (Bayerische Landesbank Girozentrale, New York Branch),

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      2.62%, 4-  4-05
 
 
100
 
 
 
100,000
 

Nassau County Industrial Development Agency,
      Taxable Variable Rate Demand Revenue Bonds
      (57 Seaview Realty Associates, LLC 2004 Project),
      (Wachovia Bank, N.A.),

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      2.86%, 4-7-05
 
 
100
 
 
 
100,000
 
           




200,000
 
Washington - 1.71%                

Washington State Housing Finance Commission,
      Taxable Variable Rate Demand Multifamily Revenue
      Bonds (Columbia Heights Retirement Project),
      Series 2004 B (Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.),

 
 
 
 
 
     
      2.9%, 4-1-05
 
 
100
 
 
 
100,000
 
                 
Wisconsin - 3.43%                

Town of Wood River, Wisconsin, Taxable Variable Rate
      Demand Industrial Development Revenue Bonds
      (Burnett Dairy Cooperative Project), Series 2001B
      (U. S. Bank, National Association),

 
 
 
 
 
     
      2.9%, 4-1-05
 
200
 
 


200,000
 
                 
TOTAL MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS - 23.91%          
$
1,395,000
 

(Cost: $1,395,000)

               

 
               
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT SECURITIES                

                 

Federal Home Loan Bank:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      1.3%, 4-27-05
 
 
200
 
 
 
200,000
 
      1.35%, 4-29-05
 
 
200
 
 
 
200,000
 

Overseas Private Investment Corporation:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      2.85%, 4-6-05
 
 
240
 
 
 
240,000
 
      2.85%, 4-6-05
 
 
407
 
 
 
406,977
 
                 
TOTAL UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
SECURITIES - 17.94%
         
$
1,046,977
 

(Cost: $1,046,977)

               
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES - 99.66%          
$
5,814,945
 

(Cost: $5,814,945)

               
                 
CASH AND OTHER ASSETS, NET OF LIABILITIES - 0.34%            
19,577
 

                 
NET ASSETS - 100.00%          
$
5,834,522
 

                 
Notes to Schedule of Investments
(A)Securities were purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2005, the total value of these securities amounted to $551,374 or 9.45% of net assets.
      See Note 1 to financial statements for security valuation and other significant accounting policies concerning investments.







Statement of Assets and Liabilities
      IVY CASH RESERVES FUND
      March 31, 2005
      (In Thousands, Except for Per Share Amounts)
ASSETS        
      Investment securities - at value (cost - $5,815) (Note 1)  
$
5,815
 
      Cash    
-
*
      Interest receivable    
36
 
      Prepaid and other assets    
15
 

                Total assets    
5,866
 

LIABILITIES        
      Payable to Fund shareholders    
20
 
      Accrued shareholder servicing (Note 2)    
5
 
      Accrued management fee (Note 2)    
2
 
      Dividends payable    
1
 
      Other    
3
 

                Total liabilities    
31
 

                     Total net assets  
$
5,835
 

NET ASSETS        
      Capital paid in  
$
5,835
 

           Net assets applicable to outstanding units of capital  
$
5,835
 

      Net asset value per share (net assets divided by shares outstanding):        
           Class A  
$1.00
 
           Class B  
$1.00
 
           Class C  
$1.00
 
      Capital shares outstanding:        
           Class A    
4,412
 
           Class B    
1,333
 
           Class C    
90
 
*Not shown due to rounding.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Statement of Operations
      IVY CASH RESERVES FUND
      For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2005
      (In Thousands)
INVESTMENT INCOME        
      Income (Note 1B):        
           Interest and amortization  
$
118
 

      Expenses (Note 2):        
           Registration fees    
44
 
           Shareholder servicing:        
                Class A    
30
 
                Class B    
7
 
                Class C    
1
 
           Investment management fee    
28
 
           Audit fees    
13
 
           Legal fees    
7
 
           Custodian fees    
5
 
           Other    
6
 

                Total    
141
 
                     Less expenses in excess of contractual limit (Note 2)    
(76
)

                           Total expenses
   
65
 

                                Net investment income
   
53
 

                                     Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
 
$
53
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Statement of Changes in Net Assets
      IVY CASH RESERVES FUND
      (In Thousands)
     
   
For the fiscal year ended
 
For the fiscal period ended
 
For the fiscal year ended
   
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 
12-31-03

DECREASE IN NET ASSETS                        
      Operations:                        
           Net investment income  
$
53
   
$
6
   
$
56
 

                Net increase in net assets
                      resulting from operations
   
53
     
6
     
56
 

      Distributions to shareholders from
           net investment income (Note 1F): (1)  
                       
                Class A    
(39
)
   
(4
)
   
(33
)
                Class B    
(13
)
   
(2
)
   
(18
)
                Class C    
(1
)
   
-
*
   
(5
)

     
(53
)
   
(6
)
   
(56
)

      Capital share transactions (Note 5)  
(3,087
)
   
(478
)
 
(12,202
)

           Total decrease  
(3,087
)
   
(478
)
 
(12,202
)
NET ASSETS                        
      Beginning of period    
8,922
     
9,400
   
21,602
 

      End of period  
$
5,835
   
$
8,922
   
$
9,400
 

           Undistributed net investment income      
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
 

*Not shown due to rounding.
(1)See "Financial Highlights" on pages 62 - 64.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY CASH RESERVES FUND
      Class A Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the fiscal year ended
 
For the
fiscal period ended
 
For the fiscal year ended
December 31,

 
 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 
2003
 
2002
 
2001
 
2000
 

Net asset value,
      beginning of period
 
$
1.00
   
$
1.00
   
$
1.00
 
$
1.00
 
$
1.00
 
$
1.00
 

Net investment income
   
0.01
     
0.00
*
   
0.00
*
 
0.01
(1)
0.03
   
0.05
 
Less dividends declared
 
(0.01
)
 
(0.00
)*
 
(0.00
)*
(0.01
)
(0.03
)
(0.05
)

Net asset value,
      end of period
 
$
1.00
   
$
1.00
   
$
1.00
 
$
1.00
 
$
1.00
 
$
1.00
 

Total return
   
0.78
%
   
0.07
%
   
0.33
%
 
0.78
%
 
3.12
%
 
5.37
%
Net assets, end of period
      (in millions)
   
$4
     
$6
     
$6
   
$15
   
$13
   
$20
 
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
0.94
%
   
0.85
% (2)
 
0.85
%
 
0.88
%
 
0.87
%
 
0.85
%
Ratio of net investment
      income to average net
      assets including
      reimbursement
   
0.77
%
   
0.29
% (2)
 
0.35
%
 
0.78
%
 
3.12
%
 
5.38
%
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
2.09
%
   
2.36
% (2)
 
1.80
%
 
1.73
%
 
1.59
%
 
1.52
%
Ratio of net investment
      income (loss) to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
 
-0.38
%
 
-1.22
% (2)
-0.60
%
-0.07
%
 
2.40
%
 
4.71
%
*Not shown due to rounding.
(1)Based on average shares outstanding.
(2)Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY CASH RESERVES FUND
      Class B Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the fiscal year ended
 
For the
fiscal period ended
 
For the fiscal year ended
December 31,

 
 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 
2003
 
2002
 
2001
 
2000
 

Net asset value,
      beginning of period
 
$
1.00
   
$
1.00
   
$
1.00
 
$
1.00
 
$
1.00
 
$
1.00
 

Net investment income
   
0.01
     
0.00
*
   
0.00
*
 
0.01
(1)
 
0.03
   
0.05
 
Less dividends declared
 
(0.01
)
 
(0.00
)*
 
(0.00
)*
(0.01
)
(0.03
)
(0.05
)

Net asset value,
      end of period
 
$
1.00
   
$
1.00
   
$
1.00
 
$
1.00
 
$
1.00
 
$
1.00
 

Total return
   
0.78
%
   
0.07
%
   
0.36
%
 
0.85
%
 
3.19
%
 
5.35
%
Net assets, end of period
      (in millions)
   
$1
     
$3
     
$3
   
$6
   
$7
   
$6
 
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
0.92
%
   
0.85
% (2)
 
0.83
%
 
0.80
%
 
0.80
%
 
0.87
%
Ratio of net investment
      income to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
0.72
%
   
0.29
% (2)
 
0.38
%
 
0.85
%
 
3.19
%
 
5.36
%
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
1.84
%
   
2.32
% (2)
 
1.77
%
 
1.65
%
 
1.52
%
 
1.54
%
Ratio of net investment
      income (loss) to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
 
-0.20
%
 
-1.18
% (2)
-0.56
%
 
0.00
%
 
2.47
%
 
4.69
%
*Not shown due to rounding.
(1)Based on average shares outstanding.
(2)Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY CASH RESERVES FUND
      Class C Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year ended
 
For the
fiscal period ended
 
For the fiscal year ended
December 31,

 
 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 
2003
 
2002
 
2001
 
2000
 

Net asset value,
      beginning of period
 
$
1.00
   
$
1.00
   
$
1.00
 
$
1.00
 
$
1.00
 
$
1.00
 

Net investment income
   
0.01
     
0.00
*
   
0.00
*
 
0.01
(1)
 
0.03
   
0.05
 
Less dividends declared
 
(0.01
)
 
(0.00
)*
 
(0.00
)*
(0.01
)
(0.03
)
(0.05
)

Net asset value,
      end of period
 
$
1.00
   
$
1.00
   
$
1.00
 
$
1.00
 
$
1.00
 
$
1.00
 

Total return
   
0.78
%
   
0.07
%
   
0.40
%
 
0.74
%
 
3.10
%
 
5.65
%
Net assets, end of period
      (in thousands)
   
$90
   
$167
   
$184
 
$813
 
$519
$1,975
 
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
0.94
%
   
0.85
% (2)
 
0.72
%
 
0.84
%
 
0.88
%
 
0.72
%
Ratio of net investment
      income to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
0.77
%
   
0.29
% (2)
 
0.52
%
 
0.82
%
 
3.10
%
 
5.51
%
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
2.60
%
   
3.91
% (2)
 
1.66
%
 
1.69
%
 
1.60
%
 
1.39
%
Ratio of net investment
      income (loss) to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
 
-0.89
%
 
-2.77
% (2)
-0.42
%
-0.03
%
 
2.38
%
 
4.84
%
*Not shown due to rounding.
(1)Based on average shares outstanding.
(2)Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Managers' Discussion of
Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund

      March 31, 2005

The Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund is subadvised by Peter Cundill & Associates, Inc. The following is an interview with F. Peter Cundill, CFA, and Hiok Hhu Ng, CFA, portfolio managers of the Fund.

The following discussion, graphs and tables provide you with information regarding the Fund's performance during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005.

How did the Fund perform during the last fiscal year?

The Fund did well during the fiscal year, with Class A shares increasing 10.29 percent, before the impact of sales charges. This compared with the Morgan Stanley Capital International World Index (reflecting the performance of securities that generally represent the global stock market), which increased 10.56 percent during the period, and the Lipper Global Small/Mid-Cap Value Funds Universe Average (generally representing the performance of the universe of funds with similar investment objectives), which increased 10.19 percent during the period.* Please note that the Fund returns include applicable fees and expenses, whereas the index returns do not include any such fees.

What factors affected performance relative to the benchmark index during the fiscal year?

The Fund performed nearly on par with the benchmark index over the period, despite the challenge in finding investments that fell under our value investment criteria. We continued to stay true to our disciplined approach to value investing, which focuses on buying the securities of companies we believe are trading below their intrinsic value. The result was a concentrated portfolio of 31 investments (as of fiscal year-end), with the top 10 investments in the Fund responsible for approximately 91 percent of the total performance for the fiscal year. On the negative side, high cash levels throughout the year, compounded by heavy inflows, detracted from performance.

What other market conditions or events influenced the Fund's performance during the fiscal year?

We feel that market volatility was our friend during the fiscal year, providing us with numerous buying and selling opportunities. As in recent years, Asia, and particularly Japan, was a big focus area for the Fund. Investors may have been expecting revolutionary improvements to Japanese corporate governance over the last year, but they soon realized that it continues to be evolutionary. We believe that the frequency of mergers and acquisitions, whether friendly or hostile, will likely increase in the evolution of corporate practices in Japan. The most recent example involved the attempted hostile takeover of a large broadcasting operation. This was an important corporate event, as the hostile takeover was purely between two domestic corporations. One of the Fund's holdings strategically increased its dividend to defend itself from this takeover attempt. Even though the increase in dividend was a defensive mechanism against a hostile takeover, we believe shareholders of the company are now better off, as management was forced to stop retaining capital and to return excess capital to shareholders. As a result, we believe transparency has improved. The Fund has also started experiencing improved dividend policies with two other Japanese holdings, and we believe they will not be the last. In our view, this is but another positive example of the evolving nature of Japanese corporate governance. We believe that mergers and acquisitions remain a vital catalyst for unlocking hidden shareholder value in Japan, and we patiently await more.

What strategies and techniques did you employ that specifically affected the Fund's performance?

During the year, we continued to predominantly hedge our international currency exposure. Our currency hedges led to a marginal negative impact on Fund performance, as the U.S. dollar continued to weaken against major international currencies. However, we believe it has been a meaningful opportunity cost, for hedging allowed us to focus our attention solely on picking stocks.

Our North American investments performed well, despite limited exposure within the Fund. From time to time, we do find compelling ideas in North America, regardless of what we see as some stretched market valuations. We continue to be very pleased with our existing investment in Europe, as we feel that the market continues to recognize its hidden intrinsic value. However, the European equity market continues to offer limited ideas for us, and so we remain cautious.

What industries did you emphasize during the fiscal year, and what looks attractive to you going forward?

Overall, we feel North American equities in general continue to be a bit overvalued. Regardless, in our view, Japan and Asia ex-Japan offer more compelling valuations despite the continued appreciation in the equity markets. We believe balance sheets in Asia continue to be stronger and, as a result, more flexible relative to North American and European balance sheets.

The Fund remains defensively positioned as the broader markets continue to appreciate. We continue to employ our value investment discipline regardless of market conditions and are primarily invested in consumer brand, media and financial sectors. Going forward, we intend to stay true to our focused and concentrated approach to global value investing.

*The Fund's Lipper classification was changed from the Global Funds Universe to the Global Small/Mid-Cap Value Funds Universe, effective June 30, 2004. The Lipper Global Funds Universe Average returned 8.49 percent for the fiscal year. The Fund's performance noted above is at net asset value (NAV), and does not include the effect of any applicable sales charges. If reflected, the sales charge would reduce the performance noted. The opinions expressed in this report are those of the portfolio managers and are current only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. The managers' views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions, and no forecasts can be guaranteed.


Comparison of Change in Value of
$10,000 Investment
 
Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund, Class A Shares (1)(4)
 
$
13,438
 
Morgan Stanley Capital International World Index (2)
 
$
13,138
 
Lipper Global Funds Universe Average (2)
 
$
13,362
 
Lipper Global Small/Mid-Cap Value Funds Universe Average (2)
 
$
15,119


IVY CUNDILL GLOBAL VALUE FUND CLASS A SHARES
ANNUAL REPORT INDEX COMPARISONS
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2005

 

 

 

IVY
CUNDILL GLOBAL VALUE FUND CLASS A SHARES

 

MORGAN
STANLEY
CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL WORLD INDEX

 

LIPPER
GLOBAL FUNDS UNIVERSE AVERAGE

 

LIPPER
GLOBAL SMALL\
MID-CAP VALUE FUNDS UNIVERSE AVERAGE


Inception 9/4/01

9,425

 

10,000

 

10,000

 

10,000

DEC

2001

9,230

 

10,859

 

11,006

 

10,448

DEC

2002

8,107

 

8,699

 

8,982

 

9,153

DEC

2003

11,060

 

11,580

 

11,896

 

12,458

MARCH

2004

12,185

 

11,883

 

12,312

 

13,720

MARCH

2005

13,438

 

13,138

 

13,362

 

15,119



Please note that the performance of the Fund's other share classes will be greater or less than the performance shown above for Class A based on the differences in loads and fees paid by shareholders investing in the different classes.

(1)The value of the investment in the Fund is impacted by the sales load at the time of the investment and by the ongoing expenses of the Fund and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

(2)Because the Fund commenced operations on a date other than at the end of a month, and partial month calculations of the performance of the indexes (including income) are not available, investment in the indexes was effected as of September 30, 2001.
Average Annual Total Return (3)
  Class A Class B Class C Class Y Advisor
Class (4)
Class I (4)

1-year period ended 3-31-05
3.95%
 5.37%
 9.59%
10.90%
10.86%
10.62%
5-year period ended 3-31-05
-
-
-
-
-
-
10-year period ended 3-31-05
-
-
-
-
-
-
Since inception of Class through 3-31-05 (5)
8.62%
12.03%
12.14%
23.25%
 8.73%
21.39%

(3)Data quoted is past performance and is based on deduction of the maximum applicable sales load for each of the periods. Current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Please visit www.ivyfunds.com for the Fund's most recent month-end performance. Class A shares carry a maximum front-end sales load of 5.75%. Class B and Class C shares carry maximum contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) of 5% and 1%, respectively. (Accordingly, the Class C shares reflect no CDSC since it only applies to Class C shares redeemed within twelve months after purchase.) Class Y shares are not subject to sales charges.

(4)Advisor Class shares and Class I shares are no longer available for investment.

(5)9-4-01 for Class A shares, 9-26-01 for Class B shares, 10-19-01 for Class C shares, 7-24-03 for Class Y shares, 4-19-00 for Advisor Class shares and 11-5-02 for Class I shares (the date on which shares were first acquired by shareholders).

 Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Indexes are unmanaged. The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.

SHAREHOLDER SUMMARY OF IVY CUNDILL GLOBAL VALUE FUND
Portfolio Highlights

On March 31, 2005, Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund had net assets totaling $467,488,474 invested in a diversified portfolio of:

69.77%
 
Common Stocks
30.23%
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Unrealized Gain on
Open Forward Currency Contracts

As a shareholder of the Fund, for every $100 you had invested on March 31, 2005, your Fund was invested by geographic region and by industry, respectively, as follows:

Pacific Basin  
$
51.16
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents and
      Unrealized Gain on Open Forward Currency Contracts
 
$
30.23
 
United States  
$
7.54
 
Europe  
$
6.01
 
Canada  
$
3.34
 
Other  
$
1.72
 
           

Cash and Cash Equivalents and
Unrealized Gain on Open Forward Currency Contracts
 
$
30.23
 
Financial Services Stocks  
$
16.17
 
Consumer Nondurables Stocks  
$
14.96
 
Consumer Services Stocks  
$
10.03
 
Multi-Industry Stocks  
$
6.16
 
Capital Goods Stocks  
$
5.39
 
Utilities Stocks  
$
5.35
 
Business Equipment and Services Stocks  
$
4.09
 
Shelter Stocks  
$
2.60
 
Technology Stocks  
$
2.28
 
Raw Materials Stocks  
$
1.57
 
Consumer Durables Stocks  
$
1.17
 




The Investments of Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund
 
      March 31, 2005
             
COMMON STOCKS  
 
 


Shares
 
 
Value
 

               
Bermuda - 1.72%              

Guoco Group Limited (A)

 
 
800,000
 
$
8,051,798
 
               
Canada - 3.34%              

Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (A)

 
 
23,104
 
 
3,450,513
 

Legacy Hotels Real Estate Investment Trust (A)

 
 
1,371,200
 
 
7,843,201
 

Legacy Hotels Real Estate Investment Trust (A)(B)

 
 
753,900
 
 
4,312,273
 
         




15,605,987
 
Germany - 3.28%              

Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (A)

 
 
86,525
 
 
7,350,035
 

Munchener Ruckversicherungs-Gesellschaft
      Aktiengesellschaft, Registered shares (A)*

 
 
66,572
 
 
8,003,461
 
         




15,353,496
 
Hong Kong - 3.42%              

CITIC Pacific Limited (A)

 
 
2,000,000
 
 
5,859,350
 

First Pacific Company Limited (A)*

31,872,000
 
 
10,113,879
 
         




15,973,229
 
Italy - 2.73%              

Italmobiliare S.p.A., Non-Convertible Savings Shares (A)

 
 
254,511
   
12,740,907
 
               
Japan - 36.34%              

AIFUL Corporation (A)

 
 
31,700
 
 
2,536,709
 

AIFUL Corporation (A)

 
 
15,850
 
 
1,241,746
 

Asatsu-DK Inc. (A)

 
 
597,700
 
 
19,120,602
 

Coca-Cola West Japan Company Limited (A)

 
 
430,400
 
 
10,115,725
 

Kikkoman Corporation (A)

 
 
400,000
 
 
4,010,446
 

Kirin Brewery Company, Limited (A)

 
 
2,060,000
 
 
20,077,411
 

Lion Corporation (A)

 
 
1,973,000
 
 
11,151,259
 

Mabuchi Motor Co., Ltd. (A)

 
 
177,400
 
 
10,655,251
 

Nikko Cordial Corporation (A)

 
 
3,812,000
 
 
19,056,445
 

Nintendo Co., Ltd. (A)

 
 
50,000
 
 
5,456,072
 

Nippon Television Network Corporation (A)

 
 
107,000
 
 
16,725,611
 

NIPPONKOA Insurance Company, Limited (A)

 
 
1,900,000
 
 
13,024,622
 

Shiseido Company, Limited (A)

 
 
305,000
 
 
4,025,135
 

TV Asahi Corporation (A)

 
 
3,551
 
 
8,213,468
 

Takefuji Corporation (A)

 
 
300,000
 
 
20,201,455
 

Tokyo Broadcasting System, Inc. (A)

 
 
220,000
 
 
4,288,379
 
         




169,900,336
 
Malaysia - 2.66%              

Arab-Malaysian Corporation Berhad (A)*

37,538,800
   
12,447,076
 
               
Singapore - 3.78%              

Singapore Press Holdings Limited (A)

 
 
6,400,000
 


17,677,630
 
               
South Korea - 4.96%              

Dongwon Financial Holding Co., Ltd. (A)

 
 
750
 
 
10,118
 

Korea Electric Power Corporation (A)

 
 
100,000
 
 
2,570,162
 

Korea Tobacco & Ginseng Corporation (A)

 
 
630,000
 
 
20,472,674
 

Korea Tobacco & Ginseng Corporation, GDR (B)

 
 
7,000
 
 
113,750
 
         




23,166,704
 
United States - 7.54%              

Liberty Media International, Inc., Class A*

 
 
293,751
 
 
12,839,856
 

MCI, Inc.  

 
 
900,000
 
 
22,419,000
 
         




35,258,856
 
               
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - 69.77%        
$
326,176,019
 

(Cost: $281,122,683)

             
 
             

UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON OPEN FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS - 0.88%
 
Face
Amount in
Thousands
     

               

Euro, 7-22-05 (C)

EUR16,344
 
 
(31,794

)

Euro, 10-7-05 (C)

 
 
3,682
 
 
143,673
 

Japanese Yen, 7-22-05 (C)

JPY7,395,409
 
 
2,428,541
 

Japanese Yen, 10-7-05 (C)

 
 
7,556,434
 
 
1,680,946
 

Singapore Dollar, 7-22-05 (C)

SGD17,823
 
 
86,700
 

Singapore Dollar, 10-7-05 (C)

 
 
5,586
 
 
(32,388

)

South Korean Won, 7-22-05 (C)

KRW18,255,546
 
 
(162,074

)

South Korean Won, 10-7-05 (C)

 
 
3,365,619
 
 
14,765
 
         

$

4,128,369
 
 
 
 
 
       
SHORT-TERM SECURITIES
 
Principal
Amount in
Thousands
     

               
Repurchase Agreement - 7.49%              

J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., 2.25% Repurchase
      Agreement dated 3-31-05 to be repurchased
      at $34,989,187 on 4-1-05 (D)

 
$
34,987
   
34,987,000
 
         

 
United States Government Securities              
      Treasury Obligations - 21.78%              
      United States Treasury Bills:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
           2.55%, 4-7-05
 
37,000
 
36,984,296
 
           2.66%, 4-21-05
 
 
30,000
 
 
29,955,667
 
           2.57%, 5-5-05
 
 
10,000
 
 
9,975,728
 
           2.47%, 5-12-05
 
 
15,000
 
 
14,957,889
 
           2.69%, 6-9-05
 
 
10,000
 
 
9,948,442
 
         




101,822,022
 
               
TOTAL SHORT-TERM SECURITIES - 29.27%        
$
136,809,022
 

(Cost: $136,809,022)

             
               
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES - 99.92%        
$
467,113,410
 

(Cost: $417,931,705)

             
               
CASH AND OTHER ASSETS, NET OF LIABILITIES - 0.08%    
375,064
 

               
NET ASSETS - 100.00%        
$
467,488,474
 

               
Notes to Schedule of Investments
      *No dividends were paid during the preceding 12 months.
(A)Listed on an exchange outside the United States.
(B)Securities were purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2005, the total value of these securities amounted to $4,426,023 or 0.95% of net assets.
(C)Principal amounts are denominated in the indicated foreign currency, where applicable (EUR - Euro, JPY - Japanese Yen, KRW - Korean Won, SGD - Singapore Dollar).
(D)Collateralized by $35,084,673 United States Treasury Note, 4.375% due 5-15-07; market value and accrued interest aggregate $35,662,221.
      See Note 1 to financial statements for security valuation and other significant accounting policies concerning investments.
      See Note 3 to financial statements for cost and unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments owned for Federal income tax purposes.







Statement of Assets and Liabilities
      IVY CUNDILL GLOBAL VALUE FUND
      March 31, 2005
      (In Thousands, Except for Per Share Amounts)
ASSETS  
      Investment securities - at value (cost - $417,932) (Notes 1 and 3)  
$
467,113
 
      Cash denominated in foreign currencies (cost - $6)    
6
 
      Receivables:        
           Fund shares sold    
4,780
 
           Dividends and interest    
974
 
      Prepaid and other assets    
47
 

                Total assets    
472,920
 

LIABILITIES        
      Payable for investment securities purchased    
4,233
 
      Payable to Fund shareholders    
385
 
      Accrued management fee (Note 2)    
381
 
      Accrued shareholder servicing (Note 2)    
130
 
      Accrued service fee (Note 2)    
95
 
      Accrued distribution fee (Note 2)    
82
 
      Due to custodian    
53
 
      Accrued accounting services fee (Note 2)    
8
 
      Accrued administrative fee (Note 2)    
4
 
      Other    
61
 

                Total liabilities    
5,432
 

                     Total net assets  
$
467,488
 

NET ASSETS        
      Capital paid in  
$
423,706
 
      Accumulated undistributed income (loss):        
           Accumulated undistributed net investment loss    
(1,870
)
           Accumulated undistributed net realized loss on investment transactions    
(3,530
)
           Net unrealized appreciation in value of investments    
49,182
 

                Net assets applicable to outstanding units of capital
$
467,488
 

Net asset value per share (net assets divided by shares outstanding):
       
      Class A  
$13.79
 
      Class B  
$13.54
 
      Class C  
$13.48
 
      Class Y  
$13.82
 
      Advisor Class  
$13.77
 
      Class I  
$13.70
 
Capital shares outstanding:
       
      Class A    
23,258
 
      Class B    
2,759
 
      Class C    
7,148
 
      Class Y    
721
 
      Advisor Class    
218
 
      Class I    
5
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Statement of Operations
      IVY CUNDILL GLOBAL VALUE FUND
      For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2005
      (In Thousands)
INVESTMENT LOSS        
      Income (Note 1B):        
           Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $200)  
$
3,112
 
           Interest and amortization    
1,530
 

                Total income    
4,642
 

      Expenses (Note 2):        
           Investment management fee    
2,575
 
           Shareholder servicing:        
                Class A    
545
 
                Class B    
100
 
                Class C    
131
 
                Class Y    
12
 
                Advisor Class    
2
 
                Class I    
-
*
           Distribution fee:      
 
                Class A    
53
 
                Class B    
174
 
                Class C    
402
 
           Service fee:      
 
                Class A    
374
 
                Class B    
58
 
                Class C    
134
 
                Class Y    
17
 
           Registration fees    
91
 
           Accounting services fee    
70
 
           Custodian fees    
70
 
           Legal fees    
33
 
           Administrative fee    
26
 
           Audit fees    
15
 
           Other    
140
 

                Total    
5,022
 
                     Less expenses in excess of voluntary limit (Note 2)    
(24
)

                           Total expenses
   
4,998
 

                                 Net investment loss
   
(356
)

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)      
 
ON INVESTMENTS (NOTES 1 AND 3)      
 
      Realized net loss on securities    
(3,326
)
      Realized net gain on foreign currency transactions    
43
 

           Realized net loss on investments    
(3,283
)

      Unrealized appreciation in value of securities during the period    
30,951
 
      Unrealized appreciation in value of forward currency contracts during the period    
5,668
 

           Unrealized appreciation in value of investments during the period    
36,619
 

                Net gain on investments    
33,336
 

                     Net increase in net assets resulting from operations  
$
32,980
 

*Not shown due to rounding.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Statement of Changes in Net Assets
      IVY CUNDILL GLOBAL VALUE FUND
      (In Thousands)
     
 
For the fiscal year ended
For the
fiscal period
ended
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
3-31-05
3-31-04
12-31-03

INCREASE IN NET ASSETS                    
      Operations:                    
           Net investment loss  
$
(356
)
$
(123
)
$
(56
)
           Realized net gain (loss) on investments    
(3,283
)
 
(300
)
 
704
 
           Unrealized appreciation    
36,619
   
7,959
   
4,839
 

                Net increase in net assets
                      resulting from operations
   
32,980
   
7,536
   
5,487
 

      Distributions to shareholders from (Note 1F): (1)                    
           Net investment income:                    
                Class A    
(1,187
)
 
-
   
(81
)
                Class B    
-
   
-
   
-
 
                Class C    
-
   
-
   
-
 
                Class Y    
(76
)
 
-
   
(3
)
                Advisor Class    
(27
)
 
-
   
(16
)
                Class I    
(1
)
 
-
   
-
*
           Realized gains on investment transactions:                    
                Class A    
-
   
-
   
-
 
                Class B    
-
   
-
   
-
 
                Class C    
-
   
-
   
-
 
                Class Y    
-
   
-
   
-
 
                Advisor Class    
-
   
-
   
-
 
                Class I    
-
   
-
   
-
 

     
(1,291
)
 
-
   
(100
)

      Capital share transactions (Note 5)    
336,235
   
39,733
   
41,413
 

           Total increase    
367,924
   
47,269
   
46,800
 
NET ASSETS                    
      Beginning of period    
99,564
   
52,295
   
5,495
 

      End of period  
$
467,488
 
$
99,564
 
$
52,295
 

           Undistributed net investment loss      
$
(1,870
)
$
(266
)
$
(158
)

*Not shown due to rounding.
(1)See "Financial Highlights" on pages 75 - 80.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY CUNDILL GLOBAL VALUE FUND
      Class A Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year ended
 
For the
fiscal period
ended
 
For the fiscal
year ended December 31,

For the
period from
9-4-01 (1)
to
 
 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 
2003
 
2002
12-31-01
 

Net asset value,
      beginning of period
 
$
12.57
   
$
11.41
   
$
8.39
 
$
9.64
 
$
10.15
   

Income (loss) from
      investment operations:
                                     
      Net investment
            income (loss)
   
0.04
     
0.01
     
0.01
 
(0.00
) (2)
 
0.01
   
      Net realized and unrealized
            gain (loss) on
            investments
 
1.25
     
1.15
     
3.05
 
(1.17
)
 
(0.23
)
 

Total from investment
      operations
   
1.29
     
1.16
     
3.06
 
(1.17
)
 
(0.22
)
 

Less distributions from:
                                     
      Net investment income    
(0.07
)
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.04
)
(0.00
)
 
(0.02
)
 
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
(0.08
)
 
(0.27
)
 

Total distributions
   
(0.07
)
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.04
)
(0.08
)
 
(0.29
)
 

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
13.79
   
$
12.57
   
$
11.41
 
$
8.39
 
$
9.64
   

Total return (3)
   
10.29
%
   
10.17
%
   
36.43
%
-12.17
%
 
-2.07
%
 
Net assets, end of period
      (in thousands)
$320,750
 
$58,678
 
$29,530
 
$1,403
   
$213
   
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
1.74
%
   
1.70
% (4)
 
2.05
%
 
2.28
%
 
4.47
% (4)
Ratio of net investment income
      (loss) to average net assets
      including reimbursement
   
0.08
%
   
-0.09
% (4)
 
0.18
%
 
0.02
%
 
0.94
% (4)
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
-
     
1.84
% (4)
 
2.21
%
 
4.97
%
 
31.77
% (4)
Ratio of net investment income
      (loss) to average net assets
      excluding reimbursement
   
-
     
-0.23
% (4)
 
0.02
%
-2.67
%
-26.36
% (4)
Portfolio turnover rate
   
5
%
   
1
%
   
24
%
 
122
%
 
57
% (5)
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
(2)Based on average shares outstanding.
(3)Total return calculated without taking into account the sales load deducted on an initial purchase.
(4)Annualized.
(5)For the 12 months ended December 31, 2001.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY CUNDILL GLOBAL VALUE FUND
      Class B Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
fiscal period
ended
 
For the fiscal
year ended
December 31,

For the period from
9-26-01 (1)
to
 
 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 
2003
 
2002
12-31-01
 

Net asset value, beginning of period
 
$
12.38
   
$
11.26
   
$
8.32
 
$
9.61
 
$
9.26
   

Income (loss) from
      investment operations:
                                     
      Net investment
            income (loss)
   
(0.01
)
   
(0.02
)
   
(0.06
)
(0.05
) (2)
 
0.01
   
      Net realized and unrealized
            gain (loss) on investments
 
1.17
     
1.14
     
3.00
 
(1.16
)
 
0.62
   

Total from investment operations
   
1.16
     
1.12
     
2.94
 
(1.21
)
 
0.63
   

Less distributions from:
                                     
      Net investment income    
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
(0.02
)
 
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
(0.08
)
(0.26
)
 

Total distributions
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
(0.08
)
(0.28
)
 

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
13.54
   
$
12.38
   
$
11.26
 
$
8.32
 
$
9.61
   

Total return
   
9.37
%
   
9.95
%
   
35.34
%
-12.62
%
 
6.91
%
 
Net assets, end of period
      (in millions)
   
$37
     
$12
     
$7
   
$2
   
$1
   
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
2.62
%
   
2.52
% (3)
 
3.20
%
 
2.84
%
 
6.04
% (3)
Ratio of net investment income
      (loss) to average net assets
      including reimbursement
   
-0.86
%
   
-1.31
% (3)
 
-1.13
%
-0.54
%
 
0.60
% (3)
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
-
     
2.67
% (3)
 
3.36
%
 
5.53
%
39.53
% (3)
Ratio of net investment loss to
      average net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
-
     
-1.46
% (3)
 
-1.29
%
-3.23
%
-32.89
% (3)
Portfolio turnover rate
   
5
%
   
1
%
   
24
%
 
122
%
 
57
% (4)
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
(2)Based on average shares outstanding.
(3)Annualized.
(4)For the 12 months ended December 31, 2001.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY CUNDILL GLOBAL VALUE FUND
      Class C Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
fiscal period
ended
 
For the fiscal
year ended
December 31,

For the period from 10-19-01 (1)
to
 
 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 
2003
 
2002
12-31-01
 

Net asset value, beginning of period
 
$
12.30
   
$
11.19
   
$
8.26
 
$
9.57
 
$
9.44
   

Income (loss) from
      investment operations:
                                     
      Net investment income (loss)    
(0.02
)
   
(0.01
)
   
(0.03
)
(0.07
) (2)
0.01
   
      Net realized and unrealized
            gain (loss) on investments
 
1.20
     
1.12
     
2.96
 
(1.16
)
 
0.40
   

Total from investment operations
   
1.18
     
1.11
     
2.93
 
(1.23
)
 
0.41
   

Less distributions from:
                                     
      Net investment income    
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
(0.02
)
 
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
(0.08
)
(0.26
)
 

Total distributions
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
(0.08
)
(0.28
)
 

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
13.48
   
$
12.30
   
$
11.19
 
$
8.26
 
$
9.57
   

Total return
   
9.59
%
   
9.92
%
   
35.47
%
-12.88
%
 
4.44
%
 
Net assets, end of period
      (in thousands)
$96,375
 
$23,840
 
$11,235
 
$446
   
$30
   
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
2.42
%
   
2.35
% (3)
 
2.93
%
 
3.10
%
 
7.71
% (3)
Ratio of net investment income
      (loss) to average net assets
      including reimbursement
   
-0.62
%
   
-1.09
% (3)
 
-0.83
%
-0.80
%
 
0.99
% (3)
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
-
     
2.50
% (3)
 
3.10
%
 
5.79
%
51.61
% (3)
Ratio of net investment loss to
      average net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
-
     
-1.23
% (3)
 
-1.00
%
-3.49
%
-  42.91
% (3)
Portfolio turnover rate
   
5
%
   
1
%
   
24
%
 
122
%
 
57
% (4)
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
(2)Based on average shares outstanding.
(3)Annualized.
(4)For the 12 months ended December 31, 2001.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY CUNDILL GLOBAL VALUE FUND
      Class Y Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
fiscal period
ended
 
For the
period from
7-24-03 (1)
to
 
 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 
12-31-03
 

Net asset value, beginning of period
 
$
12.58
   
$
11.40
   
$
9.84
   

Income (loss) from
                         
      investment operations:                          
      Net investment income (loss)    
0.07
     
(0.01
)
   
0.02
   
      Net realized and unrealized
gain on investments
 
1.29
     
1.19
     
1.58
   

Total from investment operations
   
1.36
     
1.18
     
1.60
   

Less distributions from:
                         
      Net investment income    
(0.12
)
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.04
)
 
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
 

Total distributions
   
(0.12
)
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.04
)
 

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
13.82
   
$
12.58
   
$
11.40
   

Total return
   
10.90
%
   
10.35
%
   
16.28
%
 
Net assets, end of period (in millions)
   
$10
     
$2
     
$1
   
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
      including reimbursement
   
1.20
%
   
1.20
% (2)
 
1.76
% (2)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average
      net assets including reimbursement
   
0.52
%
   
-0.32
% (2)
 
0.55
% (2)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
      excluding reimbursement
   
1.56
%
   
1.80
% (2)
 
2.09
% (2)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average
      net assets excluding reimbursement
   
0.16
%
   
-0.92
% (2)
 
0.22
% (2)
Portfolio turnover rate
   
5
%
   
1
%
   
24
% (3)
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
(2)Annualized.
(3)For the 12 months ended December 31, 2003.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY CUNDILL GLOBAL VALUE FUND
      Advisor Class Shares (1)
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
fiscal period
ended
 
For the fiscal year ended
December 31,

 
For the
period from
4-19-00 (2)
to
 
 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 
2003
   
2002
 
2001
 
12-31-00
 

Net asset value,
      beginning of period
 
$
12.54
   
$
11.37
   
$
8.34
   
$
9.55
 
$
10.07
 
$
10.00
   

Income (loss) from
      investment operations:
                                             
      Net investment
            income (loss)
   
0.04
     
(0.01
)
   
(0.01
)
   
0.04
(3)
 
0.03
   
0.05
   
      Net realized and
            unrealized gain
            (loss) on investments
 
1.32
     
1.18
     
3.10
   
(1.17
)
 
(0.25
)
 
0.41
   

Total from investment
      operations
   
1.36
     
1.17
     
3.09
   
(1.13
)
 
(0.22
)
 
0.46
   

Less distributions from:
                                             
      Net investment income    
(0.13
)
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.06
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.02
)
 
(0.19
)
 
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
 
(0.08
)
 
(0.28
)
 
(0.20
)
 

Total distributions
   
(0.13
)
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.06
)
 
(0.08
)
 
(0.30
)
 
(0.39
)
 

Net asset value,
      end of period
 
$
13.77
   
$
12.54
   
$
11.37
   
$
8.34
 
$
9.55
 
$
10.07
   

Total return
   
10.86
%
   
10.29
%
   
37.11
%
-11.86
%
 
-2.13
%
4.66
%
 
Net assets, end of period
      (in millions)
   
$3
     
$3
     
$3
     
$2
   
$1
   
$1
   
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
1.23
%
   
1.26
% (4)
2.12
%
   
1.83
%
 
1.40
%
1.95
% (4)
Ratio of net investment
      income (loss) to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
0.41
%
   
-0.17
% (4)
-0.07
%
   
0.47
%
 
0.37
%
0.70
% (4)
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
-
     
1.41
% (4)
2.28
%
   
4.52
%
 
10.30
%
19.15
% (4)
Ratio of net investment
      loss to average net
      assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
-
     
-0.32
% (4)
-0.23
%
 
-2.22
%
 
-8.53
%
-16.50
% (4)
Portfolio turnover rate
   
5
%
   
1
%
   
24
%
   
122
%
 
57
%
53
%
 
(1)See Note 5 to financial statements.
(2)Commencement of operations of the class.
(3)Based on average shares outstanding.
(4)Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY CUNDILL GLOBAL VALUE FUND
      Class I Shares (1)
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
fiscal period
ended
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
period from
11-5-02 (2)
to
 
 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 
12-31-03
 
12-31-02
 

Net asset value, beginning of period
 
$
12.49
   
$
11.33
   
$
8.31
   
$
8.85
   

Income (loss) from investment operations:
                                 
      Net investment income (loss)    
0.02
     
(0.01
)
   
0.00
     
0.26
   
      Net realized and unrealized
      Vgain (loss) on investments
 
1.30
     
1.17
     
3.08
   
(0.72
)
 

Total from investment operations
   
1.32
     
1.16
     
3.08
   
(0.46
)
 

Less distributions from:
                                 
      Net investment income    
(0.11
)
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.06
)
 
(0.00
)
 
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
 
(0.08
)
 

Total distributions
   
(0.11
)
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.06
)
 
(0.08
)
 

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
13.70
   
$
12.49
   
$
11.33
   
$
8.31
   

Total return
   
10.62
%
   
10.24
%
   
37.12
%
 
-5.23
%
 
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
   
$70
     
$63
     
$57
     
$42
   
Ratio of expenses to average net
      assets including reimbursement
   
1.49
%
   
1.39
% (3)
 
2.03
%
 
11.51
% (3)
Ratio of net investment income
      (loss) to average net assets
      including reimbursement
   
0.16
%
   
-0.29
% (3)
 
0.03
%
   
2.96
% (3)
Ratio of expenses to average net
      assets excluding reimbursement
   
NA
     
1.53
% (3)
 
2.20
%
 
28.44
% (3)
Ratio of net investment loss to
      average net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
     
-0.44
% (3)
 
-0.13
%
 
-13.97
% (3)
Portfolio turnover rate
   
5
%
   
1
%
   
24
%
   
122
% (4)
(1)See Note 5 to financial statements.
(2)Commencement of operations of the class.
(3)Annualized.
(4)For the 12 months ended December 31, 2002.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Manager's Discussion of
Ivy Dividend Income Fund

      March 31, 2005

An interview with David P. Ginther, CPA, portfolio manager of the Ivy Dividend Income Fund

The following discussion, graphs and tables provide you with information regarding the Fund's performance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005.

How did the Fund perform during the last fiscal year?

The Fund's Class A shares increased 10.78 percent for the fiscal year (before the impact of sales charges), compared with the Russell 1000 Index (generally reflecting the performance of securities that represent the large cap sector of the stock market), which increased 7.24 percent, and the Lipper Equity Income Funds Universe Average (reflecting the universe of funds with similar investment objectives), which increased 9.80 percent for the year. Please note that the Fund returns include applicable fees and expenses, whereas the index returns do not include any such fees.

What factors impacted the Fund's performance relative to its benchmark index during the fiscal year?

We believe that the Fund benefited from its focus on the energy and industrial cyclical sectors. Energy stocks were helped by tight long-term supply and demand fundamentals in oil that have allowed oil prices to remain higher than expected. Oil supply remains tight, as OPEC's spare capacity of approximately 2 percent is the lowest since the 1970s. Also, demand remains strong despite record prices, mainly due to growth in China and India. Basic-industry stocks benefited from strong demand for commodities as major economies worldwide grew at a faster pace than forecasted. Furthermore, dividend-payers in the S&P 500 Index slightly outperformed the non-dividend-payers for the first time in three years. However, the Fund's overall performance was negatively affected by positions in health care stocks that performed poorly during the fiscal year.

What other market conditions or events influenced the Fund's performance during the fiscal year?

The financial markets benefited from the strong economic recovery in the U.S. and acceleration in corporate profits, despite higher energy costs. Low interest rates and positive economic-stimulus policies continued to encourage economic expansion.

The markets were negatively affected in the first half of the fiscal year by higher energy costs and a related impact on corporate profits and consumer spending. The second half of the fiscal year saw volatility in oil prices. In the third fiscal quarter, we saw the financial markets improve after oil prices peaked at approximately $55 per barrel in October and fell to $42 per barrel by the end of December. The stock markets had a difficult time in the fourth fiscal quarter, as oil prices climbed to an all-time high of more than $57 per barrel in March. Inflation remained in check, despite the materially higher energy prices.

What strategies and techniques did you employ that specifically affected the Fund's performance?

Our strategy is to focus on large-cap, high-quality companies with established operating records that we believe can accelerate their dividend payout ratio in the future. We look for companies with strong balance sheets and cash flow that we believe are market leaders in their industries. We believe companies that can continue to grow earnings and increase cash flow likely will increase their dividend payout ratio. During the fiscal year, we looked for stocks that we felt would benefit from a sustained economic recovery in the U.S. and the robust growth associated with China's economy. We attempted to position the Fund to take advantage of the attractive fundamentals associated with commodities due to global economic growth, mainly in China.

What industries or sectors did you emphasize during the fiscal year, and what looks attractive to you going forward?

With concerns about rising energy/commodity prices and their effect on the consumer and inflation, we maintained a conservative position during the period. The portfolio focused on the energy and industrial cyclical sectors and remained cautious on technology and consumer-discretionary sectors. The Fund continues to focus on dividend-growth stocks with a low payout ratio and a market yield or higher.

We continue to maintain an overweight position in energy and basic industries stocks and remain cautious about consumer-discretionary stocks. We believe energy prices likely will remain high compared to historical levels, due to the lack of supply growth from OPEC and the demand growth in Asia. We also believe that other commodity prices likely will remain high as supply and demand remain tight due to strong economic growth in China. We believe that China is becoming very important to the world economy due to its consumption of energy and other commodities.

Going forward, we expect economic momentum to slow as the U.S. economic recovery matures. In addition, worldwide economies remain mixed, with China's economy continuing to grow while the economies of Europe and Japan appear to be slowing. We anticipate that the Federal Reserve will increase interest rates at a measured pace over the near term, as inflation remains in check. Higher interest rates could negatively affect the equity valuations of financial markets, in our opinion. As always, we intend to continue to focus on what we feel are high-quality, dividend-paying companies with strong earnings and the cash flow to potentially increase their dividend payout ratio.

The Fund's performance noted above is at net asset value (NAV), and does not include the effect of any applicable sales charges. If reflected, the sales charge would reduce the performance noted. The opinions expressed in this report are those of the portfolio manager and are current only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. The manager's views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions, and no forecasts can be guaranteed.


Comparison of Change in Value of
$10,000 Investment
 
Ivy Dividend Income Fund, Class A Shares(1)(2)
 
$
11,605
 
Ivy Dividend Income Fund, Class B Shares(2)
 
$
12,135
 
Ivy Dividend Income Fund, Class C Shares(2)
 
$
12,137
 
Ivy Dividend Income Fund, Class Y Shares(2)
 
$
12,342
 
Russell 1000 Index
 
$
12,636
 
Lipper Equity Income Funds Universe Average
 
$
12,847


IVY DIVIDEND INCOME FUND CLASS A SHARES
ANNUAL REPORT INDEX COMPARISONS
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2005

 

 

 

IVY
DIVIDEND INCOME FUND CLASS A SHARES

 

IVY
DIVIDEND INCOME FUND CLASS B SHARES

 

IVY
DIVIDEND INCOME FUND CLASS C SHARES

 

IVY
DIVIDEND INCOME FUND CLASS Y SHARES

 

RUSSELL
1000 INDEX

 

LIPPER
EQUITY INCOME FUNDS UNIVERSE AVERAGE


JUNE

2003

9,425

 

10,000

 

10,000

 

10,000

 

10,000

 

10,000

SEPT

2003

9,392

 

9,950

 

9,960

 

9,978

 

10,300

 

10,181

DEC

2003

10,434

 

11,036

 

11,038

 

11,078

 

11,563

 

11,454

MARCH

2004

10,476

 

11,056

 

11,058

 

11,125

 

11,783

 

11,700

MARCH

2005

11,605

 

12,135

 

12,137

 

12,342

 

12,636

 

12,847



(1)The value of the investment in the Fund is impacted by the sales load at the time of the investment.

(2)The value of the investment in the Fund is impacted by the ongoing expenses of the Fund and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Average Annual Total Return(3)
 
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class Y

1-year period ended 3-31-05
4.41%
5.76%
9.76%
10.94%
5-year period ended 3-31-05
-
-
-
-
10-year period ended 3-31-05
   -
-
-
-
Since inception of Class through 3-31-05(4)
8.86%
9.55%
11.68%
12.75%
(3)Data quoted is past performance and is based on deduction of the maximum applicable sales load for each of the periods. Current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Please visit www.ivyfunds.com for the Fund's most recent month-end performance. Class A shares carry a maximum front-end sales load of 5.75%. Class B and Class C shares carry maximum contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) of 5% and 1%, respectively. (Accordingly, the Class C shares reflect no CDSC since it only applies to Class C shares redeemed within twelve months after purchase.) Class Y shares are not subject to sales charges.

(4)6-30-03 for Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Y shares (the date on which shares were first acquired by shareholders).

Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Indexes are unmanaged. The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.

SHAREHOLDER SUMMARY OF IVY DIVIDEND INCOME FUND
Portfolio Highlights

On March 31, 2005, Ivy Dividend Income Fund had net assets totaling $48,940,370 invested in a diversified portfolio of:

94.28%
 
Common Stocks
5.72%
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents

As a shareholder of the Fund, for every $100 you had invested on March 31, 2005,
your Fund owned:

      Energy Stocks
 
$
18.77
 
      Financial Services Stocks
 
$
17.86
 
      Consumer Nondurables Stocks
 
$
8.34
 
      Technology Stocks
 
$
8.24
 
      Health Care Stocks
 
$
7.32
 
      Utilities Stocks
 
$
6.83
 
      Consumer Services Stocks
 
$
6.36
 
      Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
$
5.72
 
      Multi-Industry Stocks
 
$
4.37
 
      Capital Goods Stocks
 
$
4.00
 
      Raw Materials Stocks
 
$
3.88
 
      Transportation Stocks
 
$
3.19
 
      Shelter Stocks
 
$
2.43
 
      Business Equipment and Services Stocks
 
$
1.35
 
      Retail Stocks
 
$
1.34
 




The Investments of Ivy Dividend Income Fund
      March 31, 2005
             
COMMON STOCKS  
 


Shares
 
 
Value

               
Aircraft - 3.06%              

Boeing Company (The)

 
 
10,500
 
 
$
613,830

Goodrich Corporation

 
 
12,500
 
 
 
478,625

Lockheed Martin Corporation

 
 
6,600
 
 
 
402,996
           




1,495,451
Aluminum - 0.68%              

Alcoa Incorporated

 
 
11,000
 
 
 
334,290
               
Banks - 2.61%              

Bank of America Corporation

 
 
15,150
 
 
 
668,115

Citigroup Inc.  

 
 
13,567
 
 
 
609,701
           




1,277,816
Beverages - 1.80%              

Diageo plc, ADR

 
 
10,900
 
 
 
620,210

Molson Coors Brewing Company, Class B

 
 
3,400
 
 
 
262,378
           




882,588
Business Equipment and Services - 1.35%              

Genuine Parts Company

 
 
15,150
 
 
 
658,873
               
Capital Equipment - 3.67%              

Caterpillar Inc.  

 
 
8,250
 
 
 
754,380

Deere & Company

 
 
15,550
 
 
 
1,043,871
   
 
 
 
 




1,798,251
Chemicals - Petroleum and Inorganic - 1.85%              

Dow Chemical Company (The)

 
 
8,800
 
 
 
438,680

du Pont (E.I.) de Nemours and Company

 
 
9,100
 
 
 
466,284
           




904,964
Computers - Peripherals - 3.54%              

Microsoft Corporation

 
 
39,650
 
 
 
958,142

SAP Aktiengesellschaft, ADR

 
 
19,350
 
 
 
775,548
           




1,733,690
Electrical Equipment - 0.65%              

Emerson Electric Co.  

 
 
4,900
 
 
 
318,157
               
Electronic Components - 1.64%              

Microchip Technology Incorporated

 
 
19,450
 
 
 
505,214

Texas Instruments Incorporated

 
 
11,750
 
 
 
299,508
           




804,722
Finance Companies - 3.07%              

SLM Corporation

 
 
30,155
 
 
 
1,502,925
           
 
 
Food and Related - 0.29%              

ConAgra Foods, Inc.  

 
 
5,200
 
 
 
140,504
               
Health Care - Drugs - 2.94%              

Abbott Laboratories

 
 
14,300
 
 
666,666

Pfizer Inc.  

 
 
29,450
 
 
 
773,651
           




1,440,317
Health Care - General - 0.97%              

Boston Scientific Corporation*

 
 
16,200
 
 
 
474,498
               
Hospital Supply and Management - 3.41%              

HCA Inc.  

 
 
8,300
 
 
 
444,631

Medtronic, Inc.  

 
 
17,700
 
 
 
901,815

PacifiCare Health Systems, Inc.*

 
 
5,650
 
 
 
321,598
           




1,668,044
Hotels and Gaming - 4.50%              

Harrah's Entertainment, Inc.  

 
 
12,500
 
 
 
807,250

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.  

 
 
23,250
 
 
 
1,395,697
           




2,202,947
Household - General Products - 1.93%              

Colgate-Palmolive Company

 
 
9,250
 
 
 
482,573

Procter & Gamble Company (The)

 
 
8,700
 
 
 
461,100
           




943,673
Insurance - Property and Casualty - 3.27%              

Allstate Corporation (The)

 
 
10,800
 
 
 
583,848

MGIC Investment Corporation

 
 
8,919
 
 
 
550,035

St. Paul Companies, Inc. (The)

 
 
12,750
 
 
 
468,307
           




1,602,190
Leisure Time Industry - 0.73%              

Carnival Corporation

 
 
6,900
 
 
 
357,489
               
Mining - 1.35%              

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc., Class B

 
 
16,700
 
 
 
661,487
               
Multiple Industry - 4.37%              

Bill Barrett Corporation*

 
 
8,350
 
 
 
241,398

General Electric Company

 
 
41,900
 
 
 
1,510,914

Valor Communications Group, Inc.*

 
 
26,550
 
 
 
384,179
           




2,136,491
Non-Residential Construction - 1.22%              

Fluor Corporation

 
 
10,750
 
 
 
595,873
               
Petroleum - International - 8.68%              

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation

 
 
14,950
 
 
 
1,137,695

BP p.l.c., ADR

 
 
9,200
 
 
 
574,080

Burlington Resources Inc.  

 
 
19,900
 
 
 
996,393

Exxon Mobil Corporation

 
 
25,850
 
 
 
1,540,660
           




4,248,828
Petroleum - Services - 10.09%              

BJ Services Company

 
 
10,250
 
 
531,770

Baker Hughes Incorporated

 
 
22,200
 
 
 
987,678

National-Oilwell, Inc.*

 
 
5,500
 
 
 
256,850

Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.  

 
 
42,550
 
 
 
1,064,388

Schlumberger Limited

 
 
14,450
 
 
 
1,018,436

Transocean Inc.*

 
 
11,800
 
 
 
607,228

Weatherford International Ltd.*

 
 
8,150
 
 
 
472,211
           




4,938,561
Publishing - 1.13%              

Knight-Ridder, Inc.  

 
 
8,200
 
 
 
551,450
               
Railroad - 0.98%              

Union Pacific Corporation

 
 
6,900
 
 
 
480,930
               
Real Estate Investment Trust - 2.43%              

Equity Office Properties Trust

 
 
10,750
 
 
 
323,898

ProLogis

 
 
9,300
 
 
 
345,030

Simon Property Group, Inc.  

 
 
8,550
 
 
 
517,959
           




1,186,887
Retail - General Merchandise - 1.34%              

May Department Stores Company (The)

 
 
17,700
 
 
 
655,254
               
Savings and Loans - 0.59%              

Capitol Federal Financial

 
 
8,400
 
 
 
291,270
               
Security and Commodity Brokers - 6.78%              

Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc.  

 
 
3,400
 
 
 
659,702

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)

 
 
4,950
 
 
 
544,451

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.  

 
 
21,800
 
 
 
663,156

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.  

 
 
8,750
 
 
 
495,250

Morgan (J.P.) Chase & Co.  

 
 
19,202
 
 
 
664,389

New York Community Bancorp, Inc.  

 
 
16,000
 
 
 
290,560
           




3,317,508
Tobacco - 4.32%              

Altria Group, Inc.  

 
 
21,150
 
 
 
1,382,998

Reynolds American Inc.  

 
 
9,050
 
 
 
729,340
           




2,112,338
Trucking and Shipping - 2.21%              

United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B

 
 
14,900
 
 
 
1,083,826
               
Utilities - Electric - 1.13%              

Dominion Resources, Inc.  

 
 
7,450
 
 
 
554,504
               
Utilities - Gas and Pipeline - 2.63%              

Enbridge Inc.  

 
 
7,400
 
 
380,952

Kinder Morgan, Inc.  

 
 
11,950
 
 
 
904,615
           




1,285,567
Utilities - Telephone - 3.07%              

BellSouth Corporation

 
 
18,500
 
 
 
486,365

Iowa Telecommunications Services, Inc.  

 
 
22,650
 
 
 
441,675

Vodafone Group Plc, ADR

 
 
21,550
 
 
 
572,368
           




1,500,408
               
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - 94.28%          
$
46,142,571

(Cost: $40,992,666)

             

SHORT-TERM SECURITIES  
Principal Amount in
Thousands
 
   

               
Commercial Paper - 1.69%              
      Banks              
      Rabobank USA Financial Corp.,  
 
 
 
 
   
           2.82%, 4-1-05  
$
824
 
 
 
824,000
               
United States Government Security - 2.86%              

Federal Home Loan Bank,

 
 
 
 
 
   
      2.43%, 4-1-05  
 
1,401
 
 
 
1,401,000
               
TOTAL SHORT-TERM SECURITIES - 4.55%          
$
2,225,000

(Cost: $2,225,000)

             
               
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES - 98.83%          
$
48,367,571

(Cost: $43,217,666)

             
               
CASH AND OTHER ASSETS, NET OF LIABILITIES - 1.17%            
572,799

               
NET ASSETS - 100.00%          
$
48,940,370

               
Notes to Schedule of Investments
      *No dividends were paid during the preceding 12 months.
      See Note 1 to financial statements for security valuation and other significant accounting policies concerning investments.
      See Note 3 to financial statements for cost and unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments owned for Federal income tax purposes.







Statement of Assets and Liabilities
      IVY DIVIDEND INCOME FUND
      March 31, 2005
      (In Thousands, Except for Per Share Amounts)
ASSETS        
      Investment securities - at value (cost - $43,218) (Notes 1 and 3)  
$
48,368
 
      Cash    
1
 
      Receivables:        
           Investment securities sold    
471
 
           Fund shares sold    
134
 
           Dividends and interest    
86
 
      Prepaid and other assets    
11
 

                Total assets    
49,071
 

LIABILITIES        
      Payable for investment securities purchased    
68
 
      Payable to Fund shareholders    
33
 
      Accrued shareholder servicing (Note 2)    
15
 
      Accrued accounting services fees (Note 2)    
2
 
      Accrued distribution and service fee (Note 2)    
1
 
      Accrued management fee (Note 2)    
1
 
      Other    
11
 

                Total liabilities    
131
 

                     Total net assets  
$
48,940
 

NET ASSETS        
      Capital paid in  
$
43,638
 
      Accumulated undistributed income:        
           Accumulated undistributed net investment income    
23
 
           Accumulated undistributed net realized gain
                on investment transactions
   
129
 
           Net unrealized appreciation in value of investments    
5,150
 

                Net assets applicable to outstanding units of capital
$
48,940
 

Net asset value per share (net assets divided by shares outstanding):
       
      Class A    
$12.13
 
      Class B    
$12.09
 
      Class C    
$12.09
 
      Class Y    
$12.13
 
Capital shares outstanding:
       
      Class A    
2,665
 
      Class B    
464
 
      Class C    
824
 
      Class Y    
87
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Statement of Operations
      IVY DIVIDEND INCOME FUND
      For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2005
      (In Thousands)
INVESTMENT INCOME      
      Income (Note 1B):      
           Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $1)    
$
851
           Interest and amortization      
50

                Total income    
901

      Expenses (Note 2):      
           Investment management fee      
249
           Distribution fee:      
                Class A    
24
                Class B    
30
                Class C    
58
           Shareholder servicing:      
                Class A    
63
                Class B    
14
                Class C    
27
                Class Y    
1
           Service fee:      
                Class A    
34
                Class B    
10
                Class C    
19
                Class Y    
2
           Registration fees      
53
           Accounting services fee      
28
           Audit fees      
15
           Custodian fees      
7
           Legal fees      
7
           Other      
21

                Total expenses    
662

                      Net investment income
   
239

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN      
ON INVESTMENTS (NOTES 1 AND 3)      
      Realized net gain on securities    
130
      Unrealized appreciation in value of securities during the period    
3,430

           Net gain on investments      
3,560

                Net increase in net assets resulting from operations  
$
3,799

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Statement of Changes in Net Assets
      IVY DIVIDEND INCOME FUND
      (In Thousands)
     
   
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
fiscal period
ended
 
For the
fiscal period
ended
   
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 
12-31-03

INCREASE IN NET ASSETS                        
      Operations:                        
           Net investment income (loss)  
$
239
   
$
(3
)
 
$
64
 
           Realized net gain (loss) on investments    
130
     
149
     
(14
)
           Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)    
3,430
     
(49
)
   
1,769
 

                Net increase in net assets
                      resulting from operations
   
3,799
     
97
     
1,819
 

      Distributions to shareholders from
            net investment income (Note 1F): (1)
                       
                Class A    
(208
)
   
(7
)
   
(49
)
                Class B    
-
     
-
     
(1
)
                Class C    
-
     
-
     
(3
)
                Class Y    
(9
)
   
(1
)
   
(3
)
           Realized gains on investment transactions:                        
                Class A    
(84
)
   
-
     
-
 
                Class B    
(16
)
   
-
     
-
 
                Class C    
(29
)
   
-
     
-
 
                Class Y    
(3
)
   
-
     
-
 

     
(349
)
   
(8
)
   
(56
)

      Capital share transactions (Note 5)    
19,821
     
2,982
     
20,835
 

           Total increase    
23,271
     
3,071
     
22,598
 
NET ASSETS                        
      Beginning of period    
25,669
     
22,598
     
0
 

      End of period  
$
48,940
   
$
25,669
   
$
22,598
 

           Undistributed net investment income      
$
23
   
$
1
   
$
8
 

(1)See "Financial Highlights" on pages 92 - 95.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY DIVIDEND INCOME FUND
      Class A Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
fiscal period
ended
 
For the
period from
6-30-03 (1)
to
 
 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 
12-31-03
 

Net asset value, beginning of period
 
$
11.07
   
$
11.03
   
$
10.00
   

Income from investment operations:
                         
      Net investment income    
0.09
     
0.01
     
0.04
   
      Net realized and unrealized gain
            on investments
 
1.10
     
0.04
     
1.03
   

Total from investment operations
   
1.19
     
0.05
     
1.07
   

Less distributions from:
                         
      Net investment income    
(0.09
)
   
(0.01
)
   
(0.04
)
 
      Capital gains    
(0.04
)
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
 

Total distributions
   
(0.13
)
   
(0.01
)
   
(0.04
)
 

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
12.13
   
$
11.07
   
$
11.03
   

Total return (2)
   
10.78
%
   
0.41
%
   
10.70
%
 
Net assets, end of period (in millions)
   
$32
     
$17
     
$16
   
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
      including voluntary expense waiver
   
1.59
%
   
2.00
% (3)
 
1.11
% (3)
Ratio of net investment income to
      average net assets including
      voluntary expense waiver
   
0.94
%
   
0.20
% (3)
 
1.34
% (3)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
      excluding voluntary expense waiver
   
-
(4)
 
2.40
% (3)
 
1.81
% (3)
Ratio of net investment income (loss)
      to average net assets excluding
      voluntary expense waiver
   
-
(4)
 
-0.20
% (3)
 
0.64
% (3)
Portfolio turnover rate
   
32
%
   
12
%
   
16
%
 
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
(2)Total return calculated without taking into account the sales load deducted on an initial purchase.
(3)Annualized.
(4)Because the Fund's net assets exceeded $25 million, there was no waiver of expenses. Therefore, no ratio is provided.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY DIVIDEND INCOME FUND
      Class B Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
fiscal period
ended
 
For the
period from
6-30-03 (1)
to
 

 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 
12-31-03
 
Net asset value, beginning of period
 
$
11.05
   
$
11.03
   
$
10.00
   

Income (loss) from investment operations:
                         
      Net investment income (loss)    
0.02
     
(0.02
)
   
0.01
   
      Net realized and unrealized gain
            on investments
 
1.06
     
0.04
     
1.03
   

Total from investment operations
   
1.08
     
0.02
     
1.04
   

Less distributions from:
                         
      Net investment income    
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.01
)
 
      Capital gains    
(0.04
)
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
 

Total distributions
   
(0.04
)
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.01
)
 

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
12.09
   
$
11.05
   
$
11.03
   

Total return
   
9.76
%
   
0.18
%
   
10.36
%
 
Net assets, end of period (in millions)
   
$6
     
$2
     
$2
   
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
      including voluntary expense waiver
   
2.44
%
   
2.99
% (2)
 
2.03
% (2)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to
      average net assets including
      voluntary expense waiver
   
0.11
%
   
-0.81
% (2)
 
0.36
% (2)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
      excluding voluntary expense waiver
   
-
(3)
 
3.39
% (2)
 
2.73
% (2)
Ratio of net investment loss to average
      net assets excluding voluntary
      expense waiver
   
-
(3)
 
-1.21
% (2)
 
-0.34
% (2)
Portfolio turnover rate
   
32
%
   
12
%
   
16
%
 
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
(2)Annualized.
(3)Because the Fund's net assets exceeded $25 million, there was no waiver of expenses. Therefore, no ratio is provided.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY DIVIDEND INCOME FUND
      Class C Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
fiscal period
ended
 
For the
period from
6-30-03 (1)
to
 

 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 
12-31-03
 
Net asset value, beginning of period
 
$
11.05
   
$
11.03
   
$
10.00
   

Income (loss) from investment operations:
                         
      Net investment income (loss)    
0.01
     
(0.02
)
   
0.01
   
      Net realized and unrealized
            gain on investments
 
1.07
     
0.04
     
1.03
   

Total from investment operations
   
1.08
     
0.02
     
1.04
   

Less distributions from:
                         
      Net investment income    
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.01
)
 
      Capital gains    
(0.04
)
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
 

Total distributions
   
(0.04
)
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.01
)
 

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
12.09
   
$
11.05
   
$
11.03
   

Total return
   
9.76
%
   
0.18
%
   
10.38
%
 
Net assets, end of period (in millions)
   
$10
     
$6
     
$5
   
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
      including voluntary expense waiver
   
2.42
%
   
2.88
% (2)
 
1.98
% (2)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to
      average net assets including voluntary
      expense waiver
   
0.10
%
   
-0.68
% (2)
 
0.45
% (2)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
      excluding voluntary expense waiver
   
-
(3)
 
3.28
% (2)
 
2.68
% (2)
Ratio of net investment loss to average
      net assets excluding voluntary
      expense waiver
   
-
(3)
 
-1.08
% (2)
 
-0.25
% (2)
Portfolio turnover rate
   
32
%
   
12
%
   
16
%
 
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
(2)Annualized.
(3)Because the Fund's net assets exceeded $25 million, there was no waiver of expenses. Therefore, no ratio is provided.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY DIVIDEND INCOME FUND
      Class Y Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
fiscal period
ended
 
For the
period from
6-30-03 (1)
to
 
 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 
12-31-03
 

Net asset value, beginning of period
 
$
11.07
   
$
11.03
   
$
10.00
   

Income from investment operations:
                         
      Net investment income    
0.11
     
0.01
     
0.05
   
      Net realized and unrealized
            gain on investments
 
1.10
     
0.04
     
1.03
   

Total from investment operations
   
1.21
     
0.05
     
1.08
   

Less distributions from:
                         
      Net investment income    
(0.11
)
   
(0.01
)
   
(0.05
)
 
      Capital gains    
(0.04
)
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
 

Total distributions
   
(0.15
)
   
(0.01
)
   
(0.05
)
 

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
12.13
   
$
11.07
   
$
11.03
   

Total return
   
10.94
%
   
0.42
%
   
10.78
%
 
Net assets, end of period (in millions)
   
$1
     
$1
     
$1
   
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
      including voluntary expense waiver
   
1.44
%
   
1.91
% (2)
 
1.25
% (2)
Ratio of net investment income to average
      net assets including voluntary
      expense waiver
   
1.09
%
   
0.28
% (2)
 
1.08
% (2)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
      excluding voluntary expense waiver
   
-
(3)
 
2.31
% (2)
 
1.95
% (2)
Ratio of net investment income (loss)
      to average net assets excluding
      voluntary expense waiver
   
-
(3)
 
-0.12
% (2)
 
0.38
% (2)
Portfolio turnover rate
   
32
%
   
12
%
   
16
%
 
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
(2)Annualized.
(3)Because the Fund's net assets exceeded $25 million, there was no waiver of expenses. Therefore, no ratio is provided.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Manager's Discussion of
Ivy European Opportunities Fund

      March 31, 2005

The Ivy European Opportunities Fund is subadvised by Henderson Investment Management Ltd. The following is an interview with Stephen Peak, portfolio manager of the Fund.

