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UNITED STATES SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM N-CSRS
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)
Lisa R. Lange
Madison
Legal and Compliance Department
550 Science Drive
Madison, WI 53711
(Name
and address of agent for service)
Registrants telephone number, including area code: 608-274-0300
Date of fiscal year end: December 31
Date of reporting period: June 30, 2015
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This booklet contains the semiannual report for the Ultra Series Fund in
which each of the CMFG Variable Annuity Account and CMFG Variable Life
Insurance Account invests: Conservative Allocation, Moderate Allocation, Aggressive Allocation, Money Market, Core Bond, High Income, Diversified Income, Large Cap Value, Large Cap Growth, Mid Cap, Small Cap, and International Stock Funds, each a series of the Ultra Series Fund. MEMBERS® Variable Annuity MEMBERS® Variable Annuity II MEMBERS® Choice Variable Annuity MEMBERS® Variable Annuity III MEMBERS® Variable Universal Life MEMBERS® Variable Universal Life II Distributed by: CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. Office of Supervisory Jurisdiction 2000 Heritage Way Waverly, IA 50677 Member FINRA & SIPC Telephone: (319) 352-4090 (800) 798-5500 |
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SEMIANNUAL REPORT
To reduce service expenses, CMFG Life Insurance Company may send only one copy of this
booklet per household, regardless of the number of owners at the household. However, any
owner may obtain additional copies of this booklet upon request to CMFG Life Insurance
Company.
If you have questions, please call CMFG Life Insurance Company at 1.800.798.5500.
As with all variable annuity contracts, variable life insurance policies and mutual funds, the
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has not approved or disapproved of these
securities, nor does the SEC guarantee the accuracy or adequacy of any prospectus. Any
statement to the contrary is a criminal offense.
Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2015 |
Table of Contents |
Page | ||
Economic Overview and Market Outlook | 2 | |
Review of Period | ||
Allocation Funds Summary |
2 | |
Conservative Allocation Fund |
2 | |
Moderate Allocation Fund |
3 | |
Aggressive Allocation Fund |
3 | |
Money Market Fund |
4 | |
Core Bond Fund |
4 | |
High Income Fund |
4 | |
Diversified Income Fund |
5 | |
Large Cap Value Fund |
5 | |
Large Cap Growth Fund |
6 | |
Mid Cap Fund |
6 | |
Small Cap Fund |
7 | |
International Stock Fund |
7 | |
Benchmark Descriptions |
8 | |
Portfolios of Investments | ||
Conservative Allocation Fund |
10 | |
Moderate Allocation Fund |
11 | |
Aggressive Allocation Fund |
12 | |
Money Market Fund |
13 | |
Core Bond Fund |
14 | |
High Income Fund |
18 | |
Diversified Income Fund |
20 | |
Large Cap Value Fund |
24 | |
Large Cap Growth Fund |
25 | |
Mid Cap Fund |
26 | |
Small Cap Fund |
27 | |
International Stock Fund |
29 | |
Financial Statements | ||
Statements of Assets and Liabilities |
30 | |
Statements of Operations |
32 | |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets |
34 | |
Financial Highlights |
38 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | 50 | |
Other Information | 65 |
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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Economic Overview and Market Outlook |
For the six-month period ended June 30, 2015, the S&P 500® Index tallied a 1.23% gain even with the late June downturn fueled by the uncertainty in Greece as it tried to negotiate a solution to its debt woes. Despite this, foreign markets, which had been struggling in 2014, saw an upswing of 5.52% according to the broad international index, MSCI EAFE (net). Bond investors experienced increased volatility during the second quarter as interest rates trended higher and world events played out. Yields rose as Federal Reserve remarks (supported by positive U.S. economic developments) reaffirmed their intention to raise short-term rates in the not so distant future. The Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index fell 0.10% during the period.
Looking forward, we believe market volatility
will increase as we edge closer to the start of a rising interest rate cycle. Elevated
asset levels remain a concern, especially as earnings growth estimates are now falling
to near-zero, driven in part by the strong U.S. dollar (resulting in fewer exports),
slower global growth and weaker results in the Energy sector. While growth appears
to be materializing in Europe, issues around the solidarity of the euro along with
increasing friction with Russia may prolong the weakness.
As we navigate these shifting economic conditions we believe in a long-term investment approach. The common thread throughout the Ultra Series Funds is high-conviction, high active-share fund management. Our goal is to provide superior long-term returns while striving to manage risk and capital loss.
Review of Period (unaudited) |
ALLOCATION FUNDS SUMMARY
The Ultra
Series Conservative Allocation, Moderate Allocation and Aggressive Allocation Funds
(the Funds) invest primarily in shares of registered investment companies
(the Underlying Funds). The Funds will be diversified among a number
of asset classes and their allocation among Underlying Funds will be based on an
asset allocation model developed by Madison Asset Management, LLC (Madison), the Funds 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 Funds 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 Funds under different economic and market conditions. | |
| Fundamental analysis draws upon Madisons 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 Funds, at the sole discretion of Madison, to materially reduce equity risk exposures when and if conditions are deemed to warrant such an action. |
CONSERVATIVE ALLOCATION FUND |
INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS |
Under normal circumstances, the Ultra Series Conservative Allocation Funds total net assets will be allocated among various asset classes and Underlying Funds, including those whose shares trade on a stock exchange (exchange traded funds or ETFs), with target allocations over time of approximately 35% equity investments and 65% fixed income investments. Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests may include funds advised by Madison and/or its affiliates, including other Madison Funds (the Affiliated Underlying Funds). Generally, Madison will not invest more than 75% of the Funds net assets, at the time of purchase, in Affiliated Underlying Funds. Although actual allocations may vary, the Funds asset allocation among asset classes and Underlying Funds is expected to be approximately:
| 0-20% money market funds; | |||
| 20-80% debt securities (e.g., bond funds and convertible bond funds); |
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| 0-20% below-investment grade (junk) debt securities (e.g., high income funds); | |||
| 10-50% equity securities (e.g., U.S. stock funds); | |||
| 0-40% foreign securities (e.g., international stock and bond funds, including emerging market securities); and | |||
| 0-20% alternative asset classes (e.g., real estate investment trust funds, natural resources funds, precious metal funds and long/short funds). |
PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION |
The Ultra Series Conservative Allocation Fund (Class I) returned 0.66% for the period, underperforming the Conservative Allocation Fund Custom Index return of 0.84%. The Fund however, outperformed its peers as measured by the Morningstar Conservative Allocation Category, which advanced 0.60%.
PORTFOLIO ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS | |||
AS OF 6/30/15 | |||
Bond Funds | 60.8 | % | |
Stock Funds | 27.4 | % | |
Foreign Stock Funds | 8.7 | % | |
Alternative Funds | 2.0 | % | |
Money Market Funds and Other Net Assets | 1.1 | % |
MODERATE ALLOCATION FUND |
INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS |
Under normal circumstances, the Ultra Series Moderate Allocation Funds total net assets will be allocated among various asset classes and Underlying Funds, including those whose shares trade on a stock exchange (exchange traded funds or ETFs), with target allocations over time of approximately 60% equity investments and 40% fixed income investments. Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests may include Affiliated Underlying Funds. Generally, Madison will not invest more than 75% of the Funds net assets, at the time of purchase, in Affiliated Underlying Funds. Although actual allocations may vary, the Funds asset allocation among asset classes and Underlying Funds is expected to be approximately:
| 0-15% money market funds; | |||
| 10-60% debt securities (e.g., bond funds and convertible bond funds); | |||
| 0-20% below-investment grade (junk) debt securities (e.g., high income funds); | |||
| 20-80% equity securities (e.g., U.S. stock funds); | |||
| 0-50% foreign securities (e.g., international stock and bond funds, including emerging market securities); and | |||
| 0-20% alternative asset classes (e.g., real estate investment trust funds, natural resources funds, precious metal funds and long/short funds). |
PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION |
The Ultra Series Moderate Allocation Fund (Class I) returned 1.08% for the period, while its blended benchmark, the Moderate Allocation Fund Custom Index, returned 1.47%. The Fund also lagged its Morningstar peer group as the Moderate Allocation Category returned an average of 1.22%.
PORTFOLIO ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS | |||
AS OF 6/30/15 | |||
Alternative Funds | 1.8 | % | |
Stock Funds | 46.6 | % | |
Bond Funds | 35.8 | % | |
Foreign Stock Funds | 14.9 | % | |
Money Market Funds and Other Net Assets | 0.9 | % |
AGGRESSIVE ALLOCATION FUND |
INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS |
Under normal circumstances, the Ultra Series Aggressive Allocation Funds total net assets will be allocated among various asset classes and Underlying Funds, including those whose shares trade on a stock exchange (exchange traded funds or ETFs), with target allocations over time of approximately 85% equity investments and 15% fixed income investments. Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests may include Affiliated Underlying Funds. Generally, Madison will not invest more than 75% of Funds net assets, at the time of purchase, in Affiliated Underlying Funds. Although actual allocations may vary, the Funds asset allocation among asset classes and Underlying Funds is expected to be approximately:
| 0-10% money market funds; | |||
| 0-30% debt securities, all of which could be in below investment grade (junk) debt securities (e.g., bond funds, convertible bond funds and high income funds); | |||
| 30-90% equity securities (e.g., U.S. stock funds); | |||
| 0-60% foreign securities (e.g., international stock and bond funds, including emerging market securities); and |
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| 0-20% alternative asset classes (e.g., real estate investment trust funds, natural resources funds, precious metal funds and long/short funds). |
PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION |
The Ultra Series Aggressive Allocation Fund (Class I) returned 1.41% for the period, outperforming its blended benchmark, the Aggressive Allocation Fund Custom Index, which returned 1.23%. The Fund underperformed its Morningstar Aggressive Allocation Category peer group, which averaged a 1.95% return.
PORTFOLIO ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS | |||
AS OF 6/30/15 | |||
Stock Funds | 60.5 | % | |
Foreign Stock Funds | 21.7 | % | |
Bond Funds | 15.1 | % | |
Alternative Funds | 1.7 | % | |
Money Market Funds and Other Net Assets | 1.0 | % |
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 multinational 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.
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION |
With the Federal Reserve continuing to pin short-term rates at near zero, management maintained its fee waivers to preserve investment capital. However, no dividends were produced over the course of this six-month period.
PORTFOLIO ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS | |||
AS OF 6/30/15 | |||
Fannie Mae | 28.6 | % | |
Federal Home Loan Bank | 24.4 | % | |
Freddie Mac | 19.5 | % | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | 11.8 | % | |
Federal Farm Credit Bank | 9.8 | % | |
Cash and Other Net Assets | 5.9 | % |
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.
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION |
The Ultra Series Core Bond Fund (Class I) declined 0.13% for the period, moderately trailing the Funds benchmark, the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which declined 0.10%, and the Bank of America Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate Government and Mortgage Index, which declined 0.09%. The Morningstar Intermediate-Term Bond peer group gained 0.01% for the period.
PORTFOLIO ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS | |||
AS OF 6/30/15 | |||
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations | 38.9 | % | |
Corporate Notes and Bonds | 30.8 | % | |
Mortgage Backed Securities | 23.5 | % | |
Municipal Bonds | 2.3 | % | |
Asset Backed Securities | 1.9 | % | |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | 1.3 | % | |
Short-Term Investments and Other Net Assets and Liabilities | 1.3 | % |
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
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(BBB/Baa) and their unrated equivalents or other high-yielding securities.
PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION |
The Ultra Series High Income Fund (Class I) returned 3.26% during the period, beating the Bank of America Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield Master II Constrained Indexs 2.49% return. The Fund also outperformed its Morningstar High Yield Bond category peer group, which returned 2.40%.
PORTFOLIO ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS | |||
AS OF 6/30/15 | |||
Consumer Discretionary | 24.1 | % | |
Consumer Staples | 3.3 | % | |
Energy | 8.8 | % | |
Financials | 2.7 | % | |
Health Care | 11.1 | % | |
Industrials | 16.9 | % | |
Information Technology | 5.5 | % | |
Materials | 9.4 | % | |
Telecommunication Services | 5.8 | % | |
Utilities | 8.3 | % | |
Short-Term Investments and Other Net Assets and Liabilities | 4.1 | % |
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; however, under normal market conditions, the Funds portfolio managers generally attempt to target a 40% bond and 60% stock investment allocation. Nevertheless, bonds (including investment grade, high yield and mortgage- or asset-backed) may constitute up to 80% of the Funds assets, stocks (including common stocks, preferred stocks and convertible bonds) may constitute up to 70% of the Funds assets, real estate securities may constitute up to 25% of the Funds assets, foreign (including emerging market) stocks and bonds may constitute up to 25% of the Funds assets, and money market instruments may constitute up to 25% of the Funds assets. Although the Fund is permitted to invest up to 80% of its assets in lower credit quality bonds, under normal circumstances, the Fund intends to limit the investment in lower credit quality bonds to less than 50% of the Funds 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) declined 1.42% for the period, trailing its blended index (50% Bank of America Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government and Mortgage Index and 50% S&P 500®) which returned 0.67%. The Funds designated Morningstar peer group, the Moderate Allocation category, averaged a 1.22% return for the period.
PORTFOLIO ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS | |||
AS OF 6/30/15 | |||
Common Stocks | 53.2 | % | |
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations | 16.8 | % | |
Corporate Notes and Bonds | 14.5 | % | |
Mortgage Backed-Securities | 10.2 | % | |
Asset Backed Securities | 1.5 | % | |
Municipal Bonds | 1.5 | % | |
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities | 0.5 | % | |
Short-Term Investments and Other Net Assets and Liabilities | 1.8 | % |
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) declined 1.24% for the period, trailing its benchmark, the Russell
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1000® Value Index, which declined 0.61%. The Fund also lagged its Morningstar peer group, Large Cap Value category, which showed a 0.06% return.
SECTOR ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS | ||||||
AS OF 6/30/15 | ||||||
Russell 1000® | ||||||
Fund | Value Index | |||||
Consumer Discretionary | 10.2% | 5.5% | ||||
Consumer Staples | 7.9% | 6.7% | ||||
Energy | 9.8% | 14.0% | ||||
Financials | 30.1% | 29.6% | ||||
Health Care | 16.3% | 11.8% | ||||
Industrials | 11.9% | 10.2% | ||||
Information Technology | 5.5% | 10.8% | ||||
Materials | 0.9% | 3.1% | ||||
Telecommunication Services | 1.1% | 2.5% | ||||
Utilities | 2.3% | 5.8% | ||||
Short-Term Investments and Other Net Assets and Liabilities |
4.0% | |
Financials includes securities in the following industries: Capital Markets; Commercial Banks; Consumer Finance, Insurance; and Real Estate Management & Development
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.
PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION |
The Ultra Series Large Cap Growth Fund (Class I) returned 2.32% for the period, trailing its benchmark, the Russell 1000® Growth Index, which was up 3.96%. The Fund underperformed its peer group, Morningstar Large Growth category, which averaged a return of 4.02% over the same period.
SECTOR ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS | ||||||
AS OF 6/30/15 | ||||||
Russell 1000® | ||||||
Fund | Growth Index | |||||
Consumer Discretionary | 20.6% | 21.0% | ||||
Consumer Staples | 7.1% | 10.5% | ||||
Energy | 5.1% | 1.0% | ||||
Financials | 2.6% | 5.6% | ||||
Health Care | 18.3% | 18.2% | ||||
Industrials | 14.5% | 11.1% | ||||
Information Technology | 27.2% | 26.8% | ||||
Materials | 0.0% | 3.9% | ||||
Telecommunication Services | 1.9% | 1.8% | ||||
Utilities | | 0.1% | ||||
Short-Term Investments and Other Net Assets and Liabilities |
2.7% | |
Information Technology includes securities in the following industries: Communications Equipment; Computers and Peripherals; Electronic Equipment; Instruments & Components; Internet Software & Services; IT Services; Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment; and Software.
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 Funds 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 |
The Ultra Series Mid Cap Fund (Class I) returned 2.05% for the period, underperforming its benchmark, the Russell Midcap® Index, with a 2.35% return. The Fund trailed its peer group, the Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth category, whose average return was 5.88%.
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SECTOR ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS | ||||||
AS OF 6/30/15 | ||||||
Russell | ||||||
Fund | Midcap® Index | |||||
Consumer Discretionary* | 25.1% | 16.6% | ||||
Consumer Staples | 1.0% | 5.6% | ||||
Energy | 4.4% | 5.4% | ||||
Financials | 25.5% | 22.0% | ||||
Health Care | 8.9% | 10.5% | ||||
Industrials | 19.9% | 12.8% | ||||
Information Technology | 7.7% | 14.1% | ||||
Materials | 3.5% | 6.2% | ||||
Telecommunication Services | | 1.0% | ||||
Utilities | | 5.8% | ||||
Short-Term Investments and Other Net Assets and Liabilities |
4.0% | |
*Consumer Discretionary includes securities
in the following industries: Media and Specialty Retail.
Financials includes securities in the following industries: Commercial Banks; Insurance; and Real Estate Management & Development.
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 5.22% for the period, outperforming both the Russell 2000® Indexs 4.75% and the Russell 2000® Value Indexs 0.76% return. The Fund also outperformed its peer group average, as the Morningstar Small Blend category averaged a return of 3.50%.
SECTOR ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS | ||||||
AS OF 6/30/15 | ||||||
Russell 2000® | ||||||
Fund | Index | |||||
Consumer Discretionary | 8.7% | 14.6% | ||||
Consumer Staples | 2.8% | 3.2% | ||||
Energy | 6.8% | 3.9% | ||||
Financials | 20.1% | 24.2% | ||||
Health Care | 12.0% | 16.0% | ||||
Industrials | 25.8% | 12.8% | ||||
Information Technology | 9.6% | 17.2% | ||||
Materials | 5.4% | 4.0% | ||||
Telecommunication Services | | 0.8% | ||||
Utilities | 2.5% | 3.3% | ||||
Short-Term Investments and Other Net Assets and Liabilities | 6.3% | |
Industrials includes securities in the following industries: Aerospace & Defense; Air Freight & Logistics, Commercial Services & Supplies; Construction & Engineering; Machinery; Professional Services; and Trading Companies & Distributors.
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 Funds 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 Funds 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.
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PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION |
The Ultra Series International Stock Fund (Class I) returned 6.56% for the period, leading the 5.52% return of the MSCI EAFE Index (net). The Fund also outperformed its peer group, with the Morningstar Foreign Large Blend Category averaging a 5.89% return.
GEOGRAPHICAL ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS | |||
AS OF 6/30/15 | |||
Europe (excluding United Kingdom) | 45.7 | % | |
United Kingdom | 30.1 | % | |
Japan | 10.0 | % | |
Pacific Basin | 5.8 | % | |
Emerging Markets | 2.3 | % | |
Middle East | 1.9 | % | |
Short-Term Investments and Other Net Assets and Liabilities |
4.2 | % |
BENCHMARK DESCRIPTIONS |
ALLOCATION FUND CUSTOM INDEXES* |
The Conservative Allocation Fund Custom
Index consists of 28% Russell 3000® Index, 7% MSCI ACWI ex-US Index and 65% Barclays
US Aggregate Bond Index. See market index descriptions below.
The Moderate Allocation Fund Custom Index
consists of 48% Russell 3000® Index, 12% MSCI ACWI ex-US Index and 40% Barclays
US Aggregate Bond Index. See market index descriptions below.
The Aggressive Allocation Fund Custom Index
consists of 64% Russell 3000® Index, 16% MSCI ACWI ex-US Index and 20% Barclays
US Aggregate Bond Index. See market index descriptions below.
HYBRID FUND CUSTOM 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.
*The Custom Indexes are calculated using a monthly re-balancing frequency (i.e., rebalanced back to original constituent weight every calendar month-end).
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 Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is
a broad-based flagship benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated,
fixed-rate taxable bond market. The index includes Treasuries, government-related
and corporate securities, mortgage backed- securities, asset-backed securities and
corporate securities, with maturities greater than one year.
The MSCI ACWI ex-USA (net) Index is a market-capitalization-weighted index maintained by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) and designed to provide a broad measure of stock performance throughout the world, with the exception of U.S.-based companies. The Index includes both developed and emerging markets.
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® Index is a large-cap market index which measures the performance of the 1,000 largest companies in the Russell 3000® Index (see definition below).
The Russell 1000® Growth Index is a large-cap market index which measures the performance of those Russell 1000 companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.
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The Russell 1000® Value Index is a large-cap
market index which measures the performance of those Russell 1000 companies with
lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.
The Russell 2000® Index is a small-cap
market index which measures the performance of the smallest 2,000 companies in the
Russell 3000® Index (see definition below.)
The Russell 3000® Index measures
the performance of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies based on total market capitalization,
which represents 98% of the investable U.S. equity market.
The Russell Midcap® 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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Past performance is no guarantee of future
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Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2015 |
Conservative Allocation Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) |
Shares | Value (Note 2) | ||||||
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 100.0% | |||||||
Alternative Funds - 2.0% | |||||||
SPDR Gold Shares* | 31,606 | $ | 3,551,566 | ||||
Bond Funds - 60.8% | |||||||
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 64,717 | 6,795,932 | |||||
iShares TIPS Bond Fund ETF | 32,852 | 3,681,067 | |||||
Madison Core Bond Fund Class Y (A) | 3,967,035 | 39,868,705 | |||||
Madison Corporate Bond Fund Class Y (A) | 1,326,151 | 15,012,032 | |||||
Madison High Quality Bond Fund Class Y (A) | 457,724 | 5,034,960 | |||||
Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund Class I |
2,588,276 | 27,979,266 | |||||
SPDR Barclays Short-Term High Yield Bond ETF | 311,268 | 8,998,758 | |||||
107,370,720 | |||||||
Foreign Stock Funds - 8.7% | |||||||
Madison NorthRoad International Fund Class Y (A) |
286,781 | 3,214,810 | |||||
SPDR S&P Emerging Asia Pacific ETF | 10,037 | 885,364 | |||||
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 110,661 | 5,372,592 | |||||
WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund | 50,510 | 3,110,911 | |||||
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 48,391 | 2,767,965 | |||||
15,351,642 |
Money Market Funds - 1.1% | |||||||
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund | 1,865,398 | 1,865,398 | |||||
Stock Funds - 27.4% | |||||||
iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF | 72,228 | 12,301,151 | |||||
Madison Investors Fund Class Y (A) | 117,777 | 2,453,304 | |||||
Madison Large Cap Growth Fund Class Y (A) | 504,265 | 11,487,166 | |||||
Madison Large Cap Value Fund Class Y (A) | 892,756 | 14,935,801 | |||||
Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company | |||||||
Index Fund Institutional Shares | 353,634 | 5,378,772 | |||||
Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 18,625 | 1,978,534 | |||||
48,534,728 | |||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.0% (Cost $167,606,882**) | 176,674,054 | ||||||
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 0.0% | (52,431 | ) | |||||
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0% | $ | 176,621,623 | |||||
* | Non-income producing. | |
** | Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $168,646,768. | |
(A) | Affiliated Company (see Note 11). | |
ETF | Exchange Traded Fund. |
Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2015 |
Moderate Allocation Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) |
Shares | Value (Note 2) | ||||||
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 99.6% | |||||||
Alternative Funds - 1.8% | |||||||
SPDR Gold Shares* | 49,118 | $ | 5,519,390 | ||||
Bond Funds - 35.8% | |||||||
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 92,294 | 9,691,793 | |||||
Madison Core Bond Fund Class Y (A) | 4,878,371 | 49,027,633 | |||||
Madison Corporate Bond Fund Class Y (A) | 481,207 | 5,447,262 | |||||
Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund Class I |
3,276,861 | 35,422,865 | |||||
SPDR Barclays Short-Term High Yield Bond ETF | 444,493 | 12,850,293 | |||||
112,439,846 | |||||||
Foreign Stock Funds - 14.9% | |||||||
Madison NorthRoad International Fund Class Y (A) |
1,021,147 | 11,447,055 | |||||
SPDR S&P Emerging Asia Pacific ETF | 35,148 | 3,100,405 | |||||
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-U.S. ETF | 316,933 | 15,387,097 | |||||
WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund | 138,869 | 8,552,942 | |||||
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 147,505 | 8,437,286 | |||||
46,924,785 | |||||||
Money Market Funds - 0.5% | |||||||
State Street Institutional U.S. Government | |||||||
Money Market Fund | 1,689,839 | 1,689,839 | |||||
Stock Funds - 46.6% | |||||||
iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 154,270 | 23,137,415 | |||||
Madison Investors Fund Class Y (A) | 737,621 | 15,364,648 | |||||
Madison Large Cap Growth Fund Class Y (A) | 1,758,729 | 40,063,838 | |||||
Madison Large Cap Value Fund Class Y (A) | 2,488,146 | 41,626,687 | |||||
Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company | |||||||
Index Fund Institutional Shares | 887,375 | 13,496,973 | |||||
Vanguard Financials ETF | 32,185 | 1,598,629 | |||||
Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 59,092 | 6,277,343 | |||||
Vanguard Value ETF | 57,682 | 4,808,372 | |||||
146,373,905 | |||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.6% (Cost $282,263,005**) | 312,947,765 | ||||||
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 0.4% | 1,218,927 | ||||||
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0% | $ | 314,166,692 | |||||
* | Non-income producing. | |
** | Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $284,836,292. | |
(A) | Affiliated Company (see Note 11). | |
ETF | Exchange Traded Fund. |
Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2015 |
Aggressive Allocation Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) |
Shares | Value (Note 2) | ||||||
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 99.9% | |||||||
Alternative Funds - 1.7% | |||||||
SPDR Gold Shares* | 17,175 | $ | 1,929,955 | ||||
Bond Funds - 15.1% | |||||||
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 21,575 | 2,265,591 | |||||
Madison Core Bond Fund Class Y (A) | 982,109 | 9,870,192 | |||||
Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund Class I | 308,469 | 3,334,551 | |||||
Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 13,983 | 1,112,767 | |||||
16,583,101 | |||||||
Foreign Stock Funds - 21.7% | |||||||
Madison NorthRoad International Fund Class Y (A) |
434,364 | 4,869,222 | |||||
SPDR S&P Emerging Asia Pacific ETF | 15,789 | 1,392,748 | |||||
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-U.S. ETF | 193,719 | 9,405,058 | |||||
WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund | 72,638 | 4,473,774 | |||||
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 65,012 | 3,718,686 | |||||
23,859,488 | |||||||
Money Market Funds - 0.9% | |||||||
State Street Institutional U.S. Government | |||||||
Money Market Fund | 1,007,425 | 1,007,425 | |||||
Stock Funds - 60.5% | |||||||
iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 75,454 | 11,316,591 | |||||
Madison Investors Fund Class Y (A) | 302,791 | 6,307,128 | |||||
Madison Large Cap Growth Fund Class Y (A) | 733,903 | 16,718,300 | |||||
Madison Large Cap Value Fund Class Y (A) | 997,476 | 16,687,780 | |||||
Madison Mid Cap Fund Class Y (A) | 124,973 | 1,102,258 | |||||
Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company | |||||||
Index Fund Institutional Shares | 430,903 | 6,554,040 | |||||
Vanguard Financials ETF | 45,607 | 2,265,300 | |||||
Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 31,741 | 3,371,846 | |||||
Vanguard Value ETF | 28,041 | 2,337,497 | |||||
66,660,740 | |||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.9% (Cost $96,180,092**) | 110,040,709 | ||||||
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 0.1% | 56,408 | ||||||
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0% | $ | 110,097,117 | |||||
* | Non-income producing. | |
** | Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $97,415,493. | |
(A) | Affiliated Company (see Note 11). | |
ETF | Exchange Traded Fund. |
Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2015 |
Money Market Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) |
Par Value | Value (Note 2) | ||||||
U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY | |||||||
OBLIGATIONS - 94.1% | |||||||
Fannie Mae - 28.6% | |||||||
0.500%, 7/2/15 | $ | 250,000 | $ | 250,003 | |||
0.112%, 7/6/15 (A) | 500,000 | 499,992 | |||||
2.375%, 7/28/15 | 350,000 | 350,589 | |||||
0.096%, 7/29/15 (A) | 1,200,000 | 1,199,911 | |||||
0.096%, 8/3/15 (A) | 350,000 | 349,970 | |||||
0.076%, 8/17/15 (A) | 600,000 | 599,941 | |||||
0.081%, 9/9/15 (A) | 500,000 | 499,922 | |||||
0.500%, 9/28/15 | 500,000 | 500,470 | |||||
4.375%, 10/15/15 | 568,000 | 574,971 | |||||
4,825,769 | |||||||
Federal Farm Credit Bank - 9.8% | |||||||
0.061%, 7/13/15 (A) | 750,000 | 749,985 | |||||
0.350%, 7/30/15 | 225,000 | 225,037 | |||||
0.135%, 8/6/15 (A) | 225,000 | 224,970 | |||||
0.550%, 8/17/15 | 250,000 | 250,140 | |||||
0.101%, 8/27/15 (A) | 200,000 | 199,968 | |||||
1,650,100 | |||||||
Federal Home Loan Bank - 24.4% | |||||||
0.041%, 7/6/15 (A) | 100,000 | 99,999 | |||||
0.086%, 7/10/15 (A) | 914,000 | 913,981 | |||||
0.260%, 7/21/15 | 750,000 | 750,067 | |||||
0.083%, 7/24/15 (A) | 1,000,000 | 999,948 | |||||
0.061%, 8/11/15 (A) | 450,000 | 449,969 | |||||
0.090%, 8/12/15 (A) | 400,000 | 399,959 | |||||
0.071%, 8/21/15 (A) | 500,000 | 499,950 | |||||
4,113,873 |
Freddie Mac - 19.5% | |||||||
0.071%, 7/7/15 (A) | 200,000 | 199,998 | |||||
0.071%, 7/10/15 (A) | 200,000 | 199,996 | |||||
4.375%, 7/17/15 | 700,000 | 701,301 | |||||
0.071%, 7/20/15 (A) | 200,000 | 199,993 | |||||
0.073%, 8/5/15 (A) | 750,000 | 749,947 | |||||
0.500%, 8/28/15 | 750,000 | 750,472 | |||||
0.071%, 9/2/15 (A) | 500,000 | 499,939 | |||||
3,301,646 | |||||||
U.S. Treasury Notes - 11.8% | |||||||
0.250%, 7/15/15 | 1,500,000 | 1,500,130 | |||||
0.250%, 10/15/15 | 500,000 | 500,350 | |||||
2,000,480 | |||||||
Total U.S. Government and Agency |
|||||||
Obligations (Cost $15,891,868) |
15,891,868 | ||||||
Shares | |||||||
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 4.5% | |||||||
State Street Institutional U.S. Government | |||||||
Money Market Fund | 759,556 | 759,556 | |||||
Total Investment Companies |
|||||||
(Cost $759,556) |
759,556 | ||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.6% (Cost $16,651,424**) | 16,651,424 | ||||||
