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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM N-CSR

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

 

Investment Company Act file number               811-3790

 

The Quantitative Group of Funds

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

55 Old Bedford Road, Lincoln, MA 01773

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Sandra I. Madden

Quantitative Investment Advisors, Inc.

55 Old Bedford Road, Lincoln, MA 01773

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (781) 676-5900

 

Date of fiscal year end:

March 31

 

 

Date of reporting period:

April 1, 2007 through March 31, 2008

 

 

ITEM 1. REPORTS TO SHAREOWNERS.

 

 

 

QUANT FUNDS

ANNUAL
REPORT

MARCH 31, 2009

U.S. EQUITY FUNDS

Quant Small Cap Fund

Quant Long/Short Fund

INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUNDS

Quant Emerging Markets Fund

Quant Foreign Value Fund

Quant Foreign Value Small
Cap Fund




QUANT FUNDS

Quant Small Cap Fund

Quant Long/Short Fund

Quant Emerging Markets Fund

Quant Foreign Value Fund

Quant Foreign Value Small Cap Fund

ANNUAL REPORT
March 31, 2009

TABLE OF CONTENTS

President's Letter     1    
Fund Expenses     2    
Portfolio Manager Commentaries  
Quant Small Cap Fund     4    
Quant Long/Short Fund     6    
Quant Emerging Markets Fund     8    
Quant Foreign Value Fund     10    
Quant Foreign Value Small Cap Fund     12    
Schedules of Investments  
Quant Small Cap Fund     14    
Quant Long/Short Fund     18    
Quant Emerging Markets Fund     29    
Quant Foreign Value Fund     35    
Quant Foreign Value Small Cap Fund     39    
Statements of Assets and Liabilities     44    
Statements of Operations     48    
Statements of Changes in Net Assets     50    
Statement of Cash Flows for Quant Long/Short Fund     55    
Financial Highlights     56    
Notes to Financial Statements     66    
Information for Shareholders     81    
Privacy Policy     81    
Trustees and Officers     85    
Service Providers     back cover    

 

This report must be preceded or accompanied by a current Quant Funds prospectus for individuals who are not current shareholders of the Funds. You should read the prospectus carefully before investing because it contains more complete information on the Quant Funds' investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. Please consider this information carefully. For a prospectus and other information, visit www.quantfunds.com or call (800) 326-2151.

NOT FDIC INSURED MAY LOSE VALUE NO BANK GUARANTEE

Neither the Quant Funds nor U.S. Boston Capital Corporation is a bank.



QUANT FUNDS

Dear Fellow Shareholder,

We are pleased to provide you with the Quantitative Group of Funds' Annual Report for the twelve months ended March 31, 2009 to update you on recent market conditions and the performance of the Quant Funds.

For current performance information, please visit our website at www.quantfunds.com. We thank you for your continued confidence in the Quant Funds. Please feel free to e-mail us at feedback@quantfunds.com or call us at 800-326-2151 with any questions or for assistance on your account.

Sincerely,

Willard Umphrey
President and Chairman

Any statements in this report regarding market or economic trends or the factors influencing the historical or future performance of the Quant Funds are the views of Fund management as of the date of this report. These views are subject to change at any time based upon market and other conditions, and Fund management disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied upon as investment advice or as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Quant Fund. Any references to specific securities are not recommendations of such securities and may not be representative of any Quant Fund's current or future investments.

Past performance is no guarantee of future results, and there is no guarantee that market forecasts will be realized.


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QUANT FUNDS

FUND EXPENSES

We believe it's important for Fund shareholders to have a clear understanding of fund ex- penses and the impact expenses have on investment returns. The following is important information about each Fund's Expense Example, which appears below.

Expense Example

As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution (12b-1) fees (on Ordinary Shares) and other Fund expenses. The example 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. These examples are based on $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from October 1, 2008 to March 31, 2009.

Actual Expenses and Returns

The example provides information about actual account returns and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000, then multiply the result by the number under the heading "Expenses Paid During the Period."

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The example shows you 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 hypothetical 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 expenses of investing in the Fund with the ongoing expenses of other funds. To do so, compare the Fund's 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs. They do not reflect any transactional costs. Thus, the "hypothetical" lines in the table are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher. See the Funds' prospectus for a complete description of these transactional costs.


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QUANT FUNDS

Expense Example for the 6 months ended March 31, 2009    

Quant Fund   Share Class   Total Return
Description
  Beginning
Account Value
10/01/08
  Ending
Account Value
03/31/09
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio
  Expenses Paid*
10/01/08
03/31/09
 
Small Cap   Ordinary   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 607.30       1.78 %   $ 7.13    
        Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,016.06       1.78 %   $ 8.95    
    Institutional   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 607.80       1.53 %   $ 6.13    
        Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,017.30       1.53 %   $ 7.70    
Long/Short   Ordinary   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 683.60       3.10 %   $ 13.01    
        Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,009.47       3.10 %   $ 15.53    
    Institutional   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 681.70       3.50 %   $ 14.67    
        Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,007.48       3.50 %   $ 17.52    
Emerging Markets   Ordinary   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 666.80       1.82 %   $ 7.56    
        Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,015.86       1.82 %   $ 9.15    
    Institutional   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 667.70       1.62 %   $ 6.74    
        Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,016.85       1.62 %   $ 8.15    
Foreign Value   Ordinary   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 666.20       1.75 %   $ 7.27    
        Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,016.21       1.75 %   $ 8.80    
    Institutional   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 666.80       1.52 %   $ 6.32    
        Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,017.35       1.52 %   $ 7.64    
Foreign Value   Ordinary   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 655.30       2.03 %   $ 7.04    
Small Cap       Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,012.45       2.03 %   $ 8.56    
    Institutional   Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 655.90       1.85 %   $ 6.42    
        Hypothetical   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,013.20       1.85 %   $ 7.81    

 

*  Expenses paid are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratios, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).


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QUANT SMALL CAP FUND

INVESTMENT PROFILE

All Data as of March 31, 2009

Investment Commentary

For the 12-month period ended March 31, 2009, the Quant Small Cap Fund's Ordinary Shares (the "Fund") underperformed its benchmark, the Russell 2000 Index. The Fund achieved a return of -47.11% at net asset value compared to -37.50% for the Russell 2000 Index.

Market Conditions and Investment Strategies

It has been a trying time for investors. Seldom in history have the markets been so volatile and difficult to grasp. As expressed in our commentary last fall, this has been an unprecedented and uncharacteristic period of underperformance for the Quant Small Cap Fund. According to BAS - Merrill Lynch Research, the majority of small cap managers underperformed the benchmark index in 2008.

We hoped that the worst was behind us, but the New Year began where the Old Year ended, as the bear market persisted. The dark clouds of pessimism finally broke with the markets' capitulation in early March. A few rays of light began to shine through as consumer spending and new home sales rose in February followed by an uptick in consumer confidence. As hope emerged, the market rallied as many investors were convinced that the bottom was in. Stocks rose sharply off the lows, but not enough to overcome the damage done earlier in the year.

Our underperformance versus the Index was mainly a result of our stock selection in Health Care. Over half of our underperformance came in this sector and was primarily due to Psychiatric Solutions Inc. The company, which manages psychiatric hospitals, came under pressure after management reduced earnings guidance. Expectations were high that the business would not be economically sensitive, so there was a significant negative reaction in the stock, which fell over 50% for the year, and cost 4.5% of relative performance. Much of the remaining underperformance was attributable to our Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) holdings which were impacted by concerns over the industry's sensitivity to the economic downturn. While we reduced our exposure to the group, we believe they remain sound investments and will rebound strongly once signs of recovery appear.

Our best sector was Telecommunication Services, where we added over 2% of relative performance, as SBA Communications Corp. gained over 20% contributing positively to performance. Dean Foods Co. and Diamond Foods Inc. were defensive staples plays in a down market and combined to add nearly 1% to relative performance. Cinema owner Regal Entertainment Group, which fell less than the Index, was also a positive contributor.

Portfolio Changes

The Consumer Discretionary, Health Care and Energy sectors declined over the past year, while Industrials, Information Technology, Consumer Staples and Materials rose in weighting. We made changes to holdings and sector emphasis during the year, but our strategy of buying high quality companies remains intact.

A Look Ahead

We believe that the monetary and fiscal stimulus being provided by the government will begin to have positive effects later in the year. The persistent negativity that has prevailed throughout this bear market has produced many attractive stock valuations that we believe will be rewarded in the longer term. Although no one can precisely identify the timing of when sentiment towards stocks will turn and be sustained, at some point the fear of being out of the market will replace the fear of being in.

Fund Information

Net Assets Under Management     $69.2 Million    
Number of Companies     63    
Price to Book Ratio     2.3    
Price to Earnings Ratio     13.7    

 

    Ordinary   Institutional  
Total Expense Ratio (Net)     1.64 %     1.42 %  
Ticker Symbol     USBNX       QBNAX    

 

The Fund is co-managed by Robert von Pentz, CFA, and Rhys Williams, CFA of Columbia Partners, L.L.C. Investment Management.


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QUANT SMALL CAP FUND

Top 10 Holdings

Percentage of total net assets     39.2 %  
SBA Communications Corporation     4.8 %  
Regal Entertainment Group     4.6 %  
Dean Foods Company     4.2 %  
Entertainment Properties Trust     4.2 %  
Core Laboratories N.V.     4.0 %  
NICE-Systems, Ltd.     3.9 %  
Compass Minerals International, Inc.     3.8 %  
Ventas, Inc.     3.7 %  
Crown Castle International Corporation     3.0 %  
Guess?, Inc.     3.0 %  

 

There is no guarantee that such securities will continue to be viewed favorably or held in the Fund's portfolio.

Sector Allocation

Percentage of total net assets     100.0 %  
Industrials     13.5 %  
Consumer Discretionary     10.5 %  
Financials     12.9 %  
Health Care     11.4 %  
Information Technology     15.0 %  
Energy     5.1 %  
Telecommunication Services     8.0 %  
Consumer Staples     10.4 %  
Materials     7.9 %  
Utilities     1.1 %  
Cash and Other Assets (Net)     4.2 %  

 

Value of a $10,000 Investment

Quant Small Cap (QSC) Ordinary Shares vs. Russell 2000 Index

Average Annual Total Returns

    1Q 2009   Six
Months
  One Year   Five Year   Ten Year   Since
Inception
  Inception
Date
 
Ordinary Shares     (8.71 )%     (39.27 )%     (47.11 )%     (7.24 )%     1.46 %     7.38 %   08/03/92  
Institutional Shares1     (8.76 )%     (39.22 )%     (47.04 )%     (6.87 )%     1.92 %     6.43 %   01/06/93  
Russell 20002     (14.95 )%     (37.16 )%     (37.50 )%     (5.24 )%     1.93 %     6.42 %        

 

1  Institutional Shares may only be purchased by certain categories of investors and are not subject to sales charges or distribution fees.

2  The Russell 2000 Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of 2,000 small company stocks. It is widely recognized as representative of the general market for small company stocks. Index returns assume the reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. You cannot invest directly in an Index. The beginning date for the Index is 9/30/92.

Small company stocks may trade less frequently and in a limited volume, and their prices may fluctuate more than stocks of other companies. Small company stocks may therefore be more vulnerable to adverse developments than those of larger companies.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results and the information above does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of shares. Current Fund performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost. For the most recent month-end performance, visit the Fund's website at www.quantfunds.com. Before investing, carefully consider the Fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. For this and other information obtain the Fund's prospectus by calling (800) 326-2151 or visiting www.quantfunds.com. Please read the prosp ectus carefully before you invest.


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QUANT LONG/SHORT FUND

INVESTMENT PROFILE

All Data as of March 31, 2009

Investment Commentary

For the 12-month period ended March 31, 2009, the Quant Long/Short Fund's Ordinary Shares (the "Fund") underperformed its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index (the "Index"). The Fund achieved a return of -41.36% at net asset value compared to -38.09% for the Index.

Market Conditions and Investment Strategies

The Quant Long/Short Fund seeks to add value though both long and short positions, maintaining approximately 100% net equity exposure and keeping size, style, sector and beta characteristics similar to the benchmark. The Fund employs a disciplined, yet adaptive quantitative process that analyzes over 70 characteristics that impact equity returns. Analytic's approach is systematic in the way the importance of these characteristics are measured, but is also able to recognize and adapt to changes based on both the business cycle and economic conditions. The strategy primarily adds value by buying stocks with the most attractive factor profiles and shorting stocks with the least attractive factor profiles, within a set of risk constraints. Performance is therefore driven purely by the performance of the valuation model and is only minimally affected by market-wide factors.

The prior twelve months proved to be difficult for the Quant Long/Short Fund. Although the Fund began strong during the second quarter of 2008, the outperformance was quickly negated by a shift in sentiment during the starting days of the third quarter. In July, the market witnessed a strong reversal to factors that had driven performance during the second quarter. In particular, momentum factors and characteristics commonly associated with growth securities, such as Growth in Profitability and Recent EPS Growth, detracted from performance. At the same time, valuation factors were rewarded. Thematically, however, one constant remained - companies exhibiting higher quality characteristics were rewarded consistently during the period. Conversely, lower-quality characteristics were penalized as investors shied away from highly-leveraged companies and gravitated to companies with strong balance sheets.

During the fourth quarter of 2008, the valuation factors saw a mild reversal thereby hurting performance. As well, companies with higher than average Dividend Yield partook in a short term rally. Given there was a significant underexposure to the factor during the period, performance lagged. This trend, however, reversed again during much of the first quarter of 2009. Although high quality drove most of the quarter's outperformance, there was a marked trend reversal in the middle of March. The low quality rally that ensued reversed some of the gains made during the prior two months.

Portfolio Changes

During the prior twelve months ending March 31, 2009, the Fund systematically decreased exposure to securities with above average leverage levels and increased exposure to securities exhibiting high quality characteristics through strong Profit Margin, Asset Utilization, and Interest Coverage ratios. This move to higher quality companies remained consistent over the past twelve months, as investors avoided weak balance sheets and the perception of risk.

A Look Ahead

Going forward, we expect the model to continue to favor companies with above average exposures to Interest Coverage Ratio, Asset Utilization, and Recent Earnings Growth and to continue to shy away from highly-levered companies.

Fund Information

Net Assets Under Management     $43.6 Million    
Number of Companies     274    
Price to Book Ratio     1.2    
Price to Earnings Ratio     8.1    

 

    Ordinary   Institutional  
Total Expense Ratio (Net)     2.71 %     3.19 %  
Ticker Symbol     USBOX       QGIAX    

 

The Fund's portfolio is managed by a team of portfolio managers at Analytic Investors, LLC. The lead portfolio managers are Harindra de Silva, Ph.D.,CFA, Dennis Bein, CFA, and Steve Sapra, CFA.


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QUANT LONG/SHORT FUND

Top 10 Long Holdings

Percentage of total net assets     32.4 %  
Exxon Mobil Corporation     5.5 %  
Microsoft Corporation     4.4 %  
Hewlett-Packard Company     3.9 %  
Cheveron Texaco Corporation     3.7 %  
Intel Corporation     3.1 %  
Comcast Corporation     2.6 %  
AmerisourceBergen Corporation     2.4 %  
Texas Instruments Inc.     2.3 %  
Corning Incorporated     2.3 %  
The Charles Schwab Corporation     2.2 %  

 

There is no guarantee that such securities will continue to be viewed favorably or held in the Fund's portfolio.

Top 10 Short Holdings

Percentage of total net assets     (10.5 )%  
Pitney Bowes, Inc.     (1.5 )%  
International Rectifier Corp.     (1.3 )%  
Taubman Centers, Inc.     (1.1 )%  
Jefferies Group, Inc.     (1.0 )%  
Lam Research Corporation     (1.0 )%  
Lazard, Ltd     (1.0 )%  
Legg Mason, Inc.     (1.0 )%  
AutoZone, Inc.     (0.9 )%  
Plains Exploration & Production Company     (0.9 )%  
ON Semiconductor Corporation     (0.8 )%  

 

There is no guarantee that such securities will continue to be viewed unfavorably or that such short positions will continue.

Sector Allocation

Percentage of total net assets     100.0 %  
Information Technology     26.2 %  
Financials     21.4 %  
Health Care     16.3 %  
Energy     15.9 %  
Consumer Staples     13.3 %  
Industrials     12.2 %  
Consumer Discretionary     11.4 %  
Telecommunication Services     4.0 %  
Materials     3.9 %  
Utilities     3.2 %  
Cash and Other Assets (Net)     1.4 %  
Short Positions     (29.2 )%  

 

Value of a $10,000 Investment

Quant Long/Short (QLS) Ordinary Shares vs. S&P 500 Index

Average Annual Total Returns

    1Q 2009   Six
Months
  One Year   Five Year   Ten Year   Since
Inception
  Inception
Date
 
Ordinary Shares     (10.24 )%     (31.64 )%     (41.36 )%     (6.80 )%     (4.60 )%     7.38 %   05/06/85  
Institutional Shares1     (10.39 )%     (31.83 )%     (41.66 )%     (6.64 )%     (4.27 )%     5.02 %   03/25/91  
S & P 5002     (11.01 )%     (30.54 )%     (38.09 )%     (4.76 )%     (3.00 )%     8.80 %        

 

1  Institutional Shares may only be purchased by certain categories of investors and are not subject to sales charges or distribution fees.

2  The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged index of stocks chosen to their size industry characteristics. It is widely recognized as representative of stocks in the United States. Index returns assume the reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. You cannot invest directly in the Index. The beginning date for the Index is 06/30/85.

Short selling involves certain risks including the possibility that short positions do not limit the Fund's stock market exposure as expected, that the future value of a short position increases above its recorded value potentially resulting in an unlimited loss and that the lender of a security sold short could terminate the loan at a price or time that is disadvantageous to the Fund.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results and the information above does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of shares. Current Fund performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost. For the most recent month-end performance, visit the Fund's website at www.quantfunds.com. Before investing, carefully consider the Fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. For this and other information obtain the Fund's prospectus by calling (800) 326-2151 or visiting www.quantfunds.com. Please read the prosp ectus carefully before you invest.


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QUANT EMERGING MARKETS FUND

INVESTMENT PROFILE

All Data as of March 31, 2009

Investment Commentary

For the 12-month period ended March 31, 2009, the Quant Quant Emerging Markets Fund's Ordinary Shares (the "Fund") un- derperformed its benchmark, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (the "Index"). The Fund produced a return of -53.27% at net asset value compared to -46.9% for the Index.

Market Conditions and Investment Strategies

On a sector basis, portfolio underperformance was largely due to security selection in Industrials (-14.9%), Materials (-14.2%), and Energy (-.86%). Sectors that contributed to relative portfolio value were Financials (+.13%) and Consumer Discretionary (+.10%). On a country basis, positions held in China (-17.4%), South Korea (-12.6%), and Taiwan (-.68%) were the largest detractors. Positions held in India (+.38%) and the United States (+11.7%) contributed.

Portfolio Changes

In February 2009, The Quant Emerging Markets Fund transitioned from the 4 factor PanAgora Emerging Markets Stock Selector strategy to the PanAgora Dynamic Emerging Markets strategy. The Dynamic investment process uses a contextual modeling approach that integrates multiple sources of excess return (alpha) within multi-factor models to develop individual return forecasts for all securities in the investable universe.

A Look Ahead

With the emerging markets equities rallying off its lows set back in mid-November, there should be some concern as to the sustainability of the current rally. Investors need to be asking themselves whether we have indeed found the lows for the markets and have seen the end of one of the worst bear markets since the 1930s; or if we are simply in the midst of bear market rally with some legs to it. A bear market rally with legs refers to a bear market rally that can last a considerable amount of time longer and return a considerable amount more than a typical rally. How investors should position their portfolios must be predicated on the answer to this question.

The bear market rally with legs scenario may be supported by the flows into emerging markets over the last four weeks. These are assets that had been on the sidelines and are now being put to work. One recent survey showed that fund managers have increased their global expectations and risk appetite. A macroeconomic driver that often leads to the next bull market (national highway network - 1950s, space program - 1960s, tech-induced productivity gains - 1990s) is not apparent. Finally, the economic underpinnings for a sustained bull market are not in place that would signify a true bottom.

It is important to remember that with bear market rallies comes the eventual test of the lows. Investors need to keep an eye towards this and position their portfolios appropriately. China will likely continue to be the most favored country for investors in the near term as the $600 billion stimulus package continues to work its way into the economy. Material and energy suppliers like Brazil and Russia will benefit from growth surprises from China.

Fund Information

Net Assets Under Management     $189.8 Million    
Number of Companies     139    
Price to Book Ratio     1.3    
Price to Earnings Ratio     8.1    

 

    Ordinary   Institutional  
Total Expense Ratio (Net)     1.67 %     1.48 %  
Ticker Symbol     QFFOX       QEMAX    

 

The Fund's portfolio is managed by a team of portfolio managers at PanAgora Asset Management, Inc.