The following discussion, graphs and tables provide you with information regarding the Fund's performance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005.

How did the Fund perform during the last fiscal year?

The Fund performed quite well, showing a strong positive return. Class A shares of the Fund increased 27.02 percent (before the impact of sales charges), compared with the Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe Index (reflecting the performance of securities that generally represent the European stock market), which increased 20.37 percent during the period, and the Lipper European Region Funds Universe Average (generally representing the performance of the universe of funds with similar investment objectives), which increased 19.94 percent during the period. Please note that the Fund returns include applicable fees and expenses, whereas the index returns do not include any such fees.

What factors affected performance relative to the benchmark index during the fiscal year?

A shift from an underweight to an overweight position in the energy sector was very beneficial to the performance of the portfolio. Chemical, basic resources and oil and gas sectors were among the best performers recently, as stronger-than-expected economic data from the U.S. convinced investors that fears of a slowdown in the second half of this year had been exaggerated.

A highlight of our participation in the energy sector was our recent purchase of a large Norwegian integrated oil and gas company with substantial international operations. We took advantage of a placing of government stock to add the holding to our portfolio. We believe the company has a strong market position and should benefit from the continued strength of the oil price.

What other market conditions or events influenced the Fund's performance during the fiscal year?

European equities generally performed well during the fiscal year. Lately, there has been a shift of emphasis within the market away from value stocks in favor of quality growth issues, many of which have underperformed recently. While we believe a number of questions regarding the outlook remain unanswered, we continue to search for what we feel are quality companies at attractive valuations.

What strategies and techniques did you employ that specifically affected the Fund's performance?

Throughout the first half of the fiscal period there were no fundamental changes to the portfolio - we maintained a balanced stance with a focus on small to medium-sized companies. We sought out what we felt were high-quality companies that we believed offered stable earnings growth and good visibility. Over the course of last summer, we maintained a higher degree of cash and began a gradual increase in the large-cap position of the portfolio. This move was initially driven by the erosion of the valuation difference previously present in the small-cap versus mid- and large-cap areas. Toward the end of 2004, we trimmed back or sold a number of stocks when we became concerned about the impact of currency moves on profitability. During the first calendar quarter of 2005, we continued to gradually decrease the small- and mid-cap position of the portfolio in favor of large-caps.

What industries did you emphasize during the fiscal year, and what looks attractive to you going forward?

Throughout the year, our key overweight remained in the industrial sector and the main underweight was in financials. Going forward, we expect economic growth within Europe to remain reasonable, as we believe that there are no structural imbalances and that valuations are competitive. However, we feel it is unlikely that markets will continue in an uninterrupted upward direction. If the U.S. dollar remains weak, we think it likely that many European companies will continue to struggle. Against this backdrop, we believe that careful stock-picking will remain key.

The Fund's performance noted above is at net asset value (NAV), and does not include the
effect of any applicable sales charges. If reflected, the sales charge would reduce the performance noted.
The opinions expressed in this report are those of the portfolio manager and are current only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. The manager's views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions, and no forecasts can be guaranteed.


Comparison of Change in Value of
$10,000 Investment
 
Ivy European Opportunities Fund, Class A Shares (1)
 
$
51,291
 
Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe Index(2)
 
$
12,170
 
Lipper European Region Funds Universe Average(2)
 
$
14,686



IVY EUROPEAN OPPORTUNITIES FUND CLASS A SHARES
ANNUAL REPORT INDEX COMPARISONS
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2005

 

 

 

IVY
EUROPEAN OPPORTUNITIES FUND CLASS A SHARES

 

MORGAN STANLEY
CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL EUROPE INDEX

 

LIPPER
EUROPEAN REGION FUNDS UNIVERSE AVERAGE


Inception 5/4/99

9,425

 

10,000

 

10,000

DEC

1999

29,743

 

12,077

 

13,395

DEC

2000

31,084

 

11,063

 

12,642

DEC

2001

24,661

 

8,862

 

10,111

DEC

2002

23,848

 

7,233

 

8,604

DEC

2003

36,016

 

10,021

 

11,953

MARCH

2004

40,380

 

10,110

 

12,245

MARCH

2005

51,291

 

12,170

 

14,686



Please note that the performance of the Fund's other share classes will be greater or less than the performance shown above for Class A based on the differences in loads and fees paid by shareholders investing in the different classes.

(1)The value of the investment in the Fund is impacted by the sales load at the time of the investment and by the ongoing expenses of the Fund and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

(2)Because the Fund commenced operations on a date other than at the end of a month, and partial month calculations of the performance of the indexes (including income) are not available, investment in the indexes was effected as of May 31, 1999.

Average Annual Total Return(3)
 
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class Y
Advisor
Class(4)

1-year period ended 3-31-05
19.72
%
22.13
%
26.13
%
27.32
%
27.64
%
5-year period ended 3-31-05
  2.33
%
2.50
%
2.68
%
    -
  3.83
%
10-year period ended 3-31-05
     -
     -
     -
    -
      -
Since inception of Class through 3-31-05(5)
31.85
%
32.04
%
18.40
%
46.95
%
33.59
%

(3)Data quoted is past performance and is based on deduction of the maximum applicable sales load for each of the periods. Current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Please visit www.ivyfunds.com for the Fund's most recent month-end performance. Class A shares carry a maximum front-end sales load of 5.75%. Class B and Class C shares carry maximum contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) of 5% and 1%, respectively. (Accordingly, the Class C shares reflect no CDSC since it only applies to Class C shares redeemed within twelve months after purchase.) Class Y shares are not subject to sales charges.

(4)Advisor Class shares are no longer available for investment.

(5)5-4-99 for Class A shares, 5-24-99 for Class B shares, 10-24-99 for Class C shares, 7-24-03 for Class Y shares, 5-3-99 for Advisor Class shares and 3-16-00 for Class I shares (the date on which shares were first acquired by shareholders).

Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Indexes are unmanaged. The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.

A large portion of the Fund's since inception return is attributable to investments in initial public offerings without which the Fund's return would have been lower.

SHAREHOLDER SUMMARY OF IVY EUROPEAN OPPORTUNITIES FUND
Portfolio Highlights

On March 31, 2005, Ivy European Opportunities Fund had net assets totaling $262,887,976 invested in a diversified portfolio of:

87.87%
 
Common Stocks
12.13%
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents



As a shareholder of the Fund, for every $100 you had invested on March 31, 2005, your Fund was invested by geographic region and by industry, respectively, as follows:

      Europe
 
$
76.92
 
      Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
$
12.13
 
      Scandinavia
 
$
7.81
 
      South America
 
$
1.79
 
      Pacific Basin
 
$
0.80
 
      Other
 
$
0.55
 
   
 
 
 
 

      Financial Services Stocks
 
$
15.38
 
      Energy Stocks
 
$
12.54
 
      Consumer Nondurables Stocks
 
$
12.16
 
      Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
$
12.13
 
      Multi-Industry Stocks
 
$
9.94
 
      Capital Goods Stocks
 
$
8.22
 
      Utilities Stocks
 
$
6.30
 
      Retail Stocks
 
$
5.17
 
      Transportation Stocks
 
$
4.32
 
      Business Equipment and Services Stocks
 
$
3.95
 
      Health Care Stocks
 
$
3.40
 
      Shelter Stocks
 
$
2.79
 
      Consumer Durables Stocks
 
$
2.08
 
      Miscellaneous Stocks
 
$
1.62
 




The Investments of Ivy European Opportunities Fund
 
      March 31, 2005
             
COMMON STOCKS  
 
 


Shares
 
 
Value
 

               
Argentina - 1.79%              

NDS Group plc, ADR*

 
 
135,000
 
$
4,693,950
 
               
Australia - 0.80%              

Centamin Egypt Limited (A)*

 
 
7,700,000
 
 
2,108,622
 
               
Austria - 5.19%              

AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG (A)*

 
 
17,500
 
 
1,721,473
 

Andritz AG (A)

 
 
24,000
 
 
2,145,799
 

OMV Aktiengesellschaft (A)

 
 
9,913
 
 
3,151,047
 

Telekom Austria Aktiengesellschaft (A)

 
 
138,000
 
 
2,702,480
 

Wienerberger AG (A)

 
 
86,000
 
 
3,915,938
 
         




13,636,737
 
Bermuda - 0.55%              

Alea Group Holdings (Bermuda) LTD. (A)

 
 
410,971
 
 
1,435,896
 
               
Czech Republic - 2.14%              

CESKY TELECOM, a.s., GDR, Registered Shares

 
 
200,000
 
 
3,780,000
 

Zentiva N.V., GDR (B)*

 
 
49,100
 
 
1,853,525
 
         




5,633,525
 
Finland - 2.31%              

Sampo plc, A shares (A)

 
 
254,569
 
 
3,697,686
 

UPM-Kymmene Corporation (A)

 
 
107,000
 
 
2,372,938
 
         




6,070,624
 
France - 10.77%              

Bouygues SA (A)

 
 
87,000
 
 
3,450,351
 

Compagnie de Saint-Gobain (A)

 
 
27,000
 
 
1,645,766
 

France Telecom (A)

 
 
124,900
 
 
3,741,803
 

Iliad SA (A)

 
 
119,595
 
 
4,451,449
 

Renault SA (A)

 
 
27,114
 
 
2,422,810
 

Sanofi-Aventis (A)

 
 
49,000
 
 
4,133,804
 

Technip-Coflexip (A)

 
 
28,000
 
 
4,684,403
 

Total S.A. (A)

 
 
16,200
 
 
3,792,265
 
         




28,322,651
 
Germany - 8.61%              

Deutsche Post AG (A)

 
 
176,000
 
 
4,286,618
 

Hannover Ruckversicherungs-Aktiengesellschaft (A)

 
 
50,000
 
 
1,981,015
 

Hypo Real Estate Holding AG (A)*

 
 
43,500
 
 
1,797,387
 

IVG Immobilien AG, Bonn (A)

 
 
97,000
 
 
1,647,971
 

mobilcom Aktiengesellschaft (A)

 
 
190,000
 
 
4,361,475
 

Pfleiderer Ag, Registered Shares (A)*

 
 
513,000
 
 
8,569,189
 
         




22,643,655
 
Greece - 3.10%              

Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company S.A. (A)

 
 
250,000
 
6,289,965
 

National Bank of Greece S.A. (A)

 
 
55,000
 
 
1,861,700
 
         




8,151,665
 
Hungary - 0.79%              

MOL Magyar Olaj-es Gazipari Rt. (A)

 
 
7,778
 
 
626,287
 

National Savings and Commercial Bank Ltd. (A)

 
 
42,500
 
 
1,453,563
 
         




2,079,850
 
Italy - 2.95%              

AZIMUT HOLDING S.P.A. (A)*

 
 
567,000
 
 
3,400,958
 

ENEL S.p.A. (A)

 
 
243,000
 
 
2,325,783
 

Geox S.p.A. (A)(B)*

 
 
232,000
 
 
2,021,919
 
         




7,748,660
 
Netherlands - 1.88%              

Aalberts Industries N.V. (A)

 
 
74,000
 
 
3,824,428
 

Buhrmann NV (A)

 
 
110,000
 
 
1,112,740
 
         




4,937,168
 
Norway - 3.81%              

Norsk Hydro ASA (A)

 
 
42,000
 
 
3,460,684
 

Statoil ASA (A)

 
 
385,000
 
 
6,550,817
 
         




10,011,501
 
Spain - 2.95%              

ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios, S.A. (A)

 
 
92,000
 
 
2,278,913
 

Altadis, S.A. (A)

 
 
62,000
 
 
2,536,866
 

Cintra Concesiones de Intraestructuras de Transporte (A)*

 
 
274,000
 
 
2,949,410
 
         




7,765,189
 
Sweden - 1.69%              

Oriflame Cosmetics S.A., SDR (A)*

 
 
126,000
 
 
2,630,908
 

Scania AB, Class B (A)

 
 
42,500
 
 
1,810,917
 
         




4,441,825
 
Switzerland - 2.96%              

Credit Suisse Group, Registered Shares (A)*

 
 
100,000
 
 
4,295,274
 

Kuehne & Nagel International AG (A)

 
 
16,200
 
 
3,496,110
 
         




7,791,384
 
United Kingdom - 35.58%              

Admiral Group Plc (A)*

 
 
692,000
 
 
4,561,120
 

BAA plc (A)

 
 
325,000
 
 
3,581,494
 

Body Shop International PLC (The) (A)

 
 
1,100,000
 
 
4,144,533
 

British American Tobacco p.l.c. (A)

 
 
160,000
 
 
2,819,302
 

Center Parcs (UK) Group Plc (A)

 
 
220,000
 
 
257,605
 

Egg plc (A)*

 
 
760,577
 
 
1,651,889
 

Enterprise Inns plc (A)

 
 
160,000
 
 
2,329,777
 

Evolution Group Plc (The) (A)

 
 
2,000,000
 
 
6,289,038
 

Halfords Group Plc (A)

 
 
540,000
 
3,054,433
 

IP2IPO Group plc (A)*

 
 
323,941
 
 
4,274,122
 

iSOFT Group plc (A)

 
 
330,000
 
 
2,168,868
 

Imperial Tobacco Group PLC (A)

 
 
70,000
 
 
1,836,286
 

Interserve Plc (A)

 
 
333,000
 
 
2,157,140
 

Investec plc (A)

 
 
108,000
 
 
3,171,715
 

Kensington Group plc (A)

 
 
197,000
 
 
2,206,281
 

MFI Furniture Group Plc (A)

 
 
1,024,000
 
 
2,262,694
 

Man Group plc (A)

 
 
107,000
 
 
2,776,582
 

Millfield Group plc (A)*

 
 
444,915
 
 
344,509
 

Omega International Group PLC (A)*

 
 
270,000
 
 
953,554
 

Persimmon plc (A)

 
 
100,000
 
 
1,426,837
 

Photo-Me International plc (A)

 
 
627,759
 
 
1,253,757
 

Premier Brands Foods plc (A)*

 
 
716,000
 
 
3,951,914
 

Punch Taverns plc (A)

 
 
318,368
 
 
4,136,736
 

Regal Petroleum plc (A)*

 
 
817,302
 
 
6,731,851
 

Regal Petroleum plc (A)(B)*

 
 
1,050,000
 
 
8,648,509
 

Rexam PLC (A)

 
 
200,000
 
 
1,793,226
 

Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (The) (A)

 
 
100,300
 
 
3,189,944
 

Shire Pharmaceuticals Group plc (A)

 
 
322,000
 
 
3,676,141
 

Smith & Nephew plc (A)

 
 
120,000
 
 
1,127,494
 

Taylor Woodrow plc (A)

 
 
325,000
 
 
1,878,213
 

tesco plc (A)

 
 
678,221
 
 
4,054,011
 

Travis Perkins plc (A)

 
 
25,792
 
 
815,905
 
         




93,525,480
 
               
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - 87.87%        
$
230,998,382
 

(Cost: $175,396,925)

             
               
SHORT-TERM SECURITIES
 
Principal Amount in Thousands
     

               
Commercial Paper              
      Banks - 4.19%              
      Rabobank USA Financial Corp.,
 
 
 
 
     
           2.82%, 4-1-05
 
$
11,006
 
 
11,006,000
 
               
      Finance Companies - 4.19%              
      BP Capital Markets p.l.c.,
 
 
 
 
     
           2.85%, 4-1-05
 
 
11,011
 
 
11,011,000
 
               
      Security and Commodity Brokers - 3.04%              
      UBS Finance Delaware LLC,
 
 
 
 
     
           2.83%, 4-1-05
 
8,000
 
 
8,000,000
 
               
Total Commercial Paper - 11.42%          
30,017,000
 

               
Municipal Obligation - 1.20%              
      Maryland              
      Mayor and City Council of Baltimore (City of
           Baltimore, Maryland), General Obligation Bonds,
           Consolidated Public Improvement Bonds,
           Series 2003D (Variable Rate Demand/Taxable),
           (Financial Security Assurance Inc.),
 
 
 
 
     
           2.85%, 4-7-05
 
 
3,155
 
 
3,155,000
 
               
TOTAL SHORT-TERM SECURITIES - 12.62%        
$
33,172,000
 

(Cost: $33,172,000)

             
               
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES - 100.49%        
$
264,170,382
 

(Cost: $208,568,925)

             
               
LIABILITIES, NET OF CASH AND OTHER ASSETS - (0.49%)    
 
(1,282,406
)

               
NET ASSETS - 100.00%        
$
262,887,976
 

               
Notes to Schedule of Investments
      *No dividends were paid during the preceding 12 months.
(A)Listed on an exchange outside the United States.
(B)Securities were purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2005, the total value of these securities amounted to $12,523,953 or 4.76% of net assets.
      See Note 1 to financial statements for security valuation and other significant accounting policies concerning investments.
      See Note 3 to financial statements for cost and unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments owned for Federal income tax purposes.







Statement of Assets and Liabilities
      IVY EUROPEAN OPPORTUNITIES FUND
      March 31, 2005
      (In Thousands, Except for Per Share Amounts)
ASSETS  
      Investment securities - at value (cost - $208,569) (Notes 1 and 3)  
$
264,170
 
      Receivables:        
           Fund shares sold    
1,784
 
           Investment securities sold    
1,307
 
           Dividends and interest    
472
 
      Prepaid and other assets    
41
 

                Total assets    
267,774
 

LIABILITIES        
      Payable for investment securities purchased    
4,161
 
      Payable to Fund shareholders    
228
 
      Accrued management fee (Note 2)    
216
 
      Accrued shareholder servicing (Note 2)    
73
 
      Accrued distribution fee (Note 2)    
55
 
      Accrued service fee (Note 2)    
54
 
      Due to custodian    
54
 
      Accrued accounting services fee (Note 2)    
6
 
      Accrued administrative fee (Note 2)    
2
 
      Other    
37
 

                Total liabilities    
4,886
 

                     Total net assets  
$
262,888
 

NET ASSETS        
      Capital paid in  
$
266,933
 
      Accumulated undistributed income (loss):        
           Accumulated undistributed net investment loss    
(68
)
           Accumulated undistributed net realized loss
                on investment transactions
   
(59,642
)
           Net unrealized appreciation in value of investments    
55,665
 

                Net assets applicable to outstanding units of capital
$
262,888
 

Net asset value per share (net assets divided by shares outstanding):
       
      Class A  
$28.31
 
      Class B  
$27.32
 
      Class C  
$27.42
 
      Class Y  
$28.33
 
      Advisor Class  
$28.55
 
Capital shares outstanding:
       
      Class A    
5,989
 
      Class B    
1,481
 
      Class C    
1,633
 
      Class Y    
136
 
      Advisor Class    
148
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Statement of Operations
      IVY EUROPEAN OPPORTUNITIES FUND
      For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2005
      (In Thousands)
INVESTMENT LOSS        
      Income (Note 1B):        
           Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $289)  
$
2,635
 
           Interest and amortization    
274
 

                Total income    
2,909
 

      Expenses (Note 2):        
           Investment management fee    
1,662
 
           Distribution fee:        
                Class A    
26
 
                Class B    
254
 
                Class C    
235
 
           Shareholder servicing:        
                Class A    
305
 
                Class B    
108
 
                Class C    
93
 
                Class Y    
4
 
                Advisor Class    
5
 
                Class I    
-
*
           Service fee:        
                Class A    
212
 
                Class B    
85
 
                Class C    
78
 
                Class Y    
6
 
           Custodian fees    
70
 
           Accounting services fee    
58
 
           Audit fees    
33
 
           Legal fees    
28
 
           Administrative fee    
17
 
           Other    
157
 

                Total expenses    
3,436
 

                     Net investment loss    
(527
)

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN      
 
(LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS (NOTES 1 AND 3)      
 
      Realized net gain on securities    
12,395
 
      Realized net loss on foreign currency transactions    
(63
)

           Realized net gain on investments    
12,332
 
           Unrealized appreciation in value of investments during the period    
29,175
 

                Net gain on investments    
41,507
 

                     Net increase in net assets resulting from operations  
$
40,980
 

*Not shown due to rounding.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Statement of Changes in Net Assets
      IVY EUROPEAN OPPORTUNITIES FUND
      (In Thousands)
     
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
fiscal period
ended
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 
12-31-03

INCREASE IN NET ASSETS                      
      Operations:                      
           Net investment loss
$
(527
)
 
$
(340
)
 
$
(109
)
           Realized net gain (loss) on investments  
12,332
     
7,171
   
(22,435
)
           Unrealized appreciation  
29,175
     
4,089
     
53,169
 

                Net increase in net assets
                      resulting from operations
 
40,980
     
10,920
     
30,625
 

      Distributions to shareholders from (Note 1F): (1)                      
           Net investment income:                      
                Class A  
(64
)
   
-
     
(80
)
                Class B  
-
     
-
     
-
 
                Class C  
-
     
-
     
-
 
                Class Y  
(6
)
   
-
     
(9
)
                Advisor Class  
(21
)
   
-
     
(27
)
                Class I  
NA
     
-
     
-
*
           Realized gains on investment transactions:                      
                Class A    
-
     
-
     
-
 
                Class B    
-
     
-
     
-
 
                Class C    
-
     
-
     
-
 
                Class Y    
-
     
-
     
-
 
                Advisor Class    
-
     
-
     
-
 
                Class I    
NA
     
-
     
-
 

     
(91
)
   
-
     
(116
)

      Capital share transactions (Note 5)    
75,762
     
38,536
     
(3,890
)

           Total increase    
116,651
     
49,456
     
26,619
 
NET ASSETS                        
      Beginning of period    
146,237
     
96,781
     
70,162
 

      End of period  
$
262,888
   
$
146,237
   
$
96,781
 

           Undistributed net investment income (loss)      
$
(68
)
 
$
83
   
$
(114
)

*Not shown due to rounding. (1)See "Financial Highlights" on pages 107 - 112.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY EUROPEAN OPPORTUNITIES FUND
      Class A Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
For the
fiscal period
ended
For the fiscal year
ended December 31,

 
 
3-31-05
3-31-04
2003
 
2002
 
2001
 
2000
 

Net asset value,
      beginning of period
 
$
22.30
 
$
19.89
 
$
13.20
 
$
13.65
 
$
17.25
 
$
17.13
 

Income (loss) from
      investment operations:
                                     
      Net investment
            income (loss)
   
(0.03
)
 
(0.03
)
 
0.02
   
0.01
(1)
(0.08
)
 
(0.07
)
      Net realized and
            unrealized gain
            (loss) on
            investments
 
6.05
   
2.44
   
6.71
   
(0.46
) (2)
 
(3.49
) (2)
 
0.82
 

Total from investment
      operations
   
6.02
   
2.41
   
6.73
   
(0.45
)
 
(3.57
)
 
0.75
 

Less distributions from:
                                     
      Net investment
      income
   
(0.01
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.04
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.03
)
 
(0.63
)

Total distributions
   
(0.01
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.04
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.03
)
 
(0.63
)

Net asset value,
      end of period
 
$
28.31
 
$
22.30
 
$
19.89
 
$
13.20
 
$
13.65
 
$
17.25
 

Total return (3)
   
27.02
%
 
12.12
%
 
51.02
%
 
-3.30
% (2)
-20.67
% (2)
4.51
%
Net assets, end of period
      (in millions)
   
$170
   
$79
   
$38
   
$20
   
$31
   
$55
 
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
1.79
%
 
1.72
% (4)
2.26
%
 
2.15
%
 
2.15
%
 
1.83
%
Ratio of net investment
      income (loss) to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
-0.07
%
 
-0.61
% (4)
0.18
%
 
0.06
%
 
-0.44
%
 
-0.36
%
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
   
NA
   
NA
   
2.15
%
 
2.17
%
 
NA
 
Ratio of net investment
      income (loss) to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
   
NA
   
NA
   
0.06
%
 
-0.46
%
 
NA
 
Portfolio turnover rate
   
63
%
 
31
%
 
123
%
 
69
%
 
66
%
 
46
%
(1)Based on average shares outstanding.
(2)Includes redemption fees added to capital.
(3)Total return calculated without taking into account the sales load deducted on an initial purchase.
(4)Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY EUROPEAN OPPORTUNITIES FUND
      Class B Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
For the
fiscal period
ended
For the fiscal year
ended December 31,

 
 
3-31-05
3-31-04
2003
 
2002
 
2001
 
2000
 

Net asset value,
      beginning of period
 
$
21.66
 
$
19.36
 
$
12.93
 
$
13.54
 
$
17.26
 
$
17.13
 

Income (loss) from
      investment operations:
                                     
      Net investment loss    
(0.17
)
 
(0.09
)
 
(0.07
)
 
(0.10
) (1)
(0.20
)
 
(0.18
)
      Net realized and
            unrealized
            gain (loss) on
            investments
 
5.83
   
2.39
   
6.50
   
(0.51
)
 
(3.49
)
 
0.83
 

Total from investment
      operations
   
5.66
   
2.30
   
6.43
   
(0.61
)
 
(3.69
)
 
0.65
 

Less distributions from:
                                     
      Net investment income    
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.03
)
 
(0.52
)

Total distributions
   
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.03
)
 
(0.52
)

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
27.32
 
$
21.66
 
$
19.36
 
$
12.93
 
$
13.54
 
$
17.26
 

Total return
   
26.13
%
 
11.88
%
 
49.73
%
-4.51
%
-21.35
%
 
4.12
%
Net assets, end of period
      (in millions)
   
$40
   
$32
   
$29
   
$25
   
$34
   
$57
 
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
2.53
%
 
2.58
% (2)
3.00
%
 
2.92
%
 
2.89
%
 
2.59
%
Ratio of net investment
      loss to average net
      assets including
      reimbursement
   
-0.73
%
 
-1.57
% (2)
-0.47
%
 
-0.70
%
 
-1.18
%
 
-1.12
%
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
   
NA
   
NA
   
2.92
%
 
2.91
%
 
NA
 
Ratio of net investment
      loss to average net
      assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
   
NA
   
NA
   
-0.70
%
 
-1.20
%
 
NA
 
Portfolio turnover rate
   
63
%
 
31
%
 
123
%
 
69
%
 
66
%
 
46
%
(1)Based on average shares outstanding.
(2)Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY EUROPEAN OPPORTUNITIES FUND
      Class C Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
For the
fiscal period
ended
For the fiscal year
ended December 31,

 
 
3-31-05
3-31-04
2003
 
2002
 
2001
 
2000
 

Net asset value,
      beginning of period
 
$
21.74
 
$
19.43
 
$
12.98
 
$
13.59
 
$
17.32
 
$
17.13
 

Income (loss) from
      investment operations:
                                     
      Net investment loss    
(0.14
)
 
(0.08
)
 
(0.07
)
 
(0.10
) (1)
(0.22
)
 
(0.22
)
      Net realized and
            unrealized gain
            (loss) on investments
 
5.82
   
2.39
   
6.52
   
(0.51
)
 
(3.48
)
 
0.88
 

Total from investment
      operations
   
5.68
   
2.31
   
6.45
   
(0.61
)
 
(3.70
)
 
0.66
 

Less distributions from:
                                     
      Net investment income    
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.03
)
 
(0.47
)

Total distributions
   
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.03
)
 
(0.47
)

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
27.42
 
$
21.74
 
$
19.43
 
$
12.98
 
$
13.59
 
$
17.32
 

Total return
   
26.13
%
 
11.89
%
 
49.69
%
-4.49
%
-21.32
%
 
3.98
%
Net assets, end of period
      (in millions)
   
$45
   
$27
   
$23
   
$19
   
$25
   
$50
 
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
2.51
%
 
2.56
% (2)
2.98
%
 
2.92
%
 
2.91
%
 
2.58
%
Ratio of net investment
      loss to average net
      assets including
      reimbursement
   
-0.79
%
 
-1.54
% (2)
-0.43
%
 
-0.70
%
 
-1.20
%
 
-1.11
%
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
   
NA
   
NA
   
2.92
%
 
2.93
%
 
NA
 
Ratio of net investment
      loss to average net
      assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
   
NA
   
NA
   
-0.70
%
 
-1.22
%
 
NA
 
Portfolio turnover rate
   
63
%
 
31
%
 
123
%
 
69
%
 
66
%
 
46
%
(1)Based on average shares outstanding.
(2)Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY EUROPEAN OPPORTUNITIES FUND
      Class Y Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
fiscal period
ended
 
For the
period from
7-24-03 (1)
to
 
 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 
12-31-03
 

Net asset value, beginning of period
 
$
22.30
   
$
19.89
   
$
14.88
   

Income (loss) from investment operations:
                         
      Net investment income (loss)    
0.09
     
(0.02
)
   
(0.04
)
 
      Net realized and unrealized gain
            on investments
 
6.00
     
2.43
     
5.12
   

Total from investment operations
   
6.09
     
2.41
     
5.08
   

Less distributions from:
                         
      Net investment income    
(0.06
)
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.07
)
 
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
 

Total distributions
   
(0.06
)
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.07
)
 

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
28.33
   
$
22.30
   
$
19.89
   

Total return
   
27.32
%
   
12.12
%
   
34.14
%
 
Net assets, end of period (in millions)
   
$4
     
$4
     
$3
   
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
   
1.61
%
   
1.75
% (2)
 
1.51
% (2)
Ratio of net investment income (loss)
      to average net assets
   
0.53
%
   
-0.71
% (2)
 
-0.58
% (2)
Portfolio turnover rate
   
63
%
   
31
%
   
123
% (3)
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
(2)Annualized.
(3)For the 12 months ended December 31, 2003.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY EUROPEAN OPPORTUNITIES FUND
      Advisor Class Shares (1)
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
For the
fiscal period
ended
For the fiscal year
ended December 31,

 
 
3-31-05
3-31-04
2003
 
2002
 
2001
 
2000
 

Net asset value,
      beginning of period
 
$
22.48
 
$
20.03
 
$
13.34
 
$
13.80
 
$
17.39
 
$
17.23
 

Income (loss) from
      investment operations:
                                     
      Net investment
            income (loss)
   
0.21
   
(0.01
)
 
0.24
   
0.06
(2)
(0.02
)
 
(0.02
)
      Net realized and
            unrealized gain
            (loss) on investments
 
5.99
   
2.46
   
6.58
   
(0.52
)
 
(3.54
)
 
0.85
 

Total from investment
operations
   
6.20
   
2.45
   
6.82
   
(0.46
)
 
(3.56
)
 
0.83
 

Less distributions from:
                                     
      Net investment income    
(0.13
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.13
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.03
)
 
(0.67
)

Total distributions
   
(0.13
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.13
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.03
)
 
(0.67
)

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
28.55
 
$
22.48
 
$
20.03
 
$
13.34
 
$
13.80
 
$
17.39
 

Total return
   
27.64
%
 
12.23
%
 
51.12
%
 
-3.33
%
-20.44
%
 
5.01
%
Net assets, end of period
      (in millions)
   
$4
   
$4
   
$4
   
$6
   
$9
   
$19
 
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
1.36
%
 
1.41
% (3)
1.96
%
 
1.81
%
 
1.72
%
 
1.55
%
Ratio of net investment
      income (loss) to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
0.51
%
 
-0.41
% (3)
1.02
%
 
0.40
%
 
0.00
%
 
-0.09
%
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
   
NA
   
NA
   
1.81
%
 
1.74
%
 
NA
 
Ratio of net investment
      income (loss) to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
   
NA
   
NA
   
0.40
%
 
-0.02
%
 
NA
 
Portfolio turnover rate
   
63
%
 
31
%
 
123
%
 
69
%
 
66
%
 
46
%
(1)See Note 5 to financial statements.
(2)Based on average shares outstanding.
(3)Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY EUROPEAN OPPORTUNITIES FUND
      Class I Shares (1)
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal period
ended
 
For the fiscal year
ended December 31,

 
For the
period from
3-16-00 (2)
to
 
 
3-31-04
 
2003
 
2002
 
2001
 
12-31-00
 

Net asset value,
      beginning of period
 
$
20.04
   
$
13.32
 
$
13.78
 
$
17.37
 
$
26.00
   

Income (loss) from
      investment operations:
                                   
      Net investment income (loss)    
0.04
     
0.12
   
0.07
(3)
 
(0.01
)
 
(0.01
)
 
      Net realized and unrealized
            gain (loss) on investments
 
2.40
     
6.71
   
(0.53
)
 
(3.55
)
 
(7.92
)
 

Total from investment operations
   
2.44
     
6.83
   
(0.46
)
 
(3.56
)
 
(7.93
)
 

Less distributions from:
                                   
      Net investment income    
(0.00
)
   
(0.11
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.03
)
 
(0.70
)
 

Total distributions
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.11
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.03
)
 
(0.70
)
 

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
22.48
   
$
20.04
 
$
13.32
 
$
13.78
 
$
17.37
   

Total return
   
12.18
%
   
51.28
%
 
-3.34
%
-20.46
%
-30.40
%
 
Net assets, end of period
      (in thousands)
   
$19
     
$32
   
$30
   
$13
   
$17
   
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
1.43
% (4)
 
2.05
%
 
1.65
%
 
1.80
%
 
1.54
% (4)
Ratio of net investment income
      (loss) to average net assets
      including reimbursement
   
-0.40
% (4)
 
0.60
%
 
0.56
%
 
-0.08
%
 
-0.07
% (4)
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
     
NA
   
1.65
%
 
1.82
%
 
NA
   
Ratio of net investment income
      (loss) to average net assets
      excluding reimbursement
   
NA
     
NA
   
0.56
%
 
-0.10
%
 
NA
   
Portfolio turnover rate
   
31
%
   
123
%
 
69
%
 
66
%
 
46
% (5)
(1)See Note 5 to financial statements.
(2)Commencement of operations of the class.
(3)Based on average shares outstanding.
(4)Annualized.
(5)For the 12 months ended December 31, 2000.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Manager's Discussion of
Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund

      March 31, 2005

The Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund is subadvised by Mackenzie Financial Corporation. The following is an interview with Frederick Sturm, CFA, portfolio manager of the Fund.

The following discussion, graphs and tables provide you with information regarding the Fund's performance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005.

How did the Fund perform during the last fiscal year?

The Fund did well, outperforming its benchmark index for the fiscal year. Class A shares of the Fund increased 28.50 percent for the year (before the impact of sales charges), compared with the Morgan Stanley Capital International Commodity-Related Index (the index that generally reflects the performance of the global natural resource markets), which increased 20.11 percent during the year, and the Lipper Natural Resources Funds Universe Average (reflecting the performance of the universe of funds with similar objectives), which increased 38.26 percent. Please note that the Fund returns include applicable fees and expenses, whereas the index returns do not include any such fees.

What helped the Fund outperform its benchmark index during the fiscal year?

We believe that our three-pronged investment strategy was the strongest contributor to Fund performance during the period. This strategy, which involves anchoring the portfolio with low-cost international leaders, augmenting it with companies growing through exploration and development, and seeking to take advantage of commodity price trends by making sub-sector shifts when necessary, served us well in a fiscal year that saw impressive gains in resource stocks around the globe.

What other market conditions or events influenced the Fund's performance during the fiscal year?

Resource sectors, and especially global energy stocks, once again showed their benefit in diversifying portfolios during the fiscal year. Without full or over-exposure to the energy sector, it was not easy to generate large gains in world equity markets. Record high energy prices were, of course, the biggest story as the fiscal year came to an end. At this point in the market for energy, we remain persistent but moderate bulls. Just as six years ago it made sense to steadily increase exposure, we believe it now makes sense to become more selective and lock in some profits.

The portfolio's mining stocks were relative underperformers during the fiscal year, whereas in the prior fiscal period they were the stars. One year ago, we significantly reduced holdings to emphasize energy. During this fiscal year, in response to meaningful pullbacks, we gradually increased holdings, particularly in gold. In contrast to energy, where inventories have been rising, base metal inventories have continued to decline, supporting strong pricing, including a 70 percent price increase for iron ore this year. The stocks have not received the headlines of the energy sector, and we see a potential opportunity for them to trade higher. In the near term, we feel that rising interest rates are supporting a U.S. dollar rally, which in turn is restricting appetite for precious metals. However, we consider it unlikely that the factories that have moved to China, India and elsewhere will come back any time soon. This, in our view, likely will continue to stress the trade balance, and we expect it will ultimately bring a lower dollar.

What strategies and techniques did you employ that specifically affected the Fund's performance?

Given the current environment, over the last several months we have been actively reviewing the portfolio, reflecting on individual securities and sub-sectors. We have argued for the past six months that the next chapter within the energy story would be titled, "please find and get more," with its inherently bullish implications for the services sectors. We continue to favor this idea. Spending on services tends to be time delayed, relative to energy prices, with the result that profits and revenues can continue to rise for months past the peak in energy prices. In previous cycles, the energy sector continued to advance for several months past the absolute peak in prices. At the end of the third quarter of the fiscal year, five of our top 10 holdings were energy service. Given that the spike in share prices closed in on our valuation targets, we have trimmed positions, but consider this more trading around core positions, as we are prepared to repurchase on pullbacks. While we reduced some holdings, we had an opportunity early in the final quarter to add to one of the largest land rig owners in the United States.

What industries or sectors did you emphasize during the fiscal year, and what looks attractive to you going forward?

Our analysis suggests there is more to come in the resource sectors. We feel stocks are still reasonably valued and are generally trading at a discount to the broad market multiples. At the long-term top, we believe they should trade at a scarcity premium. Rising interest rates and slowing growth are, however, not the prime short-term environment for the resource sector, and we believe this may mute the long-term positive dynamics for a few months or quarters. Unless economic activity is likely to suffer a major setback, we expect to stay mostly invested, using some cash reserves to take advantage of occasional volatility. With an eye on the long term, we believe it seems reasonable for investors to consider a similar approach.

The Fund's performance noted above is at net asset value (NAV), and does not include the effect of any applicable sales charges. If reflected, the sales charge would reduce the performance noted. The opinions expressed in this report are those of the portfolio manager and are current only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. The manager's views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions, and no forecasts can be guaranteed.


Comparison of Change in Value of
$10,000 Investment
 
Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund, Class A Shares(1)
 
$
26,329
 
Morgan Stanley Capital International Commodity-Related Index(2)
 
$
20,088
 
Lipper Natural Resources Funds Universe Average(2)
 
$
21,077


IVY GLOBAL NATURAL RESOURCES FUND CLASS A SHARES
ANNUAL REPORT INDEX COMPARISONS
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2005

 

 

 

IVY
GLOBAL NATURAL RESOURCES FUND CLASS A SHARES

 

MORGAN STANLEY
CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL COMMODITY-RELATED INDEX

 

LIPPER
NATURAL RESOURCES FUNDS UNIVERSE AVERAGE


Inception 1/2/97

9,425

 

10,000

 

10,000

DEC

1997

10,080

 

9,778

 

10,207

DEC

1998

7,122

 

8,349

 

7,777

DEC

1999

10,040

 

10,140

 

10,191

DEC

2000

11,030

 

11,715

 

13,132

DEC

2001

12,728

 

11,540

 

11,772

DEC

2002

13,322

 

10,932

 

10,921

DEC

2003

19,397

 

15,758

 

14,447

MARCH

2004

20,490

 

16,724

 

15,244

MARCH

2005

26,329

 

20,088

 

21,077



Please note that the performance of the Fund's other share classes will be greater or less than the performance shown above for Class A based on the differences in loads and fees paid by shareholders investing in the different classes.

(1)The value of the investment in the Fund is impacted by the sales load at the time of the investment and by the ongoing expenses of the Fund and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

(2)Because the Fund commenced operations on a date other than at the end of a month, and partial month calculations of the performance of the indexes (including income) are not available, investment in the indexes was effected as of December 31, 1996.

Average Annual Total Return (3)
 
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class Y
Advisor
Class(4)

1-year period ended 3-31-05
21.11%
23.46%
27.51%
28.98%
28.63%
5-year period ended 3-31-05
20.33%
20.73%
20.84%
-
21.86%
10-year period ended 3-31-05
   -
-
-
 -
-
Since inception of Class through 3-31-05(5)
12.46%
12.43%
12.21%
42.33%
22.38%

(3)Data quoted is past performance and is based on deduction of the maximum applicable sales load for each of the periods. Current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Please visit www.ivyfunds.com for the Fund's most recent month-end performance. Class A shares carry a maximum front-end sales load of 5.75%. Class B and Class C shares carry maximum contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) of 5% and 1%, respectively. (Accordingly, the Class C shares reflect no CDSC since it only applies to Class C shares redeemed within twelve months after purchase.) Class Y shares are not subject to sales charges.

(4)Advisor Class shares are no longer available for investment.

(5)1-2-97 for Class A, Class B and Class C shares, 7-24-03 for Class Y shares and 4-8-99 for Advisor Class shares (the date on which shares were first acquired by shareholders).

Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Indexes are unmanaged. The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.

SHAREHOLDER SUMMARY OF IVY GLOBAL NATURAL RESOURCES FUND
Portfolio Highlights

On March 31, 2005, Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund had net assets totaling $1,339,081,935 invested in a diversified portfolio of:

93.02%
 
Common Stocks and Warrants
6.96%
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Unrealized Loss on
Open Forward Currency Contracts
0.02%
 
Preferred Stock

As a shareholder of the Fund, for every $100 you had invested on March 31, 2005, your Fund was invested by geographic region and by industry, respectively, as follows:

United States  
$
24.89
 
Canada  
$
22.86
 
Pacific Basin  
$
15.98
 
South America  
$
15.67
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents and
      Unrealized Loss on Open Forward Currency Contracts
 
$
6.96
 
Africa  
$
5.58
 
Other  
$
3.88
 
Europe  
$
3.64
 
Mexico  
$
0.54
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Raw Materials Stocks  
$
41.45
 
Energy Stocks  
$
28.20
 
Multi-Industry Stocks  
$
11.46
 
Shelter Stocks  
$
7.09
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents and
      Unrealized Loss on Open Forward Currency Contracts
 
$
6.96
 
Miscellaneous Stocks  
$
3.10
 
Capital Goods Stocks  
$
1.72
 
Preferred Stock  
$
0.02
 




The Investments of Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund
 
      March 31, 2005
             
COMMON STOCKS AND WARRANTS  
 
 


Shares
 
 
Value
 

               
Australia - 0.24%              

Central Asia Gold Limited (A)*

 
 
2,710,964
 
$
1,550,324
 

Oxiana Limited (A)*

 
 
2,130,000
 
 
1,662,525
 
         




3,212,849
 
Bermuda - 2.45%              

China Gas Holdings Limited (A)*

 
 
66,884,000
 
 
12,262,853
 

Golar LNG Limited*

 
 
1,100,000
 
 
13,975,500
 

Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited

 
 
150,000
 
 
6,604,500
 
         




32,842,853
 
Brazil - 12.69%              

Aracruz Celulose S.A., ADR

 
 
935,000
 
 
33,473,000
 

Caemi Mineracao e Metalurgia S.A. (A)*

 
 
20,000,000
 
 
18,520,601
 

Companhia Siderurgica Nacional, ADR

 
 
470,000
 
 
11,327,000
 

Companhia Vale do Rio Doce, ADR

 
 
650,000
 
 
20,546,500
 

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras, ADR

 
 
800,000
 
 
35,344,000
 

Suzano Bahia Sul Papel E Celulose S.A. (A)

 
 
7,823,000
 
 
35,723,068
 

Votorantim Celulose e Papel S.A., ADR

 
 
1,150,000
 
 
14,950,000
 
         




169,884,169
 
Canada - 22.86%              

Agricore United (A)

 
 
162,000
 
 
1,205,158
 

Alcan Inc. (A)

 
 
690,000
 
 
26,235,741
 

Barrick Gold Corporation (A)

 
 
1,530,000
 
 
36,675,484
 

Bema Gold Corporation (A)*

 
 
6,000,000
 
 
16,068,772
 

CHC Helicopter Corporation, Class A (A)

 
 
75,000
 
 
3,440,651
 

Calfrac Well Services Ltd. (A)*

 
 
235,000
 
 
6,330,509
 

Cambior Inc. (A)*

 
 
6,500,000
 
 
14,291,619
 

Cambior Inc., Warrants (A)*

 
 
350,000
 
 
72,326
 

Canfor Corporation (A)*

 
 
790,000
 
 
10,604,728
 

Dundee Precious Metals Inc. (A)*

 
 
574,800
 
 
3,800,959
 

Ferus Gas Industries Trust (A)(B)*

 
 
615,000
 
 
1,270,871
 

Flint Energy Services Ltd. (A)*

 
 
425,000
 
 
9,397,214
 

Forte Resources Inc. (A)*

 
 
755,400
 
 
2,185,403
 

Forte Resources Inc. (A)(B)*

 
 
450,000
 
 
1,301,868
 

Golden Star Resources Ltd. (A)*

 
 
2,000,000
 
 
5,703,422
 

Guinor Gold Corporation (A)*

 
 
6,308,575
 
 
5,736,016
 

Guinor Gold Corporation (A)(B)*

 
 
1,000,000
 
 
909,241
 

Hydrogenics Corporation (A)*

 
 
1,500,000
 
 
6,509,340
 

IAMGOLD Corporation (A)

 
 
1,367,600
 
 
8,421,739
 

IAMGOLD Corporation (A)(B)

 
 
125,000
 
 
769,755
 

Inco Limited (A)*

 
 
250,000
 
 
9,927,261
 

Kinross Gold Corporation (A)*

 
 
1,700,000
 
 
10,342,205
 

PetroKazakhstan Inc., Class A (A)

 
 
72,000
 
2,901,306
 

Placer Dome Inc. (A)

 
 
1,550,000
 
 
25,060,341
 

Precision Drilling Corporation (A)*

 
 
300,000
 
 
22,441,726
 

Pure Energy Services Ltd. (A)(B)*

 
 
423,000
 
 
3,146,801
 

Rio Narcea Gold Mines, Ltd. (A)*

 
 
2,500,000
 
 
4,236,237
 

Rio Narcea Gold Mines, Ltd., Warrants (A)*

 
 
550,000
 
 
147,752
 

Savanna Energy Services Corp. (A)*

 
 
360,000
 
 
5,659,779
 

Trican Well Service Ltd. (A)*

 
 
235,000
 
 
15,151,265
 

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (A)

 
 
166,600
 
 
6,995,603
 

Western Oil Sands Inc., Class A (A)*

 
 
375,000
 
 
17,358,241
 

Westport Innovations Inc. (A)*

 
 
1,000,000
 
 
1,479,583
 

zed.i solutions inc. (A)*

 
 
3,500,000
 
 
7,290,461
 

zed.i solutions inc. (A)(B)*

 
 
1,300,000
 
 
2,707,886
 

ZENON Environmental Inc. (A)*

 
 
600,000
 
 
10,409,985
 
         




306,187,248
 
Cayman Islands - 1.05%              

Noble Corporation

 
 
250,000
 
 
14,052,500
 
               
China - 11.49%              

Aluminum Corporation of China Limited, ADR

 
 
330,000
 
 
19,311,600
 

Aluminum Corporation of China Limited, H Shares (A)

 
 
22,662,000
 
 
13,075,069
 

China Pet & Chem Sinopec (A)

 
 
48,000,000
 
 
19,385,858
 

China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, ADR

 
 
635,000
 
 
25,888,950
 

Sino-Forest Corporation, Class A (A)*

 
 
5,087,900
 
 
15,013,889
 

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Company Limited (A)

 
 
20,000,000
 
 
8,141,548
 

Sinopec Zhenhai Refining & Chemical Company
Limited, H Shares (A)

 
 
20,000,000
 
 
21,668,056
 

Yanzhou Coal Mining Company Limited, Class H (A)*

 
 
23,100,000
 
 
31,394,320
 
         




153,879,290
 
France - 0.21%              

L'Air Liquide S.A. (A)

 
 
15,000
 
 
2,760,452
 
               
Germany - 0.62%              

BASF Aktiengesellschaft (A)

 
 
80,000
 
 
5,670,047
 

Bayer Aktiengesellschaft (A)

 
 
80,000
 
 
2,645,676
 
         




8,315,723
 
India - 0.96%              

Reliance Industries Limited, GDR (B)

 
 
500,000
 
 
12,825,000
 
               
Mexico - 0.54%              

Cemex, S.A. de C.V., ADR

 
 
200,000
 
 
7,250,000
 
               
Panama - 0.38%              

Willbros Group, Inc.*

 
 
251,200
 


5,074,240
 
               
Peru - 2.98%              

Compania de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A., ADR

 
 
1,750,000
 
 
39,865,000
 
               
South Africa - 5.56%              

AngloGold Ashanti Limited, ADR

 
 
750,000
 
 
25,837,500
 

Gold Fields Limited, ADR

 
 
400,000
 
 
4,596,000
 

Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (A)

 
 
350,000
 
 
29,541,801
 

Mvelaphanda Resources Limited (A)*

 
 
6,000,000
 
 
14,469,453
 
         




74,444,754
 
South Korea - 1.15%              

Honam Petrochemical Corp. (A)

 
 
150,000
 
 
7,680,945
 

S-Oil Corporation (A)

 
 
100,000
 
 
7,759,724
 
         




15,440,669
 
Thailand - 2.14%              

Thai Oil Public Company Limited (A)

 
 
17,800,000
 
 
28,665,644
 
               
United Kingdom - 2.81%              

Boc Group plc (A)

 
 
170,000
 
 
3,271,622
 

Highland Gold Mining Limited (A)

 
 
3,500,000
 
 
13,352,402
 

Lonmin Plc (A)

 
 
200,000
 
 
3,716,765
 

Randgold Resources Limited, ADR*

 
 
1,400,000
 
 
17,269,000
 
         




37,609,789
 
United States - 24.89%              

Arch Coal, Inc.  

 
 
950,000
 
 
40,859,500
 

Century Aluminum Company*

 
 
850,000
 
 
25,691,250
 

Dow Chemical Company (The)

 
 
700,000
 
 
34,895,000
 

du Pont (E.I.) de Nemours and Company

 
 
250,000
 
 
12,810,000
 

FMC Technologies, Inc.*

 
 
520,000
 
 
17,253,600
 

Foundation Coal Holdings, Inc.  

 
 
240,200
 
 
5,647,102
 

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc., Class B

 
 
120,000
 
 
4,753,200
 

FuelCell Energy, Inc.*

 
 
50,000
 
 
498,750
 

Huntsman Corporation*

 
 
500,000
 
 
11,660,000
 

KFx Inc.*

 
 
275,000
 
 
3,685,000
 

Massey Energy Company

 
 
600,000
 
 
24,024,000
 

Mission Resources Corporation*

 
 
400,000
 
 
2,822,000
 

Nalco Holdings LLC*

 
 
150,000
 
 
2,824,500
 

National-Oilwell, Inc.*

 
 
80,000
 
 
3,736,000
 

Newmont Mining Corporation

 
 
500,000
 
 
21,125,000
 

Offshore Logistics, Inc.*

 
 
200,000
 
6,664,000
 

Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.  

 
 
1,400,000
 
 
35,021,000
 

Peabody Energy Corporation

 
 
400,000
 
 
18,544,000
 

Plug Power Inc.*

 
 
400,000
 
 
2,638,000
 

Praxair, Inc.  

 
 
330,000
 
 
15,793,800
 

Premcor Inc.  

 
 
100,000
 
 
5,968,000
 

Smith International, Inc.  

 
 
350,000
 
 
21,955,500
 

Southern Union Company*

 
 
200,000
 
 
5,022,000
 

streetTRACKS Gold Trust*

 
 
100,000
 
 
4,282,000
 

Transocean Inc.*

 
 
100,000
 
 
5,146,000
 
         




333,319,202
 
               
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS AND WARRANTS - 93.02%        
$
1,245,629,382
 

(Cost: $1,121,037,547)

             

 
             
PREFERRED STOCK - 0.02%              

               
South Africa              

Anglo American Platinum Corporation Limited,
      6.38% Convertible (A)

 
 
11,054
 
$
213,260
 

(Cost: $166,006)

       

 
 
             
UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON OPEN FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS - (0.33%)
 
Face
Amount in
Thousands
     

               

Canadian Dollar, 4-20-05 (C)

 
CAD16,000
 
 
26,117
 

Canadian Dollar, 4-20-05 (C)

 
 
112,500
 
 
(2,478,719
)

Canadian Dollar, 5-18-05 (C)

 
 
16,000
 
 
15,044
 

Canadian Dollar, 5-18-05 (C)

 
 
109,000
 
 
(2,102,818
)

Canadian Dollar, 6-8-05 (C)

 
 
106,000
 
 
(932,190
)

Canadian Dollar, 6-22-05 (C)

 
 
95,000
 
 
476,812
 

South African Rand, 4-20-05 (C)

 
ZAR72,000
 
 
12,406
 

South African Rand, 5-18-05 (C)

 
 
7,000
 
 
(30,704
)

South African Rand, 5-18-05 (C)

 
 
77,000
 
 
52,193
 

South African Rand, 6-8-05 (C)

 
 
63,700
 
 
558,821
 

South African Rand, 6-22-05 (C)

 
 
80,000
 
 
(6,921
)

South African Rand, 6-22-05 (C)

 
 
12,000
 
 
34,678
 
         
$
(4,375,281
)
 
       
 

 
SHORT-TERM SECURITIES
 
Principal
Amount in
Thousands
 
 

               
Certificate of Deposit - 1.50%              
      Banks              
      Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.,
 
 
 
 
     
           2.79%, 4-14-05
 
$
20,000
 


20,000,000
 
               
Commercial Paper              
      Banks - 2.27%              
      Rabobank USA Financial Corp.,
 
 
 
 
     
           2.82%, 4-1-05
 
 
30,444
 
 
30,444,000
 
               
      Finance Companies - 0.60%              
      USAA Capital Corp.,
 
 
 
 
     
           2.76%, 4-6-05
 
 
8,000
 
 
7,996,933
 
               
      Health Care - Drugs - 0.89%              
      Alcon Capital Corporation (Nestle S.A.),
 
 
 
 
     
           2.83%, 4-1-05
 
 
12,000
 
 
12,000,000
 
               
      Retail - General Merchandise - 0.30%              
      Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.,
 
 
 
 
     
           2.73%, 4-  4-05
 
 
4,000
 
 
3,999,090
 
               
      Security and Commodity Brokers - 1.87%              
      UBS Finance Delaware LLC,
 
 
 
 
     
           2.83%, 4-1-05
 
 
25,000
 
 
25,000,000
 
               
Total Commercial Paper - 5.93%          
79,440,023
 

               
TOTAL SHORT-TERM SECURITIES - 7.43%        
$
99,440,023
 

(Cost: $99,440,023)

             
               
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES - 100.14%        
$
1,340,907,384
 

(Cost: $1,220,643,576)

             
               
LIABILITIES, NET OF CASH AND OTHER ASSETS - (0.14%)    
(1,825,449
)

               
NET ASSETS - 100.00%        
$
1,339,081,935
 

               
Notes to Schedule of Investments
      *No dividends were paid during the preceding 12 months.
(A)Listed on an exchange outside the United States.
(B)Securities were purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2005, the total value of these securities amounted to $22,931,422 or 1.71% of net assets.
(C)Principal amounts are denominated in the indicated foreign currency, where applicable (CAD - Canadian Dollar, ZAR - South African Rand).
      See Note 1 to financial statements for security valuation and other significant accounting policies concerning investments.
      See Note 3 to financial statements for cost and unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments owned for Federal income tax purposes.