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 1.4% | 235,041 | ||||||
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0% | $ | 16,886,465 | |||||
** | Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $16,651,424. | |
(A) | Rate noted represents annualized yield at time of purchase. |
Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2015 |
Core Bond Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) |
Par Value | Value (Note 2) | ||||||
ASSET BACKED SECURITIES - 1.9% |
|||||||
ABSC Long Beach Home Equity Loan Trust, |
|||||||
Series 2000-LB1, Class AF5 (A), 8.55%, 9/21/30 |
$ | 652,045 | $ | 680,456 | |||
CarMax Auto Owner Trust, Series 2015-1, Class A2, 0.88%, 3/15/18 |
1,000,000 | 1,000,886 | |||||
Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust, Series 2014-A, Class A3, 0.79%, 5/15/18 |
775,000 | 774,833 | |||||
GreatAmerica Leasing Receivables, Series 2015-1, Class A2 (B), 1.12%, 6/20/17 |
500,000 | 500,784 | |||||
Hyundai Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2014-A, Class A3, 0.79%, 7/16/18 |
175,000 | 175,036 | |||||
John Deere Owner Trust, Series 2014-B, Class A2A, 0.54%, 7/17/17 |
747,760 | 747,812 | |||||
Volkswagen Auto Lease Trust, Series 2014-A, Class A3, 0.8%, 4/20/17 |
845,000 | 845,069 | |||||
Total Asset Backed Securities |
|||||||
(Cost $4,712,760) |
4,724,876 | ||||||
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 1.3% | |||||||
FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2012-K708, Class B (A) (B), 3.887%, 2/25/45 |
1,000,000 | 1,037,788 | |||||
FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2011-K701, Class C (A) (B), 4.436%, 7/25/48 |
1,000,000 | 1,045,218 | |||||
JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage |
|||||||
Securities Trust, Series 2006-LDP8, Class A4, 5.399%, 5/15/45 |
1,045,162 | 1,077,661 | |||||
Total Commercial Mortgage-Backed |
|||||||
Securities (Cost $3,191,320) |
3,160,667 | ||||||
CORPORATE NOTES AND BONDS - 30.8% |
|||||||
Consumer Discretionary - 4.5% |
|||||||
AARP Inc. (B) (C), 7.5%, 5/1/31 |
2,000,000 | 2,669,524 | |||||
Advance Auto Parts Inc., 4.5%, 12/1/23 |
1,000,000 | 1,032,288 | |||||
Amazon.com Inc., 3.3%, 12/5/21 |
600,000 | 607,909 | |||||
AutoZone Inc., 1.3%, 1/13/17 |
1,500,000 | 1,502,485 | |||||
DR Horton Inc., 3.75%, 3/1/19 |
475,000 | 478,562 | |||||
ERAC USA Finance LLC (B), 6.7%, 6/1/34 |
2,000,000 | 2,433,782 | |||||
GLP Capital L.P. / GLP Financing II Inc., 4.875%, 11/1/20 |
253,000 | 257,428 | |||||
Harman International Industries Inc., 4.15%, 5/15/25 |
400,000 | 394,205 | |||||
Intelsat Jackson Holding SA (D), 5.5%, 8/1/23 |
450,000 | 398,475 | |||||
Priceline Group Inc./The, 3.65%, 3/15/25 |
300,000 | 292,056 | |||||
Sirius XM Radio Inc. (B), 6%, 7/15/24 |
350,000 | 353,500 | |||||
Toll Brothers Finance Corp., 4%, 12/31/18 |
500,000 | 510,000 | |||||
10,930,214 | |||||||
Consumer Staples - 0.1% |
|||||||
JM Smucker Co./The (B), 3.5%, 3/15/25 |
300,000 | 293,907 | |||||
Energy - 4.1% | |||||||
Access Midstream Partners L.P. / ACMP Finance Corp., 4.875%, 5/15/23 |
450,000 | 443,884 | |||||
Antero Resources Corp. (B), 5.625%, 6/1/23 |
300,000 | 289,875 | |||||
Energy Transfer Partners L.P., 5.2%, 2/1/22 |
1,000,000 | 1,047,026 | |||||
Freeport-McMoran Oil & Gas LLC / FCX Oil & Gas Inc., 6.75%, 2/1/22 |
1,250,000 | 1,325,000 | |||||
Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. (B), 4.65%, 3/15/25 |
400,000 | 412,915 | |||||
Hess Corp., 7.875%, 10/1/29 |
960,000 | 1,209,073 | |||||
Marathon Oil Corp., 2.7%, 6/1/20 |
300,000 | 297,591 | |||||
Transocean Inc. (D), 7.5%, 4/15/31 |
2,000,000 | 1,600,000 | |||||
Valero Energy Corp., 7.5%, 4/15/32 |
2,000,000 | 2,433,480 | |||||
Williams Cos. Inc./The, 4.55%, 6/24/24 |
950,000 | 920,630 | |||||
9,979,474 | |||||||
Financials - 7.1% |
|||||||
AerCap Ireland Capital Ltd. / AerCap Global Aviation Trust (B)(D), 3.75%, 5/15/19 |
400,000 | 395,500 | |||||
Affiliated Managers Group Inc., 4.25%, 2/15/24 |
1,500,000 | 1,545,615 | |||||
Air Lease Corp., 3.875%, 4/1/21 |
500,000 | 505,000 | |||||
Air Lease Corp., 3.75%, 2/1/22 |
700,000 | 699,580 | |||||
American International Group Inc., 3.875%, 1/15/35 |
800,000 | 722,586 | |||||
Apollo Management Holdings L.P. (B), 4%, 5/30/24 |
750,000 | 751,009 | |||||
Fifth Third Bancorp, 2.3%, 3/1/19 |
500,000 | 500,480 | |||||
General Electric Capital Corp., MTN, 3.35%, 10/17/16 |
2,000,000 | 2,063,146 | |||||
Glencore Funding LLC (B), 3.125%, 4/29/19 |
525,000 | 529,463 | |||||
Goldman Sachs Group Inc./The, 5.75%, 1/24/22 |
1,500,000 | 1,706,203 | |||||
Health Care REIT Inc., 4.5%, 1/15/24 |
1,000,000 | 1,038,273 | |||||
Huntington National Bank/The, 2.4%, 4/1/20 |
1,000,000 | 988,826 | |||||
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 3.125%, 1/23/25 |
900,000 | 859,280 | |||||
Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. * (E), 5.75%, 1/3/17 |
3,135,000 | 314 | |||||
Liberty Mutual Group Inc. (B), 4.25%, 6/15/23 |
1,000,000 | 1,028,405 | |||||
Morgan Stanley, 2.65%, 1/27/20 |
1,000,000 | 998,216 | |||||
Senior Housing Properties Trust, 3.25%, 5/1/19 |
500,000 | 500,391 | |||||
Synchrony Financial, 3.75%, 8/15/21 |
1,100,000 | 1,108,369 | |||||
UBS AG/Stamford CT (D), 5.75%, 4/25/18 |
366,000 | 405,480 | |||||
Wells Fargo & Co., MTN, 3%, 2/19/25 |
1,000,000 | 957,739 | |||||
17,303,875 |
Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2015 |
Core Bond Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) |
Par Value | Value (Note 2) | ||||||
CORPORATE NOTES AND BONDS - continued |
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Health Care - 2.7% |
|||||||
Actavis Funding SCS (D), 4.55%, 3/15/35 |
$ | 435,000 | $ | 413,586 | |||
Cardinal Health Inc., 1.95%, 6/15/18 |
800,000 | 801,345 | |||||
Forest Laboratories Inc. (B), 5%, 12/15/21 |
250,000 | 271,283 | |||||
HCA Inc., 3.75%, 3/15/19 |
500,000 | 503,750 | |||||
Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings, 3.6%, 2/1/25 |
800,000 | 765,128 | |||||
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., 5.75%, 11/15/36 |
2,000,000 | 2,395,120 | |||||
Wyeth LLC, 6.5%, 2/1/34 |
1,000,000 | 1,260,349 | |||||
6,410,561 | |||||||
Industrials - 4.9% | |||||||
ADT Corp./The, 4.125%, 4/15/19 |
475,000 | 482,125 | |||||
Boeing Co./The, 8.625%, 11/15/31 |
760,000 | 1,120,929 | |||||
Boeing Co./The, 6.875%, 10/15/43 |
1,380,000 | 1,868,724 | |||||
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 8.125%, 4/15/20 |
2,000,000 | 2,455,034 | |||||
CRH America Inc. (B), 3.875%, 5/18/25 |
300,000 | 297,283 | |||||
Lockheed Martin Corp., 7.65%, 5/1/16 |
1,450,000 | 1,530,957 | |||||
Lockheed Martin Corp., 2.9%, 3/1/25 |
300,000 | 288,179 | |||||
Norfolk Southern Corp., 5.59%, 5/17/25 |
1,268,000 | 1,459,794 | |||||
Norfolk Southern Corp., 7.05%, 5/1/37 |
1,400,000 | 1,813,193 | |||||
United Rentals North America Inc., 4.625%, 7/15/23 |
350,000 | 343,210 | |||||
Verisk Analytics Inc., 4%, 6/15/25 |
300,000 | 293,791 | |||||
11,953,219 | |||||||
Information Technology - 1.2% | |||||||
Apple Inc., 2.4%, 5/3/23 |
500,000 | 478,310 | |||||
Autodesk Inc., 4.375%, 6/15/25 |
300,000 | 300,787 | |||||
Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc., 3.95%, 9/1/20 |
1,000,000 | 1,040,098 | |||||
First Data Corp. (B), 7.375%, 6/15/19 |
500,000 | 519,750 | |||||
Fiserv Inc., 2.7%, 6/1/20 |
300,000 | 299,424 | |||||
QUALCOMM Inc., 4.8%, 5/20/45 |
350,000 | 335,861 | |||||
2,974,230 | |||||||
Materials - 1.1% |
|||||||
Westvaco Corp., 8.2%, 1/15/30 |
1,000,000 | 1,348,679 | |||||
Weyerhaeuser Co., 7.375%, 3/15/32 |
1,000,000 | 1,250,472 | |||||
2,599,151 | |||||||
Telecommunication Services - 1.5% |
|||||||
Comcast Cable Communications Holdings Inc., 9.455%, 11/15/22 |
1,500,000 | 2,061,262 | |||||
Verizon Communications Inc., 3.45%, 3/15/21 |
500,000 | 509,664 | |||||
Verizon Communications Inc., 5.15%, 9/15/23 |
626,000 | 685,370 | |||||
Verizon Communications Inc., 4.4%, 11/1/34 |
300,000 | 277,728 | |||||
3,534,024 |
Utilities - 3.6% |
|||||||
Indianapolis Power & Light Co. (B) (C), 6.05%, 10/1/36 |
1,000,000 | 1,237,868 | |||||
Interstate Power & Light Co., 6.25%, 7/15/39 |
1,925,000 | 2,442,026 | |||||
Sierra Pacific Power Co., Series M, 6%, 5/15/16 |
1,250,000 | 1,307,187 | |||||
Southwestern Electric Power Co., Series E, 5.55%, 1/15/17 |
1,165,000 | 1,236,546 | |||||
Wisconsin Electric Power Co., 6.5%, 6/1/28 |
2,000,000 | 2,545,322 | |||||
8,768,949 | |||||||
Total Corporate Notes and Bonds |
|||||||
(Cost $73,482,967 ) |
74,747,604 | ||||||
LONG TERM MUNICIPAL BONDS - 2.3% | |||||||
General - 2.3% | |||||||
County of Bexar TX, General Obligation, Series C, 6.628%, 6/15/39 |
1,000,000 | 1,129,620 | |||||
East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission Revenue, 6.087%, 2/1/45 |
1,000,000 | 1,109,880 | |||||
Kansas Development Finance Authority Revenue, 6.6%, 10/1/39 |
500,000 | 568,705 | |||||
State of Iowa Revenue, 6.75%, 6/1/34 |
1,000,000 | 1,138,630 | |||||
Tulsa OK Public Facilities Authority Revenue, Series B, 6.6%, 11/15/29 |
1,000,000 | 1,101,500 | |||||
West Contra Costa Unified School District, General Obligation, 8.46%, 8/1/34 |
500,000 | 594,270 | |||||
5,642,605 | |||||||
Total Long Term Municipal Bonds |
|||||||
(Cost $5,705,681 ) |
5,642,605 | ||||||
MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITIES - 23.5% | |||||||
Fannie Mae - 15.2% | |||||||
5.5%, 4/1/16 Pool # 745444 |
66,135 | 66,836 | |||||
6%, 5/1/16 Pool # 582558 |
6,469 | 6,549 | |||||
5.5%, 9/1/17 Pool # 657335 |
29,617 | 30,488 | |||||
5.5%, 2/1/18 Pool # 673194 |
109,436 | 113,313 | |||||
5%, 5/1/20 Pool # 813965 |
494,094 | 529,898 | |||||
4.5%, 9/1/20 Pool # 835465 |
350,579 | 367,717 | |||||
6%, 5/1/21 Pool # 253847 |
77,128 | 87,441 | |||||
3.5%, 8/1/29 Pool # MA2003 |
1,639,268 | 1,729,288 | |||||
7%, 12/1/29 Pool # 762813 |
70,082 | 77,477 | |||||
7%, 11/1/31 Pool # 607515 |
39,253 | 43,444 | |||||
6.5%, 3/1/32 Pool # 631377 |
67,073 | 77,028 | |||||
7%, 5/1/32 Pool # 644591 |
21,604 | 24,242 | |||||
6.5%, 6/1/32 Pool # 545691 |
526,551 | 604,697 | |||||
5%, 10/1/33 Pool # 254903 |
891,967 | 992,013 | |||||
5.5%, 11/1/33 Pool # 555880 |
720,145 | 812,034 | |||||
5%, 6/1/34 Pool # 778891 |
204,217 | 226,177 | |||||
7%, 7/1/34 Pool # 792636 |
40,055 | 42,004 |
Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2015 |
Core Bond Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) |
Par Value | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITIES - continued | ||||||||
Fannie Mae - continued | ||||||||
4%, 2/1/35 Pool # MA2177 | $ | 2,534,487 | $ | 2,714,794 | ||||
5%, 8/1/35 Pool # 829670 | 737,715 | 815,166 | ||||||
5%, 9/1/35 Pool # 820347 | 983,797 | 1,107,000 | ||||||
5%, 9/1/35 Pool # 835699 | 939,584 | 1,056,736 | ||||||
5%, 11/1/35 Pool # 844809 | 328,044 | 362,561 | ||||||
5%, 12/1/35 Pool # 850561 | 368,439 | 406,685 | ||||||
5.5%, 10/1/36 Pool # 901723 | 972,574 | 1,090,916 | ||||||
6.5%, 10/1/36 Pool # 894118 | 451,458 | 518,460 | ||||||
6%, 11/1/36 Pool # 902510 | 801,999 | 917,653 | ||||||
5.5%, 5/1/37 Pool # 928292 | 480,000 | 540,020 | ||||||
6%, 10/1/37 Pool # 947563 | 880,657 | 1,014,622 | ||||||
6.5%, 8/1/38 Pool # 987711 | 1,294,260 | 1,486,343 | ||||||
4.5%, 8/1/40 Pool # AD8243 | 605,541 | 655,062 | ||||||
4%, 1/1/41 Pool # AB2080 | 2,398,495 | 2,555,221 | ||||||
5.5%, 7/1/41 Pool # AL6588 | 2,424,175 | 2,733,502 | ||||||
4%, 9/1/41 Pool # AJ1406 | 2,164,456 | 2,293,937 | ||||||
3.5%, 6/1/42 Pool # AO4136 | 2,622,930 | 2,711,339 | ||||||
4%, 6/1/42 Pool # MA1087 | 702,432 | 746,920 | ||||||
3.5%, 8/1/42 Pool # AP2133 | 1,092,067 | 1,129,017 | ||||||
3.5%, 9/1/42 Pool # AB6228 | 1,780,109 | 1,840,540 | ||||||
4%, 12/1/44 Pool # MA2127 | 761,118 | 807,586 | ||||||
4.5%, 2/1/45 Pool # MA2193 | 1,718,655 | 1,863,959 | ||||||
3.5%, 3/25/30 Series 2015-12, Class NI, IO | 3,860,856 | 611,537 | ||||||
5.5%, 9/25/35 Series 2005-79, Class LT | 874,734 | 987,695 | ||||||
36,797,917 | ||||||||
Freddie Mac - 8.2% | ||||||||
5%, 5/1/18 Pool # E96322 | 244,523 | 255,305 | ||||||
3%, 8/1/27 Pool # J19899 | 2,209,458 | 2,296,164 | ||||||
8%, 6/1/30 Pool # C01005 | 25,812 | 32,467 | ||||||
7%, 3/1/31 Pool # C48129 | 61,635 | 62,893 | ||||||
5%, 7/1/33 Pool # A11325 | 642,016 | 713,837 | ||||||
5.5%, 11/1/34 Pool # A28282 | 1,314,691 | 1,485,618 | ||||||
5%, 4/1/35 Pool # A32314 | 196,319 | 216,418 | ||||||
5%, 4/1/35 Pool # A32315 | 391,165 | 434,502 | ||||||
5%, 4/1/35 Pool # A32316 | 511,678 | 568,991 | ||||||
5%, 4/1/35 Pool # A32509 | 144,011 | 158,475 | ||||||
5%, 1/1/37 Pool # A56371 | 599,431 | 660,136 | ||||||
5%, 2/1/39 Pool # G05572 | 819,062 | 905,894 | ||||||
4%, 10/1/41 Pool # Q04092 | 1,149,573 | 1,221,786 | ||||||
3%, 9/1/42 Pool # C04233 | 2,988,472 | 2,980,300 | ||||||
3%, 4/1/43 Pool # V80025 | 2,615,609 | 2,607,819 | ||||||
3%, 4/1/43 Pool # V80026 | 2,632,355 | 2,624,526 | ||||||
4%, 5/1/45 Pool # G08642 | 1,996,394 | 2,116,679 | ||||||
3%, 6/15/27 Series 4066, Class DI, IO | 4,997,734 | 588,452 | ||||||
19,930,262 | ||||||||
Ginnie Mae - 0.1% | ||||||||
8%, 10/20/15 Pool # 2995 | 1,053 | 1,054 | ||||||
6.5%, 2/20/29 Pool # 2714 | 85,941 | 101,283 | ||||||
6.5%, 4/20/31 Pool # 3068 | 60,301 | 71,949 | ||||||
174,286 | ||||||||
Total Mortgage Backed Securities | ||||||||
( Cost $55,058,611 ) | 56,902,465 | |||||||
U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY | ||||||||
OBLIGATIONS - 38.9% | ||||||||
Federal Farm Credit Bank - 1.8% | ||||||||
5.875%, 10/3/16 | 4,000,000 | 4,268,788 | ||||||
Federal Home Loan Bank - 0.8% | ||||||||
0.625%, 11/27/18 (F) | 2,000,000 | 2,001,746 | ||||||
U.S. Treasury Bonds - 6.0% | ||||||||
6.625%, 2/15/27 | 6,600,000 | 9,402,941 | ||||||
4.500%, 5/15/38 | 4,000,000 | 5,000,624 | ||||||
14,403,565 | ||||||||
U.S. Treasury Notes - 30.3% | ||||||||
3.250%, 12/31/16 | 6,000,000 | 6,247,968 | ||||||
0.875%, 1/31/17 | 2,500,000 | 2,513,868 | ||||||
3.125%, 1/31/17 | 4,000,000 | 4,164,376 | ||||||
2.375%, 7/31/17 | 5,250,000 | 5,432,521 | ||||||
0.750%, 10/31/17 | 7,000,000 | 6,993,987 | ||||||
4.250%, 11/15/17 | 8,000,000 | 8,650,624 | ||||||
2.750%, 2/15/19 | 7,250,000 | 7,635,156 | ||||||
3.375%, 11/15/19 | 13,000,000 | 14,034,917 | ||||||
2.625%, 11/15/20 | 6,500,000 | 6,788,944 | ||||||
2.000%, 11/15/21 | 7,500,000 | 7,513,477 | ||||||
2.750%, 11/15/23 | 3,500,000 | 3,638,359 | ||||||
73,614,197 | ||||||||
Total U.S. Government and Agency | ||||||||
Obligations ( Cost $89,109,596 ) | 94,288,296 | |||||||
Shares | ||||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.4% | ||||||||
State Street Institutional U.S. Government | ||||||||
Money Market Fund | 983,382 | 983,382 | ||||||
Total Short-Term Investments |
||||||||
(Cost $983,382) |
983,382 | |||||||
Contracts | ||||||||
PUT OPTION PURCHASED - 0.0% | ||||||||
30 Year U.S. Treasury Bond, Put, Aug 2015, $145 | 11 | 11,516 | ||||||
Total Put Options Purchased |
||||||||
(Cost $15,502) |
11,516 | |||||||
Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2015 |
Core Bond Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) |
Value (Note 2) | ||||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.1% (Cost $232,259,819** ) | $ | 240,461,411 | ||||||
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 0.9% | 2,236,451 | |||||||
TOTAL CALL & PUT OPTIONS WRITTEN - 0.0% | (12,188 | ) | ||||||
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0% | $ | 242,685,674 | ||||||
* | Non-income producing. | |
** | Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $232,259,819. | |
(A) | Floating rate or variable rate note. Rate shown is as of June 30, 2015. | |
(B) | Security sold within terms of a private placement memorandum exempt from registration under rule 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 1.3% of total net assets. | |
(E) | In default. Issuer is bankrupt. | |
(F) | Stepped rate security. Rate shown is as of June 30, 2015. | |
MTN | Medium Term Note | |
REIT | Real Estate Investment Trust |
Contracts | ||||||||||
(100 Shares | Expiration | Strike | Value | |||||||
Put Options Written | Per Contract) | Date | Price | (Note 2) | ||||||
10 Year U.S. Treasury Note | 30 | August 2015 | $124.00 | $12,188 | ||||||
Total Put Options Written (Premiums received $16,785) |
$12,188 | |||||||||
Total Options Written, at Value (Premiums received $16,785) | $12,188 | |||||||||
Holdings of Open Futures Contracts | |||||||||||||||||
Unrealized | |||||||||||||||||
Number of | Position | Appreciation/ | |||||||||||||||
Type | Expiration | Contracts | Type | (Depreciation) | |||||||||||||
90 Day Euro Futures | March 2016 | 1 | Long | $160 | |||||||||||||
$160 |
Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2015 |
High Income Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) |
Par Value | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
CORPORATE NOTES AND BONDS - 95.9% | ||||||||
Consumer Discretionary - 24.1% | ||||||||
Burger King (A) (B), 6%, 4/1/22 | $ | 400,000 | $ | 411,000 | ||||
Cablevision Systems Corp., 5.875%, 9/15/22 | 100,000 | 97,000 | ||||||
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp. (A), 5.125%, 5/1/23 | 350,000 | 340,375 | ||||||
Cequel Communications Holdings I LLC / Cequel Capital Corp. (A), 6.375%, 9/15/20 | 200,000 | 198,650 | ||||||
Cumulus Media Holdings Inc., 7.75%, 5/1/19 | 150,000 | 137,625 | ||||||
DISH DBS Corp., 5.125%, 5/1/20 | 500,000 | 505,625 | ||||||
DISH DBS Corp., 5.875%, 11/15/24 | 100,000 | 96,063 | ||||||
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., 7%, 5/15/22 | 500,000 | 543,625 | ||||||
Gray Television Inc., 7.5%, 10/1/20 | 400,000 | 424,000 | ||||||
Hanesbrands Inc., 6.375%, 12/15/20 | 250,000 | 261,250 | ||||||
Isle of Capri Casinos Inc., 5.875%, 3/15/21 | 300,000 | 308,250 | ||||||
Lamar Media Corp., 5.875%, 2/1/22 | 500,000 | 517,500 | ||||||
Lear Corp., 5.25%, 1/15/25 | 200,000 | 196,500 | ||||||
Mediacom Broadband LLC / Mediacom Broadband Corp., 6.375%, 4/1/23 | 400,000 | 400,000 | ||||||
Outfront Media Capital LLC / Outfront Media Capital Corp., 5.625%, 2/15/24 | 500,000 | 511,250 | ||||||
Penske Automotive Group Inc., 5.75%, 10/1/22 | 250,000 | 260,000 | ||||||
Pinnacle Entertainment Inc., 8.75%, 5/15/20 | 300,000 | 313,314 | ||||||
Pinnacle Entertainment Inc., 7.5%, 4/15/21 | 200,000 | 211,750 | ||||||
Scientific Games International Inc., 6.25%, 9/1/20 | 300,000 | 233,250 | ||||||
Sinclair Television Group Inc., 5.375%, 4/1/21 | 150,000 | 151,125 | ||||||
Sinclair Television Group Inc., 6.125%, 10/1/22 | 250,000 | 256,875 | ||||||
Sirius XM Radio Inc. (A), 5.875%, 10/1/20 | 250,000 | 256,250 | ||||||
Sirius XM Radio Inc. (A), 4.625%, 5/15/23 | 250,000 | 234,687 | ||||||
Univision Communications Inc. (A), 6.75%, 9/15/22 | 452,000 | 477,990 | ||||||
UPCB Finance V Ltd. (A) (B), 6.875%, 1/15/22 | 315,000 | 335,475 | ||||||
Viking Cruises Ltd. (A) (B), 8.5%, 10/15/22 | 400,000 | 444,000 | ||||||
WMG Acquisition Corp. (A), 6.75%, 4/15/22 | 400,000 | 380,072 | ||||||
8,503,501 | ||||||||
Consumer Staples - 3.3% | ||||||||
Dole Food Co. Inc. (A), 7.25%, 5/1/19 | 500,000 | 505,000 | ||||||
First Quality Finance Co. Inc. (A) (C), 4.625%, 5/15/21 | 400,000 | 374,000 | ||||||
Post Holdings Inc. (A), 6.75%, 12/1/21 | 100,000 | 100,000 | ||||||
Post Holdings Inc. (A), 6%, 12/15/22 | 200,000 | 192,500 | ||||||
1,171,500 | ||||||||
Energy - 8.8% | ||||||||
American Energy-Permian Basin LLC / AEPB Finance Corp. (A) (D), 6.78%, 8/1/19 | 250,000 | 171,250 | ||||||
Berry Petroleum Co. LLC, 6.375%, 9/15/22 | 250,000 | 195,000 | ||||||
California Resources Corp., 6%, 11/15/24 | 550,000 | 473,000 | ||||||
Chaparral Energy Inc., 8.25%, 9/1/21 | 500,000 | 370,000 | ||||||
Endeavor Energy Resources L.P. / EER Finance Inc. (A), 7%, 8/15/21 | 400,000 | 398,000 | ||||||
Hornbeck Offshore Services Inc., 5.875%, 4/1/20 | 400,000 | 368,000 | ||||||
Jupiter Resources Inc. (A) (B), 8.5%, 10/1/22 | 200,000 | 167,500 | ||||||
Memorial Production Partners L.P. / Memorial Production Finance Corp., 6.875%, 8/1/22 | 250,000 | 226,125 | ||||||
Rice Energy Inc., 6.25%, 5/1/22 | 500,000 | 496,250 | ||||||
Unit Corp., 6.625%, 5/15/21 | 250,000 | 242,500 | ||||||
3,107,625 | ||||||||
Financials - 2.7% | ||||||||
Ally Financial Inc., 3.75%, 11/18/19 | 400,000 | 397,000 | ||||||
Iron Mountain Inc., 6%, 8/15/23 | 200,000 | 209,000 | ||||||
Iron Mountain Inc., 5.75%, 8/15/24 | 150,000 | 150,094 | ||||||
Quicken Loans Inc. (A), 5.75%, 5/1/25 | 200,000 | 191,500 | ||||||
947,594 | ||||||||
Health Care - 11.1% | ||||||||
Acadia Healthcare Co. Inc., 5.125%, 7/1/22 | 500,000 | 496,250 | ||||||
Alere Inc. (A), 6.375%, 7/1/23 | 250,000 | 254,375 | ||||||
CHS/Community Health Systems Inc., 6.875%, 2/1/22 | 250,000 | 263,750 | ||||||
Endo Finance LLC / Endo Finco Inc. (A), 7%, 12/15/20 | 500,000 | 525,000 | ||||||
Grifols Worldwide Operations Ltd. (B), 5.25%, 4/1/22 | 250,000 | 250,625 | ||||||
Mallinckrodt International Finance S.A. (B), 4.75%, 4/15/23 | 300,000 | 279,937 | ||||||
Mallinckrodt International Finance S.A. / Mallinckrodt CB LLC (A) (B), 4.875%, 4/15/20 | 500,000 | 508,775 | ||||||
MPH Acquisition Holdings LLC (A), 6.625%,4/1/22 | 200,000 | 204,250 | ||||||
Par Pharmaceutical Cos. Inc., 7.375%, 10/15/20 | 200,000 | 213,500 | ||||||
Surgical Care Affiliates Inc. (A), 6%, 4/1/23 | 250,000 | 250,000 | ||||||
Tenet Healthcare Corp. (A), 6.75%, 6/15/23 | 250,000 | 255,000 | ||||||
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. (A) (B), 5.625%, 12/1/21 | 400,000 | 409,000 | ||||||
3,910,462 | ||||||||
Industrials - 16.9% | ||||||||
ACCO Brands Corp., 6.75%, 4/30/20 | 300,000 | 315,000 | ||||||
Ashtead Capital Inc. (A), 6.5%, 7/15/22 | 500,000 | 530,000 | ||||||
Avis Budget Car Rental LLC / Avis Budget | ||||||||
Finance Inc. (A), 5.25%, 3/15/25 | 250,000 | 234,687 | ||||||
Bombardier Inc. (A) (B), 6.125%, 1/15/23 | 350,000 | 310,625 | ||||||
Building Materials Corp. of America (A), 5.375%, 11/15/24 | 250,000 | 245,462 | ||||||
Clean Harbors Inc., 5.125%, 6/1/21 | 150,000 | 148,500 | ||||||
Covanta Holding Corp., 5.875%, 3/1/24 | 500,000 | 498,750 |
Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2015 |
High Income Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) |
Par Value | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
CORPORATE NOTES AND BONDS - continued | ||||||||
Industrials - continued | ||||||||
FTI Consulting Inc., 6%, 11/15/22 | $ | 500,000 | $ | 521,250 | ||||
Gardner Denver Inc. (A), 6.875%, 8/15/21 | 250,000 | 227,813 | ||||||
Gates Global LLC / Gates Global Co. (A), 6%, 7/15/22 | 450,000 | 407,250 | ||||||
Griffon Corp., 5.25%, 3/1/22 | 300,000 | 298,500 | ||||||
Hertz Corp./The, 5.875%, 10/15/20 | 450,000 | 455,625 | ||||||
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc., 7%, 5/15/19 | 400,000 | 364,500 | ||||||
Nielsen Finance LLC / Nielsen Finance Co. (A), 5%, 4/15/22 | 350,000 | 343,000 | ||||||
Nortek Inc., 8.5%, 4/15/21 | 250,000 | 266,875 | ||||||
TransDigm Inc., 5.5%, 10/15/20 | 200,000 | 198,750 | ||||||
United Rentals North America Inc., 8.25%, 2/1/21 | 81,000 | 86,569 | ||||||
United Rentals North America Inc., 7.625%, 4/15/22 | 250,000 | 270,625 | ||||||
West Corp. (A), 5.375%, 7/15/22 | 250,000 | 233,750 | ||||||
5,957,531 | ||||||||
Information Technology - 5.5% | ||||||||
Alliance Data Systems Corp. (A), 6.375%, 4/1/20 | 400,000 | 413,000 | ||||||
Belden Inc. (A), 5.5%, 9/1/22 | 500,000 | 496,250 | ||||||
CommScope Holding Co. Inc. (A), 6.625%, 6/1/20 | 250,000 | 259,375 | ||||||
Hughes Satellite Systems Corp., 6.5%, 6/15/19 | 225,000 | 244,125 | ||||||
Plantronics Inc. (A), 5.5%, 5/31/23 | 200,000 | 202,500 | ||||||
ViaSat Inc., 6.875%, 6/15/20 | 300,000 | 316,500 | ||||||
1,931,750 | ||||||||
Materials - 9.4% | ||||||||
ArcelorMittal (B), 6%, 8/5/20 | 300,000 | 313,500 | ||||||
Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC / Ardagh Holdings USA Inc. (A) (B), 9.125%, 10/15/20 | 300,000 | 315,000 | ||||||
AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc., 7.75%, 2/1/19 | 271,000 | 279,130 | ||||||
Berry Plastics Corp., 5.125%, 7/15/23 | 250,000 | 243,750 | ||||||
Boise Cascade Co., 6.375%, 11/1/20 | 600,000 | 632,250 | ||||||
Chemours Co./The (A), 6.625%, 5/15/23 | 100,000 | 96,875 | ||||||
INEOS Group Holdings S.A. (A) (B), 6.125%, 8/15/18 | 200,000 | 204,250 | ||||||
Murray Energy Corp. (A), 11.25%, 4/15/21 | 150,000 | 126,000 | ||||||
Reynolds Group Issuer Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC / Reynolds Group Issuer Lu, 5.75%, 10/15/20 | 400,000 | 410,000 | ||||||
Sealed Air Corp. (A), 5.125%, 12/1/24 | 400,000 | 394,500 | ||||||
Tronox Finance LLC, 6.375%, 8/15/20 | 300,000 | 278,250 | ||||||
3,293,505 | ||||||||
Telecommunication Services - 5.8% | ||||||||
Altice S.A. (A) (B), 7.625%, 2/15/25 | 400,000 | 376,000 | ||||||
CenturyLink Inc., 5.625%, 4/1/20 | 200,000 | 200,250 | ||||||
GCI Inc., 6.875%, 4/15/25 | 250,000 | 252,500 | ||||||
Intelsat Luxembourg S.A. (B), 7.75%, 6/1/21 | 250,000 | 208,750 | ||||||
SBA Telecommunications Inc., 5.75%, 7/15/20 | 300,000 | 311,250 | ||||||
Sprint Communications Inc., 7%, 8/15/20 | 300,000 | 297,750 | ||||||
Sprint Corp., 7.125%, 6/15/24 | 150,000 | 139,140 | ||||||
Sprint Corp., 7.625%, 2/15/25 | 100,000 | 94,250 | ||||||
T-Mobile USA Inc., 6.633%, 4/28/21 | 150,000 | 155,625 | ||||||
2,035,515 | ||||||||
Utilities - 8.3% | ||||||||
AES Corp., 5.5%, 4/15/25 | 200,000 | 190,000 | ||||||
AmeriGas Finance LLC / AmeriGas Finance Corp., 7%, 5/20/22 | 250,000 | 265,000 | ||||||
AmeriGas Partners L.P. / AmeriGas Finance Corp., 6.25%, 8/20/19 | 500,000 | 510,000 | ||||||
Dynegy Inc. (A), 7.625%, 11/1/24 | 150,000 | 158,625 | ||||||
Ferrellgas L.P. / Ferrellgas Finance Corp., 6.75%, 1/15/22 | 400,000 | 401,000 | ||||||
NRG Energy Inc., 6.25%, 7/15/22 | 300,000 | 304,500 | ||||||
NRG Energy Inc., 6.25%, 5/1/24 | 200,000 | 198,500 | ||||||
Suburban Propane Partners L.P. / Suburban Energy Finance Corp., 7.375%, 8/1/21 | 227,000 | 242,323 | ||||||
Talen Energy Supply LLC (A), 5.125%, 7/15/19 | 300,000 | 294,000 | ||||||
TerraForm Power Operating LLC (A), 5.875%, 2/1/23 | 350,000 | 355,250 | ||||||
2,919,198 | ||||||||
Total Corporate Notes and Bonds |
||||||||
(Cost $34,136,100) |
33,778,181 | |||||||
Shares | ||||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 2.7% | ||||||||
State Street Institutional U.S. Government | ||||||||
Money Market Fund | 934,231 | 934,231 | ||||||
Total Short-Term Investments |
||||||||
(Cost $934,231) |
934,231 | |||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.6% (Cost $35,070,331**) | 34,712,412 | |||||||
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 1.4% | 493,750 | |||||||
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0% | $ | 35,206,162 | ||||||
** | Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $35,070,331. | |
(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 12.9% of total net assets. | |
(C) | Illiquid security (See Note 2). | |
(D) | Floating rate or variable rate note. Rate shown is as of June 30, 2015. | |
PLC | Public Limited Company. |
Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2015 |
Diversified Income Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) |
Shares | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS - 53.2% | ||||||||
Consumer Discretionary - 5.6% | ||||||||
Home Depot Inc./The | 38,500 | $ | 4,278,505 | |||||
Johnson Controls Inc. | 59,000 | 2,922,270 | ||||||
McDonalds Corp. | 64,000 | 6,084,480 | ||||||
Omnicom Group Inc. | 26,500 | 1,841,485 | ||||||
TimeWarner Inc. | 40,000 | 3,496,400 | ||||||
18,623,140 | ||||||||
Consumer Staples - 9.0% | ||||||||
Coca-Cola Co./The | 101,500 | 3,981,845 | ||||||
General Mills Inc. | 77,500 | 4,318,300 | ||||||
JM Smucker Co./The | 27,000 | 2,927,070 | ||||||
Mondelez International Inc., Class A | 80,500 | 3,311,770 | ||||||
Nestle S.A., ADR | 60,000 | 4,329,600 | ||||||
PepsiCo Inc. | 35,000 | 3,266,900 | ||||||
Procter & Gamble Co./The | 69,500 | 5,437,680 | ||||||
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. | 35,500 | 2,518,015 | ||||||
30,091,180 | ||||||||
Energy - 5.0% | ||||||||
Chevron Corp. | 55,500 | 5,354,085 | ||||||
ConocoPhillips | 25,000 | 1,535,250 | ||||||
Exxon Mobil Corp. | 61,000 | 5,075,200 | ||||||
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 19,000 | 1,477,630 | ||||||
Schlumberger Ltd. | 37,000 | 3,189,030 | ||||||
16,631,195 | ||||||||
Financials - 8.0% | ||||||||
BB&T Corp. | 79,000 | 3,184,490 | ||||||
MetLife Inc. | 54,500 | 3,051,455 | ||||||
Northern Trust Corp. | 34,500 | 2,637,870 | ||||||
Travelers Cos Inc./The | 70,500 | 6,814,530 | ||||||
US Bancorp | 115,000 | 4,991,000 | ||||||
Wells Fargo & Co. | 104,000 | 5,848,960 | ||||||
26,528,305 | ||||||||
Health Care - 9.2% | ||||||||
Amgen Inc. | 17,500 | 2,686,600 | ||||||
Johnson & Johnson | 61,000 | 5,945,060 | ||||||
Medtronic PLC | 74,500 | 5,520,450 | ||||||
Merck & Co Inc. | 78,000 | 4,440,540 | ||||||
Novartis AG, ADR | 24,000 | 2,360,160 | ||||||
Pfizer Inc. | 205,000 | 6,873,650 | ||||||
Quest Diagnostics Inc. | 41,000 | 2,973,320 | ||||||
30,799,780 | ||||||||
Industrials - 6.6% | ||||||||
3M Co. | 19,000 | 2,931,700 | ||||||
Boeing Co./The | 41,000 | 5,687,520 | ||||||
General Electric Co. | 118,000 | 3,135,260 | ||||||
United Parcel Service Inc., Class B | 48,000 | 4,651,680 | ||||||
United Technologies Corp. | 33,000 | 3,660,690 | ||||||
Waste Management Inc. | 42,500 | 1,969,875 | ||||||
22,036,725 | ||||||||
Information Technology - 6.1% | ||||||||
Accenture PLC, Class A | 60,000 | 5,806,800 | ||||||
Automatic Data Processing Inc. | 23,500 | 1,885,405 | ||||||
Linear Technology Corp. | 73,000 | 3,228,790 | ||||||
Microsoft Corp. | 89,000 | 3,929,350 | ||||||
Oracle Corp. | 52,000 | 2,095,600 | ||||||
Texas Instruments Inc. | 69,000 | 3,554,190 | ||||||
20,500,135 | ||||||||
Materials - 1.1% | ||||||||
Praxair Inc. | 31,500 | 3,765,825 | ||||||
Telecommunication Service - 1.6% | ||||||||
Verizon Communications Inc. | 117,500 | 5,476,675 | ||||||
Utilities - 1.0% | ||||||||
Duke Energy Corp. | 47,500 | 3,354,450 | ||||||
Total Common Stocks |
||||||||
(Cost $129,939,877) |
177,807,410 | |||||||
Par Value | ||||||||
ASSET BACKED SECURITIES - 1.5% | ||||||||
ABSC Long Beach Home Equity Loan Trust, | ||||||||
Series 2000-LB1, Class AF5 (A), 8.55%, 9/21/30 | $ | 599,648 | 625,776 | |||||
Ally Master Owner Trust, Series 2014-4, Class A2, 1.43%, 6/17/19 | 550,000 | 551,350 | ||||||
CarMax Auto Owner Trust, Series 2015-1, Class A2, 0.88%, 3/15/18 | 750,000 | 750,664 | ||||||
CNH Equipment Trust, Series 2014-A, Class A3, 0.84%, 5/15/19 | 400,000 | 399,831 | ||||||
Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust, Series 2014-A, Class A3, 0.79%, 5/15/18 | 500,000 | 499,892 | ||||||
Hyundai Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2014-A, Class A3, 0.79%, 7/16/18 | 200,000 | 200,041 | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz Auto Lease Trust, Series 2014-A, Class A4, 0.9%, 12/16/19 | 725,000 | 725,369 | ||||||
Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2012-6, Class B, 1.33%, 5/15/17 | 3,501 | 3,501 | ||||||
Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2013-3 Class B,1.19%, 5/15/18 | 250,000 | 250,324 | ||||||
Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2013-5, Class C, 2.25%, 6/17/19 | 500,000 | 506,040 | ||||||
Volkswagen Auto Lease Trust, Series 2014-A, Class A3, 0.8%, 4/20/17 | 250,000 | 250,021 | ||||||
Volvo Financial Equipment LLC, Series 2014-1A, Class A3 (B),0.82%, 4/16/18 | 250,000 | 249,626 | ||||||
Total Asset Backed Securities |
||||||||
(Cost $5,002,300) |
5,012,435 |
Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2015 |
Diversified Income Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) |
Par Value | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED | ||||||||
SECURITIES - 0.5% | ||||||||
FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2012-K708, Class B (A) (B), 3.887%, 2/25/45 | $ | 700,000 | $ | 726,452 | ||||
FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2011-K701, Class C (A) (B), 4.436%, 7/25/48 | 750,000 | 783,913 | ||||||
Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Series 2005-IQ10, Class A4A (A), 5.23%, 9/15/42 | 20,575 | 20,561 | ||||||
Total Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (Cost $1,541,146) | 1,530,926 | |||||||
CORPORATE NOTES AND BONDS - 14.5% | ||||||||
Consumer Discretionary - 2.1% | ||||||||
AARP Inc. (B) (C), 7.5%, 5/1/31 | 2,000,000 | 2,669,524 | ||||||
ERAC USA Finance LLC (B), 6.7%, 6/1/34 | 1,850,000 | 2,251,248 | ||||||
GLP Capital L.P. / GLP Financing II Inc., 4.875%, 11/1/20 | 450,000 | 457,875 | ||||||
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (D), 7.25%, 6/15/16 | 1,600,000 | 1,670,256 | ||||||
7,048,903 | ||||||||
Consumer Staples - 0.1% | ||||||||
Sysco Corp., 4.35%, 10/2/34 | 300,000 | 303,000 | ||||||
Energy - 2.2% | ||||||||
Access Midstream Partners L.P. / ACMP Finance Corp., 4.875%, 5/15/23 | 750,000 | 739,807 | ||||||
Antero Resources Corp. (B), 5.625%, 6/1/23 | 200,000 | 193,250 | ||||||
ConocoPhillips, 6.65%, 7/15/18 | 1,500,000 | 1,716,777 | ||||||
Energy Transfer Partners L.P., 5.2%, 2/1/22 | 600,000 | 628,215 | ||||||
Freeport-McMoran Oil & Gas LLC / FCX Oil & Gas Inc., 6.75%, 2/1/22 | 500,000 | 530,000 | ||||||
Hess Corp., 7.875%, 10/1/29 | 1,150,000 | 1,448,369 | ||||||
Transocean Inc. (D), 6%, 3/15/18 | 750,000 | 757,500 | ||||||
Transocean Inc. (D), 7.5%, 4/15/31 | 1,030,000 | 824,000 | ||||||
Williams Cos. Inc./The, 4.55%, 6/24/24 | 450,000 | 436,088 | ||||||
7,274,006 | ||||||||
Financials - 1.5% | ||||||||
Air Lease Corp., 3.75%, 2/1/22 | 500,000 | 499,700 | ||||||
American Express Credit Corp., MTN, 2.375%, 3/24/17 | 450,000 | 459,279 | ||||||
Goldman Sachs Group Inc./The, 5.75%, 1/24/22 | 975,000 | 1,109,032 | ||||||
Health Care REIT Inc., 4.5%, 1/15/24 | 725,000 | 752,748 | ||||||
Huntington National Bank/The, 2.2%, 4/1/19 | 1,200,000 | 1,192,861 | ||||||
Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.* (E), 5.75%, 1/3/17 | 1,735,000 | 174 | ||||||
Morgan Stanley, 2.8%, 6/16/20 | 500,000 | 500,532 | ||||||
Synchrony Financial, 3.75%, 8/15/21 | 600,000 | 604,565 | ||||||
5,118,891 | ||||||||
Health Care - 2.2% | ||||||||
AbbVie Inc., 2%, 11/6/18 | 1,200,000 | 1,200,529 | ||||||
Actavis Funding SCS (D), 4.75%, 3/15/45 | 300,000 | 285,616 | ||||||
Amgen Inc., 5.85%, 6/1/17 | 2,000,000 | 2,165,372 | ||||||
Genentech Inc., 5.25%, 7/15/35 | 740,000 | 863,409 | ||||||
HCA Inc., 3.75%, 3/15/19 | 300,000 | 302,250 | ||||||
UnitedHealth Group Inc., 2.875%, 3/15/23 | 1,000,000 | 962,631 | ||||||
Wyeth LLC, 6.5%, 2/1/34 | 1,100,000 | 1,386,384 | ||||||
7,166,191 | ||||||||
Industrials - 1.9% | ||||||||