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QUANT EMERGING MARKETS FUND

Top 10 Long Holdings

Percentage of total net assets     25.4 %  
China Mobile Limited     3.0 %  
Gazprom     3.0 %  
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.     2.9 %  
Quanta Computer     2.7 %  
Posco     2.6 %  
CNOOC Limited     2.4 %  
Teva Pharmacutical Industries Ltd.     2.3 %  
PetroChina Company Limited     2.2 %  
China Construction Bank Corporation     2.2 %  
China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation     2.1 %  

 

There is no guarantee that such securities will continue to be viewed favorably or held in the Fund's portfolio.

Sector Allocation

Percentage of total net assets     100.0 %  
Financials     18.5 %  
Energy     17.3 %  
Materials     14.0 %  
Telecommunication Services     13.1 %  
Information Technology     10.8 %  
Industrial     9.4 %  
Consumer Staples     5.9 %  
Utilities     5.6 %  
Healthcare     3.1 %  
Consumer Discretionary     2.3 %  

 

Top 10 Country Allocations

Percentage of total net assets     91.4 %  
China     20.0 %  
South Korea     16.8 %  
Brazil     15.0 %  
Taiwan     11.1 %  
South Africa     7.1 %  
Russia     6.2 %  
Israel     5.4 %  
Malaysia     4.1 %  
Mexico     2.9 %  
Thailand     2.8 %  

 

Value of a $10,000 Investment

Quant Emerging Markets (QEM) Ordinary Shares vs. MSCI EM Index

Average Annual Total Returns

    1Q 2009   Six
Months
  One Year   Five Year   Ten Year   Since
Inception
  Inception
Date
 
Ordinary Shares     (1.04 )%     (33.32 )%     (53.27 )%     2.86 %     8.50 %     3.10 %   09/30/94  
Institutional Shares1     (1.02 )%     (33.23 )%     (53.17 )%     3.19 %     8.95 %     4.99 %   04/02/96  
MSCI EM2     1.02 %     (26.82 )%     (46.90 )%     6.25 %     8.14 %     2.33 %        

 

1  Institutional Shares may only be purchased by certain categories of investors and are not subject to sales charges or distribution fees.

2  The Morgan Stanley Capital International Emerging Markets ("MSCI EM") Index is an unmanaged index comprised of stocks located in countries other than the United States. It is widely recognized as representative of the general market for emerging markets. Index returns assume the reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect fees or expenses. You cannot invest directly in an Index. The beginning date for the Index is 06/30/85.

Investing in foreign markets, particularly emerging markets, can be more volatile than the U.S. market due to increased risks of adverse issuer, political, regulatory, market or economic developments and can perform differently than the U.S. market.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results and the information above does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of shares. Current Fund performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost. For the most recent month-end performance, visit the Fund's website at www.quantfunds.com. Before investing, carefully consider the Fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. For this and other information obtain the Fund's prospectus by calling (800) 326-2151 or visiting www.quantfunds.com. Please read the prosp ectus carefully before you invest.


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QUANT FOREIGN VALUE FUND

INVESTMENT PROFILE

All Data as of March 31, 2009

Investment Commentary

For the 12-month period ended March 31, 2009, the Quant Foreign Value Fund's Ordinary Shares (the "Fund") underperformed its benchmark, the Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Australasia, Far East Index (the "Index"). The Fund achieved a return of -55.95% at net asset value compared to -46.20% for the Index.

Market Conditions and Investment Strategies

Market volatility, endemic to most of 2008, followed course in the first quarter of 2009, backed mainly by concerns in the financial sector. Discussions about bank nationalization and constricted credit contributed to declines in all bank stocks, regardless of fundamentals. The Fund's management cut back on financials due to dilution that may be accompanied by additional capital injections by governments. However, the Fund remained focused on fundamentally strong smaller community banks; historically, when markets are recovering, smaller banks can rebound substantially.

Credit concerns permeated other sectors that rely on global trade and infrastructure financing, namely industrials and materials. Industrials, uncertain about future product demand and mispriced due to pessimistic market perception, continued to suffer. While many of the Fund's industrials had weak performance, meetings with some of these companies suggested that fundamentals were resilient. In fact, a number of the weakest performers more recently reported strong results.

Stocks in the materials sector remained soft worldwide, trading in-line with macro-economic conditions. To counterbalance general sector weakness, the Fund held materials companies that are low cost producers. These select companies continued to generate cash, while competitors lost money and/or closed operations - laying the foundation for a possible rebound when the economy recovers.

The portfolio experienced sector outperformance versus some of MSCI World Index sector benchmarks during the year. Defensive sectors, comprised of utilities, telecommunications and information technology, proved to be low risk stocks that buffered market and portfolio volatility.

Portfolio Changes

During the year, Fund management trimmed holdings in financials, Japanese domestic-oriented stocks and a few materials and industrials, where analysis revealed deterioration in fundamentals in relation to evolving market dynamics. By executing sells, management was able to improve the valuation of the portfolio and reduce exposure in some sectors that may experience further weakness. Preservation of capital remains a top priority in the current strategy.

A Look Ahead

During the year, Fund management made portfolio changes, selling stocks where future prospects may jeopardize cash flow. Management remains vigilant in their research effort, as ever-changing market dynamics and increased unemployment point to continued volatility. There are early indications that the economy is flattening out in certain sectors, yet the overall economy is not likely to recover until unemployment figures begin to level off or improve.

Fund management is being conservative in portfolio strategy, carefully scrutinizing new buying opportunities and deploying cash during periods of extreme market weakness, when quality companies can be bought at low valuations.

We remain confident that the Fund's investment philosophy, discipline and current strategy result in investments that should be fundamentally sound in the current economic crisis. Growing evidence indicates that portfolio companies with healthy cash flows and manageable debt levels may gain strength as the credit crisis persists and competitors struggle or fail. When the markets normalize, the portfolio should be well situated with admirably performing companies.

Fund Information

Net Assets Under Management     $240.9 Million    
Number of Companies     51    
Price to Book Ratio     0.9    
Price to Earnings Ratio     6.0    

 

    Ordinary   Institutional  
Total Expense Ratio (Net)     1.62 %     1.38 %  
Ticker Symbol     QFVOX       QFVIX    

 

The Fund's lead portfolio manager is Bernard R. Horn, Jr., of Polaris Capital Management, LLC


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Top 10 Holdings

Percentage of total net assets     34.1 %  
Bellway PLC     5.1 %  
Samsung Electronics Company Ltd.     4.1 %  
Persimmon PLC     3.4 %  
CRH PLC     3.3 %  
Kone Corporation OYJ-B     3.2 %  
BHP Billiton Ltd.     3.1 %  
Andritz AG     3.1 %  
SK Telecom Company Ltd.     3.0 %  
Sasol Ltd.     2.9 %  
Christian Dior S.A.     2.9 %  

 

There is no guarantee that such securities will continue to be viewed favorably or held in the Fund's portfolio.

Top 10 Country Allocations

Percentage of total net assets     82.3 %  
Japan     16.5 %  
United Kingdom     13.1 %  
Germany     10.1 %  
Finland     9.1 %  
Ireland     7.7 %  
South Korea     7.1 %  
France     6.7 %  
Sweden     5.7 %  
South Africa     3.2 %  
Australia     3.1 %  

 

Sector Allocation

Percentage of total net assets     100.0 %  
Industrials     21.6 %  
Materials     21.3 %  
Consumer Discretionary     19.3 %  
Financials     11.2 %  
Energy     7.8 %  
Consumer Staples     5.7 %  
Telecommunications Services     4.9 %  
Information Technology     4.2 %  
Utilities     4.0 %  

 

Value of a $10,000 Investment

Quant Foreign Value (QFV) Ordinary Shares vs. MSCI EAFE Index

Average Annual Total Returns

    1Q 2009   Six
Months
  One Year   Five Year   Ten Year   Since
Inception
  Inception
Date
 
Ordinary Shares     (9.32 )%     (33.38 )%     (55.95 )%     (5.54 )%     2.52 %     0.67 %   05/15/98  
Institutional Shares1     (9.31 )%     (33.32 )%     (55.85 )%     (5.30 )%     2.76 %     2.61 %   12/18/98  
MSCI EAFE2     (13.85 )%     (31.00 )%     (46.20 )%     (1.75 )%     (0.47 )%     0.11 %        

 

1  Institutional Shares may only be purchased by certain categories of investors and are not subject to sales charges or distribution fees.

2  The Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Australasia, and Far East ("MSCI EAFE") Index is an unmanaged index comprised of stocks located in countries other than the United States. It is widely recognized as representative of the general market for foreign markets. Index returns assume the reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect fees or expenses. You cannot invest directly in an Index. The beginning date for the Index is 05/29/98.

Investing in foreign markets, particularly emerging markets, can be more volatile than the U.S. market due to increased risks of adverse issuer, political, regulatory, market or economic developments and can perform differently than the U.S. market.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results and the information above does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of shares. Current Fund performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost. For the most recent month-end performance, visit the Fund's website at www.quantfunds.com. Before investing, carefully consider the Fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. For this and other information obtain the Fund's prospectus by calling (800) 326-2151 or visiting www.quantfunds.com. Please read the prosp ectus carefully before you invest.


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QUANT FOREIGN VALUE SMALL CAP FUND

INVESTMENT PROFILE

All Data as of March 31, 2009

Investment Commentary

The Quant Foreign Value Small Cap Fund commenced operations on May 1, 2008. For the eleven month period ended March 31, 2009, the Fund's Ordinary Shares (the "Fund") yielded a return of -51.25% at net asset value compared to a return of -50.18% for the S&P/Citigroup EPAC Small Cap Index ("the Index")

Market Conditions and Investment Strategies

World economic conditions deteriorated sharply during the first eleven months of the fund's history. The difficulties faced initially by United States lenders to sub-prime mortgage borrowers spread throughout the world and resulted in the worst financial crisis since the 1930s. Virtually every industrial sector and stock market in the world declined sharply, and most non US markets under-performed the US market. The markets have been indiscriminate with both large and small and value and growth oriented companies being punished. There were a number of other negative influences on performance. The portfolio has had a large exposure to the Industrial sector that was under particular pressure. Collectively, portfolio holdings within this sector under performed with Bobst, a Swiss machinery producer, and Italian foundation and construction contractor Trevi Finazieria particularly hard hit. The Financial sector, reflecting the full f orce of the crisis, also declined sharply. A depreciating Russian bank investment was one of the poorer portfolio performers.

One successful tactic was to hold a cash reserve in anticipation of lower common stock prices as economic conditions deteriorated. In addition, stock selections in the Consumer Discretionary sector outperformed, led by a Japanese entertainment retailer, Culture Convenience Club. The Energy sector was under more pressure than any single sector as oil prices plummeted. Fortunately the portfolio had a small exposure to this sector and the Chinese portfolio holding Sinopec Kantons (petrochemical trading) was one of the few holdings to appreciate.

Portfolio Changes

Portfolio transactions during this first eleven months of operation primarily involved making the 52 individual initial portfolio investments by September 30, 2008. In addition, temporary investments were made in the two value oriented international small cap exchange traded funds (ETFs) while research on new holdings was being completed. Subsequent investments included Glanbia, an Irish producer of dairy products, and Healthcare Locums, a specialist healthcare recruitment business based in the UK. Five common stocks, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen, Makino Milling Machine, Salcomp, Marazzi Group and Uponor, were subsequently sold. Marazzi was acquired, but the other four were sold because their cash flows were especially vulnerable to the deteriorating business environment.

A Look Ahead

Fund management will continue to seek out and hold investments that we believe represent exceptional value as stock prices return to a more rational equilibrium. The Fund's philosophy remains steadfast: invest in companies that generate considerable free cash flow relative to the market value of the company. In an economic environment where credit is constrained, those companies with strong cash flow and low or manageable debt should be well positioned to not only survive the current downturn, but to prosper during a recovery.

Fund Information

Net Assets Under Management     $22.6 Million    
Number of Companies     51    
Price to Book Ratio     0.8    
Price to Earnings Ratio     5.7    

 

    Ordinary   Institutional  
Total Expense Ratio (Net)     1.97 %     1.85 %  
Ticker Symbol     QUSOX       QUSIX    

 

The Fund's lead portfolio manager is Bernard R. Horn, Jr., of Polaris Capital Management, LLC


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QUANT FOREIGN VALUE SMALL CAP FUND

Top 10 Holdings

Percentage of total net assets     22.6 %  
CSR plc     2.3 %  
SpareBank 1 Nord-Norge     2.3 %  
Usha Martin Group     2.3 %  
Healthcare Locums plc     2.3 %  
NagaCorp     2.3 %  
Galliford Try     2.3 %  
Sichuan Xinhua Winshare
Chainstore Co., Ltd.
    2.2 %  
Sinopec Kantons Holdings Limited     2.2 %  
New Clicks Holdings     2.2 %  
Austal Limited     2.2 %  

 

There is no guarantee that such securities will continue to be viewed favorably or held in the Fund's portfolio.

Sector Allocation

Percentage of total net assets     100.0 %  
Industrials     23.6 %  
Consumer Discretionary     21.8 %  
Financials     15.9 %  
Information Technology     13.1 %  
Consumer Staples     11.8 %  
Materials     4.4 %  
Exchange Traded Funds     4.3 %  
Heatlh Care     3.3 %  
Telecommunication Services     1.8 %  

 

Top 10 Country Allocations

Percentage of total net assets     77.0 %  
United Kingdom     22.0 %  
China     10.7 %  
India     10.0 %  
Norway     6.1 %  
Sweden     5.9 %  
Ireland     5.8 %  
Japan     5.3 %  
Italy     3.8 %  
Switzerland     3.7 %  
Singapore     3.7 %  

 

Value of a $10,000 Investment

Quant Foreign Value Small Cap (QFVSC) Ordinary Shares vs. EPAC EMI Index

Average Annual Total Returns

    1Q 2009   Six
Months
  One Year   Five Year   Ten Year   Since
Inception
  Inception
Date
 
Ordinary Shares     (8.37 )%     (34.47 )%                       (51.25 )%   05/01/08  
Institutional Shares1     (8.37 )%     (34.41 )%                       (51.20 )%   05/01/08  
S&P/EPAC Small Cap Index     (11.36 )%     (31.42 )%                       (50.18 )%        

 

1  Institutional Shares may only be purchased by certain categories of investors and are not subject to sales charges or distribution fees.

2  The S&P/Citigroup Extended Market Europe Pacific Asia Composite ( "S&P/Citigroup EMI EPAC") Index measures the bottom 20% of institutionary investable capital of developed and emerging (after 09/30/1994) countries, selected by the index sponsor outside of the United States. It is widely recognized as representative of the general market for foreign markets. Index returns assume the reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Fund returns, do no reflect any fees or expenses. You cannot invest directly in an Index. The Index was established in 1989.

Investing in foreign markets, particularly emerging markets, can be more volatile than the U.S. market due to increased risks of adverse issuer, political, regulatory, market or economic developments and can perform differently than the U.S. market.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results and the information above does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of shares. Current Fund performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost. For the most recent month-end performance, visit the Fund's website at www.quantfunds.com. Before investing, carefully consider the Fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. For this and other information obtain the Fund's prospectus by calling (800) 326-2151 or visiting www.quantfunds.com. Please read the prosp ectus carefully before you invest.


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QUANT SMALL CAP FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

March 31, 2009

Common Stock -95.8%  
    Shares   Value  
BANKS-0.8%  
CoBiz Financial, Inc.     29,069     $ 152,612    
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. (a)     9,559       226,644    
UCBH Holdings, Inc. (b)     47,591       71,862    
Wintrust Financial Corporation     8,433       103,726    
      554,844    
BIOTECHNOLOGY-1.2%  
Kendle International, Inc. (a)     17,841       373,947    
Sequenom, Inc. (a)(b)     33,208       472,218    
      846,165    
CHEMICALS-1.0%  
LSB Industries, Inc. (a)(b)     66,742       660,078    
COMMERCIAL SERVICES & SUPPLIES-7.8%  
Clean Harbors, Inc. (a)     21,031       1,009,488    
FTI Consulting, Inc. (a)     28,736       1,421,857    
Kforce, Inc. (a)     99,449       699,127    
Waste Connections, Inc. (a)     59,567       1,530,872    
Watson Wyatt Worldwide, Inc.     14,879       734,576    
      5,395,920    
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT-4.0%  
NICE-Systems, Ltd. (a)(b)(c)     109,907       2,732,288    
CONTAINERS & PACKAGING-3.1%  
Silgan Holdings, Inc.     28,574       1,501,278    
Sonoco Products Company     31,908       669,430    
      2,170,708    
DIVERSIFIED COMMUNICATION SERVICES-0.3%  
Hughes Communications, Inc. (a)     18,882       227,150    
ELECTRIC UTILITIES-1.1%  
Ormat Technologies, Inc.     26,800       735,928    
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT-1.1%  
American Superconductor Corporation (a)     41,596       720,027    
ENERGY EQUIPMENT & SERVICES-4.0%  
Core Laboratories N.V.     37,548       2,747,012    
FOOD PRODUCTS-10.4%  
Dean Foods Company (a)     160,044       2,893,595    
Diamond Foods, Inc.     63,116       1,762,830    
The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (a)(b)     37,353       531,907    
Smart Balance, Inc. (a)     20,334       122,817    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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QUANT SMALL CAP FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

March 31, 2009

    Shares   Value  
FOOD PRODUCTS (continued)  
United Natural Foods, Inc. (a)(b)     101,033     $ 1,916,596    
      7,227,745    
HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES-8.9%  
Haemonetics Corporation (a)     13,233       728,874    
inVentiv Health, Inc. (a)     62,408       509,249    
Omnicell, Inc. (a)     122,079       954,658    
Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. (a)     39,692       624,355    
Schein (Henry), Inc. (a)(b)     31,602       1,264,396    
Universal Health Services, Inc.     22,092       847,007    
Varian Medical Systems, Inc. (a)     12,350       293,189    
ZOLL Medical Corporation (a)     66,266       951,580    
      6,173,308    
HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE-1.6%  
California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (a)     32,292       422,380    
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.     84,830       679,488    
      1,101,868    
INSURANCE-2.5%  
Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited     30,280       680,089    
Brown & Brown, Inc.     56,036       1,059,641    
      1,739,730    
MACHINERY-4.6%  
ESCO Technologies, Inc. (a)     30,874       1,194,824    
Gardner Denver, Inc. (a)     50,072       1,088,565    
Harsco Corporation (b)     41,491       919,855    
      3,203,244    
MEDIA-5.2%  
Entercom Communications Corporation     9,204       10,124    
Lions Gate Entertainment Corporation (a)     92,720       468,236    
Regal Entertainment Group     235,987       3,164,586    
      3,642,946    
METALS & MINING-3.8%  
Compass Minerals International, Inc.     46,473       2,619,683    
OIL & GAS-1.1%  
Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. (a)     90,373       813,357    
PHARMACEUTICALS-1.3%  
Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. (a)(b)     89,788       850,292    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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QUANT SMALL CAP FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

March 31, 2009

    Shares   Value  
REAL ESTATE-9.6%  
AMB Property Corporation (b)     29,209     $ 420,610    
Entertainment Properties Trust     183,183       2,886,964    
Hersha Hospitality Trust     396,983       754,267    
Ventas, Inc. (b)     114,272       2,583,690    
      6,645,531    
RETAILING-3.7%  
GUESS?, Inc.     98,047       2,066,831    
Urban Outfitters, Inc. (a)     29,077       475,991    
      2,542,822    
SOFTWARE & SERVICES-10.7%  
Acacia Research (a)     126,290       515,263    
Alliance Data Systems Corporation (a)(b)     42,296       1,562,837    
Blackboard, Inc. (a)(b)     62,799       1,993,240    
Constant Contact, Inc. (a)     48,493       678,417    
Internet Capital Group, Inc. (a)     158,699       639,557    
STEC, Inc. (a)     56,403       415,690    
Synaptics Incorporated (a)(b)     19,921       533,086    
Ulticom, Inc. (a)(b)     163,473       899,102    
Verint Systems, Inc. (a)(b)     54,161       189,564    
      7,426,756    
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES-0.2%  
Atlantic Tele-Network, Inc.     8,799       168,765    
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES-7.8%  
Crown Castle International Corporation (a)     101,875       2,079,269    
SBA Communications Corporation (a)     141,175       3,289,378    
      5,368,647    
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $89,526,860)
            66,314,814    
Short Term Investments-4.6%  
    Par Value   Value  
State Street Bank & Trust Co., Repurchase Agreement
0.01%, 4/01/09, (Dated 3/31/09), Collateralized
by $3,245,000 par U.S. Treasury Bill-zero coupon
due 9/10/09, Market Value $3,239,808, Repurchase
Proceeds $3,172,001 (Cost $3,172,000)
  $ 3,172,000     $ 3,172,000    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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QUANT SMALL CAP FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

March 31, 2009

    Par Value   Value  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (EXCLUDING INVESTMENTS
PURCHASED WITH CASH COLLATERAL FROM
SECURITIES LOANED)-100.4%
(Cost $92,698,860)
      $ 69,486,814    
INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH CASH COLLATERAL
FROM SECURITIES LOANED-9.6%
 
Money Market-9.6%  
JP Morgan Prime Money Market Fund-Inst.
(Cost $6,611,099)
  $ 6,611,099       6,611,099    
TOTAL INVESTMENTS-110.0% (d)
(Cost $99,309,959)
        76,097,913    
OTHER ASSETS & LIABILITIES (NET)-(10.0%)         (6,873,949 )  
NET ASSETS-100%       $ 69,223,964    

 

(a)  Non-income producing security

(b)  All or a portion of this security was out on loan.

