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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC  20549
 
FORM N-CSR
 
 
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
 
 
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
 
 
Investment Company Act file number 811-4815
 
Ultra Series Fund
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

550 Science Drive, Madison, WI  53711
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip code)

Pamela M. Krill
Madison/Mosaic Legal and Compliance Department
550 Science Drive
Madison, WI  53711
(Name and address of agent for service)
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  608-274-0300
 
 
Date of fiscal year end:  December 31
 
 
Date of reporting period:  December 31, 2009
 
 
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ANNUAL REPORT

For Period Ended December 31, 2009

Conservative Allocation, Moderate Allocation,Aggressive Allocation,
Money Market, Bond, High Income, Diversified Income, Large Cap Value, Large
Cap Growth, Mid Cap Value, Mid Cap Growth, Small Cap Value, Small Cap
Growth, Global Securities, International Stock,Target Retirement 2020,Target
Retirement 2030, and Target Retirement 2040 Funds of the Ultra Series Fund

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ANNUAL REPORT

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Table of Contents
 
Page
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
 
Economic Overview
2
Outlook
2
Conservative Allocation Fund
3
Moderate Allocation Fund
4
Aggressive Allocation Fund
6
Bond Fund
7
High Income Fund
9
Diversified Income Fund
11
Large Cap Value Fund
13
Large Cap Growth Fund
14
Mid Cap Value Fund
16
Mid Cap Growth Fund
17
Small Cap Value Fund
19
Small Cap Growth Fund
21
Global Securities Fund
22
International Stock Fund
24
Target Retirement 2020 Fund
26
Target Retirement 2030 Fund
28
Target Retirement 2040 Fund
29
Notes to Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
32
Portfolios of Investments
 
Conservative Allocation Fund
34
Moderate Allocation Fund
35
Aggressive Allocation Fund
36
Money Market Fund
37
Bond Fund
38
High Income Fund
42
Diversified Income Fund
47
Large Cap Value Fund
51
Large Cap Growth Fund
53
Mid Cap Value Fund
55
Mid Cap Growth Fund
57
Small Cap Value Fund
59
Small Cap Growth Fund
61
Global Securities Fund
63
International Stock Fund
65
Target Retirement 2020 Fund
67
Target Retirement 2030 Fund
68
Target Retirement 2040 Fund
69
Financial Statements
 
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
70
Statements of Operations
74
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
78
Financial Highlights
84
Notes to Financial Statements
102
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
119
Other Information
120
Trustees and Officers
122


 
Nondeposit investment products are not federally insured, involve investment risk, may lose value and are not obligations of or guaranteed by any financial institution. For more complete information about Ultra Series Fund, including charges and expenses, request a prospectus from your financial advisor or from CUNA Mutual Insurance Society, 2000 Heritage Way, Waverly, IA 50677. Consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of any fund carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information about the investment company. For more current Ultra Series Fund performance information, please call 1-800-670-3600. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted within. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Nothing in this report represents a recommendation of a security by the investment adviser. Portfolio holdings may have changed since the date of this report.
 

 
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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

REVIEW OF PERIOD
 
With a sense of relief, U.S. equity markets ended the year in much better form than they began. Following the deep market losses of 2008, the first months of 2009 saw further market decline as we endured a severe recession, which some were characterizing as the start of a new depression. Housing was in disarray, the auto market had serious problems, unemployment was rising and the credit markets were deteriorating. There was widespread fear that the major banks would be nationalized and by early March, these factors had driven the market down by some 25% on top of the severe drop of 2008. In response, the government and Federal Reserve instituted an unprecedented stimulus campaign. The Fed lowered rates to close to zero and in February, a $787 billion stimulus package was signed into law. Over the course of the year, the government continued to introduce incentives to boost the economy, including the highly publicized car trade-in program, "Cash for Clunkers," and an $8,000 tax incentive for first-time home buyers.
 
The global economic crisis seen in early 2009 sparked governments and central banks around the world to follow the U.S.’s lead in producing unprecedented monetary and fiscal action to ease liquidity, unclog credit markets, ensure financial stability and stimulate domestic demand. As we progressed through 2009, global economic data indicated continued improvement in the underlying fundamentals of the worldwide economy.
 
The global stimulus and upticks in leading economic indicators powered a sizable recovery in stock markets around the world, producing a record rally in a very short time. The massive government stimuli helped unfreeze the credit markets and produced a consensus that economic recovery was underway. In early March, market psychology shifted from fear to optimism, and as the markets rallied, some would say hyper-optimism. Even though domestic unemployment remained stubborn, peaking at 10.2% in October, the highest level in 26 years, the S&P 500 managed a very strong 26.5% return in 2009 with a 6.0% boost coming in the fourth quarter.
 
Sector leadership in the domestic stock markets was led by cyclical, economically sensitive sectors, such as Technology, Consumer Discretionary and Materials. The exception was strong performance from the traditionally defensive Health Care Sector which rebounded as health care reform initiatives appeared less onerous than expected. Telecommunications was the lagging sector, followed by Utilities and Energy. The appetite for risk was clearly apparent in the outperformance of lower-quality stocks over higher-quality and emerging markets over developed. In terms of company size, the rally was broad across capitalization ranges, with mid-cap stocks leading both small and large stock.
 
Despite the tremendous rally in the stock market, investors still seemed leery of the stock market losses of 2008 and early 2009 and based on mutual fund flows, sent most of their money into bond funds. In a reversal of 2008, when a flight to safety rewarded investors in the most conservative bonds, 2009 produced a strong disparity of returns favoring lower-quality and riskier bonds. While Treasuries were the top-performing bond class in fear-filled 2008, they were the laggards in 2009, with the Barclay’s Treasury Index falling -3.6% in 2009 after a 13.7% rise in 2008. Low quality bonds rallied along with stocks beginning in March, with high-yield or "junk bonds" having a banner year.
 
OUTLOOK
 
With 2009 providing a turning point in the stock market and economy, our outlook for 2010 is optimistic, although tempered by the fact that the market has already enjoyed such a strong recovery. We expect the economy to improve in 2010, especially internationally. Corporate profitability should continue to expand behind solid margins, productivity gains and improving revenue growth. Even though interest rates may move upward, they should remain at a relatively low level, which is positive for valuations. We also see substantial assets still in cash and lower yielding bonds which could come back into the stock market and provide support. Although deep recessions, such as the one we have recently experienced, are historically followed by steep recoveries, we believe the current recovery will likely be slower than history might suggest due to some lingering headwinds.
 
 
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High unemployment, stagnant wage growth and the prospect of higher taxes are causing consumers to save more and spend less, crimping a key economic driver. Additionally, the financial system, while recovering, remains wounded as does the housing market. In general, we expect economic growth to be moderately positive but below the long-term trend line of 3-4%.
 
The explosive stock market rally from the March 2009 lows was focused on lower quality and economically sensitive areas with the expectation that the economy would bounce back. This is characteristic of the first leg of a recovery. As we move to the next leg, the market should take its direction from actual signs of improving economic and company fundamentals.
 
In terms of bonds, our bigger concern looking forward is with the seemingly endless growth of government deficit spending, and with it the rapid increase in Treasury debt issuance. With foreign investors pulling back on their dollar-denominated investments, where will the capital come from to finance this debt? It seems that interest rates must eventually rise to continue attracting capital. There seems to be three ways out: responsible fiscal policy, inflation and/or dollar-devaluation. In any case, we would caution bond investors to have modest total return expectations over the next annual period.
 
CONSERVATIVE ALLOCATION FUND
 
How did the fund perform for the period January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009?
For the trailing year ended December 31, 2009, the Ultra Series Conservative Allocation Fund returned 16.76% (Class I shares), outperforming the New Conservative Allocation Custom Fund Index return of 13.86% and the Old Conservative Allocation Custom Index return of 11.37%. Exceptional returns in a number of the fund’s equity holdings as well as an equity-like return from our high yield bond allocation accounted for the outperformance versus the index.
 
What significant changes did you make to the portfolio since January 1, 2009?
When we assessed potential market opportunities in early 2009, we were drawn to the corporate bond market. During the height of the financial crisis, yield spreads, the difference in yield between corporate bonds and US Treasuries, reached historical levels. By the start of 2009, it was increasingly clear to us that these elevated yield spreads had created a unique opportunity in both investment grade and high yield bonds. To capitalize on this attractive circumstance, we added Dodge & Cox Income Fund to the portfolio during the first quarter. At the time, Dodge & Cox held one of the largest allocations to corporate bonds among active core bond managers. We also slightly increased our allocation to our high yield bond fund. For the calendar year, Dodge & Cox Income Fund returned 16.1%, far exceeding the return of 5.9% on the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. High yield bonds proved even more rewarding, and the MEMBERS High Income Fund Class Y returned 31.5% for the year.
 
We also wound down and then eliminated the fund’s mid cap holding during the fourth quarter. Mid cap stocks led the equity markets off the March lows and we took the opportunity to pare back our exposure, as small to mid size stocks appeared overvalued. The proceeds from the mid cap sale were used to increase the fund’s fixed income holdings. Additionally, the fund’s international equity position was reduced in favor of U.S. large cap equities. Among equities, high quality U.S. mega caps, which derive a large amount of their revenue from multinational and overseas operations, potentially offer an attractive and relatively lower risk alternative to international stocks in the near term.
 
What were the strongest contributors to fund performance?
In addition to the strong returns from investment grade and high yield bonds, the fund was boosted by solid performance from a pair of the fund’s large cap equity holdings. The Fairholme Fund returned 39.0% for the year and MEMBERS Large Cap Growth Fund Class Y returned 38.0%. The fund’s relative overweight allocation to growth and position in the MEMBERS Large Cap Growth Fund Class Y also contributed significantly as growth outperformed value by a wide margin for the year. In comparison, the fund’s value holding, MEMBERS Large Cap Value Fund Class Y, returned 16.3% for the year.
 

 
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CONSERVATIVE ALLOCATION FUND (continued)
 
What were the largest constraints on performance?
The fund was held back by underperformance from our largest holding, MEMBERS Bond Fund Class Y. The high quality positioning of MEMBERS Bond Fund Class Y that served investors so well in 2008 was out of favor in 2009 and the Bond Fund finished the year with a return of 3.1%. The other noteworthy constraint was our modest position in Nakoma Absolute Return Fund, which returned -9.1% for the year.
 
Cumulative Performance of $10,000 Investment Since Inception1,2
 
 
Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 20091
 
 
1 Year
 
3 Years
Since
6/30/06
Inception
Since
5/1/09
Inception
Class I Shares
16.76%
-0.12%
1.93%
Class II Shares
14.91%
New Conservative Allocation Fund Custom Index3
13.86
2.57
4.49
13.88
Old Conservative Allocation Fund Custom Index3
11.37
2.45
4.08
11.29
Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government & Mortgage Index
5.24
6.20
6.90
4.96
See accompanying Notes to Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance.

MODERATE ALLOCATION FUND
 
How did the fund perform for the period January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009?
For the trailing year ended December 31, 2009, the Ultra Series Moderate Allocation Fund returned 20.61% (Class I shares), in line with the New Moderate Allocation Custom Fund Index return of 20.74% and outperforming the Old Moderate Allocation Custom Fund Index return of 19.63%. Strong returns from a number of our holdings were modestly offset by disappointing returns in both our core bond and large cap value funds and accounted for the slight underperformance. In addition, the fund’s focus on risk management and striving for more consistent returns through higher-quality investments constrained performance in general as low-quality investments led the market.
 
What significant changes did you make to the portfolio since January 1, 2009?
When we assessed potential market opportunities in early 2009, we were drawn to the corporate bond market. During the height of the financial crisis, yield spreads, the difference in yield between corporate bonds and U.S. Treasuries, reached historical levels. By the start of 2009, it was increasingly clear to us that these elevated yield spreads had created a unique opportunity in both
 

 
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MODERATE ALLOCATION FUND (continued)
 
investment grade and high yield bonds. To capitalize on this attractive circumstance, we added the Dodge & Cox Income Fund to the portfolio during the first quarter. At the time, Dodge & Cox Income Fund held one of the largest allocations to corporate bonds among active core bond managers. We also slightly increased our allocation to our high yield bond fund. For the calendar year, Dodge & Cox Income Fund returned 16.1%, far exceeding the return of 5.9% on the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. High yield bonds proved even more rewarding and the MEMBERS High Income Fund Class Y returned 31.5% for the year.
 
We also reduced the fund’s U.S. small and mid cap holdings during the fourth quarter. Smaller cap stocks led the equity markets off the March lows and we took the opportunity to pare back our exposure, as small to mid size stocks appeared overvalued. The reduction in small and mid caps was used to slightly increase the fund’s fixed income positions. Additionally, the fund’s international equity position was reduced in favor of U.S. large cap equities. Among equities, high quality U.S. mega caps, which derive a large amount of their revenue from multinational and overseas operations, potentially offer an attractive and relatively lower risk alternative to international stocks in the near term.
 
What were the strongest contributors to fund performance?
Solid performance from a pair of the fund’s large cap equity holdings were the strongest contributors to performance. The Fairholme Fund returned 39.0% for the year and MEMBERS Large Cap Growth Fund Class Y returned 38.0%. The fund’s relative overweight allocation to growth and position in the MEMBERS Large Cap Growth Fund Class Y also contributed significantly, as growth outperformed value by a wide margin for the year. In comparison, the fund’s value holding, MEMBERS Large Cap Value Fund Class Y, returned 16.3% for the year.
 
What were the largest constraints on performance?
The fund was held back by underperformance from our core bond position, MEMBERS Bond Fund Class Y, and our large cap value fund, MEMBERS Large Cap Value Fund Class Y. The high quality positioning of MEMBERS Bond Fund Class Y that served investors so well in 2008 was out of favor in 2009, and the Bond Fund finished the year with a return of 3.1%. Additionally, even though the decision to underweight our position in the MEMBERS Large Cap Value Fund Class Y proved correct, its 16.3% return was a detriment to 2009 performance.
 
Cumulative Performance of $10,000 Investment Since Inception1,2
 
 

 

 
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MODERATE ALLOCATION FUND (continued)
 
Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 20091
 
 
1 Year
 
3 Years
Since
6/30/06
Inception
Since
5/1/09
Inception
Class I Shares
20.61%
-3.87%
-0.69%
Class II Shares
18.82%
New Moderate Allocation Fund Custom Index3
20.74
-0.12
2.75
21.39
Old Moderate Allocation Fund Custom Index3
19.63
-0.60
2.16
20.21
S&P 500 Index3
26.46
-5.63
-1.58
29.70
Russell 1000¨ Index3
28.43
-5.36
-1.43
30.25
See accompanying Notes to Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance.

AGGRESSIVE ALLOCATION FUND
 
How did the fund perform for the period January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009?
For the trailing year ended December 31, 2009, the Ultra Series Aggressive Allocation Fund returned 27.91% (Class I shares), nicely ahead of the S&P 500 Index return of 26.46% and slightly underperforming the New Aggressive Allocation Fund Custom Index return of 28.21% and the Old Aggressive Allocation Fund Custom Index return of 34.30%. Disappointing returns from the fund’s large value and international stock fund allocations accounted for the underperformance. In addition, the fund’s focus on risk management and striving for more consistent returns through higher-quality investments constrained performance in general as low-quality investments led the market.
 
What significant changes did you make to the portfolio since January 1, 2009?
During the fourth quarter, we reduced the fund’s U.S. small and mid cap holdings. Smaller cap stocks led the equity markets off the March lows and we took the opportunity to pare back our exposure, as small to mid size stocks appeared overvalued. The reduction in small and mid caps was used to slightly increase the fund’s fixed income and alternative asset class positions. Additionally, the fund’s international equity position was reduced in favor of U.S. large cap equities. Among equities, high quality U.S. mega caps, which derive a large amount of their revenue from multinational and overseas operations, potentially offer an attractive and relatively lower risk alternative to international stocks in the near term.
 
Finally, in late December, we initiated a position in T. Rowe Price New Era Fund, an active energy and natural resources fund. While we believe that emerging markets offer the greatest growth potential in the global economy, we feel emerging market stocks have become overbought with the MSCI Emerging Markets Index gaining over 100% since the market rally began in early March. Our research shows that the correlation between emerging markets and energy/natural resources has risen dramatically over the past ten years. As China, India, Brazil, and the rest of the emerging world has grown, so has their demand for energy and natural resources, and we believe this trend will continue to put upward pressure on commodity based stocks. Energy and natural resources equities appear to offer similar returns with lower volatility. Thus we view the addition of the T. Rowe Price New Era Fund as a way to participate in the growth of the emerging markets with less downside risk than owning emerging markets stocks directly at current market levels.
 
What were the strongest contributors to fund performance?
Solid performance from a pair of the fund’s large cap equity holdings were the strongest contributors to performance. The Fairholme Fund was up 39.0% for the year and MEMBERS Large Cap Growth Fund Class Y returned 38.0%. The fund’s relative overweight allocation to growth and position in the MEMBERS Large Cap Growth Fund Class Y also contributed significantly as growth outperformed value by a wide margin for the year. In comparison, the fund’s value holding, MEMBERS Large Cap Value
 

 
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AGGRESSIVE ALLOCATION FUND (continued)
 
Fund Class Y, returned 16.3% for the year. Finally, MEMBERS Mid Cap Growth Fund Class Y’s 46.7% return contributed positively to the fund’s return.
 
What were the largest constraints on performance?
The fund was held back by underperformance from two of the fund’s largest holdings, MEMBERS Large Cap Value Fund Class Y and MEMBERS International Stock Fund Class Y. As mentioned above, value stocks underperformed growth in 2009 and the MEMBERS Large Cap Value Fund Class Y’s 16.3% return, while quite good in absolute terms, detracted from relative performance in a year where the S&P 500 Index was up 26.5%. MEMBERS International Stock Fund Class Y also had a challenging year in relation to the MSCI EAFE Index, as that fund returned 26.2% in comparison to the 31.8% return of the index. Finally, Gateway Fund was a significant laggard finishing 2009 with a 6.8% return.
 
Cumulative Performance of $10,000 Investment Since Inception1,2
 
 
Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 20091
 
 
1 Year
 
3 Years
Since
6/30/06
Inception
Since
5/1/09
Inception
Class I Shares
27.91%
-6.73%
-2.57%
Class II Shares
25.09%
New Aggressive Allocation Fund Custom Index3
28.21
-2.95
0.95
29.93
Old Aggressive Allocation Fund Custom Index3
34.30
-4.12
0.30
34.66
S&P 500 Index3
26.46
-5.63
-1.58
29.70
Russell 3000¨ Index3
28.34
-5.42
-1.51
30.19
See accompanying Notes to Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance.

BOND FUND
 
How did the fund perform for the period January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009?
For the trailing year ended December 31, 2009, the Ultra Series Bond Fund returned 6.50% (Class I shares), while the Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government & Mortgage Index returned 5.24%.
 


 
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BOND FUND (continued)
 
What were the strongest contributors to fund performance?
The fund benefited from a modest overweight in corporate bonds with securities rated below A posting the largest gains following the sharp declines in 2008. The fund also benefited from a slightly lower duration (interest rate exposure) in a generally rising rate environment. Finally, the fund benefited from good security selection and a modest exposure to asset backed securities.
 
What were the largest constraints on performance?
Performance was hurt to a modest degree by less exposure to the financial sector of corporate bonds versus the index and an underexposure to residential mortgage backed securities during a period when the Federal Reserve was a massive purchaser of these securities.
 
How is the fund positioned going forward?
The fund is positioned for a volatile environment in 2010 given the numerous policy issues that are open to question. We expect interest rates to rise during the course of the year. The combination of very large Treasury issuance by the government and the possibility the Fed will commence raising short rates later in the year suggests a defensive posture is prudent. Given the Fed plans to curtail its purchases of mortgage securities by March 31, we expect to maintain an underweight position in this sector at least in the near term as it seems artificially rich due to the Fed’s current support. Also in the near term we expect to be somewhat neutral in the corporate sector until we have a clearer view of the trend in economic activity.
 
Cumulative Performance of $10,000 Investment Since Inception1
 
 
Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 20091
 
1 Year
3 Years
5 Years
10 Years
Since
5/1/09
Inception
Class I Shares
6.50%
4.79%
4.18%
5.21%
Class II Shares
5.55%
Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government & Mortgage Index
5.24
6.20
5.09
6.40
4.96
See accompanying Notes to Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance.

 

 
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HIGH INCOME FUND 
 
Shenkman Capital Management, Inc. - Subadviser
 
What a difference a year makes. In December 2008, the high yield market had just experienced its worst performance year on record with a decline of 26%. At that time, investors were feeling the hangover effects of a risk taking party that had endured for several years; there was severe apprehension with respect to the U.S. economic outlook, and risk premiums for investing in high yield were at unprecedented high levels. As we fast forward twelve months to December 2009, the high yield market has just completed its best performance year on record with an annual performance of 58.10% and risk premiums are rapidly approaching historical average levels. Indeed, never has the saying "what a difference a year makes" been so apt.
 
One of the most significant factors impacting all U.S. financial markets in 2009 was the dramatic turnaround in the ability for companies to access the credit markets. At the beginning of the year, some pundits questioned not only when, but also if the U.S. credit markets would ever attain the previous levels of normal activity. This concern was especially acute for high yield companies as their lower credit quality and the investor’s risk aversion appeared to be problematic. Yet, by year end 2009, the final tally showed that high yield companies issued the most securities on record as $160 billion of paper cleared the market. The preponderance of this new issuance was strictly for refinancing, much of it came with very attractive yield premiums, and the overall structure of the issuance was significantly superior to the vintages of 2006-2008. More importantly, the ability for companies to access capital, waive covenants, and extend maturities steadily diminished the universe of prospective defaulting issuers. With this prospect of lower default expectations, high yield spreads continued to ratchet down and the high yield market posted gains. These gains led to further inflows into high yield which allowed for further capital to be extended to high yield issuers. This virtuous cycle was in effect consistent for every month from March through December 2009. This dynamic of factors (i.e., attractive yields, favorable structures, and rapidly declining default expectations), combined to create an extremely favorable environment for high yield investors and spurred the record performance for the sector.
 
A key driver for high yield was the near record inflows into high yield mutual funds, as approximately $31 billion flowed into the market. Equally impressive was how steady this demand was throughout the balance of the year. Even after the significant market rally in the second and third quarters, inflows continued to be steady in the fourth quarter.
 
In fact, the dynamics for high yield during the fourth quarter were generally similar to trends that persisted for much of the year. That is, high yield outperformed most other asset sectors, lower quality securities outperformed demand for high yield (as measured by mutual fund inflows), new issue supply was robust, yield premiums (spreads) tightened, and the volume of high yield defaults continued to grind lower.
 
During the fourth quarter of 2009, the high yield market, as measured by the Merrill Lynch High Yield Master II Constrained Index, was one of the best performing sectors compared to both fixed income and equity markets as the average high yield index gained 6.0% in the fourth quarter. This strong performance bested other fixed income sectors such as 10-year Treasuries, investment grade debt, and emerging market debt which posted fourth quarter returns of negative 3.5%, 1.2% and 1.5%, respectively. High yield’s fourth quarter returns also beat many equity sectors as the S&P and Russell 2000 generated returns of 6.0% and 3.9% for the quarter, respectively.
 
How did the fund perform for the period January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009?
For the trailing year ended December 31, 2009, the Ultra Series High Income Fund returned 34.29% (Class I shares), underperforming the Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield Master II Constrained Index return of 58.10%. Consistent with fund’s performance for every quarter during the year, the 2009 return was solid on an absolute basis, but lagged on a relative basis. Since our goal is to preserve capital in down markets, achieve solid returns in up markets, and limit risk as measured by security price
 

 
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HIGH INCOME FUND (continued)
 
volatility and defaults, we believe the fund has performed well. For example, for the combined period 2008 and 2009, the fund generated a return of 16.39% as compared to a return of 6.38% for the Lipper High Yield Index (30 Largest Mutual Funds). An alternative way of looking at this two year performance for the fund is to analyze the fund’s capture ratio for down and up markets. Our goal is to minimize our participation in down markets and maximize participation in up markets. As measured by Lipper, the average high yield mutual fund captured 101% of the market’s downside in 2008’s worst yearly performance on record, and the average high yield mutual fund captured only 78% of the market’s record up year in 2009; resulting in a combined cumulative 6.6% performance for the two year period. By comparison, the Ultra Series High Income Fund participated in only 50% of the market’s record downdraft in 2008 and captured 61% of the market’s record upside in 2009, resulting in a combined two-year cumulative performance of 16.39%.
 
What were the strongest contributors and largest constraints to fund performance?
Discounted bonds (i.e., bonds priced below $70) were the best performing sector for the overall high yield market during the year, returning more than 194%. The fund’s underweight position in these securities detracted from relative returns for the period. CCC rated bonds were the best performing rating sector for the year, and the fund’s underweight position in these securities also hurt relative returns in 2009. Additionally, the Financial Sector was the top performing sector for the year, and the fund’s strategic underweighting in this sector negatively contributed to relative performance for the reporting period. Lastly, although the fund’s out-of-index positions in convertible bonds positively contributed to returns, this did not offset the underperformance described above.
 
How is the fund positioned going forward?
Given that the high yield sector’s 2009 performance was so strong, it is only natural to question if there is any gas in the tank for 2010. The initial reaction may be that a near 60% return for any fixed income sector is a sign of a bubble and that danger awaits the greedy. However, we believe it is more important to evaluate current valuations as opposed to how far the market has run over the past 12 months. Specifically, yield spreads as of December 31, 2009 are at 634 basis points which is slightly above historical averages and well above the spread levels typically experienced in a positive credit cycle. Moreover, trailing twelve month default rates are forecast to drop precipitously over the next twelve months and end 2010 below historical averages. For pessimists who argue that high yield cannot post a good year following a great year of performance, history would suggest otherwise. For example, the high yield market followed its previous record year 39.2% return in 1991 with an impressive 17.4% return in 1992; similarly, the high yield market posted a 10.9% return in 2004 following the 28.1% return of 2003. We clearly recognize that 2009’s 58% return is in unchartered territory, but the 26.1% decline in 2008 was also unprecedented. We believe high yield can still post above average returns over the next twelve months as long as the U.S. economy continues to gradually heal. Also supporting our positive outlook is our belief that overall interest rates should remain muted over the balance of 2010 as the Federal Reserve is more focused on achieving sustainable recovery rather than being overly concerned with the prospect of an over stimulated economy. In effect, we expect a gradual increase in interest rates as opposed to a sharp rise over the balance of 2010. Given this relatively low yield environment, we believe demand will remain strong for the incremental yield that high yield offers.
 

 

 
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HIGH INCOME FUND (continued)
 
Cumulative Performance of $10,000 Investment Since Inception1
 
 
Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 20091
 
1 Year
3 Years
5 Years
Since
10/31/00
Inception
Since
5/1/09
Inception
Class I Shares
34.29%
5.41%
5.54%
6.62%
Class II Shares
17.49%
Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield Master II Constrained Index
58.10
6.20
6.40
7.67
34.61
See accompanying Notes to Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance.

DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND
 
How did the fund perform for the period January 1, 2009-December 31, 2009?
For the trailing year ended December 31, 2009, the Ultra Series Diversified Income Fund returned 10.74% (Class I shares) compared to the Russell 1000¨ Index return of 28.43% and the Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government & Mortgage Index return of 5.24%.
 
For the equity portion of the fund, good stock selection in the Consumer Staples Sector, along with positive allocation in the Industrials Sector partially offset poor stock selection across the Financials, Information Technology, and Consumer Discretionary Sectors. In addition, underweight positions in the Financials and Information Technology Sectors hurt returns relative to the Russell 1000¨ Index.
 
What significant changes did you make to the portfolio since January 1, 2009?
Throughout the year we reduced the number of stock holdings in the fund from 61 to 52, reflecting our desire to hold larger positions in stocks of companies in which we have higher conviction. During 2009 we reduced our position in Financials from 19% to 12% of the equity portion of the portfolio, and Health Care from 20% to 15%. We also increased sector weights in Industrials from 11% to 17%, Consumer Staples from 12% to 15%, and Information Technology from 4% to 7%. The fund continues to have a bias towards higher quality, higher dividend-paying companies. The bond portion of the fund modestly reduced duration and thus interest rate exposure during the course of the year. Sector allocations remained relatively constant with minor variations due to maturing securities.
 


 
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DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND (continued)
 
What were the strongest contributors to fund performance?
Within the equity segment of the fund, we found many good values within the Consumer Staples and Industrials Sectors and held overweight positions relative to the Russell 1000¨ Index in these sectors. In addition, stock selection within the Consumer Staples Sector was quite positive. On an individual holdings basis, the fund’s strongest stock contributors for the twelve month period included Wyeth, Procter & Gamble Company, Intel Corp, and Tyco International Ltd. In addition, not owning index-holding Exxon Mobil Corp as its shares fell over 12% aided relative performance.
 
The bond portion of the fund is oriented toward the generation of income. Consequently, it held a significant overweight position in corporate credit, particularly industrial and utility securities. Within that context, it was also significantly overweighted ‘BBB’ rated securities. Overall corporate securities earned 19.8% in 2009 while those rated ‘BBB’ earned 31.4%. This compares to a -3.2% return for Treasury securities.
 
What were the largest constraints on performance?
For the equity segment of the fund, our conservative stock selection helped early in 2009, but was a detractor from relative performance for the entire year. During the period, U.S. stocks experienced a cascade of dividend reductions, unlike anything seen since the depression of the 1930s. For the equity portion of the fund, we chose to protect the fund’s income stream in a move that turned out to be more costly relative to Russell 1000¨ Index returns than we anticipated. We replaced many of our financial stocks that reduced their dividend payouts with higher yielding stocks. The financial stocks we sold subsequently rebounded sharply in price. Detracting from performance within the equity segment of the fund on an individual basis included holdings of JPMorgan Chase & Co., Bank of America Corp, US Bancorp, and General Electric Co.
 
The bond portion of the fund was very modestly hurt by an underexposure to mortgage backed securities at a time when the Fed was purchasing them and a 2% relative underweight position in Banks.
 
How is the fund positioned going forward?
We think the outlook for companies with strong balance sheets, stable cash flow, and attractive dividend yield is very positive. These stocks have lagged the recent market surge and are likely to move higher over the next few years. Additionally, we expect the fund should continue to be positioned to have a higher yield than the overall market in order to meet the objective of earning income while not taking undue risks.
 
Cumulative Performance of $10,000 Investment Since Inception1
 
 

 

 
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DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND (continued)
 
Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 20091
 
1 Year
3 Years
5 Years
10 Years
Since
5/1/09
Inception
Class I Shares
10.74%
-0.51%
2.39%
2.45%
Class II Shares
14.43%
Russell 1000¨ Index
28.43
-5.36
0.79
-0.49
30.25
Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government & Mortgage Index
5.24
6.20
5.09
6.40
4.96
See accompanying Notes to Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance.

LARGE CAP VALUE FUND
 
How did the fund perform for the period January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009?
For the trailing year ended December 31, 2009, the Ultra Series Large Cap Value Fund returned 16.79% (Class I shares), lagging the Russell¨ 1000 Value Index return of 19.69%. Good stock selection in the Health Care Sector, along with positive allocation in the Information Technology Sector partially offset poor stock selection in the Consumer Discretionary, Telecommunication Services, and Consumer Staples Sectors. In addition, our underweight position in the Consumer Discretionary Sector hurt returns relative to the index.
 
What significant changes did you make to the portfolio since January 1, 2009?
The focus of the fund was narrowed to our favorite holdings where we had the highest conviction for longer-term outperformance which resulted in fewer stocks, dropping the portfolio holdings to approximately 60 stocks from approximately 135 held as of January 1, 2009. Overall portfolio diversification was taken into account, though we did find better value in Energy and Health Care, so our weighting rose in those sectors.
 
What were the strongest contributors to fund performance?
The fund’s overweight position in Information Technology contributed to relative performance. Technology valuations were attractive given companies’ strong balance sheets, low inventories, and replacement cycles combined with improving global demand. Also contributing was the fund’s overweight position in Health Care along with good stock selection within the sector. Attractive valuations drove us to an overweight position in this sector. Securities in the Health Care industries were very inexpensive and, in our opinion, had great long term demand. On an individual holdings basis, the strongest contributors included Freeport-McMoran Copper, Life Technologies Corporation, Deere & Co., IBM Corp, and Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
 
What were the largest constraints on performance?
Our weakest portfolio sector was Consumer Discretionary, where our stock selection was too conservative and we were underweight in a sector which returned over +47% for the period. In Telecommunication Services, our conservative stock selection also worked against the fund as some benchmark stocks rose over 100% for the period. On an individual holdings basis, the largest detractors from performance included Weatherford International, Dow Chemical Company, and Bank of New York Mellon Corp. Also, not owning index-holding Ford Motor Co. hurt performance as it shot up over 300% for the period.
 
How is the fund positioned going forward?
We believe the outlook for undervalued stocks is attractive. Many stocks with strong balance sheets and stable cash flow have lagged the market advance and we believe these companies offer attractive risk/return profiles. Versus the benchmark, the fund has overweight positions in industries in the Health Care, Energy, and Information Technology sectors of the economy, while underweight positions in Consumer Discretionary, Finance, and Utilities.
 

 
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LARGE CAP VALUE FUND (continued)
 
Cumulative Performance of $10,000 Investment Since Inception1
 
 
Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 20091
 
1 Year
3 Years
5 Years
10 Years
Since
5/1/09
Inception
Class I Shares
16.79%
-9.06%
-0.87%
-0.44%
Class II Shares
26.09%
Russell 1000¨ Value Index
19.69
-8.96
-0.25
2.47
29.88
See accompanying Notes to Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance.

LARGE CAP GROWTH FUND
 
How did the fund perform for the period January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009?
The Ultra Series Large Cap Growth Fund had strong absolute as well as relative results for the trailing year ended December 31, 2009. On an absolute basis, positive gains of 37.98% (Class I shares) were achieved. The fund beat the 37.21% return for the Russell 1000¨ Growth Index. The fund had a very solid year of performance despite very unstable market conditions. Our philosophy and process kept us open-minded during the periods of high market volatility experienced this year. It helped us continue to refresh the fund with attractive stocks as stock prices moved in response to recessionary forces and attempts to avert financial collapse. We sought companies with strong balance sheets, that generate excess cash flow, and that have intrinsic factors leading to growth in earnings or cash flow, as higher quality companies tend to have more resources to weather a financial calamity. These stocks were ultimately recognized by the market during the period and are reflected in the fund’s relative outperformance.
 
What significant changes did you make to the portfolio since January 1, 2009?
Over time, we have reduced the number of holdings in the fund to approximately 65 from approximately 100, as we gained more conviction on our best ideas due to more clarity in the stability of economic conditions. The fund continues to have a bias towards quality growth companies and remains well diversified.
 
What were the strongest contributors to fund performance?
The largest contributors to performance included the fund’s holdings within the Health Care and Energy Sectors. Health Care was an area of focus since incipient policy reform created heightened uncertainty about future operating conditions, causing other investors to step back from the sector and creating what we thought were attractive stock price entry points. On an individual
 

 
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LARGE CAP GROWTH FUND (continued)
 
basis, the fund’s significant holding in Genentech within the Health Care Sector materially added to performance. The fund’s emphasis in the Energy Sector, due to our anticipation of a rise in oil prices as a result of decreased drilling productivity and potential supply disruption, aided results throughout the period. Within this sector, Petrohawk Energy Corp., a high growth natural gas producer, was a strong contributor to performance.
 
What were the largest constraints on performance?
Specific holdings in consumer related industries and the Materials Sector detracted from fund performance for the reporting period. Yum! Brands Inc, the quick-service restaurant company which operates Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and KFC, disappointed for the period. However, we believe its strong growth in China will separate it from competitors.
 
How is the fund positioned going forward?
We expect overall market volatility to increase as questions develop about the sustainability of the recovery. Also, we believe it is likely the market will narrow rather than broaden and stock selection will become increasingly important. The recovery will be questioned because the economic problems are structural rather than merely cyclical. While we do not think "it is different this time," we do believe the recent past and current environment is foreign to most individuals and policy makers. Since there is no playbook for answers, we believe there will be more false steps along the path to prosperity.
 
Notwithstanding, some companies will thrive in the "new normal" economy. Our bias is that investors will gravitate towards those companies which continue to demonstrate superiority. We envision bouts of broad speculative moves such as last quarter, to be followed by sharp sell offs in companies which do not meet expectations. Investors will likely gravitate towards those that don’t disappoint. Our portfolio is positioned to take advantage of this market environment.
 
Cumulative Performance of $10,000 Investment Since Inception1
 
 
Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 20091
 
1 Year
3 Years
5 Years
10 Years
Since
5/1/09
Inception
Class I Shares
37.98%
-0.89%
1.47%
-0.16%
Class II Shares
26.21%
Russell 1000¨ Growth Index
37.21
-1.89
1.63
-3.99
30.57
See accompanying Notes to Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance.


 

 
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MID CAP VALUE FUND 
Wellington Management Company, LLP - Subadviser; Smaller cap portion of the fund January 1, 2009 - June 30, 2009
 
How did the fund perform for the period January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009?
For the trailing year ended December 31, 2009, the Ultra Series Mid Cap Value Fund returned 25.67% (Class I Shares), while the Russell¨ Midcap Value Index returned 34.21%. The year was particularly difficult with the fund outperforming early in the year, given its defensive stance that included underweight positions in consumer discretionary and financial stocks, but then underperforming for the remainder of the year. Following the market’s bottoming in March, high-beta and low quality stocks began what turned out to be a sustained rally that continued through the remainder of the year. The fund was instead positioned somewhat more defensively, concentrated in higher quality stocks that participated in the rally but at a reduced rate.
 
What significant changes did you make to the portfolio since January 1, 2009?
Wellington Management’s small/mid cap value investment team was removed from managing approximately 20% of the fund’s assets on July 1, 2009. Livia Asher of Madison Asset Management remains the lead portfolio manager of the fund. Subsequently, the number of individual stock holdings was reduced and concentrated during the latter half of the year into a "best ideas" portfolio comprised of roughly 70 stocks, down from roughly 230, where we have the highest conviction for longer-term outperformance. Stock valuation dispersion has narrowed allowing the portfolio to upgrade quality at a reasonable price. We also favored stocks where we saw sustainable cash dividends as a means to add to relative returns.
 
What were the strongest contributors to fund performance?
Greatest relative outperformance during the year came from stock selection within the Health Care Sector as our holdings of Life Technology Corporation and CIGNA Corporation, each returning more than 100%, were positioned with an overweight in the fund. Additional areas of relative positive performance were more broad-based. For example, the overweight position in semiconductor stocks, including Micron Technology, Inc. and Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. as they returned over 80% and almost 300% respectively, offset losses elsewhere in the Information Technology Sector. While the fund was generally underweight in the Financial Sector, the fund did own several out-of-benchmark names that generated positive alpha, including BlackRock, Inc. and JPMorgan Chase & Co. At the same time, not owning several poorly performing commercial banks, like Huntington Bancshares Incorporated and Synovus Financial Corp. were also additive. Another area that the fund avoided was airlines which were poor performers as a group. Within the media industry, owning The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. and Scripps Networks Interactive were good choices, though not owning several others in that sector: Liberty Media Corp. – Interactive, Liberty Media Corp. - Capital, Discovery Communications, Inc. and others that returned as much as 400%, offset that gain. The fund also owned copper and gold producer Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc., an out of benchmark name that returned over 200% for the year; but we trimmed the position a little prematurely. Finally, The TJX Companies, Inc., the discount retailer, returned almost 82% and was an out-of-benchmark name which contributed to performance.
 
What were the largest constraints on performance?
The greatest relative underperformance came from both sector allocation and security selection within the Consumer Discretionary Sector. Stocks within the sector returned 69% on average and the fund was both underweight the index here and avoided the "junk" trade—which happened to be the greatest area of above-average stock performance. For example, the fund did not own stocks within the auto and auto components industries where individual stocks returned as much as 500%; similarly, hotels, restaurants & leisure stocks were avoided, however these gained 50-100% or more. Several media names, noted above, had outsized gains and were not owned. Within the other industries, the same pattern was evident: poor quality insurance names, Genworth Financial Inc. and XL Capital Ltd soared 300-400%; paper stocks returned over 150%+; bottlers returned over 80%--none of which were held in the portfolio. Finally, in a market that rose 34%, any cash position results in negative relative performance—in 2009, that cost us 100 basis points.
 