Boeing Co./The, 8.625%, 11/15/31 | 350,000 | 516,217 | ||||||
Boeing Co./The, 6.875%, 10/15/43 | 620,000 | 839,572 | ||||||
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 8.125%, 4/15/20 | 1,365,000 | 1,675,560 | ||||||
Lockheed Martin Corp., 7.65%, 5/1/16 | 780,000 | 823,549 | ||||||
Norfolk Southern Corp., 5.59%, 5/17/25 | 957,000 | 1,101,753 | ||||||
Norfolk Southern Corp., 7.05%, 5/1/37 | 1,050,000 | 1,359,895 | ||||||
6,316,546 | ||||||||
Information Technology - 0.6% | ||||||||
Cisco Systems Inc., 5.5%, 2/22/16 | 960,000 | 989,549 | ||||||
First Data Corp. (B), 7.375%, 6/15/19 | 450,000 | 467,775 | ||||||
Thomson Reuters Corp. (D), 4.3%, 11/23/23 | 600,000 | 620,753 | ||||||
2,078,077 | ||||||||
Materials - 0.4% | ||||||||
Westvaco Corp., 8.2%, 1/15/30 | 1,025,000 | 1,382,396 | ||||||
Telecommunication Services - 1.4% | ||||||||
AT&T Inc., 4.75%, 5/15/46 | 500,000 | 454,987 | ||||||
Comcast Cable Communications Holdings Inc., 9.455%, 11/15/22 | 1,780,000 | 2,446,031 | ||||||
Harris Corp., 5.054%, 4/27/45 | 500,000 | 476,358 | ||||||
Verizon Communications Inc., 5.15%, 9/15/23 | 1,260,000 | 1,379,500 | ||||||
4,756,876 | ||||||||
Utilities - 2.1% | ||||||||
Indianapolis Power & Light Co. (B) (C), 6.05%, 10/1/36 | 1,555,000 | 1,924,885 | ||||||
Interstate Power & Light Co., 6.25%, 7/15/39 | 1,365,000 | 1,731,619 | ||||||
Nevada Power Co., Series R, 6.75%, 7/1/37 | 1,600,000 | 2,103,526 | ||||||
Sierra Pacific Power Co., Series M, 6%, 5/15/16 | 474,000 | 495,685 | ||||||
Southwestern Electric Power Co., Series E, 5.55%, 1/15/17 | 835,000 | 886,280 | ||||||
7,141,995 | ||||||||
Total Corporate Notes and Bonds |
||||||||
(Cost $46,346,066) |
48,586,881 |
Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2015 |
Diversified Income Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) |
Par Value | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
LONG TERM MUNICIPAL BONDS - 1.5% | ||||||||
General - 1.5% | ||||||||
Dallas/FortWorth International Airport Revenue, Series G, 5%, 11/1/29 | $ | 600,000 | $ | 675,534 | ||||
District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority Revenue, Series A, (ASSURED GTY), 5%, 10/1/34 | 425,000 | 464,610 | ||||||
Jacksonville FL Sales Tax Revenue, Series A, 5%, 10/1/29 | 950,000 | 1,070,090 | ||||||
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Revenue, Series D, 6.538%, 7/1/39 | 450,000 | 508,167 | ||||||
Northside Independent School District, General Obligation, Series B, (PSF-GTD), 5.741%, 8/15/35 | 850,000 | 925,973 | ||||||
Rancho Water District Financing Authority Revenue, Series A, 6.337%, 8/1/40 | 800,000 | 905,912 | ||||||
State of Iowa Revenue, 6.75%, 6/1/34 | 500,000 | 569,315 | ||||||
5,119,601 | ||||||||
Total Long Term Municipal Bonds (Cost $5,042,764) |
5,119,601 | |||||||
MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITIES - 10.2% | ||||||||
Fannie Mae - 6.9% | ||||||||
5.5%, 4/1/16 Pool # 745444 | 25,558 | 25,829 | ||||||
6%, 5/1/16 Pool # 582558 | 11,861 | 12,007 | ||||||
5%, 12/1/17 Pool # 672243 | 127,911 | 133,899 | ||||||
4.5%, 9/1/20 Pool # 835465 | 215,520 | 226,056 | ||||||
6%, 5/1/21 Pool # 253847 | 65,617 | 74,390 | ||||||
3%, 11/1/26 Pool # AB3902 | 1,135,487 | 1,179,181 | ||||||
3%, 5/1/27 Pool # AL1715 | 874,344 | 907,980 | ||||||
3.5%, 8/1/29 Pool # MA2003 | 658,591 | 694,757 | ||||||
7%, 12/1/29 Pool # 762813 | 32,820 | 36,283 | ||||||
7%, 11/1/31 Pool # 607515 | 39,253 | 43,444 | ||||||
7%, 5/1/32 Pool # 644591 | 11,877 | 13,328 | ||||||
5.5%, 10/1/33 Pool # 254904 | 264,637 | 298,721 | ||||||
5.5%, 11/1/33 Pool # 555880 | 720,145 | 812,034 | ||||||
5%, 5/1/34 Pool # 780890 | 972,326 | 1,077,384 | ||||||
7%, 7/1/34 Pool # 792636 | 19,172 | 20,105 | ||||||
4%, 2/1/35 Pool # MA2177 | 1,218,503 | 1,305,189 | ||||||
5%, 9/1/35 Pool # 820347 | 402,083 | 452,436 | ||||||
5%, 9/1/35 Pool # 835699 | 393,299 | 442,337 | ||||||
5%, 12/1/35 Pool # 850561 | 154,128 | 170,127 | ||||||
5.5%, 9/1/36 Pool # 831820 | 737,106 | 842,865 | ||||||
6%, 9/1/36 Pool # 831741 | 603,327 | 683,995 | ||||||
5.5%, 10/1/36 Pool # 901723 | 364,715 | 409,094 | ||||||
5.5%, 12/1/36 Pool # 903059 | 518,126 | 590,587 | ||||||
4%, 1/1/41 Pool # AB2080 | 1,065,998 | 1,135,654 | ||||||
5.5%, 7/1/41 Pool # AL6588 | 1,398,562 | 1,577,021 | ||||||
4%, 9/1/41 Pool # AJ1406 | 961,980 | 1,019,528 | ||||||
4%, 10/1/41 Pool # AJ4046 | 958,803 | 1,021,693 | ||||||
3.5%, 6/1/42 Pool # AO4134 | 736,978 | 761,949 | ||||||
3.5%, 6/1/42 Pool # AO4136 | 983,599 | 1,016,752 | ||||||
3.5%, 8/1/42 Pool # AP2133 | 910,056 | 940,847 | ||||||
3%, 2/1/43 Pool # AB8486 | 1,288,840 | 1,290,568 | ||||||
3%, 2/1/43 Pool # AL3072 | 1,031,978 | 1,033,676 | ||||||
4.5%, 2/1/45 Pool # MA2193 | 970,548 | 1,052,602 | ||||||
3.5%, 4/1/45 Pool # MA2229 | 743,409 | 766,980 | ||||||
5.5%, 9/25/35 Series 2005-79, Class LT | 798,195 | 901,271 | ||||||
22,970,569 | ||||||||
Freddie Mac - 3.3% | ||||||||
3%, 8/1/27 Pool # J19899 | 980,816 | 1,019,306 | ||||||
8%, 6/1/30 Pool # C01005 | 20,650 | 25,974 | ||||||
6.5%, 1/1/32 Pool # C62333 | 99,015 | 113,398 | ||||||
5%, 7/1/33 Pool # A11325 | 642,016 | 713,837 | ||||||
5%, 4/1/35 Pool # A32314 | 106,163 | 117,031 | ||||||
5%, 4/1/35 Pool # A32315 | 174,672 | 194,024 | ||||||
5%, 4/1/35 Pool # A32316 | 175,889 | 195,590 | ||||||
5%, 4/1/35 Pool # A32509 | 95,644 | 105,251 | ||||||
5%, 1/1/37 Pool # A56371 | 299,716 | 330,068 | ||||||
5%, 2/1/39 Pool # G05572 | 394,905 | 436,770 | ||||||
3.5%, 11/1/40 Pool # G06168 | 488,034 | 502,852 | ||||||
4.5%, 9/1/41 Pool # Q03516 | 965,087 | 1,045,530 | ||||||
4%, 10/1/41 Pool # Q04092 | 1,149,573 | 1,221,786 | ||||||
3%, 9/1/42 Pool # C04233 | 1,536,929 | 1,532,726 | ||||||
3%, 4/1/43 Pool #V80025 | 1,046,244 | 1,043,127 | ||||||
3%, 4/1/43 Pool #V80026 | 1,052,942 | 1,049,810 | ||||||
4%, 5/1/45 Pool # G08642 | 1,197,837 | 1,270,007 | ||||||
10,917,087 | ||||||||
Ginnie Mae - 0.0% | ||||||||
6.5%, 4/20/31 Pool # 3068 | 49,660 | 59,252 | ||||||
Total Mortgage Backed Securities |
||||||||
(Cost $33,097,603) |
33,946,908 | |||||||
U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY | ||||||||
OBLIGATIONS - 16.8% | ||||||||
U.S. Treasury Bonds - 1.6% | ||||||||
6.625%, 2/15/27 | 2,270,000 | 3,234,042 | ||||||
3.000%, 5/15/42 | 1,000,000 | 979,766 | ||||||
2.500%, 2/15/45 | 1,250,000 | 1,100,100 | ||||||
5,313,908 | ||||||||
U.S. Treasury Notes - 15.2% | ||||||||
1.375%, 11/30/15 | 3,000,000 | 3,016,173 | ||||||
4.500%, 2/15/16 | 5,550,000 | 5,699,589 | ||||||
3.250%, 12/31/16 | 2,500,000 | 2,603,320 | ||||||
3.125%, 1/31/17 | 2,000,000 | 2,082,188 | ||||||
0.500%, 7/31/17 | 4,000,000 | 3,985,936 | ||||||
2.375%, 7/31/17 | 2,000,000 | 2,069,532 | ||||||
4.250%, 11/15/17 | 10,600,000 | 11,462,077 |
Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2015 |
Diversified Income Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) |
Par Value | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY | ||||||||
OBLIGATIONS - continued | ||||||||
U.S. Treasury Notes - continued | ||||||||
3.875%, 5/15/18 | $ | 1,000,000 | $ | 1,082,734 | ||||
2.750%, 2/15/19 | 1,300,000 | 1,369,063 | ||||||
3.125%, 5/15/19 | 2,000,000 | 2,134,218 | ||||||
3.625%, 8/15/19 | 1,750,000 | 1,905,039 | ||||||
3.375%, 11/15/19 | 1,000,000 | 1,079,609 | ||||||
2.000%, 7/31/20 | 1,000,000 | 1,016,797 | ||||||
2.625%, 11/15/20 | 7,400,000 | 7,728,952 | ||||||
2.000%, 2/15/22 | 1,750,000 | 1,749,727 | ||||||
1.750%, 5/15/22 | 1,750,000 | 1,716,230 | ||||||
50,701,184 | ||||||||
Total U.S. Government and Agency |
||||||||
Obligations (Cost $54,405,786) |
56,015,092 | |||||||
Shares | ||||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 1.5% | ||||||||
State Street Institutional U.S. Government | ||||||||
Money Market Fund | 4,976,064 | 4,976,064 | ||||||
Total Short-Term Investments |
||||||||
(Cost $4,976,064) |
4,976,064 | |||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.7% (Cost $280,351,606**) | 332,995,317 | |||||||
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 0.3% | 979,108 | |||||||
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0% | $ | 333,974,425 | ||||||
* | Non-income producing. | |
** | Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $281,170,002. | |
(A) | Floating rate or variable rate note Rate shown is as of June 30, 2015. | |
(B) | Security sold within terms of a private placement memorandum exempt from registration under rule 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 1.2% of total net assets. | |
(E) | In default. Issuer is bankrupt. |
ADR | American Depositary Receipt | |
ASSURED GTY | Assured Guaranty. | |
MTN | Medium Term Note | |
PLC | Public Limited Company | |
PSF-GTD | Permanent School Fund Guaranteed. | |
REIT | Real Estate Investment Trust |
Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2015 |
Large Cap Value Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) |
Shares | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS - 96.0% | ||||||||
Consumer Discretionary - 10.2% | ||||||||
Johnson Controls Inc. | 195,000 | $ | 9,658,350 | |||||
Liberty Global PLC * | 194,000 | 9,822,220 | ||||||
Sony Corp., ADR * | 292,000 | 8,289,880 | ||||||
Time Warner Inc. | 184,000 | 16,083,440 | ||||||
43,853,890 | ||||||||
Consumer Staples - 7.9% | ||||||||
CVS Health Corp. | 111,000 | 11,641,680 | ||||||
JM Smucker Co./The | 74,000 | 8,022,340 | ||||||
Mondelez International Inc., Class A | 154,000 | 6,335,560 | ||||||
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. | 110,000 | 7,802,300 | ||||||
33,801,880 | ||||||||
Energy - 9.8% | ||||||||
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. | 234,000 | 6,355,440 | ||||||
Exxon Mobil Corp. | 168,000 | 13,977,600 | ||||||
Marathon Petroleum Corp. | 254,000 | 13,286,740 | ||||||
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 107,500 | 8,360,275 | ||||||
41,980,055 | ||||||||
Financials - 30.1% | ||||||||
Capital Markets - 2.9% | ||||||||
Bank of New York Mellon Corp/The | 294,000 | 12,339,180 | ||||||
Commercial Banks - 10.5% | ||||||||
Citigroup Inc. | 337,000 | 18,615,880 | ||||||
US Bancorp | 244,000 | 10,589,600 | ||||||
Wells Fargo & Co. | 284,000 | 15,972,160 | ||||||
45,177,640 | ||||||||
Consumer Finance - 1.7% | ||||||||
Ally Financial Inc. * | 329,000 | 7,379,470 | ||||||
Diversified Financial Services - 1.6% | ||||||||
Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Class B * | 49,000 | 6,669,390 | ||||||
Insurance - 11.6% | ||||||||
American International Group Inc. | 306,002 | 18,917,044 | ||||||
Arch Capital Group Ltd. * | 121,000 | 8,102,160 | ||||||
Markel Corp. * | 19,000 | 15,212,920 | ||||||
Travelers Cos. Inc./The | 76,500 | 7,394,490 | ||||||
49,626,614 | ||||||||
Real Estate Management & Development - 1.8% | ||||||||
Brookfield Asset Management Inc., Class A | 227,000 | 7,929,110 | ||||||
129,121,404 | ||||||||
Health Care - 16.3% | ||||||||
Agilent Technologies Inc. | 118,000 | 4,552,440 | ||||||
Express Scripts Holding Co. * | 84,500 | 7,515,430 | ||||||
Medtronic PLC | 140,000 | 10,374,000 | ||||||
Pfizer Inc. | 522,000 | 17,502,660 | ||||||
Quest Diagnostics Inc. | 120,000 | 8,702,400 | ||||||
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | 127,000 | 16,479,520 | ||||||
UnitedHealth Group Inc. | 40,000 | 4,880,000 | ||||||
70,006,450 | ||||||||
Industrials - 11.9% | ||||||||
Boeing Co./The | 123,000 | 17,062,560 | ||||||
Danaher Corp. | 47,000 | 4,022,730 | ||||||
General Electric Co. | 225,000 | 5,978,250 | ||||||
Masco Corp. | 292,000 | 7,787,640 | ||||||
Rockwell Collins Inc. | 98,000 | 9,050,300 | ||||||
United Technologies Corp. | 63,000 | 6,988,590 | ||||||
50,890,070 | ||||||||
Information Technology - 5.5% | ||||||||
eBay Inc. * | 174,000 | 10,481,760 | ||||||
Oracle Corp. | 322,000 | 12,976,600 | ||||||
23,458,360 | ||||||||
Materials - 0.9% | ||||||||
Crown Holdings Inc. * | 77,000 | 4,074,070 | ||||||
Telecommunication Service - 1.1% | ||||||||
Verizon Communications Inc. | 101,000 | 4,707,610 | ||||||
Utilities - 2.3% | ||||||||
Duke Energy Corp. | 137,500 | 9,710,250 | ||||||
Total Common Stocks |
||||||||
(Cost $333,759,212) |
411,604,039 | |||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 1.5% | ||||||||
State Street Institutional U.S. Government | ||||||||
Money Market Fund | 6,388,985 | 6,388,985 | ||||||
Total Short-Term Investments |
||||||||
(Cost $6,388,985) |
6,388,985 | |||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 97.5% (Cost $340,148,197**) | 417,993,024 | |||||||
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 2.5% | 10,633,727 | |||||||
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0% | $ | 428,626,751 | ||||||
* | Non-income producing. | |
** | Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $340,268,421. | |
ADR | American Depositary Receipt. | |
PLC | Public Limited Company. |
Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2015 |
Large Cap Growth Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) |
Shares | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS - 97.3% | ||||||||
Consumer Discretionary - 20.6% | ||||||||
Amazon.com Inc.* | 13,240 | $ | 5,747,352 | |||||
CBS Corp., Class B | 108,005 | 5,994,277 | ||||||
Discovery Communications Inc., Class C* | 195,556 | 6,077,880 | ||||||
Home Depot Inc./The | 54,095 | 6,011,577 | ||||||
Johnson Controls Inc. | 77,660 | 3,846,500 | ||||||
Liberty Global PLC* | 105,590 | 5,346,022 | ||||||
McDonalds Corp. | 75,320 | 7,160,672 | ||||||
Nordstrom Inc. | 48,745 | 3,631,503 | ||||||
Omnicom Group Inc. | 70,500 | 4,899,045 | ||||||
Ross Stores Inc. | 64,920 | 3,155,761 | ||||||
Starbucks Corp. | 81,800 | 4,385,707 | ||||||
TJX Cos. Inc./The | 70,305 | 4,652,082 | ||||||
Walt Disney Co./The | 32,840 | 3,748,358 | ||||||
64,656,736 | ||||||||
Consumer Staples - 7.1% | ||||||||
Costco Wholesale Corp. | 37,709 | 5,092,977 | ||||||
CVS Health Corp. | 42,877 | 4,496,940 | ||||||
Diageo PLC, ADR | 37,466 | 4,347,555 | ||||||
JM Smucker Co./The | 43,615 | 4,728,302 | ||||||
PepsiCo Inc. | 37,825 | 3,530,585 | ||||||
22,196,359 | ||||||||
Energy - 5.1% | ||||||||
EOG Resources Inc. | 64,200 | 5,620,710 | ||||||
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 56,855 | 4,421,613 | ||||||
Schlumberger Ltd. | 67,565 | 5,823,428 | ||||||
15,865,751 | ||||||||
Financials - 2.6% | ||||||||
Brookfield Asset Management Inc., Class A | 103,374 | 3,610,854 | ||||||
T. Rowe Price Group Inc. | 60,000 | 4,663,800 | ||||||
8,274,654 | ||||||||
Health Care - 18.3% | ||||||||
Amgen Inc. | 51,435 | 7,896,301 | ||||||
Baxter International Inc. | 89,305 | 6,245,099 | ||||||
Biogen Inc.* | 11,865 | 4,792,748 | ||||||
Celgene Corp.* | 42,900 | 4,965,032 | ||||||
Express Scripts Holding Co* | 68,415 | 6,084,830 | ||||||
Gilead Sciences Inc. | 84,890 | 9,938,921 | ||||||
HCA Holdings Inc.* | 54,445 | 4,939,250 | ||||||
Johnson & Johnson | 55,050 | 5,365,173 | ||||||
UnitedHealth Group Inc. | 30,000 | 3,660,000 | ||||||
Varian Medical Systems Inc.* | 43,000 | 3,626,190 | ||||||
57,513,544 | ||||||||
Industrials - 14.5% | ||||||||
3M Co. | 21,137 | 3,261,439 | ||||||
Boeing Co./The | 68,500 | 9,502,320 | ||||||
Danaher Corp. | 38,766 | 3,317,982 | ||||||
PACCAR Inc. | 85,225 | 5,438,207 | ||||||
Rockwell Collins Inc. | 69,190 | 6,389,696 | ||||||
United Parcel Service Inc., Class B | 64,000 | 6,202,240 | ||||||
United Technologies Corp. | 45,678 | 5,067,061 | ||||||
W.W. Grainger Inc. | 25,930 | 6,136,335 | ||||||
45,315,280 | ||||||||
Information Technology - 27.2% | ||||||||
Communications Equipment - 1.6% | ||||||||
QUALCOMM Inc. | 78,000 | 4,885,140 | ||||||
Computers & Peripherals - 5.0% | ||||||||
Apple Inc. | 126,160 | 15,823,618 | ||||||
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & | ||||||||
Components - 1.4% | ||||||||
TE Connectivity Ltd. | 66,265 | 4,260,840 | ||||||
Internet Software & Services - 5.9% | ||||||||
eBay Inc.* | 105,222 | 6,338,573 | ||||||
Google Inc., Class C* | 23,118 | 12,033,150 | ||||||
18,371,723 | ||||||||
IT Services - 4.1% | ||||||||
Accenture PLC, Class A | 86,572 | 8,378,438 | ||||||
Visa Inc., Class A | 68,884 | 4,625,561 | ||||||
13,003,999 | ||||||||
Semiconductors & Semiconductor | ||||||||
Equipment - 1.7% | ||||||||
Linear Technology Corp. | 122,010 | 5,396,502 | ||||||
Software - 7.5% | ||||||||
Microsoft Corp. | 264,700 | 11,686,505 | ||||||
Oracle Corp. | 289,632 | 11,672,170 | ||||||
23,358,675 | ||||||||
85,100,497 | ||||||||
Telecommunication Service - 1.9% | ||||||||
Verizon Communications Inc. | 127,495 | 5,942,542 | ||||||
Total Common Stocks |
||||||||
(Cost $204,750,353) |
304,865,363 | |||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 2.8% | ||||||||
State Street Institutional U.S. Government | ||||||||
Money Market Fund | 8,695,609 | 8,695,609 | ||||||
Total Short-Term Investments |
||||||||
(Cost $8,695,609) |
8,695,609 | |||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.1% (Cost $213,445,962**) | 313,560,972 | |||||||
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - (0.1%) | (405,040 | ) | ||||||
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0% | $ | 313,155,932 | ||||||
* | Non-income producing. | |
** | Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $213,980,097. | |
ADR | American Depositary Receipt. | |
PLC | Public Limited Company. |
Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2015 |
Mid Cap Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) |
Shares | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS - 96.0% | ||||||||
Consumer Discretionary - 25.1% | ||||||||
Media - 12.0% | ||||||||
Discovery Communications Inc., Class C* | 290,390 | $ | 9,025,321 | |||||
Liberty Global PLC* | 215,403 | 10,905,854 | ||||||
Liberty Ventures* | 149,114 | 5,855,707 | ||||||
Omnicom Group Inc. | 94,899 | 6,594,532 | ||||||
32,381,414 | ||||||||
Specialty Retail - 13.1% | ||||||||
Advance Auto Parts Inc. | 41,562 | 6,620,411 | ||||||
CarMax Inc.* | 81,742 | 5,412,138 | ||||||
Ross Stores Inc. | 286,470 | 13,925,306 | ||||||
Sally Beauty Holdings Inc. | 304,760 | 9,624,321 | ||||||
35,582,176 | ||||||||
67,963,590 | ||||||||
Consumer Staples - 1.0% | ||||||||
Brown-Forman Corp., Class B | 26,575 | 2,662,283 | ||||||
Energy - 4.4% | ||||||||
Oceaneering International Inc. | 78,570 | 3,660,576 | ||||||
World Fuel Services Corp. | 173,635 | 8,325,798 | ||||||
11,986,374 | ||||||||
Financials - 25.5% | ||||||||
Commercial Banks - 4.6% | ||||||||
Glacier Bancorp Inc. | 214,338 | 6,305,824 | ||||||
M&T Bank Corp. | 49,512 | 6,185,534 | ||||||
12,491,358 | ||||||||
Insurance - 16.4% | ||||||||
Arch Capital Group Ltd.* | 89,674 | 6,004,571 | ||||||
Brown & Brown Inc. | 429,950 | 14,128,157 | ||||||
Markel Corp.* | 20,622 | 16,511,623 | ||||||
WR Berkley Corp. | 151,352 | 7,859,710 | ||||||
44,504,061 | ||||||||
Real Estate Management & Development - 4.5% | ||||||||
Brookfield Asset Management Inc., Class A | 347,682 | 12,144,532 | ||||||
69,139,951 | ||||||||
Health Care - 8.9% | ||||||||
Catamaran Corp.* | 114,590 | 6,999,157 | ||||||
DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.* | 98,912 | 7,860,537 | ||||||
Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings* | 76,311 | 9,250,419 | ||||||
24,110,113 | ||||||||
Industrials - 19.9% | ||||||||
Colfax Corp.* | 111,508 | 5,146,094 | ||||||
Copart Inc.* | 297,016 | 10,538,128 | ||||||
Expeditors International of Washington Inc. | 190,640 | 8,789,457 | ||||||
Fastenal Co. | 132,040 | 5,569,447 | ||||||
Generac Holdings Inc.* | 111,415 | 4,428,746 | ||||||
IHS Inc., Class A* | 51,341 | 6,603,993 | ||||||
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.* | 179,104 | 7,275,205 | ||||||
Precision Castparts Corp. | 27,074 | 5,411,280 | ||||||
53,762,350 | ||||||||
Information Technology - 7.7% | ||||||||
Amphenol Corp., Class A | 107,496 | 6,231,543 | ||||||
CDW Corp. | 228,616 | 7,836,957 | ||||||
Motorola Solutions Inc. | 115,800 | 6,639,972 | ||||||
20,708,472 | ||||||||
Materials - 3.5% | ||||||||
Crown Holdings Inc.* | 178,879 | 9,464,488 | ||||||
Total Common Stocks |
||||||||
(Cost $183,267,346) |
259,797,621 | |||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 6.1% | ||||||||
State Street Institutional U.S. Government | ||||||||
Money Market Fund | 16,545,372 | 16,545,372 | ||||||
Total Short-Term Investments |
||||||||
(Cost $16,545,372) |
16,545,372 | |||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 102.1% (Cost $199,812,718**) | 276,342,993 | |||||||
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - (2.1%) | (5,741,335 | ) | ||||||
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0% | $ | 270,601,658 | ||||||
* | Non-income producing. | |
** | Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $200,024,765. | |
PLC | Public Limited Company. |
Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2015 |
Small Cap Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) |
Shares | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS - 93.7% | ||||||||
Consumer Discretionary - 8.7% | ||||||||
Ascena Retail Group Inc.* | 6,220 | $ | 103,594 | |||||
Cato Corp./The, Class A | 2,090 | 81,008 | ||||||
Freds Inc., Class A | 5,400 | 104,166 | ||||||
Helen of Troy Ltd.* | 1,750 | 170,608 | ||||||
Stage Stores Inc. | 4,110 | 72,048 | ||||||
531,424 | ||||||||
Consumer Staples - 2.8% | ||||||||
Caseys General Stores Inc. | 780 | 74,677 | ||||||
Post Holdings Inc.* | 1,760 | 94,917 | ||||||
169,594 | ||||||||
Energy - 6.8% | ||||||||
Dorian LPG Ltd.* | 3,810 | 63,551 | ||||||
Era Group Inc.* | 2,340 | 47,923 | ||||||
RSP Permian Inc.* | 3,000 | 84,330 | ||||||
Scorpio Tankers Inc. | 12,000 | 121,080 | ||||||
SEACOR Holdings Inc.* | 970 | 68,812 | ||||||
Tesco Corp. | 2,800 | 30,520 | ||||||
416,216 | ||||||||
Financials - 20.1% | ||||||||
AMERISAFE Inc. | 1,010 | 47,531 | ||||||
DiamondRock Hospitality Co., REIT | 4,269 | 54,686 | ||||||
Education Realty Trust Inc., REIT | 1,833 | 57,483 | ||||||
First Busey Corp. | 7,707 | 50,635 | ||||||
First Midwest Bancorp Inc. | 6,030 | 114,389 | ||||||
First Niagara Financial Group Inc. | 6,207 | 58,594 | ||||||
Flushing Financial Corp. | 2,781 | 58,429 | ||||||
Great Western Bancorp Inc. | 2,800 | 67,508 | ||||||
Hancock Holding Co. | 2,000 | 63,820 | ||||||
International Bancshares Corp. | 4,650 | 124,945 | ||||||
MB Financial Inc. | 2,430 | 83,689 | ||||||
Northwest Bancshares Inc. | 6,880 | 88,202 | ||||||
Primerica Inc. | 1,900 | 86,811 | ||||||
Solar Capital Ltd. | 2,910 | 52,380 | ||||||
Summit Hotel Properties Inc., REIT | 4,410 | 57,374 | ||||||
Webster Financial Corp. | 4,280 | 169,274 | ||||||
1,235,750 | ||||||||
Health Care - 12.0% | ||||||||
Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Inc.* | 6,400 | 87,552 | ||||||
Amsurg Corp.* | 1,190 | 83,241 | ||||||
Charles River Laboratories International Inc.* | 1,500 | 105,510 | ||||||
Corvel Corp.* | 960 | 30,739 | ||||||
Haemonetics Corp.* | 1,750 | 72,380 | ||||||
ICON PLC* | 630 | 42,399 | ||||||
ICU Medical Inc.* | 870 | 83,224 | ||||||
MedAssets Inc.* | 3,100 | 68,386 | ||||||
Phibro Animal Health Corp., Class A | 1,900 | 73,986 | ||||||
STERIS Corp. | 1,400 | 90,216 | ||||||
737,633 | ||||||||
Industrials - 25.8% | ||||||||
Aerospace & Defense - 1.9% | ||||||||
Cubic Corp. | 2,400 | 114,192 | ||||||
Air Freight & Logistics - 0.9% | ||||||||
UTiWorldwide Inc.* | 5,670 | 56,643 | ||||||
Commercial Services & Supplies - 9.9% | ||||||||
ACCO Brands Corp.* | 9,840 | 76,457 | ||||||
Essendant Inc. | 3,100 | 121,675 | ||||||
G&K Services Inc., Class A | 2,100 | 145,194 | ||||||
Matthews International Corp., Class A | 1,940 | 103,091 | ||||||
SP Plus Corp.* | 3,990 | 104,179 | ||||||
Steelcase Inc., Class A | 2,900 | 54,839 | ||||||
605,435 | ||||||||
Construction & Engineering - 0.8% | ||||||||
Primoris Services Corp. | 2,580 | 51,084 | ||||||
Machinery - 8.3% | ||||||||
Albany International Corp., Class A | 3,250 | 129,350 | ||||||
CIRCOR International Inc. | 740 | 40,352 | ||||||
ESCO Technologies Inc. | 2,090 | 78,187 | ||||||
Luxfer Holdings PLC, ADR | 2,800 | 36,400 | ||||||
Mueller Industries Inc. | 4,600 | 159,712 | ||||||
TriMas Corp.* | 2,220 | 65,712 | ||||||
509,713 | ||||||||
Professional Services - 2.4% | ||||||||
FTI Consulting Inc.* | 2,110 | 87,017 | ||||||
Mistras Group Inc.* | 3,200 | 60,736 | ||||||
147,753 | ||||||||
Trading Companies & Distributors - 1.6% | ||||||||
GATX Corp. | 1,870 | 99,391 | ||||||
1,584,211 | ||||||||
Information Technology - 9.6% | ||||||||
Belden Inc. | 2,200 | 178,706 | ||||||
Coherent Inc.* | 860 | 54,593 | ||||||
Diebold Inc. | 2,770 | 96,950 | ||||||
Forrester Research Inc. | 2,600 | 93,652 | ||||||
Micrel Inc. | 5,100 | 70,890 | ||||||
ScanSource Inc.* | 2,500 | 95,150 | ||||||
589,941 |
Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2015 |
Small Cap Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) |
Shares | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS - continued | ||||||||
Materials - 5.4% | ||||||||
Deltic Timber Corp. | 1,170 | $ | 79,139 | |||||
Greif Inc., Class A | 1,500 | 53,775 | ||||||
Innospec Inc. | 1,390 | 62,605 | ||||||
Koppers Holdings Inc. | 1,190 | 29,417 | ||||||
Sensient Technologies Corp. | 1,600 | 109,344 | ||||||
334,280 | ||||||||
Utilities - 2.5% | ||||||||
Laclede Group Inc./The | 1,200 | 62,472 | ||||||
New Jersey Resources Corp. | 1,440 | 39,672 | ||||||
WGL Holdings Inc. | 960 | 52,118 | ||||||
154,262 | ||||||||
Total Common Stocks |
||||||||
(Cost $3,285,392) |
5,753,311 | |||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 6.8% | ||||||||
State Street Institutional U.S. Government | ||||||||
Money Market Fund | 417,947 | 417,947 | ||||||
Total Short-Term Investments |
||||||||
(Cost $417,947) |
417,947 | |||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.5% (Cost $3,703,339**) | 6,171,258 | |||||||
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - (0.5%) | (28,623 | ) | ||||||
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0% | $ | 6,142,635 | ||||||
* | Non-income producing. | |
** | Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $3,735,669. | |
ADR | American Depositary Receipt | |
PLC | Public Limited Company. | |
REIT | Real Estate Investment Trust. |
Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2015 |
International Stock Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) |
Shares | Value (Note 2) | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS - 95.8% | ||||||||
Australia - 1.6% | ||||||||
BHP Billiton Ltd. | 43,290 | $ | 903,481 | |||||
Brazil - 2.3% | ||||||||
Estacio Participacoes S.A. | 122,987 | 712,028 | ||||||
Kroton Educacional S.A. | 151,480 | 579,299 | ||||||
1,291,327 | ||||||||
Denmark - 4.1% | ||||||||
Carlsberg AS, Class B | 13,994 | 1,270,395 | ||||||
ISS AS | 31,585 | 1,042,150 | ||||||
2,312,545 | ||||||||
France - 14.4% | ||||||||
AXA S.A. | 48,715 | 1,229,033 | ||||||
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton S.A. | 7,215 | 1,264,058 | ||||||
Sanofi | 14,819 | 1,457,809 | ||||||
Schneider Electric SE | 20,690 | 1,428,492 | ||||||
Technip S.A. | 17,920 | 1,109,184 | ||||||
Total S.A. | 32,073 | 1,557,914 | ||||||
8,046,490 | ||||||||
Germany - 2.6% | ||||||||
SAP SE | 21,045 | 1,468,722 | ||||||
Ireland - 2.0% | ||||||||
CRH PLC | 40,859 | 1,146,607 | ||||||
Israel - 1.9% | ||||||||
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., ADR | 17,840 | 1,054,344 | ||||||
Japan - 10.0% | ||||||||
Makita Corp. | 22,045 | 1,196,052 | ||||||
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. | 227,520 | 1,635,593 | ||||||
Secom Co. Ltd. | 21,443 | 1,392,039 | ||||||
Seven & I Holdings Co. Ltd. | 31,660 | 1,360,719 | ||||||
5,584,403 | ||||||||
Netherlands - 4.7% | ||||||||
Akzo Nobel N.V. | 15,950 | 1,160,621 | ||||||
ING Groep N.V.* | 87,350 | 1,442,229 | ||||||
2,602,850 | ||||||||
Singapore - 2.0% | ||||||||
DBS Group Holdings Ltd. | 71,570 | 1,099,442 | ||||||
South Korea - 2.2% | ||||||||
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | 1,082 | 1,229,975 | ||||||
Sweden - 1.6% | ||||||||
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Class B | 85,234 | 883,201 | ||||||
Switzerland - 16.3% | ||||||||
ABB Ltd.* | 51,730 | 1,083,345 | ||||||
Credit Suisse Group AG* | 41,825 | 1,149,690 | ||||||
Nestle S.A. | 17,710 | 1,278,598 | ||||||
Novartis AG | 18,023 | 1,776,372 | ||||||
Roche Holding AG | 4,385 | 1,228,804 | ||||||
Syngenta AG | 3,531 | 1,435,136 | ||||||
TE Connectivity Ltd. | 18,435 | 1,185,370 | ||||||
9,137,315 | ||||||||
United Kingdom - 30.1% | ||||||||
Babcock International Group PLC | 78,987 | 1,340,370 | ||||||
Barclays PLC | 321,510 | 1,315,974 | ||||||
Berendsen PLC | 62,495 | 1,000,610 | ||||||
BG Group PLC | 95,133 | 1,583,716 | ||||||
Compass Group PLC | 74,570 | 1,233,780 | ||||||
Diageo PLC | 70,735 | 2,046,131 | ||||||
GlaxoSmithKline PLC | 49,540 | 1,029,430 | ||||||
HSBC Holdings PLC | 114,987 | 1,030,019 | ||||||
Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC* | 70,200 | 959,625 | ||||||
Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Class A | 45,908 | 1,288,655 | ||||||
Standard Chartered PLC | 74,475 | 1,192,422 | ||||||
Tesco PLC | 451,466 | 1,507,757 | ||||||
WPP PLC | 58,190 | 1,303,807 | ||||||
16,832,296 | ||||||||
Total Common Stocks | ||||||||
(Cost $53,787,547) | 53,592,998 | |||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 3.5% | ||||||||
United States - 3.5% | ||||||||
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund | 1,967,984 | 1,967,984 | ||||||
Total Short-Term Investments | ||||||||
(Cost $1,967,984) | 1,967,984 | |||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.3% (Cost $55,755,531**) | 55,560,982 | |||||||
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 0.7% | 364,069 | |||||||
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0% | $ | 55,925,051 |
* | Non-income producing. | |
** | Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $55,897,597. | |
ADR | American Depositary Receipt. | |
PLC | Public Limited Company. |
OTHER INFORMATION: | ||
Sector Concentration | % of Net Assets | |
Consumer Discretionary | 9.1% | |
Consumer Staples | 13.3% | |
Energy | 9.9% | |
Financials | 18.1% | |
Health Care | 11.7% | |
Industrials | 16.9% | |
Information Technology | 8.5% | |
Materials | 8.3% | |
Short-Term Investments & Net Other Assets & Liabilities | 4.2% |
Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2015 |
Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2015 (unaudited) |
Conservative | Moderate | Aggressive | Money | |||||||||||||
Allocation | Allocation | Allocation | Market | |||||||||||||
Fund | Fund | Fund | Fund | |||||||||||||
Assets: | ||||||||||||||||
Investments in securities, at cost | ||||||||||||||||
Unaffiliated issuers | $ | 82,613,322 | $ | 146,680,010 | $ | 51,964,393 | $ | 16,651,424 | ||||||||
Affiliated issuers1 | 84,993,560 | 135,582,995 | 44,215,699 | – | ||||||||||||
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | ||||||||||||||||
Unaffiliated issuers | 2,053,954 | 3,290,632 | 2,521,436 | – | ||||||||||||
Affiliated issuers1 | 7,013,218 | 27,394,128 | 11,339,181 | – | ||||||||||||
Total investments at value | 176,674,054 | 312,947,765 | 110,040,709 | 16,651,424 | ||||||||||||
Cash | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||
Foreign currency (cost of $45,336)(Note 2) | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||
Margin deposits for future collateral | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||
Receivables: | ||||||||||||||||
Investments sold | – | 1,200,000 | – | – | ||||||||||||
Fund shares sold | 11,875 | 120,188 | 45,566 | 221,836 | ||||||||||||
Dividends and interest | 241,152 | 372,035 | 151,017 | 28,981 | ||||||||||||
Due from Adviser | 14,795 | 26,377 | 9,341 | 5,516 | ||||||||||||
Other assets | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||
Variation margin receivable | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||
Total assets | 176,941,876 | 314,666,365 | 110,246,633 | 16,907,757 | ||||||||||||
Liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||
Payables: | ||||||||||||||||
Investments purchased | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||
Fund shares repurchased | 258,946 | 396,556 | 114,923 | 14,020 | ||||||||||||
Management fees | 44,386 | 79,130 | 28,023 | 6,107 | ||||||||||||
Audit and trustees fees | 9,479 | 17,083 | 6,200 | 855 | ||||||||||||
Distribution fees – Class II | 7,442 | 6,904 | 370 | 310 | ||||||||||||
Options written, at value (premiums received $16,785) (Note 6) | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||
Total liabilities | 320,253 | 499,673 | 149,516 | 21,292 | ||||||||||||
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $ | 176,621,623 | $ | 314,166,692 | $ | 110,097,117 | $ | 16,886,465 | ||||||||
Net assets consist of: | ||||||||||||||||
Paid-in capital | $ | 165,329,813 | 278,636,055 | 93,473,031 | 16,886,997 | |||||||||||
Accumulated undistributed net investment income (loss) | 1,112,817 | 1,530,743 | 411,638 | – | ||||||||||||
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments sold and foreign currency related transactions |
1,111,821 | 3,315,134 | 2,351,831 | (532 | ) | |||||||||||
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments (including appreciation (depreciation), futures, options and foreign currency related transactions) |
9,067,172 | 30,684,760 | 13,860,617 | – | ||||||||||||
Net Assets | $ | 176,621,623 | $ | 314,166,692 | $ | 110,097,117 | $ | 16,886,465 | ||||||||
Class I Shares: | ||||||||||||||||
Net Assets | $ | 140,985,834 | $ | 281,205,666 | $ | 108,327,677 | $ | 14,814,335 | ||||||||
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding | 13,735,308 | 25,542,653 | 10,464,616 | 14,814,843 | ||||||||||||
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share | $ | 10.26 | $ | 11.01 | $ | 10.35 | $ | 1.00 | ||||||||
Class II Shares: | ||||||||||||||||
Net Assets | $ | 35,635,789 | $ | 32,961,026 | $ | 1,769,440 | $ | 2,072,130 | ||||||||
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding | 3,479,524 | 3,003,034 | 171,675 | 2,072,154 | ||||||||||||
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share | $ | 10.24 | $ | 10.98 | $ | 10.31 | $ | 1.00 |
1 See Note 11 for information on affiliated issuers. |
Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2015 |
Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2015 (unaudited) |
Core | High | Diversified | Large Cap | Large Cap | International | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bond | Income | Income | Value | Growth | Mid Cap | Small Cap | Stock | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fund | Fund | Fund | Fund | Fund | Fund | Fund | Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 232,259,819 | $ | 35,070,331 | $ | 280,351,606 | $ | 340,148,197 | $ | 213,445,962 | $ | 199,812,718 | $ | 3,703,339 | $ | 55,755,531 | ||||||||||||||||
– | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
8,201,592 | (357,919 | ) | 52,643,711 | 77,844,827 | 100,115,010 | 76,530,275 | 2,467,919 | (194,549 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
– | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
240,461,411 | 34,712,412 | 332,995,317 | 417,993,024 | 313,560,972 | 276,342,993 | 6,171,258 | 55,560,982 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
– | – | – | 34,119 | 10,544 | 36,952 | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
– | – | – | – | – | – | – | 45,683 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
750,784 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
– | – | – | 10,822,353 | – | – | – | 18,112 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
28,172 | 11 | 6,073 | 13,124 | 10,484 | 43,781 | 46 | 2,945 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
1,753,945 | 540,751 | 1,497,402 | 475,877 | 240,250 | 141,327 | 5,152 | 364,414 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
– | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
– | – | – | 12,838 | 2,573 | 1,695 | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
164 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
242,994,476 | 35,253,174 | 334,498,792 | 429,351,335 | 313,824,823 | 276,566,748 | 6,176,456 | 55,992,136 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
– | – | – | – | – | 5,422,077 | 24,208 | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
162,888 | 21,832 | 300,731 | 480,952 | 434,305 | 318,704 | 3,401 | 6,230 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
111,006 | 21,976 | 196,644 | 218,012 | 211,597 | 206,548 | 5,522 | 54,525 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
13,227 | 1,819 | 18,240 | 24,322 | 16,651 | 14,805 | 349 | 2,722 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
9,493 | 1,385 | 8,752 | 1,298 | 6,338 | 2,956 | 341 | 3,608 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
12,188 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
308,802 | 47,012 | 524,367 | 724,584 | 668,891 | 5,965,090 | 33,821 | 67,085 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 242,685,674 | $ | 35,206,162 | $ | 333,974,425 | $ | 428,626,751 | $ | 313,155,932 | $ | 270,601,658 | $ | 6,142,635 | $ | 55,925,051 | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 234,770,412 | $ | 40,864,717 | $ | 264,473,182 | $ | 311,012,822 | $ | 199,129,236 | $ | 185,510,056 | $ | 3,301,936 | $ | 59,836,356 | ||||||||||||||||
3,429,298 | 942,354 | 3,942,463 | 2,379,970 | 1,662,027 | (438,884 | ) | 19,126 | 776,775 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(3,720,385 | ) | (6,242,990 | ) | 12,915,069 | 37,389,835 | 12,249,659 | 9,000,211 | 353,654 | (4,487,999 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
8,206,349 | (357,919 | ) | 52,643,711 | 77,844,124 | 100,115,010 | 76,530,275 | 2,467,919 | (200,081 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 242,685,674 | $ | 35,206,162 | $ | 333,974,425 | $ | 428,626,751 | $ | 313,155,932 | $ | 270,601,658 | $ | 6,142,635 | $ | 55,925,051 | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 196,596,788 | $ | 28,538,033 | $ | 292,173,556 | $ | 422,442,192 | $ | 283,168,568 | $ | 256,493,954 | $ | 4,497,106 | $ | 38,901,015 | ||||||||||||||||
19,427,889 | 3,152,187 | 14,658,637 | 13,110,885 | 10,268,298 | 13,348,857 | 494,924 | 3,405,224 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 10.12 | $ | 9.05 | $ | 19.93 | $ | 32.22 | $ | 27.58 | $ | 19.21 | $ | 9.09 | $ | 11.42 | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 46,088,886 | $ | 6,668,129 | $ | 41,800,869 | $ | 6,184,559 | $ | 29,987,364 | $ | 14,107,704 | $ | 1,645,529 | $ | 17,024,036 | ||||||||||||||||
4,565,208 | 735,972 | 2,105,224 | 193,141 | 1,095,408 | 741,387 | 182,513 | 1,494,298 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 10.10 | $ | 9.06 | $ | 19.86 | $ | 32.02 | $ | 27.38 | $ | 19.03 | $ | 9.02 | $ | 11.39 |
Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2015 |
Statements of Operations for the Period Ended June 30, 2015 (unaudited) |
Conservative | Moderate | Aggressive | Money | |||||||||||||
Allocation | Allocation | Allocation | Market | |||||||||||||
Fund | Fund | Fund | Fund | |||||||||||||
Investment Income: | ||||||||||||||||
Interest | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 7,737 | ||||||||
Dividends | ||||||||||||||||
Unaffiliated issuers | 687,200 | 1,292,887 | 432,348 | – | ||||||||||||
Affiliated issuers1 | 673,263 | 638,030 | 110,425 | – | ||||||||||||
Less: Foreign taxes withheld/reclaimed | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||
Total investment income | 1,360,463 | 1,930,917 | 542,773 | 7,737 | ||||||||||||
Expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
Management fees | 279,766 | 496,789 | 178,737 | 38,159 | ||||||||||||
Audit and trustee fees | 14,962 | 26,886 | 9,752 | 1,348 | ||||||||||||
Distribution fees – Class II | 46,173 | 42,095 | 2,225 | 1,951 | ||||||||||||
Other expenses | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||
Total expenses before reimbursement/waiver | 340,901 | 565,770 | 190,714 | 41,458 | ||||||||||||
Less reimbursement/waiver2 | (93,255 | ) | (165,596 | ) | (59,579 | ) | (33,721 | ) | ||||||||
Total expenses net of waiver | 247,646 | 400,174 | 131,135 | 7,737 | ||||||||||||
Net Investment Income (Loss) | 1,112,817 | 1,530,743 | 411,638 | – | ||||||||||||
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | ||||||||||||||||
Net realized gain on investments (including net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency related transactions) |
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Futures | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||
Unaffiliated issuers | 1,846,332 | 5,688,835 | 2,408,678 | – | ||||||||||||
Affiliated issuers1 | 302,249 | 74,506 | 1,053,241 | – | ||||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (including net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency related transactions) |
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Options | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||
Futures | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||
Unaffiliated issuers | (1,156,201 | ) | (3,406,592 | ) | (1,210,311 | ) | – | |||||||||
Affiliated issuers1 | (672,956 | ) | 112,313 | (736,093 | ) | – | ||||||||||
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | 319,424 | 2,469,062 | 1,515,515 | – | ||||||||||||
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | $ | 1,432,241 | $ | 3,999,805 | $ | 1,927,153 | $ | – |
1 |
See Note 11 for information on affiliated issuers. |
2 |
Waivers include management fees of $93,255, $165,596, $59,579, and $31,771 for Conservative Allocation Fund, Moderate Allocation Fund, Aggressive Allocation Fund and Money Market Fund, respectively, and distribution fees of $1,950 for the Money Market Fund. See Note 3. |
Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2015 |
Statements of Operations for the Period Ended June 30, 2015 (unaudited) |
Core | High | Diversified | Large Cap | Large Cap | Mid | Small | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bond | Income | Income | Value | Growth | Cap | Cap | International | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fund | Fund | Fund | Fund | Fund | Fund | Fund | Stock Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 4,250,674 | $ | 1,089,877 | $ | 2,523,312 | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||||||||||||
| | 2,753,953 | 3,785,870 | 3,020,670 | 918,314 | 58,591 | 1,221,967 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| | | | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| | (8,168 | ) | 20,159 | 20,854 | (13,015 | ) | (77 | ) | (95,534 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
4,250,674 | 1,089,877 | 5,269,097 | 3,806,029 | 3,041,524 | 905,299 | 58,514 | 1,126,433 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
705,239 | 136,108 | 1,243,438 | 1,379,946 | 1,313,947 | 1,302,615 | 36,810 | 324,239 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
20,820 | 2,875 | 28,726 | 38,090 | 26,261 | 23,330 | 549 | 4,322 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
58,158 | 8,397 | 54,470 | 8,023 | 39,289 | 18,238 | 2,029 | 21,097 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
105 | 143 | | | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
784,322 | 147,523 | 1,326,634 | 1,426,059 | 1,379,497 | 1,344,183 | 39,388 | 349,658 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| | | | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
784,322 | 147,523 | 1,326,634 | 1,426,059 | 1,379,497 | 1,344,183 | 39,388 | 349,658 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
3,466,352 | 942,354 | 3,942,463 | 2,379,970 | 1,662,027 | (438,884 | ) | 19,126 | 776,775 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(496 | ) | | | | | | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
1,446,560 | 217,698 | 13,764,783 | 37,650,288 | 16,641,928 | 789,852 | 904,494 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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4,597 | | | | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
160 | | | | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(5,059,874 | ) | 29,818 | (22,511,829 | ) | (45,629,686 | ) | (6,681,732 | ) | (9,930,821 | ) | (479,908 | ) | 1,873,012 | ||||||||||||||||||
| | | | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(3,609,053 | ) | 247,516 | (8,747,046 | ) | (7,979,398 | ) | 6,218,035 | 6,711,107 | 309,944 | 2,777,506 | |||||||||||||||||||||
$ | (142,701 | ) | $ | 1,189,870 | (4,804,583 | ) | (5,599,428 | ) | $ | 7,880,062 | $ | 6,272,223 | 329,070 | $ | 3,554,281 | ||||||||||||||||
Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2015 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets |
Conservative Allocation Fund | Moderate Allocation Fund | |||||||||||||||
(unaudited) Six-Months Ended 6/30/15 |
Year Ended 12/31/14 |
(unaudited) Six-Months Ended 6/30/15 |
Year Ended 12/31/14 |
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Net Assets at beginning of period | $ | 193,891,177 | $ | 221,495,834 | $ | 349,701,579 | $ | 405,919,208 | ||||||||
Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations: | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
1,112,817 | 3,550,539 | 1,530,743 | 5,217,220 | ||||||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) |
2,148,581 | 16,895,296 | 5,763,341 | 50,712,544 | ||||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
(1,829,157 | ) | (8,344,608 | ) | (3,294,279 | ) | (31,170,548 | ) | ||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations |
1,432,241 | 12,101,227 | 3,999,805 | 24,759,216 | ||||||||||||
Distributions to shareholders from: | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
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Class I |
(88,193 | ) | (3,402,067 | ) | (150,345 | ) | (6,493,960 | ) | ||||||||
Class II |
| (704,695 | ) | | (602,132 | ) | ||||||||||
Net realized gains |
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Class I |
(277,933 | ) | (12,050,186 | ) | (601,351 | ) | (28,132,573 | ) | ||||||||
Class II |
(70,321 | ) | (2,935,699 | ) | (70,857 | ) | (3,058,767 | ) | ||||||||
Total distributions |
(436,447 | ) | (19,092,647 | ) | (822,553 | ) | (38,287,432 | ) | ||||||||
Capital Stock transactions: | ||||||||||||||||
Class I Shares |
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Shares sold |
7,437,319 | 21,935,959 | 14,569,735 | 43,131,430 | ||||||||||||
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions |
366,126 | 15,452,253 | 751,696 | 34,626,533 | ||||||||||||
Shares redeemed |
(23,704,582 | ) | (57,249,804 | ) | (52,580,305 | ) | (121,087,762 | ) | ||||||||
Net decrease in net assets from capital stock transactions |
(15,901,137 | ) | (19,861,592 | ) | (37,258,874 | ) | (43,329,799 | ) | ||||||||
Class II Shares |
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Shares sold |
135,499 | 1,027,070 | 116,205 | 751,866 | ||||||||||||
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions |
70,321 | 3,640,394 | 70,857 | 3,660,899 | ||||||||||||
Shares redeemed |
(2,570,031 | ) | (5,419,109 | ) | (1,640,327 | ) | (3,772,379 | ) | ||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock transactions |
(2,364,211 | ) | (751,645 | ) | (1,453,265 | ) | 640,386 | |||||||||
Total decrease from capital stock transactions | (18,265,348 | ) | (20,613,237 | ) | (38,712,139 | ) | (42,689,413 | ) | ||||||||
Total decrease in net assets | (17,269,554 | ) | (27,604,657 | ) | (35,534,887 | ) | (56,217,629 | ) | ||||||||
Net Assets at end of period | $ | 176,621,623 | $ | 193,891,177 | $ | 314,166,692 | $ | 349,701,579 | ||||||||
Undistributed net investment income (loss) included in net assets |
$ | 1,112,817 | $ | 88,193 | $ | 1,530,743 | $ | 150,345 | ||||||||
Capital Share transactions: | ||||||||||||||||
Class I Shares |
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Shares sold |
715,707 | 1,991,413 | 1,306,117 | 3,655,606 | ||||||||||||
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions |
35,321 | 1,510,603 | 67,338 | 3,169,591 | ||||||||||||
Shares redeemed |
(2,283,758 | ) | (5,189,392 | ) | (4,739,897 | ) | (10,232,628 | ) | ||||||||
Net decrease from capital shares transactions |
(1,532,730 | ) | (1,687,376 | ) | (3,366,442 | ) | (3,407,431 | ) | ||||||||
Class II Shares |
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Shares sold |
13,121 | 92,980 | 10,494 | 63,763 | ||||||||||||
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions |
6,799 | 356,678 | 6,367 | 336,029 | ||||||||||||
Shares redeemed |
(248,260 | ) | (494,536 | ) | (148,088 | ) | (319,334 | ) | ||||||||
Net increase (decrease) from capital shares transactions |
(228,340 | ) | (44,878 | ) | (131,227 | ) | 80,458 | |||||||||
Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2015 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets |
Aggressive Allocation Fund | Money Market Fund | Core Bond Fund | High Income Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(unaudited) Six-Months Ended 6/30/15 |
Year Ended 12/31/14 |
(unaudited) Six-Months Ended 6/30/15 |
Year Ended 12/31/14 |
(unaudited) Six-Months Ended 6/30/15 |
Year Ended 12/31/14 |
(unaudited) Six-Months Ended 6/30/15 |
Year Ended 12/31/14 |
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$ | 126,646,667 | $ | 151,424,905 | $ | 17,432,668 | $ | 38,651,351 | $ | 272,138,449 | $ | 317,279,976 | $ | 37,140,371 | $ | 50,527,771 | ||||||||||||||||
411,638 | 1,592,866 | | | 3,466,352 | 8,446,817 | 942,354 | 2,345,777 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
3,461,919 | 22,817,527 | | (133 | ) | 1,446,064 | 3,915,719 | 217,698 | 833,855 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(1,946,404 | ) | (14,436,108 | ) | | | (5,055,117 | ) | 2,550,830 | 29,818 | (2,033,868 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
1,927,153 | 9,974,285 | | (133 | ) | (142,701 | ) | 14,913,366 | 1,189,870 | 1,145,764 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(50,748 | ) | (2,419,294 | ) | | | (166,790 | ) | (7,223,545 | ) | (42,707 | ) | (1,961,711 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| (30,110 | ) | | | | (1,408,780 | ) | (2,166 | ) | (410,777 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
(432,121 | ) | (20,252,698 | ) | | | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(7,097 | ) | (294,984 | ) | | | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(489,966 | ) | (22,997,086 | ) | | | (166,790 | ) | (8,632,325 | ) | (44,873 | ) | (2,372,488 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
11,927,902 | 34,495,157 | 3,015,259 | 11,718,129 | 11,191,187 | 32,515,058 | 303,153 | 2,663,395 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
482,869 | 22,671,992 | | | 166,790 | 7,223,545 | 42,707 | 1,961,711 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(30,341,447 | ) | (69,025,557 | ) | (3,905,469 | ) | (32,935,293 | ) | (39,536,448 | ) | (90,494,379 | ) | (3,200,973 | ) | (16,870,817 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
(17,930,676 | ) | (11,858,408 | ) | (890,210 | ) | (21,217,164 | ) | (28,178,471 | ) | (50,755,776 | ) | (2,855,113 | ) | (12,245,711 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
713 | 65,733 | 1,697,660 | 1,524,312 | 935,052 | 1,762,294 | 58,822 | 284,623 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
7,097 | 325,095 | | | | 1,408,780 | 2,166 | 410,777 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(63,871 | ) | (287,857 | ) | (1,353,653 | ) | (1,525,698 | ) | (1,899,865 | ) | (3,837,866 | ) | (285,081 | ) | (610,365 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
(56,061 | ) | 102,971 | 344,007 | (1,386 | ) | (964,813 | ) | (666,792 | ) | (224,093 | ) | 85,035 | |||||||||||||||||||
(17,986,737 | ) | (11,755,437 | ) | (546,203 | ) | (21,218,550 | ) | (29,143,284 | ) | (51,422,568 | ) | (3,079,206 | ) | (12,160,676 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
(16,549,550 | ) | (24,778,238 | ) | (546,203 | ) | (21,218,683 | ) | (29,452,775 | ) | (45,141,527 | ) | (1,934,209 | ) | (13,387,400 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 110,097,117 | $ | 126,646,667 | $ | 16,886,465 | $ | 17,432,668 | $ | 242,685,674 | $ | 272,138,449 | $ | 35,206,162 | $ | 37,140,371 | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 411,638 | $ | 50,748 | $ | | $ | | $ | 3,429,298 | $ | 129,736 | $ | 942,354 | $ | 44,873 | ||||||||||||||||
1,136,795 | 2,877,872 | 3,015,259 | 11,718,129 | 1,092,146 | 3,163,909 | 33,668 | 281,860 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
45,855 | 2,209,992 | | | 16,439 | 715,289 | 4,686 | 223,149 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(2,899,710 | ) | (5,734,433 | ) | (3,905,469 | ) | (32,935,293 | ) | (3,865,968 | ) | (8,807,181 | ) | (354,610 | ) | (1,768,454 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
(1,717,060 | ) | (646,569 | ) | (890,210 | ) | (21,217,164 | ) | (2,757,383 | ) | (4,927,983 | ) | (316,256 | ) | (1,263,445 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
69 | 5,392 | 1,697,660 | 1,524,312 | 91,737 | 172,318 | 6,469 | 30,035 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
677 | 31,812 | | | | 139,836 | 238 | 46,800 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(6,213 | ) | (24,575 | ) | (1,353,653 | ) | (1,525,698 | ) | (186,347 | ) | (373,410 | ) | (31,494 | ) | (64,559 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
(5,467 | ) | 12,629 | 344,007 | (1,386 | ) | (94,610 | ) | (61,256 | ) | (24,787 | ) | 12,276 | |||||||||||||||||||
Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2015 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets |
Diversified Income Fund | Large Cap Value Fund | |||||||||||||||
(unaudited) Six-Months Ended 6/30/15 |
Year Ended 12/31/14 |
(unaudited) Six-Months Ended 6/30/15 |
Year Ended 12/31/14 |
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Net Assets at beginning of period | $ | 372,723,442 | $ | 422,408,289 | $ | 498,116,441 | $ | 583,605,748 | ||||||||
Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations: | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
3,942,463 | 8,646,563 | 2,379,970 | 6,501,864 | ||||||||||||
Net realized gain |
13,764,783 | 31,668,287 | 37,650,288 | 106,412,792 | ||||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
(22,511,829 | ) | (13,058,230 | ) | (45,629,686 | ) | (48,579,320 | ) | ||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations |
(4,804,583 | ) | 27,256,620 | (5,599,428 | ) | 64,335,336 | ||||||||||
Distributions to shareholders from: | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
||||||||||||||||
Class I |
(176,810 | ) | (7,771,575 | ) | (127,386 | ) | (6,427,063 | ) | ||||||||
Class II |
| (977,178 | ) | | (76,797 | ) | ||||||||||
Net realized gains |
||||||||||||||||
Class I |
(942,355 | ) | (21,182,216 | ) | (6,113,543 | ) | (70,378,312 | ) | ||||||||
Class II |
(134,725 | ) | (2,897,459 | ) | (89,746 | ) | (959,408 | ) | ||||||||
Total distributions |
(1,253,890 | ) | (32,828,428 | ) | (6,330,675 | ) | (77,841,580 | ) | ||||||||
Capital Stock transactions: | ||||||||||||||||
Class I Shares |
||||||||||||||||
Shares sold |
9,592,021 | 24,882,666 | 17,263,034 | 54,825,977 | ||||||||||||
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions |
1,119,165 | 28,953,791 | 6,240,930 | 76,805,375 | ||||||||||||
Shares redeemed |
(41,218,174 | ) | (100,055,784 | ) | (80,724,924 | ) | (203,695,526 | ) | ||||||||
Net decrease in net assets from capital stock transactions |
(30,506,988 | ) | (46,219,327 | ) | (57,220,960 | ) | (72,064,174 | ) | ||||||||
Class II Shares |
||||||||||||||||
Shares sold |
500,189 | 2,129,257 | 108,439 | 177,972 | ||||||||||||
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions |
134,725 | 3,874,637 | 89,746 | 1,036,205 | ||||||||||||
Shares redeemed |
(2,818,470 | ) | (3,897,606 | ) | (536,812 | ) | (1,133,066 | ) | ||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock transactions |
(2,183,556 | ) | 2,106,288 | (338,627 | ) | 81,111 | ||||||||||
Total decrease from capital stock transactions | (32,690,544 | ) | (44,113,039 | ) | (57,559,587 | ) | (71,983,063 | ) | ||||||||
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | (38,749,017 | ) | (49,684,847 | ) | (69,489,690 | ) | (85,489,307 | ) | ||||||||
Net Assets at end of period | $ | 333,974,425 | $ | 372,723,442 | $ | 428,626,751 | $ | 498,116,441 | ||||||||
Undistributed net investment income (loss) included in net assets |
$ | 3,942,463 | $ | 176,810 | $ | 2,379,970 | $ | 127,386 | ||||||||
Capital Share transactions: | ||||||||||||||||
Class I Shares |
||||||||||||||||
Shares sold |
469,827 | 1,170,812 | 522,133 | 1,508,591 | ||||||||||||
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions |
55,325 | 1,417,454 | 189,937 | 2,288,674 | ||||||||||||
Shares redeemed |
(2,025,298 | ) | (4,677,693 | ) | (2,446,262 | ) | (5,543,023 | ) | ||||||||
Net decrease from capital shares transactions |
(1,500,146 | ) | (2,089,427 | ) | (1,734,192 | ) | (1,745,758 | ) | ||||||||
Class II Shares |
||||||||||||||||
Shares sold |
24,679 | 100,182 | 3,310 | 4,991 | ||||||||||||
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions |
6,685 | 190,353 | 2,748 | 31,042 | ||||||||||||
Shares redeemed |
(139,132 | ) | (182,662 | ) | (16,377 | ) | (31,024 | ) | ||||||||
Net increase (decrease) from capital shares transactions |
(107,768 | ) | 107,873 | (10,319 | ) | 5,009 | ||||||||||
Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2015 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets |
Large Cap Growth Fund | Mid Cap Fund | Small Cap Fund | International Stock Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(unaudited) Six-Months Ended 6/30/15 |
Year Ended 12/31/14 |
(unaudited) Six-Months Ended 6/30/15 |
Year Ended 12/31/14 |
(unaudited) Six-Months Ended 6/30/15 |
Year Ended 12/31/14 |
(unaudited) Six-Months Ended 6/30/15 |
Year Ended 12/31/14 |
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$ | 337,968,393 | $ | 393,941,558 | $ | 301,770,803 | $ | 397,464,658 | $ | 7,103,029 | $ | 7,895,899 | $ | 54,999,579 | $ | 94,941,935 | |||||||||||||||||
1,662,027 | 2,224,763 | (438,884 | ) | 296,920 | 19,126 | 47,744 | 776,775 | 1,506,513 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
12,899,767 | 52,839,506 | 16,641,928 | 70,533,678 | 789,852 | 928,464 | 904,494 | 25,267,786 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
(6,681,732 | ) | (13,925,408 | ) | (9,930,821 | ) | (40,311,267 | ) | (479,908 | ) | (492,492 | ) | 1,873,012 | (30,316,523 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
7,880,062 | 41,138,861 | 6,272,223 | 30,519,331 | 329,070 | 483,716 | 3,554,281 | (3,542,224 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(131,990 | ) | (1,977,973 | ) | (181,091 | ) | (115,829 | ) | | (39,054 | ) | (106,296 | ) | (1,783,973 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| (160,976 | ) | | | | (7,677 | ) | (26,341 | ) | (597,632 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
(3,277,812 | ) | (46,753,592 | ) | (6,213,811 | ) | (56,560,764 | ) | (30,124 | ) | (573,640 | ) | (59,742 | ) | (2,972,354 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
(351,265 | ) | (4,926,818 | ) | (345,276 | ) | (2,968,504 | ) | (11,302 | ) | (173,754 | ) | (26,331 | ) | (1,242,537 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
(3,761,067 | ) | (53,819,359 | ) | (6,740,178 | ) | (59,645,097 | ) | (41,426 | ) | (794,125 | ) | (218,710 | ) | (6,596,496 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
13,830,158 | 37,378,446 | 12,306,332 | 44,056,449 | 900,627 | 537,991 | 975,572 | 5,044,804 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
3,409,802 | 48,731,565 | 6,394,902 | 56,676,593 | 30,125 | 612,694 | 166,038 | 4,756,327 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
(43,618,683 | ) | (129,054,671 | ) | (48,507,316 | ) | (168,231,890 | ) | (2,121,078 | ) | (1,565,602 | ) | (3,421,201 | ) | (39,668,120 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
(26,378,723 | ) | (42,944,660 | ) | (29,806,082 | ) | (67,498,848 | ) | (1,190,326 | ) | (414,917 | ) | (2,279,591 | ) | (29,866,989 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
69,592 | 350,238 | 112,770 | 300,526 | 86,897 | 56,821 | 389,809 | 429,564 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
351,265 | 5,087,794 | 345,276 | 2,968,504 | 11,301 | 181,431 | 52,672 | 1,840,169 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
(2,973,590 | ) | (5,786,039 | ) | (1,353,154 | ) | (2,338,271 | ) | (155,910 | ) | (305,796 | ) | (572,989 | ) | (2,206,380 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
(2,552,733 | ) | (348,007 | ) | (895,108 | ) | 930,759 | (57,712 | ) | (67,544 | ) | (130,508 | ) | 63,353 | |||||||||||||||||||
(28,931,456 | ) | (43,292,667 | ) | (30,701,190 | ) | (66,568,089 | ) | (1,248,038 | ) | (482,461 | ) | (2,410,099 | ) | (29,803,636 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
(24,812,461 | ) | (55,973,165 | ) | (31,169,145 | ) | (95,693,855 | ) | (960,394 | ) | (792,870 | ) | 925,472 | (39,942,356 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 313,155,932 | $ | 337,968,393 | $ | 270,601,658 | $ | 301,770,803 | $ | 6,142,635 | $ | 7,103,029 | $ | 55,925,051 | $ | 54,999,579 | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 1,662,027 | $ | 131,990 | $ | (438,884 | ) | $ | 181,091 | $ | 19,126 | $ | | $ | 776,775 | $ | 132,637 | ||||||||||||||||
493,770 | 1,257,904 | 622,874 | 2,017,029 | 104,650 | 59,458 | 85,117 | 385,617 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
120,967 | 1,759,977 | 326,724 | 2,897,743 | 3,273 | 70,450 | 14,157 | 420,782 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1,559,698 | ) | (4,321,650 | ) | (2,455,194 | ) | (7,602,720 | ) | (242,041 | ) | (173,466 | ) | (300,581 | ) | (3,035,366 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
(944,961 | ) | (1,303,769 | ) | (1,505,596 | ) | (2,687,948 | ) | (134,118 | ) | (43,558 | ) | (201,307 | ) | (2,228,967 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
2,490 | 11,860 | 5,728 | 13,777 | 9,770 | 6,355 | 33,956 | 34,647 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
12,552 | 185,002 | 17,812 | 153,296 | 1,237 | 20,991 | 4,503 | 165,066 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
(106,860 | ) | (196,599 | ) | (69,809 | ) | (107,526 | ) | (17,686 | ) | (34,360 | ) | (50,607 | ) | (169,658 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
(91,818 | ) | 263 | (46,269 | ) | 59,547 | (6,679 | ) | (7,014 | ) | (12,148 | ) | 30,055 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2015 |
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding |
CONSERVATIVE ALLOCATION FUND | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
CLASS I |
Six-Months Ended 6/30/15 |
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at beginning of period | $ | 10.22 | $ | 10.70 | $ | 10.45 | $ | 9.96 | $ | 10.01 | $ | 9.61 | |||||||||||
Income from Investment Operations: |
|||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income1 |
0.06 | 0.19 | 0.25 | 0.29 | 0.28 | 0.29 | |||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments |
0.01 | 0.46 | 0.55 | 0.60 | 0.03 | 0.52 | |||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations |
0.07 | 0.65 | 0.80 | 0.89 | 0.31 | 0.81 | |||||||||||||||||
Less Distributions From: |
|||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
(0.01 | ) | (0.25 | ) | (0.27 | ) | (0.40 | ) | (0.35 | ) | (0.41 | ) | |||||||||||
Capital gains |
(0.02 | ) | (0.88 | ) | (0.28 | ) | | | | ||||||||||||||
Return of capital |
| | | | (0 01 | ) | | ||||||||||||||||
Total distributions |
(0.03 | ) | (1.13 | ) | (0.55 | ) | (0.40 | ) | (0.36 | ) | (0.41 | ) | |||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value | 0.04 | (0.48 | ) | 0.25 | 0.49 | (0.05 | ) | 0.40 | |||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at end of period | $ | 10.26 | $ | 10.22 | $ | 10.70 | $ | 10.45 | $ | 9.96 | $ | 10.01 | |||||||||||
Total Return (%)2 | 0.66 | 3 | 6.03 | 7.61 | 8.98 | 3.14 | 8.37 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Assets at end of period (in 000s) | $ | 140,986 | $ | 156,054 | $ | 181,427 | $ | 195,526 | $ | 184,431 | $ | 195,657 | |||||||||||
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Before waiver of expenses by Adviser (%) |
0.32 | 4 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.31 | ||||||||||||||||
After waiver of expenses by Adviser (%) |
0.22 | 4 | 0.27 | 5 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.31 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%) | 1.24 | 4 | 1.71 | 2.27 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.90 | ||||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover (%)6 | 21 | 3 | 73 | 70 | 44 | 36 | 36 | ||||||||||||||||
CLASS II |
(unaudited) Six-Months Ended 6/30/15 |
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at beginning of period | $ | 10.20 | $ | 10.68 | $ | 10.43 | $ | 9.95 | $ | 10.00 | $ | 9.61 | |||||||||||
Income from Investment Operations: |
|||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income1 |
0.05 | 0.18 | 0.22 | 0.26 | 0.27 | 0.35 | |||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments |
0.01 | 0.43 | 0.55 | 0.61 | 0.02 | 0.43 | |||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations |
0.06 | 0.61 | 0.77 | 0.87 | 0.29 | 0.78 | |||||||||||||||||
Less Distributions From: |
|||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
| (0.21 | ) | (0.24 | ) | (0.39 | ) | (0.33 | ) | (0.39 | ) | ||||||||||||
Capital gains |
(0.02 | ) | (0.88 | ) | (0.28 | ) | | | | ||||||||||||||
Return of capital |
| | | | (0.01 | ) | | ||||||||||||||||
Total distributions |
(0.02 | ) | (1.09 | ) | (0.52 | ) | (0.39 | ) | (0.34 | ) | (0.39 | ) | |||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value | 0.04 | (0.48 | ) | 0.25 | 0.48 | (0.05 | ) | 0.39 | |||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at end of period | $ | 10.24 | $ | 10.20 | $ | 10.68 | $ | 10.43 | $ | 9.95 | $ | 10.00 | |||||||||||
Total Return (%)2 | 0.54 | 3 | 5.77 | 7.34 | 8.71 | 2.89 | 8.10 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Assets at end of period (in 000s) | $ | 35,636 | $ | 37,837 | $ | 40,069 | $ | 42,691 | $ | 43,203 | $ | 35,425 | |||||||||||
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Before waiver of expenses by Adviser (%) |
0.57 | 4 | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.55 | ||||||||||||||||
After waiver of expenses by Adviser (%) |
0.47 | 4 | 0.51 | 5 | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.55 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%) | 1.00 | 4 | 1.65 | 2.04 | 2.49 | 2.67 | 3.47 | ||||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover (%)6 | 21 | 3 | 73 | 70 | 44 | 36 | 36 |
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. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year. | |
3 | Not annualized. | |
4 | Annualized. | |
5 | Amount includes fees waived by the adviser (see Note 3). | |
6 | Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period. |
Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2015 |
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding |
MODERATE ALLOCATION FUND | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
CLASS I |
Six-Months Ended 6/30/15 |
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at beginning of period | $ | 10.92 | $ | 11.48 | $ | 10.11 | $ | 9.42 | $ | 9.49 | $ | 8.87 | |||||||||||
Income from Investment Operations: |
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Net investment income1 |
0.05 | 0.16 | 0.19 | 0.23 | 0.20 | 0.20 | |||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments |
0.07 | 0.62 | 1.39 | 0.77 | (0.01 | ) | 0.71 | ||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations |
0.12 | 0.78 | 1.58 | 1.00 | 0.19 | 0.91 | |||||||||||||||||
Less Distributions From: |
|||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
(0.01 | ) | (0.25 | ) | (0.21 | ) | (0.31 | ) | (0.26 | ) | (0.29 | ) | |||||||||||
Capital gains |
(0.02 | ) | (1.09 | ) | | | | | |||||||||||||||
Total distributions |
(0.03 | ) | (1.34 | ) | (0.21 | ) | (0.31 | ) | (0.26 | ) | (0.29 | ) | |||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value | 0.09 | (0.56 | ) | 1.37 | 0.69 | (007 | ) | 0.62 | |||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at end of period | $ | 11.01 | $ | 10.92 | $ | 11.48 | $ | 10.11 | $ | 9.42 | $ | 9.49 | |||||||||||
Total Return (%)2 | 1.08 | 3 | 6.85 | 15.66 | 10.54 | 2.03 | 10.22 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Assets at end of period (in 000s) | $ | 281,206 | $ | 315,568 | $ | 370,954 | $ | 358,486 | $ | 346,733 | $ | 352,545 | |||||||||||
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets: | 0.32 | 4 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.31 | ||||||||||||||||
Before waiver of expenses by Adviser (%) |
0.22 | 4 | 0.27 | 5 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.31 | |||||||||||||||
After waiver of expenses by Adviser (%) |
0.95 | 4 | 1.37 | 1.75 | 2.32 | 2.07 | 2.24 | ||||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover (%)6 | 22 | 3 | 73 | 66 | 49 | 25 | 34 | ||||||||||||||||
CLASS II | (unaudited)
