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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 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:  June 30, 2013
 
Form N-CSR is to be used by management investment companies to file reports with the Commission not later than 10 days after the transmission to stockholders of any report that is required to be transmitted to stockholders under Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30e-1).  The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-CSR in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.
 
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Item 1. Certified Semi-Annual Report
 
 
Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2013
 
Table of Contents
 
 
Page
Review of Period
 
Ultra Series Fund Performance
2
Review of Period
6
Conservative Allocation Fund
7
Moderate Allocation Fund
8
Aggressive Allocation Fund
9
Money Market Fund
10
Core Bond Fund
10
High Income Fund
11
Diversified Income Fund
11
Large Cap Value Fund
12
Large Cap Growth Fund
13
Mid Cap Fund
14
Small Cap Fund
15
International Stock Fund
16
Madison Target Retirement 2020 Fund
17
Madison Target Retirement 2030 Fund
18
Madison Target Retirement 2040 Fund
19
Madison Target Retirement 2050 Fund
20
Benchmark Descriptions
21
Portfolios of Investments
 
Conservative Allocation Fund
23
Moderate Allocation Fund
24
Aggressive Allocation Fund
25
Money Market Fund
26
Core Bond Fund
27
High Income Fund
30
Diversified Income Fund
33
Large Cap Value Fund
36
Large Cap Growth Fund
37
Mid Cap Fund
39
Small Cap Fund
40
International Stock Fund
42
Madison Target Retirement 2020 Fund
44
Madison Target Retirement 2030 Fund
45
Madison Target Retirement 2040 Fund
46
Madison Target Retirement 2050 Fund
47
Financial Statements
 
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
48
Statements of Operations
51
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
54
Financial Highlights
60
Notes to Financial Statements                                                                                               
76
Other Information                                                                                               
90

 
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 CMFG Life Insurance Company, 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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Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2013
ULTRA SERIES FUND PERFORMANCE
 
Average Annual Total Returns
 
 
Monthly as of June 30, 2013
Quarterly as of June 30, 2013
 
 
One
Month
Three Months
Year-to-Date
One
Year
Three  Years
Five
Years
Ten
Years
Since
Class I Inception
Since
Class II Inception
Year-to-
Date
One
Year
Three
Years
Five
Years
Ten
Years
Since
Class I
Inception
Since
Class II
Inception
Expense
Ratio
FIXED INCOME FUNDS
                                 
Money Market Fund -Class I Inception Date 1/3/1985, Class II Inception Date 5/1/2009
                       
Class I
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.13%
1.49%
3.85%
N/A
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.13%
1.49%
3.85%
N/A
0.47%
Class II
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
N/A
N/A
N/A
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
N/A
N/A
N/A
0.00%
0.72%
90-day U.S. T-Bill (Citigroup/Salomon)
0.00%
0.02%
0.03%
0.08%
0.09%
0.23%
1.63%
4.00%
0.41%
0.03%
0.08%
0.09%
0.23%
1.63%
4.00%
0.41%
 
                                   
Core Bond Fund - Class I Inception Date 1/3/1985, Class II Inception Date 5/1/2009
                       
Class I
-1.51%
-2.26%
-2.27%
-0.93%
2.83%
4.35%
3.76%
6.46%
N/A
-2.27%
-0.93%
2.83%
4.35%
3.76%
6.46%
N/A
0.57%
Class II
-1.53%
-2.32%
-2.39%
-1.18%
2.58%
N/A
N/A
N/A
4.33%
-2.39%
-1.18%
2.58%
N/A
N/A
N/A
4.33%
0.81%
Bank of America Merrill Lynch US Corp. Govt. &
Mtg. Index
-1.64%
-2.48%
-2.62%
-0.79%
3.50%
5.19%
4.57%
7.65%
5.00%
-2.62%
-0.79%
3.50%
5.19%
4.57%
7.65%
5.00%
 
                                   
High Income Fund - Class I Inception Date 10/31/2000, Class II Inception Date 5/1/2009
                 
Class I
-2.49%
-1.76%
0.02%
5.56%
8.29%
8.54%
7.17%
6.98%
N/A
0.02%
5.56%
8.29%
8.54%
7.17%
6.98%
N/A
0.77%
Class II
-2.51%
-1.82%
-0.10%
5.30%
8.02%
N/A
N/A
N/A
10.57%
-0.10%
5.30%
8.02%
N/A
N/A
N/A
10.57%
1.02%
Bank of America Merrill Lynch US High Yield
Master II Constrained Index
-2.67%
-1.35%
1.46%
9.55%
10.37%
10.70%
8.75%
8.38%
16.57%
1.46%
9.55%
10.37%
10.70%
8.75%
8.38%
16.57%
 
 
Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results.  Fund returns are calculated after fund level expenses have been subtracted. Class II returns also include Rule12b-1 fees. However, fund returns shown 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. If these fees, charges or expenses were included, fund returns would have been lower.   For specific charges and expenses associated with your contract, please refer to the prospectus.  Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.  Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted.  Please call 1-800-670-3600 for performance current to the most recent month-end.  This piece must be accompanied or preceded by a current prospectus.  An investment in any Ultra Series Fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the National Credit Union Administration or any other government agency.  Although the Money Market Fund seeks to preserve the value of the investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the fund.  Mutual funds are subject to investment risk.  MFD Distributor, LLC. July 2, 2013.

 
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Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2013
 
Ultra Series Fund Performance (continued)
Average Annual Total Returns
 
Monthly as of June 30, 2013
Quarterly as of June 30, 2013
 
One
Month
Three Months
Year-to-Date
One
Year
Three  Years
Five
Years
Ten
Years
Since
Class I Inception
Since
Class II Inception
Year-to-
Date
One
Year
Three
Years
Five
Years
Ten
Years
Since
Class I
Inception
Since
Class II
Inception
Expense
Ratio
HYBRID FUNDS
                                 
Diversified Income Fund -Class I Inception Date 1/3/1985, Class II Inception Date 5/1/2009
Class I
-0.91%
0.64%
7.75%
11.28%
11.65%
7.68%
6.47%
8.42%
N/A
7.75%
11.28%
11.65%
7.68%
6.47%
8.42%
N/A
0.72%
Class II
-0.93%
0.57%
7.62%
11.00%
11.38%
N/A
N/A
N/A
11.89%
7.62%
11.00%
11.38%
N/A
N/A
N/A
11.89%
0.97%
Custom Blended Index (50% Fixed 50% Equity)4
-2.44%
-0.76%
4.35%
8.44%
10.68%
6.36%
6.13%
NA
11.50%
4.35%
8.44%
10.68%
6.36%
6.13%
NA
11.50%
 
Conservative Allocation Fund - Class I Inception Date 6/30/2006, Class II Inception Date 5/1/2009
Class I
-1.83%
-1.27%
1.58%
6.46%
7.28%
4.02%
N/A
4.08%
N/A
1.58%
6.46%
7.28%
4.02%
N/A
4.08%
N/A
1.01%
Class II
-1.85%
-1.33%
1.45%
6.19%
7.01%
N/A
N/A
N/A
8.59%
1.45%
6.19%
7.01%
N/A
N/A
N/A
8.59%
1.26%
Bank of America Merrill Lynch US Corp. Govt. &
Mtg. Index
-1.64%
-2.48%
-2.62%
-0.79%
3.50%
5.19%
N/A
5.66%
5.00%
-2.62%
-0.79%
3.50%
5.19%
N/A
5.66%
5.00%
 
Conservative Allocation Custom Index1
-2.86%
-2.09%
1.27%
5.17%
8.05%
5.80%
N/A
5.77%
10.36%
1.27%
5.17%
8.05%
5.80%
N/A
5.77%
10.36%
 
Moderate Allocation Fund - Class I Inception Date 6/30/2006, Class II Inception Date 5/1/2009
Class I
-1.72%
-0.12%
5.43%
11.27%
10.39%
3.09%
N/A
3.58%
N/A
5.43%
11.27%
10.39%
3.09%
N/A
3.58%
N/A
1.11%
Class II
-1.74%
-0.18%
5.30%
10.99%
10.12%
N/A
N/A
N/A
10.98%
5.30%
10.99%
10.12%
N/A
N/A
N/A
10.98%
1.36%
S&P 500 Index
-1.34%
2.91%
13.82%
20.60%
18.45%
7.01%
N/A
5.65%
18.26%
13.82%
20.60%
18.45%
7.01%
N/A
5.65%
18.26%
 
Moderate Allocation Custom Index2
-2.53%
-0.66%
4.95%
10.97%
11.25%
5.85%
N/A
5.62%
14.20%
4.95%
10.97%
11.25%
5.85%
N/A
5.62%
14.20%
 
Aggressive Allocation Fund - Class I Inception Date 6/30/2006, Class II Inception Date 5/1/2009
Class I
-1.75%
0.45%
8.17%
15.07%
12.44%
1.96%
N/A
2.97%
N/A
8.17%
15.07%
12.44%
1.96%
N/A
2.97%
N/A
1.21%
Class II
-1.77%
0.38%
8.04%
14.78%
12.15%
N/A
N/A
N/A
13.06%
8.04%
14.78%
12.15%
N/A
N/A
N/A
13.06%
1.46%
S&P 500 Index
-1.34%
2.91%
13.82%
20.60%
18.45%
7.01%
N/A
5.65%
18.26%
13.82%
20.60%
18.45%
7.01%
N/A
5.65%
18.26%
 
Aggressive Allocation Custom Index3
-2.30%
0.62%
8.26%
16.94%
13.96%
5.31%
N/A
5.09%
17.72%
8.26%
16.94%
13.96%
5.31%
N/A
5.09%
17.72%
 
1Conservative Allocation Custom Index consists of 65% Bank of America Merrill Lynch U.S. Corp. Govt. & Mtg. Index, 30% Russell 1000 Index and 5% MSCI EAFE Index.
2Moderate Allocation Custom Index consists of 45% Russell 3000 Index, 40% Bank of America Merrill Lynch U.S. Corp. Govt. & Mtg. Index and 15% MSCI EAFE Index.
3Aggressive Allocation Custom Index consists of 55% Russell 3000 Index, 15% Bank of America Merrill Lynch U.S. Corp. Govt. & Mtg. Index and 30% MSCI EAFE Index.
4Custom Blended Index consists of 50% Bank of America Merrill Lynch U.S. Corp. Govt. & Mtg. Index and 50% S&P 500 Index.

 
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Ultra Series Fund Performance (continued)
Average Annual Total Returns
 
Monthly as of June 30, 2013
Quarterly as of June 30, 2013
 
One
Month
Three Months
Year-to-Date
One
Year
Three  Years
Five
Years
Ten
Years
Since
Class I Inception
Year-to-
Date
One
Year
Three
Years
Five
Years
Ten
Years
Since
Class I
Inception
Expense
Ratio
HYBRID FUNDS  (continued)
                             
Madison Target Retirement 2020 Fund5 - Inception Date 10/1/2007
Class I
-1.84%
-0.72%
3.67%
9.24%
9.25%
2.41%
N/A
0.65%
3.67%
9.24%
9.25%
2.41%
N/A
0.65%
0.63%
Dow Jones Global Target 2020 Index
-1.66%
-1.33%
1.95%
7.01%
8.66%
4.77%
N/A
3.16%
1.95%
7.01%
8.66%
4.77%
N/A
3.16%
 
                               
Madison Target Retirement 2030 Fund6 - Inception Date 10/1/2007
Class I
-1.84%
-0.01%
6.05%
12.49%
10.71%
2.56%
N/A
0.47%
6.05%
12.49%
10.71%
2.56%
N/A
0.47%
0.63%
Dow Jones Global Target 2030 Index
-1.91%
-0.63%
5.15%
12.27%
11.63%
5.21%
N/A
2.79%
5.15%
12.27%
11.63%
5.21%
N/A
2.79%
 
                               
Madison Target Retirement 2040 Fund7 - Inception Date 10/1/2007
Class I
-1.83%
0.34%
7.32%
13.99%
11.63%
1.95%
N/A
-0.25%
7.32%
13.99%
11.63%
1.95%
N/A
-0.25%
0.63%
Dow Jones Global Target 2040 Index
-2.10%
-0.12%
7.53%
16.22%
13.54%
5.56%
N/A
2.70%
7.53%
16.22%
13.54%
5.56%
N/A
2.70%
 
                               
Madison Target Retirement 2050 Fund8 - Inception Date 1/3/2011
Class I
-1.73%
0.74%
8.71%
15.94%
N/A
N/A
N/A
7.82%
8.71%
15.94%
N/A
N/A
N/A
7.82%
0.63%
Dow Jones Global Target 2050 Index
-2.14%
0.01%
8.10%
17.16%
N/A
N/A
N/A
7.11%
8.10%
17.16%
N/A
N/A
N/A
7.11%
 
                               
 
5Madison Asset Management, LLC (the  "Adviser") waived 0.20% of its 0.40% management fee for the Target Retirement 2020 Fund from October 1, 2009 through February 17, 2011, at which time the fee was permanently reduced to 0.20%. If the Adviser had not waived these expenses, fund returns would have been lower. On September 1, 2011, shareholders of the Target Date Funds approved a new fee arrangement which includes an investment advisory fee of 0.25% annualized and a services agreement fee of 0.05% annualized.
6The Adviser waived 0.20% of its 0.40% management fee for the Target Retirement 2030 Fund from October 1, 2009 through February 17, 2011, at which time the fee was permanently reduced to 0.20%. If the Adviser had not waived these expenses, fund returns would have been lower. On September 1, 2011, shareholders of the Target Date Funds approved a new fee arrangement which includes an investment advisory fee of 0.25% annualized and a services agreement fee of 0.05% annualized.
7The Adviser waived 0.20% of its 0.40% management fee for the Target Retirement 2040 Fund from October 1, 2009 through February 17, 2011, at which time the fee was permanently reduced to 0.20%. If the Adviser had not waived these expenses, fund returns would have been lower. On September 1, 2011, shareholders of the Target Date Funds approved a new fee arrangement which includes an investment advisory fee of 0.25% annualized and a services agreement fee of 0.05% annualized.
8The Adviser waived 0.20% of its 0.40% management fee for the Target Retirement 2050 Fund since the Fund’s inception date of January 3, 2011 through February 17, 2011, at which time the fee was permanently reduced to 0.20%. If the Adviser had not waived these expenses, fund returns would have been lower. On September 1, 2011, shareholders of the Target Date Funds approved a new fee arrangement which includes an investment advisory fee of 0.25% annualized and a services agreement fee of 0.05% annualized.

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Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2013
 
Ultra Series Fund Performance (continued)
Average Annual Total Returns
 
Monthly as of June 30, 2013
Quarterly as of June 30, 2013
 
One
Month
Three Months
Year-to-Date
One
Year
Three  Years
Five
Years
Ten
Years
Since
Class I Inception
Since
Class II Inception
Year-to-
Date
One
Year
Three
Years
Five
Years
Ten
Years
Since
Class I
Inception
Since
Class II
Inception
Expense
Ratio
EQUITY FUNDS - maximum sales charge 5.75%
                                 
Large Cap Value Fund - Class I Inception Date 1/3/1985, Class II Inception Date 5/1/2009
                       
Class I
-0.51%
2.47%
13.69%
18.66%
17.52%
4.95%
6.27%
9.45%
N/A
11.82%
11.82%
9.15%
-0.56%
5.83%
9.13%
N/A
0.62%
Class II
-0.53%
2.41%
13.55%
18.36%
17.23%
N/A
N/A
N/A
15.88%
11.55%
11.55%
8.88%
N/A
N/A
N/A
14.19%
0.87%
Russell 1000(R) Value Index
-0.88%
3.20%
15.90%
25.32%
18.51%
6.67%
7.79%
11.26%
18.80%
17.51%
17.51%
10.86%
0.59%
7.38%
10.89%
16.81%
 
Large Cap Growth Fund - Class I Inception Date 1/3/1994, Class II Inception Date 5/1/2009
                       
Class I
-2.18%
1.78%
10.10%
14.72%
14.10%
5.02%
6.21%
7.96%
N/A
11.20%
11.20%
7.21%
1.32%
6.43%
7.63%
N/A
0.82%
Class II
-2.20%
1.71%
9.96%
14.43%
13.81%
N/A
N/A
N/A
13.54%
10.93%
10.93%
6.94%
N/A
N/A
N/A
12.56%
1.07%
Russell 1000(R) Growth Index
-1.88%
2.06%
11.80%
17.07%
18.68%
7.47%
7.40%
7.78%
18.30%
15.26%
15.26%
11.35%
3.12%
7.52%
7.35%
17.40%
 
Mid Cap Fund - Class I Inception Date 10/31/2000, Class II Inception Date 5/1/2009
                         
Class I
-0.69%
1.54%
12.43%
21.25%
19.01%
6.69%
8.29%
1.40%
N/A
16.24%
16.24%
13.41%
2.67%
8.53%
0.48%
N/A
0.91%
Class II
-0.71%
1.48%
12.29%
20.95%
18.71%
N/A
N/A
N/A
18.81%
15.95%
15.95%
13.13%
N/A
N/A
N/A
17.84%
1.16%
Russell Midcap(R) Index
-1.21%
2.21%
15.45%
25.41%
19.53%
8.28%
10.65%
7.61%
21.31%
17.28%
17.28%
13.15%
3.57%
10.65%
6.67%
19.73%
 
Small Cap Fund - Class I Inception Date 5/1/2007, Class II Inception Date 5/1/2009
                         
Class I
-1.05%
1.86%
13.93%
23.37%
18.73%
11.56%
N/A
6.67%
N/A
15.39%
15.39%
13.87%
7.66%
N/A
4.84%
N/A
1.11%
Class II
-1.07%
1.80%
13.79%
23.06%
18.43%
N/A
N/A
N/A
20.75%
15.10%
15.10%
13.59%
N/A
N/A
N/A
19.60%
1.36%
Russell 2000(R) Index
-0.51%
3.08%
15.86%
24.21%
18.67%
8.77%
N/A
4.46%
19.78%
16.35%
16.35%
12.25%
3.56%
N/A
2.17%
17.91%
 
International Stock Fund - Class I Inception Date 10/31/2000, Class II Inception Date 5/1/2009
                       
Class I
-2.55%
-1.41%
2.70%
17.67%
12.05%
1.87%
8.64%
4.91%
N/A
21.31%
21.31%
6.24%
-1.20%
9.35%
4.89%
N/A
1.22%
Class II
-2.57%
-1.47%
2.57%
17.38%
11.78%
N/A
N/A
N/A
12.20%
21.01%
21.01%
5.98%
N/A
N/A
N/A
13.18%
1.47%
MSCI EAFE Index (net)
-3.55%
-0.98%
4.10%
18.62%
10.04%
-0.63%
7.67%
3.30%
11.41%
17.32%
17.32%
3.56%
-3.69%
8.21%
3.09%
11.81%
 


Not Part of the Semi-annual Report
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Review of Period
 
The first half of 2013 demonstrated the resilience of the U.S. economy, particularly when compared to the difficulties seen overseas. Emerging market volatility escalated as expectations for world economic growth were lowered given a slowdown in China and continued struggles in Europe. Meanwhile, investors in the domestic markets were encouraged as U.S. economic growth remained more or less on track, overcoming some sizeable fiscal headwinds along the way. With helpful incremental boosts from housing, autos, and emergent energy production, consensus estimates for 2013 U.S. economic growth remained positive at near 2.0%. Robust corporate profit margins gave little indication of retreating from their lofty status. U.S. investors responded in kind to this spate of good news, sending U.S. stocks up sharply during the period’s opening months.
 
The second half of the period looked to follow suit, as the private economy showed remarkable resilience. U.S. economic growth appeared on track to remain near 2% for 2013. Given the fiscal headwind, this suggested an impressive private economic growth rate of approximately 4%. Ironically, this good news on the U.S. economic front was not so well received once investors realized it could result in a shift in Federal Reserve stimulus. In late June, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke, responding to the buoyancy of the private economy, announced that the Fed would likely begin to cut back on its extreme level of monetary policy. In short, it projected a planned tapering of quantitative easing, eventually taking the $85 billion of monthly government bond purchases down to zero by mid 2014 – assuming the economy remains on its recent trajectory. The Fed was clearly communicating that U.S. economic growth appeared to be sustainable without the aid of extreme monetary measures. In a vacuum, this might sound like good news, but to liquidity-induced investors, it was anything but. Equity markets sold off on the perceived "tightening" by the Fed.
 
Even with this late-quarter pullback, the domestic markets produced exceptional returns, with the S&P 500 rising 13.82% for the period. Smaller stocks also did well domestically, with the Russell Midcap(R) Index up 15.45% and the major small cap indices up slightly more than this. The broad international indices also remained positive, with the MSCI EAFE Index (net) up 4.10%, although the emerging markets were harder hit, as the Russell Emerging Markets Index dipped -7.90%.
 
On the bond side, results were less celebratory, as the strength in the economy translated into higher interest rates. As interest rates rise, the value of existing, lower-yielding bonds drop. Intermediate investment grade bond returns entered negative territory for the first time since the fourth quarter 2010 as investors interpreted Federal Reserve comments to mean monetary easing may soon diminish. In response, interest rates shifted significantly higher as market participants reexamined valuations given prospects for reduced Fed intervention. The broad bond market in the U.S. dropped -2.44% as measured by the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index, while the Morningstar World Bond category fell -4.59%.
 
OUTLOOK
 
We believe real GDP will grow in the 2% range during the second half of 2013 aided by amplified confidence and reduced fiscal drag brought about by the sequester. Business confidence is expected to increase as more clarity surfaces in regard to fiscal, regulatory, and tax issues. In addition, consumer confidence should rise as the employment situation continues to strengthen and wealth expands through gains in both the housing and stock markets. Lastly, inflation is likely
 
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to remain at the lower end of the Fed’s target range given recent trends in commodity prices along with moderate wage gains. We plan to carefully monitor and adjust our economic forecast based upon economic reports, fiscal policy, and geopolitical events. We believe fixed income markets will remain volatile as investors speculate about fading Fed intervention and recent performance causes a shift in retail exposure to fixed income.
 
CONSERVATIVE ALLOCATION FUND
 

 
INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS
 
The Ultra Series Conservative Allocation Fund invests primarily in shares of registered investment companies (the "underlying funds"). The fund will be diversified among a number of asset classes and its allocation among underlying funds will be based on an asset allocation model developed by Madison Asset Management, LLC ("Madison"), the fund’s investment adviser.
 
The team may use multiple analytical approaches to determine the appropriate asset allocation, including:
 
 
Asset allocation optimization analysis – considers the degree to which returns in different asset classes do or do not move together, and the fund’s aim to achieve a favorable overall risk profile for any targeted portfolio return.
 
Scenario analysis – historical and expected return data is analyzed to model how individual asset classes and combinations of asset classes would affect the fund under different economic and market conditions.
 
Fundamental analysis – draws upon Madison’s investment teams to judge each asset class against current and forecasted market conditions. Economic, industry and security analysis is used to develop return and risk expectations that may influence asset class selection.
 
In addition, Madison has a flexible mandate which permits the fund, at the sole discretion of Madison, to materially reduce equity risk exposures when and if conditions are deemed to warrant such an action..
 
PORTFOLIO ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS
AS OF 6/30/13
Bond Funds
59.8%
Foreign Bond Funds
6.7%
Stock Funds
27.1%
Foreign Stock Funds
5.3%
Money Market Funds and Other Net Assets
1.1%

 

 
PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION
 

The Ultra Series Conservative Allocation Fund (Class I) returned 1.58% over the first six months of 2013, outperforming both a custom blended benchmark return of 1.27% and slightly outperforming the Morningstar Conservative Allocation category average return of 1.50%. The two greatest positive contributors to performance were the fund’s relative overweight to U.S. stocks within the equity allocation, and a below-benchmark duration within the fixed income portion of the portfolio. The broad U.S. stock market (Russell 3000 Index) outperformed the international market (MSCI EAFE Index) by approximately 10% over the period. Bonds were hurt by a significant rise in interest rates since the end of 2012 as the yield on 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds moved up 0.72%. However, our more modest duration and floating rate holdings served to mitigate the losses within our fixed income holdings. The two most negative detractors from performance were the fund’s exposure to emerging markets debt and weak selection among our core U.S. equity positions. Emerging markets debt was dually impacted by the sharp rise in interest rates and a strengthening U.S. Dollar.
 
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MODERATE ALLOCATION FUND
 

 
INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS
 
The Ultra Series Moderate Allocation Fund
 
invests primarily in shares of registered investment companies (the "underlying funds"). The fund will be diversified among a number of asset classes and its allocation among underlying funds will be based on an asset allocation model developed by Madison Asset Management, LLC ("Madison"), the fund’s investment adviser.
 
The team may use multiple analytical approaches to determine the appropriate asset allocation, including:
 
 
Asset allocation optimization analysis – considers the degree to which returns in different asset classes do or do not move together, and the fund’s aim to achieve a favorable overall risk profile for any targeted portfolio return.
 
Scenario analysis – historical and expected return data is analyzed to model how individual asset classes and combinations of asset classes would affect the fund under different economic and market conditions.
 
Fundamental analysis – draws upon Madison’s investment teams to judge each asset class against current and forecasted market conditions. Economic, industry and security analysis is used to develop return and risk expectations that may influence asset class selection.
 
In addition, Madison has a flexible mandate which permits the fund, at the sole discretion of Madison, to materially reduce equity risk exposures when and if conditions are deemed to warrant such an action..
 
PORTFOLIO ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS
AS OF 6/30/13
Bond Funds
35.9%
Foreign Bond Funds
2.8%
Stock Funds
49.9%
Foreign Stock Funds
10.6%
Money Market Funds and Other Net Assets
0.8%

 
PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION
 

The Ultra Series Moderate Allocation Fund (Class I) returned 5.43% over the first six months of 2013, outperforming a custom blended benchmark return of 4.95%, but slightly underperforming the Morningstar Moderate Allocation category average return of 5.92%. The two greatest positive contributors to performance were the fund’s relative overweight to U.S. stocks within the equity allocation, and a below-benchmark duration within the fixed income portion of the portfolio. The broad U.S. stock market (Russell 3000 Index) outperformed the international market (MSCI EAFE Index) by approximately 10% over the period. Bonds were hurt by a significant rise in interest rates since the end of 2012 as the yield on 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds moved up 0.72%. However, our more modest duration and floating rate holdings served to mitigate the losses within our fixed income holdings. The two most negative detractors from performance were the fund’s exposure to emerging markets debt and weak selection among our core U.S. equity positions. Emerging markets debt was dually impacted by the sharp rise in interest rates and a strengthening U.S. Dollar.
 
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AGGRESSIVE ALLOCATION FUND
 
 
INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS
 
The Ultra Series Aggressive Allocation Fund invests primarily in shares of registered investment companies (the "underlying funds"). The fund will be diversified among a number of asset classes and its allocation among underlying funds will be based on an asset allocation model developed by Madison Asset Management, LLC ("Madison"), the fund’s investment adviser. The team may use multiple analytical approaches to determine the appropriate
 
asset allocation, including:
 
 
Asset allocation optimization analysis – considers the degree to which returns in different asset classes do or do not move together, and the fund’s aim to achieve a favorable overall risk profile for any targeted portfolio return.
 
Scenario analysis – historical and expected return data is analyzed to model how individual asset classes and combinations of asset classes would affect the fund under different economic and market conditions.
 
Fundamental analysis – draws upon Madison’s investment teams to judge each asset class against current and forecasted market conditions. Economic, industry and security analysis is used to develop return and risk expectations that may influence asset class selection.
 
In addition, Madison has a flexible mandate which permits the fund, at the sole discretion of Madison, to materially reduce equity risk exposures when and if conditions are deemed to warrant such an action..
 
PORTFOLIO ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS
AS OF 6/30/13
Bond Funds
13.6%
Stock Funds
70.2%
Foreign Stock Funds
15.5%
Money Market Funds and Other Net Assets
0.7%

 
PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION
 

The Ultra Series Aggressive Allocation Fund (Class I) returned 8.17% over the first six months of 2013, slightly underperforming a custom blended benchmark return of 8.26%, but outperforming the Morningstar Aggressive Allocation category average return of 7.20%. The two greatest positive contributors to performance were the fund’s relative overweight to U.S. stocks within the equity allocation, and a below-benchmark duration within the fixed income portion of the portfolio. The broad U.S. stock market (Russell 3000 Index) outperformed the international market (MSCI EAFE Index) by approximately 10% over the period. Bonds were hurt by a significant rise in interest rates since the end of 2012 as the yield on 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds moved up 0.72%. However, our more modest duration served to mitigate the losses within our fixed income holdings. The two most negative detractors from performance were the fund’s underweighting to small cap stocks and weak selection among our core U.S. equity positions.
 