Statement of Assets and Liabilities
      IVY GLOBAL NATURAL RESOURCES FUND
      March 31, 2005
      (In Thousands, Except for Per Share Amounts)
ASSETS  
      Investment securities - at value (cost - $1,220,644) (Notes 1 and 3)  
$
1,340,907
 
      Receivables:        
           Fund shares sold    
21,579
 
           Investment securities sold    
10,083
 
           Dividends and interest    
460
 
      Prepaid and other assets    
97
 

                Total assets    
1,373,126
 

LIABILITIES        
      Payable for investment securities purchased    
30,815
 
      Accrued management fee (Note 2)    
999
 
      Payable to Fund shareholders    
991
 
      Due to custodian    
327
 
      Accrued service fee (Note 2)    
277
 
      Accrued distribution fee (Note 2)    
260
 
      Accrued shareholder servicing (Note 2)    
248
 
      Accrued accounting services fee (Note 2)    
14
 
      Accrued administrative fee (Note 2)    
8
 
      Other    
105
 

                Total liabilities    
34,044
 

                     Total net assets  
$
1,339,082
 

NET ASSETS        
      Capital paid in  
$
1,138,431
 
      Accumulated undistributed income (loss):        
           Accumulated undistributed net investment loss    
(892
)
           Accumulated undistributed net realized gain
                on investment transactions
   
81,277
 
           Net unrealized appreciation in value of investments    
120,266
 

                Net assets applicable to outstanding units of capital
$
1,339,082
 

Net asset value per share (net assets divided by shares outstanding):
       
      Class A    
$22.65
 
      Class B    
$21.72
 
      Class C    
$21.32
 
      Class Y    
$22.70
 
      Advisor Class    
$22.45
 
Capital shares outstanding:
       
      Class A    
39,505
 
      Class B    
5,082
 
      Class C    
14,623
 
      Class Y    
945
 
      Advisor Class    
21
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Statement of Operations
      IVY GLOBAL NATURAL RESOURCES FUND
      For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2005
      (In Thousands)
INVESTMENT LOSS        
      Income (Note 1B):        
           Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $442)  
$
5,867
 
           Interest and amortization    
907
 

                Total income    
6,774
 

      Expenses (Note 2):        
           Investment management fee    
6,259
 
           Distribution fee:        
                Class A    
67
 
                Class B    
447
 
                Class C    
1,103
 
           Service fee:        
                Class A    
1,036
 
                Class B    
149
 
                Class C    
368
 
                Class Y    
24
 
           Shareholder servicing:        
                Class A    
953
 
                Class B    
175
 
                Class C    
312
 
                Class Y    
16
 
                Advisor Class    
2
 
           Custodian fees    
146
 
           Legal fees    
124
 
           Accounting services fee    
109
 
           Administrative fee    
62
 
           Audit fees    
32
 
           Other    
390
 

                Total    
11,774
 
                     Less expenses in excess of voluntary limit (Note 2)    
(27
)

                           Total expenses
   
11,747
 

                                 Net investment loss
   
(4,973
)

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN      
 
(LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS (NOTES 1 AND 3)      
 
      Realized net gain on securities    
91,374
 
      Realized net loss on foreign currency transactions    
(290
)

           Realized net gain on investments    
91,084
 

      Unrealized appreciation in value of securities during the period    
87,048
 
      Unrealized appreciation in value of foreign currency during the period    
2
 
      Unrealized depreciation in value of forward currency contracts during the period    
(3,076
)

           Unrealized appreciation in value of investments during the period    
83,974
 

                Net gain on investments    
175,058
 

                     Net increase in net assets resulting from operations  
$
170,085
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Statement of Changes in Net Assets
      IVY GLOBAL NATURAL RESOURCES FUND
      (In Thousands)
     
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
For the
fiscal period
ended
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
3-31-05
3-31-04
12-31-03

INCREASE IN NET ASSETS                  
      Operations:                  
           Net investment loss
$
(4,973
)
$
(567
)
$
(548
)
           Realized net gain on investments  
91,084
   
4,448
   
542
 
           Unrealized appreciation  
83,974
   
7,776
   
27,890
 

                Net increase in net assets
                      resulting from operations
 
170,085
   
11,657
   
27,884
 

      Distributions to shareholders from (Note 1F): (1)                  
           Net investment income:                  
                Class A  
(101
)
 
-
   
(267
)
                Class B  
-
   
-
   
-
 
                Class C  
-
   
-
   
-
 
                Class Y  
(41
)
 
-
   
(3
)
                Advisor Class  
(1
)
 
-
   
(4
)
           Realized gains on investment transactions:                  
                Class A  
-
   
-
   
-
 
                Class B  
-
   
-
   
-
 
                Class C  
-
   
-
   
-
 
                Class Y  
-
   
-
   
-
 
                Advisor Class  
-
   
-
   
-
 

   
(143
)
 
-
   
(274
)

      Capital share transactions (Note 5)  
878,997
   
126,275
   
93,172
 

           Total increase  
1,048,939
   
137,932
   
120,782
 
NET ASSETS                  
      Beginning of period  
290,143
   
152,211
   
31,429
 

      End of period
$
1,339,082
 
$
290,143
 
$
152,211
 

           Undistributed net investment loss
$
(892
)
$
(793
)
$
(1,119
)

(1)See "Financial Highlights" on pages 126 - 130.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY GLOBAL NATURAL RESOURCES FUND
      Class A Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
For the
fiscal period
ended
 
For the fiscal year
ended December 31,

 
 
3-31-05
3-31-04
 
2003
 
2002
 
2001
 
2000
 

Net asset value,
      beginning of period
 
$
17.63
 
$
16.69
   
$
11.50
 
$
11.05
 
$
9.74
 
$
8.91
 

Income (loss) from
      investment operations:
                                       
      Net investment
            income (loss)
   
(0.04
)
 
0.03
     
0.10
   
(0.11
) (1)
0.04
(1)
(0.07
)
      Net realized and
            unrealized gain
            on investments
 
5.06
   
0.91
     
5.14
   
0.63
(2)
 
1.45
   
0.95
 

Total from investment
      operations
   
5.02
   
0.94
     
5.24
   
0.52
   
1.49
   
0.88
 

Less distributions from:
                                       
      Net investment income    
(0.00
)*
 
(0.00
)
   
(0.05
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.18
)
(0.05
)
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
 
(0.07
)
 
(0.00
)
(0.00
)

Total distributions
   
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
   
(0.05
)
 
(0.07
)
 
(0.18
)
(0.05
)

Net asset value,
      end of period
 
$
22.65
 
$
17.63
   
$
16.69
 
$
11.50
 
$
11.05
 
$
9.74
 

Total return (3)
   
28.50
%
 
5.63
%
   
45.61
%
 
4.66
% (2)
15.40
%
 
9.86
%
Net assets, end of period
      (in millions)
   
$895
   
$192
     
$95
   
$17
   
$8
   
$6
 
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
1.55
%
 
1.65
% (4)
1.89
%
 
2.22
%
 
2.25
%
 
2.29
%
Ratio of net investment
      income (loss) to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
-0.52
%
 
-0.80
% (4)
-0.66
%
 
-0.91
%
 
0.38
%
-0.69
%
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
   
NA
     
NA
   
2.38
%
 
3.71
%
 
4.54
%
Ratio of net investment
      loss to average net
      assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
   
NA
     
NA
   
-1.07
%
 
-1.08
%
-2.94
%
Portfolio turnover rate
   
110
%
 
29
%
   
58
%
 
67
%
 
169
%
 
134
%
*Not shown due to rounding.
(1)Based on average shares outstanding.
(2)Includes redemption fees added to capital.
(3)Total return calculated without taking into account the sales load deducted on an initial purchase.
(4)Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY GLOBAL NATURAL RESOURCES FUND
      Class B Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
For the
fiscal period
ended
For the fiscal year
ended December 31,

 
 
3-31-05
3-31-04
2003
 
2002
 
2001
 
2000
 

Net asset value,
      beginning of period
 
$
17.04
 
$
16.16
 
$
11.19
 
$
10.81
 
$
9.56
 
$
8.77
 

Income (loss) from
      investment operations:
                                     
      Net investment loss    
(0.04
)
 
(0.01
)
 
(0.06
)
 
(0.19
) (1)
(0.02
) (1)
(0.09
)
      Net realized and
            unrealized gain
            on investments
 
4.72
   
0.89
   
5.03
   
0.57
   
1.42
   
0.90
 

Total from investment
      operations
   
4.68
   
0.88
   
4.97
   
0.38
   
1.40
   
0.81
 

Less distributions from:
                                     
      Net investment income    
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.15
)
(0.02
)
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
(0.00
)

Total distributions
   
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.15
)
(0.02
)

Net asset value,
      end of period
 
$
21.72
 
$
17.04
 
$
16.16
 
$
11.19
 
$
10.81
 
$
9.56
 

Total return
   
27.46
%
 
5.45
%
 
44.42
%
 
3.52
%
 
14.73
%
 
9.27
%
Net assets, end of period
      (in millions)
   
$110
   
$30
   
$21
   
$9
   
$5
   
$3
 
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
2.39
%
 
2.42
% (2)
2.90
%
 
2.93
%
 
2.87
%
 
2.80
%
Ratio of net investment
      loss to average net
      assets including
      reimbursement
   
-1.35
%
 
-1.59
% (2)
-1.54
%
 
-1.62
%
 
-0.24
%
-1.20
%
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
   
NA
   
NA
   
3.09
%
 
4.33
%
 
5.05
%
Ratio of net investment
      loss to average net
      assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
   
NA
   
NA
   
-1.78
%
 
-1.70
%
-3.45
%
Portfolio turnover rate
   
110
%
 
29
%
 
58
%
 
67
%
 
169
%
 
134
%
(1)Based on average shares outstanding.
(2)Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY GLOBAL NATURAL RESOURCES FUND
      Class C Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
For the
fiscal period
ended
For the fiscal year
ended December 31,

 
 
3-31-05
3-31-04
2003
 
2002
 
2001
 
2000
 

Net asset value,
      beginning of period
 
$
16.72
 
$
15.86
 
$
10.97
 
$
10.61
 
$
9.40
 
$
8.63
 

Income (loss) from
      investment operations:
                                     
      Net investment
            income (loss)
   
(0.09
)
 
0.00
   
0.04
   
(0.18
) (1)
(0.02
) (1)
(0.07
)
      Net realized and
            unrealized gain
            on investments
 
4.69
   
0.86
   
4.85
   
0.55
   
1.39
   
0.89
 

Total from investment
      operations
   
4.60
   
0.86
   
4.89
   
0.37
   
1.37
   
0.82
 

Less distributions from:
                                     
      Net investment income    
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.16
)
(0.05
)
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.01
)
 
(0.00
)
(0.00
)

Total distributions
   
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.01
)
 
(0.16
)
(0.05
)

Net asset value,
      end of period
 
$
21.32
 
$
16.72
 
$
15.86
 
$
10.97
 
$
10.61
 
$
9.40
 

Total return
   
27.51
%
 
5.42
%
 
44.58
%
 
3.46
%
 
14.62
%
 
9.49
%
Net assets, end of period
      (in millions)
$312
 
$64
 
$34
 
$5
 
$2
 
$1
 
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
2.31
%
 
2.38
% (2)
2.65
%
 
2.94
%
 
2.86
%
 
2.70
%
Ratio of net investment
      loss to average net
      assets including
      reimbursement
   
-1.28
%
 
-1.54
% (2)
-1.48
%
 
-1.64
%
 
-0.23
%
-1.10
%
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
   
NA
   
NA
   
3.10
%
 
4.32
%
 
4.95
%
Ratio of net investment
      loss to average net
      assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
   
NA
   
NA
   
-1.80
%
 
-1.69
%
-3.35
%
Portfolio turnover rate
   
110
%
 
29
%
 
58
%
 
67
%
 
169
%
 
134
%
(1)Based on average shares outstanding.
(2)Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY GLOBAL NATURAL RESOURCES FUND
      Class Y Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
  For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
fiscal period
ended
 
For the
period from
7-24-03 (1)
to
 
  3-31-05  
3-31-04
 
12-31-03
 

Net asset value, beginning of period
 
$
17.66
   
$
16.70
   
$
12.60
   

Income (loss) from investment operations:
                         
      Net investment income (loss)    
(0.02
)
   
0.01
     
0.00
   
      Net realized and unrealized gain
            on investments
 
5.13
     
0.95
     
4.16
   

Total from investment operations
   
5.11
     
0.96
     
4.16
   

Less distributions from:
                         
      Net investment income    
(0.07
)
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.06
)
 
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
 

Total distributions
   
(0.07
)
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.06
)
 

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
22.70
   
$
17.66
   
$
16.70
   

Total return
   
28.98
%
   
5.75
%
   
33.03
%
 
Net assets, end of period (in millions)
   
$21
     
$4
     
$1
   
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
      including reimbursement
   
1.20
%
   
1.20
% (2)
 
1.39
% (2)
Ratio of net investment loss to average
      net assets including reimbursement
   
-0.19
%
   
-0.35
% (2)
 
-0.54
% (2)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
      excluding reimbursement
   
1.48
%
   
1.63
% (2)
 
NA
   
Ratio of net investment loss to average
      net assets excluding reimbursement
   
-0.47
%
   
-0.79
% (2)
 
NA
   
Portfolio turnover rate
   
110
%
   
29
%
   
58
% (3)
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
(2)Annualized.
(3)For the 12 months ended December 31, 2003.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY GLOBAL NATURAL RESOURCES FUND
      Advisor Class Shares (1)
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
For the
fiscal period
ended
For the fiscal year
ended December 31,

 
 
3-31-05
3-31-04
2003
 
2002
 
2001
 
2000
 

Net asset value,
      beginning of period
 
$
17.47
$
16.54
 
$
11.43
 
$
11.02
 
$
9.74
 
$
8.90
 

Income (loss) from
      investment operations:
                                   
      Net investment
            income (loss)
   
(0.14
)  
(0.03
)
 
(0.58
)
 
(0.07
)
 
0.09
(2)
(0.05
)
      Net realized and
            unrealized gain
            on investments
 
5.14
 
0.96
   
5.78
   
0.56
   
1.43
   
0.95
 

Total from investment
      operations
   
5.00
 
0.93
   
5.20
   
0.49
   
1.52
   
0.90
 

Less distributions from:
                                   
      Net investment income    
(0.02
)  
(0.00
)
 
(0.09
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.24
)
(0.06
)
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)  
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.08
)
 
(0.00
)
(0.00
)

Total distributions
   
(0.02
)  
(0.00
)
 
(0.09
)
 
(0.08
)
 
(0.24
)
(0.06
)

Net asset value,
      end of period
 
$
22.45
$
17.47
 
$
16.54
 
$
11.43
 
$
11.02
 
$
9.74
 

Total return
   
28.63
%
 
5.62
%
 
45.55
%
 
4.46
%
 
15.71
%
10.17
%
Net assets, end of period
      (in thousands)
   
$476
 
$512
   
$484
   
$570
   
$465
   
$22
 
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
1.47
%
 
1.57
% (3)
2.19
%
 
1.82
%
 
1.78
%
 
2.02
%
Ratio of net investment
      income (loss) to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
-0.36
%
 
-0.74
% (3)
-0.41
%
 
-0.51
%
 
0.85
%
-0.42
%
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
 
NA
   
NA
   
1.98
%
 
3.24
%
 
4.27
%
Ratio of net investment
      loss to average net
      assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
 
NA
   
NA
   
-0.67
%
 
-0.61
%
-2.67
%
Portfolio turnover rate
   
110
%
 
29
%
 
58
%
 
67
%
 
169
%
 
134
%
(1)See Note 5 to financial statements.
(2)Based on average shares outstanding.
(3)Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Manager's Discussion of Ivy International Fund
      March 31, 2005

An interview with Thomas A. Mengel, portfolio manager of the Ivy International Fund

The following discussion, graphs and tables provide you with information regarding the Fund's performance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005.

How did the Fund perform during the last fiscal year?

The Fund showed a positive return for the period, but lagged its benchmark index. Class A shares of the Fund increased 7.12 percent for the year (before the impact of sales charges) compared with the Morgan Stanley Capital International EAFE Index (generally reflecting the performance of securities that represent the international equity markets), which increased 15.06 percent during the year, and the Lipper International Large-Cap Core Funds Universe Average (reflecting the performance of the universe of funds with similar objectives), which returned 11.36 percent.* Please note that the Fund returns include applicable fees and expenses, whereas the index returns do not include any such fees.

Why did the Fund lag its benchmark index during the fiscal year?

We believe that our stock selection was the biggest factor, as specific holdings negatively impacted performance for the fiscal year. Fund performance was particularly hurt by an overweight position in consumer-discretionary stocks in Europe, where domestic demand has been slow to recover.

What other market conditions or events influenced the Fund's performance during the fiscal year?

Financial markets were faced with sharp increases in energy prices during the year, as well as rising interest rates in the United States and several foreign countries. Deflationary fears faded early in the fiscal year, and were soon replaced by concerns of commodity-induced inflation. During the year, there were also stages of uncertainty over China's ability to manage its industrial growth. Foreign equity markets recovered late in 2004, but trended lower again by March of 2005 as slower economic growth became evident in most industrialized countries.

What strategies and techniques did you employ that specifically affected the Fund's performance?

For most of the fiscal year the Fund was overweight in consumer-related shares, particularly discretionary spending selections in continental Europe, an area in which domestic demand has been sluggish for several years. Corporate labor reform continues to reduce German business costs while boosting profitability, but workers remain concerned about stagnant wages and a weak hiring environment.

The Fund remained underweight in British equities due to falling home prices, a broadly weakening economy and what we see as a risk of even higher interest rates.

What industries did you emphasize during the fiscal year, and what looks attractive to you going forward?

While the Fund was overweight in consumer sectors, its exposure to materials and industrials was quite limited early in the period. However, by the end of the fiscal year, our sector weights were trimmed to be much closer to benchmark levels.

We believe global financial markets likely will continue to be volatile in the coming months in reaction to energy-price movements and economic responses. We are pleased to see continuing corporate-labor reform in Germany, but will be closely monitoring political concerns that have developed in recent weeks in Britain, Canada and Mexico in addition to Britain's general election in early May.

We intend to continue to focus on what we feel are healthy companies that we believe can benefit from China's industrial expansion, particularly sector leaders with impressive pricing power. High-beta stocks will likely be avoided, along with regions that we feel are particularly vulnerable to higher interest rates, such as Latin America. In Japan and Asia, we intend to continue to focus on areas of strong domestic demand, which we believe could provide potential insulation from possible near-term external volatility.

*The Fund's Lipper classification was changed from the International Funds Universe to the International Large-Cap Core Funds Universe, effective June 30, 2004. The Lipper International Funds Universe Average increased 12.57 percent during the period. The Fund's performance noted above is at net asset value (NAV), and does not include the effect of any applicable sales charges. If reflected, the sales charge would reduce the performance noted. The opinions expressed in this report are those of the portfolio manager and are current only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. The manager's views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions, and no forecasts can be guaranteed.


Comparison of Change in Value of
$10,000 Investment
 
Ivy International Fund, Class A Shares(1)
 
$
11,685
 
Morgan Stanley Capital International EAFE Index
 
$
15,507
 
Lipper International Large-Cap Core Funds Universe Average
 
$
15,694


IVY INTERNATIONAL FUND CLASS A SHARES
ANNUAL REPORT INDEX COMPARISONS
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IVY
INTERNATIONAL FUND CLASS A SHARES

 

MORGAN STANLEY
CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL EAFE INDEX (WITH NET DIVIDENDS)

 

LIPPER
INTERNATIONAL LARGE-CAP CORE FUNDS UNIVERSE AVERAGE


DEC

1995

9,425

 

10,000

 

10,000

DEC

1996

11,284

 

10,605

 

11,321

DEC

1997

12,455

 

10,794

 

12,067

DEC

1998

13,369

 

12,952

 

13,712

DEC

1999

16,183

 

16,445

 

18,996

DEC

2000

13,391

 

14,115

 

15,975

DEC

2001

10,574

 

11,088

 

12,581

DEC

2002

8,358

 

9,321

 

10,427

DEC

2003

10,551

 

12,918

 

13,641

MARCH

2004

10,909

 

13,478

 

14,093

MARCH

2005

11,685

 

15,507

 

15,694


Please note that the performance of the Fund's other share classes will be greater or less than the performance shown above for Class A based on the differences in loads and fees paid by shareholders investing in the different classes.

(1)The value of the investment in the Fund is impacted by the sales load at the time of the investment and by the ongoing expenses of the Fund and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Average Annual Total Return(2)
 
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class Y
Advisor
Class(3)
Class I(3)

1-year period ended 3-31-05
  0.96%
  1.87%
  6.00%
7.07%
5.45%
 7.18%
5-year period ended 3-31-05
-6.73%
-6.78%
-6.62%
-
-
-5.45%
10-year period ended 3-31-05
  2.72%
  2.34%
-
-
-
  3.62%
Since inception of Class through 3-31-05(4)
-
-
  0.73%
16.41%
3.71%
 -  

(2)Data quoted is past performance and is based on deduction of the maximum applicable sales load for each of the periods. Current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Please visit www.ivyfunds.com for the Fund's most recent month-end performance. Class A shares carry a maximum front-end sales load of 5.75%. Class B and Class C shares carry maximum contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) of 5% and 1%, respectively. (Accordingly, the Class C shares reflect no CDSC since it only applies to Class C shares redeemed within twelve months after purchase.) Class Y shares are not subject to sales charges.

(3)Advsior Class shares and Class I shares are no longer available for investment.

(4)4-30-96 for Class C shares, 7-24-03 for Class Y shares and 8-31-00 for Advisor Class shares (the date on which shares were first acquired by shareholders).

Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Indexes are unmanaged. The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.

SHAREHOLDER SUMMARY OF IVY INTERNATIONAL FUND
Portfolio Highlights

On March 31, 2005, Ivy International Fund had net assets totaling $149,089,759 invested in a diversified portfolio of:

98.04%
 
Common Stocks
1.96%
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents

As a shareholder of the Fund, for every $100 you had invested on March 31, 2005, your Fund was invested by geographic region and by industry, respectively, as follows:

Europe
 
$
66.12
 
Pacific Basin
 
$
27.84
 
Canada
 
$
2.10
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
$
1.96
 
Mexico
 
$
0.97
 
United States
 
$
0.53
 
Scandinavia
 
$
0.48
 
   
 
 
 
 

Financial Services Stocks
 
$
25.19
 
Utilities Stocks
 
$
12.62
 
Capital Goods Stocks
 
$
11.37
 
Energy Stocks
 
$
10.77
 
Consumer Goods Stocks
 
$
8.47
 
Consumer Services Stocks
 
$
4.96
 
Health Care Stocks
 
$
4.93
 
Retail Stocks
 
$
4.01
 
Business Equipment and Services Stocks
 
$
4.00
 
Technology Stocks
 
$
3.69
 
Multi-Industry Stocks
 
$
2.81
 
Raw Materials Stocks
 
$
2.63
 
Miscellaneous Stocks
 
$
2.59
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
$
1.96
 




The Investments of Ivy International Fund
 
      March 31, 2005
               
COMMON STOCKS 
 
 


Shares
 
 
 
Value
 

                 
Australia - 1.85%                

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (A)

 
 
74,700
 
 
$
1,190,355
 

Westpac Banking Corporation (A)

 
 
107,000
 
 
 
1,573,583
 
           




2,763,938
 
Austria - 4.73%                

Bank Austria Creditanstalt (A)

 
 
20,000
 
 
 
1,971,288
 

Erste Bank der oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG (A)

 
 
36,200
 
 
 
1,894,343
 

OMV Aktiengesellschaft (A)

 
 
10,000
 
 
 
3,178,702
 
           




7,044,333
 
Belgium - 2.65%                

Fortis (A)

 
 
60,000
 
 
 
1,712,686
 

KBC Group NV (A)*

 
 
26,600
 
 
 
2,244,065
 
           




3,956,751
 
Canada - 2.10%                

EnCana Corporation (A)

 
 
28,650
 
 
 
2,023,119
 

Shoppers Drug Mart Corporation (A)(B)

 
 
33,350
 
 
 
1,112,586
 
           




3,135,705
 
China - 0.81%                

China Mobile (Hong Kong) Limited (A)

 
 
371,000
 
 
 
1,212,962
 
                 
France - 9.48%                

BNP Paribas (A)

 
 
21,000
 
 
 
1,488,387
 

France Telecom (A)

 
 
55,050
 
 
 
1,649,209
 

Lafarge (A)

 
 
14,000
 
 
 
1,356,298
 

Lagardere SCA (A)

 
 
10,000
 
 
 
757,390
 

Sanofi-Aventis (A)

 
 
22,400
 
 
 
1,889,739
 

Total S.A. (A)

 
 
19,324
 
 
 
4,523,564
 

VINCI (A)

 
 
17,100
 
 
 
2,466,081
 
           




14,130,668
 
Germany - 10.29%                

Allianz Aktiengesellschaft, Registered Shares (A)

 
 
12,000
 
 
 
1,524,688
 

BASF Aktiengesellschaft (A)

 
 
24,200
 
 
 
1,715,189
 

Continental Aktiengesellschaft (A)

 
 
24,300
 
 
 
1,881,426
 

Deutsche Telekom AG, Registered Shares (A)*

 
 
110,000
 
 
 
2,198,375
 

E.ON AG (A)

 
 
17,700
 
 
 
1,517,334
 

Fresenius AG (A)

 
 
5,430
 
 
 
630,133
 

ProSieben- Sat.1 Meida Aktiengesellschaft (A)

 
 
95,000
 
 
 
1,763,071
 

SAP Aktiengesellschaft (A)

 
 
8,850
 
 
 
1,420,923
 

Siemens AG (A)

 
 
34,000
 
 
 
2,684,038
 
           




15,335,177
 
Ireland - 3.97%                

Anglo Irish Bank Corporation plc (Great Britian) (A)

 
 
140,000
 
 
3,507,855
 

Anglo Irish Bank Corporation plc (Ireland) (A)

 
 
32,500
 
 
 
813,481
 

CRH public limited company (A)

 
 
60,700
 
 
 
1,595,692
 
           




5,917,028
 
Italy - 2.19%                

Assicurazioni Generali SpA (A)

 
 
36,700
 
 
 
1,185,146
 

Banco Popolare di Verona e Novara S.c. a r.l. (A)

 
 
69,380
 
 
 
1,294,797
 

Saipem S.p.A. (A)

 
 
62,000
 
 
 
786,388
 
           




3,266,331
 
Japan - 24.66%                

ACOM CO., LTD. (A)

 
 
20,000
 
 
 
1,352,360
 

Asahi Glass Company, Limited (A)

 
 
108,000
 
 
 
1,138,220
 

Canon Inc. (A)

 
 
51,970
 
 
 
2,787,050
 

Chubu Electric Power Company, Incorporated (A)

 
 
60,000
 
 
 
1,440,963
 

CREDIT SAISON CO., LTD. (A)

 
 
48,000
 
 
 
1,728,036
 

East Japan Railway Company (A)

 
 
310
 
 
 
1,665,361
 

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (A)

 
 
21,900
 
 
 
1,096,838
 

Hoya Corporation (A)

 
 
15,000
 
 
 
1,650,811
 

INPEX Corporation (A)(B)*

 
 
96
 
 
 
513,934
 

iShares MSCI Japan Index Fund

 
 
400,000
 
 
 
4,196,000
 

Japan Tobacco Inc. (A)

 
 
85
 
 
 
943,387
 

Kabushiki Kaisha Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group (A)

 
 
190
 
 
 
1,648,013
 

Mitsubishi Corporation (A)

 
 
105,000
 
 
 
1,360,241
 

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (A)

 
 
160
 
 
 
756,575
 

Nihon Densan Kabushiki Kaisha (A)

 
 
7,500
 
 
 
933,828
 

Nikko Cordial Corporation (A)

 
 
157,000
 
 
 
784,854
 

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (A)

 
 
360
 
 
 
1,574,706
 

Nomura Holdings, Inc. (A)

 
 
62,300
 
 
 
871,572
 

ORIX Corporation (A)

 
 
12,300
 
 
 
1,568,187
 

SMC Corporation (A)

 
 
6,000
 
 
 
678,791
 

Sega Sammy Holdings Inc. (A)*

 
 
24,600
 
 
 
1,495,915
 

Shinsei Bank, Limited (A)(B)

 
 
220,000
 
 
 
1,251,632
 

Taisei Corporation (A)

 
 
220,000
 
 
 
824,846
 

Tokyo Electric Power Company, Incorporated (The) (A)

 
 
32,000
 
 
 
775,975
 

Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. (A)

 
 
376,000
 
 
 
1,514,941
 

Toyota Motor Corporation (A)

 
 
59,500
 
 
 
2,214,186
 
           




36,767,222
 
Luxembourg - 0.50%                

SES GLOBAL S.A., FDR (A)

 
 
57,000
 
 
 
738,494
 
                 
Mexico - 0.97%                

Cemex, S.A. de C.V., ADR

 
 
39,750
 
 
 
1,440,937
 
                 
Netherlands - 0.95%                

Royal DSM Heerlen (A)

 
 
20,000
 
 


1,409,730
 
                 
Norway - 0.48%                

Statoil ASA (A)

 
 
42,000
 
 
 
714,635
 
                 
Russia - 0.91%                

OAO LUKOIL, ADR

 
 
10,000
 
 
 
1,363,750
 
                 
Singapore - 0.52%                

DBS Group Holdings Ltd (A)

 
 
85,300
 
 
 
769,865
 
                 
Spain - 3.52%                

Enagas, S.A. (A)

 
 
150,000
 
 
 
2,287,732
 

Fadesa Inmobiliaria, S.A. (A)*

 
 
100,000
 
 
 
2,191,761
 

Telefonica, S.A. (A)

 
 
44,000
 
 
 
766,935
 
           




5,246,428
 
Switzerland - 8.44%                

Baloise-Holding, Registered Shares (A)

 
 
19,500
 
 
 
937,892
 

Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA (A)

 
 
34,600
 
 
 
1,086,767
 

Credit Suisse Group, Registered Shares (A)*

 
 
60,550
 
 
 
2,600,788
 

Holcim Ltd, Registered Shares (A)

 
 
34,200
 
 
 
2,104,065
 

Nestle S.A., Registered Shares (A)

 
 
10,280
 
 
 
2,813,994
 

Novartis AG, Registered Shares (A)

 
 
65,000
 
 
 
3,033,877
 
           




12,577,383
 
United Kingdom - 18.49%                

BP p.l.c. (A)

 
 
360,000
 
 
 
3,729,230
 

British American Tobacco p.l.c. (A)

 
 
100,000
 
 
 
1,762,064
 

British Sky Broadcasting Group plc (A)

 
 
141,982
 
 
 
1,556,595
 

Carnival plc (A)

 
 
46,910
 
 
 
2,574,548
 

NEXT plc (A)

 
 
66,040
 
 
 
1,985,592
 

Reckitt Benckiser plc (A)

 
 
85,545
 
 
 
2,717,444
 

Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (The) (A)

 
 
90,480
 
 
 
2,877,628
 

Smith & Nephew plc (A)

 
 
192,000
 
 
 
1,803,991
 

tesco plc (A)

 
 
482,000
 
 
 
2,881,116
 

Vodafone Group Plc (A)

1,460,000
 
 
 
3,874,085
 

WPP Group plc (A)

 
 
159,070
 
 
 
1,810,028
 
           




27,572,321
 
United States - 0.53%                

Inco Limited*

 
 
20,000
 
 
 
796,000
 
                 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - 98.04%          
$
146,159,658
 

(Cost: $123,627,399)

               
                 
SHORT-TERM SECURITY - 2.57%
 
Principal Amount in Thousands
 
 
 

                 
Banks                
      Rabobank USA Financial Corp.,
 
 
 
 
 
     
           2.82%, 4-1-05
 
$3,837
 
 

3,837,000
 

(Cost: $3,837,000)

         
 

 
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES - 100.61%          
$
149,996,658
 

(Cost: $127,464,399)

               
                 
LIABILITIES, NET OF CASH AND OTHER ASSETS - (0.61%)        
(906,899
)

 
 
NET ASSETS - 100.00%          
$
149,089,759
 

                 
Notes to Schedule of Investments
      *No dividends were paid during the preceding 12 months.
(A)Listed on an exchange outside the United States.
(B)Securities were purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2005, the total value of these securities amounted to $2,878,152 or 1.93% of net assets.
      See Note 1 to financial statements for security valuation and other significant accounting policies concerning investments.
      See Note 3 to financial statements for cost and unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments owned for Federal income tax purposes.







Statement of Assets and Liabilities
      IVY INTERNATIONAL FUND
      March 31, 2005
      (In Thousands, Except for Per Share and Share Amounts)
ASSETS  
      Investment securities - at value (cost - $127,464) (Notes 1 and 3)  
$
149,997
 
      Receivables:        
           Dividends and interest    
462
 
           Investment securiites sold    
408
 
           Fund shares sold    
54
 
      Prepaid and other assets    
22
 

                Total assets    
150,943
 

LIABILITIES        
      Payable for investment securities purchased    
783
 
      Payable to Fund shareholders    
638
 
      Due to custodian    
144
 
      Accrued management fee (Note 2)    
131
 
      Accrued shareholder servicing (Note 2)    
54
 
      Accrued service fee (Note 2)    
27
 
      Accrued distribution fee (Note 2)    
18
 
      Accrued accounting services fee (Note 2)    
5
 
      Accrued administrative fee (Note 2)    
1
 
      Other    
52
 

                Total liabilities    
1,853
 

                     Total net assets  
$
149,090
 

NET ASSETS        
      Capital paid in  
$
423,553
 
      Accumulated undistributed income (loss):        
           Accumulated undistributed net investment loss    
(244
)
           Accumulated undistributed net realized loss
                on investment transactions
 
(296,788
)
           Net unrealized appreciation in value of investments    
22,569
 

                Net assets applicable to outstanding units of capital
$
149,090
 

Net asset value per share (net assets divided by shares outstanding):
       
      Class A    
$22.86
 
      Class B    
$21.30
 
      Class C    
$21.20
 
      Class Y    
$22.86
 
      Advisor Class    
$22.84
 
      Class I    
$23.13
 
Capital shares outstanding:
       
      Class A
5,354,401
 
      Class B    
808,005
 
      Class C    
420,705
 
      Class Y    
10,016
 
      Advisor Class    
24
 
      Class I    
14,913
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Statement of Operations
      IVY INTERNATIONAL FUND
      For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2005
      (In Thousands)
INVESTMENT LOSS        
      Income (Note 1B):        
           Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $413)  
$
2,374
 
           Interest and amortization    
63
 

                Total income    
2,437
 

      Expenses (Note 2):        
           Investment management fee    
1,620
 
           Shareholder servicing:        
                Class A    
266
 
                Class B    
172
 
                Class C    
41
 
                Class Y    
-
*
                Advisor Class    
-
*
                Class I    
1
 
           Service fee:      
 
                Class A    
222
 
                Class B    
80
 
                Class C    
24
 
                Class Y    
-
*
           Distribution fee:      
 
                Class A    
5
 
                Class B    
239
 
                Class C    
72
 
           Accounting services fee    
54
 
           Custodian fees    
52
 
           Audit fees    
35
 
           Legal fees    
35
 
           Administrative fee    
16
 
           Other    
142
 

                Total expenses    
3,076
 

                     Net investment loss    
(639
)

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN      
 
(LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS (NOTES 1 AND 3)      
 
      Realized net gain on securities  
14,260
 
      Realized net loss on foreign currency transactions    
(228
)

           Realized net gain on investments  
14,032
 
           Unrealized depreciation in value of investments during the period  
(3,413
)

                Net gain on investments  
10,619
 

                     Net increase in net assets resulting from operations  
$
9,980
 

*Not shown due to rounding.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Statement of Changes in Net Assets
      IVY INTERNATIONAL FUND
      (In Thousands)
     
  For the
fiscal year
ended
For the
fiscal period
ended
For the
fiscal year
ended
  3-31-05
3-31-04
12-31-03

DECREASE IN NET ASSETS                  
      Operations:                  
           Net investment loss
$
(639
)
$
(292
)
$
(812
)
           Realized net gain (loss) on investments  
14,032
   
4,763
   
(33,074
)
           Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)  
(3,413
)
 
1,782
   
77,768
 

                Net increase in net assets
                      resulting from operations
 
9,980
   
6,253
   
43,882
 

      Distributions to shareholders from (Note 1F): (1)                  
           Net investment income:                  
                Class A  
-
   
-
   
-
 
                Class B  
-
   
-
   
-
 
                Class C  
-
   
-
   
-
 
                Class Y  
-
   
-
   
-
 
                Advisor Class  
-
   
-
   
-
 
                Class I  
-
   
-
   
-
 
           Realized gains on investment transactions:                  
                Class A  
-
   
-
   
-
 
                Class B  
-
   
-
   
-
 
                Class C  
-
   
-
   
-
 
                Class Y  
-
   
-
   
-
 
                Advisor Class  
-
   
-
   
-
 
                Class I  
-
   
-
   
-
 

   
-
   
-
   
-
 

      Capital share transactions (Note 5)  
(46,593
)
 
(11,627
)
 
(62,837
)

           Total decrease  
(36,613
)
 
(5,374
)
 
(18,955
)
NET ASSETS                  
      Beginning of period  
185,703
   
191,077
   
210,032
 

      End of period
$
149,090
 
$
185,703
 
$
191,077
 

           Undistributed net investment loss
$
(244
)
$
(52
)
$
(52
)

(1)See "Financial Highlights" on pages 142 - 147.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY INTERNATIONAL FUND
      Class A Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
For the
fiscal period
ended
For the fiscal year
ended December 31,

 
 
3-31-05
3-31-04
2003
 
2002
 
2001
 
2000
 

Net asset value,
      beginning of period
 
$
21.34
 
$
20.64
 
$
16.35
 
$
20.69
 
$
26.20
 
$
47.09
 

Income (loss) from
      investment operations:
                                     
      Net investment
            income (loss)
   
(0.02
)
 
(0.01
)
 
(0.02
)
 
0.06
(1)
0.05
   
0.19
 
      Net realized and
            unrealized gain
            (loss) on investments
 
1.54
   
0.71
   
4.31
   
(4.40
)
 
(5.56
)
(12.44
)

Total from investment
      operations
   
1.52
   
0.70
   
4.29
   
(4.34
)
 
(5.51
)
(12.25
)

Less distributions from:
                                     
      Net investment income    
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.04
)
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(8.60
)

Total distributions
   
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(8.64
)

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
22.86
 
$
21.34
 
$
20.64
 
$
16.35
 
$
20.69
 
$
26.20
 

Total return (2)
   
7.12
%
 
3.39
%
 
26.24
%
-20.96
%
-21.03
%
-17.26
%
Net assets, end of period
      (in millions)
   
$122
   
$125
   
$124
   
$127
   
$345
   
$588
 
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
1.61
%
 
1.69
% (3)
1.81
%
 
1.89
%
 
1.60
%
 
1.66
%
Ratio of net investment
      income (loss) to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
-0.15
%
 
-0.26
% (3)
-0.07
%
 
0.32
%
 
0.18
%
 
0.37
%
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
   
NA
   
NA
   
1.89
%
 
1.66
%
 
NA
 
Ratio of net investment
      income to average net
      assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
   
NA
   
NA
   
0.32
%
 
0.12
%
 
NA
 
Portfolio turnover rate
   
76
%
 
27
%
 
136
%
 
34
%
 
43
%
 
91
%
(1)Based on average shares outstanding.
(2)Total return calculated without taking into account the sales load deducted on an initial purchase.
(3)Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY INTERNATIONAL FUND
      Class B Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
For the
fiscal period
ended
For the fiscal year
ended December 31,

 
 
3-31-05
3-31-04
2003
 
2002
 
2001
 
2000
 

Net asset value,
      beginning of period
 
$
20.12
   
$
19.52
 
$
15.62
 
$
20.03
 
$
25.64
 
$
46.78
 

Income (loss) from
      investment operations:
                                       
      Net investment loss    
(0.22
) (1)
 
(0.07
)
 
(0.23
)
 
(0.12
) (1)
(0.21
)
 
(0.17
)
      Net realized and
            unrealized gain (loss)
            on investments
 
1.40
     
0.67
   
4.13
   
(4.29
)
 
(5.40
)
(12.33
)

Total from investment
      operations
   
1.18
     
0.60
   
3.90
   
(4.41
)
 
(5.61
)
(12.50
)

Less distributions from:
                                       
      Net investment income    
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.04
)
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(8.60
)

Total distributions
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(8.64
)

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
21.30
   
$
20.12
 
$
19.52
 
$
15.62
 
$
20.03
 
$
25.64
 

Total return
   
5.87
%
   
3.08
%
 
24.97
%
-22.00
%
-21.88
%
-17.95
%
Net assets, end of period
      (in millions)
   
$17
     
$49
   
$55
   
$68
   
$137
   
$281
 
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
2.75
%
   
2.75
% (2)
2.84
%
 
2.85
%
 
2.54
%
 
2.50
%
Ratio of net investment
      loss to average net
      assets including
      reimbursement
   
-1.09
%
   
-1.35
% (2)
-1.06
%
 
-0.64
%
 
-0.76
%
 
-0.47
%
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
     
NA
   
NA
   
2.85
%
 
2.60
%
 
NA
 
Ratio of net investment
      loss to average net
      assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
     
NA
   
NA
   
-0.64
%
 
-0.82
%
 
NA
 
Portfolio turnover rate
   
76
%
   
27
%
 
136
%
 
34
%
 
43
%
 
91
%
(1)Based on average shares outstanding.
(2)Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY INTERNATIONAL FUND
      Class C Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
For the
fiscal period
ended
For the fiscal year
ended December 31,

 
 
3-31-05
3-31-04
2003
 
2002
 
2001
 
2000
 

Net asset value,
      beginning of period
 
$
20.00
 
$
19.39
 
$
15.52
 
$
19.90
 
$
25.46
 
$
46.57
 

Income (loss) from
      investment operations:
                                     
      Net investment loss    
(0.32
)
 
(0.07
)
 
(0.20
)
 
(0.11
) (1)
(0.21
)
(0.19
)
      Net realized and
            unrealized gain (loss)
            on investments
 
1.52
   
0.68
   
4.07
   
(4.27
)
 
(5.35
)
(12.28
)

Total from investment
      operations
   
1.20
   
0.61
   
3.87
   
(4.38
)
 
(5.56
)
(12.47
)

Less distributions from:
                                     
      Net investment income    
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
(0.04
)
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
(8.60
)

Total distributions
   
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(8.64
)

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
21.20
 
$
20.00
 
$
19.39
 
$
15.52
 
$
19.90
 
$
25.46
 

Total return
   
6.00
%
 
3.15
%
 
24.94
%
-22.00
%
-21.84
%
-17.97
%
Net assets, end of period
      (in millions)
   
$9
   
$11
   
$12
   
$14
   
$26
   
$57
 
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
2.64
%
 
2.67
% (2)
2.80
%
 
2.83
%
 
2.54
%
 
2.49
%
Ratio of net investment
      loss to average net
      assets including
      reimbursement
   
-1.14
%
 
-1.25
% (2)
-0.94
%
 
-0.62
%
 
-0.76
%
 
-0.46
%
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
   
NA
   
NA
   
2.83
%
 
2.60
%
 
NA
 
Ratio of net investment
      loss to average net
      assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
   
NA
   
NA
   
-0.62
%
 
-0.82
%
 
NA
 
Portfolio turnover rate
   
76
%
 
27
%
 
136
%
 
34
%
 
43
%
 
91
%
(1)Based on average shares outstanding.
(2)Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY INTERNATIONAL FUND
      Class Y Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
For the
fiscal period
ended
For the
period from
7-24-2003(1)
to
 
 
3-31-05
3-31-04
12-31-03
 

Net asset value, beginning of period
 
$
21.35
 
$
20.65
 
$
17.69
   

Income (loss) from investment operations:
                     
      Net investment income (loss)    
(0.09
)
 
(0.02
)
 
0.02
   
      Net realized and unrealized gain
            on investments
 
1.60
   
0.72
   
2.94
   

Total from investment operations
   
1.51
   
0.70
   
2.96
   

Less distributions from:
                     
      Net investment income    
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 

Total distributions
   
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
22.86
 
$
21.35
 
$
20.65
   

Total return
   
7.07
%
 
3.39
%
 
16.73
%
 
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
   
$229
   
$140
   
$135
   
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
   
1.66
%
 
1.76
% (2)
 
0.59
% (2)
Ratio of net investment income (loss)
      to average net assets
   
-0.33
%
 
-0.32
% (2)
 
0.24
% (2)
Portfolio turnover rate
   
76
%
 
27
%
 
136
% (3)
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
(2)Annualized.
(3)For the 12 months ended December 31, 2003.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY INTERNATIONAL FUND
      Advisor Class Shares (1)
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
fiscal period
ended
 
For the fiscal year
ended December 31,

 
For the
period from
8-31-00(2)
to
 
 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 
2003
 
2002(3)
 
2001
 
12-31-00
 

Net asset value,
      beginning of period
 
$
21.66
   
$
21.00
   
$
16.85
 
$
20.67
 
$
26.25
 
$
40.05
   

Income (loss) from
      investment operations:
                                           
      Net investment
            income (loss)
   
(0.38
)
   
(0.08
)
   
(1.00
)
 
(0.24
)
 
0.01
   
0.02
   
      Net realized and
            unrealized gain (loss)
            on investments
 
1.56
     
0.74
     
5.15
   
(3.58
)
 
(5.59
)
 
(5.18
)
 

Total from investment
      operations
   
1.18
     
0.66
     
4.15
   
(3.82
)
 
(5.58
)
 
(5.16
)
 

Less distributions from:
                                           
      Net investment income    
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.04
)
 
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(8.60
)
 

Total distributions
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(8.64
)
 

Net asset value,
      end of period
 
$
22.84
   
$
21.66
   
$
21.00
 
$
16.85
 
$
20.67
 
$
26.25
   

Total return
   
5.45
%
   
3.14
%
   
25.00
%
-18.71
%
-21.26
%
-12.09
%
 
Net assets, end of period
      (in thousands)
   
$1
     
$1
     
$1
   
$2
   
$5
   
$4
   
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
3.11
%
   
2.35
% (4)
2.72
%
 
3.46
%
 
1.69
%
 
2.10
% (4)
Ratio of net investment
      income (loss) to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
-1.75
%
   
-1.58
% (4)
-0.98
%
 
-1.24
%
 
0.09
%
 
-0.08
% (4)
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
     
NA
     
NA
   
3.46
%
 
1.75
%
 
NA
   
Ratio of net investment
      income (loss) to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
     
NA
     
NA
   
-1.24
%
 
0.03
%
 
NA
   
Portfolio turnover rate
   
76
%
   
27
%
   
136
%
 
34
%
 
43
%
 
91
% (5)
(1)See Note 5 to financial statements.
(2)Commencement of operations of the class.
(3)Advisor Class Shares were outstanding for the period from 1-1-02 through 6-11-02 and from
7-3-02 through 12-31-02.
(4)Annualized.
(5)For the 12 months ended December 31, 2000.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY INTERNATIONAL FUND
      Class I Shares (1)
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
For the
fiscal period
ended
For the fiscal year
ended December 31,

 
 
3-31-05
3-31-04
2003
 
2002
 
2001
 
2000
 

Net asset value,
      beginning of period
 
$
21.58
 
$
20.86
 
$
16.48
 
$
20.85
 
$
26.35
 
$
47.09
 

Income (loss) from
      investment operations:
                                     
      Net investment
            income (loss)
   
0.29
   
(0.00
)
 
(0.08
)
 
0.14
(2)
 
0.15
   
0.64
 
      Net realized and
            unrealized gain (loss)
            on investments
 
1.26
   
0.72
   
4.46
   
(4.51
)
 
(5.65
)
(12.74
)

Total from investment
      operations
   
1.55
   
0.72
   
4.38
   
(4.37
)
 
(5.50
)
(12.10
)

Less distributions from:
                                     
      Net investment income    
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.04
)
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(8.60
)

Total distributions
   
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(8.64
)

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
23.13
 
$
21.58
 
$
20.86
 
$
16.48
 
$
20.85
 
$
26.35
 

Total return
   
7.18
%
 
3.45
%
 
26.58
%
-20.95
%
-20.87
%
-16.92
%
Net assets, end of period
      (in thousands)
   
$345
   
$669
   
$684
 
$1,304
$17,062
$33,907
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
1.47
%
 
1.38
% (3)
1.66
%
 
1.51
%
 
1.24
%
 
1.24
%
Ratio of net investment
      income to average net
      assets including
      reimbursement
   
0.20
%
 
0.04
% (3)
0.06
%
 
0.70
%
 
0.54
%
 
0.79
%
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
   
NA
   
NA
   
1.51
%
 
1.30
%
 
NA
 
Ratio of net investment
      income to average net
      assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
   
NA
   
NA
   
0.70
%
 
0.48
%
 
NA
 
Portfolio turnover rate
   
76
%
 
27
%
 
136
%
 
34
%
 
43
%
 
91
%
(1)See Note 5 to financial statements.
(2)Based on average shares outstanding
(3)Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Managers' Discussion of
Ivy International Balanced Fund

      March 31, 2005

The Ivy International Balanced Fund is subadvised by Templeton Investment Counsel, LLC. The following is an interview with E. Tucker Scott III, CFA, and Alexander C. Calvo, portfolio managers of the Fund.

The following discussion, graphs and tables provide you with information regarding the Fund's performance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005.

How did the Fund perform during the last fiscal year?

The Fund's Class A shares increased 14.81 percent for the fiscal year (before the impact of sales charges), compared with the Morgan Stanley Capital International All Country World (excluding U.S.A.) Index (generally reflecting the performance of the international securities markets), which increased 16.15 percent during the year, the J.P. Morgan Non-U.S. Government Bond Index (the index that generally reflects the performance of international government bonds), which increased 6.92 percent, and the Lipper Global Flexible Portfolio Funds Universe Average (reflecting the performance of the universe of funds with similar objectives), which increased 8.23 percent for the year. The Morgan Stanley Capital International All Country World (excluding U.S.A.) Index replaces the Morgan Stanley Capital International EAFE Index in this year's report. We believe that the new index provides a more accurate basis for comparing the Fund's performance to the types of securities in which the Fund invests. Both indexes are presented in this year's report for comparison purposes. A variety of indexes is presented because the Fund invests in stocks, bonds and other instruments. Please note that the Fund returns include applicable fees and expenses, whereas the index returns do not include any such fees.

What factors affected performance relative to the benchmark indexes during the fiscal year?

We believe that specific securities selection accounted for both the absolute positive performance over the fiscal year, as well as the underperformance relative to the stock index. We feel that the simple fact that we held some fixed income holdings, while the stock benchmark does not, accounted for the difference in relative performance. While most sectors within the portfolio had a positive impact on performance, our overweighting in industrials contributed most significantly to stronger performance. Strong stock selection in the consumer discretionary, health care and materials sectors also brought benefits. Geographically, our European and Asian holdings delivered solid investment results. Specifically, overweight positions, as well as overall stock selection, produced superior results in China, South Korea, Taiwan, Finland, Sweden and the United Kingdom. In addition, the firm pricing environment in commodities continued to benefit many portfolio holdings in the materials and industrial sectors.

The fixed-income portion of the Fund benefited from overall regional positioning, particularly in Europe and Asia. While euro area bond markets continued to generate strong returns in U.S. dollar terms, peripheral European bond markets outperformed the euro area. Both the Fund's underweight positioning in Japan and overweight positioning in non-Japan Asia contributed to relative outperformance.

What other market conditions or events influenced the Fund's performance during the fiscal year?

The global economic recovery remained firm throughout the fiscal year, and ended the year on a positive note. In 2004, U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) grew 4.4 percent over the period, while China's rose 9.5 percent. GDP also expanded in the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan and the 12-nation Euro zone. Although global inflation remained subdued and interest rates were still considered low on a historical basis, commodity prices and interest rates have trended higher for some time and might have contributed to a slowdown in global growth at the beginning of 2005.

Prices for certain commodities, notably oil and iron ore, rose rapidly in the latter part of the fiscal period. Oil prices increased to $55 per barrel this past October, a nominal high for oil and an increase of almost 80 percent from a year earlier. In a volatile market, oil prices hit another high in March, before returning to $55 as of period-end.

In June of 2004, the U.S. Federal Reserve Board began raising the federal funds target rate from its multi-decade low of 1 percent. After seven quarter-point increments, the rate stood at 2.75 percent at the end of the fiscal year. Although this level is still low historically, the Federal Reserve appeared to imply that future increases might be steeper if so warranted by inflation, and this had a dampening effect on the world's equity markets. A weak U.S. dollar and global current account imbalances continued to play a significant role in Fund strategy and performance over the period. Most major currencies generated positive returns relative to the U.S. dollar. This benefited U.S.-based investors who invested in non-U.S. equities from developed and emerging market countries. The Fund benefited from this macroeconomic trend, as well as from the continuation of the global economic expansion.

What strategies and techniques did you employ that specifically affected the Fund's performance?

Our strategy is to seek to find securities that we feel are selling at a substantial discount to our determination of their fair market value, based on earnings and cash flow growth. Our analysts employ fundamental valuation techniques and five-year earnings and cash flow forecasts in an effort to identify what we feel are the most attractive stocks globally. From our bottom-up perspective, an eclectic mix of stocks from many sectors has continued to populate our list. We view this fact as representative of a broader market theme: the narrowing of valuation discrepancies between sectors. Our investment process, however, has always been value-driven and future weightings versus the benchmark likely will continue to reflect this fact.

The global bond portion of the Fund continued to utilize active duration management, given the fact that not all duration risk is equivalent between markets. The Fund continued to lower its overall duration during the year, given strong global growth conditions and regional pockets of inflationary pressure. Asia generally represents shorter duration positioning relative to the Euro zone, given weak domestic demand conditions in currency and benign underlying inflation developments.

What industries or sectors did you emphasize during the fiscal year, and what looks attractive to you going forward?

Throughout the fiscal year, we maintained an overweighting in materials, industrials, telecommunication services, and utilities. We maintained an underweighting in all other sectors. Europe continued to represent the largest regional allocation within the fixed-income portion of the Fund. We reallocated away from the Euro zone toward peripheral Europe and, more significantly, toward non-Japan Asia. Within peripheral Europe, the Fund established a new position in Poland, given what we felt were positive growth and interest rate differentials as well as strong medium-term fundamental prospects. Within Asia, the Fund increased exposure to South Korea, Singapore and Thailand.

Despite solid gains over the past 12 months, we continue our effort to find opportunities to earn higher yields and position for currency appreciation in peripheral Europe and Asia. The global imbalances that propelled the U.S. dollar weaker since 2002 continue to persist, in our opinion. Against the large and deteriorating current account deficit in the U.S., Asia as a region has maintained strong current account surpluses, and together with undervalued exchange rates, facilitated large international reserve accumulation. We believe that structural growth trends in Asia, along with a continued robust global economy, provide a favorable macroeconomic backdrop for the region.

Going forward, we believe the key variables remain oil prices and the U.S. dollar. By the end of the fiscal period, it was apparent that a global slowdown might already be underway. This seemed to be supported by recent data that included employment and consumer confidence in the Euro zone, as well as consumer spending in the U.S. and the U.K. Prevailing views in global equity markets appeared to be that, over the next few months, inflationary pressure would lead to steeper rate increases in the U.S. and, in turn, hurt corporate operating margins and earnings, not only for U.S. companies but for those in Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

As we had anticipated, merger and acquisition activity has intensified over the past few months. In our view, this trend is a result of the cash buildup that has been reported in the balance sheet of many companies. Thus far, the amount of deals for cash (as opposed to shares) suggests that things are not getting out of control. We think the amount of money in private equity funds should provide good valuation support in the public markets for companies that appear undervalued on normalized free cash flow. We continue to monitor merger/acquisition activity, being mindful of the possible effect that potential or announced deals may create in terms of earnings growth and returns on investment.

The Fund's performance noted above is at net asset value (NAV), and does not include the effect of any applicable sales charges. If reflected, the sales charge would reduce the performance noted. The opinions expressed in this report are those of the portfolio managers and are current only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. The managers' views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions, and no forecasts can be guaranteed.


Comparison of Change in Value of
$10,000 Investment
 
Ivy International Balanced Fund, Class A Shares(1)
 
$
20,632
 
Morgan Stanley Capital International EAFE Index (with net dividends)
 
$
16,135
 
Morgan Stanley Capital International All Country World (excluding U.S.A.) Index
 
$
16,964
 
J.P. Morgan Non-U.S. Government Bond Index
 
$
17,097
 
Lipper Global Flexible Portfolio Funds Universe Average
 
$
20,853


IVY INTERNATIONAL BALANCED FUND CLASS A SHARES
ANNUAL REPORT INDEX COMPARISONS
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IVY
INTERNATIONAL BALANCED FUND CLASS A SHARES

 

MORGAN STANLEY
CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL EAFE INDEX (WITH NET DIVIDENDS)

 

MORGAN STANLEY
CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL ALL COUNTRY WORLD (EXCLUDING U.S.A.)

 

J.P. MORGAN
NON-U.S. GOVERNMENT BOND INDEX

 

LIPPER
GLOBAL FLEXIBLE PORTFOLIO FUNDS UNIVERSE AVERAGE

 


SEPT

1995

9,425

 

10,000

 

10,000

 

10,000

 

10,000

 

SEPT

1996

10,437

 

10,861

 

10,870

 

10,535

 

11,370

 

SEPT

1997

12,846

 

12,185

 

12,336

 

10,511

 

13,851

 

SEPT

1998

11,174

 

11,169

 

10,714

 

11,753

 

12,975

 

SEPT

1999

13,035

 

14,626

 

14,295

 

11,786

 

15,648

 

SEPT

2000

13,852

 

15,091

 

14,997

 

10,819

 

17,782

 

SEPT

2001

12,388

 

10,785

 

10,604

 

11,321

 

14,876

 

SEPT

2002

11,816

 

9,110

 

9,219

 

12,509

 

13,777

 

SEPT

2003

15,353

 

11,479

 

11,897

 

14,742

 

16,849

 

MARCH

2004

17,970

 

14,023

 

14,606

 

15,990

 

19,267

 

MARCH

2005

20,632

 

16,135

 

16,964

 

17,097

 

20,853

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Please note that the performance of the Fund's other share classes will be greater or less than the performance shown above for Class A based on the differences in loads and fees paid by shareholders investing in the different classes.

(1)The value of the investment in the Fund is impacted by the sales load at the time of the investment and by the ongoing expenses of the Fund and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Average Annual Total Return(2)
 
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class Y

1-year period ended 3-31-05
8.21%
   9.37%
13.58%
14.84%
5-year period ended 3-31-05
6.45%
-
-
-
10-year period ended 3-31-05
8.39%
-
-
-
Since inception of Class through 3-31-05(3)
-
13.08%
16.16%
17.38%


(2)Data quoted is past performance and is based on deduction of the maximum applicable sales load for each of the periods. Current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Please visit www.ivyfunds.com for the Fund's most recent month-end performance. Class A shares carry a maximum front-end sales load of 5.75%. Class B and Class C shares carry maximum contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) of 5% and 1%, respectively. (Accordingly, the Class C shares reflect no CDSC since it only applies to Class C shares redeemed within twelve months after purchase.) Class Y shares are not subject to sales charges.

(3)12-8-03 for Class B, Class C and Class Y shares (the date on which shares were first acquired by shareholders).

Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Indexes are unmanaged. The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.

The Advantus International Balanced Fund merged into the Ivy International Balanced Fund on December 8, 2003. The performance shown for periods prior to this date is that of the Advantus International Balanced Fund Class A shares, restated to reflect current sales charges applicable to Ivy International Balanced Fund Class A shares. Performance has not been restated to reflect the fees and expenses applicable to the Ivy International Balanced Fund. If these expenses were reflected, performance shown would differ.

SHAREHOLDER SUMMARY OF IVY INTERNATIONAL BALANCED FUND
Portfolio Highlights

On March 31, 2005, Ivy International Balanced Fund had net assets totaling $104,707,925 invested in a diversified portfolio of:

61.41%
 
Common Stocks
29.29%
 
Other Government Securities
9.30%
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents

As a shareholder of the Fund, for every $100 you had invested on March 31, 2005, your Fund was invested by geographic region and by industry, respectively, as follows:

Europe
 
$
43.59
 
Pacific Basin
 
$
27.41
 
Scandinavia
 
$
13.57
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
$
9.30
 
Canada
 
$
3.91
 
Caribbean
 
$
1.24
 
Mexico
 
$
0.54
 
Middle East
 
$
0.44
 
         
 

Other Government Securities
 
$
29.29
 
Utilities Stocks
 
$
10.95
 
Financial Services Stocks
 
$
10.03
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
$
9.30
 
Miscellaneous Stocks
 
$
6.23
 
Technology Stocks
 
$
4.38
 
Raw Materials Stocks
 
$
4.30
 
Health Care Stocks
 
$
4.29
 
Multi-Industry Stocks
 
$
3.78
 
Energy Stocks
 
$
3.65
 
Consumer Services Stocks
 
$
3.39
 
Consumer Nondurables Stocks
 
$
2.83
 
Consumer Durables Stocks
 
$
2.67
 
Business Equipment and Services Stocks
 
$
2.55
 
Capital Goods Stocks
 
$
2.36
 




The Investments of Ivy International Balanced Fund
 
      March 31, 2005                
COMMON STOCKS  
 
 


Shares
   
 
Value
 

                 
Australia - 2.19%                

Iluka Resources Limited (A)

 
 
191,820
   
$
841,995
 

National Australia Bank Limited (A)

 
 
39,600
   
 
867,592
 

Qantas Airways Limited (A)

 
 
157,000
   
 
430,720
 

Qantas Airways Limited (A)(B)

 
 
54,528
   
 
149,594
 
           




2,289,901
 
Bermuda - 1.24%                

ACE Limited

 
 
17,700
   
 
730,479
 

XL Capital Ltd, Class A

 
 
7,900
   
 
571,723
 
           




1,302,202
 
Canada - 2.07%                

BCE Inc. (A)

 
 
35,800
   
 
895,148
 

Barrick Gold Corporation (A)

 
 
50,400
   
 
1,208,134
 

Domtar Inc. (A)

 
 
8,000
   
 
67,978
 
           




2,171,260
 
China - 0.32%                

China Telecom Corporation Limited (A)

 
 
610,000
   
 
213,123
 

China Telecom Corporation Limited (A)(B)

 
 
360,000
   
 
125,777
 
           




338,900
 
Denmark - 2.00%                

ISS A/S (A)

 
 
9,200
   
 
747,850
 

Vestas Wind Systems A/S (A)*

 
 
93,333
   
 
1,348,419
 
           




2,096,269
 
Finland - 2.49%                

Metso Corporation (A)

 
 
58,500
   
 
1,048,505
 

Stora Enso Oyj, Class R (A)

 
 
60,750
   
 
853,260
 

UPM-Kymmene Corporation (A)

 
 
32,010
   
 
709,885
 
           




2,611,650
 
France - 3.50%                

AXA (A)

 
 
28,400
   
 
756,897
 

SUEZ (A)

 
 
22,400
   
 
603,090
 

Sanofi-Aventis (A)

 
 
16,248
   
 
1,370,736
 

Total S.A. (A)

 
 
3,970
   
 
929,339
 
           




3,660,062
 
Germany - 2.76%                

Bayer Aktiengesellschaft (A)

 
 
20,100
   
 
664,726
 

Deutsche Post AG (A)

 
 
53,440
   
 
1,301,573
 

E.ON AG (A)

 
 
6,860
   
 
588,074
 

Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft (A)

 
 
9,430
   
 
340,110
 
           




2,894,483
 
Hong Kong - 2.36%                

Bank of East Asia, Limited (The) (A)

 
 
121,800
   
350,588
 

Cheung Kong (Holdings) Limited (A)

 
 
73,000
   
 
648,150
 

China Mobile (Hong Kong) Limited, ADR

 
 
19,410
   
 
318,518
 

Hutchison Whampoa Limited, Ordinary Shares (A)

 
 
136,000
   
 
1,155,202
 
           




2,472,458
 
Israel - 0.44%                

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.*

 
 
21,400
     
464,915
 
                 
Italy - 0.95%                

Eni S.p.A. (A)

 
 
38,100
     
989,720
 
                 
Japan - 5.42%                

Hitachi, Ltd. (A)

 
 
150,000
   
 
931,729
 

KDDI CORPORATION (A)

 
 
125
   
 
619,054
 

Nintendo Co., Ltd. (A)

 
 
5,000
   
 
545,607
 

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (A)

 
 
194
   
 
848,592
 

Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (A)

 
 
11,000
   
 
573,494
 

Sony Corporation (A)

 
 
27,500
   
 
1,095,178
 

Takeda Chemical Industries, Ltd. (A)

 
 
22,300
   
 
1,062,796
 
           




5,676,450
 
Mexico - 0.54%                

Telefonos de Mexico, S.A. de C.V., ADR

 
 
16,500
     
569,745
 
                 
Netherlands - 4.41%                

Akzo Nobel N.V. (A)

 
 
21,570
   
 
985,249
 

ING Groep N.V., Certicaaten Van Aandelen (A)

 
 
37,960
   
 
1,147,067
 

Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V., Ordinary Shares (A)

 
 
29,500
   
 
812,994
 

Reed Elsevier NV (A)

 
 
69,520
   
 
1,048,566
 

Wolters Kluwer nv, Certicaaten Van Aandelen (A)

 
 
34,000
   
 
621,293
 
           




4,615,169
 
Norway - 1.18%                

Telenor ASA (A)

 
 
134,650
   
 
1,209,183
 

Telenor ASA (A)(B)

 
 
2,550
   
 
22,900
 
           




1,232,083
 
Portugal - 0.59%                

Portugal Telecom, SGPS, S.A., Ordinary shares (A)

 
 
52,300
     
613,164
 
                 
Singapore - 0.76%                

DBS Group Holdings Ltd (A)

 
 
33,000
   
297,837
 

Venture Corporation Limited (A)

 
 
62,000
   
 
499,485
 
           




797,322
 
South Korea - 4.30%                

KT Corporation, ADR

 
 
48,730
   
 
1,038,436
 

Kookmin Bank, ADR*

 
 
20,970
   
 
936,310
 

POSCO, ADR

 
 
9,340
   
 
461,022
 

SK Telecom Co., Ltd., ADR

 
 
41,000
   
 
808,520
 

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (A)

 
 
530
   
 
261,999
 

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., GDR (B)

 
 
4,010
   
 
992,475
 
           




4,498,762
 
Spain - 2.15%                

Iberdrola, S.A. (A)

 
 
26,772
   
 
700,662
 

Repsol YPF, S.A. (A)

 
 
39,250
   
 
1,039,446
 

Telefonica, S.A., ADR

 
 
9,640
   
 
500,991
 

Telefonica, S.A., BDR (A)(C)

 
 
548
   
 
9,553
 
           




2,250,652
 
Sweden - 2.96%                

ForeningsSparbanken AB (A)

 
 
24,300
   
 
574,468
 

Nordea Bank AB, FDR (A)(D)

 
 
113,190
   
 
1,146,478
 

Securitas AB, Class B (A)

 
 
86,300
   
 
1,380,487
 
           




3,101,433
 
Switzerland - 2.83%                

Lonza Group Ltd, Registered Shares (A)

 
 
5,800
   
 
355,132
 

Nestle S.A., Registered Shares (A)

 
 
4,100
   
 
1,122,313
 

Swiss Reinsurance Company, Registered Shares (A)

 
 
11,950
   
 
856,142
 

UBS AG (A)

 
 
7,400
   
 
625,178
 
           




2,958,765
 
Taiwan - 1.81%                

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd., ADR

 
 
24,700
   
 
523,393
 

Compal Electronics Inc., GDR

 
 
51,200
   
 
233,605
 

Compal Electronics Inc., GDR (B)

 
 
119,200
   
 
543,862
 

Lite-On Technology Corporation, GDR

 
 
55,000
   
 
591,794
 
           




1,892,654
 
United Kingdom - 14.14%                

AMVESCAP PLC (A)

 
 
26,400
   
 
166,404
 

BAE SYSTEMS plc (A)

 
 
179,510
   
 
879,764
 

BP p.l.c. (A)

 
 
82,800
   
 
857,723
 

Boots Group PLC (A)

 
 
64,600
   
 
760,692
 

British Sky Broadcasting Group plc (A)

 
 
91,100
   
 
998,759
 

Cadbury Schweppes plc (A)

 
 
72,900
   
730,387
 

Compass Group PLC (A)

 
 
262,530
   
 
1,197,391
 

GlaxoSmithKline plc (A)

 
 
42,970
   
 
984,388
 

Lloyds TSB Group plc (A)

 
 
74,800
   
 
675,258
 

National Grid Transco plc (A)

 
 
53,800
   
 
498,127
 

Pearson plc (A)

 
 
72,170
   
 
879,137
 

Rentokil Initial plc (A)

 
 
176,770
   
 
540,833
 

Rolls-Royce plc (A)*

 
 
120,600
   
 
555,747
 

Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (The) (A)

 
 
25,880
   
 
823,088
 

"Shell" Transport and Trading Company, p.l.c. (The) (A)

 
 
96,200
   
 
862,996
 

Shire Pharmaceuticals Group plc (A)

 
 
44,000
   
 
502,330
 

Smiths Group plc (A)

 
 
39,780
   
 
639,719
 

Unilever PLC (A)

 
 
112,200
   
 
1,108,242
 

Vodafone Group Plc (A)

 
 
246,600
   
 
654,349
 

Wm MORRISON SUPERMARKETS PLC (A)

 
 
132,240
   
 
489,507
 
           




14,804,841
 
                 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - 61.41%          
$
64,302,860
 

(Cost: $52,890,543)

               
                 
OTHER GOVERNMENT SECURITIES  
Principal
Amount in
Thousands
       

                 
Australia - 1.31%                

New South Wales Treasury Corporation,

 
 
 
   
 
 
 
      6.5%, 5-1-06 (B)(E)
AUD550
   
 
428,072
 

Queensland Treasury Corporation:

 
 
 
   
 
 
 
      6.5%, 6-14-05 (E)  
 
14
   
 
10,834
 
      6.0%, 8-14-13 (E)  
 
1,200
   
 
935,775
 
           




1,374,681
 
Austria - 0.98%                

Republic of Austria:

 
 
 
   
 
 
 
      5.5%, 10-20-07 (E)
EUR360
   
 
499,505
 
      4.0%, 7-15-09 (E)  
 
70
   
 
94,527
 
      5.0%, 7-15-12 (E)  
 
300
   
 
429,018
 
           




1,023,050
 
Belgium - 0.84%                

Belgium Government Bond:

 
 
 
   
 
 
 
      4.75%, 9-28-06 (E)  
EUR100
   
134,128
 
      7.5%, 7-29-08 (E)  
 
405
   
 
603,053
 
      5.0%, 9-28-12 (E)  
 
100
   
 
143,265
 
           




880,446
 
Canada - 1.84%                

Canadian Government Bond:

 
 
 
   
 
 
 
      3.0%, 6-1-06 (E)
CAD950
   
 
785,403
 
      3.25%, 12-1-06 (E)  
 
550
   
 
455,366
 
      6.0%, 6-1-11 (E)  
 
748
   
 
683,266
 
           




1,924,035
 
Denmark - 0.74%                

Denmark Government Bond:

 
 
 
   
 
 
 
      5.0%, 8-15-05 (E)
DKK2,864
   
 
503,291
 
      5.0%, 11-15-13 (E)  
 
1,400
   
 
269,422
 
           




772,713
 
Finland - 0.97%                

Finland Government Bond:

 
 
 
   
 
 
 
      3.0%, 7-4-08 (E)
EUR400
   
 
522,941
 
      5.0%, 4-25-09 (E)  
 
60
   
 
83,973
 
      5.75%, 2-23-11 (E)  
 
280
   
 
412,373
 
           




1,019,287
 
France - 1.72%                

France Government Bond OAT:

 
 
 
   
 
 
 
      4.0%, 10-25-09 (E)  
 
712
   
 
962,966
 
      4.0%, 4-25-13 (E)  
 
620
   
 
833,773
 
           




1,796,739
 
Germany - 0.94%                

Deutsche Bundesrepublik:

 
 
 
   
 
 
 
      6.0%, 7-4-07 (E)  
531
   
739,459
 
      5.0%, 7-4-11 (E)  
 
170
   
 
242,510
 
           




981,969
 
Ireland - 0.74%                

Ireland Government Bond,

 
 
 
         
      5.0%, 4-18-13 (E)  
 
540
     
776,688
 
                 
Italy - 1.26%                

Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro:

 
 
 
   
 
 
 
      7.75%, 11-1-06 (E)  
 
479
   
 
672,166
 
      5.5%, 11-1-10 (E)  
 
447
   
 
648,065
 
           




1,320,231
 
Netherlands - 1.30%                

Netherlands Government Bond,

 
 
 
         
      5.75%, 2-15-07 (E)  
 
990
     
1,360,354
 
                 
New Zealand - 1.96%                

New Zealand Government Bond:

 
 
 
   
 
 
 
      7.0%, 7-15-09 (E)
NZD1,950
   
 
1,423,772
 
      6.0%, 11-15-11 (E)  
 
900
   
 
632,688
 
           




2,056,460
 
Norway - 1.01%                

Norway Government Bond

 
 
 
         
      6.75%, 1-15-07 (E)
NOK6,285
     
1,060,318
 
                 
Poland - 1.98%                

Poland Government Bond:

 
 
 
   
 
 
 
      8.5%, 11-12-06 (E)
PLN2,410
   
 
797,978
 
      8.5%, 5-12-07 (E)  
 
1,100
   
 
370,028
 
      6.0%, 5-24-09 (E)  
 
2,800
   
 
903,234
 
           




2,071,240
 
Singapore - 1.20%                

Singapore Government Bond,

 
 
 
         
      2.63%, 10-1-07 (E)
SGD2,050
     
1,254,682
 
                 
South Korea - 3.15%                

South Korea Treasury Bond:

 
 
 
   
 
 
 
      4.75%, 3-3-07 (E)
KRW2,300,000
   
2,300,643
 
      4.5%, 9-9-08 (E)
1,000,000
   
 
1,000,963
 
           




3,301,606
 
Spain - 1.85%                

Spain Government Bond:

 
 
 
   
 
 
 
      10.15%, 1-31-06 (E)
EUR294
   
 
405,627
 
      4.8%, 10-31-06 (E)  
 
100
   
 
134,472
 
      6.0%, 1-31-08 (E)  
 
350
   
 
494,785
 
      5.0%, 7-30-12 (E)  
 
630
   
 
901,835
 
           




1,936,719
 
Sweden - 2.22%                

Sweden Government Bond:

 
 
 
   
 
 
 
      8.0%, 8-15-07 (E)
SEK6,180
   
 
983,414
 
      6.5%, 5-5-08 (E)  
 
1,800
   
 
282,635
 
      5.5%, 10-8-12 (E)  
 
3,580
   
 
572,873
 
      3.5%, 12-1-15 (E)(F)  
 
2,944
   
 
481,696
 
           




2,320,618
 
Thailand - 2.63%                

Thailand Government Bond:

 
 
 
   
 
 
 
      8.5%, 10-14-05 (E)
THB45,700
   
 
1,205,825
 
      8.0%, 12-8-06 (E)  
 
41,250
   
 
1,143,432
 

Thailand Treasury Bill:

 
 
 
   
 
 
 
      0.0%, 2-23-06 (E)  
 
12,900
   
 
322,747
 
      0.0%, 3-9-06 (E)  
 
3,420
   
 
85,391
 
           




2,757,395
 
United Kingdom - 0.65%                

United Kingdom Treasury,

 
 
 
         
      7.5%, 12-7-06 (E)  
GBP343
     
677,199
 
                 
TOTAL OTHER GOVERNMENT SECURITIES - 29.29%          
$
30,666,430
 

(Cost: $25,217,854)

               
 
               

SHORT-TERM SECURITIES
 
 
 
 

                 
Banks - 3.35%                

Rabobank USA Financial Corp.,

 
 
 
         
      2.82%, 4-1-05  
$
3,507
   


3,507,000
 
                 
Finance Companies - 1.96%                

BP Capital Markets p.l.c.,

 
 
 
         
      2.85%, 4-1-05  
 
2,052
     
2,052,000
 
                 
Utilities - Telephone - 3.76%                

Verizon Network Funding Corporation,

 
 
 
         
      2.78%, 4-25-05  
 
3,941
     
3,933,696
 
                 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM SECURITIES - 9.07%          
$
9,492,696
 

(Cost: $9,492,696)

               
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES - 99.77%          
$
104,461,986
 

(Cost: $87,601,093)

               
                 
CASH AND OTHER ASSETS, NET OF LIABILITIES - 0.23%        
245,939
 

                 
NET ASSETS - 100.00%          
$
104,707,925
 

                 
Notes to Schedule of Investments
      *No dividends were paid during the preceding 12 months.
(A)Listed on an exchange outside the United States.
(B)Securities were purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2005, the total value of these securities amounted to $2,262,680 or 2.16% of net assets.
(C)Brazilian Depository Receipts.
(D)Finnish Depository Receipts.
(E)Principal amounts are denominated in the indicated foreign currency, where applicable (AUD - Australian Dollar, CAD - Canadian Dollar, DKK - Danish Krone, EUR - Euro, GBP - Great Britain Pound, KRW - South Korean Won, NOK - Norwegian Krone, NZD - New Zealand Dollar, PLN - Polish Zloty, SEK - Swedish Krona, SGD - Singapore Dollar, THB - Thailand Baht).
(F)The interest rate for this security is a stated rate, but the interest payments are determined by multiplying the inflation-adjusted principal by one half of the stated rate for each semiannual interest payment date.
      See Note 1 to financial statements for security valuation and other significant accounting policies concerning investments.
      See Note 3 to financial statements for cost and unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments owned for Federal income tax purposes.







