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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

Form N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF

REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number: 811-4676

 

 

Harbor Funds

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

111 South Wacker Drive, 34th Floor

Chicago, Illinois 60606

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

David G. Van Hooser   With a copy to:
HARBOR FUNDS   Christopher P. Harvey, Esq.

111 South Wacker Drive, 34th Floor

  Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP

Chicago, Illinois 60606

  60 State Street
  Boston, MA 02109

(Name and address of agent for service)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (312) 443-4400

Date of fiscal year end: October 31

Date of reporting period: April 30, 2008


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ITEM 1 – REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS

The following is a copy of the report transmitted to shareholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 under the Act (17 CFR 270.30e-1):

Harbor Funds’ 2008 Semi-Annual Report included.


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LOGO

 

Semi-Annual Report

April 30, 2008

Equity Funds

 

Domestic Equity

Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund

Harbor Mid Cap Growth Fund

Harbor Small Cap Growth Fund

Harbor Small Company Growth Fund

Harbor Large Cap Value Fund

Harbor Mid Cap Value Fund

Harbor SMID Value Fund

Harbor Small Cap Value Fund

International Equity

Harbor International Fund

Harbor International Growth Fund

Harbor Global Value Fund


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Semi-Annual Report Overview

     2

Letter from the Chairman

     4

Harbor Domestic Equity Funds

    

HARBOR CAPITAL APPRECIATION FUND

    

Manager’s Commentary

     6

Fund Summary

     8

Fund Performance Summary

     9

Portfolio of Investments

     10

HARBOR MID CAP GROWTH FUND

    

Manager’s Commentary

     12

Fund Summary

     14

Fund Performance Summary

     15

Portfolio of Investments

     16

HARBOR SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND

    

Managers’ Commentary

     20

Fund Summary

     22

Fund Performance Summary

     23

Portfolio of Investments

     24

HARBOR SMALL COMPANY GROWTH FUND

    

Manager’s Commentary

     26

Fund Summary

     28

Fund Performance Summary

     29

Portfolio of Investments

     30

HARBOR LARGE CAP VALUE FUND

    

Manager’s Commentary

     32

Fund Summary

     34

Fund Performance Summary

     35

Portfolio of Investments

     36

HARBOR MID CAP VALUE FUND

    

Managers’ Commentary

     40

Fund Summary

     42

Fund Performance Summary

     43

Portfolio of Investments

     44

HARBOR SMID VALUE FUND

    

Managers’ Commentary

     48

Fund Summary

     50

Fund Performance Summary

     51

Portfolio of Investments

     52

HARBOR SMALL CAP VALUE FUND

    

Manager’s Commentary

     54

Fund Summary

     56

Fund Performance Summary

     57

Portfolio of Investments

     58

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

     60

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

     61

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

     62

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

     66

FEES AND EXPENSE EXAMPLE

     75

Harbor International Equity Funds

    

HARBOR INTERNATIONAL FUND

    

Manager’s Commentary

     78

Fund Summary

     80

Fund Performance Summary

     81

Portfolio of Investments

     82

HARBOR INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND

    

Manager’s Commentary

     86

Fund Summary

     88

Fund Performance Summary

     89

Portfolio of Investments

     90

HARBOR GLOBAL VALUE FUND

    

Managers’ Commentary

     92

Fund Summary

     94

Fund Performance Summary

     95

Portfolio of Investments

     96

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

     98

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

     99

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

     100

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

     102

FEES AND EXPENSE EXAMPLE

     106

Notes to Financial Statements

     108

Additional Information

    

Proxy Voting

     117

Quarterly Portfolio Disclosures

     117

Advisory Agreement Approvals

     117

Trustees and Officers

     125

 


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Harbor Equity Funds

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT OVERVIEW (Unaudited)

 

 

The first half of Harbor Funds’ fiscal year ended April 30, 2008. The total return for each of the eleven equity portfolios is shown below. The performance figures for each of the Harbor Funds assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, but do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of shares of the Funds. The unmanaged indices do not reflect fees and expenses and are not available for direct investment. From time to time, certain fees and/or expenses have been voluntarily waived, which has resulted in higher returns. Without these waivers, the returns would have been lower. The waivers may be discontinued at any time without notice. For information on the different share classes, please refer to the current prospectus.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. Actual return and principal value on an investment will fluctuate, and the shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. You can obtain performance data current to the most recent month end (available within seven business days after the most recent month end) by calling 1-800-422-1050 or visiting www.harborfunds.com.

 

     Unannualized Total Return
6 Months Ended
April 30, 2008
 
     Institutional
Class
    Administrative
Class
    Investor
Class
 

HARBOR DOMESTIC EQUITY FUNDS

      

Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund

   -9.66 %   -9.77 %   -9.82 %

Harbor Mid Cap Growth Fund

   -12.28     -12.34     -12.33  

Harbor Small Cap Growth Fund

   -9.35     -9.48     -9.51  

Harbor Small Company Growth Fund

   -21.59     -21.61     -21.74  

Harbor Large Cap Value Fund

   -5.24     -5.28     -5.43  

Harbor Mid Cap Value Fund

   -12.24     -12.41     -12.49  

Harbor SMID Value Fund

   -18.81     -18.88     -18.87  

Harbor Small Cap Value Fund

   -6.82     -6.95     -7.01  

HARBOR INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUNDS

      

Harbor International Fund

   -5.44 %   -5.54 %   -5.60 %

Harbor International Growth Fund

   -11.38     -11.50     -11.54  

Harbor Global Value Fund

   -14.35     -14.50     -14.56  

 

COMMONLY USED MARKET INDICES    Unannualized Total Return
6 Months Ended
April 30, 2008
 

Standard & Poor’s 500 (S&P 500); large cap, domestic equity

   -9.64 %

Dow Jones Wilshire 5000; entire U.S. stock market

   -9.88  

Russell 1000® Growth; large cap, domestic equity

   -9.28  

Russell Midcap® Growth; domestic equity

   -8.44  

Russell 2000® Growth; small cap, domestic equity

   -14.14  

Russell 1000® Value; large cap, domestic equity

   -9.83  

Russell Midcap® Value; domestic equity

   -9.20  

Russell 2500 Value; small/mid cap, domestic equity

   -10.32  

Russell 2000® Value; small cap, domestic equity

   -11.55  

Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Australasia, and Far East (MSCI EAFE); international equity

   -9.21  

Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Australasia, and Far East Growth (MSCI EAFE Growth); international equity

   -7.62  

Morgan Stanley Capital International World (MSCI World); global equity

   -9.37  

 

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Harbor Equity Funds

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT OVERVIEW—Continued

 

 

       HARBOR FUNDS EXPENSE RATIOS1      Morningstar
Average2
 
       2004*        2005*        2006*      2007*      2008f     

HARBOR DOMESTIC EQUITY FUNDS

                       

Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund

                       

Institutional Class

     0.67 %      0.68 %      0.67 %    0.66 %    0.67 %    1.05 %

Administrative Class

     0.92        0.92        0.92      0.92      0.92      1.15  

Investor Class

     1.10        1.10        1.07      1.04      1.04      1.14  

Harbor Mid Cap Growth Fund

                       

Institutional Class

     0.98 %      0.95 %      0.94 %    0.89 %    0.87 %    1.11 %

Administrative Class

     1.23        1.18        1.18      1.14      1.12      1.32  

Investor Class

     1.38        1.38        1.32      1.27      1.25      1.35  

Harbor Small Cap Growth Fund

                       

Institutional Class

     0.83 %      0.84 %      0.82 %    0.82 %    0.83 %    1.30 %

Administrative Class

     1.08        1.09        1.07      1.07      1.08      1.42  

Investor Class

     1.25        1.27        1.22      1.20      1.21      1.43  

Harbor Small Company Growth Fund

                       

Institutional Class

     N/A        N/A        0.92 %a,b    0.87 %    0.87 %    1.30 %

Administrative Class

     N/A        N/A        1.18 %a,b    1.11      1.12      1.42  

Investor Class

     N/A        N/A        1.31 %a,b    1.25      1.25      1.43  

Harbor Large Cap Value Fund

                       

Institutional Class

     0.68 %      0.70 %      0.68 %    0.68 %    0.68 %    0.95 %

Administrative Class

     0.92        0.95        0.93      0.93      0.93      1.11  

Investor Class

     1.10        1.10        1.08      1.06      1.05      1.15  

Harbor Mid Cap Value Fund

                       

Institutional Class

     1.02 %      0.95 %      0.95 %    0.95 %    0.93 %    1.10 %

Administrative Class

     e      1.18        1.18      1.19      1.18      1.29  

Investor Class

     1.39        1.38        1.32      1.33      1.31      1.28  

Harbor SMID Value Fund

                       

Institutional Class

     N/A        N/A        N/A      0.95 %a,d    0.95 %    1.19 %

Administrative Class

     N/A        N/A        N/A      1.20 %a,d    1.20      1.30  

Investor Class

     N/A        N/A        N/A      1.33 %a,d    1.33      1.30  

Harbor Small Cap Value Fund

                       

Institutional Class

     0.84 %      0.83 %      0.83 %    0.83 %    0.83 %    1.20 %

Administrative Class

     0.93        1.08        1.08      1.08      1.08      1.36  

Investor Class

     1.25        1.26        1.23      1.21      1.21      1.31  

HARBOR INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUNDS

                       

Harbor International Fund

                       

Institutional Class

     0.86 %      0.87 %      0.85 %    0.81 %    0.78 %    1.10 %

Administrative Class

     1.11        1.12        1.10      1.06      1.03      1.21  

Investor Class

     1.29        1.30        1.24      1.19      1.16      1.24  

Harbor International Growth Fund

                       

Institutional Class

     0.93 %      1.00 %      0.98 %    0.88 %    0.89 %    1.21 %

Administrative Class

     1.19        1.24        1.23      1.12      1.14      1.24  

Investor Class

     1.39        1.39        1.37      1.25      1.27      1.26  

Harbor Global Value Fund

                       

Institutional Class

     N/A        N/A        1.00 %a,c    1.00 %    1.00 %    1.15 %

Administrative Class

     N/A        N/A        1.25 %a,c    1.25      1.25      1.27  

Investor Class

     N/A        N/A        1.38 %a,c    1.38      1.38      1.30  

 

 

* Audited.
1 Harbor Funds’ expense ratios are for expenses only and are shown net of all expense offsets, waivers and reimbursements. (see Financial Highlights)
2 Institutional Class comparison includes all actively managed no-load funds with 12b-1 fees less than or equal to 0.25% in the April 30, 2008 Morningstar Universe with the same investment style as the comparable Harbor Funds’ portfolio. Administrative and Investor Class comparisons includes all actively managed no-load funds with 12b-1 fees less than or equal to 0.25% in the April 30, 2008 Morningstar Universe, excluding the Institutional Share Class Funds, with the same investment style as the comparable Harbor Funds’ portfolio.
a Annualized.
b For the period February 1, 2006 (inception) through October 31, 2006.
c For the period August 7, 2006 (inception) through October 31, 2006.
d For the period May 1, 2007 (inception) through October 31, 2007.
e Assets in this class were too small to incur any expense for the period.
f Unaudited annualized figures for the six-month period ended April 30, 2008.

 

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Letter from the Chairman

 

 

LOGO

David G. Van Hooser

Chairman

 

Dear Fellow Shareholder:

After five consecutive years of generally strong returns for equities, broad equity market indices were down significantly across the board in the fiscal first half ended April 30, 2008. The tightening in the global credit markets triggered by the subprime mortgage crisis that began in 2007, a weak U.S. dollar, and fears of a weak U.S. economy with the possibility of a recession all weighed on financial markets in the fiscal first half.

The Dow Jones Wilshire 5000 Index, a broad measure of U.S. equities, was off 9.88% in the first six months of the fiscal year. No market segment was spared in this broad decline. Large cap stocks had somewhat smaller declines than small cap stocks yet all market segments had meaningful declines.

 

International markets were also affected by the global credit tightening and concerns that weakness in the U.S. economy could affect other economies around the world. The MSCI EAFE Index of stocks in developed international markets was down 9.21% in U.S. dollars in the fiscal first half. The weak dollar benefited U.S. dollar based investors, enhancing the MSCI EAFE Index return in U.S. dollars by about four percentage points compared to local currency returns.

The severity of the global credit crisis was highlighted in March, when the Federal Reserve and U.S. Treasury Department intervened to facilitate the sale of Bear Stearns as the investment bank faced the threat of bankruptcy from a loss of confidence which led to rapidly declining liquidity. The Federal Reserve took a number of other steps in an effort to provide liquidity and stability to the financial system. Aggressive cuts by the Fed trimmed short-term interest rates five times during the fiscal half year by a total of 250 basis points. As a result, the target federal funds rate stood at 2.00% as of April 30, 2008, down from 4.50% six months earlier and its lowest level since December 2004.

Within the credit markets, investors continued to reprice risk. A flight to quality pushed U.S. Treasury prices up and yields down. The yield of the 10-Year Treasury Note was 3.77% at the end of the fiscal half-year, down substantially from its 4.48% yield on October 31, 2007. TIPS, or U.S. Treasury inflation protected securities, performed well against a backdrop of rising commodity prices and concerns about inflation. TIPS rose almost 7%. In contrast, a broad measure of the higher risk, high-yield market was down by 0.77%.

Returns of various market indices are shown in the table below.

 

       RETURNS FOR PERIODS ENDED APRIL 30, 2008  
       Unannualized             Annualized  

Domestic Equities

     6 Months      1 Year      5 Years      10 years      30 Years  

Dow Jones Wilshire 5000 (entire U.S. stock market)

     -9.88 %    -4.74 %    11.83 %    4.36 %    12.64 %

S & P 500 (large cap stocks)

     -9.64      -4.68      10.62      3.89      12.63  

Russell Midcap® (mid cap stocks)

     -8.77      -6.34      16.20      8.33      N/A  

Russell 2000® (small cap stocks)

     -12.92      -10.96      13.77      5.33      N/A  

Russell 3000® Growth

     -9.68      -0.79      9.79      1.67      N/A  

Russell 3000® Value

     -9.97      -9.49      12.92      6.05      N/A  

International Equities

                                    

MSCI EAFE (foreign stocks)

     -9.21 %    -1.78 %    20.42 %    6.66 %    11.55 %

MSCI World (global stocks)

     -9.37      -2.47      15.18      5.02      11.26  

Fixed Income

                                    

Merrill Lynch High-Yield Master II (high yield bonds)

     -0.77 %    -0.83 %    8.23 %    5.27 %    N/A  

LB Aggregate (domestic bonds)

     4.08      6.87      4.37      5.96      8.56 %

Merrill Lynch 3-Month U.S. T-Bill (proxy for money market returns)

     1.75      4.28      3.19      3.69      6.51  

Harbor Domestic Equity Funds

Like the broad domestic stock market indices, all of Harbor’s domestic equity funds had negative returns for the fiscal half year. Only three domestic equity funds outperformed their respective benchmarks during the fiscal first half. The Harbor Small Cap Growth Fund (Institutional Class) outperformed its Russell 2000 Growth® Index by 479 basis points. Among the domestic value funds, the Harbor Large Cap Value Fund (Institutional Class) bettered its Russell 1000® Value Index benchmark by 459 basis points and the Harbor Small Cap Value Fund (Institutional Class) beat its Russell 2000® Value Index benchmark by 473 basis points.

 

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No fund or portfolio manager can be evaluated fairly in the short-term. Longer term performance provides a better indicator of a fund’s and a manager’s performance. Over a longer term perspective, five of the six Harbor domestic equity funds open for five years or more virtually matched or outperformed their respective benchmarks for the five years ended April 30, 2008.

Harbor International Equity Funds

Like the domestic funds, all Harbor international funds had negative returns for the fiscal first half. The Harbor International Fund (Institutional Class) outperformed its MSCI EAFE Index benchmark by 377 basis points in the fiscal first half. From a longer term perspective, the Harbor International Fund and the Harbor International Growth Fund both outperformed their respective benchmarks for the five years ended April 30, 2008.

Diversifying Your Investments

As the fiscal first half ended, equity markets showed some improvement, causing some market prognosticators to suggest that the economy and the equity markets were not as weak as they appeared. Other analysts suggested that the economy and equity markets could prove to be even weaker in the months ahead. Such differences of opinion by knowledgeable investment professionals are common in any environment. Yet one can manage this uncertainty by sticking with certain investment fundamentals.

We encourage all investors to take a long-term view with their investments. A diversified portfolio with a mix of stocks, bonds, and cash that reflects your financial goals and tolerance for risk should help you achieve your investment objectives over the long-term. Once you have established the appropriate mix, or asset allocation, for your own investments, such allocations should be reviewed periodically and rebalanced as necessary to maintain your targeted allocations. Rebalancing will help you maintain a diversified portfolio that is consistent with your financial goals and risk tolerance.

Managers of the Year

On January 3, 2008, two Harbor Funds portfolio managers were named winners of the Morningstar® 2007 Fund Manager of the Year Awards. Hakan Castegren, the portfolio manager of the Harbor International Fund, and the Northern Cross team won the Morningstar® 2007 Fund Manager of the Year—International. Bill Gross, the portfolio manager of the Harbor Bond Fund, and his PIMCO team won the Morningstar® 2007 Fund Manager of the Year—Fixed Income. The Fund Manager of the Year award winners are chosen based on Morningstar’s proprietary research and in-depth evaluation by its fund analysts of the managers’ performance and alignment of interests with shareholders. We believe this is the first time in the history of the awards that portfolio managers affiliated with a single fund family have won more than one of the three awards currently given each year.

Both are repeat winners. Hakan Castegren won previously in 1996. Bill Gross won previously in 1998 and 2000 and is the only mutual fund manager to win Morningstar® Manager of the Year honors three times.

Notable Fund Anniversaries

During the fiscal first half, three Harbor funds celebrated their 20th anniversaries with the same subadviser since inception. In addition to being Morningstar® award winners, Hakan Castegren (Northern Cross) celebrated 20 years as the portfolio manager of the Harbor International Fund and Bill Gross (PIMCO) celebrated 20 years as the portfolio manager of the Harbor Bond Fund. The Harbor Money Market Fund also celebrated its 20th anniversary with the same subadviser, Fischer Francis Trees and Watts, Inc. Ken O’Donnell is the current portfolio manager of the Harbor Money Market Fund. The three funds commenced operations on December 29, 1987.

All three of these funds and their portfolio managers have served shareholders well since inception. The long tenure of the portfolio management of these three funds is consistent with our view that investors should evaluate their investments and managers over the long-term.

Thank you for your investment in Harbor Funds.

June 18, 2008

LOGO

David G. Van Hooser

Chairman

 

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Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund

MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (Unaudited)

 

SUBADVISER

Jennison Associates LLC

466 Lexington Avenue

New York, NY 10017

PORTFOLIO MANAGER

Spiros Segalas

Since 1990

Jennison has subadvised the Fund since 1990.

INVESTMENT GOAL

Long-term growth of capital.

PRINCIPAL STYLE CHARACTERISTICS

Mid to large cap growth stocks.

LOGO

Spiros Segalas

 

Management’s discussion of fund performance

MARKET REVIEW

Problems in the subprime mortgage market spread throughout the financial system in the six months ended April 30, 2008, sparking a liquidity/credit crisis and roiling global markets. Financial institutions with balance sheets exposed to leveraged securities faced mounting losses and a need to raise additional capital. When this process became chaotic, the Federal Reserve and the Treasury Department intervened to facilitate the sale of securities firm Bear Stearns, which had been immobilized by liquidity problems.

The Federal Reserve took other decisive steps to contain financial market turmoil and to fend off a possible recession. It cut key interest rates substantially, opened the discount window to brokers, and created a massive lending facility for swapping illiquid debt obligations for U.S. Treasuries. This helped ease problems of institutions forced to sell unwanted and hard-to-value securities into a void and provided relief to those that had become increasingly reluctant to trade with securities firms for fear of having funds frozen in bankruptcies or forced liquidations.

GDP continued to grow but at an anemic pace. Softening labor markets and broadening declines in consumption joined housing weakness and higher commodity prices as strains on the economy. Declining markets and the U.S. dollar’s devaluation soured consumer sentiment. Inflation, while largely contained, remained a concern.

PERFORMANCE

The Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund declined -9.66% (Institutional Class), -9.77% (Administrative Class), and -9.82% (Investor Class) for the six months ended April 30, 2008, underperforming the Russell 1000® Growth benchmark, which fell -9.28%. The Fund performed in line with the broader market as measured by the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, which declined -9.64%. Most sectors in the benchmark lost ground, most notably financials, information technology, consumer discretionary, and health care. Only energy and materials posted gains.

The Fund’s energy holdings contributed notably to positive returns, as First Solar and Southwestern Energy, among others, made significant advances. First Solar benefited from falling costs and soaring demand. The company’s low-cost solar-power modules use a proprietary thin-film semiconductor technology that avoids the silicon-supply constraints faced by other solar-cell makers. We like natural gas producer Southwestern Energy’s strong growth and long-term asset base.

Positions in materials holdings Monsanto and Potash Corp. were also key contributors. Genetically modified seed company Monsanto is profiting from a bullish agriculture cycle based on its leading market position, brand strength, first-mover advantage, operational performance, and technological innovation. Potash Corp. is the world’s largest publicly traded producer of potash, one of the fastest-growing segments of the fertilizer business. With strong global economic growth and world grain stocks at record low levels, we believe that demand for fertilizer is likely to increase. The stock’s rapid run-up, however, prompted us to sell.

 

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MANAGER’S COMMENTARY—Continued

 

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS (% of net assets)

Gilead Sciences Inc.

  4.6 %

Google Inc. Cl. A

  4.6  

Monsanto Co.

  3.3  

Cisco Systems Inc.

  3.2  

Apple Inc.

  3.0  

Research In Motion Ltd. (CAN)

  3.0  

Amazon.com Inc.

  2.9  

Microsoft Corp.

  2.6  

Hewlett-Packard Co.