 
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MID CAP VALUE FUND (continued)
 
Additional Comments
Economic improvement appears to be gaining traction, however we believe stock price moves may be more subdued in 2010 as much of that improvement is already largely reflected in valuations. We anticipate top-line improvement and decisive earnings "beats" will be valued over expense-driven margin improvement, and late cycle industries and quality will take over leadership from early cycle and low-quality names. Additionally, we expect, as is typically the case in post-recessionary periods, that earnings estimates are too high and will ultimately be cut, also putting a damper on valuation expansion.
 
Cumulative Performance of $10,000 Investment Since Inception1
 
 
Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 20091
 
1 Year
3 Years
5 Years
10 Years
Since
5/1/09
Inception
Class I Shares
25.67%
-7.14%
0.65%
5.97%
Class II Shares
24.36%
Russell Midcap¨ Value Index
34.21
-6.62
1.98
7.58
34.78
See accompanying Notes to Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance.

MID CAP GROWTH FUND
 
Wellington Management Company, LLP - Subadviser; January 1, 2009 - June 30, 2009
 
How did the fund perform for the period January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009?
For the trailing year ended December 31, 2009, the Ultra Series Mid Cap Growth Fund returned 47.28% (Class I shares), slightly outperforming the Russell Midcap¨ Growth Index return of 46.29%.
 
Stock selection in the Consumer Discretionary, Financial, and Information Technology Sectors contributed the most to relative outperformance versus the Russell Midcap¨ Growth Index. In addition, an overweight position in the Energy Sector along with an underweight to Utilities, Consumer Staples, Telecommunication Services and Industrials Sectors were positive contributors to relative returns. These favorable results were partially offset by weak stock selection in the Industrials, Health Care, and Telecommunication Services Sectors, along with negative allocation in the Consumer Discretionary, Financial and Technology
 

 
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MID CAP GROWTH FUND (continued)
 
Sectors. Overall, both stock selection and asset allocation were positive which resulted in outperformance compared to the Russell Midcap¨ Growth Index.
 
What significant changes did you make to the portfolio since January 1, 2009?
Rich Eisinger, head of Madison’s mid-cap equity team, became the portfolio manager of the fund mid-year. Rich and his team replaced Wellington Management’s mid-cap growth investment team on July 1, 2009.
 
Subsequently, as the year progressed, we increased our exposure to the Financial Sector, particularly in the insurance industry, and now maintain an overweight position. New insurance purchases in the year included Odyssey Re, specialty insurer Markel and property & casualty insurer RLI. Top active positions include Brookfield Asset Management and diversified holding company Leucadia. We expect to maintain an overweight position relative to the index in the insurance and asset management industries in the Financials Sector as we believe long-term prospects are excellent and valuations are attractive.
 
After maintaining an overweight position relative to the index in the Technology Sector for most of the year, we reduced our Technology exposure and now have an underweight position. Our Technology holdings generated very strong returns in the first eight months of the year. With valuations less attractive, we felt it prudent to reduce exposure and rotate into other sectors with better return prospects.
 
What were the strongest contributors to fund performance?
Key individual contributors to relative performance in the Consumer Discretionary Sector were apparel companies True Religion, Aeropostale, the Buckle, and Guess. Luxury jeweler Tiffany and specialty retailer of automotive aftermarket parts O’Reilly Automotive were also strong contributors. In Financials, supplemental health and life insurer Aflac, along with re-insurer Odyssey Re were top performers. In Information Technology, networking solutions supplier Brocade Communication Systems, communications solutions provider Polycom, and Akamai Technologies, a provider of services for accelerating the delivery of content and application over the Internet, were strong relative performers. Atwood Oceanics (energy) was also a top performer.
 
What were the largest constraints on performance?
Detractors from relative performance in Industrials included asset-light freight transportation management company Hub Group, and Terex, a global manufacturer of construction machinery. Hercules Offshore (energy), Psychiatric Solutions and Amedisys (health care), and Huntington Bancshares (financials) were also relatively weak.
 
Additional Comments
As we enter 2010, we remain cautiously optimistic about further market gains. Many leading economic indicators are signaling the end of the recession and problematic areas such as home prices appear to be stabilizing. Although the mood is more upbeat, economic support has come mainly from inventory destocking and government stimulus. The sustainability of the economic recovery will be largely dependent on a resurgence in consumer demand beyond short term fixes such as "Cash for Clunkers." High unemployment rates, stagnant personal income growth and a growing savings rate leave us questioning the strength of a consumer rebound. While we remain optimistic about the prospect for a sustained economic recovery, we believe it may unfold at a slower pace than many currently expect.
 

 
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MID CAP GROWTH FUND (continued)
 
Cumulative Performance of $10,000 Investment Since Inception1
 
 
Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 20091
 
1 Year
3 Years
5 Years
Since
10/31/00
Inception
Since
5/1/09
Inception
Class I Shares
47.28%
-5.34%
0.54%
-3.42%
Class II Shares
26.13%
Russell Midcap¨ Growth Index
46.29
-3.18
2.40
-0.70
32.55

 
See accompanying Notes to Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance.

SMALL CAP VALUE FUND 
 
Wellington Management Company, LLP - Subadviser
 
How did the fund perform for the period January 1, 2009-December 31, 2009?
For the trailing year ended December 31, 2009, the Ultra Series Small Cap Value Fund returned 31.56% (Class I shares), outperforming the Russell¨ 2000 Value Index return of 20.58%.
 
Consistent with our bottom-up portfolio construction process, stock selection was a large contributor to relative results. Allocation among sectors, a residual of the stock selection process, was also significantly additive during the year. Stock selection was particularly strong within industries in the Financials, Industrials, and Consumer Staples Sectors of the economy. Selection in Consumer Discretionary, Materials, and Information Technology detracted from relative returns. The fund’s underweight position to the Financials Sector contributed to positive relative performance while our underweight position to the Information Technology Sector was a negative relative contributor.
 
What significant changes did you make to the portfolio since January 1, 2009?
The fund’s investment approach emphasizes individual stock selection; sector weights are a residual of the process. We do, however, carefully consider diversification across economic sectors to limit risk. Based on these bottom-up decisions, the portfolio’s underweight position in the Financials Sector narrowed and Materials moved from a modest overweight to an underweight, while overweight positions within the Consumer Discretionary and Industrials Sectors decreased.
 

 
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SMALL CAP VALUE FUND (continued)
 
What were the strongest contributors to fund performance?
Key individual contributors to relative performance were Carlisle (Industrials), Xyratex (Information Technology), and Herbalife (Consumer Staples). Shares of diversified global manufacturing company Carlisle gained on strong earnings results. We continue to hold Carlisle as the shares are inexpensive and the company’s operational improvements position it to benefit from an improving economy. Disk drive test equipment and data storage company Xyratex posted profits that beat estimates, helped partly by design wins at major customers, sending its shares higher. We continue to hold the security. Herbalife, the leading worldwide direct marketer of health and nutrition products, rose as earnings results exceeded expectations and the company raised full-year guidance. We maintain our position as the stock remains attractively valued and the shares should benefit from improving operational and international trends.
 
What were the largest constraints on performance?
Detractors from relative performance during the period included Modine Manufacturing (Consumer Discretionary), Penn Virginia (Energy), and Sonic (Consumer Discretionary). Modine, a manufacturer of vehicle heating-and-cooling parts, faced a challenging automotive environment early in the year, sending its shares lower. U.S. drive-in restaurant chain Sonic saw its shares decline on reduced earnings guidance. Independent oil and gas exploration company Penn Virginia also hurt results. The company had disappointing drilling results and lowered its production growth target. We eliminated our position in Modine but continued to hold Penn Virginia and Sonic at year-end.
 
How is the fund positioned going forward?
Based on our two- to three-year time horizon, we continue to find what we believe are attractively valued investment opportunities in a volatile environment.
 
Cumulative Performance of $10,000 Investment Since Inception1
 
 
Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 20091
 
 
1 Year
Since
5/1/07
Inception
Since
5/1/09
Inception
Class I Shares
31.56%
-4.46%
Class II Shares
31.57%
Russell 2000¨ Value Index
20.58
-10.01
29.49

 
See accompanying Notes to Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance.

 

 
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SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND 
 
Paradigm Asset Management Company, LLC - Subadviser; January 1, 2009 - November 30, 2009
 
How did the fund perform for the period January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009?
For the twelve month period ended December 31, 2009, the Ultra Series Small Cap Growth Fund returned 17.18% (Class I shares) which lagged the Russell¨ 2000 Growth Index return of 34.47%. The period included a recession and some of the most volatile markets witnessed in the last 20 years. These markets caused tremendous disruptions to quantitative processes and risk models alike. Effective November 30, 2009, subadviser Paradigm Asset Management Company, LLC, was replaced with Madison Asset Management as manager of the fund.
 
What significant changes have you made to the portfolio since January 1, 2009?
Effective November 30, 2009, Paradigm no longer sub-advises the fund and instead, Madison Asset Management has retained full management responsibilities over the fund. Neither the fund’s investment objective nor its principal investment strategies have changed as a result of this change in management. As the overall stock market continued to surge late in the year, the fund has taken a somewhat more defensive posture with proceeds from profit taking moving cash holdings higher.
 
What were the strongest contributors to fund performance?
The strongest contributing sectors to overall fund performance for the period were Materials, Telecommunication Services, and Utilities. The top five contributors from a security standpoint were Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions Inc., MPS Group Inc., SPSS Inc, American Medical Systems Holdings Inc., and Rovi Corp.
 
What were the largest constraints on performance?
The first quarter of 2009 contained the inflection point of March 9, and the fund did not keep pace following this rapid shift in market drivers. The portfolio was further disadvantaged during the second quarter of 2009 by a rally in poorer quality securities. Although the returns for second quarter were impressive, the underlying fundamentals were not; consequently, the rally was labeled as a ‘dash to trash’ in which the fund did not participate. Also detracting from performance in early third quarter of 2009 was the relatively larger weighted average market cap versus the index in the quarter. The third quarter of 2009 did provide strong double digit returns in the face of a concerning economic backdrop. Unemployment breeched 10%, foreclosure rates had reached all time highs and government economic interaction continued at unprecedented levels.
 
More specifically from a sector stand point, the fund lost ground primarily from stock selection within industries in the Information Technology, Consumer Discretionary, and Health Care Sectors. Asset allocation was a detractor as well in each. Information Technology was a strong performing sector for the Russell¨ 2000 Growth Index, and the fund was slightly underweight in the sector which detracted from performance. The larger shortfall came from poor stock selection within the sector. Names such as Polycom Inc., ValueClick Inc., and IXYS Corp accounted for performance shortfall within information technology.
 
In Consumer Discretionary, benchmark names which were not held in the fund cost the portfolio relative performance. Tupperware Brands Corp., J Crew and Bally Technologies were a few of the names that were costly by omission. The sector was the best performer for the period and an underweight position relative to the benchmark was a detractor from an asset allocation standpoint and cost the fund performance. Health Care saw similar results of performance shortfall due to benchmark names which performed well and were not held in the fund. Human Genome, CV Therapeutics and Medarex Inc were a few such names.
 
The majority of performance shortfall for the fund was due to stock selection. The fund struggled through this period as a combination of extreme volatility coupled with poor quality securities driving performance left high quality portfolios out of favor. From a security standpoint the five largest detractors were Forrester Research Inc., Penn Virginia Corp., Wabtec, Immucor Inc, and Martek Biosciences Corp.
 

 
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SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND (continued)
 
Cumulative Performance of $10,000 Investment Since Inception1
 
 
Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 20091
 
 
1 Year
Since
5/1/07
Inception
Since
5/1/09
Inception
Class I Shares
17.18%
-14.17%
Class II Shares
18.13%
Russell 2000¨ Growth Index
34.47
-6.26
29.49
See accompanying Notes to Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance.

GLOBAL SECURITIES FUND 
 
Mondrian Investment Partners Limited - Subadviser
 
How did the fund perform for the period January 1, 2009-December 31, 2009?
For the trailing year ended December 31, 2009, the Ultra Series Global Securities Fund returned 22.59% (Class I shares), compared with the MSCI World Index which returned 30.79%.
 
The year 2009 was very difficult for the global economy. Full data is not yet available, but it seems likely that the decline in economic activity was the sharpest in at least half a century. Particularly damaging for output was the swinging cuts to inventory levels, driven by retailers and wholesalers seeking to preserve cash. In part, this was the result of tight constraints on credit imposed by capital-short banks in the US, Europe and elsewhere. Early on in the year, markets reflected the weakening economic climate, with the MSCI World Index declining by a quarter over the first 10 weeks of the year. However, more positive sentiment emerged as government involvement in the financial sector suggested that the financial crisis would pass its lowest point early on in 2009. Over the rest of the year, the Index recovered by over 70%, leaving it 30% up for the year overall.
 
What were the strongest contributors and largest constraints to fund performance?
In 2009, our analysis found value in economic sectors such as Consumer Staples, Health Care and Telecommunications. These are sectors which traditionally are seen as having a defensive earnings profile. For instance, in terms of new stocks, we added General Mills, the US food producer, and Vodafone, the UK mobile phone operator to the portfolio. Over the year, our full allocation to these areas, although delivering strong, positive returns, did not allow the portfolio to match the benchmark when market’s switched to a more optimistic tack. However, with our defensive stance and our cautious economic outlook, as discussed below, we continue
 

 
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GLOBAL SECURITIES FUND (continued)
 
to see this allocation as prudent. Among industries in the Financials Sector, we found Zurich Financial Services attractively valued, in part, because of its global spread of operations affording diverse revenue streams.
 
Although it delivered strong absolute returns, the fund underperformed the index in 2009. On a geographic basis, this underperformance was mainly due to stock selection rather than market allocation. In particular, stock performance in the UK, Spain, the USA, Japan and France held back performance. These adverse influences were only partly offset by positive selection effects in Italy and Canada. More supportive was market selection. For this, the allocation to the strong Singaporean, Taiwanese, Spanish and Australian markets helped returns. But, this was partly offset by low allocations to the strong US and Canadian markets, and nil weighting in Sweden and Hong Kong.
 
Analyzing performance with reference to a sector breakdown, stock selection was a positive for performance. Good returns relative to their sectors from Financial, Consumer Staple, Utility and Materials stocks buoyed up performance. This was partly offset by weak stock performance among Energy, Health Care, Consumer Discretionary and Industrial holdings.
 
Our investment approach has a value-oriented defensive style. We assess value by analysis of the potential for company earnings and dividends to grow over time. By relating these to current share prices, we seek to find companies that are under-valued. Our process emphasizes in-depth business analysis and a long time horizon for researching a company’s potential going forward. One aim of this is to include in the portfolio businesses with more resilient cash flows, which should reduce the volatility of returns. This process has led us to find attractive valuations among stocks associated with a defensive earnings’ profile, such as the Telecommunications, Health Care and Consumer Staples Sectors. From the spring on, investor sentiment was focused on recovery, which led these sectors to deliver strong, but sub-benchmark returns. As such, the allocation to them hindered performance. In the same vein, below-average allocations to growth-oriented sectors, such as, Materials and Information Technology also held back performance. However, we expect muted growth among developed markets overall for some time, with households emphasizing debt reduction and necessary over discretionary spending, and a similar picture in the public sector. With this in mind, we remain comfortable with the fund’s positions.
 
Additional Comments
Some indicators suggest a sharp recovery in output is likely over the coming year or so. Indeed, a boost from re-stocking is likely. But, it is not clear that this will be a full-fledged recovery as enjoyed in earlier periods. Household debt in many areas, for instance in the US and the UK, is at near-record highs and low interest rates will not persist indefinitely. Government indebtedness is high and rising as spending is used to pump-prime broader economic growth. Taxes are already increasing in the UK and fiscal tightening is likely elsewhere too. As yet, emerging markets have fared better, with huge monetary expansion in China supporting growth there, albeit at the risk of an inflationary bubble at some stage. Indeed, domestic demand in these markets may provide some support for export-oriented businesses among developed countries, especially those with weaker currencies, which helps to improve international competitiveness. Overall, we expect muted growth ahead, with households emphasizing debt reduction and necessary over discretionary spending, and a similar picture in the public sector.
 

 

 
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GLOBAL SECURITIES FUND (continued)
 
Cumulative Performance of $10,000 Investment Since Inception1
 
 
Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 20091
 
1 Year
3 Years
5 Years
Since
10/31/00
Inception
Since
5/1/09
Inception
Class I Shares
22.59%
-7.09%
1.42%
2.53%
Class II Shares
33.79%
MSCI World Index
30.79
-5.09
2.57
1.44
33.18
See accompanying Notes to Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance.

INTERNATIONAL STOCK FUND 
 
Lazard Asset Management, LLC - Subadviser
 
International stocks experienced a tremendous rally since the lows reached in March 2009, as the world continued to recover from one of the worst economic and financial crises in decades. Risks to the global financial system subsided over the past year due to the unprecedented monetary and fiscal actions taken by major central banks and governments. The recent flow of positive economic data indicated continued improvement in the underlying fundamentals of the global economy. This stabilization, coupled with policymakers’ signaling the likelihood of prolonged accommodative monetary policy, encouraged investors to buy into riskier assets. International small-cap equities performed particularly well throughout 2009, outperforming large-cap stocks for the year.
 
In Europe, Norway performed the best, as the oil-rich country benefited from a strong recovery in crude oil prices. However, the overall performance of stocks was mixed amid increasing divergences within the European Union, and the downgrade of Greece’s credit rating rekindled fears over sovereign debt risks. In Asia, Hong Kong and Singapore performed well on the expected benefits stemming from strong growth in China. Japan continued to underperform its regional peers, although it appeared to regain some positive momentum in December amid easing concerns over the strong yen. Emerging markets performed strongly on investors’ belief that emerging market economic growth would significantly outpace developed world growth. For the year as a whole, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index increased by almost 79%, with Latin American equities significantly outperforming shares in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa and in Asia.
 
In currency markets, the U.S. dollar weakened following the March trough, as investors were attracted to higher-yielding currencies, such as the Australian dollar. However, the U.S. dollar rebounded in recent months, appreciating against major
 

 
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currencies. This appreciation coincided with an apparent change in investors’ sentiment toward the U.S. dollar amid improving U.S. economic data, which led to some speculation that the U.S. Federal Reserve might raise interest rates sooner than expected. Additionally, the euro was hurt by the downgrade of Greece’s (one of its member countries) sovereign debt.
 
After a period in which the MSCI EAFE Index reached an all-time high driven by euphoria (October 2007), it declined more than 50% due to indiscriminate selling (March 2009), and subsequently rallied over 70% due to a dash toward risk (December 2009). Financial markets were, once again, driven by fundamentals by the end of the year.
 
How did the fund perform for the period January 1, 2009-December 31, 2009?
For the trailing year ended December 31, 2009, the Ultra Series International Stock Fund returned 27.90% (Class I shares), compared to the MSCI EAFE Index return of 32.46%.
 
What significant changes did you make to the portfolio since January 1, 2009?
During 2009, driven by its bottom-up approach, the fund continued to move toward a less defensive stance, adding overall exposure to cyclically exposed companies that were trading at attractive multiples, while many defensive stocks reached fair value. The Consumer Discretionary Sector figured prominently, as the fund invested in automobile companies BMW and Honda, as did the Materials Sector, where the fund increased exposure. We also invested in several high-quality companies at historically low valuations, including Novo Nordisk, Fanuc, and Esprit. We increased our exposure to industries in the Financial Sector during the period – primarily in higher-quality investment banks, insurance companies, and surviving banks. Reductions across defensive sectors included the sales of Japan Tobacco, BT Group, and E.ON AG. Going forward, we believe there will be a marked differentiation between winning and losing business models.
 
What were the strongest contributors to fund performance?
The fund benefited from strong stock selection in the Information Technology Sector, as Ericsson, Hoya, and Canon each contributed to returns. A low exposure relative to the index to the Utilities Sector also helped performance, as the sector was hurt by concerns about overcapacity in the power generation market. Exposure to emerging markets contributed significantly to returns over the year, as shares of Banco do Brasil, Lukoil, and the Industrial & Commercial Bank of China performed well.
 
What were largest constraints on performance?
The biggest drag on performance was a low exposure relative to the index to the Materials Sector, which benefited from the improving economic environment and emerging market demand. The high exposure to, and stock selection in, Telecommunication Services also detracted from returns, as investors rotated into more cyclical sectors. Within the Telecommunication Services Sector, positions in KDDI, Telus, and Vodafone Group hurt performance.
 

 

 
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INTERNATIONAL STOCK FUND (continued)
 
Cumulative Performance of $10,000 Investment Since Inception1
 
 
Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 20091
 
1 Year
3 Years
5 Years
Since
10/31/00
Inception
Since
5/1/09
Inception
Class I Shares
27.90%
-4.36%
4.83%
4.45%
Class II Shares
32.30%
MSCI EAFE Index
32.46
-5.57
4.02
3.44
36.11

 
See accompanying Notes to Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance.

TARGET RETIREMENT 2020 FUND
 
How did the fund perform for the period January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009?
For the trailing year ended December 31, 2009, the Ultra Series Target Retirement 2020 Fund returned 28.93% (Class I shares), outperforming the Dow Jones Global Target 2020 Index return of 20.94%. Exceptional returns in a number of the fund’s equity holdings accounted for the outperformance, along with the fund’s growth bias versus value.
 
What significant changes did you make to the portfolio since January 1, 2009?
After careful consideration, we altered the glide path for our target retirement funds in 2009. The glide path is considered by many to be the keystone of any target date product, charting the course each fund’s asset allocation will take on the path to retirement or maturity. Normally the path begins with a large amount of equity securities, slowly winding down to a larger portion of fixed income as the fund nears maturity. The key distinction that has emerged is whether the glide path goes to retirement, maturing at the fund’s date, or through retirement, often times 20-30 years beyond the specified fund date. A large majority of retirement date funds, including our own, were set up to be managed through the retirement date.
 
In 2008, this convention appeared to be at odds with fund owner expectations. The average return for Morningstar’s Target Date 2000 – 2010 category was -23.4% in 2008, which was very difficult for shareholders of Target 2010 funds to accept. Additionally, many of the funds in this category carried a 50-60% allocation to equities. Shareholders erroneously believed that their fund, and potentially their nest egg, was due to mature in 2 years, and were blindsided by such a steep loss so close to retirement. Proponents of managing through the retirement date point out that the investor still has a potential 20-30 time horizon after retirement, warranting a larger equity allocation to protect against outliving their money. While this is correct, clearly it was contrary to the risk expectations of a large number of target date fund owners.
 

 
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TARGET RETIREMENT 2020 FUND (continued)
 
In late 2009, we modified our glide path to end at retirement. We believe this glide path better aligns with investor expectations, and our goal as fund manager should be to maximize and protect our clients’ assets for the retirement date. Our new glide path results in equity allocations closer to 25% at retirement. By comparison, the conventional through retirement glide path can have up to 60% stocks at retirement in some cases. We believe it is our duty to manage risk throughout the entire glide path and not expose investors to undue equity risk near retirement. Once the retirement date has been met, our funds will focus on retirement income generation and have a 30% maximum equity constraint.
 
What were the strongest contributors to fund performance?
Fund performance benefited from our manager selection, an increase in credit exposure in the first two quarters of the year, and the fund’s growth stock bias (growth outperformed value by a wide margin in 2009) as the Russell 3000¨ Growth Index returned 37.0% versus only 19.8% on the Russell 3000¨ Value Index. On an individual holdings basis, top performers for 2009 included: Laudus International MarketMasters Fund which returned 48.5% for the year, Manning & Napier Equity Fund which returned 39.6%, MEMBERS Large Cap Growth Fund Class Y which returned 38.0%, and Victory Special Value Fund which returned 33.0%.
 
What were the largest constraints on performance?
The modification to a more conservative glide path as described above included a reduction in equities during the fourth quarter which detracted from relative performance. However, we believe the change better aligns the fund with the goal of maximizing and protecting investors’ assets for retirement and investor expectations going foward. Notable individual detractors from relative fund performance for the year were: Gateway Fund which returned 6.8% for 2009 and MEMBERS Large Cap Value Fund Class Y which returned 16.3%.
 
Cumulative Performance of $10,000 Investment Since Inception1
 
 
Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 20091
 
1 Year
Since
10/1/07
Inception
Ultra Series Target Retirement 2020, Class I
28.93%
-8.54%
Dow Jones Global Target 2020 Index
20.94
-2.82
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TARGET RETIREMENT 2030 FUND
 
How did the fund perform for the period January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009?
For the trailing year ended December 31, 2009, the Ultra Series Target Retirement 2030 Fund returned 30.94%, slightly outperforming the Dow Jones Global Target 2030 Index return of 29.49%. Exceptional returns in a number of the fund’s equity holdings accounted for the outperformance, along with the fund’s growth bias versus value.
 
What significant changes did you make to the portfolio since January 1, 2009?
After careful consideration, we altered the glide path for our target retirement funds in 2009. The glide path is considered by many to be the keystone of any target date product, charting the course each fund’s asset allocation will take on the path to retirement or maturity. Normally the path begins with a large amount of equity securities, slowly winding down to a larger portion of fixed income as the fund nears maturity. The key distinction that has emerged is whether the glide path goes to retirement, maturing at the fund’s date, or through retirement, often times 20-30 years beyond the specified fund date. A large majority of retirement date funds, including our own, were set up to be managed through the retirement date.
 
In 2008, this convention appeared to be at odds with fund owner expectations. The average return for Morningstar’s Target Date 2000 – 2010 category was -23.4% in 2008, which was very difficult for shareholders of Target 2010 funds to accept. Additionally, many of the funds in this category carried a 50-60% allocation to equities. Shareholders erroneously believed that their fund, and potentially their nest egg, was due to mature in 2 years, and were blindsided by such a steep loss so close to retirement. Proponents of managing through the retirement date point out that the investor still has a potential 20-30 time horizon after retirement, warranting a larger equity allocation to protect against outliving their money. While this is correct, clearly it was contrary to the risk expectations of a large number of target date fund owners.
 
In late 2009, we modified our glide path to end at retirement. We believe this glide path better aligns with investor expectations, and our goal as fund manager should be to maximize and protect our clients’ assets for the retirement date. Our new glide path results in equity allocations closer to 25% at retirement. By comparison, the conventional through retirement glide path can have up to 60% stocks at retirement in some cases. We believe it is our duty to manage risk throughout the entire glide path and not expose investors to undue equity risk near retirement. Once the retirement date has been met, our funds will focus on retirement income generation and have a 30% maximum equity constraint.
 
What were the strongest contributors to fund performance?
Fund performance benefited from our manager selection, an increase in credit exposure in the first two quarters of the year, and the fund’s growth stock bias (growth outperformed value by a wide margin in 2009) as the Russell 3000¨ Growth Index returned 37.0% versus only 19.8% on the Russell 3000¨ Value Index. On an individual holdings basis, top performers for 2009 included: Laudus International MarketMasters Fund which returned 48.5% for the year, Manning & Napier Equity Fund which returned 39.6%, MEMBERS Large Cap Growth Fund Class Y which returned 38.0%, and Victory Special Value Fund which returned 33.0%.
 
What were the largest constraints on performance?
The modification to a more conservative glide path as described above included a reduction in equities during the fourth quarter which detracted from relative performance. However, we believe the change better aligns the fund with the goal of maximizing and protecting investors’ assets for retirement and investor expectations going foward. Notable individual detractors from relative performance were: Gateway Fund which returned 6.8% for 2009, MEMBERS Large Cap Value Fund Class Y which returned 16.3%, and MEMBERS International Stock Fund Class Y which returned 26.2%.
 


 
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TARGET RETIREMENT 2030 FUND (continued)
 
Cumulative Performance of $10,000 Investment Since Inception1
 
 
Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 20091
 
1 Year
Since
10/1/07
Inception
Ultra Series Target Retirement 2030, Class I
30.94%
-10.09%
Dow Jones Global Target 2030 Index
29.49
-6.16

 
See accompanying Notes to Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance.

TARGET RETIREMENT 2040 FUND
 
How did the fund perform for the period January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009?
For the trailing year ended December 31, 2009, the Ultra Series Target Retirement 2040 Fund returned 31.64%, underperforming the Dow Jones Global Target 2040 Index return of 34.63%. Although investors enjoyed a solid return, the underperformance resulted from more modest returns from two of our largest holdings, MEMBERS Large Cap Value Fund Class Y and MEMBERS International Stock Fund Class Y.
 
What significant changes did you make to the portfolio since January 1, 2009?
After careful consideration, we altered the glide path for our target retirement funds in 2009. The glide path is considered by many to be the keystone of any target date product, charting the course each fund’s asset allocation will take on the path to retirement or maturity. Normally the path begins with a large amount of equity securities, slowly winding down to a larger portion of fixed income as the fund nears maturity. The key distinction that has emerged is whether the glide path goes to retirement, maturing at the fund’s date, or through retirement, often times 20-30 years beyond the specified fund date. A large majority of retirement date funds, including our own, were set up to be managed through the retirement date.
 
In 2008, this convention appeared to be at odds with fund owner expectations. The average return for Morningstar’s Target Date 2000 – 2010 category was -23.4% in 2008, which was very difficult for shareholders of Target 2010 funds to accept. Additionally, many of the funds in this category carried a 50-60% allocation to equities. Shareholders erroneously believed that their fund, and potentially their nest egg, was due to mature in 2 years, and were blindsided by such a steep loss so close to retirement. Proponents of managing through the retirement date point out that the investor still has a potential 20-30 time horizon after retirement, warranting a larger equity allocation to protect against outliving their money. While this is correct, clearly it was contrary to the risk expectations of a large number of target date fund owners.
 

 
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TARGET RETIREMENT 2040 FUND (continued)
 
In late 2009, we modified our glide path to end at retirement. We believe this glide path better aligns with investor expectations, and our goal as fund manager should be to maximize and protect our clients’ assets for the retirement date. Our new glide path results in equity allocations closer to 25% at retirement. By comparison, the conventional through retirement glide path can have up to 60% stocks at retirement in some cases. We believe it is our duty to manage risk throughout the entire glide path and not expose investors to undue equity risk near retirement. Once the retirement date has been met, our funds will focus on retirement income generation and have a 30% maximum equity constraint.
 
What were the strongest contributors to Fund performance?
Fund performance benefited from our manager selection, an increase in credit exposure in the first two quarters of the year, and the fund’s growth stock bias (growth outperformed value by a wide margin in 2009) as the Russell 3000¨ Growth Index returned 37.0% versus only 19.8% on the Russell 3000¨ Value Index. On an individual holdings basis, top performers for 2009 included: Laudus International MarketMasters Fund which returned 48.5% for the year, Manning & Napier Equity Fund which returned 39.6%, and MEMBERS Large Cap Growth Fund Class Y which returned 38.0%.
 
What were the largest constraints on performance?
The modification to a more conservative glide path as described above included a reduction in equities during the fourth quarter which detracted from relative performance. However, we believe the change better aligns the fund with the goal of maximizing and protecting investors’ assets for retirement and investor expectations going foward. Notable individual detractors from relative fund performance were: Gateway Fund which returned 6.8% for 2009, MEMBERS Large Cap Value Fund Class Y which returned 16.3%, and MEMBERS International Stock Fund Class Y which returned 26.2%.
 
Cumulative Performance of $10,000 Investment Since Inception1
 
 


 
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TARGET RETIREMENT 2040 FUND (continued)
 
Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 20091
 
1 Year
Since
10/1/07
Inception
Ultra Series Target Retirement 2040, Class I
31.64%
-12.19%
Dow Jones Global Target 2040 Index
34.63
-7.84
See accompanying Notes to Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance.


 
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1
Fund returns are calculated after fund level expenses have been subtracted, but do not include any separate account fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and variable life insurance contracts that invest in the fund, as described in the Prospectus. If these fees, charges, or expenses were included, fund returns would have been lower. Fund returns also assume that dividends and capital gains are reinvested in additional shares of the fund. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than when purchased. Further information relating to the fund’s performance is contained in the Prospectus and elsewhere in this report. The fund’s past performance is not indicative of future performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data cited. For Ultra Series Fund performance data current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-670-3600. Indices are unmanaged and investors cannot invest in them directly. Index returns do not reflect fees or expenses.
2
MEMBERS Capital Advisors, Inc., the then acting fund adviser, reduced its management fee for the Conservative, Moderate, and Aggressive Allocation Funds (the "Target Allocation Funds") from June 30, 2006-April 30, 2008. Madison Asset Management, LLC reduced its management fee for the Target Retirement 2020, 2030 and 2040 Funds (the "Target Retirement Date Funds") beginning October 1, 2009. If the management fees had not been reduced, returns would have been lower.
3
In May 2009, the Target Allocation Funds changed their customized benchmarks from the Old Allocation Custom Fund Indices to the New Allocation Custom Fund Indices. Additionally, the Moderate and Aggressive Allocation Funds changed their broad-based securities market index to the S&P 500 Index, replacing the Russell 1000¨ and Russell 3000¨ Indices, respectively. In May 2010, the former indices will no longer be shown.

 
BENCHMARK DESCRIPTIONS
 
Allocation Fund Indexes
 
The New Conservative Allocation Fund Custom Index consists of 65% Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government and Mortgage Index, 30% Russell 3000¨ Index and 5% MSCI EAFE Index. See market indexes descriptions below.
 
The Old Conservative Allocation Fund Custom Index consists of 55% Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government & Mortgage Index, 30% Russell 1000¨ Index, and 15% 90-Day U.S. Treasury Bills. See market indexes descriptions below.
 
The New Moderate Allocation Fund Custom Index consists of 40% Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government and Mortgage Index, 45% Russell 3000¨ Index and 15% MSCI EAFE Index. See market indexes descriptions below.
 
The Old Moderate Allocation Fund Custom Index consists of 50% Russell 3000¨ Index, 30% Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government & Mortgage Index, 10% MSCI EAFE Index and 10% 90-Day U.S. Treasury Bills. See market indexes descriptions below.
 
The New Aggressive Allocation Fund Custom Index consists of 15% Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government and Mortgage Index, 55% Russell 3000¨ Index and 30% MSCI EAFE Index. See market indexes descriptions below.
 
The Old Aggressive Allocation Fund Custom Index consists of 55% Russell 1000¨ Index, 22% MSCI EAFE Index and 15% Russell 2000¨ Index and 8% MSCI Emerging Markets Index. See market indexes descriptions below.
 
Market Indexes
 
The Dow Jones Global Target 2020 Index is a benchmark for multi-asset class portfolios with risk profiles that become more conservative as the year 2020 approaches. The index is a composite of other indexes that represent stocks, bonds and cash.
 
The Dow Jones Global Target 2030 Index is a benchmark for multi-asset class portfolios with risk profiles that become more conservative as the year 2030 approaches. The index is a composite of other indexes that represent stocks, bonds and cash.
 

 
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The Dow Jones Global Target 2040 Index is a benchmark for multi-asset class portfolios with risk profiles that become more conservative as the year 2040 approaches. The index is a composite of other indexes that represent stocks, bonds and cash.
 
The Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government & Mortgage Index is a broad-based measure of the total rate of return performance of the U.S. investment-grade bond markets. The index is a capitalization-weighted aggregation of outstanding U.S. treasury, agency and supranational mortgage pass-through, and investment-grade corporate bonds meeting specified selection criteria.
 
The Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield Master II Constrained Index tracks the performance of below investment grade U.S. dollar denominated corporate bonds publicly issued in the U.S. domestic market, but limits any individual issuer to a maximum weighting of 2%.
 
The MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia & Far East) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure developed market equity performance, excluding the U.S. and Canada.
 
The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is a free-float adjusted market capitalization index that measures equity performance in global emerging markets.
 
The MSCI World Index is a free-float adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure global developed market equity performance, including the U.S. and Canada.
 
The Russell 1000¨ Index is a large-cap market index which measures the performance of the 1,000 largest companies in the Russell 3000¨ Index (see definition below).
 
The Russell 1000¨ Growth Index is a large-cap market index which measures the performance of those Russell 1000 companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.
 
The Russell 1000¨ Value Index is a large-cap market index which measures the performance of those Russell 1000 companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.
 
The Russell 2000¨ Index is a small-cap market index which measures the performance of the smallest 2,000 companies in the Russell 3000¨ Index (see definition below.)
 
The Russell 2000¨ Growth Index is a small-cap market index which measures the performance of those Russell 2000 companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.
 
The Russell 2000¨ Value Index is a small-cap market index which measures the performance of those Russell 2000 companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.
 
The Russell 3000¨ Index measures the performance of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies based on total market capitalization, which represents 98% of the investable U.S. equity market.
 
The Russell Midcap¨ Growth Index is a mid-cap market index which measures the performance of those Russell Midcap companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.
 
The Russell Midcap¨ Value Index is a mid-cap market index which measures the performance of those Russell Midcap companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.
 
The S&P 500 Index is a large-cap market index which measures the performance of a representative sample of 500 leading companies in leading industries in the U.S.
 

 
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Conservative Allocation Fund Portfolio of Investments

 
Portfolio Allocation as a Percentage of Net Assets
as of December 31, 2009
Portfolio Holdings as a Percentage of Total Market Value
as of December 31, 2009
 
MEMBERS Bond Fund, Class Y
23%
Dodge & Cox Income Fund
21%
MEMBERS High Income Fund, Class Y
12%
MEMBERS Large Cap Growth Fund, Class Y
8%
MEMBERS Large Cap Value Fund, Class Y
8%
MEMBERS International Stock Fund, Class Y
6%
Templeton Global Bond Fund
5%
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
4%
Fairholme Fund
4%
Calamos Growth and Income Fund
4%
Madison Mosaic Institutional Bond Fund
3%
SSgA Prime Money Market Fund
2%


Shares
 
Value (Note 2)
INVESTMENTCOMPANIES-100.36%
 
 
Bond Funds - 68.19%
 
3,024,581
Dodge & Cox Income Fund
$ 39,198,571
555,505
Madison Mosaic Institutional Bond Fund (R)
5,932,791
4,403,462
MEMBERS Bond Fund, Class Y (R)
44,034,615
3,489,567
MEMBERS High Income Fund, Class Y (R)
23,554,581
733,459
Templeton Global Bond Fund
9,307,590
88,547
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
6,958,909
   
128,987,057
 
Foreign Stock Funds - 5.77%
 
1,079,844
MEMBERS International Stock Fund, Class Y (R)
10,906,428
 
Money Market Funds - 1.63%
 
3,081,662
SSgA Prime Money Market Fund
3,081,662
Shares
 
Value (Note 2)
 
Stock Funds - 24.77%
 
305,797
Calamos Growth and Income Fund
$ 8,580,676
247,361
Fairholme Fund
7,443,082
17,286
MEMBERS Equity Income Fund, Class Y (R)*
174,763
1,112,762
MEMBERS Large Cap Growth Fund, Class Y (R)
15,957,010
1,311,819
MEMBERS Large Cap Value Fund, Class Y (R)
14,705,492
   
46,861,023
 
Total Investment Companies - 100.36%
189,836,170
 
( Cost $183,980,358** )
 
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - (0.36)%
(684,881)
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%
$189,151,289

 
*
Non-income producing.
**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $186,745,131.
(R)
Affiliated Company (see Note 10).
ETF
Exchange Traded Fund.

 


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Moderate Allocation Fund Portfolio of Investments

 
Portfolio Allocation as a Percentage of Net Assets
as of December 31, 2009
Portfolio Holdings as a Percentage of Total Market Value
as of December 31, 2009
 
MEMBERS Bond Fund, Class Y
14%
Dodge & Cox Income Fund
12%
MEMBERS Large Cap Growth Fund, Class Y
10%
MEMBERS Large Cap Value Fund, Class Y
9%
MEMBERS High Income Fund, Class Y
9%
MEMBERS International Stock Fund, Class Y
9%
Calamos Growth and Income Fund
8%
Madison Mosaic Disciplined Equity Fund
5%
Fairholme Fund
4%
Templeton Global Bond Fund
4%
MEMBERS Equity Income Fund, Class Y
4%
MEMBERS Small Cap Fund, Class Y
4%
MEMBERS Mid Cap Growth Fund, Class Y
3%
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
2%
Madison Mosaic Institutional Bond Fund
2%
SSgA Prime Money Market Fund
1%


 

Shares
 
Value (Note 2)
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 100.08%
 
 
Bond Funds - 43.33%
 
3,297,347
Dodge & Cox Income Fund
$ 42,733,615
555,505
Madison Mosaic Institutional Bond Fund (R)
5,932,791
4,910,674
MEMBERS Bond Fund, Class Y (R)
49,106,740
4,623,070
MEMBERS High Income Fund, Class Y (R)
31,205,723
1,064,274
Templeton Global Bond Fund
13,505,633
86,609
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
6,806,601
   
149,291,103
 
Foreign Stock Funds - 8.83%
 
3,012,210
MEMBERS International Stock Fund, Class Y (R)
30,423,318
 
Money Market Funds - 1.40%
 
4,834,549
SSgA Prime Money Market Fund
4,834,549
 
Stock Funds - 46.52%
 
939,517
Calamos Growth and Income Fund
26,362,843
451,440
Fairholme Fund
13,583,842
1,479,289
Madison Mosaic Disciplined Equity Fund (R)
$ 17,248,509
1,301,910
MEMBERS Equity Income Fund, Class Y (R)*
13,162,306
2,417,729
MEMBERS Large Cap Growth Fund, Class Y (R)
34,670,238
2,900,292
MEMBERS Large Cap Value Fund, Class Y (R)
32,512,278
1,925,389
MEMBERS Mid Cap Growth Fund, Class Y (R)*
10,397,098
1,403,625
MEMBERS Small Cap Value Fund, Class Y (R)
12,379,975
   
160,317,089
 
Total Investment Companies - 100.08%
344,866,059
 
( Cost $340,351,441** )
 
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - (0.08)%
(275,655)
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%
$344,590,404

 
*
Non-income producing.
**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $346,964,506.
(R)
Affiliated Company (see Note 10).
ETF
Exchange Traded  Fund.