(c)  ADR-American Depositary Receipts

(d)  At March 31, 2009, the unrealized appreciation of investments based on
aggregate cost for federal tax purposes of $99,963,860 was as follows:

Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which
there is an excess of value over tax cost
  $ 1,752,081    
Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which
there is an excess of tax cost over value
    (25,618,028 )  
Net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)   $ (23,865,947 )  

 

  The percentage of each investment category is calculated as a percentage of net assets.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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QUANT LONG/SHORT FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

March 31, 2009

Common Stock-98.5%  
Long Positions-127.8%  
    Shares   Value  
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE-2.3%  
General Dynamics Corporation (b)     3,873     $ 161,078    
Lockheed Martin Corporation (b)     7,115       491,149    
Raytheon Company (b)     9,244       359,961    
      1,012,188    
AIRLINES-0.7%  
Southwest Airlines Co. (b)     50,590       320,235    
AUTOMOBILES-0.7%  
Federal-Mogul Corporation (a)(b)     6,806       45,464    
Ford Motor Company (a)(b)     94,348       248,135    
WABCO Holdings Inc. (b)     2,237       27,538    
      321,137    
BANKS-7.5%  
BancorpSouth, Inc. (b)     2,351       48,995    
Bank of America Corporation (b)     60,787       414,567    
Bank of Hawaii Corporation (b)     1,514       49,932    
BB&T Corporation (b)     13,713       232,024    
BOK Financial Corporation (b)     317       10,952    
Hudson City Bancorp, Inc.     6,124       71,590    
MBIA, Inc. (a)(b)     28,786       131,840    
Northern Trust Corporation (b)     9,565       572,178    
SunTrust Banks, Inc.     15,825       185,786    
TFS Financial Corporation (b)     31,073       376,915    
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (b)     25,449       718,934    
U.S. Bancorp (b)     26,718       390,350    
Wells Fargo & Company (b)     5,988       85,269    
      3,289,332    
BEVERAGES-0.3%  
Brown-Forman Corporation (b)     3,443       133,692    
BIOTECHNOLOGY-1.2%  
Gilead Sciences, Inc. (a)(b)     10,971       508,177    
CHEMICALS-3.6%  
Ashland, Inc. (b)     70,263       725,817    
E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (b)     13,812       308,422    
Ecolab, Inc. (b)     8,764       304,374    
Monsanto Company (b)     856       71,134    
Rohm and Haas Company (b)     260       20,498    
Terra Industries, Inc., (b)     2,354       66,124    
The Dow Chemical Company (b)     5,700       48,051    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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QUANT LONG/SHORT FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

March 31, 2009

    Shares   Value  
CHEMICALS (continued)  
The Mosaic Company     472     $ 19,814    
      1,564,234    
COMMERCIAL SERVICES AND SUPPLIES-1.8%  
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (b)     10,683       487,252    
Cree, Inc. (a)(b)     8,306       195,440    
Genpact Limited (a)(b)     905       8,018    
Steelcase, Inc. (b)     15,448       77,395    
      768,105    
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT-3.8%  
Cisco Systems, Inc. (a)(b)     17,393       291,681    
Corning Incorporated     74,965       994,785    
Motorola, Inc. (b)     85,587       362,033    
      1,648,499    
COMPUTERS & PERIPHERALS-4.9%  
Dell, Inc. (a)(b)     13,757       130,416    
Hewlett-Packard Company (b)     53,354       1,710,529    
International Business Machines (b)     3,221       312,083    
      2,153,028    
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING-2.9%  
Fluor Corporation (b)     17,324       598,544    
Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. (a)(b)     11,620       449,229    
Quanta Services, Inc. (a)(b)     9,593       205,770    
      1,253,543    
CONSUMER SERVICES-1.3%  
H&R Block, Inc. (b)     31,691       576,459    
DISTRIBUTORS-0.3%  
CarMax, Inc. (a)(b)     10,671       132,747    
DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES-9.5%  
BlackRock, Inc. (b)     5,247       682,320    
CME Group, Inc. (b)     84       20,697    
Discover Financial Services (b)     15,232       96,114    
Investment Technology Group, Inc. (a)     53       1,352    
Janus Capital Group, Inc. (b)     83,054       552,309    
JPMorgan Chase & Co.     3,514       93,402    
Principal Financial Group, Inc. (b)     13,879       113,530    
SEI Investments Company (b)     2,295       28,022    
State Street Corporation (b)     13,075       402,449    
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (b)     13,351       385,310    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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    Shares   Value  
DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES (continued)  
The Charles Schwab Corporation (b)     62,880     $ 974,640    
Visa, Inc. (b)     14,584       810,870    
      4,161,015    
DIVERSIFIED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES-3.6%  
AT&T Corporation     32,641       822,553    
Clearwire Corporation (a)(b)     22,346       115,082    
Sprint Nextel Corporation (a)(b)     106,235       379,259    
Verizon Communications Inc. (b)     8,275       249,905    
      1,566,799    
ELECTRIC UTILITIES-3.2%  
Calpine Corporation (a)(b)     49,947       340,139    
Mirant Corporation (a)(b)     24,624       280,714    
NRG Energy, Inc. (a)(b)     14,078       247,773    
PPL Corporation (b)     13,816       396,657    
Reliant Energy, Inc. (a)(b)     9,291       29,638    
The AES Corporation (a)(b)     13,814       80,259    
      1,375,180    
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS-2.4%  
Agilent Technologies, Inc. (a)     7,062       108,543    
Ingram Micro, Inc. (a)(b)     27,979       353,654    
Intersil Corporation (b)     5,876       67,574    
Jabil Circuit, Inc. (b)     11,444       63,629    
Molex Incorporated (b)     8,858       121,709    
Tech Data Corporation (a)(b)     7,625       166,073    
Tyco Electronics, Ltd. (b)     16,485       181,994    
      1,063,176    
ENERGY EQUIPMENT & SERVICES-1.9%  
Baker Hughes Incorporated (b)     3,223       92,017    
Dresser-Rand Group, Inc. (a)(b)     1,115       24,642    
Halliburton Company (b)     19,063       294,905    
National Oilwell Varco, Inc. (a)     19       545    
Schlumberger Limited (b)     9,333       379,106    
TETRA Technologies, Inc. (a)(b)     5,785       18,801    
      810,016    
FOOD PRODUCTS-3.0%  
Bunge Limited (b)     7,010       397,117    
Corn Products International, Inc. (b)     8,947       189,676    
Hormel Foods Corporation (b)     2,460       78,007    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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    Shares   Value  
FOOD PRODUCTS (continued)  
Tyson Foods, Inc. (b)     67,477     $ 633,609    
      1,298,409    
FOOD STAPLES & DRUG RETAILING-6.8%  
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (b)     14,103       391,781    
Costco Wholesale Corporation (b)     16,002       741,213    
CVS Caremark Corporation (b)     14,507       398,798    
Dean Foods Company (a)(b)     5,376       97,198    
SYSCO Corporation (b)     41,534       946,975    
Walgreen Co.     15,376       399,161    
      2,975,126    
HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES-2.9%  
Express Scripts, Inc. (a)(b)     999       46,124    
McKesson Corporation (b)     18,572       650,763    
Stryker Corporation (b)     13,974       475,675    
UnitedHealth Group Inc. (b)     4,779       100,024    
      1,272,586    
HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES-2.9%  
Aetna, Inc. (b)     3,048       74,158    
Cardinal Health, Inc. (b)     27,886       877,851    
Health Management Associates, Inc. (a)(b)     4,298       11,089    
Health Net, Inc. (a)(b)     3,680       53,286    
Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. (b)     11,818       116,880    
Tenet Healthcare Corporation (a)(b)     95,784       111,110    
WebMD Health Corp. (a)     329       7,337    
      1,251,711    
HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE-0.8%  
Interval Leisure Group, Inc. (a)(b)     358       1,897    
Marriott International, Inc. (b)     4,227       69,154    
MGM MIRAGE (a)(b)     48,261       112,448    
Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. (b)     3,374       27,026    
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (b)     9,785       124,269    
      334,794    
HOUSEHOLD DURABLES-0.1%  
Garmin Ltd. (b)     1,665       35,315    
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS-1.1%  
Procter & Gamble Company     9,744       458,845    
INDUSTRIAL CONGLOMERATES-1.5%  
General Electric Company (b)     13,765       139,164    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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    Shares   Value  
INDUSTRIAL CONGLOMERATES (continued)  
KBR, Inc. (b)     37,368     $ 516,052    
      655,216    
INSURANCE-2.1%  
AFLAC Inc. (b)     21,537       416,956    
American Financial Group, Inc. (b)     527       8,459    
The Travelers Companies, Inc.     3,523       143,175    
Torchmark Corporation (b)     2,823       74,047    
Unum Group (b)     21,468       268,350    
      910,987    
INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES-0.0%  
Google, Inc. (a)(b)     53       18,447    
IT CONSULTING & SERVICES-1.9%  
Accenture, Ltd. (b)     19,757       543,120    
MasterCard Incorporated (b)     628       105,177    
The Western Union Company (b)     15,389       193,440    
      841,737    
MACHINERY-3.0%  
AGCO Corporation (a)(b)     29,152       571,379    
Flowserve Corporation (b)     748       41,978    
Harsco Corporation (b)     16,927       375,271    
John Bean Technologies Corporation (a)(b)     2,669       27,918    
The Timken Company (b)     21,699       302,918    
      1,319,464    
MEDIA-4.5%  
Comcast Corporation (b)     83,881       1,144,137    
DISH Network Corporation (a)(b)     5,257       58,405    
Disney (Walt) Company (b)     12,181       221,207    
Liberty Media Capital (a)(b)     24,453       170,682    
The DIRECTV Group, Inc. (a)(b)     7,182       163,678    
The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (a)(b)     34,906       143,812    
Ticketmaster Entertainment, Inc. (a)     14,152       52,221    
      1,954,142    
METALS & MINING-0.2%  
Commercial Metals Company (b)     4,418       51,028    
Titanium Metals Corporation (b)     9,239       50,537    
      101,565    
OIL & GAS-13.9%  
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (b)     1,752       68,135    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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    Shares   Value  
OIL & GAS (continued)  
Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation (b)     9,731     $ 229,360    
Chevron Corporation (b)     24,254       1,630,839    
CNX Gas Corporation (a)(b)     1,372       32,530    
EOG Resources, Inc. (b)     6,772       370,835    
Exxon Mobil Corporation     35,383       2,409,582    
Murphy Oil Corporation (b)     6,580       294,587    
Occidental Petroleum Corporation     3,127       174,018    
Pioneer Natural Resources Company (b)     29,649       488,319    
Sunoco, Inc. (b)     335       8,871    
Tesoro Corporation (b)     15,609       210,253    
Whiting Petroleum Corporation (a)(b)     4,990       128,991    
      6,046,320    
PAPER & FOREST PRODUCTS-0.1%  
Domtar Corporation (a)(b)     3,012       2,862    
International Paper Company (b)     4,854       34,172    
      37,034    
PERSONAL PRODUCTS-0.5%  
Bare Escentuals, Inc. (a)(b)     17,866       73,251    
The Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. (b)     5,094       125,567    
      198,818    
PHARMACEUTICALS & BIOTECHNOLOGY-9.5%  
AmerisourceBergen Corporation (b)     31,974       1,044,271    
Amgen Inc. (a)     7,053       349,265    
Forest Laboratories Inc. (a)(b)     2,747       60,324    
Johnson & Johnson (b)     9,889       520,161    
Medco Health Solutions, Inc. (a)(b)     13,348       551,806    
Merck & Co., Inc. (b)     13,046       348,980    
Pfizer Inc. (b)     41,119       560,041    
Schering-Plough Corporation     10,049       236,654    
Sepracor, Inc. (a)(b)     10,707       156,965    
Wyeth (b)     7,215       310,534    
      4,139,001    
REAL ESTATE-2.3%  
Boston Properties, Inc. (b)     2,882       100,956    
Public Storage (b)     8,897       491,559    
Rayonier, Inc. (b)     9,384       283,585    
SL Green Realty Corp. (b)     10,330       111,564    
      987,664    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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    Shares   Value  
RETAILING-3.5%  
Amazon.com, Inc. (a)(b)     381     $ 27,981    
Best Buy Co., Inc. (b)     2,514       95,431    
Big Lots, Inc. (a)(b)     8,748       181,783    
BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. (a)(b)     6,817       218,076    
Foot Locker, Inc. (b)     18,614       195,075    
Saks Inc. (a)(b)     3,079       5,758    
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.     15,120       787,752    
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (b)     1,294       13,043    
      1,524,899    
SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT-6.7%  
Analog Devices, Inc. (b)     4,346       83,748    
Atmel Corporation (a)(b)     73,313       266,126    
Intel Corporation (b)     89,387       1,345,274    
Marvell Technology Group, Ltd. (a)     24,967       228,698    
Texas Instruments Inc. (b)     60,573       1,000,060    
      2,923,906    
SOFTWARE & SERVICES-6.3%  
Computer Sciences Corporation (a)(b)     144       5,305    
eBay, Inc. (a)(b)     22,908       287,724    
Electronic Arts, Inc. (a)(b)     22,015       400,453    
Microsoft Corporation (b)     104,544       1,920,473    
salesforce.com, inc. (a)(b)     1,201       39,309    
Synopsys, Inc. (a)(b)     5,260       109,040    
      2,762,304    
TEXTILES & APPAREL-0.2%  
Guess?, Inc. (b)     3,583       75,529    
TOBACCO-1.7%  
Altria Group, Inc.     18,455       295,649    
Philip Morris International Inc. (b)     12,470       443,683    
      739,332    
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS-0.4%  
NII Holdings, Inc. (a)(b)     5,376       80,640    
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (b)     3,679       97,530    
      178,170    
TOTAL LONG POSITIONS-127.8%
(Cost $63,474,976) (c)
            55,698,883    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Short Positions-(29.3%)  
    Shares   Value  
AIRLINES(0.2%)  
AMR Corporation (a)     (19,744 )   $ (62,983 )  
Continental Airlines, Inc. (a)     (43 )     (379 )  
      (63,362 )  
BANKS-(1.8%)  
KeyCorp     (21,499 )     (169,197 )  
Regions Financial Corporation     (46,797 )     (199,355 )  
Synovus Financial Corp.     (6,996 )     (22,737 )  
Webster Financial Corporation     (42,702 )     (181,484 )  
Wilmington Trust Corporation     (1,231 )     (11,928 )  
Zions Bancorporation     (21,614 )     (212,466 )  
      (797,167 )  
BIOTECHNOLOGY-(0.3%)  
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc. (a)     (10,504 )     (129,724 )  
BUILDING PRODUCTS-(0.3%)  
Owens Corning (a)     (14,250 )     (128,820 )  
COMMERCIAL SERVICES AND SUPPLIES-(2.2%)  
Fiserv, Inc. (a)     (4,340 )     (158,236 )  
FTI Consulting, Inc. (a)     (939 )     (46,462 )  
Pitney Bowes, Inc.     (27,299 )     (637,432 )  
The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation     (1,198 )     (92,246 )  
Weight Watchers International, Inc.     (1,950 )     (36,172 )  
      (970,548 )  
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT-(1.0%)  
ADC Telecommunications, Inc. (a)     (68,038 )     (298,687 )  
Ciena Corporation (a)     (10,182 )     (79,216 )  
CommScope, Inc. (a)     (3,148 )     (35,761 )  
      (413,664 )  
COMPUTERS & PERIPHERALS-(0.6%)  
SeaGate Technology     (46,101 )     (277,067 )  
CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING-(0.6%)  
Eagle Materials, Inc.     (11,228 )     (272,279 )  
CONTAINERS & PACKAGING-(0.2%)  
Jarden Corporation (a)     (4,969 )     (62,957 )  
DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES-(5.8%)  
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (a)     (4,575 )     (190,823 )  
Ameriprise Financial, Inc.     (2,725 )     (55,835 )  
Capital One Financial Corporation     (9,854 )     (120,613 )  
CapitalSource, Inc.     (61,239 )     (74,712 )  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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    Shares   Value  
DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES (continued)  
First Horizon National Corporation     (897 )   $ (9,634 )  
Jefferies Group, Inc.     (31,813 )     (439,020 )  
Lazard, Ltd     (14,360 )     (422,184 )  
Legg Mason, Inc.     (26,327 )     (418,599 )  
Marshall & Ilsley Corporation     (28,056 )     (157,955 )  
MF Global, Ltd. (a)     (9,791 )     (41,416 )  
MSCI Inc. (a)     (1,697 )     (28,696 )  
SLM Corporation (a)     (58,178 )     (287,981 )  
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.     (1,444 )     (153,093 )  
The Student Loan Corporation     (329 )     (14,292 )  
Walter Industries, Inc.     (4,767 )     (109,021 )  
      (2,523,874 )  
ENERGY EQUIPMENT & SERVICES-(0.2%)  
Global Industries, Ltd. (a)     (26,948 )     (103,480 )  
HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES-(0.0%)  
Hologic, Inc. (a)     (1,227 )     (16,061 )  
HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES-(0.2%)  
DaVita, Inc. (a)     (1,688 )     (74,188 )  
HOUSEHOLD DURABLES-(1.7%)  
KB Home     (1,814 )     (23,909 )  
M.D.C. Holdings, Inc.     (10,563 )     (328,932 )  
Mohawk Industries, Inc. (a)     (698 )     (20,849 )  
NVR, Inc. (a)     (245 )     (104,799 )  
Toll Brothers, Inc. (a)     (14,701 )     (266,970 )  
      (745,459 )  
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS-(0.2%)  
Energizer Holdings, Inc. (a)     (1,971 )     (97,939 )  
INSURANCE-(2.0%)  
Allstate Corporation     (7,987 )     (152,951 )  
Everest Re Group, Ltd.     (656 )     (46,445 )  
Genworth Financial, Inc.     (33,475 )     (63,602 )  
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.     (23,141 )     (181,657 )  
Lincoln National Corporation     (559 )     (3,740 )  
Markel Corporation (a)     (155 )     (44,001 )  
OneBeacon Insurance Group, Ltd.     (2,766 )     (26,719 )  
PartnerRe, Ltd.     (809 )     (50,215 )  
Protective Life Corporation     (16,227 )     (85,192 )  
XL Capital, Ltd.     (40,993 )     (223,822 )  
      (878,344 )  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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    Shares   Value  
INTERNET & CATALOG RETAIL-(0.1%)  
Expedia, Inc. (a)     (2,243 )   $ (20,366 )  
MACHINERY-(0.5%)  
Ingersoll-Rand Company Limited     (14,495 )     (200,031 )  
Oshkosh Corporation     (1,950 )     (13,143 )  
      (213,174 )  
MEDIA-(0.3%)  
CBS Corporation Class B     (23,291 )     (89,438 )  
Gannett Co., Inc.     (22,701 )     (49,942 )  
      (139,380 )  
METALS & MINING-(0.7%)  
Century Aluminum Company (a)     (55,340 )     (116,768 )  
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc.     (3,245 )     (123,667 )  
Patriot Coal Corporation (a)     (12,192 )     (45,232 )  
      (285,667 )  
OIL & GAS-(1.7%)  
Cimarex Energy Co.     (3,804 )     (69,918 )  
Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (a)     (8,164 )     (41,963 )  
Plains Exploration & Production Company (a)     (22,214 )     (382,747 )  
W&T Offshore, Inc.     (20,355 )     (125,183 )  
Quicksilver Resources, Inc. (a)     (21,044 )     (116,584 )  
      (736,395 )  
PHARMACEUTICALS & BIOTECHNOLOGY-(0.9%)  
King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)     (24,524 )     (173,385 )  
Perrigo Company     (8,005 )     (198,764 )  
      (372,149 )  
REAL ESTATE-(2.0%)  
Annaly Capital Management, Inc.     (14,742 )     (204,472 )  
Apartment Investment and Management Company     (16,569 )     (90,798 )  
CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (a)     (14,447 )     (58,221 )  
Taubman Centers, Inc.     (27,449 )     (467,731 )  
UDR, Inc.     (4,572 )     (39,365 )  
      (860,587 )  
RETAILING-(1.1%)  
AnnTaylor Stores Corporation (a)     (2,621 )     (13,629 )  
AutoZone, Inc. (a)     (2,471 )     (401,834 )  
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (a)     (1,397 )     (48,909 )  
United Rentals, Inc. (a)     (7,914 )     (33,318 )  
      (497,690 )  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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    Shares   Value  
SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT-(3.9%)  
Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (a)     (12,877 )   $ (58,590 )  
International Rectifier Corp. (a)     (42,565 )     (575,053 )  
KLA-Tencor Corporation     (14,208 )     (284,160 )  
Lam Research Corporation (a)     (18,985 )     (432,289 )  
Novellus Systems, Inc. (a)     (389 )     (6,469 )  
ON Semiconductor Corporation (a)     (88,350 )     (344,565 )  
      (1,701,126 )  
SOFTWARE & SERVICES-(0.1%)  
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (a)     (7,681 )     (32,260 )  
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS-(0.7%)  
SBA Communications Corporation (a)     (13,653 )     (318,115 )  
TOTAL SHORT POSITIONS (29.3%)
(Proceeds $12,149,511)
            (12,731,842 )  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (EXCLUDING INVESTMENTS
PURCHASED WITH CASH COLLATERAL FROM
SECURITIES LOANED)-98.5%
(Cost $51,325,464) (c)
            42,967,041    
INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH CASH COLLATERAL
FROM SECURITIES LOANED-51.0%
 
    Par Value   Value  
Non-Registered Money Market-51.0%  
State Street Navigator Securities Lending Prime Portfolio
(Cost $22,233,297)
  $ 22,233,297     $ 22,233,297    
TOTAL INVESTMENTS-149.5%
(Cost $73,558,761) (c)
            65,200,338    
OTHER ASSETS & LIABILITIES (NET)-(49.5%)             (21,602,465 )  
NET ASSETS-100%           $ 43,597,873    

 

(a)  Non-Income producing security

(b)  All or a portion of this security was out on loan.