  2.5  

Walt Disney Co.

  2.5  

 

Stock selection in health care benefited the Fund’s performance relative to the benchmark, as Gilead Sciences and Teva Pharmaceuticals advanced. Gilead continues to solidify its dominant franchise in HIV/AIDS therapeutics, and its AIDS revenue and Tamiflu royalty stream are helping to fund the development of pipeline products. Generic drug maker Teva is benefiting from an improved pricing environment, growing unit demand, industry consolidation, and favorable regulatory environment.

Information technology holdings detracted the most from Fund returns, as declines in Google and Microsoft more than offset Visa’s advance. Google fell on concerns about slowing growth in its “paid clicks”—the number of times users click on its sponsored search links. We believe the company will remain in an exceptional, if slower, phase of revenue and earnings growth and that its long-term valuation will be driven by significant growth in revenues, earnings, and cash flows. Its continued investment in capacity and research and development should lead to new streams of revenue through product innovation, new formats, and new technologies. Microsoft fell on negative reaction to its plan to purchase Yahoo. We like the growth in Visa’s gross dollar volume (the total value of its cardholders’ transactions), as well as its net revenue yield, pricing power, and cost-cutting opportunities. The company’s dominant share in the U.S. debit market and marketing scale are also attractive.

SunPower and General Electric detracted from returns in the industrials sector. SunPower, which makes high-efficiency solar cells, has faced capacity constraints. We exited the stock in January. General Electric, which has been valued for its defensive characteristics in a period of increased market risk, declined on disappointing earnings and reduced guidance for 2008.

OUTLOOK AND STRATEGY

Moves to thwart credit turmoil from spreading to the real economy appear unlikely to forestall slower growth in the coming months. Fed, Treasury, and administration actions are designed to restore market confidence and limit the duration of any downturn. The next few months should see the initial benefits of tax rebates, and mortgage resets should be mitigated by reduced short-term interest rates. The balance sheets of many non-financial companies remain robust. The rescue of Bear Stearns signals a commitment to averting a debilitating deleveraging process, but recent Treasury reform proposals suggest regulation that could affect financial institution leveraging and returns.

For equity markets, the earnings outlook in a decelerating economy remains a risk. A resurgence in inflationary pressures due to persistently elevated commodity prices remains a concern as well. As growth investors, we are focused on the profit and cash flow generation outlook for our holdings. We have scaled back earnings projections for a number of companies in the portfolio to reflect a slower economy. On balance, though, we remain confident that the portfolio’s holdings are well capitalized and capable of generating earnings-per-share growth at a healthy premium to market averages.

 

 

 

This report contains the current opinions of Jennison Associates LLC and should not be considered as investment advice or a recommendation of any particular security, strategy or investment product. Such opinions are subject to change without notice and securities described herein may no longer be included in, or may at any time be removed from, the Fund’s portfolio. This report is distributed for informational purposes only. Information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed reliable, but not guaranteed.

Since the Fund may hold foreign securities, it may be subject to greater risks than funds invested only in the U.S. These risks are more severe for securities of issuers in emerging market regions. For information on the different share classes and the risks associated with an investment in the Fund, please refer to the current prospectus.

 

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Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund

FUND SUMMARY—April 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

 

INSTITUTIONAL CLASS

   

Fund #

   

012

 

Cusip

   

411511504

 

Ticker

   

HACAX

 

Inception
Date

   

12-29-1987

 

Net Expense

Ratio

   

0.67%

 

Total Net

Assets (000s)

   

$7,795,217

 

ADMINISTRATIVE CLASS

   

Fund #

   

212

 

Cusip

   

411511827

 

Ticker

   

HRCAX

 

Inception
Date

   

11-01-2002

 

Net Expense

Ratio

   

0.92%

 

Total Net

Assets (000s)

   

$258,119

 

INVESTOR CLASS

   

Fund #

   

412

 

Cusip

   

411511819

 

Ticker

   

HCAIX

 

Inception
Date

   

11-01-2002

 

Net Expense

Ratio

   

1.04%

 

Total Net

Assets (000s)

   

$727,436

 

PORTFOLIO STATISTICS

 

    Portfolio   Benchmark*

Number of Holdings

  59   686

Weighted Average Market Cap (MM)*

  $74,770   $68,970

Price/Earning Ratio (P/E)*

  25.7x   20.0x

Price/Book Ratio (P/B)*

  4.4x   3.8x

Beta vs. Russell 1000®
Growth Index*

  1.13   1.00

Portfolio Turnover Rate—Unannualized

  44%   N/A

(6-Month Period Ended 04-30-2008)

 

 

* Portfolio statistics provided by Vestek.

FUND CATEGORY

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Reflects the weighted average of the market capitalization and style of the collective portfolio; individual investments may have different characteristics.

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION (% of investments)

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FUND PERFORMANCE SUMMARY (Unaudited)

 

 

Institutional Class

GROWTH OF A $50,000 INVESTMENT

For the period 05-01-1998 through 04-30-2008

 

The graph compares a $50,000 investment in the Fund with the performance of the Russell 1000® Growth Index and the S&P 500 Index. The Fund’s performance includes the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions.

  LOGO

 

Total Returns

For the periods ended 04-30-2008

     LOGO
Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund                                 
Institutional Class      -9.66 %        1.87 %        10.65 %        3.38 %      12-29-1987
Comparative Indices                                 
Russell 1000® Growth      -9.28          -0.23          9.52          1.66       
S&P 500      -9.64            -4.68            10.62            3.89         

Administrative and Investor Classes

GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT

For the period 11-01-2002 through 04-30-2008

 

The graph compares a $10,000 investment in the Fund with the performance of the Russell 1000® Growth Index and the S&P 500 Index. The Fund’s performance includes the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions.

  LOGO

 

Total Returns

For the periods ended 04-30-2008

     LOGO
Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund                                 
Administrative Class      -9.77 %        1.65 %        10.41 %        9.80 %      11-01-2002
Investor Class      -9.82          1.49          10.20          9.57        11-01-2002
Comparative Indices                                 
Russell 1000® Growth      -9.28          -0.23          9.52          9.45       
S&P 500      -9.64            -4.68            10.62            10.49         

As stated in the Fund’s current prospectus, the expense ratios were 0.66% (Net) and 0.67% (Gross) (Institutional Class); 0.92% (Net) and 0.93% (Gross) (Administrative Class); and 1.04% (Net) and 1.05% (Gross) (Investor Class). The expense ratios in the prospectus may differ from the actual expense ratios for the fiscal half year disclosed within this report. The expense ratios shown in the prospectus are based on the prior fiscal half year, adjusted to reflect changes, if any, in contractual arrangements that occurred prior to the date of the prospectus. The net expense ratios reflect voluntary fee waivers which may be discontinued at any time without notice, although the adviser has no present intention to do so.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. Actual return and principal value on an investment will fluctuate and the shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. From time to time, certain fees and/or expenses have been voluntarily waived, which has resulted in higher returns. Without these waivers, the returns would have been lower. The voluntary waivers may be discontinued at any time without notice.

You can obtain performance data current to the most recent month end (available within seven business days after the most recent month end) by calling 1-800-422-1050 or visiting www.harborfunds.com.

 

a Annualized.

 

b Unannualized.

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—April 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

 

Equity Holdings (% of net assets)

(Excludes net cash and short-term investments of 1.8%)

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COMMON STOCKS—98.2%

Shares         Value
(000s)
    
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE—3.4%
1,967,100   

Raytheon Co.

  $ 125,835
2,424,090   

United Technologies Corp.

    175,674
        
       301,509
        
BEVERAGES—3.7%
3,434,200   

Coca-Cola Co.

    202,171
1,750,050   

PepsiCo Inc.

    119,931
        
       322,102
        
BIOTECHNOLOGY—6.1%
291,400   

Celgene Corp.*

    18,247
2,002,900   

Genentech Inc.*

    136,598
7,434,700   

Gilead Sciences Inc.*

    384,820
        
       539,665
        
CAPITAL MARKETS—4.9%
7,402,800   

Charles Schwab Corp.

    159,901
694,500   

Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

    132,906
1,734,500   

Lazard Ltd. Shares A1

    67,888

COMMON STOCKS—Continued

Shares         Value
(000s)
    
CAPITAL MARKETS—Continued
1,343,400   

Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc.

  $ 66,942
        
       427,637
        
CHEMICALS—3.1%
2,413,100   

Monsanto Co.

    275,142
        
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT—9.3%
10,315,190   

Cisco Systems Inc.*

    264,482
4,332,000   

Nokia OYJ Sponsored ADR (FIN)2

    130,263
4,022,930   

QUALCOMM Inc.

    173,750
2,016,100   

Research In Motion Ltd. (CAN)*

    245,218
        
       813,713
        
COMPUTERS & PERIPHERALS—5.6%
1,413,920   

Apple Inc.*

    245,951
4,544,900   

Hewlett-Packard Co.

    210,656
1,480,900   

NetApp Inc.*

    35,838
        
       492,445
        
DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES—0.9%
1,230,200   

NYSE Euronext

    81,316
        
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT—1.2%
3,467,300   

ABB Ltd

    106,342
        
ENERGY EQUIPMENT & SERVICES—5.8%
582,400   

First Solar Inc.*

    170,055
3,206,800   

Halliburton Co.

    147,224
1,988,700   

Schlumberger Ltd.

    199,964
        
       517,243
        
FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING—5.0%
1,934,900   

Costco Wholesale Corp.

    137,862
3,296,200   

CVS/Caremark Corp.

    133,068
2,069,400   

Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

    119,984
1,487,700   

Whole Foods Market Inc.1

    48,558
        
       439,472
        
HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES—5.7%
1,236,100   

Alcon Inc.

    195,304
3,050,700   

Baxter International Inc.

    190,120
1,583,400   

Hologic Inc.1*

    46,219
1,640,100   

St. Jude Medical Inc.*

    71,804
        
       503,447
        
HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE—2.0%
634,400   

Las Vegas Sands Corp.1*

    48,354
3,669,700   

Marriott International Inc. Cl. A1

    125,871
        
       174,225
        
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS—1.9%
2,354,300   

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

    166,449
        
INDUSTRIAL CONGLOMERATES—1.7%
4,469,100   

General Electric Co.

    146,140
        
INTERNET & CATALOG RETAIL—2.7%
3,029,900   

Amazon.com Inc.1*

    238,241
        
INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES—5.5%
2,775,600   

Akamai Technologies Inc.1*

    99,283
668,900   

Google Inc. Cl. A*

    384,143
        
       483,426
        

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—Continued

 

 

COMMON STOCKS—Continued

Shares         Value
(000s)
    
IT SERVICES—3.9%
3,632,100   

Infosys Technologies Ltd. ADR (IND)1,2

  $ 158,687
2,229,300   

VISA Inc.*

    186,035
        
       344,722
        
LIFE SCIENCE TOOLS & SERVICES—2.2%
3,304,200   

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc1*

    191,214
        
MEDIA—3.6%
5,876,200   

News Corp. Cl. A

    105,184
6,390,300   

Walt Disney Co.

    207,237
        
       312,421
        
MULTI-UTILITIES—0.5%
576,200   

Veolia Environment SA Sponsored ADR (FR)2

    41,746
        
MULTILINE RETAIL—0.5%
3,081,700   

Saks Inc.1

    40,093
        
OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS—3.5%
751,800   

Marathon Oil Corp.

    34,259
2,228,900   

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

    185,467
2,018,200   

Southwestern Energy Co.*

    85,390
        
       305,116
        
PHARMACEUTICALS—7.9%
3,342,000   

Abbott Laboratories

    176,291
2,438,200   

Elan Corp. plc ADR (IE)2*

    64,100
4,071,200   

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.1*

    53,618
1,591,200   

Roche Holdings AG Sponsored ADR (SWS)2

    131,995
2,883,400   

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR (IL)2

    134,885
3,003,700   

Wyeth

    133,575
        
       694,464
        
SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT—0.7%
961,400   

Linear Technology Corp.1

    33,610
1,187,400   

NVIDIA Corp.*

    24,457
        
       58,067
        

COMMON STOCKS—Continued

 
Shares         Value
(000s)
 
    
  SOFTWARE—4.2%  
  4,079,150   

Adobe Systems Inc.*

  $ 152,111  
  7,616,540   

Microsoft Corp.

    217,224  
          
       369,335  
          
  TEXTILES, APPAREL & LUXURY GOODS—2.7%  
  2,311,100   

Coach Inc.*

    82,206  
  2,289,500   

Nike Inc. Cl. B

    152,938  
          
       235,144  
          
 
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
    (Cost $7,083,651)
    8,620,836  
          
    

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—6.8%

 
Principal
Amount
(000s)
            
  REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS  
  

Repurchase Agreement with State Street Corp. dated April 30, 2008
due May 1, 2008 at 1.350% collateralized by a US Treasury

  

$ 98,205   

Note (market value $100,171)

    98,205  
          
Shares             
  SECURITIES LENDING COLLATERAL  
  502,374,885   

State Street Navigator Securities Lending
Prime Portfolio (1-day yield of 2.820%)

    502,375  
          
 
 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
    (Cost $600,580)
    600,580  
          
 
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS—105.0%
    (Cost $7,684,231)
    9,221,416  
          
  CASH AND OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES—(5.0)%     (440,644 )
          
  TOTAL NET ASSETS—100.0%   $ 8,780,772  
          

 

 

 

* Non-income producing security.

 

1 A portion or all of this security was out on loan at April 30, 2008.

 

2 ADR after the name of a foreign holding stands for American Depositary Receipts representing ownership of foreign securities. ADRs are issued by U.S. banking institutions.

 

(CAN) Canada.

 

(FIN) Finland.

 

(FR) France.

 

(IE) Ireland.

 

(IL) Israel.

 

(IND) India.

 

(SWS) Switzerland.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (Unaudited)

 

 

SUBADVISER

Wellington Management Company, LLP

75 State Street

Boston, MA 02109

PORTFOLIO MANAGER

Michael T. Carmen, CFA, CPA

Since 2005

EQUITY RESEARCH ANALYST

Mario E. Abularach, CFA

Since 2006

Wellington Management has subadvised the Fund since September 20, 2005.

INVESTMENT GOAL

Long-term growth of capital.

PRINCIPAL STYLE CHARACTERISTICS

Mid cap companies with significant capital appreciation potential.

LOGO

Michael T. Carmen

 

Management’s discussion of fund performance

MARKET REVIEW

Global equity markets fell for the six months ended April 30, 2008, amidst continued turmoil in U.S. bond and housing markets. The extended credit crunch contributed to the near collapse of large investment bank Bear Stearns. The U.S. Federal Reserve stepped in to sponsor the acquisition of Bear Stearns, lowered the federal funds rate by 250 basis points, or 2.50 percentage points, and introduced multiple programs aimed at improving liquidity. In response to increasing concerns about the financial system and a potential U.S. recession, equity investors sought to shed risk.

In this environment mid cap stocks outperformed large cap shares and widely outperformed small caps. However, the Russell Midcap® Growth Index was still down by more than 8% for the fiscal half year. Within the index, 9 of the 10 economic sectors posted negative returns. Energy was the sole positive contributor. Materials and consumer staples were the strongest among the other sectors, while the consumer discretionary and financials sectors delivered the weakest returns

PERFORMANCE

For the six months ended April 30, 2008, the Harbor Mid Cap Growth Fund generated returns of -12.28% (Institutional Class), -12.34% (Administrative Class), and -12.33% (Investor Class), lagging the Russell Midcap® Growth Index, which was down -8.44%. Weak stock selection in information technology, consumer discretionary, financials, and industrials contributed to the Fund’s underperformance. Positive stock selection in energy and materials partially offset this shortfall. Though the Fund trailed the benchmark for the six months, longer-term relative performance remained favorable.

In the first quarter of calendar year 2008, heightened uncertainty and rising risk aversion led investors to sell off stocks that we believe have significant upside potential. Within the consumer discretionary sector, shares in China-based digital advertising company Focus Media trended lower due to concerns about management changes, accounting practices, and mobile spamming. However, we believe the risk/reward potential for the stock remains attractive given the firm’s strong market position in the rapidly expanding Chinese media and advertising markets.

MF Global, a Bermuda-based independent derivatives broker, was the largest detractor in the financials sector. Its share price fell on investor concerns about the firm’s trading controls and liquidity position. We eliminated our position at the end of the fiscal half year as the stock recovered from its lows. Our largest detractor in the information technology sector was VeriFone Holdings. We eliminated the position, as our fundamental outlook deteriorated following an announcement that the company had overstated earnings due to an inventory accounting error.

Our largest positive contributors came from energy, where higher prices broadly benefited the sector. Shares of EOG Resources, an oil and natural gas exploration company, rose when management announced a large natural gas discovery in British Columbia and raised production forecasts for existing fields in Texas and Colorado. Shares in Chesapeake

 

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MANAGER’S COMMENTARY—Continued

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS (% of net assets)

Western Union Co.

  2.8 %

Cummins Inc.

  2.0  

FLIR Systems Inc.

  1.9  

Chesapeake Energy Corp.

  1.8  

Pharmaceutical Product Development Inc.

  1.7  

EOG Resources Inc.

  1.7  

McKesson Corp.

  1.6  

Equinix Inc.

  1.6  

McAfee Inc.

  1.6  

Snap-on Inc.

  1.6  

 

Energy, an independent natural gas production company, rose when management increased production forecasts for 2008 and 2009, citing higher recovery expectations and increased drilling activity levels. Arch Coal benefited from extremely tight global coal markets, brought on by strong demand from the developing world and supply outages in major producing countries.

Other notable contributors included U.S. Steel and Flowserve. Domestic steel markets are poised to benefit from low inventories, falling imports, and attractive prices relative to global markets. Flowserve’s earnings exceeded expectations with strong demand from its customers in the global oil and gas end markets.

 

OUTLOOK AND STRATEGY

Our investment philosophy is based on four key underlying premises. First, we believe that changes in earnings expectations drive security prices. Second, we believe that tangible operating momentum precedes earnings momentum. Third, quality management will provide us with an opportunity to identify companies that we believe will achieve operating excellence. Finally, we believe that our valuation discipline helps control portfolio risk.

Based on this investment philosophy, we utilize bottom-up fundamental analysis in the context of an opportunistic approach to investing. We consider a broad universe of stocks within the mid cap market, typically focusing on companies with expected earnings growth of 15% or higher. To narrow the universe of available companies, we rely on intensive bottom-up fundamental proprietary research.

The Fund is largely constructed without regard to benchmark weightings by sector; however, we typically do not expect to exceed the benchmark weight by more than two times in any given sector. Bottom-up investment decisions resulted in a sizeable increase in the Fund’s exposure to health care names as of April 30, 2008. We reduced exposure to information technology, eliminating two interactive software game companies, a semiconductor firm, and a hardware peripherals company. Our industrials weight also fell as we eliminated two solar power firms. At the end of the fiscal half year our financials exposure remained less than the benchmark, but we did establish two new positions in this sector.

We believe the U.S. economic environment will continue to be challenging for both domestic and global markets in 2008. The impact of tighter credit conditions and slowing U.S. imports will be felt unevenly throughout the world, but the emerging economies will remain economic growth leaders. We expect that aggressive Federal Reserve cuts and a weaker U.S. dollar will stimulate monetary policies abroad and should set the stage for improving global growth in 2009. U.S. inflation should be held back in the upcoming year by cyclical weakness, but upward pressures are likely to build toward the end of this decade, in our view.

 

 

 

This report contains the current opinions of Wellington Management Company, LLP and should not be considered as investment advice or a recommendation of any particular security, strategy or investment product. Such opinions are subject to change without notice and securities described herein may no longer be included in, or may at any time be removed from, the Fund’s portfolio. This report is distributed for informational purposes only. Information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed reliable, but not guaranteed.

Stocks of mid cap companies pose special risks, including possible illiquidity and greater price volatility than stocks of larger, more established companies. Since the Fund may also hold foreign securities, it may be subject to greater risks than funds invested only in the U.S. These risks are more severe for securities of issuers in emerging market regions. For information on the different share classes and the risks associated with an investment in the Fund, please refer to the current prospectus.

 

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FUND SUMMARY—April 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

 

INSTITUTIONAL CLASS

   

Fund #

   

019

 

Cusip

   

411511876

 

Ticker

   

HAMGX

 

Inception
Date

   

11-01-2000

 

Net Expense

Ratio

   

0.87%

 

Total Net

Assets (000s)

   

$305,943

 

ADMINISTRATIVE CLASS

   

Fund #

   

219

 

Cusip

   

411511793

 

Ticker

   

HRMGX

 

Inception
Date

   

11-01-2002

 

Net Expense

Ratio

   

1.12%

 

Total Net

Assets (000s)

   

$79,014

 

INVESTOR CLASS

   

Fund #

   

419

 

Cusip

   

411511785

 

Ticker

   

HIMGX

 

Inception
Date

   

11-01-2002

 

Net Expense

Ratio

   

1.25%

 

Total Net

Assets (000s)

   

$137,211

 

PORTFOLIO STATISTICS

 

    Portfolio   Benchmark*

Number of Holdings

  88   542

Weighted Average Market Cap (MM)*

  $8,340   $9,384

Price/Earning Ratio (P/E)*

  26.7x   23.7x

Price/Book Ratio (P/B)*

  3.1x   3.6x

Beta vs. Russell Midcap®
Growth Index*

  1.16   1.00

Portfolio Turnover Rate— Unannualized

  66%   N/A

(6-Month Period Ended 04-30-2008)

 

 

* Portfolio statistics provided by Vestek.

FUND CATEGORY

LOGO

Reflects the weighted average of the market capitalization and style of the collective portfolio holdings; individual investments may have different characteristics.

SECTOR ALLOCATION (% of investments)

LOGO

 

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FUND PERFORMANCE SUMMARY (Unaudited)

 

 

Institutional Class

GROWTH OF A $50,000 INVESTMENT

For the period 11-01-2000 through 04-30-2008

 

The graph compares a $50,000 investment in the Fund with the performance of the Russell Midcap® Growth Index. The Fund’s performance includes the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions.