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MONEY MARKET FUND
 

 
INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS
 
The Ultra Series Money Market Fund invests exclusively in U.S. dollar-denominated money market securities maturing in thirteen months or less from the date of purchase. These securities will be obligations of the U.S. Government and its agencies and instrumentalities, but may also include securities issued by U.S. and foreign financial institutions, corporations, municipalities, foreign governments, and multi-national organizations, such as the World Bank. The fund may invest in mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, including those representing pools of mortgage, commercial, or consumer loans originated by financial institutions.
 
SECTOR ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS
AS OF 6/30/13
Federal Farm Credit Bank
1.0%
Fannie Mae
25.0%
Federal Home Loan Bank
24.9%
Freddie Mac
22.4%
U.S. Treasury Notes
0.8%
Commercial Paper
14.2%
Cash and Other Net Assets
11.7%

 
CORE BOND FUND
 

 
INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS
 
Under normal circumstances, the Ultra Series Core Bond Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in bonds. To keep current income relatively stable and to limit share price volatility, the fund emphasizes investment grade securities and maintains an intermediate (typically 3-7 year) average portfolio duration, with the goal of being between 85-115% of the market benchmark duration. The fund also strives to add incremental return in the portfolio by making strategic decisions relating to credit risk, sector exposure and yield curve positioning. The fund may invest in corporate debt securities, U.S. Government debt securities, foreign government debt securities, non-rated debt securities, and asset-backed, mortgage-backed and commercial mortgage-backed securities.
 
SECTOR ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS
AS OF 6/30/13
Asset Backed
0.6%
Corporate Notes and Bonds
27.4%
Mortgage Backed
16.7%
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations
52.3%
Short-Term Investments and Other Net Assets and Liabilities
3.0%

 
PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION
 

The Ultra Series Core Bond Fund (Class I) outperformed its benchmark, but had a negative return of -2.27% for the six-month period, in which bonds suffered broadly in the face of rapidly rising interest rates. Rising rates depress the value of existing, lower-yielding bonds. The fund’s benchmark index, the Bank of America Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government and Mortgage Index, produced a loss of -2.62% for the period. The fund had the advantage of a shorter relative duration than its benchmark, with less exposure to the long-end of the yield curve where losses were most pronounced. An underweighting in mortgage-backed bonds was also a plus, as was management’s decision to maintain a below-benchmark exposure to mortgage-backed bonds. On the other hand, the short duration stance meant less yield than the index, which has a negative impact on total return, and a lack of exposure to high-yield bonds was an overall detriment for the period, even though these bonds had sharp declines towards the end of the six months.
 
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HIGH INCOME FUND
 

 
INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS
 
The Ultra Series High Income Fund invests primarily in lower-rated, higher-yielding income bearing securities, such as "junk" bonds. Because the performance of these securities has historically been strongly influenced by economic conditions, the fund may rotate securities selection by business sector according to the economic outlook. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in bonds rated lower than investment grade (BBB/Baa) and their unrated equivalents or other high-yielding securities.
 
SECTOR ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS
AS OF 6/30/13
Consumer Discretionary 
37.0%
Consumer Staples
5.1%
Energy
12.1%
Financials
2.1%
Health Care
9.9%
Industrials
10.2%
Information Technology
3.8%
Materials
7.6%
Telecommunication Services
6.5%
Utilities
2.4%
Short-Term Investments and Other Net Assets and Liabilities
3.3%
 Consumer Discretionary includes securities in the following industries:  
auto components; automobiles; hotels, restaurants & leisure; household durables; media; specialty retail; and textiles, apparel and luxury goods.

 
PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION
 

The Ultra Series High Income Fund (Class I) was narrowly positive for the period with a return of 0.02%. This trailed its benchmark, the Bank of America Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield Master II Constrained Index, which advanced 1.46%. The period was divided into a bullish run for high yield bonds, as investors continued to seek yield in a yield-poor environment, followed by sharp declines in the last weeks of the period in the wake of Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke’s hints of decreased economic stimulus. While the fund outperformed in the down period, it had underperformed in the previous run-up for similar reasons. The fund’s managers were decidedly more risk-averse than the overall market, holding higher quality bonds and moderating interest rate risk. This proved to be effective as the value of bonds slipped towards the end of the period, but not enough to overcome the lack of participation in the rapid market rise through much of the period. From an industry perspective, selection within, and being overweight the Health Care Sector was a key detractor from performance, as was negative selection among non-food and drug retailers. However, selection within the food and beverage industry contributed to gains, as did being underweight the metals-mining (excluding steel) sector.
 
DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND
 

 
INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS
 
The Ultra Series Diversified Income Fund seeks income by investing in a broadly diversified array of securities including bonds, common stocks, real estate securities, foreign market bonds and stocks and money market instruments. Bonds,
 
stock and cash components will vary, reflecting the portfolio managers’ judgments of the relative availability of attractively yielding and priced stocks and bonds. Generally, however, bonds will constitute up to 80% of the fund’s assets, stocks will constitute up to 60% of the fund’s assets, real estate securities will constitute up to 25% of the fund’s assets, foreign stocks and bonds will constitute up to 25% of the fund’s assets and money market instruments will constitute up to 25% of the fund’s assets. Under normal market conditions, the fund intends to limit the investment in lower credit quality
 
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Diversified Income Fund (concluded)
 
bonds to less than 50% of the fund’s assets. The balance between the two strategies of the fund (fixed income and equity investing) is
 
determined after reviewing the risks associated with each type of investment, with the goal of meaningful risk reduction as market conditions demand.
 

 
PERFORMANCE DISCUSSIONS
 

The Ultra Series Diversified Income Fund (Class I) outperformed its blended benchmark with a return of 7.75% for the six-month period. This 50% stock, 50% bond benchmark had a return of 4.35%, as the Bank of America Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate Government and Mortgage Index had a negative return of -2.62%, while the Russell 1000(R) Index advanced 13.91%. The equity portion of the portfolio was in line with the broader index, boosted by its value orientation in a period in which large-cap value stocks outperformed growth stocks. The bond allocation suffered a negative return in face of broad bond market losses over the six months, but outperformed its benchmark due to a shorter, more conservative duration stance and a lighter exposure to financial and mortgage-based bonds, which had sharper declines than the overall market.
 
SECTOR ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS
AS OF 6/30/13
Asset Backed
0.1%
Common Stocks
57.8%
Corporate Notes and Bonds
14.5%
Mortgage Backed
6.9%
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations
16.5%
Short-Term Investments and Other Net Assets and Liabilities
4.2%

 
LARGE CAP VALUE FUND
 

 
INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS
 
The Ultra Series Large Cap Value Fund will, under normal market conditions, maintain at least 80% of its net assets in large cap stocks. The fund follows a "value" approach, meaning the portfolio managers seek to invest in stocks at prices below their perceived intrinsic value as estimated based on fundamental analysis of the issuing company and its prospects. By investing in value stocks, the fund attempts to limit the downside risk over time but may also produce smaller gains than other stock funds if their intrinsic values are not realized by the market or if growth-oriented investments are favored by investors. The fund will diversify its holdings among various industries and among companies within those industries.
 

 
PERFORMANCE DISCUSSIONS
 

The Ultra Series Large Cap Value Fund (Class I) returned 13.69% for the six-month period, underperforming the Russell 1000(R) Value Index, which advanced 15.90%. The largest
 
SECTOR ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS
AS OF 6/30/13
 
Fund
Russell 1000(R) Value Index
Consumer Discretionary
11.1%
9%
Consumer Staples
6.8%
7%
Energy
12.7%
15%
Financials 
27.3%
29%
Health Care
15.0%
12%
Industrials
14.5%
9%
Information Technology
2.9%
7%
Materials
3.8%
3%
Telecommunication Services
1.4%
3%
Utilities
0.0%
6%
Short-Term Investments and Other Net Assets and Liabilities
4.5%
 Financials includes securities in the following industries: capital markets; commercial banks; insurance; real estate management and development.

 
Information Technology, where the fund had a total negative return from its underweighted allocation, while the Index’s exposure to technology was up 25.7% for the quarter. Other drags on performance included the fund’s three Materials Sector stocks, which
 
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Large Cap Value Fund (concluded)
 
had negative results for the period, and the holdings in cash, always a detriment in a rapidly rising market. The Materials Sector was hindered by negative returns from Newmont Mining and The Mosaic Company, while IBM was the largest detractor in Technology. The fund had excellent results in Consumer Discretionary, led by Viacom and Omnicom and in Industrials, where Boeing stock rose by 37.5% for the period.
 
LARGE CAP GROWTH FUND
 

 
INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS
 
The Ultra Series Large Cap Growth Fund invests primarily in common stocks of larger companies and will, under normal market conditions, maintain at least 80% of its net assets in large cap stocks. Stocks selected for the fund will represent primarily well-established companies that have a demonstrated pattern of consistent growth. To a lesser extent, the fund may invest in less established companies that may offer more rapid growth potential. The fund has an active trading strategy which will lead to more portfolio turnover than a more passively-managed fund.
 

 
PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION
 

The Ultra Series Large Cap Growth Fund (Class I) returned 10.10% for the six-month period, underperforming the Russell 1000(R) Growth Index, which advanced 11.80%. This was a period in which value stocks outperformed growth stocks and lower-quality, more financially leveraged companies showed better returns than higher-quality companies with strong balance sheets. Another related headwind for the fund was sector allocation, as the fund was underweight the S&P 500’s best-performing sector, Health Care, as well as the Financial Sector, which was one of three sectors to outperform the overall market. The fund matched in terms of exposure the other strong sector, Consumer Discretionary, but trailed this sector, as holdings J.C. Penney, lululemon athletica, and Yum! Brands all trailed. The fund’s best relative returns came in Health Care, as UnitedHealth Group and biotechs Celgene Corporation and Amgen all had strong results. The fund had its worst relative performance in Information Technology, where an overweight in Apple detracted from both total and relative performance, as the stock lost -24.6% of its value during the period.
 
SECTOR ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS
AS OF 6/30/13
 
Fund
Russell 1000(R) Growth Index
Consumer Discretionary
19.2%
18%
Consumer Staples
7.5%
13%
Energy
5.1%
4%
Financials
2.5%
5%
Health Care
8.7%
13%
Industrials
15.5%
13%
Information Technology 
29.9%
28%
Materials
5.2%
4%
Telecommunication Services
0.0%
2%
Utilities
0.0%
Short-Term Investments and Other Net Assets and Liabilities
6.4%
 Information Technology includes securities in the following industries:  
communications equipment; computers and peripherals;  internet software & services; IT services; semiconductors & semiconductor equipment; and software.

 
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MID CAP FUND
 

 
INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS
 
The Ultra Series Mid Cap Fund generally invests in common stocks of midsize companies and will, under normal market conditions, maintain at least 80% of its net assets in mid cap securities. The fund seeks attractive long-term returns through bottom-up security selection based on fundamental analysis in a diversified portfolio of high-quality growth companies with attractive valuations. These will typically be industry leading companies in niches with strong growth prospects. The fund’s portfolio managers believe in selecting stocks for the fund that show steady, sustainable growth and reasonable valuations. As a result, stocks of issuers that are believed to have a blend of both value and growth potential will be selected for investment.
 

 
PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION
 

Ultra Series Mid Cap (Class I) rose 12.43%, against the strong returns of the Russell Midcap(R) Index, which was up 15.45%. It was a period in which the Russell Midcap(R) Value Index was up 16.10%, compared to the Russell Midcap(R) Growth Index’s 14.70%. With the fund more growth oriented, this was a headwind. The fund is also focused on high-quality companies with strong fundamentals, but lower rated C&D stocks outperformed A-rated stocks for the period. The fund lost ground against its Index in the Health Care, Industrials, Consumer Staples and Energy Sectors, while outpacing the Index in Consumer Discretionary, Financials, Materials and Technology. Three industrial stocks, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Expeditors International and Richie Brothers Auctioneers, were the strongest deterrents to performance, while the fund benefitted from particular strength in Consumer Discretionary stocks Bed Bath & Beyond, Omnicom, and Tiffany.
 
SECTOR ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS
AS OF 6/30/13
 
Fund
Russell
Midcap(R) Index
Consumer Discretionary
23.4%
17%
Consumer Staples
0.9%
6%
Energy
4.6%
7%
Financials
23.7%
21%
Health Care
9.9%
10%
Industrials
18.8%
13%
Information Technology
4.5%
13%
Materials
6.0%
6%
Telecommunication Services
0.0%
2%
Utilities
0.0%
6%
Short-Term Investments and Other Net Assets and Liabilities
8.2%

 
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SMALL CAP FUND
 

 
INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS
 
The Ultra Series Small Cap Fund invests primarily in a diversified mix of common stocks of small cap U.S. companies that are believed to be undervalued by various measures and offer sound prospects for capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund will maintain at least 80% of its net assets in small cap securities. The portfolio managers employ a value-oriented investment approach in selecting stocks, using proprietary fundamental research to identify securities of companies they believe have attractive valuations. The portfolio managers focus on companies with a record of above average rates of profitability that sell at a discount relative to the overall small cap market. Through fundamental research, the portfolio managers seek to identify those companies that possess one or more of the following characteristics: sustainable competitive advantages within a market niche; strong profitability and free cash flows; strong market share positions and trends; quality of and share ownership by management; and financial structures that are more conservative than the relevant industry average.
 

 
PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION
 

The Ultra Series Small Cap Fund (Class I) returned 13.93% for the six-month period, underperforming the Russell 2000(R) Index, which advanced 15.86%. The fund’s underperformance was primarily due to sector allocation, a residual of the bottom-up stock selection process. A small cash position in an upward trending market, as well as an overweight to the lagging Materials Sector detracted from relative returns. Stock selection contributed modestly to relative performance during the period. Strong selection within the Energy and Financials Sectors contributed to relative returns, while weak selection in Consumer Discretionary and Industrials detracted from relative returns. The fund’s largest detractors from relative and absolute returns during the period included fashion retailer specializing in women’s apparel Cato, supplier of engineered products and systems for utility, industrial, aerospace, and commercial markets ESCO Technologies, and natural resource company Deltic Timber. The fund’s largest contributors to relative performance during the period included advanced textile and material processing company Albany International, leading provider of content security software Websense, and leading uniform rental and related services provider G & K Services. Carlisle also contributed to performance on an absolute basis.
 
SECTOR ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS
AS OF 6/30/13
 
Fund
Russell 2000(R) Index
Consumer Discretionary
12.1%
10.9%
Consumer Staples
2.1%
2.7%
Energy
6.0%
7.1%
Financials
20.5%
39.4%
Health Care
10.9%
4.4%
Industrials
22.6%
13.1%
Information Technology
9.6%
10.5%
Materials
7.7%
4.8%
Telecommunication Services
0.0%
0.7%
Utilities
4.1%
6.4%
Short-Term Investments and Other Net Assets and Liabilities
4.4%

 
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INTERNATIONAL STOCK FUND
 

 
INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS
 
The Ultra Series International Stock Fund will invest, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its net assets in the stock of foreign companies. Typically, a majority of the fund’s assets are invested in relatively large cap stocks of companies located or operating in developed countries. The fund may also invest up to 30% of its assets in securities of companies whose principal business activities are located in emerging market countries. The portfolio managers typically maintain this segment of the fund’s portfolio in such stocks which it believes have a low market price relative to their perceived value based on fundamental analysis of the issuing company and its prospects. The fund may also invest in foreign debt and other income bearing securities at times when it believes that income bearing securities have greater capital appreciation potential than equity securities.
 
GEOGRAPHICAL ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS
AS OF 6/30/13
Africa
1.1%
Europe (excluding United Kingdom)
40.8%
Japan
18.3%
Latin America
0.7%
Pacific Basin
7.7%
United Kingdom
23.5%
Other Countries
5.1%

 
PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION
 

The Ultra Series International Equity Fund (Class I) underperformed the MSCI EAFE Index during the period. Total return for the six-month period was 2.70%, while the MSCI EAFE Index (net) advanced 4.10%. Within the Energy Sector, French seismic surveyor CGG underperformed as its equipment supply unit faced
 
increased competition and higher research-and-development costs. Within the Telecom Services Sector, Canadian wireless carrier Rogers Communications underperformed on concern over new competition from Verizon. Exposure to emerging markets negatively impacted the fund, as Hyundai Mobis and Samsung underperformed. Positive relative returns were driven by stock selection in the Financials Sector. Japanese company Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group performed well resulting from the Bank of Japan’s stimulus efforts. In materials, low exposure to the underperforming sector contributed to relative returns. High exposure to the outperforming Consumer Discretionary Sector also positively impacted the fund.
 
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MADISON TARGET RETIREMENT 2020 FUND
 

 
INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS
 
The Madison Target Retirement 2020 Fund invests primarily in shares of registered investment companies according to an asset allocation strategy developed by the fund’s investment adviser for investors planning to retire in or within a few years of 2020. Over time, the fund’s asset allocation will gradually shift from the sector allocation shown below (see sector allocation in the grey box) until it reaches the more conservative allocation target of approximately 15-30% in stock funds and 70-85% in bond funds. The asset allocation strategy is designed to reduce the volatility of investment returns in the later years while still providing the potential for higher total returns over the target period.
 
SECTOR ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS
AS OF 6/30/13
Bond Funds
54.7%
Foreign Bond Funds
2.0%
Stock Funds
37.4%
Foreign Stock Funds
5.0%
Money Market Funds and Other Net Assets
0.9%

 
PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION
 

The Madison Target Retirement 2020 Fund (Class I) returned 3.67% over the first six months of 2013, outperforming both the Dow Jones Global Target 2020 Index return of 1.95% and the Morningstar Target Date 2016-2020 fund category average return of 2.76%. The two greatest positive contributors to performance were the fund’s relative overweight to U.S. stocks within the equity allocation, and a below-benchmark duration within the fixed income portion of the portfolio. The broad U.S. stock market (Russell 3000 Index) outperformed the international market (MSCI EAFE Index) by approximately 10% over the period. Bonds were hurt by a significant rise in interest rates since the end of 2012 as the yield on 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds moved up 0.72%. However, our more modest duration and floating rate holdings served to mitigate the losses within our fixed income holdings. The two most negative detractors from performance were the fund’s underweighting to smaller cap stocks and the fund’s exposure to emerging markets debt. Emerging markets debt was dually impacted by the sharp rise in interest rates and a strengthening U.S. Dollar.
 
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MADISON TARGET RETIREMENT 2030 FUND
 

 
INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS
 
The Madison Target Retirement 2030 Fund invests primarily in shares of registered investment companies according to an asset allocation strategy developed by the fund’s investment adviser for investors planning to retire in or within a few years of 2030. Over time, the fund’s asset allocation will gradually shift from the sector allocation shown below (see sector allocation in the grey box) until it reaches the more conservative allocation target of approximately 15-30% in stock funds and 70-85% in bond funds. The asset allocation strategy is designed to reduce the volatility of investment returns in the later years while still
 
providing the potential for higher total returns over the target period.
 
SECTOR ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS
AS OF 6/30/13
Bond Funds
37.1%
Foreign Bond Funds
1.0%
Stock Funds
52.3%
Foreign Stock Funds
8.3%
Money Market Funds and Other Net Assets
1.3%

 
PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION
 

The Madison Target Retirement 2030 Fund (Class I) returned 6.05% over the first six months of 2013, outperforming both the Dow Jones Global Target 2030 Index return of 5.15% and the Morningstar Target Date 2026-2030 fund category average return of 4.70%. The two greatest positive contributors to performance were the fund’s relative overweight to U.S. stocks within the equity allocation, and a below-benchmark duration within the fixed income portion of the portfolio. The broad U.S. stock market (Russell 3000(R) Index) outperformed the international market (MSCI EAFE Index) by approximately 10% over the period. Bonds were hurt by a significant rise in interest rates since the end of 2012 as the yield on 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds moved up 0.72%. However, our more modest duration and floating rate holdings served to mitigate the losses within our fixed income holdings. The two most negative detractors from performance were the fund’s underweighting to smaller cap stocks and the fund’s exposure to emerging markets debt. Emerging markets debt was dually impacted by the sharp rise in interest rates and a strengthening U.S. Dollar.
 
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MADISON TARGET RETIREMENT 2040 FUND
 

 
INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS
 
The Madison Target Retirement 2040 Fund invests primarily in shares of registered investment companies according to an asset allocation strategy developed by the fund’s investment adviser for investors planning to retire in or within a few years of 2040. Over time, the fund’s asset allocation will gradually shift from the sector allocation shown below (see sector allocation in the grey box) until it reaches the more conservative allocation target of approximately 15-30% in stock funds and 70-85% in bond funds. The asset allocation strategy is designed to reduce the volatility of investment returns in the later years while still providing the potential for higher total returns over the target period.
 
SECTOR ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS
AS OF 6/30/13
Bond Funds
27.3%
Stock Funds
60.9%
Foreign Stock Funds
10.6%
Money Market Funds and Other Net Assets
1.2%

 
PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION
 

The Madison Target Retirement 2040 Fund  (Class I) returned 7.32% over the first six months of 2013, slightly underperforming the Dow Jones Global Target 2040 Index return of 7.53%, but outperforming the Morningstar Target Date 2036-2040 fund category average return of 5.97%. The two greatest positive contributors to performance were the fund’s relative overweight to U.S. stocks within the equity allocation, and a below-benchmark duration within the fixed income portion of the portfolio. The broad U.S. stock market (Russell 3000 Index) outperformed the international market (MSCI EAFE Index) by approximately 10% over the period. Bonds were hurt by a significant rise in interest rates since the end of 2012 as the yield on 10- year U.S. Treasury bonds moved up 0.72%. However, our more modest duration and floating rate holdings served to mitigate the losses within our fixed income holdings. The two most negative detractors from performance were the fund’s underweighting to smaller cap stocks and weak selection among our core U.S. large cap stock positions.
 
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MADISON TARGET RETIREMENT 2050 FUND
 

 
INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS
 
The Madison Target Retirement 2050 Fund invests primarily in shares of registered investment companies according to an asset allocation strategy developed by the fund’s investment adviser for investors planning to retire in or within a few years of 2050. Over time, the fund’s asset allocation will gradually shift from the sector allocation shown below (see sector allocation in the grey box) until it reaches the more conservative allocation target of approximately 15-30% in stock funds and 70-85% in bond funds. The asset allocation strategy is designed to reduce the volatility of investment returns in the later years while still providing the potential for higher total returns over the target period.
 
SECTOR ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS
AS OF 6/30/13
Bond Funds
17.3%
Stock Funds
68.9%
Foreign Stock Funds
12.8%
Money Market Funds and Other Net Assets
1.0%

 
PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION
 

The Madison Target Retirement 2050 Fund (Class I) returned 8.71% over the first six months of 2013, outperforming both the Dow Jones Global Target 2050 Index return of 8.10% and the Morningstar Target Date 2046-2050 fund category average return of 6.34%. The two greatest positive contributors to performance were the fund’s relative overweight to U.S. stocks within the equity allocation, and a below-benchmark duration within the fixed income portion of the portfolio. The broad U.S. stock market (Russell 3000 Index) outperformed the international market (MSCI EAFE Index) by approximately 10% over the period. Bonds were hurt by a significant rise in interest rates since the end of 2012 as the yield on 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds moved up 0.72%. However, our more modest duration and floating rate holdings served to mitigate the losses within our fixed income holdings. The two most negative detractors from performance were the fund’s underweighting to smaller cap stocks and weak selection among our core U.S. large cap stock positions.
 
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BENCHMARK DESCRIPTIONS
 

ALLOCATION FUND INDEXES
 
The Conservative Allocation Fund Custom Index consists of 65% Bank of America Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government and Mortgage Index, 30% Russell 3000(R) Index and 5% MSCI EAFE Index. See market indexes’ descriptions below.
 
The Moderate Allocation Fund Custom Index consists of 40% Bank of America Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government and Mortgage Index, 45% Russell 3000(R) Index and 15% MSCI EAFE Index. See market indexes’ descriptions below.
 
The Aggressive Allocation Fund Custom Index consists of 15% Bank of America Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government and Mortgage Index, 55% Russell 3000(R) Index and 30% MSCI EAFE Index. See market indexes’ descriptions below.
 
HYBRID FUND INDEXES
 
The Custom Blended Index consists of 50% S&P 500 Index and 50% of Bank of America Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government and Mortgage Index. See market indexes’ descriptions below.
 
MARKET INDEXES
 
The Bank of America 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 Bank of America 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 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.
 
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 Dow Jones Global Target 2050 Index is a benchmark for multi-asset class portfolios with risk profiles that become more conservative as the year 2050 approaches. The index is a composite of other indexes that represent stocks, bonds and cash.
 
The MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia & Far East) Index (net) 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 EAFE Index (net) is calculated on a total return basis with dividends reinvested after the deduction of withholding taxes.
 
The Russell 1000(R) Index is a large-cap market index which measures the performance of the 1,000 largest companies in the Russell 3000(R) Index (see definition below).
 
The Russell 1000(R) 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.
 
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Benchmark Descriptions (concluded)
 
The Russell 1000(R) 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(R) Index is a small-cap market index which measures the performance of the smallest 2,000 companies in the Russell 3000(R) Index (see definition below.)
 
The Russell 3000(R) 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(R) Index is a mid-cap market index which measures the performance of the mid-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe.
 
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 (unaudited)
 
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 100.3%
   
Bond Funds - 59.8%
   
DoubleLine Total Return Bond Fund Class I
1,713,991
$18,905,316
Franklin Floating Rate Daily Access Fund Advisor Class
1,526,315
13,950,522
Madison Core Bond Fund Class Y (A)
2,045,858
20,847,295
Madison Corporate Bond Fund Class Y (A)
1,277,935
14,261,752
Madison High Income Fund Class Y (A)
1,160,380
8,018,227
Madison High Quality Bond Fund Class Y (A)
1,694,726
18,641,986
Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund Class I
2,315,624
24,499,307
PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund Institutional Class
668,208
7,056,276
PIMCO Total Return Fund Institutional Class
1,316,223
14,162,555
   
140,343,236
Foreign Bond Funds - 6.7%
   
TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund Class I
905,221
7,766,799
Templeton Global Bond Fund Advisor Class
608,088
7,850,419
   
15,617,218
Foreign Stock Funds - 5.3%
   
Madison International Stock Fund Class Y (A)
527,252
6,121,390
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF
144,641
6,396,025
   
12,517,415
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)
Money Market Funds - 1.4%
   
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund
3,307,247
$  3,307,247
Stock Funds - 27.1%
   
iShares Russell Midcap Index Fund ETF
56,016
7,275,918
Madison Disciplined Equity Fund Class Y (A)
1,151,157
17,267,348
Madison Equity Income Fund Class Y (A)
488,969
4,713,666
Madison Large Cap Growth Fund Class Y (A)
397,824
7,578,547
Madison Large Cap Value Fund Class Y (A)
1,129,638
17,690,130
Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index Fund Institutional Shares
722,956
9,008,037
   
63,533,646
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.3% ( Cost $222,170,348** )
235,318,762
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - (0.3%)
(673,853)
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%
 
$234,644,909


**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $224,081,353.
(A)
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 (unaudited)
 
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 100.6%
   
Bond Funds - 35.9%
   
DoubleLine Total Return Bond Fund Class I
2,491,210
$27,478,043
Franklin Floating Rate Daily Access Fund Advisor Class
2,043,376
18,676,453
Madison Core Bond Fund Class Y (A)
2,326,803
23,710,120
Madison High Income Fund Class Y (A)
1,262,633
8,724,797
Madison High Quality Bond Fund Class Y (A)
1,437,202
15,809,220
Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund Class I
3,203,455
33,892,558
PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund Institutional Class
1,315,948
13,896,407
   
142,187,598
Foreign Bond Funds - 2.8%
   
TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund Class I
1,267,004
10,870,892
Foreign Stock Funds - 10.6%
   
Madison International Stock Fund Class Y (A)
696,902
8,091,026
Madison NorthRoad International Fund Class Y (A)
1,290,785
13,940,481
Matthews Asian Growth and Income Fund Institutional Shares
108,909
2,034,425
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-U.S. ETF
257,891
11,403,940
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
32,351
1,254,572
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund ETF
115,916
5,286,929
   
42,011,373
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)
Money Market Funds - 1.4%
   
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund
5,695,490
$  5,695,490
Stock Funds - 49.9%
   
iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF
77,629
8,966,149
iShares S&P 100 Index Fund ETF
48,500
3,489,575
Madison Disciplined Equity Fund Class Y (A)
2,315,513
34,732,700
Madison Equity Income Fund Class Y (A)
374,463
3,609,821
Madison Large Cap Growth Fund Class Y (A)
1,552,470
29,574,544
Madison Large Cap Value Fund Class Y (A)
2,482,470
38,875,473
Madison Mid Cap Fund Class Y (A)
2,161,327
19,106,128
Madison Small Cap Fund Class Y (A)
372,892
4,963,190
Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index Fund
3,566,149
44,434,218
Vanguard Health Care ETF
36,272
3,133,538
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
92,506
6,843,594
   
197,728,930
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.6% ( Cost $349,348,650** )
398,494,283
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - (0.6%)
(2,310,640)
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%
 
$396,183,643


*
Non-income producing.
**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $353,057,168.
(A)
Affiliated Company (see Note 10).
ETF
Exchange Traded Fund.