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
35

 

Aggressive Allocation Fund Portfolio of Investments

 
Portfolio Allocation as a Percentage of Net Assets
as of December 31, 2009
Portfolio Holdings as a Percentage of Total Market Value
as of December 31, 2009
 
MEMBERS International Stock Fund, Class Y
13%
MEMBERS Large Cap Growth Fund, Class Y
12%
Calamos Growth and Income Fund
12%
MEMBERS Large Cap Value Fund, Class Y
12%
Madison Mosaic Disciplined Equity Fund
10%
MEMBERS Mid Cap Growth Fund, Class Y
6%
Hussman Strategic Growth Fund
6%
MEMBERS High Income Fund, Class Y
6%
MEMBERS Small Cap Fund, Class Y
6%
Fairholme Fund
5%
T Rowe Price New Era Fund
4%
MEMBERS Equity Income Fund, Class Y
4%
MEMBERS Bond Fund, Class Y
3%
SSgA Prime Money Market Fund
1%



 

Shares
 
Value (Note 2)
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 100.09%
 
 
Bond Funds - 9.24%
 
352,733
MEMBERS Bond Fund, Class Y (R)
$ 3,527,333
991,649
MEMBERS High Income Fund, Class Y (R)
6,693,628
5,097
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
400,573
   
10,621,534
 
Foreign Stock Funds - 13.10%
 
1,491,728
MEMBERS International Stock Fund, Class Y (R)
15,066,457
 
Money Market Funds - 1.49%
 
1,715,364
SSgA Prime Money Market Fund
1,715,364
 
Stock Funds - 76.26%
 
473,817
Calamos Growth and Income Fund
13,295,303
202,557
Fairholme Fund
6,094,938
534,979
Hussman Strategic Growth Fund
6,837,037
976,979
Madison Mosaic Disciplined Equity Fund (R)
11,391,574
427,396
MEMBERS Equity Income Fund, Class Y (R)*
4,320,977
970,472
MEMBERS Large Cap Growth Fund, Class Y (R)
$ 13,916,572
1,182,856
MEMBERS Large Cap Value Fund, Class Y (R)
13,259,820
1,344,249
MEMBERS Mid Cap Growth Fund, Class Y (R)*
7,258,943
770,791
MEMBERS Small Cap Value Fund, Class Y (R)
6,798,381
103,870
T Rowe Price New Era Fund
4,531,838
   
87,705,383
 
Total Investment Companies - 100.09%
115,108,738
 
( Cost $112,290,791** )
 
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - (0.09)%
(102,423)
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%
$115,006,315

 
*
Non-income producing.
**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $115,491,420.
(R)
Affiliated Company (see Note 10).
ETF
Exchange Traded Fund..



See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
36

 

Money Market Fund Portfolio of Investments

 
Portfolio Allocation as a Percentage of Net Assets
as of December 31, 2009

 

Par Value
 
Value (Note 2)
COMMERCIAL PAPER - 16.45%
 
 
Consumer Discretionary - 4.32%
 
$4,000,000
The Walt Disney Co., 0.010%, due 02/04/10  
$ 3,999,547
 
Financials - 3.77%
 
3,500,000
Bank of America Corp., 0.010%, due 04/01/10  
3,497,375
 
Health Care - 8.36%
 
4,000,000
Abbott Laboratories, 0.010%, due 02/08/10  
3,999,535
3,750,000
Johnson & Johnson, 0.010%, due 05/03/10  
3,747,840
   
7,747,375
 
Total Commercial Paper
15,244,297
 
( Cost $15,244,297 )
 
U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY
OBLIGATIONS - 79.19%
 
 
Fannie Mae - 24.24%
 
3,000,000
0.080%, due 01/11/10  (A)
2,999,933
4,000,000
0.120%, due 01/21/10  (A)
3,999,733
1,200,000
5.125%, due 02/16/10  
1,207,470
4,000,000
0.050%, due 02/22/10  (A)
3,999,711
2,000,000
0.040%, due 03/01/10  (A)
1,999,869
1,750,000
0.080%, due 03/03/10  (A)
1,749,763
3,000,000
0.180%, due 03/10/10  (A)
2,998,980
3,500,000
0.110%, due 03/24/10  (A)
3,499,123
   
22,454,582
 
Federal Home Loan Bank - 22.97%
 
1,35 0,000
3.750%, due 01/08/10  
1,350,940
4,000,000
0.122%, due 01/13/10  (A)
3,999,837
1,500,000
0.110%, due 01/22/10  (A)
1,499,904
4,300,000
0.070%, due 02/10/10  (A)
4,299,666
2,805,000
0.060%, due 02/12/10  (A)
2,804,804
2,500,000
0.060%, due 02/19/10  (A)
2,499,796
$2,000,000
0.070%, due 02/23/10  (A)
$ 1,999,794
825,000
0.090%, due 03/05/10  (A)
824,870
2,000,000
0.200%, due 06/02/10  (A)
1,998,311
   
21,277,922
 
Freddie Mac - 28.73%
 
4,500,000
0.100%, due 01/04/10  (A)
4,499,962
2,500,000
0.100%, due 01/06/10  (A)
2,499,965
2,776,000
0.020%, due 01/25/10  (A)
2,775,888
4,300,000
0.110%, due 01/26/10  (A)
4,299,671
4,000,000
0.060%, due 02/01/10  (A)
3,999,793
3,500,000
7.000%, due 03/15/10  
3,548,949
4,000,000
0.100%, due 03/22/10  (A)
3,999,111
1,000,000
0.165%, due 03/30/10  (A)
999,597
   
26,622,936
 
U.S. Treasury Notes - 3.25%
 
3,000,000
1.750%, due 03/31/10  
3,012,444
 
Total U.S. Government and  Agency Obligations  ( Cost $73,367,884 )
73,367,884
Shares
   
INVESTMENT COMPANY - 3.61%
 
3,341,133
SSgA U.S. Treasury Money Market Fund
3,341,133
 
Total Investment Company
 
 
( Cost $3,341,133 )
3,341,133
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.25% ( Cost $91,953,314** )
91,953,314
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 0.75%
694,319
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%
$ 92,647,633

 
**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $91,953,314.
(A)
Rate noted represents annualized yield at time of purchase.

 


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
37

 

Bond Fund Portfolio of Investments

 
Portfolio Allocation as a Percentage of Net Assets
as of December 31, 2009

 

Par Value
 
Value (Note 2)
ASSET BACKED - 1.43%
 
$ 652,045
ABSC Long Beach Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2000-LB1, Class AF5 (M), 8.550%, due 09/21/30
$ 596,501
3,820,000
Chase Issuance Trust, Series 2007-A17, Class A, 5.120%, due 10/15/14
4,100,493
3,500,000
New Century Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2003-5, Class AI5 (G), 5.500%, due 11/25/33
3,152,518
2,475,000
Renaissance Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2005-4, Class M9 (M), 7.000%, due 02/25/36
37,546
 
Total Asset Backed
7,887,058
 
( Cost $10,268,311 )
CORPORATE NOTES AND BONDS - 25.80%
 
 
Consumer Discretionary - 1.37%
 
2,500,000
American Association of Retired Persons (C), 7.500%, due 05/01/31
2,599,297
1,140,000
DR Horton, Inc., 5.250%, due 02/15/15
1,071,600
4,400,000
ERAC USA Finance Co. (C), 6.700%, due 06/01/34
3,888,676
   
7,559,573
 
Consumer Staples - 0.75%
 
1,165,000
PepsiCo, Inc./NC, 4.650%, due 02/15/13
1,244,413
2,870,000
WM Wrigley Jr. Co., 4.300%, due 07/15/10
2,897,572
   
4,141,985
 
Energy - 1.71%
 
2,460,000
Hess Corp., 7.875%, due 10/01/29
2,950,411
1,400,000
Transocean, Inc., 6.000%, due 03/15/18
1,493,717
2,310,000
Transocean, Inc., 7.500%, due 04/15/31
2,635,045
2,275,000
Valero Energy Corp., 7.500%, due 04/15/32
2,339,567
   
9,418,740
 
Financials - 5.73%
 
$2,885,000
American General Finance Corp., 5.850%, due 06/01/13
$ 2,279,718
2,500,000
American General Finance Corp., Series H, 4.625%, due 09/01/10
2,422,915
1,165,000
Bank of America Corp., 5.750%, due 12/01/17
1,192,981
2,200,000
Bear Stearns Cos. LLC/The, 7.250%, due 02/01/18
2,525,277
1,250,000
General Electric Global Insurance, Holding Corp., 7.000%, due 02/15/26
1,221,318
1,680,000
General Electric Global Insurance, Holding Corp., 7.750%, due 06/15/30
1,747,926
2,750,000
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc./The, 5.700%, due 09/01/12
2,958,070
2,725,000
HCP, Inc., 6.700%, due 01/30/18
2,643,615
3,135,000
Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. (E), 5.750%, due 01/03/17
940
2,740,000
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., 6.150%, due 04/25/13
2,932,230
1,060,000
Simon Property Group L.P., 5.875%, due 03/01/17
1,061,486
2,700,000
SLM Corp., 5.125%, due 08/27/12
2,531,180
750,000
UBS AG/Stamford CT, 5.750%, due 04/25/18
763,508
2,000,000
US Bank NA/Cincinnati, OH, 6.300%, due 02/04/14
2,216,096
2,735,000
Wells Fargo & Co., 5.250%, due 10/23/12
2,924,484
2,065,000
Western Union Co./The, 5.930%, due 10/01/16
2,227,563
   
31,649,307
 
Health Care - 3.42%
 
2,600,000
Eli Lilly & Co., 6.570%, due 01/01/16
2,891,101
1,740,000
Genentech, Inc., 5.250%, due 07/15/35
1,676,062
3,450,000
Medco Health Solutions, Inc., 7.250%, due 08/15/13
3,832,798
3,960,000
Merck & Co., Inc., 5.750%, due 11/15/36
4,058,394

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
38

 

Bond Fund Portfolio of Investments
Par Value
 
Value (Note 2)
CORPORATE NOTES AND BONDS (continued
 
 
Health Care (continued)
 
$3,500,000
Quest Diagnostics, Inc./DE, 5.450%, due 11/01/15
$ 3,783,847
2,370,000
Wyeth, 6.500%, due 02/01/34
2,619,826
   
18,862,028
 
Industrials - 3.04%
 
760,000
Boeing Co./The, 8.625%, due 11/15/31
983,279
1,380,000
Boeing Co./The, 6.875%, due 10/15/43
1,538,552
2,925,000
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp., 8.125%, due 04/15/20
3,536,597
3,200,000
General Electric Co., 5.000%, due 02/01/13
3,385,472
1,450,000
Lockheed Martin Corp., 7.650%, due 05/01/16
1,724,153
1,268,000
Norfolk Southern Corp., 5.590%, due 05/17/25
1,232,658
1,400,000
Norfolk Southern Corp., 7.050%, due 05/01/37
1,651,050
5,504
Southwest Airlines Co. 1994-A Pass, Through Trust, Series A3, 8.700%, due 07/01/11
5,705
2,465,000
Waste Management, Inc., 7.125%, due 12/15/17
2,733,015
   
16,790,481
 
Information Technology - 0.99%
 
2,400,000
Cisco Systems, Inc., 5.500%, due 02/22/16
2,634,958
2,640,000
Xerox Corp., 6.875%, due 08/15/11
2,821,006
   
5,455,964
 
Materials - 1.05%
 
585,000
EI Du Pont de Nemours & Co., 5.000%, due 01/15/13
626,496
2,250,000
Westvaco Corp., 8.200%, due 01/15/30
2,314,769
3,000,000
Weyerhaeuser Co., 7.375%, due 03/15/32
2,844,216
   
5,785,481
 
Telecommunications - 3.14%
 
3,920,000
Centennial Communications Corp. (G), 6.040%, due 01/01/13
3,920,000
3,080,000
Comcast Cable Communications, Holdings, Inc., 9.455%, due 11/15/22
3,961,327
4,225,000
New Cingular Wireless Services, Inc., 7.875%, due 03/01/11
4,539,323
3,000,000
Rogers Communications, Inc. (D), 6.250%, due 06/15/13
3,286,344
1,750,000
Sprint Nextel Corp., 6.000%, due 12/01/16
1,596,875
   
17,303,869
 
Utilities - 4.60%
 
2,000,000
Energy East Corp., 8.050%, due 11/15/10
2,114,860
3,445,000
Indianapolis Power & Light Co. (C), 6.050%, due 10/01/36
3,403,688
2,925,000
Interstate Power & Light Co., 6.250%, due 07/15/39
3,071,083
2,400,000
Progress Energy, Inc., 7.750%, due 03/01/31
2,821,834
$3,250,000
Sierra Pacific Power Co., Series M, 6.000%, due 05/15/16
$ 3,444,334
3,500,000
Southern Power Co., Series B, 6.250%, due 07/15/12
3,811,573
2,165,000
Southwestern Electric Power Co., Series E, 5.550%, due 01/15/17
2,184,621
1,165,000
Virginia Electric and Power Co., 5.100%, due 11/30/12
1,258,194
3,000,000
Wisconsin Electric Power Co., 6.500%, due 06/01/28
3,238,620
   
25,348,807
 
Total Corporate Notes and Bonds
 
 
( Cost $143,317,980 )
142,316,235
MORTGAGE BACKED - 25.98%
 
 
Fannie Mae - 22.01%
 
1,746,585
4.000%, due 04/01/15 Pool # 255719
1,789,509
2,402,992
5.500%, due 04/01/16 Pool # 745444
2,521,307
139,221
6.000%, due 05/01/16 Pool # 582558
149,202
491,752
5.500%, due 09/01/17 Pool # 657335
523,623
828,778
5.500%, due 02/01/18 Pool # 673194
882,492
2,863,220
5.000%, due 05/01/20 Pool # 813965
3,009,417
2,663,381
4.500%, due 09/01/20 Pool # 835465
2,764,393
348,806
6.000%, due 05/01/21 Pool # 253847
375,592
139,670
7.000%, due 12/01/29 Pool # 762813
155,719
169,151
7.000%, due 11/01/31 Pool # 607515
188,431
290,428
6.500%, due 03/01/32 Pool # 631377
313,844
5,188
7.000%, due 04/01/32 Pool # 641518
5,725
351,942
7.000%, due 05/01/32 Pool # 644591
392,057
2,570,041
6.500%, due 06/01/32 Pool # 545691
2,777,251
3,371,147
5.500%, due 04/01/33 Pool # 690206
3,543,216
4,866,499
5.000%, due 10/01/33 Pool # 254903
5,014,268
4,521,972
5.500%, due 11/01/33 Pool # 555880
4,752,781
95,126
5.000%, due 05/01/34 Pool # 782214
97,925
1,216,743
5.000%, due 06/01/34 Pool # 778891
1,252,548
4,769,154
5.500%, due 06/01/34 Pool # 780384
5,012,580
83,991
7.000%, due 07/01/34 Pool # 792636
92,498
536,281
5.500%, due 08/01/34 Pool # 793647
563,653
2,676,478
5.500%, due 03/01/35 Pool # 810075
2,811,417
2,996,637
5.500%, due 03/01/35 Pool # 815976
3,147,717
2,959,520
5.500%, due 07/01/35 Pool # 825283
3,108,729
3,815,625
5.000%, due 08/01/35 Pool # 829670
3,923,138
1,825,466
5.500%, due 08/01/35 Pool # 826872
1,917,500
2,980,359
5.000%, due 09/01/35 Pool # 820347
3,064,336
3,097,402
5.000%, due 09/01/35 Pool # 835699
3,184,678
5,005,577
5.000%, due 10/01/35 Pool # 797669
5,146,620
847,632
5.500%, due 10/01/35 Pool # 836912
890,366
3,943,934
5.000%, due 11/01/35 Pool # 844809
4,055,063

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
39

 

Bond Fund Portfolio of Investments
Par Value
 
Value (Note 2)
MORTGAGE BACKED (continued
 
 
Fannie Mae (continued
 
$3,833,155
5.000%, due 12/01/35 Pool # 850561
$ 3,941,162
1,226,997
5.500%, due 02/01/36 Pool # 851330
1,288,858
1,385,578
5.500%, due 10/01/36 Pool # 896340
1,453,053
6,520,327
5.500%, due 10/01/36 Pool # 901723
6,837,853
3,887,581
6.500%, due 10/01/36 Pool # 894118
4,171,861
4,459,018
6.000%, due 11/01/36 Pool # 902510
4,781,048
4,039,978
5.500%, due 02/01/37 Pool # 905140
4,236,717
3,619,342
5.500%, due 05/01/37 Pool # 899323
3,792,769
2,294,224
5.500%, due 05/01/37 Pool # 928292
2,404,155
4,444,553
6.000%, due 10/01/37 Pool # 947563
4,714,699
4,923,108
5.500%, due 07/01/38 Pool # 986973
5,159,008
5,478,525
5.000%, due 08/01/38 Pool # 988934
5,628,306
5,201,264
6.500%, due 08/01/38 Pool # 987711
5,575,625
   
121,412,709
 
Freddie Mac - 3.88%
 
2,575,795
5.000%, due 05/01/18 Pool # E96322
2,714,561
94,496
8.000%, due 06/01/30 Pool # C01005
108,272
375,146
7.000%, due 03/01/31 Pool # C48129
413,017
90,880
6.500%, due 03/01/32 Pool # C65648
98,150
3,437,661
5.000%, due 07/01/33 Pool # A11325
3,539,358
786,516
6.000%, due 10/01/34 Pool # A28439
839,606
661,568
6.000%, due 10/01/34 Pool # A28598
706,224
5,012,535
5.500%, due 11/01/34 Pool # A28282
5,273,083
496,819
5.000%, due 04/01/35 Pool # A32314
510,430
1,163,802
5.000%, due 04/01/35 Pool # A32315
1,195,685
1,238,621
5.000%, due 04/01/35 Pool # A32316
1,272,554
365,942
5.000%, due 04/01/35 Pool # A32509
375,967
4,218,601
5.000%, due 01/01/37 Pool # A56371
4,330,877
   
21,377,784
 
Ginnie Mae - 0.09%
 
63,384
8.000%, due 10/20/15 Pool # 002995
68,542
211,967
6.500%, due 02/20/29 Pool # 002714
229,821
172,069
6.500%, due 04/20/31 Pool # 003068
186,381
   
484,744
 
Total Mortgage Backed
 
 
( Cost $135,724,319 )
143,275,237
U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY
OBLIGATIONS - 43.12%
 
 
Federal Farm Credit Bank - 0.82%
 
4,000,000
5.875%, due 10/03/16  
4,502,212
     
 
Fannie Mae - 1.23%
 
2,400,000
5.250%, due 08/01/12  
$ 2,561,112
3,905,000
4.625%, due 10/15/14  
4,231,029
   
6,792,141
 
Freddie Mac - 1.57%
 
2,500,000
4.875%, due 11/15/13  
2,736,192
5,500,000
4.500%, due 01/15/14  
5,945,176
   
8,681,368
 
U.S. Treasury Bonds - 2.38%
 
7,350,000
6.625%, due 02/15/27  
9,179,459
4,000,000
4.500%, due 05/15/38  
3,916,876
   
13,096,335
 
U.S. Treasury Notes - 37.12%
 
2,000,000
3.500%, due 02/15/10  
2,007,656
9,625,000
3.875%, due 05/15/10  
9,753,956
13,000,000
4.500%, due 11/15/10  
13,452,465
5,000,000
0.875%, due 01/31/11  
5,015,625
12,050,000
0.875%, due 02/28/11  
12,079,185
1,485,000
4.750%, due 03/31/11  
1,557,857
5,000,000
1.000%, due 07/31/11  
5,007,615
23,100,000
4.625%, due 12/31/11  
24,680,918
11,400,000
1.375%, due 02/15/12  
11,432,957
6,425,000
4.625%, due 02/29/12  
6,886,296
2,625,000
1.375%, due 05/15/12  
2,625,000
6,000,000
4.875%, due 06/30/12  
6,507,186
4,000,000
3.625%, due 05/15/13  
4,235,000
2,710,000
3.125%, due 08/31/13  
2,816,072
9,500,000
4.000%, due 02/15/14  
10,158,321
10,000,000
1.875%, due 02/28/14  
9,835,160
11,200,000
4.250%, due 08/15/14  
12,082,874
3,600,000
2.375%, due 09/30/14  
3,569,616
20,000,000
2.625%, due 12/31/14  
19,942,200
8,900,000
4.250%, due 08/15/15  
9,525,777
9,100,000
4.250%, due 11/15/17  
9,537,937
19,750,000
2.750%, due 02/15/19  
18,182,344
4,000,000
3.375%, due 11/15/19  
3,847,520
   
204,739,537
 
Total U.S. Government and
Agency Obligations  ( Cost $232,975,739 )
237,811,593

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Bond Fund Portfolio of Investments
 
Shares
 
Value (Note 2)
INVESTMENT COMPANY - 2.80%
 
 15,435,805
SSgA Prime Money Market Fund
$ 15,435,805
 
Total Investment Company
( Cost $15,435,805 )
15,435,805
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.13%
( Cost $537,722,154** )
546,725,928
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 0.87%
4,782,166
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%
$551,508,094

 
**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $537,786,165.
(C)
Security sold within terms of a private placement memorandum exempt from registration under section 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to dealers in that program or  other "qualified institutional investors."  The securities have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of Trustees.
(D)
Notes and bonds, issued by foreign entities, denominated in U.S. dollars. The aggregate of these securities is 0.60% of total net assets.
(E)
In default.  Issuer is bankrupt.
(G)
Floating rate or variable rate note. Rate shown is as of December 31, 2009.
(M)
Stated interest rate is contingent upon sufficient collateral market value.  If collateral market value falls below a stated level, the issuer will either initiate a clean-up call or increase the stated interest rate.



See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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High Income Fund Portfolio of Investments

 
Industry Allocation as a Percentage of Net Assets
as of December 31, 2009
Telecommunications
10%
 
Cash and Other Net Assets
4%
 
Chemicals
1%
Support Services
9%
 
Media - Cable
4%
 
Building Materials
1%
Health Care
8%
 
Food and Drug Retailers
3%
 
Leisure and Entertainment
1%
Utilities
7%
 
Environmental
2%
 
Aerospace/Defense
1%
Oil and Gas
7%
 
Transportation
2%
 
Forestry/Paper
1%
Media - Diversified and Services
6%
 
Media - Broadcasting
2%
 
Apparel/Textiles
1%
Non Food and Drug Retailers
5%
 
Packaging
2%
 
Restaurants
0% 
Gaming
5%
 
General Industrial and Manufacturing
2%
 
Investment Management
0% 
Automotive
5%
 
Beverage/Food
1%
     
Technology
4%
 
Metals and Mining
1%
     
Consumer Products
4%
 
Hotels
1%
 
  Rounds to 0%
 


Par Value
 
Value (Note 2)
CORPORATE NOTES AND BONDS - 96.50%
 
 
Aerospace/Defense - 0.67%
 
$250,000
Alliant Techsystems, Inc., 6.750%, due 04/01/16
$ 247,500
500,000
Moog, Inc., 7.250%, due 06/15/18
483,125
   
730,625
 
Apparel/Textiles - 0.57%
 
400,000
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. (P), 1.875%, due 06/30/12
357,500
250,000
Levi Strauss & Co., 9.750%, due 01/15/15
262,500
   
620,000
 
Automotive - 4.52%
 
500,000
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (C), 9.250%, due 01/15/17
507,500
500,000
ArvinMeritor, Inc., 8.750%, due 03/01/12
507,500
250,000
ArvinMeritor, Inc. (P), 4.625%, due 03/01/26
219,375
1,000,000
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 7.800%, due 06/01/12
1,010,753
500,000
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 8.000%, due 06/01/14
513,394
500,000
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 8.125%, due 01/15/20
491,350
500,000
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., 10.500%, due 05/15/16
552,500
500,000
KAR Auction Services, Inc., 8.750%, due 05/01/14
515,625
250,000
Tenneco, Inc., 8.625%, due 11/15/14
252,188
350,000
Tenneco, Inc., 8.125%, due 11/15/15
353,937
   
4,924,122
 
Beverage/Food - 1.43%
 
$ 500,000
B&G Foods, Inc., 8.000%, due 10/01/11
$ 508,750
500,000
Constellation Brands, Inc., 7.250%, due 05/15/17
506,875
180,000
Michael Foods, Inc., 8.000%, due 11/15/13
184,275
350,000
NBTY, Inc., 7.125%, due 10/01/15
350,875
   
1,550,775
 
Building Materials - 0.91%
 
500,000
Masco Corp., 6.125%, due 10/03/16
476,470
500,000
USG Corp., 9.500%, due 01/15/18
515,000
   
991,470
 
Chemicals - 0.95%
 
600,000
Huntsman International LLC, 7.875%, due 11/15/14
586,500
500,000
Huntsman International LLC (C), 5.500%, due 06/30/16
443,750
   
1,030,250
 
Consumer Products - 3.86%
 
250,000
ACCO Brands Corp. (C), 10.625%, due 03/15/15
274,375
500,000
ACCO Brands Corp., 7.625%, due 08/15/15
465,000
500,000
Brunswick Corp./DE (C), 11.250%, due 11/01/16
540,000
240,000
Da-Lite Screen Co., Inc., 9.500%, due 05/15/11
237,900
250,000
Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. (C), 9.750%, due 12/01/16
259,063
500,000
Jarden Corp., 7.500%, due 05/01/17
498,750
900,000
Leslie’s Poolmart, 7.750%, due 02/01/13
904,500
250,000
Sealy Mattress Co.8.250%, due 06/15/14
250,000
750,000
Visant Holding Corp., 8.750%, due 12/01/13
770,625
   
4,200,213



See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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High Income Fund Portfolio of Investments
Par Value
 
Value (Note 2)
CORPORATE NOTES AND BONDS (continued)
 
 
Environmental - 2.47%
 
$1,000,000
Casella Waste Systems, Inc., 9.750%, due 02/01/13
$ 987,500
200,000
Covanta Holding Corp. (P), 1.000%, due 02/01/27
186,750
500,000
Waste Services, Inc., 9.500%, due 04/15/14
522,500
1,000,000
WCA Waste Corp., 9.250%, due 06/15/14
996,250
   
2,693,000
 
Food & Drug Retailers - 3.00%
 
750,000
Ingles Markets, Inc., 8.875%, due 05/15/17
780,000
750,000
Rite Aid Corp., 7.500%, due 03/01/17
705,000
500,000
Pinnacle Foods Finance LLC/Pinnacle Foods Finance Corp. (C), 9.250%, due 04/01/15
507,500
250,000
Stater Brothers Holdings, 8.125%, due 06/15/12
252,500
500,000
Stater Brothers Holdings, 7.750%, due 04/15/15
507,500
500,000
Tops Markets LLC (C), 10.125%, due 10/15/15
515,000
   
3,267,500
 
Forestry/Paper - 0.57%
 
250,000
Cascades, Inc. (C)(D), 7.875%, due 01/15/20
253,750
350,000
Graphic Packaging International, Inc., 9.500%, due 06/15/17
371,000
   
624,750
 
Gaming - 4.86%
 
500,000
American Casino & Entertainment Properties LLC (C), 11.000%, due 06/15/14
421,250
500,000
Ameristar Casinos, Inc. (C), 9.250%, due 06/01/14
518,750
500,000
Boyd Gaming Corp., 6.750%, due 04/15/14
450,625
650,000
Global Cash Access, Inc./, Global Cash Finance Corp., 8.750%, due 03/15/12
647,562
750,000
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., 7.000%, due 03/01/14
667,500
500,000
MGM Mirage, 8.375%, due 02/01/11
473,750
300,000
Penn National Gaming, Inc., 6.750%, due 03/01/15
289,875
250,000
Penn National Gaming, Inc. (C), 8.750%, due 08/15/19
255,625
300,000
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc., 8.250%, due 03/15/12
300,000
500,000
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. (C), 8.625%, due 08/01/17
510,000
750,000
Scientific Games Corp. (C), 7.875%, due 06/15/16
753,750
   
5,288,687
 
General Industrial &
Manufacturing - 1.81%
 
$ 750,000
Baldor Electric Co., 8.625%, due 02/15/17
$ 766,875
750,000
Terex Corp., 8.000%, due 11/15/17
721,875
650,000
Trinity Industries, Inc. (P), 3.875%, due 06/01/36
485,875
   
1,974,625
 
Health Care - 7.71%
 
250,000
Accellent, Inc., 10.500%, due 12/01/13
240,625
750,000
Biomet, Inc., 10.000%, due 10/15/17
814,688
750,000
Biomet, Inc., 11.625%, due 10/15/17
828,750
250,000
DJO Finance LLC/DJO Finance Corp., 10.875%, due 11/15/14
263,750
500,000
HCA, Inc./DE, 6.750%, due 07/15/13
492,500
250,000
HCA, Inc./DE, 5.750%, due 03/15/14
235,000
950,000
HCA, Inc./DE, 9.250%, due 11/15/16
1,020,062
500,000
Hologic, Inc. (P), 2.000%, due 12/15/37
426,875
500,000
IASIS Healthcare LLC/IASIS Capital Corp., 8.750%, due 06/15/14
506,250
650,000
Omnicare, Inc., Series OCR (P), 3.250%, due 12/15/35
528,938
750,000
Psychiatric Solutions, Inc., Series 1, 7.750%, due 07/15/15
725,625
150,000
Select Medical Corp., 7.625%, due 02/01/15
145,500
500,000
Service Corp. International/US, 7.375%, due 10/01/14
502,500
500,000
Stewart Enterprises, Inc., 6.250%, due 02/15/13
486,875
650,000
Universal Hospital Services, Inc. (G), 3.859%, due 06/01/15
547,625
600,000
Vanguard Health Holding Co. II LLC, 9.000%, due 10/01/14
621,750
   
8,387,313
 
Hotels - 1.10%
 
250,000
Gaylord Entertainment Co. (C)(P), 3.750%, due 10/01/14
254,688
200,000
Host Hotels & Resorts L.P., Series O, REIT, 6.375%, due 03/15/15
196,000
800,000
Wyndham Worldwide Corp., 6.000%, due 12/01/16
745,275
   
1,195,963
 
Investment Management - 0.25%
 
300,000
Nuveen Investments, Inc., 10.500%, due 11/15/15
272,250
 
Leisure & Entertainment - 0.73%
 
650,000
Speedway Motorsports, Inc., 6.750%, due 06/01/13
646,750
150,000
Universal City Development Partners, Ltd. (C), 8.875%, due 11/15/15
146,812
   
793,562



See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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High Income Fund Portfolio of Investments
Par Value
 
Value (Note 2)
CORPORATE NOTES AND BONDS (continued)
 
 
Media - Broadcasting - 2.25%
 
$ 564,000
Allbritton Communications Co., 7.750%, due 12/15/12
$ 554,835
250,000
Belo Corp., 8.000%, due 11/15/16
256,875
210,000
Lamar Media Corp., 7.250%, due 01/01/13
209,475
250,000
Lamar Media Corp., 6.625%, due 08/15/15
242,500
500,000
Lamar Media Corp., Series C, 6.625%, due 08/15/15
480,000
500,000
LIN Television Corp., 6.500%, due 05/15/13
482,500
250,000
Sirius XM Radio, Inc. (P), 3.250%, due 10/15/11
225,000
   
2,451,185
 
Media - Cable - 3.49%
 
1,250,000
DISH DBS Corp., 7.125%, due 02/01/16
1,276,562
600,000
Mediacom Broadband LLC/Mediacom Broadband Corp., 8.500%, due 10/15/15
606,000
500,000
Mediacom LLC/Mediacom Capital Corp. (C), 9.125%, due 08/15/19
510,000
500,000
Viasat, Inc. (C), 8.875%, due 09/15/16
515,000
850,000
Virgin Media Finance PLC (D), 9.125%, due 08/15/16
895,688
   
3,803,250
 
Media - Diversified & Services - 6.04%
 
500,000
GeoEye, Inc. (C), 9.625%, due 10/01/15
514,375
1,000,000
Hughes Network Systems LLC/HNS Finance Corp., 9.500%, due 04/15/14
1,032,500
1,250,000
Intelsat Bermuda, Ltd. (C)(D), 11.250%, due 02/04/17
1,253,125
750,000
Intelsat Jackson Holdings, Ltd. (D), 11.250%, due 06/15/16
811,875
500,000
Intelsat, Ltd. (D), 6.500%, due 11/01/13
468,750
500,000
Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc., 10.000%, due 07/15/17
555,000
250,000
Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. (P), 4.250%, due 03/15/23
248,438
500,000
Liberty Media LLC (P), 3.125%, due 03/30/23
503,125
750,000
Nielsen Finance LLC/Nielsen Finance Co., 11.625%, due 02/01/14
842,812
100,000
Telesat Canada/Telesat LLC, 11.000%, due 11/01/15
108,500
250,000
WMG Acquisition Corp., 7.375%, due 04/15/14
241,562
   
6,580,062
 
Metals and Mining - 1.25%
 
500,000
Arch Western Finance LLC, 6.750%, due 07/01/13
496,250
650,000
Massey Energy Co. (P), 3.250%, due 08/01/15
567,938
$ 250,000
Teck Resources, Ltd. (D), 10.750%, due 05/15/19
$ 298,750
   
1,362,938
 
Non Food & Drug Retailers - 5.32%
 
250,000
Ltd. Brands, Inc., 6.900%, due 07/15/17
249,688
750,000
Ltd. Brands, Inc. (C), 8.500%, due 06/15/19
815,625
1,500,000
Michaels Stores, Inc., 11.375%, due 11/01/16
1,578,750
500,000
Penske Auto Group, Inc., 7.750%, due 12/15/16
483,750
750,000
QVC, Inc. (C), 7.500%, due 10/01/19
764,062
200,000
Sonic Automotive, Inc., Series B, 8.625%, due 08/15/13
199,000
500,000
Toys R US, Inc., 7.875%, due 04/15/13
502,500
500,000
Toys R US, Inc., 7.375%, due 10/15/18
457,500
750,000
Yankee Acquisition Corp./MA, Series B, 8.500%, due 02/15/15
744,375
   
5,795,250
 
Oil & Gas - 7.21%
 
200,000
Chesapeake Energy Corp., 6.875%, due 01/15/16
200,000
500,000
Chesapeake Energy Corp., 6.250%, due 01/15/18
480,000
500,000
Cimarex Energy Co., 7.125%, due 05/01/17
505,000
400,000
Complete Production Services, Inc., 8.000%, due 12/15/16
394,500
250,000
Continental Resources, Inc./OK (C), 8.250%, due 10/01/19
262,500
500,000
Encore Acquisition Co., 6.000%, due 07/15/15
500,000
1,000,000
EXCO Resources, Inc., 7.250%, due 01/15/11
997,500
150,000
Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (C), 9.500%, due 01/15/16
153,750
500,000
Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (P), 3.250%, due 12/15/25
450,000
750,000
Key Energy Services, Inc., 8.375%, due 12/01/14
751,875
500,000
Mariner Energy, Inc., 8.000%, due 05/15/17
480,000
1,500,000
Petroplus Finance, Ltd. (C)(D), 7.000%, due 05/01/17
1,350,000
500,000
Plains Exploration & Production Co., 10.000%, due 03/01/16
547,500
750,000
Tesoro Corp./Texas, 9.750%, due 06/01/19
776,250
   
7,848,875
 
Packaging - 1.89%
 
500,000
Crown Americas LLC/Crown Americas Capital Corp. II (C), 7.625%, due 05/15/17
518,750
500,000
Graham Packaging Co., L.P./GPC Capital Corp. I, 9.875%, due 10/15/14
510,000
1,000,000
Reynolds Group DL Escrow, Inc./Reynolds Group Escrow LLC (C), 7.750%, due 10/15/16
1,022,500
   
2,051,250



See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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High Income Fund Portfolio of Investments
Par Value
 
Value (Note 2)
CORPORATE NOTES AND BONDS (continued)
 
 
Restaurants - 0.50%
 
$500,000
Wendy’s/Arby’s Restaurants LLC, 10.000%, due 07/15/16
$ 545,000
 
Support Services - 9.40%
 
250,000
Affinion Group, Inc., 10.125%, due 10/15/13
256,875
750,000
Affinion Group, Inc., 11.500%, due 10/15/15
785,625
1,750,000
ARAMARK Corp., 8.500%, due 02/01/15
1,802,500
500,000
Avis Budget Car Rental LLC/Avis Budget Finance, Inc., 7.625%, due 05/15/14
475,000
250,000
Avis Budget Group, Inc. (C)(P), 3.500%, due 10/01/14
271,875
1,000,000
FTI Consulting, Inc., 7.750%, due 10/01/16
1,012,500
200,000
Hertz Corp./The, 10.500%, due 01/01/16
213,500
500,000
Iron Mountain, Inc., 7.750%, due 01/15/15
502,500
500,000
Mac-Gray Corp., 7.625%, due 08/15/15
485,625
500,000
NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc./The (P), 2.500%, due 08/15/13
468,750
900,000
RSC Equipment Rental, Inc., 9.500%, due 12/01/14
901,125
750,000
ServiceMaster Co./The, PIK (C), 10.750%, due 07/15/15
780,000
550,000
United Rentals North America, Inc., 7.750%, due 11/15/13
517,000
250,000
United Rentals North America, Inc., 10.875%, due 06/15/16
271,875
400,000
United Rentals North America, Inc., 9.250%, due 12/15/19
413,000
600,000
West Corp., 9.500%, due 10/15/14
609,000
450,000
West Corp., 11.000%, due 10/15/16
470,250
   
10,237,000
 
Technology - 4.28%
 
250,000
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (C), 8.125%, due 12/15/17
249,062
250,000
GXS Worldwide, Inc. (C), 9.750%, due 06/15/15
245,625
600,000
Sanmina-SCI Corp., 8.125%, due 03/01/16
598,500
500,000
SAVVIS, Inc. (P), 3.000%, due 05/15/12
455,000
1,500,000
Sungard Data Systems, Inc., 9.125%, due 08/15/13
1,537,500
750,000
Sungard Data Systems, Inc., 10.625%, due 05/15/15
825,938
750,000
Syniverse Technologies, Inc., Series B, 7.750%, due 08/15/13
745,312
   
4,656,937
 
Telecommunications - 10.05%
 
$1,000,000
Cincinnati Bell, Inc., 8.375%, due 01/15/14
$ 1,017,500
700,000
Cincinnati Bell Telephone Co. LLC, 6.300%, due 12/01/28
546,000
1,250,000
Frontier Communications Corp., 6.625%, due 03/15/15
1,215,625
150,000
Level 3 Communications, Inc. (P), 5.250%, due 12/15/11
142,312
350,000
Level 3 Communications, Inc. (P), 3.500%, due 06/15/12
306,250
1,500,000
Nordic Telephone Co. Holdings ApS (C)(D), 8.875%, due 05/01/16
1,586,250
500,000
Qwest Communications International, Inc., 7.500%, due 02/15/14
501,875
500,000
Qwest Communications International, Inc., Series B, 7.500%, due 02/15/14
501,875
650,000
SBA Communications Corp. (P), 1.875%, due 05/01/13
667,063
500,000
Sprint Nextel Corp., 6.000%, due 12/01/16
456,250
1,000,000
Sprint Nextel Corp., 8.375%, due 08/15/17
1,020,000
1,500,000
Wind Acquisition Finance S.A. (C)(D), 11.750%, due 07/15/17
1,638,750
600,000
Windstream Corp., 8.625%, due 08/01/16
610,500
500,000
Windstream Corp. (C), 7.875%, due 11/01/17
493,750
250,000
Windstream Corp., 7.000%, due 03/15/19
233,750
   
10,937,750
 
Transportation - 2.17%
 
500,000
Bristow Group, Inc., 6.125%, due 06/15/13
493,750
750,000
Bristow Group, Inc., 7.500%, due 09/15/17
742,500
755,000
Gulfmark Offshore, Inc., 7.750%, due 07/15/14
751,225
400,000
Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc., Series B, 6.125%, due 12/01/14
373,500
   
2,360,975
 
Utilities - 7.24%
 
500,000
The AES Corp., 8.000%, due 06/01/20
508,750
500,000
Calpine Corp. (C), 7.250%, due 10/15/17
480,000
500,000
Edison Mission Energy, 7.200%, due 05/15/19
378,750
1,000,000
Ferrellgas Partners L.P./Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp., 8.750%, due 06/15/12
1,012,500
500,000
Inergy L.P./Inergy Finance Corp., 6.875%, due 12/15/14
493,750
1,000,000
MarkWest Energy Partners L.P./MarkWest Energy Finance Corp., Series B, 8.750%, due 04/15/18
1,030,000
750,000
Mirant Americas Generation LLC, 8.300%, due 05/01/11
768,750
750,000
Mirant Americas Generation LLC, 8.500%, due 10/01/21
712,500



See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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High Income Fund Portfolio of Investments
Par Value
 
Value (Note 2)
CORPORATE NOTES AND BONDS (continued)
 
 
Utilities (continued)
 
$ 250,000
Mirant North America LLC, 7.375%, due 12/31/13
$ 247,187
1,750,000
NRG Energy, Inc., 7.375%, due 02/01/16
1,752,188
500,000
RRI Energy, Inc., 7.625%, due 06/15/14
495,000
   
7,879,375
 
Total Corporate Notes and Bonds
( Cost $99,960,314 )
105,054,952
Shares
   
INVESTMENT COMPANY - 1.77%
 
1,932,131
SSgA Prime Money Market Fund
1,932,131
 
Total Investment Company
( Cost $1,932,131 )
1,932,131
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.27% ( Cost $101,892,445** )
106,987,083
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 1.73%
1,883,038
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%
$108,870,121

**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $101,955,301.
(C)
Security sold within terms of a private placement memorandum exempt from registration under section 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to dealers in that program or  other "qualified institutional investors."  The securities have been determined to be liquid under  guidelines established by the Board of Trustees.
(D)
Notes and bonds, issued by foreign entities, denominated in U.S. dollars. The aggregate of these securities is 7.86% of total net assets.
(G)
Floating rate or variable rate note. Rate shown is  as of December 31, 2009.
(P)
Convertible.
PIK
Payment in Kind.
PLC
Public Limited Company.
REIT
Real Estate Investment Trust.