  LOGO

 

Total Returns

For the periods ended 04-30-2008

    

LOGO

Harbor Mid Cap Growth Fund                                 
Institutional Class      -12.28%        4.36 %        16.76 %        0.06 %      11-01-2000
Comparative Index                                 
Russell Midcap® Growth      -8.44            -1.93            15.30            0.51         

Administrative and Investor Classes

GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT

For the period 11-01-2002 through 04-30-2008

 

The graph compares a $10,000 investment in the Fund with the performance of the Russell Midcap® Growth Index. The Fund’s performance includes the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions.

  LOGO

 

Total Returns

For the periods ended 04-30-2008

     LOGO
Harbor Mid Cap Growth Fund                                 
Administrative Class      -12.34 %        4.02 %        16.61 %        17.36 %      11-01-2002
Investor Class      -12.33          3.93          16.43          17.20        11-01-2002
Comparative Index                                 
Russell Midcap® Growth      -8.44            -1.93            15.30            15.45         

As stated in the Fund’s current prospectus, the expense ratios were 0.89% (Net) and 0.91% (Gross) (Institutional Class); 1.14% (Net) and 1.16% (Gross) (Administrative Class); and 1.27% (Net) and 1.29% (Gross) (Investor Class). The expense ratios in the prospectus may differ from the actual expense ratios for the fiscal half year disclosed within this report. The expense ratios shown in the prospectus are based on the prior fiscal year, adjusted to reflect changes, if any, in contractual arrangements that occurred prior to the date of the prospectus. The net expense ratios reflect voluntary fee waivers which may be discontinued at any time without notice, although the adviser has no present intention to do so.

 

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. Actual return and principal value on an investment will fluctuate, and the shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

 

 

The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. From time to time, certain fees and/or expenses have been voluntarily waived, which has resulted in higher returns. Without these waivers, the returns would have been lower. The voluntary waivers may be discontinued at any time without notice.

You can obtain performance data current to the most recent month end (available within seven business days after the most recent month end) by calling 1-800-422-1050 or visiting www.harborfunds.com.

 

 

a Annualized.

 

b Unannualized.

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—April 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

 

Equity Holdings (% of net assets)

(Excludes net cash and short-term investments of 8.8%)

LOGO

 

COMMON STOCKS—91.2%

Shares         Value
(000s)
    
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE—1.3%
2,203   

Safran (FR)

  $ 47
112,700   

Teledyne Technologies Inc.*

    6,619
        
       6,666
        
AIR FREIGHT & LOGISTICS—1.2%
97,500   

C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc.1

    6,111
        
BIOTECHNOLOGY—3.9%
129,200   

Alkermes Inc.1*

    1,606
154,600   

Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc.1*

    4,264
100,625   

Cephalon Inc.1*

    6,280

COMMON STOCKS—Continued

Shares         Value
(000s)
    
BIOTECHNOLOGY—Continued
58,300   

ImClone Systems Inc.*

  $ 2,720
82,200   

Onyx Pharmaceuticals Inc.1*

    2,890
123,100   

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.1*

    2,415
34,200   

ZymoGenetics Inc.1*

    304
        
       20,479
        
CAPITAL MARKETS—1.8%
155,300   

Invesco Ltd.

    3,983
70,109   

Julius Baer Holding Ltd. (SWS)

    5,203
        
       9,186
        
CHEMICALS—1.9%
88,200   

FMC Corp.

    5,537
121,400   

Terra Industries Inc.1*

    4,596
        
       10,133
        
COMMERCIAL BANKS—0.4%
212,800   

Huntington Bancshares Inc.1

    1,998
        
COMMERCIAL SERVICES & SUPPLIES—1.6%
227,100   

Covanta Holding Corp.1*

    6,048
56,963   

Mine Safety Appliances Company1

    2,117
        
       8,165
        
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT—1.0%
158,900   

NICE Systems Ltd. ADR (IL)2*

    5,059
        
COMPUTERS & PERIPHERALS—1.3%
279,600   

NetApp Inc.*

    6,766
        
CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING—0.1%
18,700   

AECOM Technology Corp.*

    514
        
CONTAINERS & PACKAGING—4.5%
110,400   

Ball Corp.

    5,937
91,550   

Owens-Illinois Inc.*

    5,049
745,330   

Rexam plc (UK)

    6,635
230,800   

Sealed Air Corp.1

    5,837
        
       23,458
        
DIVERSIFIED CONSUMER SERVICES—1.1%
116,400   

Apollo Group, Inc.

    5,925
        
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS—3.0%
267,600   

FLIR Systems Inc.1*

    9,187
1,397,200   

Kingboard Chemical Holdings Ltd. (HK)

    6,616
        
       15,803
        
FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING—2.7%
201,200   

BJ’s Wholesale Club Inc.1*

    7,670
190,300   

SUPERVALU Inc.

    6,299
        
       13,969
        
HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES—4.5%
128,500   

Hologic Inc.1*

    3,751
137,800   

Mindray Medical International Ltd. Cl. A Sponsored ADR (CHN)1,2

    4,685
176,400   

St. Jude Medical Inc.*

    7,723
99,600   

Zimmer Holdings Inc.*

    7,386
        
       23,545
        
HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES—3.4%
120,500   

Coventry Health Care Inc.*

    5,390
155,700   

McKesson Corp.

    8,115
125,847   

Patterson Companies Inc.*

    4,304
        
       17,809
        

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—Continued

 

 

COMMON STOCKS—Continued

Shares         Value
(000s)
    
HOUSEHOLD DURABLES—2.9%
338,300   

Jarden Corp.1*

  $ 7,213
134,000   

Snap-on Inc.

    7,948
        
       15,161
        
INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES—2.8%
87,900   

Equinix Inc.1*

    7,948
190,000   

VeriSign Inc.1*

    6,850
        
       14,798
        
IT SERVICES—3.8%
45,800   

DST Systems Inc.1*

    2,741
72,700   

Global Payments Inc.

    3,218
612,500   

Western Union Co.

    14,088
        
       20,047
        
LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES—2.9%
120,800   

Charles River Laboratories International Inc.*

    7,012
202,000   

Pharmaceutical Product Development Inc.

    8,367
        
       15,379
        
MACHINERY—6.5%
159,800   

Cummins Inc.

    10,011
46,510   

Flowserve Corp.

    5,771
116,500   

PACCAR Inc.1

    5,513
203,600   

Pall Corp.

    7,079
149,400   

Titan International Inc.1

    5,323
        
       33,697
        
MEDIA—4.8%
219,500   

DreamWorks Animation SKG Cl. A*

    6,137
208,300   

Focus Media Holding Ltd. ADR (CHN)1,2*

    7,684
181,900   

Interactive Data Corp.

    4,908
228,700   

Marvel Entertainment Inc.1*

    6,561
        
       25,290
        
METALS & MINING—4.2%
49,400   

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. CL B

    5,619
237,900   

Kinross Gold Corp. (CAN)

    4,499
154,800   

Steel Dynamics Inc.

    5,395
43,200   

United States Steel Corp.1

    6,651
        
       22,164
        
MULTILINE RETAIL—1.2%
124,500   

Kohl’s Corp.*

    6,081
        
OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS—10.3%
135,400   

Arch Coal Inc.

    7,767
217,100   

Cameco Corp. (CAN)

    7,596
168,400   

Chesapeake Energy Corp.1

    8,706
96,700   

CONSOL Energy Inc.

    7,829
63,200   

EOG Resources Inc.1

    8,246
108,400   

Forest Oil Corp.*

    6,388
81,700   

Ultra Petroleum Corp.*

    6,787
        
       53,319
        
PHARMACEUTICALS—4.3%
90,200   

Auxilium Pharmaceuticals Inc.1*

    2,774
133,050   

Barr Pharmaceuticals Inc.*

    6,683
218,777   

Elan Corp. plc ADR (IE)2*

    5,752
56,600   

Medicines Co.1*

    1,118
322,900   

Shionogi & Co. Ltd. (JP)

    6,198
        
       22,525
        

COMMON STOCKS—Continued

Shares         Value
(000s)
    
  ROAD & RAIL—1.6%
  82,000   

Con-way Inc.

  $ 3,793
  103,500   

Kansas City Southern1*

    4,666
        
       8,459
        
  SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT—1.0%
  130,100   

Lam Research Corp.*

    5,313
        
  SOFTWARE—6.7%
  193,000   

BMC Software, Inc.*

    6,709
  238,900   

McAfee Inc.*

    7,943
  188,500   

Net 1 UEPS Technologies Inc.*

    4,418
  354,300   

Nuance Communications Inc.*

    7,185
  46,360   

Red Hat Inc.*

    954
  74,318   

Ubisoft Entertainment SA (FR)*

    7,496
        
       34,705
        
  SPECIALTY RETAIL—3.2%
  166,700   

Advance Auto Parts Inc.

    5,781
  95,200   

Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc.*

    2,723
  303,300   

Gap Inc.

    5,647
  111,900   

Staples Inc.

    2,428
        
       16,579
        
  TEXTILES, APPAREL & LUXURY GOODS—0.5%
  148,400   

Liz Claiborne Inc.1

    2,625
        
  THRIFTS & MORTGAGE FINANCE—0.5%
  208,100   

Washington Mutual Inc.1

    2,558
        
  WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES—0.3%
  89,000   

MetroPCS Communications Inc.1*

    1,748
        
 
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
    (Cost $447,302)
    476,034
        
    

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—26.9%

Principal
Amount
(000s)
          
  REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
$ 40,694   

Repurchase Agreement with Bank of America dated April 30, 2008 due May 1, 2008 at 1.900% collateralized by U.S. Treasury Notes (market value $40,696)

    40,694
        

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—Continued

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—Continued

 
Shares         Value
(000s)
 
    
SECURITIES LENDING COLLATERAL  
99,875,656   

State Street Navigator Securities Lending
Prime Portfolio (1-day yield of 2.820%)

  $ 99,876  
          
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
    (Cost $140,570)
    140,570  
          
TOTAL INVESTMENTS—118.1%
    (Cost $587,872)
    616,604  
          
CASH AND OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES—(18.1)%     (94,436 )
          
TOTAL NET ASSETS—100.0%   $ 522,168  
          

 

 

 

* Non-income producing security.

 

1 A portion or all of this security was out on loan at April 30, 2008.

 

2 ADR after the name of a foreign holding stands for American Depositary Receipts representing ownership of foreign securities. ADRs are issued by U.S. banking institutions.

 

(CAN) Canada.

 

(CHN) China.

 

(FR) France.

 

(HK) Hong Kong.

 

(IE) Ireland.

 

(IL) Israel.

 

(JP) Japan.

 

(SWS) Switzerland.

 

(UK) United Kingdom.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Harbor Small Cap Growth Fund

MANAGERS’ COMMENTARY (Unaudited)

 

SUBADVISER

Westfield Capital Management

Company LLC

One Financial Center

24th Floor

Boston, MA 02111

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS

William Muggia

Lead Portfolio Manager

Since 2000

Arthur Bauernfeind

Since 2000

Ethan Meyers

Since 2000

Scott Emerman

Since 2002

Westfield has subadvised the Fund since its inception in 2000.

INVESTMENT GOAL

Long-term growth of capital.

PRINCIPAL STYLE CHARACTERISTICS

Small cap growth stocks demonstrating consistent or accelerating earnings growth.

LOGO

William Muggia

LOGO

Arthur Bauernfeind

LOGO

Ethan Meyers

LOGO

Scott Emerman

 

Management’s discussion of fund performance

MARKET REVIEW

A myriad of macroeconomic ills plagued U.S. investors over the past six months. A downturn in the U.S. economy, increasing inflationary pressures, and continuing tumult in the banking system weighed on financial markets. Despite a campaign of fiscal and monetary measures that was unprecedented in its intensity, U.S. equities posted double-digit losses across multiple economic sectors. Energy was the only economic sector to end the six months in positive territory.

PERFORMANCE

The Harbor Small Cap Growth Fund retreated -9.35% (Institutional Class), -9.48% (Administrative Class), and -9.51% (Investor Class) for the fiscal half year ended April 30, 2008, besting the Russell 2000® Growth index, which declined -14.14%. The Fund’s relative outperformance was driven by gains in technology and energy, which were the best absolute performers and the most meaningful contributors to aggregate returns. The biggest drag on overall relative results came from financials and consumer staples.

Information technology was a major source of relative gains. SkillSoft, an e-learning services company, reported results well ahead of consensus expectations as strong renewals and cross-selling success drove an acceleration in organic revenue growth. Cybersource, a company focused on electronic payment and risk management solutions for eCommerce merchants, posted superior earnings and revenue growth results and announced a 10-million-share buyback. Solera Holdings, a maker of software for the automobile insurance claims processing industry, traded up, fueled by increasing revenue growth and widening margins. We remain positive on Solera’s growth prospects, given its defensive, non cyclical business and its considerable exposure to the largely untapped auto insurance markets of Eastern Europe and South America.

Energy stocks, boosted by rising crude oil prices, advanced to record-high levels in the first few months of 2008. An overweighted position in the sector and exposure to select domestic natural gas and equipment & services stocks powered the Fund’s results. Recently purchased Complete Production Services Inc. demonstrated strong earnings results. The company provides equipment used in oil and gas exploration and production. Demand for its services expertise has increased as solid natural gas fundamentals have led to increased capital expenditure budgets from a variety of exploration and production companies. Quicksilver Resources Inc., a company focused on developing oil and gas reserves in the Barnett Shale in Texas and in the Canadian province of Alberta, reported better-than-consensus earnings results, raised 2008 production guidance, and announced record growth in reserve additions in 2007.

Consumer discretionary names added to relative returns, although results in the sector were mixed. Stock selection within education services was detrimental to overall performance.

 

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MANAGERS’ COMMENTARY—Continued

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS (% of net assets)

Nuance Communications Inc.

  4.7 %

Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc.

  4.3  

Quicksilver Resources Inc.

  3.5  

Oil States International Inc.

  3.4  

Complete Production Services Inc.

  3.3  

SkillSoft plc ADR

  3.3  

RBC Bearings Inc.

  3.2  

Bare Escentuals Inc.

  3.1  

Superior Energy Services Inc.

  2.7  

PMC-Sierra Inc.

  2.7  

 

New Oriental Education, an English-language education company based in China, suffered a sharp sell-off in January after reporting earnings growth that was slightly lower than expected. The miss was due to higher-than-anticipated expenses, associated with a surge in the opening of new learning centers. The company’s long-term growth prospects remain unchanged, in our opinion. Corinthian Colleges Inc., which offers shorter-duration programs to working adults, declined dramatically in the first quarter of 2008, hurt by a flurry of negative headlines related to subprime student lending. We maintain the position, encouraged by recently reported results that showed accelerating student growth and better-than-expected revenues and earnings. Though the portfolio remains underweighted in consumer discretionary holdings, interesting growth opportunities have been discovered. Pier 1 Imports, a home furnishing retailer, was purchased in March and was additive to performance results.

A modest contribution to relative returns came from the health care sector. MGI PHARMA, an oncology-focused specialty pharmaceutical company, contributed to the Fund’s outperformance after agreeing to be acquired by Japanese drug maker Eisai. Nighthawk Radiology was one of the most significant detractors from performance. The remote radiological services company posted modestly disappointing quarterly earnings growth and announced the departure of its chief operating officer and chief financial officer. Comfort with the management team was a critical component of our investment thesis; consequently, the stock has been sold. Vanda Pharmaceuticals, focused on development of drug candidates for central nervous system disorders, suffered after the company’s management announced a $100 million convertible stock offering. Results from clinical studies of Vanda’s drug candidates, published shortly after, were very encouraging and we remain confident that the company’s main product for the treatment of schizophrenia, Iloperidone, will be commercially launched in 2009.

Performance within financials was disappointing, as our investments in the sector lagged the index. Signature Bank declined after reporting a slight earnings miss due to securities write-downs, net interest margin declines, and credit deterioration. In a difficult environment for banks, we believe Signature Bank is in a position to demonstrate accelerating loan growth. Consumer staples had a restraining effect on portfolio returns. The performance shortfall was due mostly to Agria, a China-based agricultural products company traded in the U.S. We remain positive on the long-term outlook for the agriculture and food market in China and believe the company has good prospects to increase its presence in the highly fragmented seed market in China with proprietary hybrid products.

OUTLOOK AND STRATEGY

We are optimistic about prospects for U.S. equities in light of what we see as reasonable valuations, a more stable financing environment, and the ultimate impact of monetary policy on the domestic economy. As of the end of April, the portfolio remained overweighted in technology, health care, and energy, relative to the index, and underweighted in financials and consumer discretionary names. While this positioning reflects our investment committee’s view of the current macroeconomic environment, the sector weights are not the deciding factor in our investment process. In the past six months we initiated 12 new positions and added to high-conviction holdings across seven different economic sectors.

 

 

This report contains the current opinions of Westfield Capital Management Company LLC and should not be considered as investment advice or a recommendation of any particular security, strategy or investment product. Such opinions are subject to change without notice and securities described herein may no longer be included in, or may at any time be removed from, the Fund’s portfolio. This report is distributed for informational purposes only. Information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed reliable, but not guaranteed.

Stocks of small cap companies pose special risks, including possible illiquidity and greater price volatility than stocks of larger, more established companies. Because the Fund typically invests in about 60-70 companies, an adverse event affecting a particular company may hurt the Fund’s performance more than if it had invested in a larger number of companies. For information on the different share classes and the risks associated with an investment in the Fund, please refer to the current prospectus.

 

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FUND SUMMARY—April 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

 

INSTITUTIONAL CLASS

   

Fund #

   

010

 

Cusip

   

411511868

 

Ticker

   

HASGX

 

Inception
Date

   

11-01-2000

 

Net Expense

Ratio

   

0.83%

 

Total Net

Assets (000s)

   

$498,669

 

ADMINISTRATIVE CLASS

   

Fund #

   

210

 

Cusip

   

411511769

 

Ticker

   

HRSGX

 

Inception
Date

   

11-01-2002

 

Net Expense

Ratio

   

1.08%

 

Total Net

Assets (000s)

   

$34,926

 

INVESTOR CLASS

   

Fund #

   

410

 

Cusip

   

411511777

 

Ticker

   

HISGX

 

Inception
Date

   

11-01-2002

 

Net Expense

Ratio

   

1.21%

 

Total Net

Assets (000s)

   

$33,023

 

PORTFOLIO STATISTICS

 

    Portfolio   Benchmark*

Number of Holdings

  59   1,258

Weighted Average Market Cap (MM)*

  $1,911   $1,571

Price/Earning Ratio (P/E)*

  33.6x   32.0x

Price/Book Ratio (P/B)*

  3.2x   3.0x

Beta vs. Russell 2000® Growth Index*

  0.91   1.00

Portfolio Turnover Rate—Unannualized

  28%   N/A

(6-Month Period Ended 04-30-2008)

 

 

* Portfolio statistics provided by Vestek.

FUND CATEGORY

LOGO

Reflects the weighted average of the market capitalization and style of the collective portfolio holdings; individual investments may have different characteristics.

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION (% of investments)

LOGO

 

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FUND PERFORMANCE SUMMARY (Unaudited)

 

 

Institutional Class

GROWTH OF A $50,000 INVESTMENT

For the period 11-01-2000 through 04-30-2008

 

The graph compares a $50,000 investment in the Fund with the performance of the Russell 2000® Growth Index. The Fund’s performance includes the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions.

  LOGO

 

Total Returns

For the periods ended 04-30-2008

     LOGO
Harbor Small Cap Growth Fund                                 
Institutional Class      -9.35 %        0.75 %        13.72 %        7.43 %      11-01-2000
Comparative Index                                 
Russell 2000® Growth      -14.14            -6.70            13.33            1.05         

Administrative and Investor Classes

GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT

For the period 11-01-2002 through 04-30-2008

 

The graph compares a $10,000 investment in the Fund with the performance of the Russell 2000® Growth Index. The Fund’s performance includes the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions.

  LOGO

 

Total Returns

For the periods ended 04-30-2008

     LOGO
Harbor Small Cap Growth Fund                                 
Administrative Class      -9.48 %        0.53 %        13.45 %        12.97 %      11-01-2002
Investor Class      -9.51          0.37          13.25          12.79        11-01-2002
Comparative Index                                 
Russell 2000® Growth      -14.14            -6.70            13.33            13.56         

As stated in the Fund’s current prospectus, the expense ratios were 0.82% (Net) and 0.84% (Gross) (Institutional Class); 1.07% (Net) and 1.08% (Gross) (Administrative Class) and 1.20% (Net) and 1.21% (Gross) (Investor Class). The expense ratios in the prospectus may differ from the actual expense ratios for the fiscal half year disclosed within this report. The expense ratios shown in the prospectus are based on the prior fiscal year, adjusted to reflect changes, if any, in contractual arrangements that occurred prior to the date of the prospectus. The net expense ratios reflect voluntary fee waivers which may be discontinued at any time without notice, although the adviser has no present intention to do so.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. Actual return and principal value on an investment will fluctuate, and the shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. From time to time, certain fees and/or expenses have been voluntarily waived, which has resulted in higher returns. Without these waivers, the returns would have been lower. The voluntary waivers may be discontinued at any time without notice.

You can obtain performance data current to the most recent month end (available within seven business days after the most recent month end) by calling 1-800-422-1050 or visiting www.harborfunds.com.

 

 

a Annualized.

 

b Unannualized.