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Aggressive Allocation Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited)
 
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 100.8%
   
Bond Funds - 13.6%
   
Madison High Income Fund Class Y (A)
242,442
$  1,675,271
Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund Class I
1,403,467
14,848,685
PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund Institutional Class
384,056
4,055,636
   
20,579,592
Foreign Stock Funds - 15.5%
   
Madison International Stock Fund Class Y (A)
294,657
3,420,968
Madison NorthRoad International Fund Class Y (A)
486,967
5,259,241
Matthews Asian Growth and Income Fund Institutional Shares
81,951
1,530,846
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-U.S. ETF
216,317
9,565,538
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
23,159
898,106
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund ETF
61,747
2,816,281
   
23,490,980
Money Market Funds - 1.5%
   
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund
2,279,948
2,279,948
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)
Stock Funds - 70.2%
   
iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF
33,104
$  3,823,512
iShares S&P 100 Index Fund ETF
29,650
2,133,318
Madison Disciplined Equity Fund Class Y (A)
1,012,216
15,183,244
Madison Large Cap Growth Fund Class Y (A)
795,967
15,163,181
Madison Large Cap Value Fund Class Y (A)
1,204,292
18,859,217
Madison Mid Cap Fund Class Y (A)
1,566,050
13,843,881
Madison Small Cap Fund Class Y (A)
277,946
3,699,468
Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index Fund Institutional Shares
2,085,284
25,982,640
Vanguard Health Care ETF
27,450
2,371,405
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
71,784
5,310,580
   
106,370,446
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.8% ( Cost $128,742,390** )
152,720,966
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - (0.8%)
(1,144,004)
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%
$151,576,962


*
Non-income producing.
**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $130,757,379.
(A)
Affiliated Company (see Note 10).
ETF
Exchange Traded Fund.


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Money Market Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited)
 
 
Par Value
Value (Note 2)
U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY OBLIGATIONS - 74.1%
   
Fannie Mae - 25.0%
   
0.081%, 7/10/13 (A)
$  400,000
$    399,992
0.091%, 7/17/13 (A)
230,000
229,991
4.375%, 7/17/13
453,000
453,853
0.082%, 8/1/13 (A)
800,000
799,945
0.500%, 8/9/13
2,800,000
2,801,151
1.250%, 8/20/13
2,000,000
2,003,151
1.050%, 9/3/13
500,000
500,825
0.091%, 9/11/13 (A)
700,000
699,874
0.101%, 9/16/13 (A)
500,000
499,893
1.000%, 9/23/13
1,370,000
1,372,772
0.096%, 10/1/13 (A)
300,000
299,927
0.132%, 10/16/13 (A)
316,000
315,878
   
10,377,252
Federal Farm Credit Bank - 1.0%
   
5.100%, 8/5/13
180,000
180,854
0.250%, 8/19/13
225,000
225,045
   
405,899
Federal Home Loan Bank - 24.9%
   
0.112%, 7/5/13 (A)
450,000
449,994
0.400%, 7/9/13
400,000
400,027
0.041%, 7/11/13 (A)
250,000
249,997
0.076%, 7/19/13 (A)
1,450,000
1,449,946
0.084%, 7/24/13 (A)
650,000
649,967
0.076%, 7/26/13 (A)
950,000
949,950
5.125%, 8/14/13
300,000
301,805
0.500%, 8/28/13
300,000
300,182
0.107%, 9/4/13 (A)
150,000
149,973
0.112%, 9/6/13 (A)
175,000
174,964
2.625%, 9/13/13
1,025,000
1,030,182
0.101%, 9/18/13 (A)
377,000
376,917
0.103%, 9/20/13 (A)
2,825,000
2,824,346
0.112%, 9/26/13 (A)
300,000
299,920
0.112%, 9/27/13 (A)
700,000
699,812
   
10,307,982
Freddie Mac - 22.4%
   
0.091%, 7/8/13 (A)
350,000
349,994
0.086%, 7/9/13 (A)
390,000
389,993
4.500%, 7/15/13
1,437,000
1,439,440
0.073%, 7/22/13 (A)
749,000
748,967
0.096%, 7/24/13 (A)
470,000
469,971
0.071%, 7/29/13 (A)
2,900,000
2,899,842
0.081%, 8/30/13 (A)
500,000
499,933
0.081%, 9/9/13 (A)
2,250,000
2,249,650
0.101%, 9/13/13 (A)
220,000
219,955
   
9,267,745
 
Par Value
Value (Note 2)
U.S. Treasury Note - 0.8%
   
0.750%, 8/15/13
$  350,000
$    350,300
Total U.S. Government and Agency Obligations ( Cost $30,709,178 )
 
30,709,178
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 14.2%
   
Financials - 3.0%
   
Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp., 5%, 8/15/13
750,000
754,325
Caterpillar Financial Services Corp., 6.2%, 9/30/13
230,000
233,353
Wachovia Corp., 5.7%, 8/1/13
235,000
236,078
   
1,223,756
Industrials - 0.8%
   
General Electric Capital Corp. (A), 0.173%, 8/12/13
350,000
349,931
Information Technology - 5.0%
   
International Business Machines Corp., 1%, 8/5/13
1,800,000
1,801,291
International Business Machines Corp., 6.5%, 10/15/13
260,000
264,571
   
2,065,862
Materials - 5.4%
   
EI du Pont de Nemours & Co., 5%, 7/15/13
2,250,000
2,254,028
Total Short-Term Investments 
( Cost $5,893,577 )
 
5,893,577
 
Shares
 
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 4.0%
   
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund
1,660,715
1,660,715
Total Investment Companies 
( Cost $1,660,715 )
 
1,660,715
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 92.3% ( Cost $38,263,470** )
38,263,470
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 7.7%
3,183,515
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%
 
$41,446,985


**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $38,263,470.
(A)
Rate noted represents annualized yield at time of purchase.


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Core Bond Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited)
 
 
Par Value
Value (Note 2)
ASSET BACKED SECURITIES - 0.6%
   
ABSC Long Beach Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2000-LB1, Class AF5 (A), 8.41%, 9/21/30
$  652,045
$    660,831
New Century Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2003-5, Class AI5 (B), 5.5%, 11/25/33
1,461,917
1,464,129
Total Asset Backed Securities
( Cost $2,136,543 )
 
2,124,960
CORPORATE NOTES AND BONDS - 27.4%
   
Consumer Discretionary - 2.6%
   
American Association of Retired Persons (C) (D), 7.5%, 5/1/31
2,500,000
3,243,015
DR Horton Inc., 5.25%, 2/15/15
1,140,000
1,185,600
ERAC USA Finance LLC (C) (D), 6.7%, 6/1/34
4,400,000
4,964,098
   
9,392,713
Energy - 2.6%
   
Hess Corp., 7.875%, 10/1/29
1,960,000
2,448,959
Transocean Inc. (E), 6%, 3/15/18
1,400,000
1,568,898
Transocean Inc. (E), 7.5%, 4/15/31
2,310,000
2,567,489
Valero Energy Corp., 7.5%, 4/15/32
2,275,000
2,776,967
   
9,362,313
Financials - 2.9%
   
American Express Credit Corp., 2.375%, 3/24/17
1,080,000
1,102,551
HCP Inc., 6.7%, 1/30/18
2,725,000
3,189,460
Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. * (F), 5.75%, 1/3/17
3,135,000
627
Liberty Mutual Group Inc. (C) (D), 4.25%, 6/15/23
1,000,000
966,227
Simon Property Group L.P., 5.875%, 3/1/17
1,060,000
1,196,188
Swiss Re Solutions Holding Corp., 7%, 2/15/26
1,250,000
1,578,979
UBS AG (E), 5.75%, 4/25/18
366,000
422,956
US Bank NA, 6.3%, 2/4/14
2,000,000
2,068,032
   
10,525,020
Health Care - 4.5%
   
Eli Lilly & Co., 6.57%, 1/1/16
2,600,000
2,930,143
Genentech Inc., 5.25%, 7/15/35
1,740,000
1,911,646
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., 5.75%, 11/15/36
3,960,000
4,634,697
Quest Diagnostics Inc., 5.45%, 11/1/15
3,500,000
3,820,743
Wyeth LLC, 6.5%, 2/1/34
2,370,000
2,969,563
   
16,266,792
Industrials - 5.3%
   
Boeing Co./The, 8.625%, 11/15/31
760,000
1,076,102
Boeing Co./The, 6.875%, 10/15/43
1,380,000
1,721,270
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 8.125%, 4/15/20
2,925,000
3,713,413
General Electric Capital Corp., 3.35%, 10/17/16
3,200,000
3,368,739
Lockheed Martin Corp., 7.65%, 5/1/16
1,450,000
1,695,756
 
Par Value
Value (Note 2)
Norfolk Southern Corp., 5.59%, 5/17/25
$1,268,000
$  1,430,338
Norfolk Southern Corp., 7.05%, 5/1/37
1,400,000
1,802,248
Northrop Grumman Corp., 1.75%, 6/1/18
1,500,000
1,454,894
Waste Management Inc., 7.125%, 12/15/17
2,465,000
2,901,017
   
19,163,777
Information Technology - 1.8%
   
Apple Inc., 2.4%, 5/3/23
3,750,000
3,477,990
EMC Corp., 2.65%, 6/1/20
3,000,000
2,957,337
   
6,435,327
Materials - 1.7%
   
Westvaco Corp., 8.2%, 1/15/30
2,250,000
2,662,717
Weyerhaeuser Co., 7.375%, 3/15/32
3,000,000
3,601,407
   
6,264,124
Telecommunication Service - 1.2%
   
Comcast Cable Communications Holdings Inc., 9.455%, 11/15/22
3,080,000
4,358,317
Utilities - 4.8%
   
Indianapolis Power & Light Co. (C) (D), 6.05%, 10/1/36
3,445,000
4,024,153
Interstate Power & Light Co., 6.25%, 7/15/39
2,925,000
3,608,333
Sierra Pacific Power Co., Series M, 6%, 5/15/16
3,250,000
3,680,927
Southwestern Electric Power Co., Series E, 5.55%, 1/15/17
2,165,000
2,393,710
Wisconsin Electric Power Co., 6.5%, 6/1/28
3,000,000
3,563,982
   
17,271,105
Total Corporate Notes and Bonds
( Cost $93,000,058 )
 
99,039,488
MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITIES - 16.7%
   
Fannie Mae - 12.0%
   
4%, 4/1/15 Pool # 255719
244,001
257,139
5.5%, 4/1/16 Pool # 745444
509,654
538,168
6%, 5/1/16 Pool # 582558
27,914
29,050
5.5%, 9/1/17 Pool # 657335
73,998
78,137
5.5%, 2/1/18 Pool # 673194
247,618
261,415
5%, 5/1/20 Pool # 813965
987,217
1,061,230
4.5%, 9/1/20 Pool # 835465
735,230
780,542
6%, 5/1/21 Pool # 253847
122,072
133,395
7%, 12/1/29 Pool # 762813
100,113
114,888
7%, 11/1/31 Pool # 607515
63,625
74,281
6.5%, 3/1/32 Pool # 631377
127,614
142,201
7%, 5/1/32 Pool # 644591
61,095
71,327
6.5%, 6/1/32 Pool # 545691
921,774
1,003,197
5.5%, 4/1/33 Pool # 690206
1,220,969
1,336,295
5%, 10/1/33 Pool # 254903
1,577,878
1,706,969
5.5%, 11/1/33 Pool # 555880
1,298,968
1,421,661
5%, 5/1/34 Pool # 782214
37,438
40,431


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Core Bond Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited)
 

 
Par Value
Value (Note 2)
MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITIES (continued)
 
Fannie Mae (continued)
   
5%, 6/1/34 Pool # 778891
$382,903
$    413,509
5.5%, 6/1/34 Pool # 780384
907,085
994,534
7%, 7/1/34 Pool # 792636
41,841
44,033
5.5%, 8/1/34 Pool # 793647
197,821
214,808
5.5%, 3/1/35 Pool # 810075
728,037
793,407
5.5%, 3/1/35 Pool # 815976
1,100,257
1,206,794
5.5%, 7/1/35 Pool # 825283
1,223,904
1,342,267
5%, 8/1/35 Pool # 829670
1,206,104
1,298,596
5.5%, 8/1/35 Pool # 826872
712,085
777,970
5%, 9/1/35 Pool # 820347
1,418,071
1,585,453
5%, 9/1/35 Pool # 835699
1,468,232
1,640,506
5%, 10/1/35 Pool # 797669
1,698,886
1,885,812
5.5%, 10/1/35 Pool # 836912
87,935
95,370
5%, 11/1/35 Pool # 844809
674,431
726,151
5%, 12/1/35 Pool # 850561
755,262
813,181
5.5%, 2/1/36 Pool # 851330
9,254
10,042
5.5%, 10/1/36 Pool # 896340
182,671
198,199
5.5%, 10/1/36 Pool # 901723
1,505,622
1,633,458
6.5%, 10/1/36 Pool # 894118
1,182,635
1,315,690
6%, 11/1/36 Pool # 902510
1,590,424
1,769,743
5.5%, 2/1/37 Pool # 905140
1,239,853
1,378,592
5.5%, 5/1/37 Pool # 899323
683,858
743,827
5.5%, 5/1/37 Pool # 928292
857,543
954,233
6%, 10/1/37 Pool # 947563
1,543,758
1,715,486
5.5%, 7/1/38 Pool # 986973
1,087,804
1,200,462
5%, 8/1/38 Pool # 988934
1,292,877
1,406,443
6.5%, 8/1/38 Pool # 987711
2,131,749
2,456,512
3.5%, 6/1/42 Pool # AO4136
3,400,599
3,456,719
3.5%, 9/1/42 Pool # AB6228
2,124,944
2,164,039
   
43,286,162
Freddie Mac - 4.6%
   
5%, 5/1/18 Pool # E96322
531,220
561,474
8%, 6/1/30 Pool # C01005
42,376
51,278
7%, 3/1/31 Pool # C48129
181,836
210,833
5%, 7/1/33 Pool # A11325
973,833
1,078,648
6%, 10/1/34 Pool # A28439
272,667
299,926
6%, 10/1/34 Pool # A28598
185,502
204,046
5.5%, 11/1/34 Pool # A28282
2,082,292
2,307,214
5%, 4/1/35 Pool # A32314
293,211
324,583
5%, 4/1/35 Pool # A32315
412,645
449,460
5%, 4/1/35 Pool # A32316
578,215
629,678
5%, 4/1/35 Pool # A32509
195,681
217,504
5%, 1/1/37 Pool # A56371
1,178,827
1,256,777
3%, 9/1/42 Pool # C04233
3,380,869
3,300,470
3%, 4/1/43 Pool # V80025
2,977,296
2,906,495
 
Par Value
Value (Note 2)
3%, 4/1/43 Pool # V80026
$2,982,312
$  2,911,391
   
16,709,777
Ginnie Mae - 0.1%
   
8%, 10/20/15 Pool # 2995
18,914
19,549
6.5%, 2/20/29 Pool # 2714
116,175
134,889
6.5%, 4/20/31 Pool # 3068
88,511
102,671
   
257,109
Total Mortgage Backed Securities ( Cost $56,723,927 )
 
60,253,048
U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY OBLIGATIONS - 52.3%
   
Fannie Mae - 1.1%
   
4.625%, 10/15/14
3,905,000
4,122,317
Federal Farm Credit Bank - 1.3%
   
5.875%, 10/3/16
4,000,000
4,624,616
Freddie Mac - 3.1%
   
4.875%, 11/15/13
2,500,000
2,544,603
4.500%, 1/15/14
5,500,000
5,627,303
1.000%, 9/29/17
3,000,000
2,964,297
   
11,136,203
U.S. Treasury Bonds - 4.2%
   
6.625%, 2/15/27
7,350,000
10,466,856
4.500%, 5/15/38
4,000,000
4,772,500
   
15,239,356
U.S. Treasury Notes - 42.6%
   
3.125%, 8/31/13
2,710,000
2,723,656
4.000%, 2/15/14
9,500,000
9,727,848
4.250%, 8/15/14
11,200,000
11,705,747
2.375%, 9/30/14
3,600,000
3,696,469
2.625%, 12/31/14
26,000,000
26,922,194
2.500%, 3/31/15
1,750,000
1,816,651
4.250%, 8/15/15
8,900,000
9,624,513
3.250%, 12/31/16
8,000,000
8,656,872
3.125%, 1/31/17
4,000,000
4,315,000
2.375%, 7/31/17
5,250,000
5,519,063
0.750%, 10/31/17
10,750,000
10,547,599
4.250%, 11/15/17
9,100,000
10,294,375
2.750%, 2/15/19
16,750,000
17,828,281
3.375%, 11/15/19
15,000,000
16,504,680
2.625%, 11/15/20
6,500,000
6,772,694
2.000%, 11/15/21
7,500,000
7,370,505
   
154,026,147
Total U.S. Government and Agency Obligations ( Cost $180,046,461 )
 
189,148,639


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Core Bond Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited)
 
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 2.2%
   
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund
7,970,933
$  7,970,933
Total Short-Term Investments ( Cost $7,970,933 )
 
7,970,933
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.2% ( Cost $339,877,922** )
358,537,068
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 0.8%
2,872,724
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%
 
$361,409,792


*
Non-income producing.
**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $339,877,922.
(A)
Stepped rate security. Rate shown is as of June 30, 2013.
(B)
Floating rate or variable rate note. Rate shown is as of June 30, 2013.
(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."
(D)
Illiquid security (See Note 2).
(E)
Notes and bonds, issued by foreign entities, denominated in U.S. dollars. The aggregate of these securities is 1.26% of total net assets.
(F)
In default.  Issuer is bankrupt.


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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High Income Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited)
 
 
Par Value
Value (Note 2)
CORPORATE NOTES AND BONDS - 96.7%
   
Consumer Discretionary - 37.0%
   
Auto Components - 3.3%
   
Allison Transmission Inc. (A), 7.125%, 5/15/19
$  300,000
$    317,250
Dana Holding Corp., 6.5%, 2/15/19
350,000
372,312
Dana Holding Corp., 6.75%, 2/15/21
250,000
265,625
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., 7%, 5/15/22
500,000
512,500
Tenneco Inc., 6.875%, 12/15/20
525,000
561,750
   
2,029,437
Automobiles - 0.4%
   
Cooper Standard Automotive Inc., 8.5%, 5/1/18
250,000
265,000
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 6.6%
   
Ameristar Casinos Inc., 7.5%, 4/15/21
800,000
832,000
Boyd Gaming Corp., 9.125%, 12/1/18
300,000
312,750
Felcor Lodging L.P., 6.75%, 6/1/19
950,000
992,750
Isle of Capri Casinos Inc., 5.875%, 3/15/21
300,000
286,500
MGM Resorts International, 7.5%, 6/1/16
250,000
272,500
MGM Resorts International, 7.625%, 1/15/17
500,000
546,250
Peninsula Gaming LLC / Peninsula Gaming Corp. (A), 8.375%, 2/15/18
200,000
208,000
Pinnacle Entertainment Inc., 8.75%, 5/15/20
300,000
321,750
Scientific Games International Inc., 6.25%, 9/1/20
300,000
301,500
   
4,074,000
Household Durables - 1.7%
   
Griffon Corp., 7.125%, 4/1/18
500,000
523,750
Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc., 9.5%, 6/15/18
500,000
547,500
   
1,071,250
Media - 18.5%
   
Allbritton Communications Co., 8%, 5/15/18
950,000
1,009,375
AMC Networks Inc., 4.75%, 12/15/22
700,000
675,500
Cablevision Systems Corp., 7.75%, 4/15/18
250,000
268,750
Cablevision Systems Corp., 5.875%, 9/15/22
200,000
193,500
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 6.5%, 4/30/21
750,000
781,875
Cequel Communications Holdings I LLC / Cequel Capital Corp. (A), 6.375%, 9/15/20
400,000
407,000
CSC Holdings LLC, 6.75%, 11/15/21
400,000
431,000
Cumulus Media Holdings Inc., 7.75%, 5/1/19
900,000
879,750
DISH DBS Corp. (A), 5.125%, 5/1/20
500,000
490,000
DISH DBS Corp., 5.875%, 7/15/22
100,000
101,500
DISH DBS Corp., 5%, 3/15/23
300,000
288,750
Hughes Satellite Systems Corp., 6.5%, 6/15/19
500,000
530,000
 
Par Value
Value (Note 2)
Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A. (B), 7.25%, 10/15/20
$  525,000
$    551,250
Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A. (B), 7.5%, 4/1/21
250,000
262,500
Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A. (A) (B), 5.5%, 8/1/23
100,000
94,000
Intelsat Luxembourg S.A. (A) (B), 6.75%, 6/1/18
250,000
251,875
Lamar Media Corp., 5.875%, 2/1/22
500,000
513,750
Mediacom Broadband LLC / Mediacom Broadband Corp., 6.375%, 4/1/23
800,000
796,000
Sirius XM Radio Inc. (A), 4.625%, 5/15/23
200,000
185,000
Telesat Canada / Telesat LLC (A) (B), 6%, 5/15/17
500,000
510,000
Univision Communications Inc. (A), 6.75%, 9/15/22
500,000
525,000
UPCB Finance V Ltd. (A) (B), 6.875%, 1/15/22
350,000
362,250
ViaSat Inc., 6.875%, 6/15/20
300,000
316,500
Videotron Ltee (B), 5%, 7/15/22
550,000
536,250
XM Satellite Radio Inc. (A), 7.625%, 11/1/18
500,000
545,000
   
11,506,375
Specialty Retail - 5.2%
   
Jo-Ann Stores Inc. (A), 8.125%, 3/15/19
600,000
612,000
Michaels Stores Inc., 7.75%, 11/1/18
500,000
535,000
Penske Automotive Group Inc., 5.75%, 10/1/22
500,000
510,000
Sally Holdings LLC / Sally Capital Inc., 5.75%, 6/1/22
1,000,000
1,015,000
Toys R Us Property Co. I LLC, 10.75%, 7/15/17
500,000
527,500
   
3,199,500
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 1.3%
   
Hanesbrands Inc., 6.375%, 12/15/20
250,000
266,563
Levi Strauss & Co., 7.625%, 5/15/20
500,000
540,000
   
806,563
Consumer Staples - 5.1%
   
ACCO Brands Corp., 6.75%, 4/30/20
250,000
251,563
Barry Callebaut Services N.V. (A) (B), 5.5%, 6/15/23
300,000
297,954
Central Garden and Pet Co., 8.25%, 3/1/18
500,000
506,250
Del Monte Corp., 7.625%, 2/15/19
500,000
513,750
Hawk Acquisition Sub Inc. (A), 4.25%, 10/15/20
500,000
478,125
Stater Brothers Holdings, 7.75%, 4/15/15
500,000
501,255
US Foods Inc., 8.5%, 6/30/19
600,000
627,000
   
3,175,897


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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High Income Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited)
 
 
Par Value
Value (Note 2)
CORPORATE NOTES AND BONDS (continued)
 
Energy - 12.1%
   
Access Midstream Partners L.P. / ACMP Finance Corp., 4.875%, 5/15/23
$  500,000
$    463,750
AmeriGas Finance LLC / AmeriGas Finance Corp., 7%, 5/20/22
250,000
255,625
AmeriGas Partners L.P. / AmeriGas Finance Corp., 6.25%, 8/20/19
500,000
502,500
Berry Petroleum Co., 6.375%, 9/15/22
250,000
249,062
Chaparral Energy Inc., 8.25%, 9/1/21
500,000
526,250
Chesapeake Energy Corp., 6.875%, 11/15/20
300,000
325,500
Cie Generale de Geophysique - Veritas (B), 6.5%, 6/1/21
300,000
303,000
Continental Resources Inc., 8.25%, 10/1/19
250,000
273,750
Exterran Holdings Inc., 7.25%, 12/1/18
500,000
530,000
Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc. (A), 9.5%, 1/15/16
87,000
89,349
Key Energy Services Inc., 6.75%, 3/1/21
500,000
480,000
Lightstream Resources Ltd. (A) (B), 8.625%, 2/1/20
300,000
285,000
MarkWest Energy Partners L.P. / MarkWest Energy Finance Corp., 6.75%, 11/1/20
500,000
527,500
Oasis Petroleum Inc., 6.875%, 1/15/23
500,000
515,000
Precision Drilling Corp. (B), 6.5%, 12/15/21
850,000
860,625
QEP Resources Inc., 5.375%, 10/1/22
150,000
148,500
QEP Resources Inc., 5.25%, 5/1/23
500,000
487,500
Regency Energy Partners L.P. / Regency Energy Finance Corp., 6.875%, 12/1/18
400,000
421,000
Unit Corp., 6.625%, 5/15/21
250,000
255,000
   
7,498,911
Financials - 2.1%
   
Ally Financial Inc., 5.5%, 2/15/17
700,000
731,367
CIT Group Inc., 5%, 5/15/17
50,000
51,063
MPT Operating Partnership L.P. / MPT Finance Corp., 6.875%, 5/1/21
500,000
530,000
   
1,312,430
Health Care - 9.9%
   
Air Medical Group Holdings Inc., 9.25%, 11/1/18
300,000
323,250
Biomet Inc., 6.5%, 8/1/20
250,000
257,656
Biomet Inc., 6.5%, 10/1/20
400,000
399,000
DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc., 6.375%, 11/1/18
500,000
521,875
Endo Health Solutions Inc., 7%, 12/15/20
500,000
501,875
Fresenius Medical Care US Finance II Inc. (A), 5.625%, 7/31/19
200,000
208,000
Fresenius Medical Care US Finance II Inc. (A), 5.875%, 1/31/22
200,000
210,500
HCA Inc., 5.875%, 3/15/22
250,000
256,563
 
Par Value
Value (Note 2)
HCA Inc., 5.875%, 5/1/23
$  800,000
$    802,000
Multiplan Inc. (A), 9.875%, 9/1/18
250,000
271,875
Omega Healthcare Investors Inc., 5.875%, 3/15/24
250,000
258,125
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 8%, 8/1/20
850,000
878,687
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International (A), 6.875%, 12/1/18
500,000
512,500
Vanguard Health Holding Co. II LLC / Vanguard Holding Co. II Inc., 7.75%, 2/1/19
400,000
424,000
VPII Escrow Corp. (A) (B), 7.5%, 7/15/21
300,000
310,500
   