(c)  At March 31, 2009, the unrealized appreciation of investments based on aggregate cost for federal tax purposes of $92,763,083 was as follows:

Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which
there is an excess of value over tax cost
  $ 3,439,445    
Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which
there is an excess of tax cost over value
    (18,270,348 )  
Net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)   $ (14,830,903 )  

 

  The percentage of each investment category is calculated as a percentage of net assets.

  All long security holdings are held as collateral for short security positions.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Common Stock-91.7%  
    Shares   Value  
BRAZIL-8.8%  
Banco do Brasil SA     25,917     $ 189,934    
Brasil Telecom Participacoes SA     57,918       1,544,094    
Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica (Embraer)     305,938       1,032,663    
Gerdau SA (c)     339,161       1,855,211    
Itau Unibanco Banco Multiplo SA (c)     259,645       2,824,938    
Petroleo Brasileiro SA (c)     153,329       3,756,560    
CIA Saneamento Basico De SP     352,611       3,952,025    
Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais SA (c)     122,751       1,571,213    
      16,726,638    
CHILE-1.5%  
Banco Santander-Chile (c)     56,783       1,950,496    
Enersis S.A. (c)     65,453       988,340    
      2,938,836    
CHINA-20.0%  
Angang Steel Company Limited     1,000       1,010    
Chaoda Modern Argriculture (Holdings) Limited     2,406,306       1,434,460    
China Blue Chemical Ltd.     520,000       285,160    
China Construction Bank Corporation (b)     7,501,755       4,259,033    
China Mobile Limited     728,500       6,359,059    
China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec Corp.)     6,584,000       4,213,733    
China Pharmaceutical Group Limited     1,142,000       456,797    
China Shipping Development Company, Ltd.     837,688       791,205    
China Sky One Medical Inc. (a)     10,900       125,350    
China Telecom Corporation Limited     2,800,000       1,163,347    
China Unicom (Hong Kong) Limited     84       90    
CNOOC Limited     4,959,452       4,933,823    
CNPC (Hong Kong) Limited     2,540,000       1,078,264    
Dongfeng Motor Group     4,126,000       2,150,830    
Huabao Intl Hldg Inc.     205,000       168,760    
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (b)     3,286,000       1,700,229    
Lite-On Technology Corp.     699,000       472,019    
NetEase.com, Inc. (a)(c)     11,241       301,821    
PetroChina Company Limited     5,444,301       4,327,313    
Shenzhen Investment Limited     3,366,594       829,697    
Shenzhen International Holdings Limited     12,326,253       564,618    
Tencent Holdings Ltd     145,800       1,081,735    
Yanzhou Coal Mining     1,732,000       1,244,797    
      37,943,150    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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March 31, 2009

    Shares   Value  
CZECH REPUBLIC-0.8%  
Ceske Energeticke Zavody     579     $ 20,504    
Komerycni banka     14,538       1,450,835    
      1,471,339    
EGYPT-0.2%  
Commercial International Bank     59,780       345,330    
HUNGARY-0.6%  
Egis Gyogyszergyar Rt. (Egis)     3,503       172,121    
Magyar Telekom Telecommunica     428,365       990,379    
      1,162,500    
INDIA-0.3%  
Infosys Technologies Limited (c)     14,302       380,862    
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (d)     16,110       122,436    
Tata Motors Limited (c)     2,404       11,852    
      515,150    
ISRAEL-5.4%  
Bank Leumi Le-Israel     984,817       1,945,951    
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank     35,931       171,961    
Partner Communications Company Ltd.     247,364       3,684,600    
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.     99,952       4,463,887    
      10,266,399    
MALAYSIA-4.1%  
Asiatic Development     1,026,000       1,204,575    
British American Tobacco     15,112       188,615    
PPB Group     826,261       2,221,193    
Public Bank Berhad     399,394       827,163    
Tenaga Nasional     1,493,300       2,498,733    
UMW Holdings     552,028       794,993    
      7,735,272    
MEXICO-2.9%  
America Movil SAB de CV     102,576       139,198    
Consorcio Ara S.A. de CV     2,562,666       668,835    
Controladora Comercial Mexicana SA de CV     101,300       28,576    
Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A.B. de C.V.     952,403       2,409,315    
Grupo Carso SA DE Cv-ser A1 (b)     383,626       928,367    
Grupo Mexico SAB de CV     1,210,637       878,915    
Telefonos De Mexico SAB de CV International (Telmex)     553,790       417,631    
      5,470,837    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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March 31, 2009

    Shares   Value  
PHILIPPINES-0.9%  
AYALA Corporation     76,270     $ 325,124    
First Philippine Holdings Corporation (a)     1,490,274       817,222    
Petron Corporation     4,906,064       588,829    
      1,731,175    
POLAND-1.3%  
KGHM Polska Miedz S.A.     19,845       258,781    
Telekomunikacja PO     396,009       2,124,827    
      2,383,608    
RUSSIA-6.2%  
Gazprom (c)     389,127       5,778,536    
JSC MMC Norilsk Nickel (c)     300,609       1,803,654    
LUKoil (c)     103,217       3,870,638    
SISTEMA JSFC (d)     43,988       251,611    
      11,704,439    
SOUTH AFRICA-7.1%  
Adcock Ingram Holdings Ltd. (a)     155,156       585,571    
African Bank Investments Limited     295,412       780,436    
African Rainbow Minerals Limited     171,865       2,495,252    
ArcelorMittal South Africa     193,355       1,481,772    
Aveng Ltd.     172,175       470,204    
Liberty Holdings Ltd.     202,017       1,334,249    
Metropolitan Holdings Ltd.     130,450       143,596    
MTN Group Limited     27,337       300,918    
Murray & Roberts Holdings Limited     196,328       833,577    
Nampak Limited     387,255       511,536    
Remgro Limited     217,919       1,542,082    
Shoprite Holdings Ltd.     89,342       473,837    
Standard Bank Group Limited     297,417       2,478,800    
      13,431,830    
SOUTH KOREA-16.8%  
Dongbu Insurance Co., Ltd.     144,460       2,140,922    
Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.     7,001       989,478    
Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance, Co., Ltd.     176,413       1,594,189    
Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co., Ltd.     19,340       1,810,613    
Korea Exchange Bank     137,503       616,316    
Korea Zinc Inc.     17,328       1,415,553    
KT&G Corporation     25,764       1,417,416    
LG Chemical     30,529       1,927,438    
LG Corp.     99,900       3,553,284    
LG Electronics Inc.     7,381       487,709    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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March 31, 2009

    Shares   Value  
SOUTH KOREA (continued)  
LG Household & Healthcare     2,042     $ 222,173    
LIG Insurance Co., Ltd.     19,230       185,592    
PacifiCorp     5,451       341,660    
Posco     19,422       5,117,888    
Samsung C&T Corp.     28,567       820,921    
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.     13,916       5,714,287    
Samsung Heavy Industries     108,400       2,006,174    
SK Holdings Co., Ltd.     14,320       1,112,886    
SK Telecom     3,148       436,954    
      31,911,453    
TAIWAN-11.1%  
China Steel Corporation     3,772,729       2,469,763    
Chunghwa Picture Tubes Ltd.     1,186,000       143,739    
Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.     1,951,329       3,561,785    
D-Link Corporation     33,619       23,842    
Delta Electronics Inc.     582       1,071    
Formosa Petrochemical Corp     65,000       128,612    
Formosa Plastics Corporation     319,000       480,682    
Far EasTone Telecom     185,916       191,333    
Fubon Financial HL     1,034,000       623,535    
HTC Corporation     29,738       365,674    
MediaTek Incorporation     58,517       550,452    
Nan Ya Plastics Corporation     594,000       679,618    
Powertech Technology Inc.     195,890       353,517    
President Chain Store Corp.     30,631       70,183    
President Securities Corp.     292,365       108,628    
Quanta Computer     4,381,169       5,535,890    
Siliconware Precision Industries Company     32,422       34,131    
Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd.     1,414,000       2,143,182    
U-Ming Marine Transport Corporation     410,485       618,536    
Unimicron Technology Corp.     2,206,082       1,314,073    
Utd Micro Elect     4,980,000       1,630,042    
      21,028,288    
THAILAND-2.8%  
Advanced Info Service PCL     286,363       687,344    
Cp All Pcl     2,732,600       970,838    
Electricity Generating PCL     36,000       67,249    
Krung Thai Bank Pub.,Co.,Ltd.     9,186,600       1,144,925    
PTT Aromatics and Refining Public Company Limited     81       21    
PTT Chemical     317,205       259,381    
Ptt Explortn & Prd.     480,200       1,316,776    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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March 31, 2009

    Shares   Value  
THAILAND (continued)  
PTT Public Company Limited     213,238     $ 925,946    
Thanachart Capital PCL     267,126       52,800    
      5,425,280    
TURKEY-0.9%  
Turkiye Garanti Bankasi AS (a)     381,419       539,577    
Turkiye IS Bankasi AS C     561,035       1,257,768    
      1,797,345    
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $238,292,077)
            173,988,869    
Preferred Stock-6.2%  
BRAZIL-6.2%  
Bradespar SA     170,305       1,674,973    
Cia Paranaense de Energia-PFB     11,700       122,492    
Eletropaulo Metropolitana Preferred-B     141,041       2,000,473    
Itau Unibanco Banco Multiplo SA     277,394       3,090,925    
Metalurgica Gerdau S.A.     67,130       492,842    
Telemar Norte Leste SA     90,544       2,057,148    
Telecomunicacoes de Sao Paulo S.A.     22,461       470,208    
Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais-pf A     149,119       1,910,993    
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK
(Cost $11,029,372)
            11,820,054    
Short Term Investments-1.0%  
    Par Value   Value  
State Street Bank & Trust Co.,
Repurchase Agreement 0.01%, 4/01/09,
(Dated 3/31/09), Collateralized by $2,010,000
par U.S. Treasury Bill-zero coupon due 9/10/09,
Market Value $3,239,808, Repurchase
Proceeds $1,967,001 (Cost $1,967,000)
  $ 1,967,000     $ 1,967,000    
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (EXCLUDING INVESTMENTS
PURCHASED WITH CASH COLLATERAL FROM
SECURITIES LOANED)
(Cost $251,288,449)
            187,775,923    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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March 31, 2009

    Par Value   Value  
INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH CASH COLLATERAL
FROM SECURITIES LOANED-3.6%
 
Money Market-3.6%  
JP Morgan Prime Money Market Fund-Inst.
(Cost $6,774,600)
  $ 6,774,600     $ 6,774,600    
TOTAL INVESTMENTS-102.5%
(Cost $258,063,049) (e)
        194,550,523    
OTHER ASSETS & LIABILITIES (Net)-(2.5%)         (4,753,525 )  
NET ASSETS-100%       $ 189,796,998    

 

(a)  Non-income producing security.

(b)  All or a portion of this security was out on loan.

(c)  ADR-American Depositary Receipts

(d)  GDR-Global Depositary Receipts

(e)  At March 31, 2009, the unrealized appreciation of investments based on aggregate cost for federal tax purposes of $259,098,474 was as follows:

Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all
investments in which there is an excess of
value over tax cost
  $ 10,111,113    
Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all
investments in which there is an excess of tax
cost over value
    (74,659,064 )  
Net unrealized appreciation / (depreciation)   $ (64,547,951 )  

 

The percentage of each investment category is calculated as a percentage of net assets.

SECTOR ALLOCATIONS
(as a percentage of Total Common and Preferred Stock)
 
Financials     18.5 %  
Energy     17.3 %  
Materials     14.0 %  
Telecommunication Services     13.1 %  
Information Technology     10.8 %  
Industrials     9.4 %  
Consumer Staples     5.9 %  
Utilities     5.6 %  
Healthcare     3.1 %  
Consumer Discretionary     2.3 %  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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March 31, 2009

Common Stock-96.7%  
    Shares   Value  
AUSTRALIA-3.1%  
BHP Billiton Ltd.     341,850     $ 7,551,911    
AUSTRIA-3.1%  
Andritz AG (b)     243,460       7,476,982    
BELGIUM-2.8%  
KBC Groep N.V.     52,156       843,079    
Solvay S.A.     84,380       5,902,311    
      6,745,390    
CANADA-2.3%  
Methanex Corporation     719,207       5,619,567    
FINLAND-9.1%  
Cargotec Corp., Class B     386,850       3,590,879    
Kone Corporation OYJ-B     376,800       7,794,632    
Konecranes OYJ     346,080       5,782,387    
Yit OYJ     698,367       4,676,654    
      21,844,552    
FRANCE-6.7%  
Christian Dior S.A.     125,573       6,872,954    
Imerys S.A.     69,460       2,538,022    
Tecnip S.A.     188,600       6,654,979    
      16,065,955    
GERMANY-10.1%  
BASF SE     205,700       6,216,397    
Demag Cranes AG     128,000       2,223,522    
Hannover Rueckvers     181,700       5,782,642    
Muenchener Rueckvers AG     39,900       4,857,085    
Tognum AG     601,900       5,235,863    
      24,315,509    
IRELAND-7.1%  
Bank of Ireland     715,939       493,673    
CRH PLC     364,488       7,895,029    
Greencore Group PLC     4,895,391       4,480,044    
Smurfit Kappa PLC     2,295,113       4,187,768    
      17,056,514    
ITALY-2.1%  
Trevi Finanziaria SpA     776,466       5,148,166    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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March 31, 2009

    Shares   Value  
JAPAN-16.4%  
Asahi Breweries Ltd.     362,300     $ 4,296,957    
Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd.     310,300       2,112,375    
Iino Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd.     882,700       3,881,369    
Kansai Electric Power Company Inc.     216,100       4,663,950    
KDDI Corporation     904       4,212,072    
Maruichi Steel Tube Ltd.     166,400       3,540,961    
Meiji Dairies Corporation     1,140,000       4,654,438    
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha     1,062,000       4,037,860    
Showa Denko K.K.     2,813,000       3,432,737    
Tokyo Electric Power Company Inc.     192,200       4,768,413    
      39,601,132    
NORWAY-1.3%  
Camillo Eitzen & Co. ASA     649,849       1,036,557    
DnB NOR ASA     446,823       2,005,549    
      3,042,106    
SOUTH AFRICA-3.2%  
Metorex Ltd. (a)     4,759,918       823,364    
Sasol Ltd.     241,135       6,951,868    
      7,775,232    
SOUTH KOREA-7.1%  
Samsung Electronics Company Ltd.     24,085       9,889,955    
SK Telecom Company Ltd.     51,793       7,189,052    
      17,079,007    
SPAIN-1.8%  
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria     527,146       4,271,026    
SWEDEN-5.7%  
Autoliv Inc. (c)     181,134       3,363,658    
Duni AB     1,179,500       4,129,897    
Investor AB (b)     502,056       6,341,203    
      13,834,758    
THAILAND-2.0%  
Thai Oil Plc     6,724,400       4,834,970    
UNITED KINGDOM-12.8%  
Barratt Developments PLC     3,975,894       5,044,851    
Bellway PLC     1,267,770       12,279,904    
Lloyds TSB Group PLC     1,692,427       1,710,703    
Persimmon PLC     1,670,288       8,250,582    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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March 31, 2009

    Shares   Value  
UNITED KINGDOM (continued)  
Taylor Wimpey PLC     11,580,983     $ 3,435,648    
      30,721,688    
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $591,248,480)
            232,984,465    
Warrants-0.9%  
UNITED KINGDOM-0.3%  
CRH PLC     35,885       778,972    
IRELAND-0.6%  
CRH PLC     68,253       1,484,313    
TOTAL WARRANTS-0.9%
(Cost $1,134,694)
            2,263,285    
Short Term Investments-1.1%  
    Par Value   Value  
COMMERCIAL PAPER-1.1%  
HSBC Finance Corp, 0.08%, due 4/01/2009
(Cost $2,603,000)
  $ 2,603,000     $ 2,603,000    
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (EXCLUDING INVESTMENTS
PURCHASED WITH CASH COLLATERAL FROM
SECURITIES LOANED) 98.7%
(Cost $594,986,174)
            237,850,750    
INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH CASH COLLATERAL
FROM SECURITIES LOANED-5.7%
 
Money Market-5.7%  
JP Morgan Prime Money Market Fund - Inst.
(Cost $13,667,353)
    13,667,353       13,667,353    
TOTAL INVESTMENTS-104.4%
(Cost $608,653,527) (d)
            251,518,103    
OTHER ASSETS & LIABILITIES (NET)-(4.4%)             (10,630,436 )  
NET ASSETS-100%           $ 240,887,667    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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March 31, 2009

(a)  Non-income producing security

(b)  All or a portion of this security was out on loan.

(c)  ADR-American Depository Receipts

(d)  At March 31, 2009, the unrealized appreciation of investments based on aggregate cost for federal tax purposes of $608,653,549 was as follows:

Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all
investments in which there is an excess of
value over tax cost
  $ 2,524,954    
Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all
investments in which there is an excess of tax
cost over value
    (359,660,400 )  
Net unrealized appreciation / (depreciation)   $ (357,135,446 )  

 

The percentage of each investment category is calculated as a percentage of net assets.