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—April 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

 

Equity Holdings (% of net assets)

(Excludes net cash and short-term investments of 2.5%)

LOGO

 

COMMON STOCKS—97.5%

Shares         Value
(000s)
    
BIOTECHNOLOGY—9.8%
324,300   

Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc.*

  $ 22,824
850,700   

Human Genome Sciences Inc.*

    5,572
364,200   

OSI Pharmaceuticals Inc.*

    12,620
87,100   

United Therapeutics Corp.*

    7,360
445,300   

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.*

    1,572
209,300   

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.*

    5,341
        
       55,289
        
COMMERCIAL BANKS—1.7%
375,100   

Signature Bank*

    9,895
        
COMMERCIAL SERVICES & SUPPLIES—2.1%
448,900   

GEO Group Inc.*

    11,873
        
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT—2.0%
442,900   

Polycom Inc.*

    9,921
119,100   

Riverbed Technology Inc.*

    1,628
        
       11,549
        
CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING—1.5%
236,000   

Perini Corp.*

    8,538
        

COMMON STOCKS—Continued

Shares         Value
(000s)
    
DIVERSIFIED CONSUMER SERVICES—4.4%
77,400   

American Public Education Inc.*

  $ 2,493
515,779   

Corinthian Colleges Inc.*

    5,854
127,100   

New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. ADR (CHN)*1

    9,540
1,004,400   

Stewart Enterprises Inc. Cl. A

    6,860
        
       24,747
        
ENERGY EQUIPMENT & SERVICES—13.0%
652,200   

Complete Production Services Inc.*

    17,616
201,210   

Exterran Holdings Inc.*

    13,439
198,600   

NATCO Group Inc. Cl. A*

    10,049
361,800   

Oil States International Inc.*

    18,112
321,800   

Superior Energy Services Inc.*

    14,281
        
       73,497
        
FOOD PRODUCTS—0.4%
551,800   

Agria Corp. ADR (CHN)*

    2,389
        
HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES—5.7%
694,600   

ev3 Inc.*

    5,772
505,507   

Immucor Inc.*

    13,639
337,600   

Masimo Corp.*

    9,841
222,700   

Palomar Medical Technologies Inc.*

    3,140
        
       32,392
        
HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES—2.1%
335,200   

Gentiva Health Services Inc.*

    7,287
333,000   

Sun Healthcare Group Inc.*

    4,379
        
       11,666
        
HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE—3.6%
712,128   

Texas Roadhouse Inc.*

    8,403
337,600   

WMS Industries Inc.

    12,218
        
       20,621
        
INSURANCE—0.8%
187,600   

Tower Group Inc.

    4,407
        
INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES—5.4%
718,800   

CyberSource Corp.*

    13,046
1,735,776   

SkillSoft plc ADR (IE)*1

    17,445
        
       30,491
        
IT SERVICES—1.5%
1,173,800   

Sapient Corp.*

    8,357
        
LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES—2.0%
147,600   

Dionex Corp.*

    11,546
        
MACHINERY—5.4%
410,804   

Actuant Corp. Cl. A

    13,914
418,008   

RBC Bearings Inc.*

    16,708
        
       30,622
        
METALS & MINING—1.0%
394,500   

Horsehead Holding Corp.*

    5,531
        
OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS—6.9%
162,100   

Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inc. (GRC)

    5,896
94,400   

Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc.*

    5,993
144,000   

Foundation Coal Holdings Inc.

    8,637
447,700   

Quicksilver Resources Inc.*

    18,575
        
       39,101
        
PERSONAL PRODUCTS—2.9%
730,900   

Bare Escentuals Inc.*

    16,672
        

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—Continued

 

 

COMMON STOCKS—Continued

Shares         Value
(000s)
    
PHARMACEUTICALS—3.3%
1,277,800   

Adolor Corp.*

  $ 6,236
545,700   

Medicines Co.*

    10,778
611,100   

Santarus Inc.*

    1,638
        
       18,652
        
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS (REITs)—1.0%
422,300   

DiamondRock Hospitality Co.

    5,384
        
SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT—5.8%
388,450   

ATMI Inc.*

    11,436
935,915   

ON Semiconductor Corp.*

    6,991
1,824,600   

PMC-Sierra Inc.*

    14,177
        
       32,604
        
SOFTWARE—11.2%
532,519   

Informatica Corp.*

    8,499
373,973   

Net 1 UEPS Technologies Inc. (S. AFR)*

    8,766
1,219,800   

Nuance Communications Inc.*

    24,738
735,700   

Quest Software Inc.*

    9,800
246,900   

Solera Holdings Inc.*

    6,372
264,773   

Verint Systems Inc.*

    5,282
        
       63,457
        
SPECIALTY RETAIL—1.4%
461,000   

Bebe Stores Inc.

    4,605
441,400   

Pier 1 Imports, Inc.*

    3,443
        
       8,048
        

COMMON STOCKS—Continued

 
Shares         Value
(000s)
 
    
  TEXTILES, APPAREL & LUXURY GOODS—1.2%  
  430,800   

Iconix Brand Group Inc.*

  $ 6,858  
          
  TRADING COMPANIES & DISTRIBUTORS—1.4%  
  418,700   

Interline Brands Inc.*

    8,102  
          
 
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
    (Cost $467,482)
    552,288  
          
    

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—2.5%

 
  (Cost $14,493)  
Principal
Amount
(000s)
            
  REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS  
$ 14,493   

Repurchase Agreement with State Street Corp. dated April 30, 2008 due May 1, 2008 at 1.450% collateralized by Federal Home Loan Bank Notes (market value $14,785)

    14,493  
          
 
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS—100.0%
    (Cost $481,975)
    566,781  
          
  CASH AND OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES—0.0%     (163 )
          
  TOTAL NET ASSETS—100.0%   $ 566,618  
          

 

 

 

* Non-income producing security.

 

1 ADR after the name of a foreign holding stands for American Depositary Receipts representing ownership of foreign securities. ADRs are issued by U.S. banking institutions.

 

(CHN) China.

 

(GRC) Greece.

 

(IE) Ireland.

 

(S. AFR) South Africa.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Harbor Small Company Growth Fund

MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (Unaudited)

 

SUBADVISER

NorthPointe Capital, LLC

101 West Big Beaver Road

Suite 745

Troy, MI 48084

PORTFOLIO MANAGER

Carl Wilk, CFP

Since 2006

NorthPointe has subadvised the Fund since its inception in 2006.

INVESTMENT GOAL

Long-term growth of capital.

PRINCIPAL STYLE CHARACTERISTICS

Small cap growth stocks demonstrating consistent or accelerating earnings growth.

LOGO

Carl Wilk, CFP

 

Management’s discussion of

fund performance

MARKET REVIEW

Equities were under selling pressure during the six months ended April 30, 2008, with small-cap stocks trailing both large-cap and mid-cap shares. Within the small-cap universe the Russell 2000® Growth Index lagged its value and core counterparts as commodity-oriented and deep cyclical-oriented stocks experienced cash inflows. The market weakness was broad based as energy was the only sector to post a positive return. Investors continued to be concerned about the credit crunch as well as the possibility of the U.S. economy entering into a recession. As a result, commodities continued to attract investment dollars, pushing their prices to record levels. However, there is reason for optimism as monetary and fiscal policy has been quite expansive. In the view of some economists, this could lead to a pick-up in economic activity as the year progresses, which should benefit equities.

PERFORMANCE

The Harbor Small Company Growth Fund returned -21.59% (Institutional Class), -21.61% (Administrative Class), and -21.74% (Investor Class) for the fiscal half year ended April 30, 2008, versus our benchmark, the Russell 2000® Growth Index, which declined -14.14%.

The Fund underperformed despite our focus on managing individual stock risk and our concentration on finding high quality stocks trading at attractive valuations, as many of our companies forecast lower earnings growth due to macroeconomic conditions. From a sector perspective, detractors to performance included technology (28% of the Fund), industrials (16%), and consumer discretionary (19%). The Fund was overweight in the technology and consumer discretionary sectors while relatively neutral in industrials, all with respect to the benchmark.

Our investment philosophy is bottom-up, fundamental research. Consequently, we rely on individual stock selection to drive our investment results. In this regard, the most significant individual detractors to performance included Crocs Inc., Obagi Medical Inc., and SiRF Technology Holdings. Shares of Crocs, a specialty apparel company, declined after the company announced a weaker-than-expected financial outlook. Skin care product maker Obagi Medical also reduced its projected revenue and earnings expectations. Finally, shares of SiRF Technology Holdings, a supplier of global positioning system semi-conductor solutions, declined due to concerns about the impact of consumer weakness on future financial results. A consistent theme that emerged during the fiscal half year is that higher gasoline and other commodity prices and broader macroeconomic pressures impacting the U.S. economy have led to a decline in consumer spending. We continue to own Crocs and Obagi Medical due to company-specific initiatives that we believe will lead to better-than-anticipated growth.

The top performing sectors in the portfolio included financials (12% weighting) and consumer staples (2% weighting), where stock selection was the primary driver of outperformance. With respect to the benchmark, the Fund was overweight in financials

 

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MANAGER’S COMMENTARY—Continued

 

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS (% of net assets)

Scientific Games Corp. Cl. A

  2.6 %

Silicon Motion Technology Corp. ADR

  2.4  

World Acceptance Corp.

  2.2  

FCStone Group Inc.

  2.2  

ON Semiconductor Corp.

  2.2  

Diodes Inc.

  2.1  

Cynosure Inc.

  2.0  

Interwoven Inc.

  2.0  

LKQ Corp.

  2.0  

TTM Technologies Inc.

  2.0  

 

and underweight in consumer staples. The biggest contributors to the Fund’s performance were Adams Respiratory Therapeutics, Inc., World Acceptance Corp., and FC Stone Group. Adams Respiratory Therapeutics, a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the treatment of respiratory disorders, was acquired during the fiscal half year. World Acceptance Corp. and FC Stone Group provide financial products and services to institutions. Both benefited from a slight moderation in the credit environment as well as from solid operational execution, resulting in better-than-expected financial results. We continue to own the latter two stocks due to their strong growth profiles.

 

As of April 30, 2008, relative to the benchmark, our portfolio was underweight in energy, materials, and health care. We were overweight in consumer discretionary, technology, and financials as we believe these sectors have good fundamentals and attractive valuations. Our largest holdings were LKQ Corp. (in the consumer discretionary sector), World Acceptance Corp. (financials), and Cash America International (financials).

OUTLOOK AND STRATEGY

Many of the issues that plagued calendar year 2007 have carried over to 2008. A slowing economy, credit concerns, and weakening consumer demand are likely to make 2008 a challenging year, especially for small capitalization stocks. Current market trends may persist in the near term. However, any improvement in the credit or macroeconomic environment could provide relief for equities. Consistent with our investment philosophy, we continue to apply our rigorous investment process to identify best-in-class companies with solid current fundamentals. As a result, we feel that the portfolio is well positioned relative to the benchmark, with earnings growth, as well as profitability, in excess of the benchmark holdings, while selling at reasonable valuation levels. These characteristics have been a hallmark of our investment style for many years, regardless of prevailing market conditions. The portfolio is positioned as relatively sector neutral as we prefer to let our stock selection drive performance. Consistent with our experience, we expect the market to reward a disciplined approach to buying well-managed growth companies.

 

 

 

This report contains the current opinions of NorthPointe Capital, LLC and should not be considered as investment advice or a recommendation of any particular security, strategy or investment product. Such opinions are subject to change without notice and securities described herein may no longer be included in, or may at any time be removed from, the Fund’s portfolio. This report is distributed for informational purposes only. Information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed reliable, but not guaranteed. Investing in mutual funds involves market risk, including loss of principal. There is no assurance that the investment objective will be achieved.

Stocks of small cap companies pose special risks, including possible illiquidity and greater price volatility than stocks of larger, more established companies. For information on the different share classes and the risks associated with an investment in the Fund, please refer to the current prospectus.

 

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FUND SUMMARY—April 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

 

INSTITUTIONAL CLASS

   

Fund #

   

026

 

Cusip

   

411511496

 

Ticker

   

HGSCX

 

Inception
Date

   

02-01-2006

 

Net Expense

Ratio

   

0.87%

 

Total Net

Assets (000s)

   

$12,375

 

ADMINISTRATIVE CLASS

   

Fund #

   

226

 

Cusip

   

411511470

 

Ticker

   

HSGRX

 

Inception
Date

   

02-01-2006

 

Net Expense

Ratio

   

1.12%

 

Total Net

Assets (000s)

   

$6,374

 

INVESTOR CLASS

   

Fund #

   

426

 

Cusip

   

411511488

 

Ticker

   

HSGIX

 

Inception
Date

   

02-01-2006

 

Net Expense

Ratio

   

1.25%

 

Total Net

Assets (000s)

   

$9,959

 

PORTFOLIO STATISTICS

 

    Portfolio   Benchmark*

Number of Holdings

  73   1,258

Weighted Average Market Cap (MM)*

  $1,101   $1,571

Price/Earning Ratio (P/E)*

  27.4x   32.0x

Price/Book Ratio (P/B)*

  2.5x   3.0x

Beta vs. Russell 2000®
Growth Index*

  0.97   1.00

Portfolio Turnover Rate—Unannualized

  62%   N/A

(6-Month Period Ended 04-30-2008)

 

 

* Portfolio statistics provided by Vestek.

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION (% of investments)

LOGO

 

FUND CATEGORY

LOGO

Reflects the weighted average of the market capitalization and style of the collective portfolio holdings; individual investments may have different characteristics.

 

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FUND PERFORMANCE SUMMARY (Unaudited)

 

 

Institutional Class

GROWTH OF A $50,000 INVESTMENT

For the period 02-01-2006 through 04-30-2008

 

The graph compares a $50,000 investment in the Fund with the performance of the Russell 2000® Growth Index. The Fund’s performance includes the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions.

  LOGO

 

Total Returns

For the periods ended 04-30-2008

     LOGO
Harbor Small Company Growth Fund                                 
Institutional Class      -21.59 %        -16.49 %        %        -4.02 %      02-01-2006
Comparative Index                                 
Russell 2000® Growth      -14.14            -6.70            13.33            0.63         

Administrative and Investor Classes

GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT

For the period 02-01-2006 through 04-30-2008

 

The graph compares a $10,000 investment in the Fund with the performance of the Russell 2000® Growth Index. The Fund’s performance includes the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions.

  LOGO

 

Total Returns

For the periods ended 04-30-2008

     LOGO
Harbor Small Company Growth Fund                                 
Administrative Class      -21.61 %        -16.49 %        %        -4.26 %      02-01-2006
Investor Class      -21.74          -16.70                   -4.40        02-01-2006
Comparative Index                                 
Russell 2000® Growth      -14.14            -6.70            13.33            0.63         

As stated in the Fund’s current prospectus, the expense ratios were 0.87% (Net) and 1.71% (Gross) (Institutional Class); 1.12% (Net) and 1.96% (Gross) (Administrative Class); and 1.24% (Net) and 2.08% (Gross) (Investor Class). The net expense ratios are contractually capped until 02-28-2009. The expense ratios in the prospectus may differ from the actual expense ratios for the fiscal half year disclosed within this report. The expense ratios shown in the prospectus are based on the prior fiscal year, adjusted to reflect changes, if any, in contractual arrangements that occurred prior to the date of the prospectus.

 

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. Actual return and principal value on an investment will fluctuate and the shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

 

 

The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. From time to time, certain fees and/or expenses have been voluntarily waived, which has resulted in higher returns. Without these waivers, the returns would have been lower. The voluntary waivers may be discontinued at any time without notice.

You can obtain performance data current to the most recent month end (available within seven business days after the most recent month end) by calling 1-800-422-1050 or visiting www.harborfunds.com.

 

 

a Annualized.

 

b Unannualized.

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—April 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

 

Equity Holdings (% of net assets)

(Excludes net cash and short-term investments of 4.7%)

LOGO

 

COMMON STOCKS—95.3%

Shares         Value
(000s)
    
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE—1.0%
15,320   

LMI Aerospace Inc.*

  $ 294
        
AIR FREIGHT & LOGISTICS—1.5%
7,050   

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc.*

    428
        
CAPITAL MARKETS—3.6%
14,154   

FCStone Group Inc.*

    586
41,265   

Penson Worldwide Inc.

    449
        
       1,035
        
CHEMICALS—1.0%
10,594   

Zoltek Companies, Inc.*

    283
        
COMMERCIAL SERVICES & SUPPLIES—3.4%
21,443   

Cenveo Inc.

    220
8,621   

GeoEye Inc.

    199

COMMON STOCKS—Continued

Shares         Value
(000s)
    
COMMERCIAL SERVICES & SUPPLIES—Continued
22,870   

Hill International Inc.*

  $ 330
34,285   

On Assignment Inc.

    241
        
       990
        
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT—5.2%
6,015   

Ciena Corp.*

    203
10,365   

CommScope Inc.*

    493
32,830   

Harmonic Inc.*

    272
23,690   

Polycom Inc.*

    531
        
       1,499
        
CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING—1.8%
12,090   

Northwest Pipe Co.*

    514
        
CONSUMER FINANCE—4.5%
4,738   

Cash America International Inc.

    193
41,391   

EZCORP Inc. Cl. A*

    502
15,127   

World Acceptance Corp.*

    596
        
       1,291
        
DISTRIBUTORS—1.9%
24,700   

LKQ Corp.*

    537
        
DIVERSIFIED CONSUMER SERVICES—1.4%
34,000   

INVESTools Inc.

    394
        
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT—1.3%
10,865   

Woodward Governor Co.

    382
        
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS—1.9%
40,065   

TTM Technologies Inc.

    533
        
ENERGY EQUIPMENT & SERVICES—4.4%
27,660   

Key Energy Services Inc.*

    379
15,710   

Pioneer Drilling Co.*

    257
6,070   

Superior Energy Services Inc.*

    269
9,880   

Willbros Group Inc. (PAN)*

    357
        
       1,262
        
FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING—1.8%
8,535   

Central European Distribution Corp.*

    520
        
HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES—2.9%
20,740   

Cynosure Inc.

    540
16,390   

Greatbatch Inc.

    298
        
       838
        
HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES—6.1%
17,537   

Bio-Reference Laboratories Inc.*

    441
12,834   

Genoptix Inc.*

    352
16,655   

inVentiv Health Inc.

    495
27,740   

PharMerica Corp.*

    472
        
       1,760
        
HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY—1.1%
17,120   

Phase Forward Inc.*

    315
        
HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE—4.5%
19,917   

Monarch Casino & Resort Inc.*

    264
25,042   

Scientific Games Corp. Cl. A*

    705
28,000   

Texas Roadhouse Inc.*

    330
        
       1,299
        
HOUSEHOLD DURABLES—1.4%
19,023   

Jarden Corp.*

    406
        
INSURANCE—0.9%
11,955   

National Interstate Corp.

    272
        
INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES—8.7%
6,620   

Bankrate, Inc.*

    345
28,110   

CyberSource Corp.*

    510
47,635   

Interwoven Inc.*

    536

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—Continued

 

 

COMMON STOCKS—Continued

Shares         Value
(000s)
    
INTERNET SOFTWARE & SERVICES—Continued
19,615   

j2 Global Communications Inc.*

  $ 420
39,109   

TheStreet.com Inc.

    305
43,103   

Website Pros Inc.

    388
        
       2,504
        
LEISURE EQUIPMENT & PRODUCTS—1.0%
20,966   

Callaway Golf Co.

    288
        
LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES—0.7%
4,635   

Kendle International Inc.

    198
        
MACHINERY—4.6%
11,235   

Actuant Corp. Cl. A

    381
39,100   

Flow International Corp.

    392
4,550   

Hurco Co. Inc.*

    208
8,582   

Robbins & Myers Inc.

    342
        
       1,323
        
MARINE—2.3%
4,250   

DryShips Inc. (GRC)

    351
28,205   

Horizon Lines Inc.

    298
        
       649
        
MEDIA—1.0%
15,510   

DG FastChannel

    289
        
PHARMACEUTICALS—2.7%
33,600   

Obagi Medical Products Inc.

    269
26,672   

Sciele Pharma Inc.

    514
        
       783
        
ROAD & RAIL—2.6%
24,210   

Heartland Express, Inc.

    375
12,170   

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc.

    374
        
       749
        
SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT—9.4%
21,220   

Diodes Inc.*

    573
69,105   

Emcore Corp.

    427
9,212   

Monolithic Power Systems Inc.*

    211
78,250   

ON Semiconductor Corp.*

    585
37,400   

Silicon Motion Technology Corp. ADR (TW)1*

    652
20,840   

Ultra Clean Holdings Inc.*

    223
        
       2,671
        

COMMON STOCKS—Continued

Shares         Value
(000s)
    
  SOFTWARE—4.9%
  30,780   

Double-Take Software, Inc.*

  $ 458
  38,852   

Radiant Systems Inc.

    524
  48,071   

Smith Micro Software Inc.*

    415
        
       1,397
        
  SPECIALTY RETAIL—2.6%
  3,235   

Gymboree Corp.

    140
  11,370   

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers Inc.*

    278
  15,790   

Zumiez Inc.

    331
        
       749
        
  TEXTILES, APPAREL & LUXURY GOODS—3.2%
  29,240   

Crocs Inc.*

    299
  20,820   

Iconix Brand Group Inc.*

    331
  14,845   

Volcom Inc.*

    282
        
       912
        
 
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
    (Cost $28,759)
    27,364
        
    

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—2.5%

      (Cost $723)  
Principal
Amount
(000s)
          
  REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
$ 723   

Repurchase Agreement with State Street Corp. dated April 30, 2008 due May 1, 2008 at 1.450% collateralized by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (market value $740)

    723
        
 
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS—97.8%
    (Cost $29,482)
    28,087
        
  CASH AND OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES—2.2%     621
        
  TOTAL NET ASSETS—100.0%   $ 28,708
        

 

 

 

* Non-income producing security.

 

1 ADR after the name of a foreign holding stands for American Depositary Receipts representing ownership of foreign securities. ADRs are issued by U.S. banking institutions.

 

(PAN) Panama.

 

(GRC) Greece.

 

(TW) Taiwan.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Harbor Large Cap Value Fund

MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (Unaudited)

 

SUBADVISER

Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc.

280 Park Avenue

10th Floor

New York, NY 10017

PORTFOLIO MANAGER

Richard E. Helm, CFA

Since 2007

Cohen & Steers has subadvised the Fund

since June 19, 2007.