6,136,406
Industrials - 10.2%
   
Alliance Data Systems Corp. (A), 5.25%, 12/1/17
50,000
51,500
Alliance Data Systems Corp. (A), 6.375%, 4/1/20
400,000
412,000
Ashtead Capital Inc. (A), 6.5%, 7/15/22
500,000
521,250
Avis Budget Car Rental LLC / Avis Budget Finance Inc., 8.25%, 1/15/19
500,000
543,750
Belden Inc. (A), 5.5%, 9/1/22
500,000
491,250
Bombardier Inc. (A) (B), 6.125%, 1/15/23
350,000
347,375
Clean Harbors Inc., 5.125%, 6/1/21
150,000
151,125
FTI Consulting Inc. (A), 6%, 11/15/22
500,000
506,250
Hornbeck Offshore Services Inc., 5.875%, 4/1/20
600,000
603,000
Moog Inc., 7.25%, 6/15/18
500,000
517,500
Nortek Inc., 8.5%, 4/15/21
250,000
267,500
RBS Global Inc. / Rexnord LLC, 8.5%, 5/1/18
300,000
318,750
Tomkins LLC / Tomkins Inc., 9%, 10/1/18
325,000
354,250
TransDigm Inc. (A), 5.5%, 10/15/20
200,000
189,000
United Rentals North America Inc., 8.25%, 2/1/21
175,000
191,625
United Rentals North America Inc., 7.625%, 4/15/22
500,000
541,250
West Corp., 8.625%, 10/1/18
100,000
106,875
West Corp., 7.875%, 1/15/19
200,000
208,000
   
6,322,250
Information Technology - 3.8%
   
Level 3 Financing Inc., 8.125%, 7/1/19
600,000
630,000
SunGard Data Systems Inc., 7.375%, 11/15/18
800,000
844,000
Syniverse Holdings Inc., 9.125%, 1/15/19
850,000
907,375
   
2,381,375
Materials - 7.6%
   
ArcelorMittal (B), 5.75%, 8/5/20
300,000
297,000
Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC / Ardagh MP Holdings USA Inc. (A) (B), 9.125%, 10/15/20
300,000
318,375
Boise Cascade Co., 6.375%, 11/1/20
600,000
607,500
Crown Americas LLC / Crown Americas Capital Corp. IV (A), 4.5%, 1/15/23
250,000
235,625


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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High Income Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited)
 
 
Par Value
Value (Note 2)
CORPORATE NOTES AND BONDS (continued)
 
Materials (continued)
   
FMG Resources August 2006 Pty Ltd. (A) (B), 7%, 11/1/15
$  200,000
$    202,000
FMG Resources August 2006 Pty Ltd. (A) (B), 8.25%, 11/1/19
250,000
257,500
FMG Resources August 2006 Pty Ltd. (A) (B), 6.875%, 4/1/22
150,000
145,500
Huntsman International LLC, 4.875%, 11/15/20
400,000
395,000
Penn Virginia Resource Partners L.P. / Penn Virginia Resource Finance Corp., 8.25%, 4/15/18
700,000
729,750
Polymer Group Inc., 7.75%, 2/1/19
500,000
520,000
Reynolds Group Issuer Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC, 8.5%, 5/15/18
250,000
257,500
Reynolds Group Issuer Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC, 9%, 4/15/19
250,000
258,125
Reynolds Group Issuer Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC, 8.25%, 2/15/21
500,000
495,000
   
4,718,875
Telecommunication Services - 6.5%
   
CenturyLink Inc., 5.625%, 4/1/20
200,000
202,000
CenturyLink Inc., 5.8%, 3/15/22
500,000
492,500
CommScope Holding Co. Inc., PIK (A), 6.625%, 6/1/20
250,000
238,750
CommScope Inc. (A), 8.25%, 1/15/19
500,000
533,750
Crown Castle International Corp., 7.125%, 11/1/19
150,000
160,125
Crown Castle International Corp., 5.25%, 1/15/23
300,000
288,000
SBA Telecommunications Inc. (A), 5.75%, 7/15/20
300,000
300,750
Softbank Corp. (A) (B), 4.5%, 4/15/20
250,000
240,938
Sprint Nextel Corp., 7%, 8/15/20
325,000
341,250
tw telecom holdings, Inc., 8%, 3/1/18
500,000
530,000
Windstream Corp., 7%, 3/15/19
475,000
476,187
Windstream Corp., 6.375%, 8/1/23
250,000
233,750
   
4,038,000
Utilities - 2.4%
   
GenOn Energy Inc., 7.875%, 6/15/17
300,000
318,750
Mirant Americas Generation LLC, 8.5%, 10/1/21
300,000
322,500
NRG Energy Inc., 8.25%, 9/1/20
475,000
511,812
Suburban Propane Partners L.P. / Suburban Energy Finance Corp., 7.375%, 8/1/21
309,000
321,360
   
1,474,422
Total Corporate Notes and Bonds ( Cost $59,092,756 )
 
60,010,691
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 2.4%
   
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund
$1,467,289
$  1,467,289
Total Short-Term Investments ( Cost $1,467,289 )
 
1,467,289
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.1% ( Cost $60,560,045** )
61,477,980
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 0.9%
581,548
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%
$62,059,528


**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $60,560,045.
(A)
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."
(B)
Notes and bonds, issued by foreign entities, denominated in U.S. dollars. The aggregate of these securities is 10.37% of total net assets.
PIK
Payment in Kind. Pays interest in additional bonds rather than in cash.
PLC
Public Limited Company.


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Diversified Income Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited)
 
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)
COMMON STOCKS - 57.8%
   
Consumer Discretionary - 5.8%
   
McDonald’s Corp.
63,500
$  6,286,500
Omnicom Group Inc.
62,000
3,897,940
Target Corp.
67,000
4,613,620
Time Warner Inc.
81,500
4,712,330
Viacom Inc., Class B
51,000
3,470,550
   
22,980,940
Consumer Staples - 7.2%
   
Coca-Cola Co./The
86,000
3,449,460
Diageo PLC, ADR
26,000
2,988,700
Nestle S.A., ADR
59,000
3,881,020
PepsiCo Inc.
68,000
5,561,720
Philip Morris International Inc.
28,500
2,468,670
Procter & Gamble Co./The
70,000
5,389,300
Sysco Corp.
77,000
2,630,320
Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
34,000
2,532,660
   
28,901,850
Energy - 6.9%
   
Chevron Corp.
88,000
10,413,920
ConocoPhillips
79,500
4,809,750
Exxon Mobil Corp.
96,000
8,673,600
Occidental Petroleum Corp.
40,500
3,613,815
   
27,511,085
Financials - 10.6%
   
Bank of New York Mellon Corp./The
103,000
2,889,150
BB&T Corp.
114,000
3,862,320
BlackRock Inc.
10,100
2,594,185
M&T Bank Corp.
33,000
3,687,750
Northern Trust Corp.
54,000
3,126,600
PartnerRe Ltd.
46,000
4,165,760
Travelers Cos. Inc./The
113,000
9,030,960
US Bancorp
177,000
6,398,550
Wells Fargo & Co.
157,000
6,479,390
   
42,234,665
Health Care - 9.0%
   
Becton, Dickinson and Co.
26,000
2,569,580
Johnson & Johnson
113,500
9,745,110
Medtronic Inc.
86,000
4,426,420
Merck & Co. Inc.
165,000
7,664,250
Novartis AG, ADR
36,000
2,545,560
Pfizer Inc.
317,019
8,879,702
   
35,830,622
Industrials - 8.4%
   
3M Co.
74,000
8,091,900
Boeing Co./The
36,500
3,739,060
Emerson Electric Co.
69,000
3,763,260
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)
General Dynamics Corp.
35,000
$  2,741,550
United Parcel Service Inc., Class B
73,500
6,356,280
United Technologies Corp.
67,000
6,226,980
Waste Management Inc.
67,000
2,702,110
   
33,621,140
Information Technology - 7.6%
   
Accenture PLC, Class A
55,500
3,993,780
Automatic Data Processing Inc.
55,000
3,787,300
Intel Corp.
106,000
2,567,320
Linear Technology Corp.
90,000
3,315,600
Microchip Technology Inc.
75,000
2,793,750
Microsoft Corp.
160,000
5,524,800
Oracle Corp.
75,000
2,304,000
QUALCOMM Inc.
97,000
5,924,760
   
30,211,310
Materials - 0.9%
   
Air Products & Chemicals Inc.
38,000
3,479,660
Telecommunication Service - 1.4%
   
AT&T Inc.
153,515
5,434,431
Total Common Stocks ( Cost $167,482,151 )
 
230,205,703
 
Par Value
 
ASSET BACKED SECURITIES - 0.1%
   
ABSC Long Beach Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2000-LB1, Class AF5 (A), 8.41%, 9/21/30
$  599,648
607,729
Total Asset Backed Securities ( Cost $620,310 )
 
607,729
CORPORATE NOTES AND BONDS - 14.5%
   
Consumer Discretionary - 1.8%
   
American Association of Retired Persons (B) (C), 7.5%, 5/1/31
2,000,000
2,594,412
DR Horton Inc., 5.25%, 2/15/15
515,000
535,600
ERAC USA Finance LLC (B) (C), 6.7%, 6/1/34
1,850,000
2,087,177
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (D), 7.25%, 6/15/16
1,600,000
1,760,000
   
6,977,189
Consumer Staples - 0.6%
   
Mondelez International Inc., 6.5%, 11/1/31
2,025,000
2,352,665
Energy - 1.3%
   
ConocoPhillips, 6.65%, 7/15/18
1,500,000
1,797,969
Hess Corp., 7.875%, 10/1/29
1,150,000
1,436,889
Transocean Inc. (D), 6%, 3/15/18
750,000
840,481
Transocean Inc. (D), 7.5%, 4/15/31
1,030,000
1,144,811
   
5,220,150


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Diversified Income Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited)
 
 
Par Value
Value (Note 2)
CORPORATE NOTES AND BONDS (continued)
 
Financials - 1.5%
   
American Express Credit Corp., 2.375%, 3/24/17
$  450,000
$    459,396
HCP Inc., 6.7%, 1/30/18
1,450,000
1,697,144
Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. * (E), 5.75%, 1/3/17
1,735,000
347
Simon Property Group L.P., 5.875%, 3/1/17
530,000
598,094
Swiss Re Solutions Holding Corp., 7%, 2/15/26
1,000,000
1,263,183
US Bank NA, 6.3%, 2/4/14
2,000,000
2,068,032
   
6,086,196
Health Care - 3.1%
   
AbbVie Inc. (B) (C), 2%, 11/6/18
1,200,000
1,163,551
Amgen Inc., 5.85%, 6/1/17
3,950,000
4,509,273
Eli Lilly & Co., 6.57%, 1/1/16
1,200,000
1,352,374
Genentech Inc., 5.25%, 7/15/35
740,000
812,999
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., 5.75%, 11/15/36
1,320,000
1,544,899
Quest Diagnostics Inc., 5.45%, 11/1/15
1,500,000
1,637,461
Wyeth LLC, 6.5%, 2/1/34
1,100,000
1,378,278
   
12,398,835
Industrials - 1.9%
   
Boeing Co./The, 8.625%, 11/15/31
350,000
495,573
Boeing Co./The, 6.875%, 10/15/43
620,000
773,324
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 8.125%, 4/15/20
1,365,000
1,732,926
Lockheed Martin Corp., 7.65%, 5/1/16
780,000
912,200
Norfolk Southern Corp., 5.59%, 5/17/25
957,000
1,079,522
Norfolk Southern Corp., 7.05%, 5/1/37
1,050,000
1,351,686
Waste Management Inc., 7.125%, 12/15/17
1,150,000
1,353,416
   
7,698,647
Information Technology - 0.8%
   
Apple Inc., 2.4%, 5/3/23
500,000
463,732
Cisco Systems Inc., 5.5%, 2/22/16
960,000
1,071,988
International Business Machines Corp., 1.875%, 8/1/22
1,600,000
1,430,789
   
2,966,509
Materials - 0.5%
   
Ball Corp., 4%, 11/15/23
250,000
231,250
Rio Tinto Finance USA PLC (D), 2.25%, 12/14/18
400,000
388,705
Westvaco Corp., 8.2%, 1/15/30
1,025,000
1,213,016
   
1,832,971
Telecommunication Service - 0.6%
   
Comcast Cable Communications Holdings Inc., 9.455%, 11/15/22
1,780,000
2,518,768
 
Par Value
Value (Note 2)
Utilities - 2.4%
   
Indianapolis Power & Light Co. (B) (C), 6.05%, 10/1/36
$1,555,000
$  1,816,417
Interstate Power & Light Co., 6.25%, 7/15/39
1,365,000
1,683,889
Nevada Power Co., Series R, 6.75%, 7/1/37
1,600,000
2,045,224
Sierra Pacific Power Co., Series M, 6%, 5/15/16
474,000
536,849
Southwestern Electric Power Co., Series E, 5.55%, 1/15/17
835,000
923,209
Westar Energy Inc., 6%, 7/1/14
2,400,000
2,521,495
   
9,527,083
Total Corporate Notes and Bonds ( Cost $53,628,247 )
 
57,579,013
MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITIES - 6.9%
   
Fannie Mae - 5.1%
   
4%, 4/1/15 Pool # 255719
114,554
120,722
5.5%, 4/1/16 Pool # 745444
196,960
207,979
6%, 5/1/16 Pool # 582558
51,176
53,258
5%, 12/1/17 Pool # 672243
470,332
503,119
4.5%, 9/1/20 Pool # 835465
451,985
479,841
6%, 5/1/21 Pool # 253847
103,852
113,485
7%, 12/1/29 Pool # 762813
46,884
53,803
7%, 11/1/31 Pool # 607515
63,625
74,281
7%, 5/1/32 Pool # 644591
33,588
39,213
5.5%, 10/1/33 Pool # 254904
451,611
494,268
5.5%, 11/1/33 Pool # 555880
1,298,968
1,421,661
5%, 5/1/34 Pool # 780890
1,713,042
1,849,966
7%, 7/1/34 Pool # 792636
20,027
21,076
5.5%, 8/1/34 Pool # 793647
191,115
207,526
5.5%, 3/1/35 Pool # 815976
1,067,493
1,170,858
5.5%, 7/1/35 Pool # 825283
508,827
558,036
5.5%, 8/1/35 Pool # 826872
312,475
341,386
5%, 9/1/35 Pool # 820347
579,573
647,982
5%, 9/1/35 Pool # 835699
614,584
686,696
5%, 10/1/35 Pool # 797669
532,181
590,736
5.5%, 10/1/35 Pool # 836912
192,157
208,406
5%, 12/1/35 Pool # 850561
315,946
340,175
5.5%, 12/1/35 Pool # 844583
1,027,667
1,120,163
5.5%, 2/1/36 Pool # 851330
4,157
4,510
5.5%, 9/1/36 Pool # 831820
1,159,390
1,290,699
6%, 9/1/36 Pool # 831741
628,728
682,820
5.5%, 10/1/36 Pool # 896340
82,189
89,176
5.5%, 10/1/36 Pool # 901723
564,608
612,547
5.5%, 12/1/36 Pool # 902853
1,096,284
1,209,527
5.5%, 12/1/36 Pool # 903059
937,161
1,027,585
5.5%, 12/1/36 Pool # 907512
490,437
533,703
5.5%, 12/1/36 Pool # 907635
757,230
845,168
3.5%, 6/1/42 Pool # AO4136
1,275,225
1,296,270
3%, 2/1/43 Pool # AB8486
1,484,701
1,452,632
   
20,349,273


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Diversified Income Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited)
 
 
Par Value
Value (Note 2)
MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITIES (continued)
 
Freddie Mac - 1.8%
   
8%, 6/1/30 Pool # C01005
$   33,901
$     41,022
6.5%, 1/1/32 Pool # C62333
124,098
141,576
5%, 7/1/33 Pool # A11325
973,833
1,078,648
6%, 10/1/34 Pool # A28439
126,454
139,096
6%, 10/1/34 Pool # A28598
86,030
94,630
5%, 4/1/35 Pool # A32314
158,558
175,523
5%, 4/1/35 Pool # A32315
184,264
200,704
5%, 4/1/35 Pool # A32316
198,760
216,451
5%, 4/1/35 Pool # A32509
129,961
144,454
5%, 1/1/37 Pool # A56371
589,413
628,389
3%, 9/1/42 Pool # C04233
1,738,733
1,697,385
3%, 4/1/43 Pool # V80025
1,190,918
1,162,598
3%, 4/1/43 Pool # V80026
1,192,925
1,164,556
   
6,885,032
Ginnie Mae - 0.0%
   
6.5%, 4/20/31 Pool # 3068
72,892
84,553
Total Mortgage Backed Securities 
( Cost $25,833,887 )
 
27,318,858
U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY OBLIGATIONS - 16.5%
   
U.S. Treasury Bond - 1.2%
   
6.625%, 2/15/27
3,270,000
4,656,683
U.S. Treasury Notes - 15.3%
   
3.125%, 8/31/13
1,175,000
1,180,921
4.000%, 2/15/14
4,810,000
4,925,363
4.250%, 8/15/14
4,965,000
5,189,200
2.375%, 9/30/14
1,400,000
1,437,516
0.500%, 10/15/14
5,000,000
5,017,970
2.500%, 3/31/15
795,000
825,278
4.500%, 2/15/16
5,550,000
6,120,174
3.250%, 12/31/16
2,500,000
2,705,272
 
Par Value
Value (Note 2)
3.125%, 1/31/17
$2,000,000
$  2,157,500
0.500%, 7/31/17
4,000,000
3,904,064
2.375%, 7/31/17
2,000,000
2,102,500
4.250%, 11/15/17
12,100,000
13,688,125
2.750%, 2/15/19
1,300,000
1,383,688
3.375%, 11/15/19
1,000,000
1,100,312
2.625%, 11/15/20
7,400,000
7,710,452
1.750%, 5/15/22
1,750,000
1,668,653
   
61,116,988
Total U.S. Government and Agency Obligations ( Cost $63,255,900 )
 
65,773,671
 
Shares
 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 4.0%
   
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund
15,927,601
15,927,601
Total Short-Term Investments ( Cost $15,927,601 )
 
15,927,601
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.8% ( Cost $326,748,096** )
397,412,575
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 0.2%
695,477
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%
$398,108,052


*
Non-income producing.
**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $327,577,278.
(A)
Stepped rate security. Rate shown is as of June 30, 2013.
(B)
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."
(C)
Illiquid security (See Note 2).
(D)
Notes and bonds, issued by foreign entities, denominated in U.S. dollars. The aggregate of these securities is 1.04% of total net assets.
(E)
In default. Issuer is bankrupt.
ADR
American Depositary Receipt.
PLC
Public Limited Company.


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Large Cap Value Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited)
 
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)
COMMON STOCKS - 95.5%
   
Consumer Discretionary - 11.1%
   
DIRECTV *
204,000
$12,570,480
McDonald’s Corp.
58,000
5,742,000
Omnicom Group Inc.
162,000
10,184,940
Target Corp.
160,000
11,017,600
Time Warner Inc.
200,000
11,564,000
Viacom Inc., Class B
126,000
8,574,300
   
59,653,320
Consumer Staples - 6.8%
   
Diageo PLC, ADR
47,000
5,402,650
Nestle S.A., ADR
94,000
6,183,320
Philip Morris International Inc.
93,000
8,055,660
Procter & Gamble Co./The
106,000
8,160,940
Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
117,000
8,715,330
   
36,517,900
Energy - 12.7%
   
Apache Corp.
96,500
8,089,595
Chevron Corp.
133,046
15,744,663
ConocoPhillips
167,000
10,103,500
Exxon Mobil Corp.
72,000
6,505,200
National Oilwell Varco Inc.
132,000
9,094,800
Occidental Petroleum Corp.
101,000
9,012,230
Schlumberger Ltd.
136,000
9,745,760
   
68,295,748
Financials - 27.3%
   
Capital Markets - 2.8%
   
Bank of New York Mellon Corp./The
331,000
9,284,550
BlackRock Inc.
21,500
5,522,275
   
14,806,825
Commercial Banks - 8.8%
   
BB&T Corp.
265,000
8,978,200
M&T Bank Corp.
56,000
6,258,000
US Bancorp
405,000
14,640,750
Wells Fargo & Co.
424,000
17,498,480
   
47,375,430
Insurance - 14.2%
   
American International Group Inc. *
319,000
14,259,300
Arch Capital Group Ltd. *
187,000
9,613,670
Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Class B *
149,500
16,732,040
Markel Corp. *
31,576
16,638,973
Travelers Cos. Inc./The
158,000
12,627,360
WR Berkley Corp.
158,032
6,457,188
   
76,328,531
Real Estate Management & Development - 1.5%
 
Brookfield Asset Management Inc., Class A
223,000
8,032,460
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)
Health Care - 15.0%
   
Johnson & Johnson
194,000
$16,656,840
Medtronic Inc.
217,000
11,168,990
Merck & Co. Inc.
441,000
20,484,450
Novartis AG, ADR
78,000
5,515,380
Pfizer Inc.
740,000
20,727,400
UnitedHealth Group Inc.
91,000
5,958,680
   
80,511,740
Industrials - 14.5%
   
3M Co.
145,000
15,855,750
Boeing Co./The
80,000
8,195,200
Danaher Corp.
150,000
9,495,000
Emerson Electric Co.
113,000
6,163,020
FedEx Corp.
129,000
12,716,820
General Dynamics Corp.
78,000
6,109,740
United Parcel Service Inc., Class B
118,000
10,204,640
United Technologies Corp.
100,000
9,294,000
   
78,034,170
Information Technology - 2.9%
   
International Business Machines Corp.
42,990
8,215,819
QUALCOMM Inc.
123,500
7,543,380
   
15,759,199
Materials - 3.8%
   
Air Products & Chemicals Inc.
83,000
7,600,310
Mosaic Co./The
240,000
12,914,400
   
20,514,710
Telecommunication Service - 1.4%
   
AT&T Inc.
207,987
7,362,740
Total Common Stocks ( Cost $386,785,744 )
 
513,192,773
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 4.5%
   
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund
24,464,493
24,464,493
Total Short-Term Investments ( Cost $24,464,493 )
 
24,464,493
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.0% ( Cost $411,250,237** )
537,657,266
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 0.0%
(141,474)
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%
$537,515,792


*
Non-income producing.
**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $411,637,767.
ADR
American Depositary Receipt.
PLC
Public Limited Company.


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2013
 
Large Cap Growth Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited)
 
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)
COMMON STOCKS - 93.6%
   
Consumer Discretionary - 19.2%
   
Amazon.com Inc. *
29,297
$  8,135,484
CBS Corp., Class B
74,150
3,623,711
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. *
5,165
1,881,868
DIRECTV *
74,065
4,563,885
Discovery Communications Inc., Class C *
86,523
6,027,192
Home Depot Inc./The
77,125
5,974,874
Lululemon Athletica Inc. *
69,211
4,534,705
McDonald’s Corp.
47,945
4,746,555
NIKE Inc., Class B
56,918
3,624,538
Omnicom Group Inc.
79,720
5,011,996
Panera Bread Co., Class A *
16,266
3,024,500
priceline.com Inc. *
6,943
5,742,764
Starbucks Corp.
56,378
3,692,195
TJX Cos. Inc.
113,690
5,691,321
Walt Disney Co./The
32,840
2,073,846
   
68,349,434
Consumer Staples - 7.5%
   
Costco Wholesale Corp.
57,304
6,336,103
Nestle S.A., ADR
115,655
7,607,786
PepsiCo Inc.
44,725
3,658,058
Philip Morris International Inc.
105,955
9,177,822
   
26,779,769
Energy - 5.1%
   
Apache Corp.
80,025
6,708,496
Schlumberger Ltd.
160,765
11,520,420
   
18,228,916
Financials - 2.5%
   
Brookfield Asset Management Inc., Class A
124,706
4,491,910
T. Rowe Price Group Inc.
63,129
4,617,886
   
9,109,796
Health Care - 8.7%
   
Allergan Inc.
55,428
4,669,255
Biogen Idec Inc. *
22,397
4,819,834
Celgene Corp. *
35,665
4,169,595
Cerner Corp. *
48,129
4,624,716
Johnson & Johnson
58,500
5,022,810
UnitedHealth Group Inc.
115,035
7,532,492
   
30,838,702
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)
Industrials - 15.5%
   
3M Co.
53,372
$  5,836,228
Boeing Co./The
58,967
6,040,579
Danaher Corp.
112,318
7,109,729
Emerson Electric Co.
87,988
4,798,866
Expeditors International of Washington Inc.
69,867
2,655,645
FedEx Corp.
36,155
3,564,160
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. *
69,690
3,842,010
Roper Industries Inc.
37,893
4,707,068
United Parcel Service Inc., Class B
74,075
6,406,006
United Technologies Corp.
77,428
7,196,158
W.W. Grainger Inc.
11,825
2,982,029
   
55,138,478
Information Technology - 29.9%
   
Communications Equipment - 3.2%
   
QUALCOMM Inc.
185,618
11,337,547
Computers & Peripherals - 4.8%
   
Apple Inc.
42,824
16,961,730
Internet Software & Services - 5.5%
   
eBay Inc. *
123,957
6,411,056
Google Inc., Class A *
15,078
13,274,219
   
19,685,275
IT Services - 5.9%
   
Accenture PLC, Class A
101,572
7,309,121
International Business Machines Corp.
35,095
6,707,005
Visa Inc., Class A
38,321
7,003,163
   
21,019,289
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 1.5%
   
Linear Technology Corp.
140,170
5,163,863
Software - 9.0%
   
MICROS Systems Inc. *
96,753
4,174,892
Microsoft Corp.
495,415
17,106,680
Oracle Corp.
352,632
10,832,855
   
32,114,427



See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2013
 
Large Cap Growth Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited)
 
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)
COMMON STOCKS (continued)
   
Materials - 5.2%
   
Ecolab Inc.
42,352
$  3,607,967
Monsanto Co.
91,165
9,007,102
Mosaic Co./The
107,833
5,802,494
   
18,417,563
Total Common Stocks ( Cost $253,901,456 )
 
333,144,789
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 6.5%
   
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund
23,056,283
23,056,283
Total Short-Term Investments ( Cost $23,056,283 )
 
23,056,283
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.1% ( Cost $276,957,739** )
356,201,072
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - (0.1%)
(473,020)
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%
$355,728,052


*
Non-income producing.
**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $278,547,215.
ADR
American Depositary Receipt.
PLC
Public Limited Company.


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2013
 
Mid Cap Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited)
 
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)
COMMON STOCKS - 91.8%
   
Consumer Discretionary - 23.4%
   
Advance Auto Parts Inc.
157,684
$12,799,210
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. *
170,741
12,105,537
CarMax Inc. *
224,047
10,342,009
Discovery Communications Inc., Class C *
115,801
8,066,698
Liberty Global PLC *
149,867
10,174,471
Omnicom Group Inc.
208,233
13,091,609
Tiffany & Co.
114,590
8,346,736
TJX Cos. Inc.
306,757
15,356,255
   
90,282,525
Consumer Staples - 0.9%
   
Brown-Forman Corp., Class B
50,053
3,381,080
Energy - 4.6%
   
Ensco PLC, Class A
143,097
8,316,798
World Fuel Services Corp.
231,769
9,266,124
   
17,582,922
Financials - 23.7%
   
Arch Capital Group Ltd. *
204,189
10,497,356
Brookfield Asset Management Inc., Class A
374,528
13,490,499
Brown & Brown Inc.
258,708
8,340,746
Glacier Bancorp Inc.
347,446
7,709,827
Leucadia National Corp.
331,573
8,693,844
M&T Bank Corp.
89,249
9,973,576
Markel Corp. *
37,839
19,939,261
WR Berkley Corp.
309,392
12,641,757
   
91,286,866
Health Care - 9.9%
   
DENTSPLY International Inc.
196,457
8,046,879
Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings *
123,152
12,327,515
Perrigo Co.
67,011
8,108,331
Techne Corp.
141,929
9,804,455
   
38,287,180
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)
Industrials - 18.8%
   
C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc.
189,725
$10,683,415
Colfax Corp. *
150,790
7,857,667
Copart Inc. *
386,496
11,904,077
Expeditors International of Washington Inc.
264,525
10,054,595
IDEX Corp.
160,235
8,622,245
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. *
125,549
6,921,516
Ritchie Bros Auctioneers Inc.
387,867
7,454,804
Wabtec Corp.
166,878
8,916,292
   
72,414,611
Information Technology - 4.5%
   
Amphenol Corp., Class A
101,226
7,889,554
MICROS Systems Inc. *
218,507
9,428,577
   
17,318,131
Materials - 6.0%
   
Crown Holdings Inc. *
327,899
13,486,486
Ecolab Inc.
114,783
9,778,363
   
23,264,849
Total Common Stocks ( Cost $250,962,822 )
 
353,818,164
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 6.3%
   
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund
24,173,629
24,173,629
Total Short-Term Investments ( Cost $24,173,629 )
 
24,173,629
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.1% ( Cost $275,136,451** )
377,991,793
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 1.9%
7,168,669
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%
$385,160,462


*
Non-income producing.
**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $275,379,558.
PLC
Public Limited Company.