 


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
46

 

Diversified Income Fund Portfolio of Investments

 
Portfolio Allocation as a Percentage of Net Assets
as of December 31, 2009

 

Shares
 
Value ( Note 2)
COMMON STOCKS - 43.34%
 
 
Consumer Discretionary - 2.53%
 
60,000
Darden Restaurants, Inc.
$ 2,104,200
50,000
Genuine Parts Co.
1,898,000
76,400
McDonald’s Corp.
4,770,416
26,800
VF Corp.
1,962,832
   
10,735,448
 
Consumer Staples - 6.72%
 
192,500
Altria Group, Inc.
3,778,775
54,000
Avon Products, Inc.
1,701,000
79,900
Coca-Cola Co./The
4,554,300
45,200
Kimberly-Clark Corp.
2,879,692
112,018
Kraft Foods, Inc., Class A
3,044,649
61,000
PepsiCo, Inc./NC
3,708,800
124,700
Philip Morris International, Inc.
6,009,293
102,100
Sysco Corp.
2,852,674
   
28,529,183
 
Energy - 3.66%
 
119,800
Chevron Corp.
9,223,402
89,600
ConocoPhillips
4,575,872
55,500
Marathon Oil Corp.
1,732,710
   
15,531,984
 
Financials - 5.11%
 
43,000
Aflac, Inc.
1,988,750
109,100
Bank of New York Mellon Corp./The
3,051,527
63,000
Morgan Stanley
1,864,800
110,000
NYSE Euronext
2,783,000
38,500
Travelers Cos., Inc./The
1,919,610
102,000
US Bancorp
2,296,020
218,000
Wells Fargo & Co.
5,883,820
72,000
Willis Group Holdings, Ltd.
1,899,360
   
21,686,887
 
Health Care - 6.48%
 
130,000
Johnson & Johnson
$ 8,373,300
188,000
Merck & Co., Inc.
6,869,520
56,900
Novartis AG, ADR
3,097,067
505,819
Pfizer, Inc.
9,200,848
   
27,540,735
 
Industrials - 7.48%
 
34,200
3M Co.
2,827,314
79,700
Boeing Co./The
4,314,161
33,500
Deere & Co.
1,812,015
118,900
Emerson Electric Co.
5,065,140
117,300
Honeywell International, Inc.
4,598,160
48,400
Lockheed Martin Corp.
3,646,940
35,400
Norfolk Southern Corp.
1,855,668
31,600
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B
1,812,892
 26,800
United Technologies Corp.
1,860,188
117,400
Waste Management, Inc.
3,969,294
   
31,761,772
 
Information Technology - 2.92%
 
58,600
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
2,509,252
275,500
Intel Corp.
5,620,200
107,000
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
2,172,100
68,000
Paychex, Inc.
2,083,520
   
12,385,072
 
Materials - 1.37%
 
109,300
EI Du Pont de Nemours & Co.
3,680,131
46,000
Nucor Corp.
2,145,900
   
5,826,031
 
Telecommunication Services - 3.56%
 
298,015
AT&T, Inc.
8,353,360
27,700
CenturyTel, Inc.
1,003,017
174,100
Verizon Communications, Inc.
5,767,933
   
15,124,310

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Diversified Income Fund Portfolio of Investments
Shares
 
Value ( Note 2)
COMMON STOCKS (continued)
 
 
Utilities - 3.51%
 
 45,000
Consolidated Edison, Inc.
$ 2,044,350
122,000
Duke Energy Corp.
2,099,620
54,700
Exelon Corp.
2,673,189
61,300
FirstEnergy Corp.
2,847,385
47,000
Progress Energy, Inc.
1,927,470
99,700
Southern Co.
3,322,004
   
14,914,018
 
Total Common Stocks( Cost $168,737,153 )
184,035,440
Par Value
   
ASSET BACKED - 1.12%
 
$ 599,648
ABSC Long Beach Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2000-LB1, Class AF5 (M), 8.550%,
due 09/21/30
548,569
1,975,000
CarMax Auto Owner Trust, Series 2007-2,
Class B, 5.370%, due 03/15/13
1,998,631
2,045,000
Chase Issuance Trust, Series 2007-A17,
Class A, 5.120%, due 10/15/14
2,195,159
1,025,000
Renaissance Home Equity Loan Trust,
Series 2005-4, Class M9 (M), 7.000%,
due 02/25/36
15,549
 
Total Asset Backed
( Cost $5,581,550 )
4,757,908
CORPORATE NOTES AND BONDS - 20.87%
 
 
Consumer Discretionary - 1.35%
 
$2,000,000
American Association of Retired Persons (C), 7.500%, due 05/01/31
2,079,438
515,000
DR Horton, Inc., 5.250%, due 02/15/15
484,100
1,850,000
ERAC USA Finance Co. (C), 6.700%, due 06/01/34
1,635,011
1,600,000
Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. (D), 7.250%, due 06/15/16
1,546,000
   
5,744,549
 
Consumer Staples - 0.91%
 
2,025,000
Kraft Foods, Inc., 6.500%, due 11/01/31
2,034,165
620,000
PepsiCo, Inc./NC, 4.650%, due 02/15/13
662,263
1,170,000
WM Wrigley Jr. Co., 4.300%, due 07/15/10
1,181,240
   
3,877,668
 
Energy - 1.65%
 
2,000,000
Chesapeake Energy Corp., 6.375%, due 06/15/15
1,960,000
1,500,000
ConocoPhillips, 6.650%, due 07/15/18
1,693,376
1,150,000
Hess Corp., 7.875%, due 10/01/29
1,379,257
750,000
Transocean, Inc., 6.000%, due 03/15/18
800,206
1,030,000
Transocean, Inc., 7.500%, due 04/15/31
1,174,933
   
7,007,772
Par Value
 
Value ( Note 2)
 
Financials - 5.70%
 
$1,115,000
American General Finance Corp., 5.850%,
due 06/01/13
$ 881,070
1,500,000
American General Finance Corp., Series H, 4.625%, due 09/01/10
1,453,749
620,000
Bank of America Corp., 5.750%, due 12/01/17
634,891
1,130,000
Bear Stearns Cos. LLC/The, 7.250%, due 02/01/18
1,297,074
1,000,000
General Electric Global Insurance Holding Corp., 7.000%, due 02/15/26
977,054
785,000
General Electric Global Insurance Holding Corp., 7.750%, due 06/15/30
816,739
1,450,000
HCP, Inc., 6.700%, due 01/30/18
1,406,694
1,735,000
Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. (E), 5.750%, due 01/03/17
521
1,415,000
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., 6.150%, due 04/25/13
1,514,272
2,400,000
National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp., Series C, 7.250%, due 03/01/12
2,638,171
2,400,000
Nationwide Health Properties, Inc., Series D, 8.250%, due 07/01/12
2,545,683
3,240,000
Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp. (C), 5.625%, due 03/14/11
3,305,843
530,000
Simon Property Group L.P., 5.875%, due 03/01/17
530,743
1,505,000
SLM Corp., 5.125%, due 08/27/12
1,410,898
2,000,000
US Bank NA/Cincinnati, OH, 6.300%, due 02/04/14
2,216,096
1,450,000
Wells Fargo & Co., 5.250%, due 10/23/12
1,550,458
935,000
The Western Union Co., 5.930%, due 10/01/16
1,008,606
   
24,188,562
 
Health Care - 2.89%
 
3,950,000
Amgen, Inc., 5.850%, due 06/01/17
4,316,366
1,200,000
Eli Lilly & Co., 6.570%, due 01/01/16
1,334,354
740,000
Genentech, Inc., 5.250%, due 07/15/35
712,808
1,550,000
Medco Health Solutions, Inc., 7.250%, due 08/15/13
1,721,982
1,320,000
Merck & Co., Inc., 5.750%, due 11/15/36
1,352,798
1,500,000
Quest Diagnostics, Inc./DE, 5.450%, due 11/01/15
1,621,649
1,100,000
Wyeth, 6.500%, due 02/01/34
1,215,953
   
12,275,910
 
Industrials - 1.69%
 
350,000
Boeing Co./The, 8.625%, due 11/15/31
452,826
620,000
Boeing Co./The, 6.875%, due 10/15/43
691,234
1,365,000
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp., 8.125%, due 04/15/20
1,650,412
780,000
Lockheed Martin Corp., 7.650%, due 05/01/16
927,475
957,000
Norfolk Southern Corp.5.590%, due 05/17/25
930,327


 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
48

 

Diversified Income Fund Portfolio of Investments
Par Value
 
Value ( Note 2)
CORPORATE NOTES AND BONDS (continued)
 
 
Health Care (continued)
 
$1,050,000
Norfolk Southern Corp., 7.050%,
due 05/01/37
$ 1,238,287
1,150,000
Waste Management, Inc., 7.125%, due 12/15/17
1,275,037
   
7,165,598
 
Information Technology - 0.25%
 
960,000
Cisco Systems, Inc., 5.500%, due 02/22/16
1,053,983
 
Materials - 0.33%
 
310,000
EI Du Pont de Nemours & Co., 5.000%, due 01/15/13
331,989
1,025,000
Westvaco Corp., 8.200%, due 01/15/30
1,054,506
   
1,386,495
 
Telecommunications - 1.46%
 
1,750,000
Centennial Communications Corp. (G), 6.040%, due 01/01/13
1,750,000
1,780,000
Comcast Cable Communications Holdings, Inc., 9.455%, due 11/15/22
2,289,338
1,315,000
Rogers Communications, Inc. (D), 6.250%, due 06/15/13
1,440,514
795,000
Sprint Nextel Corp., 6.000%, due 12/01/16
725,438
   
6,205,290
 
Utilities - 4.64%
 
2,000,000
Energy East Corp., 8.050%, due 11/15/10
2,114,860
1,555,000
Indianapolis Power & Light Co. (C), 6.050%, due 10/01/36
1,536,352
1,365,000
Interstate Power & Light Co., 6.250%, due 07/15/39
1,433,172
4,000,000
MidAmerican Energy Co., 5.650%, due 07/15/12
4,318,164
1,600,000
Nevada Power Co., Series R, 6.750%, due 07/01/37
1,706,371
2,000,000
Progress Energy, Inc., 7.750%, due 03/01/31
2,351,528
474,000
Sierra Pacific Power Co., Series M, 6.000%, due 05/15/16
502,343
1,500,000
Southern Power Co., Series B, 6.250%, due 07/15/12
1,633,532
835,000
Southwestern Electric Power Co., Series E, 5.550%, due 01/15/17
842,568
620,000
Virginia Electric and Power Co., 5.100%, due 11/30/12
669,597
2,400,000
Westar Energy, Inc., 6.000%, due 07/01/14
2,601,163
   
19,709,650
 
Total Corporate Notes and Bonds
( Cost $88,320,122 )
88,615,477
Par Value
 
Value ( Note 2)
MORTGAGE BACKED - 16.12%
 
 
Fannie Mae - 14.11%
 
$819,993
4.000%, due 04/01/15 Pool # 255719
$ 840,145
928,654
5.500%, due 04/01/16 Pool # 745444
974,378
255,238
6.000%, due 05/01/16 Pool # 582558
273,537
1,554,004
5.000%, due 12/01/17 Pool # 672243
1,637,724
1,637,324
4.500%, due 09/01/20 Pool # 835465
1,699,422
296,745
6.000%, due 05/01/21 Pool # 253847
319,533
65,408
7.000%, due 12/01/29 Pool # 762813
72,924
169,151
7.000%, due 11/01/31 Pool # 607515
188,431
2,778
7.000%, due 04/01/32 Pool # 641518
3,066
193,485
7.000%, due 05/01/32 Pool # 644591
215,539
929,169
6.500%, due 06/01/32 Pool # 545691
1,004,083
819,317
6.500%, due 09/01/33 Pool # 737582
883,839
1,310,528
5.500%, due 10/01/33 Pool # 254904
1,377,419
4,521,972
5.500%, due 11/01/33 Pool # 555880
4,752,781
4,036,745
5.000%, due 05/01/34 Pool # 780890
4,155,535
40,201
7.000%, due 07/01/34 Pool # 792636
44,274
518,102
5.500%, due 08/01/34 Pool # 793647
544,546
2,907,402
5.500%, due 03/01/35 Pool # 815976
3,053,984
1,230,395
5.500%, due 07/01/35 Pool # 825283
1,292,427
801,044
5.500%, due 08/01/35 Pool # 826872
841,430
1,218,087
5.000%, due 09/01/35 Pool # 820347
1,252,409
1,296,535
5.000%, due 09/01/35 Pool # 835699
1,333,068
1,568,012
5.000%, due 10/01/35 Pool # 797669
1,612,194
1,852,266
5.500%, due 10/01/35 Pool # 836912
1,945,651
1,603,511
5.000%, due 12/01/35 Pool # 850561
1,648,693
3,289,528
5.500%, due 12/01/35 Pool # 844583
3,455,376
551,092
5.500%, due 02/01/36 Pool # 851330
578,876
2,269,697
5.500%, due 09/01/36 Pool # 831820
2,380,227
1,550,686
6.000%, due 09/01/36 Pool # 831741
1,647,120
623,414
5.500%, due 10/01/36 Pool # 896340
653,773
2,445,123
5.500%, due 10/01/36 Pool # 901723
2,564,195
1,788,801
6.500%, due 10/01/36 Pool # 894118
1,919,607
2,312,688
6.000%, due 11/01/36 Pool # 902510
2,479,709
2,553,623
5.500%, due 12/01/36 Pool # 902853
2,677,979
2,360,612
5.500%, due 12/01/36 Pool # 903059
2,475,569
1,969,341
5.500%, due 12/01/36 Pool # 907512
2,065,244
2,449,881
5.500%, due 12/01/36 Pool # 907635
2,569,185
2,351,520
6.000%, due 12/01/36 Pool # 903002
2,497,756
   
59,931,648
 
Freddie Mac - 1.97%
 
75,597
8.000%, due 06/01/30 Pool # C01005
86,618
305,014
6.500%, due 01/01/32 Pool # C62333
329,891
36,972
6.500%, due 03/01/32 Pool # C65648
39,930
 3,437,661
5.000%, due 07/01/33 Pool # A11325
3,539,358

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
49

 

Diversified Income Fund Portfolio of Investments
Par Value
 
Value ( Note 2)
MORTGAGE BACKED (continued)
 
 
Freddie Mac (continued)
 
$ 364,761
6.000%, due 10/01/34 Pool # A28439
$ 389,382
306,814
6.000%, due 10/01/34 Pool # A28598
327,524
268,662
5.000%, due 04/01/35 Pool # A32314
276,022
519,689
5.000%, due 04/01/35 Pool # A32315
533,926
425,774
5.000%, due 04/01/35 Pool # A32316
437,438
243,038
5.000%, due 04/01/35 Pool # A32509
249,697
2,109,300
5.000%, due 01/01/37 Pool # A56371
2,165,439
   
8,375,225
 
Ginnie Mae - 0.04%
 
141,704
6.500%, due 04/20/31 Pool # 003068
153,490
 
Total Mortgage Backed
( Cost $64,920,244 )
68,460,363
U.S. GOVERNMENT AND
AGENCY OBLIGATIONS - 15.39%
 
 
Fannie Mae - 0.19%
 
750,000
5.250%, due 08/01/12  
800,347
 
Freddie Mac. - 0.36%
 
1,400,000
4.500%, due 01/15/14  
1,513,317
 
U.S. Treasury Bills - 0.59% (A)
 
2,500,000
0.095%, due 01/14/10  
2,499,914
 
U.S. Treasury Bonds - 1.55%
 
5,270,000
6.625%, due 02/15/27  
6,581,735
 
U.S. Treasury Notes - 12.70%
 
1,850,000
3.875%, due 05/15/10  
1,874,786
500,000
4.500%, due 11/15/10  
517,402
2,050,000
0.875%, due 02/28/11  
2,054,965
500,000
4.750%, due 03/31/11  
524,531
3,900,000
4.875%, due 04/30/11  
4,107,796
3,000,000
1.000%, due 07/31/11  
3,004,569
6,150,000
4.625%, due 12/31/11  
6,570,894
1,125,000
1.375%, due 02/15/12  
1,128,252
3,400,000
4.625%, due 02/29/12  
3,644,110
1,312,000
1.375%, due 05/15/12  
1,312,000
2,500,000
4.000%, due 11/15/12  
2,670,507
1,980,000
3.625%, due 05/15/13  
2,096,325
1,175,000
3.125%, due 08/31/13  
1,220,991
4,810,000
4.000%, due 02/15/14  
5,143,319
4,965,000
4.250%, due 08/15/14  
5,356,381
1,400,000
2.375%, due 09/30/14  
1,388,184
3,550,000
4.500%, due 02/15/16  
3,829,286
5,100,000
4.250%, due 11/15/17  
5,345,438
Par Value
 
Value ( Note 2)
$1,300,000
2.750%, due 02/15/19  
$ 1,196,812
1,000,000
3.375%, due 11/15/19  
961,880
   
53,948,428
 
Total U.S. Government and Agency Obligations  ( Cost $63,349,927 )
65,343,741
Shares
   
INVESTMENT COMPANY - 2.52%
 
10,711,880
SSgA Prime Money Market Fund
10,711,880
 
Total Investment Company
( Cost $10,711,880 )
10,711,880
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.36% ( Cost $401,620,876** )
421,924,809
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 0.64%
2,717,533
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%
$424,642,342

 
**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $402,477,534.
(A)
Rate noted represents annualized yield at time of purchase.
(C)
Security sold within terms of a private placement memorandum exempt from registration under section 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to dealers in that program or other "qualified institutional investors." The securities have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of Trustees.
(D)
Notes and bonds, issued by foreign entities, denominated in U.S. dollars.  The aggregate of these securities is 0.70% of total net assets.
(E)
In default. Issuer is bankrupt.
(G)
Floating rate or variable rate note. Rate shown is as of December 31, 2009.
(M)
Stated interest rate is contingent upon sufficient collateral market value. If collateral market value falls below a stated level, the issuer will either initiate a clean-up call or increase the stated interest rate.
ADR
American Depositary Receipt.



See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
50

 

Large Cap Value Fund Portfolio of Investments

 
Sector Allocation as a Percentage of Net Assets
as of December 31, 2009

Shares
 
Value (Note 2)
COMMON STOCKS - 98.62%
 
 
Consumer Discretionary - 7.10%
 
91,000
AutoZone, Inc. *
$ 14,384,370
101,000
ITT Educational Services, Inc. *
9,691,960
212,900
Lowe’s Cos., Inc.
4,979,731
260,800
Omnicom Group, Inc.
10,210,320
176,400
Walt Disney Co./The
5,688,900
   
44,955,281
 
Consumer Staples - 6.19%
 
200,000
CVS Caremark Corp.
6,442,000
100,000
Diageo PLC, ADR
6,941,000
106,300
PepsiCo, Inc./NC
6,463,040
103,000
Procter & Gamble Co./The
6,244,890
245,700
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
13,132,665
   
39,223,595
 
Energy - 21.33%
 
407,646
Chevron Corp.
31,384,665
416,100
ConocoPhillips
21,250,227
133,300
Devon Energy Corp.
9,797,550
390,000
Noble Corp.
15,873,000
192,800
Occidental Petroleum Corp.
15,684,280
207,300
Southwestern Energy Co. *
9,991,860
682,000
Weatherford International, Ltd. *
12,214,620
318,000
Williams Cos., Inc./The
6,703,440
262,200
XTO Energy, Inc.
12,200,166
   
135,099,808
 
Financials - 21.45%
 
144,900
Aflac, Inc.
6,701,625
115,500
Arch Capital Group, Ltd. *
8,264,025
1,526,242
Bank of America Corp.
22,985,205
458,000
Bank of New York Mellon Corp./The
12,810,260
37,500
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc./The
6,331,500
538,588
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
22,442,962
Shares
 
Value (Note 2)
956,000
Keycorp
$ 5,305,800
375,000
Morgan Stanley
11,100,000
78,069
Simon Property Group, Inc., REIT
6,229,906
167,000
State Street Corp.
7,271,180
297,200
US Bancorp
6,689,972
505,000
Wells Fargo & Co.
13,629,950
230,000
Willis Group Holdings, Ltd.
6,067,400
   
135,829,785
 
Health Care - 12.38%
 
114,000
Baxter International, Inc.
6,689,520
81,200
CR Bard, Inc.
6,325,480
257,500
Johnson & Johnson
16,585,575
237,900
Merck & Co., Inc.
8,692,866
1,291,700
Pfizer, Inc.
23,496,023
545,000
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
16,611,600
   
78,401,064
 
Industrials - 9.67%
 
173,000
Deere & Co.
9,357,570
560,000
General Electric Co.
8,472,800
166,000
Lockheed Martin Corp.
12,508,100
204,000
Norfolk Southern Corp.
10,693,680
134,800
United Technologies Corp.
9,356,468
320,100
Waste Management, Inc.
10,822,581
   
61,211,199
     
 
Information Technology - 7.27%
 
452,927
EMC Corp./Massachusetts *
7,912,635
471,700
Intel Corp.
9,622,680
107,200
International Business Machines Corp.
14,032,480
345,200
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
7,007,560
305,100
Oracle Corp.
7,487,154
   
46,062,509

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
51

 

Large Cap Value Fund Portfolio of Investments
 
Shares
 
Value (Note 2)
COMMON STOCKS (continued)
 
 
Materials - 3.12%
 
203,200
EI Du Pont de Nemours & Co.
$ 6,841,744
78,796
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. *
6,326,531
140,500
Nucor Corp.
6,554,325
   
19,722,600
 
Telecommunication Services - 5.15%
 
748,287
AT&T, Inc.
20,974,485
351,335
Verizon Communications, Inc.
11,639,728
   
32,614,213
 
Utilities - 4.96%
 
376,400
Edison International
13,091,192
257,700
Exelon Corp.
12,593,799
138,399
Questar Corp.
5,753,246
   
31,438,237
 
Total Common Stocks 
( Cost $581,813,586 )
624,558,291
Shares
 
Value (Note 2)
INVESTMENT COMPANY - 1.30%
 
8,250,997
SSgA Prime Money Market Fund
$ 8,250,997
 
Total Investment Company
 ( Cost $8,250,997 )
8,250,997
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.92%
( Cost $590,064,583** )
632,809,288
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 0.08%
506,239
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%
$633,315,527

 
*
Non-income producing.
**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $591,226,249.
ADR
American Depositary Receipt.
PLC
Public Limited Company.
REIT
Real Estate Investment Trust.

 


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
52

 

Large Cap Growth Fund Portfolio of Investments

 
Sector Allocation as a Percentage of Net Assets
as of December 31, 2009

Shares
 
Value (Note 2)
COMMON STOCKS - 98.00%
 
 
Consumer Discretionary - 11.61%
 
24,600
Amazon.com, Inc. *
$ 3,309,192
20,900
AutoZone, Inc. *
3,303,663
68,500
ITT Educational Services, Inc. *
6,573,260
26,300
Kohl’s Corp. *
1,418,359
38,400
Mastercard, Inc., Class A
9,829,632
77,200
McDonald’s Corp.
4,820,368
34,800
TJX Cos., Inc.
1,271,940
173,000
Visa, Inc., Class A
15,130,580
152,800
Yum! Brands, Inc.
5,343,416
   
51,000,410
 
Consumer Staples - 11.74%
 
55,100
Colgate-Palmolive Co.
4,526,465
84,700
Diageo PLC, ADR
5,879,027
100,775
Kellogg Co.
5,361,230
67,200
Lorillard, Inc.
5,391,456
199,300
PepsiCo, Inc./NC
12,117,440
342,900
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
18,328,005
   
51,603,623
 
Energy - 8.60%
 
53,200
Cameron International Corp. *
2,223,760
105,100
Noble Corp.
4,277,570
387,200
PetroHawk Energy Corp. *
9,288,928
46,400
Range Resources Corp.
2,313,040
67,800
Schlumberger, Ltd.
4,413,102
114,600
Southwestern Energy Co. *
5,523,720
544,900
Weatherford International, Ltd. *
9,759,159
   
37,799,279
 
Financials - 6.50%
 
37,300
Aflac, Inc.
1,725,125
460,988
Axis Capital Holdings, Ltd.
13,096,669
281,452
Bank of New York Mellon Corp./The
7,872,213
Shares
 
Value (Note 2)
52,300
IntercontinentalExchange, Inc. *
$ 5,873,290
   
28,567,297
 
Health Care - 15.41%
 
26,000
Allergan, Inc./United States
1,638,260
78,300
Celgene Corp. *
4,359,744
151,700
Gilead Sciences, Inc. *
6,565,576
142,600
HMS Holdings Corp. *
6,943,194
6,800
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. *
2,062,576
322,590
Johnson & Johnson
20,778,022
180,000
Roche Holding AG, ADR
7,596,000
147,000
St. Jude Medical, Inc. *
5,406,660
406,540
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
12,391,339
   
67,741,371
 
Industrials - 6.19%
 
231,000
ABB, Ltd., ADR *
4,412,100
166,100
Aecom Technology Corp. *
4,567,750
130,000
Boeing Co./The
7,036,900
33,300
Deere & Co.
1,801,197
81,300
ITT Corp.
4,043,862
103,600
Raytheon Co.
5,337,472
   
27,199,281
 
Information Technology - Semiconductors - 5.58%
 
692,000
Intel Corp.
14,116,800
102,600
Novellus Systems, Inc. *
2,394,684
151,500
Texas Instruments, Inc.
3,948,090
113,200
Varian Semiconductor Equipment
Associates, Inc. *
4,061,616
   
24,521,190
 
Information Technology -
Software - 14.29%
 
100,000
BMC Software, Inc. *
4,010,000
54,700
Citrix Systems, Inc. *
2,276,067

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
53

 

Large Cap Growth Fund Portfolio of Investments
Shares
 
Value (Note 2)
COMMON STOCKS (continued)
 
 
Information Technology -
Software  (continued)
 
34,300
Google, Inc., Class A *
$ 21,265,314
726,200
Microsoft Corp.
22,141,838
325,600
Oracle Corp.
7,990,224
69,200
Salesforce.com, Inc. *
5,104,884
   
62,788,327
 
Information Technology -
Technology - 14.04%
 
77,300
Apple, Inc. *
16,299,478
296,700
Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. *
2,263,821
552,700
Cisco Systems, Inc. *
13,231,638
280,900
EMC Corp./Massachusetts *
4,907,323
136,900
International Business Machines Corp.
17,920,210
152,600
QUALCOMM, Inc.
7,059,276
   
61,681,746
 
Materials - 2.91%
 
60,400
Agnico-Eagle Mines, Ltd.
3,261,600
140,400
Ecolab, Inc.
6,259,032
70,276
Nucor Corp.
3,278,375
   
12,799,007
 
Utilities - 1.13%
 
94,400
FPL Group, Inc.
4,986,208
 
Total Common Stocks
( Cost $345,289,838 )
430,687,739
Shares
 
Value (Note 2)
INVESTMENT COMPANY - 2.96%
 
12,999,900
SSgA Prime Money Market Fund
$ 12,999,900
 
Total Investment Company
( Cost $12,999,900 )
12,999,900
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.96%
( Cost $358,289,738** )
443,687,639
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - (0.96)%
(4,201,793)
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%
$439,485,846

 
*
Non-income producing.
**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $362,704,357.
ADR
American Depositary Receipt.
PLC
Public Limited Company.

 


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
54

 

Mid Cap Value Fund Portfolio of Investments

 
Sector Allocation as a Percentage of Net Assets
as of December 31, 2009

 

Shares
 
Value (Note 2)
COMMON STOCKS - 97.94%
 
 
Consumer Discretionary - 10.34%
 
25,700
AutoZone, Inc. *
$ 4,062,399
60,540
Choice Hotels International, Inc.
1,916,697
28,671
ITT Educational Services, Inc. *
2,751,269
138,800
Jack in the Box, Inc. *
2,730,196
60,700
Omnicom Group, Inc.
2,376,405
155,630
Pulte Homes, Inc. *
1,556,300
95,315
TJX Cos., Inc.
3,483,763
   
18,877,029
 
Consumer Staples - 6.73%
 
35,600
Bunge, Ltd.
2,272,348
91,929
ConAgra Foods, Inc.
2,118,964
52,300
Kellogg Co.
2,782,360
37,900
Molson Coors Brewing Co., Class B
1,711,564
63,814
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
3,410,858
   
12,296,094
 
Energy - 10.38%
 
302,751
El Paso Corp.
2,976,042
135,830
Forest Oil Corp. *
3,022,218
93,915
Noble Corp.
3,822,340
62,730
Noble Energy, Inc.
4,467,631
119,830
PetroHawk Energy Corp. *
2,874,722
100,100
Weatherford International, Ltd. *
1,792,791
   
18,955,744
 
Financials - Banks - 3.57%
 
84,591
Associated Banc-Corp.
931,347
216,344
Fifth Third Bancorp
2,109,354
287,459
Keycorp
1,595,398
92,715
SunTrust Banks, Inc.
1,881,187
   
6,517,286
 
Financials - Diversified
Financials - 5.96%
 
35,315
Ameriprise Financial, Inc.
1,370,928
15,315
BlackRock, Inc.
3,556,143
Shares
 
Value (Note 2)
73,115
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
$ 3,046,702
66,615
State Street Corp.
2,900,417
   
10,874,190
 
Financials - Insurance - 8.41%
 
69,215
AON Corp.
2,653,703
66,100
Arch Capital Group, Ltd. *
4,729,455
81,215
Assurant, Inc.
2,394,218
74,315
Axis Capital Holdings, Ltd.
2,111,289
177,639
Unum Group
3,467,514
   
15,356,179
 
Financials - Real Estate - 7.34%
 
177,630
Annaly Capital Management, Inc., REIT
3,081,880
39,048
AvalonBay Communities, Inc., REIT
3,206,231
344,532
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc., REIT *
4,020,689
44,178
Vornado Realty Trust, REIT
3,089,809
   
13,398,609
 
Health Care - 5.99%
 
85,214
CIGNA Corp.
3,005,498
46,400
CR Bard, Inc.
3,614,560
27,300
Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings *
2,043,132
43,484
Life Technologies Corp. *
2,271,169
   
10,934,359
 
Industrials - 11.15%
 
117,400
Aecom Technology Corp. *
3,228,500
34,114
Danaher Corp.
2,565,373
43,715
ITT Corp.
2,174,384
34,600
L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc.
3,008,470
49,800
Norfolk Southern Corp.
2,610,516
44,400
Raytheon Co.
2,287,488
66,114
Republic Services, Inc.
1,871,687
73,015
Tyco International, Ltd. *
2,605,175
   
20,351,593

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
55

 

Mid Cap Value Fund Portfolio of Investments

 
Shares
 
Value (Note 2)
COMMON STOCKS (continued)
 
 
Information Technology - 9.64%
 
83,315
Arrow Electronics, Inc. *
$ 2,466,957
443,759
Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. *
3,385,881
63,915
KLA-Tencor Corp.
2,311,166
167,500
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
3,400,250
341,844
Micron Technology, Inc. *
3,609,873
108,614
Synopsys, Inc. *
2,419,920
   
17,594,047
 
Materials - 6.75%
 
61,900
Ecolab, Inc.
2,759,502
51,527
FMC Corp.
2,873,145
15,465
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. *
1,241,685
35,800
Nucor Corp.
1,670,070
91,615
Pactiv Corp. *
2,211,586
36,415
Weyerhaeuser Co.
1,570,943
   
12,326,931
 
Telecommunication Services - 2.78%
 
49,886
CenturyTel, Inc.
1,806,372
83,914
Crown Castle International Corp. *
3,276,003
   
5,082,375
 
Utilities - 8.90%
 
74,015
Edison International
2,574,242
74,400
NRG Energy, Inc. *
1,756,584
45,615
Oneok, Inc.
2,033,061
74,515
Progress Energy, Inc.
3,055,860
71,214
Sempra Energy
3,986,560
134,429
Xcel Energy, Inc.
2,852,583
   
16,258,890
 
Total Common Stocks
( Cost $160,425,997 )
178,823,326
   
Value (Note 2)
INVESTMENT COMPANY - 1.96%
 
3,586,713
SSgA Prime Money Market Fund
$ 3,586,713
 
Total Investment Company
( Cost $3,586,713 )
3,586,713
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.90% ( Cost $164,012,710** )
182,410,039
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 0.10%
174,711
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%
$182,584,750

 
*
Non-income producing.
**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $166,236,654.
REIT
Real Estate Investment Trust

 


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
56

 

Mid Cap Growth Fund Portfolio of Investments

 
Sector Allocation as a Percentage of Net Assets
as of December 31, 2009

 

Shares
 
Value (Note 2)
COMMON STOCKS - 94.53%
 
 
Consumer Discretionary - 17.12%
 
26,615
AutoZone, Inc. *
$ 4,207,033
91,624
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. *
3,539,435
128,563
CarMax, Inc. *
3,117,653
114,960
Hillenbrand, Inc.
2,165,846
137,625
Interactive Data Corp.
3,481,913
29,400
ITT Educational Services, Inc. *
2,821,224
216,400
Jack in the Box, Inc. *
4,256,588
62,909
Morningstar, Inc. *
3,041,021
94,100
Omnicom Group, Inc.
3,684,015
37,129
Sears Holdings Corp. *
3,098,415
65,762
Tiffany & Co.
2,827,766
95,008
Yum! Brands, Inc.
3,322,430
   
39,563,339
 
Consumer Staples - 1.80%
 
77,744
Brown-Forman Corp., Class B
4,164,746
 
Energy - 8.15%
 
31,990
EOG Resources, Inc.
3,112,627
101,975
Noble Corp.
4,150,382
63,309
Range Resources Corp.
3,155,954
94,467
Southwestern Energy Co. *
4,553,309
215,290
Weatherford International, Ltd. *
3,855,844
   
18,828,116
 
Financials - 11.87%
 
199,605
Brookfield Asset Management, Inc., Class A
4,427,239
291,115
Brookfield Properties Corp.
3,528,314
174,506
Brown & Brown, Inc.
3,135,873
177,024
Leucadia National Corp. *
4,211,401
12,022
Markel Corp. *
4,087,480
73,437
RLI Corp.
3,910,520
236,455
SEI Investments Co.
4,142,691
   
27,443,518
Shares
 
Value (Note 2)
 
Health Care - 10.25%
 
55,027
Covance, Inc. *
$ 3,002,823
45,475
CR Bard, Inc.
3,542,503
85,757
DENTSPLY International, Inc.
3,016,074
60,030
IDEXX  Laboratories, Inc. *
3,208,003
54,762
Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings *
4,098,388
52,121
Techne Corp.
3,573,416
69,434
Varian Medical Systems, Inc. *
3,252,983
   
23,694,190
 
Industrials - 23.20%
 
152,190
Aecom Technology Corp. *
4,185,225
107,481
Copart, Inc. *
3,937,029
216,248
Covanta Holding Corp. *
3,911,926
109,899
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
3,816,792
90,386
Fastenal Co.
3,763,673
37,299
Flowserve Corp.
3,525,874
135,765
IDEX Corp.
4,229,080
107,985
Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. *
4,061,316
112,650
Kirby Corp. *
3,923,600
166,075
Knight Transportation, Inc.
3,203,587
72,407
Middleby Corp. *
3,549,391
165,010
Ritchie Bros Auctioneers, Inc.
3,701,174
102,690
Wabtec Corp./DE
4,193,860
107,263
Waste Management, Inc.
3,626,562
   
53,629,089
 
Information Technology - 13.46%
 
91,852
Amphenol Corp., Class A
4,241,725
61,400
BMC Software, Inc. *
2,462,140
387,600
Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. *
2,957,388
77,364
Concur Technologies, Inc. *
3,307,311
41,858
Factset Research Systems, Inc.
2,757,187
88,743
FLIR Systems, Inc. *
2,903,671
60,600
Mantech International Corp., Class A *
2,925,768
197,600
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
4,011,280

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
57

 

Mid Cap Growth Fund Portfolio of Investments
Shares
 
Value (Note 2)
COMMON STOCKS (continued)
 
 
Information Technology (continued)
 
122,535
Novellus Systems, Inc. *
$ 2,859,967
 85,580
Teradata Corp. *
2,689,779
   
31,116,216
 
Materials - 6.48%
 
105,635
Bemis Co., Inc.
3,132,078
50,280
Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc.
2,317,405
71,425
Ecolab, Inc.
3,184,127
43,337
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
3,874,761
91,316
Valspar Corp.
2,478,316
   
14,986,687
 
Telecommunication Services - 0.88%
 
27,581
Millicom International Cellular S.A.
2,034,650
 
Utilities - 1.32%
 
69,399
EQT Corp.
3,048,004
 
Total Common Stocks
( Cost $181,806,988 )
218,508,555
Shares
 
Value (Note 2)
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 5.62%
 
37,238
iShares COMEX Gold Trust ETF *
$ 3,998,244
8,987,425
SSgA Prime Money Market Fund
8,987,425
 
Total Investment Companies
( Cost $12,375,343 )
12,985,669
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.15%
( Cost $194,182,331** )
231,494,224
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - (0.15)%
(353,911)
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%
$231,140,313

 
*
Non-income producing.
**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $195,057,136.
ETF
Exchange Traded Fund.