Six-Months Ended 6/30/15 |
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at beginning of period | $ | 10.89 | $ | 11.45 | $ | 10.08 | $ | 9.41 | $ | 9.48 | $ | 8.87 | |||||||||||
Income from Investment Operations: |
|||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income1 |
0.04 | 0.18 | 0.16 | 0.20 | 0.18 | 0.25 | |||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments |
0.07 | 0.57 | 1.39 | 0.77 | (0.01 | ) | 0.63 | ||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations |
0.11 | 0.75 | 1.55 | 0.97 | 0.17 | 0.88 | |||||||||||||||||
Less Distributions From: |
|||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
| (0.22 | ) | (0.18 | ) | (0.30 | ) | (0.24 | ) | (0.27 | ) | ||||||||||||
Capital gains |
(0.02 | ) | (1.09 | ) | | | | | |||||||||||||||
Total distributions |
(0.02 | ) | (1.31 | ) | (0.18 | ) | (0.30 | ) | (0.24 | ) | (0.27 | ) | |||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value | 0.09 | (0.56 | ) | 1.37 | 0.67 | (0.07 | ) | 0.61 | |||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at end of period | $ | 10.98 | $ | 10.89 | $ | 11.45 | $ | 10.08 | $ | 9.41 | $ | 9.48 | |||||||||||
Total Return (%)2 | 0.96 | 3 | 6.58 | 15.37 | 10.26 | 1.78 | 9.94 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Assets at end of period (in 000s) | $ | 32,961 | $ | 34,134 | $ | 34,965 | $ | 34,573 | $ | 35,873 | $ | 31,715 | |||||||||||
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Before waiver of expenses by Adviser (%) |
0.57 | 4 | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.56 | ||||||||||||||||
After waiver of expenses by Adviser (%) |
0.47 | 4 | 0.51 | 5 | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.56 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%) | 0.71 | 4 | 1.49 | 1.49 | 2.01 | 1.86 | 2.76 | ||||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover (%)6 | 22 | 3 | 73 | 66 | 49 | 25 | 34 |
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. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year. | |
3 | Not annualized. | |
4 | Annualized. | |
5 | Amount includes fees waived by the adviser (see Note 3). | |
6 | Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period. |
Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2015 |
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding |
AGGRESSIVE ALLOCATION FUND | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
CLASS I |
Six-Months Ended 6/30/15 |
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at beginning of period | $ | 10.25 | $ | 11.66 | $ | 9.75 | $ | 8.96 | $ | 9.08 | $ | 8.30 | |||||||||||
Income from Investment Operations: |
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Net investment income1 |
0.04 | 0.14 | 0.12 | 0.17 | 0.12 | 0.11 | |||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments |
0.11 | 0.72 | 2.07 | 0.84 | (0.08 | ) | 0.81 | ||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations |
0.15 | 0.86 | 2.19 | 1.01 | 0.04 | 0.92 | |||||||||||||||||
Less Distributions From: |
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Net investment income |
(0.01 | ) | (0.24 | ) | (0.13 | ) | (0.22 | ) | (0.16 | ) | (0.14 | ) | |||||||||||
Capital gains |
(0.04 | ) | (2.03 | ) | (0.15 | ) | | | | ||||||||||||||
Total distributions |
(0.05 | ) | (2.27 | ) | (0.28 | ) | (0.22 | ) | (0.16 | ) | (0.14 | ) | |||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value | 0.10 | (1.41 | ) | 1.91 | 0.79 | (0.12 | ) | 0.78 | |||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at end of period | $ | 10.35 | $ | 10.25 | $ | 11.66 | $ | 9.75 | $ | 8.96 | $ | 9.08 | |||||||||||
Total Return (%)2 | 1.41 | 3 | 7.46 | 22.35 | 11.34 | 0.48 | 11.15 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Assets at end of period (in 000s) | $ | 108,328 | $ | 124,838 | $ | 149,514 | $ | 142,755 | $ | 132,575 | $ | 126,270 | |||||||||||
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Before waiver of expenses by Adviser (%) |
0.32 | 4 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.31 | ||||||||||||||||
After waiver of expenses by Adviser (%) |
0.22 | 4 | 0.27 | 5 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.31 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%) | 0.69 | 4 | 1.13 | 1.07 | 1.80 | 1.26 | 1.27 | ||||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover (%)6 | 24 | 3 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 32 | 33 | ||||||||||||||||
CLASS II |
(unaudited) Six-Months Ended 6/30/15 |
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at beginning of period | $ | 10.21 | $ | 11.62 | $ | 9.72 | $ | 8.95 | $ | 9.07 | $ | 8.30 | |||||||||||
Income from Investment Operations: |
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Net investment income1 |
0.02 | 0.17 | 0.09 | 0.15 | 0.10 | 0.17 | |||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments |
0.12 | 0.66 | 2.06 | 0.83 | (0.08 | ) | 0.73 | ||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations |
0.14 | 0.83 | 2.15 | 0.98 | 0.02 | 0.90 | |||||||||||||||||
Less Distributions From: |
|||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
| (0.21 | ) | (0.10 | ) | (0.21 | ) | (0.14 | ) | (0.13 | ) | ||||||||||||
Capital gains |
(0.04 | ) | (2.03 | ) | (0.15 | ) | | | | ||||||||||||||
Total distributions |
(0.04 | ) | (2.24 | ) | (0.25 | ) | (0.21 | ) | (0.14 | ) | (0.13 | ) | |||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value | 0.10 | (1.41 | ) | 1.90 | 0.77 | (0.12 | ) | 0.77 | |||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at end of period | $ | 10.31 | $ | 10.21 | $ | 11.62 | $ | 9.72 | $ | 8.95 | $ | 9.07 | |||||||||||
Total Return (%)2 | 1.28 | 3 | 7.19 | 22.05 | 11.06 | 0.23 | 10.87 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Assets at end of period (in 000s) | $ | 1,769 | $ | 1,809 | $ | 1,911 | $ | 1,921 | $ | 1,786 | $ | 1,424 | |||||||||||
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Before waiver of expenses by Adviser (%) |
0.57 | 4 | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.56 | ||||||||||||||||
After waiver of expenses by Adviser (%) |
0.47 | 4 | 0.51 | 5 | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.56 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%) | 0.47 | 4 | 1.45 | 0.81 | 1.55 | 1.05 | 1.99 | ||||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover (%)6 | 24 | 3 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 32 | 33 |
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. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year. | |
3 | Not annualized. | |
4 | Annualized. | |
5 | Amount includes fees waived by the adviser (see Note 3). | |
6 | Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period. |
Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2015 |
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding |
MONEY MARKET FUND | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
CLASS I |
Six-Months Ended 6/30/15 |
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at beginning of period | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | |||||||||||
Income from Investment Operations: |
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Net investment income1 |
| | | | | | |||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations |
| | | | | | |||||||||||||||||
Net increase in net asset value | | | | | | | |||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at end of period | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | |||||||||||
Total Return(%)2 | 0.00 | 3 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Assets at end of period (in 000s) | $ | 14,814 | $ | 15,705 | $ | 36,922 | $ | 48,648 | $ | 61,682 | $ | 69,634 | |||||||||||
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Before waiver of expenses by adviser (%) |
0.47 | 4 | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.47 | 0.47 | ||||||||||||||||
After waiver of expenses by adviser (%)5 |
0.09 | 4 | 0.09 | 0.12 | 0.11 | 0.08 | 0.14 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratio of net
investment income to average net assets (%) |
0.00 | 4 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||
CLASS II |
(unaudited) Six-Months Ended 6/30/15 |
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at beginning of period | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | |||||||||||
Income from Investment Operations: |
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Net investment income1 |
| | | | | | |||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations |
| | | | | | |||||||||||||||||
Net increase in net asset value | | | | | | | |||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at end of period | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.00 | |||||||||||
Total Return (%)2 | 0.00 | 3 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Assets at end of period (in 000s) | $ | 2,072 | $ | 1,728 | $ | 1,730 | $ | 1,676 | $ | 979 | $ | 577 | |||||||||||
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Before waiver of expenses by adviser (%) |
0.70 | 4 | 0.71 | 0.71 | 0.71 | 0.72 | 0.73 | ||||||||||||||||
After waiver of expenses by adviser (%)5 |
0.09 | 4 | 0.09 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.07 | 0.16 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratio of net
investment income to average net assets (%) |
0.00 | 4 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year. | |
3 | Not annualized. | |
4 | Annualized. | |
5 | Amount includes fees waived by the adviser (see Note 3). |
Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2015 |
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding |
CORE BOND FUND | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
CLASS I |
Six-Months Ended 6/30/15 |
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at beginning of period | $ | 10.14 | $ | 9.97 | $ | 10.55 | $ | 10.57 | $ | 10.29 | $ | 10.14 | |||||||||||
Income from Investment Operations: |
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Net investment income1 |
0.14 | 0.30 | 0.31 | 0.34 | 0.38 | 0.40 | |||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments |
(0.15 | ) | 0.20 | (0.54 | ) | 0.00 | 0.31 | 0.20 | |||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations |
(0.01 | ) | 0.50 | (0.23 | ) | 0.34 | 0.69 | 0.60 | |||||||||||||||
Less Distributions From: |
|||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
(0.01 | ) | (0.33 | ) | (0.35 | ) | (0.36 | ) | (0.41 | ) | (0.45 | ) | |||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value | (0.02 | ) | 0.17 | (0.58 | ) | (0.02 | ) | 0.28 | 0.15 | ||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at end of period | $ | 10.12 | $ | 10.14 | $ | 9.97 | $ | 10.55 | $ | 10.57 | $ | 10.29 | |||||||||||
Total Return (%)2 | (0.13 | )3 | 5.09 | (2.24 | ) | 3.21 | 6.73 | 5.92 | |||||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Assets at end of period (in 000s) | $ | 196,597 | $ | 224,976 | $ | 270,289 | $ | 340,335 | $ | 375,325 | $ | 429,499 | |||||||||||
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%) | 0.57 | 4 | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.57 | 0.56 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratio of net
investment income to average net assets (%) |
2.75 | 4 | 2.88 | 3.02 | 3.13 | 3.62 | 3.76 | ||||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover (%)5 | 16 | 3 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
CLASS II |
(unaudited) Six-Months Ended 6/30/15 |
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at beginning of period | $ | 10.12 | $ | 9.95 | $ | 10.54 | $ | 10.56 | $ | 10.28 | $ | 10.14 | |||||||||||
Income from Investment Operations: |
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Net investment income1 |
0.13 | 0.27 | 0.29 | 0.31 | 0.36 | 0.37 | |||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments |
(0.15 | ) | 0.21 | (0.56 | ) | 0.01 | 0.31 | 0.20 | |||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations |
(0.02 | ) | 0.48 | (0.27 | ) | 0.32 | 0.67 | 0.57 | |||||||||||||||
Less Distributions From: |
|||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
| (0.31 | ) | (0.32 | ) | (0.34 | ) | (0.39 | ) | (0.43 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value | (0.02 | ) | 0.17 | (0.59 | ) | (0.02 | ) | 0.28 | 0.14 | ||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at end of period | $ | 10.10 | $ | 10.12 | $ | 9.95 | $ | 10.54 | $ | 10.56 | $ | 10.28 | |||||||||||
Total Return (%)2 | (0.25 | )3 | 4.83 | (2.49 | ) | 2.96 | 6.47 | 5.66 | |||||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Assets at end of period (in 000s) | $ | 46,089 | $ | 47,162 | $ | 46,991 | $ | 49,456 | $ | 49,774 | $ | 35,750 | |||||||||||
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%) | 0.82 | 4 | 0.81 | 0.81 | 0.81 | 0.82 | 0.81 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratio of net
investment income to average net assets (%) |
2.50 | 4 | 2.62 | 2.77 | 2.88 | 3.36 | 3.49 | ||||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover (%)5 | 16 | 3 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 2 |
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. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year. | |
3 | Not annualized. | |
4 | Annualized. | |
5 | Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period. |
Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2015 |
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding |
HIGH INCOME FUND | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
CLASS I |
Six-Months Ended 6/30/15 |
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at beginning of period | $ | 8.78 | $ | 9.22 | $ | 9.37 | $ | 9.18 | $ | 9.42 | $ | 9.11 | |||||||||||
Income from Investment Operations: |
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Net investment income1 |
0.23 | 0.49 | 0.52 | 0.61 | 0.65 | 0.72 | |||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments |
0.06 | (0.33 | ) | (0.01 | ) | 0.42 | (0.18 | ) | 0.35 | ||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations |
0.29 | 0.16 | 0.51 | 1.03 | 0.47 | 1.07 | |||||||||||||||||
Less Distributions From: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
(0.02 | ) | (0.60 | ) | (0.66 | ) | (0.84 | ) | (0.71 | ) | (0.76 | ) | |||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value | 0.27 | (0.44 | ) | (0.15 | ) | 0.19 | (0.24 | ) | 0.31 | ||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at end of period | $ | 9.05 | $ | 8.78 | $ | 9.22 | $ | 9.37 | $ | 9.18 | $ | 9.42 | |||||||||||
Total Return (%)2 | 3.26 | 3 | 1.74 | 5.49 | 11.23 | 5.01 | 11.73 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Assets at end of period (in 000s) | $ | 28,538 | $ | 30,455 | $ | 43,622 | $ | 60,362 | $ | 86,462 | $ | 95,552 | |||||||||||
Ratios of
expenses to average net assets (%) |
0.77 | 4 | 0.76 | 0.76 | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0.77 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%) | 5.24 | 4 | 5.12 | 5.42 | 6.31 | 6.76 | 7.54 | ||||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover (%)6 | 20 | 3 | 53 | 32 | 55 | 54 | 53 | ||||||||||||||||
CLASS II |
(unaudited) Six-Months Ended 6/30/15 |
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at beginning of period | $ | 8.79 | $ | 9.23 | $ | 9.37 | $ | 9.19 | $ | 9.42 | $ | 9.11 | |||||||||||
Income from Investment Operations: |
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Net investment income1 |
0.22 | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.58 | 0.63 | 0.70 | |||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments |
0.05 | (0.33 | ) | | 0.42 | (0.18 | ) | 0.34 | |||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations |
0.27 | 0.13 | 0.50 | 1.00 | 0.45 | 1.04 | |||||||||||||||||
Less Distributions From: |
|||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
0.00 | 5 | (0.57 | ) | (0.64 | ) | (0.82 | ) | (0.68 | ) | (0.73 | ) | |||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value | 0.27 | (0.44 | ) | (0.14 | ) | 0.18 | (0.23 | ) | 0.31 | ||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at end of period | $ | 9.06 | $ | 8.79 | $ | 9.23 | $ | 9.37 | $ | 9.19 | $ | 9.42 | |||||||||||
Total Return (%)2 | 3.13 | 3 | 1.48 | 5.23 | 10.95 | 4.75 | 11.45 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Assets at end of period (in 000s) | $ | 6,668 | $ | 6,685 | $ | 6,906 | $ | 6,737 | $ | 6,213 | $ | 4,286 | |||||||||||
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%) | 1.02 | 4 | 1.01 | 1.01 | 1.02 | 1.02 | 1.01 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratio of net
investment income to average net assets (%) |
4.99 | 4 | 4.88 | 5.17 | 6.02 | 6.52 | 7.20 | ||||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover (%)6 | 20 | 3 | 53 | 32 | 55 | 54 | 53 | ||||||||||||||||
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 Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year. | |
3 | Not annualized. | |
4 | Annualized. | |
5 | Amount represents less than $0005 per share. | |
6 | Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period. |
Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2015 |
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding |
DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
CLASS I |
Six-Months Ended 6/30/15 |
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at beginning of period | $ | 20.30 | $ | 20.76 | $ | 18.29 | $ | 17.39 | $ | 16.62 | $ | 15.37 | |||||||||||
Income from Investment Operations: |
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Net investment income1 |
0.23 | 0.47 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 0.51 | 0.56 | |||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments |
(0.52 | ) | 1.02 | 2.48 | 0.92 | 0.79 | 1.29 | ||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations |
(0.29 | ) | 1.49 | 2.94 | 1.41 | 1.30 | 1.85 | ||||||||||||||||
Less Distributions From: |
|||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
(0.02 | ) | (0.52 | ) | (0.47 | ) | (0.51 | ) | (0.53 | ) | (0.60 | ) | |||||||||||
Capital gains |
(0.06 | ) | (1.43 | ) | | | | | |||||||||||||||
Total distributions |
(0.08 | ) | (1.95 | ) | (0.47 | ) | (0.51 | ) | (0.53 | ) | (0.60 | ) | |||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value | (0.37 | ) | (0.46 | ) | 2.47 | 0.90 | 0.77 | 1.25 | |||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at end of period | $ | 19.93 | $ | 20.30 | $ | 20.76 | $ | 18.29 | $ | 17.39 | $ | 16.62 | |||||||||||
Total Return (%)2 | (1.42 | )3 | 7.12 | 16.07 | 8.16 | 7.84 | 12.04 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Assets at end of period (in 000s) | $ | 292,173 | $ | 327,951 | $ | 378,807 | $ | 359,022 | $ | 372,852 | $ | 384,709 | |||||||||||
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%) | 0.72 | 4 | 0.71 | 0.71 | 0.71 | 0.72 | 0.72 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratio of net
investment income to average net assets (%) |
2.25 | 4 | 2.20 | 2.31 | 2.69 | 2.94 | 3.50 | ||||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover (%)5 | 13 | 3 | 24 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 23 | ||||||||||||||||
CLASS II |
(unaudited) Six-Months Ended 6/30/15 |
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at beginning of period | $ | 20.23 | $ | 20.71 | $ | 18.26 | $ | 17.37 | $ | 16.61 | $ | 15.37 | |||||||||||
Income from Investment Operations: |
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Net investment income1 |
0.20 | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.52 | |||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments |
(0.51 | ) | 1.02 | 2.47 | 0.93 | 0.79 | 1.29 | ||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations |
(0.31 | ) | 1.43 | 2.88 | 1.37 | 1.25 | 1.81 | ||||||||||||||||
Less Distributions From: |
|||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
| (0.48 | ) | (0.43 | ) | (0.48 | ) | (0.49 | ) | (0.57 | ) | ||||||||||||
Capital gains |
(0.06 | ) | (1.43 | ) | | | | | |||||||||||||||
Total distributions |
(0.06 | ) | (1.91 | ) | (0.43 | ) | (0.48 | ) | (0.49 | ) | (0.57 | ) | |||||||||||
Net increase in net asset value | (0.37 | ) | (0.48 | ) | 2.45 | 0.89 | 0.76 | 1.24 | |||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at end of period | $ | 19.86 | $ | 20.23 | $ | 20.71 | $ | 18.26 | $ | 17.37 | $ | 16.61 | |||||||||||
Total Return (%)2 | (1.55 | )3 | 6.85 | 15.78 | 7.89 | 7.57 | 11.77 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Assets at end of period (in 000s) | $ | 41,801 | $ | 44,772 | $ | 43,601 | $ | 34,908 | $ | 30,360 | $ | 22,309 | |||||||||||
Ratios of
expenses to average net assets (%) |
0.97 | 4 | 0.96 | 0.96 | 0.96 | 0.97 | 0.97 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%) | 2.00 | 4 | 1.95 | 2.05 | 2.43 | 2.69 | 3.20 | ||||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover (%)5 | 13 | 3 | 24 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 23 |
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. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year. | |
3 | Not annualized. | |
4 | Annualized. | |
5 | Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period. |
Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2015 |
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding |
LARGE CAP VALUE FUND | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
CLASS I |
Six-Months Ended 6/30/15 |
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at beginning of period | $ | 33.10 | $ | 34.76 | $ | 27.12 | $ | 24.78 | $ | 23.56 | $ | 22.17 | |||||||||||
Income from Investment Operations: |
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Net investment income1 |
0.17 | 0.43 | 0.48 | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.38 | |||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments |
(0.57 | ) | 3.97 | 7.67 | 2.37 | 1.24 | 1.46 | ||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations |
(0.40 | ) | 4.40 | 8.15 | 2.92 | 1.74 | 1.84 | ||||||||||||||||
Less Distributions From: |
|||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
(0.01 | ) | (0.51 | ) | (0.51 | ) | (0.58 | ) | (0.52 | ) | (0.45 | ) | |||||||||||
Capital gains |
(0.47 | ) | (5.55 | ) | | | | | |||||||||||||||
Total distributions |
(0.48 | ) | (6.06 | ) | (0.51 | ) | (0.58 | ) | (0.52 | ) | (0.45 | ) | |||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value | (0.88 | ) | (1.66 | ) | 7.64 | 2.34 | 1.22 | 1.39 | |||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at end of period | $ | 32.22 | $ | 33.10 | $ | 34.76 | $ | 27.12 | $ | 24.78 | $ | 23.56 | |||||||||||
Total Return (%)2 | (1.24 | )3 | 12.41 | 30.07 | 11.82 | 7.38 | 8.29 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Assets at end of period (in 000s) | $ | 422,442 | $ | 491,416 | $ | 576,731 | $ | 494,587 | $ | 485,978 | $ | 524,894 | |||||||||||
Ratios of
expenses to average net assets (%) |
0.62 | 4 | 0.61 | 0.61 | 0.61 | 0.62 | 0.62 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%) | 1.04 | 4 | 1.18 | 1.53 | 2.05 | 2.03 | 1.72 | ||||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover (%)5 | 37 | 3 | 82 | 32 | 27 | 29 | 63 | ||||||||||||||||
CLASS II |
(unaudited) Six-Months Ended 6/30/15 |
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at beginning of period | $ | 32.93 | $ | 34.64 | $ | 27.05 | $ | 24.73 | $ | 23.54 | $ | 22.17 | |||||||||||
Income from Investment Operations: |
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Net investment income1 |
0.13 | 0.34 | 0.40 | 0.48 | 0.43 | 0.34 | |||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments |
(0.57 | ) | 3.94 | 7.64 | 2.37 | 1.25 | 1.44 | ||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations |
(0.44 | ) | 4.28 | 8.04 | 2.85 | 1.68 | 1.78 | ||||||||||||||||
Less Distributions From: |
|||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
| (0.44 | ) | (0.45 | ) | (0.53 | ) | (0.49 | ) | (0.41 | ) | ||||||||||||
Capital gains |
(0.47 | ) | (5.55 | ) | | | | | |||||||||||||||
Total distributions |
(0.47 | ) | (5.99 | ) | (0.45 | ) | (0.53 | ) | (0.49 | ) | (0.41 | ) | |||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value | (0.91 | ) | (1.71 | ) | 7.59 | 2.32 | 1.19 | 1.37 | |||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at end of period | $ | 32.02 | $ | 32.93 | $ | 34.64 | $ | 27.05 | $ | 24.73 | $ | 23.54 | |||||||||||
Total Return (%)2 | (1.37 | )3 | 12.13 | 29.74 | 11.55 | 7.11 | 8.02 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Assets at end of period (in 000s) | $ | 6,185 | $ | 6,700 | $ | 6,875 | $ | 5,882 | $ | 5,697 | $ | 5,354 | |||||||||||
Ratios of
expenses to average net assets (%) |
0.87 | 4 | 0.86 | 0.86 | 0.86 | 0.87 | 0.87 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%) | 0.79 | 4 | 0.93 | 1.28 | 1.80 | 1.78 | 1.51 | ||||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover (%)5 | 37 | 3 | 82 | 32 | 27 | 29 | 63 |
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. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year. | |
3 | Not annualized. | |
4 | Annualized. | |
5 | Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period. |
Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2015 |
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding |
LARGE CAP GROWTH FUND | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
CLASS I |
Six-Months Ended 6/30/15 |
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at beginning of period | $ | 27.27 | $ | 28.76 | $ | 24.09 | $ | 21.84 | $ | 22.16 | $ | 19.87 | |||||||||||
Income from Investment Operations: |
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Net investment income1 |
0.14 | 0.19 | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.05 | 0.10 | |||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments |
0.50 | 3.32 | 7.17 | 2.26 | (0.31 | ) | 2.31 | ||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations |
0.64 | 3.51 | 7.34 | 2.44 | (0.26 | ) | 2.41 | ||||||||||||||||
Less Distributions From: |
|||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
(0.01 | ) | (0.20 | ) | (0.18 | ) | (0.19 | ) | (0.06 | ) | (0.12 | ) | |||||||||||
Capital gains |
(0.32 | ) | (4.80 | ) | (2.49 | ) | | | | ||||||||||||||
Total distributions |
(0.33 | ) | (5.00 | ) | (2.67 | ) | (0.19 | ) | (0.06 | ) | (0.12 | ) | |||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value | 0.31 | (1.49 | ) | 4.67 | 2.25 | (0.32 | ) | 2.29 | |||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at end of period | $ | 27.58 | $ | 27.27 | $ | 28.76 | $ | 24.09 | $ | 21.84 | $ | 22.16 | |||||||||||
Total Return (%)2 | 2.32 | 3 | 12.13 | 30.51 | 11.20 | (1.19 | ) | 12.13 | |||||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Assets at end of period (in 000s) | $ | 283,169 | $ | 305,800 | $ | 359,959 | $ | 318,024 | $ | 331,032 | $ | 374,644 | |||||||||||
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%) | 0.82 | 4 | 0.81 | 0.81 | 0.82 | 0.82 | 0.82 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratio of net
investment income to average net assets (%) |
1.04 | 4 | 0.63 | 0.62 | 0.76 | 0.24 | 0.51 | ||||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover (%)7 | 8 | 3 | 33 | 50 | 64 | 85 | 78 | ||||||||||||||||
CLASS II |
(unaudited) Six-Months Ended 6/30/15 |
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at beginning of period | $ | 27.10 | $ | 28.63 | $ | 24.02 | $ | 21.80 | $ | 22.14 | $ | 19.87 | |||||||||||
Income from Investment Operations: |
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Net investment income1 |
0.11 | 0.11 | 0.10 | 0.12 | (0.00 | )5 | 0.06 | ||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments |
0.49 | 3.32 | 7.13 | 2.26 | (0.32 | ) | 2.30 | ||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations |
0.60 | 3.43 | 7.23 | 2.38 | (0.32 | ) | 2.36 | ||||||||||||||||
Less Distributions From: |
|||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
| (0.16 | ) | (0.13 | ) | (0.16 | ) | (0.02 | ) | (0.09 | ) | ||||||||||||
Capital gains |
(0.32 | ) | (4.80 | ) | (2.49 | ) | | | | ||||||||||||||
Total distributions |
(0.32 | ) | (4.96 | ) | (2.62 | ) | (0.16 | ) | (0.02 | ) | (0.09 | ) | |||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value | 0.28 | (1.53 | ) | 4.61 | 2.22 | (0.34 | ) | 2.27 | |||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at end of period | $ | 27.38 | $ | 27.10 | $ | 28.63 | $ | 24.02 | $ | 21.80 | $ | 22.14 | |||||||||||
Total Return (%)2 | 2.20 | 3 | 11.85 | 30.18 | 10.93 | (1.43 | ) | 11.85 | |||||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Assets at end of period (in 000s) | $ | 29,987 | $ | 32,168 | $ | 33,983 | $ | 29,101 | $ | 27,589 | $ | 20,802 | |||||||||||
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%) | 1.07 | 4 | 1.06 | 1.06 | 1.07 | 1.07 | 1.07 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratio of net
investment income to average net assets (%) |
0.79 | 4 | 0.38 | 0.37 | 0.51 | 0.00 | 6 | 0.29 | |||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover (%)7 | 8 | 3 | 33 | 50 | 64 | 85 | 78 |
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. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year. | |
3 | Not annualized. | |
4 | Annualized. | |
5 | Amount represents less than $0005 per share. | |
6 | Amount represents less than 0.01%. | |
7 | Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period. |
Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2015 |
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding |
MID CAP FUND | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
CLASS I |
Six-Months Ended 6/30/15 |
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at beginning of period | $ | 19.30 | $ | 21.76 | $ | 17.09 | $ | 14.75 | $ | 14.14 | $ | 11.82 | |||||||||||
Income from Investment Operations: |
|||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss)1 |
(0.03 | ) | 0.02 | 0.00 | 5 | 0.05 | 0.02 | 0.04 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments |
0.43 | 2.13 | 5.00 | 2.34 | 0.62 | 2.33 | |||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations |
0.40 | 2.15 | 5.00 | 2.39 | 0.64 | 2.37 | |||||||||||||||||
Less Distributions From: |
|||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
(0.01 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.00 | )5 | (0.05 | ) | (0.03 | ) | (0.05 | ) | |||||||||||
Capital gains |
(0.48 | ) | (4.60 | ) | (0.33 | ) | | | | ||||||||||||||
Total distributions |
(0.49 | ) | (4.61 | ) | (0.33 | ) | (0.05 | ) | (0.03 | ) | (0.05 | ) | |||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value | (0.09 | ) | (2.46 | ) | 4.67 | 2.34 | 0.61 | 2.32 | |||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at end of period | $ | 19.21 | $ | 19.30 | $ | 21.76 | $ | 17.09 | $ | 14.75 | $ | 14.14 | |||||||||||
Total Return (%)2 | 2.05 | 3 | 9.82 | 29.28 | 16.24 | 4.47 | 20.12 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Assets at end of period (in 000s) | $ | 256,494 | $ | 286,704 | $ | 381,703 | $ | 356,534 | $ | 351,833 | $ | 385,219 | |||||||||||
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%) | 0.92 | 4 | 0.91 | 0.91 | 0.91 | 0.91 | 0.90 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratio of net
investment income to average net assets (%) |
(0.29 | )4 | 0.10 | (0.01 | ) | 0.30 | 0.16 | 0.42 | |||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover (%)6 | 15 | 3 | 35 | 28 | 25 | 52 | 46 | ||||||||||||||||
CLASS II |
(unaudited) Six-Months Ended 6/30/15 |
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 20102 | |||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at beginning of period | $ | 19.13 | $ | 21.65 | $ | 17.05 | $ | 14.72 | $ | 14.13 | $ | 11.82 | |||||||||||
Income from Investment Operations: |
|||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss)1 |
(0.05 | ) | (0.03 | ) | (0.05 | ) | 0.01 | (0.01 | ) | 0.04 | |||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments |
0.43 | 2.11 | 4.98 | 2.35 | 0.60 | 2.30 | |||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations |
0.38 | 2.08 | 4.93 | 2.36 | 0.59 | 2.34 | |||||||||||||||||
Less Distributions From: |
|||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
| | | (0.03 | ) | | (0.03 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Capital gains |
(0.48 | ) | (4.60 | ) | (0.33 | ) | | | | ||||||||||||||
Total distributions |
(0.48 | ) | (4.60 | ) | (0.33 | ) | (0.03 | ) | | (0.03 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value | (0.10 | ) | (2.52 | ) | 4.60 | 2.33 | 0.59 | 2.31 | |||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at end of period | $ | 19.03 | $ | 19.13 | $ | 21.65 | $ | 17.05 | $ | 14.72 | $ | 14.13 | |||||||||||
Total Return (%)2 | 1.92 | 3 | 9.55 | 28.95 | 15.95 | 4.22 | 19.82 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Assets at end of period (in 000s) | $ | 14,108 | $ | 15,067 | $ | 15,762 | $ | 13,927 | $ | 13,270 | $ | 11,951 | |||||||||||
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%) | 1.17 | 4 | 1.17 | 1.16 | 1.16 | 1.17 | 1.16 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratio of net
investment income to average net assets (%) |
(0.54 | )4 | (0.15 | ) | (0.26 | ) | 0.05 | (0.07 | ) | 0.38 | |||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover (%)6 | 15 | 3 | 35 | 28 | 25 | 52 | 46 |
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. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year. | |
3 | Not annualized. | |
4 | Annualized. | |
5 | Amounts represent less than $0.005 per share | |
6 | Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period. |
Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2015 |
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding |
SMALL CAP FUND | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
CLASS I |
Six-Months Ended 6/30/15 |
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at beginning of period | $ | 8.69 | $ | 9.10 | $ | 12.32 | $ | 10.81 | $ | 10.75 | $ | 8.54 | |||||||||||
Income from Investment Operations: |
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Net investment income1 |
0.03 | 0.07 | 0.02 | 0.14 | 0.04 | 0.08 | |||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments |
0.43 | 0.60 | 4.03 | 1.52 | 0.06 | 2.20 | |||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations |
0.46 | 0.67 | 4.05 | 1.66 | 0.10 | 2.28 | |||||||||||||||||
Less Distributions From: |
|||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
| (0.07 | ) | (0.05 | ) | (0.15 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.07 | ) | ||||||||||||
Capital gains |
(0.06 | ) | (1.01 | ) | (7.22 | ) | | | | ||||||||||||||
Total distributions |