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2013
 
Small Cap Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited)
 
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)
COMMON STOCKS - 95.6%
   
Consumer Discretionary - 12.1%
   
Ascena Retail Group Inc. *
14,320
$    249,884
Cato Corp./The, Class A
10,680
266,573
CEC Entertainment Inc.
7,020
288,101
Choice Hotels International Inc.
1,640
65,091
Fred’s Inc., Class A
14,400
223,056
Helen of Troy Ltd. *
7,110
272,811
Matthews International Corp., Class A
6,240
235,248
Stage Stores Inc.
7,610
178,835
   
1,779,599
Consumer Staples - 2.1%
   
Casey’s General Stores Inc.
3,080
185,293
Post Holdings Inc. *
2,800
122,248
   
307,541
Energy - 6.0%
   
Bristow Group Inc.
1,100
71,852
Diamondback Energy Inc. *
4,500
149,940
Era Group Inc. *
5,390
140,949
Halcon Resources Corp. *
7,341
41,623
Scorpio Tankers Inc.
31,400
281,972
SEACOR Holdings Inc.
2,290
190,184
   
876,520
Financials - 20.5%
   
AMERISAFE Inc.
3,770
122,110
Assured Guaranty Ltd.
7,700
169,862
Campus Crest Communities Inc., REIT
13,600
156,944
DiamondRock Hospitality Co., REIT
12,529
116,770
First Busey Corp.
21,607
97,232
First Midwest Bancorp Inc.
16,230
222,676
First Niagara Financial Group Inc.
15,507
156,156
Flushing Financial Corp.
7,981
131,287
Hancock Holding Co.
4,200
126,294
International Bancshares Corp.
11,150
251,767
Mack-Cali Realty Corp., REIT
3,600
88,164
MB Financial Inc.
6,330
169,644
National Financial Partners Corp. *
5,300
134,143
Northwest Bancshares Inc.
17,180
232,102
Platinum Underwriters Holdings Ltd.
2,660
152,205
Primerica Inc.
6,300
235,872
Summit Hotel Properties Inc., REIT
11,200
105,840
Webster Financial Corp.
11,080
284,534
Westamerica Bancorporation
1,170
53,457
   
3,007,059
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)
Health Care - 10.9%
   
Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Inc. *
10,600
$    137,164
Amsurg Corp. *
7,190
252,369
Charles River Laboratories International Inc. *
8,300
340,549
Corvel Corp. *
5,460
159,814
Haemonetics Corp. *
800
33,080
ICON PLC *
6,830
241,987
ICU Medical Inc. *
3,670
264,460
STERIS Corp.
4,000
171,520
   
1,600,943
Industrials - 22.6%
   
ACCO Brands Corp. *
26,440
168,159
Acuity Brands Inc.
1,770
133,670
Albany International Corp., Class A
8,750
288,575
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. *
4,200
183,792
Belden Inc.
9,430
470,840
Carlisle Cos. Inc.
2,800
174,468
Cubic Corp.
3,900
187,590
ESCO Technologies Inc.
5,790
187,480
G&K Services Inc., Class A
5,900
280,840
GATX Corp.
5,370
254,699
McGrath RentCorp
1,000
34,160
Mueller Industries Inc.
6,300
317,709
Standard Parking Corp. *
7,790
167,173
United Stationers Inc.
9,220
309,331
UTi Worldwide Inc.
9,300
153,171
   
3,311,657
Information Technology - 9.6%
   
Coherent Inc.
2,270
125,009
Diebold Inc.
7,470
251,664
Forrester Research Inc.
6,500
238,485
MAXIMUS Inc.
1,880
140,023
MTS Systems Corp.
3,330
188,478
ScanSource Inc. *
5,000
160,000
Verint Systems Inc. *
3,900
138,333
Zebra Technologies Corp., Class A *
4,000
173,760
   
1,415,752
Materials - 7.7%
   
Aptargroup Inc.
3,720
205,381
Deltic Timber Corp.
2,780
160,740
Greif Inc., Class A
2,700
142,209
Innospec Inc.
4,600
184,828
Koppers Holdings Inc.
3,100
118,358
Sensient Technologies Corp.
3,400
137,598
Zep Inc.
11,740
185,844
   
1,134,958


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2013
 
Small Cap Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited)
 
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)
COMMON STOCKS - 95.6%
   
Utilities - 4.1%
   
Atmos Energy Corp.
4,250
$    174,505
Laclede Group Inc./The
2,600
118,716
New Jersey Resources Corp.
1,470
61,049
UNS Energy Corp.
3,140
140,453
WGL Holdings Inc.
2,560
110,643
   
605,366
Total Common Stocks ( Cost $9,860,835 )
 
14,039,395
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 3.4%
   
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund
500,602
500,602
Total Short-Term Investments ( Cost $500,602 )
 
500,602
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.0% ( Cost $10,361,437** )
14,539,997
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 1.0%
143,229
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%
$14,683,226


*
Non-income producing.
**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $10,463,050.
PLC
Public Limited Company.
REIT
Real Estate Investment Trust.


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2013
 
International Stock Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited)
 
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)
COMMON STOCKS - 97.2%
   
Australia - 2.2%
   
Ansell Ltd.
48,988
$    789,859
James Hardie Industries Plc
145,258
1,247,421
   
2,037,280
Belgium - 3.4%
   
Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V.
35,082
3,122,993
Brazil - 0.7%
   
Estacio Participacoes S.A.
84,500
605,911
Canada - 3.0%
   
MacDonald Dettwiler & Associates Ltd.
14,800
982,257
Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc.
15,600
595,105
Rogers Communications Inc.
28,500
1,116,478
   
2,693,840
Denmark - 0.9%
   
Carlsberg AS
9,450
846,032
Finland - 1.5%
   
Sampo
35,133
1,369,182
France - 8.4%
   
BNP Paribas S.A.
37,480
2,047,785
European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. N.V.
16,198
865,819
Sanofi
22,880
2,371,222
Technip S.A.
9,896
1,004,856
Valeo S.A.
21,624
1,359,072
   
7,648,754
Germany - 7.2%
   
Bayer AG
21,195
2,260,323
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
13,680
1,196,245
Merck KGaA
10,842
1,651,866
SAP AG
20,214
1,480,287
   
6,588,721
Indonesia - 0.9%
   
Bank Mandiri Persero Tbk PT, ADR
86,700
775,965
Ireland - 1.2%
   
Ryanair Holdings PLC, ADR
20,300
1,046,059
Italy - 2.5%
   
Atlantia SpA
62,393
1,017,609
Eni SpA
59,768
1,227,637
   
2,245,246
Japan - 18.3%
   
AEON Financial Service Co. Ltd.
40,600
1,149,883
Asics Corp.
80,890
1,281,288
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)
Daikin Industries Ltd.
20,300
$    820,760
Daito Trust Construction Co. Ltd.
8,910
839,973
Daiwa House Industry Co. Ltd.
57,000
1,063,793
Don Quijote Co. Ltd.
35,300
1,717,307
Japan Tobacco Inc.
40,200
1,420,659
Komatsu Ltd.
49,500
1,144,419
LIXIL Group Corp.
61,400
1,496,308
Makita Corp.
15,900
859,286
Seven & I Holdings Co. Ltd.
40,600
1,483,918
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc.
49,900
2,289,222
Yahoo Japan Corp.
2,344
1,155,693
   
16,722,509
Luxembourg - 1.3%
   
RTL Group
14,398
1,184,066
Netherlands – 0.5%
   
Koninklijke KPN N.V.
218,268
453,721
New Zealand - 0.6%
   
Telecom Corp. of New Zealand Ltd.
327,870
571,686
Norway - 0.8%
   
Petroleum Geo-Services ASA
61,236
746,000
Philippines - 1.3%
   
BDO Unibank Inc.
279,940
550,808
LT Group Inc.
1,149,100
601,149
   
1,151,957
Russia - 0.9%
   
Sberbank of Russia
293,893
836,340
South Africa - 1.1%
   
Mediclinic International Ltd.
147,427
1,024,005
South Korea - 1.9%
   
Hyundai Mobis
3,934
940,398
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., GDR
1,334
777,722
   
1,718,120
Spain – 2.6%
   
Mediaset Espana Comunicacion S.A. *
103,543
901,656
Red Electrica Corp. S.A.
27,024
1,486,177
   
2,387,833
Sweden - 4.3%
   
Assa Abloy AB
37,404
1,465,796
Getinge AB
19,791
601,453
Swedbank AB
55,555
1,274,117
Volvo AB
43,312
579,982
   
3,921,348


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2013
 
International Stock Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited)
 
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)
COMMON STOCKS (continued)
   
Switzerland – 6.8%
   
GAM Holding AG *
58,689
$    900,948
Glencore Xstrata PLC
210,819
872,636
Novartis AG
48,732
3,461,878
Swatch Group AG/The
1,827
1,000,010
   
6,235,472
Thailand - 0.8%
   
Krung Thai Bank PCL
1,164,000
761,864
Turkey - 1.2%
   
KOC Holding AS
106,250
510,124
Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS *
105,409
612,112
   
1,122,236
United Kingdom – 22.9%
   
BG Group PLC
44,001
748,537
British American Tobacco PLC
34,425
1,763,179
Direct Line Insurance Group PLC
355,449
1,259,644
Informa PLC
247,242
1,842,985
International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. *
95,800
384,521
Ladbrokes PLC
42,489
129,182
Lloyds Banking Group PLC *
1,644,277
1,579,545
Prudential PLC
123,684
2,022,259
Reed Elsevier PLC
98,236
1,116,108
Rexam PLC
262,201
1,904,244
Royal Dutch Shell PLC
67,748
2,163,867
Signet Jewelers Ltd.
16,404
1,120,489
Standard Chartered PLC
60,245
1,307,554
Taylor Wimpey PLC
504,434
734,612
Unilever PLC
70,284
2,845,636
   
20,922,362
Total Common Stocks ( Cost $71,205,731 )
 
88,739,502
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 3.0%
   
United States - 3.0%
   
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund
2,780,007
$  2,780,007
Total Short-Term Investments ( Cost $2,780,007 )
 
2,780,007
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.2% ( Cost $73,985,738** )
91,519,509
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - (0.2%)
(225,612)
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%
$91,293,897


*
Non-income producing.
**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $74,372,130
ADR
American Depositary Receipt.
GDR
Global Depositary Receipt.
PLC
Public Limited Company.

 
OTHER INFORMATION:
Sector Concentration
% of Net Assets
Consumer Discretionary
16.6%
Consumer Staples
13.2%
Energy
6.5%
Financials
21.9%
Health Care
13.3%
Industrials
12.2%
Information Technology
3.7%
Materials
5.1%
Money Market Funds
3.1%
Telecommunication Services
3.0%
Utilities
1.6%
Net Other Assets & Liabilities
-0.2%
 
100.0%


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2013
 
Madison Target Retirement 2020 Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited)
 
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 99.8%
   
Bond Funds - 54.7%
   
Baird Aggregate Bond Fund Institutional Shares
307,408
$  3,227,786
DoubleLine Total Return Bond Fund Class I
349,613
3,856,226
Franklin Floating Rate Daily Access Fund Advisor Class
705,046
6,444,119
iShares Barclays 20+ Year Treasury Bond Fund ETF
14,110
1,558,308
iShares Barclays TIPS Bond Fund ETF
5,766
645,850
Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund Class I
517,742
5,477,705
PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund Institutional Class
396,604
4,188,142
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
120,365
9,735,121
   
35,133,257
Foreign Bond Funds - 2.0%
   
TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund Class I
150,058
1,287,498
Foreign Stock Funds - 5.0%
   
iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund ETF
4,492
257,751
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF
37,761
1,669,791
WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund ETF
5,349
257,126
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund ETF
22,524
1,027,320
   
3,211,988
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)
Money Market Funds - 0.7%
   
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund
428,491
$    428,491
Stock Funds - 37.4%
   
iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF
21,060
2,432,430
iShares S&P 100 Index Fund ETF
40,030
2,880,158
Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index Fund Institutional Shares
463,608
5,776,556
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
41,990
6,718,820
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
62,926
4,165,701
Vanguard Health Care ETF
8,148
703,906
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
18,222
1,348,064
   
24,025,635
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.8% ( Cost $60,552,984** )
64,086,869
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 0.2%
130,123
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%
$64,216,992


**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $61,258,942.
ETF
Exchange Traded  Fund.


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Madison Target Retirement 2030 Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited)
 
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 99.9%
   
Bond Funds - 37.1%
   
Baird Aggregate Bond Fund Institutional Shares
312,799
$  3,284,389
DoubleLine Total Return Bond Fund Class I
296,452
3,269,864
Franklin Floating Rate Daily Access Fund Advisor Class
717,467
6,557,652
iShares Barclays 20+ Year Treasury Bond Fund ETF
17,947
1,982,067
Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund Class I
426,151
4,508,673
PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund Institutional Class
349,353
3,689,171
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
88,218
7,135,072
   
30,426,888
Foreign Bond Funds - 1.0%
   
TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund Class I
95,390
818,447
Foreign Stock Funds - 8.3%
   
iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund ETF
8,572
491,861
IVA Worldwide Fund Class I
19,392
329,083
Matthews Asian Growth and Income Fund Institutional Shares
17,697
330,576
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF
77,594
3,431,207
WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund ETF
10,206
490,603
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund ETF
37,607
1,715,255
   
6,788,585
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)
Money Market Funds - 1.2%
   
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund
989,021
$    989,021
Stock Funds - 52.3%
   
iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF
38,070
4,397,085
iShares S&P 100 Index Fund ETF
79,212
5,699,303
Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index Fund Institutional Shares
851,806
10,613,508
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
71,219
11,395,752
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
104,677
6,929,618
Vanguard Health Care ETF
16,960
1,465,174
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
32,011
2,368,174
   
42,868,614
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.9% ( Cost $75,396,595** )
81,891,555
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 0.1%
70,369
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%
$81,961,924


**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $76,267,625.
ETF
Exchange Traded  Fund.


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2013
 
Madison Target Retirement 2040 Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited)
 
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 99.7%
   
Bond Funds - 27.3%
   
Baird Aggregate Bond Fund Institutional Shares
168,352
$  1,767,693
DoubleLine Total Return Bond Fund Class I
159,553
1,759,865
Franklin Floating Rate Daily Access Fund Advisor Class
386,086
3,528,822
iShares Barclays 20+ Year Treasury Bond Fund ETF
12,878
1,422,246
Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund Class I
250,177
2,646,872
PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund Institutional Class
194,926
2,058,414
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
34,921
2,824,410
   
16,008,322
Foreign Stock Funds - 10.6%
   
iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund ETF
8,200
470,516
IVA Worldwide Fund Class I
27,871
472,970
Matthews Asian Growth and Income Fund Institutional Shares
19,062
356,074
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-U.S. ETF
68,928
3,047,996
WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund ETF
9,764
469,355
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund ETF
30,837
1,406,476
   
6,223,387
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)
Money Market Funds - 0.9%
   
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund
555,965
$    555,965
Stock Funds - 60.9%
   
iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF
32,373
3,739,081
iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF
2,590
233,955
iShares S&P 100 Index Fund ETF
69,012
4,965,413
Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index Fund Institutional Shares
728,729
9,079,969
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
56,573
9,052,246
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
83,940
5,556,828
Vanguard Health Care ETF
14,197
1,226,479
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
26,135
1,933,467
   
35,787,438
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.7% ( Cost $52,936,719** )
58,575,112
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 0.3%
195,624
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%
$58,770,736


**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $53,645,675.
ETF
Exchange Traded  Fund.


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 

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Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2013
 
Madison Target Retirement 2050 Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited)
 
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 99.5%
   
Bond Funds - 17.3%
   
Franklin Floating Rate Daily Access Fund Advisor Class
78,184
$    714,605
iShares Barclays 20+ Year Treasury Bond Fund ETF
2,607
287,917
Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund Class I
39,435
417,222
PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund Institutional Class
28,172
297,494
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
4,124
333,549
   
2,050,787
Foreign Stock Funds - 12.8%
   
iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund ETF
2,075
119,064
IVA Worldwide Fund Class I
8,460
143,563
Matthews Asian Growth and Income Fund Institutional Shares
5,143
96,080
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-U.S. ETF
13,955
617,090
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
3,074
119,210
WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund ETF
1,977
95,034
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund ETF
7,023
320,319
   
1,510,360
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)
Money Market Funds - 0.5%
   
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund
64,356
$     64,356
Stock Funds - 68.9%
   
iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF
6,964
804,342
iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF
1,573
142,026
iShares S&P 100 Index Fund ETF
16,437
1,182,642
Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index Fund Institutional Shares
166,582
2,075,612
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
12,931
2,069,089
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
17,888
1,184,185
Vanguard Health Care ETF
3,285
283,791
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
5,933
438,924
   
8,180,611
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.5% ( Cost $10,858,578** )
11,806,114
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 0.5%
64,911
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%
$11,871,025


**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $10,980,621.
ETF
Exchange Traded  Fund.


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2013
 
Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2013 (unaudited)
 
 
Conservative Allocation
Fund
Moderate Allocation
Fund
Aggressive Allocation
Fund
Money
Market
Fund
Assets:
       
Investments in securities, at cost
       
Unaffiliated issuers
$121,221,283
$191,037,733
$71,098,453
$38,263,470
Affiliated issuers1
100,949,065
158,310,917
57,643,937
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
       
Unaffiliated issuers
(1,042,861)
6,319,050
4,518,042
Affiliated issuers1
14,191,275
42,826,583
19,460,534
Total investments at value
235,318,762
398,494,283
152,720,966
38,263,470
Cash
3,000,000
Foreign currency (cost of $43,501)(Note 2)
Receivables:
       
Investments sold
477,213
822,309
Fund shares sold
24,147
220,090
162,381
31,174
Dividends and interest
508,679
604,999
85,170
170,752
Due from Adviser
11,479
Other assets
Total assets
235,851,588
399,796,585
153,790,826
41,476,875
Liabilities:
       
Payables:
       
Investments purchased
273,537
988,964
1,068,689
Fund shares repurchased
855,207
2,501,083
1,100,672
12,283
Management fees
59,160
99,494
37,975
15,300
Distribution fees – Class II
8,787
6,827
359
289
Audit and trustee fees
9,988
16,574
6,169
2,018
Accrued expenses and other payables
Total liabilities
1,206,679
3,612,942
2,213,864
29,890
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock
$234,644,909
$396,183,643
$151,576,962
$41,446,985
Net assets consist of:
       
Paid-in capital
$219,652,942
$379,998,156
$138,138,028
$41,447,178
Accumulated undistributed net investment income
2,685,742
2,958,456
433,367
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments sold and foreign currency related transactions
(842,189)
(35,918,602)
(10,973,009)
(193)
Net unrealized appreciation of investments (including appreciation of foreign currency related transactions)
13,148,414
49,145,633
23,978,576
Net Assets
$234,644,909
$396,183,643
$151,576,962
$41,446,985
Class I Shares:
       
Net Assets
$192,252,083
$363,644,894
$149,844,513
$39,954,859
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding
18,106,185
34,132,156
14,200,830
39,955,046
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share
$10.62
$10.65
$10.55
$1.00
Class II Shares:
       
Net Assets
$42,392,826
$32,538,749
$  1,732,449
$  1,492,126
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding
4,005,641
3,065,577
164,903
1,492,133
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share
$10.58
$10.61
$10.51
$1.00


1
See Note 10 for information on affiliated issuers.



See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2013
 
Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2013 (unaudited)
 
Core
Bond
Fund
High
Income
Fund
Diversified
Income
Fund
Large Cap
Value
Fund
Large Cap
Growth
Fund
Mid Cap
Fund
Small Cap
Fund
International Stock
Fund
               
               
$339,877,922
$60,560,045
$326,748,096
$411,250,237
$276,957,739
$275,136,451
$10,361,437
$73,985,738
               
18,659,146
917,935
70,664,479
126,407,029
79,243,333
102,855,342
4,178,560
17,533,771
358,537,068
61,477,980
397,412,575
537,657,266
356,201,072
377,991,793
14,539,997
91,519,509
148,500
43,097
               
1,498,945
7,941,679
384,920
27,828
4,296
122,373
55,064
63,251
27,670
165
14,456
3,378,919
1,011,808
1,792,088
666,703
188,040
237,119
15,845
116,626
10,927
517
162,262
361,943,815
62,494,084
400,825,981
538,379,033
356,463,290
386,198,778
14,704,507
92,240,870
               
               
300,000
1,240,179
809,322
341,827
91,510
1,221,658
572,205
475,428
733,027
7,022
32,293
165,816
38,953
231,605
267,836
238,343
286,233
13,330
91,891
9,915
1,384
7,537
1,358
6,491
3,068
349
3,694
16,465
2,709
16,950
21,842
14,976
15,988
580
4,065
5,708
534,023
434,556
2,717,929
863,241
735,238
1,038,316
21,281
946,973
$361,409,792
$62,059,528
$398,108,052
$537,515,792
$355,728,052
$385,160,462
$14,683,226
$91,293,897
               
$349,119,764
$67,393,013
$338,143,661
$461,403,121
$263,303,312
$319,131,821
$10,560,612
$105,320,314
5,621,549
1,730,030
4,778,039
4,693,555
1,295,772
243,224
14,844
1,215,984
 
(11,990,667)
(7,981,450)
(15,478,127)
(54,987,913)
11,885,635
(37,069,925)
(70,790)
(32,774,760)
 
18,659,146
917,935
70,664,479
126,407,029
79,243,333
102,855,342
4,178,560
17,532,359
$361,409,792
$62,059,528
$398,108,052
$537,515,792
$355,728,052
$385,160,462
$14,683,226
$91,293,897
               
$313,558,489
$55,375,150
$361,519,221
$530,975,380
$324,665,157
$370,315,813
$13,000,705
$73,740,070
30,429,600
5,931,145
18,351,077
17,227,518
12,241,891
19,274,256
925,916
6,665,018
$10.30
$9.34
$19.70
$30.82
$26.52
$19.21
$14.04
$11.06
               
$47,851,303
$  6,684,378
$36,588,831
$  6,540,412
$31,062,895
$14,844,649
$  1,682,521
$17,553,827
4,651,146
715,503
1,861,560
212,952
1,176,166
775,582
120,365
1,590,541
$10.29
$9.34
$19.65
$30.71
$26.41
$19.14
$13.98
$11.04


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2013
 
Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2013 (unaudited)
 
 
Madison Target
Retirement
2020 Fund
Madison Target
Retirement
2030 Fund
Madison Target
Retirement
2040 Fund
Madison Target
Retirement
2050 Fund
Assets:
       
Investments in securities, at cost
       
Unaffiliated issuers
$60,552,984
$75,396,595
$52,936,719
$10,858,578
Net unrealized appreciation
       
Unaffiliated issuers
3,533,885
6,494,960
5,638,393
947,536
Total investments at value
64,086,869
81,891,555
58,575,112
11,806,114
Receivables:
       
Investments sold
985,581
894,029
889,755
509,201
Fund shares sold
16,466
239,515
77,599
20,455
Dividends and interest
132,375
175,287
130,628
29,118
Total assets
65,221,291
83,200,386
59,673,094
12,364,888
Liabilities:
       
Payables:
       
Investments purchased
771,024
1,062,392
858,237
456,646
Fund shares repurchased
217,292
155,933
29,617
34,335
Management fees
13,319
16,781
12,087
2,402
Service agreement fees
2,664
3,356
2,417
480
Total liabilities
1,004,299
1,238,462
902,358
493,863
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock
$64,216,992
$81,961,924
$58,770,736
$11,871,025
Net assets consist of:
       
Paid-in capital
$60,153,580
$75,090,733
$53,082,100
$10,951,789
Accumulated undistributed net investment income
673,977
739,831
480,020
79,018
Accumulated net realized loss on investments sold and foreign currency related transactions
(144,450)
(363,600)
(429,777)
(107,318)
Net unrealized appreciation of investments (including appreciation of foreign currency related transactions)
3,533,885
6,494,960
5,638,393
947,536
Net Assets
$64,216,992
$81,961,924
$58,770,736
$11,871,025
Class I Shares:
       
Net Assets
$64,216,992
$81,961,924
$58,770,736
$11,871,025
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding
7,467,543
9,626,498
7,207,240
1,022,622
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share
$8.60
$8.51
$8.15
$11.61


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2013
 
Statements of Operations for the Period Ended June 30, 2013 (unaudited)
 
 
Conservative Allocation
Fund
Moderate Allocation
Fund
Aggressive Allocation
Fund
Money
Market
Fund
Investment Income:
       
Interest
$        123
$        234
$        125
$     30,039
Dividends
       
Unaffiliated issuers
2,117,524
2,665,469
618,567
Affiliated issuers1
999,523
966,307
54,193
Total investment income
3,117,170
3,632,010
672,885
30,039
Expenses:
       
Management fees
362,128
603,589
227,343
105,186
Audit and trustee fees
15,897
26,388
9,834
3,235
Distribution fees – Class II
53,419
43,555
2,341
1,791
Other expenses
24
Total expenses before reimbursement/waiver
431,444
673,556
239,518
110,212
Less reimbursement/waiver2
(80,173)
Total expenses net of reimbursement/waiver
431,444
673,556
239,518
30,039
Net Investment Income                                                       
2,685,726
2,958,454
433,367
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments
       
Net realized gain (loss) on investments (including net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency related transactions)
       
Unaffiliated issuers
1,946,066
4,603,180
1,638,053
(193)
Affiliated issuers1
1,401,208
3,274,688
2,318,667
Capital gain distributions received from underlying funds
       
Affiliated issuers1
217,544
307,189
155,897
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)on investments (including net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency related transactions)
       
Unaffiliated issuers
(3,806,169)
447,405
2,166,791
Affiliated issuers1
1,364,494
9,727,630
5,071,336
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments
1,123,143
18,360,092
11,350,744
(193)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations
$  3,808,869
$21,318,546
$11,784,111
$       (193)


1
See Note 10 for information on affiliated issuers.
2
Waiver includes management fees of $78,382, and distribution fees of $1,791, for the Money Market Fund.


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2013
 
Statements of Operations for the Period Ended June 30, 2013 (unaudited)
 

 
 
 
Core
Bond
Fund
High
Income
Fund
Diversified Income
Fund
Large Cap Value
Fund
Investment Income:
       
Interest
$  6,782,650
$  1,986,373
$  2,928,006
$      1,049
Dividends
       
Unaffiliated issuers
3,370,852
6,454,952
Less: Foreign taxes withheld
(41,749)
(129,653)
Total investment income
6,782,650
1,986,373
6,257,109
6,326,348
Expenses:
       
Management fees
1,037,518
243,534
1,407,022
1,590,142
Service agreement fees1
Audit and trustee fees
26,014
4,352
26,878
34,715
Distribution fees – Class II
60,509
8,443
45,116
7,925
Other expenses
10
47
Total expenses before reimbursement/waiver
1,124,041
256,339
1,479,063
1,632,782
Less reimbursement/waiver2
Total expenses net of reimbursement/waiver
1,124,041
256,339
1,479,063
1,632,782
Net Investment Income                                                       
5,658,609
1,730,034
4,778,046
4,693,566
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments
       
Net realized gain (loss) on investments (including net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency related transactions)2
       
Unaffiliated issuers
431,069
531,528
10,270,102
18,152,037
Capital gain distributions received from underlying funds
       
Unaffiliated issuers
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (including net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency related transactions)3
       
Unaffiliated issuers
(14,624,355)
(2,185,849)
15,117,933
44,534,458
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments
(14,193,286)
(1,654,321)
25,388,035
62,686,495
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations
$  (8,534,677)
$    75,713
$30,166,081
$67,380,061


1
See Note 3 for information on service agreement fees.
2
Includes foreign capital gains taxes paid of $8,080 for the International Stock Fund.
3
Net of change in deferred foreign capital gains taxes of $5,708 for the International Stock Fund.