INVESTMENT GOAL

Long-term total return.

PRINCIPAL STYLE CHARACTERISTICS

Large cap value stocks.

LOGO

Richard E. Helm

 

Management’s discussion of fund performance

MARKET REVIEW

The fiscal half year ended April 30, 2008, was decidedly negative for U.S. equities. The bulk of the decline occurred in the first half of the period, as concerns over the credit crisis and its potential to harm the broad economy intensified. Investors sold stocks amid a fresh wave of large write-downs from major banks and a slowing economy; GDP growth came in at only 0.6% for the fourth quarter of 2007, down from a 3% to 4% pace in the previous two quarters. Market conditions improved in April, in the wake of Federal Reserve actions that eased liquidity concerns somewhat.

The Fed lowered short-term interest rates from 4.50% at the start of the fiscal half year to 2.00% by the end of April in an aggressive response to weak economic data and instability in global financial markets. The Fed also announced new programs aimed at easing the credit crunch, including lending up to $200 billion in Treasury securities to banks in exchange for illiquid mortgage-backed bonds as collateral. In March, the Fed’s role in the acquisition of Bear Stearns by JPMorgan Chase also helped investor sentiment improve, and stocks rallied in April.

Most sectors within the Russell 1000® Value Index declined. Financial services stocks (which had a total return during the fiscal half year of -19%) underperformed, with wide performance swings in response to news both good and bad. Technology and telecommunications stocks underperformed (down -21% and -14%, respectively) as investors avoided companies associated with longer-term growth but shorter-term risk. The top-performing sector was energy (+7%), buoyed by strong oil and natural gas prices, followed by consumer staples (-1%), a defensive sector that often outperforms in difficult periods for stocks.

PERFORMANCE

The Harbor Large Cap Value Fund outpaced its benchmark by a substantial margin for the six months ended April 30. The Fund returned -5.24% (Institutional Class), -5.28% (Administrative Class), and -5.43% (Investor Class), compared with the -9.83% return by the Russell 1000® Value Index.

While the Fund declined, it outperformed both the value benchmark and the broader market. We attribute this to our emphasis on higher-quality companies as measured by such factors as strong market position, healthy balance sheets, and the ability to increase dividends over time. Amid heightened uncertainty, these stocks outperformed lower-quality stocks, as they have over the past year.

From a sector standpoint, stock selection was favorable in financial services, where we held a diverse mix of banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and REITs. Stock selection within health care helped performance, as we did not own managed care companies, which are less attractive from a dividend-growth perspective. The Fund’s consumer discretionary, technology, utilities, industrials, consumer staples, and telecommunications holdings outperformed as well. Our overweight in technology and underweight and stock selection in energy detracted from the Fund’s relative performance.

 

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MANAGER’S COMMENTARY—Continued

 

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS (% of net assets)

Abbott Laboratories

  2.8 %

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

  2.8  

Procter & Gamble Co.

  2.7  

Exxon Mobil Corp.

  2.7  

Aflac Inc.

  2.7  

FPL Group Inc.

  2.6  

General Dynamics Corp.

  2.5  

Bank of America Corp.

  2.4  

Medtronic Inc.

  2.4  

General Electric Co.

  2.4  

 

OUTLOOK AND STRATEGY

We expect the economy to grow at a slow pace at best over the next few months, before picking up late in the year as monetary and fiscal stimulus takes fuller hold. Despite lackluster economic growth, we believe that the environment for equities could be supportive. Earnings growth is projected to stay positive, the unemployment rate is at a historically below-average 5% level (although we are carefully monitoring job trends), and corporations are in strong financial health.

Against this backdrop, a further easing of liquidity concerns could prove beneficial. In our view, even a weak but stable U.S. dollar at current levels would begin to attract foreign capital and ease liquidity concerns in the broader economy.

We feel there is excellent value in certain sectors of the market. For example, although consumer staples have outperformed over the past six months, they currently trade at attractive levels relative to their stable and future earnings and dividend growth. At the same time, we feel that sentiment towards the utilities sector is likely to be more negative going forward; given low overall interest rates, a perception that rates will be rising would likely hinder those companies.

 

 

 

This report contains the current opinions of Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc. and should not be considered as investment advice or a recommendation of any particular security, strategy or investment product. Such opinions are subject to change without notice and securities described herein may no longer be included in, or may at any time be removed from, the Fund’s portfolio. This report is distributed for informational purposes only. Information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed reliable, but not guaranteed.

Since the Fund typically invests in approximately 60 to 80 companies, an adverse event affecting a particular company may hurt the Fund’s performance more than if it had invested in a larger number of companies. Since the Fund may hold foreign securities, it may be subject to greater risks than funds invested only in the U.S. These risks are more severe for securities of issuers in emerging market regions. For information on the different share classes and the risks associated with an investment in the Fund, please refer to the current prospectus.

 

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Harbor Large Cap Value Fund

FUND SUMMARY—April 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

 

INSTITUTIONAL CLASS

   

Fund #

   

013

 

Cusip

   

411511603

 

Ticker

   

HAVLX

 

Inception
Date

   

12-29-1987

 

Net Expense

Ratio

   

0.68%

 

Total Net

Assets (000s)

   

$163,974

 

ADMINISTRATIVE CLASS

   

Fund #

   

213

 

Cusip

   

411511751

 

Ticker

   

HRLVX

 

Inception
Date

   

11-01-2002

 

Net Expense

Ratio

   

0.93%

 

Total Net

Assets (000s)

   

$25,868

 

INVESTOR CLASS

   

Fund #

   

413

 

Cusip

   

411511744

 

Ticker

   

HILVX

 

Inception
Date

   

11-01-2002

 

Net Expense

Ratio

   

1.05%

 

Total Net

Assets (000s)

   

$107,859

 

PORTFOLIO STATISTICS

 

    Portfolio   Benchmark*

Number of Holdings

  85   619

Weighted Average Market Cap (MM)*

  $93,600   $107,160

Price/Earning Ratio (P/E)*

  15.2x   23.1x

Price/Book Ratio (P/B)*

  2.4x   1.9x

Beta vs. Russell 1000® Value Index*

  0.88   1.00

Portfolio Turnover Rate—Unannualized

  53%   N/A

(6-Month Period Ended 04-30-2008)

 

 

* Portfolio statistics provided by Vestek.

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION (% of investments)

LOGO

 

FUND CATEGORY

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Reflects the weighted average of the market capitalization and style of the collective portfolio holdings; individual investments may have different characteristics.

 

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FUND PERFORMANCE SUMMARY (Unaudited)

 

 

Institutional Class

GROWTH OF A $50,000 INVESTMENT

For the period 05-01-1998 through 04-30-2008

 

The graph compares a $50,000 investment in the Fund with the performance of the Russell 1000® Value Index. The Fund’s performance includes the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions.

  LOGO

 

Total Returns

For the periods ended 4-30-2008

     LOGO
Harbor Large Cap Value Fund                                 
Institutional Class      -5.24 %        2.29 %        12.77 %        5.55 %      12-29-1987
Comparative Index                                 
Russell 1000® Value      -9.83            -8.97            12.85            5.97         

Administrative and Investor Classes

GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT

For the period 11-01-2002 through 04-30-2008

 

The graph compares a $10,000 investment in the Fund with the performance of the Russell 1000® Value Index. The Fund’s performance includes the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions.

  LOGO

 

Total Returns

For the periods ended 4-30-2008

     LOGO
Harbor Large Cap Value Fund                                 
Administrative Class      -5.28 %        2.13 %        12.57 %        11.95 %      11-01-2002
Investor Class      -5.43          1.89          12.32          11.69        11-01-2002
Comparative Index                                 
Russell 1000® Value      -9.83            -8.97            12.85            12.66         

As stated in the Fund’s current prospectus, the expense ratios were 0.68% (Net) and 0.72% (Gross) (Institutional Class); 0.93% (Net) and 0.98% (Gross) (Administrative Class); and 1.06% (Net) and 1.09% (Gross) (Investor Class). The expense ratios in the prospectus may differ from the actual expense ratios for the fiscal half year disclosed within this report. The expense ratios shown in the prospectus are based on the prior fiscal year, adjusted to reflect changes, if any, in contractual arrangements that occurred prior to the date of the prospectus. The net expense ratios reflect voluntary fee waivers which may be discontinued at any time without notice, although the adviser has no present intention to do so.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. Actual return and principal value on an investment will fluctuate, and the shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. From time to time, certain fees and/or expenses have been voluntarily waived, which has resulted in higher returns. Without these waivers, the returns would have been lower. The voluntary waivers may be discontinued at any time without notice.

You can obtain performance data current to the most recent month end (available within seven business days after the most recent month end) by calling 1-800-422-1050 or visiting www.harborfunds.com.

 

 

a Annualized.

 

b Unannualized.

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—April 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

 

Equity Holdings (% of net assets)

(Excludes net cash and short-term investments of 4.2%)

LOGO

 

COMMON STOCKS—95.8%

Shares         Value
(000s)
    
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE—5.1%
41,000   

Boeing Co.

  $ 3,479
69,500   

General Dynamics Corp.

    6,284
50,900   

Lockheed Martin Corp.

    5,397
        
       15,160
        
AIR FREIGHT & LOGISTICS—0.9%
37,800   

United Parcel Service Inc. Cl. B

    2,737
        
AIRLINES—1.0%
276,100   

Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. ADR (HK)1

    2,878
        
BEVERAGES—1.2%
42,700   

Diageo plc ADR (UK)1

    3,497
        
CAPITAL MARKETS—4.0%
13,200   

BlackRock Inc. Cl. A

    2,664
83,700   

Blackstone Group L.P.

    1,563
29,200   

Franklin Resources Inc.

    2,778
44,800   

Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc.

    2,232
56,300   

Morgan Stanley

    2,736
        
       11,973
        
CHEMICALS—1.3%
33,800   

Dow Chemical Co.

    1,357
22,700   

Monsanto Co.

    2,588
        
       3,945
        
COMMERCIAL BANKS—5.4%
47,400   

HSBC Holdings plc ADR (UK)1

    4,114
136,600   

U.S. Bancorp

    4,629
68,000   

Wachovia Corp.

    1,982
183,600   

Wells Fargo & Co.

    5,462
        
       16,187
        
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT—3.8%
157,400   

Corning Inc.

    4,204
53,300   

Harris Corp.

    2,880
92,900   

Nokia OYJ Sponsored ADR (FIN)1

    2,794
31,900   

QUALCOMM Inc.

    1,378
        
       11,256
        
COMPUTERS & PERIPHERALS—1.6%
17,000   

International Business Machines Corp.

    2,052
138,400   

Seagate Technology

    2,612
        
       4,664
        
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS—0.9%
26,700   

Holcim Ltd.—Registered (SWS)

    2,626
        
DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES—5.5%
164,300   

Bank of America Corp.

    6,168
128,000   

Citigroup Inc.

    3,235
148,500   

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    7,076
        
       16,479
        
DIVERSIFIED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES—2.8%
107,100   

AT&T Inc.

    4,146
111,400   

Verizon Communications Inc.

    4,287
        
       8,433
        
ELECTRIC UTILITIES—5.2%
72,400   

E.ON AG ADR (GER)1

    4,771
47,800   

Exelon Corp.

    4,086
98,800   

FPL Group Inc.

    6,549
        
       15,406
        

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—Continued

 

 

COMMON STOCKS—Continued

Shares         Value
(000s)
    
ENERGY EQUIPMENT & SERVICES—3.2%
33,700   

Baker Hughes Inc.

  $ 2,726
41,200   

Schlumberger Ltd.

    4,143
17,759   

Transocean Inc.

    2,619
        
       9,488
        
FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING—1.4%
28,000   

Costco Wholesale Corp.

    1,995
35,600   

Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV ADR (MEX)1

    1,431
12,000   

Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

    699
        
       4,125
        
FOOD PRODUCTS—0.9%
57,500   

Archer Daniels Midland Co.

    2,533
        
GAS UTILITIES—0.9%
47,400   

Sempra Energy

    2,686
        
HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES—2.0%
125,300   

Medtronic Inc.

    6,100
        
HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE—1.3%
31,700   

Carnival Corp.

    1,273
12,500   

McDonald’s Corp.

    745
45,700   

Yum! Brands Inc.

    1,859
        
       3,877
        
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS—2.3%
103,200   

Procter & Gamble Co.

    6,920
        
INDUSTRIAL CONGLOMERATES—2.0%
185,000   

General Electric Co.

    6,050
        
INSURANCE—9.3%
76,500   

ACE Ltd.

    4,611
101,400   

Aflac Inc.

    6,760
87,000   

Allstate Corp.

    4,381
114,600   

American International Group Inc.

    5,295
241,400   

HCC Insurance Holdings Inc.

    5,958
12,200   

MetLife Inc.

    742
        
       27,747
        
LEISURE EQUIPMENT & PRODUCTS—0.5%
72,300   

Mattel Inc.

    1,356
        
MACHINERY—0.7%
44,150   

PACCAR Inc.

    2,089
        
MEDIA—1.6%
145,100   

Walt Disney Co.

    4,706
        
METALS & MINING—0.6%
55,600   

Alcoa Inc.

    1,934
        
MULTILINE RETAIL—0.5%
45,300   

Nordstrom Inc.

    1,597
        
OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS—11.7%
20,400   

Apache Corp.

    2,746
44,700   

Chevron Corp.

    4,298
1,625,000   

CNOOC Ltd. (HK)*

    2,869
49,200   

ConocoPhillips

    4,239

COMMON STOCKS—Continued

Shares         Value
(000s)
    
OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS—Continued
41,500   

Devon Energy Corp.

  $ 4,706
73,400   

Exxon Mobil Corp.

    6,831
70,400   

Petro-Canada

    3,528
66,500   

TOTAL SA (FR)*

    5,601
        
       34,818
        
PHARMACEUTICALS—6.8%
135,200   

Abbott Laboratories

    7,132
81,500   

Johnson & Johnson

    5,468
99,300   

Pfizer Inc.

    1,997
120,000   

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR (IL)1

    5,614
        
       20,211
        
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS (REITs)—2.9%
18,400   

Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc.

    1,933
58,900   

British Land Co. plc (UK)

    985
47,300   

Corporate Office Properties Trust

    1,764
24,200   

ProLogis

    1,515
10,900   

Public Storage Inc.

    989
13,600   

Simon Property Group Inc.

    1,358
        
       8,544
        
REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT—0.4%
293,800   

Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd. (HK)*

    1,334
        
ROAD & RAIL—0.7%
34,100   

Norfolk Southern Corp.

    2,032
        
SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT—1.3%
73,800   

Intel Corp.

    1,643
59,400   

Microchip Technology Inc.

    2,183
        
       3,826
        
SOFTWARE—1.4%
143,600   

Microsoft Corp.

    4,095
        
SPECIALTY RETAIL—0.7%
33,300   

H&M Hennes & Mauritz Ab Series B (SW)

    1,980
        
TEXTILES, APPAREL & LUXURY GOODS—1.4%
60,400   

Nike Inc. Cl. B

    4,035
        
THRIFTS & MORTGAGE FINANCE—0.4%
53,000   

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    1,320
        
TOBACCO—1.3%
58,000   

Altria Group Inc.

    1,160
52,100   

Philip Morris International Inc.*

    2,659
        
       3,819
        
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES—0.9%
35,700   

America Movil SAB de C.V. Series L ADR (MEX)1

    2,069
8,600   

China Mobile (Hong Kong) Ltd. ADR (HK)1

    743
        
       2,812
        
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
    (Cost $273,618)
    285,275
        

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—Continued

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—4.9%

 
  (Cost $14,736)  
Principal
Amount
(000s)
        Value
(000s)
 
    
  REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS  
$ 14,736   

Repurchase Agreement with State Street Corp. dated April 30, 2008 due May 1, 2008 at 1.450% collateralized by Federal Home Loan Bank Notes (market value $15,035)

  $ 14,736  
          
 
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS—100.7%
    (Cost $288,354)
    300,011  
          
  CASH AND OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES—(0.7)%     (2,310 )
          
  TOTAL NET ASSETS—100.0%   $ 297,701  
          

 

 

 

 

* Non-income producing security.

 

1 ADR after the name of a foreign holding stands for American Depositary Receipts representing ownership of foreign securities. ADRs are issued by U.S. banking institutions.

 

(FIN) Finland.

 

(FR) France.

 

(GER) Germany.

 

(HK) Hong Kong.

 

(IL) Israel.

 

(MEX) Mexico.

 

(SW) Sweden.

 

(SWS) Switzerland.

 

(UK) United Kingdom.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Harbor Mid Cap Value Fund

MANAGERS’ COMMENTARY (Unaudited)

 

SUBADVISER

LSV Asset Management

1 North Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS

Josef Lakonishok, Ph.D.

Since 2004

Menno Vermeulen, CFA

Since 2004

Puneet Mansharamani

Since 2006

LSV has subadvised the Fund since September 30, 2004.

INVESTMENT GOAL

Long-term total return.

PRINCIPAL STYLE CHARACTERISTICS

Mid cap value stocks of companies with inexpensive fundamentals and recent momentum, relative to their peers.

LOGO

Josef Lakonishok

LOGO

Menno Vermeulen

LOGO

Puneet Mansharamani

 

Management’s discussion of fund performance

MARKET REVIEW

All segments of the U.S. equity markets suffered declines over the six months ended April 30, 2008, as the credit crisis and slowing economic environment weighed heavily on stocks. Prior to a rally in April, mid cap stocks posted negative returns each month from November through March.

Banks and other financial institutions continued to post significant losses resulting primarily from write-downs of mortgage-related assets. The difficulty for financials was highlighted by the Federal Reserve-brokered sale of troubled investment bank Bear Stearns to JP Morgan Chase, averting the possibility of a global panic in financial markets. The Federal Reserve took unprecedented steps in addition to the Bear Stearns deal to calm markets. Its efforts included an emergency rate cut, substantial cash infusions into the banking system, and broadening of its lending powers to non-bank financial institutions. While these actions provided some positive short-term effects, markets still finished in negative territory and exhibited extreme volatility. The Fed aggressively decreased the federal funds rate from 4.50% to 2.00% over the last six months in an effort to stabilize markets and avert further slowing in the economy. Oil prices continued to grab headlines, passing through $100 per barrel for the first time in late February and ending the period at $113 per barrel.

There was only modest differentiation between growth and value stocks over the last six months. Value stocks were somewhat weaker than growth shares as financials and consumer discretionary stocks, which comprise over 30% of the Russell Midcap® Value Index, were negatively impacted by the slowing economy and credit crisis. Only two sectors in the value benchmark posted positive returns as energy stocks were up nearly 20% while materials stocks were modestly positive. Sectors that are less affected by economic slowdowns, such as consumer staples and health care stocks, also held up relatively well. Small cap stocks were the weakest segment of the market, posting double-digit negative returns.

PERFORMANCE

The Harbor Mid Cap Value Fund trailed its benchmark in a difficult market environment. The Fund was down -12.24% (Institutional Class), -12.41% (Administrative Class), and -12.49% (Investor Class) for the six months ended April 30, 2008, compared to -9.20% for the Russell Midcap® Value Index.

Sector and stock selection both detracted from performance. Our overweight to technology and consumer discretionary stocks hurt results as did our modest underweight in the energy sector. Top contributors included Patterson UTI Energy (energy), Universal Corp. (consumer staples), and Safeco (financials), which rose after a takeover announcement. Detractors included Tesero and Sunoco in the energy sector, CIT Group in the financial sector, and International Paper in the materials sector.

 

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MANAGERS’ COMMENTARY—Continued

 

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS (% of net assets)

Safeco Corp.

  2.5 %

Patterson-UTI Energy Inc.

  2.2  

Everest Re Group Ltd.

  1.9  

Parker Hannifin Corp.

  1.9  

Nationwide Financial Services Inc. Cl. A

  1.7  

Universal Corp.

  1.7  

Tidewater Inc.

  1.6  

Comerica Inc.

  1.6  

Computer Sciences Corp.

  1.6  

Lubrizol Corp.

  1.5  

 

We added a number of new positions to the portfolio, including Fifth Third Bancorp, Aspen Insurance Holdings, and IPC Holdings in the financial sector, Sun Microsystems and RF Micro Devices in the technology sector, Crane Corp. and Mueller Industries in the industrials sector, and National Health Investors in the REIT sector. We sold a number of stocks during the fiscal half year, including shares that had performed well and had become less attractive from a valuation perspective, such as Hess Corp., L-3 Communications, Molson Coors Brewing Company, PepsiAmericas, Lyondell Chemical, Edison International, CSX Corp., and Reynolds American. We also sold Bear Stearns, Impac Mortgage Holdings, United Bancshares, and Furniture Brands, which were down since purchase.

One of the changes we have seen in equity markets over the last nine months has been a slowdown in acquisitions following record levels of activity in 2006 and early 2007. The Fund benefited from a number of acquisitions over the last several years, given our focus on buying companies that have quality earnings and strong cash flows combined with attractive valuations. Such companies tend to be attractive to private equity investors or public companies looking to make acquisitions. However, with credit markets drying up, takeover activity as a whole has plummeted. In a sign that investors might be willing to take on more risk after the turmoil in the equity markets since July 2007, Liberty Mutual announced its intention to acquire Safeco, one of our largest holdings in the financial sector, at a 50% premium to the stock price in April.

OUTLOOK AND STRATEGY

Our portfolio decision-making process is strictly quantitative and driven by (1) a proprietary model that ranks securities on fundamental measures of value and indicators of near-term appreciation potential, and (2) a portfolio construction process that controls for risk while maximizing the expected return of the portfolio. The objective of the model is to pick undervalued stocks with high near-term appreciation potential. Stocks are ranked simultaneously on an array of variables in order to arrive at an overall expected return ranking for each stock in the universe. The process is bottom-up with no emphasis placed on macro-economic analysis.