 


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
58

 

Small Cap Value Fund Portfolio of Investments

 
Sector Allocation as a Percentage of Net Assets
as of December 31, 2009

 

Shares
 
Value (Note 2)
COMMON STOCKS - 95.74%
 
 
Consumer Discretionary - 16.92%
 
6,800
Arbitron, Inc.
$ 159,256
1,100
Bally Technologies, Inc. *
45,419
9,200
Cato Corp./The, Class A
184,552
3,200
CEC Entertainment, Inc. *
102,144
3,400
Choice Hotels International, Inc.
107,644
4,500
Dress Barn, Inc. *
103,950
6,600
Helen of Troy, Ltd. *
161,436
4,000
Hibbett Sports, Inc. *
87,960
2,800
Matthews International Corp., Class A
99,204
8,400
Sonic Corp. *
84,588
14,300
Stage Stores, Inc.
176,748
2,800
Tempur-Pedic International, Inc. *
66,164
1,600
Unifirst Corp./MA
76,976
   
1,456,041
 
Consumer Staples - 5.15%
 
3,500
Casey’s General Stores, Inc.
111,720
4,800
Herbalife, Ltd.
194,736
5,200
Lance, Inc.
136,760
   
443,216
 
Energy - 4.93%
 
5,200
Penn Virginia Corp.
110,708
1,470
SEACOR Holdings, Inc. *
112,088
1,900
St. Mary Land & Exploration Co.
65,056
1,900
Whiting Petroleum Corp. *
135,755
   
423,607
 
Financials - 21.55%
 
260
Alleghany Corp. *
71,760
3,200
American Campus Communities, Inc., REIT
89,920
12,133
Ares Capital Corp.
151,056
3,500
Assured Guaranty, Ltd.
76,160
1,500
Credit Acceptance Corp. *
63,150
7,600
Delphi Financial Group, Inc., Class A
170,012
Shares
 
Value (Note 2)
7,600
DiamondRock Hospitality Co., REIT
$ 64,372
2,700
Financial Federal Corp.
74,250
12,037
First Busey Corp.
46,824
10,400
First Midwest Bancorp, Inc./IL
113,256
5,790
International Bancshares Corp.
109,605
1,800
Mack-Cali Realty Corp., REIT
62,226
5,600
MB Financial, Inc.
110,432
5,200
NewAlliance Bancshares, Inc.
62,452
3,900
Platinum Underwriters Holdings, Ltd.
149,331
4,200
Realty Income Corp., REIT
108,822
1,600
Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.
76,240
2,823
Validus Holdings, Ltd.
76,051
9,900
Webster Financial Corp.
117,513
1,100
Westamerica Bancorporation
60,907
   
1,854,339
 
Health Care - 7.63%
 
4,200
Amsurg Corp. *
92,484
3,800
Centene Corp. *
80,446
3,900
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. *
131,391
2,600
Corvel Corp. *
87,204
3,800
ICON PLC, ADR *
82,574
2,700
ICU Medical, Inc. *
98,388
7,200
Universal American Corp./NY *
84,240
   
656,727
 
Industrials - 20.64%
 
14,000
ACCO Brands Corp. *
101,920
2,700
Acuity Brands, Inc.
96,228
8,100
Albany International Corp., Class A
181,926
9,700
Belden, Inc.
212,624
8,858
Bowne & Co., Inc.
59,171
8,700
Carlisle Cos., Inc.
298,062
1,200
ESCO Technologies, Inc.
43,020
4,800
GATX Corp.
138,000
4,100
Genesee & Wyoming, Inc., Class A *
133,824

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
59

 

Small Cap Value Fund Portfolio of Investments
Shares
 
Value (Note 2)
COMMON STOCKS (continued)
 
 
Industrials (continued)
 
2,600
Kirby Corp. *
$ 90,558
 5,400
Mueller Industries, Inc.
134,136
 3,000
Sterling Construction Co., Inc. *
57,540
 3,800
United Stationers, Inc. *
216,030
 1,200
Vitran Corp., Inc. *
13,044
   
1,776,083
 
Information Technology - 9.05%
 
 1,100
Coherent, Inc. *
32,703
 4,600
Diebold, Inc.
130,870
 6,475
Electronics for Imaging, Inc. *
84,240
 3,500
MAXIMUS, Inc.
175,000
 1,700
MTS Systems Corp.
48,858
 6,600
NAM TAI Electronics, Inc. *
34,518
 6,400
Websense, Inc. *
111,744
 4,200
Xyratex, Ltd. *
55,902
 3,700
Zebra Technologies Corp., Class A *
104,932
   
778,767
 
Materials - 4.59%
 
 3,200
Aptargroup, Inc.
114,368
 2,300
Deltic Timber Corp.
106,214
 10,050
Zep, Inc.
174,066
   
394,648
 
Utilities - 5.28%
 
 3,400
Atmos Energy Corp.
99,960
 1,250
New Jersey Resources Corp.
46,750
 4,100
Unisource Energy Corp.
131,979
 4,700
Westar Energy, Inc.
102,084
 2,200
WGL Holdings, Inc.
73,788
   
454,561
 
Total Common Stocks
( Cost $7,736,192 )
8,237,989
Shares
 
Value (Note 2)
INVESTMENT COMPANY - 4.07%
 
 350,264
SSgA Prime Money Market Fund
$ 350,264
 
Total Investment Company
( Cost $350,264 )
350,264
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.81%
( Cost $8,086,456** )
8,588,253
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 0.19%
16,763
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%
$ 8,605,016

 
*
Non-income producing.
**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $8,163,574.
ADR
American Depositary Receipt.
PLC
Public Limited Company.
REIT
Real Estate Investment Trust.

 


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
60

 

Small Cap Growth Fund Portfolio of Investments

 
Sector Allocation as a Percentage of Net Assets
as of December 31, 2009

 

Shares
 
Value (Note 2)
COMMON STOCKS - 90.69%
 
 
Consumer Discretionary - 9.37%
 
400
Dress Barn, Inc. *
$ 9,240
2,200
Drew Industries, Inc. *
45,430
1,700
Guess?, Inc.
71,910
1,100
Gymboree Corp. *
47,839
1,600
JOS A Bank Clothiers, Inc. *
67,504
2,900
Men’s Wearhouse, Inc./The
61,074
1,700
PF Chang’s China Bistro, Inc. *
64,447
1,500
WMS Industries, Inc. *
60,000
   
427,444
 
Consumer Staples - 2.37%
 
300
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. *
24,441
1,600
Ruddick Corp.
41,168
1,600
United Natural Foods, Inc. *
42,784
   
108,393
 
Energy - 9.67%
 
1,400
Atwood Oceanics, Inc. *
50,190
700
Brigham Exploration Co. *
9,485
1,300
CARBO Ceramics, Inc.
88,621
3,000
Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. *
79,470
400
Dril-Quip, Inc. *
22,592
3,400
Penn Virginia Corp.
72,386
2,700
Petroleum Development Corp. *
49,167
5,300
RPC, Inc.
55,120
1,000
Superior Well Services, Inc. *
14,260
   
441,291
 
Financials - 6.44%
 
300
Cash America International, Inc.
10,488
1,400
eHealth, Inc. *
23,002
800
GAMCO Investors, Inc., Class A
38,632
400
Greenhill & Co., Inc.
32,096
700
Hancock Holding Co.
30,653
2,600
KBW, Inc. *
71,136
1,600
Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc., REIT
31,120
Shares
 
Value (Note 2)
400
Pico Holdings, Inc. *
$ 13,092
700
SVB Financial Group *
29,183
400
World Acceptance Corp. *
14,332
   
293,734
 
Health Care - 21.62%
 
3,100
Alkermes, Inc. *
29,171
3,300
Allscripts-Misys Healthcar Solutions, Inc. *
66,759
1,200
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. *
45,636
2,700
American Medical Systems Holdings, Inc. *
52,083
5,100
AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. *
46,206
3,000
Amsurg Corp. *
66,060
800
Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. *
11,352
500
Analogic Corp.
19,255
8,000
Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. *
28,400
400
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc. *
7,524
1,200
Centene Corp. *
25,404
1,800
Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. *
34,146
1,800
Emeritus Corp. *
33,750
4,200
ev3, Inc. *
56,028
1,900
ICU Medical, Inc. *
69,236
700
Illumina, Inc. *
21,455
600
Landauer, Inc.
36,840
1,200
MAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. *
11,436
1,900
Medicines Co./The *
15,846
300
Mednax, Inc. *
18,033
2,400
Myriad Genetics, Inc. *
62,640
600
National Healthcare Corp.
21,666
700
OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. *
21,721
3,900
PSS World Medical, Inc. *
88,023
1,200
Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. *
25,368
700
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. *
16,926
400
United Therapeutics Corp. *
21,060
1,800
Viropharma, Inc. *
15,102
500
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
19,600
   
986,726

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
61

 

Small Cap Growth Fund Portfolio of Investments
Shares
 
Value (Note 2)
COMMON STOCKS (continued)
 
 
Industrials - 19.19%
 
2,200
AAR Corp. *
$ 50,556
1,600
Actuant Corp., Class A
29,648
1,300
Bucyrus International, Inc.
73,281
400
Corrections Corp. of America *
9,820
7,700
EnergySolutions, Inc.
65,373
400
Esterline Technologies Corp. *
16,308
2,300
GeoEye, Inc. *
64,124
1,300
GrafTech International, Ltd. *
20,215
1,300
Kaydon Corp.
46,488
3,400
Korn/Ferry International *
56,100
3,000
MasTec, Inc. *
37,500
1,700
Middleby Corp. *
83,334
1,100
Moog, Inc., Class A *
32,153
4,300
MPS Group, Inc. *
59,082
2,100
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. *
64,470
1,500
Resources Connection, Inc. *
31,830
1,100
SYKES Enterprises, Inc. *
28,017
500
Triumph Group, Inc.
24,125
700
United Stationers, Inc. *
39,795
1,300
Waste Connections, Inc. *
43,342
   
875,561
 
Information Technology - 20.03%
 
1,600
Anixter International, Inc. *
75,360
1,600
ANSYS, Inc. *
69,536
4,000
Benchmark Electronics, Inc. *
75,640
2,400
CommScope, Inc. *
63,672
2,300
Concur Technologies, Inc. *
98,325
800
Equinix, Inc. *
84,920
600
Factset Research Systems, Inc.
39,522
2,300
FLIR Systems, Inc. *
75,256
500
Itron, Inc. *
33,785
1,500
Littelfuse, Inc. *
48,225
200
MAXIMUS, Inc.
10,000
2,500
MKS Instruments, Inc. *
43,525
300
NVE Corp. *
12,393
3,400
Polycom, Inc. *
84,898
1,100
Quest Software, Inc. *
20,240
2,200
Varian Semiconductor Equipment
Associates, Inc. *
78,936
   
914,233
Shares
 
Value (Note 2)
 
Materials - 1.58%
 
1,300
Allied Nevada Gold Corp. *
$ 19,604
800
Deltic Timber Corp.
36,944
1,100
LSB Industries, Inc. *
15,510
   
72,058
 
Telecommunication Services - 0.42%
 
1,100
Syniverse Holdings, Inc. *
19,228
 
Total Common Stocks
( Cost $3,516,069 )
4,138,668
Par Value
   
CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT - 4.83%
 
$220,328
State Street Eurodollar, 0.010%, due 01/04/10
220,328
 
Total Certificate of Deposit
( Cost $220,328 )
220,328
INVESTMENT COMPANY - 4.55%
 
Shares
   
207,600
SSgA Prime Money Market Fund
207,600
 
Total Investment Company
( Cost $207,600 )
207,600
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.07% ( Cost $3,943,997** )
4,566,596
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - (0.07)%
(3,200)
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%
$4,563,396

 
*
Non-income producing.
**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $3,959,219.
REIT
Real Estate Investment Trust.

 


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
62

 

Global Securities Fund Portfolio of Investments

 
Geographical Allocation as a Percentage of Net Assets
as of December 31, 2009

 

 

Shares
 
Value (Note 2)
COMMON STOCKS - 98.31%
 
 
Australia - 4.00%
 
71,136
Amcor, Ltd.
$ 396,056
15,632
QBE Insurance Group, Ltd.
356,575
193,609
Telstra Corp., Ltd.
592,965
   
1,345,596
 
Belgium - 0.00%
 
13,256
Fortis VVPR Strips *
38
 
Canada - 1.57%
 
19,000
BCE, Inc.
526,517
 
Finland - 0.42%
 
11,988
UPM-Kymmene OYJ
142,557
 
France - 8.98%
 
16,593
Carrefour S.A.
798,204
24,445
France Telecom S.A.
610,738
7,738
Societe Generale
535,355
16,778
Total S.A.
1,075,048
   
3,019,345
 
Germany - 4.40%
 
46,648
Deutsche Telekom AG
688,872
8,140
RWE AG
790,943
   
1,479,815
 
Italy - 2.95%
 
73,580
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA *
329,650
199,346
UniCredit SpA *
663,031
   
992,681
 
Japan - 9.93%
 
12,500
Astellas Pharma, Inc.
465,834
15,000
Canon, Inc.
634,432
11,600
Nitto Denko Corp.
413,707
21,300
Seven & I Holdings Co., Ltd.
432,537
14,200
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
583,272
Shares
 
Value (Note 2)
18,100
Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc.
$ 491,922
94
West Japan Railway Co.
315,050
   
3,336,754
 
Netherlands - 2.58%
 
52,536
ING Groep N.V. *
507,822
29,229
Reed Elsevier N.V.
358,603
   
866,425
 
Singapore - 2.90%
 
74,513
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp., Ltd.
480,026
44,000
Singapore Technologies Engineering, Ltd.
101,220
178,000
Singapore Telecommunications, Ltd.
392,294
   
973,540
 
Spain - 3.34%
 
85,346
Iberdrola S.A.
812,362
11,098
Telefonica S.A.
309,286
   
1,121,648
 
Switzerland - 4.54%
 
19,344
Novartis AG
1,052,734
2,177
Zurich Financial Services AG
472,812
   
1,525,546
 
Taiwan - 1.53%
 
45,048
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., ADR
515,349
 
United Kingdom - 16.64%
 
32,223
Aviva PLC
204,222
118,774
BP PLC
1,149,502
47,955
Compass Group PLC
342,750
51,765
GlaxoSmithKline PLC
1,097,326
32,866
Royal Dutch Shell PLC, A Shares
994,024
30,683
Unilever PLC
982,837
355,422
Vodafone Group PLC
823,636
   
5,594,297

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
63

 

Global Securities Fund Portfolio of Investments
Shares
 
Value (Note 2)
COMMON STOCKS (continued)
 
 
United States - 34.53%
 
8,600
3M Co.
$ 710,962
35,500
Alcoa, Inc.
572,260
17,500
AT&T, Inc.
490,525
41,350
Bank of America Corp.
622,731
31,300
CBS Corp., Class B
439,765
12,200
Chevron Corp.
939,278
30,300
ConAgra Foods, Inc.
698,415
621
Fairpoint Communications, Inc. *
21
46,100
General Electric Co.
697,493
7,200
General Mills, Inc.
509,832
18,600
Genuine Parts Co.
706,056
19,000
HJ Heinz Co.
812,440
13,500
Johnson & Johnson
869,535
24,000
Merck & Co., Inc.
876,960
25,100
Microsoft Corp.
765,299
51,818
Pfizer, Inc.
942,569
18,200
Verizon Communications, Inc.
602,966
13,040
Wells Fargo & Co.
351,950
   
11,609,057
 
Total Common Stocks
( Cost $41,610,058 )
33,049,165
WARRANTS AND RIGHTS - 0.00%
 
 
Belgium - 0.00%
 
34,957
Fortis Bank S.A./N.V., Exp. 07/04/14 (L)(T) *
(0)
 
Total Warrants and Rights ( Cost $0 )
(0)
INVESTMENT COMPANY - 1.04%
 
 
United States - 1.04%
 
350,217
SSgA Prime Money Market Fund
350,217
 
Total Investment Company
( Cost $350,217 )
350,217
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.35% ( Cost $41,960,275** )
33,399,382
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 0.65%
219,524
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%
$33,618,906

 
*
Non-income producing.
**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $42,082,158.
***
The aggregate amount of foreign securities fair valued pursuant to a systematic fair valuation model as a percent of net assets was 49.90%.
(L)
Security valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by or at the discretion of the Board of Trustees (see Note 2).
(T)
Illiquid Security.
ADR
American Depositary Receipt.
PLC
Public Limited Company.

 
OTHER INFORMATION:
Industry Concentration
 
% of Net Assets
Pharmaceuticals
14.9%
Diversified Telecommunication Services
12.5%
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
12.4%
Food Products
8.9%
Commercial Banks
7.0%
Food & Staples Retailing
4.7%
Insurance
4.5%
Industrial Conglomerates
4.2%
Diversified Financial Services
3.4%
Diversified Telecommunication Services
3.4%
Health Care
2.6%
Wireless Telecommunication Services
2.5%
Electric Utilities
2.4%
Media
2.4%
Multi-Utilities
2.4%
Software
2.3%
Distributors
2.1%
Office Electronics
1.9%
Net Other Assets & Liabilities
1.7%
Metals & Mining
1.7%
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
1.5%
Chemicals
1.2%
Containers & Packaging
1.2%
Road & Rail
0.9%
Paper & Forest Products
0.4%
Construction & Engineering
0.3%
 
100.0%

 


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
64

 

International Stock Fund Portfolio of Investments

 
Geographical Allocation as a Percentage of Net Assets
as of December 31, 2009

 

Shares
 
Value (Note 2)
COMMON STOCKS - 97.78%
 
 
Australia - 1.16%
 
27,728
ABC Learning Centres, Ltd. (L)(T) *
$      
41,500
QBE Insurance Group, Ltd.
946,638
 
Belgium - 2.13%
 
33,800
Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V.
1,746,064
 
Brazil - 2.77%
 
65,800
Banco do Brasil S.A.
1,120,883
131,600
Cielo S.A.
1,145,330
   
2,266,213
 
Canada - 1.90%
 
25,200
Rogers Communications, Inc.
787,184
23,600
TELUS Corp.
769,227
   
1,556,411
 
China - 1.47%
 
1,464,100
Industrial & Commercial Bank of China
1,201,445
 
Denmark - 1.45%
 
22,000
DSV A/S *
394,643
12,425
Novo Nordisk A/S, B Shares
794,595
   
1,189,238
 
France - 9.71%
 
22,645
BNP Paribas
1,786,812
14,368
Danone
874,909
33,212
Sanofi-Aventis S.A.
2,603,107
16,200
Societe Generale
1,120,801
24,587
Total S.A.
1,575,408
   
7,961,037
 
Germany - 7.45%
 
6,300
Allianz SE
784,097
11,500
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
522,753
22,100
Daimler AG
1,179,377
6,570
Merck KGaA
613,640
25,400
SAP AG
1,197,839
19,719
Siemens AG
1,808,496
   
6,106,202
Shares
 
Value (Note 2)
 
Hong Kong - 2.84%
 
226,966
Esprit Holdings, Ltd.
$ 1,493,679
165,000
Kerry Properties, Ltd.
833,082
   
2,326,761
 
India - 0.68%
 
453,400
Idea Cellular, Ltd. *
559,655
 
Ireland - 1.42%
 
42,902
CRH PLC
1,163,254
 
Italy - 1.37%
 
31,800
Atlantia SpA
826,527
17,117
Prysmian SpA
299,088
   
1,125,615
 
Japan - 16.66%
 
8,800
Benesse Holdings, Inc.
367,730
53,500
Canon, Inc.
2,262,809
28,210
Daito Trust Construction Co., Ltd.
1,333,376
4,600
Fanuc, Ltd.
427,939
24,500
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
828,796
49,300
Hoya Corp.
1,307,612
86
Inpex Corp.
645,783
174
KDDI Corp.
918,012
3,800
Keyence Corp.
783,758
89,000
Kubota Corp.
818,825
51,600
Mitsubishi Corp.
1,283,543
62,000
Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.
984,381
122,400
Nomura Holdings, Inc.
902,472
16,600
Secom Co., Ltd.
785,559
   
13,650,595
 
Mexico - 0.92%
 
36,500
Grupo Televisa S.A., ADR
757,740
 
Netherlands - 1.00%
 
26,805
TNT N.V.
820,384
 
Norway - 1.06%
 
67,000
Aker Solutions ASA
869,574

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
65

 

International Stock Fund Portfolio of Investments
   
Value (Note 2)
COMMON STOCKS (continued)
 
 
Russia - 0.98%
 
14,400
Lukoil OAO, ADR
$ 806,613
 
Singapore - 0.93%
 
344,300
Singapore Telecommunications, Ltd.
758,802
 
Spain - 3.04%
 
63,000
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.
1,141,084
82,117
Banco Santander S.A.
1,349,032
   
2,490,116
 
Switzerland - 10.67%
 
36,300
Credit Suisse Group AG
1,785,831
14,200
Julius Baer Group, Ltd.
495,393
25,350
Nestle S.A.
1,230,206
30,897
Novartis AG
1,681,468
8,850
Roche Holding AG
1,503,856
62,100
UBS AG *
952,916
5,060
Zurich Financial Services AG
1,098,957
   
8,748,627
 
Turkey - 0.73%
 
85,600
Turkcell Iletisim Hizmet AS
601,395
 
United Kingdom - 27.44%
 
212,973
BAE Systems PLC
1,228,200
228,800
Barclays PLC
1,008,965
83,000
BG Group PLC
1,487,403
26,600
BHP Billiton PLC
850,281
189,975
BP PLC
1,838,590
122,900
British Airways PLC *
366,900
40,630
British American Tobacco PLC
1,318,999
54,400
GlaxoSmithKline PLC
1,153,184
99,400
HSBC Holdings PLC
1,135,193
162,400
Informa PLC
831,360
157,800
International Power PLC
781,320
1,838,538
Lloyds Banking Group PLC *
1,477,016
123,300
Prudential PLC
1,256,958
48,800
Standard Chartered PLC
1,222,947
160,800
Tesco PLC
1,105,613
57,800
Unilever PLC
1,851,447
612,062
Vodafone Group PLC
1,418,360
93,100
WPP PLC
909,756
70,600
Xstrata PLC *
1,244,412
   
22,486,904
 
Total Common Stocks ( Cost $72,373,588 )
80,139,283
INVESTMENT COMPANY - 1.54%
 
 
United States - 1.54%
 
1,259,131
SSgA Prime Money Market Fund
1,259,131
 
Total Investment Company
( Cost $1,259,131 )
1,259,131
   
Value (Note 2)
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.32% ( Cost $73,632,719** )
$ 81,398,414
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 0.68%
560,837
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%
$81,959,251

 
*
Non-income producing.
**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $75,492,310.
***
The aggregate amount of foreign securities fair valued pursuant to a systematic fair valuation model as a percent of net assets was 85.69%.
(L)
Security valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by or at the discretion of the Board of Trustees (see Note 2).
(T)
Illiquid Security.
ADR
American Depositary Receipt.
PLC
Public Limited Company.

 
OTHER INFORMATION:
Industry Concentration
 
% of Net Assets
Commercial Banks
15.9%
Pharmaceuticals
10.2%
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
7.8%
Wireless Telecommunication Services
5.0%
Insurance
5.0%
Food Products
4.8%
Capital Markets
4.4%
Real Estate Management & Development
3.8%
Electrical Equipment
3.5%
Distributors
3.4%
Automobiles
3.1%
Media
3.0%
Commercial Services & Supplies
2.9%
Office Electronics
2.8%
Metals & Mining
2.6%
Electronic Equipment & Instruments
2.6%
Net Other Assets & Liabilities
2.2%
Beverages
2.1%
Diversified Telecommunication Services
2.0%
Tobacco
1.6%
Machinery
1.5%
Aerospace & Defense
1.5%
Software
1.5%
Construction Materials
1.4%
Food & Staples Retailing
1.4%
Construction & Engineering
1.1%
Air Freight & Logistics
1.0%
Electric Utilities
1.0%
Transportation Infrastructure
0.5%
Industrial Conglomerates
0.4%
 
100.0%

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
66

 

Target Retirement 2020 Fund Portfolio of Investments

 
Portfolio Allocation as a Percentage of Net Assets
as of December 31, 2009
Portfolio Holdings as a Percentage of Total Market Value
as of December 31, 2009
 
Dodge & Cox Income Fund
20%
MEMBERS Large Cap Growth Fund, Class Y
12%
MEMBERS High Income Fund, Class Y
9%
MEMBERS International Stock Fund, Class Y
9%
MEMBERS Large Cap Value Fund, Class Y
8%
iShares S&P 100 Index Fund ETF
8%
Hussman Strategic Growth Fund
8%
Calamos Growth and Income Fund
6%
MEMBERS Bond Fund, Class Y
6%
Templeton Global Bond Fund
5%
MEMBERS Equity Income Fund, Class Y
4%
MEMBERS Small Cap Value Fund, Class Y
3%
SSgA Prime Money Market Fund
2%



 


 
Shares
 
Value (Note 2)
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 99.87%
 
 
Bond Funds - 40.38%
 
305,635
Dodge & Cox Income Fund
$ 3,961,031
111,413
MEMBERS Bond Fund, Class Y (R)
1,114,129
253,162
MEMBERS High Income Fund, Class Y (R)
1,708,841
79,596
Templeton Global Bond Fund
1,010,072
   
7,794,073
 
Foreign Stock Funds - 8.67%
 
165,741
MEMBERS International Stock Fund, Class Y (R)
1,673,984
 
Money Market Funds - 1.89%
 
364,386
SSgA Prime Money Market Fund
364,386
 
Stock Funds - 48.93%
 
44,356
Calamos Growth and Income Fund
1,244,621
118,261
Hussman Strategic Growth Fund
1,511,380
29,377
iShares S&P 100 Index Fund ETF
1,511,447
Shares
 
Value (Note 2)
68,516
MEMBERS Equity Income Fund, Class Y (R)*
$ 692,698
162,128
MEMBERS Large Cap Growth Fund, Class Y (R)
2,324,915
135,648
MEMBERS Large Cap Value Fund, Class Y (R)
1,520,616
72,263
MEMBERS Small Cap Value Fund, Class Y (R)
637,359
   
9,443,036
 
Total Investment Companies - 99.87%
( Cost $18,428,841** )
19,275,479
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 0.13%
24,428
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%
$ 19,299,907

 
*
Non-income producing.
**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $18,790,795.
(R)
Affiliated Company (see Note 10).
ETF
Exchange Traded  Fund.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
67

 

Target Retirement 2030 Fund Portfolio of Investments
 

 
Portfolio Allocation as a Percentage of Net Assets
as of December 31, 2009
Portfolio Holdings as a Percentage of Total Market Value
as of December 31, 2009
 
Dodge & Cox Income Fund
14%
iShares S&P 100 Index Fund ETF  
14%
MEMBERS Large Cap Growth Fund, Class Y
12%
MEMBERS International Stock Fund, Class Y
10%
MEMBERS High Income Fund, Class Y
8%
Calamos Growth and Income Fund
8%
Hussman Strategic Growth Fund
8%
MEMBERS Large Cap Value Fund, Class Y
8%
Templeton Global Bond Fund
4%
MEMBERS Bond Fund, Class Y
4%
MEMBERS Small Cap Value Fund, Class Y
4%
MEMBERS Equity Income Fund, Class Y
4%
SSgA Prime Money Market Fund
1%
Principal International Emerging Markets Fund,
Institutional Class
1%



 

Shares
 
Value (Note 2)
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 99.81%
 
 
Bond Funds - 29.99%
 
207,819
Dodge & Cox Income Fund
$ 2,693,338
73,815
MEMBERS Bond Fund, Class Y (R)
738,151
227,283
MEMBERS High Income Fund, Class Y (R)
1,534,157
65,534
Templeton Global Bond Fund
831,631
   
5,797,277
 
Foreign Stock Funds - 11.45%
 
199,885
MEMBERS International Stock Fund, Class Y (R)
2,018,841
8,606
Principal International Emerging Markets Fund, Institutional Class
195,277
   
2,214,118
 
Money Market Funds - 1.40%
 
269,593
SSgA Prime Money Market Fund
269,593
 
Stock Funds - 56.97%
 
54,354
Calamos Growth and Income Fund
1,525,160
119,178
Hussman Strategic Growth Fund
1,523,097
Shares
 
Value (Note 2)
51,952
iShares S&P 100 Index Fund ETF
$ 2,672,931
69,522
MEMBERS Equity Income Fund, Class Y (R)*
702,870
163,431
MEMBERS Large Cap Growth Fund, Class Y (R)
2,343,599
134,886
MEMBERS Large Cap Value Fund, Class Y (R)
1,512,071
83,057
MEMBERS Small Cap Value Fund, Class Y (R)
732,561
   
11,012,289
 
Total Investment Companies - 99.81%
( Cost $18,446,137** )
19,293,277
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 0.19%
37,027
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%
$ 19,330,304

 
*
Non-income producing.
**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $18,648,029.
(R)
Affiliated Company (see Note 10).
ETF
Exchange Traded  Fund.

 


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
68

 

Target Retirement 2040 Fund Portfolio of Investments

 
Portfolio Allocation as a Percentage of Net Assets
as of December 31, 2009
Portfolio Holdings as a Percentage of Total Market Value
as of December 31, 2009
 
iShares S&P 100 Index Fund ETF
19%
MEMBERS Large Cap Growth Fund, Class Y
12%
MEMBERS International Stock Fund, Class Y
11%
Calamos Growth and Income Fund
9%
MEMBERS Large Cap Value Fund, Class Y
8%
Hussman Strategic Growth Fund
8%
MEMBERS High Income Fund, Class Y
7%
Dodge & Cox Income Fund
7%
MEMBERS Small Cap Value Fund, Class Y
4%
MEMBERS Bond Fund, Class Y
4%
MEMBERS Equity Income Fund, Class Y
4%
Templeton Global Bond Fund
3%
Principal International Emerging Markets Fund,
Institutional Class
2%
T Rowe Price New Era Fund
1%
SSgA Prime Money Market Fund
1%



 

Shares
 
Value (Note 2)
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 99.68%
 
 
Bond Funds - 21.11%
 
88,541
Dodge & Cox Income Fund
$ 1,147,496
62,114
MEMBERS Bond Fund, Class Y (R)
621,135
175,203
MEMBERS High Income Fund, Class Y (R)
1,182,622
44,494
Templeton Global Bond Fund
564,633
   
3,515,886
 
Foreign Stock Funds - 12.89%
 
179,408
MEMBERS International Stock Fund, Class Y (R)
1,812,018
14,750
Principal International Emerging Markets Fund, Institutional Class
334,685
   
2,146,703
 
Money Market Funds - 1.35%
 
224,904
SSgA Prime Money Market Fund
224,904
 
Stock Funds - 64.33%
 
49,581
Calamos Growth and Income Fund
1,391,235
102,111
Hussman Strategic Growth Fund
1,304,982
60,887
iShares S&P 100 Index Fund ETF
3,132,636
58,946
MEMBERS Equity Income Fund, Class Y (R)*
595,948
Shares
 
Value (Note 2)
139,669
MEMBERS Large Cap Growth Fund, Class Y (R)
$ 2,002,855
120,810
MEMBERS Large Cap Value Fund, Class Y (R)
1,354,284
80,271
MEMBERS Small Cap Value Fund, Class Y (R)
707,986
5,176
T Rowe Price New Era Fund
225,826
   
10,715,752
 
Total Investment Companies - 99.68%
( Cost $15,798,577** )
16,603,245
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 0.32%
52,929
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%
$ 16,656,174

 
*
Non-income producing.
**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $15,995,202.
(R)
Affiliated Company (see Note 10).
ETF
Exchange Traded  Fund.

 


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
69

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2009

 
Conservative Allocation
Fund
Moderate Allocation
Fund
Aggressive Allocation
Fund
Assets:
     
Investments in securities, at cost
     
Unaffiliated issuers
$ 70,991,878
$104,101,506
$ 32,310,223
Affiliated issuers1
112,988,480
236,249,935
79,980,568
Net unrealized appreciation
     
Unaffiliated issuers
3,578,612
3,725,576
564,830
Affiliated issuers1
2,277,200
789,042
2,253,117
Total investments at value
189,836,170
344,866,059
115,108,738
Receivables:
     
Investments sold
Fund shares sold
276,260
675,198
329,447
Dividends and interest
290
382
98
Due from Adviser
Reclaims
Total assets
190,112,720
345,541,639
115,438,283
Liabilities:
     
Payables:
     
Investments purchased
904,276
856,904
400,921
Fund shares repurchased
4,870
107
Accrued management fees
47,311
86,320
28,673
Distribution fees – Class II2
2,507
2,402
104
Accrued expenses and other payables
2,467
5,609
2,163
Total liabilities
961,431
951,235
431,968
Net Assets
$189,151,289
$344,590,404
$115,006,315
Net Assets consist of:
     
Paid-in capital
$197,018,325
$399,948,643
$134,960,418
Accumulated undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income
76,082
103,446
Accumulated net realized loss on investments sold and foreign currency related transactions
(13,798,930)
(59,976,303)
(22,772,050)
Net unrealized appreciation of investments (including appreciation of foreign currency related transactions)
5,855,812
4,514,618
2,817,947
Net Assets
$189,151,289
$344,590,404
$115,006,315
Class I Shares:
     
Net Assets
176,322,072
332,428,253
114,491,887
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding
18,348,317
37,491,625
13,800,299
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share
$9.61
$8.87
$8.30
Class II Shares2:
     
Net Assets
12,829,217
12,162,151
514,428
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding
1,334,928
1,371,589
62,003
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share
$9.61
$8.87
$8.30

1
See Note 10 for information on affiliated issuers.
2
Class II shares commenced investment operations on May 1, 2009.



See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
70

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2009

Money
Market
Fund
 Bond
Fund
High Income
Fund
Diversified
Income Fund
Large Cap
Value Fund
Large Cap
Growth Fund
Mid Cap
Value Fund
Mid Cap
Growth Fund
               
               
$ 91,953,314
$537,722,154
$101,892,445
$401,620,876
$590,064,583
$358,289,738
$164,012,710
$194,182,331
               
9,003,774
5,094,638
20,303,933
42,744,705
85,397,901
18,397,329
37,311,893
91,953,314
546,725,928
106,987,083
421,924,809
632,809,288
443,687,639
182,410,039
231,494,224
               
797,591
569,415
306,727
21,705
308,466
272,363
282,398
153,041
177,745
133,679
4,735,029
2,062,608
2,831,007
800,706
395,188
377,360
170,818
31,546
1,102
92,687,954
551,767,684
109,071,396
425,064,282
633,882,357
444,365,225
182,941,542
232,640,378
               
               
4,406,167
1,204,447
746
128,348
161,345
237,629
172,074
199,913
125,522
36,218
248,743
68,810
252,484
319,670
294,255
153,098
164,345
2
1,930
228
1,228
509
1,172
599
342
3,355
8,917
3,889
6,883
9,022
5,711
3,182
5,409
40,321
259,590
201,275
421,940
566,830
4,879,379
356,792
1,500,065
$ 92,647,633
$551,508,094
$108,870,121
$424,642,342
$633,315,527
$439,485,846
$182,584,750
$231,140,313
               
$ 92,647,633
$557,879,485
$119,637,850
$467,082,554
$730,664,849
$457,849,547
$236,205,189
$299,168,009
249,769
66,140
209,484
133,000
35,351
(15,624,934)
(15,928,507)
(62,953,629)
(140,227,027)
(103,796,953)
(72,017,768)
(105,339,589)
9,003,774
5,094,638
20,303,933
42,744,705
85,397,901
18,397,329
37,311,893
$ 92,647,633
$551,508,094
$108,870,121
$424,642,342
$633,315,527
$439,485,846
$182,584,750
$231,140,313
               
92,462,327
541,789,006
107,722,267
418,381,668
630,763,746
433,483,213
179,516,382
229,395,587
92,462,327
53,440,947
11,828,698
27,220,379
28,447,196
21,816,438
15,173,978
51,693,351
$1.00
$10.14
$9.11
$15.37
$22.17
$19.87
$11.83
$4.44
               
185,306
9,719,088
1,147,854
6,260,674
2,551,781
6,002,633
3,068,368
1,744,726
185,306
958,618
126,034
407,312
115,079
302,083
259,343
393,799
$1.00
$10.14
$9.11
$15.37
$22.17
$19.87
$11.83
$4.43

 



See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
71

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2009

 
Small Cap
Value Fund
Small Cap
Growth Fund
Global
Securities
 Fund
Assets:
     
Investments in securities, at cost
     
Unaffiliated issuers
$ 8,086,456
$ 3,943,997
$ 41,960,275
Affiliated issuers1
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
     
Unaffiliated issuers
501,797
622,599
(8,560,893)
Affiliated issuers1
Total investments at value
8,588,253
4,566,596
33,399,382
Cash
Foreign currency2
15,151
Receivables:
     
Investments sold
24,405
124,483
Fund shares sold
1,155
220
17,101
Dividends and interest
10,171
923
82,948
Due from Adviser
Reclaims
7,911
Total assets
8,623,984
4,567,739
33,646,976
Liabilities:
     
Payables:
     
Investments purchased
Fund shares repurchased
10,794
64
Accrued management fees
7,883
4,230
27,210
Distribution fees – Class II3
123
2
144
Accrued expenses and other payables
168
111
652
Total liabilities
18,968
4,343
28,070
Net Assets
$ 8,605,016
$ 4,563,396
$ 33,618,906
Net Assets consist of:
     
Paid-in capital
$ 9,139,752
$ 6,999,649
$ 50,642,408
Accumulated undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income
891
531,744
Accumulated net realized loss on investments sold and foreign currency related transactions
(1,037,424)
(3,058,852)
(8,994,349)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments (including appreciation (depreciation) of foreign currency related transactions)
501,797
622,599
(8,560,897)
Net Assets
$ 8,605,016
$ 4,563,396
$ 33,618,906
Class I Shares:
     
Net Assets
7,988,660
4,556,187
32,905,563
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding
935,793
690,858
4,673,781
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share
$8.54
$6.59
$7.04
Class II Shares3:
     
Net Assets
616,356
7,209
713,343
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding
72,195
1,095
101,316
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share
$8.54
$6.58
$7.04

 
1
See Note 10 for information on affiliated issuers.
2
Cost of foreign currency of $15,155 and $167,681 for the Global Securities and International Stock Funds, respectively.
3
Class II shares commenced investment operations on May 1, 2009.