(0.06 | ) | (1.08 | ) | (7.27 | ) | (0.15 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.07 | ) | |||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value | 0.40 | (0.41 | ) | (3.22 | ) | 1.51 | 0.06 | 2.21 | |||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at end of period | $ | 9.09 | $ | 8.69 | $ | 9.10 | $ | 12.32 | $ | 10.81 | $ | 10.75 | |||||||||||
Total Return (%)2 | 5.22 | 3 | 7.52 | 32.77 | 15.39 | 0.91 | 26.80 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Assets at end of period (in 000s) | $ | 4,497 | $ | 5,469 | $ | 6,121 | $ | 11,936 | $ | 11,261 | $ | 11,710 | |||||||||||
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%) | 1.12 | 4 | 1.11 | 1.11 | 1.11 | 1.11 | 1.11 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratio of net
investment income to average net assets (%) |
0.63 | 4 | 0.72 | 0.17 | 1.24 | 0.41 | 0.85 | ||||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover (%)5 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 22 | 33 | ||||||||||||||||
CLASS II |
(unaudited) Six-Months Ended 6/30/15 |
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at beginning of period | $ | 8.64 | $ | 9.05 | $ | 12.29 | $ | 10.79 | $ | 10.74 | $ | 8.54 | |||||||||||
Income from Investment Operations: |
|||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income1 |
0.02 | 0.04 | | 0.11 | 0.02 | 0.06 | |||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments |
0.42 | 0.61 | 3.99 | 1.52 | 0.06 | 2.20 | |||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations |
0.44 | 0.65 | 3.99 | 1.63 | 0.08 | 2.26 | |||||||||||||||||
Less Distributions From: |
|||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
| (0.05 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.13 | ) | (0.03 | ) | (0.06 | ) | ||||||||||||
Capital gains |
(0.06 | ) | (1.01 | ) | (7.22 | ) | | | | ||||||||||||||
Total distributions |
(0.06 | ) | (1.06 | ) | (7.23 | ) | (0.13 | ) | (0.03 | ) | (0.06 | ) | |||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value | 0.38 | (0.41 | ) | (3.24 | ) | 1.50 | 0.05 | 2.20 | |||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at end of period | $ | 9.02 | $ | 8.64 | $ | 9.05 | $ | 12.29 | $ | 10.79 | $ | 10.74 | |||||||||||
Total Return (%)2 | 5.09 | 3 | 7.25 | 32.44 | 15.10 | 0.66 | 26.48 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Assets at end of period (in 000s) | $ | 1,646 | $ | 1,634 | $ | 1,775 | $ | 1,486 | $ | 1,401 | $ | 1,387 | |||||||||||
Ratios of expenses to average net assets | 1.37 | 4 | 1.36 | 1.37 | 1.36 | 1.36 | 1.36 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratio of net
investment income to average net assets (%) |
0.38 | 4 | 0.48 | (0.02 | ) | 0.99 | 0.16 | 0.67 | |||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover (%)5 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 22 | 33 |
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 | Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period. |
Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2015 |
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding |
INTERNATIONAL STOCK FUND | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
CLASS I | Six-Months Ended 6/30/15 |
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at beginning of period | $ | 10.77 | $ | 12.99 | $ | 10.78 | $ | 9.03 | $ | 9.99 | $ | 9.53 | |||||||||||
Income from Investment Operations: |
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Net investment income1 |
0.16 | 0.27 | 0.16 | 0.17 | 0.19 | 0.14 | |||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments |
0.54 | (1.10 | ) | 2.07 | 1.75 | (0.96 | ) | 0.53 | |||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations |
0.70 | 0.83 | 2.23 | 1.92 | 0.77 | 0.67 | |||||||||||||||||
Less Distributions From: |
|||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income |
(0.03 | ) | (0.47 | ) | (0.02 | ) | (0.17 | ) | (0.19 | ) | (0.21 | ) | |||||||||||
Capital gains |
(0.02 | ) | (0.92 | ) | | | | | |||||||||||||||
Total distributions |
(0.05 | ) | (1.39 | ) | (0.02 | ) | (0.17 | ) | (0.19 | ) | (0.21 | ) | |||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value | 0.65 | (2.22 | ) | 2.21 | 1.75 | (0.96 | ) | 0.46 | |||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at end of period | $ | 11.42 | $ | 10.77 | $ | 12.99 | $ | 10.78 | $ | 9.03 | $ | 9.99 | |||||||||||
Total Return (%)2 | 6.56 | 3 | (6.76 | ) | 20.76 | 21.31 | (7.70 | ) | 7.09 | ||||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Assets at end of period (in 000s) | $ | 38,901 | $ | 38,826 | $ | 75,808 | $ | 76,919 | $ | 72,756 | $ | 92,063 | |||||||||||
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%) | 1.17 | 4 | 1.17 | 1.21 | 1.21 | 1.22 | 1.22 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratio of net
investment income to average net assets (%) |
2.83 | 4 | 2.09 | 1.37 | 1.74 | 1.90 | 1.48 | ||||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover (%)6 | 11 | 3 | 103 | 39 | 42 | 38 | 79 | ||||||||||||||||
CLASS II | (unaudited) Six-Months Ended 6/30/15 |
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at beginning of period | $ | 10.74 | $ | 12.96 | $ | 10.76 | $ | 9.02 | $ | 9.99 | $ | 9.53 | |||||||||||
Income from Investment Operations: |
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Net investment income1 |
0.15 | 0.22 | 0.13 | 0.14 | 0.16 | 0.09 | |||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments |
0.54 | (1.08 | ) | 2.07 | 1.76 | (0.96 | ) | 0.56 | |||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations |
0.69 | (0.86 | ) | 2.20 | 1.90 | (0.80 | ) | 0.65 | |||||||||||||||
Less Distributions From: |
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Net investment income |
(0.02 | ) | (0.44 | ) | (0.00 | )5 | (0.16 | ) | (0.17 | ) | (0.19 | ) | |||||||||||
Capital gains |
(0.02 | ) | (0.92 | ) | | | | | |||||||||||||||
Total distributions |
(0.04 | ) | (1.36 | ) | (000 | )5 | (0.16 | ) | (0.17 | ) | (0.19 | ) | |||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value | 0.65 | (2.22 | ) | 2.20 | 1.74 | (0.97 | ) | 0.46 | |||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at end of period | $ | 11.39 | $ | 10.74 | $ | 12.96 | $ | 10.76 | $ | 9.02 | $ | 9.99 | |||||||||||
Total Return (%)2 | 6.43 | 3 | (6.99 | ) | 20.45 | 21.01 | (7.91 | ) | 6.83 | ||||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Assets at end of period (in 000s) | $ | 17,024 | $ | 16,174 | $ | 19,134 | $ | 18,263 | $ | 15,407 | $ | 13,241 | |||||||||||
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%) | 1.42 | 4 | 1.42 | 1.46 | 1.46 | 1.47 | 1.47 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratio of net
investment income to average net assets (%) |
2.59 | 4 | 1.72 | 1.10 | 1.45 | 1.58 | 1.00 | ||||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover (%)6 | 11 | 3 | 103 | 39 | 42 | 38 | 79 |
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. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year. | |
3 | Not annualized. | |
4 | Annualized. | |
5 | Amount represents less than $ 0.005 per share. | |
6 | Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period. |
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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 trust 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 reported within this book at the end of the period were the Money Market Fund, Core 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), and the Conservative Allocation Fund, Moderate Allocation Fund and Aggressive Allocation Fund (collectively, the Target Allocation 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 offer Class I and II 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 fee, 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 its affiliates (CUNA Mutual Group). The Trust may, in the future, offer other share classes to separate accounts of insurance companies and to qualified pension and retirement plans that are not affiliated with CUNA Mutual Group. The Trust does not offer shares directly to the general public.
The Trust has entered into a Management Agreement with Madison Asset Management, LLC (the Investment Adviser or Madison). The Investment Adviser, in turn, has 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 Funds are investment companies that apply the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services-Investment Companies (ASC 946). 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 (NOCP)). 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 (other than short-term obligations) 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.
Municipal debt securities are traded via a network among dealers and brokers that connect buyers and sellers. Liquidity in the tax-exempt market has been reduced as a result of overall economic conditions and credit tightening. There may be little trading in the secondary market for the particular bonds and other debt securities, making them more difficult to value or
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sell. Asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities are valued by 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 ((the NYSE) usually 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time) on each day on which the NYSE is open for business. NAV per share is determined by dividing each Funds total net assets by the number of shares of such Fund outstanding at the time of calculation. Because the assets of each Target Allocation Fund consist primarily of shares of other registered investment companies (the Underlying Funds), the NAV of each Fund is determined based on the NAVs 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 NYSE.
All other securities for which either quotations are not readily available, no other sales have occurred, or in the Investment Advisers opinion, do not reflect the current market value, are appraised at their fair values as determined in good faith by the 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 NOCP. Because the Target Allocation 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 Fund to do the same because of delays in obtaining the Underlying Funds NAV.
A Funds 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 securitys primary market or exchange (for example, a foreign exchange or market) and the time the Funds share price is calculated as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE. 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.
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In addition to independent fair value decisions made by the Committee noted above, the Committee also engages 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. Such adjustments to the valuation of foreign securities are applied automatically upon market close if the parameters established are exceeded. A foreign security is also automatically fair valued if the exchange it is traded on is on holiday.
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, except that certain dividends from foreign securities may be recorded after the ex-dividend date based on when the Fund is informed of the dividend. Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis and is increased by the accretion of discount and decreased by the amortization of premium. 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 seven 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 members of the Federal Reserve System and with primary dealers in U.S. Government securities.
The Trust has established a procedure providing that the securities serving as collateral for each repurchase agreement must be delivered to the Trusts custodian either physically or in book-entry form and that the collateral must be marked to market daily to ensure that each 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 decreased 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. As of June 30, 2015, none of the Funds held open repurchase agreements.
Foreign Currency Transactions: The Trusts 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. Realized gains or losses associated with currency transactions are included in the Statements of Operations under the heading Net realized gain (loss) on investments. Only the International Stock Fund had net realized gains from foreign currency transactions.
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 change in market prices of securities. Such amounts are categorized as gain or loss on investments for financial reporting purposes.
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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. Contracts are traded over-the-counter directly with a counterparty. Realized and unrealized gains and losses are included in the Statements of Operations. As of June 30, 2015, 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 Funds custodian in an amount equal to the value of the Funds 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 Funds 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 Fund, 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, 2015, investments in securities of the Core Bond, High Income and Diversified Income Funds include issues that are illiquid. As of that date, the aggregate values of illiquid securities held by the Core Bond, High Income and Diversified Income Funds were $3,907,392, $374,000 and $4,594,409, respectively, which represent 1.6%, 1.1% and 1.4% 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, 2015, which includes cost and acquisition date, is as follows:
Security | Acquisition Date |
Acquisition Cost |
Security | Acquisition Date |
Acquisition Cost |
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Core Bond Fund | Diversified Income Fund | |||||||||||
AARP, Inc | 5/16/02 | $ | 2,089,025 | AARP, Inc. | 5/16/02 | $ | 2,089,025 | |||||
Indianapolis Power & Light Co. | 10/2/06 | 994,456 | Indianapolis Power & Light Co. | 10/2/06 | 1,546,380 | |||||||
$ | 3,083,481 | $ | 3,635,405 | |||||||||
High Income Fund | ||||||||||||
First Quality Finance Co Inc | 8/7/14 | $ | 378,660 | |||||||||
$ | 378,660 |
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. 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 Funds 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, 2015, none of the Funds had entered into such transactions.
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Indemnifications: Under the Funds organizational documents, the Funds officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Funds. In the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of representations and provide general indemnifications. The Funds maximum liability exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as future claims that have not yet occurred may be made against the Funds. However, based on experience, management expects the risk of loss to be remote.
Fair Value Measurements: Each Fund has adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (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 entitys 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 Funds own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments) |
The valuation techniques used by the Funds to measure fair value for the period ended June 30, 2015, 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 valuation. As of June 30, 2015, none of the Funds held securities deemed as a Level 3, and there were no transfers between classification levels.
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The following is a summary of the inputs used as of June 30, 2015, 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):
Quoted Prices in | |||||||||||||||||||
Active Markets | Significant Other | Significant | |||||||||||||||||
for Identical | Observable | Unobservable | |||||||||||||||||
Investments | Inputs | Inputs | Value at | ||||||||||||||||
Fund1 | (Level 1) | (Level 2) | (Level 3) | 6/30/15 | |||||||||||||||
Conservative Allocation | $ | 176,674,054 | $ | | $ | | $ | 176,674,054 | |||||||||||
Moderate Allocation | 312,947,765 | | | 312,947,765 | |||||||||||||||
Aggressive Allocation | 110,040,709 | | | 110,040,709 | |||||||||||||||
Money Market2 | 759,556 | 15,891,868 | | 16,651,424 | |||||||||||||||
Core Bond | |||||||||||||||||||
Assets: |
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Asset Backed Securities |
| 4,724,876 | | 4,724,876 | |||||||||||||||
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities |
| 3,160,667 | | 3,160,667 | |||||||||||||||
Corporate Notes and Bonds |
| 74,747,604 | | 74,747,604 | |||||||||||||||
Long Term Municipal Bonds |
| 5,642,605 | | 5,642,605 | |||||||||||||||
Mortgage Backed Securities |
| 56,902,465 | | 56,902,465 | |||||||||||||||
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations |
| 94,288,296 | | 94,288,296 | |||||||||||||||
Short-Term Investments |
983,382 | | | 983,382 | |||||||||||||||
Put Options Purchased |
11,516 | | | 11,516 | |||||||||||||||
994,898 | 239,466,513 | | 240,461,411 | ||||||||||||||||
Other Financial Instruments |
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Futures |
160 | | | 160 | |||||||||||||||
Liabilities: |
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Other Financial Instruments |
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Written Options |
12,188 | | | 12,188 | |||||||||||||||
High Income | |||||||||||||||||||
Corporate Notes and Bonds |
| 33,778,181 | | 33,778,181 | |||||||||||||||
Short-Term Investments |
934,231 | | | 934,231 | |||||||||||||||
934,231 | 33,778,181 | | 34,712,412 | ||||||||||||||||
Diversified Income | |||||||||||||||||||
Common Stocks |
177,807,410 | | | 177,807,410 | |||||||||||||||
Asset Backed Securities |
| 5,012,435 | | 5,012,435 | |||||||||||||||
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities |
| 1,530,926 | | 1,530,926 | |||||||||||||||
Corporate Notes and Bonds |
| 48,586,881 | | 48,586,881 | |||||||||||||||
Long Term Municipal Bonds |
| 5,119,601 | | 5,119,601 | |||||||||||||||
Mortgage Backed Securities |
| 33,946,908 | | 33,946,908 | |||||||||||||||
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations |
| 56,015,092 | | 56,015,092 | |||||||||||||||
Short-Term Investments |
4,976,064 | | | 4,976,064 | |||||||||||||||
182,783,474 | 150,211,843 | | 332,995,317 | ||||||||||||||||
Large Cap Value | |||||||||||||||||||
Common Stocks |
411,604,039 | | | 411,604,039 | |||||||||||||||
Short-Term Investments |
6,388,985 | | | 6,388,985 | |||||||||||||||
417,993,024 | | | 417,993,024 | ||||||||||||||||
Large Cap Growth | |||||||||||||||||||
Common Stocks |
304,865,363 | | | 304,865,363 | |||||||||||||||
Short-Term Investments |
8,695,609 | | | 8,695,609 | |||||||||||||||
313,560,972 | | | 313,560,972 |
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Quoted Prices in | |||||||||||||||
Active Markets | Significant Other | Significant | |||||||||||||
for Identical | Observable | Unobservable | |||||||||||||
Investments | Inputs | Inputs | Value at | ||||||||||||
Fund1 | (Level 1) | (Level 2) | (Level 3) | 6/30/15 | |||||||||||
Mid Cap | |||||||||||||||
Common Stocks |
$259,797,621 | $ | $ | $259,797,621 | |||||||||||
Short-Term Investments |
16,545,372 | | | 16,545,372 | |||||||||||
276,342,993 | | | 276,342,993 | ||||||||||||
Small Cap | |||||||||||||||
Common Stocks |
5,753,311 | | | 5,753,311 | |||||||||||
Short-Term Investments |
417,947 | | | 417,947 | |||||||||||
6,171,258 | | | 6,171,258 | ||||||||||||
International Stock | |||||||||||||||
Common Stocks |
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Australia |
| 903,481 | | 903,481 | |||||||||||
Brazil |
| 1,291,327 | | 1,291,327 | |||||||||||
Denmark |
| 2,312,545 | | 2,312,545 | |||||||||||
France |
| 8,046,490 | | 8,046,490 | |||||||||||
Germany |
| 1,468,722 | | 1,468,722 | |||||||||||
Ireland |
| 1,146,607 | | 1,146,607 | |||||||||||
Israel |
1,054,344 | | | 1,054,344 | |||||||||||
Japan |
| 5,584,403 | | 5,584,403 | |||||||||||
Netherlands |
| 2,602,850 | | 2,602,850 | |||||||||||
Singapore |
| 1,099,442 | | 1,099,442 | |||||||||||
South Korea |
| 1,229,975 | | 1,229,975 | |||||||||||
Sweden |
| 883,201 | | 883,201 | |||||||||||
Switzerland |
1,185,370 | 7,951,945 | | 9,137,315 | |||||||||||
United Kingdom |
| 16,832,296 | | 16,832,296 | |||||||||||
ShortTerm Investments |
1,967,984 | | | 1,967,984 | |||||||||||
4,207,698 | 51,353,284 | | 55,560,982 |
1 See respective portfolio of investments for underlying holdings in each Fund. For additional information on the underlying funds held in the Allocation Funds, including shareholder prospectuses and financial reports, please visit each underlying funds website or visit the Securities and Exchange Commissions website at http://www.sec.gov. |
2 At June 30, 2015, all Level 2 securities held are U.S. Government and Agency Obligations. See respective Portfolio of Investments. |
New Accounting Pronouncements. In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-11, which expands secured borrowing accounting for certain repurchase agreements. This ASU also sets forth additional disclosure requirements for certain transactions accounted for as sales, in order to provide financial statement users with information to compare to similar transactions accounted for as secured borrowings. This ASU is effective prospectively during interim or annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Management has determined that the updated standards have no material impact on the Funds financial statements as the Funds do not hold repurchase agreements.
Derivatives: The FASB issued guidance intended to enhance financial statement disclosure for derivative instruments and hedging activities and enable investors to understand: a) how and why a Fund uses derivative investments, b) how derivative instruments and related hedge fund items are accounted for, and c) how derivative instruments and related hedge items affect a Funds financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
The following table presents the types of derivatives in the Core Bond Fund by location as presented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2015:
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Statement of Asset & Liability Presentation of Fair Values of Derivative Instruments | |||||||||||||||||||
Asset Derivatives | Liability Derivatives | ||||||||||||||||||
Derivatives accounted for | Statement of Assets | Statement of Assets | |||||||||||||||||
Fund Name | as hedging instruments | and Liabilities Location | Fair Value | and Liabilities Location | Fair Value | ||||||||||||||
Core Bond Fund | Equity contracts | Variation margin receivable | $ 160 | ||||||||||||||||
Options purchased | 11,516 | Options written | $12,188 |
The following table presents the effect of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations for the Period ended June 30, 2015:
Derivatives accounted for as | Change in Unrealized | ||||||||||
Fund Name | hedging instruments | Realized Loss on Derivatives: | Appreciation on Derivatives | ||||||||
Core Bond Fund | Interest rate contracts, Futures | $(496) | $ 160 | ||||||||
Equity contracts, Options written | 4,597 |
Management has determined there is no impact on the financial statements of the other Funds held in the Trust as they currently do not hold derivative financial instruments.
3. MANAGEMENT, DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENTS AND OTHER EXPENSES
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 of each Fund as follows as of June 30, 2015:
Fund | Management Fee | ||
Conservative Allocation | 0.30% | ||
Moderate Allocation | 0.30% | ||
Aggressive Allocation | 0.30% | ||
Money Market | 0.45% | ||
Core Bond | 0.55% | ||
High Income | 0.75% | ||
Diversified Income | 0.70% | ||
Large Cap Value | 0.60% | ||
Large Cap Growth | 0.80% | ||
Mid Cap | 0.90% | ||
Small Cap | 1.10% | ||
International Stock | 1.15% |
The Management Agreement requires the Investment Advisor 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 Trusts independent Registered Public Accountant.
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, NorthRoad Capital Management LLC, an affiliate of Madison, 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 and the Target Allocation Funds.
The Investment Adviser may from time to time contractually or 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. The amount of the daily waiver was equal to the amount required to maintain a minimum daily distribution rate of zero. Effective July 1, 2014, the Investment Adviser contractually agreed to waive a portion (0.10%) of its management fee on the Target Allocation Funds until at least April 30, 2016. For the period ended June 30, 2015, the waivers were as follows:
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Waived Fees or Expenses* | |||||||||||||
Fund | Class I | Class II | Total Waivers | ||||||||||
Money Market | $ | 28,962 | $ | 2,809 | $ | 31,771 | |||||||
Conservative Allocation | 74,782 | 18,473 | 93,255 | ||||||||||
Moderate Allocation | 148,746 | 16,850 | 165,596 | ||||||||||
Aggressive Allocation | 58,688 | 891 | 59,579 |
*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 Trusts 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% each Funds daily net assets:
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 period ended June 30, 2015, the waivers totaled $1,950 and are reflected as fees waived in the Statements of Operations. MFD does not have the right to recoup these waived fees.
Other Expenses: Except as provided below, in addition to the management fee, the Trust is responsible for fees of the independent trustees, brokerage commissions and other expenses incurred in connection with the acquisition or disposition of investments, costs of borrowing money, overdrafts, if any, expenses for independent audits, any potential taxes owed and extraordinary expenses as approved by a majority of independent trustees.
Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are also officers of the Investment Adviser. The Funds do not compensate their officers or affiliated trustees. The Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board may change trustee fees paid 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
remaining 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 period ended June 30, 2015, aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, other than short-term investment, were as follows:
U.S. Government Securities | Other Investment Securities | |||||||||||||||||
Fund | Purchases | Sales | Purchases | Sales | ||||||||||||||
Conservative Allocation | $ | | $ | | $ | 38,499,932 | $ | 54,216,759 | ||||||||||
Moderate Allocation | | | 71,406,017 | 106,474,117 | ||||||||||||||
Aggressive Allocation | | | 27,858,976 | 44,574,913 | ||||||||||||||
Core Bond | 17,221,721 | 25,679,227 | 22,436,301 | 28,641,567 | ||||||||||||||
High Income | | | 7,155,589 | 8,988,368 | ||||||||||||||
Diversified Income | 17,423,977 | 12,577,810 | 29,201,227 | 59,001,176 | ||||||||||||||
Large Cap Value | | | 164,989,978 | 236,033,376 |
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U.S. Government Securities | Other Investment Securities | ||||||||||||||||
Fund | Purchases | Sales | Purchases | Sales | |||||||||||||
Large Cap Growth | | | 24,077,655 | 54,604,245 | |||||||||||||
Mid Cap | | | 40,271,912 | 65,023,728 | |||||||||||||
Small Cap | | | 387,754 | 1,683,743 | |||||||||||||
International Stock | | | 6,185,324 | 7,841,209 |
6. FUTURES CONTRACTS AND OPTIONS ON FUTURES CONTRACTS
Effective May 1, 2015, the Core Bond Fund may purchase and sell futures contracts and purchase and write options on futures contracts on a limited basis. The Fund may purchase and sell futures contracts based on various securities (such as U.S. Government securities), securities indices, foreign currencies and other financial instruments and indices. The Fund will engage in futures or related options transactions on a limited basis only for bona fide hedging purposes or for purposes of seeking to increase total returns to the extent permitted by regulations of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Futures Contracts. The Core Bond Fund may enter into futures contracts. The Fund may use futures contracts to manage its exposure to the securities markets or to movements in interest rates and currency values. The primary risks associated with the use of futures contracts are the imperfect correlation between the change in market value of the securities held by the Fund and the prices of futures contracts and the possibility of an illiquid market. Futures contracts are valued based upon their quoted daily settlement prices. Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund is required to deposit with its futures broker an amount of cash, U.S. Government and Agency Obligations, or other assets, in accordance with the initial margin requirements of the broker or exchange. Futures contracts are marked to market daily and based on such movements in the price of the contracts, an appropriate payable or receivable for the change in value may be posted or collected by the Fund (variation margin). Gains or losses are recognized but not considered realized until the contracts expire or close. Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the variation margin disclosed within exchange traded or centrally cleared financial derivative instruments on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Options on Futures Contracts. The acquisition of put and call options on futures contracts will give the fund the right (but not the obligation) for a specified price, to sell or to purchase, respectively, the underlying futures contract at any time during the option period. As the purchaser of an option on a futures contract, the Fund obtains the benefit of the futures position if prices move in a favorable direction but limits its risk of loss in the event of an unfavorable price movement to the loss of the premium and transaction costs.
The writing of a call option on a futures contract generates a premium which may partially offset a decline in the value of the Funds assets. By writing a call option, the Fund becomes obligated, in exchange for the premium, to sell a futures contract which may have a value higher than the exercise price. Conversely, the writing of a put option on a futures contract generates a premium, which may partially offset an increase in the price of securities that the Fund intends to purchase. However, the Fund becomes obligated to purchase a futures contract, which may have a value lower than the exercise price. Thus, the loss incurred by the Fund in writing options on futures is potentially unlimited and may exceed the amount of the premium received.
Transactions in written option contracts for Core Bond Fund during the period ended June 30, 2015, were as follows:
Number of Contracts | Premiums Received | |||||||
Options outstanding, beginning of period | | $ | ||||||
Options written during the period | 30 | 16,785 | ||||||
Options closed during the period | | | ||||||
Options exercised during the period | | | ||||||
Options expired during the period | | | ||||||
Options outstanding, end of period | 30 | $16,785 | ||||||
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7. 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 are defined as securities that are: (i) issued by companies organized outside the U.S. or whose principal operations are outside the U.S., or issued by foreign governments or their agencies or instrumentalities (foreign issuers); (ii) principally traded outside of the U.S.; and (iii) quoted or denominated in a foreign currency (non-dollar 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. U.S. dollar- denominated securities that are part of the Merrill Lynch U.S. Domestic Master Index are not considered a foreign security.
Certain of the 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.
8. SECURITIES LENDING
Each Fund, except the Target Allocation, Money Market and Small Cap Fund, 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 collateral.
The Funds did not engage in any securities lending activity during the period ended June 30, 2015.
9. FEDERAL INCOME TAX INFORMATION
It is each Funds policy to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all its taxable income to its shareholders. Accordingly, no provisions for federal income taxes are recorded in the accompanying statements.
The Funds have not recorded any liabilities for material unrecognized tax benefits as of June 30, 2015. It is each Funds policy to recognize accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax benefits in income taxes, as appropriate. Tax years that remain open to examination by major tax jurisdictions include tax years ended 2011 through 2014.
For federal income tax purposes, the Funds listed below have capital loss carryovers as of December 31, 2014, which are available to offset future capital gains, if any, realized through the fiscal year listed:
No Expiration- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fund | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Short Term | ||||||||||||||||||||
Conservative Allocation | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | |||||||||||||
Moderate Allocation | | | | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Aggressive Allocation | | | | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Money Market | | | | | | | 532 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Core Bond | | | 4,820,140 | 346,309 | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||
High Income | | 1,492,801 | 4,641,635 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Diversified Income | | | | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Large Cap Value | | | | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Large Cap Growth | | | | | | | |
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No Expiration- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fund | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Short Term | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mid Cap | $ | | $ | 7,377,884 | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | |||||||||||||
Small Cap | | 405,030 | | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||
International Stock | | 2,625,039 | 1,312,565 | 1,312,565 | | | |
The capital loss carryovers for Mid Cap Fund, Small Cap Fund and International Stock Fund are subject to certain limitations upon availability, to offset future gains, pursuant to Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code.