As of April 30, 2008, the Fund was trading at valuation levels we have not seen in a number of years. The portfolio was trading at 12.4x trailing earnings compared to 18.4x for the Russell Midcap® Value Index, and 7.2x cash flow compared to 8.5x for the value benchmark. Our risk control measures limit exposure to any one particular sector or industry. As of April 30, the portfolio was overweighted in the consumer discretionary and technology sectors at the expense REITs and utilities.

While markets were difficult over the last six months and investors have not been rewarded for owning equities, we have experienced tough market conditions in the past and view this as an opportunity to buy some very good companies at attractive valuations. While we do not have any signals in our model that help us determine inflection points in the market, our experience shows that a patient, disciplined investment approach with emphasis on attractively priced stocks is rewarded over time.

 

 

 

This report contains the current opinions of LSV Asset Management and should not be considered as investment advice or a recommendation of any particular security, strategy or investment product. Such opinions are subject to change without notice and securities described herein may no longer be included in, or may at any time be removed from, the Fund’s portfolio. This report is distributed for informational purposes only. Information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed reliable, but not guaranteed.

Stocks of mid cap companies pose special risks, including possible illiquidity and greater price volatility than stocks of larger, more established companies. For information on the different share classes and the risks associated with an investment in the Fund, please refer to the current prospectus.

 

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FUND SUMMARY—April 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

 

INSTITUTIONAL CLASS

   

Fund #

   

023

 

Cusip

   

411511835

 

Ticker

   

HAMVX

 

Inception
Date

   

03-01-2002

 

Net Expense Ratio

   

0.93%

 

Total Net Assets (000s)

   

$59,699

 

ADMINISTRATIVE CLASS

   

Fund #

   

223

 

Cusip

   

411511728

 

Ticker

   

HRMVX

 

Inception
Date

   

11-01-2002

 

Net Expense Ratio

   

1.18%

 

Total Net Assets (000s)

   

$401

 

INVESTOR CLASS

   

Fund #

   

423

 

Cusip

   

411511736

 

Ticker

   

HIMVX

 

Inception
Date

   

11-01-2002

 

Net Expense Ratio

   

1.31%

 

Total Net Assets (000s)

   

$3,613

 

PORTFOLIO STATISTICS

 

    Portfolio   Benchmark*

Number of Holdings

  152   485

Weighted Average Market Cap (MM)*

  $5,091.26   $8,946.62

Price/Earning Ratio (P/E)*

  14.3x   21.5x

Price/Book Ratio (P/B)*

  1.4x   1.7x

Beta vs. Russell Midcap®
Value Index*

  1.01   1.00

Portfolio Turnover Rate—Unannualized

  11%   N/A

(6-Month Period Ended 04-30-2008)

 

 

* Portfolio statistics provided by Vestek.

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION (% of investments)

LOGO

 

FUND CATEGORY

LOGO

Reflects the weighted average of the market capitalization and style of the collective portfolio holdings: individual investments may have different characteristics.

 

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FUND PERFORMANCE SUMMARY (Unaudited)

 

 

Institutional Class

GROWTH OF A $50,000 INVESTMENT

For the period 03-01-2002 through 04-30-2008

 

The graph compares a $50,000 investment in the Fund with the performance of the Russell Midcap® Value Index. The Fund’s performance includes the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions.

  LOGO

 

Total Returns

For the periods ended 04-30-2008

     LOGO
Harbor Mid Cap Value Fund                                 
Institutional Class      -12.24 %        -18.50 %        10.57 %        5.37 %      03-01-2002
Comparative Index                                 
Russell Midcap® Value      -9.20            -11.65            16.44            11.39         

Administrative and Investor Classes

GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT

For the period 11-01-2002 through 04-30-2008

 

The graph compares a $10,000 investment in the Fund with the performance of the Russell Midcap® Value Index. The Fund’s performance includes the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions.

  LOGO

 

Total Returns

For the periods ended 04-30-2008

     LOGO
Harbor Mid Cap Value Fund                                 
Administrative Class      -12.41 %        -18.73 %        10.41 %        9.48 %      11-01-2002
Investor Class      -12.49          -18.86          10.28          9.35        11-01-2002
Comparative Index                                 
Russell Midcap® Value      -9.20            -11.65            16.44            16.29         

As stated in the Fund’s current prospectus, the expense ratios were 0.95% (Net) and 1.02% (Gross) (Institutional Class); 1.19% (Net) and 1.27% (Gross) (Administrative Class); and 1.33% (Net) and 1.41% (Gross) (Investor Class). The expense ratios in the prospectus may differ from the actual expense ratios for the fiscal half year disclosed within this report. The expense ratios shown in the prospectus are based on the prior fiscal year, adjusted to reflect changes, if any, in contractual arrangements that occurred prior to the date of the prospectus. The net expense ratios reflect voluntary fee waivers which may be discontinued at any time without notice, although the adviser has no present intention to do so.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. Actual return and principal value on an investment will fluctuate, and the shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. From time to time, certain fees and/or expenses have been voluntarily waived, which has resulted in higher returns. Without these waivers, the returns would have been lower. The voluntary waivers may be discontinued at any time without notice.

You can obtain performance data current to the most recent month end (available within seven business days after the most recent month end) by calling 1-800-422-1050 or visiting www.harborfunds.com.

 

 

a Annualized.

 

b Unannualized.

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—April 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

 

Equity Holdings (% of net assets)

(Excludes net cash and short-term investments of 2.2%)

LOGO

 

COMMON STOCKS—97.8%

Shares         Value
(000s)
    
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE—0.5%
4,700   

Goodrich Corp.

  $ 320
        
AIRLINES—0.3%
4,400   

Alaska Air Group Inc.1*

    95
36,300   

ExpressJet Holdings Inc.1*

    110
        
       205
        
AUTO COMPONENTS—1.7%
21,900   

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc.1

    441
6,200   

Autoliv Inc. (SW)1

    380
9,000   

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.*

    241
        
       1,062
        
AUTOMOBILES—1.2%
19,900   

Harley-Davidson Inc.

    761
        
BEVERAGES—0.9%
12,100   

Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc.1

    272
9,100   

Pepsi Bottling Group Inc.1

    307
        
       579
        
BUILDING PRODUCTS—1.6%
24,300   

Lennox International Inc.1

    805
13,300   

Masco Corp.1

    242
        
       1,047
        
CHEMICALS—6.9%
12,700   

A. Schulman Inc.1

    269
6,900   

Eastman Chemical Co.1

    508
15,900   

Lubrizol Corp.

    927
28,400   

Olin Corp.

    573
8,000   

PPG Industries Inc.1

    491
10,500   

Rohm & Haas Co.1

    561
22,000   

Sensient Technologies Corp.1

    655
15,100   

Valspar Corp.1

    332
        
       4,316
        
COMMERCIAL BANKS—6.8%
28,236   

Banco Latinoamericano de Exportaciones S.A. (PA)1

    532
27,600   

Comerica Inc.1

    959
24,000   

Fifth Third Bancorp1

    514
26,900   

Fulton Financial Corp.1

    335
26,300   

Huntington Bancshares Inc.1

    247
25,400   

KeyCorp1

    613
2,600   

Popular Inc.1

    32
7,181   

Regions Financial Corp.1

    157
16,300   

UnionBanCal Corp.

    856
        
       4,245
        
COMMERCIAL SERVICES & SUPPLIES—2.5%
18,000   

IKON Office Solutions Inc.1

    197
29,400   

R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co.

    901
43,300   

Steelcase Inc. Cl. A1

    480
        
       1,578
        
COMPUTERS & PERIPHERALS—3.8%
16,100   

Lexmark International Inc. Cl. A1

    505
46,600   

Seagate Technology1

    879
37,000   

Sun Microsystems Inc.1

    579
15,700   

Western Digital Corp.1

    455
        
       2,418
        
CONSUMER FINANCE—0.5%
8,551   

Advanta Corp. Cl. B1

    75
15,900   

AmeriCredit Corp.1*

    222
        
       297
        

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—Continued

 

 

COMMON STOCKS—Continued

Shares         Value
(000s)
    
DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES—1.5%
31,200   

CIT Group Inc.1

  $ 340
25,900   

Financial Federal Corp.1

    605
        
       945
        
DIVERSIFIED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES—0.3%
6,500   

CenturyTel Inc.

    211
        
ELECTRIC UTILITIES—3.3%
10,200   

American Electric Power Company Inc.

    455
17,600   

Pepco Holdings Inc.

    438
12,700   

Pinnacle West Capital Corp.

    431
9,200   

Progress Energy Inc.1

    386
17,100   

Westar Energy Inc.1

    397
        
       2,107
        
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT—0.9%
19,200   

A. O. Smith Corp.1

    594
        
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS—1.1%
55,300   

KEMET Corp.1

    225
27,700   

Sanmina-SCI Corp.1*

    43
11,300   

Technitrol Inc.1

    237
23,300   

Vishay Intertechnology Inc.*

    220
        
       725
        
ENERGY EQUIPMENT & SERVICES—3.6%
47,400   

Patterson-UTI Energy Inc.1

    1,324
14,800   

Tidewater Inc.1

    965
        
       2,289
        
FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING—1.1%
21,600   

SUPERVALU inc.1

    715
        
FOOD PRODUCTS—1.7%
28,600   

Del Monte Foods Co.

    258
3,600   

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.1

    87
9,800   

Sanderson Farms Inc.1

    408
200   

Seaboard Corp.1

    336
        
       1,089
        
GAS UTILITIES—2.5%
21,200   

AGL Resources Inc.

    721
7,600   

Nicor Inc.1

    267
6,400   

ONEOK Inc.

    308
8,300   

WGL Holdings Inc.1

    272
        
       1,568
        
HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES—0.9%
6,900   

CIGNA Corp.1

    295
3,600   

Kindred Healthcare Inc.*

    85
3,300   

Universal Health Services Inc. Cl. B1

    207
        
       587
        
HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE—1.7%
15,300   

Brinker International Inc.1

    347
11,900   

Darden Restaurants Inc.

    423
38,700   

Ruby Tuesday Inc.1

    329
        
       1,099
        
HOUSEHOLD DURABLES—4.9%
15,500   

American Greetings Corp. Cl. A1

    278
5,000   

Beazer Homes USA Inc.1*

    55
9,900   

Black & Decker Corp.1

    650
13,700   

Blyth Inc.1

    231
22,000   

Ethan Allen Interiors Inc.1

    604
44,000   

Leggett & Platt Inc.1

    730

COMMON STOCKS—Continued

Shares         Value
(000s)
    
HOUSEHOLD DURABLES—Continued
4,100   

Tupperware Brands Corp.

  $ 162
5,900   

Whirlpool Corp.1

    429
        
       3,139
        
INSURANCE—12.4%
34,100   

Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd. (BM)

    887
9,700   

Cincinnati Financial Corp.

    348
13,100   

Everest Re Group Ltd.

    1,184
26,900   

Genworth Financial Inc. Cl. A1

    620
17,300   

Horace Mann Educators Corp.

    293
23,100   

IPC Holdings Ltd. (BM)

    672
12,400   

Lincoln National Corp.

    667
13,300   

MBIA Inc.1*

    138
20,600   

Nationwide Financial Services Inc. Cl. A1

    1,032
5,600   

Protective Life Corp.

    239
23,200   

Safeco Corp.1

    1,548
5,800   

StanCorp Financial Group Inc.

    297
        
       7,925
        
IT SERVICES—1.5%
22,000   

Computer Sciences Corp.1*

    959
        
LEISURE EQUIPMENT & PRODUCTS—3.1%
6,200   

Eastman Kodak Co.1

    111
20,000   

Hasbro Inc.1

    711
18,600   

Mattel Inc.1

    349
17,700   

Polaris Industries Inc.1

    824
        
       1,995
        
MACHINERY—3.8%
12,500   

Crane Co.1

    512
6,000   

Cummins Inc.

    376
12,000   

Mueller Industries, Inc.

    388
14,500   

Parker Hannifin Corp.1

    1,158
        
       2,434
        
MEDIA—1.6%
4,539   

AH Belo Corp.1

    44
22,700   

Belo Corp. Cl. A

    229
11,500   

Gannett Inc.1

    329
48,300   

Journal Communications Inc. Cl. A1

    278
12,000   

Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc. Cl. A1

    105
10,200   

Westwood One Inc.1*

    17
        
       1,002
        
METALS & MINING—1.4%
5,600   

Nucor Corp.

    423
2,900   

United States Steel Corp.1

    446
        
       869
        
MULTI-UTILITIES—3.3%
9,500   

Alliant Energy Corp.1

    358
18,000   

CenterPoint Energy Inc.

    274
10,500   

DTE Energy Co.1

    423
20,700   

NiSource Inc.1

    371
31,200   

Xcel Energy Inc.1

    649
        
       2,075
        
MULTILINE RETAIL—0.2%
3,000   

J.C. Penney Co. Inc.

    128
        
OFFICE ELECTRONICS—1.1%
48,000   

Xerox Corp.1

    671
        
OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS—3.2%
10,100   

Overseas Shipholding Group Inc.1

    760
14,900   

Sunoco Inc.1

    692

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—Continued

 

 

COMMON STOCKS—Continued

Shares         Value
(000s)
    
OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS—Continued
3,200   

Swift Energy Co.*

  $ 167
17,900   

Tesoro Petroleum Corp.1

    450
        
       2,069
        
PAPER & FOREST PRODUCTS—1.4%
33,500   

International Paper Co.1

    877
700   

MeadWestvaco Corp.1

    18
        
       895
        
PHARMACEUTICALS—2.5%
15,400   

Forest Laboratories Inc.*

    535
64,500   

King Pharmaceuticals Inc.1

    606
15,800   

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.1*

    208
14,500   

Par Pharmaceutical Companies Inc.1*

    247
        
       1,596
        
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS (REITs)—4.1%
23,300   

Anthracite Capital Inc.1

    183
10,800   

Friedman, Billings, Ramsey Group Inc. Cl. A1*

    27
15,200   

Hospitality Properties Trust1

    488
51,100   

HRPT Properties Trust1

    354
13,700   

National Health Investors, Inc.

    419
16,800   

Newcastle Investment Corp.1

    166
8,400   

Potlatch Corp.1

    376
25,600   

RAIT Investment Trust1

    195
22,700   

Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc.1

    424
        
       2,632
        
ROAD & RAIL—0.1%
5,300   

YRC Worldwide Inc.1*

    86
        
SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT—3.2%
9,200   

Analog Devices Inc.1

    297
10,800   

Cymer Inc.1*

    281
18,900   

MKS Instruments Inc.1

    432
12,400   

Novellus Systems Inc.1*

    271
29,900   

ON Semiconductor Corp.1*

    223
64,300   

RF Micro Devices Inc.1

    217
37,400   

Skyworks Solutions Inc.1

    325
        
       2,046
        
SPECIALTY RETAIL—1.6%
1,400   

Barnes & Noble Inc.1

    45
4,300   

Borders Group Inc.1*

    27
11,800   

Sherwin-Williams Co.1

    653
7,700   

Sonic Automotive Inc. Cl. A1

    156
9,900   

Stage Stores Inc.1

    156
949   

TravelCenters of America LLC

    3
        
       1,040
        

COMMON STOCKS—Continued

 
Shares         Value
(000s)
 
    
  TEXTILES, APPAREL & LUXURY GOODS—0.5%  
  12,900   

Jones Apparel Group Inc.1

  $ 204  
  5,300   

Liz Claiborne Inc.1

    94  
          
       298  
          
  THRIFTS & MORTGAGE FINANCE—0.2%  
  4,200   

IndyMac Bancorp Inc.1*

    14  
  8,400   

MGIC Investment Corp.1

    109  
  4,800   

Radian Group Inc.1

    26  
          
       149  
          
  TOBACCO—1.6%  
  15,800   

Universal Corp.1

    1,014  
          
  TRADING COMPANIES & DISTRIBUTORS—0.8%  
  6,100   

United Rentals Inc.

    115  
  4,900   

W.W. Grainger Inc.1

    425  
          
       540  
          
 
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
    (Cost $75,295)
    62,319  
          
    

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—30.8%

 
Principal
Amount
(000s)
            
  REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS  
$ 1,336   

Repurchase Agreement with State Street Corp. dated April 30, 2008 due May 1, 2008 at 1.450% collateralized by Federal Home Loan Bank Notes (market value $1,365)

    1,336  
          
Shares             
  SECURITIES LENDING COLLATERAL  
  18,269,793   

State Street Navigator Securities Lending
Prime Portfolio (1-day yield of 2.820%)

    18,270  
          
 
 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
    (Cost $19,606)
    19,606  
          
 
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS—128.6%
    (Cost $94,901)
    81,925  
          
  CASH AND OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES—(28.6)%     (18,212 )
          
  TOTAL NET ASSETS—100.0%   $ 63,713  
          

 

 

 

* Non-income producing security.

 

1 A portion or all of this security was out on loan at April 30, 2008.

 

(BM) Bermuda.

 

(SW) Sweden.

 

(PA) Panama.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Harbor SMID Value Fund

MANAGERS’ COMMENTARY (Unaudited)

 

 

SUBADVISER

Evercore Asset Management, LLC

55 East 52nd Street

New York, NY 10055

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS

Andrew Moloff

Since 2007

Greg Sawers

Since 2007

Evercore has subadvised the Fund since its inception in 2007.

INVESTMENT GOAL

Long-term total return.

PRINCIPAL STYLE CHARACTERISTICS

Small to mid cap value stocks.

LOGO

Andrew Moloff

LOGO

Greg Sawers

 

Management’s discussion of

fund performance

MARKET REVIEW

The credit crisis has led much of America’s financial system to pull back, hoping to shore up balance sheets and protect against additional material write-downs. Banks, eager to lend as recently as last summer, aren’t so eager now. Private equity funds are rediscovering the risks of deals built largely on financial engineering. Insurers are raising rates to compensate for potential claims once thought impossible. Everyone involved, it seems, is putting a premium on the possession of cash and its equivalents. We are at the beginning of a long process of deleveraging, an adjustment period that is tough, but necessary.

 

The problem, of course, is confidence, as the process of deleveraging feeds upon itself. The selling of assets to raise cash leads to declines in asset values, creating more selling. Unable to sell certain positions at any price, some have tried to hedge their holdings by shorting other, hopefully correlated, assets. All of this has been exacerbated by the sometimes illogical application of mark-to-market accounting. Nowhere has this been more apparent than in the case of mortgages and mortgage-backed securities.

As this process has been unfolding, valuation spreads have been widening dramatically, from below-average a year ago to about one standard deviation above normal today. The data show that the two areas at the heart of the current controversy—financials and consumer durables—have widened out the furthest, with spreads at or near record levels. For a deep value strategy like ours, widening spreads are not conducive to strong performance. However, without wide spreads, value investors would lose their reason for being; value stocks typically outperform when spreads revert to average levels as relative calm is restored.

PERFORMANCE

The Harbor SMID Value Fund returned -18.81% (Institutional Class), -18.88% (Administrative Class) and -18.87% (Investor Class) for the six months ended April 30, 2008, compared to -10.32% for the Russell 2500 Value Index.

Not surprisingly, given our true value focus, the Fund is heavily weighted toward those sectors of the market that are most out of favor, resulting in performance that has trailed the benchmark. Among the financials, our largest positions remain with the monoline insurance companies AMBAC and MBIA. Our analysis has always showed little liquidity risk, loss exposures that are manageable, and adequate resources for paying claims. With hindsight, however, we underestimated the pressure these companies would face to raise additional, and dilutive, capital. As that pressure mounted, we became concerned that the ratings agencies would chip away, demanding that the companies raise more capital again and again as a requirement for maintaining their AAA ratings. Both AMBAC and MBIA succumbed to the pressure and undertook significant capital raising efforts in which the Fund participated. While we believe that each company has always had more than sufficient resources to meet its obligations, for better or for worse that process is complete, for now.

 

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MANAGERS’ COMMENTARY—Continued

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS (% of net assets)

Popular Inc.

  6.0 %

Lear Corp.

  5.3  

Safeco Corp.

  4.6  

MarineMax Inc.

  4.5  

MBIA Inc.

  4.1  

Rent-A-Center Inc.

  3.9  

AMBAC Financial Group Inc.

  3.8  

Adaptec Inc.

  3.8  

Arkansas Best Corp.

  3.2  

UnionBanCal Corp.

  3.1  

 

Going forward, we expect investors to turn their attention to the question of losses. We believe that picture will become clearer later in 2008 as adjustable-rate mortgage resets reach their peak and as the cumulative loss curves for mortgages originated in 2005 through early 2007 begin to mature. Neither AMBAC nor MBIA will get away scot-free; their move into insuring structured finance products tied to mortgages clearly has been a mistake. However, our forecast for losses is at a much more manageable level than the dire estimates being thrown around by some. Therefore, we remain optimistic about the chance for significant capital appreciation in our investments.

As for our other holdings tied to the credit turmoil, there is little to report. While in many cases the market has priced these stocks lower on fears of their exposure to an economic slowdown, almost without exception the businesses themselves have continued to perform well, perhaps in part because our focus has been on companies with excess cash or little debt. Jakks Pacific, Jarden, K-Swiss, Lear, and MarineMax are all examples of companies whose stock prices have been affected by credit concerns, either directly or indirectly, yet have balance sheets generally strong enough to withstand a prolonged downturn.

OUTLOOK AND STRATEGY

With years of liberalized lending standards turning into risk aversion, attempts to significantly reduce leverage could have broad negative consequences for the entire economy. Moreover, neither consumers nor the financial sector can deleverage as quickly as they would like. Confidence in the economy is quite weak. Economic growth likely will remain slow.

That said, 18 or so months into the housing downturn, and nearly a year into the financial company distress related to it, we believe we are nearing a point of clarity. Leveraged financial institutions are better supporting their balance sheets by shoring up additional capital. A steeper yield curve should improve the profitability of banks, also helping to rebuild capital bases. Lower short-term rates also help stabilize the real economy by improving the positions of borrowers and stimulating demand. As perceptions of risk mitigate, the cloud hanging over most of the financial and consumer sectors should begin to break apart. As long-term investors in attractively-priced assets, we see current conditions that remain challenging on the one hand but that are potentially extremely rewarding on the other.