SECTOR ALLOCATIONS
(as a percentage of Total Common stock and Warrants)
 
Industrials     21.6 %  
Materials     21.3 %  
Consumer Discretionary     19.3 %  
Financials     11.2 %  
Energy     7.8 %  
Consumer Staples     5.7 %  
Telecommunication Services     4.9 %  
Information Technology     4.2 %  
Utilities     4.0 %  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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March 31, 2009

Common Stock-87.4%  
    Shares   Value  
AUSTRALIA-2.1%  
Austal Limited     402,800     $ 485,214    
BELGIUM-1.8%  
Barco NV     28,600       407,694    
CHINA-10.7%  
NagaCorp Ltd.     5,660,900       511,304    
Sichuan Expressway Company Limited (a)     2,408,000       450,526    
Sichuan Xinhua Winshare Chainstore Co., Ltd.     1,722,900       504,640    
Sinopec Kantons Holdings Limited     3,125,000       504,029    
VTech Holdings Limited     115,200       445,189    
      2,415,688    
FRANCE-1.9%  
Bonduelle SA     6,100       421,917    
GERMANY-1.6%  
Demag Cranes AG     20,600       357,848    
INDIA-10.0%  
KRBL Limited Derivative (a)     431,300       431,300    
LIC Housing Finance Ltd. Derivative (a)     102,900       454,818    
NIIT Technologies Derivative (a)     423,000       439,920    
South Indian Bank Derivative (a)     425,600       429,856    
Usha Martin Group Derivative (a)     952,100       514,134    
      2,270,028    
IRELAND-5.8%  
Glanbia plc     138,900       381,270    
Grafton Group plc     196,700       443,418    
Greencore Group plc     426,500       390,237    
IFG Group Plc     167,800       100,130    
      1,315,055    
ITALY-3.8%  
De'Longhi SpA     245,229       455,260    
Trevi Finanziaria SpA     62,100       411,739    
      866,999    
JAPAN-5.3%  
Accordia Golf Co., Ltd.     753       404,769    
Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd.     60,000       408,451    
Iino Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd.     86,700       381,234    
      1,194,454    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

March 31, 2009

    Shares   Value  
NORWAY-6.1%  
ABG Sundal Collier Holding ASA     603,800     $ 387,034    
SpareBank 1 Nord-Norge     66,700       514,638    
SpareBank 1 Midt-Norge     130,680       471,181    
      1,372,853    
RUSSIA-0.6%  
Bank Vozrozhdenie     17,400       129,282    
SINGAPORE-3.7%  
Breadtalk Group Ltd.     2,138,000       407,626    
China Fishery Group Limited     1,087,000       425,210    
      832,836    
SOUTH AFRICA-2.4%  
Metorex Limited (a)     238,700       41,290    
New Clicks Holdings     313,700       493,304    
      534,594    
SWEDEN-5.9%  
Duni AB     122,600       429,271    
Nolato AB     111,900       475,862    
Transcom WorldWide S.A.     242,900       429,659    
      1,334,792    
SWITZERLAND-3.7%  
Bobst Group SA     18,000       367,234    
Vetropack Holding AG     426       467,269    
      834,503    
UNITED KINGDOM-22.0%  
Alternative Networks PLC     220,145       363,526    
Character Group plc     769,600       324,588    
Clarkson PLC     25,000       173,709    
CSR plc (a)     150,400       526,816    
Filtrona plc     223,600       413,188    
Galliford Try     886,800       507,143    
Halfords Group plc     110,196       460,432    
Hampson Industries PLC     311,900       403,561    
Healthcare Locums plc     280,000       512,405    
Keller Group plc     59,400       417,615    
The Restaurant Group plc     229,200       442,378    
Vitec Group plc     186,100       415,065    
      4,960,426    
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $32,945,305)
            19,734,183    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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March 31, 2009

Preferred Stock-0.8%  
    Shares   Value  
GERMANY-0.8%  
Dragerwerk AG
(Cost $527,966)
    8,400     $ 180,338    
Exchange Traded Funds-3.9%  
OTHER-3.9%  
iShares MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index Fund     19,500       440,700    
SPDR S&P International Small Cap Fund     27,600       443,532    
TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS
(Cost $1,447,294)
            884,232    
Short Term Investments-10.8%  
    Par Value   Value  
COMMERCIAL PAPER-10.8%  
HSBC Finance Corp, 0.08%, due 4/01/2009
(Cost $2,446,000)
  $ 2,446,000     $ 2,446,000    
TOTAL INVESTMENTS-102.9%
(Cost $37,366,565) (b)
            23,244,753    
OTHER ASSETS & LIABILITIES (NET)-(2.9%)             (674,546 )  
NET ASSETS-100%           $ 22,570,207    

 

(a)  Non-income producing security

(b)  At March 31, 2009, the unrealized appreciation of investments based on aggregate cost for federal tax purposes of $37,366,566 was as follows:

Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all
investments in which there is an excess of
value over tax cost
  $ 74,538    
Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all
investments in which there is an excess of tax
cost over value
    (14,196,351 )  
Net unrealized appreciation / (depreciation)   $ (14,121,813 )  

 

The percentage of each investment category is calculated as a percentage of net assets.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

March 31, 2009

SECTOR ALLOCATIONS
(as a percentage of Total Common, Preferred Stock, and Exchange Traded Funds)
 
Industrials     23.6 %  
Consumer Discretionary     21.8 %  
Financials     15.9 %  
Information Technology     13.1 %  
Consumer Staples     11.8 %  
Materials     4.4 %  
Exchange Traded Funds     4.3 %  
Health Care     3.3 %  
Telecommunication Services     1.8 %  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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QUANT FUNDS

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

March 31, 2009

    Small Cap   Long/Short   Emerging
Markets
  Foreign
Value
  Foreign Value
Small Cap
 
Assets:  
Investments at value (Includes collateral from securities
on loan of $6,611,099; $22,233,297; $6,774,600;
$13,667,353; $0, respectively)* (Note 2)
  $ 72,925,913     $ 77,932,180     $ 192,583,523     $ 248,915,103     $ 20,798,753    
Repurchase agreements/commercial paper     3,172,000       -       1,967,000       2,603,000       2,446,000    
Foreign currency at value (Cost $1,484,550 for
Emerging Markets and $561,303 for Foreign Value)
    -       -       1,511,832       553,922       -    
Cash     1,397       588,292       1,858       890       877    
Dividend, interest and foreign tax reclaims receivable     218,990       74,295       1,213,142       2,758,467       112,473    
Receivable for investments sold     57,343       47,215       -       384,207       -    
Receivable for shares of beneficial interest sold     12,925       13,787       103,459       309,511       2,625    
Unrealized gain/(loss) on forward foreign currency
contracts (Note 2)
    -       -       -       2,885       -    
Other assets     13,863       7,527       7,238       22,386       9,129    
Total Assets     76,402,431       78,663,296       197,388,052       255,550,371       23,369,857    
Liabilities:  
Securities sold short, at value (proceeds of $12,149,511)     -       12,731,842       -       -       -    
Payable for investments purchased     416,087       -       2,258       -       698,230    
Payable for shares of beneficial interest repurchased     23,617       -       294,502       397,629       35,456    
Payable to broker on securities sold short     -       -       -       -       -    
Payable for compensation of manager (Note 3)     55,556       35,977       152,022       198,818       27,492    
Payable for distribution fees (Note 3)     12,404       9,000       33,042       40,026       3,923    
Payable to custodian     5,102       11,487       28,805       19,133       3,276    
Payable to transfer agent (Note 3)     4,220       10,159       25,343       50,724       4,219    
Payable for collateral received for securities loaned     6,611,099       22,233,297       6,774,600       13,667,353       -    
Payable for foreign capital gain tax     -       -       222,951       258,241       16,683    
Payable For dividend expense on securities sold short     -       25,640       -       -       -    
Unrealized gain/(loss) on forward foreign currency
contracts (Note 2)
    -       -       -       -       410    
Other accrued expenses and liabilities     50,382       8,021       57,531       30,780       9,961    
Total Liabilities     7,178,467       35,065,423       7,591,054       14,662,704       799,650    
Net assets   $ 69,223,964     $ 43,597,873     $ 189,796,998     $ 240,887,667     $ 22,570,207    

 


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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

March 31, 2009

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March 31, 2009

    Small Cap   Long/Short   Emerging
Markets
  Foreign
Value
  Foreign Value
Small Cap
 
Net Assets Consist Of:  
Shares of beneficial interest   $ 128,256,941     $ 75,781,161     $ 352,411,633     $ 713,484,907     $ 37,692,989    
Underdistributed/(overdistributed) net investment income     188,025       -       (165,333 )     12,611,627       410    
Accumulated net realized gain/(loss) on investments and
foreign denominated assets, liabilities and currency
    (36,008,956 )     (23,824,864 )     (98,804,612 )     (128,049,672 )     (1,001,888 )  
Unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of investments
and foreign denominated assets, liabilities and currency
    (23,212,046 )     (8,358,424 )     (63,644,690 )     (357,159,195 )     (14,121,304 )  
Net assets   $ 69,223,964     $ 43,597,873     $ 189,796,998     $ 240,887,667     $ 22,570,207    
Investments at cost   $ 99,309,959     $ 85,708,273     $ 258,063,049     $ 608,653,527     $ 37,366,565    
Net assets  
Ordinary Shares $61,942,814   $ 43,013,505     $ 164,132,683     $ 193,797,897     $ 1       8,978,433    
Institutional Shares   $ 7,281,150     $ 584,368     $ 25,664,315     $ 47,089,770     $ 3,591,774    
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number
of shares authorized)
 
Ordinary Shares     6,062,861       5,219,266       13,610,206       27,788,119       3,940,027    
Institutional Shares     632,396       68,391       2,104,922       6,741,641       745,353    
Net asset value and offering price per share**  
Ordinary Shares   $ 10.22     $ 8.24     $ 12.06     $ 6.97     $ 4.82    
Institutional Shares   $ 11.51     $ 8.54     $ 12.19     $ 6.98     $ 4.82    

 

  *  Includes securities on loan to brokers with market value of $6,467,488; $22,139,012; $6,526,616; $13,012,571; $0, respectively.

  **  Prior to August 07, 2008, a deferred sales charge of 1% of the net asset value of the Ordinary Shares redeemed was withheld and paid to the Distributor. The fee was eliminated on this date. No deferred sales charge is withheld from redemptions of Institutional Shares. Prior to July 30, 2007 a redemption fee of 2% was withheld and paid to the Funds on redemptions of Institutional Shares made within 60 days of purchase. The fee was eliminated on this date.


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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

March 31, 2009

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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QUANT FUNDS

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

Year Ended March 31, 2009

    Small Cap   Long/Short   Emerging
Markets
  Foreign
Value
  Foreign Value
Small Cap
 
Investment Income:  
Dividends*   $ 1,817,106     $ 1,328,138     $ 11,704,242     $ 21,008,440     $ 439,631    
Interest     4,621       -       9,872       103,040       19,550    
Sec Lending Income     338,077       34,508       49,203       843,358       -    
Miscellaneous     -       -       155       1,343       -    
Total Investment Income     2,159,804       1,362,646       11,763,472       21,956,181       459,181    
Expenses:  
Dividend expense on securities sold short     -       426,821       -       -       -    
Stock loan fees**     -       118,572       -       -       -    
Compensation of manager (Note 3)     1,114,281       585,446       3,532,156       5,330,934       169,837    
Distribution fees, Ordinary Shares (Note 3)     231,485       144,346       799,113       1,120,825       32,633    
Custodian and fund accounting fees     63,991       98,807       440,720       369,763       34,124    
Transfer agent fees (Note 3):  
Ordinary Shares     159,356       100,353       519,677       747,641       22,870    
Institutional Shares     30,546       1,540       53,938       140,175       6,409    
Audit and legal     26,862       14,950       79,914       120,832       5,115    
Registration fees     45,227       34,425       84,611       107,361       21,783    
Insurance     13,020       6,924       40,051       61,289       2,047    
Compensation of trustees (Note 3)     13,251       7,038       40,788       62,328       2,087    
Printing     32,456       17,195       99,156       151,553       5,186    
Miscellaneous     56,602       36,076       144,595       213,814       32,482    
Total expenses before waivers/
reimbursements/reductions
    1,787,077       1,592,493       5,834,719       8,426,515       334,573    
Waivers and/or reimbursements of
expenses (Note 3)
    -       -       -       -       (274 )  
Fees reduced by credits allowed
by custodian (Note 3)
    (452 )     (805 )     -       (133 )     (4,351 )  
Expenses, net     1,786,625       1,591,688       5,834,719       8,426,382       329,948    
Net investment income/(loss)     373,179       (229,042 )     5,928,753       13,529,799       129,233    
Realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments,
foreign currency, and foreign translation:
 
Net realized gain/(loss) (Note 2) on:  
Investments     (36,194,761 )     (31,423,362 )     (97,625,022 )     (126,372,006 )     (933,324 )  
Securities sold short transactions     -       8,412,705       -       -       -    
Foreign denominated assets, liabilities,
and currency
    (464 )     -       (1,601,609 )     (719,852 )     (46,419 )  
Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of:  
Investments     (31,601,323 )     (4,495,603 )     (169,287,642 )     (327,651,156 )     (14,121,812 )  
Securities sold short transactions     -       (2,300,731 )     -       -       -    
Foreign denominated assets, liabilities,
and currency
    -       -       183,100       (53,251 )     508    
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on
invesment and foreign currency
    (67,796,548 )     (29,806,991 )     (268,331,173 )     (454,796,265 )     (15,101,047 )  
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
  $ (67,423,369 )   $ (30,036,033 )   $ (262,402,420 )   $ (441,266,466 )   $ (14,971,814 )  

 

  *  Dividends are net of witholding taxes of $11,241 for Small Cap., $28 for Long/Short, net of foreign withholding taxes of $1,560,596 for Emerging Markets, $2,273,390 for Foreign Value, and $28,583 for Foreign Value Small Cap.

  **  Stock loan fees of $104,145 are offset by credit for balances of ($67) on cash collateral for short sale borrowings at Morgan Stanley, Long/Short Fund's prime broker, through November 7,2008. Stock loan fees were $14,494 for short sale borrowings at State Street.


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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (continued)

Year Ended March 31, 2009

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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QUANT FUNDS

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

    Small Cap  
    Year Ended
March 31, 2009
  Year Ended
March 31, 2008
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:  
Operations:  
Net investment income/(loss)   $ 373,179     $ 541,002    
Net realized gain/(loss) on investments
Foreign denominated assets, liabilities,
and currency
    (36,195,225 )     3,687,730    
Unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)
of investments, foreign denominated
assets, liabilities, and currency
    (31,601,323 )     (32,356,469 )  
Net increase/(decrease) from operations     (67,423,369 )     (28,127,737 )  
Distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income  
Ordinary shares     -       (695,910 )  
Institutional shares     -       (212,209 )  
Net realized gains  
Ordinary shares     (381,648 )     (5,163,768 )  
Institutional shares     (40,740 )     (912,696 )  
Total distributions     (422,388 )     (6,984,583 )  
Fund share transactions (Note 8)     (7,161,857 )     41,945,963    
Contributions to capital from investment
manager/brokers
    82       -    
Increase/(decrease) in net assets     (75,007,532 )     6,833,643    
Net assets beginning of period     144,231,496       137,397,853    
Net assets end of period*   $ 69,223,964     $ 144,231,496    
Includes undistributed net investment
income/(loss) of:
  $ 188,025     $ -    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

    Long/Short  
    Year Ended
March 31, 2009
  Year Ended
March 31, 2008
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:  
Operations:  
Net investment income/(loss)   $ (229,042 )   $ (414,875 )  
Net realized gain/(loss) on investments
Foreign denominated assets, liabilities,
and currency
    (23,010,657 )     708,912    
Unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)
of investments, foreign denominated
assets, liabilities, and currency
    (6,796,334 )     (12,384,086 )  
Net increase/(decrease) from operations     (30,036,033 )     (12,090,049 )  
Distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income  
Ordinary shares     (59,856 )     -    
Institutional shares     (3,214 )     -    
Net realized gains  
Ordinary shares     -       (2,784,569 )  
Institutional shares     -       (40,493 )  
Total distributions     (63,070 )     (2,825,062 )  
Fund share transactions (Note 8)     2,920,805       9,036,626    
Contributions to capital from investment
manager/brokers
    -       -    
Increase/(decrease) in net assets     (27,178,298 )     (5,878,485 )  
Net assets beginning of period     70,776,171       76,654,656    
Net assets end of period*   $ 43,597,873     $ 70,776,171    
Includes undistributed net investment
income/(loss) of:
  $ -     $ -    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

    Emerging Markets  
    Year Ended
March 31, 2009
  Year Ended
March 31, 2008
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:  
Operations:  
Net investment income/(loss)   $ 5,928,753     $ 4,342,943    
Net realized gain/(loss) on investments
Foreign denominated assets, liabilities,
and currency
    (99,226,631 )     14,231,373    
Unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)
of investments, foreign denominated
assets, liabilities, and currency
    (169,104,542 )     25,577,768    
Net increase/(decrease) from operations     (262,402,420 )     44,152,084    
Distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income  
Ordinary shares     (5,862,199 )     (2,737,870 )  
Institutional shares     (959,785 )     (245,672 )  
Net realized gains  
Ordinary shares     (1,700,443 )     (13,996,034 )  
Institutional shares     (252,143 )     (912,227 )  
Total distributions     (8,774,570 )     (17,891,803 )  
Fund share transactions (Note 8)     (70,992,161 )     216,245,548    
Contributions to capital from investment
manager/brokers
    3,640       -    
Increase/(decrease) in net assets     (342,165,511 )     242,505,829    
Net assets beginning of period     531,962,509       289,456,680    
Net assets end of period*   $ 189,796,998     $ 531,962,509    
Includes undistributed net investment
income/(loss) of:
  $ (165,333 )   $ 1,158,902    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

    Foreign Value  
    Year Ended
March 31, 2009
  Year Ended
March 31, 2008
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:  
Operations:  
Net investment income/(loss)   $ 13,529,799     $ 9,809,059    
Net realized gain/(loss) on investments
Foreign denominated assets, liabilities,
and currency
    (127,091,858 )     114,355,156    
Unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)
of investments, foreign denominated
assets, liabilities, and currency
    (327,704,407 )     (250,177,422 )  
Net increase/(decrease) from operations     (441,266,466 )     (126,013,207 )  
Distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income  
Ordinary shares     (2,839,312 )     (8,306,521 )  
Institutional shares     (913,157 )     (1,625,215 )  
Net realized gains  
Ordinary shares     (36,958,948 )     (47,842,406 )  
Institutional shares     (8,845,161 )     (7,292,444 )  
Total distributions     (49,556,578 )     (65,066,586 )  
Fund share transactions (Note 8)     (190,425,771 )     219,910,761    
Contributions to capital from investment
manager/brokers
    1,812       -    
Increase/(decrease) in net assets     (681,247,003 )     28,830,968    
Net assets beginning of period     922,134,670       893,303,702    
Net assets end of period*   $ 240,887,667     $ 922,134,670    
Includes undistributed net investment
income/(loss) of:
  $ 12,611,627     $ 4,568,838    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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QUANT FUNDS

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

    Foreign Value
Small Cap
 
    Period Ended
March 31, 2009
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:  
Operations:  
Net investment income/(loss)   $ 129,233    
Net realized gain/(loss) on investments
Foreign denominated assets, liabilities,
and currency
    (979,743 )  
Unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)
of investments, foreign denominated
assets, liabilities, and currency
    (14,121,304 )  
Net increase/(decrease) from operations     (14,971,814 )  
Distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income  
Ordinary shares     (113,257 )  
Institutional shares     (27,588 )  
Net realized gains  
Ordinary shares     (56,483 )  
Institutional shares     (12,325 )  
Total distributions     (209,653 )  
Fund share transactions (Note 8)     37,751,610    
Contributions to capital from investment
manager/brokers
    64    
Increase/(decrease) in net assets     22,570,207    
Net assets beginning of period     -    
Net assets end of period*   $ 22,570,207    
Includes undistributed net investment
income/(loss) of:
  $ 410    

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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QUANT LONG/SHORT FUND

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

Year Ended March 31, 2009

Increase (Decrease) in cash-  
Cash flows from operating activities:  
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from operations   $ (30,036,033 )  
Purchase of investment securities     (157,149,129 )  
Sale of investment securities     155,953,939    
Decrease in deposits with brokers for short sales     (9,342 )  
Increase in dividends and interest receivable     1,031    
Decrease in accrued expenses     (12,096 )  
Increase in securities sold short     (9,997,929 )  
Increase in dividends payable for securities sold short     (5,775 )  
Unrealized appreciation on securities     6,796,334    
Net realized gains from investments     31,424,461    
Net cash used in operating activities     27,001,494    
Cash flows from financing activities:  
Proceeds from shares sold     9,623,783    
Payment on shares redeemed     (6,869,151 )  
Cash distributions paid     (5,048 )  
Net cash provided by financing activities     2,749,584    
Net increase/(decrease) in cash     (284,955 )  
Cash:  
Beginning balance-04/01/08     873,247    
Ending balance-03/31/09   $ 588,292    

 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

Noncash financing activities that are excluded consist of reinvestment of dividend and capital gain distributions of $58,022. For purposes of reporting the statement of cash flows, the Fund considers all cash accounts that are not subject to withdrawal restrictions or penalties to be cash equivalents. Security and Exchange Commission regulations do not require cash flow statements for Small Cap, Emerging Markets, Foreign Value, and Foreign Value Small Cap Funds.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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QUANT SMALL CAP FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

    Ordinary Shares  
    Years Ending March 31,  
    2009   2008   2007   2006   2005  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of
Period
  $ 19.45     $ 23.88     $ 22.99     $ 21.13     $ 19.93    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income
(loss) (a)(b)(c)
    0.06       0.07       (0.19 )     (0.22 )     (0.24 )  
Net realized and unrealized
gain/(loss) on securities
    (9.23 )     (3.56 )     2.91       5.16       2.18    
Total from Investment Operations     (9.17 )     (3.49 )     2.72       4.94       1.94    
Less Distributions:  
Dividends from net investment
income
    -       (0.11 )     -       -       -    
Distributions from realized
capital gains
    (0.06 )     (0.83 )     (1.83 )     (3.08 )     (0.74 )  
Total Distributions     (0.06 )     (0.94 )     (1.83 )     (3.08 )     (0.74 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.22     $ 19.45     $ 23.88     $ 22.99     $ 21.13    
Total Return (d)     (47.11 )%     (15.17 )%     12.01 %     24.51 %     9.76 %  
Net Assets, End of Period (000's)   $ 61,943     $ 119,949     $ 124,998     $ 98,879     $ 80,199    
Ratios and Supplemental Data:  
Ratios of expenses to average net
assets: (e)
 
Gross     1.64 %*     1.59 %*     1.82 %     1.88 %     1.98 %  
Net     1.64 %*     1.59 %*     1.82 %     1.88 %     1.98 %  
Ratio of net investment income
(loss) to average net assets (c)
    0.31 %     0.31 %     (0.80 )%     (1.00 )%     (1.17 )%  
Portfolio Turnover     72 %     39 %     41 %     57 %     43 %  

 

*  Expense ratio decline from the prior year was the result of the reduction of the 12b-1 fee from 50 basis points to 25 basis pointson June 1, 2007.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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QUANT SMALL CAP FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

    Institutional Shares  
    Years Ending March 31,  
    2009   2008   2007   2006   2005  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 21.86     $ 26.71     $ 25.39     $ 22.96     $ 21.48    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (loss) (a)(b)(c)     0.10       0.12       (0.08 )     (0.12 )     (0.14 )  
Net realized and unrealized
gain/(loss) on securities
    (10.39 )     (3.94 )     3.23       5.63       2.36    
Total from Investment Operations     (10.29 )     (3.82 )     3.15       5.51       2.22    
Less Distributions:  
Dividends from net investment
income
    -       (0.20 )     -       -       -    
Distributions from realized capital
gains
    (0.06 )     (0.83 )     (1.83 )     (3.08 )     (0.74 )  
Total Distributions     (0.06 )     (1.03 )     (1.83 )     (3.08 )     (0.74 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 11.51     $ 21.86     $ 26.71     $ 25.39     $ 22.96    
Total Return (d)     (47.04 )%     (14.87 )%     12.58 %     25.06 %     10.37 %  
Net Assets, End of Period (000's)   $ 7,281     $ 24,282     $ 12,400     $ 12,298     $ 9,616    
Ratios and Supplemental Data:  
Ratios of expenses to average net
assets: (e)
 
Gross     1.42 %     1.30 %     1.31 %     1.38 %     1.48 %  
Net     1.42 %     1.30 %     1.31 %     1.38 %     1.48 %  
Ratio of net investment income (loss)
to average net assets (c)
    0.48 %     0.45 %     (0.30 )%     (0.50 )%     (0.65 )%  
Portfolio Turnover     72 %     39 %     41 %     57 %     43 %  

 

(a)  Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.