See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
72

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2009

International
Stock Fund
Target
Retirement
2020  Fund
Target
Retirement
2030  Fund
Target
Retirement
2040  Fund
       
       
$ 73,632,719
$ 9,601,661
$ 9,680,305
$ 8,230,814
8,827,180
8,765,832
7,567,763
       
7,765,695
1,276
30,721
95,582
845,362
816,419
709,086
81,398,414
19,275,479
19,293,277
16,603,245
40
167,351
     
       
332,911
11,749
27,703
40,316
55,757
151,476
26
26
23
3,143
3,166
2,711
92,171
82,154,112
19,306,351
19,336,785
16,661,736
       
       
83,081
25,213
83,765
6,287
6,331
5,422
782
2,020
157
150
140
194,861
6,444
6,481
5,562
$ 81,959,251
$ 19,299,907
$ 19,330,304
$ 16,656,174
       
$ 97,047,064
$ 19,656,560
$ 19,351,485
$ 16,503,638
65,549
7,679
9,451
(22,927,713)
(1,203,291)
(876,000)
(661,583)
7,774,351
846,638
847,140
804,668
$ 81,959,251
$ 19,299,907
$ 19,330,304
$ 16,656,174
       
77,996,805
19,299,907
19,330,304
16,656,174
8,187,365
2,525,567
2,609,113
2,356,362
$9.53
$7.64
$7.41
$7.07
       
3,962,446
415,900
$9.53

 


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
73

 

Statements of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2009

 
 
Conservative Allocation
Fund
 
Moderate Allocation
Fund
 
Aggressive Allocation
Fund
 
Investment Income:
     
Interest
$      557
 
$      731
 
$      420
 
Dividends
     
Unaffiliated issuers
1,919,882
 
2,353,160
 
356,752
 
Affiliated issuers1
3,376,288
 
5,120,480
 
1,226,823
 
Less: Foreign taxes withheld
 
 
 
Total investment income
5,296,727
 
7,474,371
 
1,583,995
 
Expenses:
     
Management fees
444,619
 
855,589
 
270,885
 
Trustees’ fees
4,025
 
10,577
 
3,406
 
Audit fees
9,467
 
20,609
 
6,163
 
Distribution fees – Class II2
8,871
 
9,468
 
370
 
Compliance expense
2,933
 
5,845
 
2,492
 
Total expenses before reimbursement/waiver
469,915
 
902,088
 
283,316
 
Less reimbursement/waiver
 
 
 
Total expenses net of reimbursement/waiver
469,915
 
902,088
 
283,316
 
Net Investment Income (Loss)
4,826,812
 
6,572,283
 
1,300,679
 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments
     
Net realized loss on investments (including net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency related transactions)
     
Unaffiliated issuers
(5,956,744)
 
(12,297,370)
 
(2,529,886)
 
Affiliated issuers1
(2,932,265)
 
(15,972,618)
 
(7,118,806)
 
Capital gain distributions received from underlying funds
     
Unaffiliated issuers
31,078
 
35,830
 
7,345
 
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments (including net unrealized appreciation on foreign currency related transactions)
28,277,479
 
77,568,892
 
32,502,011
 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments
19,419,548
 
49,334,734
 
22,860,664
 
Net Increase in Net Assets from Operations
$ 24,246,360
 
$ 55,907,017
 
$ 24,161,343
 


1
See Note 10 for information on affiliated issuers.
2
Class II shares commenced investment operations on May 1, 2009.



See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
74

 

Statements of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2009

 
 
Money
Market Fund
Bond Fund
High
Income Fund
Diversified Income Fund
Large Cap
Value Fund
Large Cap
Growth Fund
Mid Cap
Value Fund
Mid Cap
Growth Fund
               
$ 329,506
$ 26,378,606
$ 8,747,908
$ 12,887,352
$ 18,747
$ 40,136
$ 16,859
$ 23,637
               
6,851,446
16,461,974
5,984,615
3,718,063
1,624,296
(335)
(23,731)
329,506
26,378,606
8,747,908
19,738,798
16,480,721
6,024,416
3,734,922
1,624,202
               
530,098
2,995,933
753,775
2,858,444
3,471,509
3,139,937
1,627,137
1,689,214
4,045
22,682
4,050
16,654
26,632
15,706
6,408
7,880
11,355
41,432
7,889
32,883
44,272
31,711
12,182
14,409
13
6,970
881
4,810
1,962
4,200
2,153
1,257
5,500
20,471
3,589
20,126
34,950
21,429
14,338
15,562
551,011
3,087,488
770,184
2,932,917
3,579,325
3,212,983
1,662,218
1,728,322
(226,914)
324,097
3,087,488
770,184
2,932,917
3,579,325
3,212,983
1,662,218
1,728,322
5,409
23,291,118
7,977,724
16,805,881
12,901,396
2,811,433
2,072,704
(104,120)
               
               
               
(9,641,583)
(1,908,133)
(45,549,349)
(41,096,851)
(15,751,601)
(29,708,369)
(37,900,000)
               
               
20,181,209
23,196,057
69,022,085
120,844,081
141,045,650
66,367,611
115,517,618
10,539,626
21,287,924
23,472,736
79,747,230
125,294,049
36,659,242
77,617,618
$ 5,409
$ 33,830,744
$ 29,265,648
$ 40,278,617
$ 92,648,626
$128,105,482
$ 38,731,946
$ 77,513,498



See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
75

 

Statements of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2009

 
 
Small Cap
Value Fund
Small Cap Growth Fund
Global
Securities
Fund
Investment Income:
     
Interest
$        949
$        317
$ 1,362
Dividends
     
Unaffiliated issuers
127,030
31,720
1,226,307
Affiliated issuers3
Less: Foreign taxes withheld
(66,215)
Total investment income
127,979
32,037
1,161,454
Expenses:
     
Management fees
74,725
45,734
277,621
Trustees’ fees
255
167
1,142
Audit fees
469
312
2,152
Distribution fees – Class II4
481
7
561
Compliance expense
278
385
1,793
Total expenses before reimbursement/waiver
76,208
46,605
283,269
Less reimbursement/waiver
Total expenses net of reimbursement/waiver
76,208
46,605
283,269
Net Investment Income (Loss)
51,771
(14,568)
878,185
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments
     
Net realized gain (loss) on investments (including net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency related transactions)1
     
Unaffiliated issuers
(617,038)
(734,906)
(8,069,768)
Affiliated issuers3
Capital gain distributions received from underlying funds
     
Unaffiliated issuers
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments (including a net unrealized appreciation on foreign currency related transactions)2
2,621,695
1,444,846
13,488,252
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments
2,004,657
709,940
5,418,484
Net Increase in Net Assets from Operations
$ 2,056,428
$ 695,372
$ 6,296,669


1
Includes foreign capital gains taxes paid of $18,068 for the International Stock Fund.
2
Net of deferred foreign capital gains taxes of $2,164 for the International Stock Fund.
3
See Note 10 for information on affiliated issuers.
4
Class II shares commenced investment operations on May 1, 2009.  Class II shares are not available for the Target Retirement Funds.



See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
76

 

Statements of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2009

 
International
Stock Fund
Target
Retirement
2020 Fund
Target
Retirement
2030 Fund
Target
Retirement
2040 Fund
       
$ 9,157
$         96
$        127
$        146
       
2,693,781
130,384
91,271
69,387
208,720
197,140
103,261
(236,441)
2,466,497
339,200
288,538
172,794
       
901,212
52,612
52,225
44,249
2,944
332
326
269
5,520
457
400
340
2,870
2
2
2
9,281
233
225
183
921,827
53,636
53,178
45,043
(8,855)
(8,936)
(7,673)
921,827
44,781
44,242
37,370
1,544,670
294,419
244,296
135,424
       
       
(8,729,999)
693,584
544,636
808,966
(139,413)
(56,894)
(35,749)
       
897
581
26,452,015
2,739,249
3,165,472
2,527,613
17,722,016
3,294,317
3,653,795
3,300,830
$ 19,266,686
$ 3,588,736
$ 3,898,091
$ 3,436,254



See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
77

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 
Conservative Allocation Fund
Moderate Allocation Fund
Year Ended December 31,
2009
2008
2009
2008
Net Assets at beginning of period
$116,678,068
$ 66,747,325
$243,761,079
$218,280,994
Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations:
       
Net investment income (loss)
4,826,812
3,618,523
6,572,283
5,594,298
Net realized gain (loss) on investment
(8,857,931)
(4,664,913)
(28,234,158)
(31,179,507)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
28,277,479
(20,937,322)
77,568,892
(68,550,378)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations
24,246,360
(21,983,712)
55,907,017
(94,135,587)
Distributions to shareholders from:
       
Net investment income
       
Class I
(4,767,331)
(3,634,290)
(6,702,184)
(5,366,853)
Class II
(223,887)
(158,375)
Net realized gains
       
Class I
(1,067,962)
(4,983,537)
Total distributions
(4,991,218)
(4,702,252)
(6,860,559)
(10,350,390)
Capital Stock transactions:
       
Class I Shares
       
Shares sold
48,197,600
84,012,864
52,588,638
129,854,947
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
4,767,331
4,702,252
6,702,184
10,350,390
Shares redeemed
(12,259,692)
(12,098,409)
(19,097,422)
(10,239,275)
Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions
40,705,239
76,616,707
40,193,400
129,966,062
Class II Shares1
       
Shares sold
12,467,744
12,754,353
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
223,887
158,375
Shares redeemed
(178,791)
(1,323,261)
Net increase from capital share transactions
12,512,840
11,589,467
Total increase (decrease) in net assets
72,473,221
49,930,743
100,829,325
25,480,085
Net Assets at end of period
$189,151,289
$116,678,068
$344,590,404
$243,761,079
Undistributed net investment income
$ 76,082
$ 240,488
$ 103,446
$ 391,722
Capital Share transactions:
       
Class I Shares
       
Shares sold
5,448,382
8,261,031
6,666,402
12,933,160
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
514,619
531,666
791,400
1,184,768
Shares redeemed
(1,376,271)
(1,231,070)
(2,406,261)
(1,144,403)
Net increase from capital share transactions
4,586,730
7,561,627
5,051,541
12,973,525
Class II Shares1
       
Shares sold
1,332,005
1,519,377
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
23,296
17,861
Shares redeemed
(20,373)
(165,649)
Net increase from capital share transactions
1,334,928
1,371,589



1
Class II shares commenced investment operations on May 1, 2009.



See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
78

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Aggressive Allocation Fund
Money Market Fund
Bond Fund
High Income Fund
2009
2008
2009
2008
2009
2008
2009
2008
$ 69,616,011
$ 68,119,997
$159,348,665
$111,332,534
$572,562,403
$646,233,453
$ 90,728,399
$135,044,915
               
1,300,679
737,299
5,409
2,016,801
23,291,118
29,819,947
7,977,724
8,590,695
(9,641,347)
(12,776,327)
19,466
(9,641,583)
772,456
(1,908,133)
(11,911,310)
32,502,011
(29,087,936)
20,181,209
(14,489,323)
23,196,057
(14,023,592)
24,161,343
(41,126,964)
5,409
2,036,267
33,830,744
16,103,080
29,265,648
(17,344,207)
               
               
(1,429,089)
(668,223)
(5,409)
(2,036,267)
(23,057,764)
(29,315,915)
(8,050,694)
(9,037,895)
(4,716)
(239,898)
(54,824)
               
(2,705,263)
(1,433,805)
(3,373,486)
(5,409)
(2,036,267)
(23,297,662)
(29,315,915)
(8,105,518)
(9,037,895)
               
               
27,495,291
47,294,376
23,066,620
108,119,221
58,018,601
38,082,556
6,765,253
3,099,561
1,429,089
3,373,486
5,409
2,036,267
23,057,764
29,315,915
8,050,694
9,037,895
(6,745,001)
(4,671,398)
(89,958,367)
(62,139,357)
(122,502,720)
(127,856,686)
(18,956,948)
(30,071,870)
22,179,379
45,996,464
(66,886,338)
48,016,131
(41,426,355)
(60,458,215)
(4,141,001)
(17,934,414)
               
480,785
271,669
9,630,532
1,081,174
4,716
239,898
54,824
(2,114)
(86,363)
(31,466)
(13,405)
483,387
185,306
9,838,964
1,122,593
45,390,304
1,496,014
(66,701,032)
48,016,131
(21,054,309)
(73,671,050)
18,141,722
(44,316,516)
$115,006,315
$ 69,616,011
$ 92,647,633
$159,348,665
$551,508,094
$572,562,403
$108,870,121
$ 90,728,399
$       
$ 69,076
$       
$       
$ 249,769
$ 555,248
$ 66,140
$ 157,472
               
               
3,946,294
4,898,248
23,066,620
108,119,221
5,718,500
3,694,547
792,157
377,537
177,871
353,586
5,409
2,036,267
2,296,864
2,939,189
923,541
1,219,447
(915,141)
(527,898)
(89,958,367)
(62,139,357)
(12,156,519)
(12,480,000)
(2,248,840)
(3,386,525)
3,209,024
4,723,936
(66,886,338)
48,016,131
(4,141,155)
(5,846,264)
(533,142)
(1,789,541)
               
61,702
271,669
938,118
121,539
568
23,607
6,021
(267)
(86,363)
(3,107)
(1,526)
62,003
185,306
958,618
126,034
 
 


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
79

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 
Diversified Fund
Large Cap Value Fund
Year Ended December 31,
2009
2008
2009
2008
Net Assets at beginning of period
$438,046,968
$637,606,291
$609,443,601
$1,229,433,349
Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations:
       
Net investment income (loss)
16,805,881
23,476,423
12,901,396
22,073,694
Net realized gain (loss) on investment
(45,549,349)
(17,051,142)
(41,096,851)
(99,539,308)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
69,022,085
(82,034,000)
120,844,081
(312,297,708)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations
40,278,617
(75,608,719)
92,648,626
(389,763,322)
Distributions to shareholders from:
       
Net investment income
       
Class I
(16,548,568)
(23,213,706)
(12,916,238)
(21,524,382)
Class II
(141,616)
(22,315)
Net realized gains
       
Class I
(534,313)
(840,025)
Total distributions
(16,690,184)
(23,748,019)
(12,938,553)
(22,364,407)
Capital Stock transactions:
       
Class I Shares
       
Shares sold
10,140,953
5,937,046
23,903,274
15,895,797
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
16,548,568
23,748,019
12,916,238
22,364,407
Shares redeemed
(69,765,608)
(129,887,650)
(95,019,745)
(246,122,223)
Net increase from capital stock transactions
(43,076,087)
(100,202,585)
(58,200,233)
(207,862,019)
Class II Shares1
       
Shares sold
6,085,900
2,364,778
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
141,616
22,315
Shares redeemed
(144,488)
(25,007)
Net increase from capital stock transactions
6,083,028
2,362,086
Total increase (decrease) in net assets
(13,404,626)
(199,559,323)
23,871,926
(619,989,748)
Net Assets at end of period
$424,642,342
$438,046,968
$633,315,527
$609,443,601
Undistributed net investment income
$ 209,484
$ 308,614
$ 133,000
$ 362,466
Capital Share transactions:
       
Class I Shares
       
Shares sold
701,712
360,534
1,259,034
685,787
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
1,126,943
1,641,275
660,509
1,150,037
Shares redeemed
(4,901,466)
(7,897,382)
(4,862,113)
(9,493,310)
Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions
(3,072,811)
(5,895,573)
(2,942,570)
(7,657,486)
Class II Shares1
       
Shares sold
407,839
115,293
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
9,162
998
Shares redeemed
(9,689)
(1,212)
Net increase from capital share transactions
407,312
115,079


1
Class II shares commenced investment operations on May 1, 2009.



See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
80

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 Large Cap Growth Fund
Mid Cap Value  Fund
Mid Cap Growth Fund
 Small Cap Value Fund
2009
2008
2009
2008
2009
2008
2009
2008
$352,473,289
$665,239,561
$157,948,916
$317,338,350
$166,464,913
$367,318,262
$ 5,985,697
$ 5,623,660
               
2,811,433
3,342,922
2,072,704
3,904,573
(104,120)
247,666
51,771
63,947
(15,751,601)
(86,382,103)
(29,708,369)
(43,084,929)
(37,900,000)
(62,918,236)
(617,038)
(391,085)
141,045,650
(151,997,328)
66,367,611
(67,225,588)
115,517,618
(97,671,167)
2,621,695
(1,521,635)
128,105,482
(235,036,509)
38,731,946
(106,405,944)
77,513,498
(160,341,737)
2,056,428
(1,848,773)
               
               
(2,778,954)
(3,336,233)
(1,771,231)
(3,619,123)
(5,837)
(241,829)
(40,097)
(58,710)
(15,228)
(13,240)
(809)
               
(1,186,434)
(403,215)
(3,840,199)
(1,246)
(2,794,182)
(4,522,667)
(1,784,471)
(4,022,338)
(5,837)
(4,082,028)
(40,906)
(59,956)
               
               
22,586,452
47,534,033
12,889,581
10,959,054
18,490,085
11,326,492
856,902
2,761,819
2,778,954
4,522,667
1,771,231
4,022,338
5,837
4,082,028
40,097
59,956
(69,134,133)
(125,263,796)
(29,811,837)
(63,942,544)
(32,919,803)
(51,838,104)
(839,841)
(551,009)
(43,768,727)
(73,207,096)
(15,151,025)
(48,961,152)
(14,423,881)
(36,429,584)
57,158
2,270,766
               
5,465,138
2,831,400
1,594,503
551,876
15,228
13,240
809
(10,382)
(5,256)
(2,883)
(6,046)
5,469,984
2,839,384
1,591,620
546,639
87,012,557
(312,766,272)
24,635,834
(159,389,434)
64,675,400
(200,853,349)
2,619,319
362,037
$439,485,846
$352,473,289
$182,584,750
$157,948,916
$231,140,313
$166,464,913
$ 8,605,016
$ 5,985,697
$ 35,351
$ 29,904
$       
$ 12,168
$       
$ 5,837
$      891
$       
               
               
1,369,916
2,377,672
1,301,037
871,303
5,174,854
2,778,937
135,378
345,858
152,387
284,492
164,468
403,077
1,753
780,262
5,318
9,415
(4,016,938)
(6,834,822)
(2,893,643)
(5,364,886)
(8,732,145)
(12,214,832)
(122,189)
(72,967)
(2,494,635)
(4,172,658)
(1,428,138)
(4,090,506)
(3,555,538)
(8,655,633)
18,507
282,306
               
301,926
258,740
394,534
72,869
759
1,106
93
(602)
(503)
(735)
(767)
302,083
259,343
393,799
72,195




See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
81

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 
Small Cap Growth Fund
Global Securities Fund
Year Ended December 31,
2009
2008
2009
2008
Net Assets at beginning of period
$ 4,043,251
$ 6,033,896
$ 29,335,724
$ 56,034,069
Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations:
       
Net investment income (loss)
(14,568)
(8,859)
878,185
1,479,885
Net realized gain (loss) on investment
(734,906)
(2,289,210)
(8,069,768)
(244,126)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
1,444,846
(826,558)
13,488,252
(21,001,971)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations
695,372
(3,124,627)
6,296,669
(19,766,212)
Distributions to shareholders from:
       
Net investment income
       
Class I
(559)
(399,898)
(2,174,907)
Class II
(6,371)
Net realized gains
       
Class I
(788)
(667,981)
Total distributions
(1,347)
(406,269)
(2,842,888)
Capital Stock transactions:
       
Class I Shares
       
Shares sold
482,027
1,984,927
1,414,892
1,729,364
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
1,347
399,898
2,842,888
Shares redeemed
(663,785)
(850,945)
(4,071,364)
(8,661,497)
Net increase from capital stock transactions
(181,758)
1,135,329
(2,256,574)
(4,089,245)
Class II Shares1
       
Shares sold
7,703
650,210
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
6,371
Shares redeemed
(1,172)
(7,225)
Net increase from capital stock transactions
6,531
649,356
Total increase (decrease) in net assets
520,145
(1,990,645)
4,283,182
(26,698,345)
Net Assets at end of period
$ 4,563,396
$ 4,043,251
$ 33,618,906
$ 29,335,724
Undistributed net investment income
$         
$         
$ 531,744
$ 48,913
Capital Share transactions:
       
Class I Shares
       
Shares sold
84,576
237,028
253,568
216,936
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
145
59,171
440,417
Shares redeemed
(112,101)
(125,383)
(682,849)
(1,056,000)
Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions
(27,525)
111,790
(370,110)
(398,647)
Class II Shares1
       
Shares sold
1,281
101,489
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
901
Shares redeemed
(186)
(1,074)
Net increase from capital share transactions
1,095
101,316


1
Class II shares commenced investment operations on May 1, 2009 and are not available for the Target Retirement Funds.



See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
82

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

International Stock  Fund
Target Retirement 2020 Fund
Target Retirement 2030 Fund
Target Retirement 2040 Fund
2009
2008
2009
2008
2009
2008
2009
2008
$ 72,768,214
$164,151,307
$ 8,718,521
$ 2,523,992
$ 8,010,286
$ 1,521,478
$ 6,385,244
$ 1,192,945
               
1,544,670
3,063,387
294,419
176,516
244,296
138,548
135,424
86,355
(8,729,999)
(13,589,243)
555,068
(1,718,359)
488,323
(1,334,542)
773,217
(1,413,390)
26,452,015
(48,756,010)
2,739,249
(1,774,347)
3,165,472
(2,227,775)
2,527,613
(1,630,888)
19,266,686
(59,281,866)
3,588,736
(3,316,190)
3,898,091
(3,423,769)
3,436,254
(2,957,923)
               
               
(1,466,292)
(2,364,650)
(323,699)
(211,428)
(270,609)
(139,545)
(157,883)
(80,259)
(63,227)
           
               
(6,216,528)
(35,204)
(25,438)
(24,465)
(1,529,519)
(8,581,178)
(323,699)
(246,632)
(270,609)
(164,983)
(157,883)
(104,724)
               
               
4,628,487
5,064,766
8,086,115
11,494,999
7,908,500
10,553,873
7,164,454
8,734,729
1,466,292
8,581,178
323,699
246,632
270,609
164,983
157,883
104,724
(18,402,556)
(37,165,993)
(1,093,465)
(1,984,280)
(486,573)
(641,296)
(329,778)
(584,507)
(12,307,777)
(23,520,049)
7,316,349
9,757,351
7,692,536
10,077,560
6,992,559
8,254,946
               
3,704,941
           
63,227
           
(6,521)
           
3,761,647
           
9,191,037
(91,383,093)
10,581,386
6,194,529
11,320,018
6,488,808
10,270,930
5,192,299
$ 81,959,251
$ 72,768,214
$ 19,299,907
$ 8,718,521
$ 19,330,304
$ 8,010,286
$ 16,656,174
$ 6,385,244
$ 65,549
$ (62,466)
$         
$ 11,421
$ 7,679
$ 33,992
$ 9,451
$ 31,910
               
               
594,689
495,769
1,201,511
1,407,757
1,253,097
1,287,487
1,212,814
1,117,010
156,897
846,956
43,937
38,543
38,477
26,965
23,589
17,272
(2,148,889)
(4,010,459)
(163,235)
(265,109)
(75,193)
(81,180)
(56,049)
(84,076)
(1,397,303)
(2,667,734)
1,082,213
1,181,191
1,216,381
1,233,272
1,180,354
1,050,206
               
410,041
           
6,626
           
(767)
           
415,900
           



See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
83

 

Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding

CONSERVATIVE ALLOCATION FUND
 
Year Ended December 31,
Inception
to 12/31/061
 
 
2009
2008
2007
CLASS I
       
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$ 8.48
$10.77
$10.60
$10.00
Income from Investment Operations:
       
Net investment income3
0.29
0.35
0.45
0.23
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
1.12
(2.27)
(0.03)
0.51
Total from investment operations
1.41
(1.92)
0.42
0.74
Less Distributions:
       
Distributions from net investment income
(0.28)
(0.27)
(0.23)
(0.14)
Distributions from capital gains
(0.10)
(0.02)
Total distributions
(0.28)
(0.37)
(0.25)
(0.14)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
1.13
(2.29)
0.17
0.60
Net Asset Value at end of period
$9.61
$8.48
$10.77
$10.60
Total Return4 (%)
16.76
(17.89)
3.92
7.345
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
       
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$176,322
$116,678
$66,747
$9,113
Ratios of expenses to average net assets:
       
Before management fee reduction (%)
0.31
0.31
0.31
0.346
After management fee reduction (%)
0.31
0.28
0.21
0.246
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
3.23
3.53
4.12
4.256
Portfolio Turnover (%)
47
71
28
245
CLASS II
Inception to
12/31/092
     
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$ 8.51
     
Income from Investment Operations:
       
Net investment income3
0.28
     
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
0.99
     
Total from investment operations
1.27
     
Less Distributions:
       
Distributions from net investment income
(0.17)
     
Net increase in net asset value
1.10
     
Net Asset Value at end of period
$ 9.61
     
Total Return4 (%)
14.915
     
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
       
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$12,829
     
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)
0.566
     
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
4.386
     
Portfolio Turnover (%)
475
     

 

1
Commenced investment operations June 30, 2006.
2
Commenced investment operations May 1, 2009.
3
Based on average shares outstanding during the year.
4
These returns are after all charges at the mutual fund level have been subtracted. These returns are higher than the returns at the separate account level because charges made at the separate account level have not been subtracted. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year.
5
Not annualized.
6
Annualized.



See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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MODERATE ALLOCATION FUND
 
Year Ended December 31,
Inception
to 12/31/061
 
 
2009
2008
2007
CLASS I
       
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$ 7.51
$11.21
$10.86
$10.00
Income from Investment Operations:
       
Net investment income3
0.18
0.21
0.28
0.20
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
1.37
(3.55)
0.32
0.79
Total from investment operations
1.55
(3.34)
0.60
0.99
Less Distributions:
       
Distributions from net investment income
(0.19)
(0.17)
(0.19)
(0.13)
Distributions from capital gains
(0.19)
(0.06)
(0.00)5
Total distributions
(0.19)
(0.36)
(0.25)
(0.13)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
1.36
(3.70)
0.35
0.86
Net Asset Value at end of period
$8.87
$7.51
$11.21
$10.86
Total Return4 (%)
20.61
(30.23)
5.56
9.876
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
       
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$332,428
$243,761
$218,281
$36,994
Ratios of expenses to average net assets:
       
Before management fee reduction (%)
0.31
0.31
0.31
0.347
After management fee reduction (%)
0.31
0.28
0.21
0.247
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
2.29
2.20
2.45
3.747
Portfolio Turnover (%)
52
69
29
236
CLASS II
Inception to
12/31/092
     
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$7.56
     
Income from Investment Operations:
       
Net investment income3
0.19
     
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
1.24
     
Total from investment operations
1.43
     
Less Distributions:
       
Distributions from net investment income
(0.12)
     
Net increase in net asset value
1.31
     
Net Asset Value at end of period
$ 8.87
     
Total Return4 (%)
18.826
     
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
       
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$12,162
     
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)
0.567
     
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
3.337
     
Portfolio Turnover (%)
526
     

 

1
Commenced investment operations June 30, 2006.
2
Commenced investment operations May 1, 2009.
3
Based on average shares outstanding during the year.
4
These returns are after all charges at the mutual fund level have been subtracted. These returns are higher than the returns at the separate account level because charges made at the separate account level have not been subtracted. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year.
5
Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.
6
Not annualized.
7
Annualized.



See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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AGGRESSIVE ALLOCATION FUND
 
Year Ended December 31,
Inception
to 12/31/061
 
 
2009
2008
2007
CLASS I
       
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$ 6.57
$11.61
$11.10
$10.00
Income from Investment Operations:
       
Net investment income3
0.10
0.09
0.09
0.15
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
1.74
(4.74)
0.77
1.10
Total from investment operations
1.84
(4.65)
0.86
1.25
Less Distributions:
       
Distributions from net investment income
(0.11)
(0.06)
(0.14)
(0.15)
Distributions from capital gains
(0.33)
(0.21)
Total distributions
(0.11)
(0.39)
(0.35)
(0.15)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
1.73
(5.04)
0.51
1.10
Net Asset Value at end of period
$8.30
$6.57
$11.61
$11.10
Total Return4 (%)
27.91
(41.09)
7.69
12.495
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
       
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$114,492
$69,616
$68,120
$21,547
Ratios of expenses to average net assets:
       
Before management fee reduction (%)
0.31
0.31
0.31
0.336
After management fee reduction (%)
0.31
0.28
0.21
0.236
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
1.44
0.94
0.79
2.716
Portfolio Turnover (%)
58
67
46
215
CLASS II
Inception to
12/31/092
     
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$6.69
     
Income from Investment Operations:
       
Net investment income3
0.15
     
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
1.54
     
Total from investment operations
1.69
     
Less Distributions:
       
Distributions from net investment income
(0.08)
     
Net increase in net asset value
1.61
     
Net Asset Value at end of period
$ 8.30
     
Total Return4 (%)
25.095
     
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
       
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$ 514
     
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)
0.566
     
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
2.866
     
Portfolio Turnover (%)
585
     

 

1
Commenced investment operations June 30, 2006.
2
Commenced investment operations May 1, 2009.
3
Based on average shares outstanding during the year.
4
These returns are after all charges at the mutual fund level have been subtracted. These returns are higher than the returns at the separate account level because charges made at the separate account level have not been subtracted. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year.
5
Not annualized.
6
Annualized.



See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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MONEY MARKET FUND
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
CLASS I
         
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
Income from Investment Operations:
         
Net investment income2
0.004
0.02
0.05
0.04
0.03
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
0.004
0.004
0.004
Total from investment operations
0.00
0.02
0.05
0.04
0.03
Less Distributions:
         
Distributions from net investment income
(0.00)4
(0.02)
(0.05)
(0.04)
(0.03)
Net increase in net asset value
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Net Asset Value at end of period
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
Total Return3 (%)
0.00
1.75
4.71
4.54
2.78
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
         
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$92,463
$159,349
$111,333
$100,462
$94,637
Ratios of expenses to average net assets:
         
Before waiver of expenses by Adviser (%)
0.47
0.47
0.46
0.46
0.46
After waiver of expenses by Adviser (%)
0.287
0.47
0.46
0.46
0.46
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
0.00
1.67
4.58
4.42
2.73
CLASS II
Inception to
12/31/091
       
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$1.00
       
Income from Investment Operations:
         
Net investment income2
       
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
       
Total from investment operations
0.00
       
Less Distributions:
         
Distributions from net investment income
       
Net increase in net asset value
0.00
       
Net Asset Value at end of period
$1.00
       
Total Return3(%)
0.005
       
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
         
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$185
       
Ratios of expenses to average net assets:
         
Before waiver of expenses by Adviser (%)
0.736
       
After waiver of expenses by Adviser (%)
0.206,7
       
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets  (%)
0.006
       

 

1
Commenced investment operations May 1, 2009.
2
Based on average shares outstanding during the year.
3
These returns are after all charges at the mutual fund level have been subtracted. These returns are higher than the returns at the separate account level because charges made at the separate account level have not been subtracted. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year.
4
Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.
5
Not annualized.
6
Annualized.
7
Amount includes fees waived by the adviser (see Note 3).



See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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BOND FUND
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
CLASS I
         
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$ 9.94
$10.19
$10.11
$10.17
$10.34
Income from Investment Operations:
         
Net investment income2
0.43
0.50
0.49
0.47
0.42
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
0.21
(0.21)
0.02
(0.06)
(0.16)
Total from investment operations
0.64
0.29
0.51
0.41
0.26
Less Distributions:
         
Distributions from net investment income
(0.44)
(0.54)
(0.43)
(0.47)
(0.43)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
0.20
(0.25)
0.08
(0.06)
(0.17)
Net Asset Value at end of period
$10.14
$9.94
$10.19
$10.11
$10.17
Total Return3 (%)
6.50
2.86
5.05
4.01
2.51
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
         
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$541,789
$572,562
$646,233
$659,273
$623,976
Ratios of expenses to average net assets
0.57
0.56
0.56
0.56
0.56
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
4.28
4.84
4.81
4.54
4.06
Portfolio Turnover
25
12
29
27
51
           
CLASS II
Inception to
12/31/091
       
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$ 9.85
       
Income from Investment Operations:
         
Net investment income2
0.27
       
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
0.28
       
Total from investment operations
0.55
       
Less Distributions:
         
Distributions from net investment income
(0.26)
       
Net increase in net asset value
0.29
       
Net Asset Value at end of period
$10.14
       
Total Return3(%)
5.554
       
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
         
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$9,719
       
Ratios of expenses to average net assets
0.825
       
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets  (%)
3.865
       
Portfolio Turnover
254
       

 

1
Commenced investment operations May 1, 2009.
2
Based on average shares outstanding during the year.
3
These returns are after all charges at the mutual fund level have been subtracted. These returns are higher than the returns at the separate account level because charges made at the separate account level have not been subtracted. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year.
4
Not annualized.
5
Annualized.



See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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HIGH INCOME FUND
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
CLASS I
         
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$7.34
$9.54
$10.16
$10.01
$10.40
Income from Investment Operations:
         
Net investment income2
0.68
0.67
0.76
0.74
0.68
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
1.80
(2.07)
(0.53)
0.16
(0.42)
Total from investment operations
2.48
(1.40)
0.23
0.90
0.26
Less Distributions:
         
Distributions from net investment income
(0.71)
(0.80)
(0.85)
(0.74)
(0.65)
Distributions from capital gains
(0.00)4
(0.01)
Total distributions
(0.71)
(0.80)
(0.85)
(0.75)
(0.65)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
1.77
(2.20)
(0.62)
0.15
(0.39)
Net Asset Value at end of period
$9.11
$7.34
$9.54
$10.16
$10.01
Total Return3 (%)
34.29
(14.74)
2.29
9.03
2.51
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
         
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$107,722
$90,728
$135,045
$153,528
$134,032
Ratios of expenses to average net assets
0.77
0.76
0.76
0.77
0.76
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
7.94
7.42
7.27
7.12
6.47
Portfolio Turnover
73
45
73
64
86
           
CLASS II
Inception to
12/31/091
       
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$8.14
       
Income from Investment Operations:
         
Net investment income2
0.47
       
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
0.96
       
Total from investment operations
1.43
       
Less Distributions:
         
Distributions from net investment income
(0.46)
       
Net increase in net asset value
0.97
       
Net Asset Value at end of period
$9.11
       
Total Return3(%)
17.495
       
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
         
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$1,148
       
Ratios of expenses to average net assets
1.016
       
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets  (%)
7.656
       
Portfolio Turnover
735
       

 

1
Commenced investment operations May 1, 2009.
2
Based on average shares outstanding during the year.
3
These returns are after all charges at the mutual fund level have been subtracted. These returns are higher than the returns at the separate account level because charges made at the separate account level have not been subtracted. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year.
4
Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.
5
Not annualized.
6
Annualized.



See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
CLASS I
         
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$14.46
$17.62
$18.46
$19.40
$19.11
Income from Investment Operations:
         
Net investment income2
0.60
0.72
0.79
0.49
0.42
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
0.92
(3.05)
(0.32)
1.45
0.32
Total from investment operations
1.52
(2.33)
0.47
1.94
0.74
Less Distributions:
         
Distributions from net investment income
(0.61)
(0.81)
(0.80)
(0.55)
(0.45)
Distributions from capital gains
(0.02)
(0.51)
(2.33)
Total distributions
(0.61)
(0.83)
(1.31)
(2.88)
(0.45)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
0.91
(3.16)
(0.84)
(0.94)
0.29
Net Asset Value at end of period
$15.37
$14.46
$17.62
$18.46
$19.40
Total Return3 (%)
10.74
(13.25)
2.51
9.984
3.89
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
         
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$418,381
$438,047
$637,606
$735,881
$785,301
Ratios of expenses to average net assets
0.72
0.71
0.71
0.71
0.71
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
4.12
4.37
4.21
2.52
2.18
Portfolio Turnover
26
14
41
62
52
           
CLASS II
Inception to
12/31/091
       
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$13.74
       
Income from Investment Operations:
         
Net investment income2
0.35
       
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
1.64
       
Total from investment operations
1.99
       
Less Distributions:
         
Distributions from net investment income
(0.36)
       
Net increase in net asset value
1.63
       
Net Asset Value at end of period
$15.37
       
Total Return3(%)
14.435
       
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
         
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$6,261
       
Ratios of expenses to average net assets
0.976
       
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets  (%)
3.446
       
Portfolio Turnover
265
       

 

1
Commenced investment operations May 1, 2009.
2
Based on average shares outstanding during the year.
3
These returns are after all charges at the mutual fund level have been subtracted. These returns are higher than the returns at the separate account level because charges made at the separate account level have not been subtracted. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year.
4
 In 2006, 0.01% of the Fund’s total return consisted of a voluntary reimbursement by the Adviser for a realized investment loss. Excluding this reimbursement, the total return would have been 9.97%.
5
Not annualized.
6
Annualized.



See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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LARGE CAP VALUE FUND
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
CLASS I
         
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$19.42
$31.49
$35.14
$31.62
$30.47
Income from Investment Operations:
         
Net investment income2
0.43
0.65
0.68
0.65
0.54
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
2.76
(11.99)
(0.45)
5.87
1.16
Total from investment operations
3.19
(11.34)
0.23
6.52
1.70
Less Distributions:
         
Distributions from net investment income
(0.44)
(0.71)
(0.71)
(0.67)
(0.55)
Distributions from capital gains
(0.02)
(3.17)
(2.33)
Total distributions
(0.44)
(0.73)
(3.88)
(3.00)
(0.55)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
2.75
(12.07)
(3.65)
3.52
1.15
Net Asset Value at end of period
$22.17
$19.42
$31.49
$35.14
$31.62
Total Return3 (%)
16.79
(35.99)
0.60
20.55
5.58
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
         
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$630,764
$609,444
$1,229,433
$1,390,778
$1,239,868
Ratios of expenses to average net assets
0.62
0.61
0.61
0.61
0.61
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
2.23
2.42
1.87
1.91
1.74
Portfolio Turnover
81
38
45
35
28
           
CLASS II
Inception to
12/31/091
       
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$17.74
       
Income from Investment Operations:
         
Net investment income2
0.18
       
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
4.45
       
Total from investment operations
4.63
       
Less Distributions:
         
Distributions from net investment income
(0.20)
       
Net increase in net asset value
4.43
       
Net Asset Value at end of period
$22.17
       
Total Return3(%)
26.094
       
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
         
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$2,552
       
Ratios of expenses to average net assets
0.875
       
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets  (%)
1.285
       
Portfolio Turnover
814
       

 

1
Commenced investment operations May 1, 2009.
2
Based on average shares outstanding during the year.
3
These returns are after all charges at the mutual fund level have been subtracted. These returns are higher than the returns at the separate account level because charges made at the separate account level have not been subtracted. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year.
4
Not annualized.
5
Annualized.



See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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LARGE CAP GROWTH FUND
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
CLASS I
         
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$14.50
$23.36
$21.47
$19.97
$19.68
Income from Investment Operations:
         
Net investment income2
0.12
0.12
0.08
0.07
0.17
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
5.37
(8.80)
2.59
1.51
0.30
Total from investment operations
5.49
(8.68)
2.67
1.58
0.47
Less Distributions:
         
Distributions from net investment income
(0.12)
(0.14)
(0.09)
(0.08)
(0.18)
Distributions from capital gains
(0.04)
(0.69)
Total distributions
(0.12)
(0.18)
(0.78)
(0.08)
(0.18)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
5.37
(8.86)
1.89
1.50
0.29
Net Asset Value at end of period
$19.87
$14.50
$23.36
$21.47
$19.97
Total Return3 (%)
37.98
(37.20)
12.36
7.88
2.42
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
         
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$433,483
$352,473
$665,240
$669,761
$688,812
Ratios of expenses to average net assets
0.82
0.82
0.81
0.81
0.81
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
0.72
0.62
0.34
0.35
0.86
Portfolio Turnover
89
123
76
87
73
           
CLASS II
Inception to
12/31/091
       
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$15.78
       
Income from Investment Operations:
         
Net investment income2
0.05
       
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
4.09
       
Total from investment operations
4.14
       
Less Distributions:
         
Distributions from net investment income
(0.05)
       
Net increase in net asset value
4.09
       
Net Asset Value at end of period
$19.87
       
Total Return3(%)
26.214
       
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
         
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$6,003
       
Ratios of expenses to average net assets
1.075
       
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets  (%)
0.365
       
Portfolio Turnover
894
       

 

1
Commenced investment operations May 1, 2009.
2
Based on average shares outstanding during the year.
3
These returns are after all charges at the mutual fund level have been subtracted. These returns are higher than the returns at the separate account level because charges made at the separate account level have not been subtracted. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year.
4
Not annualized.
5
Annualized.



See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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MID CAP VALUE FUND
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
CLASS I
         
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$ 9.51
$15.34
$17.54
$17.30
$16.58
Income from Investment Operations:
         
Net investment income2
0.13
0.21
0.21
0.20
0.11
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
2.30
(5.80)
(0.15)
2.74
1.61
Total from investment operations
2.43
(5.59)
0.06
2.94
1.72
Less Distributions:
         
Distributions from net investment income
(0.11)
(0.22)
(0.18)
(0.20)
(0.11)
Distributions from capital gains
(0.02)
(2.08)
(2.50)
(0.89)
Total distributions
(0.11)
(0.24)
(2.26)
(2.70)
(1.00)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
2.32
(5.83)
(2.20)
0.24
0.72
Net Asset Value at end of period
$11.83
$9.51
$15.34
$17.54
$17.30
Total Return3 (%)
25.67
(36.45)
0.25
16.96
10.32
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
         
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$179,517
$157,949
$317,338
$343,213
$275,279
Ratios of expenses to average net assets
1.02
1.02
1.01
1.01
1.01
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
1.28
1.56
1.16
1.12
0.62
Portfolio Turnover
105
81
68
95
29
           
CLASS II
Inception to
12/31/091
       
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$9.55
       
Income from Investment Operations:
         
Net investment income2
0.07
       
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
2.26
       
Total from investment operations
2.33
       
Less Distributions:
         
Distributions from net investment income
(0.05)
       
Net increase in net asset value
2.28
       
Net Asset Value at end of period
$11.83
       
Total Return3(%)
24.364
       
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
         
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$3,068
       
Ratios of expenses to average net assets
1.275
       
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets  (%)
0.935
       
Portfolio Turnover
1054
       

 

1
Commenced investment operations May 1, 2009.
2
Based on average shares outstanding during the year.
3
These returns are after all charges at the mutual fund level have been subtracted. These returns are higher than the returns at the separate account level because charges made at the separate account level have not been subtracted. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year.
4
Not annualized.
5
Annualized.