In our view, current valuations in the portfolio reflect genuine bargains—akin to those available in 1990 and again in 2000. Given the buildup of negative news—first related to housing, then to credit and oil, and now the broad economy—it’s not surprising that value spreads have widened out so quickly. We believe that the stocks ranking at the top of our universe define the outer bounds of cheapness, having been hit earliest and hardest; and today they are trading at levels suggesting there will be no resolution to the economic challenges we face. We see this as a value opportunity of major proportions, and in our opinion, our portfolio is well positioned to benefit as a focus on business fundamentals returns to the market.

 

 

 

This report contains the current opinions of Evercore Asset Management, LLC and should not be considered as investment advice or a recommendation of any particular security, strategy or investment product. Such opinions are subject to change without notice and securities described herein may no longer be included in, or may at any time be removed from, the Fund’s portfolio. This report is distributed for informational purposes only. Information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed reliable, but not guaranteed.

Stocks of small and mid cap companies pose special risks, including possible illiquidity and greater price volatility than stocks of larger, more established companies. Because the Fund typically invests in approximately 40-60 companies, an adverse event affecting a particular company may hurt the Fund’s performance more than if it had invested in a larger number of companies. For information on the different share classes and the risks associated with an investment in the Fund, please refer to the current prospectus.

 

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FUND SUMMARY—April 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

INSTITUTIONAL CLASS

   

Fund #

   

028

 

Cusip

   

411511421

 

Ticker

   

HASMX

 

Inception
Date

   

05-01-2007

 

Net Expense

Ratio

   

0.95%

 

Total Net

Assets (000s)

   

$1,515

 

ADMINISTRATIVE CLASS

   

Fund #

   

228

 

Cusip

   

411511439

 

Ticker

   

HRSMX

 

Inception
Date

   

05-01-2007

 

Net Expense

Ratio

   

1.20%

 

Total Net

Assets (000s)

   

$719

 

INVESTOR CLASS

   

Fund #

   

428

 

Cusip

   

411511413

 

Ticker

   

HISMX

 

Inception
Date

   

05-01-2007

 

Net Expense

Ratio

   

1.33%

 

Total Net

Assets (000s)

   

$788

 

PORTFOLIO STATISTICS

 

    Portfolio   Benchmark*

Number of Holdings

  40   1,598

Weighted Average Market Cap (MM)*

  $2,570   $2,560

Price/Earning Ratio (P/E)*

  15.4x   22.3x

Price/Book Ratio (P/B)*

  0.9x   1.5x

Beta vs. Russell 2500 Value Index*

  0.78   1.00

Portfolio Turnover Rate—Unannualized

  19%   N/A

(6-Month Period Ended 04-30-2008)

 

 

* Portfolio statistics provided by Vestek.

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION (% of investments)

LOGO

 

FUND CATEGORY

LOGO

Reflects the weighted average of the market capitalization and style of the collective portfolio holdings; individual investments may have different characteristics.

 

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FUND PERFORMANCE SUMMARY (Unaudited)

 

 

Institutional Class

GROWTH OF A $50,000 INVESTMENT

For the period 05-01-2007 through 04-30-2008

 

The graph compares a $50,000 investment in the Fund with the performance of the Russell 2500™ Value Index. The Fund’s performance includes the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions.

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Total Returns

For the periods ended 04-30-2008

     LOGO
Harbor SMID Value Fund                                 
Institutional Class      -18.81 %        -27.90 %        %        -27.90 %      05-01-2007
Comparative Index                                 
Russell 2500 Value      -10.32            -14.47            14.61            -14.47         

Administrative and Investor Classes

GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT

For the period 05-01-2007 through 04-30-2008

 

The graph compares a $10,000 investment in the Fund with the performance of the Russell 2500™ Value Index. The Fund’s performance includes the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions.

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Total Returns

For the periods ended 04-30-2008

     LOGO
Harbor SMID Value Fund                                 
Administrative Class      -18.88 %        -28.04 %        %        -28.04 %      05-01-2007
Investor Class      -18.87          -28.12                   -28.12        05-01-2007
Comparative Index                                 
Russell 2500 Value      -10.32            -14.47            14.61            -14.47         

As stated in the Fund’s current prospectus, the expense ratios were 0.95% (Net) and 3.61% (Gross) (Institutional Class); 1.20% (Net) and 3.84% (Gross) (Administrative Class); and 1.32% (Net) and 3.96% (Gross) (Investor Class). The net expense ratios are contractually capped until 02-28-2009. The expense ratios in the prospectus may differ from the actual expense ratios for the fiscal half year disclosed within this report. The expense ratios shown in the prospectus are based on the prior fiscal year, adjusted to reflect changes, if any, in contractual arrangements that occurred prior to the date of the prospectus.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. Actual return and principal value on an investment will fluctuate, and the shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. From time to time, certain fees and/or expenses have been voluntarily waived, which has resulted in higher returns. Without these waivers, the returns would have been lower. The voluntary waivers may be discontinued at any time without notice.

You can obtain performance data current to the most recent month end (available within seven business days after the most recent month end) by calling 1-800-422-1050 or visiting www.harborfunds.com.

 

 

a Annualized.

 

b Unannualized.

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—April 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

 

Equity Holdings (% of net assets)

(Excludes net cash and short-term investments of 5.7%)

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COMMON STOCKS—94.3%

Shares         Value
(000s)
    
AUTO COMPONENTS—8.3%
4,150   

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc.

  $ 84
5,275   

Lear Corp.*

    151
750   

Superior Industries International Inc.

    15
        
       250
        
BUILDING PRODUCTS—1.8%
5,800   

Griffon Corp.*

    54
        
COMMERCIAL BANKS—12.0%
1,225   

City National Corp.

    58
13,750   

Popular Inc.

    171
1,675   

UnionBanCal Corp.

    88
18,600   

W Holding Co. Inc.

    20
1,000   

Whitney Holding Corp.

    23
        
       360
        
COMMERCIAL SERVICES & SUPPLIES—3.9%
275   

Avery Dennison Corp.

    13
2,025   

Bowne & Co., Inc.

    34
3,375   

Deluxe Corp.

    72
        
       119
        
COMPUTERS & PERIPHERALS—3.5%
38,450   

Adaptec Inc.

    107
        
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS—0.7%
12,625   

Sanmina-SCI Corp.*

    20
        

COMMON STOCKS—Continued

Shares         Value
(000s)
    
FOOD PRODUCTS—4.4%
7,750   

Del Monte Foods Co.

  $ 70
2,250   

Smithfield Foods Inc.

    65
        
       135
        
HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES—2.2%
1,875   

The Cooper Companies Inc.

    66
        
HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE—2.3%
2,175   

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

    69
        
HOUSEHOLD DURABLES—4.8%
1,000   

Black & Decker Corp.

    66
3,250   

Jarden Corp.*

    69
1,900   

Standard Pacific Corp.*

    10
        
       145
        
INSURANCE—21.0%
23,350   

AMBAC Financial Group Inc.

    107
3,075   

Assured Guaranty Ltd.

    78
1,875   

First American Corp.

    62
11,100   

MBIA Inc.*

    115
5,850   

Old Republic International Corp.

    84
1,950   

Safeco Corp.

    130
2,525   

Stewart Information Services Corp.

    62
        
       638
        
LEISURE EQUIPMENT & PRODUCTS—6.0%
2,325   

Jakks Pacific Inc.

    55
11,275   

MarineMax Inc.*

    128
        
       183
        
MACHINERY—3.4%
5,350   

Blount International Inc.*

    66
2,350   

Briggs & Stratton Corp.

    36
        
       102
        
MARINE—2.9%
1,725   

Alexander & Baldwin Inc.

    87
        
PAPER & FOREST PRODUCTS—1.8%
4,575   

Louisiana-Pacific Corp.

    53
        
ROAD & RAIL—3.0%
2,275   

Arkansas Best Corp.

    90
        
SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT—1.2%
6,525   

Axcelis Technologies Inc.*

    35
        
SPECIALTY RETAIL—6.4%
3,175   

Group 1 Automotive Inc.

    85
5,100   

Rent-A-Center Inc.*

    110
        
       195
        
TEXTILES, APPAREL & LUXURY GOODS—1.9%
3,900   

K-Swiss Inc. Cl. A

    57
        
THRIFTS & MORTGAGE FINANCE—2.8%
3,375   

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    84
        
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
    (Cost $3,893)
    2,849
        
    

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—Continued

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—4.6%

  (Cost $140)  
Principal
Amount
(000s)
        Value
(000s)
    
  REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
$ 140   

Repurchase Agreement with State Street Corp. dated April 30, 2008 due May 1, 2008 at 1.450% collateralized by Federal Home Loan Banks (market value $144)

  $ 140
        
 
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS—98.9%
    
(Cost $4,033)
    2,989
        
  CASH AND OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES—1.1%     33
        
  TOTAL NET ASSETS—100.0%   $ 3,022
        

 

 

* Non-income producing security.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Harbor Small Cap Value Fund

MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (Unaudited)

 

SUBADVISER

EARNEST Partners LLC

1180 Peachtree Street NE

Suite 2300

Atlanta, GA 30309

PORTFOLIO MANAGER

Paul Viera

Since 2001

EARNEST Partners has subadvised the Fund since its inception in 2001.

INVESTMENT GOAL

Long-term total return.

PRINCIPAL STYLE CHARACTERISTICS

Small cap value stocks.

LOGO

Paul Viera

 

Management’s discussion of fund performance

MARKET REVIEW

U.S. equity markets declined across the market cap spectrum during the six months ended April 30, 2008, amid extreme volatility. The broad small cap equity market represented by the Russell 2000® Index fell -12.91%. The decline would have been even greater if not for a strong rebound in April as the Russell 2000® Index gained 4.19% for that month alone. Declines resulted from concerns over a slowing economy, asset impairments within the financial sector, and a credit crunch that made borrowing more difficult and expensive for individuals, companies, and municipalities. The U.S. economy grew at a 0.6% annual rate during the six months, the slowest pace since late 2002.

Investors continued to grapple with fallout from the declining real estate market. The full spectrum of financial institutions, from small commercial banks to the largest brokerages in the country, continued to feel aftershocks. Many took significant write-downs on mortgages, mortgage-backed securities, and other lower-quality securities that became unmarketable. Both commercial and investment banks were forced to either raise significant capital or reduce the size of their balance sheets and curtail lending. All but the highest quality companies found it increasingly difficult to obtain funding on attractive terms. As a result, merger and acquisition activity slowed dramatically. Because banks could not sell off loans made to finance takeovers in 2007, they had no capacity or interest in making new loans. In addition to credit conditions, companies across a wide range of industries felt the impact of higher commodity prices. Because the consumer was stretched, companies found it difficult to pass along higher costs, thus threatening the historically high margins they had earned over the last several years.

The Federal Reserve took several steps over the six months to inject liquidity into the market to keep the credit crunch from causing further economic harm. It reduced the federal funds rate from 4.5% to 2.0%. For the first time since the 1930s, the Fed made borrowing available via the discount window to investment banks, an opportunity previously limited to commercial banks. These moves eased pressure on both the credit markets and the share prices of financial institutions. At the same time, these moves raised the possibility of higher inflation down the road, although recent signs indicate that the inflation rate has remained steady.

PERFORMANCE

The Harbor Small Cap Value Fund outpaced its benchmark by a significant margin for the six months ended April 30. The Fund returned -6.82% (Institutional Class), -6.95% (Administrative Class), and -7.01% (Investor Class), compared with the -11.55% return by its Russell 2000® Value Index benchmark. Overall, since its inception in 2001, the Fund has outperformed the benchmark by over two percentage points on an annualized basis.

Within the Russell 2000® Value Index, all sectors except energy posted negative returns. Consumer discretionary (-20%), information technology (-20%), health care (-14%), and financials (-11%) contributed most significantly to the decline in the index. These sectors were hardest hit due to the increasing fear that the economy would continue to slow and risk falling into a recession for only the third time in the past 25 years. Health care declined

 

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MANAGER’S COMMENTARY—Continued

 

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS (% of net assets)

Bucyrus International Inc. Cl. A

  5.2 %

FLIR Systems Inc.

  5.2  

Cabot Oil & Gas Corp.

  4.7  

Joy Global Inc.

  4.1  

Pharmaceutical Product Development Inc.

  3.5  

Harsco Corp.

  3.1  

Itron Inc.

  2.8  

Covance Inc.

  2.8  

Raymond James Financial Inc.

  2.7  

Global Payments Inc.

  2.6  

 

as investors grew concerned about the possible impact of broad based health care reform on industry profitability.

Energy was the only positive sector within the index, rising 8% due to continued upward pressure on natural gas and crude oil prices. Corporate earnings within this sector continued to expand as small cap companies continued to increase exploration and production activity and to benefit from strong price moves in the underlying commodities. The price of oil rose another 27% during the 6 months, bringing the increase over the last 12 months to more than 50%.

 

Within the Fund, a number of holdings contributed to overall strong relative performance. Industrial companies Bucyrus (up 53%) and Joy Global (up 28%), both providers of equipment, parts, and services in the mining industry, benefited from rising commodity prices and strong economic growth worldwide. Strong energy prices and growing production levels led Cabot Oil & Gas (up 44%) and W&T Offshore (up 53%) to strong performance. Amedisys, an owner and operator of home health agencies that primarily serve Medicare beneficiaries, is benefiting from both overall industry growth and increased operational efficiencies. Its share price rose 22% as the company increased revenue over 30% from the prior year. Finally, the portfolio’s consumer discretionary holdings declined only 1% despite the economic and market downturns, compared to the 20% decline in the sector as a whole.

The escalating credit crunch impacted a number of financial holdings within the portfolio, although we maintain an overall underweighted position to the sector. Sterling Financial Corp. (-46%), a bank holding company for Sterling Savings Bank operating in the Pacific Northwest, recorded higher loan loss provisions related to its residential construction loans. Calamos Asset Management (-47%) and Eaton Vance Corp. (-27%) declined in part due to the recent freeze in the auction rate securities market, normally a source of leverage for these companies’ closed-end funds.

OUTLOOK AND STRATEGY

As of April 30, 2008, the Fund’s largest positions were in the financial, industrial, information technology, and health care sectors. Relative to the benchmark, the portfolio was overweight in the industrial, health care, and energy sectors and was underweight in financials, materials, and utilities.

In managing the Harbor Small Cap Value Fund, we seek companies with share prices that we believe do not fully reflect their earnings growth outlook. Going forward, we will continue to employ our three-step investment methodology: screen the broad universe to identify stocks that we believe are best positioned to outperform, measure and manage downside risk to the benchmark, and perform in-depth, thorough, fundamental research to find what we believe are the best stocks to include in the portfolio.

 

 

 

This report contains the current opinions of EARNEST Partners LLC and should not be considered as investment advice or a recommendation of any particular security, strategy or investment product. Such opinions are subject to change without notice and securities described herein may no longer be included in, or may at any time be removed from, the Fund’s portfolio. This report is distributed for informational purposes only. Information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed reliable, but not guaranteed.

Stocks of small cap companies pose special risks, including possible illiquidity and greater price volatility than stocks of larger, more established companies. Because the Fund typically invests in approximately 55-70 companies, an adverse event affecting a particular company may hurt the Fund’s performance more than if it had invested in a larger number of companies. For information on the different share classes and the risks associated with an investment in the Fund, please refer to the current prospectus.

 

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FUND SUMMARY—April 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

 

INSTITUTIONAL CLASS

   

Fund #

   

022

 

Cusip

   

411511843

 

Ticker

   

HASCX

 

Inception
Date

   

12-14-2001

 

Net Expense Ratio

   

0.83%

 

Total Net Assets (000s)

   

$1,263,994

 

ADMINISTRATIVE CLASS

   

Fund #

   

222

 

Cusip

   

411511710

 

Ticker

   

HSVRX

 

Inception Date

   

11-01-2002

 

Net Expense Ratio

   

1.08%

 

Total Net Assets (000s)

   

$45,138

 

INVESTOR CLASS

   

Fund #

   

422

 

Cusip

   

411511694

 

Ticker

   

HISVX

 

Inception
Date

   

11-01-2002

 

Net Expense Ratio

   

1.21%

 

Total Net Assets (000s)

   

$85,022

 

PORTFOLIO STATISTICS

 

    Portfolio   Benchmark*

Number of Holdings

  58   1,287

Weighted Average Market Cap (MM)*

  $3,113   $1,236

Price/Earning Ratio (P/E)*

  22.3x   22.7x

Price/Book Ratio (P/B)*

  2.3x   1.5x

Beta vs. Russell 2000®
Value Index*

  0.90   1.00

Portfolio Turnover Rate—Unannualized

  4%   N/A

(6-Month Period Ended 04-30-2008)

 

 

* Portfolio statistics provided by Vestek.

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION (% of investments)

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FUND CATEGORY

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Reflects the weighted average of the market capitalization and style of the collective portfolio holdings; individual investments may have different characteristics.

 

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FUND PERFORMANCE SUMMARY (Unaudited)

 

 

Institutional Class

GROWTH OF A $50,000 INVESTMENT

For the period 12-14-2001 through 04-30-2008

 

The graph compares a $50,000 investment in the Fund with the performance of the Russell 2000® Value Index. The Fund’s performance includes the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions.

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Total Returns

For the periods ended 04-30-2008

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Harbor Small Cap Value Fund                                 
Institutional Class      -6.82 %        -4.10 %        16.04 %        13.11 %      12-14-2001
Comparative Index                                 
Russell 2000® Value      -11.55            -15.13            14.08            10.20         

Administrative and Investor Classes

GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT

For the period 11-01-2002 through 04-30-2008

 

The graph compares a $10,000 investment in the Fund with the performance of the Russell 2000® Value Index. The Fund’s performance includes the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions.

  LOGO

 

Total Returns

For the periods ended 04-30-2008

     LOGO
Harbor Small Cap Value Fund                                 
Administrative Class      -6.95 %        -4.39 %        15.84 %        15.21 %      11-01-2002
Investor Class      -7.01          -4.51          15.61          15.00        11-01-2002
Comparative Index                                 
Russell 2000® Value      -11.55            -15.13            14.08            14.20         

As stated in the Fund’s current prospectus, the expense ratios were 0.83% (Net) and 0.84% (Gross) (Institutional Class); 1.08% (Net) and 1.09% (Gross) (Administrative Class); and 1.21% (Net) and 1.22% (Gross) (Investor Class). The expense ratios in the prospectus may differ from the actual expense ratios for the fiscal half year disclosed within this report. The expense ratios shown in the prospectus are based on the prior fiscal year, adjusted to reflect changes, if any, in contractual arrangements that occurred prior to the date of the prospectus. The net expense ratios reflect voluntary fee waivers which may be discontinued at any time without notice, although the adviser has no present intention to do so.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. Actual return and principal value on an investment will fluctuate, and the shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. From time to time, certain fees and/or expenses have been voluntarily waived, which has resulted in higher returns. Without these waivers, the returns would have been lower. The voluntary waivers may be discontinued at any time without notice.

You can obtain performance data current to the most recent month end (available within seven business days after the most recent month end) by calling 1-800-422-1050 or visiting www.harborfunds.com.

 

 

a Annualized.

 

b Unannualized.

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—April 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

 

Equity Holdings (% of net assets)

(Excludes net cash and short-term investments of 1.7%)

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COMMON STOCKS—98.3%

Shares         Value
(000s)
    
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE—6.9%
818,400   

AAR corp.1*

  $ 19,150
1,446,900   

Hexcel Corp.1*

    32,382
597,098   

Moog Inc. Cl. A1*

    25,741
320,400   

Teledyne Technologies Inc.*

    18,817
        
       96,090
        
CAPITAL MARKETS—6.9%
295,466   

Calamos Asset Management Inc. Cl. A

    5,304
917,673   

Eaton Vance Corp.1

    33,587
1,180,400   

Jefferies Group Inc.1

    22,192
1,199,068   

Raymond James Financial Inc.1

    34,497
        
       95,580
        
CHEMICALS—2.4%
593,500   

Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. Cl. A1

    19,669
634,800   

Valspar Corp.1

    13,953
        
       33,622
        
COMMERCIAL BANKS—1.8%
133,700   

East West Bancorp Inc.

    1,904
708,100   

Pacific Capital Bancorp1

    14,431
738,000   

Sterling Financial Corp.1

    9,011
        
       25,346
        

COMMON STOCKS—Continued

Shares         Value
(000s)
    
COMMERCIAL SERVICES & SUPPLIES—3.3%
338,202   

Administaff Inc.1

  $ 8,858
2,019,900   

Allied Waste Industries Inc.*

    24,966
401,838   

School Specialty Inc.1*

    11,830
        
       45,654
        
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT—1.0%
1,771,319   

ARRIS Group Inc.1*

    14,348
        
CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING—2.8%
440,000   

Granite Construction Inc.1

    15,092
604,900   

URS Corp.*

    24,402
        
       39,494
        
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS—0.8%
972,661   

Headwaters Inc.1*

    11,118
        
CONSUMER FINANCE—2.0%
441,662   

Cash America International Inc.

    18,015
75,300   

Student Loan Corp.1

    9,577
        
       27,592
        
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS—9.6%
892,002   

Checkpoint Systems Inc.*

    23,130
1,953,836   

FLIR Systems Inc.1*

    67,074
392,611   

Itron Inc.1*

    36,544
3,835,500   

Sanmina-SCI Corp.*

    5,945
        
       132,693
        
GAS UTILITIES—1.8%
526,400   

ONEOK Inc.1

    25,330
        
HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES—6.6%
409,500   

Amedisys Inc.1*

    21,212
794,700   

AMERIGROUP Corp.1*

    20,654
872,862   

Healthways Inc.1*

    31,886
871,500   

Sunrise Senior Living Inc.1*

    18,694
        
       92,446
        
HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE—3.4%
748,998   

Brinker International Inc.