At June 30, 2015, 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 | $ | 8,782,177 | $ | 754,891 | $ | 8,027,286 | ||||||
Moderate Allocation | 28,928,731 | 817,258 | 28,111,473 | |||||||||
Aggressive Allocation | 13,045,152 | 419,936 | 12,625,216 | |||||||||
Core Bond | 12,925,907 | 4,724,315 | 8,201,592 | |||||||||
High Income | 530,294 | 888,213 | (357,919 | ) | ||||||||
Diversified Income | 55,729,868 | 3,904,553 | 51,825,315 | |||||||||
Large Cap Value | 83,659,620 | 5,935,017 | 77,724,603 | |||||||||
Large Cap Growth | 101,261,136 | 1,680,261 | 99,580,875 | |||||||||
Mid Cap | 79,980,221 | 3,661,993 | 76,318,228 | |||||||||
Small Cap | 2,484,130 | 48,541 | 2,435,589 | |||||||||
International Stock | 4,227,387 | 4,564,002 | (336,615 | ) |
The differences between the book unrealized amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and tax unrealized amounts (shown above) are due to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
10. CONCENTRATION OF RISKS
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 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 the Fund from adverse currency movements.
Investing in foreign securities involves certain risks not necessarily found in U.S. markets. These include risks associated with adverse changes in economic, political, regulatory and other conditions, changes in currency exchange rates, exchange control regulations, expropriation of assets or nationalization, imposition of withholding taxes on dividend or interest payments or capital gains, and possible difficulty in obtaining and enforcing judgments against foreign entities. Further, issuers of foreign securities are subject to different, and often less comprehensive, accounting, reporting and disclosure requirements than domestic issuers.
The Funds may be subject to interest rate policy risk, which are the risks associated with the Federal Reserve Systems program to stabilize the economy (the quantitative easing program) in the wake of the financial crisis that began in 2007. As a result of the quantitative easing program, the United States is experiencing historically low interest rate levels. A low interest rate environment can pose risks to a Fund, because low yields on the Funds portfolio holdings may have an adverse impact on the Funds ability to provide a positive yield to its shareholders and pay expenses out of Fund assets. However, continued economic recovery and the cessation of the quantitative easing program increase the risk that interest rates will rise in the near future and that the Funds will face a heightened level of interest rate risk. Federal Reserve policy changes may expose
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fixed-income and related markets to heightened volatility and may reduce liquidity for certain Fund investments, which could cause the value of a Funds investments and share price to decline. Effective May 1, 2015, the Core Bond may invest in derivatives tied to fixed-income markets and may be more substantially exposed to these risks than a fund that does not invest in derivatives.
The Money Market Fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any other government agency. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Fund. Additionally, while the Fund has maintained a constant share price since inception, and will continue to try to do so, neither the Investment Adviser nor its affiliates are required to make a capital infusion, enter into a capital support agreement or take other actions to prevent the Funds share price from falling below $1.00.
Effective May 1, 2015, the Core Bond Fund may invest in futures contracts or options on futures contracts. Investing in futures contracts and options on futures entail certain other risks: such as unanticipated changes in interest rates, securities prices or currency exchange rates, and may result in a poorer overall performance for the Fund than if it had not entered into any futures contracts or options transactions .. In the event of an imperfect correlation between a futures position and portfolio position which is intended to be protected, the desired protection may not be obtained and the Fund may be exposed to risk of loss. Perfect correlation between the funds futures positions and portfolio positions may be difficult to achieve.
The High Income Fund invests in securities offering high current income which generally will include bonds in the below investment grade categories of recognized rating agencies (so-called junk bonds). These securities generally involve more credit risk than securities in the higher rating categories. In addition, the trading market for high yield securities may be relatively less liquid than the market for higher-rated securities. The Fund generally invests at least 80% of its net assets in high yield securities.
The Target Allocation Funds are fund of funds, meaning that each invests primarily in Underlying Funds, including ETFs. Thus, each Funds 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 Funds performance, in turn, depends on the particular securities in which that Underlying Fund invests and the expenses of that Fund. Accordingly, the Allocation Funds are subject to the risks of the Underlying Funds in direct proportion to the allocation of their respective assets among the Underlying Funds.
The Fund is also subject to cybersecurity risk, which include the risks associated with computer systems, networks and devices to carry out routine business operations. These systems, networks and devices employ a variety of protections that are designed to prevent cyberattacks. Despite the various cyber protections utilized by the Fund, the Investment Adviser, and other service providers, their systems, networks, or devices could potentially be breached. The Fund, its shareholders, and the Investment Adviser could be negatively impacted as a result of a cybersecurity breach. The Fund cannot control the cybersecurity plans and systems put in place by service providers or any other third parties whose operations may affect the Fund. The Fund does monitor this risk closely.
Additionally, the Target Allocation Funds are subject to asset allocation risk and manager risk. Manager risk (i.e., fund selection risk) is the risk that the Underlying Fund(s) selected to fulfill a particular asset class underperforms their peers. Asset allocation risk is the risk that the allocation of the Funds assets among the various asset classes and market segments will cause the Fund to underperform other funds with a similar investment objective.
In addition to the other risks described above in the prospectus, you should understand what we refer to as unknown market risks. While investments in securities 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
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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 them, take appropriate action to reasonably manage them and 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.
11. CAPITAL SHARES AND AFFILIATED OWNERSHIP
All capital shares outstanding at June 30, 2015, 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 may be deemed to be under common control because of the same or affiliated investment adviser and membership in a common family of investment companies (the Affiliated Underlying Funds). 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 during the period ended June 30, 2015 follows:
Balance of | Balance of | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Held at | Gross | Gross | Held at | Value at | Realized | Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fund/Underlying Fund | 12/31/14 | Additions | Sales | 6/30/15 | 6/30/15 | Gain (Loss) | Received1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Conservative Allocation Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Madison Core Bond Fund Class Y | 3,944,998 | 22,037 | | 3,967,035 | $ | 39,868,705 | $ | | $ | 458,094 | ||||||||||||||||||
Madison Corporate Bond Fund Class Y | 1,330,425 | | (4,274 | ) | 1,326,151 | 15,012,032 | 1,282 | 188,519 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Madison High Quality Bond Fund Class Y | 728,729 | | (271,005 | ) | 457,724 | 5,034,960 | 88,064 | 26,650 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Madison Investors Fund Class Y | 190,908 | | (73,131 | ) | 117,777 | 2,453,304 | 21,946 | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Madison Large Cap Growth Fund Class Y | 603,376 | | (99,111 | ) | 504,265 | 11,487,166 | 258,662 | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Madison Large Cap Value Fund Class Y | 919,053 | 29,395 | (55,692 | ) | 892,756 | 14,935,801 | (61,008 | ) | | |||||||||||||||||||
Madison NorthRoad International Fund Class Y | 267,475 | 23,830 | (4,524 | ) | 286,781 | 3,214,810 | (6,697 | ) | | |||||||||||||||||||
Totals | $ | 92,006,778 | $ | 302,249 | $ | 673,263 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Moderate Allocation Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Madison Core Bond Fund Class Y | 4,792,922 | 85,449 | | 4,878,371 | $ | 49,027,633 | $ | | $ | 562,330 | ||||||||||||||||||
Madison Corporate Bond Fund Class Y | 481,207 | | | 481,207 | 5,447,262 | | 68,300 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Madison High Quality Bond Fund Class Y | 467,911 | | (467,911 | ) | | | 154,472 | 7,400 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Madison Investors Fund Class Y | 1,085,156 | | (347,535 | ) | 737,621 | 15,364,648 | 142,744 | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Madison Large Cap Growth Fund Class Y | 1,791,048 | 33,393 | (65,712 | ) | 1,758,729 | 40,063,838 | 77,291 | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Madison Large Cap Value Fund Class Y | 2,619,958 | | (131,812 | ) | 2,488,146 | 41,626,687 | (149,101 | ) | | |||||||||||||||||||
Madison Mid Cap Fund Class Y | 334,178 | | (334,178 | ) | | | (156,239 | ) | | |||||||||||||||||||
Madison NorthRoad International Fund Class Y | 967,179 | 58,492 | (4,524 | ) | 1,021,147 | 11,447,055 | 5,339 | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Totals | $ | 162,977,123 | $ | 74,506 | $ | 638,030 |
1Distributions received include distributions from net investment income and from capital gains, if any, from the underlying funds. |
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Balance of | Balance of | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Held at | Gross | Gross | Held at | Value at | Realized | Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fund/Underlying Fund | 12/31/14 | Additions | Sales | 6/30/15 | 6/30/15 | Gain (Loss) | Received1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Aggressive Allocation Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Madison Core Bond Fund Class Y | 908,817 | 127,281 | (53,989 | ) | 982,109 | $ | 9,870,192 | $ | (887 | ) | $ | 110,425 | ||||||||||||||||
Madison Investors Fund Class Y | 545,536 | | (242,745 | ) | 302,791 | 6,307,128 | 263,277 | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Madison Large Cap Growth Fund Class Y | 822,475 | 19,161 | (107,733 | ) | 733,903 | 16,718,300 | 329,403 | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Madison Large Cap Value Fund Class Y | 1,134,341 | | (136,865 | ) | 997,476 | 16,687,780 | 203,718 | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Madison Mid Cap Fund Class Y | 297,909 | | (172,936 | ) | 124,973 | 1,102,258 | 271,188 | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Madison NorthRoad International Fund Class Y | 391,265 | 67,046 | (23,947 | ) | 434,364 | 4,869,222 | (13,458 | ) | | |||||||||||||||||||
Totals | $ | 55,554,880 | $ | 1,053,241 | $ | 110,425 |
1Distributions received include distributions from net investment income and from capital gains, if any, from the underlying funds. |
12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
All Matters
Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Funds through the date the financial statements were available for issue. No other events have taken place that meet the definition of 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 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2015. Expenses paid during the period in the table below are equal to each Funds 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.
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Beginning | Ending | Annual | Expenses | Ending | Annual | Expenses | ||||||||||
Account | Account | Expense | Paid During | Account | Expense | Paid During | ||||||||||
Fund | Value | Value | Ratio | Period | Value | Ratio | Period | |||||||||
Conservative Allocation | $1,000 | $1,006.60 | 0.22% | 1.09 | $1,005.40 | 0.47% | $2.34 | |||||||||
Moderate Allocation | 1,000 | 1,010.80 | 0.22% | 1.10 | 1,009.60 | 0.47% | 2.34 | |||||||||
Aggressive Allocation | 1,000 | 1,014.10 | 0.22% | 1.10 | 1,012.80 | 0.47% | 2.35 | |||||||||
Money Market | 1,000 | 1,000.00 | 0.09% | 0.45 | 1,000.00 | 0.09% | 0.45 | |||||||||
Core Bond | 1,000 | 998.70 | 0.57% | 2.82 | 997.50 | 0.82% | 4.06 | |||||||||
High Income | 1,000 | 1,032.60 | 0.77% | 3.88 | 1,031.30 | 1.02% | 5.14 | |||||||||
Diversified Income | 1,000 | 985.80 | 0.72% | 3.55 | 984.50 | 0.97% | 4.77 | |||||||||
Large Cap Value | 1,000 | 987.60 | 0.62% | 3.06 | 986.30 | 0.87% | 4.28 | |||||||||
Large Cap Growth | 1,000 | 1,023.20 | 0.82% | 4.11 | 1,022.00 | 1.07% | 5.36 | |||||||||
Mid Cap | 1,000 | 1,020.50 | 0.92% | 4.61 | 1,019.20 | 1.17% | 5.86 | |||||||||
Small Cap | 1,000 | 1,052.20 | 1.12% | 5.70 | 1,050.90 | 1.37% | 6.97 | |||||||||
International Stock | 1,000 | 1,065.60 | 1.17% | 5.99 | 1,064.30 | 1.42% | 7.27 |
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Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table below 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 | ||||||||||||||||
Beginning | Ending | Annual | Expenses | Ending | Annual | Expenses | |||||||||||
Account | Account | Expense | Paid During | Account | Expense | Paid During | |||||||||||
Fund | Value | Value | Ratio | Period | Value | Ratio | Period | ||||||||||
Conservative Allocation | $1,000 | $1,023.70 | 0.22% | $1.10 | $1,022.46 | 0.47% | $2.36 | ||||||||||
Moderate Allocation | 1,000 | 1,023.70 | 0.22% | 1.10 | 1,022.46 | 0.47% | 2.36 | ||||||||||
Aggressive Allocation | 1,000 | 1,023.70 | 0.22% | 1.10 | 1,022.46 | 0.47% | 2.36 | ||||||||||
Money Market | 1,000 | 1,024.35 | 0.09% | 0.45 | 1,024.35 | 0.09% | 0.45 | ||||||||||
Core Bond | 1,000 | 1,021.97 | 0.57% | 2.86 | 1,020.73 | 0.82% | 4.11 | ||||||||||
High Income | 1,000 | 1,020.98 | 0.77% | 3.86 | 1,019.74 | 1.02% | 5.11 | ||||||||||
Diversified Income | 1,000 | 1,021.22 | 0.72% | 3.61 | 1,019.98 | 0.97% | 4.86 | ||||||||||
Large Cap Value | 1,000 | 1,021.72 | 0.62% | 3.11 | 1,020.48 | 0.87% | 4.36 | ||||||||||
Large Cap Growth | 1,000 | 1,020.73 | 0.82% | 4.11 | 1,019.49 | 1.07% | 5.36 | ||||||||||
Mid Cap | 1,000 | 1,020.23 | 0.92% | 4.61 | 1,018.99 | 1.17% | 5.86 | ||||||||||
Small Cap | 1,000 | 1,019.24 | 1.12% | 5.61 | 1,018.00 | 1.37% | 6.85 | ||||||||||
International Stock | 1,000 | 1,018.99 | 1.17% | 5.86 | 1,017.75 | 1.42% | 7.10 |
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 SECs website at www.sec.gov. Form N-Q may also be reviewed and copied at the Commissions 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 SECs 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 SECs Public Reference Section, Washington, DC 20549-0102.
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 SECs 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 SECs website at www.sec.gov.
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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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Form 1950-0815
Semi-Annual Report | |
June 30, 2015 |
Ultra Series Madison Target Retirement 2020 Fund |
Ultra Series Madison Target Retirement 2030 Fund |
Ultra Series Madison Target Retirement 2040 Fund |
Ultra Series Madison Target Retirement 2050 Fund |
Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2015
Table of Contents |
Page | |
Economic Overview and Market Outlook | 2 |
Review of Period | 2 |
Target Retirement 2020 Fund | 2 |
Target Retirement 2030 Fund | 2 |
Target Retirement 2040 Fund | 2 |
Target Retirement 2050 Fund | 3 |
Benchmark Descriptions | 3 |
Portfolios of Investments | |
Target Retirement 2020 Fund | 4 |
Target Retirement 2030 Fund | 4 |
Target Retirement 2040 Fund | 4 |
Target Retirement 2050 Fund | 4 |
Financial Statements | |
Statements of Assets and Liabilities | 5 |
Statements of Operations | 6 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets | 7 |
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding | 8 |
Notes to Financial Statements | 10 |
Other Information | 14 |
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 plan administrator or call CUNA Mutual Retirement Solutions at 1-800-999-8786. 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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Economic Overview and Market Outlook
For the six-month period ended June 30, 2015, the S&P 500® Index tallied a 1.23% gain even with the late June downturn fueled by the uncertainty in Greece as it tried to negotiate a solution to its debt woes. Despite this, foreign markets, which had been struggling in 2014, saw an upswing of 5.52% according to the broad international index, MSCI EAFE (net). Bond investors experienced increased volatility during the second quarter as interest rates trended higher and world events played out. Yields rose as Federal Reserve remarks (supported by positive U.S. economic developments) reaffirmed their intention to raise short-term rates in the not so distant future. The Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index fell 0.10% during the period.
Looking forward, we believe market volatility will increase as we edge closer to the start of a rising interest rate cycle. Elevated asset levels remain a concern, especially as earnings growth estimates are now falling to near-zero, driven in part by the strong U.S. dollar (resulting in fewer exports), slower global growth and weaker results in the Energy sector. While growth appears to be materializing in Europe, issues around the solidarity of the euro along with increasing friction with Russia may prolong the weakness.
As we navigate these shifting economic conditions we believe in a long-term investment approach. The common thread throughout the Ultra Series Funds is high-conviction, high active-share fund management. Our goal is to provide superior long-term returns while striving to manage risk and capital loss.
Review of Period (unaudited)
MADISON TARGET RETIREMENT 2020 FUND |
The Ultra Series Madison Target Retirement 2020 Fund invests primarily in shares of registered investment companies by exclusively investing in R6 shares of a Master Fund - the Madison Funds’ Madison Target Retirement 2020 Fund. The Master Fund invests 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 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.
PERFORMANCE |
The Ultra Series Madison Target Retirement 2020 Fund (Class I) returned 0.99% for the period, lagging the S&P Target Date® To 2020 Index return of 1.39% , but outpacing the Dow Jones Global Target 2020 Index return of 0.38%. The Fund lagged its peers as measured by the Morningstar Target Date 2016-2020 category, which advanced 1.32% for the period.
MADISON FUNDS: MADISON TARGET RETIREMENT 2020 FUND - MASTER FUND* | |
ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS AS OF 6/30/15 | |
Bond Funds | 56.5% |
Stock Funds | 27.4% |
Foreign Stock Funds | 9.0% |
Alternative Funds | 2.0% |
Money Market Funds and Other Net Assets | 5.1% |
*See Note 1 for an explanation of the Fund Structure. |
MADISON TARGET RETIREMENT 2030 FUND |
The Ultra Series Madison Target Retirement 2030 Fund invests primarily in shares of registered investment companies by exclusively investing in R6 shares of a Master Fund - the Madison Funds’ Madison Target Retirement 2030 Fund. The Master Fund invests 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 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.
PERFORMANCE |
The Ultra Series Madison Target Retirement 2030 Fund (Class I) returned 1.50% for the period, compared to the S&P Target Date® To 2030 Index return of 1.91% and the Dow Jones Global Target 2030 Index return of 1.78%. The Fund underperformed its peers as measured by the Morningstar Target Date 2026-2030 category, which advanced 1.99% for the period.
MADISON FUNDS: MADISON TARGET RETIREMENT 2030 FUND - MASTER FUND* | |
ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS AS OF 6/30/15 | |
Stock Funds | 44.9% |
Bond Funds | 33.9% |
Foreign Stock Funds | 13.5% |
Alternative Funds | 2.5% |
Money Market Funds and Other Net Assets | 5.2% |
*See Note 1 for an explanation of the Fund Structure. |
MADISON TARGET RETIREMENT 2040 FUND |
The Ultra Series Madison Target Retirement 2040 Fund invests primarily in shares of registered investment companies by exclusively investing in R6 shares of a Master Fund - the Madison Funds’ Madison Target Retirement 2040 Fund. The Master Fund invests 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 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.
PERFORMANCE |
The Ultra Series Madison Target Retirement 2040 Fund (Class I) returned 1.67% for the period, compared to the S&P Target Date® To 2040 Index return of 2.37% and the Dow Jones Global Target 2040 Index return of 2.85%. The Fund underperformed its peers as measured by the Morningstar Target Date 2036-2040 category, which advanced 2.44% for the period.
MADISON FUNDS: MADISON TARGET RETIREMENT 2040 FUND - MASTER FUND* | |
ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS AS OF 6/30/15 | |
Stock Funds | 52.3% |
Bond Funds | 23.5% |
Foreign Stock Funds | 16.0% |
Alternative Funds | 3.0% |
Money Market Funds and Other Net Assets | 5.2% |
*See Note 1 for an explanation of the Fund Structure. |
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INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS |
The Ultra Series Madison Target Retirement 2050 Fund invests primarily in shares of registered investment companies by exclusively investing in R6 shares of a Master Fund - the Madison Funds’ Madison Target Retirement 2050 Fund. The Master Fund invests 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 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.
PERFORMANCE |
The Ultra Series Madison Target Retirement 2050 Fund (Class I) returned 2.00% for the period, compared the S&P Target Date® To 2050 Index return of 2.74% and the Dow Jones Global Target 2050 Index return of 3.21%. The Fund lagged its peers as measured by the Morningstar Target Date 2046-2050 category, which advanced 2.60% for the period.
MADISON FUNDS: MADISON TARGET RETIREMENT 2050 FUND - MASTER FUND* | |
ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS AS OF 6/30/15 | |
Stock Funds | 59.8% |
Bond Funds | 12.5% |
Foreign Stock Funds | 18.4% |
Alternative Funds | 4.0% |
Money Market Funds and Other Net Assets | 5.3% |
*See Note 1 for an explanation of the Fund Structure. |
BENCHMARK DESCRIPTIONS
Benchmark Notes
The primary benchmarks for the Target Retirement Date Funds are changing from the Dow Jones Global Target Date Indexes to the S&P Target Date® Index Series, as these new indexes better reflect the manner in which the Funds are managed. The Target Retirement Date 2020 Fund’s index is changing from the Dow Jones Global 2020 Index to the S&P Target Date® To 2020 Index, the Target Retirement Date 2030 Fund’s index is changing from the Dow Jones Global 2030 Index to the S&P Target Date® To 2030 Index, the Target Retirement Date 2040 Fund’s index is changing from the Dow Jones Global 2040 Index to the S&P Target Date® To 2040 Index and the Target Retirement Date 2050 Fund’s index is changing from the Dow Jones Global 2050 Index to the S&P Target Date® To 2050 Index.
Market Indexes
The Dow Jones Global Target 2020 Index is a benchmark for multi-asset class portfolios with risk profiles that become more conservative as the year 2020 approaches. The index is a composite of other indexes that represent stocks, bonds and cash.
The Dow Jones Global Target 2030 Index is a benchmark for multi-asset class portfolios with risk profiles that become more conservative as the year 2030 approaches. The index is a composite of other indexes that represent stocks, bonds and cash.
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 S&P Target Date® To Index Series
The S&P Target Date® “To” Index Series consists of multi-asset class indices, and corresponds to specific target retirement dates. The series reflects the consensus asset allocation and glide path of a subset of target date funds that generally pursue investment policies characterized by static total equity exposure after retirement and a relatively conservative total equity exposure near retirement. As the overall universe becomes more conservative with the approach of each target date year, so will the index. The asset allocation is based on market observations through an annual survey of “to” target date fund managers, and is categorized by S&P Dow Jones Indices.
• | The S&P Target Date® To 2020 Index is a benchmark for multi-class asset portfolios that corresponds to the target retirement date 2020. |
• | The S&P Target Date® To 2030 Index is a benchmark for multi-class asset portfolios that corresponds to the target retirement date 2030. |
• | The S&P Target Date® To 2040 Index is a benchmark for multi-class asset portfolios that corresponds to the target retirement date 2040. |
• | The S&P Target Date® To 2050 Index is a benchmark for multi-class asset portfolios that corresponds to the target retirement date 2050. |
© Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete, or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
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Ultra Series Fund | June 30, 2015
Madison Target Retirement 2020 Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) |
Shares | Value (Note 2) | |||||
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 100.2% | ||||||
Master Fund - 98.3%* | ||||||
Madison Funds: Madison Target | ||||||
Retirement 2020 Fund Class R6 (A) | 5,803,578 | $ | 58,325,961 | |||
Money Market Funds - 1.9% | ||||||
State Street Institutional U.S. Government | ||||||
Money Market Fund | 1,116,185 | 1,116,185 | ||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.2% (Cost $53,695,338**) | 59,442,146 | |||||
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - (0.2%) | (111,680 | ) | ||||
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0% | $ | 59,330,466 |
* | See Appendix A for a complete listing of holdings of the Master Fund. | |
** | Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $54,178,144. | |
(A) | Affiliated Company (see Note 8). |
Madison Target Retirement 2030 Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) |
Shares | Value (Note 2) | |||||
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 100.1% | ||||||
Master Fund - 98.7%* | ||||||
Madison Funds: Madison Target | ||||||
Retirement 2030 Fund Class R6 (A) | 8,100,923 | $ | 81,090,242 | |||
Money Market Funds - 1.4% | ||||||
State Street Institutional U.S. Government | ||||||
Money Market Fund | 1,185,499 | 1,185,499 | ||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.1% (Cost $70,879,978**) | 82,275,741 | |||||
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - (0.1%) | (62,396 | ) | ||||
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0% | $ | 82,213,345 |
* | See Appendix A for a complete listing of holdings of the Master Fund. | |
** | Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $71,484,356. | |
(A) | Affiliated Company (see Note 8). |
Madison Target Retirement 2040 Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) |
Shares | Value (Note 2) | |||||
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 100.1% | ||||||
Master Fund - 98.8%* | ||||||
Madison Funds: Madison Target | ||||||
Retirement 2040 Fund Class R6 (A) | 5,367,059 | $ | 53,455,912 | |||
Money Market Funds - 1.3% | ||||||
State Street Institutional U.S. Government | ||||||
Money Market Fund | 727,020 | 727,020 | ||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.1% (Cost $45,348,195**) | 54,182,932 | |||||
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - (0.1%) | (77,390 | ) | ||||
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0% | $ | 54,105,542 |
* | See Appendix A for a complete listing of holdings of the Master Fund. | |
** | Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $45,854,601. | |
(A) | Affiliated Company (see Note 8). |
Madison Target Retirement 2050 Fund Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) |
Shares | Value (Note 2) | |||||
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 100.1% | ||||||
Master Fund - 98.9%* | ||||||
Madison Funds: Madison Target | ||||||
Retirement 2050 Fund Class R6 (A) | 2,085,051 | $ | 20,933,916 | |||
Money Market Funds - 1.2% | ||||||
State Street Institutional U.S. Government | ||||||
Money Market Fund | 262,986 | 262,986 | ||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.1% (Cost $18,105,790**) | 21,196,902 | |||||
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - (0.1%) | (12,260 | ) | ||||
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0% | $ | 21,184,642 |
* | See Appendix A for a complete listing of holdings of the Master Fund. | |
** | Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $18,211,054. | |
(A) | Affiliated Company (see Note 8). |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. | |
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2015 (unaudited) |
Madison | Madison | Madison | Madison | |||||||||||||
Target | Target | Target | Target | |||||||||||||
Retirement | Retirement | Retirement | Retirement | |||||||||||||
2020 Fund | 2030 Fund | 2040 Fund | 2050 Fund | |||||||||||||
Assets: | ||||||||||||||||
Investments in securities, at cost | ||||||||||||||||
Unaffiliated issuers | $ | 1,116,185 | $ | 1,185,499 | $ | 727,020 | $ | 262,986 | ||||||||
Master Fund1 | 52,579,153 | 69,694,479 | 44,621,175 | 17,842,804 | ||||||||||||
Net unrealized appreciation | ||||||||||||||||
Master Fund1 | 5,746,808 | 11,395,763 | 8,834,737 | 3,091,112 | ||||||||||||
Total investments, at value | 59,442,146 | 82,275,741 | 54,182,932 | 21,196,902 | ||||||||||||
Receivables: | ||||||||||||||||
Fund shares sold | 19,965 | 67,512 | 62,297 | 21,871 | ||||||||||||
Total assets | 59,462,111 | 82,343,253 | 54,245,229 | 21,218,773 | ||||||||||||
Liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||
Payables: | ||||||||||||||||
Fund shares redeemed | 131,645 | 129,908 | 139,687 | 34,131 | ||||||||||||
Total liabilities | 131,645 | 129,908 | 139,687 | 34,131 | ||||||||||||
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock | $ | 59,330,466 | $ | 82,213,345 | $ | 54,105,542 | $ | 21,184,642 | ||||||||
Net assets consist of: | ||||||||||||||||
Paid-in capital | $ | 53,796,407 | $ | 71,265,933 | $ | 45,032,279 | $ | 18,161,091 | ||||||||
Accumulated undistributed net investment loss | (64 | ) | (54 | ) | (140 | ) | (14 | ) | ||||||||
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments sold and foreign | ||||||||||||||||
currency related transactions | (212,685 | ) | (448,297 | ) | 238,666 | (67,547 | ) | |||||||||
Net unrealized appreciation of investments (including appreciation | ||||||||||||||||
(depreciation) of foreign currency related transactions) | 5,746,808 | 11,395,763 | 8,834,737 | 3,091,112 | ||||||||||||
Net Assets | $ | 59,330,466 | $ | 82,213,345 | $ | 54,105,542 | $ | 21,184,642 | ||||||||
Class I Shares: | ||||||||||||||||
Net Assets | $ | 59,330,466 | $ | 82,213,345 | $ | 54,105,542 | $ | 21,184,642 | ||||||||
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding | 6,824,886 | 9,309,503 | 6,408,231 | 1,604,245 | ||||||||||||
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share | $ | 8.69 | $ | 8.83 | $ | 8.44 | $ | 13.21 | ||||||||
1 See Note 8 for information on affiliated issuers. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. | |
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Statements of Operations for the Six-Months Ended June 30, 2015 (unaudited) |
Madison | Madison | Madison | Madison | |||||||||||||
Target | Target | Target | Target | |||||||||||||
Retirement | Retirement | Retirement | Retirement | |||||||||||||
2020 Fund | 2030 Fund | 2040 Fund | 2050 Fund | |||||||||||||
Investment Income | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | ||||||||
Expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
Other expenses | $ | 64 | $ | 53 | $ | 140 | $ | 14 | ||||||||
Total expenses1 | 64 | 53 | 140 | 14 | ||||||||||||
Net Investment Loss | (64 | ) | (53 | ) | (140 | ) | (14 | ) | ||||||||
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | ||||||||||||||||
Net realized gain on investments (including net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency | ||||||||||||||||
related transactions) | ||||||||||||||||
Master Fund2 | 270,232 | 156,167 | 745,099 | 42,301 | ||||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments (including net unrealized appreciation | ||||||||||||||||
(depreciation) on foreign currency related transactions) | ||||||||||||||||
Master Fund2 | 377,521 | 1,145,081 | 310,499 | 412,511 | ||||||||||||
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments | 647,753 | 1,301,248 | 1,055,598 | 454,812 | ||||||||||||
Net Increase in Net Assets from Operations | $ | 647,689 | 1,301,195 | 1,055,458 | $ | 454,798 |
1 See Note 3 for information on expenses. |
2 See Note 8 for information on affiliated issuers. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. | |
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Madison Target | Madison Target | Madison Target | Madison Target | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Retirement 2020 Fund | Retirement 2030 Fund | Retirement 2040 Fund | Retirement 2050 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | (unaudited) | (unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Six-Months | Six-Months | Six-Months | Six-Months | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ended | Year Ended | Ended | Year Ended | Ended | Year Ended | Ended | Year Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6/30/15 | 12/31/14 | 6/30/15 | 12/31/14 | 6/30/15 | 12/31/14 | 6/30/15 | 12/31/14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Assets at beginning of period |
$ | 62,086,994 | $ | 70,472,021 | $ | 84,935,455 | $ | 93,187,497 | $ | 59,498,853 | $ | 68,917,211 | $ | 22,798,839 | $ | 18,122,573 | |||||||||||||||||
Increase in net assets from operations: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | (64 | ) | 1,445,899 | (53 | ) | 1,815,148 | (140 | ) | 1,302,838 | (14 | ) | 425,053 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net realized gain. | 270,232 | 3,778,434 | 156,167 | 6,459,366 | 745,099 | 5,681,727 | 42,301 | 1,065,684 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 377,521 | (377,301 | ) | 1,145,081 | (1,014,709 | ) | 310,499 | (1,511,357 | ) | 412,511 | 303,312 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net increase in net assets from operations |
647,689 | 4,847,032 | 1,301,195 | 7,259,805 | 1,055,458 | 5,473,208 | 454,798 | 1,794,049 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions to shareholders from: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class I | (33,067 | ) | (1,620,265 | ) | (39,471 | ) | (1,934,962 | ) | (28,042 | ) | (1,401,615 | ) | (8,767 | ) | (435,257 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Net realized gains | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class I | (433,050 | ) | (3,040,240 | ) | (611,480 | ) | (5,778,868 | ) | (419,739 | ) | (5,125,812 | ) | (27,880 | ) | (1,035,732 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Total distributions | (466,117 | ) | (4,660,505 | ) | (650,951 | ) | (7,713,830 | ) | (447,781 | ) | (6,527,427 | ) | (36,647 | ) | (1,470,989 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Capital Stock transactions: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class I Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 9,473,497 | 30,353,864 | 15,642,739 | 36,962,168 | 8,937,205 | 30,530,746 | 5,955,786 | 15,844,030 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions |
466,117 | 4,660,505 | 650,952 | 7,713,830 | 447,781 | 6,527,427 | 36,647 | 1,470,989 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (12,877,714 | ) | (43,585,923 | ) | (19,666,045 | ) | (52,474,015 | ) | (15,385,974 | ) | (45,422,312 | ) | (8,024,781 | ) | (12,961,813 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Total increase (decrease) from capital stock transactions |
(2,938,100 | ) | (8,571,554 | ) | (3,372,354 | ) | (7,798,017 | ) | (6,000,988 | ) | (8,364,139 | ) | (2,032,348 | ) | 4,353,206 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total increase (decrease) in net assets |
(2,756,528 | ) | (8,385,027 | ) | (2,722,110 | ) | (8,252,042 | ) | (5,393,311 | ) | (9,418,358 | ) | (1,614,197 | ) | 4,676,266 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net Assets at end of period | $ | 59,330,466 | $ | 62,086,994 | $ | 82,213,345 | $ | 84,935,455 | $ | 54,105,542 | $ | 59,498,853 | $ | 21,184,642 | $ | 22,798,839 | |||||||||||||||||
Undistributed net investment income (loss) included in net assets |
$ | (64 | ) | $ | 33,067 | $ | (54 | ) | $ | 39,470 | $ | (140 | ) | $ | 28,042 | $ | (14 | ) | $ | 8,767 | |||||||||||||
Capital Share transactions: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class I Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 1,073,956 | 3,356,026 | 1,742,962 | 4,006,031 | 1,043,377 | 3,401,029 | 447,213 | 1,196,333 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions |
53,100 | 536,783 | 72,776 | 878,019 | 52,207 | 778,089 | 2,730 | 113,369 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (1,459,516 | ) | (4,784,545 | ) | (2,193,101 | ) | (5,641,542 | ) | (1,795,127 | ) | (5,008,307 | ) | (604,031 | ) | (969,318 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions |
(332,460 | ) | (891,736 | ) | (377,363 | ) | (757,492 | ) | (699,543 | ) | (829,189 | ) | (154,088 | ) | 340,384 |
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) | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Six-Months | |||||||||||||||||||||||
CLASS I | Ended 6/30/15 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at beginning of period | $ | 8.67 | $ | 8.76 | $ | 8.31 | $ | 7.82 | $ | 8.06 | $ | 7.64 | |||||||||||
Income from Investment Operations: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income1 | (0.00 | )2 | 0.19 | 0.21 | 0.24 | 0.22 | 0.20 | ||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 0.09 | 0.42 | 0.70 | 0.53 | (0.04 | ) | 0.49 | ||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 0.09 | 0.61 | 0.91 | 0.77 | 0.18 | 0.69 | |||||||||||||||||
Less Distributions From: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.01 | ) | (0.24 | ) | (0.22 | ) | (0.25 | ) | (0.23 | ) | (0.27 | ) | |||||||||||
Capital gains | (0.06 | ) | (0.46 | ) | (0.24 | ) | (0.03 | ) | (0.19 | ) | – | ||||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.07 | ) | (0.70 | ) | (0.46 | ) | (0.28 | ) | (0.42 | ) | (0.27 | ) | |||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value | 0.02 | (0.09 | ) | 0.45 | 0.49 | (0.24 | ) | 0.42 | |||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at end of period | $ | 8.69 | $ | 8.67 | $ | 8.76 | $ | 8.31 | $ | 7.82 | $ | 8.06 | |||||||||||
Total Return (%)3 | 0.99 | 4 | 7.11 | 10.94 | 9.98 | 2.11 | 9.01 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s) | $ | 59,330 | $ | 62,087 | $ | 70,472 | $ | 56,607 | $ | 39,580 | $ | 27,648 | |||||||||||
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Before reimbursement of expenses by adviser (%) | 0.00 | 5,6,9 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.26 | 0.40 | ||||||||||||||||
After reimbursement of expenses by adviser (%) | 0.00 | 5,6,9 | 0.21 | 7 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.24 | 8 | 0.20 | 8 | |||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%) | (0.00 | )5,6,9 | 2.08 | 2.37 | 2.96 | 2.70 | 2.61 | ||||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover (%)10 | 2 | 4 | 142 | 167 | 90 | 114 | 51 | ||||||||||||||||
MADISON TARGET RETIREMENT 2030 FUND | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Six-Months | |||||||||||||||||||||||
CLASS I | Ended 6/30/15 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at beginning of period | $ | 8.77 | $ | 8.92 | $ | 8.04 | $ | 7.49 | $ | 7.90 | $ | 7.41 | |||||||||||
Income from Investment Operations: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income1 | (0.00 | )2 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.23 | 0.19 | 0.18 | ||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 0.13 | 0.54 | 1.13 | 0.60 | (0.09 | ) | 0.52 | ||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 0.13 | 0.72 | 1.32 | 0.83 | 0.10 | 0.70 | |||||||||||||||||
Less Distributions From: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.00 | )2 | (0.22 | ) | (0.18 | ) | (0.22 | ) | (0.20 | ) | (0.21 | ) | |||||||||||
Capital gains | (0.07 | ) | (0.65 | ) | (0.26 | ) | (0.06 | ) | (0.31 | ) | – | ||||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.07 | ) | (0.87 | ) | (0.44 | ) | (0.28 | ) | (0.51 | ) | (0.21 | ) | |||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value | 0.06 | (0.15 | ) | 0.88 | 0.55 | (0.41 | ) | 0.49 | |||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at end of period | $ | 8.83 | $ | 8.77 | $ | 8.92 | $ | 8.04 | $ | 7.49 | $ | 7.90 | |||||||||||
Total Return (%)3 | 1.50 | 4 | 8.06 | 16.56 | 11.05 | 1.16 | 9.56 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s) | $ | 82,213 | $ | 84,935 | $ | 93,187 | $ | 68,009 | $ | 45,404 | $ | 31,279 | |||||||||||
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Before reimbursement of expenses by adviser (%) | 0.00 | 5,6,9 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.26 | 0.40 | ||||||||||||||||
After reimbursement of expenses by adviser (%) | 0.00 | 5,6,9 | 0.21 | 7 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.24 | 8 | 0.20 | 8 | |||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%) | (0.00 | )5,6,9 | 1.98 | 2.16 | 2.84 | 2.43 | 2.42 | ||||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover (%)10 | 2 | 4 | 103 | 136 | 86 | 108 | 43 |
1 | Based on average shares outstanding during the year. |
2 | Amounts represent less than $0.005 per share. |
3 | These returns are after all charges at the mutual fund level have been subtracted. These returns are higher than the returns at the separate account level because charges made at the separate account level have not been subtracted. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year. |
4 | Not annualized. |
5 | Annualized. |
6 | Amounts represent less than 0.01%. |
7 | Amount includes fees waived by the adviser (see Note 3). |
8 | 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%. |
9 | Amount does not include income or expenses of the underlying Master Fund, nor the underlying expenses of the funds held by the Master Fund. See Note 1 for an explanation of the Fund organizational structure. |
10 | 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, 2015
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding |
MADISON TARGET RETIREMENT 2040 FUND | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Six-Months | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
CLASS I | Ended 6/30/15 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at beginning of period | $ | 8.37 | $ | 8.68 | $ | 7.61 | $ | 7.06 | $ | 7.60 | $ | 7.07 | ||||||||||||
Income from Investment Operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income2 | (0.00 | )3 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.20 | 0.16 | 0.15 | |||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 0.14 | 0.55 | 1.32 | 0.61 | (0.12 | ) | 0.55 | |||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 0.14 | 0.72 | 1.49 | 0.81 | 0.04 | 0.70 | ||||||||||||||||||
Less Distributions From: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.00 | )3 | (0.22 | ) | (0.16 | ) | (0.19 | ) | (0.17 | ) | (0.17 | ) | ||||||||||||
Capital gains | (0.07 | ) | (0.81 | ) | (0.26 | ) | (0.07 | ) | (0.41 | ) | – | |||||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.07 | ) | (1.03 | ) | (0.42 | ) | (0.26 | ) | (0.58 | ) | (0.17 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value | 0.07 | (0.31 | ) | 1.07 | 0.55 | (0.54 | ) | 0.53 | ||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at end of period | $ | 8.44 | $ | 8.37 | $ | 8.68 | $ | 7.61 | $ | 7.06 | $ | 7.60 | ||||||||||||
Total Return (%)4 | 1.67 | 5 | 8.27 | 19.63 | 11.42 | 0.47 | 9.97 | |||||||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s) | $ | 54,106 | $ | 59,499 | $ | 68,917 | $ | 49,269 | $ | 35,182 | $ | 26,147 | ||||||||||||
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Before reimbursement of expenses by adviser (%) | 0.00 | 6,7,10 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.26 | 0.40 | |||||||||||||||||
After reimbursement of expenses by adviser (%) | 0.00 | 6,7,10 | 0.21 | 8 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.24 | 9 | 0.20 | 9 | ||||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%) | (0.00 | )6,7,10 | 1.95 | 2.01 | 2.65 | 2.11 | 2.14 | |||||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover (%)11 | 2 | 5 | 108 | 151 | 101 | 115 | 40 | |||||||||||||||||
MADISON TARGET RETIREMENT 2050 FUND | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(unaudited) | Year Ended December 31 | Inception | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months | to | |||||||||||||||||||||||
CLASS I | Ended 6/30/15 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 12/31/111 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at beginning of period | $ | 12.97 | $ | 12.78 | $ | 10.69 | $ | 9.75 | $ | 10.00 | ||||||||||||||
Income from Investment Operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income2 | (0.00 | )3 | 0.27 | 0.24 | 0.30 | 0.26 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 0.26 | 0.82 | 2.19 | 0.89 | (0.36 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 0.26 | 1.09 | 2.43 | 1.19 | (0.10 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Less Distributions From: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.01 | ) | (0.27 | ) | (0.18 | ) | (0.21 | ) | (0.14 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Capital gains | (0.01 | ) | (0.63 | ) | (0.16 | ) | (0.04 | ) | – | |||||||||||||||
Return of capital | – | – | – | – | (0.01 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.02 | ) | (0.90 | ) | (0.34 | ) | (0.25 | ) | (0.15 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value | 0.24 | 0.19 | 2.09 | 0.94 | (0.25 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value at end of period | $ | 13.21 | $ | 12.97 | $ | 12.78 | $ | 10.69 | $ | 9.75 | ||||||||||||||
Total Return (%)4 | 2.005 | 8.51 | 22.78 | 12.12 | (1.03 | )5 | ||||||||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s) | $ | 21,185 | $ | 22,799 | $ | 18,123 | $ | 7,160 | $ | 2,236 | ||||||||||||||
Ratios of expenses to average net assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Before reimbursement of expenses by adviser (%) | 0.00 | 6,7,10 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.26 | 6 | |||||||||||||||||
After reimbursement of expenses by adviser (%) | 0.00 | 6,7,10 | 0.20 | 8 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.26 | 6,9 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%) | (0.00 | )6,7,10 | 2.02 | 1.98 | 2.90 | 2.61 | 6 | |||||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover (%)11 | 5 | 5 | 133 | 215 | 86 | 75 | 5 |
1 |
Commenced investment operations on January 3, 2011. |
2 |
Based on average shares outstanding during the year. |
3 |
Amounts represent less than $0.005 per share. |
4 |
These returns are after all charges at the mutual fund level have been subtracted. These returns are higher than the returns at the separate account level because charges made at the separate account level have not been subtracted. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year. |
5 |
Not annualized. |
6 |
Annualized. |
7 |
Amounts represent less than 0.01%. |
8 |
Amount includes fees waived by the adviser (see Note 3). |
9 |
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%. |
10 |
Amount does not include income or expenses of the underlying Master Fund, nor the underlying expenses of the funds held by the Master Fund. See Note 1 for an explanation of the Fund Organizational Structure. |
11 |
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, 2015
Notes to Financial Statements
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 trust 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 reporting within this book at the end of the period were 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” or “Ultra Series Madison Target Retirement Funds” or “USF 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. The Target Date Funds only offer a single class of shares, Class I shares. The shares represent an interest in the assets of the respective Fund and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights, except the 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-1under the 1940 Act as it relates to that class and other class specific matters. Shares are offered to qualified pension and retirement plans of CMFG Life Insurance Company or its affiliates (“CUNA Mutual Group”). The Trust may, in the future, offer other share classes 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”).