Statement of Assets and Liabilities
      IVY INTERNATIONAL BALANCED FUND
      March 31, 2005
      (In Thousands, Except for Per Share Amounts)
ASSETS  
      Investment securities - at value (cost - $87,601) (Notes 1 and 3)  
$
104,462
 
      Cash    
35
 
      Receivables:        
           Dividends and interest    
995
 
           Fund shares sold    
735
 
           Investment securities sold    
455
 
      Prepaid and other assets    
22
 

                Total assets    
106,704
 

LIABILITIES        
      Payable for investment securities purchased    
1,706
 
      Payable to Fund shareholders    
155
 
      Accrued management fee (Note 2)    
61
 
      Accrued service fee (Note 2)    
22
 
      Accrued shareholder servicing (Note 2)    
21
 
      Accrued accounting services fee (Note 2)    
5
 
      Accrued distribution fee (Note 2)    
4
 
      Other    
22
 

                Total liabilities    
1,996
 

                     Total net assets  
$
104,708
 

NET ASSETS        
      Capital paid in  
$
85,918
 
      Accumulated undistributed income:        
           Accumulated undistributed net investment income    
254
 
           Accumulated undistributed net realized gain
                on investment transactions
   
1,667
 
           Net unrealized appreciation in value of investments    
16,869
 

                Net assets applicable to outstanding units of capital
$
104,708
 

Net asset value per share (net assets divided by shares outstanding):
       
      Class A    
$14.63
 
      Class B    
$14.59
 
      Class C    
$14.60
 
      Class Y    
$14.63
 
Capital shares outstanding:
       
      Class A    
6,652
 
      Class B    
209
 
      Class C    
272
 
      Class Y    
27
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Statement of Operations
      IVY INTERNATIONAL BALANCED FUND
      For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2005
      (In Thousands)
INVESTMENT INCOME        
      Income (Note 1B):        
           Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $138)  
$
1,212
 
           Interest and amortization    
1,157
 

                Total income    
2,369
 

      Expenses (Note 2):        
           Investment management fee    
531
 
           Service fee:        
                Class A    
176
 
                Class B    
3
 
                Class C    
4
 
                Class Y    
1
 
           Shareholder servicing:        
                Class A    
134
 
                Class B    
9
 
                Class C    
7
 
                Class Y    
-
*
           Registration fees    
63
 
           Accounting services fee    
47
 
           Custodian fees    
41
 
           Distribution fee:        
                Class A    
6
 
                Class B    
10
 
                Class C    
11
 
           Audit fees    
23
 
           Legal fees    
11
 
           Other    
35
 

                Total expenses    
1,112
 

                     Net investment income    
1,257
 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN        
ON INVESTMENTS (NOTES 1 AND 3)        
      Realized net gain on securities    
2,627
 
      Realized net gain on foreign currency transactions    
10
 

           Realized net gain on investments    
2,637
 
      Unrealized appreciation in value of investments during the period    
7,031
 

                Net gain on investments    
9,668
 

                     Net increase in net assets resulting from operations  
$
10,925
 

*Not shown due to rounding.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Statement of Changes in Net Assets
      IVY INTERNATIONAL BALANCED FUND
      (In Thousands)
     
  For the
fiscal year
ended
For the
fiscal period
ended
For the
fiscal year
ended
  3-31-05
3-31-04
9-30-03

INCREASE IN NET ASSETS                  
      Operations:                  
           Net investment income
$
1,257
 
$
396
 
$
887
 
           Realized net gain on investments  
2,637
   
1,276
   
864
 
           Unrealized appreciation  
7,031
   
6,602
   
9,936
 

                Net increase in net assets
                      resulting from operations
 
10,925
   
8,274
   
11,687
 

      Distributions to shareholders from (Note 1F): (1)                    
           Net investment income:                  
                Class A  
(1,453
)
 
(781
)
 
-
 
                Class B  
(11
)
 
-
*
 
-
 
                Class C  
(12
)
 
-
*
 
-
 
                Class Y  
(5
)
 
-
*
 
NA
 
           Realized gains on investment transactions:                  
                Class A  
(393
)
 
-
   
-
 
                Class B  
(9
)
 
-
   
-
 
                Class C  
(9
)
 
-
   
-
 
                Class Y  
(2
)
 
-
   
NA
 

   
(1,894
)
 
(781
)
 
-
 

      Capital share transactions (Note 5)  
35,237
   
3,407
   
(2,324
)

           Total increase  
44,268
   
10,900
   
9,363
 
NET ASSETS                  
      Beginning of period  
60,440
   
49,540
   
40,177
 

      End of period
$
104,708
 
$
60,440
 
$
49,540
 

           Undistributed net investment income
$
254
 
$
468
 
$
639
 

*Not shown due to rounding.
(1)See "Financial Highlights" on pages 164 - 167.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY INTERNATIONAL BALANCED FUND
      Class A Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
For the
fiscal period
ended
For the fiscal year
ended September 30,

 
 
3-31-05
3-31-04
2003
 
2002
 
2001
 
2000
 

Net asset value,
      beginning of period
 
$
13.07
 
$
11.33
 
$
8.72
 
$
9.28
 
$
11.59
 
$
11.80
 

Income (loss) from
      investment operations:
                                     
      Net investment income    
0.22
   
0.09
   
0.21
   
0.18
   
0.18
   
0.23
 
      Net realized and
            unrealized gain (loss)
            on investments
 
1.69
   
1.83
   
2.40
 
(0.59
)
 
(1.28
)
 
0.50
 

Total from investment
      operations
   
1.91
   
1.92
   
2.61
 
(0.41
)
 
(1.10
)
 
0.73
 

Less distributions from:
                                     
      Net investment income    
(0.28
)
 
(0.18
)
 
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
 
(0.11
)
 
(0.36
)
      Capital gains    
(0.07
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
(0.13
)
 
(1.10
)
 
(0.58
)
      Tax return of capital    
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
(0.02
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)

Total distributions
   
(0.35
)
 
(0.18
)
 
(0.00
)
(0.15
)
 
(1.21
)
 
(0.94
)

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
14.63
 
$
13.07
 
$
11.33
 
$
8.72
 
$
9.28
 
$
11.59
 

Total return (1)
   
14.81
%
 
17.05
%
 
29.93
%
-4.62
%
-10.57
%
 
6.26
%
Net assets, end of period
      (in millions)
   
$97
   
$60
   
$46
   
$36
   
$40
   
$48
 
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
1.42
%
 
1.54
% (2)(3)
1.67
%
 
1.62
%
 
1.62
%
 
1.52
%
Ratio of net investment
      income to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
1.71
%
 
1.43
% (2)(3)
2.06
%
 
1.84
%
 
1.60
%
 
1.92
%
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
   
1.60
% (2)(3)
1.71
%
 
1.72
%
 
1.73
%
 
1.65
%
Ratio of net investment
      income to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
   
1.37
% (2)(3)
2.02
%
 
1.74
%
 
1.49
%
 
1.79
%
Portfolio turnover rate
   
16
%
 
15
%
 
39
%
 
48
%
 
36
%
 
44
%
(1)Total return calculated without taking into account the sales load deducted on an initial purchase.
(2)Annualized.
(3)In connection with the reorganization plan described in Note 8, Class B and Class C shares of the predecessor Advantus Fund were exchanged into Class A shares at the time of the merger. The ratios shown above reflect a blended rate that includes the effect of income and expenses for those Class B and Class C shares from October 1, 2003 up to the time of merger. Actual expenses that applied to Class A shareholders were lower than shown above.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY INTERNATIONAL BALANCED FUND
      Class B Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
period from
12-8-03(1)
to
 
 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 

Net asset value, beginning of period
 
$
13.04
     
$
12.34
   

Income (loss) from investment operations:
                   
      Net investment income (loss)    
0.03
(2)
     
0.19
   
      Net realized and unrealized gain on investments    
1.70
       
0.69
   

Total from investment operations
   
1.73
       
0.88
   

Less distributions from:
                   
      Net investment income    
(0.11
)
     
(0.18
)
 
      Capital gains    
(0.07
)
     
(0.00
)
 

Total distributions
   
(0.18
)
     
(0.18
)
 

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
14.59
     
$
13.04
   

Total return
   
13.37
%
     
7.18
%
 
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
 
$3,049
       
$225
   
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
   
2.64
%
     
3.01
% (3)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets
   
0.20
%
     
1.09
% (3)
Portfolio turnover rate
   
16
%
     
15
% (4)
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
(2)Based on average shares outstanding.
(3)Annualized.
(4)For the six months ended March 31, 2004.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY INTERNATIONAL BALANCED FUND
      Class C Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
period from
12-8-03 (1)
to
 
 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 

Net asset value, beginning of period
 
$
13.04
     
$
12.34
   

Income (loss) from investment operations:
                   
      Net investment income (loss)    
0.07
(2)
     
0.19
   
      Net realized and unrealized gain on investments    
1.69
       
0.69
   

Total from investment operations
   
1.76
       
0.88
   

Less distributions from:
                   
      Net investment income    
(0.13
)
     
(0.18
)
 
      Capital gains    
(0.07
)
     
(0.00
)
 

Total distributions
   
(0.20
)
     
(0.18
)
 

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
14.60
     
$
13.04
   

Total return
   
13.58
%
     
7.18
%
 
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
 
$3,968
       
$307
   
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
   
2.44
%
     
2.86
% (3)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets
   
0.44
%
     
1.13
% (3)
Portfolio turnover rate
   
16
%
     
15
% (4)
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
(2)Based on average shares outstanding.
(3)Annualized.
(4)For the six months ended March 31, 2004.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY INTERNATIONAL BALANCED FUND
      Class Y Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
period from
12-8-03(1)
to
 
 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 

Net asset value, beginning of period
 
$
13.07
     
$
12.34
   

Income from investment operations:
                   
      Net investment income    
0.24
(2)
     
0.21
   
      Net realized and unrealized gain
on investments
   
1.67
       
0.70
   

Total from investment operations
   
1.91
       
0.91
   

Less distributions from:
                   
      Net investment income    
(0.28
)
     
(0.18
)
 
      Capital gains    
(0.07
)
     
(0.00
)
 

Total distributions
   
(0.35
)
     
(0.18
)
 

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
14.63
     
$
13.07
   

Total return
   
14.84
%
     
7.47
%
 
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
   
$397
       
$185
   
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
   
1.40
%
     
1.79
% (3)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets
   
1.72
%
     
2.00
% (3)
Portfolio turnover rate
   
16
%
     
15
% (4)
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
(2)Based on average shares outstanding.
(3)Annualized.
(4)For the six months ended March 31, 2004.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Manager's Discussion of
Ivy International Value Fund

      March 31, 2005

An interview with Thomas A. Mengel, portfolio manager of the Ivy International Value Fund

The following discussion, graphs and tables provide you with information regarding the Fund's performance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005.

How did the Fund perform during the last fiscal year?

The Fund showed a positive return, but underperformed its benchmark index during the fiscal year. Class A shares of the Fund increased 14.50 percent for the period (before the impact of sales charges), compared with the Morgan Stanley Capital International EAFE Index (generally reflecting the performance of securities that represent the international equity markets), which increased 15.06 percent during the year, and the Lipper International Large-Cap Core Funds Universe Average (reflecting the performance of the universe of funds with similar objectives), which returned 11.36 percent.* Please note that the Fund returns include applicable fees and expenses, whereas the index returns do not include any such fees.

Why did the Fund lag its benchmark index during the fiscal year?

We believe that stock selection was the biggest factor, as specific holdings negatively impacted performance for the fiscal year. Fund performance was particularly hurt by some holdings in consumer-discretionary stocks in Europe, where domestic demand has been slow to recover. However, the Fund did end the year with an overall positive return, and we feel that performance benefited from our stock selections in information technology, health care and materials, as well as some better-performing consumer stocks.

What other market conditions or events influenced the Fund's performance during the fiscal year?

Financial markets were faced with sharp increases in energy prices during the year, as well as rising interest rates in the United States and several foreign countries. Deflationary fears faded early in the fiscal year, and were soon replaced by concerns of commodity-induced inflation. During the year, there were also periods of uncertainty over China's ability to manage its industrial growth. Foreign equity markets recovered late in 2004, but trended lower again by March of 2005 as slower economic growth became evident in most industrialized countries.

What strategies and techniques did you employ that specifically affected the Fund's performance?

For most of the fiscal year the Fund was overweight in consumer-related shares, particularly discretionary spending selections in continental Europe, an area in which domestic demand has been sluggish for several years. Corporate labor reform continues to reduce German business costs while boosting profitability, but workers continue to be impacted by stagnant wages and a weak hiring environment.

The Fund benefited from a slight overweight position in Japan as fiscal year-end approached, which enabled us to participate in that seasonal equity recovery. By the end of the period, our underweight position in Britain became quite extreme due to falling home prices, a broadly weakening economy and what we feel is a risk of even higher interest rates.

What industries did you emphasize during the fiscal year, and what looks attractive to you going forward?

While the Fund was overweight in consumer-discretionary stocks, industrials and utilities, our exposure to information technology and consumer staples remained low.

We believe global financial markets likely will continue to be volatile in the coming months in reaction to energy price movements and economic responses. We are pleased to see continuing corporate labor reform in Germany, but will be closely monitoring political concerns that have developed in recent weeks in Britain, Canada and Mexico, including Britain's general election in early May.

We intend to continue to focus on what we believe are healthy companies that we feel can benefit from China's industrial expansion, particularly certain under-recognized companies with impressive pricing power. As long as near-term market uncertainties remain, we intend to avoid regions that we feel are particularly vulnerable to higher interest rates, such as Latin America. In Japan and Asia, we likely will continue to focus on areas of strong domestic demand, which we believe could provide potential insulation from possible near-term external volatility.

*The Fund's Lipper classification was changed from the International Funds Universe to the International Large-Cap Core Funds Universe, effective June 30, 2004. The Lipper International Funds Universe Average increased 12.57 percent during the period. The Fund's performance noted above is at net asset value (NAV), and does not include the effect of any applicable sales charges. If reflected, the sales charge would reduce the performance noted. The opinions expressed in this report are those of the portfolio manager and are current only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. The manager's views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions, and no forecasts can be guaranteed.


Comparison of Change in Value of
$10,000 Investment
 
Ivy International Value Fund, Class A Shares(1)
 
$
11,292
 
Morgan Stanley Capital International EAFE Index (with net dividends)(2)
 
$
13,874
 
Lipper International Large-Cap Core Funds Universe Average(2)
 
$
12,815


IVY INTERNATIONAL VALUE FUND CLASS A SHARES
ANNUAL REPORT INDEX COMPARISONS
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2005

 

 

 

IVY
INTERNATIONAL VALUE FUND CLASS A SHARES

 

MORGAN STANLEY
CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL EAFE INDEX (WITH NET DIVIDENDS)

 

LIPPER
INTERNATIONAL LARGE-CAP CORE FUNDS UNIVERSE AVERAGE

 


Inception 5/13/97

9,425

 

10,000

 

10,000

 

DEC

1997

8,455

 

9,657

 

9,853

 

DEC

1998

9,016

 

11,588

 

11,196

 

DEC

1999

11,521

 

14,713

 

15,511

 

DEC

2000

10,686

 

12,629

 

13,044

 

DEC

2001

8,851

 

9,920

 

10,273

 

DEC

2002

7,440

 

8,339

 

8,514

 

DEC

2003

9,463

 

11,557

 

11,139

 

MARCH

2004

9,862

 

12,059

 

11,507

 

MARCH

2005

11,292

 

13,874

 

12,815

 


Please note that the performance of the Fund's other share classes will be greater or less than the performance shown above for Class A based on the differences in loads and fees paid by shareholders investing in the different classes.

(1)The value of the investment in the Fund is impacted by the sales load at the time of the investment and by the ongoing expenses of the Fund and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

(2)Because the Fund commenced operations on a date other than at the end of a month, and partial month calculations of the performance of the indexes (including income) are not available, investment in the indexes was effected as of May 31, 1997.

Average Annual Total Return(3)
 
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class Y
Advisor
Class(4)

1-year period ended 3-31-05
   7.91%
   9.65%
13.66%
14.68%
14.74%
5-year period ended 3-31-05
-0.89%
-1.13%
-0.95%
-
   0.16%
10-year period ended 3-31-05
   -
   -
-
-
-
Since inception of Class through 3-31-05(5)
   1.55%
   1.24%
   1.22%
23.43%
   3.17%

(3)Data quoted is past performance and is based on deduction of the maximum applicable sales load for each of the periods. Current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Please visit www.ivyfunds.com for the Fund's most recent month-end performance. Class A shares carry a maximum front-end sales load of 5.75%. Class B and Class C shares carry maximum contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) of 5% and 1%, respectively. (Accordingly, the Class C shares reflect no CDSC since it only applies to Class C shares redeemed within twelve months after purchase.) Class Y shares are not subject to sales charges.

(4)Advisor Class shares are no longer available for investment.

(5)5-13-97 for Class A, Class B and Class C shares, 7-24-03 for Class Y shares and 2-23-98 for Advisor Class shares (the date on which shares were first acquired by shareholders).

Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Indexes are unmanaged. The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.

SHAREHOLDER SUMMARY OF IVY INTERNATIONAL VALUE FUND
Portfolio Highlights

On March 31, 2005, Ivy International Value Fund had net assets totaling $44,143,814 invested in a diversified portfolio of:

92.03%
 
Common Stocks
7.97%
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents

As a shareholder of the Fund, for every $100 you had invested on March 31, 2005, your Fund was invested by geographic region and by industry, respectively, as follows:

   
 
 
 
Europe  
$
56.71
 
Pacific Basin  
$
29.43
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents  
$
7.97
 
United States  
$
3.87
 
Canada  
$
2.02
 
   
 
 
 
     
 
 
 

Capital Goods Stocks  
$
16.35
 
Financial Services Stocks  
$
16.34
 
Utilities Stocks  
$
14.30
 
Consumer Services Stocks  
$
8.54
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents  
$
7.97
 
Energy Stocks  
$
7.12
 
Consumer Goods Stocks  
$
6.90
 
Multi-Industry Stocks  
$
6.86
 
Shelter Stocks  
$
5.36
 
Raw Materials Stocks  
$
3.65
 
Health Care Stocks  
$
2.58
 
Technology Stocks  
$
2.22
 
Business Equipment and Services Stocks  
$
1.81
 




The Investments of Ivy International Value Fund
 
      March 31, 2005              
COMMON STOCKS  
 
 


Shares
 
 
Value
 

               
Australia - 1.18%              

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (A)

 
 
16,200
 
$
258,149
 

Westpac Banking Corporation (A)

 
 
17,800
 
 
261,774
 
         




519,923
 
Austria - 4.46%              

OMV Aktiengesellschaft (A)

 
 
2,500
 
 
794,675
 

Telekom Austria Aktiengesellschaft (A)

 
 
25,000
 
 
489,580
 

Wienerberger AG (A)

 
 
15,000
 
 
683,012
 
         




1,967,267
 
Belgium - 3.41%              

Fortis (A)

 
 
30,000
 
 
856,343
 

KBC Group NV (A)*

 
 
7,700
 
 
649,598
 
         




1,505,941
 
Canada - 2.02%              

EnCana Corporation (A)

 
 
6,950
 
 
490,774
 

PetroKazakhstan Inc., Class A

 
 
10,000
 
 
401,700
 
         




892,474
 
China - 0.74%              

China Mobile (Hong Kong) Limited (A)

 
 
100,000
 
 
326,944
 
               
France - 8.64%              

ALSTOM (A)*

 
 
100,000
 
 
85,595
 

Lagardere SCA (A)

 
 
10,000
 
 
757,390
 

Metropole Television SA (A)

 
 
15,000
 
 
420,196
 

Nexity (A)*

 
 
10,000
 
 
345,754
 

Peugeot S.A. (A)

 
 
10,000
 
 
635,740
 

Sanofi-Aventis (A)

 
 
7,872
 
 
664,108
 

Technip-Coflexip (A)

 
 
4,000
 
 
669,200
 

Unibail Holding (A)

 
 
2,000
 
 
237,203
 
         




3,815,186
 
Germany - 10.15%              

Continental Aktiengesellschaft (A)

 
 
15,000
 
 
1,161,374
 

E.ON AG (A)

 
 
5,000
 
 
428,625
 

Hypo Real Estate Holding AG (A)*

 
 
10,000
 
 
413,192
 

Linde Aktiengesellschaft (A)

 
 
15,000
 
 
1,030,452
 

MAN AG (A)

 
 
20,000
 
 
892,267
 

ProSieben- Sat.1 Meida Aktiengesellschaft (A)

 
 
30,000
 
 
556,759
 
         




4,482,669
 
Hong Kong - 1.16%              

Beijing Capital Land Limited, Class H (A)

 
2,000,000
 


510,289
 
               
Ireland - 1.43%              

Bank of Ireland (A)

 
 
40,000
 
 
631,850
 
               
Italy - 1.85%              

Beni Stabili SpA (A)

 
 
300,000
 
 
287,912
 

Fondiaria-SAI S.p.A. (A)

 
 
10,000
 
 
277,796
 

Italmobiliare S.p.A., Non-Convertible Savings Shares (A)

 
 
5,000
 
 
250,302
 
         




816,010
 
Japan - 22.96%              

Asatsu-DK Inc. (A)

 
 
12,000
 
 
383,884
 

Chubu Electric Power Company, Incorporated (A)

 
 
20,000
 
 
480,321
 

Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. (A)(B)*

 
 
30,000
 
 
923,335
 

Hitachi, Ltd. (A)

 
 
60,000
 
 
372,692
 

Ichiyoshi Securities Co., Ltd. (A)

 
 
100,000
 
 
1,052,043
 

iShares MSCI Japan Index Fund

 
 
100,000
 
 
1,049,000
 

Kubota Corporation (A)

 
 
100,000
 
 
533,483
 

NTT DoCoMo, Inc. (A)

 
 
200
 
 
335,758
 

Nikko Exchange Traded Index (A)

 
 
8,410
 
 
923,986
 

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (A)

 
 
120
 
 
524,902
 

Secom Co., Ltd. (A)

 
 
10,000
 
 
415,967
 

Sega Sammy Holdings Inc. (A)*

 
 
10,000
 
 
608,096
 

Shimano Inc. (A)

 
 
25,000
 
 
839,396
 

Sony Corporation (A)

 
 
15,000
 
 
597,370
 

Takeda Chemical Industries, Ltd. (A)

 
 
10,000
 
 
476,590
 

Tokyo Electric Power Company, Incorporated (The) (A)

 
 
8,500
 
 
206,118
 

Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. (A)

 
 
103,000
 
 
414,997
 
         




10,137,938
 
Netherlands - 5.71%              

Royal Boskalis Westminster nv, Certicaaten Van Aandelen (A)

 
 
8,800
 
 
344,664
 

Royal DSM Heerlen (A)

 
 
10,000
 
 
704,865
 

Royal Dutch Petroleum Company (A)

 
 
20,000
 
 
1,196,261
 

Wolters Kluwer nv, Certicaaten Van Aandelen (A)

 
 
15,000
 
 
274,100
 
         




2,519,890
 
South Korea - 2.34%              

Honam Petrochemical Corp. (A)

 
 
1,600
 
 
81,930
 

Kyeryong Construction Industrial Co. Ltd (A)

 
 
40,000
 
 
949,286
 
         




1,031,216
 
Spain - 7.08%              

Altadis, S.A. (A)

 
 
10,000
 
409,172
 

Enagas, S.A. (A)

 
 
70,000
 
 
1,067,608
 

Fadesa Inmobiliaria, S.A. (A)*

 
 
30,000
 
 
657,528
 

Fadesa Inmobiliaria, S.A. (A)(B)*

 
 
15,000
 
 
328,764
 

Repsol YPF, S.A. (A)

 
 
25,000
 
 
662,067
 
         




3,125,139
 
Switzerland - 7.83%              

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprungli AG Reg'd (A)

 
 
30
 
 
455,458
 

Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA (A)

 
 
15,000
 
 
471,142
 

Credit Suisse Group, Registered Shares (A)*

 
 
11,950
 
 
513,285
 

Holcim Ltd, Registered Shares (A)

 
 
10,085
 
 
620,453
 

Julius Baer Holding Ltd., Bearer shares (A)

 
 
2,000
 
 
693,852
 

Zurich Financial Services (A)*

 
 
4,000
 
 
702,300
 
         




3,456,490
 
Taiwan - 1.05%              

iShares MSCI Taiwan Index Fund

 
 
40,000
 
 
463,200
 
               
United Kingdom - 6.15%              

British American Tobacco p.l.c. (A)

 
 
27,000
 
 
475,757
 

Lloyds TSB Group plc (A)

 
 
100,000
 
 
902,751
 

Vedanta Resources plc (A)(B)

 
 
25,200
 
 
224,162
 

Vodafone Group Plc (A)

 
 
420,000
 
 
1,114,463
 
         




2,717,133
 
United States - 3.87%              

iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund

 
 
7,000
 
 
1,111,950
 

Inco Limited*

 
 
15,000
 
 
597,000
 
         




1,708,950
 
               
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - 92.03%        
$
40,628,509
 

(Cost: $33,348,101)

             
               
SHORT-TERM SECURITIES
Principal Amount in Thousands
 
 
 

               
Banks - 4.53%              

Rabobank USA Financial Corp.

 
 
 
 
     
      2.82%, 4-1-05
$
2,000
 
 


2,000,000
 
               
Security and Commodity Brokers - 3.65%              

Greenwich Capital Holdings Inc. (Royal Bank of
      Scotland PLC (The)),

 
 
 
 
     
      2.86%, 4-1-05
 
1,610
 
 
 
1,610,000
 
               
TOTAL SHORT-TERM SECURITIES - 8.18%        
$
3,610,000
 

(Cost: $3,610,000)

             
               
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES - 100.21%        
$
44,238,509
 

(Cost: $36,958,101)

             
               
LIABILITIES, NET OF CASH AND OTHER ASSETS - (0.21%)        
(94,695
)

               
NET ASSETS - 100.00%        
$
44,143,814
 

               
Notes to Schedule of Investments
      *No dividends were paid during the preceding 12 months.
(A)Listed on an exchange outside the United States.
(B)Securities were purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2005, the total value of these securities amounted to $1,476,261 or 3.34% of net assets.
      See Note 1 to financial statements for security valuation and other significant accounting policies concerning investments.
      See Note 3 to financial statements for cost and unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments owned for Federal income tax purposes.







Statement of Assets and Liabilities
      IVY INTERNATIONAL VALUE FUND
      March 31, 2005
      (In Thousands, Except for Per Share Amounts)
ASSETS  
      Investment securities - at value (cost - $36,958) (Notes 1 and 3)  
$
44,239
 
      Receivables:        
           Dividends and interest    
196
 
           Fund shares sold    
112
 
      Prepaid and other assets    
24
 

                Total assets    
44,571
 

LIABILITIES        
      Payable to Fund shareholders    
284
 
      Due to custodian    
40
 
      Accrued management fee (Note 2)    
38
 
      Accrued distribution fee (Note 2)    
18
 
      Accrued shareholder servicing (Note 2)    
18
 
      Accrued service fee (Note 2)    
10
 
      Accrued accounting services fee (Note 2)    
2
 
      Accrued administrative fee (Note 2)    
-
*
      Other    
17
 

                Total liabilities    
427
 

                     Total net assets  
$
44,144
 

NET ASSETS        
      Capital paid in  
$
48,302
 
      Accumulated undistributed income (loss):        
           Accumulated undistributed net investment loss    
(7
)
           Accumulated undistributed net realized loss
                on investment transactions
 
(11,438
)
           Net unrealized appreciation in value of investments    
7,287
 

                Net assets applicable to outstanding units of capital
$
44,144
 

Net asset value per share (net assets divided by shares outstanding):
       
      Class A    
$11.61
 
      Class B    
$10.91
 
      Class C    
$10.90
 
      Class Y    
$11.64
 
      Advisor Class    
$11.52
 
Capital shares outstanding:
       
      Class A    
1,471
 
      Class B    
1,792
 
      Class C    
660
 
      Class Y    
25
 
      Advisor Class    
3
 
*Not shown due to rounding.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Statement of Operations
      IVY INTERNATIONAL VALUE FUND
      For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2005
      (In Thousands)
INVESTMENT LOSS        
      Income (Note 1B):        
           Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $73)  
$
815
 
           Interest and amortization    
36
 

                Total income    
851
 

      Expenses (Note 2):        
           Investment management fee    
396
 
           Distribution fee:        
                Class A    
3
 
                Class B    
155
 
                Class C    
52
 
           Shareholder servicing:        
                Class A    
41
 
                Class B    
77
 
                Class C    
27
 
                Class Y    
-
*
                Advisor Class    
-
*
           Service fee:      
 
                Class A    
26
 
                Class B    
52
 
                Class C    
17
 
                Class Y    
1
 
           Audit fees    
32
 
           Accounting services fee    
25
 
           Custodian fees    
24
 
           Legal fees    
9
 
           Administrative fee    
4
 
           Other    
62
 

                Total expenses    
1,003
 

                     Net investment loss    
(152
)

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN      
 
ON INVESTMENTS (NOTES 1 AND 3)      
 
      Realized net gain on securities    
4,873
 
      Realized net gain on foreign currency transactions    
8
 

           Realized net gain on investments    
4,881
 
      Unrealized appreciation in value of investments during the period    
291
 

                Net gain on investments    
5,172
 

                     Net increase in net assets resulting from operations  
$
5,020
 

*Not shown due to rounding.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Statement of Changes in Net Assets
      IVY INTERNATIONAL VALUE FUND
      (In Thousands)
     
  For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
fiscal period
ended
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
  3-31-05  
3-31-04
 
12-31-03

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS                      
      Operations:                      
           Net investment loss
$
(152
)
 
$
(110
)
 
$
(285
)
           Realized net gain (loss) on investments  
4,881
     
1,854
     
(1,906
)
           Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)  
291
     
(57
)
   
11,851
 

                Net increase in net assets
                      resulting from operations
 
5,020
     
1,687
     
9,660
 

      Distributions to shareholders from (Note 1F): (1)                      
           Net investment income:                      
                Class A  
-
     
-
     
-
 
                Class B  
-
     
-
     
-
 
                Class C  
-
     
-
     
-
 
                Class Y  
-
     
-
     
-
 
                Advisor Class  
-
     
-
     
-
 
           Realized gains on investment transactions:                      
                Class A  
-
     
-
     
-
 
                Class B  
-
     
-
     
-
 
                Class C  
-
     
-
     
-
 
                Class Y  
-
     
-
     
-
 
                Advisor Class  
-
     
-
     
-
 

   
-
     
-
     
-
 

      Capital share transactions (Note 5)  
(2,781
)
   
(1,848
)
 
(12,918
)

           Total increase (decrease)  
2,239
     
(161
)
   
(3,258
)
NET ASSETS                      
      Beginning of period  
41,905
     
42,066
     
45,324
 

      End of period
$
44,144
   
$
41,905
   
$
42,066
 

           Undistributed net investment loss
$
(7
)
 
$
(5
)
 
$
(8
)

(1)See "Financial Highlights" on pages 179 - 183.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY INTERNATIONAL VALUE FUND
      Class A Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
fiscal period
ended
 
For the fiscal year
ended December 31,

 
 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 
2003
 
2002
 
2001
 
2000
 

Net asset value,
      beginning of period
 
$
10.14
   
$
9.73
   
$
7.65
 
$
9.10
 
$
11.01
 
$
11.99
 

Income (loss) from
      investment operations:
                                         
      Net investment
            income (loss)
   
(0.02
)
   
(0.01
)
 
(0.02
)
 
0.08
(1)
0.07
   
0.14
 
      Net realized and
            unrealized gain
            (loss) on
            investments
 
1.49
     
0.42
     
2.10
 
(1.53
) (2)
(1.96
) (2)
(1.01
)

Total from investment
      operations
   
1.47
     
0.41
     
2.08
 
(1.45
)
 
(1.89
)
 
(0.87
)

Less distributions from:
                                         
      Net investment income    
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
 
(0.02
)
 
(0.04
)
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.07
)

Total distributions
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
 
(0.02
)
 
(0.11
)

Net asset value,
      end of period
 
$
11.61
   
$
10.14
   
$
9.73
 
$
7.65
 
$
9.10
 
$
11.01
 

Total return (3)
   
14.50
%
   
4.21
%
 
27.19
%
-15.93
%(2)
-17.17
%(2)
-7.25
%
Net assets, end of period
      (in millions)
   
$17
     
$10
     
$9
   
$8
   
$13
   
$24
 
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
1.99
%
   
2.16
% (4)
 
2.28
%
 
1.77
%
 
1.77
%
 
1.74
%
Ratio of net investment
      income (loss) to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
0.09
%
   
-0.41
% (4)
-0.19
%
 
0.91
%
 
0.58
%
 
0.96
%
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
     
NA
     
NA
   
2.32
%
 
2.15
%
 
1.92
%
Ratio of net investment
      income to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
     
NA
     
NA
   
0.36
%
 
0.20
%
 
0.78
%
Portfolio turnover rate
   
106
%
   
23
%
   
148
%
 
48
%
 
39
%
 
36
%
(1)Based on average shares outstanding.
(2)Includes redemption fees added to capital.
(3)Total return calculated without taking into account the sales load deducted on an initial purchase.
(4)Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY INTERNATIONAL VALUE FUND
      Class B Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
fiscal period
ended
 
For the fiscal year
ended December 31,

 
 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 
2003
 
2002
 
2001
 
2000
 

Net asset value,
      beginning of period
 
$
9.60
   
$
9.24
   
$
7.32
 
$
8.97
 
$
10.94
 
$
11.91
 

Income (loss) from
      investment operations:
                                         
      Net investment
            income (loss)
   
(0.08
)
 
(0.03
)
 
(0.08
)
 
0.01
(1)
(0.02
)
 
0.02
 
      Net realized and
            unrealized gain (loss)
            on investments
 
1.39
     
0.39
     
2.00
 
(1.66
)
 
(1.93
)
 
(0.96
)

Total from investment
      operations
   
1.31
     
0.36
     
1.92
 
(1.65
)
 
(1.95
)
 
(0.94
)

Less distributions from:
                                         
      Net investment income    
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
 
(0.02
)
 
(0.01
)
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.02
)

Total distributions
   
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
 
(0.02
)
 
(0.03
)

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
10.91
   
$
9.60
   
$
9.24
 
$
7.32
 
$
8.97
 
$
10.94
 

Total return
   
13.65
%
   
3.90
%
 
26.23
%
-18.39
%
-17.84
%
 
-7.94
%
Net assets, end of period
      (in millions)
   
$20
     
$24
     
$25
   
$28
   
$46
   
$76
 
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
2.76
%
   
2.91
%(2)
   
2.95
%
 
2.50
%
 
2.50
%
 
2.51
%
Ratio of net investment
      income (loss) to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
-0.58
%
 
-1.20
%(2)
 
-0.82
%
 
0.18
%
 
-0.15
%
 
0.20
%
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
     
NA
     
NA
   
3.05
%
 
2.88
%
 
2.69
%
Ratio of net investment
      income (loss) to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
     
NA
     
NA
 
-0.37
%
 
-0.53
%
 
0.02
%
Portfolio turnover rate
   
106
%
   
23
%
   
148
%
 
48
%
 
39
%
 
36
%
(1)Based on average shares outstanding.
(2)Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY INTERNATIONAL VALUE FUND
      Class C Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
fiscal period
ended
 
For the fiscal year
ended December 31,

 
 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 
2003
 
2002
 
2001
 
2000
 

Net asset value,
      beginning of period
 
$
9.59
   
$
9.23
   
$
7.32
 
$
8.97
 
$
10.94
 
$
11.92
 

Income (loss) from
      investment operations:
                                         
      Net investment
            income (loss)
   
(0.07
)
 
(0.03
)
 
(0.08
)
 
0.01
(1)
(0.02
)
 
0.02
 
      Net realized and
            unrealized gain (loss)
            on investments
 
1.38
     
0.39
     
1.99
 
(1.66
)
 
(1.93
)
 
(0.97
)

Total from investment
      operations
   
1.31
     
0.36
     
1.91
 
(1.65
)
 
(1.95
)
 
(0.95
)

Less distributions from:
                                         
      Net investment income    
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
 
(0.02
)
 
(0.01
)
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.02
)

Total distributions
   
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
 
(0.02
)
 
(0.03
)

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
10.90
   
$
9.59
   
$
9.23
 
$
7.32
 
$
8.97
 
$
10.94
 

Total return
   
13.66
%
   
3.90
%
 
26.09
%
-18.39
%
-17.84
%
 
-7.97
%
Net assets, end of period
      (in millions)
   
$7
     
$8
     
$8
   
$9
   
$16
   
$30
 
Ratio of expenses
      to average net assets
      including reimbursement
   
2.79
%
   
3.01
%(2)
   
3.01
%
 
2.50
%
 
2.51
%
 
2.51
%
Ratio of net investment
      income (loss) to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
-0.63
%
 
-1.30
%(2)
 
-0.82
%
 
0.18
%
 
-0.16
%
 
0.19
%
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
     
NA
     
NA
   
3.05
%
 
2.89
%
 
2.69
%
Ratio of net investment
      income (loss) to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
     
NA
     
NA
 
-0.37
%
 
-0.54
%
 
0.01
%
Portfolio turnover rate
   
106
%
   
23
%
   
148
%
 
48
%
 
39
%
 
36
%
(1)Based on average shares outstanding.
(2)Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY INTERNATIONAL VALUE FUND
      Class Y Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
fiscal period
ended
 
For the
period from
7-24-03(1)
to
 
 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 
12-31-03
 

Net asset value, beginning of period
 
$
10.15
   
$
9.74
   
$
8.16
   

Income (loss) from investment operations:
                         
      Net investment loss    
(0.01
)
   
(0.01
)
 
(0.01
)
 
      Net realized and unrealized
            gain on investments
 
1.50
     
0.42
     
1.59
   

Total from investment operations
   
1.49
     
0.41
     
1.58
   

Less distributions from:
                         
      Net investment income    
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 

Total distributions
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
11.64
   
$
10.15
   
$
9.74
   

Total return
   
14.68
%
   
4.21
%
 
19.36
%
 
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
   
$294
     
$145
   
$125
   
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
   
1.82
%
   
2.08
% (2)
 
1.47
% (2)
Ratio of net investment income
      (loss) to average net assets
   
0.29
%
   
-0.31
% (2)
-0.38
% (2)
Portfolio turnover rate
   
106
%
   
23
%
   
148
% (3)
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
(2)Annualized.
(3)For the 12 months ended December 31, 2003.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY INTERNATIONAL VALUE FUND
      Advisor Class Shares (1)
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
fiscal period
ended
 
For the fiscal year
ended December 31,

 
 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 
2003
 
2002
 
2001
 
2000
 

Net asset value,
      beginning of period
 
$
10.04
   
$
9.63
   
$
7.54
 
$
9.14
 
$
11.03
 
$
11.99
 

Income (loss) from
      investment operations:
                                         
      Net investment
            income (loss)
   
0.03
(2)
 
(0.00
)
   
0.67
   
0.10
(2)
 
0.11
   
0.50
 
      Net realized and
            unrealized gain (loss)
            on investments
 
1.45
     
0.41
     
1.42
 
(1.70
)
 
(1.98
)
 
(1.33
)

Total from investment
      operations
   
1.48
     
0.41
     
2.09
 
(1.60
)
 
(1.87
)
 
(0.83
)

Less distributions from:
                                         
      Net investment income    
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
 
(0.02
)
 
(0.05
)
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.08
)

Total distributions
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
 
(0.02
)
 
(0.13
)

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
11.52
   
$
10.04
   
$
9.63
 
$
7.54
 
$
9.14
 
$
11.03
 

Total return
   
14.74
%
   
4.26
%
 
27.72
%
-17.51
%
-17.03
%
 
-6.90
%
Net assets, end of period
      (in thousands)
   
$31
     
$41
     
$39
 
$124
   
$377
   
$668
 
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
1.91
%
   
1.62
% (3)
2.59
%
 
1.50
%
 
1.47
%
 
1.35
%
Ratio of net investment
      income to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
0.29
%
   
0.11
% (3)
1.43
%
 
1.18
%
 
0.89
%
 
1.36
%
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
     
NA
     
NA
   
2.05
%
 
1.85
%
 
1.53
%
Ratio of net investment
      income to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
     
NA
     
NA
   
0.63
%
 
0.51
%
 
1.18
%
Portfolio turnover rate
   
106
%
   
23
%
   
148
%
 
48
%
 
39
%
 
36
%
(1)See Note 5 to financial statements.
(2)Based on average shares outstanding.
(3)Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Managers' Discussion of
Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund

      March 31, 2005

The Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund is subadvised by Advantus Capital Management, Inc. The following is an interview with portfolio managers Christopher R. Sebald, CFA, and David Land, CFA.

The following discussion, graphs and tables provide you with information regarding the Fund's performance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005.

How did the Fund perform during the last fiscal year?

The Class A shares of the Fund increased 2.12 percent for the fiscal year (before the impact of sales charges), compared with the Lehman Brothers Mortgage-Backed Securities Index (reflecting the performance of issues that generally represent the mortgage-backed securities market), which increased 2.60 percent for the year, and the Lipper U.S. Mortgage Funds Universe Average (reflecting the performance of funds with similar investment objectives), which increased 1.54 percent for the year. Please note that the Fund returns include applicable fees and expenses, whereas the index returns do not include any such fees.

What factors affected performance relative to the benchmark index during the fiscal year?

The Fund endured a difficult bond market over a period that was primarily notable for an ongoing and steady increase in short-term interest rates. This was coupled with generally flat long-term interest rates. These challenges impacted overall return. Over the year, the main drivers of the Fund's return were sector allocation and security selection. Mortgage-backed security (MBS) passthrough excess returns were substantial in the third fiscal quarter, whereas commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) and asset-backed securities (ABS) were the winners of the first part of the fiscal year. We believe that the portfolio's overweight position in these sectors, versus MBS fixed-rate securities, also helped returns.

What other market conditions or events influenced the Fund's performance during the fiscal year?

The biggest surprise for the fixed-income markets during the fiscal period was that long-term interest rates did not rise. Given that the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 1.75 percentage points, and real gross domestic product (GDP) growth was strong at nearly 4 percent, we anticipated some movement in long rates. The two-year U.S. Treasury yield rose 2.20 percent over the period, while the 30-year U.S. Treasury fell 0.02 percent for the year. In our view, this was due to a veritable foreign invasion of the U.S. fixed-income markets. Foreign purchases of U.S.-dollar bonds in all sectors have been at record levels over the last 12 months. The foreign demand had a dramatic impact on U.S. fixed-income spread markets, helping to drive valuations quickly to near all-time tight levels at the end of January. Corporate bond spreads remained tight, and the mortgage market recorded option-adjusted spread (OAS) levels only one to two basis points from the tightest spreads reached over the last 10 years. CMBS and ABS also reached tight spread levels not seen since the mid-1990s.

What strategies and techniques did you employ that specifically affected the Fund's performance?

Our strategy of investing in what we felt was the best value in the mortgage market could not keep up during periods when MBS spreads were narrowing rapidly. We continued to maintain this strategy, even though MBS passthroughs outperformed substantially in some quarters of the fiscal year. However, we believe that our value strategy in the mortgage securities markets will produce the best relative return over the long term.

What industries or sectors did you emphasize during the fiscal year, and what looks attractive to you going forward?

In our view, the CMBS, ABS and non-agency MBS positions added to the portfolio during the fiscal year have prepared the Fund for the value-driven environment that appears to be unfolding early in 2005. Going forward, we expect inflation to start to rise over the coming years. We believe that it is still too difficult to determine whether inflation will rise significantly during this new fiscal year; however, we feel the impact of the depreciation in the dollar will eventually raise price levels in the U.S. We also expect interest rates to rise in the U.S., based in part on our anticipated rise in inflation, but mainly due to the Federal Reserve's program of continuing to increase interest rates.

Year-to-date, the rise in short-term interest rates has served to increase real short-term yields from negative to slightly positive. As real yields are likely to rise, we believe there likely will be a commensurate effect on long-term interest rates. MBS spreads have begun to rise with other high-quality fixed-income sectors. We anticipate that 2005 may be more like 2004, with a low supply of fixed-rate passthrough securities and strong demand. However, we do not anticipate the level of spread tightening and excess return for MBS that resulted during the last fiscal year. As the segmentation of the non-agency market continues to steal issuance from the fixed rate market, we expect these new segments to hold the most value for the portfolio in the coming year. We currently don't see the ABS market as offering the value it has in the recent past. Spreads have narrowed substantially in the housing-related ABS sectors over the past two years, and we don't anticipate adding much in this area. We believe that our value-oriented strategy in the mortgage market likely will benefit the Fund more in the coming fiscal year than it did over the most recent period.

The Fund's performance noted above is at net asset value (NAV), and does not include the effect of any applicable sales charges. If reflected, the sales charge would reduce the performance noted. The opinions expressed in this report are those of the portfolio managers and are current only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. The managers' views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions, and no forecasts can be guaranteed. Please note that securities issued by certain U.S. Government-sponsored entities, including the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("Freddie Mac"), the Federal National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae") and the Federal Home Loan Banks ("FHLBs") are not funded by Congressional appropriations and the debt and mortgage-backed securities issued by them are neither guaranteed nor insured by the United States Government.


Comparison of Change in Value of
$10,000 Investment
 
Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund, Class A Shares(1)
 
$
17,537
 
Lehman Brothers Mortgage-Backed Securities Index
 
$
18,307
 
Lipper U.S. Mortgage Funds Universe Average
 
$
17,008


IVY MORTGAGE SECURITIES FUND CLASS A SHARES
ANNUAL REPORT INDEX COMPARISONS
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IVY
MORTGAGE SECURITIES CLASS A SHARES

 

LEHMAN BROTHERS
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES INDEX

 

LIPPER
U.S. MORTGAGE FUNDS UNIVERSE AVERAGE

 


SEPT

1995

9,425

 

10,000

 

10,000

 

SEPT

1996

9,880

 

10,580

 

10,478

 

SEPT

1997

10,904

 

11,643

 

11,428

 

SEPT

1998

11,890

 

12,647

 

12,369

 

SEPT

1999

12,124

 

12,934

 

12,496

 

SEPT

2000

13,057

 

13,894

 

13,298

 

SEPT

2001

14,873

 

15,609

 

14,844

 

SEPT

2002

16,045

 

16,759

 

15,874

 

SEPT

2003

16,721

 

17,345

 

16,357

 

MARCH

2004

17,172

 

17,843

 

16,750

 

MARCH

2005

17,537

 

18,307

 

17,008

 


Please note that the performance of the Fund's other share classes will be greater or less than the performance shown above for Class A based on the differences in loads and fees paid by shareholders investing in the different classes.

(1)The value of the investment in the Fund is impacted by the sales load at the time of the investment and by the ongoing expenses of the Fund and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Average Annual Total Return(2)
 
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class Y

1-year period ended 3-31-05
-3.75%
-2.98%
1.05%
1.95%
5-year period ended 3-31-05
  5.92%
-
-
-
10-year period ended 3-31-05
 6.57%
-
-
-
Since inception of Class through 3-31-05 (3)
-
-0.51%
2.57%
3.45%

(2)Data quoted is past performance and is based on deduction of the maximum applicable sales load for each of the periods. Current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Please visit www.ivyfunds.com for the Fund's most recent month-end performance. Class A shares carry a maximum front-end sales load of 5.75%. Class B and Class C shares carry maximum contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) of 5% and 1%, respectively. (Accordingly, the Class C shares reflect no CDSC since it only applies to Class C shares redeemed within twelve months after purchase.) Class Y shares are not subject to sales charges.

(3)12-8-03 for Class B, Class C and Class Y shares (the date on which shares were first acquired by shareholders).

Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Indexes are unmanaged. The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.

The Advantus Mortgage Securities Fund merged into the Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund on December 8, 2003. The performance shown for periods prior to this date is that of the Advantus Mortgage Securities Fund Class A shares, restated to reflect current sales charges applicable to Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund Class A shares. Performance has not been restated to reflect the fees and expenses applicable to the Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund. If these expenses were reflected, performance shown would differ.