See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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MID CAP GROWTH FUND
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
CLASS I
         
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$3.01
$5.75
$5.89
$6.74
$6.80
Income from Investment Operations:
         
Net investment income2
0.004
(0.03)
(0.02)
(0.01)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
1.43
(2.68)
0.53
0.78
0.59
Total from investment operations
1.43
(2.68)
0.50
0.76
0.58
Less Distributions:
         
Distributions from net investment income
(0.00)4
(0.00)4
Distributions from capital gains
(0.06)
(0.64)
(1.61)
(0.64)
Total distributions
(0.00)
(0.06)
(0.64)
(1.61)
(0.64)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
1.43
(2.74)
(0.14)
(0.85)
(0.06)
Net Asset Value at end of period
$4.44
$3.01
$5.75
$5.89
$6.74
Total Return3 (%)
47.28
(46.89)
8.44
11.38
8.75
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
         
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$229,395
$166,465
$367,318
$374,044
$373,921
Ratios of expenses to average net assets
0.87
0.87
0.86
0.86
0.86
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
(0.05)
0.09
(0.41)
(0.22)
(0.13)
Portfolio Turnover
186
108
104
204
88
           
CLASS II
Inception to
12/31/091
       
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$3.51
       
Income from Investment Operations:
         
Net investment income2
(0.00)
       
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
0.92
       
Total from investment operations
0.92
       
Net increase in net asset value
0.92
       
Net Asset Value at end of period
$4.43
       
Total Return3(%)
26.135
       
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
         
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$1,745
       
Ratios of expenses to average net assets
1.126
       
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets  (%)
(0.14)6
       
Portfolio Turnover
1865
       

 

1
Commenced investment operations May 1, 2009.
2
Based on average shares outstanding during the year.
3
These returns are after all charges at the mutual fund level have been subtracted. These returns are higher than the returns at the separate account level because charges made at the separate account level have not been subtracted. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year.
4
Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.
5
Not annualized.
6
Annualized.



See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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SMALL CAP VALUE FUND
 
Year Ended December 31,
Inception to
12/31/071
 
2009
2008
CLASS I
     
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$6.53
$8.86
$10.00
Income from Investment Operations:
     
Net investment income3
0.05
0.08
0.09
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
2.00
(2.34)
(1.05)
Total from investment operations
2.05
(2.26)
(0.96)
Less Distributions:
     
Distributions from net investment income
(0.04)
(0.07)
(0.08)
Distributions from capital gains
(0.00)5
(0.10)
Total distributions
(0.04)
(0.07)
(0.18)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
2.01
(2.33)
(1.14)
Net Asset Value at end of period
$8.54
$6.53
$8.86
Total Return4 (%)
31.56
(25.54)
(9.62)6
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
     
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$7,989
$5,986
$5,624
Ratios of expenses to average net assets
1.11
1.12
1.047
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
0.77
1.03
1.457
Portfolio Turnover
21
28
136
       
CLASS II
Inception to
12/31/092
   
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$6.50
   
Income from Investment Operations:
     
Net investment income3
0.02
   
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
2.03
   
Total from investment operations
2.05
   
Less Distributions:
     
Distributions from net investment income
(0.01)
   
Net increase in net asset value
2.04
   
Net Asset Value at end of period
$8.54
   
Total Return4(%)
31.575
   
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
     
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$616
   
Ratios of expenses to average net assets
1.366
   
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets  (%)
0.446
   
Portfolio Turnover
215
   

 

1
Commenced investment operations May 1, 2007.
2
Commenced investment operations May 1, 2009.
3
Based on average shares outstanding during the year.
4
These returns are after all charges at the mutual fund level have been subtracted. These returns are higher than the returns at the separate account level because charges made at the separate account level have not been subtracted. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year.
5
Not annualized.
6
Annualized.



See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND
 
Year Ended December 31,
Inception to
12/31/071
 
2009
2008
CLASS I
     
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$5.63
$9.95
$10.00
Income from Investment Operations:
     
Net investment income3
(0.02)
(0.01)
0.01
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
0.98
(4.31)
0.02
Total from investment operations
0.96
(4.32)
0.03
Less Distributions:
     
Distributions from net investment income
(0.00)5
(0.01)
Distributions from capital gains
(0.00)5
(0.07)
Total distributions
0.00
(0.00)
(0.08)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
0.96
(4.32)
(0.05)
Net Asset Value at end of period
$6.59
$5.63
$9.95
Total Return4 (%)
17.18
(43.41)
0.266
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
     
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$4,556
$4,043
$6,034
Ratios of expenses to average net assets
1.12
1.12
1.037
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
(0.35)
(0.16)
0.197
Portfolio Turnover
139
109
756
       
CLASS II
Inception to
12/31/092
   
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$5.57
   
Income from Investment Operations:
     
Net investment income3
(0.03)
   
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
1.04
   
Total from investment operations
1.01
   
Net increase in net asset value
1.01
   
Net Asset Value at end of period
$6.58
   
Total Return4(%)
18.136
   
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
     
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$7
   
Ratios of expenses to average net assets
1.367
   
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets  (%)
(0.76)7
   
Portfolio Turnover
1396
   

 

1
Commenced investment operations May 1, 2007.
2
Commenced investment operations May 1, 2009.
3
Based on average shares outstanding during the year.
4
These returns are after all charges at the mutual fund level have been subtracted. These returns are higher than the returns at the separate account level because charges made at the separate account level have not been subtracted. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year.
5
Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.
6
Not annualized.
7
Annualized.



See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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GLOBAL SECURITIES FUND
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
CLASS I
         
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$ 5.82
$10.30
$14.36
$12.87
$11.49
Income from Investment Operations:
         
Net investment income2
0.18
0.29
0.31
0.14
0.09
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
1.13
(4.18)
0.57
2.07
1.52
Total from investment operations
1.31
(3.89)
0.88
2.21
1.61
Less Distributions:
         
Distributions from net investment income
(0.09)
(0.46)
(0.31)
(0.16)
(0.09)
Distributions from capital gains
(0.13)
(4.63)
(0.56)
(0.14)
Total distributions
(0.09)
(0.59)
(4.94)
(0.72)
(0.23)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
1.22
(4.48)
(4.06)
1.49
1.38
Net Asset Value at end of period
$7.04
$5.82
$10.30
$14.36
$12.87
Total Return3 (%)
22.59
(38.14)
5.77
17.38
13.97
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
         
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$32,906
$29,336
$56,034
$57,220
$42,450
Ratios of expenses to average net assets
0.97
0.97
0.96
0.97
0.97
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
3.01
3.50
2.06
1.01
0.80
Portfolio Turnover
24
15
1126
21
27
           
CLASS II
Inception to
12/31/091
       
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$5.31
       
Income from Investment Operations:
         
Net investment income2
0.09
       
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
1.70
       
Total from investment operations
1.79
       
Less Distributions:
         
Distributions from net investment income
(0.06)
       
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
1.73
       
Net Asset Value at end of period
$7.04
       
Total Return3(%)
33.794
       
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
         
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$713
       
Ratios of expenses to average net assets
1.225
       
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets  (%)
1.975
       
Portfolio Turnover
244
       

 

1
Commenced investment operations May 1, 2009.
2
Based on average shares outstanding during the year.
3
These returns are after all charges at the mutual fund level have been subtracted. These returns are higher than the returns at the separate account level because charges made at the separate account level have not been subtracted. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year.
4
Not annualized.
5
Annualized.
6
Subadviser change May 1, 2007.



See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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INTERNATIONAL STOCK FUND
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
CLASS I
         
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$ 7.59
$13.40
$13.78
$12.38
$11.36
Income from Investment Operations:
         
Net investment income2
0.17
0.26
0.23
0.19
0.17
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
1.95
(5.27)
1.36
2.78
1.71
Total from investment operations
2.12
(5.01)
1.59
2.97
1.88
Less Distributions:
         
Distributions from net investment income
(0.18)
(0.26)
(0.32)
(0.20)
(0.15)
Distributions from capital gains
(0.54)
(1.65)
(1.37)
(0.71)
Total distributions
(0.18)
(0.80)
(1.97)
(1.57)
(0.86)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
1.94
(5.81)
(0.38)
1.40
1.02
Net Asset Value at end of period
$9.53
$7.59
$13.40
$13.78
$12.38
Total Return3 (%)
27.90
(38.62)
11.42
24.19
16.53
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
         
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$77,997
$72,768
$164,151
$165,704
$108,482
Ratios of expenses to average net assets
1.22
1.22
1.21
1.22
1.21
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
2.08
2.45
1.60
1.48
1.47
Portfolio Turnover
87
43
62
62
52
           
CLASS II
Inception to
12/31/091
       
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$7.32
       
Income from Investment Operations:
         
Net investment income2
0.04
       
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
2.33
       
Total from investment operations
2.37
       
Less Distributions:
         
Distributions from net investment income
(0.16)
       
Net increase in net asset value
2.21
       
Net Asset Value at end of period
$ 9.53
       
Total Return3(%)
32.304
       
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
         
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$3,962
       
Ratios of expenses to average net assets
1.485
       
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets  (%)
0.575
       
Portfolio Turnover
874
       

 

1
Commenced investment operations May 1, 2009.
2
Based on average shares outstanding during the year.
3
These returns are after all charges at the mutual fund level have been subtracted. These returns are higher than the returns at the separate account level because charges made at the separate account level have not been subtracted. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year.
4
Not annualized.
5
Annualized.



See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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TARGET RETIREMENT 2020 FUND
 
Year Ended December 31,
Inception to
12/31/071
 
2009
2008
CLASS I
     
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$ 6.04
$ 9.63
$10.00
Income from Investment Operations:
     
Net investment income2
0.15
0.22
0.13
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
1.59
(3.60)
(0.32)
Total from investment operations
1.74
(3.38)
(0.19)
Less Distributions:
     
Distributions from net investment income
(0.14)
(0.16)
(0.18)
Distributions from capital gains
(0.05)
Total distributions
(0.14)
(0.21)
(0.18)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
1.60
(3.59)
(0.37)
Net Asset Value at end of period
$ 7.64
$ 6.04
$ 9.63
Total Return3 (%)
28.93
(35.31)
(1.94)4
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
     
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$19,300
$8,719
$2,524
Ratios of expenses to average net assets
     
Before reimbursement of expenses by Adviser
0.41
0.40
0.435
After reimbursement of expenses by Adviser
0.34
0.40
0.435
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
2.24
2.80
5.175
Portfolio Turnover
78
74
34

 

1
Commenced investment operations May 1, 2007.
2
Based on average shares outstanding during the year.
3
These returns are after all charges at the mutual fund level have been subtracted. These returns are higher than the returns at the separate account level because charges made at the separate account level have not been subtracted. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year.
4
Not annualized.
5
Annualized.



See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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TARGET RETIREMENT 2030 FUND
 
Year Ended December 31,
Inception to
12/31/071
 
2009
2008
CLASS I
     
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$ 5.75
$ 9.54
$10.00
Income from Investment Operations:
     
Net investment income2
0.12
0.18
0.09
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
1.65
(3.82)
(0.34)
Total from investment operations
1.77
(3.64)
(0.25)
Less Distributions:
     
Distributions from net investment income
(0.11)
(0.11)
(0.21)
Distributions from capital gains
(0.04)
Total distributions
(0.11)
(0.15)
(0.21)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
1.66
(3.79)
(0.46)
Net Asset Value at end of period
$ 7.41
$ 5.75
$ 9.54
Total Return3 (%)
30.94
(38.35)
(2.51)4
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
     
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$19,330
$8,010
$1,521
Ratios of expenses to average net assets
     
Before reimbursement of expenses by Adviser
0.41
0.40
0.445
After reimbursement of expenses by Adviser
0.34
0.40
0.445
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
1.87
2.38
3.535
Portfolio Turnover
78
52
154

 

1
Commenced investment operations May 1, 2007.
2
Based on average shares outstanding during the year.
3
These returns are after all charges at the mutual fund level have been subtracted. These returns are higher than the returns at the separate account level because charges made at the separate account level have not been subtracted. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year.
4
Not annualized.
5
Annualized.



See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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TARGET RETIREMENT 2040 FUND
 
Year Ended December 31,
Inception to
12/31/071
 
2009
2008
CLASS I
     
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$ 5.43
$ 9.48
$10.00
Income from Investment Operations:
     
Net investment income2
0.08
0.14
0.07
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
1.63
(4.06)
(0.36)
Total from investment operations
1.71
(3.92)
(0.29)
Less Distributions:
     
Distributions from net investment income
(0.07)
(0.08)
(0.23)
Distributions from capital gains
(0.05)
Total distributions
(0.07)
(0.13)
(0.23)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
1.64
(4.05)
(0.52)
Net Asset Value at end of period
$ 7.07
$ 5.43
$ 9.48
Total Return3 (%)
31.64
(41.65)
(2.86)4
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
     
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$16,656
$6,385
$1,193
Ratios of expenses to average net assets
     
Before reimbursement of expenses by Adviser
0.41
0.40
0.445
After reimbursement of expenses by Adviser
0.34
0.40
0.445
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
1.22
1.99
2.765
Portfolio Turnover
86
62
14

 

1
Commenced investment operations May 1, 2007.
2
Based on average shares outstanding during the year.
3
These returns are after all charges at the mutual fund level have been subtracted. These returns are higher than the returns at the separate account level because charges made at the separate account level have not been subtracted. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year.
4
Not annualized.
101
5
Annualized.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


Notes to Financial Statements

1. DESCRIPTION OF THE FUND
 
The Ultra Series Fund (the "Trust’’), a Massachusetts business trust, is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (the "1940 Act’’), as a diversified, open-end management investment company. The Trust is a series fund with 19 investment portfolios (individually, a "fund," and collectively, the "funds’’), each with different investment objectives and policies. The funds include the Money Market Fund, Bond Fund, High Income Fund, Diversified Income Fund, Equity Income Fund, Large Cap Value Fund, Large Cap Growth Fund, Mid Cap Value Fund, Mid Cap Growth Fund, Small Cap Value Fund, Small Cap Growth Fund, Global Securities Fund, and International Stock Fund (collectively, the "Core Funds’’), the Conservative Allocation Fund, Moderate Allocation Fund and Aggressive Allocation Fund (collectively, the "Target Allocation Funds’’), and the Target Retirement 2020 Fund, Target Retirement 2030 Fund, and Target Retirement 2040 Fund (collectively, the "Target Date Funds"). As of December 31, 2009 all funds are currently available, except for the Equity Income Fund.
 
The Declaration of Trust permits the Board of Trustees to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional shares of the Trust without par value. At the beginning of the period covered by this report, the trustees authorized the issuance of one class of shares of the funds designated as Class Z. Effective May 1, 2009, Class Z shares were reclassed to Class I shares, and a new class of shares, Class II shares, were added. All funds, except for the Target Date Funds offer Class I and II shares. The Target Date Funds only offer Class I shares. Each class of shares represents an interest in the assets of the respective fund and has identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights, except that each class of shares bears its own distribution fees, if any, and its proportional share of fund level expenses, and has exclusive voting rights on matters pertaining to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act as it relates to that class and other class specific matters. Shares are offered to separate accounts (the "Accounts’’) of CUNA Mutual Insurance Society and to qualified pension and retirement plans of CUNA Mutual Insurance Society or its affiliates ("CUNA Mutual Group’’). The Trust may, in the future, offer other share classes to separate accounts of insurance companies and to qualified pension and retirement plans that are not affiliated with CUNA Mutual Group. The Trust does not offer shares directly to the general public.
 
The Trust has entered into a Management Agreement with Madison Asset Management, LLC (the "Investment Adviser" or "Madison"). The Investment Adviser, in turn, has, as of the date of this report, entered into subadvisory agreements with certain subadvisers ("Subadvisers") for the management of the investments of the High Income, Small Cap Value, Global Securities, and International Stock Funds.
 
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by each fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
 
Portfolio Valuation: Securities and other investments are valued as follows: Equity securities and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") listed on any U.S. or foreign stock exchange or quoted on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation System ("NASDAQ’’) are valued at the last quoted sale price or official closing price on that exchange or NASDAQ on the valuation day (provided that, for securities traded on NASDAQ, the funds utilize the NASDAQ Official Closing Price). If no sale occurs, (a) equities traded on a U.S. exchange or on NASDAQ are valued at the mean between the closing bid and closing asked prices and (b) equity securities traded on a foreign exchange are valued at the official bid price. Debt securities purchased with a remaining maturity of 61 days or more are valued by a pricing service selected by the Trust or on the basis of dealer-supplied quotations. Investments in shares of open-ended mutual funds, including money market funds, are valued at their daily net asset value ("NAV") which is calculated as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (usually 3:00 p.m. Central
 

 
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Time) on each day on which the New York Stock Exchange is open for business. NAV per share is determined by dividing each fund’s total net assets by the number of shares of such fund outstanding at the time of calculation. Because the assets of each Target Allocation and each Target Date Fund consist primarily of shares of underlying funds, the NAV of each fund is determined based on the NAV’s of the underlying funds. Short-term instruments having maturities of 60 days or less and all securities in the Money Market Fund are valued on an amortized cost basis, which approximates market value. Over-the-counter securities not listed or traded on NASDAQ are valued at the last sale price on the valuation day.  If no sale occurs on the valuation day, an over-the-counter security is valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices.
 
Over-the-counter options are valued based upon prices provided by market makers in such securities or dealers in such currencies. Exchange traded options are valued at the last sale or bid price on the exchange where such option contract is principally traded. Financial futures contracts generally are valued at the settlement price established by the exchange(s) on which the contracts are primarily traded. The Trust’s Pricing Committee (the "Committee’’) shall estimate the fair value of futures positions affected by the daily limit by using its valuation procedures for determining fair value, when necessary. Spot and forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued based on quotations supplied by dealers in such contracts. Overnight repurchase agreements are valued at cost, and term repurchase agreements (i.e., those whose maturity exceeds seven days), swaps, caps, collars and floors are valued at the average of the closing bids obtained daily from at least one dealer.
 
The value of all assets and liabilities expressed in foreign currencies will be converted into U.S. dollar values using the then-current exchange rate as of Noon Eastern Standard Time on each day that the New York Stock Exchange is open for business.
 
All other securities for which either quotations are not readily available, no other sales have occurred, or in the Investment Adviser’s opinion, do not reflect the current market value, are appraised at their fair values as determined in good faith by the Committee and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. When fair value pricing of securities is employed, the prices of securities used by the funds to calculate NAV may differ from market quotations or official closing prices. The Committee priced two securities as of December 31, 2009, both of which were valued at $0. Because the Target Allocation and Target Date Funds primarily invest in underlying funds, government securities and short-term paper, it is not anticipated that the Investment Adviser will need to "fair’’ value any of the investments of these funds. However, an underlying fund may need to "fair’’ value one or more of its investments, which may, in turn, require a Target Allocation or Target Date Fund to do the same because of delays in obtaining the underlying Fund’s NAV.
 
A fund’s investments (or underlying fund) will be valued at fair value, if in the judgment of the Committee, an event impacting the value of an investment occurred between the closing time of a security’s primary market or exchange (for example, a foreign exchange or market) and the time the fund’s share price is calculated as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (usually 3:00 p.m. Central Time). Significant events may include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) significant fluctuations in domestic markets, foreign markets or foreign currencies; (2) occurrences not directly tied to the securities markets such as natural disasters, armed conflicts or significant government actions; and (3) major announcements affecting a single issuer or an entire market or market sector. In responding to a significant event, the Committee would determine the fair value of affected securities considering factors including, but not limited to: fundamental analytical data relating to the investment; the nature and duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investment; and the forces influencing the market(s) in which the investment is purchased or sold. The Committee may rely on an independent fair valuation service to adjust the valuations of foreign equity securities based on specific market-movement parameters established by the Committee and approved by the Trust.
 

 

 
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Security Transactions and Investment Income: Security transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Net realized gains or losses on sales are determined by the identified cost method. Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Dividend income is recorded on ex-dividend date. Amortization and accretion are recorded on the effective yield method.
 
Federal Income Taxes: It is each fund’s policy to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all its taxable income to its shareholders. Accordingly, no provisions for federal income taxes are recorded in the accompanying financial statements.
 
The funds have not recorded any liabilities for material unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2009. It is the funds’ policy to recognize accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax benefits in income taxes, as appropriate. Tax years that remain open to examination by major tax jurisdictions include tax years ended December 31, 2006 through December 31, 2009.
 
Expenses: Expenses that are directly related to one fund are charged directly to that fund. Other operating expenses are prorated to the funds on the basis of relative net assets. Class-specific expenses are borne by that class.
 
Classes: Income and realized and unrealized gains/losses are allocated to the respective classes on the basis of relative net assets.
 
Repurchase Agreements: Each fund may engage in repurchase agreements. In a repurchase agreement, a security is purchased for a relatively short period (usually not more than 7 days) subject to the obligation to sell it back to the issuer at a fixed time and price plus accrued interest. The funds will enter into repurchase agreements only with member banks of the Federal Reserve System and with "primary dealers’’ in U.S. Government securities. As of December 31, 2009, none of the funds had open repurchase agreements.
 
The Trust has established a procedure providing that the securities serving as collateral for each repurchase agreement must be delivered to the Trust’s custodian either physically or in book-entry form and that the collateral must be marked to market daily to ensure that the repurchase agreement is fully collateralized at all times. In the event of bankruptcy or other default by a seller of a repurchase agreement, a fund could experience one of the following: delays in liquidating the underlying securities during the period in which the fund seeks to enforce its rights thereto, possible subnormal levels of income, declines in value of the underlying securities, or lack of access to income during this period and the expense of enforcing its rights.
 
Foreign Currency Transactions: The books and records are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency denominated transactions (i.e., market value of investment securities, assets and liabilities, purchases and sales of investment securities, and income and expenses) are translated into U.S. dollars at the current rate of exchange.
 
Each fund, except the Money Market Fund, reports certain foreign currency-related transactions as components of realized gains or losses for financial reporting purposes, whereas such components are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes. Net realized losses of $324,567 and $341,096 are included in the Statements of Operations under the heading "Net realized gain (loss) on investments" for the Global Securities Fund and International Stock Fund, respectively. The Money Market Fund can only invest in U.S. dollar-denominated foreign money market securities.
 
The funds do not isolate the portion of gains and losses on investments in securities that is due to changes in the foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices of securities. Such amounts are categorized as gain or loss on investments for financial reporting purposes.
 
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts: Each fund, except the Money Market Fund, may purchase and sell forward foreign currency exchange contracts for defensive or hedging purposes. When entering into forward foreign currency exchange contracts, the funds agree to receive or deliver a fixed quantity of foreign currency for an agreed-upon price on an agreed future date. These contracts are valued daily. The funds’ net assets reflect unrealized gains or losses on the contracts as measured by the
 

 
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difference between the forward foreign currency exchange rates at the dates of entry into the contracts and the forward rates at the reporting date. The funds realize a gain or a loss at the time the forward foreign currency exchange contracts are settled or closed out with an offsetting contract. Realized and unrealized gains and losses are included in the Statements of Operations. As of December 31, 2009, none of the funds had open forward foreign currency exchange contracts. However, as the funds do not hold foreign currency for the purpose of settling securities transactions in foreign currencies, the funds enter into contracts on the trade date, at the current spot rate, to settle any securities transactions denominated in foreign currencies on behalf of the funds. As of December 31, 2009, the International Stock Fund and Global Securities Fund had open foreign currency contracts to settle payables for investments purchased and receivables for investments sold.
 
If a fund enters into a forward foreign currency exchange contract to buy foreign currency for any purpose, the fund will be required to place cash or other liquid assets in a segregated account with the fund’s custodian in an amount equal to the value of the fund’s total assets committed to the consummation of the forward contract. If the value of the securities in the segregated account declines, additional cash or securities will be placed in the segregated account so that the value of the account will equal the amount of the fund’s commitment with respect to the contract.
 
Futures Contracts: Each fund, except the Money Market Fund, may purchase and sell futures contracts and purchase and write options on futures contracts. The funds will engage in futures contracts or related options transactions to hedge certain market positions. Upon entering into a futures contract, the fund is required to pledge to the broker an amount of cash, U.S. Government securities or other assets, equal to a certain percentage of the contract (initial margin deposit). Subsequent payments, known as "variation margin,’’ are made or received by the fund each day, depending on the daily fluctuations in the fair value of the futures contract. When a fund enters into a futures contract, the fund segregates cash or other liquid securities, of any type or maturity, equal in value to the fund’s commitment. The fund recognizes a gain or loss equal to the daily change in the value of the futures contracts. Should market conditions move unexpectedly, the fund may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize a loss. As of December 31, 2009, none of the funds have open futures contracts.
 
Delayed Delivery Securities: Each fund may purchase securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis. "When-issued’’ refers to securities whose terms are available and for which a market exists, but that have not been issued. For when-issued or delayed delivery transactions, no payment is made until delivery date, which is typically longer than the normal course of settlement, and often a month or more after the purchase. When a fund enters into an agreement to purchase securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the fund segregates cash or other liquid securities, of any type or maturity, equal in value to the fund’s commitment. Losses may arise due to changes in the market value of the underlying securities, if the counterparty does not perform under the contract, or if the issuer does not issue the securities due to political, economic or other factors. As of December 31, 2009, none of the funds had entered into such transactions.
 
Reclassification Adjustments: Paid-in capital, undistributed net investment income, and accumulated net realized gain (loss) have been adjusted in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for permanent book-tax differences for all funds. Differences primarily relate to the tax treatment of net operating losses, paydown gains and losses, foreign currency gains and losses, and distributions from real estate investment trusts and passive foreign investment companies.
 
To the extent these book and tax differences are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified at the end of the fiscal year among paid-in capital in excess of par value, undistributed net investment income (loss) and undistributed net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency translations. Accordingly, at December 31, 2009, reclassifications were recorded as follows:
 

 
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Fund
Paid-in Capital
Undistributed Net
Investment Income (Loss)
Accumulated Net
Realized Gain (Loss)
Conservative Allocation
$      
$       
$       
Moderate Allocation
Aggressive Allocation
(56,705)
64,050
(7,345)
Money Market
Bond
(298,935)
298,935
High Income
36,462
(36,462)
Diversified Income
(214,827)
214,827
Large Cap Value
$      
$(192,309)
$ 192,309
Large Cap Growth
6,651
(11,804)
5,153
Mid Cap Value
(17,299)
(300,401)
317,700
Mid Cap Growth
(104,120)
104,120
Small Cap Value
(9,974)
9,974
Small Cap Growth
(17,217)
14,568
2,649
Global Securities
10,915
(10,915)
International Stock
112,864
(112,864)
Target Retirement 2020
(17,859)
17,859
Target Retirement 2030
Target Retirement 2040


Fair Value Measurements: Each fund has adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") guidance on fair value measurements. Fair value is defined as the price that each fund would receive upon selling an investment in a timely transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market of the investment. A three-tier hierarchy is used to maximize the use of observable market data "inputs" and minimize the use of unobservable "inputs" and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk (for example, the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique used to measure fair value including such a pricing model and/or the risk inherent in the inputs to the valuation technique). Inputs may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three broad Levels listed below:
 
Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
 
Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
 
Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)
 
In April 2009, the FASB also issued guidance on how to determine the fair value of assets and liabilities when the volume and level of activity for the asset/liability have significantly decreased as well as guidance on identifying circumstances that indicate a transaction is not orderly. The valuation techniques used by the funds to measure fair value for the period ended December 31, 2009 maximized the use of observable inputs and minimized the use of unobservable inputs. As of December 31, 2009, only the Global Securities and International Stock Funds held securities deemed as a Level 3. These securities were valued at $0. 
 
The following is a summary of the inputs used as of December 31, 2009 in valuing the funds’ investments carried at fair value:
 

 

 
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Fund
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Investments
(Level 1)
Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Value at
12/31/2009
Conservative Allocation1
$189,836,170
$        
$        
$189,836,170
Moderate Allocation1
344,866,059
344,866,059
Aggressive Allocation1
115,108,738
115,108,738
Money Market2
3,341,133
88,612,181
91,953,314
Bond
       
Asset Backed
7,887,058
7,887,058
Corporate Notes and Bonds
142,316,235
142,316,235
Mortgage Backed
143,275,237
143,275,237
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations
237,811,593
237,811,593
Investment Companies
15,435,805
15,435,805
 
15,435,805
531,290,123
546,725,928
High Income2
1,932,131
105,054,952
106,987,083
Diversified Income
       
Common Stocks
184,035,440
184,035,440
Asset Backed
4,757,908
4,757,908
Corporate Notes and Bonds
88,615,477
88,615,477
Mortgage Backed
68,460,363
68,460,363
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations
65,343,741
65,343,741
Investment Companies
10,711,880
10,711,880
 
194,747,320
227,177,489
421,924,809
Large Cap Value1
632,809,288
632,809,288
Large Cap Growth1
443,687,639
443,687,639
Mid Cap Value1
182,410,039
182,410,039
Mid Cap Growth1
231,494,224
231,494,224
Small Cap Value1
8,588,253
8,588,253
Small Cap Growth4
4,346,268
220,328
4,566,596
Global Securities
       
Common Stocks
       
Australia
1,345,596
1,345,596
Belgium
38
38
Canada
526,517
526,517
Finland
142,557
142,557
France
3,019,345
3,019,345
Germany
1,479,815
1,479,815
Italy
992,681
992,681
Japan
3,336,754
3,336,754
Netherlands
866,425
866,425
Singapore
973,540
973,540
Spain
1,121,648
1,121,648
Switzerland
1,525,546
1,525,546
Taiwan
515,349
515,349
United Kingdom
5,594,297
5,594,297
United States
11,609,057
11,609,057
Warrants and Rights
       
Belgium3
-
Investment Companies
350,217
350,217
 
10,832,343
22,567,039
33,399,382

1 At December 31, 2009, all investments are Level 1, see respective Portfolio of Investments.
2 At December 31, 2009, all Level 1 securities held are short term investments, see respective Portfolio of Investments.
3 At December 31, 2009, all Level 3 securities held were valued at $0, see respective Portfolio of Investments.
4 At December 31, 2009, all Level 2 securities are certificates of deposit, see respective Portfolio of Investments.

 


 
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Fund
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Investments
(Level 1)
Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Value at
12/31/2009
International Stock
       
Common Stocks
       
Australia3
$       
$ 946,638
$       
$ 946,638
Belgium
1,746,064
1,746,064
Brazil
2,266,213
2,266,213
Canada
1,556,411
1,556,411
China
1,201,445
1,201,445
Denmark
1,189,238
1,189,238
France
7,961,037
7,961,037
Germany
6,106,202
6,106,202
Hong Kong
2,326,761
2,326,761
India
559,655
559,655
Ireland
1,163,254
1,163,254
Italy
1,125,615
1,125,615
Japan
13,650,595
13,650,595
Mexico
757,740
757,740
Netherlands
820,384
820,384
Norway
869,574
869,574
Russia
806,613
806,613
Singapore
758,802
758,802
Spain
2,490,116
2,490,116
Switzerland
8,748,627
8,748,627
Turkey
601,395
601,395
United Kingdom
22,486,904
22,486,904
Investment Companies
1,259,131
1,259,131
 
4,694,165
76,704,249
81,398,414
Target Retirement 20201
19,275,479
19,275,479
Target Retirement 20301
19,293,277
19,293,277
Target Retirement 20401
16,603,245
16,603,245
         
1 At December 31, 2009, all investments are Level 1, see respective Portfolio of Investments.
2 At December 31, 2009, all Level 1 securities held are short term investments, see respective Portfolio of Investments.
3 At December 31, 2009, all Level 3 securities held were valued at $0, see respective Portfolio of Investments.
4 At December 31, 2009, all Level 2 securities are certificates of deposit, see respective Portfolio of Investments.

 
The following is a reconciliation of the fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the funds during the year ended December 31, 2009:
 
Fund
Fair Value
Beginning Balance
1/1/2008
Purchases at Cost/Sales (Proceeds)
Amortization Disc/(Prem)
Realized Gain/(Loss)
Unrealized Gain/(Loss)
Fair Value
Ending Balance 12/31/2009
International Stock
$ –
$ –
$ –
$ –
$ –
$ –
Global Securities

 
In January 2010, amended guidance was issued by FASB for fair value measurement disclosures about transfers into and out of Levels 1 and 2 and separate disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements relating to Level 3 measurements. It also clarifies existing fair value disclosures about the level of disaggregation, inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The amended guidance is effective for financial statements for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2009 except for disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements relating to Level 3 measurements, which are
 

 
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effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010, and for interim periods within those fiscal years. Earlier adoption is permitted. In the period of initial adoption, the funds will not be required to provide the amended disclosures for any previous periods presented for comparative purposes. However, those disclosures are required for periods ending after initial adoption. The impact of this guidance on the funds’ financial statements and disclosures, if any, is currently being assessed.
 
Derivatives: In March 2008, FASB issued guidance regarding enhanced disclosures about funds’ derivative and hedging activities. Management has determined that there is no impact on the funds’ financial statements as the funds currently do not hold derivative financial instruments.
 
3. ADVISORY, ADMINISTRATION AND DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENTS
 
For its investment advisory services to the funds, the Investment Adviser is entitled to receive a fee, which is calculated daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate based upon the following percentages of average daily net assets: 0.45% for the Money Market Fund, 0.55% for the Bond Fund, 0.75% for the High Income Fund, 0.70% for the Diversified Income Fund, 0.60% for the Large Cap Value Fund, 0.80% for the Large Cap Growth Fund, 1.00% for the Mid Cap Value Fund, 0.85% for the Mid Cap Growth Fund, 1.10% for the Small Cap Value and Small Cap Growth Funds, 0.95% for the Global Securities Fund, 1.20% for the International Stock Fund, 0.30% for each of the Target Allocation Funds, and 0.40% for each of the Target Date Funds. Effective October 1, 2009, Madison voluntarily agreed to reduce the management fee of the Target Date Funds from 0.40% to 0.20%. This waiver may be discontinued at any time. The Investment Adviser is solely responsible for the payment of all fees to the Subadvisers. The Subadvisers for the funds are Shenkman Capital Management, Inc. for the High Income Fund, Wellington Management Company, LLP for the Small Cap Value Fund, Mondrian Investment Partners Limited for the Global Securities Fund and Lazard Asset Management LLC for the International Stock Fund. The Investment Adviser manages the Money Market Fund, Bond Fund, Diversified Income Fund, Large Cap Growth Fund, Large Cap Value Fund, Mid Cap Value Fund, Mid Cap Growth Fund, Small Cap Growth Fund, Target Allocation Funds and the Target Date Funds.
 
The Investment Adviser may from time to time voluntarily agree to waive a portion of its fees or expenses related to the funds. In this regard, the Investment Adviser waived a portion of management fees on the Money Market Class I and Class II shares for the purpose of maintaining a one-day yield of zero. The amount of the daily waiver is equal to the amount required to maintain a minimum daily distribution rate of zero. For the year ended December 31, 2009, the waivers totaled $226,888 for Class I and $13 for Class II and are reflected as fees waived by the Investment Adviser in the accompanying Statement of Operations.
 
In addition to the management fee, the Trust is responsible for fees of the disinterested trustees, brokerage commissions and other expenses incurred in connection with the acquisition or disposition of investments, costs of borrowing money, expenses for independent audits, tax, compliance and extraordinary expenses as approved by a majority of the Independent Trustees.
 
Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are also officers of Madison. With the exception of the then acting Chief Compliance Officer, through June 30,2009, the Trust does not compensate these officers or trustees. The funds paid a pro-rata portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s annual salary through June 30, 2009, and pursuant to the Limited Services Agreement (described below) thereafter. Independent Trustees were compensated by the Trust directly for their service through June 30, 2009, and pursuant to the Limited Services Agreement thereafter.
 
Limited Services Agreement. Effective July 1, 2009, the investment adviser, Madison Asset Management, LLC ("Madison"), entered into a Limited Services Agreement with the Trust. Under the agreement, Madison agreed to cap certain operating expenses of each fund that, prior to that date, had been paid directly by the funds (not including securities transaction commissions and expenses, certain taxes, interest, share distribution expenses, and extraordinary and non-recurring expenses). The Limited Services Agreement is in force for a period of no less than two years from the date of the agreement. Specifically,
 

 
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Madison, in exchange for the Limited Services Fee, is responsible for paying the fees and expenses of the funds’ Independent Trustees, independent registered public accountants and all costs related to the funds’ compliance program. The agreement requires Madison to maintain expenses for these items levels at a dollar amount that is no more than the amount of such expenses incurred by each fund’s Class I shares for the year-ended December 31, 2008, as follows:
 
Fund
Annual Fee
 
Fund
Annual Fee
Conservative Allocation
$11,284
 
Large Cap Value
$120,439
Moderate Allocation
31,600
 
Large Cap Growth
76,596
Aggressive Allocation
11,456
 
Mid Cap Value
40,739
Money Market
18,783
 
Mid Cap Growth
46,101
Bond
73,318
 
Small Cap Value
1,035
High Income
14,749
 
Small Cap Growth
1,080
Diversified Income
71,315
 
International Stock
24,119
Global Securities
5,735
 
Target Retirement 2020
337
Target Retirement 2030
245
 
Target Retirement 2040
213

 
If actual expenses exceed these dollar amounts, Madison is requuired to pay the excess (not the funds). The expenses of the funds’ Independent Trustees, independent auditors, and a portion of the Chief Compliance Officer’s annual program budget were paid directly by the fund for the period January 1 through June 30, 2009. The fees reflected on the Statements of Operations for the year-ended December 31, 2009 have been restated to include both the fees paid directly by the funds during the first six months of the year and the fees paid on behalf of the funds from the Limited Services Fees collected by Madison during the last six months of the year.
 
Distribution Agreement. Mosaic Funds Distributor, LLC ("MFD") serves as distributor of the funds. The Trust adopted a distribution and service plan with respect to the Trust’s Class II shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the plan, the Trust will pay a distribution and service fee to MFD for Class II shares at an annual rate of 0.25% of each fund’s daily net assets. In return for the fee, MFD provides and compensates others that provide distribution and shareholder servicing services to the funds and their shareholders. Fees incurred by the funds under the plan are detailed in the Statement of Operations.
 
The distributor may from time to time voluntarily agree to waive a portion of its fees or expenses related to the funds. In this regard, the distributor waived a portion of 12b-1 fees on the Money Market Class II shares for the purpose of maintaining a one-day yield of zero. The amount of the daily waiver is equal to the amount required to maintain a minimum daily distribution rate of zero. For the year-ended December 31, 2009, the waivers totaled $13 and are reflected as fees waived in the accompanying Statement of Operations.
 
The Trust has entered into participation agreements with CUNA Mutual Insurance Society setting forth the terms and conditions pursuant to which the Accounts and retirement plans purchase and redeem shares of the funds. Investments in the Trust by the Accounts are made through either variable annuity or variable life insurance contracts. Net purchase payments under the variable contracts are placed in one or more sub-accounts of the Accounts, and the assets of each sub-account are invested (without sales or redemption charges) in shares of the fund corresponding to that sub-account. Shares are purchased and redeemed at a price equal to the shares’ net asset value. The assets of each fund are held separate from the assets of the other funds.
 
4. DIVIDENDS FROM NET INCOME AND DISTRIBUTIONS OF CAPITAL GAINS
 
The Money Market Fund declares dividends from net investment income and net realized gains from investment transactions, if any, daily, which are reinvested in additional full and fractional shares of the fund. The Bond Fund, High Income Fund, Diversified Income Fund, Large Cap Value Fund, Large Cap Growth Fund, Small Cap Value, Small Cap Growth, Mid Cap Value Fund, Mid Cap Growth Fund, Global Securities Fund, International Stock Fund, Target Allocation Funds, and Target Date Funds declare dividends
 

 
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from net investment income and net realized gains from investment transactions, if any, annually, which are reinvested in additional full and fractional shares of the respective funds.
 
Income and capital gain distributions, if any, are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Taxable distributions from income and realized capital gains of the funds may differ from book amounts earned during the period due to differences in the timing of capital gains recognition, and due to the reclassification of certain gains or losses from capital to income. Dividends from net investment income are determined on a class level. Capital gains are determined on a fund level.
 
5. SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS
 
For the year ended December 31, 2009, aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, other than short-term investments, were as follows:
 
 
U.S. Government Securities
Other Investment Securities
Fund
Purchases
Sales
Purchases
Sales
Conservative Allocation
$ 
$ 
$115,648,467
$ 70,144,049
Moderate Allocation
188,509,868
148,926,505
Aggressive Allocation
71,728,788
52,284,047
Bond
125,711,964
99,554,928
6,877,206
70,955,388
High Income
73,723,182
68,832,108
Diversified Income
26,119,277
101,799,379
118,957,221
Large Cap Value
461,102,114
511,597,398
Large Cap Growth
337,569,873
377,751,141
Mid Cap Value
165,717,687
174,537,438
Mid Cap Growth
353,150,723
370,464,567
Small Cap Value
1,948,689
1,335,815
Small Cap Growth
5,589,464
6,032,761
Global Securities
 
6,963,162
7,949,297
International Stock
63,000,316
71,248,478
Target Retirement 2020
 
16,839,483
10,259,683
Target Retirement 2030
 
17,294,731
10,196,680
Target Retirement 2040
 
16,009,041
9,458,601

 
6. FOREIGN SECURITIES
 
Each fund may invest in foreign securities; provided, however, that the Money Market Fund is limited to U.S. dollar-denominated foreign money market securities. Foreign securities refer to securities that are: (1) issued by companies organized outside the U.S. or whose principal operations are outside the U.S., (2) issued by foreign governments or their agencies or instrumentalities, (3) principally traded outside the U.S., or (4) quoted or denominated in a foreign currency. Foreign securities include American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs’’), European Depositary Receipts ("EDRs’’), Global Depositary Receipts ("GDRs’’), Swedish Depositary Receipts ("SDRs’’) and foreign money market securities. Dollar-denominated securities that are part of the Merrill Lynch U.S. Domestic Master Index are not considered a foreign security.
 
Certain funds have reclaim receivable balances, in which the funds are due a reclaim on the taxes that have been paid to some foreign jurisdictions. On a periodic basis, these receivables are reviewed to ensure the current receivable balance is reflective of the amount deemed to be collectible.
 

 

 
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7. SECURITIES LENDING
 
Each fund, except the Target Allocation, Money Market, Small Cap Value, Small Cap Growth, and Target Retirement Funds, entered into a Securities Lending Agreement (the "Agreement") with State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street"). Under the terms of the Agreement, the funds may lend portfolio securities to qualified borrowers in order to earn additional income. The Agreement requires that loans are collateralized at all times by cash or other liquid assets at least equal to 102% of the value of the securities, which is determined on a daily basis. The funds did not participate in securities lending during the year ended December 31, 2009.
 
Amounts earned as interest on investments of cash collateral, net of rebates and fees, are included in the Statements of Operations.
 
The primary risk associated with securities lending is if the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, the funds could experience delays and costs in recovering securities loaned or in gaining access to the collateral.
 
8. TAX INFORMATION
 
The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 was as follows:
 
 
Ordinary Income
Long-Term Capital Gain
Fund
2009
2008
2009
2008
Conservative Allocation
$ 4,991,218
$ 3,634,290
$ 
$1,067,962
Moderate Allocation
6,860,559
5,446,230
4,904,160
Aggressive Allocation
1,433,805
709,922
2,663,564
Money Market
5,409
2,036,267
Bond
23,297,662
29,315,915
High Income
8,105,518
9,037,895
Diversified Income
16,690,184
23,213,706
534,313
Large Cap Value
12,938,553
21,758,147
606,260
Large Cap Growth
2,794,182
3,336,233
1,186,434
Mid Cap Value
1,784,471
3,735,154
287,184
Mid Cap Growth
5,837
241,829
3,840,199
Small Cap Value
40,906
59,956
Small Cap Growth
1,347
Global Securities
406,269
2,360,900
481,988
International Stock
1,529,519
3,262,701
5,318,477
Target Retirement 2020
323,699
211,743
34,889
Target Retirement 2030
270,609
139,545
25,438
Target Retirement 2040
157,883
80,259
24,465

 
As of December 31, 2009, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
 
Fund
Ordinary Income
Long-Term Capital Gain
Net Unrealized
Appreciation (Depreciation)
Conservative Allocation
$ 76,082
$ –
$ 3,091,039
Moderate Allocation
103,446
(2,098,447)
Aggressive Allocation
(382,682)
Bond
286,823
8,939,763
High Income
127,150
5,031,782
Diversified Income
209,484
19,447,275
Large Cap Value
133,000
41,583,039
Large Cap Growth
35,351
80,983,282
Mid Cap Value
16,173,385

 

 

 
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Fund
Ordinary Income
Long-Term Capital Gain
Net Unrealized
Appreciation (Depreciation)
Mid Cap Growth
$ 
$ –
$36,437,088
Small Cap Value
891
424,679
Small Cap Growth
607,377
Global Securities
531,426
(8,682,462)
International Stock
471,621
5,920,363
Target Retirement 2020
484,684
Target Retirement 2030
7,679
645,248
Target Retirement 2040
9,451
608,043

 
For federal income tax purposes, the funds listed below have capital loss carryovers as of December 31, 2009, which are available to offset future capital gains, if any:
 
Fund
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Conservative Allocation
$        
$       
$
$       
$
$       
$ 2,991,644
$ 6,053,243
Moderate Allocation
17,885,475
20,811,527
Aggressive Allocation
 
6,446,542
6,205,447
Bond
1,857,702
104,606
1,560,242
1,445,891
816,322
228,563
9,584,651
High Income
640,978
10,602,862
4,641,635
Diversified Income
16,466,437
45,630,536
Large Cap Value
97,212,808
41,852,552
Large Cap Growth
78,642,821
20,739,513
Mid Cap Value
38,971,539
30,822,286
Mid Cap Growth
21,456,972
83,007,815
Small Cap Value
306,489
635,547
Small Cap Growth
892,538
2,118,861
Global Securities
751,246
6,996,033
International Stock
1,823,628
19,596,465
Target Retirement 2020
225,054
Target Retirement 2030
40,540
140,356
Target Retirement 2040
28,331
13,390

 
After October 31, 2009, the following funds had capital and currency losses in the following amounts:
 
Fund
Post-October Capital Loss
Post-October Currency Losses
Conservative Allocation
$ 1,989,272
$ –
Moderate Allocation
14,666,327
Aggressive Allocation
6,919,432
High Income
41,189
Small Cap Value
18,272
Small Cap Growth
32,233
Global Securities
1,125,187
International Stock
59,701
Target Retirement 2020
616,284
Target Retirement 2030
493,213
Target Retirement 2040
423,237

 

 

 
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For federal income tax purposes, these amounts are deferred and deemed to have occurred in the next fiscal year.
 
At December 31, 2009, the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for all securities as computed on a federal income tax basis for each fund were as follows:
 
Fund
Appreciation
Depreciation
Net
Conservative Allocation
$ 3,737,717
$ (646,678)
$ 3,091,039
Moderate Allocation
2,639,045
(4,737,492)
(2,098,447)
Aggressive Allocation
749,605
(1,132,287)
(382,682)
Bond
19,930,986
(10,991,223)
8,939,763
High Income
5,693,904
(662,122)
5,031,782
Diversified Income
30,662,318
(11,215,043)
19,447,275
Large Cap Value
75,471,930
(33,888,891)
41,583,039
Large Cap Growth
82,968,234
(1,984,952)
80,983,282
Mid Cap Value
20,454,163
(4,280,778)
16,173,385
Mid Cap Growth
37,409,811
(972,723)
36,437,088
Small Cap Value
1,032,278
(607,599)
424,679
Small Cap Growth
702,847
(95,470)
607,377
Global Securities
1,159,709
(9,842,485)
(8,682,776)
International Stock
8,288,612
(2,382,508)
5,906,104
Target Retirement 2020
499,145
(14,461)
484,684
Target Retirement 2030
704,760
(59,512)
645,248
Target Retirement 2040
650,081
(42,038)
608,043

 
The differences between cost amounts for book purposes and tax purposes are primarily due to the tax deferral of losses.
 
9. CONCENTRATION OF RISK
 
Investing in certain financial instruments, including forward foreign currency contracts and futures contracts, involves certain risks, other than that reflected in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Risks associated with these instruments include potential for an illiquid secondary market for the instruments or inability of counterparties to perform under the terms of the contracts, changes in the value of foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar and financial statement volatility resulting from an imperfect correlation between the movements in the prices of the instruments and the prices of the underlying securities and interest rates being hedged. The High Income Fund, Mid Cap Growth Fund, International Stock Fund, and the Global Securities Fund enter into these contracts primarily to protect these funds from adverse currency movements.
 
Investing in foreign securities involves certain risks not necessarily found in U.S. markets. These include risks associated with adverse changes in economic, political, regulatory and other conditions, changes in currency exchange rates, exchange control regulations, expropriation of assets or nationalization, imposition of withholding taxes on dividend or interest payments or capital gains, and possible difficulty in obtaining and enforcing judgments against foreign entities. Further, issuers of foreign securities are subject to different, and often less comprehensive, accounting, reporting and disclosure requirements than domestic issuers.
 
The High Income Fund invests in securities offering high current income which generally will include bonds in the below investment grade categories of recognized ratings agencies (so-called "junk bonds’’). These securities generally involve more credit risk than securities in the higher rating categories. In addition, the trading market for high yield securities may be relatively less liquid than the market for higher-rated securities. The fund generally invests at least 80% of its assets in high yield securities.
 

 

 
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The Target Allocation Funds and Target Date Funds are fund of funds, meaning that they invest primarily in the shares of other registered investment companies (the "underlying funds’’), including ETFs. Thus, each fund’s investment performance and its ability to achieve its investment goal are directly related to the performance of the underlying funds in which it invests; and the underlying fund’s performance, in turn, depends on the particular securities in which that underlying fund invests and the expenses of that fund. Accordingly, these funds are subject to the risks of the underlying funds in direct proportion to the allocation of their respective assets among the underlying funds.
 
Additionally, the Target Allocation Funds and Target Date Funds are subject to asset allocation risk and manager risk. Manager risk (i.e., fund selection risk) is the risk that the fund(s) selected to fulfill a particular asset class under performs their peer. Asset allocation risk is the risk that the allocation of the fund’s assets among the various asset classes and market segments will cause the fund to under perform other funds with a similar investment objective.
 
10. CAPITAL SHARES AND AFFILIATED OWNERSHIP
 
All capital shares outstanding at December 31, 2009 are owned by separate investment accounts and/or pension plans of CUNA Mutual Insurance Society and by CUNA Mutual Insurance Society. The fair value of investments by affiliates of CUNA Mutual Insurance Society were as follows:
 
Fund
CUNA Mutual Insurance Society
Small Cap Value
$ 4,426,687
Small Cap Growth
3,324,273
Global Securities
 10,414,060
Target Retirement 2020
 817,754
Target Retirement 2030
 786,926
Target Retirement 2040
 746,164

 
The Target Allocation Funds and Target Date Funds invest in underlying funds, of which certain underlying funds (the "affiliated underlying funds’’), may be deemed to be under common control because of the same Board of Trustees and Investment Adviser. The MEMBERS Mutual Funds audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2009 and the Madison Mosaic Income and Equity Trusts audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 are available at no cost on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. For more information on MEMBERS Mutual Funds, call 1-800-877-6089 or visit the MEMBERS Mutual Funds’ website at www.membersfunds.com. For more information about Madison Mosaic Funds, visit www.mosaicfunds.com. A summary of the transactions with each affiliated underlying fund during the year ended December 31, 2009 follows:


 
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Fund/Underlying Fund
Balance of
Shares
Held at
12/31/2008
Gross
Additions
Gross
Sales
Balance of
Shares
Held at
12/31/2009
Value at
12/31/2009
Realized
Loss
Distributions
Received2
Conservative Allocation Fund
             
Madison Mosaic Institutional Bond Fund
555,505
555,505
$ 5,932,791
$       
$ 15,894
MEMBERS Bond Fund Class Y
3,534,383
977,983
108,904
4,403,462
44,034,615
(8,359)
1,261,668
MEMBERS High Income Fund Class Y
2,112,869
1,461,072
84,374
3,489,567
23,554,581
(96,072)
1,505,982
MEMBERS International Stock Fund Class Y
1,309,422
337,176
566,754
1,079,844
10,906,428
(1,804,802)
286,495
MEMBERS Equity Income Fund Class Y1
20,371
3,085
17,286
174,763
(223)
 –
MEMBERS Large Cap Growth Fund Class Y
966,640
384,037
237,915
1,112,762
15,957,010
(654,249)
84,383
MEMBERS Large Cap Growth Fund Class Y
738,536
626,810
53,527
1,311,819
14,705,492
(368,560)
221,866
Totals
       
$115,265,680
$(2,932,265)
$3,376,288

 
Fund/Underlying Fund
Balance of
Shares
Held at
12/31/2008
Gross
Additions
Gross
Sales
Balance of
Shares
Held at
12/31/2009
Value at
12/31/2009
Realized
Loss
Distributions
Received2
Moderate Allocation Fund
             
Madison Mosaic Institutional Bond Fund
555,505
555,505
$ 5,932,791
$       
$ 15,894
MEMBERS Bond Fund Class Y
4,203,715
819,390
112,431
4,910,674
49,106,740
(13,093)
1,438,282
MEMBERS High Income Fund Class Y
3,744,129
990,823
111,882
4,623,070
31,205,723
(159,418)
2,137,598
MEMBERS International Stock Fund Class Y
4,532,060
772,169
2,292,019
3,012,210
30,423,318
(7,885,918)
799,173
Madison Mosaic Disciplined Equity Fund
1,479,289
1,479,289
17,248,509
19,783
MEMBERS Equity Income Fund Class Y1
1,306,419
4,509
1,301,910
13,162,306
(31)
MEMBERS Large Cap Growth Fund Class Y
2,616,124
595,829
794,224
2,417,729
34,670,238
(2,253,959)
183,342
MEMBERS Large Cap Value Fund Class Y
2,135,409
891,756
126,873
2,900,292
32,512,278
(854,454)
490,523
MEMBERS Mid Cap Growth Fund Class Y1
1,698,065
285,452
58,128
1,925,389
10,397,098
(188,837)
MEMBERS Small Cap Growth Fund Class Y1
1,063,762
157,264
1,221,026
-
-
(3,460,814)
MEMBERS Small Cap Value Fund Class Y
958,708
1,011,313
566,396
1,403,625
12,379,975
(1,156,095)
35,885
Totals
       
$237,038,976
$(15,972,619)
$5,120,480
1 Non-income producing.
2 Distributions received includes distributions from net investment income and from capital gains from the underlying funds.

 

 

 
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Fund/Underlying Fund
Balance of
Shares
Held at
12/31/2008
Gross
Additions
Gross
Sales
Balance of
Shares Held at
12/31/2009
Value at
12/31/2009
Realized
Gain (Loss)
Distributions
Received2
Aggressive Allocation Fund
             
MEMBERS Bond Fund Class Y
261,024
109,552
17,843
352,733
$ 3,527,333
$ (244)
$ 98,041
MEMBERS High Income Fund Class Y
646,053
385,672
40,076
991,649
6,693,628
3,209
426,590
MEMBERS International Stock Fund Class Y
1,749,982
439,268
697,522
1,491,728
15,066,457
(3,092,415)
395,772
Madison Mosaic Disciplined  Equity Fund
976,979
976,979
11,391,574
13,066
MEMBERS Equity Income Fund Class Y1
432,284
4,888
427,396
4,320,977
(26)
MEMBERS Large Cap Growth Fund Class Y
993,435
390,030
412,993
970,472
13,916,572
(990,301)
73,593
MEMBERS Large Cap Value Fund Class Y
653,959
637,771
108,874
1,182,856
13,259,820
(603,949)
200,055
MEMBERS Mid Cap Growth Fund Class Y1
1,114,917
276,776
47,444
1,344,249
7,258,943
(138,597)
MEMBERS Small Cap Growth Fund Class Y1
552,772
141,909
694,681
-
-
(1,625,435)
MEMBERS Small Cap Value Fund Class Y
555,395
625,922
410,526
770,791
6,798,381
(671,048)
19,706
Totals
       
$82,233,685
$(7,118,806)
$1,226,823

 
Fund/Underlying Fund
Balance of
Shares
Held at
12/31/2008
Gross
Additions
Gross
Sales
Balance of
Shares
Held at
12/31/2009
Value at
12/31/2009
Realized
Loss
Distributions
Received2
Target Retirement 2020 Fund
             
MEMBERS Bond Fund Class Y
58,219
61,244
8,050
111,413
$ 1,114,129
$ (468)
$ 25,029
MEMBERS High Income Fund Class Y
143,471
126,529
16,838
253,162
1,708,841
(10,161)
102,634
MEMBERS International Stock Fund Class Y
98,160
78,597
11,016
165,741
1,673,984
(10,192)
43,973
MEMBERS Equity Income Fund Class Y1
70,224
1,708
68,516
692,698
(39)
-
MEMBERS Large Cap Growth Fund Class Y
98,175
77,569
13,616
162,128
2,324,915
(50,569)
12,295
MEMBERS Large Cap Value Fund Class Y
69,828
79,712
13,892
135,648
1,520,616
(64,110)
22,942
MEMBERS Small Cap Value Fund Class Y
44,142
31,710
3,589
72,263
637,359
(3,874)
1,847
Totals
       
$9,672,542
$(139,413)
$208,720

 
Fund/Underlying Fund
Balance of
Shares
Held at
12/31/2008
Gross
Additions
Gross
Sales
Balance of
Shares
Held at
12/31/2009
Value at
12/31/2009
Realized
Loss
Distributions
Received2
Target Retirement 2030 Fund
             
MEMBERS Bond  Fund Class Y
25,786
50,428
2,399
73,815
$ 738,151
$ (173)
$ 16,288
MEMBERS High Income Fund Class Y
102,867
130,799
6,383
227,283
1,534,157
(4,396)
90,490
MEMBERS International Stock Fund Class Y
105,380
100,162
5,657
199,885
2,018,841
(3,794)
53,032
MEMBERS Equity Income Fund Class Y1
69,957
435
69,522
702,870
(18)
-
MEMBERS Large Cap Growth Fund Class Y
90,852
78,053
5,474
163,431
2,343,599
(22,007)
12,393
MEMBERS Large Cap Value Fund Class Y
64,790
75,199
5,103
134,886
1,512,071
(25,227)
22,813
MEMBERS Small Cap Value Fund Class Y
47,441
37,732
2,116
83,057
732,561
(1,279)
2,124
Totals
       
$9,582,250
$(56,894)
$197,140
1 Non-income producing.
2 Distributions received includes distributions from net investment income and from capital gains from the underlying funds.

 


 
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Fund/Underlying Fund
Balance of
Shares
Held at
12/31/2008
Gross
Additions
Gross
Sales
Balance of
Shares
Held at
12/31/2009
Value at
12/31/2009
Realized
Loss
Distributions
Received2
Target Retirement 2040 Fund
             
MEMBERS Bond Fund Class Y
27,282
36,303
1,471
62,114
$ 621,135
$ (118)
$ 13,346
MEMBERS High Income Fund Class Y
175,203
-
175,203
1,182,622
-
9,240
MEMBERS International Stock Fund Class Y
91,980
91,796
4,368
179,408
1,812,018
(3,821)
47,599
MEMBERS Equity Income Fund Class Y1
58,979
33
58,946
595,948
-
-
MEMBERS Large Cap Growth Fund Class Y
72,598
70,432
3,361
139,669
2,002,855
(14,956)
10,591
MEMBERS Large Cap Value Fund Class Y
51,685
71,939
2,814
120,810
1,354,284
(15,246)
20,433
MEMBERS Small Cap Value Fund Class Y
42,548
39,769
2,046
80,271
707,986
(1,608)
2,052
Totals
       
$8,276,848
$(35,749)
$103,261
1 Non-income producing.
2 Distributions received includes distributions from net investment income and from capital gains from the underlying funds.

 
 
11. Subsequent Events
 
On February 4, 2010, based on the recommendation of Madison, the Trust’s board of trustees approved the following fund mergers:
 
 
•the merger of the Global Securities Fund (merging fund) with and into the International Stock Fund (legal acquiring fund);
 
 
•the merger of the Mid Cap Growth Fund (merging fund) with and into the Mid Cap Value Fund (legal acquiring fund); and
 
 
•the merger of the Small Cap Growth Fund(merging fund) with and into the Small Cap Value Fund (legal acquiring fund).
 
For accounting purposes, the acquiring funds are anticipated to be the International Stock Fund, the Mid Cap Growth Fund, and the Small Cap Value Fund, respectively.
 
Subject to a number of conditions, including shareholder approval at a joint special meeting of the Global Securities, Mid Cap Growth and Small Cap Growth Funds (collectively, the "Funds") scheduled April 21, 2010, the mergers are expected to be effective on or about May 3, 2010 and will be effected at the relative net asset values of the funds as of the close of business on April 30, 2010.  Shares of each class of the merging fund will, in effect, be converted into shares of the same class of the legal acquiring fund with the same aggregate net asset value. The mergers are expected to be tax-free to shareholders of the merging funds. Upon completion of the mergers, the Mid Cap Value Fund will change its name to the "Mid Cap Fund" and the Small Cap Value Fund will change its name to the "Small Cap Fund."  The International Stock Fund will retain its name following the completion of the mergers.
 
Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Funds’ financial statements through February 19, 2010, the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that there were no subsequent events, other than as described above, requiring adjustment or disclosure in the financial statements.
 


 
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of Ultra Series Fund:
 
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the portfolios of Ultra Series Fund comprising the Conservative Allocation Fund, Moderate Allocation Fund, Aggressive Allocation Fund, Money Market Fund, Bond Fund, High Income Fund, Diversified Income Fund, Large Cap Value Fund, Large Cap Growth Fund, Mid Cap Value Fund, Mid Cap Growth Fund, Small Cap Value Fund, Small Cap Growth Fund, Global Securities Fund, International Stock Fund, Target Retirement 2020 Fund, Target Retirement 2030 Fund, and Target Retirement 2040 Fund (collectively, the "Funds") as of December 31, 2009, and the related statements of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for the periods presented. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.
 
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. The Funds are not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of their internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Funds’ internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2009, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; where replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial positions of each of the Funds as of December 31, 2009, the results of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the periods presented, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
 
/s/    DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
 
Chicago, Illinois
 
February 19, 2010
 


 
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Other Information

FUND EXPENSES PAID BY SHAREHOLDERS
 
As a shareholder of the Funds, you pay no transaction costs, but do incur ongoing costs which include management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and certain other fund expenses. The examples in the table that follows are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
 
The examples below are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire six month period ended December 31, 2009. Expenses paid during the period in the table below are equal to the fund’s annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half fiscal year period).
 
 
Actual Expenses
The table below provides information about actual account values using actual expenses and actual returns for the funds. You may use the information in this table, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the table for the fund you own under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
 
 
CLASS I
 
CLASS II1
 
Fund
Beginning
Account
Value
Ending
Account
Value
Annual
Expense
Ratio
 
Expenses
Paid
During
Period
 
 
Ending
Account
Value
 
Annual
Expense
Ratio
 
Expenses
Paid
During
Period
 
Conservative Allocation
$1,000
$1,109.60
0.31%
$1.65
 
$1,108.20
0.56%
$2.98
Moderate Allocation
1,000
1,139.60
0.31%
1.67
 
1,138.20
0.56%
3.02
Aggressive Allocation
1,000
1,187.50
0.31%
1.71
 
1,186.00
0.56%
3.09
Money Market
1,000
1,000.00
0.03%
0.15
 
1,000.80
0.10%
0.50
Bond
1,000
1,037.40
0.56%
2.88
 
1,036.10
0.81%
4.16
High Income
1,000
1,146.80
0.76%
4.11
 
1,145.40
1.01%
5.46
Diversified Income
1,000
1,108.70
0.72%
3.83
 
1,107.30
0.97%
5.15
Large Cap Value
1,000
1,209.00
0.62%
3.45
 
1,207.50
0.87%
4.84
Large Cap Growth
1,000
1,202.50
0.82%
4.55
 
1,201.10
1.07%
5.94
Mid Cap Value
1,000
1,213.00
1.02%
5.69
 
1,211.50
1.28%
7.13
Mid Cap Growth
1,000
1,215.30
0.87%
4.86
 
1,213.80
1.12%
6.25
Small Cap Value
1,000
1,284.00
1.11%
6.39
 
1,282.50
1.36%
7.82
Small Cap Growth
1,000
1,167.60
1.12%
6.12
 
1,166.20
1.36%
7.43
Global Securities
1,000
1,232.70
0.97%
5.46
 
1,231.10
1.22%
6.86
International Stock
1,000
1,204.30
1.23%
6.83
 
1,202.80
1.48%
8.22
Target Retirement 2020
1,000
1,181.30
0.29%
1.59
       
Target Retirement 2030
1,000
1,194.50
0.29%
1.60
       
Target Retirement 2040
1,000
1,202.70
0.29%
1.61
       
1 Commenced investment operations May 1, 2009.
 


 
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
 
The table also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the funds’ actual expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which are not the funds’ actual returns. The Other
 

 
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Other Information

Information, hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Ultra Series Fund and other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example of the funds you own with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other similar funds.
 
 
CLASS I
 
CLASS II1
Fund
Beginning
Account
Value
Ending
Account
Value
Annual
Expense
Ratio
Expenses
Paid
During
Period
 
Ending
Account
Value
Annual
Expense
Ratio
Expenses
Paid
During
Period
Conservative Allocation
$1,000
$1,023.64
0.31%
$1.58
 
$1,022.38
0.56%
$2.85
Moderate Allocation
1,000
1,023.64
0.31%
1.58
 
1,022.38
0.56%
2.85
Aggressive Allocation
1,000
1,023.64
0.31%
1.58
 
1,022.38
0.56%
2.85
Money Market
1,000
1,025.05
0.03%
0.15
 
1,024.70
0.10%
0.51
Bond
1,000
1,022.38
0.56%
2.85
 
1,021.12
0.81%
4.13
High Income
1,000
1,021.37
0.76%
3.87
 
1,020.11
1.01%
5.14
Diversified Income
1,000
1,021.58
0.72%
3.67
 
1,020.32
0.97%
4.94
Large Cap Value
1,000
1,022.08
0.62%
3.16
 
1,020.82
1.07%
5.45
Large Cap Growth
1,000
1,021.07
0.82%
4.18
 
1,019.81
1.06%
1.82
Mid Cap Value
1,000
1,020.06
1.02%
5.19
 
1,018.75
1.28%
6.51
Mid Cap Growth
1,000
1,020.82
0.87%
4.43
 
1,019.56
1.12%
5.70
Small Cap Value
1,000
1,019.61
1.11%
5.65
 
1,018.35
1.36%
6.92
Small Cap Growth
1,000
1,019.56
1.12%
5.70
 
1,018.35
1.36%
6.92
Global Securities
1,000
1,020.32
0.97%
4.94
 
1,019.06
1.22%
6.21
International Stock
1,000
1,019.00
1.23%
6.26
 
1,017.74
1.48%
7.53
Target Retirement 2020
1,000
1,023.74
0.29%
1.48
       
Target Retirement 2030
1,000
1,023.74
0.29%
1.48
       
Target Retirement 2040
1,000
1,023.74
0.29%
1.48
       
1 Commenced investment operations May 1, 2009.
 

 
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any separate account fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity or variable life insurance contracts, or retirement and pension plans that use the funds. The information provided in the hypothetical example table is useful in comparing ongoing fund costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these fees, charges or expenses were included, your costs would have been higher.
 
AVAILABILITY OF QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULES
 
The Trust files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Form N-Q is available to shareholders at no cost on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Form N-Q may also be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. More information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
 
PROXY VOTING POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND RECORDS
 
A description of the policies and procedures used by the Trust to vote proxies related to portfolio securities is available to shareholders at no cost on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or by calling 1-800-670-3600. The proxy voting records for the
 
Trust for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 are available to shareholders at no cost on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
 

 
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Ultra Series Fund’s Trustees and Officers

The address of each trustee and officer of the funds is 550 Science Drive, Madison WI 53711, except that Mr. Mason’s address is 8777 N. Gainey Center Drive, #220, Scottsdale, AZ 85258. The Statement of Additional Information, which includes additional information about the trustees and officers, is available at no cost on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or by calling CUNA Mutual Insurance Society at 1-800-798-5500.
 
Interested Trustees and Officers
Name and
Year of Birth
Position(s)
and Length of Time Served
Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years
Other Directorships/Trusteeships
Katherine L. Frank11960
Trustee and President, 2009 - Present
Madison Investment Advisors, Inc. ("MIA") (affiliated investment advisory firm of Madison), Managing Director and Vice President, 1986 - Present; Madison Asset Management, LLC ("Madison"), Director and Vice President, 2004 - Present; Madison Mosaic, LLC (affiliated investment advisory firm of Madison), President, 1996 - Present ; Madison Mosaic Funds (13) (mutual funds), President, 1996 - Present ; Madison Strategic Sector Premium Fund (closed end fund) ("MSP"), President, 2005 - Present ;Madison/Claymore Covered Call and Equity Strategy Fund (closed end fund), Vice President, 2005 - Present; MEMBERS Mutual Funds (13) (mutual fund), President, 2009 - Present
Madison Mosaic Funds (all but Equity Trust), 1996 - Present; MSP, 2005 -
Present; MEMBERS Mutual Funds (13), 2009 - Present
Frank E. Burgess1942
Vice President, 2009 - Present
MIA, Founder, President and Director, 1973 - Present ; Madison, President and Director, 2004 - Present; Madison Mosaic Funds (13), Vice President, 1996 - Present; MSP, Vice President, 2005 - Present; MEMBERS Mutual Funds (13), Vice President, 2009 - Present
N/A
Jay R. Sekelsky1959
Vice President,
2009 - Present
MIA, Managing Director and Vice President, 1990 - Present; Madison, Director, 2009 - Present; Madison Mosaic, LLC, Vice President, 1996 -
Present; Madison Mosaic Funds (13), Vice President, 1996 - Present; MSP, Vice President, 2005 - Present; Madison/Claymore Covered Call and Equity Strategy Fund, Vice President, 2005 - Present; MEMBERS Mutual Funds (13), Vice President, 2009 - Present
N/A
Paul Lefurgey1964
Vice President,
2009 - Present
MIA, Managing Director, Head of Fixed Income, 2005 - Present; Madison, Portfolio Manager, 2009 - Present; Madison Mosaic Funds (13), Vice President, 2009 - Present; MSP, Vice President, 2010 - Present; MEMBERS Capital Advisors, Inc. ("MCA") (investment advisory firm), Madison, WI, Vice President, 2003 - 2005; MEMBERS Mutual Funds (13), Vice President, 2009 - Present
N/A
Greg D. Hoppe1969
Treasurer,
2009 - Present
MIA and Madison Mosaic, LLC, Vice President, 1999 - Present; Madison, Vice President, 2009 - Present ; Madison Mosaic Funds (13), Treasurer, 2009 - Present; Chief Financial Officer, 1999 - 2009; MSP, Treasurer, 2005 - Present; Chief Financial Officer, 2005 - 2009 ; Madison/Claymore Covered Call and Equity Strategy Fund, Vice President, 2008 - Present; MEMBERS Mutual Funds (13), Treasurer, 2009 - Present
N/A
Holly S. Baggot1960
Secretary, 1999 - Present; Assistant Treasurer, 1999 -
2007; 2009 - Present; Treasurer, 2008 - 2009
Madison, Vice President, 2009 - Present; MCA, Director-Mutual Funds, 2008-2009; Director-Mutual Fund Operations, 2006 - 2008; Operations Officer-Mutual Funds, 2005 - 2006; Senior Manager-Product & Fund Operations, 2001 - 2005; Madison Mosaic Funds (13), Secretary and Assistant Treasurer, 2009 - Present; MSP, Secretary and Assistant Treasurer, 2010 - Present; MEMBERS Mutual Funds (13), Secretary, 1999 - Present; Treasurer, 2008 - 2009; Assistant Treasurer, 1997 - 2007 and 2009 - Present
N/A

 
1 "Interested person" as defined in the  Investment Company Act of 1940. Considered an interested Trustee because of the position held with the investment adviser of the Trust.


 
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Ultra Series Fund’s Trustees and Officers

Name and
Year of Birth
Position(s)
and Length of Time Served
Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
Other Directorships/Trusteeships
W. Richard Mason1960
Chief Compliance Officer, Corporate Counsel and Assistant Secretary, 2009 - Present
MIA, Madison, Madison Scottsdale, LC (an affiliated investment advisory firm of Madison) and Madison Mosaic, LLC, Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Counsel, 2009 -  Present; General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, 1996 - 2009 ; Mosaic Funds Distributor, LLC (an affiliated brokerage firm of Madison), Principal, 1998 - Present; Concord Asset Management ("Concord") (an affiliated investment advisory firm of Madison), LLC, General Counsel, 1996 - 2009; Madison Mosaic Funds (13), Chief Compliance Officer, Corporate Counsel and Assistant Secretary, 2009 - Present; Secretary, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, 1992 - 2009; MSP, Chief Compliance Officer, Corporate Counsel and Assistant Secretary, 2009 - Present; Secretary, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, 1992 - 2009; MEMBERS Mutual Funds (13), Chief Compliance Officer, Corporate Counsel and Assistant Secretary, 2009 - Present
N/A
Pamela M. Krill1966
General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, 2009 - Present
MIA, Madison, Madison Scottsdale, LC, Madison Mosaic, LLC, Mosaic Funds Distributor, and Concord, General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer, 2009 - Present; Madison Mosaic Funds (13), General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, 2009 - Present; MSP, General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, 2010 - Present; MEMBERS Mutual Funds (13), General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, 2009 - Present; CUNA Mutual Insurance Society (insurance company with affiliated investment advisory, brokerage and mutual fund operations), Madison, WI, Managing Associate General Counsel-Securities & Investments, 2007 - 2009 ; Godfrey &  Kahn, S.C. (law firm), Madison and Milwaukee, WI, Shareholder, Securities Practice Group, 1994-2007
N/A



 
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Ultra Series Fund’s Trustees and Officers

Independent Trustees
Name and
Year of Birth
Position(s)
and Length of Time Served1
Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
Portfolios
Overseen in
Fund Complex2
Other Directorships/Trusteeships
Philip E. Blake1944
Trustee, 2009 - Present
Retired Investor; Lee Enterprises, Inc (news and advertising publisher), Madison, WI, Vice President, 1998 -
2001; Madison Newspapers, Inc., Madison, WI,  President and Chief Executive Officer, 1993 - 2000
46
Madison Newspapers, Inc., 1993 - Present; Meriter Hospital & Health Services, 2000 - Present; Edgewood College, 2003 - Present; Madison Mosaic Funds (13), 1996 - Present; MSP, 2005 - Present; MEMBERS Mutual Funds (13), 2009 - Present
James R Imhoff, Jr.1944
Trustee, 2009 - Present
First Weber Group (real estate brokers), Madison, WI, Chief Executive Officer, 1996 - Present
46
Park Bank, 1978 - Present; Madison Mosaic Funds (13), 1996 - Present; MSP, 2005 - Present; Madison/Claymore Covered Call and Equity Strategy Fund, 2005 - Present; MEMBERS Mutual Funds (13), 2009 - Present
Steven P. Riege1954
Trustee, 2005 - Present
The Rgroup (management consulting), Milwaukee, WI, Owner/President, 2001 - Present; Robert W. Baird & Company (financial services), Milwaukee, WI, Senior Vice President-Marketing and Vice President-Human Resources, 1986 - 2001
32
MEMBERS Mutual Funds (13), 2005 - Present
Richard E. Struthers 1952
Trustee, 2004 - Present
Clearwater Capital Management (investment advisory firm), Minneapolis, MN, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, 1998 - Present; Park Nicollet Health Services, Minneapolis, MN, Chairman, Finance and Investment Committee, 2006 - Present; IAI Mutual Funds, Minneapolis, MN, President and Director, 1992-1997
32
Park Nicolet Health Services, 2001 - Present; Micro Component Technology, Inc., 2008 - Present ;
MEMBERS Mutual Funds (13), 2004 - Present
Lorence D. Wheeler1938
Trustee, 2009 - Present
Retired investor; Credit Union Benefits Services, Inc. (a provider of retirement plans and related services for credit union employees nationwide), Madison, WI, President, 1997 - 2001
46
Grand Mountain Bank FSB and Grand Mountain Bancshares, Inc. 2003 - Present ; Madison Mosaic Funds (13), 1996 - Present; MSP, 2005 - Present; Madison/Claymore Covered Call and Equity Strategy Fund, 2005 - Present; MEMBERS Mutual Funds (13), 2009 - Present


1  Independent Trustees serve in such capacity until the Trustee reaches the age of 76, unless retirement is waived by unanimous vote of the remaining Trustees on an annual basis.
2  As of December 31, 2009, the fund complex consists of the Trust with 19 portfolios, the MEMBERS Mutual Funds with 13 portfolios, the Madison Strategic Sector Premium Fund (a closed-end fund) and the Madison Mosaic Equity, Income, Tax-Free and Government Money Market Trusts, which together have 13 portfolios, for a grand total of 46 separate portfolios in the fund complex.  Not every Trustee is a member of the Board of Trustees of every fund in the fund complex, as noted above.  

 
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SEC File Number 811-04815
 

 
 

 


 
Item 2. Code of Ethics.
 
 
(a) The Trust has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the Trust’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the Trust or a third party.
 
 
(c) The code was amended and restated effective July 1, 2009 coinciding with the effectiveness of the Trust's investment advisory agreement with Madison Asset Management, LLC (the "Adviser").  The provisions and restrictions of the code are not materially different than the code adopted by the Trust prior to that date.  Rather, the revisions were made to reflect the identities and affiliations of the Adviser and is identical to the corresponding code of ethics adopted by other investment companies affiliated with the Adviser.
 
 
(d) The Trust granted no waivers from the code during the period covered by this report.
 
 
(f) Any person may obtain a complete copy of the code without charge by calling the Adviser at 800-767-0300 and requesting a copy of "the Ultra Series Fund Sarbanes Oxley Code of Ethics."
 
 
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
 
 
James R. Imhoff, an “independent” Trustee and a member of the Trust’s audit committee, serves as the Trust’s audit committee financial expert among the five independent Trustees who so qualify to serve in that capacity.  
 
 
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
 
(a) Audit Fees. Total audit fees paid (or to be paid) to the registrant's principal accountant for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively were $246,000 ($480,000 including the MEMBERS Mutual Funds, an affiliated registered investment company ("MMF")) and $238,000 ($466,000 including MMF). 
 
(b) Audit-Related Fees.  Not applicable.
 
(c) Tax-Fees.  The Audit Committee has pre-approved, as required by Rule 2-01(c)(7)(i)(C) of Regulation S-X, 100% of the services described in this Item 4(b) through (d), which such services are described above.
 
For the fiscal years ended December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the aggregate fees for professional services rendered by Deloitte & Touche for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning for such fiscal years totaled $47,164 (budgeted) and $42,890 (actual), respectively.

In the scope of services comprising the fees disclosed under this Item 4(c) were the following services:

-Review and sign as signature preparer for U.S. Income Tax Return for Regulated Investment Companies, Form 1120-RIC and the Return of Excise Tax on Undistributed Income of Regulated Investment Companies, Form 8613.
 
(d) All Other Fees. Not applicable.
 
 
(e) (1) Before any accountant is engaged by the registrant to render audit or non-audit services, the engagement must be approved by the audit committee as contemplated by paragraph (c)(7)(i)(A) of Rule 2-01of Regulation S-X.
 
 
     (2) The Audit Committee has pre-approved, as required by Rule 2-01(c)(7)(i)(C) of Regulation S-X, 100% of the services described in this Item 4(b) through (d), which such services are described above.
 
 
(f) Not applicable.
 
 
(g) Not applicable.
 
 
(h) Not applicable.
 
 
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
 
 
Not applicable.
 
 
Item 6. Schedule of Investments
 
 
Schedule included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.
 
 
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
 
 
Not applicable.
 
 
Item 8.  Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
 
 
Not applicable.
 
 
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
 
 
Not applicable.
 
 
Item 10.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
 
 
The Trust does not normally hold shareholder meetings.  There have been no changes to the Trust's procedures during the period covered by this report.
 
 
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
 
 
(a) The Trust’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer determined that the Trust’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Act")) are effective, based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the Act and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 within 90 days of the date of this report. There were no significant changes in the Trust’s internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation. The officers identified no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses.
 
 
(b) There were no changes in the Trust's internal control 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 Trust's internal control over financial reporting.
 
 
Item 12. Exhibits.
 
 
(a)(1) Code of ethics referred to in Item 2.
 
 
(a)(2) Certifications of principal executive and principal financial officers as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Act.
 
 
(b) Certification of principal executive and principal financial officers as required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Act.
 

 
 

 


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.

Ultra Series Fund


By: (signature)
W. Richard Mason, Chief Compliance Officer
Date: February 22, 2010

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


By: (signature)
Katherine L. Frank, Chief Executive Officer
Date: February 22, 2010


By: (signature)
Greg Hoppe, Chief Financial Officer
Date: February 22, 2010