Each Target Date Fund, each a feeder fund, seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing all of its investable assets in a respective master fund (the “Master Fund”), each master fund a series of the Madison Funds. Madison Funds is an open-end diversified investment management company advised by the Investment Adviser. The financial statements of each of the respective Master Funds should be read in conjunction with the Ultra Series Madison Target Retirement Funds’ financial statements. The valuation policies of the Master Funds can be found within the above referenced financial statements. As of June 30, 2015, the Ultra Series Madison Target Retirement 2020 Fund owned approximately 99.43% of the respective Madison Funds Master Fund, the Ultra Series Madison Target Retirement 2030 Fund owned approximately 98.80% of the respective Madison Funds Master Fund, the Ultra Series Madison Target Retirement 2040 Fund owned approximately 99.98% of the respective Madison Funds Master Fund, and the Ultra Series Madison Target Retirement 2050 Fund owned approximately 99.56% of the respective Madison Funds Master Fund. See also Appendix A, page 15 for the Portfolio of Investments, and Appendix B, page 17 for the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for the respective Master Funds.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The Funds are investment companies that apply the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services-Investment Companies (ASC 946). 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 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 (“NOCP”)). If no sale occurs, equities traded on a U.S. exchange, foreign exchange or on NASDAQ are valued at the bid price.
Investments in shares of open-end mutual 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 ((the “NYSE”), usually 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time) on each day on which the NYSE 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 Date Fund consist primarily of shares of other registered investment companies (the “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.
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. 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 NYSE.
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 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 NOCP. Because the 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 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 NYSE. 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.
In addition to independent fair value decisions made by the Committee noted above, the Committee also engages an independent fair valuation service to adjust the valuations of foreign equity securities based on specific market-movement
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parameters established by the Committee and approved by the Trust. Such adjustments to the valuation of foreign securities are applied automatically upon market close if the parameters established are exceeded. A foreign security is also automatically fair valued if the exchange it is traded in is on holiday.
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, except that certain dividends from foreign securities may be recorded after the ex-dividend date based on when the Fund is informed of the dividend. Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis and is increased by the accretion of discount and decreased by the amortization of premium. 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.
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 seven 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 members of the Federal Reserve System and with “primary dealers” in U.S. Government securities.
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 each 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 decreased 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. As of June 30, 2015, none of the Funds held open repurchase agreements.
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, 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.
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.
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.
Indemnifications: Under the Funds’ organizational documents, the Funds’ officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Funds. In the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of representations and provide general indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum liability exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as future claims that have not yet occurred may be made against the Funds. However, based on experience, management expects the risk of loss to be remote.
Fair Value Measurements: Each Fund has adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (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 period ended June 30, 2015, 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 valuation. As of June 30, 2015, 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, 2015, 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):
Quoted Prices in | |||||||||||||||
Active Markets | Significant Other | Significant | |||||||||||||
for Identical | Observable | Unobservable | |||||||||||||
Investments | Inputs | Inputs | Value at | ||||||||||||
Fund | (Level 1) | (Level 2) | (Level 3) | 6/30/15 | |||||||||||
Ultra Series Madison Target | |||||||||||||||
Retirement 20201 | $59,442,146 | $ | – | $ | – | $59,442,146 | |||||||||
Ultra Series Madison Target | |||||||||||||||
Retirement 20301 | 82,275,741 | – | – | 82,275,741 | |||||||||||
Ultra Series Madison Target | |||||||||||||||
Retirement 20401 | 54,182,932 | – | – | 54,182,932 | |||||||||||
Ultra Series Madison Target | |||||||||||||||
Retirement 20501 | 21,196,902 | – | – | 21,196,902 |
1 Please refer to Appendix A of this report (page 15) for a list of underlying holdings of the Master Fund held by each respective Ultra Series Target Date Fund.
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3. MANAGEMENT AND SERVICE AGREEMENTS AND OTHER EXPENSES
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 of 0.25% of each Fund’s average daily net assets. Effective with the launch of the Madison Funds Madison Target Date Funds or Master Funds (see Note 1), the Funds invested substantially all of their assets in these Master Funds. In order to avoid charging duplicate fees, from August 30, 2014 through December 31, 2014, these fees were waived by the Investment Adviser. The Investment Adviser does not have the right to recoup any of these waived fees. In that same regard, effective January 1, 2015, and as long as each USF Target Date Fund invests substantially all of its assets in the underlying Madison Target Date Fund discussed above, the USF Target Date Funds shall not pay any management fees to the Investment Adviser in recognition of the fees paid to the Adviser by the corresponding Madison Funds Madison Target Retirement Date Funds to avoid charging duplicate fees.
Service Agreement: The Investment Adviser provides or arranges for each Fund to have all of the necessary operational and support services it needs for a fee, which is calculated daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.05% of each Fund’s average daily net assets. Effective with the launch of the Madison Funds Madison Target Date Funds or Master Funds (see Note 1), the Funds invested substantially all of their assets in these Master Funds. In order to avoid charging duplicate fees, from August 30, 2014 through December 31, 2014, these fees were waived by the Investment Adviser. The Investment Adviser does not have the right to recoup any of these waived fees. In that same regard, effective January 1, 2015, and as long as each USF Target Date Fund invests substantially all of its assets in the underlying Madison Target Date Fund discussed above, the USF Target Date Funds shall not pay any service fees to the Investment Adviser in recognition of the fees paid to the Adviser by the corresponding Madison Funds Madison Target Retirement Date Funds to avoid charging duplicate fees.
Other Expenses: In addition to the fees described above, the Trust is responsible for brokerage commissions and other expenses incurred in connection with the acquisition or disposition of investments, overdrafts, any potential taxes owed and extraordinary expenses as approved by a majority of independent trustees.
Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are also officers of the Investment Adviser. The Funds do not compensate their officers or affiliated trustees. The Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board may change trustee fees paid at any time.
4. DIVIDENDS FROM NET INCOME AND DISTRIBUTIONS OF CAPITAL GAINS
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 period ended June 30, 2015, aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, other than short-term investment, were as follows:
Fund | Purchases | Sales | ||
Ultra Series Madison Target Retirement 2020 | $1,339,845 | $4,851,594 | ||
Ultra Series Madison Target Retirement 2030 | 1,381,958 | 4,898,551 | ||
Ultra Series Madison Target Retirement 2040 | 1,198,424 | 7,507,468 | ||
Ultra Series Madison Target Retirement 2050 | 1,211,395 | 2,997,474 |
6. FEDERAL INCOME TAX INFORMATION
It is each Fund’s policy to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all its taxable income to its shareholders. Accordingly, no provisions for federal income taxes are recorded in the accompanying statements.
The Funds have not recorded any liabilities for material unrecognized tax benefits as of June 30, 2015. It is each Fund’s policy to recognize accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax benefits in income taxes, as appropriate. Tax years that remain open to examination by major tax jurisdictions include tax years ended December 31, 2011 through December 31, 2014.
For federal income tax purposes, the Target Date Funds did not have capital loss carryovers as of December 31, 2014.
At June 30, 2015, the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and net unrealized appreciation for all securities as computed on a federal income tax basis for each Fund were as follows:
Fund | Appreciation | Depreciation | Net | |||
Ultra Series Madison Target Retirement 2020 | $ 5,264,002 | $ – | $ 5,264,002 | |||
Ultra Series Madison Target Retirement 2030 | 10,791,385 | – | 10,791,385 | |||
Ultra Series Madison Target Retirement 2040 | 8,328,331 | – | 8,328,331 | |||
Ultra Series Madison Target Retirement 2050 | 2,985,848 | – | 2,985,848 |
The differences between the book unrealized amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and tax unrealized amounts (shown above) are due to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
7. INVESTMENT RISKS
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 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.
Investing in foreign securities involves certain risks not necessarily found in U.S. markets. These include risks associated with adverse changes in economic, political, regulatory and other conditions, changes in currency exchange rates, exchange control regulations, expropriation of assets or nationalization, imposition of withholding taxes on dividend or interest payments or capital gains, and possible difficulty in obtaining and enforcing judgments against foreign entities. Further, issuers of foreign securities are subject to different, and often less comprehensive, accounting, reporting and disclosure requirements than domestic issuers.
The 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 Date Funds are subject to asset allocation risk and manager risk. Manager risk (i.e., fund selection risk) is the risk that the Underlying Fund(s) selected to fulfill a particular asset class underperforms their 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.
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The Fund is also subject to cybersecurity risk, which include the risks associated with computer systems, networks and devices to carry out routine business operations. These systems, networks and devices employ a variety of protections that are designed to prevent cyberattacks. Despite the various cyber protections utilized by the Fund, the Investment Adviser, and other service providers, their systems, networks, or devices could potentially be breached. The Fund, its shareholders, and the Investment Adviser could be negatively impacted as a result of a cybersecurity breach. The Fund cannot control the cybersecurity plans and systems put in place by service providers or any other third parties whose operations may affect the Fund. The Fund does monitor this risk closely.
In addition to the other risks described above in the prospectus, you should understand what we refer to as “unknown market risks.” While investments in securities 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 them, take appropriate action to reasonably manage them and 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.
8. CAPITAL SHARES AND AFFILIATED OWNERSHIP
All capital shares outstanding at June 30, 2015, are owned by separate investment accounts and/or pension plans of CMFG Life Insurance Company. A summary of the transactions with each affiliated underlying fund as of June 30, 2015, follows:
Balance of | Balance of | |||||||||||||||||
Shares | Shares | |||||||||||||||||
Held at | Gross | Gross | Held at | Value at | Realized | Distributions | ||||||||||||
Fund/Underlying Fund | 12/31/14 | Additions | Sales | 6/30/15 | 6/30/15 | Gain (Loss) | Received1 | |||||||||||
Ultra Series Madison Target Retirement 2020 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||
Madison Funds: Madison Target Retirement 2020 Fund Class R6 | 6,149,744 | 132,461 | (478,627) | 5,803,578 | $ | 58,325,961 | $ | 270,232 | $ | - | ||||||||
Totals | $ | 58,325,961 | $ | 270,232 | $ | - | ||||||||||||
Ultra Series Madison Target Retirement 2030 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||
Madison Funds: Madison Target Retirement 2030 Fund Class R6 | 8,448,842 | 136,928 | (484,847) | 8,100,923 | $ | 81,090,242 | $ | 156,167 | $ | - | ||||||||
Totals | $ | 81,090,242 | $ | 156,167 | $ | - | ||||||||||||
Ultra Series Madison Target Retirement 2040 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||
Madison Funds: Madison Target Retirement 2040 Fund Class R6 | 5,996,870 | 119,759 | (749,570) | 5,367,059 | $ | 53,455,912 | $ | 745,099 | $ | - | ||||||||
Totals | $ | 53,455,912 | $ | 745,099 | $ | - | ||||||||||||
Ultra Series Madison Target Retirement 2050 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||
Madison Funds: Madison Target Retirement 2050 Fund Class R6 | 2,262,722 | 119,595 | (297,266) | 2,085,051 | $ | 20,933,916 | $ | 42,301 | $ | - | ||||||||
Totals | $ | 20,933,916 | $ | 42,301 | $ | - | ||||||||||||
1 Distributions received include distributions from net investment income and from capital gains from the affiliated Underlying Funds. |
9. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Funds through the date the financial statements were available for issue. No other events have taken place that meet the definition of 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 may indirectly (see Note 3) 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 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2015. 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 | ||||||||
Beginning | Ending | Annual | Expenses Paid | |||||
Fund | Account Value | Account Value | Expense Ratio1 | During Period | ||||
Ultra Series Madison Target | ||||||||
Retirement 2020 Fund | $1,000 | $1,009.90 | 0.00% | $0.00 | ||||
Ultra Series Madison Target | ||||||||
Retirement 2030 Fund | 1,000 | 1,015.00 | 0.00% | 0.00 | ||||
Ultra Series Madison Target | ||||||||
Retirement 2040 Fund | 1,000 | 1,016.70 | 0.00% | 0.00 | ||||
Ultra Series Madison Target | ||||||||
Retirement 2050 Fund | 1,000 | 1,020.00 | 0.00% | 0.00 |
1Amount does not include expenses of the underlying Master Fund, nor the underlying expense of the funds held by the Master Fund. See Note 1 for an explanation of the Fund organizational structure, Note 3 for a description of the expense structure, and the current prospectus for more complete information regarding the charges and expenses of the Target Date Funds.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table below 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 | |||||||||
Beginning | Ending | Annual | Expenses Paid | ||||||
Fund | Account Value | Account Value | Expense Ratio1 | During Period | |||||
Ultra Series Madison Target | |||||||||
Retirement 2020 Fund | $1,000 | $1,024.79 | 0.00% | $0.00 | |||||
Ultra Series Madison Target | |||||||||
Retirement 2030 Fund | 1,000 | 1,024.79 | 0.00% | 0.00 | |||||
Ultra Series Madison Target | |||||||||
Retirement 2040 Fund | 1,000 | 1,024.79 | 0.00% | 0.00 | |||||
Ultra Series Madison Target | |||||||||
Retirement 2050 Fund | 1,000 | 1,024.79 | 0.00% | 0.00 |
1Amount does not include expenses of the underlying Master Fund, nor the underlying expense of the funds held by the Master Fund. See Note 1 for an explanation of the Fund organizational structure, Note 3 for a description of the expense structure, and the current prospectus for more complete information regarding the charges and expenses of the Target Date Funds.
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.
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 the Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance 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 alter forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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APPENDIX A: MADISON FUNDS: MADISON TARGET DATE FUNDS PORTFOLIOS OF INVESTMENTS - Master Funds (unaudited)
Madison Funds: Madison Target Retirement 2020 Fund Portfolio of Investments1 | |||||
Shares | Value (Note 2) | ||||
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 100.8% | |||||
Alternative Funds - 2.0% | |||||
PowerShares DB Commodity Index | |||||
Tracking Fund* | 16,364 | $ | 294,552 | ||
SPDR Gold Shares* | 7,830 | 879,857 | |||
1,174,409 | |||||
Bond Funds - 56.5% | |||||
Baird Aggregate Bond Fund Institutional Shares | 137,199 | 1,468,025 | |||
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | 2,482 | 291,536 | |||
iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF† | 143,050 | 17,589,428 | |||
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 33,466 | 3,514,265 | |||
iShares TIPS Bond Fund ETF | 20,880 | 2,339,604 | |||
Metropolitan West High Yield Bond Fund Class I | 245,721 | 2,349,092 | |||
Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund Class I | 135,676 | 1,466,654 | |||
Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 22,107 | 1,759,275 | |||
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 28,849 | 2,344,270 | |||
33,122,149 | |||||
Foreign Stock Funds - 9.0% | |||||
iShares MSCI EAFE Minimum Volatility ETF | 17,892 | 1,168,169 | |||
iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF | 32,077 | 585,405 | |||
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-U.S. ETF | 30,172 | 1,464,851 | |||
WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund | 19,051 | 1,173,351 | |||
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 15,361 | 878,649 | |||
5,270,425 | |||||
Money Market Funds - 5.9% | |||||
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund | 3,463,265 | 3,463,265 | |||
Stock Funds - 27.4% | |||||
iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 15,620 | 2,342,688 | |||
PowerShares Buyback Achievers Portfolio ETF | 84,213 | 4,093,594 | |||
Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index Fund Institutional Shares | 38,621 | 587,427 | |||
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 15,278 | 584,995 | |||
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust | 34,098 | 7,019,073 | |||
Vanguard Financials ETF | 5,894 | 292,755 | |||
Vanguard Growth ETF | 5,460 | 584,493 | |||
Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 5,502 | 584,477 | |||
16,089,502 | |||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.8% (Cost $54,945,664**) | 59,119,750 | ||||
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - (0.8%) | (452,515 | ) | |||
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0% | $ | 58,667,235 |
1 | Calculated on a cash basis. |
* | Non-income producing. |
** | Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $54,945,664. |
† | www.ishares.com/us/library/financial-legal-tax. |
ETF | Exchange Traded Fund. |
Madison Funds: Madison Target Retirement 2030 Fund Portfolio of Investments1 | |||||
Shares | Value (Note 2) | ||||
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 100.3% | |||||
Alternative Funds - 2.5% | |||||
PowerShares DB Commodity Index | |||||
Tracking Fund* | 22,882 | $ | 411,876 | ||
SPDR Gold Shares* | 14,598 | 1,640,378 | |||
2,052,254 | |||||
Bond Funds - 33.9% | |||||
Baird Aggregate Bond Fund Institutional Shares | 76,738 | 821,100 | |||
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | 3,476 | 408,291 | |||
iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 120,017 | 14,757,290 | |||
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 38,997 | 4,095,075 | |||
iShares TIPS Bond Fund ETF | 29,197 | 3,271,524 | |||
Metropolitan West High Yield Bond Fund Class I | 257,693 | 2,463,546 | |||
Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund Class I | 75,886 | 820,332 | |||
Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 10,300 | 819,674 | |||
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 5,038 | 409,388 | |||
27,866,220 | |||||
Foreign Stock Funds - 13.5% | |||||
iShares MSCI EAFE Minimum Volatility ETF | 37,565 | 2,452,619 | |||
iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF | 67,281 | 1,227,878 | |||
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-U.S. ETF | 67,503 | 3,277,271 | |||
WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund | 39,958 | 2,461,013 | |||
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 28,615 | 1,636,778 | |||
11,055,559 | |||||
Money Market Funds - 5.5% | |||||
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund | 4,484,914 | 4,484,914 | |||
Stock Funds - 44.9% | |||||
iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 32,763 | 4,913,795 | |||
PowerShares Buyback Achievers Portfolio ETF | 151,415 | 7,360,283 | |||
Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index Fund Institutional Shares | 81,006 | 1,232,105 | |||
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 32,044 | 1,226,965 | |||
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust | 87,407 | 17,992,731 | |||
Vanguard Financials ETF | 16,451 | 817,121 | |||
Vanguard Growth ETF | 11,446 | 1,225,294 | |||
Vanguard Health Care ETF | 2,930 | 410,083 | |||
Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 15,404 | 1,636,367 | |||
36,814,744 | |||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.3% (Cost $73,273,469**) | 82,273,691 | ||||
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - (0.3%) | (206,058 | ) | |||
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0% | $ | 82,067,633 |
1 | Calculated on a cash basis. |
* | Non-income producing. |
** | Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $73,273,469. |
ETF | Exchange Traded Fund. |
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Madison Funds: Madison Target Retirement 2040 Fund Portfolio of Investments1
Shares | Value (Note 2) | |||
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 99.6% | ||||
Alternative Funds - 3.0% | ||||
PowerShares DB Commodity Index | ||||
Tracking Fund* | 14,910 | $ | 268,380 | |
SPDR Gold Shares* | 11,890 | 1,336,080 | ||
1,604,460 | ||||
Bond Funds - 23.5% | ||||
Baird Aggregate Bond Fund Institutional Shares | 25,001 | 267,511 | ||
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | 2,261 | 265,577 | ||
iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 52,135 | 6,410,520 | ||
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 20,328 | 2,134,643 | ||
iShares TIPS Bond Fund ETF | 16,647 | 1,865,296 | ||
Metropolitan West High Yield Bond Fund Class I | 111,941 | 1,070,151 | ||
Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund Class I | 24,723 | 267,261 | ||
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 3,286 | 267,021 | ||
12,547,980 | ||||
Foreign Stock Funds - 16.0% | ||||
iShares MSCI EAFE Minimum Volatility ETF | 28,578 | 1,865,858 | ||
iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF | 43,840 | 800,080 | ||
SPDR S&P Emerging Asia Pacific ETF | 3,030 | 267,276 | ||
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-U.S. ETF | 49,471 | 2,401,817 | ||
WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund | 30,375 | 1,870,796 | ||
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 23,291 | 1,332,245 | ||
8,538,072 | ||||
Money Market Funds - 4.8% | ||||
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund | 2,570,250 | 2,570,250 | ||
Stock Funds - 52.3% | ||||
iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 24,897 | 3,734,052 | ||
PowerShares Buyback Achievers Portfolio ETF | 109,593 | 5,327,316 | ||
Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index Fund Institutional Shares | 70,467 | 1,071,803 | ||
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 27,818 | 1,065,151 | ||
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust | 62,118 | 12,786,990 | ||
Vanguard Financials ETF | 16,126 | 800,979 | ||
Vanguard Growth ETF | 9,972 | 1,067,503 | ||
Vanguard Health Care ETF | 3,823 | 535,067 | ||
Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 15,057 | 1,599,505 | ||
27,988,366 | ||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.6% (Cost $45,615,789**) | 53,249,128 | |||
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 0.4% | 228,874 | |||
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0% | $ | 53,478,002 |
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Calculated on a cash basis. |
* |
Non-income producing. |
** |
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $45,615,789. |
ETF |
Exchange Traded Fund. |
Madison Funds: Madison Target Retirement 2050 Fund Portfolio of Investments1
Shares | Value (Note 2) | |||
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 100.0% | ||||
Alternative Funds - 4.0% | ||||
PowerShares DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund* | 11,719 | $ | 210,942 | |
SPDR Gold Shares* | 5,607 | 630,059 | ||
841,001 | ||||
Bond Funds - 12.5% | ||||
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | 892 | 104,774 | ||
iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 10,244 | 1,259,602 | ||
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 5,987 | 628,695 | ||
iShares TIPS Bond Fund ETF | 5,607 | 628,265 | ||
2,621,336 | ||||
Foreign Stock Funds - 18.4% | ||||
iShares MSCI EAFE Minimum Volatility ETF | 12,824 | 837,279 | ||
iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF | 17,229 | 314,429 | ||
SPDR S&P Emerging Asia Pacific ETF | 2,382 | 210,116 | ||
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-U.S. ETF | 21,606 | 1,048,971 | ||
WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund | 13,643 | 840,273 | ||
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 11,010 | 629,772 | ||
3,880,840 | ||||
Money Market Funds - 5.3% | ||||
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund | 1,104,880 | 1,104,880 | ||
Stock Funds - 59.8% | ||||
iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 11,186 | 1,677,676 | ||
PowerShares Buyback Achievers Portfolio ETF | 47,387 | 2,303,482 | ||
Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index Fund Institutional Shares | 34,425 | 523,598 | ||
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 13,674 | 523,577 | ||
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust† | 26,457 | 5,446,173 | ||
Vanguard Financials ETF | 8,441 | 419,265 | ||
Vanguard Growth ETF | 4,894 | 523,903 | ||
Vanguard Health Care ETF | 2,245 | 314,210 | ||
Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 7,889 | 838,049 | ||
12,569,933 | ||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.0% (Cost $18,654,340**) | 21,017,990 | |||
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 0.0% | 1,191 | |||
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0% | $ | 21,019,181 |
1 |
Calculated on a cash basis. |
* |
Non-income producing. |
** |
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $18,654,340. |
† |
The annual report and prospectus for the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust can be found at: http:// www.spdrs.com/product/fund.seam?ticker=spy. |
ETF |
Exchange Traded Fund. |
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Ultra Series Funds | Other Information (unaudited) - concluded | June 30, 2015
APPENDIX B: MADISON FUNDS: MADISON TARGET DATE FUNDS STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (unaudited)
Madison Target | Madison Target | Madison Target | Madison Target | ||||||||||
Retirement | Retirement | Retirement | Retirement | ||||||||||
2020 Fund | 2030 Fund | 2040 Fund | 2050 Fund | ||||||||||
Assets: | |||||||||||||
Investments in securities, at cost | |||||||||||||
Unaffiliated issuers | $ | 54,945,664 | $ | 73,273,469 | $ | 45,615,789 | $ | 18,654,340 | |||||
Net unrealized appreciation | |||||||||||||
Unaffiliated issuers | 4,174,086 | 9,000,222 | 7,633,339 | 2,363,650 | |||||||||
Total investments at value | |||||||||||||
59,119,750 | 82,273,691 | 53,249,128 | 21,017,990 | ||||||||||
Receivables: | |||||||||||||
Investments sold | 594,114 | 1,869,355 | 1,372,542 | 338,639 | |||||||||
Fund shares sold | 1,090 | – | 283 | 1,365 | |||||||||
Dividends | 90,515 | 196,792 | 140,530 | 59,788 | |||||||||
Total assets | |||||||||||||
59,805,469 | 84,339,838 | 54,762,483 | 21,417,782 | ||||||||||
Liabilities: | |||||||||||||
Payables: | |||||||||||||
Investments purchased | 1,123,545 | 2,251,611 | 1,270,798 | 393,156 | |||||||||
Management fees | 12,241 | 17,162 | 11,402 | 4,538 | |||||||||
Service agreement fees | 2,448 | 3,432 | 2,281 | 907 | |||||||||
Total liabilities | |||||||||||||
1,138,234 | 2,272,205 | 1,284,481 | 398,601 | ||||||||||
Net assets | $ | 58,667,235 | $ | 82,067,633 | $ | 53,478,002 | $ | 21,019,181 | |||||
Net assets consist of: | |||||||||||||
Paid-in capital | $ | 52,784,130 | $ | 70,672,498 | $ | 44,099,867 | $ | 18,006,985 | |||||
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | 478,537 | 690,878 | 485,582 | 193,663 | |||||||||
Accumulated net realized gain on investments sold and foreign currency related transactions | 1,230,482 | 1,704,035 | 1,259,214 | 454,883 | |||||||||
Net unrealized appreciation of investments (including appreciation (depreciation) of foreign currency related transactions) | 4,174,086 | 9,000,222 | 7,633,339 | 2,363,650 | |||||||||
Net Assets | $ | 58,667,235 | $ | 82,067,633 | $ | 53,478,002 | $ | 21,019,181 | |||||
Class R6 Shares: | |||||||||||||
Net Assets | $ | 58,667,235 | $ | 82,067,633 | $ | 53,478,002 | $ | 21,019,181 | |||||
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding | 5,836,728 | 8,199,600 | 5,368,106 | 2,094,205 | |||||||||
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share | $ | 10.05 | $ | 10.01 | $ | 9.96 | $ | 10.04 |
SEC File Number: 811-04815
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Semi-annual Report | |||
(unaudited) | |||
April 30, 2015 | ![]() | ||
Madison Conservative Allocation Fund | |||
Madison Moderate Allocation Fund | |||
Madison Aggressive Allocation | |||
Madison Cash Reserves Fund | |||
Madison Tax-Free Virginia Fund | |||
Madison Tax-Free National Fund | |||
Madison Government Bond Fund | |||
Madison High Quality Bond Fund | |||
Madison Core Bond Fund | |||
Madison Corporate Bond Fund | |||
Madison High Income Fund | |||
Madison Diversified Income Fund | |||
Madison Covered Call & Equity Income Fund | |||
Madison Dividend Income Fund | |||
Madison Large Cap Value Fund | |||
Madison Investors Fund | |||
Madison Large Cap Growth Fund | |||
Madison Mid Cap Fund | |||
Madison Small Cap Fund | |||
Madison NorthRoad International Fund | |||
Madison International Stock Fund | |||
Madison Hansberger International Growth Fund | |||
Madison Target Retirement 2020 Fund | |||
Madison Target Retirement 2030 Fund | |||
Madison Target Retirement 2040 Fund | |||
Madison Target Retirement 2050 Fund |