SHAREHOLDER SUMMARY OF IVY MORTGAGE SECURITIES FUND
Portfolio Highlights

On March 31, 2005, Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund had net assets totaling $212,729,265 invested in a diversified portfolio of:

58.04%
 
United States Government Bonds
39.91%
 
Corporate Bonds
1.74%
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
0.31%
 
Municipal Bond

As a shareholder of the Fund, for every $100 you had invested on March 31, 2005,
your Fund owned:

United States Government Bonds
 
$
58.04
 
Corporate Bonds:
 
 
 
 
      Finance Companies  
$
39.21
 
      Other  
$
0.70
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
$
1.74
 
Municipal Bond
 
$
0.31
 




The Investments of Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund
 
      March 31, 2005
               
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES  
 
Principal
Amount in
Thousands
 
 
Value
 

                 
Finance Companies - 39.21%                

277 Park Avenue Finance Corporation,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      7.58%, 5-12-12 (A)  
$
180
 
 
$
189,508
 

Asset Securitization Corporation (Interest Only):

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      1.40885%, 10-13-26 (A)  
 
9,476
 
 
 
393,341
 
      1.95118%, 8-13-29  
 
10,358
 
 
 
725,220
 

Associates Manufactured Housing,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      7.9%, 3-15-27  
 
1,800
 
 
 
1,861,529
 

Banc of America Alternative Loan Trust 2004-11,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      6.0%, 12-25-34  
 
1,954
 
 
 
1,961,320
 

Banc of America Funding 2004-2 Trust,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      6.5%, 7-20-32  
 
1,283
 
 
 
1,323,208
 

Banc of America Funding Corporation,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.02954%, 9-20-34  
 
1,744
 
 
 
1,737,520
 

Banc of America Structured Securities Trust 2002-X1 F,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      6.274%, 10-11-33 (A)  
 
1,750
 
 
 
1,846,724
 

Banco Hipotecario Nacional:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      7.916%, 7-25-09 (A)  
 
23
 
 
 
582
 
      7.54%, 5-31-17 (A)  
 
178
 
 
 
8,879
 
      2.57%, 3-25-11 (A)  
 
10
 
 
 
250
 

Bank of America Mortgage Securities, Inc.,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.75%, 8-25-34  
 
1,788
 
 
 
1,807,251
 

BankAmerica Manufactured Housing Contract Trust:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      7.8%, 10-10-26  
 
2,000
 
 
 
2,093,733
 
      7.015%, 1-10-28  
 
1,448
 
 
 
1,489,040
 

Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities Inc.,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.064%, 5-14-16 (A)  
 
1,350
 
 
 
1,347,844
 

BlackRock Capital Finance,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      7.75%, 9-25-26 (A)  
 
995
 
 
 
1,025,108
 

CHL Mortgage Pass-Through Trust 2003-28,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      4.15%, 8-25-33  
 
1,500
 
 
 
1,401,043
 

Charlie Mac Trust 2004-2,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.0%, 10-25-34  
 
2,854
 
 
 
2,783,664
 

Chase Mortgage Finance Trust, Series 2003-S11,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.5%, 10-25-33  
 
1,176
 
 
 
1,167,441
 

Chase Mortgage Finance Trust, Series 2003-S2,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.0%, 3-25-18  
 
1,460
 
 
 
1,451,426
 

Citicorp Mortgage Securities, Inc.,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      6.33523%, 9-25-14  
 
411
 
 
 
412,374
 

Collateralized Mortgage Obligation Trust,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.0%, 7-1-18  
54
 
 
53,543
 

Conseco Finance Securitizations Corp.,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      6.981%, 6-15-32  
 
1,200
 
 
 
1,239,878
 

Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp.,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      6.0%, 11-25-18  
 
1,040
 
 
 
1,061,790
 

FFCA Secured Lending Corporation:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      3.93375%, 2-18-22 (A)  
 
1,500
 
 
 
1,389,177
 
      4.18375%, 2-18-22 (A)  
 
1,000
 
 
 
917,794
 

Franchise Finance Corporation of America:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      8.91%, 6-25-14  
 
1,250
 
 
 
1,275,942
 
      7.8%, 6-1-20 (A)  
 
156
 
 
 
158,808
 

GMAC Commerical Mortgage Securities,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.94%, 7-1-13 (A)  
 
338
 
 
 
338,645
 

GMACM Mortgage Loan Trust 2004-AR2,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      4.5193%, 8-19-34  
 
1,891
 
 
 
1,863,193
 

GRMT Fairbanks Trust,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      4.95%, 6-20-32 (A)  
 
837
 
 
 
842,899
 

Global Mortgage Securitization Ltd. and Global
      Mortgage Securitization, LLC:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.25%, 11-25-32 (A)  
 
1,265
 
 
 
1,232,437
 
      5.25%, 11-25-32 (A)  
 
590
 
 
 
577,806
 

Green Tree Financial Corporation:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      8.3%, 11-15-19  
 
326
 
 
 
344,724
 
      9.1%, 4-15-25  
 
1,075
 
 
 
1,285,802
 

Hilton Hotel Pool Trust,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      3.22%, 10-3-15 (A)  
 
500
 
 
 
504,338
 

Hilton Hotel Pool Trust 2000-HLTA C,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      7.458%, 10-3-15 (A)  
 
500
 
 
 
547,230
 

Home Equity Loan Trust 2003-HS2,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.09%, 7-25-33  
 
1,000
 
 
 
994,288
 

J.P. Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp.,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      6.2207%, 10-12-37 (A)  
 
2,300
 
 
 
2,415,416
 

J.P. Morgan Mortgage Trust 2004-A3,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      4.33621%, 7-25-34  
 
1,933
 
 
 
1,842,731
 

Lehman ABS Manufactured Housing Contract,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.873%, 5-15-22  
 
1,062
 
 
 
1,076,858
 

MASTR Asset Securitization Trust 2003-10,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.5%, 11-25-33  
 
1,884
 
 
 
1,875,479
 

MMCA Automobile Trust 2002-1,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.37%, 1-15-10  
 
790
 
 
 
791,917
 

Metropolitan Asset Funding, Inc.,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      6.98%, 5-20-12 (A)  
150
 
 
150,025
 

Mid-State Capital Corporation 2004-1 Trust,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      6.005%, 8-15-37  
 
490
 
 
 
488,495
 

Mid-State Trust:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      8.33%, 4-1-30  
 
777
 
 
 
829,287
 
      7.34%, 7-1-35  
 
1,869
 
 
 
1,975,066
 
      7.4%, 7-1-35  
 
1,764
 
 
 
1,859,374
 
      7.79%, 7-1-35  
 
751
 
 
 
791,510
 

Money Store Trust 1998-B (The),

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      2.96%, 8-15-29  
 
2,954
 
 
 
2,953,877
 

Mortgage Capital Funding, Inc.,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      7.10623%, 6-18-30  
 
1,600
 
 
 
1,699,794
 

Multi Security Asset Trust LP, Commercial
      Mortgage-Backed Securities Pass-Through Certificates,
      Series 2005-RR4:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      1.0668%, 11-28-35 (Interest Only) (A)  
 
33,476
 
 
 
1,325,955
 
      5.88%, 11-28-35 (A)  
 
680
 
 
 
650,675
 
      5.88%, 11-28-35 (A)  
 
340
 
 
 
334,130
 

NationsLink Funding Corporation, Commercial Mortgage
      Pass-Through Certificates, Series 1998-2,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.0%, 8-20-30 (A)  
 
1,000
 
 
 
929,212
 

Nomura Asset Securities Corporation, Commercial Mortgage
      Pass-Through Certificates, Series1998-D6,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      6.0%, 3-15-30 (A)  
 
1,572
 
 
 
1,625,547
 

Oakwood Mortgage Investors, Inc.:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      8.1%, 10-15-21 (A)  
 
812
 
 
 
836,451
 
      7.375%, 8-15-27  
 
721
 
 
 
747,028
 

Origen Manufactured Housing Contract Trust 2004-A:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      2.02%, 10-15-13  
 
108
 
 
 
106,701
 
      5.7%, 1-15-35  
 
543
 
 
 
533,450
 
      5.91%, 1-15-35  
 
1,000
 
 
 
956,206
 

Origen Manufactured Housing Contract Trust 2004-B,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      4.75%, 8-15-21  
 
400
 
 
 
387,322
 

Paine Webber Mortgage Acceptance Corporation,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      7.655%, 1-2-12 (A)  
 
2,450
 
 
 
2,588,055
 

Prudential Home Mortgage Securities:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      6.83755%, 9-28-08 (A)  
 
41
 
 
 
40,821
 
      6.73%, 4-28-24 (A)  
 
8
 
 
 
7,725
 
      8.00701%, 9-28-24 (A)  
 
45
 
 
 
44,391
 

RAMP Series 2003-RS11 Trust,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      6.092%, 12-25-33  
2,000
 
 
2,035,157
 

RAMP Series 2005-RS1 Trust,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.145%, 1-25-35  
 
1,075
 
 
 
1,055,379
 

Salomon Brothers Mortgage Securities VII, Inc., Mortgage
      Pass-Through Certificates, Series 1997-HUD1,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      7.75%, 12-25-30  
 
2,212
 
 
 
2,333,291
 

Sequoia Mortgage Funding Company,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      6.38%, 8-28-31 (A)  
 
93
 
 
 
92,125
 

Structured Asset Mortgage Investments, Inc.:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      6.75%, 4-30-30  
 
38
 
 
 
37,569
 
      6.75%, 4-30-30  
 
17
 
 
 
17,122
 

Structured Asset Securities Corporation:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.63%, 5-25-34  
 
1,100
 
 
 
1,102,007
 
      6.0%, 6-25-34  
 
2,750
 
 
 
2,779,848
 

Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc.:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      7.525%, 7-7-14  
 
183
 
 
 
186,512
 
      7.07%, 12-7-14  
 
509
 
 
 
519,099
 
      7.955%, 12-7-24  
 
1,000
 
 
 
1,066,895
 
      7.525%, 11-7-26  
 
915
 
 
 
947,795
 

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities 2004-1 Trust (The),

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.5%, 2-25-34  
 
1,702
 
 
 
1,682,776
 

Whole Auto Loan Trust,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      6.0%, 4-15-09 (A)  
 
44
 
 
 
43,822
 
           




83,418,194
 
Real Estate Investment Trust - 0.36%                

Covenant Retirement Communities, Inc.,

 
 
 
 
 
     
      7.0%, 6-1-06  
 
750
 
 
 
753,574
 
                 
Security and Commodity Brokers - 0.34%                

Bear Stearns Mortgage Securities Inc.,

 
 
 
 
 
     
      8.0%, 11-25-29  
 
731
 
 
 
729,529
 
                 
TOTAL CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 39.91%          
$
84,901,297
 

(Cost: $85,857,034)

               

 
               
MUNICIPAL OBLIGATION - 0.31%
 
 
 
 

                 
California                

City of Pleasant Hill, Taxable Multifamily Housing
      Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1995A
      (GNMA Collateralized - Chateau Project),

 
 
 
 
 
     
      7.95%, 9-20-15  
646
 
 
$
665,419
 

(Cost: $652,475)

         

 

 
               
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT SECURITIES  
 
 
 
 
 

                 
Mortgage-Backed Obligations                

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Fixed Rate
      Participation Certificates:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      5.5%, 12-1-17  
 
1,158
 
 
 
1,184,635
 
      5.5%, 9-1-19  
 
2,333
 
 
 
2,382,846
 
      3.5%, 2-15-30  
 
2,000
 
 
 
1,891,957
 
      6.5%, 9-1-32  
 
1,747
 
 
 
1,824,058
 
      5.5%, 5-1-34  
 
1,822
 
 
 
1,831,547
 
      5.5%, 5-1-34  
 
1,336
 
 
 
1,343,457
 
      6.5%, 5-1-34  
 
1,703
 
 
 
1,767,403
 
      5.5%, 10-1-34  
 
1,495
 
 
 
1,501,436
 
      5.5%, 3-1-35  
 
5,275
 
 
 
5,288,188
 
      6.0%, 4-1-35  
 
1,500
 
 
 
1,534,688
 

Federal National Mortgage Association Fixed Rate
      Pass-Through Certificates:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      6.0%, 1-1-18  
 
836
 
 
 
863,669
 
      5.5%, 2-1-18  
 
718
 
 
 
733,596
 
      5.0%, 5-1-18  
 
2,127
 
 
 
2,129,658
 
      4.5%, 5-1-19  
 
235
 
 
 
229,646
 
      4.5%, 7-1-19  
 
472
 
 
 
461,914
 
      5.5%, 1-1-24  
 
831
 
 
 
839,844
 
      6.0%, 8-1-29  
 
661
 
 
 
677,835
 
      7.0%, 11-1-31  
 
364
 
 
 
384,599
 
      6.5%, 2-1-32  
 
287
 
 
 
300,132
 
      6.5%, 2-1-32  
 
253
 
 
 
263,749
 
      6.5%, 2-1-32  
 
222
 
 
 
232,239
 
      7.0%, 2-1-32  
 
442
 
 
 
469,015
 
      7.0%, 3-1-32  
 
621
 
 
 
657,954
 
      6.5%, 4-1-32  
 
130
 
 
 
135,747
 
      6.5%, 5-1-32  
 
234
 
 
 
243,891
 
      6.5%, 7-1-32  
 
1,152
 
 
 
1,205,294
 
      6.0%, 9-1-32  
 
239
 
 
 
245,532
 
      6.0%, 10-1-32  
 
1,616
 
 
 
1,662,107
 
      6.0%, 10-1-32  
 
1,435
 
 
 
1,475,966
 
      6.5%, 10-1-32  
115
 
 
120,201
 
      6.0%, 11-1-32  
 
1,236
 
 
 
1,271,551
 
      6.0%, 11-1-32  
 
752
 
 
 
772,339
 
      6.0%, 3-1-33  
 
1,900
 
 
 
1,962,478
 
      6.0%, 3-1-33  
 
1,792
 
 
 
1,850,077
 
      6.0%, 3-1-33  
 
1,278
 
 
 
1,319,641
 
      6.0%, 3-1-33  
 
351
 
 
 
361,830
 
      5.5%, 4-1-33  
 
2,465
 
 
 
2,475,833
 
      5.5%, 5-1-33  
 
900
 
 
 
903,473
 
      5.5%, 5-1-33  
 
430
 
 
 
431,626
 
      5.0%, 8-1-33  
 
916
 
 
 
898,572
 
      5.0%, 11-1-33  
 
2,376
 
 
 
2,329,811
 
      6.0%, 12-1-33  
 
800
 
 
 
820,068
 
      5.0%, 1-1-34  
 
4,355
 
 
 
4,270,079
 
      5.5%, 2-1-34  
 
3,935
 
 
 
3,939,919
 
      5.0%, 3-1-34  
 
4,793
 
 
 
4,699,221
 
      5.0%, 3-1-34  
 
1,580
 
 
 
1,545,962
 
      5.5%, 3-1-34  
 
3,643
 
 
 
3,659,399
 
      5.5%, 4-1-34  
 
3,556
 
 
 
3,563,914
 
      5.5%, 4-1-34  
 
2,776
 
 
 
2,788,877
 
      5.0%, 5-1-34  
 
932
 
 
 
911,782
 
      5.0%, 5-1-34  
 
248
 
 
 
242,260
 
      5.5%, 7-1-34  
 
2,398
 
 
 
2,406,845
 
      6.0%, 8-1-34  
 
975
 
 
 
996,956
 
      5.5%, 9-1-34  
 
1,889
 
 
 
1,894,944
 
      6.0%, 9-1-34  
 
1,823
 
 
 
1,864,070
 
      6.5%, 9-1-34  
 
3,886
 
 
 
4,034,432
 
      5.5%, 10-1-34  
 
2,809
 
 
 
2,816,311
 
      5.5%, 11-1-34  
 
1,064
 
 
 
1,066,481
 
      6.0%, 11-1-34  
 
936
 
 
 
956,907
 
      6.5%, 11-1-34  
 
192
 
 
 
199,000
 
      5.5%, 2-1-35  
 
3,484
 
 
 
3,494,500
 
      5.5%, 2-1-35  
 
1,502
 
 
 
1,505,266
 
      5.0%, 3-1-35  
 
253
 
 
 
247,535
 
      5.0%, 4-1-35  
 
900
 
 
 
879,750
 
      6.0%, 4-1-35  
 
7,490
 
 
 
7,653,844
 
      6.5%, 4-1-35  
 
2,365
 
 
 
2,453,688
 

Government National Mortgage Association Agency
      REMIC/CMO (Interest Only):

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      1.31374%, 3-16-34  
8,909
 
 
518,548
 
      1.2013%, 7-16-  40  
 
8,801
 
 
 
451,581
 
      0.38769%, 3-16-  42  
 
21,667
 
 
 
403,282
 
      0.99676%, 6-17-  45  
 
20,797
 
 
 
1,306,796
 

Government National Mortgage Association Fixed Rate
      Pass-Through Certificates:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      7.875%, 5-15-17  
 
716
 
 
 
756,437
 
      6.25%, 7-15-24  
 
361
 
 
 
378,456
 
      5.0%, 11-15-33  
 
939
 
 
 
928,239
 
      5.0%, 7-15-34  
 
1,349
 
 
 
1,332,018
 
      5.5%, 12-15-34  
 
5,218
 
 
 
5,270,542
 
      5.5%, 4-1-35  
 
4,215
 
 
 
4,251,881
 

United States Department of Veterans Affairs,
      Guaranteed REMIC Pass-Through Certificates,
      Vendee Mortgage Trust:
      1995-1 Class 1,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      7.21864%, 2-15-25  
 
350
 
 
 
369,211
 

      1995-1 Class 2,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      7.7925%, 2-15-25  
 
122
 
 
 
128,190
 
                 
TOTAL UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
SECURITIES - 58.04%
     
$
123,467,225
 

(Cost: $124,590,570)

               

 
               
SHORT-TERM SECURITIES                

                 
Capital Equipment - 3.29%                

John Deere Capital Corporation,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      2.84%, 4-21-05  
 
4,000
 
 
 
3,993,689
 

John Deere Finance S.A. (John Deere Capital Corporation),

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      2.76%, 4-7-05  
 
3,000
 
 
 
2,998,620
 
           




6,992,309
 
Finance Companies - 2.35%                

USAA Capital Corp.,

 
 
 
 
 
     
      2.76%, 4-12-05  
 
5,000
 
 
 
4,995,783
 
                 
Health Care - Drugs - 4.16%                

Abbott Laboratories,

 
 
 
 
 
     
      2.79%, 4-1-05  
8,858
 
 


8,858,000
 
                 
Multiple Industry - 3.10%                

Detroit Edison Co.,

 
 
 
 
 
     
      2.84%, 4-5-05  
 
6,600
 
 
 
6,597,918
 
                 
Utilities - Telephone - 2.35%                

SBC Communications Inc.,

 
 
 
 
 
     
      2.81%, 4-12-05  
 
5,000
 
 
 
4,995,707
 
                 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM SECURITIES - 15.25%          
$
32,439,717
 

(Cost: $32,439,717)

               
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES - 113.51%          
$
241,473,658
 

(Cost: $243,539,796)

               
                 
LIABILITIES, NET OF CASH AND OTHER ASSETS - (13.51%)        
(28,744,393
)

                 
NET ASSETS - 100.00%          
$
212,729,265
 

                 
Notes to Schedule of Investments
(A)Securities were purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2005, the total value of these securities amounted to $22,405,720 or 10.53% of net assets.
      See Note 1 to financial statements for security valuation and other significant accounting policies concerning investments.
      See Note 3 to financial statements for cost and unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments owned for Federal income tax purposes.







Statement of Assets and Liabilities
      IVY MORTGAGE SECURITIES FUND
      March 31, 2005
      (In Thousands, Except for Per Share Amounts)
ASSETS  
      Investment securities - at value (cost - $243,540) (Notes 1 and 3)  
$
241,474
 
      Receivables:        
           Investment securities sold    
6,898
 
           Fund shares sold    
1,060
 
           Dividends and interest    
1,039
 
      Prepaid and other assets    
36
 

                Total assets    
250,507
 

LIABILITIES        
      Payable for investment securities purchased    
36,855
 
      Payable to Fund shareholders    
525
 
      Dividends payable    
112
 
      Accrued management fee (Note 2)    
89
 
      Due to custodian    
58
 
      Accrued shareholder servicing (Note 2)    
57
 
      Accrued service fee (Note 2)    
45
 
      Accrued distribution fee (Note 2)    
12
 
      Accrued accounting services fee (Note 2)    
6
 
      Other    
19
 

                Total liabilities    
37,778
 

                     Total net assets  
$
212,729
 

NET ASSETS        
      Capital paid in  
$
214,863
 
      Accumulated undistributed loss:        
           Accumulated undistributed net realized loss
                on investment transactions
   
(68
)
           Net unrealized depreciation in value of investments    
(2,066
)

                Net assets applicable to outstanding units of capital
$
212,729
 

Net asset value per share (net assets divided by shares outstanding):
       
      Class A    
$10.68
 
      Class B    
$10.68
 
      Class C    
$10.68
 
      Class Y    
$10.68
 
Capital shares outstanding:
       
      Class A    
17,589
 
      Class B    
646
 
      Class C    
1,168
 
      Class Y    
513
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Statement of Operations
      IVY MORTGAGE SECURITIES FUND
      For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2005
      (In Thousands)
INVESTMENT INCOME        
      Income (Note 1B):        
           Interest and amortization  
$
9,355
 

      Expenses (Note 2):        
           Investment management fee    
844
 
           Shareholder servicing:        
                Class A    
414
 
                Class B    
18
 
                Class C    
19
 
                Class Y    
6
 
           Service fee:        
                Class A    
372
 
                Class B    
10
 
                Class C    
15
 
                Class Y    
10
 
           Distribution fee:        
                Class A    
16
 
                Class B    
30
 
                Class C    
45
 
           Registration fees    
84
 
           Accounting services fee    
70
 
           Custodian fees    
54
 
           Legal fees    
33
 
           Audit fees    
21
 
           Other    
99
 

                Total    
2,160
 
                     Less expenses in excess of contractual limit (Note 2)    
(433
)

                          Total expenses    
1,727
 

                                Net investment income    
7,628
 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN      
 
(LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS (NOTES 1 AND 3)      
 
           Realized net gain on investments    
333
 
           Unrealized depreciation in value of investments during the period  
(4,568
)

                Net loss on investments  
(4,235
)

                     Net increase in net assets resulting from operations  
$
3,393
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Statement of Changes in Net Assets
      IVY MORTGAGE SECURITIES FUND
      (In Thousands)
     
  For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
fiscal period
ended
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
  3-31-05  
3-31-04
 
9-30-03

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS                      
      Operations:                      
           Net investment income
$
7,628
   
$
3,138
   
$
6,503
 
           Realized net gain (loss) on investments  
333
     
(158
)
   
464
 
           Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)  
(4,568
)
   
809
     
(1,864
)

                Net increase in net assets
                      resulting from operations
 
3,393
     
3,789
     
5,103
 

      Distributions to shareholders from (Note 1F): (1)                        
           Net investment income:                      
                Class A  
(7,110
)
   
(3,101
)
   
(4,223
)
                Class B  
(133
)
   
(5
)
   
(1,558
)
                Class C  
(203
)
   
(8
)
   
(600
)
                Class Y  
(170
)
   
(35
)
   
NA
 
           Realized gains on investment transactions:                      
                Class A  
(153
)
   
(495
)
   
-
 
                Class B  
(5
)
   
-
     
-
 
                Class C  
(8
)
   
-
     
-
 
                Class Y  
(4
)
   
(9
)
   
NA
 

   
(7,786
)
   
(3,653
)
   
(6,381
)

      Capital share transactions (Note 5)  
76,977
     
(2,289
)
   
35,890
 

           Total increase (decrease)  
72,584
     
(2,153
)
   
34,612
 
NET ASSETS                      
      Beginning of period  
140,145
     
142,298
     
107,686
 

      End of period
$
212,729
   
$
140,145
   
$
142,298
 

           Undistributed net investment income (loss)
$
-
   
$
(7
)
 
$
4
 

(1)See "Financial Highlights" on pages 199 - 202.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY MORTGAGE SECURITIES FUND
      Class A Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
For the
fiscal period
ended
 
For the fiscal year
ended September 30,

 
 
3-31-05
3-31-04
 
2003
 
2002
 
2001
 
2000
 

Net asset value,
      beginning of period
 
$
10.96
   
$
10.97
   
$
11.07
 
$
10.99
 
$
10.37
 
$
10.30
 

Income (loss) from
      investment operations:
                                         
      Net investment income    
0.49
     
0.25
     
0.59
   
0.70
   
0.73
   
0.69
 
      Net realized and
            unrealized gain (loss)
            on investments
 
(0.27
)
   
0.03
     
(0.12
)
 
0.11
   
0.65
   
0.09
 

Total from investment
      operations
   
0.22
     
0.28
     
0.47
   
0.81
   
1.38
   
0.78
 

Less distributions from:
                                         
      Net investment income    
(0.49
)
   
(0.25
)
   
(0.57
)
 
(0.72
)
 
(0.72
)
 
(0.70
)
      Capital gains    
(0.01
)
   
(0.04
)
   
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
      Tax return of capital    
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
 
(0.01
)
 
(0.04
)
 
(0.01
)

Total distributions
   
(0.50
)
   
(0.29
)
   
(0.57
)
 
(0.73
)
 
(0.76
)
 
(0.71
)

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
10.68
   
$
10.96
   
$
10.97
 
$
11.07
 
$
10.99
 
$
10.37
 

Total return (1)
   
2.12
%
   
2.70
%
   
4.19
% (2)
7.88
%
 
13.90
%
 
7.70
%
Net assets, end of period
      (in millions)
   
$188
     
$134
     
$91
   
$67
   
$42
   
$32
 
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
0.95
%
   
1.05
%(3)(4)
0.97
%
 
0.95
%
 
0.95
%
 
0.95
%
Ratio of net investment
      income to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
4.59
%
   
4.56
%(3)(4)
5.27
%
 
6.24
%
 
6.75
%
 
6.81
%
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
1.23
%
   
1.38
%(3)(4)
1.12
%
 
1.21
%
 
1.31
%
 
1.32
%
Ratio of net investment
      income to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
4.31
%
   
4.22
%(3)(4)
5.12
%
 
5.98
%
 
6.39
%
 
6.44
%
Portfolio turnover rate
   
200
%
   
57
%
   
83
%
 
99
%
 
55
%
 
65
%
(1)Total return calculated without taking into account the sales load deducted on an initial purchase.
(2)Advantus Capital reimbursed the Fund for losses related to certain investment trades. With reimbursed losses, the total return for Class A, for the year ended September 30, 2003, would have been 4.28%.
(3)Annualized.
(4)In connection with the reorganization plan described in Note 8, Class B and Class C shares of the predecessor Advantus Fund were exchanged into Class A shares at the time of the merger. The ratios shown reflect a blended rate that includes income and expenses for those Class B and Class C shares before October 1, 2003 up to the time of merger. Expenses for Class A shares before and after the merger were limited to 0.95% of average net assets.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY MORTGAGE SECURITIES FUND
      Class B Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
period from
12-8-03(1)
to
 
 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 

Net asset value, beginning of period
 
$
10.96
   
$
10.87
   

Income (loss) from investment operations:
                 
      Net investment income    
0.37
     
0.12
   
      Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
            on investments
 
(0.27
)
   
0.13
   

Total from investment operations
   
0.10
     
0.25
   

Less distributions from:
                 
      Net investment income    
(0.37
)
   
(0.12
)
 
      Capital gains    
(0.01
)
   
(0.04
)
 

Total distributions
   
(0.38
)
   
(0.16
)
 

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
10.68
   
$
10.96
   

Total return
   
0.92
%
   
2.32
%
 
Net assets, end of period (in millions)
   
$7
     
$1
   
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
   
2.16
%
   
1.89
% (2)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets
   
3.29
%
   
3.59
% (2)
Portfolio turnover rate
   
200
%
   
57
% (3)
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
(2)Annualized.
(3)For the six months ended March 31, 2004.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY MORTGAGE SECURITIES FUND
      Class C Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
period from
12-8-03(1)
to
 
 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 

Net asset value, beginning of period
 
$
10.96
   
$
10.87
   

Income (loss) from investment operations:
                 
      Net investment income    
0.38
     
0.12
   
      Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
            on investments
 
(0.27
)
   
0.13
   

Total from investment operations
   
0.11
     
0.25
   

Less distributions from:
                 
      Net investment income    
(0.38
)
   
(0.12
)
 
      Capital gains    
(0.01
)
   
(0.04
)
 

Total distributions
   
(0.39
)
   
(0.16
)
 

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
10.68
   
$
10.96
   

Total return
   
1.05
%
   
2.32
%
 
Net assets, end of period (in millions)
   
$12
     
$2
   
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
   
2.03
%
   
1.86
% (2)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets
   
3.41
%
   
3.61
% (2)
Portfolio turnover rate
   
200
%
   
57
% (3)
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
(2)Annualized.
(3)For the six months ended March 31, 2004.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY MORTGAGE SECURITIES FUND
      Class Y Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
period from
12-8-03 (1)
to
 
 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 

Net asset value, beginning of period
 
$
10.96
   
$
10.87
   

Income (loss) from investment operations:
                 
      Net investment income    
0.48
     
0.15
   
      Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
            on investments
 
(0.27
)
   
0.13
   

Total from investment operations
   
0.21
     
0.28
   

Less distributions from:
                 
      Net investment income    
(0.48
)
   
(0.15
)
 
      Capital gains    
(0.01
)
   
(0.04
)
 

Total distributions
   
(0.49
)
   
(0.19
)
 

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
10.68
   
$
10.96
   

Total return
   
1.95
%
   
2.56
%
 
Net assets, end of period (in millions)
   
$6
     
$3
   
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
   
1.12
%
   
1.09
% (2)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets
   
4.41
%
   
4.38
% (2)
Portfolio turnover rate
   
200
%
   
57
% (3)
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
(2)Annualized.
(3)For the six months ended March 31, 2004.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Manager's Discussion of
Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund

      March 31, 2005

An interview with Frederick Jiang, CFA, CPA, portfolio manager of the Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund

The following discussion, graphs and tables provide you with information regarding the Fund's performance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005.

How did the Fund perform during the last fiscal year?

The Class A shares of the Fund increased 11.10 percent for the year (before the impact of sales charges), compared with the Morgan Stanley Capital International Asia Free (Excluding Japan) Index (the index that generally reflects the performance of the Asian securities markets), which increased 10.85 percent during the year, and the Lipper Pacific Ex-Japan Funds Universe Average (reflecting the performance of the universe of funds with similar objectives), which increased 11.68 percent. The Morgan Stanley Capital International Asia Free (Excluding Japan) Index replaces the Morgan Stanley Capital International Asia Pacific Free (Excluding Japan) Index in this year's report. We believe that the new index provides a more accurate basis for comparing the Fund's performance to the types of securities in which the Fund invests. Both indexes are presented in this year's report for comparison purposes. Please note that the Fund returns include applicable fees and expenses, whereas the index returns do not include any such fees.

What factors affected the Fund's performance relative to its benchmark index during the fiscal year?

During the period, our stock and country selections served us well, as we outperformed the benchmark return in certain sectors, and were on par in other areas. We benefited from our selections in industrial and energy stocks, as well as selections in India, China and Indonesia.

What other market conditions or events influenced the Fund's performance during the fiscal year?

Asia Pacific markets were heavily influenced by Chinese macroeconomic factors during the fiscal year. Early in the fiscal year, the Chinese central bank tightened monetary policy in an attempt to slow growth in the overheated economy. Immediate market concerns regarding a possible "hard landing" in China's economy triggered a sharp equity correction in April and May. The markets stabilized over the next three months, as regional demand remained very healthy.

By August, the market started to rebound sharply as signs of a Chinese economic reacceleration calmed investors' concerns. Speculation of a Chinese yuan revaluation against the U.S. dollar also increased interest in Asian stock markets between September and the end of the fiscal year. As China maintained its currency peg to the U.S. dollar, global investors shifted their bets to other Asian currencies, particularly the South Korean won, Taiwanese new dollar and Australian dollar. These strong Asian currencies not only increased the value of Asian stocks in dollar terms, but also encouraged strong money inflows into Asia. The market recorded very strong inflows in the December calendar quarter, and this liquidity helped to drive the stock market up sharply.

Late in the fiscal year, investors grew more concerned about rising global energy costs as crude oil prices continued to set record highs. The potential of higher inflation and, therefore, a risk of generally higher interest rates, was also of growing concern. In response, investors became more risk-averse and reduced exposure to emerging markets. Although Asian markets experienced a moderate correction in March, the Fund still recorded strong absolute returns for the fiscal year.

What strategies and techniques did you employ that specifically affected the Fund's performance?

We focused on selecting companies in the region that we believed would benefit from growing demand in China and India. We trimmed positions when the market had a correction in the June quarter, enabling us to benefit from the big rebound that occurred later in the fiscal year. We also took profits in India and Indonesia toward the end of the fiscal year as we felt that valuations in those markets had become quite stretched, thereby helping to better manage the portfolio's risk to any major correction in those markets.

What industries or sectors did you emphasize during the fiscal year, and what looks attractive to you going forward?

We emphasized the energy, materials, industrials and consumer-staple sectors over the year, as we believed they would benefit most from the fast-growing Chinese and Indian economies. We underweighted the telecommunication services, utilities, information technology and financial sectors, because we believed those sectors were less exposed to strong final demand growth in the region.

We expect regional demand to continue to be healthy in the new fiscal year, so we are likely to continue to focus on sectors that performed well over the last year. On country allocation, we may further reduce position in Indonesia and India as we feel that the two markets have become quite expensive. We may raise our weighting in Taiwan because of extremely low valuations, high dividend yield and a positive benchmark weighting change that is broadly expected to occur in May. We are also positive on Thailand, where we believe that valuations remain very reasonable. Additionally, we intend to keep a close eye on South Korea to see if some positive structural changes are more than temporary. Overall, we remain generally bullish on the Asian market, a belief that we feel has been well supported by fast economic growth, low valuations, high dividend yields and healthy corporate balance sheets relative to other international markets.

The Fund's performance noted above is at net asset value (NAV), and does not include the effect of any applicable sales charges. If reflected, the sales charge would reduce the performance noted. The opinions expressed in this report are those of the portfolio manager and are current only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. The manager's views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions, and no forecasts can be guaranteed.


Comparison of Change in Value of
$10,000 Investment
 
Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund, Class A Shares(1)
 
$
12,098
 
Morgan Stanley Capital International Asia Free (Excluding Japan) Index
 
$
10,009
 
Morgan Stanley Capital International Asia Pacific Free (Excluding Japan) Index
 
$
12,693
 
Lipper Pacific Ex-Japan Funds Universe Average
 
$
13,606


IVY PACIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FUND CLASS A SHARES
ANNUAL REPORT INDEX COMPARISONS
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IVY
PACIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FUND CLASS A SHARES

 

MORGAN STANLEY
CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL ASIA FREE (EX JAPAN) INDEX

 

MORGAN STANLEY
CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL ASIA PACIFIC FREE (EX JAPAN) INDEX

 

LIPPER
PACIFIC EX-JAPAN FUNDS UNIVERSE AVERAGE


DEC

1995

9,425

 

10,000

 

10,000

 

10,000

DEC

1996

11,357

 

11,005

 

11,164

 

10,934

DEC

1997

8,865

 

6,569

 

7,345

 

7,257

DEC

1998

7,043

 

6,057

 

7,021

 

6,859

DEC

1999

10,333

 

9,975

 

10,520

 

11,962

DEC

2000

8,447

 

6,461

 

7,367

 

8,405

DEC

2001

7,663

 

6,213

 

7,190

 

8,403

DEC

2002

6,796

 

5,696

 

6,823

 

7,807

DEC

2003

10,388

 

8,372

 

10,143

 

11,418

MARCH

2004

10,890

 

9,030

 

10,880

 

12,183

MARCH

2005

12,098

 

10,009

 

12,693

 

13,606


Please note that the performance of the Fund's other share classes will be greater or less than the performance shown above for Class A based on the differences in loads and fees paid by shareholders investing in the different classes.

(1)The value of the investment in the Fund is impacted by the sales load at the time of the investment and by the ongoing expenses of the Fund and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Average Annual Total Return(2)
 
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class Y
Advisor
Class(3)

1-year period ended 3-31-05
4.71%
5.99%
10.12%
11.38%
11.85%
5-year period ended 3-31-05
1.18%
0.93%
   1.39%
-
   2.09%
10-year period ended 3-31-05
2.42%
2.01%
-
-
-
Since inception of Class through 3-31-05(4)
-
-
   0.92%
30.03%
   4.42%


(2)Data quoted is past performance and is based on deduction of the maximum applicable sales load for each of the periods. Current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Please visit www.ivyfunds.com for the Fund's most recent month-end performance. Class A shares carry a maximum front-end sales load of 5.75%. Class B and Class C shares carry maximum contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) of 5% and 1%, respectively. (Accordingly, the Class C shares reflect no CDSC since it only applies to Class C shares redeemed within twelve months after purchase.) Class Y shares are not subject to sales charges.

(3)Advisor Class shares are no longer available for investment.

(4)4-30-96 for Class C shares, 7-24-03 for Class Y shares and 2-10-98 for Advisor Class shares (the date on which shares were first acquired by shareholders).

Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Indexes are unmanaged. The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.

SHAREHOLDER SUMMARY OF IVY PACIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FUND
Portfolio Highlights

On March 31, 2005, Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund had net assets totaling $78,789,570 invested in a diversified portfolio of:

92.34%
 
Common Stocks
7.66%
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents

As a shareholder of the Fund, for every $100 you had invested on March 31, 2005, your Fund was invested by geographic region and by industry, respectively, as follows:

 
 
 
 
 
Pacific Basin
 
$
88.80
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
$
7.66
 
United States
 
$
1.98
 
Europe
 
$
1.14
 
Other
 
$
0.42
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 

Multi-Industry Stocks
 
$
17.27
 
Financial Services Stocks
 
$
16.95
 
Technology Stocks
 
$
13.88
 
Raw Materials Stocks
 
$
8.80
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
$
7.66
 
Energy Stocks
 
$
6.81
 
Business Equipment and Services Stocks
 
$
6.02
 
Shelter Stocks
 
$
5.35
 
Capital Goods Stocks
 
$
4.34
 
Utilities Stocks
 
$
4.12
 
Miscellaneous Stocks
 
$
3.51
 
Consumer Goods Stocks
 
$
2.90
 
Transportation Stocks
 
$
2.39
 




The Investments of Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund
 
      March 31, 2005
               
COMMON STOCKS  
 
 


Shares
 
 
 
Value
 

                 
Australia - 8.67%                

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (A)

 
 
76,800
 
 
$
1,223,818
 

BHP Billiton Plc (A)

 
 
54,450
 
 
 
751,951
 

Foster's Group Limited (A)

 
 
112,840
 
 
 
447,350
 

Lion Nathan Limited (A)

 
 
280,420
 
 
 
1,571,137
 

National Australia Bank Limited (A)

 
 
40,000
 
 
 
876,355
 

Novogen LTD (A)*

 
 
260,510
 
 
 
976,412
 

Rio Tinto Limited (A)

 
 
28,130
 
 
 
981,292
 
           




6,828,315
 
Bermuda - 0.42%                

I.T Limited (A)(B)*

 
 
1,200,000
 
 
 
330,790
 
                 
China - 12.84%                

Aluminum Corporation of China Limited, H Shares (A)

 
 
922,000
 
 
 
531,957
 

China Mobile (Hong Kong) Limited (A)

 
 
318,500
 
 
 
1,041,317
 

China Netcom Group Corporation (Hong Kong)
Limited (A)*

 
 
916,500
 
 
 
1,286,707
 

China Pet & Chem Sinopec (A)

 
 
2,500,000
 
 
 
1,009,680
 

China Resources Power Holdings Company Limited (A)

 
 
500,000
 
 
 
235,592
 

China Resources Power Holdings Company
      Limited (A)(B)

 
 
1,000,000
 
 
 
471,184
 

eLong, Inc., ADR*

 
 
39,950
 
 
 
358,152
 

Ninetowns Digital World Trade Holdings Limited, ADR*

 
 
63,000
 
 
 
573,300
 

PORTS DESIGN LIMITED (A)

 
 
500,000
 
 
 
342,971
 

PORTS DESIGN LIMITED (A)(B)

 
 
800,000
 
 
 
548,753
 

Seec Media Group Limited (A)*

 
 
3,000,000
 
 
 
115,392
 

Shanghai Forte Land Co., Ltd., H Shares (A)

 
 
1,372,000
 
 
 
408,988
 

Sino-Forest Corporation, Class A (A)*

 
 
208,360
 
 
 
614,850
 

Sino-Forest Corporation, Class A (A)(B)*

 
 
217,000
 
 
 
640,346
 

Tencent Holdings Limited (A)(B)*

 
 
1,050,000
 
 
 
760,626
 

The9 Limited, ADR*

 
 
39,520
 
 
 
674,606
 

Wah Sang Gas Holdings Limited (A)(C)*

 
 
736,000
 
 
 
15,098
 

Xinao Gas Holdings Limited (A)(B)*

 
 
900,000
 
 
 
484,646
 
           




10,114,165
 
Hong Kong - 10.67%                

ASM Pacific Technology Limited (A)

 
 
250,000
 
 
 
1,076,992
 

Cheung Kong (Holdings) Limited (A)

 
 
80,000
 
 
 
710,302
 

Chitaly Holdings Limited (A)

 
 
734,000
 
 
 
668,171
 

CITIC Pacific Limited (A)

 
 
100,000
 
 
 
292,968
 

Dah Sing Financial Holdings Limited (A)

 
 
70,000
 
 
 
446,054
 

Hutchison Whampoa Limited, Ordinary Shares (A)

 
 
102,000
 
 
 
866,402
 

iShares MSCI Hong Kong Index Fund

 
 
45,000
 
 
517,950
 

Johnson Electric Holdings Limited (A)

 
 
600,000
 
 
 
542,343
 

Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Limited (A)

 
 
382,000
 
 
 
303,661
 

Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Limited (A)(B)

 
 
400,000
 
 
 
317,969
 

Oriental Press Group Limited (A)

 
 
2,254,000
 
 
 
715,257
 

Pacific Basin Shipping Limited (A)(B)

 
 
1,700,000
 
 
 
811,911
 

Panva Gas Holdings Limited (A)*

 
 
1,223,000
 
 
 
513,536
 

Sinolink Worldwide Holdings Limited (A)

 
 
4,164,000
 
 
 
624,640
 
           




8,408,156
 
India - 6.91%                

Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited (A)

 
 
26,240
 
 
 
326,463
 

ICICI Bank Limited, ADS

 
 
50,000
 
 
 
1,036,000
 

Infosys Technologies Limited (A)

 
 
17,200
 
 
 
885,675
 

Jet Airways (India) Private Limited (A)(B)*

 
 
12,000
 
 
 
332,637
 

ONGC Videsh Limited (A)

 
 
60,330
 
 
 
1,217,426
 

Reliance Industries Limited (A)

 
 
75,000
 
 
 
936,021
 

Tata Consultancy Services Limited (A)(B)

 
 
21,699
 
 
 
710,692
 
           




5,444,914
 
Indonesia - 0.45%                

PT International Nickel Indonesia Tbk (A)

 
 
245,000
 
 
 
351,848
 
                 
Malaysia - 4.13%                

AMMB Holdings Berhad (A)

 
 
444,100
 
 
 
328,400
 

Arab-Malaysian Corporation Berhad (A)*

 
 
2,500,000
 
 
 
828,947
 

Genting Berhad (A)

 
 
100,000
 
 
 
455,263
 

Malayan Banking Berhad (A)

 
 
151,400
 
 
 
450,216
 

Malaysia International Shipping Corporation Berhad (A)

 
 
185,100
 
 
 
793,982
 

Maxis Communications Berhad (A)

 
 
160,000
 
 
 
397,895
 
           




3,254,703
 
Singapore - 6.72%                

DBS Group Holdings Ltd (A)

 
 
123,000
 
 
 
1,110,122
 

Keppel Corporation Limited (A)

 
 
300,000
 
 
 
1,980,738
 

Keppel Land Limited (A)

 
 
750,000
 
 
 
1,044,885
 

SembCorp Industries Ltd (A)

 
 
650,000
 
 
 
763,826
 

Venture Corporation Limited (A)

 
 
49,000
 
 
 
394,754
 
           




5,294,325
 
South Korea - 17.53%                

Cheil Industries Inc. (A)

 
 
44,240
 
 
 
718,818
 

Daelim Industrial Co., Ltd. (A)

 
 
15,910
 
 
 
842,893
 

Hana Bank (A)

 
 
47,040
 
 
 
1,297,016
 

Honam Petrochemical Corp. (A)

 
 
23,000
 
 
 
1,177,745
 

KT Corporation (A)

 
 
15,520
 
 
 
602,155
 

Kookmin Bank (A)

 
 
43,670
 
 
1,950,206
 

Korean Air Lines Co., Ltd. (A)*

 
 
38,650
 
 
 
753,589
 

Kyeryong Construction Industrial Co. Ltd (A)

 
 
46,000
 
 
 
1,091,679
 

LG Chem, Ltd. (A)

 
 
37,000
 
 
 
1,493,845
 

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (A)

 
 
6,400
 
 
 
3,163,762
 

Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. (A)

 
 
7,000
 
 
 
720,335
 
           




13,812,043
 
Taiwan - 14.68%                

AU Optronics Corp., ADR

 
 
1
 
 
 
3
 

BenQ Corporation (A)

 
 
916,000
 
 
 
945,978
 

Chinatrust Financial Holding Company, Ltd. (A)

 
 
1,367,000
 
 
 
1,541,852
 

Formosa Chemicals & Fiber Corporation (A)

 
 
350,000
 
 
 
712,915
 

Formosa Plastics Corporation (A)

 
 
436,753
 
 
 
782,922
 

iShares MSCI Taiwan Index Fund

 
 
179,150
 
 
 
2,074,557
 

MediaTek Incorporation (A)

 
 
170,000
 
 
 
1,208,179
 

Quanta Computer Inc. (A)

 
 
414,577
 
 
 
695,818
 

Sampo Corporation (A)

 
 
972,300
 
 
 
229,205
 

TSRC Corporation (A)

 
 
2,310,000
 
 
 
1,136,000
 

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (A)

 
 
964,981
 
 
 
1,576,741
 

United Microelectronics Corporation (A)*

 
 
1,096,222
 
 
 
662,564
 
           




11,566,734
 
Thailand - 6.20%                

Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited (A)

 
 
309,600
 
 
 
886,380
 

C.P. Seven Eleven Public Company Limited (A)

 
 
420,500
 
 
 
612,692
 

LAND AND HOUSES PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED (A)

 
 
3,405,700
 
 
 
757,403
 

PTT Public Company Limited (A)

 
 
239,000
 
 
 
1,179,116
 

Thai Oil Public Company Limited (A)*

 
 
300,000
 
 
 
483,129
 

Thai Oil Public Company Limited (A)(B)*

 
 
600,000
 
 
 
966,258
 
           




4,884,978
 
United Kingdom - 1.14%                

Standard Chartered PLC (A)

 
 
50,000
 
 
 
897,493
 
                 
United States - 1.98%                

iShares MSCI Pacific ex-Japan Index Fund

 
 
11,900
 
 
 
1,070,048
 

News Corporation Limited (The), CDI (A)

 
 
1
 
 
 
9
 

UTStarcom, Inc.*

 
 
45,000
 
 
 
492,525
 
           




1,562,582
 
                 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - 92.34%          
$
72,751,046
 

(Cost: $66,315,549)

               
                 
SHORT-TERM SECURITIES
 
Principal Amount in Thousands
 
 
 

                 
Banks - 4.55%                

Rabobank USA Financial Corp.,

 
 
 
 
 
     
      2.82%, 4-1-05  
$
3,585
 
 


3,585,000
 
                 
Cosmetics and Toiletries - 2.79%                

Gillette Company (The),

 
 
 
 
 
     
      2.81%, 4-1-05  
 
2,200
 
 
 
2,200,000
 
                 
Food and Related - 1.52%                

McCormick & Co. Inc.,

 
 
 
 
 
     
      2.83%, 4-1-05  
 
1,199
 
 
 
1,199,000
 
                 
Security and Commodity Brokers - 3.81%                

UBS Finance Delaware LLC,

 
 
 
 
 
     
      2.83%, 4-1-05  
 
3,000
 
 
 
3,000,000
 
                 
                 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM SECURITIES - 12.67%          
$
9,984,000
 

(Cost: $9,984,000)

               
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES - 105.01%          
$
82,735,046
 

(Cost: $76,299,549)

               
                 
LIABILITIES, NET OF CASH AND OTHER ASSETS - (5.01%)        
(3,945,476
)

                 
NET ASSETS - 100.00%          
$
78,789,570
 

                 
Notes to Schedule of Investments
      *No dividends were paid during the preceding 12 months.
(A)Listed on an exchange outside the United States.
(B)Securities were purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2005, the total value of these securities amounted to $6,375,812 or 8.09% of net assets.
(C)Security valued in good faith by the Valuation Committee of the Board of Trustees.
      See Note 1 to financial statements for security valuation and other significant accounting policies concerning investments.
      See Note 3 to financial statements for cost and unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments owned for Federal income tax purposes.







Statement of Assets and Liabilities
      IVY PACIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FUND
      March 31, 2005
      (In Thousands, Except for Per Share Amounts)
ASSETS  
      Investment securities - at value (cost - $76,300) (Notes 1 and 3)  
$
82,735
 
      Cash denominated in foreign currencies (cost - $4,784)    
5,002
 
      Receivables:        
           Investment securities sold    
531
 
           Fund shares sold    
376
 
           Dividends and interest    
127
 
      Prepaid and other assets    
21
 

                Total assets    
88,792
 

LIABILITIES        
      Payable for investment securities purchased    
5,965
 
      Due to custodian    
3,732
 
      Payable to Fund shareholders    
98
 
      Accrued management fee (Note 2)    
66
 
      Accrued shareholder servicing (Note 2)    
35
 
      Accrued service fee (Note 2)    
16
 
      Accrued distribution fee (Note 2)    
9
 
      Accrued accounting services fee (Note 2)    
3
 
      Accrued administrative fee (Note 2)    
1
 
      Other    
77
 

                Total liabilities    
10,002
 

                     Total net assets  
$
78,790
 

NET ASSETS        
      Capital paid in  
$
75,876
 
      Accumulated undistributed income (loss):        
           Accumulated undistributed net investment loss    
(4
)
           Accumulated undistributed net realized loss
                on investment transactions
   
(3,469
)
           Net unrealized appreciation in value of investments    
6,387
 

                Net assets applicable to outstanding units of capital
$
78,790
 

Net asset value per share (net assets divided by shares outstanding):
       
      Class A    
$10.61
 
      Class B    
$9.91
 
      Class C    
$10.01
 
      Class Y    
$10.67
 
      Advisor Class    
$10.38
 
Capital shares outstanding:
       
      Class A    
6,015
 
      Class B    
654
 
      Class C    
732
 
      Class Y    
103
 
      Advisor Class    
6
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Statement of Operations
      IVY PACIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FUND
      For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2005
      (In Thousands)
INVESTMENT LOSS        
      Income (Note 1B):        
           Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $46)  
$
668
 
           Interest and amortization    
74
 

                Total income    
742
 

      Expenses (Note 2):        
           Investment management fee    
521
 
           Shareholder servicing:        
                Class A    
197
 
                Class B    
32
 
                Class C    
23
 
                Class Y    
1
 
                Advisor Class    
-
*
           Service fee:      
 
                Class A    
85
 
                Class B    
14
 
                Class C    
11
 
                Class Y    
2
 
           Distribution fee:      
 
                Class A    
19
 
                Class B    
42
 
                Class C    
32
 
           Custodian fee    
82
 
           Registration fee    
66
 
           Accounting services fee    
31
 
           Audit fees    
16
 
           Legal fees    
10
 
           Administrative fee    
5
 
           Other    
48
 

                Total expenses    
1,237
 

                     Net investment loss    
(495
)

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN      
 
(LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS (NOTES 1 AND 3)      
 
      Realized net gain on securities    
4,078
 
      Realized net loss on foreign currency transactions    
(10
)

           Realized net gain on investments    
4,068
 
      Unrealized appreciation in value of investments during the period    
2,652
 

                Net gain on investments    
6,720
 

                     Net increase in net assets resulting from operations  
$
6,225
 

*Not shown due to rounding.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Statement of Changes in Net Assets
      IVY PACIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FUND
      (In Thousands)
     
  For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
fiscal period
ended
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
  3-31-05  
3-31-04
 
12-31-03

INCREASE IN NET ASSETS                      
      Operations:                      
           Net investment loss
$
(495
)
 
$
(104
)
 
$
(85
)
           Realized net gain on investments  
4,068
     
1,428
     
2,573
 
           Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)  
2,652
     
(248
)
   
4,130
 

                Net increase in net assets
                      resulting from operations
 
6,225
     
1,076
     
6,618
 

      Distributions to shareholders from (Note 1F): (1)                      
           Net investment income:                      
                Class A  
-
     
-
     
-
 
                Class B  
-
     
-
     
-
 
                Class C  
-
     
-
     
-
 
                Class Y  
-
     
-
     
-
 
                Advisor Class  
-
     
-
     
-
 
           Realized gains on investment transactions:                      
                Class A  
-
     
-
     
-
 
                Class B  
-
     
-
     
-
 
                Class C  
-
     
-
     
-
 
                Class Y  
-
     
-
     
-
 
                Advisor Class  
-
     
-
     
-
 

   
-
     
-
     
-
 

      Capital share transactions (Note 5)  
34,230
     
11,319
     
10,753
 

           Total increase  
40,455
     
12,395
     
17,371
 
NET ASSETS                      
      Beginning of period  
38,335
     
25,940
     
8,569
 

      End of period
$
78,790
   
$
38,335
   
$
25,940
 

           Undistributed net investment loss
$
(4
)
 
$
(24
)
 
$
(108
)

(1)See "Financial Highlights" on pages 214 - 218.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY PACIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FUND
      Class A Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
fiscal period
ended
 
For the fiscal year
ended December 31,

 
 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 
2003
 
2002
 
2001
 
2000
 

Net asset value,
      beginning of period
 
$
9.55
   
$
9.11
   
$
5.96
 
$
6.72
 
$
7.42
 
$
9.15
 

Income (loss) from
      investment operations:
                                         
      Net investment
            income (loss)
   
(0.07
)
   
0.00
   
(0.02
)
 
0.01
(1)
(0.03
) (1)
 
0.07
 
      Net realized and
            unrealized gain (loss)
            on investments
   
1.13
     
0.44
     
3.17
 
(0.77
) (2)
(0.66
) (2)
(1.74
)

Total from investment
      operations
   
1.06
     
0.44
     
3.15
 
(0.76
)
(0.69
)
(1.67
)

Less distributions from:
                                         
      Net investment income    
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
(0.01
)
(0.06
)
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
(0.00
)

Total distributions
   
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
(0.01
)
(0.06
)

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
10.61
   
$
9.55
   
$
9.11
 
$
5.96
 
$
6.72
 
$
7.42
 

Total return (3)
   
11.10
%
   
4.83
%
 
52.85
%
-11.31
% (2)
-9.29
% (2)
-18.25
%
Net assets, end of period
      (in millions)
   
$64
     
$29
     
$18
   
$5
   
$6
   
$9
 
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
2.22
%
   
2.07
% (4)
 
2.64
%
 
2.21
%
 
2.21
%
 
2.16
%
Ratio of net investment
      income (loss) to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
-0.80
%
 
-1.07
% (4)
-0.39
%
 
0.20
%
-0.49
%
 
0.83
%
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
     
NA
     
2.73
%
 
3.52
%
 
3.57
%
 
3.10
%
Ratio of net investment
      income (loss) to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
     
NA
   
-0.48
%
-1.11
%
-1.85
%
-0.11
%
Portfolio turnover rate
   
87
%
   
61
%
   
187
%
 
16
%
 
82
%
 
108
%
(1)Based on average shares outstanding.
(2)Includes redemption fees added to capital.
(3)Total return calculated without taking into account the sales load deducted on an initial purchase.
(4)Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY PACIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FUND
      Class B Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
For the
fiscal period
ended
 
For the fiscal year
ended December 31,

 
 
3-31-05
3-31-04
 
2003
 
2002
 
2001
 
2000
 

Net asset value,
      beginning of period
 
$
9.01
 
$
8.61
 
$
5.75
 
$
6.56
 
$
7.33
 
$
9.04
 

Income (loss) from
      investment operations:
                                     
      Net investment
            income (loss)
 
(0.13
)
(0.04
)
(0.06
)
(0.04
) (1)
(0.08
) (1)
 
0.01
 
      Net realized and
            unrealized gain (loss)
            on investments
   
1.03
   
0.44
   
2.92
 
(0.77
)
(0.68
)
(1.71
)

Total from investment
      operations
   
0.90
   
0.40
   
2.86
 
(0.81
)
(0.76
)
(1.70
)

Less distributions from:
                                     
      Net investment income  
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
(0.01
)
(0.01
)
      Capital gains  
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
Total distributions
 
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
(0.01
)
(0.01
)

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
9.91
 
$
9.01
 
$
8.61
 
$
5.75
 
$
6.56
 
$
7.33
 

Total return
   
9.99
%
 
4.65
%
49.74
%
-12.35
%
-10.35
%
-18.80
%
Net assets, end of period
      (in millions)
   
$6
   
$6
   
$6
   
$3
   
$4
   
$6
 
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
3.06
%
 
2.86
% (2)
3.46
%
 
2.96
%
 
2.95
%
 
2.92
%
Ratio of net investment
      income (loss) to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
 
-1.57
%
-1.92
% (2)
-1.15
%
-0.55
%
-1.22
%
 
0.07
%
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
   
NA
   
3.55
%
 
4.27
%
 
4.31
%
 
3.86
%
Ratio of net investment
      loss to average net
      assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
   
NA
 
-1.24
%
-1.86
%
-2.58
%
-0.87
%
Portfolio turnover rate
   
87
%
 
61
%
 
187
%
 
16
%
 
82
%
 
108
%
(1)Based on average shares outstanding.
(2)Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY PACIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FUND
      Class C Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
fiscal period
ended
 
For the fiscal year
ended December 31,

 
 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 
2003
 
2002
 
2001
 
2000
 

Net asset value,
      beginning of period
 
$
9.09
 
$
8.68
   
$
5.75
 
$
6.55
 
$
7.31
 
$
9.07
 

Income (loss) from
      investment operations:
                                       
      Net investment
            income (loss)
   
(0.09
)
(0.02
)
 
(0.05
)
(0.03
) (1)
(0.08
) (1)
 
0.01
 
      Net realized and
            unrealized gain (loss)
            on investments
   
1.01
   
0.43
     
2.98
 
(0.77
)
(0.67
)
(1.71
)

Total from investment operations
   
0.92
   
0.41
     
2.93
 
(0.80
)
(0.75
)
(1.70
)

Less distributions from:
                                       
      Net investment income    
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
(0.01
)
(0.06
)
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
(0.00
)

Total distributions
   
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
(0.01
)
(0.06
)

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
10.01
 
$
9.09
   
$
8.68
 
$
5.75
 
$
6.55
 
$
7.31
 

Total return
   
10.12
%
 
4.72
%
 
50.96
%
-12.21
%
-10.25
%
-18.79
%
Net assets, end of period
      (in millions)
   
$7
   
$3
     
$2
   
$1
   
$1
   
$2
 
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
3.06
%
 
2.57
% (2)
 
3.48
%
 
2.94
%
 
2.90
%
 
3.03
%
Ratio of net investment
      income (loss) to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
-1.68
%
-1.59
% (2)
-1.14
%
-0.53
%
-1.18
%
-0.03
%
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
   
NA
     
3.57
%
 
4.25
%
 
4.26
%
 
3.97
%
Ratio of net investment
      loss to average net
      assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
   
NA
   
-1.23
%
-1.84
%
-2.54
%
-0.97
%
Portfolio turnover rate
   
87
%
 
61
%
   
187
%
 
16
%
 
82
%
 
108
%
(1)Based on average shares outstanding.
(2)Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY PACIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FUND
      Class Y Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
  For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
fiscal period
ended
 
For the
period from
7-24-03(1)
to
  3-31-05  
3-31-04
 
12-31-03

Net asset value, beginning of period
 
$
9.58
   
$
9.13
   
$
6.85
 

Income (loss) from investment operations:
                       
      Net investment loss    
(0.04
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.01
)
      Net realized and unrealized gain
            on investments
 
1.13
     
0.45
     
2.29
 

Total from investment operations
   
1.09
     
0.45
     
2.28
 

Less distributions from:
                       
      Net investment income    
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)

Total distributions
   
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
10.67
   
$
9.58
   
$
9.13
 

Total return
   
11.38
%
   
4.93
%
 
33.28
%
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
 
$
1,100
   
$707
   
$497
 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
      including reimbursement
   
1.88
%
   
1.64
% (2)
 
2.01
% (2)
Ratio of net investment loss to average
      net assets including reimbursement
   
-0.47
%
 
-0.68
% (2)
-0.40
% (2)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
      excluding reimbursement
   
NA
     
NA
     
2.18
% (2)
Ratio of net investment loss to average
      net assets excluding reimbursement
   
NA
     
NA
   
-0.57
% (2)
Portfolio turnover rate
   
87
%
   
61
%
   
187
% (3)
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
(2)Annualized.
(3)For the 12 months ended December 31, 2003.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY PACIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FUND
      Advisor Class Shares (1)
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
fiscal period
ended
 
For the fiscal year
ended December 31,

 
 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 
2003
 
2002
 
2001
 
2000
 

Net asset value,
      beginning of period
 
$
9.28
 
$
8.85
   
$
5.81
 
$
6.59
 
$
7.30
 
$
9.03
 

Income (loss) from
      investment operations:
                                       
      Net investment
            income (loss)
   
(0.01
)
(0.01
)
 
(0.01
)
 
0.04
(2)
(0.02
) (2)
0.12
(2)
      Net realized and
            unrealized gain (loss)
            on investments
   
1.11
   
0.44
     
3.05
 
(0.82
)
(0.68
)
(1.82
)

Total from investment
      operations
   
1.10
   
0.43
     
3.04
 
(0.78
)
(0.70
)
(1.70
)

Less distributions from:
                                       
      Net investment income    
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
(0.01
)
(0.03
)
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
(0.00
)

Total distributions
   
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
(0.00
)
(0.01
)
(0.03
)

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
10.38
 
$
9.28
   
$
8.85
 
$
5.81
 
$
6.59
 
$
7.30
 

Total return
   
11.85
%
 
4.86
%
 
52.32
%
-11.84
%
-9.58
%
-18.77
%
Net assets, end of period
      (in thousands)
   
$64
   
$58
     
$55
   
$34
   
$3
   
$42
 
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
1.56
%
 
1.82
% (3)
 
2.49
%
 
1.74
%
 
2.03
%
 
1.77
%
Ratio of net investment
      income (loss) to average
      net assets including
      reimbursement
   
-0.06
%
-0.88
% (3)
-0.09
%
 
0.67
%
-0.31
%
 
1.23
%
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
   
NA
     
2.65
%
 
3.05
%
 
3.39
%
 
2.71
%
Ratio of net investment
      income (loss) to average
      net assets excluding
      reimbursement
   
NA
   
NA
   
-0.25
%
-0.64
%
-1.67
%
 
0.29
%
Portfolio turnover rate
   
87
%
 
61
%
   
187
%
 
16
%
 
82
%
 
108
%
(1)See Note 5 to financial statements.
(2)Based on average shares outstanding.
(3)Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Manager's Discussion of
Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund

      March 31, 2005

The Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund is subadvised by Advantus Capital Management, Inc. The following is an interview with Joseph R. Betlej, CFA, portfolio manager of the Fund.

The following discussion, graphs and tables provide you with information regarding the Fund's performance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005.

How did the Fund perform during the last fiscal year?

Over the last 12 months, the Fund showed a strong positive return, reflecting the strength of real estate stocks in the current market and our stock selection strategies, yet lagged its benchmark index. The Fund's Class A shares increased 12.09 percent for the fiscal year (before the impact of sales charges), compared with the Dow Jones Wilshire Real Estate Securities Index (reflecting the performance of issues that generally represent the real estate securities market), which increased 12.32 percent for the year, and the Lipper Real Estate Funds Universe Average (reflecting the performance of funds with similar investment objectives), which increased 10.07 percent for the year. Please note that the Fund returns include applicable fees and expenses, whereas the index returns do not include any such fees.

What factors affected performance relative to the benchmark index during the fiscal year?

We believe that strength in stock selection was a positive contributor to performance during the fiscal year. We feel that the key to our stock selection was the identification of companies with near-term earnings growth coming out of cyclical troughs. In this vein, the hotel stocks led performance. Self-storage and apartment real estate investment trust (REIT) sectors also benefited from the earnings acceleration theme. The Fund's underweight in these groups, however, detracted from performance. The "recovery story" was most significant in the apartment sector, due to its large weight in the benchmark index. The Fund was underweight in this sector, especially at the beginning of the year, as we felt the market entered too early on this cyclically rebounding group. Our stock picking in this sector was not enough to prevent an underperformance in returns created by the underweight.

Industrial and retail companies, due to their resilience during the previous few years' economic downturn, became laggards as the market began to price in a recovery and favor more cyclical property types. The Fund's weighting in these sectors was not that different from the benchmark index, yet stock selection created significant outperformance. Due to the strong interest in real estate stocks, the larger-capitalization stocks performed well, due in part to their liquidity. The Fund's exposure to larger-capitalization stocks was enhanced throughout the year to recognize the effect of funds flow. It was further enhanced late in the fiscal year, when the market began to decline, as we attempted to take advantage of the volatility in what we felt were some of the industry's highest quality names.

What other market conditions or events influenced the Fund's performance during the fiscal year?

Much of the strong performance in this market was generated during the second and third quarters of the fiscal year, as real estate stocks witnessed negative total returns in the first and fourth quarters of the period.

Controversy built throughout the year in the real estate securities market, as participants questioned whether the lengthening record of strong performance was pushing these stocks into overvalued territory. At calendar 2004 year-end, the REIT dividend yields displayed narrow spreads over the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield, and a large premium in multiple, versus historic, averages. In our view, the run-up was the result of investor comfort in a long-term low-interest-rate environment, good earnings visibility and the potential for future dividend growth. Opportunities in these stocks were viewed as much better than in previous low-interest-rate environments, as new developments were more muted. Generally, we feel that companies were much better stewards of their balance sheets and generally resisted risky investments using low interest rates. Real estate stock performance once again turned negative during the first quarter of calendar 2005. We feel that the weakness was primarily due to two factors: an early-quarter sell-off by investors who were waiting for a new tax year to take profits, and investor uneasiness regarding interest rates and inflation.

What strategies and techniques did you employ that specifically affected the Fund's performance?

Fund performance over the fiscal year reflected its positioning in companies with visible earnings growth accompanied by a prudent capitalization strategy. Holdings in non-index sectors, including homebuilders and commercial mortgage companies, added to performance. From a broader perspective, we feel that the Fund's focus on unique growth opportunities, coupled with balance sheets that we believe allow for the realization of these strategies, led to attractive returns derived from focused stock picking.

What industries or sectors did you emphasize during the fiscal year, and what looks attractive to you going forward?

Hotels represented the largest overweight compared to the benchmark index, due to our expectations of significant revenue growth and margin improvement. Although the market has handsomely rewarded the hotel group, we believe the outperformance has not left them overvalued. With fundamentals and margins still improving and valuations still attractive, the Fund finished the fiscal year with a continued significant hotel overweight. Unlike hotels, the apartment and office sectors continued to show flat to negative revenues and margins, resulting in the Fund's largest underweights. It is important to note that we feel that specific geographic locations offered compelling investments, even in these underweight sectors. The Fund particularly focused its investments on office job growth in the urban Northeast, population movement into South Florida, and research and development spending in the nation's capital and in Southern California.

A focus on the hotel sector and geographic themes will likely continue in the coming year, as well as significant exposure to retail stocks with strong demographic profiles. We plan to seize what we see as short-term volatility opportunities to enhance these themes by buying what we feel are high-quality companies at levels below historical premium valuations. In addition, the Fund's most significant underweights (apartments and suburban office) will likely be monitored and increased if the market values of these stocks are in line with our view of future lower-growth prospects. Despite newly displayed investor worries regarding valuations of many quality real estate companies, over the long term we believe that quality earnings power will rule, and that opportunistic investors will benefit from short-term inefficiency in stock pricing. We intend to continue our focus on companies that we feel have defensible business plans, strong balance sheets, solid growth platforms, pricing power and dividend growth potential.

The Fund's performance noted above is at net asset value (NAV), and does not include the effect of any applicable sales charges. If reflected, the sales charge would reduce the performance noted. The opinions expressed in this report are those of the portfolio manager and are current only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. The manager's views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions, and no forecasts can be guaranteed.


Comparison of Change in Value of
$10,000 Investment
 
Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund, Class A Shares(1)
 
$
24,411
 
Dow Jones Wilshire Real Estate Securities Index(2)
 
$
25,510
 
Lipper Real Estate Funds Universe Average(2)
 
$
24,753


IVY REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUND CLASS A SHARES
ANNUAL REPORT INDEX COMPARISONS
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IVY
REAL ESTATE SECURITIES CLASS A SHARES

 

WILSHIRE ASSOCIATES
REAL ESTATE SECURITIES INDEX

 

LIPPER
REAL ESTATE FUNDS UNIVERSE AVERAGE

 


Inception

2/25/99

9,425

 

10,000

 

10,000

 

JULY

1999

9,965

 

10,582

 

10,627

 

JULY

2000

11,448

 

12,525

 

12,288

 

JULY

2001

12,488

 

14,028

 

13,629

 

JULY

2002

14,025

 

15,283

 

15,087

 

JULY

2003

16,781

 

17,751

 

17,536

 

MARCH

2004

21,778

 

22,712

 

22,489

 

MARCH

2005

24,411

 

25,559

 

24,753

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Please note that the performance of the Fund's other share classes will be greater or less than the performance shown above for Class A based on the differences in loads and fees paid by shareholders investing in the different classes.

(1)The value of the investment in the Fund is impacted by the sales load at the time of the investment and by the ongoing expenses of the Fund and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

(2)Because the Fund commenced operations on a date other than at the end of a month, and partial month calculations of the performance of the indexes (including income) are not available, investment in the indexes was effected as of February 28, 1999.

Average Annual Total Return(3)
 
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class Y

1-year period ended 3-31-05
   5.64%
   6.91%
11.21%
12.40%
5-year period ended 3-31-05
18.99%
-
-
-
10-year period ended 3-31-05
-
-
-
-
Since inception of Class through 3-31-05(4)
15.76%
17.04%
20.29%
21.43%

(3)Data quoted is past performance and is based on deduction of the maximum applicable sales load for each of the periods. Current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Please visit www.ivyfunds.com for the Fund's most recent month-end performance. Class A shares carry a maximum front-end sales load of 5.75%. Class B and Class C shares carry maximum contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) of 5% and 1%, respectively. (Accordingly, the Class C shares reflect no CDSC since it only applies to Class C shares redeemed within twelve months after purchase.) Class Y shares are not subject to sales charges.

(4)2-25-99 for Class A shares and 12-8-03 for Class B, Class C and Class Y shares (the date on which shares were first acquired by shareholders).

Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Indexes are unmanaged. The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.

The Advantus Real Estate Securities Fund merged into the Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund on December 8, 2003. The performance shown for periods prior to this date is that of the Advantus Real Estate Securities Fund Class A shares, restated to reflect current sales charges applicable to Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund Class A shares. Performance has not been restated to reflect the fees and expenses applicable to the Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund. If these expenses were reflected, performance shown would differ.

SHAREHOLDER SUMMARY OF IVY REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUND
Portfolio Highlights

On March 31, 2005, Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund had net assets totaling $322,646,290 invested in a diversified portfolio of:

98.15%
  Common Stocks
1.85%
   Cash and Cash Equivalents

As a shareholder of the Fund, for every $100 you had invested on March 31, 2005,
your Fund owned:

Shelter Stocks
 
$
75.65
 
Consumer Services Stocks
 
$
9.98
 
Multi-Industry Stocks
 
$
7.58
 
Business Equipment and Services Stocks
 
$
3.46
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
$
1.85
 
Retail Stocks
 
$
1.48
 




The Investments of Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund
 
      March 31, 2005
               
COMMON STOCKS  
 
 


Shares
 
 
 
Value
 

                 
Business Equipment and Services - 3.46%                

Brookfield Properties Corporation

 
 
290,000
 
 
$
11,165,000
 
                 
Homebuilders, Mobile Homes - 0.06%                

WCI Communities, Inc.*

 
 
5,900
 
 
 
177,472
 
                 
Hotels and Gaming - 9.98%                

Hilton Hotels Corporation

 
 
574,700
 
 
 
12,844,545
 

Marriott International, Inc., Class A

 
 
48,200
 
 
 
3,222,652
 

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.  

 
 
268,400
 
 
 
16,112,052
 
           




32,179,249
 
Multiple Industry - 6.31%                

Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust (A)

 
 
204,940
 
 
 
3,133,898
 

Education Realty Trust, Inc.*

 
 
343,100
 
 
 
5,705,753
 

NorthStar Realty Finance Corp.*

 
 
444,900
 
 
 
4,306,632
 

Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.  

 
 
121,200
 
 
 
2,599,740
 

Thomas Properties Group, Inc.*

 
 
199,200
 
 
 
2,487,012
 

U-Store-It Trust

 
 
122,700
 
 
 
2,134,980
 
           




20,368,015
 
Real Estate Investment Trust - 76.86%                

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.  

 
 
80,500
 
 
 
5,182,590
 

American Campus Communities, Inc.  