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2013
 
Statements of Operations for the Period Ended June 30, 2013 (unaudited)
 
Large Cap
Growth
Fund
 Mid
Cap
Fund
Small
Cap
Fund
International Stock
Fund
Madison  Target Retirement 2020
Fund
Madison Target Retirement 2030
Fund
Madison Target Retirement 2040
Fund
Madison Target Retirement 2050
Fund
               
$        563
$      1,372
$         27
$        717
$         36
$         44
$         30
$          8
               
2,811,827
2,131,158
96,395
2,040,540
766,167
854,246
562,564
93,549
(23,501)
(107,040)
(195,412)
2,788,889
2,025,490
96,422
1,845,845
766,203
854,290
562,594
93,557
               
1,428,773
1,738,380
78,614
572,182
76,856
95,384
68,812
12,116
15,371
19,077
13,763
2,423
23,739
25,443
926
6,441
38,553
18,436
2,038
22,999
2,050
42
1,493,115
1,782,259
81,578
601,664
92,227
114,461
82,575
14,539
1,493,115
1,782,259
81,578
601,664
92,227
114,461
82,575
14,539
1,295,774
243,231
14,844
1,244,181
673,976
739,829
480,019
79,018
               
               
25,144,355
24,549,479
946,941
2,169,739
344,845
310,365
113,311
(34,757)
               
12,573
4,054
552
               
7,939,240
20,432,645
890,635
(753,558)
1,034,895
3,127,799
3,075,307
631,143
33,083,595
44,982,124
1,837,576
1,416,181
1,392,313
3,442,218
3,189,170
596,386
$34,379,369
$45,225,355
$  1,852,420
$  2,660,362
$  2,066,289
$  4,182,047
$  3,669,189
$    675,404


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2013
 
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
 
 
Conservative Allocation Fund
Moderate Allocation Fund
 
(unaudited) Six Months Ended 6/30/13
Year Ended 12/31/12
(unaudited) Six Months Ended 6/30/13
Year Ended 12/31/12
Net Assets at beginning of period
$238,216,607
$227,634,129
$393,058,473
$382,606,027
Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations:
       
Net investment income
2,685,726
6,404,623
2,958,454
9,024,664
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions
3,564,818
5,954,390
8,185,057
10,957,642
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment transactions
(2,441,675)
7,620,015
10,175,035
19,170,279
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations
3,808,869
19,979,028
21,318,546
39,152,585
Distributions to shareholders from:
       
Net investment income
       
Class I
16
(7,226,155)
2
(10,646,775)
Class II
(1,526,152)
(985,020)
Total distributions                                                 
16
(8,752,307)
2
(11,631,795)
Capital Stock transactions:
       
Class I Shares
       
Shares sold
18,325,565
36,406,472
28,188,488
45,709,365
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
7,226,139
10,646,773
Shares redeemed
(24,783,209)
(41,688,374)
(42,474,224)
(69,665,565)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock transactions
(6,457,644)
1,944,237
(14,285,736)
(13,309,427)
Class II Shares
       
Shares sold
1,415,155
1,950,081
445,988
1,099,583
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
1,526,152
985,020
Shares redeemed
(2,338,094)
(6,064,713)
(4,353,630)
(5,843,520)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock transactions
(922,939)
(2,588,480)
(3,907,642)
(3,758,917)
Total net decrease from capital stock transactions
(7,380,583)
(644,243)
(18,193,378)
(17,068,344)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets
(3,571,698)
10,582,478
3,125,170
10,452,446
Net Assets at end of period                                                       
$234,644,909
$238,216,607
$396,183,643
$393,058,473
Undistributed net investment income included in net assets
$  2,685,742
$        
$  2,958,456
$        
Capital Share transactions:
       
Class I Shares
       
Shares sold
1,711,341
3,483,197
2,650,927
4,586,565
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
691,344
1,053,646
Shares redeemed
(2,310,463)
(3,985,882)
(3,994,549)
(6,964,923)
Net increase (decrease) from capital shares outstanding
(599,122)
188,659
(1,343,622)
(1,324,712)
Class II Shares
       
Shares sold
131,967
187,427
42,530
112,305
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
146,308
97,726
Shares redeemed
(218,765)
(582,367)
(406,862)
(592,373)
Net increase (decrease) from capital shares outstanding
(86,798)
(248,632)
(364,332)
(382,342)


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2013
 
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
 
Aggressive Allocation Fund
Money Market Fund
Core Bond Fund
High Income Fund
(unaudited) Six Months Ended 6/30/13
Year Ended 12/31/12
(unaudited) Six Months Ended 6/30/13
Year Ended 12/31/12
(unaudited) Six Months Ended 6/30/13
Year Ended 12/31/12
(unaudited) Six Months Ended 6/30/13
Year Ended 12/31/12
$144,675,419
$134,360,528
$50,323,677
$62,660,366
$389,790,924
$425,099,202
$67,099,601
$92,675,282
               
433,367
2,537,833
5,658,609
12,849,590
1,730,034
5,479,561
4,112,617
5,179,817
(193)
431,069
255,801
531,528
3,222,281
7,238,127
7,348,417
(14,624,355)
(41,918)
(2,185,849)
860,384
11,784,111
15,066,067
(193)
(8,534,677)
13,063,473
75,713
9,562,226
               
               
(3,193,957)
(252,855)
(11,250,243)
(190,932)
(5,116,320)
(39,884)
(1,526,409)
(15,115)
(542,703)
(3,233,841)
(252,855)
(12,776,652)
(206,047)
(5,659,023)
               
               
18,052,163
30,425,398
8,141,857
15,456,536
24,280,908
80,281,951
4,187,281
6,340,313
3,193,957
252,855
11,250,243
190,932
5,116,320
(22,594,862)
(35,113,393)
(16,834,752)
(28,490,349)
(43,700,988)
(126,901,735)
(9,256,413)
(41,331,439)
(4,542,699)
(1,494,038)
(8,692,895)
(13,033,813)
(19,167,225)
(35,369,541)
(4,878,200)
(29,874,806)
               
76,134
103,181
749,029
2,213,981
1,422,799
3,009,622
300,822
356,009
39,884
1,526,409
15,115
542,703
(416,003)
(166,362)
(932,633)
(1,516,857)
(1,849,174)
(4,761,589)
(347,476)
(502,790)
(339,869)
(23,297)
(183,604)
697,124
(426,375)
(225,558)
(31,539)
395,922
(4,882,568)
(1,517,335)
(8,876,499)
(12,336,689)
(19,593,600)
(35,595,099)
(4,909,739)
(29,478,884)
6,901,543
10,314,891
(8,876,692)
(12,336,689)
(28,381,132)
(35,308,278)
(5,040,073)
(25,575,681)
$151,576,962
$144,675,419
$41,446,985
$50,323,677
$361,409,792
$389,790,924
$62,059,528
$67,099,601
$    433,367
$        
$        
$        
$  5,621,549
$    215,795
$  1,730,030
$    206,043
               
               
1,730,410
3,188,342
8,141,858
15,456,536
2,310,028
7,495,349
443,630
651,888
327,438
24,177
1,064,171
20,185
545,827
(2,164,123)
(3,674,003)
(16,834,752)
(28,490,349)
(4,156,241)
(11,809,745)
(977,427)
(4,170,438)
(433,713)
(158,223)
(8,692,894)
(13,033,813)
(1,822,036)
(3,250,225)
(513,612)
(2,972,723)
               
7,484
10,752
749,029
2,213,981
135,272
279,678
31,456
36,572
4,102
144,622
1,597
57,879
(40,102)
(16,989)
(932,633)
(1,516,857)
(176,081)
(444,157)
(36,356)
(51,896)
(32,618)
(2,135)
(183,604)
697,124
(40,809)
(19,857)
(3,303)
42,555


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2013
 
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
 
 
Diversified Income Fund
Large Cap Value Fund
 
(unaudited) Six Months Ended 6/30/13
Year Ended 12/31/12
(unaudited) Six Months Ended 6/30/13
Year Ended 12/31/12
Net Assets at beginning of period
$393,930,489
$403,211,434
$500,469,127
$491,674,493
Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations:
       
Net investment income
4,778,046
10,757,484
4,693,566
10,488,964
Net realized gain on investment transactions
10,270,102
6,819,611
18,152,037
22,534,576
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment transactions
15,117,933
14,057,412
44,534,458
24,248,240
Net increase in net assets from operations
30,166,081
31,634,507
67,380,061
57,271,780
Distributions to shareholders from:
       
Net investment income
       
Class I
(215,762)
(9,820,039)
(210,359)
(10,356,142)
Class II
(889,234)
(112,931)
Total distributions                                                 
(215,762)
(10,709,273)
(210,359)
(10,469,073)
Capital Stock transactions:
       
Class I Shares
       
Shares sold
13,369,695
33,291,125
30,533,802
69,507,711
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
215,762
9,820,039
210,359
10,356,143
Shares redeemed
(38,401,476)
(76,259,090)
(60,735,656)
(117,526,447)
Net decrease in net assets from capital stock transactions
(24,816,019)
(33,147,926)
(29,991,495)
(37,662,593)
Class II Shares
       
Shares sold
1,003,394
5,148,640
272,550
224,114
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
889,234
112,931
Shares redeemed
(1,960,131)
(3,096,127)
(404,092)
(682,525)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock transactions
(956,737)
2,941,747
(131,542)
(345,480)
Total net decrease from capital stock transactions
(25,772,756)
(30,206,179)
(30,123,037)
(38,008,073)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets
4,177,563
(9,280,945)
37,046,665
8,794,634
Net Assets at end of period                                                       
$398,108,052
$393,930,489
$537,515,792
$500,469,127
Undistributed net investment income included in net assets
$  4,778,039
$    215,755
$  4,693,555
$    210,348
Capital Share transactions:
       
Class I Shares
       
Shares sold
686,244
1,813,514
1,012,509
2,587,667
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
10,834
539,704
6,761
386,381
Shares redeemed
(1,972,543)
(4,167,601)
(2,027,737)
(4,353,429)
Net decrease from capital shares outstanding
(1,275,465)
(1,814,383)
(1,008,467)
(1,379,381)
Class II Shares
       
Shares sold
51,334
284,063
8,978
8,317
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
48,943
4,222
Shares redeemed
(101,226)
(169,225)
(13,472)
(25,462)
Net increase (decrease) from capital shares outstanding
(49,892)
163,781
(4,494)
(12,923)


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2013
 
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
 
Large Cap Growth Fund
Mid Cap  Fund
Small Cap Fund
International Stock Fund
(unaudited) Six Months Ended 6/30/13
Year Ended 12/31/12
(unaudited) Six Months Ended 6/30/13
Year Ended 12/31/12
(unaudited) Six Months Ended 6/30/13
Year Ended 12/31/12
(unaudited) Six Months Ended 6/30/13
Year Ended 12/31/12
$347,125,853
$358,620,849
$370,461,007
$365,102,889
$13,422,398
$12,661,690
$95,182,105
$88,163,466
               
1,295,774
2,733,613
243,231
1,096,782
14,844
157,422
1,244,181
1,552,102
25,144,355
5,568,234
24,549,479
12,645,399
946,941
585,925
2,169,739
2,784,165
7,939,240
31,642,311
20,432,645
42,480,016
890,635
1,117,532
(753,558)
13,554,327
34,379,369
39,944,158
45,225,355
56,222,197
1,852,420
1,860,879
2,660,362
17,890,594
               
               
(51,754)
(2,515,455)
(22,765)
(1,067,719)
(139,045)
(42,227)
(1,223,367)
(189,383)
(22,229)
(15,378)
(263,629)
(51,754)
(2,704,838)
(22,765)
(1,089,948)
(154,423)
(42,227)
(1,486,996)
               
               
17,141,398
51,759,146
22,440,287
46,160,581
362,705
567,964
4,889,580
6,139,330
51,754
2,515,455
22,765
1,067,719
139,045
42,227
1,223,367
(41,975,817)
(101,706,126)
(52,188,640)
(95,640,480)
(943,496)
(1,550,153)
(10,231,194)
(16,609,228)
(24,782,665)
(47,431,525)
(29,725,588)
(48,412,180)
(580,791)
(843,144)
(5,299,387)
(9,246,531)
               
572,831
1,039,287
159,842
205,290
107,316
28,404
170,267
867,658
189,383
22,229
15,378
263,629
(1,515,582)
(2,531,461)
(937,389)
(1,589,470)
(118,117)
(146,386)
(1,377,223)
(1,269,715)
(942,751)
(1,302,791)
(777,547)
(1,361,951)
(10,801)
(102,604)
(1,206,956)
(138,428)
(25,725,416)
(48,734,316)
(30,503,135)
(49,774,131)
(591,592)
(945,748)
(6,506,343)
(9,384,959)
8,602,199
(11,494,996)
14,699,455
5,358,118
1,260,828
760,708
(3,888,208)
7,018,639
$355,728,052
$347,125,853
$385,160,462
$370,461,007
$14,683,226
$13,422,398
$91,293,897
$95,182,105
$  1,295,772
$     51,752
$    243,224
$     22,758
$     14,844
$        
$  1,215,984
$     14,030
               
               
655,838
2,172,455
1,192,681
2,819,510
26,592
49,083
439,755
624,736
1,921
106,135
1,184
63,373
11,463
3,720
114,510
(1,615,872)
(4,235,335)
(2,781,143)
(5,878,665)
(69,174)
(133,951)
(914,452)
(1,660,974)
(958,113)
(1,956,745)
(1,587,278)
(2,995,782)
(42,582)
(73,405)
(470,977)
(921,728)
               
22,364
44,301
8,597
12,749
8,129
2,393
15,103
91,269
8,013
1,321
1,272
24,683
(57,835)
(106,446)
(50,038)
(98,269)
(8,717)
(12,565)
(121,916)
(126,337)
(35,471)
(54,132)
(41,441)
(84,199)
(588)
(8,900)
(106,813)
(10,385)


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2013
 
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
 
 
Madison Target Retirement 2020 Fund
Madison Target Retirement 2030 Fund
 
(unaudited) Six Months Ended 6/30/13
Year Ended 12/31/12
(unaudited) Six Months Ended 6/30/13
Year Ended 12/31/12
Net Assets at beginning of period
$56,607,290
$39,580,036
$68,009,467
$45,404,453
Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations:
       
Net investment income
673,976
1,434,560
739,829
1,619,329
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions
357,418
165,174
314,419
202,955
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investment transactions
1,034,895
2,879,364
3,127,799
3,982,918
Net increase in net assets from operations
2,066,289
4,479,098
4,182,047
5,805,202
Distributions to shareholders from:
       
Net investment income
       
Class I
(1,667,275)
(1,812,454)
Net realized gains
       
Class I
(125,940)
(178,482)
(80,781)
(440,797)
Total distributions                                                 
(125,940)
(1,845,757)
(80,781)
(2,253,251)
Capital Stock transactions:
       
Class I Shares
       
Shares sold
14,905,840
26,778,150
19,032,196
29,952,292
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
125,941
1,845,756
80,782
2,253,248
Shares redeemed
(9,362,428)
(14,229,993)
(9,261,787)
(13,152,477)
Net increase in net assets from capital stock transactions
5,669,353
14,393,913
9,851,191
19,053,063
Total increase in net assets                                                       
7,609,702
17,027,254
13,952,457
22,605,014
Net Assets at end of period                                                       
$64,216,992
$56,607,290
$81,961,924
$68,009,467
Undistributed net investment income included in net assets
$    673,977
$         
$    739,831
$         
Capital Share transactions:
       
Class I Shares
       
Shares sold
1,723,770
3,249,949
2,243,868
3,774,920
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
14,445
222,629
9,362
281,135
Shares redeemed
(1,081,533)
(1,725,495)
(1,089,528)
(1,656,361)
Net increase from capital shares transactions
656,682
1,747,083
1,163,702
2,399,694


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
 
Madison Target Retirement 2040 Fund
Madison Target Retirement 2050 Fund
(unaudited) Six Months Ended 6/30/13
Year Ended 12/31/12
(unaudited) Six Months Ended 6/30/13
Year Ended 12/31/12
$49,268,630
$35,182,268
$  7,160,082
$  2,236,241
       
480,019
1,111,481
79,018
128,525
113,863
140,879
(34,757)
1,533
3,075,307
3,160,888
631,143
333,215
3,669,189
4,413,248
675,404
463,273
       
       
(1,199,277)
(134,118)
       
(68,683)
(401,247)
(7,410)
(27,128)
(68,683)
(1,600,524)
(7,410)
(161,246)
       
       
13,815,697
21,643,373
5,372,450
5,538,045
68,684
1,600,523
7,411
161,246
(7,982,781)
(11,970,258)
(1,336,912)
(1,077,477)
5,901,600
11,273,638
4,042,949
4,621,814
9,502,106
14,086,362
4,710,943
4,923,841
$58,770,736
$49,268,630
$11,871,025
$  7,160,082
$    480,020
$         
$     79,018
$         
       
       
1,706,026
2,875,883
468,256
528,566
8,316
210,569
631
15,091
(983,842)
(1,594,072)
(116,346)
(102,883)
730,500
1,492,380
352,541
440,774


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2013
 
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding
 
CONSERVATIVE ALLOCATION FUND
 
(unaudited)
Six Months Ended 6/30/13
Year Ended December 31,
 
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
CLASS I
           
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$10.45
$9.96
$10.01
$9.61
$8.48
$10.77
Income from Investment Operations:
           
Net investment income2
0.12
0.29
0.28
0.29
0.29
0.35
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
0.05
0.60
0.03
0.52
1.12
(2.27)
Total from investment operations
0.17
0.89
0.31
0.81
1.41
(1.92)
Less Distributions:
           
Distributions from net investment income
(0.40)
(0.35)
(0.41)
(0.28)
(0.27)
Distributions from capital gains
(0.10)
Distributions from return of capital
(0.01)
Total distributions
(0.40)
(0.36)
(0.41)
(0.28)
(0.37)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
0.17
0.49
(0.05)
0.40
1.13
(2.29)
Net Asset Value at end of period
$10.62
$10.45
$9.96
$10.01
$9.61
$8.48
Total Return (%)3
1.584
8.98
3.14
8.37
16.76
(17.89)
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
           
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$192,252
$195,526
$184,431
$195,657
$176,322
$116,678
Ratios of expenses to average net assets:
           
Before management fee reduction (%)
0.315
0.31
0.31
0.31
0.31
0.31
After management fee reduction (%)
0.315
0.31
0.31
0.31
0.31
0.28
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
2.275
2.79
2.76
2.90
3.23
3.53
Portfolio turnover (%)6
254
36
36
36
47
71
CLASS II
(unaudited)
Six Months Ended 6/30/13
2012
2011
2010
Inception
to
12/31/091
 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$10.43
$9.95
$10.00
$9.61
$8.51
 
Income from Investment Operations:
           
Net investment income2
0.11
0.26
0.27
0.35
0.28
 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
0.04
0.61
0.02
0.43
0.99
 
Total from investment operations
0.15
0.87
0.29
0.78
1.27
 
Less Distributions:
           
Distributions from net investment income
(0.39)
(0.33)
(0.39)
(0.17)
 
Distributions from return of capital
(0.01)
 
Net increase in net asset value
0.15
0.48
(0.05)
0.39
1.10
 
Net Asset Value at end of period
$10.58
$10.43
$9.95
$10.00
$9.61
 
Total Return  (%)3
1.454
8.71
2.89
8.10
14.914
 
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
           
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$42,393
$42,691
$43,203
$35,425
$12,829
 
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)
0.565
0.56
0.56
0.55
0.565
 
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
2.025
2.49
2.67
3.47
4.385
 
Portfolio turnover (%)6
254
44
36
36
474
 


1
Commenced investment operations on 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.
4
Not annualized.
5
Annualized.
6
Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2013
 
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding
 
MODERATE ALLOCATION FUND
 
(unaudited)
Six Months Ended 6/30/13
Year Ended December 31,
 
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
CLASS I
           
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$10.11
$9.42
$9.49
$8.87
$7.51
$11.21
Income from Investment Operations:
           
Net investment income2
0.08
0.23
0.20
0.20
0.18
0.21
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
0.46
0.77
(0.01)
0.71
1.37
(3.55)
Total from investment operations
0.54
1.00
0.19
0.91
1.55
(3.34)
Less Distributions:
           
Distributions from net investment income
(0.31)
(0.26)
(0.29)
(0.19)
(0.17)
Distributions from capital gains
(0.19)
Total distributions
(0.31)
(0.26)
(0.29)
(0.19)
(0.36)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
0.54
0.69
(0.07)
0.62
1.36
(3.70)
Net Asset Value at end of period
$10.65
$10.11
$9.42
$9.49
$8.87
$7.51
Total Return (%)3
5.434
10.54
2.03
10.22
20.61
(30.23)
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
           
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$363,645
$358,486
$346,733
$352,545
$332,428
$243,761
Ratios of expenses to average net assets:
           
Before management fee reduction (%)
0.315
0.31
0.31
0.31
0.31
0.31
After management fee reduction (%)
0.315
0.31
0.31
0.31
0.31
0.28
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
1.495
2.32
2.07
2.24
2.29
2.20
Portfolio turnover (%)6
234
49
25
34
52
69
CLASS II
(unaudited)
Six Months Ended 6/30/13
2012
2011
2010
Inception
to
12/31/091
 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$10.08
$9.41
$9.48
$8.87
$7.56
 
Income from Investment Operations:
           
Net investment income2
0.06
0.20
0.18
0.25
0.19
 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
0.47
0.77
(0.01)
0.63
1.24
 
Total from investment operations
0.53
0.97
0.17
0.88
1.43
 
Less Distributions:
           
Distributions from net investment income
(0.30)
(0.24)
(0.27)
(0.12)
 
Net increase in net asset value
0.53
0.67
(0.07)
0.61
1.31
 
Net Asset Value at end of period
$10.61
$10.08
$9.41
$9.48
$8.87
 
Total Return (%)3
5.304
10.26
1.78
9.94
18.824
 
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
           
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$32,539
$34,573
$ 35,873
$31,715
$12,162
 
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)
0.565
0.56
0.56
0.56
0.565
 
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
1.235
2.01
1.86
2.76
3.335
 
Portfolio turnover (%)6
234
49
25
34
524
 


1
Commenced investment operations on 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.
4
Not annualized.
5
Annualized.
6
Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2013
 
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding
 
AGGRESSIVE ALLOCATION FUND
 
(unaudited)
Six Months Ended 6/30/13
Year Ended December 31,
 
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
CLASS I
           
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$9.75
$8.96
$9.08
$8.30
$6.57
$11.61
Income from Investment Operations:
           
Net investment income2
0.03
0.17
0.12
0.11
0.10
0.09
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
0.77
0.84
(0.08)
0.81
1.74
(4.74)
Total from investment operations
0.80
1.01
0.04
0.92
1.84
(4.65)
Less Distributions:
           
Distributions from net investment income
(0.22)
(0.16)
(0.14)
(0.11)
(0.06)
Distributions from capital gains
(0.33)
Total distributions
(0.22)
(0.16)
(0.14)
(0.11)
(0.39)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
0.80
0.79
(0.12)
0.78
1.73
(5.04)
Net Asset Value at end of period
$10.55
$9.75
$8.96
$9.08
$8.30
$6.57
Total Return (%)3
8.174
11.34
0.48
11.15
27.91
(41.09)
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
           
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$149,845
$142,755
$132,575
$126,270
$114,492
$69,616
Ratios of expenses to average net assets:
           
Before management fee reduction (%)
0.315
0.31
0.31
0.31
0.31
0.31
After management fee reduction (%)
0.315
0.31
0.31
0.31
0.31
0.28
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
0.575
1.80
1.26
1.27
1.44
0.94
Portfolio turnover (%)6
354
69
32
33
58
67
CLASS II
(unaudited)
Six Months Ended 6/30/13
2012
2011
2010
Inception
to
12/31/091
 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$9.72
$8.95
$9.07
$8.30
$6.69
 
Income from Investment Operations:
           
Net investment income2
0.01
0.15
0.10
0.17
0.15
 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
0.78
0.83
(0.08)
0.73
1.54
 
Total from investment operations
0.79
0.98
0.02
0.90
1.69
 
Less Distributions:
           
Distributions from net investment income
(0.21)
(0.14)
(0.13)
(0.08)
 
Net increase in net asset value
0.79
0.77
(0.12)
0.77
1.61
 
Net Asset Value at end of period
$10.51
$9.72
$8.95
$9.07
$8.30
 
Total Return (%)3
8.044
11.06
0.23
10.87
25.094
 
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
           
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$1,732
$1,921
$1,786
$1,424
$514
 
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)
0.565
0.56
0.56
0.56
0.565
 
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
0.295
1.55
1.05
1.99
2.865
 
Portfolio turnover (%)6
354
69
32
33
584
 


1
Commenced investment operations on 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.
4
Not annualized.
5
Annualized.
6
Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2013
 
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding
 
MONEY MARKET FUND
 
(unaudited)
Six Months Ended 6/30/13
Year Ended December 31,
 
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
CLASS I
           
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
Income from Investment Operations:
           
Net investment income2
0.004
0.02
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
0.004
Total from investment operations
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.02
Less Distributions:
           
Distributions from net investment income
(0.00)4
(0.02)
Net increase in net asset value
0.00
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
$1.00
Total Return (%)3
0.005
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1.75
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
           
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$39,955
$48,648
$61,682
$69,634
$92,463
$159,349
Ratios of expenses to average net assets:
           
Before waiver of expenses by adviser (%)
0.476
0.46
0.47
0.47
0.47
0.47
After waiver of expenses by adviser (%)
0.136,7
0.117
0.087
0.147
0.287
0.47
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
0.006
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1.67
CLASS II
(unaudited)
Six Months Ended 6/30/13
2012
2011
2010
Inception
to
12/31/091
 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
 
Income from Investment Operations:
           
Net investment income2
 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
 
Total from investment operations
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
 
Less Distributions:
           
Distributions from net investment income
 
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 Return (%)3
0.005
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.005
 
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
           
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$1,492
$1,676
$979
$577
$185
 
Ratios of expenses to average net assets:
           
Before waiver of expenses by adviser (%)
0.726
0.71
0.72
0.73
0.736
 
After waiver of expenses by adviser (%)
0.136,7
0.127
0.077
0.167
0.206,7
 
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
0.006
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.006
 


1
Commenced investment operations on 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.
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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Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2013
 
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding
 
CORE BOND FUND
 
(unaudited)
Six Months Ended 6/30/13
Year Ended December 31,
 
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
CLASS I
           
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$10.55
$10.57
$10.29
$10.14
$9.94
$10.19
Income from Investment Operations:
           
Net investment income2
0.16
0.34
0.38
0.40
0.43
0.50
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
(0.40)
0.00
0.31
0.20
0.21
(0.21)
Total from investment operations
(0.24)
0.34
0.69
0.60
0.64
0.29
Less Distributions:
           
Distributions from net investment income
(0.01)
(0.36)
(0.41)
(0.45)
(0.44)
(0.54)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
(0.25)
(0.02)
0.28
0.15
0.20
(0.25)
Net Asset Value at end of period
$10.30
$10.55
$10.57
$10.29
$10.14
$9.94
Total Return (%)3
(2.27)4
3.21
6.73
5.92
6.50
2.86
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
           
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$313,558
$340,335
$375,325
$429,499
$541,789
$572,562
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)
0.565
0.56
0.57
0.56
0.57
0.56
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
3.035
3.13
3.62
3.76
4.28
4.84
Portfolio turnover (%)6
74
11
6
2
25
12
             
CLASS II
(unaudited)
Six Months Ended 6/30/13
2012
2011
2010
Inception
to
12/31/091
 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$10.54
$10.56
$10.28
$10.14
$9.85
 
Income from Investment Operations:
           
Net investment income2
0.15
0.31
0.36
0.37
0.27
 
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
(0.40)
0.01
0.31
0.20
0.28
 
Total from investment operations
(0.25)
0.32
0.67
0.57
0.55
 
Less Distributions:
           
Distributions from net investment income
(0.34)
(0.39)
(0.43)
(0.26)
 
Net increase in net asset value
(0.25)
(0.02)
0.28
0.14
0.29
 
Net Asset Value at end of period
$10.29
$10.54
$ 10.56
$10.28
$10.14
 
Total Return (%)3
(2.39)4
2.96
6.47
5.66
5.554
 
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
           
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$47,851
$49,456
$ 49,774
$35,750
$9,719
 