(b)  Reflects expense waivers/reimbursements and reductions in effect during the period. See Note 3 to the Financial Statements.

(c)  Net investment income (loss) per share and the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets reflect net investment income prior to certain reclassifications for federal income or excise taxes.

(d)  Total Return does not include the deferred sales charge of 1% for the Ordinary Shares. The total return would have been lower if certain fees had not been waived or if custodial fees had not been reduced by credits allowed by the custodian. See Note 3 to the financial statements.

(e)  Ratios of expenses to average net assets:

  - Gross (total expenses before fee waivers, reimbursements by the investment advisor, and custody earnings credits, if any).

  - Net (total expenses net of fee waivers, reimbursements by the investment advisor, and custody earnings credits, if any).

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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QUANT LONG/SHORT FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

    Ordinary Shares  
    Years Ended March 31,  
    2009   2008   2007   2006   2005  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 14.07     $ 17.04     $ 14.76     $ 12.88     $ 12.19    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (loss) (a)(b)(c)     (0.04 )     (0.09 )     (0.02 )     0.03       0.01    
Net realized and unrealized
gain/(loss) on securities
    (5.78 )     (2.30 )     2.33       1.86       0.68    
Total from Investment Operations     (5.82 )     (2.39 )     2.31       1.89       0.69    
Less Distributions:  
Dividends from net investment
income
    (0.01 )     -       (0.03 )     (0.01 )     -    
Distributions from realized capital
gains
    -       (0.58 )     -       -       -    
Total Distributions     (0.01 )     (0.58 )     (0.03 )     (0.01 )     -    
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 8.24     $ 14.07     $ 17.04     $ 14.76     $ 12.88    
Total Return (d)     (41.36 )%     (14.43 )%     15.63 %     14.67 %     5.66 %  
Net Assets, End of Period (000's)   $ 43,014     $ 69,767     $ 75,376     $ 59,975     $ 46,015    
Ratios and Supplemental Data:  
Ratios of expenses to average net
assets: (e)
 
Gross     2.71 %     2.18 %     1.74 %     1.65 %     1.77 %  
Net including dividend and interest
expense for securities sold short
    2.71 %     2.12 %     1.71 %     1.61 %     1.76 %  
Net excluding dividend and interest
expense for securities sold short
    1.98 %     1.90 %     1.69 %     -       -    
Ratio of net investment income (loss)
to average net assets (c)
    (0.38 )%     (0.52 )%     (0.14 )%     0.21 %     0.08 %  
Portfolio Turnover Excluding Short
Positions (f)
    207 %     171 %     83 %     105 %     160 %  

 

Note: This fund changed its investment strategy on November 1, 2006.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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QUANT LONG/SHORT FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

    Institutional Shares  
    Years Ending March 31,  
    2009   2008   2007   2006   2005  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 14.71     $ 17.80     $ 15.40     $ 13.43     $ 12.65    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (loss) (a)(b)(c)     (0.10 )     (0.10 )     0.06       0.10       0.07    
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)
on securities
    (6.02 )     (2.41 )     2.44       1.94       0.71    
Total from Investment Operations     (6.12 )     (2.51 )     2.50       2.04       0.78    
Less Distributions:  
Dividends from net investment income     (0.05 )     -       (0.10 )     (0.07 )     -    
Distributions from realized capital gains     -       (0.58 )     -       -       -    
Total Distributions     (0.05 )     (0.58 )     (0.10 )     (0.07 )     -    
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 8.54     $ 14.71     $ 17.80     $ 15.40     $ 13.43    
Total Return (d)     (41.66 )%     (14.49 )%     16.22 %     15.19 %     6.17 %  
Net Assets, End of Period (000's)   $ 584     $ 1,009     $ 1,279     $ 984     $ 825    
Ratios and Supplemental Data:  
Ratios of expenses to average net
assets: (e)
 
Gross     3.19 %     2.23 %     1.25 %     1.16 %     1.27 %  
Net including dividend and interest
expense for securities sold short
    3.19 %     2.17 %     1.22 %     1.11 %     1.26 %  
Net excluding dividend and interest
expense for securities sold short
    2.46 %     1.95 %     1.20 %     -       -    
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to
average net assets (c)
    (0.86 )%     (0.56 )%     0.35 %     0.71 %     0.54 %  
Portfolio Turnover Excluding Short
Positions (f)
    207 %     171 %     83 %     105 %     160 %  

 

Note: This fund changed its investment strategy on November 1, 2006 from Growth & Income to Long/Short.

(a)  Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.

(b)  Reflects expense waivers/reimbursements and reductions in effect during the period. See Note 3 to the Financial Statements.

(c)  Net investment income (loss) per share and the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets reflect net investment income prior to certain reclassifications for federal income or excise taxes.

(d)  Total Return does not include the deferred sales charge of 1% for the Ordinary Shares. The total return would have been lower if certain fees had not been waived or if custodial fees had not been reduced by credits allowed by the custodian. See Note 3 to the financial statements.

(e)  Ratios of expenses to average net assets:

  - Gross (total expenses before fee waivers, reimbursements by the investment advisor, and custody earnings credits, if any).

  - Net (total expenses net fee waivers, reimbursements by the investment advisor, and custody earnings credits, if any).

(f)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on long security positions only. Short positions are generally held for less than one year.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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QUANT EMERGING MARKETS FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

    Ordinary Shares  
    Years Ended March 31,  
    2009   2008   2007   2006   2005  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of
Period
  $ 27.04     $ 23.34     $ 19.85     $ 14.23     $ 12.71    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income
(loss) (a)(b)(c)
    0.33       0.26       0.16       0.21       0.14    
Net realized and unrealized
gain/(loss) on securities
    (14.76 )     4.42       4.02       6.28       1.86    
Total from Investment Operations     (14.43 )     4.68       4.18       6.49       2.00    
Less Distributions:  
Dividends from net investment
income
    (0.43 )     (0.16 )     (0.22 )     (0.22 )     (0.20 )  
Distributions from realized
capital gains
    (0.12 )     (0.82 )     (0.47 )     (0.65 )     (0.28 )  
Total Distributions     (0.55 )     (0.98 )     (0.69 )     (0.87 )     (0.48 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 12.06     $ 27.04     $ 23.34     $ 19.85     $ 14.23    
Total Return (d)     (53.27 )%     19.35 %     21.36 %     46.77 %     15.89 %  
Net Assets, End of Period (000's)   $ 164,133     $ 491,462     $ 276,698     $ 144,088     $ 61,681    
Ratios and Supplemental Data:  
Ratios of expenses to average net
assets: (e)
 
Gross     1.67 %     1.60 %     1.67 %     1.83 %     1.96 %  
Net     1.67 %     1.60 %     1.67 %     1.83 %     1.96 %  
Ratio of net investment income
(loss) to average net assets (c)
    1.66 %     0.91 %     0.77 %     1.23 %     1.12 %  
Portfolio Turnover     67 %     18 %     24 %     34 %     53 %  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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QUANT EMERGING MARKETS FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

    Institutional Shares  
    Years Ending March 31,  
    2009   2008   2007   2006   2005  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 27.46     $ 23.67     $ 20.11     $ 14.39     $ 12.82    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (loss) (a)(b)(c)     0.34       0.33       0.21       0.29       0.24    
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)
on securities
    (14.98 )     4.50       4.08       6.35       1.84    
Total from Investment Operations     (14.64 )     4.83       4.29       6.64       2.08    
Less Distributions:  
Dividends from net investment income     (0.51 )     (0.22 )     (0.26 )     (0.27 )     (0.23 )  
Distributions from realized capital gains     (0.12 )     (0.82 )     (0.47 )     (0.65 )     (0.28 )  
Total Distributions     (0.63 )     (1.04 )     (0.73 )     (0.92 )     (0.51 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 12.19     $ 27.46     $ 23.67     $ 20.11     $ 14.39    
Total Return (d)     (53.17 )%     19.67 %     21.68 %     47.39 %     16.42 %  
Net Assets, End of Period (000's)   $ 25,664     $ 40,501     $ 12,759     $ 1,707     $ 1,082    
Ratios and Supplemental Data:  
Ratios of expenses to average net
assets: (e)
 
Gross     1.48 %     1.39 %     1.41 %     1.45 %     1.46 %  
Net     1.48 %     1.39 %     1.41 %     1.45 %     1.46 %  
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to
average net assets (c)
    1.82 %     1.12 %     1.02 %     1.75 %     1.84 %  
Portfolio Turnover     67 %     18 %     24 %     34 %     53 %  

 

(a)  Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.

(b)  Reflects expense waivers/reimbursements and reductions in effect during the period. See Note 3 to the Financial Statements.

(c)  Net investment income (loss) per share and the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets reflect net investment income prior to certain reclassifications for federal income or excise taxes.

(d)  Total Return does not include the deferred sales charge of 1% for the Ordinary Shares. The total return would have been lower if certain fees had not been waived or if custodial fees had not been reduced by credits allowed by the custodian. See Note 3 to the financial statements.

(e)  Ratios of expenses to average net assets:

  - Gross (total expenses before fee waivers, reimbursements by the investment advisor, and custody earnings credits, if any).

  - Net (total expenses net of fee waivers, reimbursements by the investment advisor, and custody earnings credits, if any).

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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QUANT FOREIGN VALUE FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

    Ordinary Shares  
    Years Ended March 31,  
    2009   2008   2007   2006   2005  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of
Period
  $ 19.87     $ 23.07     $ 19.91     $ 15.92     $ 13.50    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income
(loss) (a)(b)(c)
    0.35       0.19       0.18       0.24 (f)     0.15    
Net realized and unrealized
gain/(loss) on securities
    (11.53 )     (2.11 )     4.12       3.96       2.66    
Total from Investment Operations     (11.18 )     (1.92 )     4.30       4.20       2.81    
Less Distributions:  
Dividends from net investment
income
    (0.11 )     (0.19 )     (0.07 )     (0.13 )     (0.12 )  
Distributions from realized
capital gains
    (1.61 )     (1.09 )     (1.07 )     (0.08 )     (0.27 )  
Total Distributions     (1.72 )     (1.28 )     (1.14 )     (0.21 )     (0.39 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 6.97     $ 19.87     $ 23.07     $ 19.91     $ 15.92    
Total Return (d)     (55.95 )%     (8.71 )%     22.08 %     26.59 %     20.99 %  
Net Assets, End of
Period (000's)
  $ 193,798     $ 781,136     $ 778,104     $ 441,614     $ 202,655    
Ratios and Supplemental Data:  
Ratios of expenses to average
net assets: (e)
 
Gross     1.62 %     1.56 %     1.60 %     1.69 %     1.80 %  
Net     1.62 %     1.56 %     1.60 %     1.69 %     1.80 %  
Ratio of net investment income
(loss) to average net assets (c)
    2.49 %     0.83 %     0.88 %     1.41 %(f)     1.04 %  
Portfolio Turnover     20 %     44 %     19 %     29 %     10 %  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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QUANT FOREIGN VALUE FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

    Institutional Shares  
    Years Ending March 31,  
    2009   2008   2007   2006   2005  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of
Period
  $ 19.98     $ 23.19     $ 20.01     $ 15.98     $ 13.53    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income
(loss) (a)(b)(c)
    0.38       0.26       0.25       0.29 (g)     0.17    
Net realized and unrealized
gain/(loss) on securities
    (11.60 )     (2.13 )     4.12       3.98       2.70    
Total from Investment Operations     (11.22 )     (1.87 )     4.37       4.27       2.87    
Less Distributions:  
Dividends from net investment
income
    (0.17 )     (0.25 )     (0.12 )     (0.16 )     (0.15 )  
Distributions from realized
capital gains
    (1.61 )     (1.09 )     (1.07 )     (0.08 )     (0.27 )  
Total Distributions     (1.78 )     (1.34 )     (1.19 )     (0.24 )     (0.42 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 6.98     $ 19.98     $ 23.19     $ 20.01     $ 15.98    
Total Return (d)     (55.85 )%     (8.49 )%     22.37 %     26.96 %     21.35 %  
Net Assets, End of Period (000's)   $ 47,090     $ 140,999     $ 115,200     $ 30,972     $ 21,317    
Ratios and Supplemental Data:  
Ratios of expenses to average net
assets: (e)
 
Gross     1.38 %     1.32 %     1.35 %     1.45 %     1.55 %  
Net     1.38 %     1.32 %     1.35 %     1.45 %     1.55 %  
Ratio of net investment income
(loss) to average net assets (c)
    2.77 %     1.18 %     1.13 %     1.70 %(g)     1.22 %  
Portfolio Turnover     20 %     44 %     19 %     29 %     10 %  

 

(a)  Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.

(b)  Reflects expense waivers/reimbursements and reductions in effect during the period. See Note 3 to the Financial Statements.

(c)  Net investment income (loss) per share and the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets reflect net investment income prior to certain reclassifications for federal income or excise taxes.

(d)  Total Return does not include the deferred sales charge of 1% for the Ordinary Shares. The total return would have been lower if certain fees had not been waived or if custodial fees had not been reduced by credits allowed by the custodian. See Note 3 to the financial statements.

(e)  Ratios of expenses to average net assets:

  - Gross (total expenses before fee waivers, reimbursements by the investment advisor, and custody earnings credits, if any).

  - Net (total expenses net of fee waivers, reimbursements by the investment advisor, and custody earnings credits, if any).

(f)  Includes non-recurring income of $277,072.

(g)  Includes non-recurring income of $22,928.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
63



QUANT FOREIGN VALUE SMALL CAP FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

    Ordinary Shares  
    Period Ended
March 31,
2009
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.00    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (loss) (a)(b)(c)     0.03    
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on securities     (5.15 )  
Total from Investment Operations     (5.12 )  
Less Distributions:  
Dividends from net investment income     (0.04 )  
Distributions from realized capital gains     (0.02 )  
Total Distributions     (0.06 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period*   $ 4.82    
Total Return (d)     (51.25 )%  
Net Assets, End of Period (000's)   $ 18,978    
Ratios and Supplemental Data:  
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: (e)  
Gross     2.00 %**  
Net     1.97 %**  
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (c)     0.66 %**  
Portfolio Turnover     10 %  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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QUANT FOREIGN VALUE SMALL CAP FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

(For a share outstanding throughout each period)

    Institutional Shares  
    Period Ending
March 31,
2009
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.00    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (loss) (a)(b)(c)     0.07    
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on securities     (5.19 )  
Total from Investment Operations     (5.12 )  
Less Distributions:  
Dividends from net investment income     (0.04 )  
Distributions from realized capital gains     (0.02 )  
Total Distributions     (0.06 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period*   $ 4.82    
Total Return (d)     (51.20 )%  
Net Assets, End of Period (000's)   $ 3,592    
Ratios and Supplemental Data:  
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: (e)  
Gross     1.88 %**  
Net     1.85 %**  
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (c)     1.10 %**  
Portfolio Turnover     10 %  

 

*  Fund commenced operations May 2, 2008.

**  Annualized.

(a)  Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.

(b)  Reflects expense waivers/reimbursements and reductions in effect during the period. See Note 3 to the Financial Statements.

(c)  Net investment income (loss) per share and the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets reflect net investment income prior to certain reclassifications for federal income or excise taxes.

(d)  Total Return does not include the deferred sales charge of 1% for the Ordinary Shares. The total return would have been lower if certain fees had not been waived or if custodial fees had not been reduced by credits allowed by the custodian. See Note 3 to the financial statements.

(e)  Ratios of expenses to average net assets:

  - Gross (total expenses before fee waivers, reimbursements by the investment advisor, and custody earnings credits, if any).

  - Net (total expenses net of fee waivers, reimbursements by the investment advisor, and custody earnings credits, if any).

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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1. Organization of the Trust

The Quantitative Group of Funds d/b/a "Quant Funds" (the "Trust") is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as a non-diversified, open-end management investment company. The Trust currently has five series (each a "Fund" and collectively the "Funds") each with a distinct investment objective.

Quant Small Cap Fund ("Small Cap") seeks maximum long-term capital appreciation.

Quant Long/Short Fund ("Long/Short") seeks long-term growth of capital. Prior to November 1, 2006, Quant Long/Short Fund used a long only investment strategy and its investment objective was long-term growth of capital and income.

Quant Emerging Markets Fund ("Emerging Markets") seeks long-term growth of capital.

Quant Foreign Value Fund ("Foreign Value") seeks long-term capital growth and income.

Quant Foreign Value Small Cap Fund ("Foreign Value Small Cap") seeks long-term capital growth and income.

Each Fund offers two classes of shares designated as Ordinary Shares and Institutional Shares. The classes differ principally in their respective expense structure and minimum investment requirements. Each class of shares represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments of the respective Fund and has equal rights to voting, redemptions, dividends and liquidation, except that each class bears its own transfer agent fees and only Ordinary Shares bear distribution (Rule 12b-1) fees and have exclusive voting rights with respect to the distribution plan that has been adopted by Ordinary Share shareholders. There is no distribution plan for Institutional Shares.

At times, a Fund's investments may represent industries or industry sectors that are interrelated or have common risks, making it more susceptible to any economic, political, or regulatory developments or other risks affecting those industries and sectors. To the extent that a Fund is permitted to invest in foreign markets, emerging markets or countries with limited or developing markets such investments may subject the Fund to a greater degree of risk than in the U.S. market or a developed market. Risks associated with these foreign and developing markets include political, social or economic factors and may affect the price of a Fund's investments and income generated by these investments, as well as a Fund's ability to repatriate such amounts. Information regarding each Fund's principal risks is contained in the Fund's prospectus. Please refer to those documents when considering a Fund's risks.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

Each Fund's financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, that require the management of the Funds to, among other things, make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial


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statements, and the reported amounts of income, expenses and gains and losses on investments during the reporting year. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by each Fund in the preparation of its financial statements, which are consistent with those policies generally accepted in the investment company industry.

Security Valuation

Portfolio securities are valued each business day at the last reported sale price on the principal exchange or market on which they are traded. If there is no such reported sale, the securities generally are valued at the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices. For certain securities, where no such sales have been reported, a Fund may value such securities at the last reported bid price. In the event that there is information suggesting that valuation of such securities based upon bid and/or asked prices may not be accurate, a Fund may value such securities in good faith at fair value in accordance with procedures established by the Funds' Board of Trustees (the "Trustees"), which may include a determination to value such securities at the last reported sales price. Short-term investments that mature in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost. Securities quoted in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dol lars based upon the prevailing exchange rate on each business day. Other assets and securities for which no quotations are readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith using procedures approved by the Trustees. As a result, changes in the value of those currencies in relation to the U.S. dollar may affect a Fund's NAV. Because foreign markets may be open at different times than the New York Stock Exchange, the value of a Fund's shares may change on days when shareholders are not able to buy or sell them. If events materially affecting the values of a Fund's foreign investments occur between the close of foreign markets and the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange, these investments may be valued at their fair value as determined in good faith using procedures approved by the Trustees.

Financial Accounting Standards Board issued statement 157 (FAS 157) which establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosure in financial statement about fair value measurements. In accordance with FAS 157, fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. For net asset value determination purposes, various inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below.

  Level 1 - quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

  Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (which could include quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, credit risk, etc.)

  Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments.)


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The following is a summary of the inputs used as of March 31, 2009 in valuing the Funds' investments carried at value:

    Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  
Small Cap  
Investments in Securities   $ 66,314,814     $ 9,783,099     $ -     $ 76,097,913    
Long/Short  
Investments in Securities     55,698,883       22,233,297       -       77,932,180    
Liabilities in Securities
Sold Short
    (12,731,842 )     -       -       (12,731,842 )  
Emerging Markets  
Investments in Securities     185,808,923       8,741,600       -       194,550,523    
Foreign Value  
Investments in Securities     230,412,780       21,105,323       -       251,518,103    
Other Financial Instruments     (694 )     2,885       -       2,191    
Foreign Value Small Cap  
Investments in Securities     18,399,443       4,845,310       -       23,244,753    
Other Financial Instruments     -       (410 )     -       (410 )  

 

Security Transactions and Related Investment Income

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Dividend income, less foreign taxes withheld, is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed are recorded as soon as a Fund becomes aware of the ex-dividend data in the exercise of reasonable diligence. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or a capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. Each Fund estimates the components of distributions that may be considered nontaxable distributions or capital gain distributions for tax purposes. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. In determining the net gain or loss on securities sold, the cost of securities is determined on the identified cos t basis. Each Fund's investment income and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated among classes based upon the daily relative net assets.

Repurchase Agreements

The Funds' custodian takes possession through the federal book-entry system of securities collateralizing repurchase agreements. Collateral is marked-to-market daily to ensure that the market value of the underlying assets remains sufficient to protect the Funds. The Funds may experience costs and delays in liquidating the collateral if the issuer defaults or enters into bankruptcy.

Foreign Currency Transactions

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denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the prevailing rates of exchange when accrued or incurred.

Reported net realized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions represent net gains and losses from currency gains and losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on investment transactions, and the difference between the amount of net investment income accrued and the U.S. dollar amount actually received. The effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on investments in securities are not segregated in the Statement of Operations from the effects of changes in market prices of those securities, but are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

The Funds may enter into forward foreign currency contracts to manage their exposure to fluctuations in certain foreign currencies. Foreign Value and Foreign Value Small Cap may enter into forward foreign currency contracts for investment purposes as well. A forward currency contract is a commitment to purchase or sell a foreign currency at a future date at a set price. The forward currency contracts are valued at the forward rate and are marked-to-market daily. The change in market value is recorded by the Fund as an unrealized gain or loss. When the contract is closed, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. In addition to the risks of financial investments mentioned above, risks arise from unanticipated movements in currency values.

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts at 03/31/09:

Foreign Value Fund

Currency to deliver   Local Value   In exchange for   Settlement
Date
  Unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
 
Japanese Yen     2,283,633     USD 23,165     04/01/09   $ 134    
Japanese Yen     21,279,498     USD 217,360     04/01/09     2,751    
Japanese Yen     1,772,131     USD 17,908     04/03/09     -    
        $ 2,885    

 

Foreign Value Small Cap

Currency to deliver   Local Value   In exchange for   Settlement
Date
  Unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
 
United States Dollar 67,168     Euro       50,548     04/01/09   $ (139 )  
United States Dollar 21,902     Euro       16,606     04/02/09     119    
United States Dollar 22,273     Euro       16,772     04/03/09     -    
United States Dollar     7,110     GBP 4,963     04/01/09     (14 )  
United States Dollar     48,362     GBP 33,903     04/02/09     108    
United States Dollar     62,609     SEK 512,765     04/01/09     (484 )  
        $ (410 )  

 


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Short Sales

Quant Long/Short Fund may engage in short sales (selling securities it does not own) as part of its normal investment activities. Upon selling a security short, Long/Short Fund's Custodian will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities in an amount equal to the current market value of the securities sold short and will maintain such collateral until Long/Short Fund replaces the borrowed security. Long/Short Fund is required to pay any dividends or interest due on securities sold short. Such dividends and interest are recorded as an expense. Liabilities for securities sold short are valued daily and recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and securities sold short. Long/Short Fund records realized gain (loss) on a security sold short when a short position is terminated by Long/Short Fund. Long/Short Fund will incur a loss if the price of a security increases between the date of the short sale and the date on which Long/Short Fund replaces the borrowed security. Long/Short will realize a gain if the price of borrowed security declines between the date of a short sale and the date Long/Short Fund replaces the borrowed security.

Securities Lending

To generate additional income, each Fund may lend up to 30% of its assets pursuant to agreements ("borrower agreements") requiring that the loan be continuously secured by cash or securities. Securities are loaned by eSecLending, as lending agent to the Small Cap Fund, the Emerging Markets Fund and the Foreign Value Fund, to certain pre-approved brokers ("the borrowers"). The borrowers are required to provide cash or securities as collateral against loaned securities in the amount of 105% of the market value of borrowings for the Emerging Markets and Foreign Value Funds, and 102% of the borrowings for the Small Cap Fund. Collateral is marked-to-market daily.

The Quant Long/Short Fund uses State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street") as lending agent for the Quant Long/Short Fund pursuant to a Securities Lending Authorization Agreement. The initial collateral received shall have (depending on the nature of the loaned securities and the collateral received) a value of 102% or 105% of the market value of the loaned securities, or such other value, but not less than 102% of the market value of the loaned securities, as may be applicable in the jurisdiction in which such loaned securities are customarily traded. Collateral is marked-to-market daily. State Street provides indemnification against borrower default.

Cash collateral is invested in a registered money market fund that may be managed by a Fund's securities lending agent or one of its affiliates.

Risks such as delay in recovery of securities may occur should the borrower of the securities fail financially or should the value of the securities loaned increase above the value of the collateral received. eSecLending provides indemnification insurance via highly rated third party insurers to cover these potential risks.


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At March 31, 2009, the following Fund had collateral and loans outstanding of:

    Value of Collateral   Value of Loaned
Securities
 
Small Cap Fund   $ 6,611,099     $ 6,467,488    
Long/Short Fund     22,233,297       22,139,012    
Emerging Markets Fund     6,774,600       6,256,616    
Foreign Value Fund     13,667,353       13,012,571    

 

Expenses and Class Allocations

The majority of the expenses of the Funds are attributed to the individual Fund and Class for which they are incurred. Expenses that are not attributed to a specific Fund are allocated in proportion to the respective net assets of the Funds. Expenses allocable to a Fund are borne pro rata by the holders of both classes of shares of such Fund, except that 12b-1 Plan expenses will not be borne by the holders of Institutional Shares.

Distribution fees on Ordinary Shares are calculated based on the average daily net asset value attributable to the Ordinary Shares of the respective Fund. Institutional Shares are not subject to a distribution plan. Shareholders of each class share all expenses and fees paid to the transfer agent, Quantitative Institutional Services, for its services, which are allocated based on the net assets in each class and the ratable allocation of related out-of-pocket expenses. Income, common expenses and realized and unrealized gains and losses are calculated at the Fund level and allocated daily to each class of shares based on their respective percentage of adjusted net assets at the beginning of the day. (See Note 3)

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions to shareholders are recorded as of the ex-dividend date. Distributions paid by each Fund with respect to each class of shares are calculated in the same manner, at the same time, and in the same amount, except that Ordinary Shares incur 12b-1 distribution fees while Institutional Shares do not. Distributions from net investment income for each Fund, if any, are declared and paid annually. Distributions from net realized gains for each Fund, if any, are generally declared and paid annually.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In July 2006, Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes - an interpretation of FASB Statement 109 (FIN 48) was issued and is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006.

FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. FIN 48 required the evaluation of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Funds' tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are "more-likely-than-not" of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold would have to be recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. Management has analyzed the Funds' tax positions taken on federal income tax returns for all open years (tax


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years ended March 31, 2006-2009) and has determined that there were no uncertain tax positions to be reflected in the Funds' financial statements at March 31, 2009.

3. Management Fee, Advisory Contracts and Other Affiliate Transactions

The Funds have entered into a management agreement (the "Management Agreement") with Quantitative Investment Advisors, Inc. d/b/a Quantitative Advisors (the "Manager"). Compensation of the Manager, for management and administration of the Funds, including selection and monitoring of the portfolio advisors, is paid monthly based on the average daily net asset value of each Fund for the month. The annual rate of such fees is 1.00% of the average daily total net assets of Small Cap, Long/Short, Emerging Markets, Foreign Value, and Foreign Value Small Cap Funds

Under the Management Agreement, the Manager has agreed to reduce its compensation, and if necessary, assume expenses, with respect to Small Cap to the extent that the total expenses of this Fund individually exceeds 2% of average net assets for any fiscal year. Fund expenses subject to this limitation are exclusive of brokerage, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses, which include incremental custody costs associated with international securities. Expenses are calculated gross of custody credits, if applicable.

The Manager, has contractually agreed to maintain the Foreign Value Small Cap Fund's total annual operating expenses at 2.00% and 2.25% of average daily net assets for the Institutional Shares and the Ordinary Shares, respectively, until July, 31, 2009.

For the twelve months ended March 31, 2009 aggregate management fees were $10,732,654 and $274 was waived from Foreign Value Small Cap Fund (Institutional Shares).

The Manager has entered into advisory contracts with the following subadvisors (collectively the "Advisors") to provide investment advisory services to the following Funds: Columbia Partners, L.L.C., Investment Management (Small Cap), Analytic Investors, LLC (Long/Short), PanAgora Asset Management, Inc. (Emerging Markets), and Polaris Capital Management, LLC (Foreign Value and Foreign Value Small Cap.)

For services rendered, the Manager pays to the Advisor of a Fund a fee based on a percentage of the average daily total net assets of the Fund. The fee for each Fund is determined separately. Currently, the fees paid by the Manager to the Advisors of the Funds are as follows:

Small Cap*   0.47% of average daily total net assets  
Long/Short**   0.45% of the first $100 million and
0.40% of amounts in excess of $100 million;
 
Emerging Markets   0.40% of average daily total net assets;  

 


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Foreign Value   0.35% of the first $35 million,
0.40% of amounts in excess of $35 million but less than $200 million and
0.50% of assets in excess of $200 million of average daily total net assets
 
Foreign Value Small Cap   0.35% of the first $35 million and
0.40% of amounts in excess of $35 million but less than $200 million and
0.50% of amounts in excess of $200 million.
 

 

*  Prior to January 1, 2009 the fee paid was 0.50% of average daily total net assets.

**  Effective January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009 the fee paid is 0.425% of the first $100 million and 0.40% of amounts in excess of $100 million.

The Funds have entered into a distribution agreement (the "Distribution Agreement") with U.S. Boston Capital Corporation (the "Distributor"). For its services under the Distribution Agreement, the Distributor received a monthly fee at the annual rate of (i) 0.25% of the average daily net asset value of the Ordinary Shares of Small Cap, (ii) 0.25% of the average daily net asset value of the Ordinary Shares of Long/Short, (iii) 0.25% of the average daily net asset value of the Ordinary Shares of Emerging Markets, (iv) a contractual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net asset value of the Ordinary Shares for Foreign Value and Foreign Value Small Cap Fund.

Holders of Institutional Shares pay no portion of the 12b-1 Plan expenses of the Funds and are not entitled to vote on matters involving the 12b-1 Plan. During the year ended March 31, 2009 the aggregate distribution fees of the Funds were $2,328,402.

Prior to August 7, 2008, a deferred sales charge of 1% of the net asset value of certain Ordinary Shares redeemed of the Funds was withheld from redemption proceeds and paid to the Distributor. From April 1, 2008 through August 7, 2008, such fees earned by the Distributor were $48,204.

Transfer agent functions are provided to the Funds by Quantitative Institutional Services, a division of the Manager (the "Transfer Agent") pursuant to a transfer agent agreement (the "Transfer Agent Agreement"). The Transfer Agent Agreement provides for base fees that are payable to the Transfer Agent at an annual rate of 0.16% of the average daily total net asset value of each class of shares of the Funds and for reimbursement of out of pocket expenses. During the twelve months ended March 31, 2009, the aggregate fees of the Funds were $1,782,505.

The Manager also provides the Funds with other services consisting of in-house legal services, preparation and review of semi-annual and annual reports, administrative, and EDGAR administration services.

These services are provided as additional services agreed to by the Board of Trustees of the Funds. For the period of April 1 through October 31, 2008, aggregate fees for these services were $109,360. At the approval of the Board an Administration Agreement commenced on


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November 1, 2008 to provide these administrative services to the Funds. For the period of November 1, 2008 through March 31, fees paid pursuant to the Administration Agreement were $104,165.

The By-Laws of the Trust, as amended from time to time, permit the Board of Trustees of the Funds to approve reimbursement to the Manager for certain costs associated with providing regulatory and compliance services to the Funds. For the twelve months ended March 31, 2009, the Trustees have approved reimbursements that amounted to $180,622.

Custody and fund accounting services are provided by State Street Kansas City. Custody credits generated by interest earned on un-invested cash balances maintained by the Funds are used to offset custodial expenses of the Funds.

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, each Trustee received an annual Trustee's fee of $21,000, with the exception of the Chairman of the Audit Committee, who is paid $24,000 annually. The fees are allocated to each Fund in proportion to its respective net assets.

4. Purchases and Sales

During the twelve months ended March 31, 2009, purchases of investment securities other than U.S. Government obligations and short-term investments, for Small Cap, Long/Short, Emerging Markets, Foreign Value, and Foreign Value Small Cap were $78036,898, $157,149,129, $234,243,047, $102,269,197, and $38,026,463, respectively. Sales of such securities for the Funds were $80,828,504, $156,001,154, $294,862,689, $315,276,714, and $2,172,575, respectively. Securities sold short are excluded from the Long/Short Fund numbers as they are generally held for less than one year.

5. Contingent Liability

The Trust maintains a joint fidelity bond with the Funds' Transfer Agent through ICI Mutual Insurance Company ("ICI Mutual"). The annual premium is allocated among the Funds and the Transfer Agent. Additionally, the Funds have committed to ICI Mutual up to 300% of the annual premium, one third of which was provided in cash, with each Fund's pro rata portion recorded as an asset. The remainder is secured with an irrevocable letter of credit.

6. Concentration of Risk

The relatively large investments of Emerging Markets in countries with limited or developing capital markets may involve greater risks than investments in more developed markets and the prices of such investments may be volatile. The consequences of political, social or economic changes in these markets may have disruptive effects on the market prices of the Fund's investments and the income they generate, as well as the Fund's ability to repatriate such amounts.

7. Federal Income Taxes

It is the policy of the Funds to distribute all of their taxable income within the prescribed time and otherwise comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code ("IRC") applicable to regulated investment companies. Therefore no Federal income tax provision is required.


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The tax components of capital shown in the following tables represent: (1) losses or deductions the portfolios may be able to offset against income and gains realized in future years, (2) distribution requirements the portfolios must satisfy under the income tax regulations, and (3) unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments for federal income tax purposes.

Certain Funds had capital loss carryovers at March 31, 2009. The accumulated capital losses noted in the table may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future taxable gain distributions. Foreign Value acquired capital loss carryovers for federal income tax purposes of $8,053,584 when the net assets of State Street Research International Equity Fund (SSR), a series of State Street Research Financial Trust ("SSR"), were acquired in a merger which occurred on May 2, 2003 pursuant to a Plan of Reorganization approved by the shareholders of SSR on April 25, 2003. Foreign Value is the surviving fund in the merger for purposes of maintaining the financial statements and performance history in the post-reorganization periods and the acquired capital loss carryovers may be subject to limitations on their use under the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and may therefore expire unutilized. As of March 31 , 2009 the capital loss carryovers were as follows:

Portfolio   Capital Loss
Expires
March 31, 2010
  Capital Loss
Expires
March 31, 2011
  Capital Loss
Expires
March 31, 2016
  Capital Loss
Expires
March 31, 2017
  Total
Capital Loss
 
Small Cap Fund   $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 12,418,995     $ 12,418,995    
Long/Short Fund     -       -       -       2,671,166       2,671,166    
Emerging Markets Fund     -       -       -       44,819,035       44,819,035    
Foreign Value Fund     263,553       932,449       -       80,608,820       81,804,822    
Foreign Value
Small Cap Fund
    -       -       -       -       -    

 

The primary differences between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of investments consist of wash sale loss deferrals, return of capital distributions by real estate investment trusts ("REITs"), mark to market on passive foreign investment companies ("PFICs") held and foreign capital gains taxes accrued. The net tax appreciation/(depreciation) in the table below includes unrealized tax gain/(loss) on foreign currency and investments.

    March 31, 2009  
Portfolio   Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
  Undistributed
Long-Term
Gains
  Accumulated
Capital
Losses
  Post-
October
Deferral
  Net Tax
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Small Cap Fund   $ 188,025     $ -     $ (12,418,995 )   $ (22,936,059 )   $ (23,865,947 )  
Long/Short Fund     -       -       (2,671,166 )     (14,098,893 )     (15,413,229 )  
Emerging Markets
Fund
    -       -       (44,819,035 )     (53,116,139 )     (64,680,113 )  
Foreign Value Fund     12,614,509       -       (81,804,822 )     (46,244,829 )     (357,162,102 )  
Foreign Value Small
Cap Fund
    -       -       -       (1,001,888 )     (14,120,894 )  

 


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At March 31, 2009, the tax composition of dividends was as follows:

Portfolio   Ordinary
Income
  Long Term
Capital Gains
  Tax Return
Of Capital
 
Small Cap Fund   $ 297     $ 422,091     $ -    
Long/Short Fund     63,070       -       -    
Emerging Markets Fund     6,822,704       1,951,866       -    
Foreign Value Fund     3,753,515       45,803,063       -    
Foreign Value Small Cap Fund     209,653       -       -    

 

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States require that certain components of net assets be reclassified between financial and tax reporting. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or net asset value per share. For the year ended March 31, 2009, permanent differences in book and tax accounting have been reclassified to shares of beneficial interest, undistributed/(over-distributed) net investment income and accumulated net realized gain/(loss) on investments and foreign denominated assets, liabilities and currency.

    Increase/(Decrease)  
    Shares of
Beneficial
Interest
  Undistributed/
(Over-Distributed)
Net Investment
Income
  Accumulated Net Gain/
(Loss) on Investments and
Foreign Denominated
Assets, Liabilities and
Currency
 
Small Cap Fund   $ -       (185,154 )     185,154    
Long/Short Fund   $ (294,129 )     292,112       2,017    
Emerging Mkts. Fund   $ -       (431,004 )     431,004    
Foreign Value Fund   $ 15,332,099       (1,734,541 )     (13,597,558 )  
Foreign Value Small Cap Fund   $ (58,685 )     12,022       46,663    

 

The permanent differences primarily relate to net operating losses, wash sales, return of capital distributions by real estate investment trusts (REITs), foreign currency reclasses and adjustments for sale of shares in passive foreign investment corporations (PFICs).