 
 
266,300
 
 
 
5,592,300
 

Archstone-Smith Trust

 
 
155,000
 
 
 
5,287,050
 

Arden Realty, Inc.  

 
 
68,700
 
 
 
2,325,495
 

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.  

 
 
91,200
 
 
 
6,100,368
 

BioMed Realty Trust, Inc.  

 
 
318,900
 
 
 
6,569,340
 

Boston Properties, Inc.  

 
 
175,100
 
 
 
10,546,273
 

Brandywine Realty Trust

 
 
283,500
 
 
 
8,051,400
 

Camden Property Trust

 
 
198,600
 
 
 
9,340,158
 

Capital Automotive REIT

 
 
66,200
 
 
 
2,192,213
 

Catellus Development Corporation

 
 
89,300
 
 
 
2,379,845
 

Colonial Properties Trust

 
 
37,300
 
 
 
1,432,693
 

Cousins Properties Incorporated

 
 
128,400
 
 
 
3,321,708
 

Developers Diversified Realty Corporation

 
 
295,400
 
 
 
11,742,150
 

Equity One, Inc.  

 
 
265,800
 
 
5,472,822
 

Equity Residential

 
 
283,900
 
 
 
9,144,419
 

Essex Property Trust, Inc.  

 
 
13,400
 
 
 
923,796
 

Extra Space Storage Inc.  

 
 
222,634
 
 
 
3,005,559
 

First Potomac Realty Trust

 
 
185,600
 
 
 
4,240,960
 

General Growth Properties, Inc.  

 
 
380,840
 
 
 
12,986,644
 

Gramercy Capital Corp.  

 
 
197,400
 
 
 
3,849,300
 

Hersha Hospitality Trust

 
 
382,900
 
 
 
3,817,513
 

Home Properties, Inc.  

 
 
76,300
 
 
 
2,960,440
 

Host Marriott Corporation

 
 
279,600
 
 
 
4,630,176
 

Kimco Realty Corporation

 
 
169,250
 
 
 
9,122,575
 

Kite Realty Group Trust

 
 
385,400
 
 
 
5,549,760
 

LTC Properties, Inc.  

 
 
138,900
 
 
 
2,409,915
 

Liberty Property Trust

 
 
94,000
 
 
 
3,670,700
 

Mack-Cali Realty Corporation

 
 
32,400
 
 
 
1,372,140
 

Maguire Properties, Inc.  

 
 
112,600
 
 
 
2,688,888
 

Mills Corporation (The)

 
 
251,800
 
 
 
13,320,220
 

Newcastle Investment Corp.  

 
 
95,000
 
 
 
2,812,000
 

PS Business Parks, Inc.  

 
 
82,400
 
 
 
3,320,720
 

Pan Pacific Retail Properties, Inc.  

 
 
16,600
 
 
 
942,050
 

Prentiss Properties Trust

 
 
173,800
 
 
 
5,937,008
 

ProLogis

 
 
453,462
 
 
 
16,823,440
 

Public Storage, Inc.  

 
 
37,000
 
 
 
2,106,780
 

Regency Centers Corporation

 
 
74,900
 
 
 
3,567,487
 

Simon Property Group, Inc.  

 
 
271,400
 
 
 
16,441,412
 

Spirit Finance Corporation*

 
 
377,400
 
 
 
4,098,564
 

Spirit Finance Corporation (B)*

 
 
70,700
 
 
 
767,802
 

Strategic Hotel Capital, L.L.C.  

 
 
296,200
 
 
 
4,354,140
 

Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc.  

 
 
82,385
 
 
 
1,812,470
 

United Dominion Realty Trust, Inc.  

 
 
389,142
 
 
 
8,121,394
 

Ventas, Inc.  

 
 
220,700
 
 
 
5,508,672
 

Winston Hotels, Inc.  

 
 
183,800
 
 
 
2,150,460
 
           




247,993,809
 
Retail - Specialty Stores - 1.48%                

Forest City Enterprises, Inc., Class A

 
 
74,989
 
 
 
4,784,298
 
                 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - 98.15%          
$
316,667,843
 

(Cost: $278,320,651)

               
                 
SHORT-TERM SECURITY - 1.01%
 
Principal Amount in Thousands
 
 
 

                 
Banks                

Rabobank USA Financial Corp.,

 
 
 
 
 
     
      2.82%, 4-1-05  
$
3,260
 
 
$
3,260,000
 

(Cost: $3,260,000)

         

 
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES - 99.16%          
$
319,927,843
 

(Cost: $281,580,651)

               
                 
CASH AND OTHER ASSETS, NET OF LIABILITIES - 0.84%        
2,718,447
 

                 
NET ASSETS - 100.00%          
$
322,646,290
 

                 
Notes to Schedule of Investments
      *No dividends were paid during the preceding 12 months.
(A)Listed on an exchange outside the United States.
(B)Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2005, the total value of this security amounted to 0.24% of net assets.
      See Note 1 to financial statements for security valuation and other significant accounting policies concerning investments.
      See Note 3 to financial statements for cost and unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments owned for Federal income tax purposes.







Statement of Assets and Liabilities
      IVY REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUND
      March 31, 2005
      (In Thousands, Except for Per Share Amounts)
ASSETS  
      Investment securities - at value (cost - $281,581) (Notes 1 and 3)  
$
319,928
 
      Cash    
34
 
      Receivables:        
           Investment securities sold    
2,646
 
           Dividends and interest    
1,342
 
           Fund shares sold    
1,057
 
      Prepaid and other assets    
37
 

                Total assets    
325,044
 

LIABILITIES        
      Payable for investment securities purchased    
1,421
 
      Payable to Fund shareholders    
528
 
      Accrued management fee (Note 2)    
248
 
      Accrued shareholder servicing (Note 2)    
85
 
      Accrued service fee (Note 2)    
69
 
      Accrued distribution fee (Note 2)    
13
 
      Accrued accounting services fee (Note 2)    
8
 
      Other    
26
 

                Total liabilities    
2,398
 

                     Total net assets  
$
322,646
 

NET ASSETS        
      Capital paid in  
$
278,184
 
      Accumulated undistributed income (loss):        
           Accumulated undistributed net investment loss    
(-
)*
           Accumulated undistributed net realized gain
                on investment transactions
   
6,115
 
           Net unrealized appreciation in value of investments    
38,347
 

                Net assets applicable to outstanding units of capital
$
322,646
 

Net asset value per share (net assets divided by shares outstanding):
       
      Class A    
$18.13
 
      Class B    
$18.08
 
      Class C    
$18.10
 
      Class Y    
$18.14
 
Capital shares outstanding:
       
      Class A    
8,517
 
      Class B    
550
 
      Class C    
568
 
      Class Y    
8,159
 
*Not shown due to rounding.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Statement of Operations
      IVY REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUND
      For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2005
      (In Thousands)
INVESTMENT INCOME      
      Income (Note 1B):      
           Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $57)  
$
5,985
           Interest and amortization    
112

                Total income      
6,097

      Expenses (Note 2):      
           Investment management fee    
1,936
           Shareholder servicing:      
                Class A      
322
                Class B      
36
                Class C      
27
                Class Y      
169
           Service fee:      
                Class A      
196
                Class B      
14
                Class C      
15
                Class Y      
283
           Distribution fee:      
                Class A      
30
                Class B      
40
                Class C      
46
           Accounting services fee    
81
           Custodian fees    
35
           Legal fees    
27
           Audit fees    
21
           Other    
162

                Total expenses      
3,440

                     Net investment income    
2,657

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN      
ON INVESTMENTS (NOTES 1 AND 3)      
      Realized net gain on securities    
13,730
      Realized net gain on foreign currency transactions    
8

           Realized net gain on investments    
13,738
      Unrealized appreciation in value of investments during the period    
9,265

                Net gain on investments    
23,003

                     Net increase in net assets resulting from operations    
$
25,660

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Statement of Changes in Net Assets
      IVY REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUND
      (In Thousands)
     
   
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
fiscal period
ended
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
   
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 
7-31-03

INCREASE IN NET ASSETS                        
      Operations:                        
           Net investment income  
$
2,657
   
$
1,534
   
$
1,259
 
           Realized net gain on investments    
13,738
     
4,501
     
244
 
           Unrealized appreciation    
9,265
     
18,481
     
8,144
 

                Net increase in net assets
                      resulting from operations
   
25,660
     
24,516
     
9,647
 

      Distributions to shareholders from (Note 1F): (1)                          
           Net investment income:                        
                Class A    
(1,366
)
   
(542
)
   
(1,712
)
                Class B    
(33
)
   
(-
)*
   
(57
)
                Class C    
(58
)
   
(1
)
   
(-
)
                Class Y    
(1,924
)
   
(848
)
   
NA
 
           Realized gains on investment transactions:                        
                Class A    
(4,340
)
   
(262
)
   
(765
)
                Class B    
(275
)
   
(-
)*
   
(31
)
                Class C    
(308
)
   
(1
)
   
(-
)
                Class Y    
(4,922
)
   
(826
)
   
NA
 

     
(13,226
)
   
(2,480
)
   
(2,565
)

      Capital share transactions (Note 5)    
171,568
     
54,223
     
21,903
 

           Total increase    
184,002
     
76,259
     
28,985
 
NET ASSETS                        
      Beginning of period    
138,644
     
62,385
     
33,400
 

      End of period  
$
322,646
   
$
138,644
   
$
62,385
 

           Undistributed net investment income (loss)      
$
(-
)*
 
$
(152
)
 
$
-
 

*Not shown due to rounding.
(1)See "Financial Highlights" on pages 230 - 233.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUND
      Class A Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
For the
fiscal period
ended
 
For the fiscal year ended July 31,

 
 
3-31-05
3-31-04
 
2003
 
2002
 
2001
 
2000
 

Net asset value,
      beginning of period
 
$
16.99
 
$
13.42
   
$
11.93
 
$
11.67
 
$
11.23
 
$
10.25
 

Income (loss) from
      investment operations:
                                       
      Net investment income (loss)    
0.15
(1)
 
0.62
     
0.48
   
0.32
   
0.51
   
0.43
 
      Net realized and
            unrealized gain
            on investments
 
1.93
   
3.38
     
1.72
   
1.01
   
0.47
   
1.00
 

Total from investment
      operations
   
2.08
   
4.00
     
2.20
   
1.33
   
0.98
   
1.43
 

Less distributions from:
                                       
      Net investment income    
(0.25
)
 
(0.24
)
   
(0.48
)
 
(0.28
)
 
(0.54
)
 
(0.41
)
      Capital gains    
(0.69
)
 
(0.19
)
   
(0.23
)
 
(0.79
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.04
)

Total distributions
   
(0.94
)
 
(0.43
)
   
(0.71
)
 
(1.07
)
 
(0.54
)
 
(0.45
)

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
18.13
 
$
16.99
   
$
13.42
 
$
11.93
 
$
11.67
 
$
11.23
 

Total return (2)
   
12.09
%
 
29.78
%
   
19.65
%
 
12.31
%
 
9.10
%
 
14.89
%
Net assets, end of period
      (in millions)
   
$155
   
$44
     
$60
   
$32
   
$17
   
$12
 
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets including voluntary
      expense waiver
   
1.67
%
 
1.48
%(3)(4)
1.46
%
 
1.50
%
 
1.50
%
 
1.50
%
Ratio of net investment
      income to average net
      assets including voluntary
      expense waiver
   
0.95
%
 
4.35
%(3)(4)
2.95
%
 
2.83
%
 
4.29
%
 
4.26
%
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets excluding voluntary
      expense waiver
   
NA
   
1.49
%(3)(4)
1.46
%
 
1.69
%
 
1.99
%
 
2.72
%
Ratio of net investment
      income to average net
      assets excluding voluntary
      expense waiver
   
NA
   
4.34
%(3)(4)
2.95
%
 
2.64
%
 
3.81
%
 
3.04
%
Portfolio turnover rate
   
48
%
 
35
%
   
48
%
 
101
%
 
173
%
 
117
%
(1)Based on average weekly shares outstanding.
(2)Total return calculated without taking into account the sales load deducted on an initial purchase.
(3)Annualized.
(4)In connection with the reorganization plan described in Note 8, Class B and Class C shares of the predecessor Advantus Fund were exchanged into Class A shares at the time of the merger. The ratios shown above reflect a blended rate that includes the effect of income and expenses for those Class B and Class C shares from August 1, 2003 up to the time of merger. Actual expenses that applied to Class A shareholders were lower than shown above.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUND
      Class B Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
period from
12-8-03(1)
to
 
 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 

Net asset value, beginning of period
 
$
16.97
     
$
15.18
   

Income from investment operations:
                   
      Net investment income    
(0.07
) (2)
     
0.07
   
      Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
 
1.95
       
2.08
   

Total from investment operations
   
1.88
       
2.15
   

Less distributions from:
                   
      Net investment income    
(0.08
)
     
(0.17
)
 
      Capital gains    
(0.69
)
     
(0.19
)
 

Total distributions
   
(0.77
)
     
(0.36
)
 

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
18.08
     
$
16.97
   

Total return
   
10.91
%
     
14.46
%
 
Net assets, end of period (in millions)
   
$10
       
$2
   
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
   
2.73
%
     
3.02
% (3)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets
   
-0.24
%
     
-5.40
% (3)
Portfolio turnover rate
   
48
%
     
35
% (4)
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
(2)Based on average weekly shares outstanding.
(3)Annualized.
(4) For the eight months ended March 31, 2004.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUND
      Class C Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
period from
12-8-03(1)
to
 
 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 

Net asset value, beginning of period
 
$
16.99
     
$
15.18
   

Income from investment operations:
                   
      Net investment income    
0.12
       
0.08
   
      Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
 
1.82
       
2.09
   

Total from investment operations
   
1.94
       
2.17
   

Less distributions from:
                   
      Net investment income    
(0.14
)
     
(0.17
)
 
      Capital gains    
(0.69
)
     
(0.19
)
 

Total distributions
   
(0.83
)
     
(0.36
)
 

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
18.10
     
$
16.99
   

Total return
   
11.21
%
     
14.59
%
 
Net assets, end of period (in millions)
   
$10
       
$2
   
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
   
2.49
%
     
2.82
% (2)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets
   
0.14
%
     
-4.46
% (2)
Portfolio turnover rate
   
48
%
     
35
% (3)
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
(2)Annualized.
(3) For the eight months ended March 31, 2004.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUND
      Class Y Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
period from
12-8-03(1)
to
 
 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 

Net asset value, beginning of period
 
$
16.99
     
$
15.18
   

Income from investment operations:
                   
      Net investment income    
0.26
(2)
     
0.04
   
      Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
 
1.87
       
2.15
   

Total from investment operations
   
2.13
       
2.19
   

Less distributions from:
                   
      Net investment income    
(0.29
)
     
(0.19
)
 
      Capital gains    
(0.69
)
     
(0.19
)
 

Total distributions
   
(0.98
)
     
(0.38
)
 

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
18.14
     
$
16.99
   

Total return
   
12.40
%
     
14.78
%
 
Net assets, end of period (in millions)
   
$148
       
$91
   
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
   
1.44
%
     
1.60
% (3)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets
   
1.59
%
     
0.14
% (3)
Portfolio turnover rate
   
48
%
     
35
% (4)
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
(2)Based on average weekly shares outstanding.
(3)Annualized.
(4) For the eight months ended March 31, 2004.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Manager's Discussion of Ivy Small Cap Value Fund
      March 31, 2005

The Ivy Small Cap Value Fund is subadvised by BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. The following is an interview with Wayne J. Archambo, CFA.*

The following discussion, graphs and tables provide you with information regarding the Fund's performance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005.

How did the Fund perform during the last fiscal year?

The Fund showed a positive return, but underperformed its benchmark index for the period. The Fund's Class A shares increased 8.23 percent during the fiscal year (before the impact of sales charges). This compares with the Russell 2000 Value Index (reflecting the performance of securities that generally represent the small companies value sector of the stock market), which increased 9.79 percent during the period, and the Lipper Small-Cap Value Funds Universe Average (reflecting the universe of funds with similar investment objectives), which increased 11.41 percent during the period.** Please note that the Fund returns include applicable fees and expenses, whereas the index returns do not include any such fees.

Why did the Fund lag its benchmark index during the fiscal year?

Decisions related to information technology stocks hampered results during the period. Within this area, stock selection and an overweight relative to the benchmark index combined to constrain performance as the sector struggled for most of the year. We feel that much of the Fund's underperformance was due to exposure to semiconductor and semiconductor equipment names. Stock-selection decisions among electronic equipment and instruments manufacturers also hampered performance. Certain stocks in the portfolio slid during the period, as investors punished these companies for earnings disappointments.

On the positive side, specific stock selection in consumer discretionary, financials and energy, combined with the positive impact of an underweight in financials and an overweight in energy, all contributed to good absolute performance. In financials, the Fund maintained a significant underweight in real estate investment trusts (REITs) and commercial banks, both of which provided lackluster performance during the year. The Fund's overweight in energy also provided a boost to returns, as rising crude oil prices pushed the sector higher. The most significant gains came from the energy equipment and services areas. Finally, solid stock selection generated gains in the consumer discretionary sector. Specifically, we believe that exposure to gaming names aided relative returns.

What other market conditions or events influenced the Fund's performance during the fiscal year?

Generally, stocks rose over the past 12 months, and small-cap value stocks participated in the advance. Returns have been quite strong on a relative basis in recent markets, and longer-term relative and absolute results have been good. The market has started to weaken some, though, as we've seen investors become increasingly concerned about the impact that higher commodity prices might have on the overall economy, coupled with a fear that inflationary pressures may be on the rise. With oil prices nearing record highs as the fiscal year came to a close, there continues to be concern that elevated oil prices could begin to make their way into non-energy goods/services prices, creating a drag on corporate profits and diminishing consumer spending.

What strategies and techniques did you employ that specifically affected the Fund's performance?

The Fund seeks long-term accumulation of capital through fundamental research and bottom-up stock selection, and seeks to achieve its goal by investing primarily in various types of equity securities of domestic and foreign companies with small market capitalizations. The sector weightings within the portfolio are an outgrowth of that strategy. As value managers, our natural bias is to the consumer part of the market, and generally away from sectors such as information technology.

What industries or sectors did you emphasize during the fiscal year, and what looks attractive to you going forward?

Though portfolio sector allocation is largely a function of our bottom-up stock selection process, we observed positive effects from energy and financial-sector exposures during the year. It is important to note that any sector emphasis that exists in the portfolio is a function of our convictions regarding individual stocks in which we invest or avoid.

Looking ahead, we expect there to be continued merger and acquisition activity, particularly among retailers in the consumer-discretionary sector. Given our bottom-up, research-intensive focus on identifying what we feel are solid, attractively valued companies with a catalyst for price appreciation, we believe the portfolio is well positioned to take advantage of increased merger and acquisition activity among small-capitalization companies.

*Please note that, in January 2005, the Fund's subadvisor changed from State Street Research & Management Company to BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. Wayne J. Archambo, CFA, replaced Paul E. Haagensen, CFA, as portfolio manager of the Fund at that time. For more information, see page 305.

**The Fund's Lipper classification was changed from the Small-Cap Core Funds Universe to the Small-Cap Value Funds Universe, effective January 21, 2005. The Lipper Small-Cap Core Funds Universe Average returned 7.81 percent for the fiscal year. The Fund's performance noted above is at net asset value (NAV), and does not include the effect of any applicable sales charges. If reflected, the sales charge would reduce the performance noted. The opinions expressed in this report are those of the portfolio manager and are current only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. The manager's views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions, and no forecasts can be guaranteed.


Comparison of Change in Value of
$10,000 Investment
 
Ivy Small Cap Value Fund, Class A Shares(1)
 
$
22,170
 
Russell 2000 Value Index
 
$
25,509
 
Lipper Small-Cap Value Funds Universe Average
 
$
25,348


IVY SMALL CAP VALUE FUND CLASS A SHARES
ANNUAL REPORT INDEX COMPARISONS
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IVY
SMALL CAP VALUE FUND CLASS A SHARES

 

RUSSELL
2000 VALUE INDEX

 

LIPPER
SMALL-CAP VALUE FUNDS UNIVERSE AVERAGE

 


Inception

1/31/97

9,425

 

10,000

 

10,000

 

JULY

1997

10,913

 

11,779

 

11,843

 

JULY

1998

11,886

 

12,495

 

12,204

 

JULY

1999

11,424

 

12,474

 

12,393

 

JULY

2000

11,850

 

13,113

 

12,756

 

JULY

2001

16,020

 

16,223

 

16,184

 

JULY

2002

13,895

 

15,333

 

15,374

 

JULY

2003

15,967

 

18,200

 

18,015

 

MARCH

2004

20,483

 

23,235

 

22,748

 

MARCH

2005

22,170

 

25,509

 

25,348

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Please note that the performance of the Fund's other share classes will be greater or less than the performance shown above for Class A based on the differences in loads and fees paid by shareholders investing in the different classes.

(1)The value of the investment in the Fund is impacted by the sales load at the time of the investment and by the ongoing expenses of the Fund and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Average Annual Total Return(2)
 
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class Y

1-year period ended 3-31-05
   2.01%
2.93%
   7.28%
   8.48%
5-year period ended 3-31-05
14.59%
-
-
-
10-year period ended 3-31-05
-
-
-
-
Since inception of Class through 3-31-05(3)
10.24%
9.36%
12.71%
13.92%


(2)Data quoted is past performance and is based on deduction of the maximum applicable sales load for each of the periods. Current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Please visit www.ivyfunds.com for the Fund's most recent month-end performance. Class A shares carry a maximum front-end sales load of 5.75%. Class B and Class C shares carry maximum contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) of 5% and 1%, respectively. (Accordingly, the Class C shares reflect no CDSC since it only applies to Class C shares redeemed within twelve months after purchase.) Class Y shares are not subject to sales charges.

(3)1-31-97 for Class A shares and 12-8-03 for Class B, Class C and Class Y shares (the date on which shares were first acquired by shareholders).

Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Indexes are unmanaged. The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.

The Advantus Venture Fund merged into the Ivy Small Cap Value Fund on December 8, 2003. The performance shown for periods prior to this date is that of the Advantus Venture Fund Class A shares, restated to reflect current sales charges applicable to Ivy Small Cap Value Fund Class A shares. Performance has not been restated to reflect the fees and expenses applicable to the Ivy Small Cap Value Fund. If these expenses were reflected, performance shown would differ.

SHAREHOLDER SUMMARY OF IVY SMALL CAP VALUE FUND
Portfolio Highlights

On March 31, 2005, Ivy Small Cap Value Fund had net assets totaling $103,608,951 invested in a diversified portfolio of:

98.50%
 
Common Stocks
1.50%
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents

As a shareholder of the Fund, for every $100 you had invested on March 31, 2005,
your Fund owned:

Financial Services Stocks
 
$
13.34
 
Technology Stocks
 
$
11.77
 
Consumer Nondurables Stocks
 
$
10.62
 
Retail Stocks
 
$
7.99
 
Health Care Stocks
 
$
7.94
 
Consumer Services Stocks
 
$
7.75
 
Multi-Industry Stocks
 
$
6.32
 
Utilities Stocks
 
$
6.05
 
Business Equipment and Services Stocks
 
$
6.04
 
Energy Stocks
 
$
5.64
 
Capital Goods Stocks
 
$
5.44
 
Shelter Stocks
 
$
4.34
 
Raw Materials Stocks
 
$
2.62
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
$
1.50
 
Transportation Stocks
 
$
1.33
 
Consumer Durables Stocks
 
$
1.31
 




The Investments of Ivy Small Cap Value Fund
 
      March 31, 2005
               
COMMON STOCKS  
 
 


Shares
 
 
 
Value
 

                 
Aircraft - 1.78%                

AAR CORP.*

 
 
15,836
 
 
$
215,370
 

Esterline Technologies Corporation

 
 
15,200
 
 
 
525,160
 

HEICO Corporation

 
 
18,400
 
 
 
369,840
 

Herley Industries, Inc.*

 
 
12,700
 
 
 
217,106
 

Triumph Group, Inc.*

 
 
13,300
 
 
 
517,902
 
           




1,845,378
 
Apparel - 1.02%                

Reebok International Ltd.  

 
 
15,500
 
 
 
686,650
 

Russell Corporation

 
 
20,500
 
 
 
370,640
 
           




1,057,290
 
Banks - 3.22%                

First Niagara Financial Group, Inc.  

 
 
23,900
 
 
 
315,599
 

Gold Banc Corporation, Inc.  

 
 
54,200
 
 
 
760,155
 

Irwin Financial Corporation

 
 
32,200
 
 
 
741,244
 

Sterling Bancshares, Inc.  

 
 
34,400
 
 
 
487,104
 

Trustmark Corporation

 
 
35,900
 
 
 
1,036,972
 
           




3,341,074
 
Broadcasting - 0.59%                

Entercom Communications Corp.*

 
 
9,300
 
 
 
330,336
 

Gray Television, Inc.  

 
 
19,700
 
 
 
285,059
 
           




615,395
 
Business Equipment and Services - 5.67%                

Aaron Rents, Inc.  

 
 
24,900
 
 
 
498,000
 

Brink's Company (The)

 
 
22,600
 
 
 
781,960
 

Carreker Corporation*

 
 
31,429
 
 
 
176,788
 

Excel Technology, Inc.*

 
 
9,120
 
 
 
224,261
 

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.*

 
 
26,000
 
 
 
955,370
 

Laidlaw International, Inc.*

 
 
46,700
 
 
 
971,360
 

Learning Tree International, Inc.*

 
 
16,106
 
 
 
232,329
 

NCO Group, Inc.*

 
 
13,500
 
 
 
263,317
 

Premiere Global Services, Inc.*

 
 
47,500
 
 
 
537,700
 

ProQuest Company*

 
 
11,600
 
 
 
419,340
 

Stewart Enterprises, Inc., Class A*

 
 
89,300
 
 
 
548,749
 

Tetra Tech, Inc.*

 
 
20,800
 
 
 
262,080
 
           




5,871,254
 
Capital Equipment - 2.55%                

Flowserve Corporation*

 
 
9,800
 
 
 
253,526
 

JLG Industries, Inc.  

 
 
16,861
 
 
 
363,355
 

Kadant Inc.*

 
 
17,400
 
 
 
322,770
 

Manitowoc Company, Inc. (The)

 
 
17,900
 
 
 
722,981
 

Stewart & Stevenson Services, Inc.  

 
 
12,900
 
 
295,281
 

Valmont Industries, Inc.  

 
 
12,082
 
 
 
269,670
 

Watts Water Technologies, Inc., Class A

 
 
12,700
 
 
 
414,147
 
           




2,641,730
 
Chemicals - Petroleum and Inorganic - 0.88%                

NuCO2 Inc.*

 
 
25,000
 
 
 
657,375
 

Tredegar Corporation

 
 
14,900
 
 
 
251,214
 
           




908,589
 
Chemicals - Specialty - 1.74%                

Cambrex Corporation

 
 
11,451
 
 
 
243,906
 

Cytec Industries Inc.  

 
 
19,700
 
 
 
1,068,725
 

Minerals Technologies Inc.  

 
 
4,100
 
 
 
269,698
 

OMNOVA Solutions Inc.*

 
 
41,052
 
 
 
220,449
 
           




1,802,778
 
Coal - 1.95%                

Foundation Coal Holdings, Inc.  

 
 
47,800
 
 
 
1,123,778
 

Massey Energy Company

 
 
22,300
 
 
 
892,892
 
           




2,016,670
 
Communications Equipment - 0.64%                

Anaren, Inc.*

 
 
18,300
 
 
 
221,887
 

Belden CDT Inc.  

 
 
19,900
 
 
 
441,979
 
           




663,866
 
Computers - Micro - 0.16%                

Tech Data Corporation*

 
 
4,454
 
 
 
165,088
 
                 
Computers - Peripherals - 4.41%                

Ascential Software Corporation*

 
 
26,200
 
 
 
485,093
 

Aspen Technology, Inc.*

 
 
34,100
 
 
 
193,517
 

Electronics for Imaging, Inc.*

 
 
23,800
 
 
 
424,473
 

Gerber Scientific, Inc.*

 
 
296
 
 
 
2,155
 

MRO Software, Inc.*

 
 
23,900
 
 
 
334,003
 

Mentor Graphics Corporation*

 
 
44,900
 
 
 
614,906
 

NMS Communications Corporation*

 
 
24,700
 
 
 
105,469
 

Novatel Wireless, Inc.*

 
 
48,300
 
 
 
518,259
 

TIBCO Software Inc.*

 
 
67,029
 
 
 
498,361
 

Titan Corporation (The)*

 
 
76,500
 
 
 
1,389,240
 
           




4,565,476
 
Construction Materials - 1.63%                

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.  

 
 
9,500
 
 
 
531,240
 

Walter Industries, Inc.  

 
 
27,300
 
 
 
1,161,615
 
           




1,692,855
 
Containers - 3.54%                

AptarGroup, Inc.  

 
 
18,300
 
 
951,234
 

Crown Holdings, Inc.*

 
 
72,200
 
 
 
1,123,432
 

Jarden Corporation*

 
 
21,900
 
 
 
1,004,772
 

Packaging Corporation of America

 
 
24,100
 
 
 
585,389
 
           




3,664,827
 
Cosmetics and Toiletries - 0.94%                

Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc., Class A

 
 
25,300
 
 
 
569,503
 

Playtex Products, Inc.*

 
 
44,400
 
 
 
399,600
 
           




969,103
 
Defense - 1.00%                

Alliant Techsystems Inc.*

 
 
7,700
 
 
 
550,165
 

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated*

 
 
15,400
 
 
 
482,020
 
           




1,032,185
 
Electronic Components - 1.79%                

AVX Corporation

 
 
16,600
 
 
 
203,350
 

Brooks Automation, Inc.*

 
 
32,900
 
 
 
498,270
 

IXYS Corporation*

 
 
24,883
 
 
 
284,786
 

KEMET Corporation*

 
 
6,184
 
 
 
47,926
 

Thomas & Betts Corporation*

 
 
25,500
 
 
 
823,650
 
           




1,857,982
 
Electronic Instruments - 1.99%                

AMETEK, Inc.  

 
 
13,700
 
 
 
551,425
 

LeCroy Corporation*

 
 
16,300
 
 
 
279,137
 

Roper Industries, Inc.  

 
 
8,200
 
 
 
537,100
 

Technitrol, Inc.*

 
 
46,446
 
 
 
692,974
 
           




2,060,636
 
Finance Companies - 2.40%                

Allmerica Financial Corporation*

 
 
43,800
 
 
 
1,574,610
 

American Capital Strategies, Ltd.  

 
 
15,200
 
 
 
477,964
 

MCG Capital Corporation

 
 
28,300
 
 
 
435,395
 
           




2,487,969
 
Food and Related - 4.15%                

American Italian Pasta Company, Class A

 
 
11,100
 
 
 
304,140
 

Chiquita Brands International Inc.  

 
 
46,700
 
 
 
1,250,626
 

Dean Foods Company*

 
 
22,600
 
 
 
775,180
 

Del Monte Foods Company*

 
 
55,000
 
 
 
596,750
 

Ralcorp Holdings, Inc.  

 
 
23,700
 
 
 
1,122,195
 

Sensient Technologies Corporation

 
 
11,826
 
 
 
254,969
 
           




4,303,860
 
Forest and Paper Products - 1.16%                

Caraustar Industries, Inc.*

 
 
21,652
 
 
 
278,445
 

Owens-Illinois, Inc.*

 
 
36,600
 
 
 
920,124
 
           




1,198,569
 
Furniture and Furnishings - 0.24%                

Steelcase Inc.  

 
 
17,900
 
 


247,020
 
                 
Health Care - Drugs - 0.67%                

Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc.*

 
 
10,800
 
 
 
361,152
 

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International

 
 
15,000
 
 
 
337,800
 
           




698,952
 
Health Care - General - 3.73%                

Apria Healthcare Group Inc.*

 
 
16,900
 
 
 
542,490
 

Cooper Companies, Inc. (The)

 
 
6,500
 
 
 
473,850
 

dj Orthopedics, Inc.*

 
 
20,982
 
 
 
525,599
 

ICU Medical, Inc.*

 
 
10,000
 
 
 
354,800
 

STERIS Corporation*

 
 
23,700
 
 
 
598,425
 

Sybron Dental Specialties, Inc.*

 
 
28,000
 
 
 
1,005,200
 

VIASYS Healthcare Inc.*

 
 
19,300
 
 
 
368,244
 
           




3,868,608
 
Homebuilders, Mobile Homes - 1.35%                

Champion Enterprises, Inc.*

 
 
41,000
 
 
 
385,400
 

Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.*

 
116,600
 
 
 
1,014,420
 
           




1,399,820
 
Hospital Supply and Management - 3.54%                

Cytyc Corporation*

 
 
10,100
 
 
 
232,906
 

Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings*

 
 
21,500
 
 
 
1,036,300
 

LifePoint Hospitals, Inc.*

 
 
22,500
 
 
 
983,475
 

Province Healthcare Company*

 
 
34,100
 
 
 
821,469
 

RehabCare Group, Inc.*

 
 
20,500
 
 
 
588,555
 
           




3,662,705
 
Hotels and Gaming - 3.35%                

Boyd Gaming Corporation

 
 
20,200
 
 
 
1,053,430
 

Gaylord Entertainment Company*

 
 
25,800
 
 
 
1,042,320
 

Kerzner International Limited*

 
 
16,500
 
 
 
1,010,295
 

Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.*

 
 
22,100
 
 
 
369,070
 
           




3,475,115
 
Household - General Products - 0.97%                

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.  

 
 
28,300
 
 
 
1,003,801
 
                 
Household - Major Appliances - 0.95%                

Briggs & Stratton Corporation

 
 
27,000
 
 
 
983,070
 
                 
Insurance - Life - 1.05%                

AmerUs Group Co.  

 
 
9,700
 
 
 
458,325
 

Universal American Financial Corp.*

 
 
36,300
 
 
 
627,446
 
           




1,085,771
 
Insurance - Property and Casualty - 3.34%                

Harleysville Group Inc.  

 
 
13,377
 
 
266,537
 

Hub International Limited

 
 
18,200
 
 
 
351,260
 

Max Re Capital Ltd.  

 
 
33,300
 
 
 
781,551
 

Odyssey Re Holdings Corp.  

 
 
19,900
 
 
 
498,296
 

Ohio Casualty Corporation*

 
 
26,300
 
 
 
603,716
 

PXRE Group Ltd.  

 
 
19,400
 
 
 
497,610
 

United America Indemnity, Ltd., Class A*

 
 
24,400
 
 
 
461,770
 
           




3,460,740
 
Leisure Time Industry - 2.25%                

Brunswick Corporation

 
 
18,000
 
 
 
843,300
 

K2 Inc.*

 
 
41,800
 
 
 
574,750
 

RC2 Corporation*

 
 
16,900
 
 
 
574,177
 

Steiner Leisure Limited*

 
 
10,300
 
 
 
338,716
 
           




2,330,943
 
Metal Fabrication - 0.75%                

Ladish Co., Inc.*

 
 
32,601
 
 
 
388,767
 

RTI International Metals, Inc.*

 
 
16,400
 
 
 
383,760
 
           




772,527
 
Motor Vehicle Parts - 0.36%                

Apogee Enterprises, Inc.  

 
 
26,400
 
 
 
375,804
 
                 
Multiple Industry - 6.32%                

Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.*

 
 
23,400
 
 
 
670,878
 

Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited

 
 
40,200
 
 
 
1,013,442
 

MoneyGram International, Inc.  

 
 
15,000
 
 
 
283,350
 

Montpelier Re Holdings Ltd.  

 
 
26,018
 
 
 
914,533
 

NorthWestern Corporation

 
 
37,500
 
 
 
989,437
 

PHH Corporation*

 
 
23,000
 
 
 
503,010
 

Platinum Underwriters Holdings, Ltd.  

 
 
13,700
 
 
 
406,890
 

Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc.*

 
 
40,000
 
 
 
706,000
 

Symmetry Medical Inc.*

 
 
33,100
 
 
 
629,562
 

TD Banknorth Inc.*

 
 
13,916
 
 
 
434,736
 
           




6,551,838
 
Non-Residential Construction - 0.51%                

ElkCorp

 
 
13,700
 
 
 
526,902
 
                 
Petroleum - International - 2.32%                

Forest Oil Corporation*

 
 
18,900
 
 
 
765,450
 

Kerr-McGee Corporation

 
 
10,000
 
 
 
783,300
 

Vintage Petroleum, Inc.  

 
 
27,300
 
 
 
858,858
 
           




2,407,608
 
Petroleum - Services - 1.37%                

Core Laboratories N.V.*

 
 
18,200
 
 
467,194
 

Global Industries, Ltd.*

 
 
55,900
 
 
 
525,180
 

Veritas DGC Inc.*

 
 
14,400
 
 
 
431,424
 
           




1,423,798
 
Publishing - 1.56%                

Banta Corporation

 
 
22,700
 
 
 
971,560
 

Journal Register Company*

 
 
26,100
 
 
 
435,870
 

PRIMEDIA Inc.*

 
 
49,000
 
 
 
213,150
 
           




1,620,580
 
Railroad - 0.93%                

RailAmerica, Inc.*

 
 
25,200
 
 
 
314,496
 

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation

 
 
31,804
 
 
 
651,664
 
           




966,160
 
Real Estate Investment Trust - 1.59%                

Heritage Property Investment Trust, Inc.  

 
 
12,400
 
 
 
368,032
 

Highland Hospitality Corporation

 
 
16,200
 
 
 
167,670
 

HomeBanc Corp.  

 
 
84,600
 
 
 
747,864
 

Rayonier Inc.  

 
 
7,238
 
 
 
358,498
 
           




1,642,064
 
Restaurants - 1.73%                

CKE Restaurants, Inc.*

 
 
33,300
 
 
 
527,805
 

O'Charley's Inc.*

 
 
11,000
 
 
 
239,525
 

Papa John's International, Inc.*

 
 
7,000
 
 
 
243,005
 

Ruby Tuesday, Inc.  

 
 
32,200
 
 
 
782,138
 
           




1,792,473
 
Retail - Food Stores - 0.47%                

Longs Drug Stores Corporation

 
 
14,230
 
 
 
486,951
 
                 
Retail - General Merchandise - 3.23%                

BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc.*

 
 
35,900
 
 
 
1,115,054
 

Federated Department Stores, Inc.  

 
 
14,900
 
 
 
948,236
 

Saks Incorporated

 
 
71,300
 
 
 
1,286,965
 
           




3,350,255
 
Retail - Specialty Stores - 2.56%                

AnnTaylor Stores Corporation*

 
 
51,500
 
 
 
1,317,885
 

CSK Auto Corporation*

 
 
16,400
 
 
 
289,460
 

Regis Corporation

 
 
25,500
 
 
 
1,043,715
 
           




2,651,060
 
Savings and Loans - 1.89%                

Flagstar Bancorp, Inc.  

 
 
38,300
 
 
 
748,765
 

Washington Federal, Inc.  

 
 
51,900
 
 
 
1,211,606
 
           




1,960,371
 
Security and Commodity Brokers - 1.44%                

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.*

 
 
16,100
 
 
 
998,683
 

IndyMac Bancorp, Inc.  

 
 
14,600
 
 
 
496,400
 
           




1,495,083
 
Timesharing and Software - 0.37%                

CIBER, Inc.*

 
 
15,857
 
 
115,280
 

EarthLink, Inc.*

 
 
29,200
 
 
 
262,946
 
           




378,226
 
Trucking and Shipping - 0.40%                

Kirby Corporation*

 
 
9,800
 
 
 
411,894
 
                 
Utilities - Electric - 4.45%                

CMS Energy Corporation*

 
 
75,600
 
 
 
985,824
 

DPL Inc.  

 
 
20,800
 
 
 
520,000
 

PNM Resources, Inc.  

 
 
53,600
 
 
 
1,430,048
 

Reliant Energy, Inc.*

 
 
66,800
 
 
 
760,184
 

Westar Energy, Inc.  

 
 
18,000
 
 
 
389,520
 

Wisconsin Energy Corporation

 
 
14,700
 
 
 
521,850
 
           




4,607,426
 
Utilities - Gas and Pipeline - 1.60%                

Energen Corporation

 
 
16,900
 
 
 
1,125,540
 

UGI Corporation

 
 
11,700
 
 
 
531,414
 
           




1,656,954
 
                 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - 98.50%          
$
102,057,093
 

(Cost: $89,849,248)

               
                 
SHORT-TERM SECURITY - 2.29%  
Principal
Amount in
Thousands
 
     

                 
Banks                

Rabobank USA Financial Corp.,

 
 
 
 
 
     
      2.82%, 4-1-05  
$
2,367
 
 
$
2,367,000
 

(Cost: $2,367,000)

         

 
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES - 100.79%          
$
104,424,093
 

(Cost: $92,216,248)

               
                 
LIABILITIES, NET OF CASH AND OTHER ASSETS - (0.79%)        
(815,142
)

                 
NET ASSETS - 100.00%          
$
103,608,951
 

                 
Notes to Schedule of Investments
      *No dividends were paid during the preceding 12 months.
      See Note 1 to financial statements for security valuation and other significant accounting policies concerning investments.
      See Note 3 to financial statements for cost and unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments owned for Federal income tax purposes.







Statement of Assets and Liabilities
      IVY SMALL CAP VALUE FUND
      March 31, 2005
      (In Thousands, Except for Per Share Amounts)
ASSETS  
      Investment securities - at value (cost - $92,216) (Notes 1 and 3)  
$
104,424
 
      Receivables:        
           Investment securities sold    
735
 
           Fund shares sold    
405
 
           Dividends and interest    
69
 
      Prepaid and other assets    
28
 

                Total assets    
105,661
 

LIABILITIES        
      Payable for investment securities purchased    
1,719
 
      Payable to Fund shareholders    
151
 
      Accrued management fee (Note 2)    
75
 
      Accrued shareholder servicing (Note 2)    
45
 
      Accrued service fee (Note 2)    
22
 
      Accrued distribution fee (Note 2)    
8
 
      Accrued accounting services fee (Note 2)    
4
 
      Due to custodian    
2
 
      Other    
26
 

                Total liabilities    
2,052
 

                     Total net assets  
$
103,609
 

NET ASSETS        
      Capital paid in  
$
80,887
 
      Accumulated undistributed income (loss):        
           Accumulated undistributed net investment loss    
(6
)
           Accumulated undistributed net realized gain
                on investment transactions
   
10,520
 
           Net unrealized appreciation in value of investments    
12,208
 

                Net assets applicable to outstanding units of capital
$
103,609
 

Net asset value per share (net assets divided by shares outstanding):
       
      Class A    
$16.88
 
      Class B    
$16.59
 
      Class C    
$16.67
 
      Class Y    
$16.92
 
Capital shares outstanding:
       
      Class A    
3,921
 
      Class B    
318
 
      Class C    
466
 
      Class Y    
1,442
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Statement of Operations
      IVY SMALL CAP VALUE FUND
      For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2005
      (In Thousands)
INVESTMENT LOSS        
      Income (Note 1B):        
           Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $2)  
$
898
 
           Interest and amortization    
90
 

                Total income    
988
 

      Expenses (Note 2):        
           Investment management fee    
852
 
           Shareholder servicing:        
                Class A    
240
 
                Class B    
25
 
                Class C    
23
 
                Class Y    
41
 
           Service fee:        
                Class A    
149
 
                Class B    
8
 
                Class C    
12
 
                Class Y    
65
 
           Distribution fee:        
                Class A    
17
 
                Class B    
23
 
                Class C    
36
 
           Custodian fees    
60
 
           Accounting services fee    
54
 
           Legal fees    
28
 
           Audit fees    
18
 
           Other    
138
 

                Total expenses    
1,789
 

                          Net investment loss    
(801
)

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN      
 
(LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS (NOTES 1 AND 3)      
 
      Realized net gain on investments  
15,607
 
      Unrealized depreciation in value of investments during the period  
(8,498
)

           Net gain on investments    
7,109
 

                Net increase in net assets resulting from operations  
$
6,308
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Statement of Changes in Net Assets
      IVY SMALL CAP VALUE FUND
      (In Thousands)
     
   
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
fiscal period
ended
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
   
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 
7-31-03

INCREASE IN NET ASSETS                    
      Operations:                    
           Net investment loss  
$
(801
)
$
(382
)
$
(494
)
           Realized net gain (loss) on investments    
15,607
   
5,963
   
(2,980
)
           Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)    
(8,498
)
 
12,506
   
11,321
 

                Net increase in net assets
                      resulting from operations
   
6,308
   
18,087
   
7,847
 

      Distributions to shareholders from (Note 1F): (1)                      
           Net investment income:                    
                Class A    
-
   
-
   
(9
)
                Class B    
-
   
-
   
(1
)
                Class C    
-
   
-
   
(1
)
                Class Y    
-
   
-
   
NA
 
           Realized gains on investment transactions:                    
                Class A    
(3,850
)
 
(75
)
 
(3,990
)
                Class B    
(279
)
 
-
*
 
(345
)
                Class C    
(418
)
 
-
*
 
(400
)
                Class Y    
(1,741
)
 
(30
)
 
NA
 

     
(6,288
)
 
(105
)
 
(4,746
)

      Capital share transactions (Note 5)    
10,682
   
9,597
   
3,148
 

           Total increase    
10,702
   
27,579
   
6,249
 
NET ASSETS                    
      Beginning of period    
92,907
   
65,328
   
59,079
 

      End of period  
$
103,609
 
$
92,907
 
$
65,328
 

           Undistributed net investment income (loss)      
$
(6
)
$
(1
)
$
-
 

*Not shown due to rounding.
(1)See "Financial Highlights" on pages 248 - 251.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY SMALL CAP VALUE FUND
      Class A Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
For the
fiscal period
ended
 
For the fiscal year ended July 31,

 
 
3-31-05
3-31-04
 
2003
 
2002
 
2001
 
2000
 

Net asset value,
      beginning of period
 
$
16.68
 
$
13.02
   
$
12.25
 
$
15.05
 
$
11.47
 
$
11.20
 

Income (loss) from
      investment operations:
                                       
      Net investment
            income (loss)
   
(0.13
)
 
(0.08
)
   
(0.09
)
 
(0.08
)
 
(0.06
)
 
0.05
 
      Net realized and
            unrealized gain (loss)
            on investments
 
1.52
   
3.76
     
1.74
   
(1.84
)
 
4.04
   
0.32
 

Total from investment
      operations
   
1.39
   
3.68
     
1.65
   
(1.92
)
 
3.98
   
0.37
 

Less distributions from:
                                       
      Net investment income    
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)*
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.10
)
      Capital gains    
(1.19
)
 
(0.02
)
   
(0.88
)
 
(0.88
)
 
(0.40
)
 
(0.00
)
      Tax return of capital    
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)
 
(0.00
)

Total distributions
   
(1.19
)
 
(0.02
)
   
(0.88
)
 
(0.88
)
 
(0.40
)
 
(0.10
)

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
16.88
 
$
16.68
   
$
13.02
 
$
12.25
 
$
15.05
 
$
11.47
 

Total return (1)
   
8.23
%
 
28.29
%
   
14.91
%
-13.27
%
 
35.18
%
 
3.74
%
Net assets, end of period
      (in millions)
   
$66
   
$65
     
$59
   
$53
   
$55
   
$31
 
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets including voluntary
      expense waiver
   
1.76
%
 
1.65
%(2)(3)
1.53
%
 
1.27
%
 
1.40
%
 
1.40
%
Ratio of net investment
      income (loss) to average
      net assets including voluntary
      expense waiver
   
-0.79
%
 
-0.76
%(2)(3)
-0.82
%
 
-0.57
%
 
-0.56
%
 
0.63
%
Ratio of expenses to average
      net assets excluding voluntary
      expense waiver
   
NA
   
NA
     
1.53
%
 
1.37
%
 
1.51
%
 
1.71
%
Ratio of net investment
      income (loss) to average
      net assets excluding voluntary
      expense waiver
   
NA
   
NA
     
-0.82
%
 
-0.67
%
 
-0.67
%
 
0.32
%
Portfolio turnover rate
   
124
%
 
27
%
   
54
%
 
37
%
 
38
%
 
169
%
*Not shown due to rounding.
(1)Total return calculated without taking into account the sales load deducted on an initial purchase.
(2)Annualized.
(3)In connection with the reorganization plan described in Note 8, Class B and Class C shares of the predecessor Advantus Fund were exchanged into Class A shares at the time of the merger. The ratios shown above reflect a blended rate that includes the effect of income and expenses for those Class B and Class C shares from August 1, 2003 up to the time of merger. Actual expenses that applied to Class A shareholders were lower than shown above.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY SMALL CAP VALUE FUND
      Class B Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
period from
12-8-03(1)
to
 
 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 

Net asset value, beginning of period
 
$
16.61
   
$
15.27
   

Income (loss) from investment operations:
                 
      Net investment loss    
(0.23
)
   
(0.05
)
 
      Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
 
1.40
     
1.41
   

Total from investment operations
   
1.17
     
1.36
   

Less distributions from:
                 
      Net investment income    
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
 
      Capital gains    
(1.19
)
   
(0.02
)
 

Total distributions
   
(1.19
)
   
(0.02
)
 

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
16.59
   
$
16.61
   

Total return
   
6.92
%
   
8.93
%
 
Net assets, end of period (in millions)
   
$5
     
$1
   
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
   
3.02
%
   
3.79
% (2)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets
   
-1.88
%
   
-2.93
% (2)
Portfolio turnover rate
   
124
%
   
27
% (3)
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
(2)Annualized.
(3)For the eight months ended March 31, 2004.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY SMALL CAP VALUE FUND
      Class C Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
period from
12-8-03(1)
to
 
 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 

Net asset value, beginning of period
 
$
16.63
   
$
15.27
   

Income (loss) from investment operations:
                 
      Net investment loss    
(0.19
)
   
(0.05
)
 
      Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
 
1.42
     
1.43
   

Total from investment operations
   
1.23
     
1.38
   

Less distributions from:
                 
      Net investment income    
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
 
      Capital gains    
(1.19
)
   
(0.02
)
 

Total distributions
   
(1.19
)
   
(0.02
)
 

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
16.67
   
$
16.63
   

Total return
   
7.28
%
   
9.06
%
 
Net assets, end of period (in millions)
   
$8
     
$2
   
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
   
2.65
%
   
2.83
% (2)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets
   
-1.53
%
   
-2.00
% (2)
Portfolio turnover rate
   
124
%
   
27
% (3)
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
(2)Annualized.
(3)For the eight months ended March 31, 2004.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY SMALL CAP VALUE FUND
      Class Y Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
period from
12-8-03(1)
to
 
 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 

Net asset value, beginning of period
 
$
16.68
   
$
15.27
   

Income (loss) from investment operations:
                 
      Net investment loss    
(0.10
)
   
(0.04
)
 
      Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
 
1.53
     
1.47
   

Total from investment operations
   
1.43
     
1.43
   

Less distributions from:
                 
      Net investment income    
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
 
      Capital gains    
(1.19
)
   
(0.02
)
 

Total distributions
   
(1.19
)
   
(0.02
)
 

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
16.92
   
$
16.68
   

Total return
   
8.48
%
   
9.38
%
 
Net assets, end of period (in millions)
   
$25
     
$25
   
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
   
1.53
%
   
1.60
% (2)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets
   
-0.56
%
   
-0.82
% (2)
Portfolio turnover rate
   
124
%
   
27
% (3)
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
(2)Annualized.
(3)For the eight months ended March 31, 2004.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Manager's Discussion of Ivy Value Fund
      March 31, 2005

An interview with Matthew T. Norris, CFA, portfolio manager of the Ivy Value Fund

The following discussion, graphs and tables provide you with information regarding the Fund's performance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005.

How did the Fund perform during the last fiscal year?

The Fund showed a solid absolute return, but lagged its benchmark index for the year. The Class A shares of the Fund increased 11.21 percent during the period (before the impact of sales charges), compared with the Russell 1000 Value Index (reflecting the performance of securities that generally represent the value sector of the stock market), which increased 13.16 percent during the period, and the Lipper Large-Cap Value Funds Universe Average (generally reflecting the performance of the universe of funds with similar investment objectives), which increased 8.59 percent for the period. Please note that the Fund returns include applicable fees and expenses, whereas the index returns do not include any such fees.

What factors affected performance relative to the benchmark index during the fiscal year?

We feel that capitalization played a role in the Fund's underperformance versus the benchmark. The portfolio focuses on large-capitalization names. Roughly two-thirds of the Russell 1000 Value Index, however, is considered small- or mid-cap. The small-cap holdings in the benchmark generally outperformed the large-cap holdings during the fiscal period, boosting overall benchmark returns. These things happen, and we believe that, over time, large-cap and small-cap assets likely will each have their time as market leaders.

Overall, we believe that our portfolio return during the period was driven by stock selection, rather than sector weightings. We select equities that we feel are inexpensive in relation to the value of the respective business. We tend to look at longer term, normal earnings power as opposed to short-term trends. Areas of strength for the Fund included consumer discretionary, health care, telecommunications and financials. Areas of weakness were industrials and energy.

What other market conditions or events influenced the Fund's performance during the fiscal year?

We feel that the portfolio was well represented in the market's leading sectors during the period. In the weaker areas, such as health care and telecommunications, we attempted to avoid owning stocks with significant underperformance. As economic growth accelerated from the slower rates of previous years, the cyclical areas of the market were generally the better performers. More recently, however, companies with greater perceived stability have begun to look more attractive to us.

What strategies and techniques did you employ that specifically affected the Fund's performance?

Our approach has not changed. We continue to search diligently, one company at a time, for names that we think offer good value investment opportunities. The additional tenets of long term investing - consistent approach and portfolio diversification - remain unchanged. We continue to believe this is the best way to achieve strong, consistent returns over a full market cycle.

What industries or sectors did you emphasize during the fiscal year, and what looks attractive to you going forward?

The portfolio has an increasing weight in technology, a sector in which we feel we may be able to find more value than in previous years. We also have a continuing underweight in financials, especially in banks and REITs (real estate investment trusts). The portfolio also is underweight in utilities. Areas of overweight were industrials and health care. Major pharmaceuticals are an area of developing interest.

Recently, we have been selling some of the Fund's cyclical holdings as they reach our price targets. As mentioned above, what we feel are the more stable names are now appearing attractive. We believe that it is unlikely that the U.S. economy can continue its rapid growth rates. As it slows, we feel that companies that can generate earnings growth regardless of macroeconomic factors may then have stock prices that outperform.

The Fund's performance noted above is at net asset value (NAV), and does not include the effect of any applicable sales charges. If reflected, the sales charge would reduce the performance noted. The opinions expressed in this report are those of the portfolio manager and are current only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. The manager's views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions, and no forecasts can be guaranteed.


Comparison of Change in Value of
$10,000 Investment
 
Ivy Value Fund, Class A Shares(1)
 
$
16,638
 
Russell 1000 Value Index(2)
 
$
28,144
 
Lipper Large-Cap Value Funds Universe Average
 
$
23,268


IVY VALUE FUND CLASS A SHARES
ANNUAL REPORT INDEX COMPARISONS
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IVY
VALUE FUND CLASS A SHARES

 

RUSSELL
1000 VALUE INDEX

 

LIPPER
LARGE-CAP VALUE FUNDS UNIVERSE AVERAGE

 


JULY

1995

9,425

 

10,000

 

10,000

 

JULY

1996

11,736

 

11,799

 

11,851

 

JULY

1997

16,237

 

16,795

 

16,226

 

JULY

1998

13,566

 

17,396

 

15,801

 

JULY

1999

14,920

 

20,656

 

18,555

 

JULY

2000

15,120

 

22,476

 

20,502

 

JULY

2001

12,704

 

20,466

 

18,729

 

JULY

2002

11,976

 

18,984

 

16,974

 

JULY

2003

12,843

 

21,021

 

18,368

 

MARCH

2004

14,961

 

24,871

 

21,428

 

MARCH

2005

16,638

 

28,144

 

23,268

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Please note that the performance of the Fund's other share classes will be greater or less than the performance shown above for Class A based on the differences in loads and fees paid by shareholders investing in the different classes.

(1)The value of the investment in the Fund is impacted by the sales load at the time of the investment and by the ongoing expenses of the Fund and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions.

Average Annual Total Return(2)
 
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class Y

1-year period ended 3-31-05
4.82%
   6.14%
10.27%
11.44%
5-year period ended 3-31-05
0.21%
-
-
-
10-year period ended 3-31-05
6.95%
-
-
-
Since inception of Class through 3-31-05(3)
-
10.10%
13.21%
14.39%

(2)Data quoted is past performance and is based on deduction of the maximum applicable sales load for each of the periods. Current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Please visit www.ivyfunds.com for the Fund's most recent month-end performance. Class A shares carry a maximum front-end sales load of 5.75%. Class B and Class C shares carry maximum contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) of 5% and 1%, respectively. (Accordingly, the Class C shares reflect no CDSC since it only applies to Class C shares redeemed within twelve months after purchase.) Class Y shares are not subject to sales charges.

(3)12-8-03 for Class B, Class C and Class Y shares (the date on which shares were first acquired by shareholders).

Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Indexes are unmanaged. The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.

The Advantus Cornerstone Fund merged into the Ivy Value Fund on December 8, 2003. The performance shown for periods prior to this date is that of the Advantus Cornerstone Fund Class A shares, restated to reflect current sales charges applicable to Ivy Value Fund Class A shares. Performance has not been restated to reflect the fees and expenses applicable to the Ivy Value Fund. If these expenses were reflected, performance shown would differ.

SHAREHOLDER SUMMARY OF IVY VALUE FUND
Portfolio Highlights

On March 31, 2005, Ivy Value Fund had net assets totaling $66,404,077 invested in a
diversified portfolio of:

97.26%
 
Common Stocks
2.60%
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
0.14%
 
Preferred Stock

As a shareholder of the Fund, for every $100 you had invested on March 31, 2005,
your Fund owned:

Financial Services Stocks
 
$
29.07
 
Energy Stocks
 
$
12.43
 
Utilities Stocks
 
$
10.36
 
Technology Stocks
 
$
9.61
 
Health Care Stocks
 
$
6.33
 
Consumer Services Stocks
 
$
6.17
 
Consumer Nondurables Stocks
 
$
5.91
 
Multi-Industry Stocks
 
$
4.23
 
Raw Materials Stocks
 
$
3.05
 
Business Equipment and Services Stocks
 
$
2.87
 
Shelter Stocks
 
$
2.78
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
$
2.60
 
Retail Stocks
 
$
1.94
 
Capital Goods Stocks
 
$
1.35
 
Transportation Stocks
 
$
1.16
 
Preferred Stock
 
$
0.14
 




The Investments of Ivy Value Fund
 
      March 31, 2005
               
COMMON STOCKS  
 
 


Shares
 
 
 
Value
 

                 
Aircraft - 2.28%                

Lockheed Martin Corporation

 
 
24,800
 
 
$
1,514,288
 
                 
Aluminum - 0.63%                

Alcoa Incorporated

 
 
13,700
 
 
 
416,343
 
                 
Banks - 10.26%                

Bank of America Corporation

 
 
51,256
 
 
 
2,260,390
 

Citigroup Inc.

 
 
42,513
 
 
 
1,910,534
 

Mellon Financial Corporation

 
 
45,700
 
 
 
1,304,278
 

Wachovia Corporation

 
 
10,650
 
 
 
542,192
 

Wells Fargo & Company

 
 
13,300
 
 
 
795,340
 
           




6,812,734
 
Beverages - 1.93%                

Diageo plc, ADR

 
 
10,450
 
 
 
594,605
 

Molson Coors Brewing Company, Class B

 
 
8,900
 
 
 
686,813
 
           




1,281,418
 
Broadcasting - 1.72%                

Viacom Inc., Class B

 
 
32,700
 
 
 
1,138,941
 
                 
Business Equipment and Services - 2.87%                

ARAMARK Corporation, Class B

 
 
37,100
 
 
 
974,988
 

Waste Management, Inc.  

 
 
32,200
 
 
 
928,970
 
           




1,903,958
 
Capital Equipment - 1.35%                

Illinois Tool Works Inc.  

 
 
10,040
 
 
 
898,881
 
                 
Chemicals - Petroleum and Inorganic - 1.90%                

Dow Chemical Company (The)

 
 
12,550
 
 
 
625,617
 

du Pont (E.I.) de Nemours and Company

 
 
12,350
 
 
 
632,814
 
           




1,258,431
 
Chemicals - Specialty - 0.52%                

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.  

 
 
5,500
 
 
 
348,095
 
                 
Communications Equipment - 1.03%                

Cisco Systems, Inc.*

 
 
38,000
 
 
 
680,770
 
                 
Computers - Main and Mini - 0.85%                

International Business Machines Corporation

 
 
6,150
 
 
 
561,987
 
                 
Computers - Peripherals - 4.78%                

Amdocs Limited*

 
 
22,750
 
 
646,100
 

Lexmark International, Inc.*

 
 
8,400
 
 
 
671,748
 

Microsoft Corporation

 
 
33,900
 
 
 
819,193
 

Oracle Corporation*

 
 
83,200
 
 
 
1,037,920
 
           




3,174,961
 
Cosmetics and Toiletries - 0.85%                

NBTY, Inc.*

 
 
22,500
 
 
 
564,525
 
                 
Electronic Components - 0.67%                

Texas Instruments Incorporated

 
 
17,550
 
 

447,350
 
                 
Finance Companies - 5.24%                

Fannie Mae

 
 
24,400
 
 
 
1,328,580
 

Freddie Mac

 
 
34,000
 
 
 
2,148,800
 
           




3,477,380
 
Food and Related - 1.02%                

J.M. Smucker Company (The)

 
 
13,500
 
 
 
679,050
 
                 
Forest and Paper Products - 0.49%                

International Paper Company

 
 
8,900
 
 
 
327,431
 
                 
Furniture and Furnishings - 2.29%                

Masco Corporation

 
 
43,900
 
 
 
1,522,013
 
                 
Health Care - Drugs - 1.15%                

Shire Pharmaceuticals Group plc, ADR

 
 
22,250
 
 
 
764,510
 
                 
Health Care - General - 2.87%                

Da Vita Inc. (A)*

 
 
18,700
 
 
 
782,595
 

Renal Care Group, Inc.*

 
 
18,000
 
 
 
682,920
 

Wyeth

 
 
10,400
 
 
 
438,672
 
           




1,904,187
 
Hospital Supply and Management - 2.31%                

PacifiCare Health Systems, Inc.*

 
 
27,000
 
 
 
1,536,840
 
                 
Insurance - Property and Casualty - 5.49%                

Allstate Corporation (The)

 
 
25,900
 
 
 
1,400,154
 

Assurant, Inc.  

 
 
31,000
 
 
 
1,044,700
 

St. Paul Companies, Inc. (The)

 
 
32,752
 
 
 
1,202,981
 
           




3,647,835
 
Leisure Time Industry - 1.96%                

Brunswick Corporation (A)

 
 
13,100
 
 
613,735
 

Cendant Corporation

 
 
33,500
 
 
 
688,090
 
           




1,301,825
 
Motion Pictures - 1.96%                

News Corporation Limited, Class A

 
 
52,400
 
 
 
886,608
 

Time Warner Inc.*

 
 
23,650
 
 
 
415,058
 
           




1,301,666
 
Multiple Industry - 4.23%                

General Electric Company

 
 
77,900
 
 
 
2,809,074
 
                 
Petroleum - International - 12.43%                

ChevronTexaco Corporation

 
 
39,700
 
 
 
2,314,907
 

ConocoPhillips (A)

 
 
9,400
 
 
 
1,013,696
 

Devon Energy Corporation

 
 
25,400
 
 
 
1,212,850
 

Exxon Mobil Corporation

 
 
62,306
 
 
 
3,713,438
 
           




8,254,891
 
Publishing - 0.53%                

Gannett Co., Inc.  

 
 
4,450
 
 
 
351,906
 
                 
Railroad - 1.16%                

Union Pacific Corporation

 
 
11,000
 
 
 
766,700
 
                 
Retail - General Merchandise - 1.94%                

Dollar General Corporation

 
 
28,650
 
 
 
627,721
 

Family Dollar Stores, Inc.  

 
 
21,700
 
 
 
658,812
 
           




1,286,533
 
Security and Commodity Brokers - 8.08%                

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (A)

 
 
18,400
 
 
 
559,728
 

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.  

 
 
5,900
 
 
 
333,940
 

Morgan (J.P.) Chase & Co.  

 
 
56,902
 
 
 
1,968,809
 

Morgan Stanley

 
 
21,540
 
 
 
1,233,165
 

Prudential Financial, Inc. (A)

 
 
22,150
 
 
 
1,271,410
 
           




5,367,052
 
Tobacco - 2.11%                

Altria Group, Inc. (A)

 
 
21,400
 
 
 
1,399,346
 
                 
Utilities - Electric - 2.88%                

Dominion Resources, Inc.  

 
 
11,300
 
 
841,059
 

PPL Corporation

 
 
19,900
 
 
 
1,074,401
 
           




1,915,460
 
Utilities - Gas and Pipeline - 1.95%                

Enbridge Inc.  