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)
0.815
0.81
0.82
0.81
0.825
 
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
2.785
2.88
3.36
3.49
3.865
 
Portfolio turnover (%)6
74
11
6
2
254
 


1
Commenced investment operations on 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.
4
Not annualized.
5
Annualized.
6
Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2013
 
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding
 
HIGH INCOME FUND
 
(unaudited)
Six Months Ended 6/30/13
Year Ended December 31,
 
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
CLASS I
           
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$9.37
$9.18
$9.42
$9.11
$7.34
$9.54
Income from Investment Operations:
           
Net investment income2
0.25
0.61
0.65
0.72
0.68
0.67
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
(0.25)
0.42
(0.18)
0.35
1.80
(2.07)
Total from investment operations
1.03
0.47
1.07
2.48
(1.40)
Less Distributions:
           
Distributions from net investment income
(0.03)
(0.84)
(0.71)
(0.76)
(0.71)
(0.80)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
(0.03)
0.19
(0.24)
0.31
1.77
(2.20)
Net Asset Value at end of period
$9.34
$9.37
$9.18
$9.42
$9.11
$7.34
Total Return (%)3
0.024
11.23
5.01
11.73
34.29
(14.74)
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
           
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$55,375
$60,362
$86,462
$95,552
$107,722
$90,728
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)
0.765
0.77
0.77
0.77
0.77
0.76
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
5.365
6.31
6.76
7.54
7.94
7.42
Portfolio turnover (%)6
164
55
54
53
73
45
             
CLASS II
(unaudited)
Six Months Ended 6/30/13
2012
2011
2010
Inception
to
12/31/091
 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$9.37
$9.19
$9.42
$9.11
$8.14
 
Income from Investment Operations:
           
Net investment income2
0.24
0.58
0.63
0.70
0.47
 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
(0.25)
0.42
(0.18)
0.34
0.96
 
Total from investment operations
(0.01)
1.00
0.45
1.04
1.43
 
Less Distributions:
           
Distributions from net investment income
(0.02)
(0.82)
(0.68)
(0.73)
(0.46)
 
Net increase in net asset value
(0.03)
0.18
(0.23)
0.31
0.97
 
Net Asset Value at end of period
$9.34
$9.37
$9.19
$9.42
$9.11
 
Total Return (%)3
(0.10)4
10.95
4.75
11.45
17.494
 
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
           
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$6,684
$6,737
$6,213
$4,286
$1,148
 
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)
1.015
1.02
1.02
1.01
1.015
 
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
5.105
6.02
6.52
7.20
7.655
 
Portfolio turnover (%)6
164
55
54
53
734
 


1
Commenced investment operations on 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.
4
Not annualized.
5
Annualized.
6
Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2013
 
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding
 
DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND
 
(unaudited)
Six Months Ended 6/30/13
Year Ended December 31,
 
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
CLASS I
           
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$18.29
$17.39
$16.62
$15.37
$14.46
$17.62
Income from Investment Operations:
           
Net investment income2
0.23
0.49
0.51
0.56
0.60
0.72
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
1.19
0.92
0.79
1.29
0.92
(3.05)
Total from investment operations
1.42
1.41
1.30
1.85
1.52
(2.33)
Less Distributions:
           
Distributions from net investment income
(0.01)
(0.51)
(0.53)
(0.60)
(0.61)
(0.81)
Distributions from capital gains
(0.02)
Total distributions
(0.01)
(0.51)
(0.53)
(0.60)
(0.61)
(0.83)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
1.41
0.90
0.77
1.25
0.91
(3.16)
Net Asset Value at end of period
$19.70
$18.29
$17.39
$16.62
$15.37
$14.46
Total Return (%)3
7.754
8.16
7.84
12.04
10.74
(13.25)
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
           
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$361,519
$359,022
$372,852
$384,709
$418,381
$438,047
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)
0.715
0.71
0.72
0.72
0.72
0.71
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
2.405
2.69
2.94
3.50
4.12
4.37
Portfolio turnover (%)6
94
17
19
23
26
14
             
CLASS II
(unaudited)
Six Months Ended 6/30/13
2012
2011
2010
Inception
to
12/31/091
 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$18.26
$17.37
$16.61
$15.37
$13.74
 
Income from Investment Operations:
           
Net investment income2
0.21
0.44
0.46
0.52
0.35
 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
1.18
0.93
0.79
1.29
1.64
 
Total from investment operations
1.39
1.37
1.25
1.81
1.99
 
Less Distributions:
           
Distributions from net investment income
(0.48)
(0.49)
(0.57)
(0.36)
 
Net increase in net asset value
1.39
0.89
0.76
1.24
1.63
 
Net Asset Value at end of period
$19.65
$18.26
$17.37
$16.61
$15.37
 
Total Return (%)3
7.624
7.89
7.57
11.77
14.434
 
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
           
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$36,589
$34,908
$30,360
$22,309
$6,261
 
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)
0.965
0.96
0.97
0.97
0.975
 
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
2.155
2.43
2.69
3.20
3.445
 
Portfolio turnover (%)6
94
17
19
23
264
 


1
Commenced investment operations on 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.
4
Not annualized.
5
Annualized.
6
Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2013
 
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding
 
LARGE CAP VALUE FUND
 
(unaudited)
Six Months Ended 6/30/13
Year Ended December 31,
 
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
CLASS I
           
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$27.12
$24.78
$23.56
$22.17
$19.42
$31.49
Income from Investment Operations:
           
Net investment income2
0.26
0.55
0.50
0.38
0.43
0.65
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
3.45
2.37
1.24
1.46
2.76
(11.99)
Total from investment operations
3.71
2.92
1.74
1.84
3.19
(11.34)
Less Distributions:
           
Distributions from net investment income
(0.01)
(0.58)
(0.52)
(0.45)
(0.44)
(0.71)
Distributions from capital gains
(0.02)
Total distributions
(0.01)
(0.58)
(0.52)
(0.45)
(0.44)
(0.73)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
3.70
2.34
1.22
1.39
2.75
(12.07)
Net Asset Value at end of period
$30.82
$27.12
$24.78
$23.56
$22.17
$19.42
Total Return (%)3
13.694
11.82
7.38
8.29
16.79
(35.99)
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
           
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$530,975
$494,587
$485,978
$524,894
$630,764
$609,444
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)
0.615
0.61
0.62
0.62
0.62
0.61
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
1.775
2.05
2.03
1.72
2.23
2.42
Portfolio turnover (%)6
164
27
29
63
81
38
             
CLASS II
(unaudited)
Six Months Ended 6/30/13
2012
2011
2010
Inception
to
12/31/091
 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$27.05
$24.73
$23.54
$22.17
$17.74
 
Income from Investment Operations:
           
Net investment income2
0.23
0.48
0.43
0.34
0.18
 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
3.43
2.37
1.25
1.44
4.45
 
Total from investment operations
3.66
2.85
1.68
1.78
4.63
 
Less Distributions:
           
Distributions from net investment income
(0.53)
(0.49)
(0.41)
(0.20)
 
Net increase in net asset value
3.66
2.32
1.19
1.37
4.43
 
Net Asset Value at end of period
$30.71
$27.05
$24.73
$23.54
$22.17
 
Total Return3(%)3
13.554
11.55
7.11
8.02
26.094
 
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
           
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$6,540
$5,882
$5,697
$5,354
$2,552
 
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)
0.865
0.86
0.87
0.87
0.875
 
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
1.525
1.80
1.78
1.51
1.285
 
Portfolio turnover (%)6
164
27
63
63
814
 


1
Commenced investment operations on 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.
4
Not annualized.
5
Annualized.
6
Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2013
 
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding
 
LARGE CAP GROWTH FUND
 
(unaudited)
Six Months Ended 6/30/13
Year Ended December 31,
 
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
CLASS I
           
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$24.09
$21.84
$22.16
$19.87
$14.50
$23.36
Income from Investment Operations:
           
Net investment income2
0.10
0.18
0.05
0.10
0.12
0.12
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
2.33
2.26
(0.31)
2.31
5.37
(8.80)
Total from investment operations
2.43
2.44
(0.26)
2.41
5.49
(8.68)
Less Distributions:
           
Distributions from net investment income
(0.00)7
(0.19)
(0.06)
(0.12)
(0.12)
(0.14)
Distributions from capital gains
(0.04)
Total distributions
(0.00)7
(0.19)
(0.06)
(0.12)
(0.12)
(0.18)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
2.43
2.25
(0.32)
2.29
5.37
(8.86)
Net Asset Value at end of period
$26.52
$24.09
$21.84
$22.16
$19.87
$14.50
Total Return  (%)3
10.104
11.20
(1.19)
12.13
37.98
(37.20)
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
           
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$324,665
$318,024
$331,032
$374,644
$433,483
$352,473
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)
0.815
0.82
0.82
0.82
0.82
0.82
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
0.755
0.76
0.24
0.51
0.72
0.62
Portfolio turnover (%)8
384
64
85
78
89
123
             
CLASS II
(unaudited)
Six Months Ended 6/30/13
2012
2011
2010
Inception
to
12/31/091
 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$24.02
$21.80
$22.14
$19.87
$15.78
 
Income from Investment Operations:
           
Net investment income2
0.06
0.12
(0.00)7
0.06
0.05
 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
2.33
2.26
(0.32)
2.30
4.09
 
Total from investment operations
2.39
2.38
(0.32)
2.36
4.14
 
Less Distributions:
           
Distributions from net investment income
(0.16)
(0.02)
(0.09)
(0.05)
 
Net increase in net asset value
2.39
2.22
(0.34)
2.27
4.09
 
Net Asset Value at end of period
$26.41
$24.02
$21.80
$22.14
$19.87
 
Total Return (%)3
9.964
10.93
(1.43)
11.85
26.214
 
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
           
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$31,063
$29,101
$27,589
$20,802
$6,003
 
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)
1.065
1.07
1.07
1.07
1.075
 
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
0.505
0.51
0.006
0.29
0.365
 
Portfolio turnover (%)8
384
64
85
78
894
 


1
Commenced investment operations on 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.
4
Not annualized.
5
Annualized.
6
Amounts represent less than $0.005 per share.
7
Amounts represent less than 0.01%.
8
Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2013
 
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding
 
MID CAP FUND
 
(unaudited)
Six Months Ended 6/30/13
Year Ended December 31,
 
2012
2011
20103
20093
20083
CLASS I
           
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$17.09
$14.75
$14.14
$11.82
$8.01
$15.31
Income from Investment Operations:
           
Net investment income2
0.01
0.05
0.02
0.04
0.005
0.005
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
2.11
2.34
0.62
2.33
3.81
(7.13)
Total from investment operations
2.12
2.39
0.64
2.37
3.81
(7.13)
Less Distributions:
           
Distributions from net investment income
(0.00)8
(0.05)
(0.03)
(0.05)
(0.00)5
(0.00)5
Distributions from capital gains
(0.16)
Total distributions
(0.05)
(0.03)
(0.05)
(0.00)
(0.16)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
2.12
2.34
0.61
2.32
3.81
(7.29)
Net Asset Value at end of period
$19.21
$17.09
$14.75
$14.14
$11.82
$8.01
Total Return (%)4
12.436
16.24
4.47
20.12
47.28
(46.89)
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
           
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$370,316
$356,534
$351,833
$385,219
$229,395
$166,465
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)
0.917
0.91
0.91
0.90
0.87
0.87
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
0.147
0.30
0.16
0.42
(0.05)
0.09
Portfolio turnover (%)8
116
25
52
46
186
108
             
CLASS II
(unaudited)
Six Months Ended 6/30/13
2012
20113
20103
Inception
to
12/31/091,3
 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$17.05
$14.72
$14.13
$11.82
$9.36
 
Income from Investment Operations:
           
Net investment income2
(0.01)
0.01
(0.01)
0.04
(0.00)
 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
2.10
2.35
0.60
2.30
2.46
 
Total from investment operations
2.09
2.36
0.59
2.34
2.46
 
Less Distributions:
           
Distributions from net investment income
(0.03)
(0.03)
 
Net increase in net asset value
2.09
2.33
0.59
2.31
2.46
 
Net Asset Value at end of period
$19.14
$17.05
$14.72
$14.13
$11.82
 
Total Return (%)4
12.296
15.95
4.22
19.82
26.136
 
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
           
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$14,845
$13,927
$13,270
$11,951
$4,813
 
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)
1.167
1.16
1.17
1.16
1.227
 
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
(0.11)7
0.05
(0.07)
0.38
0.537
 
Portfolio turnover (%)8
116
25
52
46
1866
 


1
Commenced investment operations on May 1, 2009.
2
Based on average shares outstanding during the year.
3
The financial highlights prior to May 1, 2010 are those of the Mid Cap Growth Fund, the accounting survivor of the reorganization of the Mid Cap Value and Mid Cap Growth Funds. The net asset values and other per share information of the Mid Cap Growth Fund have been restated by the conversion ratio of 2.6623 for Class I shares and 2.6678 for Class II shares to reflect those of the legal survivor of the reorganization of the Mid Cap Value Fund, which was renamed the Mid Cap Fund after the reorganization.
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.
5
Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.
6
Not annualized.
7
Annualized.
8
Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2013
 
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding
 
SMALL CAP FUND
 
(unaudited)
Six Months Ended 6/30/13
Year Ended December 31,
 
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
CLASS I
           
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$12.32
$10.81
$10.75
$8.54
$6.53
$8.86
Income from Investment Operations:
           
Net investment income3
0.02
0.14
0.04
0.08
0.05
0.08
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
1.70
1.52
0.06
2.20
2.00
(2.34)
Total from investment operations
1.72
1.66
0.10
2.28
2.05
(2.26)
Less Distributions:
           
Distributions from net investment income
(0.15)
(0.04)
(0.07)
(0.04)
(0.07)
Distributions from capital gains
(0.00)5
Total distributions
(0.15)
(0.04)
(0.07)
(0.04)
(0.07)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
1.72
1.51
0.06
2.21
2.01
(2.33)
Net Asset Value at end of period
$14.04
$12.32
$10.81
$10.75
$8.54
$6.53
Total Return (%)4
13.936
15.39
0.91
26.80
31.56
(25.54)
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
           
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$13,001
$11,936
$11,261
$11,710
$7,989
$5,986
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)
1.117
1.11
1.11
1.11
1.11
1.12
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
0.247
1.24
0.41
0.85
0.77
1.03
Portfolio turnover (%)8
106
15
22
33
21
28
             
CLASS II
(unaudited)
Six Months Ended 6/30/13
2012
2011
2010
Inception
to
12/31/091
 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$12.29
$10.79
$10.74
$8.54
$6.50
 
Income from Investment Operations:
           
Net investment income3
0.11
0.02
0.06
0.02
 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
1.69
1.52
0.06
2.20
2.03
 
Total from investment operations
1.69
1.63
0.08
2.26
2.05
 
Less Distributions:
           
Distributions from net investment income
(0.13)
(0.03)
(0.06)
(0.01)
 
Net increase in net asset value
1.69
1.50
0.05
2.20
2.04
 
Net Asset Value at end of period
$13.98
$12.29
$10.79
$10.74
$8.54
 
Total Return (%)4
13.796
15.10
0.66
26.48
31.576
 
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
           
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$1,683
$1,486
$1,401
$1,387
$616
 
Ratios of expenses to average net assets
1.367
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.367
 
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
(0.01)7
0.99
0.16
0.67
0.447
 
Portfolio turnover (%)8
106
15
22
33
216
 


1
Commenced investment operations on May 1, 2007.
2
Commenced investment operations on 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.
5
Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.
6
Not annualized.
7
Annualized.
8
Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.


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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 

 
 

 

Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2013
 
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding
 
INTERNATIONAL STOCK FUND
 
(unaudited)
Six Months Ended 6/30/13
Year Ended December 31,
 
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
CLASS I
           
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$10.78
$9.03
$9.99
$9.53
$7.59
$13.40
Income from Investment Operations:
           
Net investment income2
0.15
0.17
0.19
0.14
0.17
0.26
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
0.14
1.75
(0.96)
0.53
1.95
(5.27)
Total from investment operations
0.29
1.92
(0.77)
0.67
2.12
(5.01)
Less Distributions:
           
Distributions from net investment income
(0.01)
(0.17)
(0.19)
(0.21)
(0.18)
(0.26)
Distributions from capital gains
(0.54)
Total distributions
(0.01)
(0.17)
(0.19)
(0.21)
(0.18)
(0.80)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
0.28
1.75
(0.96)
0.46
1.94
(5.81)
Net Asset Value at end of period
$11.06
$10.78
$9.03
$9.99
$9.53
$7.59
Total Return (%)3
2.704
21.31
(7.70)
7.09
27.90
(38.62)
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
           
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$73,740
$76,919
$72,756
$92,063
$77,997
$72,768
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)
1.215
1.21
1.22
1.22
1.22
1.22
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
2.665
1.74
1.90
1.48
2.08
2.45
Portfolio turnover (%)6
224
42
38
79
87
43
             
CLASS II
(unaudited)
Six Months Ended 6/30/13
2012
2011
2010
Inception
to
12/31/091
 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$10.76
$9.02
$9.99
$9.53
$7.32
 
Income from Investment Operations:
           
Net investment income2
0.13
0.14
0.16
0.09
0.04
 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
0.15
1.76
(0.96)
0.56
2.33
 
Total from investment operations
0.28
1.90
(0.80)
0.65
2.37
 
Less Distributions:
           
Distributions from net investment income
(0.16)
(0.17)
(0.19)
(0.16)
 
Net increase in net asset value
0.28
1.74
(0.97)
0.46
2.21
 
Net Asset Value at end of period
$11.04
$10.76
$9.02
$9.99
$9.53
 
Total Return (%)3
2.574
21.01
(7.91)
6.83
32.304
 
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
           
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$17,554
$18,263
$15,407
$13,241
$3,962
 
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)
1.465
1.46
1.47
1.47
1.485
 
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
2.425
1.45
1.58
1.00
0.575
 
Portfolio turnover (%)6
224
42
38
79
874
 


1
Commenced investment operations on 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.
4
Not annualized.
5
Annualized.
6
Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding
 
MADISON TARGET RETIREMENT 2020 FUND
 
(unaudited)
Six Months Ended 6/30/13
Year Ended December 31,
 
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
CLASS I
           
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$8.31
$7.82
$8.06
$7.64
$6.04
$9.63
Income from Investment Operations:
           
Net investment income1
0.09
0.24
0.22
0.20
0.15
0.22
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
0.22
0.53
(0.04)
0.49
1.59
(3.60)
Total from investment operations
0.31
0.77
0.18
0.69
1.74
(3.38)
Less Distributions:
           
Distributions from net investment income
(0.25)
(0.23)
(0.27)
(0.14)
(0.16)
Distributions from capital gains
(0.02)
(0.03)
(0.19)
(0.05)
Total distributions
(0.02)
(0.28)
(0.42)
(0.27)
(0.14)
(0.21)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
0.29
0.49
(0.24)
0.42
1.60
(3.59)
Net Asset Value at end of period
$8.60
$8.31
$7.82
$8.06
$7.64
$6.04
Total Return  (%)2
3.673
9.98
2.11
9.01
28.93
(35.31)
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
           
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$64,217
$56,607
$39,580
$27,648
$19,300
$8,719
Ratios of expenses to average net assets
           
Before reimbursement of expenses by adviser (%)
0.304
0.30
0.26
0.40
0.41
0.40
After reimbursement of expenses by adviser (%)
0.304
0.30
0.245
0.205
0.345
0.40
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
2.194
2.96
2.70
2.61
2.24
2.80
Portfolio turnover (%)6
533
90
114
51
78
74


1
Based on average shares outstanding during the year.
2
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.
3
Not annualized.
4
Annualized.
5
Amount includes fees waived by the adviser through a contractual management fee reduction from 0.40% to 0.20% effective October 1, 2009 to February 16, 2011. Effective February 17, 2011 to August 31, 2011, the fee was permanently reduced to 0.20%. Effective September 1, 2011, shareholders approved a new fee arrangement which includes an advisory fee of 0.25% and services agreement fee of 0.05%.
6
Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding
 
MADISON TARGET RETIREMENT 2030 FUND
 
(unaudited)
Six Months Ended 6/30/13
Year Ended December 31,
 
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
CLASS I
           
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$8.04
$7.49
$7.90
$7.41
$5.75
$9.54
Income from Investment Operations:
           
Net investment income1
0.08
0.23
0.19
0.18
0.12
0.18
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
0.40
0.60
(0.09)
0.52
1.65
(3.82)
Total from investment operations
0.48
0.83
0.10
0.70
1.77
(3.64)
Less Distributions:
           
Distributions from net investment income
(0.22)
(0.20)
(0.21)
(0.11)
(0.11)
Distributions from capital gains
(0.01)
(0.06)
(0.31)
(0.04)
Total distributions
(0.01)
(0.28)
(0.51)
(0.21)
(0.11)
(0.15)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
0.47
0.55
(0.41)
0.49
1.66
(3.79)
Net Asset Value at end of period
$8.51
$8.04
$7.49
$7.90
$7.41
$5.75
Total Return (%)2
6.053
11.05
1.16
9.56
30.94
(38.35)
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
           
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$81,962
$68,009
$45,404
$31,279
$19,330
$8,010
Ratios of expenses to average net assets
           
Before reimbursement of expenses by adviser (%)
0.304
0.30
0.26
0.40
0.41
0.40
After reimbursement of expenses by adviser (%)
0.304
0.30
0.245
0.205
0.345
0.40
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
1.944
2.84
2.43
2.42
1.87
2.38
Portfolio turnover (%)6
493
86
108
43
78
52


1
Based on average shares outstanding during the year.
2
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.
3
Not annualized.
4
Annualized.
5
Amount includes fees waived by the adviser through a contractual management fee reduction from 0.40% to 0.20% effective October 1, 2009 to February 16, 2011. Effective February 17, 2011 to August 31, 2011, the fee was permanently reduced to 0.20%. Effective September 1, 2011, shareholders approved a new fee arrangement which includes an advisory fee of 0.25% and services agreement fee of 0.05%.
6
Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding
 
MADISON TARGET RETIREMENT 2040 FUND
 
(unaudited)
Six Months Ended 6/30/13
Year Ended December 31,
 
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
CLASS I
           
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$7.61
$7.06
$7.60
$7.07
$5.43
$9.48
Income from Investment Operations:
           
Net investment income1
0.07
0.20
0.16
0.15
0.08
0.14
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
0.48
0.61
(0.12)
0.55
1.63
(4.06)
Total from investment operations
0.55
0.81
0.04
0.70
1.71
(3.92)
Less Distributions:
           
Distributions from net investment income
(0.19)
(0.17)
(0.17)
(0.07)
(0.08)
Distributions from capital gains
(0.01)
(0.07)
(0.41)
(0.05)
Total distributions
(0.01)
(0.26)
(0.58)
(0.17)
(0.07)
(0.13)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
0.54
0.55
(0.54)
0.53
1.64
(4.05)
Net Asset Value at end of period
$8.15
$7.61
$7.06
$7.60
$7.07
$5.43
Total Return (%)2
7.323
11.42
0.47
9.97
31.64
(41.65)
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
           
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$58,771
$49,269
$35,182
$26,147
$16,656
$6,385
Ratios of expenses to average net assets
           
Before reimbursement of expenses by adviser (%)
0.304
0.30
0.26
0.40
0.41
0.40
After reimbursement of expenses by adviser (%)
0.304
0.30
0.245
0.205
0.345
0.40
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
1.744
2.65
2.11
2.14
1.22
1.99
Portfolio turnover (%)6
583
101
115
40
86
62


1
Based on average shares outstanding during the year.
2
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.
3
Not annualized.
4
Annualized.
5
Amount includes fees waived by the adviser through a contractual management fee reduction from 0.40% to 0.20% effective October 1, 2009 to February 16, 2011. Effective February 17, 2011 to August 31, 2011, the fee was permanently reduced to 0.20%. Effective September 1, 2011, shareholders approved a new fee arrangement which includes an advisory fee of 0.25% and services agreement fee of 0.05%.
6
Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding
 
MADISON TARGET RETIREMENT 2050 FUND
 
(unaudited)
Six Months Ended 6/30/13
Year
Ended 12/31/12
Inception
to
12/31/111
CLASS I
     
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$10.69
$9.75
$10.00
Income from Investment Operations:
     
Net investment income2
0.09
0.30
0.26
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
0.84
0.89
(0.36)
Total from investment operations
0.93
1.19
(0.10)
Less Distributions:
     
Distributions from net investment income
(0.21)
(0.14)
Distributions from return of capital
(0.01)
Distributions from capital gains
(0.01)
(0.04)
Total distributions
(0.01)
(0.25)
(0.15)
Net increase in net asset value
0.92
0.94
(0.25)
Net Asset Value at end of period
$11.61
$10.69
$9.75
Total Return (%)3
8.714
12.12
(1.03)4
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
     
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$11,871
$7,160
$2,236
Ratios of expenses to average net assets
     
Before reimbursement of expenses by adviser (%)
0.305
0.30
0.265
After reimbursement of expenses by adviser (%)
0.305
0.30
0.265,6
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
1.625
2.90
2.615
Portfolio turnover (%)7
794
86
754


1
Commenced investment operations on January 3, 2011.
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.
4
Not annualized.
5
Annualized.
6
Amount includes fees waived by the adviser through a contractual management fee reduction from 0.40% to 0.20% effective October 1, 2009 to February 16, 2011. Effective February 17, 2011 to August 31, 2011, the fee was permanently reduced to 0.20%. Effective September 1, 2011, shareholders approved a new fee arrangement which includes an advisory fee of 0.25% and services agreement fee of 0.05%.
7
Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
1. ORGANIZATION
 
The Ultra Series Fund (the "Trust’’), a Massachusetts business trust, is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act’’), as amended, as a diversified, open-end management investment company. The Trust is a series fund with, at the end of the period covered by this report, 16 investment portfolios (individually, a "fund," and collectively, the "funds’’), each with different investment objectives and policies. The funds currently available at the end of the period were the Money Market Fund, Core Bond Fund (formerly Bond Fund), High Income Fund, Diversified Income Fund, Large Cap Value Fund, Large Cap Growth Fund, Mid Cap Fund, Small Cap 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 Madison Target Retirement 2020 Fund, Madison Target Retirement 2030 Fund, Madison Target Retirement 2040 Fund, and Madison Target Retirement 2050 Fund, (collectively, the "Target Date Funds").
 
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. All funds, except for the Target Date Funds, offer Class I and II shares. The Target Date Funds only offer a single class of shares, 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 CMFG Life Insurance Company and to qualified pension and retirement plans of CMFG Life Insurance Company or it’s 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 entered into subadvisory agreements with certain subadvisers ("Subadvisers") for the management of the investments of the High Income, Small Cap 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: Equity securities, including American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"),Global Depositary Receipts ("GDRs") 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, equities traded on a U.S. exchange, foreign exchange or on NASDAQ are valued at the bid price. Debt securities purchased with a remaining maturity of 61 days or more are valued on the basis of last available bid prices or current market quotations provided by dealers or pricing services approved by the Trust. In determining the value of a particular investment, pricing services may use certain information with respect to transactions in such investments, quotations from dealers, pricing matrixes, market transactions in comparable investments, various relationships observed in the market between investments and calculated yield measures based on valuation technology commonly employed in the market for such investments. Asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities are valued by
 
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
independent pricing services using models that consider estimated cash flows of each tranche of the security, establish a benchmark yield and develop an estimated tranche specific spread to the benchmark yield based on the unique attributes of the tranche.
 
Investments in shares of open-end 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 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard 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. Total net assets are determined by adding the total current value of portfolio securities, cash, receivables, and other assets and subtracting liabilities. 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 last bid price. Exchange traded options are valued at the mean of the best bid and ask prices across all option exchanges. Financial futures contracts generally are valued at the settlement price established by the exchange(s) on which the contracts are primarily traded. 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, if any, are valued at the average of the closing bids obtained daily from at least one dealer.
 
Through the end of this reporting period, the value of all assets and liabilities expressed in foreign currencies was converted into U.S. dollar values using the then-current exchange rate at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (usually 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time).
 
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 Trust’s Pricing Committee (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. 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 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard 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
 
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
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.
 
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.
 