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8. Transactions in Shares of Beneficial Interest

Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:

    Year Ended
March 31, 2009
  Year Ended
March 31, 2008
 
    Shares   Dollars   Shares   Dollars  
Small Cap  
Ordinary Shares  
Shares sold     1,197,486     $ 15,152,296       1,740,611     $ 42,043,144    
Shares issued in
reinvestment
of distributions
    37,692       358,457       244,051       5,552,163    
Shares redeemed     (1,338,280 )     (18,046,224 )     (1,054,081 )     (23,511,728 )  
Net Change     (103,102 )     (2,535,471 )     930,581       24,083,579    
Institutional Shares  
Shares sold     421,457       7,599,757       952,662       25,586,118    
Shares issued in
reinvestment
of distributions
    3,767       40,377       34,448       879,797    
Shares redeemed     (903,658 )     (12,266,520 )     (340,479 )     (8,605,316 )  
Redemption fees                     -       1,785    
Net Change     (478,434 )     (4,626,386 )     646,631       17,862,384    
Total Net Change For Fund           $ (7,161,857 )           $ 41,945,963    
Long/Short  
Ordinary Shares  
Shares sold     924,988     $ 9,582,942       921,368     $ 15,283,887    
Shares issued in
reinvestment
of distributions
    5,990       54,807       162,497       2,585,330    
Shares redeemed     (669,798 )     (6,697,973 )     (549,738 )     (8,781,876 )  
Net Change     261,180       2,939,776       534,127       9,087,341    
Institutional Shares  
Shares sold     4,938       48,902       10,341       187,384    
Shares issued in
reinvestment
of distributions
    338       3,215       2,428       40,493    
Shares redeemed     (5,468 )     (71,088 )     (16,052 )     (278,592 )  
Redemption fees                     -            
Net Change     (192 )     (18971 )     (3,283 )     (50,715 )  
Total Net Change For Fund           $ 2,920,805             $ 9,036,626    

 


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    Year Ended
March 31, 2009
  Year Ended
March 31, 2008
 
    Shares   Dollars   Shares   Dollars  
Emerging Markets  
Ordinary Shares  
Shares sold     6,642,687     $ 128,661,844       12,479,147     $ 366,999,287    
Shares issued in
reinvestment
of distributions
    613,797       7,122,537       496,720       16,083,794    
Shares redeemed     (11,822,136 )     (218,677,577 )     (6,657,410 )     (194,403,433 )  
Net Change     (4,565,652 )     (82,893,196 )     6,318,457       188,679,648    
Institutional Shares  
Shares sold     1,428,165       25,597,502       1,309,790       38,527,679    
Shares issued in
reinvestment
of distributions
    103,193       1,210,553       35,236       1,157,848    
Shares redeemed     (901,592 )     (14,907,020 )     (408,965 )     (12,123,141 )  
Redemption fees                     -       3,514    
Net Change     629,766       11,901,035       936,061       27,565,900    
Total Net Change For Fund           $ (70,992,161 )           $ 216,245,548    
Foreign Value  
Ordinary Shares  
Shares sold     8,562,360     $ 102,085,370       26,503,037     $ 611,689,722    
Shares issued in
reinvestment
of distributions
    5,653,414       38,564,826       2,546,681       54,549,910    
Shares redeemed     (25,737,478 )     (313,926,849 )     (23,460,731 )     (496,738,229 )  
Net Change     (11,521,704 )     (173,276,653 )     5,588,987       169,501,403    
Institutional Shares  
Shares sold     2,211,766       27,949,404       4,720,359       108,421,800    
Shares issued in
reinvestment
of distributions
    1,355,181       9,305,002       356,499       7,671,854    
Shares redeemed     (3,882,303 )     (54,403,524 )     (2,987,574 )     (65,693,840 )  
Redemption fees                     -       9,544    
Net Change     (315,356 )     (17,149,118 )     2,089,284       50,409,358    
Total Net Change For Fund           $ (190,425,771 )           $ 219,910,761    

 


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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

    Year Ended
March 31, 2009
 
    Shares   Dollars  
Foreign Value Small Cap  
Ordinary Shares  
Shares sold     4,338,927     $ 32,806,653    
Shares issued in
reinvestment
of distributions
    33,329       168,643    
Shares redeemed     (432,229 )     (2,265,355 )  
Net Change     3,940,027       30,709,941    
Institutional Shares  
Shares sold     1,218,834     $ 11,453,722    
Shares issued in
reinvestment of
distributions
    7,888       39,913    
Shares redeemed     (481,369 )     (4,451,966 )  
Net Change     745,353       7,041,669    
Total Net Change for Fund           $ 37,751,610    

 

Federal Tax Information

Designation Requirements at March 31, 2009 (unaudited).

Qualified Dividend Income Percentage  
Long/ Short Fund     100 %  
Emerging Markets Fund     100 %  
Foreign Value Fund     100 %  
Foreign Value Small Cap Fund     100 %  

 

Subsequent Events

In April 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued FASB Staff Position No. 157-4, "Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly" ("FSP 157-4"). FSP 157-4 provides additional guidance for estimating fair value in accordance with FASB Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements" ("FAS 157"), when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased as well as guidance on identifying circumstances that indicate a transaction is not orderly. FSP 157-4 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods ending after June 15, 2009. Management is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of FSP 157-4 will have on the Funds' financial statement disclosures.


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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Shareholders and Trustees of the Quantitative Group of Funds d/b/a Quant Funds

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of the Quant Small Cap Fund (formerly, Quantitative Small Cap Fund), Quant Long/Short Fund (formerly, Quantitative Long/Short Fund), Quant Emerging Markets Fund (formerly, Quantitative Emerging Markets Fund), Quant Foreign Value Fund (formerly, Quantitative Foreign Value Fund), and Quant Foreign Value Small Cap Fund, each series of the Quantitative Group of Funds d/b/a "Quant Funds" (the "Trust"), including the schedules of investments, as of March 31, 2009, and the related statements of operations for the year then ended (with respect to Quant Foreign Value Small Cap Fund, the period May 2, 2008, commencement of operations, to March 31, 2009), the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended (with respect to Quant Foreign Value Small Cap Fund, the period May 2, 2008 to March 31, 2009), the statement of cash flows of t he Quant Long/Short Fund for the year then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the two years in the period then ended (with respect to Quant Foreign Value Small Cap Fund, the period May 2, 2008 to March 31, 2009). These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Trust's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. The financial highlights for each of the three years in the period ended March 31, 2007 were audited by other auditors whose report dated May 24, 2007 expressed an unqualified opinion on such 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 Trust is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its 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 Trust's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit includes examining on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securitie s owned as of March 31, 2009 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers or by other appropriate auditing procedures where replies from brokers were not received. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the above mentioned series of the Quant Funds, as of March 31, 2009, the results of their operations, the changes in their net assets, the statement of cash flows of the Quant Long/Short Fund and the financial highlights for the periods indicated above, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

TAIT, WELLER & BAKER LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
May 20, 2009


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INFORMATION FOR SHAREHOLDERS

Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure

Each Quant Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds' Forms N-Q are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. (Call 1-800-SEC-0330 for more information). For a complete list of a fund's portfolio holdings, you may also view the most recent quarterly holdings report, semi-annual report or annual report on the Quant Funds' web site at www.quantfunds.com.

Portfolio Proxy Voting Policies and Information

Information on the Quant Funds proxy voting policies and on how the Quant Funds voted proxies related to portfolio securities for the 12-month period ended June 30 is available without charge online at www.quantfunds.com and at www.sec.gov. You may also call 1-800-326-2151 to request a free copy of the proxy voting information or the proxy voting policies.

Household Delivery of Fund Documents

With your consent, Quant may send a single proxy statement, prospectus and shareholder report to your residence for you and any other member of your household who has an account with the Quant Funds. If you wish to revoke your consent to this practice, you may do so by notifying Quant, by phone or in writing (see "For Account Information"). Quant will begin mailing separate proxy statements, prospectuses and shareholder reports to you within 30 days after receiving your notice.

PRIVACY POLICY

Please read this important notice about the privacy of our customers' personal information from Quantitative Investment Advisors, Inc., Quantitative Group of Funds, and U.S. Boston Capital Corporation (collectively, "Quantitative").

Quantitative Respects Your Privacy

Quantitative considers the privacy of our customers and former customers a matter of great importance. We respect your privacy and believe that any nonpublic personal information we have should be treated with the highest regard for its confidentiality. Nonpublic personal information includes much of the information you provide to us and the related information about you and your transactions involving your Quantitative investment products or services. Examples of nonpublic personal information include the information you provide on new account applications for Quantitative investment products or services, your share balance or transactional history and the fact that you are a shareholder or client of Quantitative.


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Quantitative Privacy Policy

As noted above, Quantitative places a high priority on protecting the privacy of its customers' financial information and other personal details. This Privacy Policy outlines our guidelines and practices for how we collect, use and protect information about individual customers.

Employees. Quantitative employees understand that they must keep your personal and financial information confidential when they have access to it and when they see it as they communicate with you and process transactions on your or your financial intermediary's instructions. Employees are required to refrain from disclosing information to unauthorized persons.

Vendors. When Quantitative hires vendors, such as mail houses or data processors, to assist in delivering services to clients, we require these vendors to commit contractually to keep the information they handle in strict confidence.

Your Personal Information

We collect and record personal information that customers provide:

  on forms and applications

  through electronic media

  through information (commonly referred to as "cookies") collected from the Web browser of your PC that allows our website to recognize your browser

  by telephone

  in correspondence

We also collect and record information from:

  your financial advisor

  other firms, such as those from whom you transfer assets

  your transactions with us and our affiliates

  third parties who may notify us of your change of address

Personal information may include:

  names

  phone numbers

  other account information

  addresses

  Social Security and/or Tax ID numbers

  your investments in the Quantitative Group of Funds, such as your account balance and transaction activity


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PRIVACY POLICY (continued)

How Quantitative Uses Information

Quantitative gathers information to help us find better ways to serve clients and enhance other products and programs. For instance,

  we may share information with our affiliates when providing services to you or the Quantitative Group of Funds;

  we may use information to send notices to you about products and services that we feel might interest you; or

  we may employ an unaffiliated company to survey all our customers about our products or the quality of our communications or services.

Information gathered on clients is not sold to other firms, such as direct marketers. The details Quantitative collects will not generate any correspondence, e-mails or phone calls from unaffiliated marketers.

Quantitative may have to provide information to legally authorized agencies or individuals, such as the Securities and Exchange Commission, Internal Revenue Service or other regulatory agencies, or as otherwise required by law. We also share client information with firms that we contracted with to deliver services to our customers or to other financial institutions with which we have joint marketing arrangements. We do not disclose any nonpublic personal information about customers or former customers to other parties, except as permitted by law. As noted above, however, these firms have contractually committed to protect the confidentiality of all Quantitative information to which they have access.

We will send customers an updated Privacy Policy each year.

Security

Quantitative maintains physical, electronic and procedural safeguards that meet federal standards for guarding customer information.

We employ various forms of Internet security, such as

  data encryption

  Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol

  user names and passwords

Passwords. If you access information through the Quantitative Group of Funds' web site, www.quantfunds.com, you should not give your user name or passwords to anyone for any reason. Choosing to provide this information to a third party invites problems and puts the confidentiality of your personal information at risk.

External Links

To provide you with more information that may be helpful, the Quantitative Group of Funds web site may contain links to other web sites that are not affiliated with or maintained by Quantitative. Quantitative does not monitor the privacy practices of these third-party sites,


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PRIVACY POLICY (continued)

and we do not exercise any authority over the sites. As a result, Quantitative does not assume any responsibility for the content or data collection policies of the sites. When you access any of these third-party sites, Quantitative cannot guarantee that your privacy will be protected in the same way as it is on the Quantitative Group of Funds' web site.

Changes to the privacy policy

Quantitative reserves the right to change, modify, add or remove portions of this privacy policy as permitted by law at any time. Customers may want to review the policy periodically for changes. Customers can review the privacy policy by clicking on the link that appears on the www.quantfunds.com home page.

Questions. If you have any questions or concerns about maintaining the privacy of your customer information at Quantitative, please contact us at 800-326-2151 Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Eastern Time.


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TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS

The business address of each non-interested Trustee is c/o Quant Funds, 55 Old Bedford Road, Lincoln, MA 01773. Each Trustee and officer holds office until his or her successor is chosen and qualified or until his or her earlier death, resignation, retirement or removal. Messrs. Armstrong, Bulbrook, Dunlap and Marshall are members of the Funds' Audit Committee. Mr. Marshall is the Chair of the Audit Committee. The Fund's Statement of Additional Infor- mation ("SAI") includes additional information about the Fund Trustees and is available without charge, upon request. To obtain a free copy of the current SAI, please access the Funds' web site at www.quantfunds.com or call shareholder services at 1-800-326-2141.

Name
and (Age)
  Position(s) Held
With Funds,
Term of Office
And Length of
Time Served
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Portfolios in
Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorships
Held by Trustee
 
Non-Interested Trustees  
Robert M. Armstrong
(70)
  Trustee (1985 to Present)   Independent financial and career consulting services     5     NewPage Corporation;
NewPage Holding Corporation;
NewPage Group
 
John M. Bulbrook
(66)
  Trustee (1985 to Present)   CEO and Treasurer, John M. Bulbrook Insurance Agency, Inc.     5     John M. Bulbrook Insurance Agency, Inc.  
William H. Dunlap
(58)
  Trustee (10/17/2006 to Present)   President, EQ Rider, Inc.; Principal, William H. Dunlap & Company (consulting firm)     5     Merrimack County Savings Bank; Merrimack Bank Corp.  
Clinton S. Marshall
(51)
  Trustee (April 2003 to Present)   Owner, Coastal CFO Solutions, CFO, Fore River Company, Finance Director, Northern York County Family YMCA, CFO     5     The Pool Association  

 


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TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS (continued)

Name
and (Age)
  Position(s) Held
With Funds,
Term of Office
And Length of
Time Served
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Portfolios in
Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorships
Held by Trustee
 
Interested Trustees and Officers  
Willard L. Umphrey*
(67)
  Trustee, President, Chairman (1985 to Present)   Director, U.S. Boston Capital Corporation; President, Quantitative Investment Advisors, Inc.     5     U.S. Boston Corporation;
U.S. Boston Asset Management Corporation;
Quantitative Investment Advisors, Inc.;
Sugarbush Solutions, Inc.,
USB Corporation;
USB Greenville-86, Inc.;
USB Atlantic Associates, Inc.;
U.S. Boston Insurance Agency, Inc.;
U.S. Boston Capital Corporation;
Pear Tr ee Partners Management, LLC;
Waterfront Parking Corporation
 
Leon Okurowski
(66)
  Vice President and Treasurer (1985 to Present)   Director and Vice President, U.S. Boston Capital Corporation; Treasurer, Quantitative Investment Advisors, Inc.; Trustee, Quant Funds (4/17/1985-9/30/2004)   N/A   Everest USB Canadian Storage, Inc.;
Quantitative Investment Advisors, Inc.;
Sugarbush Solutions, Inc.
U.S. Boston Corporation;
U.S. Boston Asset Management Corporation;
USB Corporation;
USB Everest Management, LLC;
USB Everest Storage LLC;
USB Greenville-86, Inc.;
USB Atlantic Assoc iates, Inc.;
U.S. Boston Insurance Agency, Inc.;
U.S. Boston Capital Corporation
 

 


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TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS (continued)

Name
and (Age)
  Position(s) Held
With Funds,
Term of Office
And Length of
Time Served
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Portfolios in
Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorships
Held by Trustee
 
Interested Trustees and Officers (continued)  
Deborah A. Kessinger
(46)
  Assistant Clerk (April 2005 to present), Chief Compliance Officer (December 2005 to present)   Senior Counsel (since 9/2004) and Chief Compliance Officer (since 12/2005), U.S. Boston Capital Corporation; Senior Counsel (since 9/2004), Chief Compliance Officer (since 11/2006) and President (since August 2007), Quantitative Investment Advisors, Inc.; Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel, Wainwright Investment Counsel, LLC (2000-2004); Compliance Attorney, Forefield, Inc. (2001-2004) and Compliance Consultant (2007- Present)   N/A   None  
Sandra I. Madden
(42)
  Clerk and Chief Legal Officer (Since April 2008)   Senior Counsel (Since 3/2008), Quantitative Investment Advisors, Inc.; Counsel (8/2005-3/2008)
MetLife Advisers LLC; Sr. Associate Counsel (1999-2005) Investors Bank and Trust (financial services provider).
  N/A   None  

 


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TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS (continued)

Name
and (Age)
  Position(s) Held
With Funds,
Term of Office
And Length of
Time Served
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
  Number of
Portfolios in
Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorships
Held by Trustee
 
Interested Trustees and Officers (continued)  
Jennifer Dougherty
(42)
  Assistant Treasurer (July 2008 to Present)   Chief Financial Officer (since 2/2009) and Director of Operations (since 10/2007) Quantitative Investment Advisors, Inc.; Managing Director of Executive Education (2004-2007) Harvard Business School   N/A   None  

 

*  Trustee has been determined to be an "Interested Trustee" by virtue of, among other things, affiliation with one or more of the trust, the Fund's investment advisor, Quantitative Advisors and the Fund's distributor, U.S. Boston Capital Corporation.


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QUANT FUNDS

SERVICE PROVIDERS

Manager   Quantitative Advisors, 55 Old Bedford Road,
Lincoln, MA 01772
 
Advisers   Columbia Partners, L.L.C., Investment Management,
5425 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 700, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Analytic Investors, LLC, 555 West Fifth Street, 50th Floor,
Los Angeles, CA 90013
PanAgora Asset Management, Inc., 470 Atlantic Avenue,
8th Floor, Boston, MA 02210
Polaris Capital Management, LLC, 125 Summer Street,
Boston, MA 02210
 
Distributor   U.S. Boston Capital Corporation, 55 Old Bedford Road,
Lincoln, MA 01773
 
Custodian   State Street Kansas City, 801 Pennsylvania Avenue,
Kansas City, MO 64105
 
Fund Accountant   State Street Kansas City, 801 Pennsylvania Avenue,
Kansas City, MO 64105
 
Transfer Agent   Quantitative Institutional Services, 55 Old Bedford Road,
Lincoln, MA 01773
 
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm   Tait, Weller & Baker LLP, 1818 Market Street, Suite 2400 Philadelphia, PA 19103  
Legal Counsel   Goodwin Procter LLP, 901 New York Avenue, NW,
Washington, DC 20001
 
For Account Information   For Quant Funds information, contact your financial adviser
or, if you receive account statements directly from Quant
Funds, you can also call 1-800-326-2151. Telephone
representatives are available from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Or visit our website, www.quantfunds.com.
 

 



55 Old Bedford Road, Suite 202
Lincoln, MA 01773
www.quantfunds.com

(c)2009 U.S. Boston Capital Corporation
Distributor of the Quant Funds
Member FINRA, SIPC




ITEM 2.

Code of Ethics

 

As of the end of the period covered by this Form N-CSR, the registrant has adopted a code of ethics (as defined in Item 2(b) of Form N-CSR) that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer and controller (the “Code”). During the period covered by the report, there was no amendment to the Code or any waivers granted from its provisions. A copy of the Code is filed with this report as an exhibit.

 

ITEM 3.

Audit Committee Financial Expert

 

The registrant’s Board of Trustees has determined that Mr. Clinton S. Marshall is an “audit committee financial expert” as defined in Item 3 of Form N-CSR. Mr.  Marshall is “independent” under the standards set forth in Item 3 of Form N-CSR.

 

ITEM 4.

Principal Accountant Fees and Services

 

The following chart shows the aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for services rendered by the registrant’s principal accountant, Tait, Weller and Baker, LLP (“Tait Weller”). The registrant’s Audit Committee approved the selection of Tait Weller as independent registered public accounting firm on September 14, 2007.

 

 

2008

2009

Audit Fees*

Tait Weller

$98,000

$103,000

Audit-Related Fees**

Tait Weller

$32,000

$33,600

Tax Fees***

Tait Weller

$16,000

$16,800

All Other Fees

Tait Weller

0

0

 

* Audit fees include all services related to the audit of the financial statements, including review of the registration statement and the issuance of related consents.

** These amounts represent fees paid for the annual audit of the registrant’s transfer agent, Quantitative Institutional Services, Inc., a division of Quantitative Advisors, Inc., the registrant’s investment advisor.

 

***

Tax fees include review of the registrant’s tax filings.

 

(e)(1)

To the extent required by applicable law, pre-approval by the Audit Committee of the Board is needed for:

 

(i)

all audit and permissible non-audit services rendered to the Fund and

(ii) all permissible non-audit services rendered to Quantitative Investment Advisors, Inc. if the services relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Registrant. Pre-approval is currently on an engagement-by-engagement basis. In the event pre-approval of such services is necessary between regular meetings of the Audit Committee and it is not practical to wait to seek pre-approval at the next regular meeting of the Audit Committee, such pre-

approval of services may be referred to the President of the Fund for approval; provided that the President may not pre-approve any individual engagement for such services exceeding $5,000 or multiple engagements for such services in the aggregate exceeding $5,000 between such regular meetings of the Audit Committee. Any engagement pre-approved by the President between regular meetings of the Audit Committee shall be presented for ratification by the entire Audit Committee at its next regularly scheduled meeting.

 

(e)(2) No services in 2007 or 2008 were approved by the Audit Committee pursuant to Rule 2-01(c)(7)(i)(C) of Regulation S-X.

 

(f)

Not applicable.

 

(g)

The following chart shows the aggregate non-audit fees billed by Tait Weller for services rendered to the registrant and the registrant’s investment advisor (not including any subadviser 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.

 

 

 

2008

2009

Non-Audit Fees

Tait Weller

$0

$0

 

(h)

The Audit Committee of the registrant’s Board of Trustees considered the provision of non-audit services that were rendered to the registrant’s investment adviser (not including any subadviser 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 investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant that were not pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X and concluded that such services are compatible with maintaining the principal accountant’s independence.

 

ITEM 5.

Audit Committee of Listed Registrants

 

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 6.

Schedule of Investments

 

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 7.         Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies

 

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 8.

Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 9          Purchase of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers

 

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 10

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 11.

Controls and Procedures

 

(a) The President and Treasurer of the registrant have concluded, based on their evaluation of the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Act) as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report on Form N-CSR, that the design and operation of such procedures provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by the registrant in this report on Form N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.

 

(b)  There has been no change in the registrant’s internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

ITEM 12.

Exhibits

 

(a)(1)

Code of ethics

 

(a)(2)

Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) by the chief executive and financial officers.

 

(b)          Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) and Section 906 by the chief executive and financial officers.

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.

 

Quantitative Group of Funds

 

By ____________________________

Willard L. Umphrey, President

 

Date:

 

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 ______________________________

Willard L. Umphrey, President

 

Date:

 

By ______________________________

Leon Okurowski, Treasurer

 

Date:

 

EXHIBIT LIST

 

(a)(1)

Code of ethics

 

(a)(2)

Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) by the chief executive and financial officers.

 

(b)          Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) and Section 906 by the chief executive and financial officers.