 
 
10,600
 
 
 
545,688
 

Kinder Morgan, Inc. (A)

 
 
9,900
 
 
 
749,430
 
           




1,295,118
 
Utilities - Telephone - 5.53%                

Iowa Telecommunications Services, Inc.  

 
 
40,000
 
 
 
780,000
 

SBC Communications Inc.  

 
 
24,900
 
 
 
589,881
 

Sprint Corporation

 
 
40,400
 
 
 
919,100
 

Verizon Communications Inc.  

 
 
20,700
 
 
 
734,850
 

Vodafone Group Plc, ADR

 
 
24,450
 
 
 
649,392
 
           




3,673,223
 
                 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - 97.26%          
$
64,584,722
 

(Cost: $55,376,778)

               

 
               
PREFERRED STOCK - 0.14%                

                 
Finance Companies                

Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.375% Convertible

 
 
1
 
 
$
93,461
 

(Cost: $100,000)

         
 

 
                 
SHORT-TERM SECURITY - 3.13%  
Principal
Amount in
Thousands
 
     

                 
Food and Related                

McCormick & Co. Inc.,

 
 
 
 
 
     
      2.83%, 4-1-05  
$
2,075
 
 
$
2,075,000
 

(Cost: $2,075,000)

         

 
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES - 100.53%          
$
66,753,183
 

(Cost: $57,551,778)

               
                 
LIABILITIES, NET OF CASH AND OTHER ASSETS - (0.53%)        
(349,106
)

                 
NET ASSETS - 100.00%          
$
66,404,077
 

                 
Notes to Schedule of Investments
      *No dividends were paid during the preceding 12 months.
(A)Securities serve as cover for the following written call options outstanding at March 31, 2005. (See Note 6 to financial statements):
  Underlying
Security
 
Contracts
Subject
to Call
  Expiration Month/
Exercise Price
Premium
Received
 
Market
Value
 

  Altria Group, Inc.  
50
  May/70  
$
3,432
 
$
3,500
 
  Brunswick Corporation  
65
  April/50  
 
4,875
 
 
839
 
  ConocoPhillips  
30
  May/120  
 
4,260
 
 
2,070
 
  Da Vita Inc.  
31
  April/45  
 
1,810
 
 
155
 
  Kinder Morgan, Inc.  
99
  June/80  
 
9,306
 
 
10,583
 
  Prudential Financial, Inc.  
58
  April/60  
 
4,524
 
 
870
 

             
$
28,207
 
$
18,017
 

      In addition to the above written call options, the following written put option was outstanding as of March 31, 2005. (See Note 6 to financial statements):
  Underlying
Security
 
Contracts
Subject
to Put
  Expiration Month/ Exercise Price
Premium
Received
 
Market
Value
 

  Marsh & McLennan
      Companies, Inc.
 
62
  April/30  
 
$7,564
 
 
$3,410
 

      See Note 1 to financial statements for security valuation and other significant accounting policies concerning investments.
      See Note 3 to financial statements for cost and unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments owned for Federal income tax purposes.







Statement of Assets and Liabilities
      IVY VALUE FUND
      March 31, 2005
      (In Thousands, Except for Per Share Amounts)
ASSETS  
      Investment securities - at value (cost - $57,552) (Notes 1 and 3)  
$
66,753
 
      Receivables:        
           Fund shares sold    
362
 
           Dividends and interest    
99
 
      Prepaid and other assets    
27
 

                Total assets    
67,241
 

LIABILITIES        
      Payable for investment securities purchased    
576
 
      Payable to Fund shareholders    
105
 
      Accrued management fee (Note 2)    
39
 
      Due to custodian    
36
 
      Accrued shareholder servicing (Note 2)    
21
 
      Outstanding written options - at value (premium received - $36) (Note 6)    
21
 
      Accrued service fee (Note 2)    
14
 
      Accrued accounting services fee (Note 2)    
4
 
      Accrued distribution fee (Note 2)    
3
 
      Other    
18
 

                Total liabilities    
837
 

                     Total net assets  
$
66,404
 

NET ASSETS        
      Capital paid in  
$
61,411
 
      Accumulated undistributed income (loss):        
           Accumulated undistributed net investment income    
62
 
           Accumulated undistributed net realized loss
                on investment transactions
   
(4,284
)
           Net unrealized appreciation in value of securities    
9,201
 
           Net unrealized appreciation in value of written options    
14
 

                Net assets applicable to outstanding units of capital
$
66,404
 

Net asset value per share (net assets divided by shares outstanding):
       
      Class A    
$16.04
 
      Class B    
$15.97
 
      Class C    
$16.00
 
      Class Y    
$16.05
 
Capital shares outstanding:
       
      Class A    
2,539
 
      Class B    
157
 
      Class C    
175
 
      Class Y    
1,269
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Statement of Operations
      IVY VALUE FUND
      For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2005
      (In Thousands)
INVESTMENT INCOME        
      Income (Note 1B):        
           Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $28)  
$
1,848
 
           Interest and amortization    
36
 

                Total income    
1,884
 

      Expenses (Note 2):        
           Investment management fee    
547
 
           Service fee:        
                Class A    
129
 
                Class B    
4
 
                Class C    
5
 
                Class Y    
55
 
           Shareholder servicing:        
                Class A    
131
 
                Class B    
8
 
                Class C    
8
 
                Class Y    
33
 
           Registration fees    
66
 
           Accounting services fee    
46
 
           Distribution fee:        
                Class A    
3
 
                Class B    
10
 
                Class C    
14
 
           Audit fees    
18
 
           Custodian fees    
11
 
           Legal fees    
10
 
           Other    
52
 

                Total expenses    
1,150
 

                          Net investment income    
734
 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN        
(LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS (NOTES 1 AND 3)        
      Realized net gain on securities    
9,808
 
      Realized net loss on purchased options    
(5
)
      Realized net gain on written options    
186
 
      Realized net loss on foreign currency transactions    
(1
)

           Realized net gain on investments    
9,988
 

      Unrealized depreciation in value of securities during the period  
(1,305
)
      Unrealized depreciation in value of written options during the period    
(11
)

           Unrealized depreciation in value of investments during the period  
(1,316
)

                Net gain on investments    
8,672
 

                     Net increase in net assets resulting from operations  
$
9,406
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Statement of Changes in Net Assets
      IVY VALUE FUND
      (In Thousands)
     
   
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
fiscal period
ended
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
   
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 
7-31-03

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS                    
      Operations:                    
           Net investment income  
$
734
 
$
270
 
$
623
 
           Realized net gain (loss) on investments    
9,988
   
6,937
   
(4,680
)
           Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)    
(1,316
)
 
3,654
   
8,632
 

                Net increase in net assets
                      resulting from operations
   
9,406
   
10,861
   
4,575
 

      Distributions to shareholders from (Note 1F): (1)                      
           Net investment income:                    
                Class A    
(461
)
 
(248
)
 
(556
)
                Class B    
-
   
-
*
 
(12
)
                Class C    
-
   
-
*
 
(1
)
                Class Y    
(210
)
 
(80
)
 
NA
 
           Realized gains on investment transactions:                    
                Class A    
-
   
-
   
-
 
                Class B    
-
   
-
   
-
 
                Class C    
-
   
-
   
-
 
                Class Y    
-
   
-
   
NA
 

     
(671
)
 
(328
)
 
(569
)

      Capital share transactions (Note 5)  
(18,313
)
 
(3,504
)
 
129
 

           Total increase (decrease)    
(9,578
)
 
7,029
   
4,135
 
NET ASSETS                    
      Beginning of period    
75,982
   
68,953
   
64,818
 

      End of period  
$
66,404
 
$
75,982
 
$
68,953
 

           Undistributed net investment income (loss)      
$
62
 
$
(-
)*
$
58
 

*Not shown due to rounding.
(1)See "Financial Highlights" on pages 264 - 267.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY VALUE FUND
      Class A Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
For the
fiscal period
ended
For the
fiscal year
ended
For the
period from
10-1-01
to
For the fiscal year
ended September 30,

 
 
3-31-05
3-31-04
7-31-03
7-31-02
 
2001
 
2000
 
1999
 

Net asset value,
      beginning of period
 
$
14.54
   
$
12.54
   
$
11.81
   
$
12.59
   
$
15.08
 
$
15.14
 
$
13.88
 

Income (loss) from
      investment
      operations:
                                                   
      Net investment
            income
   
0.15
     
0.08
     
0.12
     
0.08
     
0.09
   
0.06
   
0.15
 
      Net realized and
            unrealized gain
            (loss) on
            investments
 
1.48
     
1.98
     
0.72
     
(0.78
)
   
(2.50
)
 
0.13
   
1.26
 

Total from investment
      operations
   
1.63
     
2.06
     
0.84
     
(0.70
)
   
(2.41
)
 
0.19
   
1.41
 

Less distributions from:
                                                   
      Net investment
            income
   
(0.13
)
   
(0.06
)
   
(0.11
)
   
(0.08
)
   
(0.08
)
 
(0.11
)
 
(0.15
)
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
 
(0.13
)
 
(0.00
)
      Tax return of capital    
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
   
(0.00
)
 
(0.01
)
 
(0.00
)

Total distributions
   
(0.13
)
   
(0.06
)
   
(0.11
)
   
(0.08
)
   
(0.08
)
 
(0.25
)
 
(0.15
)

Net asset value,
      end of period
 
$
16.04
   
$
14.54
   
$
12.54
   
$
11.81
   
$
12.59
 
$
15.08
 
$
15.14
 

Total return (1)
   
11.21
%
   
16.32
%
   
7.23
%
   
-5.72
%
 
-15.97
%
 
1.26
%
 
10.13
%
Net assets,
      end of period
      (in millions)
   
$41
     
$52
     
$64
     
$58
     
$66
   
$81
   
$93
 
Ratio of expenses to
      average net assets
      including voluntary
      expense waiver
   
1.47
%
   
1.45
% (2)(3)
1.29
%
   
1.24
% (2)
1.24
%
 
1.24
%
 
1.21
%
Ratio of net investment
      income to average
      net assets including
      voluntary expense
      waiver
   
0.92
%
   
0.61
% (2)(3)
1.05
%
   
0.70
% (2)
0.61
%
 
0.43
%
 
0.94
%
Ratio of expenses to
      average net assets
      excluding voluntary
      expense waiver
   
NA
     
1.52
% (2)(3)
1.50
%
   
1.41
% (2)
1.39
%
 
1.34
%
 
1.23
%
Ratio of net investment
      income to average
      net assets excluding
      voluntary expense
      waiver
   
NA
     
0.53
% (2)(3)
0.84
%
   
0.53
% (2)
0.46
%
 
0.33
%
 
0.92
%
Portfolio turnover rate
   
81
%
   
86
%
   
123
%
   
95
%
   
148
%
 
180
%
 
79
%
(1)Total return calculated without taking into account the sales load deducted on an initial purchase.
(2)Annualized.
(3)In connection with the reorganization plan described in Note 8, Class B and Class C shares of the predecessor Advantus Fund were exchanged into Class A shares at the time of the merger. The ratios shown above reflect a blended rate that includes the effect of income and expenses for those Class B and Class C shares from August 1, 2003 up to the time of merger. Actual expenses that applied to Class A shareholders were lower than shown above.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY VALUE FUND
      Class B Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
period from
12-8-03(1)
to
 
 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 

Net asset value, beginning of period
 
$
14.50
     
$
13.63
   

Income from investment operations:
                   
      Net investment income    
0.03
       
0.01
   
      Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
 
1.44
       
0.90
   

Total from investment operations
   
1.47
       
0.91
   

Less distributions from:
                   
      Net investment income    
(0.00
)
     
(0.04
)
 
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)
     
(0.00
)
 

Total distributions
   
(0.00
)
     
(0.04
)
 

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
15.97
     
$
14.50
   

Total return
   
10.14
%
     
6.65
%
 
Net assets, end of period (in millions)
   
$2
       
$1
   
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
   
2.53
%
     
3.12
% (2)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets
   
0.07
%
     
-1.29
% (2)
Portfolio turnover rate
   
81
%
     
86
% (3)
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
(2)Annualized.
(3)For the eight months ended March 31, 2004.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY VALUE FUND
      Class C Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
period from
12-8-03(1)
to
 
 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 

Net asset value, beginning of period
 
$
14.51
     
$
13.63
   

Income from investment operations:
                   
      Net investment income    
0.03
       
0.02
   
      Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
 
1.46
       
0.90
   

Total from investment operations
   
1.49
       
0.92
   

Less distributions from:
                   
      Net investment income    
(0.00
)
     
(0.04
)
 
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)
     
(0.00
)
 

Total distributions
   
(0.00
)
     
(0.04
)
 

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
16.00
     
$
14.51
   

Total return
   
10.27
%
     
6.73
%
 
Net assets, end of period (in millions)
   
$3
       
$1
   
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
   
2.42
%
     
2.90
% (2)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets
   
0.15
%
     
-1.18
% (2)
Portfolio turnover rate
   
81
%
     
86
% (3)
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
(2)Annualized.
(3)For the eight months ended March 31, 2004.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Financial Highlights
      IVY VALUE FUND
      Class Y Shares
      For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
 
For the
fiscal year
ended
 
For the
period from
12-8-03(1)
to
 
 
3-31-05
 
3-31-04
 

Net asset value, beginning of period
 
$
14.54
     
$
13.63
   

Income from investment operations:
                   
      Net investment income    
0.17
       
0.01
   
      Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
 
1.49
       
0.95
   

Total from investment operations
   
1.66
       
0.96
   

Less distributions from:
                   
      Net investment income    
(0.15
)
     
(0.05
)
 
      Capital gains    
(0.00
)
     
(0.00
)
 

Total distributions
   
(0.15
)
     
(0.05
)
 

Net asset value, end of period
 
$
16.05
     
$
14.54
   

Total return
   
11.44
%
     
7.05
%
 
Net assets, end of period (in millions)
   
$20
       
$22
   
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
   
1.34
%
     
1.48
% (2)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets
   
1.09
%
     
0.35
% (2)
Portfolio turnover rate
   
81
%
     
86
% (3)
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
(2)Annualized.
(3)For the eight months ended March 31, 2004.

See Notes to Financial Statements.





Notes To Financial Statements
      March 31, 2005

Note 1 - Significant Accounting Policies

Ivy Funds (formerly Ivy Fund) (the "Trust") is organized as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated December 21, 1983 and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as a diversified, open-end management investment company. The Trust issues fifteen series of capital shares; each series represents ownership of a separate mutual fund ("Fund"). Ivy Balanced Fund, Ivy Bond Fund, Ivy Cash Reserves Fund, Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund, Ivy Dividend Income Fund, Ivy European Opportunities Fund, Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund, Ivy International Fund, Ivy International Balanced Fund, Ivy International Value Fund, Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund, Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund, Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund, Ivy Small Cap Value Fund and Ivy Value Fund (the "Funds") are those mutual funds. The assets belonging to each Fund are held separately by the custodian. The capital shares of each Fund represent a pro rata beneficial interest in the principal, net income and realized and unrealized capital gains or losses of its respective investments and other assets. Effective for the fiscal period ended March 31, 2004, the Trust changed its fiscal year end for both financial reporting and Federal income tax purposes to March 31 from December 31. Those funds that were formerly Advantus funds (Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund, Ivy Small Cap Value Fund and Ivy Value Fund) and that had a July 31 year end have also changed to March 31 for both financial reporting and Federal income tax purposes; those funds that were formerly Advantus funds (Ivy Balanced Fund, Ivy Bond Fund, Ivy International Balanced Fund and Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund) and that had a September 30 year end have changed to March 31 for both financial reporting and Federal income tax purposes. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Trust in the preparation of its financial statements. The policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

A. Security valuation - Each stock and convertible bond is valued at the latest sale price thereof on each business day of the fiscal period as reported by the principal securities exchange on which the issue is traded or, if no sale is reported for a stock, the average of the latest bid and asked prices. Bonds, other than convertible bonds, are valued using a pricing system provided by a pricing service or dealer in bonds. Convertible bonds are valued using this pricing system only on days when there is no sale reported. Stocks which are traded over-the-counter are priced using the Nasdaq Stock Market, which provides information on bid and asked prices quoted by major dealers in such stocks. Restricted securities and securities for which quotations are not readily available or are deemed not to be reliable because of significant events or circumstances identified between the closing of their principal markets and the closing of the New York Stock Exchange are valued as determined in good faith under procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Trust's Board of Trustees. Short-term debt securities are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Short-term debt securities denominated in foreign currencies are valued at amortized cost in that currency.
B. Security transactions and related investment income - Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Securities gains and losses are calculated on the identified cost basis. Premium and discount on the purchase of bonds are amortized for both financial and tax reporting purposes over the remaining lives of the bonds. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date except that certain dividends from foreign securities are recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. See Note 3 - Investment Securities Transactions.
C. Foreign currency translations - All assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into United States dollars daily. Purchases and sales of investment securities and accruals of income and expenses are translated at the rate of exchange prevailing on the date of the transaction. For assets and liabilities other than investments in securities, net realized and unrealized gains and losses from foreign currency translation arise from changes in currency exchange rates. The Trust combines fluctuations from currency exchange rates and fluctuations in market value when computing net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments.
D. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts - A forward foreign currency exchange contract (Forward Contract) is an obligation to purchase or sell a specific currency at a future date at a fixed price. Forward Contracts are "marked-to-market" daily at the applicable translation rates and the resulting unrealized gains or losses are reflected in the Trust's financial statements. Gains or losses are realized by the Trust at the time the Forward Contract is extinguished. Contracts may be extinguished either by entry into a closing transaction or by delivery of the currency. Risks may arise from the possibility that the other party will not complete the obligations of the contract and from unanticipated movements in the value of the foreign currency relative to the United States dollar. The Trust uses Forward Contracts to attempt to reduce the overall risk of its investments.
E. Federal income taxes - It is the Trust's policy to distribute all of its taxable income and capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. In addition, the Trust intends to pay distributions as required to avoid imposition of excise tax. Accordingly, provision has not been made for Federal income taxes. See Note 4 - Federal Income Tax Matters.
F. Dividends and distributions - Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded by each Fund on the business day following record date. Net investment income dividends and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as deferral of wash sales and post-October losses, foreign currency transactions, net operating losses and expiring capital loss carryovers. At March 31, 2005, the following amounts were reclassified:

 
Accumulated Realized
Capital Gains
Accumulated
Undistributed
Net Investment Income
Capital
Paid-in
Net
Unrealized Depreciation

Ivy Bond Fund
 
$
-
   
$
11,643
   
$
(11,643
)
 
$
-
 
Ivy European Opportunities Fund
   
-
     
529,644
   
(529,644
)
   
-
 
Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund
 
(5,307,369
)
   
5,307,369
     
-
     
-
 
Ivy International Fund
   
(9,795
)
   
675,339
   
(665,544
)
   
-
 
Ivy International Value Fund
   
-
     
141,742
   
(141,742
)
   
-
 
Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund
   
-
     
(4,662
)
   
383,191
   
(378,529
)
Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund
   
259,538
     
525,214
   
(784,752
)
   
-
 
Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund
 
(867,546
)
   
867,546
     
-
     
-
 
Ivy Small Cap Value Fund
 
(795,735
)
   
795,735
     
-
     
-
 

G. Repurchase agreements - Repurchase agreements are collateralized by the value of the resold securities which, during the entire period of the agreement, remains at least equal to the value of the loan, including accrued interest thereon. The collateral for the repurchase agreement is held by the Trust's custodian bank.

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Note 2 - Investment Management and Payments to Affiliated Persons

Ivy Investment Management Company ("IICO"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. ("WDR") , serves as the investment manager for each Fund. Prior to March 8, 2005, IICO was known as Waddell & Reed Ivy Investment Company. IICO provides advice and supervises investments for which services it is paid a fee. The fee is payable by each Fund at the following annual rates:

Fund
Net Asset Breakpoints
Annual
Rate

Ivy Balanced Fund
Up to $1 Billion
0.70%
 
Over $1 Billion up to $2 Billion
0.65%
 
Over $2 Billion up to $3 Billion
0.60%
 
Over $3 Billion
0.55%
     
Ivy Bond Fund
Up to $500 Million
0.525%
 
Over $500 Million and up to $1 Billion
0.50%
 
Over $1 Billion and up to $1.5 Billion
0.45%
 
Over $1.5 Billion
0.40%
     
Ivy Cash Reserves Fund
(formerly Ivy Money Market Fund)
All levels
0.40%
     
Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund
Up to $500 Million
1.00%
 
Over $500 Million and up to $1 Billion
0.85%
 
Over $1 Billion and up to $2 Billion
0.83%
 
Over $2 Billion and up to $3 Billion
0.80%
 
Over $3 Billion
0.76%
     
Ivy Dividend Income Fund
Up to $1 Billion
0.70%
 
Over $1 Billion up to $2 Billion
0.65%
 
Over $2 Billion up to $3 Billion
0.60%
 
Over $3 Billion
0.55%
     
Ivy European Opportunities Fund
Up to $250 Million
1.00%
 
Over $250 Million up to $500 Million
0.85%
 
Over $500 Million
0.75%
     
Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund
Up to $500 Million
1.00%
 
Over $500 Million and up to $1 Billion
0.85%
 
Over $1 Billion and up to $2 Billion
0.83%
 
Over $2 Billion and up to $3 Billion
0.80%
 
Over $3 Billion
0.76%
     
Ivy International Fund
Up to $2 Billion
1.00%
 
Over $2 Billion up to $2.5 Billion
0.90%
 
Over $2.5 Billion up to $3 Billion
0.80%
 
Over $3 Billion
0.70%
     
Ivy International Balanced Fund
Up to $1 Billion
0.70%
 
Over $1 Billion up to $2 Billion
0.65%
 
Over $2 Billion up to $3 Billion
0.60%
 
Over $3 Billion
0.55%
     
Ivy International Value Fund
Up to $500 Million
1.00%
 
Over $500 Million and up to $1 Billion
0.85%
 
Over $1 Billion and up to $2 Billion
0.83%
 
Over $2 Billion and up to $3 Billion
0.80%
 
Over $3 Billion
0.76%
     
Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund
Up to $500 Million
0.50%
 
Over $500 Million and up to $1 Billion
0.45%
 
Over $1 Billion and up to $1.5 Billion
0.40%
 
Over $1.5 Billion
0.35%
     
Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund
Up to $500 Million
1.00%
 
Over $500 Million and up to $1 Billion
0.85%
 
Over $1 Billion and up to $2 Billion
0.83%
 
Over $2 Billion and up to $3 Billion
0.80%
 
Over $3 Billion
0.76%
     
Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund
Up to $1 Billion
0.90%
 
Over $1 Billion up to $2 Billion
0.87%
 
Over $2 Billion up to $3 Billion
0.84%
 
Over $3 Billion
0.80%
     
Ivy Small Cap Value Fund
Up to $1 Billion
0.85%
 
Over $1 Billion up to $2 Billion
0.83%
 
Over $2 Billion up to $3 Billion
0.80%
 
Over $3 Billion
0.76%
     
Ivy Value Fund
Up to $1 Billion
0.70%
 
Over $1 Billion up to $2 Billion
0.65%
 
Over $2 Billion up to $3 Billion
0.60%
 
Over $3 Billion
0.55%

These fees are accrued daily and are paid monthly. However, IICO has voluntarily agreed to waive its management fee for Ivy Dividend Income Fund on any day that the Fund's net assets are less than $25 million, subject to IICO's right to change or modify this waiver.

The Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust on behalf of Global Natural Resources Fund and Mackenzie Financial Corporation ("MFC") lapsed on February 28, 2003, due to an administrative error that was not discovered until late in 2003. Consequently, at a special shareholder meeting held on September 9, 2004, the shareholders of Global Natural Resources Fund, in conjunction with the authorization and recommendation of the Board of Trustees of Ivy Funds, approved the following: (i) a new investment management agreement between the Trust, on behalf of Global Natural Resources Fund and IICO, including a fee payable to IICO, by Global Natural Resources Fund, at an annual rate of 1.00% of Global Natural Resources Fund's average daily net assets up to $500 million, 0.85% of net assets over $500 million and up to $1 billion, 0.83% of net assets over $1 billion and up to $2 billion, 0.80% of net assets over $2 billion and up to $3 billion, and 0.76% of net assets over $3 billion; (ii) a subadvisory agreement between IICO and MFC with respect to Global Natural Resources Fund, including a fee payable to MFC, by IICO, at an annual rate of 0.50% of Global Natural Resources Fund's average daily net assets up to $500 million, 0.425% of net assets over $500 million and up to $1 billion, 0.415% of net assets over $1 billion and up to $2 billion, 0.40% of net assets over $2 billion and up to $3 billion, and 0.38% of net assets over $3 billion; (iii) the retention of fees paid and payment of fees payable for investment advisory services rendered by MFC for the period from March 1, 2003 through the effective date of the subadvisory agreement, September 9, 2004.

Peter Cundill & Associates, Inc. serves as subadvisor to Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund under an agreement with IICO and receives a fee that is shown in the following table.

Fund
Net Asset Breakpoints
Annual
Rate

Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund
On the first $500 Million
0.50%
 
On the next $500 Million
0.425%
 
On the next $1 Billion
0.415%
 
On the next $1 Billion
0.40%
 
On all assets exceeding $3 Billion
0.38%

Henderson Global Investors (North America) Inc. ("HGINA") serves as subadvisor to Ivy European Opportunities Fund under an agreement with IICO. Henderson Investment Management Ltd., under a subadvisory agreement with HGINA, serves as subadvisor to the Fund. Prior to July 1, 2004 HGINA received a fee payable monthly at an annual rate of 0.45% of the first $100,000,000 of net assets and 0.40% thereafter of the portion of the Fund's average daily net assets managed by HGINA.

Effective July 1, 2004, HGINA receives a fee payable monthly at an annual rate of 0.50% of net assets.

Advantus Capital Management, Inc. serves as subadvisor to Ivy Bond Fund, Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund and Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund under an agreement with IICO and receives a fee equal to, on an annual basis, 0.27%, 0.30% and 0.55% of the respective Fund's average net assets.

State Street Research & Management Company ("SSRM") served as subadvisor to Ivy Small Cap Value Fund under an agreement with IICO and received a fee equal to, on an annual basis, 0.50% of the Fund's average net assets.

MetLife, Inc., ("MetLife"), the parent company of State Street Research & Management Company ("State Street") entered into an agreement in the fall of 2004 to sell SSRM Holding, Inc., and its subsidiary, State Street, to BlackRock, Inc. The sale was completed in January 2005, and, when completed, resulted in the automatic termination of the former investment subadvisory agreement for that Fund. IICO proposed to the Board of Trustees, and the Board approved, a new subadvisory agreement with BlackRock Financial Management, Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. At a special meeting of shareholders held January 27, 2005, the new agreement was also approved by shareholders. BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. receives a fee equal to, on an annual basis, 0.50% of the Fund's average net assets.

Templeton Investment Counsel, LLC serves as subadvisor to Ivy International Balanced Fund under an agreement with IICO and receives a fee that is shown in the following table.

Fund
Net Asset Breakpoints
Annual
Rate

Ivy International Balanced Fund
On the first $100 Million
0.50%
 
All assets exceeding $100 Million
0.40%

Pursuant to a Master Fund Accounting Services Agreement, IICO provides certain accounting and pricing services for each Fund. As of March 18, 2003, IICO assigned its responsibilities under the Accounting Services Agreement to Waddell & Reed Services Company ("WRSCO"), an indirect subsidiary of WDR. For these services, each Fund pays WRSCO a monthly fee of one-twelfth of the annual fee shown in the following table.

Accounting Services Fee

 
Average Net Asset Level
(in millions)
 
Annual Fee Rate
for Each Level

 
From
$
0 to
$
10
 
 
 
$
0
 
 
 
From
$
10 to
$
25
 
 
 
$
11,500
 
 
 
From
$
25 to
$
50
 
 
 
$
23,100
 
 
 
From
$
50 to
$
100
 
 
 
$
35,500
 
 
 
From
$
100 to
$
200
 
 
 
$
48,400
 
 
 
From
$
200 to
$
350
 
 
 
$
63,200
 
 
 
From
$
350 to
$
550
 
 
 
$
82,500
 
 
 
From
$
550 to
$
750
 
 
 
$
96,300
 
 
 
From
$
750 to
$
1,000
 
 
 
$
121,600
 
 
   
$
1,000 and Over
 
 
$
148,500
 
 

In addition, for each class of shares in excess of one, each Fund pays WRSCO a monthly per-class fee equal to 2.5% of the monthly accounting services base fee.

Under the Shareholder Servicing Agreement, with respect to Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I and Advisor Class shares, for each shareholder account that was in existence at any time during the prior month: Ivy Balanced Fund, Ivy Dividend Income Fund, Ivy International Balanced Fund, Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund, Ivy Small Cap Value Fund and Ivy Value Fund pay WRSCO a monthly fee of $1.5792; Ivy Bond Fund and Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund pay WRSCO a monthly fee of $1.6958; and Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund, Ivy European Opportunities Fund, Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund, Ivy International Fund, Ivy International Value Fund and Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund each pay the Agent a monthly fee of $1.5042. Ivy Cash Reserves Fund pays the Agent a monthly fee of $1.75 for each shareholder account that was in existence at any time during the prior month plus, for Class A shareholder accounts, $0.75 for each shareholder check processed in the prior month. For Class Y shares, each Fund pays the Agent a monthly fee at an annual rate of 0.15% of the average daily net assets of the class for the preceding month. Each Fund also reimburses WRSCO for certain out-of-pocket costs for all classes. Certain broker-dealers that maintain shareholder accounts with each Fund through an omnibus account provide transfer agent and other shareholder-related services that would otherwise be provided by WRSCO if the individual accounts that comprise the omnibus account were opened by their beneficial owners directly. WRSCO pays such broker-dealers a per account fee for each open account within the omnibus account, or a fixed rate (e.g., 0.10%) fee, based on the average daily net asset value of the omnibus account (or a combination thereof).

Pursuant to an Administrative Services Agreement, IICO provides certain administrative services to each Fund. The administrative fee for each Fund is a monthly fee at the annual rate of 0.01% of each Fund's average daily net assets.

Outside of providing administrative services to the Trust, as described above, IICO may also act on behalf of Ivy Funds Distributor, Inc. ("IFDI"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of IICO, in paying commissions to broker-dealers with respect to sales of shares of each Fund.

As principal underwriter for the Trust's shares, IFDI receives sales commissions (which are not an expense of the Trust) for Class A shares. A contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") may be assessed against a shareholder's redemption amount of Class B, Class C or certain Class A shares and is paid to IFDI. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005, IFDI received the following amounts in sales commissions and CDSC:

   
Sales
Commissions
 
CDSC
 
     
Class A
 
Class B
 
Class C
 

Ivy Balanced Fund
 
$
126,650
 
$
--
 
$
2,293
 
$
69
 
Ivy Bond Fund
   
103,262
   
--
   
2,891
   
555
 
Ivy Cash Reserves Fund
   
--
   
--
   
3,452
   
360
 
Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund
   
2,316,632
   
259
   
55,489
   
18,040
 
Ivy Dividend Income Fund
   
273,157
   
--
   
8,722
   
2,984
 
Ivy European Opportunities Fund
   
970,337
   
--
   
104,545
   
10,205
 
Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund
   
3,577,913
   
7,788
   
195,611
   
69,891
 
Ivy International Fund
   
12,173
   
--
   
10,494
   
87
 
Ivy International Balanced Fund
   
367,281
   
--
   
3,432
   
627
 
Ivy International Value Fund
   
63,447
   
--
   
5,131
   
246
 
Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund
   
958,902
   
1,649
   
9,489
   
6,542
 
Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund
   
422,248
   
25
   
7,727
   
1,106
 
Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund
   
1,455,853
   
2,586
   
7,724
   
4,172
 
Ivy Small Cap Value Fund
   
599,430
   
--
   
7,650
   
890
 
Ivy Value Fund
   
188,329
   
--
   
4,218
   
169
 

With respect to Class A, Class B and Class C shares, IFDI pays sales commissions and all expenses in connection with the sale of the Trust's shares, except for registration fees and related expenses. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005, IFDI paid the following amounts:

Ivy Balanced Fund
 
$
150,803
Ivy Bond Fund
   
113,382
Ivy Cash Reserves Fund
   
--
Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund
   
3,417,450
Ivy Dividend Income Fund
   
364,429
Ivy European Opportunities Fund
   
1,330,730
Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund
   
7,434,797
Ivy International Fund
   
25,773
Ivy International Balanced Fund
   
423,991
Ivy International Value Fund
   
72,575
Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund
   
1,165,637
Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund
   
483,292
Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund
   
1,633,249
Ivy Small Cap Value Fund
   
706,009
Ivy Value Fund
   
210,934

Under a Distribution and Service Plan for Class A shares adopted by the Trust pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, each Fund (except for Ivy Cash Reserves Fund) may pay a distribution and/or service fee to IFDI in an amount not to exceed 0.25% of the Fund's average annual net assets. The fee is to be paid to reimburse IFDI for amounts it expends in connection with the distribution of the Class A shares and/or provision of personal services to Fund shareholders and/or maintenance of shareholder accounts.

Under the Distribution and Service Plan adopted by the Trust for Class B shares and Class C shares, respectively, each Fund (except for Ivy Cash Reserves Fund) may pay IFDI a service fee not to exceed 0.25% and a distribution fee not to exceed 0.75% of a Fund's average annual net assets attributable to that class to compensate IFDI for its services in connection with the distribution of shares of that class and/or the service and/or maintenance of shareholder accounts of that class. The Class B Plan and the Class C Plan each permit IFDI to receive compensation, through the distribution fee and service fee, respectively, for its distribution activities for that class, which are similar to the distribution activities described with respect to the Class A Plan, and for its activities in providing personal services to shareholders of that class and/or maintaining shareholder accounts of that class, which are similar to the corresponding activities for which it is entitled to compensation under the Class A Plan.

Under the Class Y Plan, each Fund (except for Ivy Cash Reserves Fund) may pay IFDI a fee of up to 0.25%, on an annual basis, of the average daily net assets of a Fund's Class Y shares to compensate IFDI for, either directly or through third parties, distributing the Class Y shares of that Fund, providing personal service to Class Y shareholders and/or maintaining Class Y shareholder accounts.

For Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund, Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund, Ivy International Value Fund and Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund, IICO has agreed to reimburse a Fund's expenses, for the calendar year ended December 31, 2004, and for the following seven years, to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund's annual operating expenses, when calculated at the Fund level, do not exceed 2.5% (0.85% through December 31, 2004, then 1.25% for Cash Reserves Fund) of the Fund's average net assets (excluding 12b-1 fees and certain other expenses.) During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005, IICO reimbursed the Fund's expenses (in thousands) as shown in the following table:

Ivy Cash Reserves Fund
 
$
76

IICO has agreed to reimburse Ivy Bond Fund's 12b-1 expenses applicable to Class A shares and sufficient transfer agency fees to limit to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund's annual operating expenses for Class A shares do not exceed 1.15% through December 31, 2004. IICO has agreed to reimburse Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund's 12b-1 expenses applicable to Class A shares to limit to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund's annual operating expenses for Class A shares do not exceed 0.95% through December 31, 2005. During the period ended March 31, 2005, IICO reimbursed Funds' expenses (in thousands) as shown in the following table:

Ivy Bond Fund
 
$
92
Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund
   
433

In addition, IFDI and WRSCO have voluntarily agreed to waive sufficient Fund expenses to ensure that the total annual fund operating exenses do not exceed the following levels for the specified funds/classes:

Fund and Class
Expense Limitation (as a percentage of
average net assets of each Class)

Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund, Class A
 
1.90%
 
Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund, Class C
 
2.55%
 
Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund, Class Y
 
1.20%
 
Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund, Class A
 
1.70%
 
Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund, Class C
 
2.40%
 
Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund, Class Y
 
1.20%
 

During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005, IICO reimbursed the Fund's expenses (in thousands) as shown:

Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund
 
$
24
Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund
   
27

The Trust paid Directors' regular compensation of $182,477, which is included in other expenses.

Note 3 - Investment Securities Transactions

Investment securities transactions for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005 are summarized as follows:

   
Ivy
Balanced
Fund
Ivy
Bond
Fund
Ivy
Cundill
Global Value
Fund
 

Purchases of investment securities,
      excluding short-term and
      U.S. government securities
 
$
36,233,398
 
$
23,046,878
 
$
231,761,260
Purchases of U.S. government securities
   
--
   
75,551,317
   
--
Purchases of short-term securities
   
561,044,611
   
451,423,286
   
4,722,378,136
Proceeds from maturities and sales
      of investment securities, excluding
      short-term and U.S. government
      securities
   
49,107,252
   
11,757,674
   
8,056,416
Proceeds from maturities and sales of
      U.S. government securities
   
--
   
58,934,119
   
--
Proceeds from maturities and sales of
      short-term securities
   
557,452,834
   
447,853,000
   
4,617,758,887


   
Ivy
Dividend
Income
Fund
Ivy
European
Opportunities
Fund
Ivy
Global
Natural
Resources
Fund

Purchases of investment securities,
      excluding short-term and
      U.S. government securities
 
$
28,132,882
 
$
146,478,487
 
$
1,468,062,718
Purchases of U.S. government securities
   
--
   
--
   
--
Purchases of short-term securities
   
582,178,496
   
1,571,430,893
   
4,380,784,489
Proceeds from maturities and sales
      of investment securities, excluding
      short-term and U.S. government
      securities
   
10,523,925
   
99,214,600
   
699,877,718
Proceeds from maturities and sales of
      U.S. government securities
   
--
   
--
   
--
Proceeds from maturities and sales of
      short-term securities
   
580,421,986
   
1,540,140,866
   
4,290,061,315


   

Ivy
International
Fund
Ivy
International
Balanced
Fund
Ivy
International
Value
Fund

Purchases of investment securities,
      excluding short-term and
      U.S. government securities
 
$
121,748,367
 
$
40,841,078
 
$
40,153,570
Purchases of U.S. government securities
   
--
   
--
   
--
Purchases of short-term securities
   
620,351,721
   
838,429,954
   
316,689,901
Proceeds from maturities and sales of
      investment securities, excluding
      short-term and U.S. government securities
   
171,060,420
   
11,601,056
   
45,767,640
Proceeds from maturities and sales of
      U.S. government securities
   
--
   
--
   
--
Proceeds from maturities and sales of
      short-term securities
   
617,498,010
   
832,116,352
   
314,013,816


   
Ivy
Mortgage
Securities
Fund
Ivy
Pacific
Opportunities
Fund
Ivy
Real Estate
Securities
Fund

Purchases of investment securities,
      excluding short-term and
      U.S. government securities
 
$
66,168,781
 
$
74,040,200
 
$
270,690,572
Purchases of U.S. government securities
   
326,153,348
   
--
   
--
Purchases of short-term securities
   
1,838,074,177
   
668,270,162
   
930,549,526
Proceeds from maturities and sales
      of investment securities,
      excluding short-term and
      U.S. government securities
   
30,533,412
   
42,233,784
   
101,968,488
Proceeds from maturities and sales of
      U.S. government securities
   
303,665,492
   
--
   
--
Proceeds from maturities and sales of
      short-term securities
   
1,818,642,261
   
660,368,023
   
935,845,501


   
Ivy
Small Cap
Value
Fund
   

Ivy
Value
Fund

Purchases of investment securities,
      excluding short-term and
      U.S. government securities
 
$
124,917,214
 
$
60,362,460
Purchases of U.S. government securities
   
--
   
--
Purchases of short-term securities
   
799,589,243
   
493,783,464
Proceeds from maturities and sales of investment securities
      excluding short-term and U.S. government securities
   
119,155,399
   
78,798,387
Proceeds from maturities and sales of
      U.S. government securities
   
--
   
--
Proceeds from maturities and sales of short-term securities
   
799,464,337
   
492,867,549


For Federal income tax purposes, cost of investments owned at March 31, 2005 and the related unrealized appreciation (depreciation) were as follows:

   
Cost
 
Appreciation
Depreciation
 
Aggregate
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Ivy Balanced Fund
 
$
91,665,893
 
$
10,466,675
 
$
1,796,959
 
$
8,669,716
 
Ivy Bond Fund
   
54,461,928
   
356,520
   
630,377
   
(273,857
)
Ivy Cash Reserves Fund
   
5,814,945
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Ivy Cundill Global Value
      Fund
   
424,213,523
   
44,167,934
   
1,268,047
   
42,899,887
 
Ivy Dividend Income Fund
   
43,226,771
   
6,111,871
   
971,071
   
5,140,800
 
Ivy European Opportunities             Fund
   
208,591,163
   
57,262,787
   
1,683,568
   
55,579,219
 
Ivy Global Natural
      Resources Fund
   
1,219,527,822
   
155,536,232
   
34,156,670
   
121,379,562
 
Ivy International Fund
   
127,896,670
   
23,567,932
   
1,467,944
   
22,099,988
 
Ivy International
      Balanced Fund
   
87,646,722
   
17,330,267
   
515,003
   
16,815,264
 
Ivy International Value
      Fund
   
37,088,238
   
7,682,497
   
532,226
   
7,150,271
 
Ivy Mortgage Securities
      Fund
   
243,539,796
   
1,105,970
   
3,172,108
   
(2,066,138
)
Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund
   
76,567,764
   
9,196,307
   
3,029,025
   
6,167,282
 
Ivy Real Estate
      Securities Fund
   
282,214,972
   
39,124,841
   
1,411,970
   
37,712,871
 
Ivy Small Cap Value Fund
   
92,718,924
   
13,907,119
   
2,201,950
   
11,705,169
 
Ivy Value Fund
   
57,679,553
   
9,984,612
   
910,982
   
9,073,630
 


Note 4 - Federal Income Tax Matters

For Federal income tax purposes, the Funds' distributed and undistributed earnings and profit for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005 and the related Capital Loss Carryover and Post-October activity were as follows:

   
Ivy
Balanced
Fund
 
Ivy
Bond
Fund
Ivy
Cash
Reserves
Fund

Net ordinary income
 
$
1,130,450
   
$
1,379,097
   
$
53,041
 
Distributed ordinary income
   
1,108,112
     
1,354,137
     
51,821
 
Undistributed ordinary income
   
51,428
     
29,817
     
7,040
 
                         
Realized long-term capital gains
   
--
     
--
     
--
 
Distributed long-term capital gains
   
--
     
--
     
--
 
Undistributed long-term capital gains
   
--
     
--
     
--
 
                         
Capital loss carryover
   
--
     
--
     
--
 
                         
Post-October losses deferred
   
--
     
--
     
--
 


 
Ivy
Cundill
Global Value
Fund
Ivy
Dividend
Income
Fund
Ivy
European
Opportunities
Fund

Net ordinary income
 
$
230,382
 
$
240,855
 
$
--
 
Distributed ordinary income
   
1,291,233
   
346,502
   
91,085
 
Undistributed ordinary income
   
229,115
   
23,999
   
--
 
                     
Realized long-term capital gains
   
758,807
   
138,492
   
--
 
Distributed long-term capital gains
   
--
   
2,423
   
--
 
Undistributed long-term capital gains
   
758,807
   
138,435
   
--
 
                     
Capital loss carryover
   
--
   
--
   
--
 
                     
Post-October losses deferred
   
--
   
--
   
52,629
 


 
Ivy
Global Natural
Resources
Fund
Ivy
International
Fund
Ivy
International
Balanced
Fund

Net ordinary income
 
$
75,812,078
 
$
--
 
$
1,270,583
 
Distributed ordinary income
   
142,978
   
--
   
1,480,880
 
Undistributed ordinary income
   
75,808,139
   
--
   
258,739
 
                     
Realized long-term capital gains
   
4,114,584
   
--
   
2,125,614
 
Distributed long-term capital gains
   
--
   
--
   
412,844
 
Undistributed long-term capital gains
   
4,114,584
   
--
   
1,712,770
 
                     
Capital loss carryover
   
--
   
--
   
--
 
                     
Post-October losses deferred
   
163,319
   
75,328
   
--
 


 
Ivy
International
Value
Fund
Ivy
Mortgage Securities
Fund
Ivy
Pacific Opportunities
Fund

Net ordinary income
 
$
--
 
$
7,805,417
 
$
--
 
Distributed ordinary income
   
--
   
7,735,756
   
--
 
Undistributed ordinary income
   
--
   
121,474
   
--
 
                     
Realized long-term capital gains
   
--
   
--
   
--
 
Distributed long-term capital gains
   
--
   
--
   
--
 
Undistributed long-term capital gains
   
--
   
--
   
--
 
                     
Capital loss carryover
   
--
   
--
   
--
 
                     
Post-October losses deferred
   
--
   
67,640
   
--
 


 
Ivy
Real Estate
Securities
Fund
Ivy
Small Cap
Value
Fund
Ivy
Value
Fund

Net ordinary income
 
$
8,543,008
 
$
363,331
 
$
738,395
 
Distributed ordinary income
   
7,952,101
   
1,389,478
   
671,473
 
Undistributed ordinary income
   
2,335,579
   
--
   
67,374
 
                     
Realized long-term capital gains
   
8,360,455
   
14,773,027
   
--
 
Distributed long-term capital gains
   
5,273,969
   
4,898,757
   
--
 
Undistributed long-term capital gains
   
4,425,377
   
11,023,106
   
--
 
                     
Capital loss carryover
   
--
   
--
   
--
 
                     
Post-October losses deferred
   
--
   
--
   
665
 


Internal Revenue Code regulations permit each Fund to defer into its next fiscal year net capital losses or net long-term capital losses and currency losses incurred between each November 1 and the end of its fiscal year ("post-October losses").

Capital Loss Carryovers are available to offset future realized capital gain net income for Federal income tax purposes. The following shows the totals by year in which the capital loss carryovers will expire if not utilized.

 
Ivy
Balanced
Fund
Ivy
Bond
Fund
Ivy
European
Opportunities
Fund

March 31, 2009
 
$
--
 
$
140,416
 
$
18,150,159
 
March 31, 2010
   
6,713,370
   
--
   
29,411,986
 
March 31, 2011
   
--
   
--
   
12,058,021
 

Total carryover
 
$
6,713,370
 
$
140,416
 
$
59,620,166
 


 
Ivy
Global Natural
Resources
Fund
Ivy
International
Fund
Ivy
International
Value
Fund

March 31, 2006
 
$
143,237
 
$
--
 
$
--
 
March 31, 2007
   
143,237
   
--
   
--
 
March 31, 2009
   
--
   
122,715,107
   
1,028,432
 
March 31, 2010
   
167,845
   
126,565,198
   
8,128,361
 
March 31, 2011
   
--
   
47,213,802
   
2,150,884
 

Total carryover
 
$
454,319
 
$
296,494,107
 
$
11,307,677
 


 
Ivy
Pacific
Opportunities
Fund
Ivy
Value
Fund

March 31, 2006
 
$
157,220
 
$
--
 
March 31, 2007
   
157,220
   
--
 
March 31, 2008
   
584,487
   
--
 
March 31, 2009
   
2,024,330
   
--
 
March 31, 2010
   
277,530
   
--
 
March 31, 2011
   
--
   
4,156,539
 

Total carryover
 
$
3,200,787
 
$
4,156,539
 

Ivy Developing Markets Fund was merged into Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund as of June 16, 2003 (see Note 7). At the time of the merger, Ivy Developing Markets Fund had capital loss carryovers available to offset future gains of the Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund. These carryovers are limited to $157,220 for each period ending from March 31, 2006 through 2010 plus any unused limitations from prior years.

Note 5 - Multiclass Operations

Each Fund within the Trust (other than Ivy Cash Reserves Fund) offers four classes of shares, Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Y, each of which have equal rights as to assets and voting privileges. Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund, Ivy European Opportunities Fund, Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund, Ivy International Fund, Ivy International Value Fund and Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund also offered Advisor Class shares and Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund, Ivy European Opportunities Fund and Ivy International Fund also offered Class I shares. Advisor Class and Class I shares are no longer available for investment. Ivy Cash Reserves Fund Class A is closed to new investors. Ivy Cash Reserves Fund Class B and Class C are both closed to direct investment. A comprehensive discussion of the terms under which shares of each class are offered is contained in the Prospectuses and the Statement of Additional Information for the Trust.

Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based on the value of their relative net assets as of the beginning of each day adjusted for the prior day's capital share activity.

Transactions in capital stock for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005 are summarized below. Amounts are in thousands.

 
Ivy
Balanced
Fund
Ivy
Bond
Fund
Ivy
Bond
Fund

Shares issued from sale of shares:
                       
      Class A      
705
     
3,057
     
1,367
 
      Class B      
104
     
75
     
144
 
      Class C      
52
     
56
     
43
 
      Class Y      
292
     
1
     
NA
 
Shares issued from reinvestment of dividends:
                       
      Class A      
36
     
62
     
37
 
      Class B      
--
*
   
1
     
12
 
      Class C      
--
*
   
1
     
1
 
      Class Y      
42
     
--
*
   
NA
 
Shares redeemed:
                       
      Class A      
(747
)
   
(554
)
   
(2,727
)
      Class B      
(22
)
   
(32
)
   
(1,844
)
      Class C      
(11
)
   
(15
)
   
(120
)
      Class Y      
(1,134
)
   
(--
)*
   
NA
 

Increase (decrease) in outstanding capital shares
   
(683
)
   
2,652
     
(3,087
)

                         
Value issued from sale of shares:
                       
      Class A    
$
9,634
   
$
32,423
   
$
1,367
 
      Class B      
1,406
     
801
     
144
 
      Class C      
710
     
592
     
43
 
      Class Y      
3,944
     
9
     
NA
 
Value issued from reinvestment of dividends:
                       
      Class A      
497
     
654
     
37
 
      Class B      
--
*
   
12
     
12
 
      Class C      
1
     
7
     
1
 
      Class Y      
585
     
1
     
NA
 
Value redeemed:
                       
      Class A    
(10,162
)
   
(5,869
)
   
(2,727
)
      Class B      
(301
)
   
(344
)
   
(1,844
)
      Class C      
(147
)
   
(160
)
   
(120
)
      Class Y    
(15,402
)
   
(--
)*
   
NA
 

Increase (decrease) in outstanding capital
 
$
(9,235
)
 
$
28,126
   
$
(3,087
)

*Not shown due to rounding.

 
Ivy
Cundill
Global Value
Fund
Ivy
Dividend
Income
Fund
Ivy
European
Opportunities
Fund

Shares issued from sale of shares:
                       
      Class A    
20,804
     
1,574
     
4,750
 
      Class B    
2,064
     
311
     
479
 
      Class C    
5,578
     
452
     
777
 
      Class Y    
733
     
36
     
132
 
      Advisor Class    
--
     
NA
     
--
 
      Class I    
--
     
NA
     
--
 
Shares issued from reinvestment of dividends
      and/or capital gains distribution:
                       
      Class A    
84
     
22
     
2
 
      Class B    
--
     
1
     
--
 
      Class C    
--
     
3
     
--
 
      Class Y    
6
     
1
     
--
*
      Advisor Class    
2
     
NA
     
--
*
      Class I    
--
*
   
NA
     
--
 
Shares redeemed:
                     
 
      Class A    
(2,298
)
   
(452
)
   
(2,328
)
      Class B    
(254
)
   
(82
)
   
(456
)
      Class C    
(367
)
   
(140
)
   
(395
)
      Class Y    
(190
)
   
(6
)
   
(159
)
      Advisor Class    
(26
)
   
NA
     
(44
)
      Class I    
(--
)*
   
NA
     
(1
)

Increase in outstanding capital shares
   
26,136
     
1,720
     
2,757
 

*Not shown due to rounding.                      
 
Value issued from sale of shares:
                     
 
      Class A  
$
269,480
   
$
18,135
   
$
118,574
 
      Class B    
26,210
     
3,554
     
11,437
 
      Class C    
70,739
     
5,153
     
19,090
 
      Class Y    
9,350
     
413
     
3,295
 
      Advisor Class    
--
     
NA
     
--
 
      Class I    
--
     
NA
     
--
 
Value issued from reinvestment of dividends
      and/or capital gains distribution:
                     
 
      Class A    
1,105
     
266
     
60
 
      Class B    
--
     
15
     
--
 
      Class C    
--
     
29
     
--
 
      Class Y    
73
     
12
     
5
 
      Advisor Class    
26
     
NA
     
9
 
      Class I    
1
     
NA
     
--
 
Value redeemed:
                     
 
      Class A    
(30,012
)
   
(5,148
)
   
(52,016
)
      Class B    
(3,273
)
   
(925
)
   
(10,700
)
      Class C    
(4,678
)
   
(1,611
)
   
(9,153
)
      Class Y    
(2,455
)
   
(72
)
   
(3,757
)
      Advisor Class    
(331
)
   
NA
     
(1,063
)
      Class I    
(--
)*
   
NA
     
(19
)

Increase in outstanding capital
 
$
336,235
   
$
19,821
   
$
75,762
 

*Not shown due to rounding.

 
Ivy
Global Natural
Resources
Fund
Ivy
International
Fund
Ivy
International
Balanced
Fund

Shares issued from sale of shares:
                       
      Class A    
33,383
     
1,339
     
2,674
 
      Class B    
3,977
     
42
     
202
 
      Class C    
11,806
     
18
     
269
 
      Class Y    
887
     
4
     
18
 
      Advisor Class    
--
     
--
     
NA
 
      Class I    
NA
     
--
     
NA
 
Shares issued from reinvestment of dividends
      and/or capital gains distribution:
                       
      Class A    
4
     
--
     
67
 
      Class B    
--
     
--
     
1
 
      Class C    
--
     
--
     
2
 
      Class Y    
2
     
--
     
1
 
      Advisor Class    
--
*
   
--
     
NA
 
      Class I    
NA
     
--
     
NA
 
Shares redeemed:
                       
      Class A    
(4,761
)
   
(1,840
)
   
(657
)
      Class B    
(683
)
   
(1,669
)
   
(13
)
      Class C    
(998
)
   
(146
)
   
(22
)
      Class Y    
(145
)
   
(1
)
   
(6
)
      Advisor Class    
(8
)
   
(--
)
   
NA
 
      Class I    
NA
     
(16
)
   
NA
 

Increase (decrease) in outstanding capital shares
   
43,464
     
(2,269
)
   
2,536
 

*Not shown due to rounding.                        
Value issued from sale of shares:
                       
      Class A  
$
680,402
   
$
28,952
   
$
37,440
 
      Class B    
77,922
     
842
     
2,773
 
      Class C    
230,194
     
369
     
3,761
 
      Class Y    
18,430
     
100
     
250
 
      Advisor Class    
--
     
--
     
NA
 
      Class I    
NA
     
--
     
NA
 
Value issued from reinvestment of dividends
      and/or capital gains distribution:
                       
      Class A    
88
     
--
     
927
 
      Class B    
--
     
--
     
19
 
      Class C    
--
     
--
     
19
 
      Class Y    
36
     
--
     
6
 
      Advisor Class    
--
*
   
--
     
NA
 
      Class I    
NA
     
--
     
NA
 
Value redeemed:
                       
      Class A    
(93,035
)
   
(39,902
)
 
(9,401
)
      Class B    
(13,133
)
   
(33,648
)
   
(179
)
      Class C    
(18,671
)
   
(2,939
)
   
(305
)
      Class Y    
(3,069
)
   
(22
)
   
(73
)
      Advisor Class    
(167
)
   
(--
)
   
NA
 
      Class I    
NA
     
(345
)
   
NA
 

Increase (decrease) in outstanding capital
 
$
878,997
   
$
(46,593
)
 
$
35,237
 

*Not shown due to rounding.

 
Ivy
International
Value
Fund
Ivy
Mortgage
Securities
Fund
Ivy
Pacific
Opportunities
Fund

Shares issued from sale of shares:
                       
      Class A    
838
     
8,854
     
3,999
 
      Class B    
146
     
620
     
475
 
      Class C    
75
     
1,151
     
558
 
      Class Y    
14
     
343
     
80
 
      Advisor Class    
--
     
NA
     
--
 
Shares issued from reinvestment of dividends
      and/or capital gains distribution:
                       
      Class A    
--
     
543
     
--
 
      Class B    
--
     
12
     
--
 
      Class C    
--
     
18
     
--
 
      Class Y    
--
     
15
     
--
 
      Advisor Class    
--
     
NA
     
--
 
Shares redeemed:
                       
      Class A    
(322
)
   
(4,069
)
   
(1,038
)
      Class B    
(897
)
   
(95
)
   
(443
)
      Class C    
(210
)
   
(162
)
   
(135
)
      Class Y    
(3
)
   
(103
)
   
(51
)
      Advisor Class    
(1
)
   
NA
     
(--
)*

Increase (decrease) in outstanding capital shares
   
(360
)
   
7,127
     
3,445
 

                         
Value issued from sale of shares:
                       
      Class A  
$
9,042
   
$
95,510
   
$
39,380
 
      Class B    
1,471
     
6,689
     
4,135
 
      Class C    
757
     
12,425
     
5,254
 
      Class Y    
151
     
3,707
     
807
 
      Advisor Class    
--
     
NA
     
--
 
Value issued from reinvestment of dividends
      and/or capital gains distribution:
                       
      Class A    
--
     
5,841
     
--
 
      Class B    
--
     
125
     
--
 
      Class C    
--
     
193
     
--
 
      Class Y    
--
     
166
     
--
 
      Advisor Class    
--
     
NA
     
--
 
Value redeemed:
                       
      Class A    
(3,386
)
 
(43,810
)
   
(9,843
)
      Class B    
(8,744
)
   
(1,018
)
   
(3,806
)
      Class C    
(2,025
)
   
(1,742
)
   
(1,213
)
      Class Y    
(34
)
   
(1,109
)
   
(483
)
      Advisor Class    
(13
)
   
NA
     
(1
)

Increase (decrease) in outstanding capital
 
$
(2,781
)
 
$
76,977
   
$
34,230
 

*Not shown due to rounding.

 
Ivy
Real Estate
Securities
Fund
Ivy
Small
Cap Value
Fund
Ivy
Value
Fund

Shares issued from sale of shares:
                       
      Class A    
6,630
     
3,066
     
1,569
 
      Class B    
473
     
273
     
144
 
      Class C    
500
     
367
     
146
 
      Class Y    
3,278
     
453
     
176
 
Shares issued from reinvestment of dividends
      and/or capital gains distribution:
                       
      Class A    
270
     
221
     
16
 
      Class B    
16
     
15
     
--
 
      Class C    
19
     
24
     
--
 
      Class Y    
368
     
102
     
13
 
Shares redeemed:
                     
 
      Class A    
(959
)
   
(3,279
)
   
(2,650
)
      Class B    
(42
)
   
(26
)
   
(22
)
      Class C    
(81
)
   
(28
)
   
(20
)
      Class Y    
(837
)
   
(613
)
   
(459
)

Increase (decrease) in outstanding capital shares
   
9,635
     
575
     
(1,087
)

                       
 
Value issued from sale of shares:
                     
 
      Class A  
$
116,982
   
$
50,982
   
$
23,975
 
      Class B    
8,297
     
4,499
     
2,179
 
      Class C    
8,735
     
6,037
     
2,186
 
      Class Y    
57,602
     
7,597
     
2,650
 
Value issued from reinvestment of dividends
      and/or capital gains distribution:
                     
 
      Class A    
5,050
     
3,786
     
258
 
      Class B    
294
     
256
     
--
 
      Class C    
349
     
406
     
--
 
      Class Y    
6,844
     
1,741
     
210
 
Value redeemed:
                     
 
      Class A    
(16,753
)
 
(53,635
)
 
(41,999
)
      Class B    
(740
)
   
(433
)
   
(337
)
      Class C    
(1,417
)
   
(471
)
   
(304
)
      Class Y    
(13,675
)
 
(10,083
)
 
(7,131
)

Increase (decrease) in outstanding capital
 
$
171,568
   
$
10,682
   
$
(18,313
)


Transactions in capital stock for the fiscal period ended March 31, 2004 are summarized below. Amounts are in thousands.

 
Ivy
Balanced
Fund
Ivy
Bond
Fund
Ivy
Cash
Reserves
Fund

Shares issued from sale of shares:
                       
      Class A    
239
     
158
     
210
 
      Class B    
25
     
26
     
3,509
 
      Class C    
23
     
11
     
1,052
 
      Class Y    
4,445
     
2
     
NA
 
Shares issued from reinvestment of dividends:
                       
      Class A    
12
     
29
     
4
 
      Class B    
--
*
   
--
*
   
2
 
      Class C    
--
*
   
--
*
   
--*
 
      Class Y    
17
     
--
*
   
NA
 
Shares redeemed:
                       
      Class A    
(492
)
   
(265
)
   
(712
)
      Class B    
(--
)*
   
(--
)*
 
(3,473
)
      Class C    
(--
)*
   
(--
)*
 
(1,070
)
      Class Y    
(520
)
   
(--
)
   
NA
 

Increase (decrease) in outstanding capital shares
   
3,749
     
(39
)
   
(478
)

                         
Value issued from sale of shares:
                       
      Class A  
$
3,172
   
$
1,660
   
$
210
 
      Class B    
340
     
285
     
3,509
 
      Class C    
300
     
118
     
1,052
 
      Class Y    
57,725
     
25
     
NA
 
Value issued from reinvestment of dividends:
                       
      Class A    
158
     
307
     
4
 
      Class B    
--
*
   
--
*
   
2
 
      Class C    
--
*
   
--
*
   
--*
 
      Class Y    
222
     
--
*
   
NA
 
Value redeemed:
                       
      Class A    
(6,318
)
 
(2,811
)
   
(712
)
      Class B    
(2
)
   
(--
)*
 
(3,473
)
      Class C    
(1
)
   
(4
)
 
(1,070
)
      Class Y    
(6,959
)
   
(--
)
   
NA
 

Increase (decrease) in outstanding capital
 
$
48,637
   
$
(420
)
 
$
(478
)

*Not shown due to rounding.

 
Ivy
Cundill
Global Value Fund
Ivy
Dividend
Income
Fund
Ivy
European
Opportunities
Fund

Shares issued from sale of shares:
                       
      Class A    
2,186
     
478
     
2,570
 
      Class B    
319
     
104
     
166
 
      Class C    
976
     
132
     
222
 
      Class Y    
91
     
1
     
30
 
      Advisor Class    
--
     
NA
     
--
 
      Class I    
--
     
NA
     
--
 
Shares issued from reinvestment of dividends:
                       
      Class A    
--
     
1
     
--
 
      Class B    
--
     
--
     
--
 
      Class C    
--
     
--
     
--
 
      Class Y    
--
     
--
*
   
--
 
      Advisor Class    
--
     
NA
     
--
 
      Class I    
--
     
NA
     
--
 
Shares redeemed:
                     
 
      Class A    
(106
)
   
(384
)
   
(893
)
      Class B    
(35
)
   
(11
)
   
(211
)
      Class C    
(43
)
   
(49
)
   
(162
)
      Class Y    
(20
)
   
(--
)*
   
(6
)
      Advisor Class    
(8
)
   
NA
     
(17
)
      Class I    
(--
)
   
NA
     
(1
)

Increase in outstanding capital shares
   
3,360
     
272
     
1,698
 

                       
 
Value issued from sale of shares:
                     
 
      Class A  
$
26,037
   
$
5,304
   
$
57,649
 
      Class B    
3,746
     
1,155
     
3,486
 
      Class C    
11,364
     
1,454
     
4,819
 
      Class Y    
1,099
     
15
     
671
 
      Advisor Class    
--
     
NA
     
--
 
      Class I    
--
     
NA
     
--
 
Value issued from reinvestment of dividends:
                     
 
      Class A    
--
     
6
     
--
 
      Class B    
--
     
--
     
--
 
      Class C    
--
     
--
     
--
 
      Class Y    
--
     
--
*
   
--
 
      Advisor Class    
--
     
NA
     
--
 
      Class I    
--
     
NA
     
--
 
Value redeemed:
                     
 
      Class A    
(1,261
)
 
(4,290
)
 
(19,595
)
      Class B    
(412
)
   
(119
)
   
(4,452
)
      Class C    
(499
)
   
(543
)
   
(3,521
)
      Class Y    
(242
)
   
(--
)*
   
(135
)
      Advisor Class    
(99
)
   
NA
     
(370
)
      Class I    
(--
)
   
NA
     
(16
)

Increase in outstanding capital
 
$
39,733
   
$
2,982
   
$
38,536
 

*Not shown due to rounding.