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 June 30, 2013, none of the funds held 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.
 
In April 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2011-03 "Reconsideration of Effective Control of Repurchase Agreements". ASU 2011-03 is an amendment to Topic 860 "Transfers and Servicing". These amendments simplify the accounting for repurchase agreements by eliminating the requirement that the transferor demonstrate it has adequate collateral to fund substantially all the cost of purchasing replacement assets. As a result, more arrangements could be accounted for as secured borrowings rather than sales. The guidance applies to public and nonpublic companies and is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2011. The guidance should be applied prospectively to transactions or modifications of existing transactions that occur on or after the effective date. The funds have adopted this guidance and have determined that the updated standards have no material impact on the funds’ financial statements.
 
Foreign Currency Transactions: The Trust’s 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. The funds enter into contracts on the trade date to settle any securities transactions denominated in foreign currencies on behalf of the funds at the spot rate at settlement.
 
Each fund, except the Money Market Fund, which can only invest in U.S. dollar-denominated foreign money market securities, 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. Only the International Stock Fund had net realized gains, and that amount of $2,177,819 is included in the Statements of Operations under the heading "Net realized gain (loss) on investments" for that fund.
 
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
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 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 June 30, 2013, none of the funds had open forward foreign currency exchange contracts.
 
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.
 
Cash Concentration: At times, the funds maintain cash balances at financial institutions in excess of federally insured limits. The funds monitor this credit risk and have not experienced any losses related to this risk.
 
Illiquid Securities: Each fund currently limits investments in illiquid securities to 15% of net assets at the time of purchase, except for Money Market which limits the investment in illiquid securities to 5% of net assets. An illiquid security is generally defined as any investment that may be difficult to sell within seven days for the price at which the fund values it. At June 30, 2013, investments in securities of the Core Bond and Diversified Income Funds include issues that are illiquid. As of that date, the aggregate values of illiquid securities held by Core Bond and Diversified Income Funds were $13,197,493 and $7,661,557, respectively, which represent 3.7% and 1.9% of net assets, respectively. Pursuant to guidelines adopted by the Board of Trustees, certain unregistered securities are determined to be liquid and are not included within the percent limitations specified above. Information concerning the illiquid securities held at June 30, 2013, which includes cost and acquisition date, is as follows:
 
Security
Acquisition Date
Acquisition Cost
Core Bond Fund
   
American Association of Retired Persons
5/16/02
$2,618,513
ERAC USA Finance LLC
12/16/04
4,758,020
Indianapolis Power & Light Co.
10/2/06
3,425,065
Liberty Mutual Group Inc.
6/13/13
993,673
   
$11,795,271
Diversified Income Fund
   
AbbVie Inc.
11/5/12
$1,194,321
American Association of Retired Persons
5/16/02
2,094,811
ERAC USA Finance LLC
12/16/04
2,000,531
Indianapolis Power & Light Co.
10/2/06
1,546,002
   
$6,835,665

 
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
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 June 30, 2013, the High Income Fund had entered into such transactions, the market values of which are identified in the fund’s Portfolio of Investments.
 
Fair Value Measurements: Each fund has adopted the 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 used in 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 rate volatilities, prepayment speeds, credit risk, benchmark yields, transactions, bids, offers, new issues, spreads and other relationships observed in the markets among comparable securities, underlying equity of the issuer; and proprietary pricing models such as yield measures calculated using factors such as cash flows, financial or collateral performance and other reference data, etc.)
 
 
•Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)
 
The valuation techniques used by the funds to measure fair value for the six month period ended June 30, 2013 maximized the use of observable inputs and minimized the use of unobservable inputs. The funds utilized the following fair value techniques: multi-dimensional relational pricing model and option adjusted spread pricing; the funds estimated the price that would have prevailed in a liquid market for an international equity security given information available at the time of evaluation. Through the six month period ended June 30, 2013, none of the funds held securities deemed as a Level 3 and there were no transfers between classification levels.
 
The following is a summary of the inputs used as of June 30, 2013 in valuing the funds’ investments carried at fair value (please see the Portfolio of Investments for each fund for a listing of all securities within each category):
 
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
Fund
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for Identical Investments (Level 1)
Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Value at
6/30/13
Conservative Allocation
$235,318,762
$         
$         
$235,318,762
Moderate Allocation
398,494,283
398,494,283
Aggressive Allocation
152,720,966
152,720,966
Money Market1
1,660,715
36,602,755
38,263,470
Core Bond
       
Asset Backed
2,124,960
2,124,960
Corporate Notes and Bonds
99,039,488
99,039,488
Mortgage Backed
60,253,048
60,253,048
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations
189,148,639
189,148,639
Investment Companies
7,970,933
7,970,933
 
7,970,933
350,566,135
358,537,068
High Income
       
Corporate Notes and Bonds
60,010,691
60,010,691
Investment Companies
1,467,289
1,467,289
 
1,467,289
60,010,691
61,477,980
Diversified Income
       
Common Stocks
230,205,703
230,205,703
Asset Backed
607,729
607,729
Corporate Notes and Bonds
57,579,013
57,579,013
Mortgage Backed
27,318,858
27,318,858
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations
65,773,671
65,773,671
Investment Companies
15,927,601
15,927,601
 
246,133,304
151,279,271
397,412,575
Large Cap Value
       
Common Stocks
513,192,773
513,192,773
Investment Companies
24,464,493
24,464,493
 
537,657,266
537,657,266
Large Cap Growth
       
Common Stocks
333,144,789
333,144,789
Investment Companies
23,056,283
23,056,283
 
356,201,072
356,201,072
Mid Cap
       
Common Stocks
353,818,164
353,818,164
Investment Companies
24,173,629
24,173,629
 
377,991,793
377,991,793
Small Cap
       
Common Stocks
14,039,395
14,039,395
Investment Companies
500,602
500,602
 
14,539,997
14,539,997

 
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
Fund
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for Identical Investments (Level 1)
Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Value at
6/30/13
International Stock
       
Common Stocks
       
Australia
$         
$2,037,280
$         
$2,037,280
Belgium
3,122,993
3,122,993
Brazil
605,911
605,911
Canada
2,693,840
2,693,840
Denmark
846,032
846,032
Finland
1,369,182
1,369,182
France
7,648,754
7,648,754
Germany
6,588,721
6,588,721
Indonesia
775,965
775,965
Ireland
1,046,059
1,046,059
Italy
2,245,246
2,245,246
Japan
16,722,509
16,722,509
Luxembourg
1,184,066
1,184,066
Netherlands
453,721
453,721
New Zealand
571,686
571,686
Norway
746,000
 
746,000
Philippines
1,151,957
1,151,957
Russia
836,340
836,340
South Africa
1,024,005
1,024,005
South Korea
1,718,120
1,718,120
Spain
2,387,833
2,387,833
Sweden
3,921,348
3,921,348
Switzerland
6,235,472
6,235,472
Thailand
761,864
761,864
Turkey
1,122,236
1,122,236
United Kingdom
20,922,362
20,922,362
Investment Companies
2,780,007
2,780,007
 
4,602,031
86,917,478
91,519,509
Madison Target Retirement 2020
64,086,869
64,086,869
Madison Target Retirement 2030
81,891,555
81,891,555
Madison Target Retirement 2040
58,575,112
58,575,112
Madison Target Retirement 2050
11,806,114
11,806,114
 
New Accounting Pronouncements: In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-04, modifying Topic 820, "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures." At the same time, the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") issued International Financial Reporting Standard ("IFRS") 13, "Fair Value Measurement." The objective by the FASB and IASB is convergence of their guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures. The effective date of the ASU is for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The funds have adopted the disclosures required by this update.
 
In December 2011, the IASB and the FASB issued ASU 2011-11 "Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities." These common disclosure requirements are intended to help investors and other financial statement users to better assess the effect or potential effect of offsetting arrangements on a portfolio’s financial position. They also improve transparency in the reporting of how companies mitigate credit risk, including disclosure of related collateral pledged or received. In addition, ASU 2011-11 facilitates comparison between these entities that prepare their financial statements on the basis of U.S. GAAP
 
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
and those entities that prepare their financial statements on the basis of IFRS. ASU 2011-11 requires entities to disclose both gross and net information about both instruments and transactions eligible for offset in the financial position; and disclose instruments and transactions subject to an agreement similar to a master netting agreement. Management has evaluated the implications of ASU 2011-11 and its impact on financial statement disclosures and adopted the disclosures required by this update.
 
3. MANAGEMENT, SERVICES AND DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENTS
 
Management Agreement: For services under the Management Agreement, the Investment Adviser is entitled to receive a management 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 Core 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, 0.90% for the Mid Cap Fund, 1.10% for the Small Cap Fund, 1.20% for the International Stock Fund, 0.30% for each of the Target Allocation Funds and 0.25% for each of the Target Date Funds.
 
For all but the Target Date Funds, the Management Agreement requires the Investment Adviser to provide or arrange to provide overall management of the funds, including but not limited to, investment advisory services, custody, transfer agency, dividend disbursing, legal, accounting and administrative services. Neither Management Agreement includes Trustee compensation or the fees paid to the Trust’s independent Registered Public Accountant. For the Target Date Funds, the Management Agreement requires the Investment Adviser to provide investment management services to the funds. Other services performed by the Investment Adviser for these funds are covered under a separate Services Agreement (discussed below).
 
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 Fund and Lazard Asset Management LLC for the International Stock Fund. The Investment Adviser manages the Money Market Fund, Core Bond Fund, Diversified Income Fund, Large Cap Growth Fund, Large Cap Value Fund, Mid Cap Fund, Target Allocation Funds and the Target Date Funds without the aid of a Subadviser.
 
The Investment Adviser may from time to time voluntarily agree to waive a portion of its fees or expenses related to the funds. In that regard, the Investment Adviser waived a portion of management fees on the Money Market Class I Shares 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 six month period ended June 30, 2013, the waivers totaled $75,976 for Class I Shares and $2,406 for Class II Shares and are reflected as fees waived by the Investment Adviser in the accompanying Statements of Operations. The Investment Adviser does not have the right to recoup these waived fees.
 
Services Agreement: Effective September 1, 2011, the Investment Adviser entered into a services agreement ("Services Agreement") for the Target Date Funds. Under the Services Agreement, Madison provides either directly or through outsourced arrangements all operational and support services of the Target Date Funds not provided under the Management Agreement discussed above. Under this Services Agreement, Madison receives a fee of 0.05% (annualized) of the average daily net assets of each Target Date Fund. In exchange for the aforementioned fee, Madison is responsible for paying all of the funds’ fees and expenses, other than (i) the management fee (described above), (ii) fees related to the funds’ portfolio holdings (such as brokerage commissions, interest on loans, etc.), (iii) acquired fund fees, and (iv) extraordinary or non-recurring fees (such as fees and costs relating to any temporary line of credit the funds may maintain for emergency or extraordinary purposes). The direct expenses of the funds’ independent Trustees and independent auditors are paid out of this fee by the Target Date Funds. Pursuant to the Services Agreement, Madison has also agreed, until April 30, 2014, to waive
 
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and/or reimburse investment management fees and/or its services fee to the extent necessary to limit each Target Date Fund’s total operating expenses and underlying fees and expenses to 0.65% of average daily net assets. In applying this waiver, Madison must utilize good faith estimates of the fees and expenses of the underlying funds. The Investment Adviser does not have the right to recoup these waived fees.
 
Distribution Agreement: MFD 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 service fee with regard to Class II shares at an annual rate of 0.25% of each fund’s daily net assets. MFD arranges to provide compensation to 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 Statements of Operations.
 
MFD 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. For the six month period ended June 30, 2013, the waivers totaled $1,791 and are reflected as fees waived in the Statements of Operations. Neither MFD nor the Investment Adviser has the right to recoup these waived fees.
 
MFD changed its name from Mosaic Funds Distributor, LLC on February 1, 2013.
 
Other Expenses: Except as provided below, 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, any potential taxes owed and extraordinary expenses as approved by a majority of Independent Trustees. Effective September 1, 2011, the fees for the disinterested trustees and independent audits are paid out of the Services Agreement fee (noted above) for the Target Date Funds.
 
Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are also officers of the Investment Adviser. The funds do not compensate their officers or affiliated trustees. Unaffiliated trustees receive from the Trust an attendance fee for each Board meeting attended. The Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board may change these fees at any time.
 
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, and net realized gains from investment transactions, if any, annually, which are reinvested in additional full and fractional shares of the fund. The funds declare dividends 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.
 
5. SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS
 
For the six month period ended June 30, 2013, aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, other than short-term investments, were as follows:
 
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U.S. Government Securities
Other Investment Securities
Fund
Purchases
Sales
Purchases
Sales
Conservative Allocation
$         
$         
$59,778,786
$62,887,514
Moderate Allocation
92,714,769
103,843,026
Aggressive Allocation
52,073,262
54,873,592
Core Bond
13,907,483
18,633,830
11,229,973
14,675,776
High Income
10,003,179
12,476,763
Diversified Income
8,033,502
10,513,727
26,656,712
46,343,831
Large Cap Value
83,250,900
114,127,377
Large Cap Growth
129,622,124
160,474,835
Mid Cap
38,372,666
75,466,343
Small Cap
1,419,869
2,232,616
International Stock
20,265,282
26,415,087
Madison Target Retirement 2020
39,827,432
32,504,736
Madison Target Retirement 2030
47,726,442
37,308,905
Madison Target Retirement 2040
37,987,245
31,659,015
Madison Target Retirement 2050
11,702,833
7,573,700
 
6. FOREIGN SECURITIES
 
Each fund may invest in foreign securities; however, the Money Market Fund is limited to U.S. dollar-denominated foreign money market securities. 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. The values of all reclaims are not significant for any of the funds and are reflected in Other Assets on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. These receivables are reviewed to ensure the current receivable balance is reflective of the amount deemed to be collectable.
 
7. SECURITIES LENDING
 
Each fund, except the Target Allocation, Money Market, Small Cap 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. Amounts earned as interest on investments of cash collateral, net of rebates and fees, if any, 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.
 
At June 30, 2013, none of the funds had securities out on loan.
 
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8. FEDERAL INCOME TAX INFORMATION
 
For federal income tax purposes, the funds listed below have capital loss carryforwards as of December 31, 2012, which are available to offset future capital gains, if any.
 
Fund
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
No Expiration-Short Term
Conservative Allocation
$       
$       
$       
$       
$2,386,143
$       
$       
Moderate Allocation
 –
9,202,459
20,811,527
9,937,108
Aggressive Allocation
 –
329,267
6,205,447
6,513,626
Money Market
 –
Core Bond
1,445,891
816,322
228,563
9,584,651
346,309
High Income
 –
3,871,343
4,641,635
Diversified Income
 –
24,898,540
Large Cap Value
 –
30,899,868
41,852,552
Large Cap Growth
 –
11,561,675
Mid Cap
 –
23,007,112
38,369,131
Small Cap
 –
810,060
106,162
International Stock
 –
751,246
8,819,661
21,825,302
1,915,037
1,197,463
Madison Target Retirement 2020
 –
 –
Madison Target Retirement 2030
 –
 –
Madison Target Retirement 2040
 –
 –
Madison Target Retirement 2050
 –
 –
 
Included in the net capital loss carryforwards for Mid Cap Fund, Small Cap Fund and International Stock Fund is $23,007,112, $810,060 and $9,802,327, respectively, of capital loss carryforwards subject to certain limitations upon availability, to offset future gains, if any, as the successor of a merger. These acquired losses are included in the total losses available noted above.
 
At June 30, 2013, 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
$13,131,465
$1,894,056
$11,237,409
Moderate Allocation
47,397,828
1,960,713
45,437,115
Aggressive Allocation
22,474,467
510,880
21,963,587
Core Bond
23,445,583
4,786,437
18,659,146
High Income
1,488,560
570,625
917,935
Diversified Income
73,234,010
3,398,713
69,835,297
Large Cap Value
128,990,456
2,970,957
126,019,499
Large Cap Growth
81,250,985
3,597,128
77,653,857
Mid Cap
104,536,228
1,923,993
102,612,235
Small Cap
4,145,192
68,245
4,076,947
International Stock
18,944,876
1,797,497
17,147,379
Madison Target Retirement 2020
3,398,410
570,483
2,827,927
Madison Target Retirement 2030
6,175,351
551,421
5,623,930
Madison Target Retirement 2040
5,251,760
322,323
4,929,437
Madison Target Retirement 2050
854,441
28,948
825,493

 
The differences between cost amounts for book purposes and tax purposes are primarily due to the tax deferral of losses.
 
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9. CONCENTRATION OF RISK
 
Investing in certain financial instruments, including forward foreign currency contracts, involves certain risks. 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 International Stock Fund may 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, but are not limited to, 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 High Income Fund generally invests at least 80% of its net assets in high yield securities.
 
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 exchange traded funds ("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 underperforms its peers. 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 underperform other funds with a similar investment objective.
 
While investments in stocks and bonds have been keystones in wealth building and management, at times these investments have produced surprises. Those who enjoyed growth and income of their investments generally were rewarded for the risks they took by investing in the markets. Although the Investment Adviser seeks to appropriately address and manage the risks identified and disclosed to you in connection with the management of the securities in the funds, you should understand that the very nature of the securities markets includes the possibility that there may be additional risks of which we are not aware. We certainly seek to identify all applicable risks and then appropriately address the, take appropriate action to reasonably manage them and, of course, to make you aware of them so you can determine if they exceed your risk tolerance. Nevertheless, the often volatile nature of the securities markets and the global economy in which we work suggests that the risk of the unknown is something to consider in connection with an investment in securities. Unforeseen events could under certain circumstances produce a material loss of the value of some or all of the securities we manage for you in the funds.
 
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Please see the most current version of the fund’s prospectus(es) for a more detailed discussion of risks associated with investing in the funds.
 
10. CAPITAL SHARES AND AFFILIATED OWNERSHIP
 
All capital shares outstanding at June 30, 2013, are owned by separate investment accounts and/or pension plans of CMFG Life Insurance Company.
 
The Target Allocation 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. Madison Funds’ historical financial information is available to you at no cost on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, by calling 1-800-877-6089 or by visiting the Madison Funds’ website at www.madisonfunds.com. A summary of the transactions with each affiliated underlying fund as of June 30, 2013 follows:
 
Fund/Underlying Fund
Balance of
Shares
Held at
12/31/12
Gross
Additions
Gross
Sales
Balance of
Shares
Held at
6/30/13
Value at
6/30/13
Realized
Gain (Loss)
Distributions
Received1
Conservative Allocation Fund
             
Madison High Quality Bond Fund Class Y
1,641,621
120,189
67,084
1,694,726
$18,641,986
$   24,821
$  129,323
Madison Core Bond Fund Class Y
1,904,243
292,012
150,397
2,045,858
20,847,295
(13,255)
256,517
Madison Corporate Bond Fund Class Y
1,277,935
1,277,935
14,261,751
174,402
Madison High Income Fund Class Y
1,737,052
34,532
611,204
1,160,380
8,018,227
431,261
278,772
Madison Equity Income Fund Class Y
958,772
469,803
488,969
4,713,666
11,226
228,128
Madison Large Cap Value Fund Class Y
1,076,398
95,975
42,735
1,129,638
17,690,130
144,009
Madison Disciplined Equity Fund Class Y
980,883
304,159
133,885
1,151,157
17,267,348
324,594
149,925
Madison Large Cap Growth Fund Class Y
407,511
37,298
46,985
397,824
7,578,547
352,793
Madison International Stock Fund Class Y
592,560
65,308
527,252
6,121,390
125,759
Totals
       
$115,140,340
$1,401,208
$1,217,067


Moderate Allocation Fund
             
Madison High Quality Bond Fund Class Y
1,393,750
79,166
35,714
1,437,202
$15,809,220
$   13,929
$  111,338
Madison Core Bond Fund Class Y
2,405,616
106,680
185,493
2,326,803
23,710,120
141,078
317,104
Madison High Income Fund Class Y
2,455,877
23,544
1,216,788
1,262,633
8,724,797
1,405,321
316,036
Madison Equity Income Fund Class Y
1,319,334
944,871
374,463
3,609,821
(62,770)
255,191
Madison Large Cap Value Fund Class Y
2,356,806
125,664
2,482,470
38,875,473
Madison Disciplined Equity Fund Class Y
2,220,189
95,324
2,315,513
34,732,700
273,826
Madison Large Cap Growth Fund Class Y
1,513,868
122,092
83,490
1,552,470
29,574,544
254,236
Madison Mid Cap Fund Class Y
2,263,279
17,952
119,904
2,161,327
19,106,128
188,062
Madison Small Cap Fund Class Y
619,710
30,628
277,446
372,892
4,963,190
1,181,435
Madison Northroad International Fund
Class Y
1,378,003
87,218
1,290,785
13,940,481
108,308
1
Madison International Stock Fund Class Y
708,463
11,561
696,902
8,091,026
45,089
Totals
       
$201,137,500
$3,274,688
$1,273,496

 
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
Fund/Underlying Fund
Balance of
Shares
Held at
12/31/12
Gross
Additions
Gross
Sales
Balance of
Shares
Held at
6/30/13
Value at
6/30/13
Realized
Gain (Loss)
Distributions
Received1
Aggressive Allocation Fund
             
Madison High Income Fund Class Y
429,563
244,714
431,835
242,442
$  1,675,271
$  612,077
$  39,078
Madison Equity Income Fund Class Y
333,863
333,863
(50,114)
15,115
Madison Large Cap Value Fund Class Y
1,180,844
68,855
45,407
1,204,292
18,859,217
82,211
Madison Disciplined Equity Fund Class Y
1,236,305
81,986
306,075
1,012,216
15,183,244
1,155,007
155,897
Madison Large Cap Growth Fund Class Y
618,663
225,913
48,609
795,967
15,163,181
80,836
Madison Mid Cap Fund Class Y
1,544,805
115,952
94,707
1,566,050
13,843,881
113,460
Madison Small Cap Fund Class Y
255,585,
38,285
15,924
277,946
3,699,468
67,038
Madison Northroad International Fund
Class Y
492,632
35,779
41,444
486,967
5,259,241
49,467
Madison International Stock Fund Class Y
321,305
33,585
60,233
494,657
3,420,968
208,685
Totals
       
$77,104,471
$2,318,667
$210,090

1 Distributions received include distributions from net investment income and from capital gains from the underlying funds.

 
 
11. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
 
Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the funds through the date the financial statements were available for issue.
 
The Trust is aware of litigation relating to attempts by certain fixed income security-holders of Lyondell Chemical company (LYO) to retrieve proceeds from the sale by equity security-holders of LYO shares occurring pursuant to its acquisition by merger in December 2007. The Midcap Fund received proceeds of approximately $1,574,400 from the sale of its LYO equity securities in December 2007. The Trust has not been named as a defendant in this litigation as of the date of this report.
 
No other events have taken place that meet the definition of a subsequent event that require adjustment to, or disclosure in the financial statements.
 
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Other Information (unaudited)
 
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; disinterested trustee fees; brokerage commissions and other expenses incurred in connection with the acquisition or disposition of investments; costs of borrowing money; expenses for independent audits, taxes, and extraordinary expenses as approved by a majority of the disinterested trustees. 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 June 30, 2013. Expenses paid during the period in the table below are equal to each fund’s annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (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 "Actual" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
 
 
CLASS I
 
CLASS II
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
$1,015.80
0.31%
$1.55
 
$1,014.50
0.56%
$2.80
Moderate Allocation
1,000
1,054.30
0.31%
1.58
 
1,053.00
0.56%
2.85
Aggressive Allocation
1,000
1,081.70
0.31%
1.60
 
1,080.40
0.56%
2.89
Money Market
1,000
1,000.00
0.13%
0.64
 
1,000.00
0.13%
0.64
Core Bond
1,000
977.30
0.56%
2.75
 
976.10
0.81%
3.97
High Income
1,000
1,000.20
0.76%
3.77
 
999.00
1.01%
5.01
Diversified Income
1,000
1,077.50
0.71%
3.66
 
1,076.20
0.96%
4.94
Large Cap Value
1,000
1,136.90
0.61%
3.23
 
1,135.50
0.86%
4.55
Large Cap Growth
1,000
1,101.00
0.81%
4.22
 
1,099.60
1.06%
5.52
Mid Cap
1,000
1,124.30
0.91%
4.79
 
1,122.90
1.16%
6.11
Small Cap
1,000
1,139.30
1.11%
5.89
 
1,137.90
1.36%
7.21
International Stock
1,000
1,027.00
1.21%
6.08
 
1,025,70
1.46%
7.33
Madison Target Retirement 2020
1,000
1,036.70
0.30%
1.51
       
Madison Target Retirement 2030
1,000
1,060.50
0.30%
1.53
       
Madison Target Retirement 2040
1,000
1,073.20
0.30%
1.54
       
Madison Target Retirement 2050
1,000
1,087.10
0.30%
1.55
       

 
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Other Information (unaudited)
 
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 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 funds 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 II
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
$1,023.26
0.31%
$1.56
 
$1,022.02
0.56%
$2.81
Moderate Allocation
1,000
1,023.26
0.31%
1.56
 
1,022.02
0.56%
2.81
Aggressive Allocation
1,000
1,023.26
0.31%
1.56
 
1,022.02
0.56%
2.81
Money Market
1,000
1,024.15
0.13%
0.65
 
1,024.15
0.13%
0.65
Core Bond
1,000
1,022.02
0.56%
2.81
 
1,020,78
0.81%
4.06
High Income
1,000
1,021.03
0.76%
3.81
 
1,019.79
1.01%
5.06
Diversified Income
1,000
1,021.27
0.71%
3.56
 
1,020.03
0.96%
4.81
Large Cap Value
1,000
1,012.77
0.61%
3.06
 
1,020.53
0.86%
4.31
Large Cap Growth
1,000
1,020.78
0.81%
4.06
 
1,019.54
1.06%
5.31
Mid Cap
1,000
1,020.28
0.91%
4.56
 
1,019.04
1.16%
5.81
Small Cap
1,000
1,019.29
1.11%
5.56
 
1,018.05
1.36%
6.81
International Stock
1,000
1,018.79
1.21%
6.06
 
1,017.55
1.46%
7.30
Madison Target Retirement 2020
1,000
1,023.31
0.30%
1.51
       
Madison Target Retirement 2030
1,000
1,023.31
0.30%
1.51
       
Madison Target Retirement 2040
1,000
1,023.31
0.30%
1.51
       
Madison Target Retirement 2050
1,000
1,023.31
0.30%
1.51
       
 
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 1-202-551-8090. Form N-Q and other information about the Trust are available on the EDGAR database on the SEC’s Internet site at www.sec.gov. Copies of this information may also be obtained, upon payment of a duplicating fee, by electronic request at the following email address: publicinfo@sec.gov, or by writing the SEC’s Public Reference Section, Washington, DC 20549-0102.
 
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Other Information (unaudited)
 
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 and is also located in the funds’ Statement of Additional Information. 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.
 
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENT DISCLOSURE
 
One of our most important responsibilities as investment company managers is to communicate with shareholders in an open and direct manner. Some of our comments in our letters to shareholders are based on current management expectations and are considered "forward-looking statements." Actual future results, however, may prove to be different from our expectations. You can identify forward-looking statements by words such as "estimate," "may," "will," "expect," "believe," "plan" and other similar terms. We cannot promise future returns. Our opinions are a reflection of our best judgment at the time this report is compiled, and we disclaim any obligation to update or after forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
 

 

 
SEC File Number:  811-04815
 

 

 

 
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Item 2. Code of Ethics.
 
Not applicable in semi-annual report.
 
 
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
 
Not applicable in semi-annual report.
 
 
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
 
Not applicable in semi-annual report.
 
 
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
 
Not applicable.
 
 
Item 6. Schedule of Investments
 
Included in report to shareholders (Item 1) above.
 
 
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.
 
Included in report to shareholders (Item 1) above.  Otherwise, no changes.  The Trust does not normally hold shareholder meetings.
 
 
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
 
(a) The Trust’s principal executive officer and principal financial officers 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) Not applicable in semi-annual report.  (The code was previously filed with the registrant's Annual Report dated December 31, 2011).
 
(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: August 23, 2013
 
 
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, Principal Executive Officer
Date: August 23, 2013
 
 
By:  (signature)
 
Greg Hoppe, Principal Financial Officer
Date: August 23, 2013