 
Ivy
Global Natural
Resources
Fund
Ivy
International
Fund
Ivy
International
Balanced
Fund

Shares issued from sale of shares:
                       
      Class A    
5,636
     
273
     
329
 
      Class B    
555
     
17
     
21
 
      Class C    
1,762
     
34
     
24
 
      Class Y    
138
     
--
*
   
14
 
      Advisor Class    
--
     
--
     
NA
 
      Class I    
NA
     
--
     
NA
 
Shares issued from reinvestment of dividends:
                       
      Class A    
--
     
--
     
15
 
      Class B    
--
     
--
     
--
*
      Class C    
--
     
--
     
--
*
      Class Y    
--
     
--
     
--
*
      Advisor Class    
--
     
--
     
NA
 
      Class I    
NA
     
--
     
NA
 
Shares redeemed:
                       
      Class A    
(470
)
   
(421
)
   
(159
)
      Class B    
(87
)
   
(388
)
   
(2
)
      Class C    
(75
)
   
(82
)
   
(--
)*
      Class Y    
(14
)
   
(--
)*
   
(--
)*
      Advisor Class    
(--
)
   
(--
)
   
NA
 
      Class I    
NA
     
(2
)
   
NA
 

Increase (decrease) in outstanding capital shares
   
7,445
     
(569
)
   
242
 

                         
Value issued from sale of shares:
                       
      Class A  
$
96,849
   
$
5,826
   
$
4,355
 
      Class B    
9,252
     
350
     
272
 
      Class C    
28,811
     
681
     
307
 
      Class Y    
2,350
     
1
     
190
 
      Advisor Class    
--
     
--
     
NA
 
      Class I    
NA
     
--
     
NA
 
Value issued from reinvestment of dividends:
                       
      Class A    
--
     
--
     
188
 
      Class B    
--
     
--
     
--
*
      Class C    
--
     
--
     
--
*
      Class Y    
--
     
--
     
--
*
      Advisor Class    
--
     
--
     
NA
 
      Class I    
NA
     
--
     
NA
 
Value redeemed:
                       
      Class A    
(8,075
)
 
(8,982
)
 
(1,877
)
      Class B    
(1,439
)
 
(7,828
)
   
(25
)
      Class C    
(1,225
)
 
(1,636
)
   
(--
)*
      Class Y    
(248
)
   
(--
)*
   
(3
)
      Advisor Class    
(--
)
   
(--
)
   
NA
 
      Class I    
NA
     
(39
)
   
NA
 

Increase (decrease) in outstanding capital
 
$
126,275
   
$
(11,627
)
 
$
3,407
 

*Not shown due to rounding.

 
Ivy
International
Value
Fund
Ivy
Mortgage
Securities
Fund
Ivy
Pacific
Opportunities
Fund

Shares issued from sale of shares:
                       
      Class A    
138
     
1,699
     
1,310
 
      Class B    
66
     
109
     
469
 
      Class C    
29
     
163
     
96
 
      Class Y    
2
     
289
     
58
 
      Advisor Class    
--
     
NA
     
--
 
Shares issued from reinvestment of dividends and/or
      capital gains distribution:
                       
      Class A    
--
     
239
     
--
 
      Class B    
--
     
--
*
   
--
 
      Class C    
--
     
1
     
--
 
      Class Y    
--
     
4
     
--
 
      Advisor Class    
--
     
NA
     
--
 
Shares redeemed:
                     
 
      Class A    
(89
)
   
(2,641
)
   
(191
)
      Class B    
(248
)
   
(--
)*
   
(505
)
      Class C    
(93
)
   
(3
)
   
(26
)
      Class Y    
(--
)*
   
(35
)
   
(39
)
      Advisor Class    
(--
)
   
NA
     
(--
)

Increase (decrease) in outstanding capital shares
   
(195
)
   
(175
)
   
1,172
 

                       
 
Value issued from sale of shares:
                     
 
      Class A  
$
1,392
   
$
18,245
   
$
12,673
 
      Class B    
631
     
1,188
     
4,292
 
      Class C    
277
     
1,779
     
889
 
      Class Y    
18
     
3,140
     
566
 
      Advisor Class    
--
     
NA
     
--
 
Value issued from reinvestment of dividends
      and/or capital gains distribution:
                     
 
      Class A    
--
     
2,562
     
--
 
      Class B    
--
     
5
     
--
 
      Class C    
--
     
8
     
--
 
      Class Y    
--
     
43
     
--
 
      Advisor Class    
--
     
NA
     
--
 
Value redeemed:
                     
 
      Class A    
(907
)
 
(28,848
)
   
(1,855
)
      Class B    
(2,366
)
   
(1
)
   
(4,627
)
      Class C    
(890
)
   
(28
)
   
(240
)
      Class Y    
(3
)
   
(382
)
   
(379
)
      Advisor Class    
(--
)
   
NA
     
(--
)

Increase (decrease) in outstanding capital
 
$
(1,848
)
 
$
(2,289
)
 
$
11,319
 

*Not shown due to rounding.

 
Ivy
Real Estate
Securities
Fund
Ivy
Small
Cap Value
Fund
Ivy
Value
Fund

Shares issued from sale of shares:
                       
      Class A    
3,076
     
844
     
356
 
      Class B    
104
     
56
     
37
 
      Class C    
136
     
107
     
49
 
      Class Y    
5,370
     
1,688
     
1,828
 
Shares issued from reinvestment of dividends
      and/or capital gains distribution:
                       
      Class A    
38
     
1
     
8
 
      Class B    
--
*
   
--
*
   
--
*
      Class C    
--
*
   
--
     
--
*
      Class Y    
112
     
2
     
6
 
Shares redeemed:
                       
      Class A    
(5,188
)
   
(1,966
)
   
(2,266
)
      Class B    
(2
)
   
(1
)
   
(2
)
      Class C    
(6
)
   
(3
)
   
(--
)*
      Class Y    
(132
)
   
(190
)
   
(295
)

Increase (decrease) in outstanding capital shares
   
3,508
     
538
     
(279
)

                         
Value issued from sale of shares:
                       
      Class A  
$
46,287
   
$
13,860
   
$
5,069
 
      Class B    
1,681
     
915
     
532
 
      Class C    
2,182
     
1,745
     
713
 
      Class Y    
82,285
     
26,101
     
24,996
 
Value issued from reinvestment of dividends
      and/or capital gains distribution:
                       
      Class A    
557
     
20
     
101
 
      Class B    
1
     
--
*
   
--
*
      Class C    
1
     
--
     
--
*
      Class Y    
1,674
     
30
     
80
 
Value redeemed:
                       
      Class A  
(78,286
)
 
(29,974
)
 
(30,768
)
      Class B    
(23
)
   
(7
)
   
(24
)
      Class C    
(94
)
   
(46
)
   
(2
)
      Class Y    
(2,042
)
   
(3,047
)
   
(4,201
)

Increase (decrease) in outstanding capital
 
$
54,223
   
$
9,597
   
$
(3,504
)

*Not shown due to rounding.

Transactions in capital stock for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2003 are summarized below. Amounts are in thousands.

 
Ivy
Real Estate
Securities
Fund
Ivy
Small
Cap Value
Fund
Ivy
Value
Fund

Shares issued from sale of shares:
                       
      Class A    
2,470
     
1,498
     
954
 
      Class B    
76
     
75
     
33
 
      Class C    
NA
     
377
     
3
 
Shares issued from reinvestment of dividends
      and/or capital gains distribution:
                       
      Class A    
180
     
145
     
27
 
      Class B    
7
     
32
     
1
 
      Class C    
NA
     
16
     
--
*
Shares redeemed:
                       
      Class A    
(867
)
   
(1,436
)
   
(821
)
      Class B    
(15
)
   
(81
)
   
(177
)
      Class C    
NA
     
(430
)
   
(14
)

Increase in outstanding capital shares
   
1,851
     
196
     
6
 

                         
Value issued from sale of shares:
                       
      Class A  
$
28,996
   
$
16,953
   
$
10,775
 
      Class B    
896
     
814
     
363
 
      Class C    
NA
     
4,256
     
34
 
Value issued from reinvestment of dividends
      and/or capital gains distribution:
                       
      Class A    
2,069
     
1,572
     
300
 
      Class B    
79
     
337
     
11
 
      Class C    
NA
     
164
     
1
 
Value redeemed:
                       
      Class A    
(9,968
)
 
(15,623
)
   
(9,201
)
      Class B    
(169
)
   
(853
)
   
(1,999
)
      Class C    
NA
     
(4,472
)
   
(155
)

Increase in outstanding capital
 
$
21,903
   
$
3,148
   
$
129
 

*Not shown due to rounding.

Transactions in capital stock for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003 are summarized below. Amounts are in thousands.

 
Ivy
Balanced
Fund
Ivy
Bond
Fund
Ivy
International
Balanced
Fund

Shares issued from sale of shares:
                       
      Class A    
385
     
473
     
1,231
 
      Class B    
44
     
106
     
45
 
      Class C    
8
     
32
     
167
 
Shares issued from reinvestment of dividends:
                       
      Class A    
42
     
44
     
--
 
      Class B    
6
     
16
     
--
 
      Class C    
1
     
3
     
--
 
Shares redeemed:
                       
      Class A    
(831
)
   
(499
)
   
(1,379
)
      Class B    
(298
)
   
(268
)
   
(104
)
      Class C    
(59
)
   
(37
)
   
(195
)

Decrease in outstanding capital shares
   
(702
)
   
(130
)
   
(235
)

                         
Value issued from sale of shares:
                       
      Class A  
$
4,362
   
$
5,036
   
$
11,909
 
      Class B    
494
     
1,123
     
419
 
      Class C    
90
     
340
     
1,502
 
Value issued from reinvestment of dividends:
                       
      Class A    
476
     
469
     
--
 
      Class B    
63
     
173
     
--
 
      Class C    
13
     
33
     
--
 
Value redeemed:
                       
      Class A    
(9,475
)
   
(5,304
)
 
(13,381
)
      Class B    
(3,364
)
   
(2,849
)
   
(996
)
      Class C    
(677
)
   
(393
)
   
(1,777
)

Decrease in outstanding capital
 
$
(8,018
)
 
$
(1,372
)
 
$
(2,324
)


 
Ivy
Mortgage
Securities
Fund

Shares issued from sale of shares:
       
      Class A    
4,792
 
      Class B    
1,189
 
      Class C    
881
 
Shares issued from reinvestment of dividends:
       
      Class A    
277
 
      Class B    
113
 
      Class C    
44
 
Shares redeemed:
       
      Class A    
(2,835
)
      Class B    
(683
)
      Class C    
(533
)

Increase in outstanding capital shares
   
3,245
 

         
Value issued from sale of shares:
       
      Class A  
$
52,795
 
      Class B    
13,137
 
      Class C    
9,731
 
Value issued from reinvestment of dividends:
       
      Class A    
3,045
 
      Class B    
1,247
 
      Class C    
485
 
Value redeemed:
       
      Class A  
(31,178
)
      Class B    
(7,526
)
      Class C    
(5,846
)

Increase in outstanding capital
 
$
35,890
 


Transactions in capital stock for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003 are summarized below. Amounts are in thousands.

 
Ivy
Cash
Reserves
Fund
Ivy
Cundill
Global Value
Fund
Ivy
Dividend
Income
Fund

Shares issued from sale of shares:
                       
      Class A    
3,858
     
2,575
     
1,485
 
      Class B    
13,680
     
497
     
142
 
      Class C    
58,100
     
1,182
     
438
 
      Class Y    
NA
     
120
     
55
 
      Advisor Class    
NA
     
143
     
NA
 
      Class I    
NA
     
--
*
   
NA
 
Shares issued from reinvestment of dividends:
                       
      Class A    
33
     
7
     
5
 
      Class B    
18
     
--
     
--
*
      Class C    
3
     
--
     
--
*
      Class Y    
NA
     
--
*
   
--
*
      Advisor Class    
NA
     
1
     
NA
 
      Class I    
NA
     
--
*
   
NA
 
Shares redeemed:
                       
      Class A  
(12,342
)
   
(161
)
   
(64
)
      Class B  
(16,820
)
   
(83
)
   
(3
)
      Class C    
(58,732
)
   
(232
)
   
(10
)
      Class Y    
NA
     
(19
)
   
(--
)*
      Advisor Class    
NA
     
(76
)
   
NA
 
      Class I    
NA
     
(--
)*
   
NA
 

Increase (decrease) in outstanding capital shares
 
(12,202
)
   
3,954
     
2,048
 

                         
Value issued from sale of shares:
                       
      Class A  
$
3,858
   
$
27,522
   
$
15,123
 
      Class B    
13,680
     
5,090
     
1,446
 
      Class C    
58,100
     
11,674
     
4,455
 
      Class Y    
NA
     
1,282
     
549
 
      Advisor Class    
NA
     
1,190
     
NA
 
      Class I    
NA
     
--
*
   
NA
 
Value issued from reinvestment of dividends:
                       
      Class A    
33
     
77
     
47
 
      Class B    
18
     
--
     
1
 
      Class C    
3
     
--
     
3
 
      Class Y    
NA
     
3
     
2
 
      Advisor Class    
NA
     
15
     
NA
 
      Class I    
NA
     
--
*
   
NA
 
Value redeemed:
                       
      Class A  
(12,342
)
   
(1,671
)
   
(655
)
      Class B  
(16,820
)
   
(785
)
   
(28
)
      Class C  
(58,732
)
   
(2,000
)
   
(108
)
      Class Y    
NA
     
(206
)
   
(--
)*
      Advisor Class    
NA
     
(778
)
   
NA
 
      Class I    
NA
     
(--
)*
   
NA
 

Increase (decrease) in outstanding capital
 
$
(12,202
)
 
$
41,413
   
$
20,835
 

*Not shown due to rounding.


 
Ivy
European
Opportunities
Fund
Ivy
Global Natural
Resources
Fund
Ivy
International
Fund

Shares issued from sale of shares:
                       
      Class A    
932
     
4,740
     
3,995
 
      Class B    
491
     
776
     
99
 
      Class C    
597
     
1,833
     
2,887
 
      Class Y    
139
     
79
     
6
 
      Advisor Class    
3,100
     
205
     
--
 
      Class I    
--
     
NA
     
959
 
Shares issued from reinvestment of dividends:
                       
      Class A    
4
     
14
     
--
 
      Class B    
--
     
--
     
--
 
      Class C    
--
     
--
     
--
 
      Class Y    
--
*
   
--
*
   
--
 
      Advisor Class    
--
     
--
*
   
--
 
      Class I    
1
     
NA
     
--
 
Shares redeemed:
                       
      Class A    
(597
)
   
(524
)
   
(5,742
)
      Class B    
(892
)
   
(226
)
   
(1,674
)
      Class C    
(893
)
   
(178
)
   
(3,164
)
      Class Y    
(1
)
   
(2
)
   
(--
)*
      Advisor Class    
(3,322
)
   
(225
)
   
(--
)*
      Class I    
(1
)
   
NA
     
(1,006
)

Increase (decrease) in outstanding capital shares
   
(442
)
   
6,492
     
(3,640
)

                         
Value issued from sale of shares:
                       
      Class A  
$
15,854
   
$
68,336
   
$
67,491
 
      Class B    
7,360
     
10,480
     
1,593
 
      Class C    
7,935
     
24,953
     
44,651
 
      Class Y    
2,176
     
1,181
     
117
 
      Advisor Class    
39,824
     
2,276
     
--
*
      Class I    
--
*
   
NA
     
15,323
 
Value issued from reinvestment of dividends:
                       
      Class A    
70
     
226
     
--
 
      Class B    
--
     
--
     
--
 
      Class C    
--
     
--
     
--
 
      Class Y    
1
     
3
     
--
 
      Advisor Class    
12
     
2
     
--
 
      Class I    
--
*
   
NA
     
--
 
Value redeemed:
                       
      Class A    
(8,450
)
   
(6,805
)
   
(98,667
)
      Class B  
(12,783
)
   
(2,747
)
   
(27,506
)
      Class C  
(12,151
)
   
(2,162
)
   
(49,741
)
      Class Y    
(8
)
   
(21
)
   
(--
)*
      Advisor Class  
(43,719
)
 
(2,550
)
   
(3
)
      Class I    
(11
)
   
NA
     
(16,095
)

Increase (decrease) in outstanding capital
 
$
(3,890
)
 
$
93,172
   
$
(62,837
)

*Not shown due to rounding.


 
Ivy
International
Value Fund
 
Ivy
Pacific
Opportunities
Fund

Shares issued from sale of shares:
                 
      Class A    
407
       
2,262
 
      Class B    
468
       
1,770
 
      Class C    
2,462
       
420
 
      Class Y    
13
       
55
 
      Advisor Class    
899
       
--
 
Shares issued in connection with merger of
      Ivy Developing Markets Fund:
                 
      Class A    
NA
       
262
 
      Class B    
NA
       
229
 
      Class C    
NA
       
56
 
      Class Y    
NA
       
--
 
      Advisor Class    
NA
       
5
 
Shares issued from reinvestment of dividends:
                 
      Class A    
--
       
--
 
      Class B    
--
       
--
 
      Class C    
--
       
--
 
      Class Y    
--
       
--
 
      Advisor Class    
--
       
--
 
Shares redeemed:
               
 
      Class A    
(528
)
   
(1,480
)
      Class B  
(1,587
)
   
(1,808
)
      Class C  
(2,863
)
     
(330
)
      Class Y    
(--
)*
     
(1
)
      Advisor Class    
(911
)
     
(4
)

Increase (decrease) in outstanding capital shares
 
(1,640
)
     
1,436
 

                 
 
Value issued from sale of shares:
               
 
      Class A  
$
3,283
     
$
16,622
 
      Class B    
3,706
       
11,146
 
      Class C    
17,505
       
2,577
 
      Class Y    
105
       
428
 
      Advisor Class    
6,790
       
--
 
Value issued in connection with merger of
      Ivy Developing Markets Fund:
               
 
      Class A    
NA
       
1,714
 
      Class B    
NA
       
1,432
 
      Class C    
NA
       
353
 
      Class Y    
NA
       
--
 
      Advisor Class    
NA
       
34
 
Value issued from reinvestment of dividends:
               
 
      Class A    
--
       
--
 
      Class B    
--
       
--
 
      Class C    
--
       
--
 
      Class Y    
--
       
--
 
      Advisor Class    
--
       
--
 
Value redeemed:
               
 
      Class A    
(4,223
)
     
(9,618
)
      Class B    
(12,340
)
   
(11,772
)
      Class C    
(20,799
)
     
(2,046
)
      Class Y    
(--
)*
     
(7
)
      Advisor Class    
(6,945
)
     
(110
)

Increase (decrease) in outstanding capital
 
$
(12,918
)
   
$
10,753
 

*Not shown due to rounding.


NOTE 6 - Options

Options purchased by a Fund are accounted for in the same manner as marketable portfolio securities. The cost of portfolio securities acquired through the exercise of call options is increased by the premium paid to purchase the call. The proceeds from securities sold through the exercise of put options are decreased by the premium paid to purchase the put.

When the Fund writes (sells) an option, an amount equal to the premium received by the Fund is recorded as a liability. The amount of the liability is subsequently adjusted to reflect the current market value of the option written. The current market value of an option is the last sales price on the principal exchange on which the option is traded or, in the absence of transactions, the mean between the bid and asked prices or at a value supplied by a broker-dealer. When an option expires on its stipulated expiration date or the Fund enters into a closing purchase transaction, the Fund realizes a gain (or loss if the cost of a closing purchase transaction exceeds the premium received when the call option was sold) and the liability related to such option is extinguished. When a call option is exercised, the premium is added to the proceeds from the sale of the underlying security in determining whether the Fund has realized a gain or loss. For each Fund, when a written put is exercised, the cost basis of the securities purchased by the Fund is reduced by the amount of the premium received.

For Ivy Value Fund, transactions in call options written were as follows:

 
Number of
Contracts
Premiums
Received

Outstanding at March 31, 2004
 
258
   
$
13,810
 
Options written
 
4,382
     
328,788
 
Options terminated in closing purchase transactions
 
(1,321
)
 
(104,483
)
Options exercised
 
(1,588
)
 
(130,954
)
Options expired
 
(1,398
)
   
(78,954
)

Outstanding at March 31, 2005
 
333
   
$
28,207
 

For Ivy Value Fund, transactions in put options written were as follows:

 
Number of
Contracts
Premiums
Received

Outstanding at March 31, 2004
 
1,278
   
$
29,478
 
Options written
 
1,719
     
86,714
 
Options terminated in closing purchase transactions
 
--
     
--
 
Options exercised
 
(1,004
)
 
(38,565
)
Options expired
 
(1,931
)
 
(70,063
)

Outstanding at March 31, 2005
 
62
   
$
7,564
 

NOTE 7 - Acquisition of Ivy Developing Markets Fund

On June 16, 2003, Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund acquired all the net assets of Ivy Developing Markets Fund pursuant to a plan of reorganization approved by the shareholders of Ivy Developing Markets Fund on June 10, 2003. The acquisition was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of 551,715 shares of Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund (valued at $3,533,026) for the 576,365 shares of Ivy Developing Markets Fund outstanding on June 16, 2003. Ivy Developing Markets Fund had net assets of $3,533,026, including $229,612 of net unrealized appreciation in value of investment and $12,504,526 of accumulated net realized losses on investments, which were combined with those of Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund. The aggregate net assets of Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund and Ivy Developing Markets Fund immediately before the acquisition were $9,010,093 and $3,533,026, respectively. The aggregate net assets of Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund and Ivy Developing Markets Fund immediately following the acquisition were $12,543,119 and $0, respectively.

NOTE 8 - Reorganization Plan for Ivy Balanced Fund, Ivy Bond Fund, Ivy International Balanced Fund, Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund, Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund, Ivy Small Cap Value Fund and Ivy Value Fund

On December 8, 2003, the Trust's Board of Trustees approved a plan of reorganization, subject to shareholder approval and certain other conditions, whereby Ivy Balanced Fund, Ivy Bond Fund, Ivy International Balanced Fund, Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund, Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund, Ivy Small Cap Value Fund and Ivy Value Fund would acquire the assets and liabilities of Advantus Spectrum Fund, Advantus Bond Fund, Advantus International Balanced Fund, Advantus Mortgage Securities Fund, Advantus Real Estate Securities Fund, Advantus Venture Fund and Advantus Cornerstone Fund, respectively, in exchange for newly issued Class A shares of the above mentioned Ivy Funds. Advantus Spectrum Fund, Advantus Bond Fund, Advantus International Balanced Fund, Advantus Mortgage Securities Fund, Advantus Real Estate Securities Fund, Advantus Venture Fund and Advantus Cornerstone Fund had three classes of shares, Class A, Class B and Class C.

NOTE 9 - In-Kind Redemptions

For an in-kind redemption a Fund may, under certain circumstances, distribute portfolio securities rather than cash for a redemption of Fund shares. The Fund recognizes a gain on in-kind redemptions to the extent that the value of the distributed securities on the date of the redemption exceeds the cost of those securities. Gains and losses realized from in-kind redemptions are not recognized for tax purposes but rather are reclassified from accumulated undistributed net realized loss to paid-in capital. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005, Ivy Value Fund realized $5,849,426 of net capital gains resulting from in-kind redemptions of $36,195,595.




Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Trustees and Shareholders of Ivy Funds:

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of Balanced Fund, Bond Fund, Cash Reserves Fund, Cundill Global Value Fund, Dividend Income Fund, European Opportunities Fund, Global Natural Resources Fund, International Fund, International Balanced Fund, International Value Fund, Mortgage Securities Fund, Pacific Opportunities Fund, Real Estate Securities Fund, Small Cap Value Fund and Value Fund (collectively the "Funds") comprising Ivy Funds, as of March 31, 2005, and the related statements of operations for the fiscal year then ended, and the statements of changes in net assets and financial highlights for the periods presented (except as noted below). These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds' management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. The statements of changes in net assets for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2003 and the financial highlights of the Real Estate Securities Fund, Small Cap Value Fund and Value Fund for each of the periods ended July 31, 2003 and prior were audited by other auditors whose report, dated September 5, 2003, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements and financial highlights. The statements of changes in net assets for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003 and the financial highlights of the Balanced Fund, Bond Fund, International Balanced Fund and Mortgage Securities Fund for each of the periods presented in the four-year period ended September 30, 2003 were audited by other auditors whose report, dated November 7, 2003, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements and financial highlights. The financial highlights of the Cash Reserves Fund, Cundill Global Value Fund, European Opportunities Fund, Global Natural Resources Fund, International Fund, International Value Fund and Pacific Opportunities Fund for each of the periods presented in the two-year period ended December 31, 2001 were audited by other auditors whose report, dated February 8, 2002, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial highlights.

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 audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. The Funds are not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of their internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Funds' internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of March 31, 2005, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; where replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. 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 each of the respective Funds of Ivy Funds as of March 31, 2005, the results of their operations for the fiscal year then ended, the changes in their net assets and their financial highlights for the periods presented (except as noted above in reference to the reports of other auditors), in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Deloitte & Touche LLP
Kansas City, Missouri
May 17, 2005




Shareholder Meeting Results

On January 27, 2005, a special shareholder meeting (the "Meeting") for Ivy Small Cap Value Fund, a series of Ivy Funds, was held at the offices of Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc., 6300 Lamar Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas, 66202. The meeting was held for the following purpose (and with the following results):

Proposal 1:To approve a sub-advisory agreement between Waddell & Reed Ivy Investment Company and BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. with respect to Ivy Small Cap Value Fund.

 
For
Against
Abstain
 
2,882,209,020
22,521,130
58,068,854




Income Tax Information

The amounts of the dividends and long-term capital gains below, multiplied by the number of shares owned by you in the Funds shown on the record dates, will give you the total amounts to be reported in your Federal income tax return for the years in which they were received or reinvested.

     
PER-SHARE AMOUNTS REPORTABLE AS:

     
For Individuals
 
For Corporations
Record
Date
Total
Qualifying
Non-
Qualifying
Long-Term
Capital
Gain
Foreign
Tax Paid
Qualifying
Non-
Qualifying
Long-Term
Capital
Gain
Foreign
Tax Paid

Ivy Balanced Fund
Class A
6-16-04
$
0.02600
$
0.02600
$
--
$
--
$
--
 
$
0.02600
$
--
$
--
$
--
9-15-04
 
0.02600
 
0.02600
 
--
 
--
 
--
   
0.02600
 
--
 
--
 
--
12-15-04
 
0.06400
 
0.06400
 
--
 
--
 
--
   
0.06400
 
--
 
--
 
--
3-9-05
 
0.02000
 
0.02000
 
--
 
--
 
--
   
0.02000
 
--
 
--
 
--
Total
$
0.13600
$
0.13600
$
--
$
--
$
--
 
$
0.13600
$
--
$
--
$
--
Class B
6-16-04
$
--
$
--
$
--
$
--
$
--
 
$
--
$
--
$
--
$
--
9-15-04
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
   
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
12-15-04
 
0.00300
 
0.00300
 
--
 
--
 
--
   
0.00300
 
--
 
--
 
--
3-9-05
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
   
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
Total
$
0.00300
$
0.00300
$
--
$
--
$
--
 
$
0.00300
$
--
$
--
$
--
Class C
6-16-04
$
--
$
--
$
--
$
--
$
--
 
$
--
$
--
$
--
$
--
9-15-04
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
   
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
12-15-04
 
0.02400
 
0.02400
 
--
 
--
 
--
   
0.02400
 
--
 
--
 
--
3-9-05
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
   
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
Total
$
0.02400
$
0.02400
$
--
$
--
$
--
 
$
0.02400
$
--
$
--
$
--
Class Y
6-16-04
$
0.03200
$
0.03200
$
--
$
--
$
--
 
$
0.03200
$
--
$
--
$
--
9-15-04
 
0.03300
 
0.03300
 
--
 
--
 
--
   
0.03300
 
--
 
--
 
--
12-15-04
 
0.07500
 
0.07500
 
--
 
--
 
--
   
0.07500
 
--
 
--
 
--
3-9-05
 
0.02900
 
0.02900
 
--
 
--
 
--
   
0.02900
 
--
 
--
 
--
Total
$
0.16900
$
0.16900
$
--
$
--
$
--
 
$
0.16900
$
--
$
--
$
--
Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund
Class A
12-15-04
$
0.06930
$
0.01660
$
0.05270
$
--
$
--
 
$
0.00045
$
0.06885
$
--
$
--
Class I
12-15-04
$
0.11020
$
0.02639
$
0.08381
$
--
$
--
 
$
0.00071
$
0.10949
$
--
$
--
Advisor Class
12-15-04
$
0.12540
$
0.03003
$
0.09537
$
--
$
--
 
$
0.00081
$
0.12459
$
--
$
--
Class Y
12-15-04
$
0.12470
$
0.02987
$
0.09483
$
--
$
--
 
$
0.00080
$
0.12390
$
--
$
--
Ivy Dividend Income Fund
Class A
6-16-04
$
0.00500
$
0.00500
$
--
$
--
$
--
 
$
0.00500
$
--
$
--
$
--
9-15-04
 
0.00700
 
0.00700
 
--
 
--
 
--
   
0.00700
 
--
 
--
 
--
12-15-04
 
0.10120
 
0.09850
 
0.00200
 
0.00070
 
--
   
0.06300
 
0.03750
 
0.00070
 
--
3-9-05
 
0.01800
 
0.01800
 
--
 
--
 
--
   
0.01800
 
--
 
--
 
--
Total
$
0.13120
$
0.12850
$
0.00200
$
0.00070
$
--
 
$
0.09300
$
0.03750
$
0.00070
$
--
Class B
6-16-04
$
--
$
--
$
--
$
-
$
--
 
$
--
$
-
$
--
$
--
9-15-04
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
   
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
12-15-04
 
0.03820
 
0.03550
 
0.00200
 
0.00070
 
--
   
--
 
0.03750
 
0.00070
 
--
3-9-05
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
   
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
Total
$
0.03820
$
0.03550
$
0.00200
$
0.00070
$
--
 
$
--
$
0.03750
$
0.00070
$
--
Class C
6-16-04
$
--
$
--
$
--
$
--
$
--
 
$
--
$
--
$
--
$
--
9-15-04
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
   
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
12-15-04
 
0.03820
 
0.03550
 
0.00200
 
0.00070
 
--
   
--
 
0.03750
 
0.00070
 
--
3-9-05
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
   
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
Total
$
0.03820
$
0.03550
$
0.00200
$
0.00070
$
--
 
$
--
$
0.03750
$
0.00070
$
--
Class Y
6-16-04
$
0.00900
$
0.00900
$
--
$
--
$
--
 
$
0.00900
$
--
$
--
$
--
9-15-04
 
0.00900
 
0.00900
 
--
 
--
 
--
   
0.00900
 
--
 
--
 
--
12-15-04
 
0.10920
 
0.10650
 
0.00200
 
0.00070
 
--
   
0.07100
 
0.03750
 
0.00070
 
--
3-9-05
 
0.02200
 
0.02200
 
--
 
--
 
--
   
0.02200
 
--
 
--
 
--
Total
$
0.14920
$
0.14650
$
0.00200
$
0.00070
$
--
 
$
0.11100
$
0.03750
$
0.00070
$
--
Ivy European Opportunities Fund
Class A
12-15-04
$
0.01490
$
0.01490
$
-
$
--
$
--
 
$
--
$
0.01490
$
--
$
--
Advisor Class
12-15-04
$
0.13410
$
0.13410
$
-
$
--
$
--
 
$
--
$
0.13410
$
--
$
--
Class Y
12-15-04
$
0.05690
$
0.05690
$
-
$
--
$
--
 
$
--
$
0.05690
$
--
$
--
Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund
Class A
12-15-04
$
0.00370
$
0.00370
$
-
$
--
$
--
 
$
0.00213
$
0.00157
$
--
$
--
Advisor Class
12-15-04
$
0.02070
$
0.02070
$
-
$
--
$
--
 
$
0.01193
$
0.00877
$
--
$
--
Class Y
12-15-04
$
0.07070
$
0.07070
$
-
$
--
$
--
 
$
0.04075
$
0.02995
$
--
$
--
Ivy International Balanced Fund
Class A
6-16-04
$
0.10000
$
0.03520
$
0.06480
$
--
$
--
 
$
--
$
0.10000
$
--
$
--
9-15-04
 
0.06000
 
0.05950
 
0.00050
 
--
 
--
   
--
 
0.06000
 
--
 
--
12-15-04
 
0.17140
 
0.10120
 
0.00080
 
0.06940
 
--
   
--
 
0.10200
 
0.06940
 
--
3-9-05
 
0.01500
 
0.00710
 
0.00790
 
--
 
--
   
--
 
0.01500
 
--
 
--
Total
$
0.34640
$
0.20300
$
0.07400
$
0.06940
$
--
 
$
--
$
0.27700
$
0.06940
$
--
Class B
6-16-04
$
0.04000
$
0.01410
$
0.02590
$
--
$
--
 
$
--
$
0.04000
$
--
$
--
9-15-04
 
0.02000
 
0.01980
 
0.00002
 
--
 
--
   
--
 
0.02000
 
--
 
--
12-15-04
 
0.12240
 
0.05260
 
0.00040
 
0.06940
 
--
   
--
 
0.05300
 
0.06940
 
--
3-9-05
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
   
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
Total
$
0.18240
$
0.0865
$
0.02650
$
0.06940
$
--
 
$
--
$
0.11300
$
0.06940
$
--
Class C
6-16-04
$
0.04000
$
0.01410
$
0.02590
$
--
$
--
 
$
--
$
0.04000
$
--
$
--
9-15-04
 
0.02800
 
0.02780
 
0.00020
 
--
 
--
   
--
 
0.02800
 
--
 
--
12-15-04
 
0.12940
 
0.05950
 
0.00050
 
0.06940
 
--
   
--
 
0.06000
 
0.06940
 
--
3-9-05
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
   
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
Total
$
0.19740
$
0.10140
$
0.02660
$
0.06940
$
--
 
$
--
$
0.12800
$
0.06940
$
--
Class Y
6-16-04
$
0.10000
$
0.03520
$
0.06480
$
--
$
--
 
$
--
$
0.10000
$
-
$
--
9-15-04
 
0.06100
 
0.06050
 
0.00050
 
--
 
--
   
--
 
0.06100
 
-
 
--
12-15-04
 
0.17340
 
0.10320
 
0.00080
 
0.06940
 
--
   
--
 
0.10400
 
0.06940
 
--
3-9-05
 
0.01500
 
0.00710
 
0.00790
 
--
 
--
   
--
 
0.01500
 
-
 
--
Total
$
0.34940
$
0.20600
$
0.07400
$
0.06940
$
--
 
$
--
$
0.28000
$
0.06940
$
--
Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund
Class A
6-16-04
$
0.03000
$
0.00120
$
0.02880
$
--
$
--
 
$
0.00120
$
0.02880
$
--
$
--
9-15-04
 
0.05000
 
0.00200
 
0.04800
 
--
 
--
   
0.00200
 
0.04800
 
--
 
--
12-15-04
 
0.84810
 
0.00650
 
0.47300
 
0.36860
 
--
   
0.00620
 
0.47330
 
0.36860
 
--
3-9-05
 
0.00500
 
0.00080
 
0.00420
 
--
 
--
   
0.00080
 
0.00420
 
--
 
--
Total
$
0.93310
$
0.01050
$
0.55400
$
0.36860
$
--
 
$
0.01020
$
0.55430
$
0.36860
$
--
Class B
6-16-04
$
--
$
--
$
--
$
--
$
--
 
$
--
$
--
$
--
$
--
9-15-04
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
   
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
12-15-04
 
0.77010
 
0.00330
 
0.39820
 
0.36860
 
--
   
0.00320
 
0.39830
 
0.36860
 
--
3-9-05
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
   
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
Total
$
0.77010
$
0.00330
$
0.39820
$
0.36860
$
--
 
$
0.00320
$
0.39830
$
0.36860
$
--
Class C
6-16-04
$
--
$
--
$
--
$
--
$
--
 
$
--
$
--
$
--
$
--
9-15-04
 
0.01300
 
0.00050
 
0.01250
$
--
 
--
 
$
0.00050
$
0.01250
$
--
$
--
12-15-04
 
0.81010
 
0.00500
 
0.43650
 
0.36860
 
--
   
0.00480
 
0.43670
 
0.36860
 
--
3-9-05
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
   
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
Total
$
0.82310
$
0.00550
$
0.44900
$
0.36860
$
--
 
$
0.00530
$
0.44920
$
0.36860
$
--
Class Y
6-16-04
$
0.03700
$
0.00150
$
0.03550
$
--
$
--
 
$
0.00140
$
0.03560
$
--
$
--
9-15-04
 
0.05800
 
0.00240
 
0.05560
 
--
 
--
   
0.00230
 
0.05570
 
--
 
--
12-15-04
 
0.86610
 
0.00720
 
0.49030
 
0.36860
 
--
   
0.00690
 
0.49060
 
0.36860
 
--
3-9-05
 
0.01200
 
0.00190
 
0.01010
 
--
 
--
   
0.00200
 
0.01000
 
--
 
--
Total
$
0.97310
$
0.01300
$
0.59150
$
0.36860
$
--
 
$
0.01260
$
0.59190
$
0.36860
$
--
Ivy Small Cap Value Fund
Class A, B, C and Y
6-16-04
$
--
$
--
$
--
$
--
$
--
 
$
--
$
--
$
--
$
--
9-15-04
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
   
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
12-15-04
 
1.18800
 
0.16300
 
0.14330
 
0.88170
$
--
   
--
 
0.30630
 
0.88170
 
--
3-9-05
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
   
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
Total
$
1.18800
$
0.16300
$
0.14330
$
0.88170
$
--
 
$
--
$
0.30630
$
0.88170
$
--
Ivy Value Fund
Class A
6-16-04
$
0.01000
$
0.01000
$
--
$
--
$
--
 
$
0.01000
$
--
$
--
$
--
9-15-04
 
0.02000
 
0.02000
 
--
 
--
 
--
   
0.02000
 
--
 
--
 
--
12-15-04
 
0.05700
 
0.05700
 
--
 
--
 
--
   
0.05700
 
--
 
--
 
--
3-9-05
 
0.04000
 
0.04000
 
--
 
--
 
--
   
0.04000
 
--
 
--
 
--
Total
$
0.12700
$
0.12700
$
--
$
--
$
--
 
$
0.12700
$
--
$
--
$
--
Class Y
6-16-04
$
0.01500
$
0.01500
$
--
$
--
$
--
 
$
0.01500
$
--
$
--
$
--
9-15-04
 
0.02200
 
0.02200
 
--
 
--
 
--
   
0.02200
 
--
 
--
 
--
12-15-04
 
0.06000
 
0.06000
 
--
 
--
 
--
   
0.06000
 
--
 
--
 
--
3-9-05
 
0.05300
 
0.05300
 
--
 
--
 
--
   
0.05300
 
--
 
--
 
--
Total
$
0.15000
$
0.15000
$
--
$
--
$
--
 
$
0.15000
$
--
$
--
$
--

Dividends are declared and recorded by each of the following Funds on each day the New York Stock Exchange is open for business. Dividends are paid monthly usually on the 27th of the month or on the preceding business day if the 27th is a weekend or holiday.

The table below shows the taxability of dividends and long-term capital gains paid during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005:

     
PER-SHARE AMOUNTS REPORTABLE AS:

     
For Individuals
   
For Corporations


Record Date
 
Total
Non-
Qualifying
Long-Term
Capital Gain
 
Qualifying
Non-
Qualifying
Long-Term
Capital Gain

Ivy Bond Fund
April 2004
through
March 2005
 
100.0000%
100.0000%
- %
 
 
- %
100.0000%
- %
Ivy Cash Reserves Fund
April 2004
through
March 2005
 
100.0000%
100.0000%
- %
 
 
- %
100.0000%
- %
Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund
April 2004
through
March 2005
 
100.0000%
100.0000%
- %
 
 
- %
100.0000%
- %

CORPORATION DEDUCTIONS - Under Federal tax law, the amounts reportable as Qualifying Dividends are eligible for the dividends received deduction in the year received as provided by Section 243 of the Internal Revenue Code.

Internal Revenue Code regulations permit each qualifying Fund to elect to pass through a foreign tax credit to shareholders with respect to foreign taxes paid by the Fund. Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund, Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund and Ivy International Balanced Fund elected to pass through to their shareholders $200,232, $441,671 and $138,046, respectively, of creditable foreign taxes paid on income derived from sources within any foreign country or possession of the United States in the amounts of $2,693,600, $4,918,744 and $2,416,413, respectively.

The tax status of dividends paid and the pass-through of foreign taxes paid will be reported to you on Form 1099-DIV after the close of the applicable calendar year.





The Board of Trustees of Ivy Funds

The Waddell & Reed Fund Complex (Fund Complex) is comprised of the Ivy Family of Funds and the Advisors Fund Complex. The Ivy Family of Funds is comprised of the funds in Ivy Funds (15 portfolios) and Ivy Funds, Inc. (13 portfolios). The Advisors Fund Complex is comprised of each of the funds in the Waddell & Reed Advisors Funds (21 portfolios), Waddell & Reed InvestEd Portfolios, Inc. (three portfolios) and W&R Target Funds, Inc. (18 portfolios).

Each of the individuals listed below serves as a trustee or director for each of the funds within the Ivy Family of Funds. Eleanor B. Schwartz, Joseph Harroz, Jr., Henry J. Herrmann and Keith A. Tucker also serve as directors of each of the funds in the Advisors Fund Complex. Each Trustee serves an indefinite term, until he or she dies, resigns, is removed or becomes disqualified.

Two of the Trustees are considered by Ivy Funds and its counsel to be "interested persons" of the Funds or of their investment manager because of their employment by Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. (WDR) or its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The other Trustees (more than a majority of the total number) are independent; that is, they are not employees or officers of, and have no financial interest in, WDR or any of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, including Ivy Funds Distributor, Inc. (IFDI), Ivy Investment Management Company (IICO) (formerly, Waddell & Reed Ivy Investment Company), and Waddell & Reed Services Company (WRSCO).



Additional Information about Trustees

The Statement of Additional Information (SAI) for Ivy Funds includes additional information about Fund Trustees. The SAI is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1.800.777.6472. It is also available on the Ivy Funds website, www.ivyfunds.com.



Independent Trustees

Jarold W. Boettcher (64)

6300 Lamar Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66202

Position held with Trust: Trustee

Number of portfolios overseen by Trustee: 28

Trustee since: 2002

Trustee/Director of Funds in the Fund Complex since: 2002

Principal Occupations During Past 5 Years: President of Boettcher Enterprises, Inc. (agriculture products and services) (1979 to present); President of Boettcher Supply, Inc. (electrical and plumbing supplies distributor) (1979 to present); President of Boettcher Aerial, Inc. (Aerial Ag Applicator) (1983 to present)

Other Directorships held by Trustee: Director of Guaranty State Bank & Trust Co.; Director of Guaranty, Inc.; Director of Ivy Funds, Inc.

James D. Gressett (54)

6300 Lamar Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66202

Position held with Trust: Trustee

Number of portfolios overseen by Trustee: 28

Trustee since: 2002

Trustee/Director of Funds in the Fund Complex since: 2002

Principal Occupations During Past 5 Years: Secretary of Streetman Homes Ltd, LLP (homebuilding company) (2001 to present); Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PacPizza LLC (Pizza Hut franchise) (2000 to 2004); President of Alien, Inc. (real estate development) (1997 to 2001)

Other Directorships held by Trustee: Director of Collins Financial Services, a debt recovery company; Director of Ivy Funds, Inc.

Joseph Harroz, Jr. (38)

6300 Lamar Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66202

Position held with Trust: Trustee

Number of portfolios overseen by Trustee: 70

Trustee since: 2002

Trustee/Director of Funds in the Fund Complex since: 1998

Principal Occupations During Past 5 Years: Vice President and General Counsel of the Board of Regents, University of Oklahoma (1996 to present); Adjunct Professor, University of Oklahoma Law School (1997 to present); Managing Member, Harroz Investments, LLC, commercial enterprise investments (1998 to present)

Other Directorships held by Trustee: Director of Ivy Funds, Inc. and each fund in the Advisors Fund Complex

Glendon E. Johnson, Jr. (53)

6300 Lamar Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66202

Position held with Trust: Trustee

Number of portfolios overseen by Trustee: 28

Trustee since: 2002

Trustee/Director of Funds in the Fund Complex since: 2002

Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years: Of Counsel, Lee & Smith, PC (law firm) (1996 to present); Member/Manager, Castle Valley Ranches, LLC (ranching) (1995 to present)

Other Directorships held by Trustee: Director of Ivy Funds, Inc.

Eleanor B. Schwartz (68)

6300 Lamar Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66202

Position held with Trust: Trustee

Number of portfolios overseen by Trustee: 70

Trustee since: 2002

Trustee/Director of Funds in the Fund Complex since: 1995

Principal Occupations During Past 5 Years: Professor Emeritus, University of Missouri at Kansas City (2003 to present) Professor of Business Administration (1980 to 2003) and Chancellor (1991 to 1999), University of Missouri at Kansas City

Other Directorships held by Trustee: Director of Ivy Funds, Inc. and each fund in the Advisors Fund Complex

Michael G. Smith (60)

6300 Lamar Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66202

Position held with Trust: Trustee

Number of portfolios overseen by Trustee: 28

Trustee since: 2002

Trustee/Director of Funds in the Fund Complex since: 2002

Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years: Retired

Other Directorships held by Trustee: Director, Executive Board, Cox Business School, Southern Methodist University; Director of Northwestern Mutual Life Series Funds & Mason Street Advisors Funds (29 portfolios overseen); Director of Ivy Funds, Inc.

Edward M. Tighe (62)

6300 Lamar Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66202

Position held with Trust: Trustee

Number of portfolios overseen by Trustee: 28

Trustee since: 1999

Trustee/Director of Funds in the Fund Complex since: 2002

Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years: Retired; CEO and Director of Asgard Holding, LLC (computer network and security services) (2002 to 2004); CEO and Director of JBE Technology Group, Inc. (telecommunications services) (2001 to 2003); CEO and Director of Global Mutual Fund Services (1993 to 2000); CEO and Director of Global Technology Management, Inc. (software and consulting) (1992 to 2000)

Other Directorships held by Trustee: Director of Hansberger Institutional Funds (2 portfolios overseen); Director of Ivy Funds, Inc.

Interested Trustees

Henry J. Herrmann (62)

6300 Lamar Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66202 Positions held with Trust: Trustee and President

Number of portfolios overseen by Trustee: 70

Trustee since: 2002; President since: 2002

Trustee/Director of Funds in the Fund Complex since: 1998

Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: President and Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of WDR (1998 to present); President and CEO of IICO (2002 to present); CIO of IICO (2003 to present); President and CEO of Waddell & Reed Investment Management Company (WRIMCO), an affiliate of IICO, (1993 to present); CIO of WRIMCO (1991 to present); President of each of the Funds in the Fund Complex (2001 to present)

Other Directorships held by Trustee: Chairman of the Board (COB) and Director of IICO; COB and Director of Ivy Services, Inc., an affiliate of IICO; Director of WDR, W&R and WRIMCO; Director, Austin, Calvert & Flavin, an affiliate of WRIMCO; Director of Ivy Funds, Inc. and each fund in the Advisors Fund Complex

Keith A. Tucker (60)

6300 Lamar Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66202

Positions held with Trust: COB and Trustee

Number of portfolios overseen by Trustee: 70

Trustee since: 2002; COB since: 2002

Trustee/Director of Funds in the Fund Complex since: 1993

Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: CEO of WDR (1998 to present) Other Directorships held by Trustee: COB and Director of WDR, WRIMCO and WRSCO; Director of W&R; COB of W&R (1993 to 2005); COB and Director of Ivy Funds, Inc. and each fund in the Advisors Fund Complex

Officers

Theodore W. Howard (62)

6300 Lamar Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66202

Positions held with Trust: Principal Accounting Officer, Vice President and Principal Financial Officer since 2002; Treasurer since 2003

Positions held with Funds in the Fund Complex: Principal Accounting Officer and Treasurer since 1976; Vice President since 1987; Principal Financial Officer since 2002 Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: Senior Vice President of WRSCO (2001 to present); Treasurer and Principal Accounting Officer of each of the Funds in the Fund Complex (1976 to present); Vice President of each of the Funds in the Fund Complex (1987 to present); Principal Financial Officer of each of the Funds in the Fund Complex (2002 to present); Vice President of WRSCO (1988 to 2001)

Directorships held: None

Kristen A. Richards (37)

6300 Lamar Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66202

Positions held with Trust: Vice President, Secretary and Associate General Counsel since 2002

Positions held with Funds in the Fund Complex: Vice President, Secretary and Associate General Counsel since 2000 Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of WRIMCO (2000 to present); Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of IICO (2002 to present); Vice President, Secretary and Associate General Counsel of each of the Funds in the Fund Complex (2000 to present); Assistant Secretary of each of the funds in the Fund Complex (1998 to 2000)

Directorships held: None

Daniel C. Schulte (39)

6300 Lamar Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66202

Positions held with Trust: Vice President, Assistant Secretary and General Counsel since 2002

Positions held with Funds in the Fund Complex: Vice President, Assistant Secretary and General Counsel since 2000 Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: Vice President and General Counsel of WDR (2000 to present); Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel of W&R, WRIMCO and WRSCO (2000 to present); Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Assistant Secretary of Ivy Services, Inc. (2002 to present); Vice President, General Counsel and Assistant Secretary of IICO (2002 to present); Vice President and Assistant Secretary of each of the Funds in the Fund Complex (2000 to present); Secretary of WDR (2000 to 2003); Assistant Secretary of WDR (1998 to 2000)

Directorships held: None

Scott J. Schneider (37)

6300 Lamar Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66202

Position held with Trust: Chief Compliance Officer since 2004

Position held with Funds in the Fund Complex: Chief Compliance Officer since 2004 Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: Chief Compliance Officer for each of the Funds in the Fund Complex (2004 to present); Senior Attorney and Compliance Officer for each of the Funds in the Fund Complex (2000 to 2004)

Directorships Held: None


Consideration of Investment Management Subadvisory Agreement for Ivy Small Cap Value Fund

In late 2004, MetLife, Inc. ("MetLife"), the parent company of State Street Research & Management Company ("State Street"), Ivy Small Cap Value Fund's then-current investment sub-adviser, had entered into an agreement to sell SSRM Holding, Inc., and its subsidiary, State Street, to BlackRock, Inc. The sale was completed in January 2005, and resulted in the automatic termination of the investment subadvisory agreement with State Street for the Ivy Small Cap Value Fund. In preparation of this pending transaction and subsequent termination of the subadvisory agreement for Ivy Small Cap Value Fund, Ivy Investment Management Company ("IICO") (formerly, Waddell & Reed Ivy Investment Company) proposed a new subadvisory agreement with BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. ("BlackRock"), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. At a meeting held on November 17, 2004, the Trustees, including the Trustees who are not "interested persons" of the Trust ("Independent Trustees"), voted unanimously to approve an investment subadvisory agreement between IICO, the investment advisor for Ivy Small Cap Value Fund, and BlackRock ("Proposed Agreement") and to recommend that shareholders of the Fund vote to approve the Proposed Agreement.

In connection with that approval and recommendation, the Trustees met with representatives of BlackRock who provided the Trustees with extensive information on BlackRock and its plans on how it proposes to manage the Fund. As part of their deliberations, the Trustees first considered the general reputation, financial resources and business activities of BlackRock and its parent organization. They further considered the scope and quality of the services that BlackRock proposes to provide the Fund, including the fee rate for providing those services. BlackRock advised the Trustees that it does not offer lower fees than the fees proposed under the Proposed Agreement for any other small cap value client. After considering information provided to them by BlackRock on those issues, the Trustees concluded that BlackRock and its parent organization (including BlackRock's parent after completion of the merger with State Street), had sufficient resources and expertise to capably manage the Fund. The Trustees also concluded that BlackRock's proposed fee was reasonable, particularly because the proposed fee is identical to the fee that the Fund paid to State Street.

The Trustees discussed with BlackRock how BlackRock would manage the Fund on a day-to-day basis. BlackRock provided extensive information to the Trustees on its investment philosophy, selection process and investment process. BlackRock further described to the Trustees the risk profile and portfolio characteristics of accounts currently under BlackRock's management that have substantially the same investment objectives and restrictions as the Fund. BlackRock also described what they believed would be the total amount of assets that BlackRock could capably manage in the small capitalization value asset class, which would include the Fund's assets as well as the assets in another fund for which it is proposed that BlackRock would serve as sub-adviser and which is managed by Waddell & Reed Investment Management Company ("WRIMCO"). BlackRock noted that they likely would recommend to the Trustees that the Fund close to new investors once the aggregated assets in both of the funds proposed to be sub-advised by BlackRock reached approximately $400 million. BlackRock noted that they believe that permitting assets in excess of that amount to be invested in the Fund could be harmful to existing shareholders. As of November 30, 2004, the Fund's assets were approximately $94 million. As of November 30, 2004, the aggregated assets of both funds proposed to be managed by BlackRock were approximately $221 million.

Based on this information, the Trustees concluded that BlackRock's proposed management of the Fund, including the likelihood that BlackRock would recommend closing the Fund to new investors, was substantially similar to the manner in which the Fund currently was managed and would be in the best interest of the Fund's shareholders.

The Trustees next considered the investment performance of accounts managed by BlackRock similar to the Fund, including long-term composite results of the products managed by Mr. Archambo, who will be primarily responsible for the management of the Fund. In that regard, they further considered the education and experience of Mr. Archambo and other professionals which will assist him in managing the Fund and concluded that Mr. Archambo had an outstanding, long-term track record and could be capable of producing similar results for the Fund.

The Trustees next considered BlackRock's legal and compliance infrastructure, including how BlackRock complies with regulatory requirements and concluded that BlackRock's compliance system was sufficiently robust, including particularly related to how it proposes to ensure compliance with the Fund's prospectus limitations and other applicable regulatory requirements.

The Trustees next considered BlackRock's practices regarding the selection and compensation of brokers and dealers that would execute portfolio transactions for the Fund, and those brokers' and dealers' provision of brokerage and research services to BlackRock. The Trustees also considered BlackRock's soft dollar practices. The Trustees concluded that each of those practices were consistent with regulatory requirements.

The Trustees next considered the lack of any compensation that would be paid by the Fund to affiliates of BlackRock as a result of the new relationship (including not utilizing an affiliated broker/dealer of BlackRock to execute Fund trades), and concluded that the lack of any ancillary, or so-called "fallout" benefits would enable BlackRock to manage the assets of the Fund in a manner that appeared to be free of conflicts of interest.

Although IICO discussed in general with the Trustees how economies of scale could be achieved as the Fund's assets grow, the Trustees did not expressly consider whether economies of scale would be realized with respect to the Proposed Agreement because the sub-advisory fee is at a fixed rate that IICO is required to pay to BlackRock. The Board understood that, because the proposed sub-advisory fee is based upon a fixed percentage of the Fund's average daily value of the net assets, the sub-advisory fee will increase proportionately to the increase in Fund assets.

The Trustees did not take into account the projected profits of BlackRock for managing the Fund, because the proposed relationship had not yet commenced and it would be difficult to project those profits. However, the Trustees noted that, should shareholders approve the relationship, this issue would be closely monitored in the future. Likewise, the Trustees did not consider comparisons of the proposed services with those of other contracts, except to the extent that the proposed arrangement with BlackRock would be virtually identical to the current relationship with State Street.

The Trustees finally considered the terms of the current advisory agreement between the Trust and IICO, with respect to the Fund, including the services that IICO provides and the rate of advisory fee payable to IICO. They also considered that: (a) IICO was responsible for the selection of any sub-adviser to the Fund, as well as monitoring its performance; (b) IICO would be responsible for BlackRock's compliance with the Fund's investment objective and policies and restrictions as well as compliance with the federal securities laws; and (c) IICO was responsible for the overall success or failure of the Fund.

In addition, the Independent Trustees received advice from independent legal counsel. Based on the Trustees' deliberations and their evaluation of the information described above, the Trustees, including all of the Independent Trustees, unanimously approved the Proposed Agreement and concluded that the fee under the Proposed Agreement is fair and reasonable in light of such services and expenses and such other matters as the Trustees considered to be relevant in the exercise of their reasonable judgment and that approval of the Proposed Agreement is in the best interests of the Fund. In addition, the Trustees noted that BlackRock's proposed fee is identical to the fee that the Fund previously paid to State Street.

After carefully considering the information described above, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, unanimously voted to approve the Proposed Agreement for the Fund and to recommend that the Fund's shareholders vote to approve the Proposed Agreement. The shareholders of the Fund voted in favor of the Proposed Agreement and it was executed as of January 31, 2005, in conjunction with the sale of State Street to BlackRock.




Ivy Funds Annual Privacy Notice

The following privacy notice is issued by Ivy Funds (the "Funds"), Ivy Investment Management Company ("IICO") and Ivy Funds Distributor, Inc. ("IFDI").



Information Collected

We collect nonpublic personal information about you from your account application and other forms that you may deliver to us, and from your transactions with us and our affiliates. This is information that regulators consider necessary for the proper servicing of your account. In order to effect your transactions and service your account properly, we may disclose all of the information that we collect, as described above, to firms that assist us in servicing your account, such as our transfer agent.



Confidentiality of Information Collected

All records containing your nonpublic personal information are kept at our various service providers. These entities include IICO, IFDI and our transfer agent and administrative services provider. We require these affiliates, and any non-affiliated service providers, to protect the confidentiality of your information and to use the information only for the purposes for which disclosure to them is made. The Funds, IICO, IFDI and other service providers restrict access to nonpublic personal information about you to those employees who need to know that information to provide products and services to you and maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards that comply with federal standards to maintain the security of your nonpublic personal information.



Disclosure of Information in Limited Circumstances

We do not disclose nonpublic personal information about present or former customers to non-affiliated third parties, except as permitted or required by law. In connection with servicing your account, your nonpublic personal information may be shared among the entities named in this notice, their affiliates, and non-affiliates, including a transfer agent or other service companies. We will adhere to the policies and practices above for both current and former customers.




Proxy Voting Information


Proxy Voting Guidelines

A description of the policies and procedures Ivy Funds uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling 800.777.6472 and (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission's ("SEC") website at http://www.sec.gov.



Proxy Voting Records

Information regarding how Ivy Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12 month period ending June 30 is available on Form N-PX through the Trust's website at http://www.ivyfunds.com and on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov.




Quarterly Portfolio Schedule Information

A complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on the Fund's Form N-Q. This form may be obtained in the following ways:

  • On the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov.
  • For review and copy at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operations of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by callling 1.800.SEC.0330.
  • On the Trust's website at http://www.ivyfunds.com.



Householding Notice

If you currently receive one copy of the shareholder reports and prospectus for your household (even if more than one person in your household owns shares of the Fund) and you would prefer to receive separate shareholder reports and prospectuses for each account holder living at your address, you can do either of the following:

Fax your request to 800.532.2749.

Write to us at the address listed on the back cover.

Please list each account for which you would like to receive separate shareholder reports and prospectus mailings. We will resume sending separate documents within 30 days of receiving your request.




To all traditional IRA Planholders:

As required by law, we are hereby providing notice to you that income tax may be withheld automatically from any distribution or withdrawal from a traditional IRA. The Fund is generally required to withhold taxes unless you make a written election not to have taxes withheld. The election may be made on the distribution/withdrawal form provided by Waddell & Reed, Inc. which can be obtained from your Waddell & Reed representative or by submitting Internal Revenue Service Form W-4P. Once made, an election can be revoked by providing written notice to Waddell & Reed, Inc. If you elect not to have tax withheld you may be required to make payments of estimated tax. Penalties may be imposed by the IRS if withholding and estimated tax payments are not adequate.



THE IVY FUNDS FAMILY

Global/International Funds

Cundill Global Value Fund
European Opportunities Fund
International Fund
International Balanced Fund
International Growth Fund
International Value Fund
Pacific Opportunities Fund

Domestic Equity Funds

Capital Appreciation Fund (formerly, Tax-Managed Equity Fund)
Core Equity Fund
Dividend Income Fund
Large Cap Growth Fund
Mid Cap Growth Fund
Small Cap Growth Fund
Small Cap Value Fund
Value Fund

Fixed Income Funds

Bond Fund
High Income Fund
Limited-Term Bond Fund
Mortgage Securities Fund
Municipal Bond Fund

Money Market Funds

Cash Reserves Fund
Money Market Fund

Specialty Funds

Asset Strategy Fund
Balanced Fund
Global Natural Resources Fund
Real Estate Securities Fund
Science and Technology Fund

1.800.777.6472
Visit us online at www.ivyfunds.com

The Ivy Funds are managed by Ivy Investment Management Company and distributed by its subsidiary, Ivy Funds Distributor, Inc.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus containing this and other information for the Ivy Funds, call your financial advisor or visit us online at www.ivyfunds.com. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

WRR3300A (3-05)

ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS

(a)

As of March 31, 2005, the Registrant has adopted a code of ethics (the "Code"), as defined in Item 2 of Form N-CSR, that applies to the Principal Executive Office and Principal Financial Officer or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the registrant or a third party. A copy of this code of ethics is filed as an exhibit to this Form N-CSR.

   

(b)

There have been no amendments, during the period covered by this report, to a provision of the Code that applies to the registrant's Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer or Controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the registrant or a third party, and that relates to any element of the Code.

   

(c)

During the period covered by this report, the registrant did not grant any waivers, including an implicit waiver, from a provision of the Code that applies to the registrant's Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer or Controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether those individuals were employed by the registrant or a third party, that related to one or more of the items set forth in paragraph (b) of this item's instructions.

ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT

The Board of Directors of the Registrant has determined that each of Jarold W. Boettcher, Glendon E. Johnson, Jr. and Michael G. Smith is an audit committee financial expert, as defined in Item 3 of Form N-CSR, serving on its audit committee. Each of Mr. Boettcher, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Smith is independent for purposes of Item 3 of Form N-CSR.

ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.

(a)

Audit Fees

 
     
 

The aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for the audit of the registrant's annual financial statements or services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for each of the last two fiscal years are as follows:

     
  2004
$

161,810

  2005 301,710
     

(b)

Audit-Related Fees

     
 

The aggregate fees billed for assurance and related services by the principal accountant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the registrant's annual financial statements and are not reported under paragraph (a) of this Item are as follows:

     
  2004
$

7,630

  2005

2,180

     
 

These fees are related to the review of Form N-1A and to the review of merger proxies.

     

(c)

Tax Fees

 
     
 

The aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning are as follows:

     
  2004
$

20,300

  2005

35,850

     
 

These fees are related to the review of the registrant's tax returns.

     

(d)

All Other Fees

 
     
 

The aggregate fees billed for products and services provided by the principal accountant, other than the services reported in paragraphs (a) through (c) of this item are as follows:

     
  2004
$

     70

  2005

1,690

     
 

These fees are related to the review of internal control and the review of additional security-related costs.

     

(e)

(1)

Registrant's audit committee considers with the principal accountants all audit services to be provided by the principal accountants and pre-approves all such audit services.

     
   

The audit committee shall pre-approve all non-audit services to be provided by the principal accountants to the registrant; provided that the pre-approval requirement does not apply to non-audit services that (i) were not identified as such at the time of the pre-approval and (ii) do not aggregate more than 5% of total fees paid to the principal accountants by the registrant during the fiscal year in which the services are provided, if the audit committee approves the provision of such non-audit services prior to the completion of the audit.

     
   

The audit committee shall pre-approve all non-audit services to be provided by the principal accountants to the investment adviser (not including any subadvisor whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted and overseen by the investment advisor) or any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant if the engagement relates directly to the operations or financial reporting of the registrant; provided that the pre-approval requirement does not apply to non-audit services that (i) were not identified as such at the time of the pre-approval and (ii) do not aggregate more than 5% of total fees paid to the principal accountants by the registrant for all services and by the registrant's investment adviser for non-audit services if the engagement relates directly to the operations or financial reporting of the registrant during the fiscal year in which those services are provided, if the audit committee approves the provision of such non-audit services prior to the completion of the audit.

     

(e)

(2)

None of the services described in each of paragraphs (b) through (d) of this Item were approved by the audit committee pursuant to the waiver provisions of paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.

     

(f)

Not applicable

     

(g)

$28,000 and $39,720 are the aggregate non-audit fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for services rendered by the principal accountant to the registrant. $51,222 and $231,442 are the aggregate non-audit fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for services rendered by the principal accountant to the investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser) and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant.

     

(h)

Not Applicable.

ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS

Not applicable.

ITEM 6. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS.

See Item 1 Shareholder Report.

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 COMPANIES AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS

Not applicable.

ITEM 10. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

The Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors of the Registrant will consider nominees recommended by shareholders of the Fund. Shareholders should direct the names of candidates they wish to be considered to the attention of the Fund's Nominating Committee, in care of the Fund's Secretary, at the address of the Fund listed on the front page of this Report. Such nominees will be considered with any other director nominees.

ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

(a)

The Registrant's Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, or persons performing similar functions, based on their evaluation of the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report, have concluded that such controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) are effective and adequately designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Registrant in its reports that it files or submits is accumulated and communicated to the Registrant's management, including the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

   

(b)

There were no significant changes in the registrant's internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) that occurred during the registrant's second fiscal half-year that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

ITEM 12. EXHIBITS.

(a)  (1) The Code described in Item 2 of this Form N-CSR.

Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.CODE.

(a)  (2) A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)).

Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.CERT.

(b) A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)).

Attached hereto as Exhibit 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.

Ivy Funds
(Registrant)

By

/s/Kristen A. Richards
 

Kristen A. Richards, Vice President and Secretary

 Date June 10, 2005

 

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

By

/s/Henry J. Herrmann
 

Henry J. Herrmann, President and Principal Executive Officer

 Date June 10, 2005

 

By

/s/Theodore W. Howard
 

Theodore W. Howard, Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer

 Date June 10, 2005