    16,995
289,500   

Life Time Fitness Inc.*

    10,523
910,291   

Sonic Corp.1*

    20,017
        
       47,535
        
HOUSEHOLD DURABLES—3.5%
996,096   

Hovnanian Enterprises Inc. Cl. A1*

    11,774
450,400   

Meritage Homes Corp.1*

    8,544
476,900   

Snap-on Inc.

    28,285
        
       48,603
        
INSURANCE—6.8%
563,197   

Delphi Financial Group Inc.

    15,330
800,099   

Philadelphia Consolidated Holding Corp.*

    29,508
441,700   

Protective Life Corp.

    18,825
678,200   

State Auto Financial Corp.1

    18,684
365,300   

United Fire & Casualty Co.1

    12,037
        
       94,384
        
IT SERVICES—4.0%
772,600   

Global Payments Inc.

    34,195
841,800   

SRA International Inc.1*

    22,114
        
       56,309
        
LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES—5.8%
434,500   

Covance Inc.*

    36,407
1,082,986   

Pharmaceutical Product Development Inc.

    44,857
        
       81,264
        

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—Continued

 

 

COMMON STOCKS—Continued

Shares         Value
(000s)
    
MACHINERY—13.7%
540,500   

Bucyrus International Inc. Cl. A1

  $ 68,064
680,800   

Harsco Corp.

    40,392
714,350   

Joy Global Inc.

    53,040
823,200   

Timken Co.

    29,759
        
       191,255
        
OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS—8.1%
1,066,500   

Cabot Oil & Gas Corp.

    60,759
519,200   

Swift Energy Co.1*

    27,071
608,900   

W&T Offshore Inc.1

    24,904
        
       112,734
        
PHARMACEUTICALS—1.0%
290,850   

Barr Pharmaceuticals Inc.1*

    14,609
        
SPECIALTY RETAIL—1.4%
776,200   

Aaron Rents Inc. Cl. B1

    19,327
        
TEXTILES, APPAREL & LUXURY GOODS—1.9%
617,900   

Phillips-Van Heusen Corp.1

    26,082
        
THRIFTS & MORTGAGE FINANCE—1.6%
939,150   

Astoria Financial Corp.1

    22,258
        
TRADING COMPANIES & DISTRIBUTORS—1.2%
382,484   

Watsco Inc.1

    17,353
        
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
    (Cost $1,068,832)
    1,371,026
        
    

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—27.8%

 
Principal
Amount
(000s)
        Value
(000s)
 
    
  REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS  
$ 29,422   

Repurchase Agreement with State Street Corp. dated April 30, 2008 due May 1, 2008 at 1.450% collateralized by Federal Home Loan Bank Notes (market value $30,013)

  $ 29,422  
          
Shares             
  SECURITIES LENDING COLLATERAL  
  357,714,521   

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Prime Portfolio (1-day yield of 2.820%)

    357,715  
          
 
 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
    (Cost $387,137)
    387,137  
          
 
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS—126.1%
    (Cost $1,455,969)
    1,758,163  
          
  CASH AND OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES—(26.1)%     (364,009 )
          
  TOTAL NET ASSETS—100.0%   $ 1,394,154  
          

 

 

 

* Non-income producing security.

 

1 A portion or all of this security was out on loan at April 30, 2008.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES—April 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

(All amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

      Harbor
Capital
Appreciation Fund
    Harbor
Mid Cap
Growth Fund
    Harbor
Small Cap
Growth Fund
    Harbor
Small Company
Growth Fund
    Harbor
Large Cap
Value Fund
   Harbor
Mid Cap
Value Fund
    Harbor
SMID
Value Fund
    Harbor
Small Cap
Value Fund
 

ASSETS

                 

Investments, at identified cost*

   $ 7,684,231     $ 587,872     $ 481,975     $ 29,482     $ 288,354    $ 94,901     $ 4,033     $ 1,455,969  

Investments, at value (including securities loaned of $490,460; $97,515; $0; $0; $0; $17,788; $0; $348,879)

   $ 9,123,211     $ 575,910     $ 552,288     $ 27,364     $ 285,275    $ 80,589     $ 2,849     $ 1,728,741  

Repurchase agreements

     98,205       40,694       14,493       723       14,736      1,336       140       29,422  

Cash

     1             1                  1             1  

Receivables for:

                 

Investments sold

     193,353       12,649             1,165       2,564                   

Foreign currency spot contracts

           2                                     

Capital shares sold

     9,737       522       368       15       254      19       4       625  

Dividends

     3,189       213                   588      127             626  

Interest

     4       2       1             1                  1  

Withholding tax receivable

     22       8                   10                   

Other assets

                       20       21            11        

Prepaid registration fees

     25       26       16       28       24      21       24       23  

Prepaid fund insurance

     24       1       2             1                  5  

Total Assets

     9,427,771       630,027       567,169       29,315       303,474      82,093       3,028       1,759,444  

LIABILITIES

                 

Payables for:

                 

Investments purchased

     132,580       6,770             504       5,260                  4,193  

Foreign currency spot contracts

           1                   1                   

Capital shares reacquired

     6,729       721       141       66       275      42             2,306  

Collateral for securities loaned

     502,375       99,876                        18,270             357,715  

Accrued expenses:

                 

Management fees

     4,227       319       340       17       136      39       2       833  

12b-1 fees

     197       45       14       3       24      1             26  

Trustee’s fees and expenses

     62       3       5             4      1             12  

Transfer agent fees

     422       35       26       2       21      3             64  

Other

     407       89       25       15       52      24       4       141  

Total Liabilities

     646,999       107,859       551       607       5,773      18,380       6       365,290  

NET ASSETS

   $ 8,780,772     $ 522,168     $ 566,618     $ 28,708     $ 297,701    $ 63,713     $ 3,022     $ 1,394,154  

Net Assets Consist of:

                 

Paid-in capital

   $ 8,705,702     $ 517,240     $ 473,526     $ 32,524     $ 282,037    $ 74,196     $ 4,076     $ 1,154,065  

Undistributed/(overdistributed) net investment income

     12,671       10       (1,993 )     (76 )     1,562      597       6       1,983  

Accumulated net realized gain/(loss)

     (1,474,786 )     (23,814 )     10,279       (2,345 )     2,445      1,896       (16 )     (64,088 )

Unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of investments

     1,537,185       28,732       84,806       (1,395 )     11,657      (12,976 )     (1,044 )     302,194  
     $ 8,780,772     $ 522,168     $ 566,618     $ 28,708     $ 297,701    $ 63,713     $ 3,022     $ 1,394,154  

NET ASSETS VALUE PER SHARE BY CLASS1:

 

              

Institutional Class

                 

Net assets

   $ 7,795,217     $ 305,943     $ 498,669     $ 12,375     $ 163,974    $ 59,699     $ 1,515     $ 1,263,994  

Shares of beneficial interest

     222,266       36,062       42,583       1,442       17,575      5,351       218       63,981  

Net asset value per share

   $ 35.07     $ 8.48     $ 11.71     $ 8.58     $ 9.33    $ 11.16     $ 6.94     $ 19.76  

Administrative Class

                 

Net assets

   $ 258,119     $ 79,014     $ 34,926     $ 6,374     $ 25,868    $ 401     $ 719     $ 45,138  

Shares of beneficial interest

     7,392       9,359       3,029       747       2,777      36       104       2,294  

Net asset value per share

   $ 34.92     $ 8.44     $ 11.53     $ 8.53     $ 9.32    $ 11.13     $ 6.94     $ 19.68  

Investor Class

                 

Net assets

   $ 727,436     $ 137,211     $ 33,023     $ 9,959     $ 107,859    $ 3,613     $ 788     $ 85,022  

Shares of beneficial interest

     20,963       16,379       2,898       1,171       11,607      324       114       4,360  

Net asset value per share

   $ 34.70     $ 8.38     $ 11.39     $ 8.50     $ 9.29    $ 11.13     $ 6.94     $ 19.50  

 

 

 

* Including repurchase agreements and short-term investments.

 

1 Per share amounts can be recalculated when total net assets and shares of beneficial interest are not rounded to thousands.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Harbor Domestic Equity Funds

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS—Six Months Ended April 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

(All amounts in thousands)

 

      Harbor
Capital
Appreciation Fund
    Harbor
Mid Cap
Growth Fund
    Harbor
Small Cap
Growth Fund
    Harbor
Small Company
Growth Fund
    Harbor
Large Cap
Value
Fund
    Harbor
Mid Cap
Value
Fund
    Harbor
SMID
Value Fund
    Harbor
Small Cap
Value Fund
 

Investment Income:

                

Dividends

   $ 41,244     $ 1,532     $ 384     $ 17     $ 3,272     $ 1,062     $ 31     $ 6,663  

Interest

     1,803       746       190       15       126       23       2       405  

Securities lending income

     1,419       332                         63             1,162  

Foreign taxes withheld

     (863 )     (22 )                 (39 )           (1 )      

Total Investment Income

     43,603       2,588       574       32       3,359       1,148       32       8,230  

Expenses:

                

Management fees

     26,291       1,892       2,210       81       739       256       10       5,276  

12b-1 fees:

                

Administrative Class

     317       93       44       6       10             1       58  

Investor Class

     913       186       44       5       88       5       1       108  

Shareholder communications

     387       70       14             20       3             133  

Custodian fees

     143       84       49       33       48       18       12       42  

Transfer agent fees:

                

Institutional Class

     2,334       84       156       4       50       19             382  

Administrative Class

     76       22       11       1       2                   14  

Investor Class

     682       139       33       4       66       4       1       81  

Professional fees

     105       5       9       2       5       3       1       21  

Trustee’s fees and expenses

     59       3       4             2       1             10  

Registration fees

     65       24       20       17       23       19       15       33  

Miscellaneous

     50       5       8       3       5       3       3       11  

Total expenses

     31,422       2,607       2,602       156       1,058       331       44       6,169  

Transfer fees waived

     (470 )     (27 )     (32 )     (1 )     (13 )     (4 )           (76 )

Other expenses waived

                       (47 )     (59 )     (1 )     (29 )      

Other expense reimbursements and reductions

     (17 )     (2 )     (2 )           (3 )                 (3 )

Net expenses

     30,935       2,578       2,568       108       983       326       15       6,090  

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

     12,668       10       (1,994 )     (76 )     2,376       822       17       2,140  

Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investment Transactions:

                

Net realized gain/(loss) on:

                

Investments

     65,628       (23,545 )     21,988       (2,274 )     5,091       1,884       (16 )     (62,784 )

Foreign currency transactions

     1,111       24                   29                    

Change in net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of:

                

Investments

     (1,039,735 )     (43,639 )     (89,520 )     (2,666 )     (21,797 )     (12,784 )     (578 )     (61,710 )

Translations of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

           (5 )                 (1 )                  

Net loss on investment transactions

     (972,996 )     (67,165 )     (67,532 )     (4,940 )     (16,678 )     (10,900 )     (594 )     (124,494 )

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ (960,328 )   $ (67,155 )   $ (69,526 )   $ (5,016 )   $ (14,302 )   $ (10,078 )   $ (577 )   $ (122,354 )

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

(All amounts in thousands)

 

     Harbor
Capital Appreciation Fund
       Harbor
Mid Cap Growth Fund
       Harbor
Small Cap Growth Fund
 
      November 1,
2007
through
April 30,
2008
     November 1,
2006
through
October 31,
2007
       November 1,
2007
through
April 30,
2008
     November 1,
2006
through
October 31,
2007
       November 1,
2007
through
April 30,
2008
     November 1,
2006
through
October 31,
2007
 

INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:

     (Unaudited)             (Unaudited)             (Unaudited)     

Operations:

                     

Net investment income/(loss)

   $ 12,668      $ 30,640        $ 10      $ 649        $ (1,994 )    $ (4,031 )

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

     66,739        552,607          (23,521 )      25,574          21,988        98,185  

Net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of investments

     (1,039,735 )      1,050,005          (43,644 )      59,188          (89,520 )      33,993  

Net increase/(decrease) in assets resulting
from operations

     (960,328 )      1,633,252          (67,155 )      85,411          (69,526 )      128,147  

Distributions to Shareholders:

                     

Net investment income:

                     

Institutional Class

     (27,317 )      (16,960 )        (293 )      (257 )                

Administrative Class

     (209 )                      (74 )                

Investor Class

                                             

Net realized gain on investments:

                     

Institutional Class

                     (12,936 )      (520 )        (82,265 )      (55,378 )

Administrative Class

                     (3,633 )      (220 )        (5,206 )      (4,325 )

Investor Class

                     (7,656 )      (31 )        (5,652 )      (4,139 )

Total distributions to shareholders

     (27,526 )      (16,960 )        (24,518 )      (1,102 )        (93,123 )      (63,842 )

Net Increase/(Decrease) Derived from Capital Share Transactions (Note 5)

     (80,155 )      (420,934 )        114,285        251,430          (2,250 )      (62,532 )

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets

     (1,068,009 )      1,195,358          22,612        335,739          (164,899 )      1,773  

Net Assets:

                     

Beginning of period

     9,848,781        8,653,423          499,556        163,817          731,517        729,744  

End of period*

   $ 8,780,772      $ 9,848,781        $ 522,168      $ 499,556        $ 566,618      $ 731,517  

*    Includes undistributed/(over-distributed) net investment income of:

   $ 12,671      $ 27,529        $ 10      $ 293        $ (1,993 )    $ 1  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Harbor
Small Company Growth Fund
    Harbor
Large Cap Value Fund
    Harbor
Mid Cap Value Fund
    Harbor
SMID Value Fund
    Harbor
Small Cap Value Fund
 
November 1,
2007
through
April 30,
2008
    November 1,
2006
through
October 31,
2007
    November 1,
2007
through
April 30,
2008
    November 1,
2006
through
October 31,
2007
    November 1,
2007
through
April 30,
2008
    November 1,
2006
through
October 31,
2007
    November 1,
2007
through
April 30,
2008
    November 1,
2006
through
October 31,
2007
    November 1,
2007
through
April 30,
2008
    November 1,
2006
through
October 31,
2007
 
  (Unaudited)         (Unaudited)         (Unaudited)         (Unaudited)         (Unaudited)    
                 
$ (76 )   $ (54 )   $ 2,376     $ 7,578     $ 822     $ 1,016     $ 17     $ 15     $ 2,140     $ 7,834  
  (2,274 )     1,151       5,120       212,296       1,884       2,987       (16 )     71       (62,784 )     98,076  
  (2,666 )     818       (21,798 )     (118,859 )     (12,784 )     (3,674 )     (578 )     (466 )     (61,710 )     51,608  
  (5,016 )     1,915       (14,302 )     101,015       (10,078 )     329       (577 )     (380 )     (122,354 )     157,518  
                 
                 
              (797 )     (5,502 )     (1,023 )     (243 )     (12 )           (6,292 )     (1,733 )
              (18 )     (77 )     (4 )     (3 )     (7 )           (96 )      
                    (2,380 )     (44 )     (40 )     (7 )                  
                 
  (774 )           (101,227 )     (8,628 )     (2,584 )     (774 )     (29 )           (73,264 )     (42,860 )
  (133 )           (3,384 )     (125 )     (13 )     (8 )     (21 )           (2,832 )     (1,338 )
  (84 )           (18,830 )     (4,277 )     (177 )     (171 )     (21 )           (4,984 )     (3,116 )
  (991 )           (124,256 )     (20,989 )     (3,845 )     (1,239 )     (97 )           (87,468 )     (49,047 )
  15,489       7,564       92,626       (626,581 )     (7,052 )     52,952       698       3,378       (115,381 )     (513,813 )
  9,482       9,479       (45,932 )     (546,555 )     (20,975 )     52,042       24       2,998       (325,203 )     (405,342 )
                 
  19,226       9,747       343,633       890,188       84,688       32,646       2,998             1,719,357       2,124,699  
$ 28,708     $ 19,226     $ 297,701     $ 343,633     $ 63,713     $ 84,688     $ 3,022     $ 2,998     $ 1,394,154     $ 1,719,357  
$ (76 )   $     $ 1,562     $ 1     $ 597     $ 846     $ 6     $ 15     $ 1,983     $ 6,231  

 

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Harbor Domestic Equity Funds

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS—CAPITAL STOCK ACTIVITY

 

(All amounts in thousands)

 

     Harbor
Capital Appreciation Fund
       Harbor
Mid Cap Growth Fund
       Harbor
Small Cap Growth Fund
 
      November 1,
2007
through
April 30,
2008
     November 1,
2006
through
October 31,
2007
       November 1,
2007
through
April 30,
2008
     November 1,
2006
through
October 31,
2007
       November 1,
2007
through
April 30,
2008
     November 1,
2006
through
October 31,
2007
 
   (Unaudited)           (Unaudited)           (Unaudited)     

AMOUNT ($)

                     

Institutional Class:

                     

Net proceeds from sale of shares

   971,219      1,380,909        117,170      135,224        41,027      52,523  

Reinvested in payment of distributions

   23,904      14,604        10,128      755        76,938      49,948  

Cost of shares reacquired

   (1,045,230 )    (1,995,519 )      (42,902 )    (25,198 )      (124,416 )    (145,559 )

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets

   (50,107 )    (600,006 )      84,396      110,781        (6,451 )    (43,088 )

Administrative Class:

                     

Net proceeds from sale of shares

   41,935      95,322        21,819      21,457        3,350      6,232  

Reinvested in payment of distributions

   209             3,633      293        5,206      4,325  

Cost of shares reacquired

   (50,546 )    (56,212 )      (7,863 )    (10,363 )      (4,576 )    (21,970 )

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets

   (8,402 )    39,110        17,589      11,387        3,980      (11,413 )

Investor Class

                     

Net proceeds from sale of shares

   77,606      320,062        43,683      136,427        3,638      6,304  

Reinvested in payment of distributions

               7,530      31        5,644      4,127  

Cost of shares reacquired

   (99,253 )    (180,100 )      (38,911 )    (7,196 )      (9,063 )    (18,462 )

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets

   (21,647 )    139,962        12,302      129,262        219      (8,031 )

SHARES

                     

Institutional Class:

                     

Shares sold

   27,540      39,605        13,203      15,027        3,719      3,907  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   655      434        1,109      95        6,265      3,915  

Shares reacquired

   (29,892 )    (57,531 )      (4,999 )    (2,954 )      (10,808 )    (10,706 )

Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding

   (1,697 )    (17,492 )      9,313      12,168        (824 )    (2,884 )

Beginning of period

   223,963      241,455        26,749      14,581        43,407      46,291  

End of period

   222,266      223,963        36,062      26,749        42,583      43,407  

Administrative Class

                     

Shares sold

   1,206      2,823        2,473      2,447        290      468  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   6             400      37        430      342  

Shares reacquired

   (1,427 )    (1,617 )      (919 )    (1,212 )      (391 )    (1,685 )

Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding

   (215 )    1,206        1,954      1,272        329      (875 )

Beginning of period

   7,607      6,401        7,405      6,133        2,700      3,575  

End of period

   7,392      7,607        9,359      7,405        3,029      2,700  

Investor Class

                     

Shares sold

   2,262      9,367        4,883      15,139        314      472  

Shares issued in reinvestment distributions

               834      4        472      329  

Shares reacquired

   (2,889 )    (5,198 )      (4,564 )    (819 )      (811 )    (1,387 )

Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding

   (627 )    4,169        1,153      14,324        (25 )    (586 )

Beginning of period

   21,590      17,421        15,226      902        2,923      3,509  

End of period

   20,963      21,590        16,379      15,226        2,898      2,923  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Harbor
Small Company Growth Fund
    Harbor
Large Cap Value Fund
    Harbor
Mid Cap Value Fund
    Harbor
SMID Value Fund
    Harbor
Small Cap Value Fund
 
November 1,
2007
through
April 30,
2008
    November 1,
2006
through
October 31,
2007
    November 1,
2007
through
April 30,
2008
    November 1,
2006
through
October 31,
2007
    November 1,
2007
through
April 30,
2008
    November 1,
2006
through
October 31,
2007
    November 1,
2007
through
April 30,
2008
    November 1,
2006
through
October 31,
2007
    November 1,
2007
through
April 30,
2008
    November 1,
2006
through
October 31,
2007
 
(Unaudited)       (Unaudited)       (Unaudited)       (Unaudited)       (Unaudited)    
                 
                 
1,734     8,514     36,934     63,491     10,842     64,487     626     1,351     106,364     259,818  
762         96,489     11,144     3,392     949     41         64,978     34,558  
(1,348 )   (2,559 )   (68,681 )   (506,894 )   (19,917 )   (12,840 )   (70 )   (8 )   (272,485 )   (766,967 )
1,148     5,955     64,742     (432,259 )   (5,683 )   52,596     597     1,343     (101,143 )   (472,591 )
                 
6,303     1,703     19,269     684     189     539         1,000     4,889     18,887  
133         3,402     202     17     11     28         2,928     1,338  
(1,289 )   (333 )   (387 )   (3,353 )   (177 )   (292 )           (14,444 )   (21,596 )
5,147     1,370     22,284     (2,467 )   29     258     28     1,000     (6,627 )   (1,371 )
                 
10,192     330     92,120     60,589     555     2,684     65     1,039     5,692     13,833  
84         17,476     6,620     221     211     28         4,140     2,630  
(1,083 )   (91 )   (103,996 )   (259,064 )   (2,173 )   (2,797 )   (19 )   (4 )   (17,444 )   (56,314 )
9,193     239     5,600     (191,855 )   (1,397 )   98     74     1,035     (7,612 )   (39,851 )
                 
                 
204     792     3,733     3,253     945     4,684     88     136     5,537     12,004  
77         10,353     573     290     71     5         3,337     1,608  
(139 )   (234 )   (6,511 )   (25,586 )   (1,718 )   (929 )   (10 )   (1 )   (13,942 )   (35,340 )
142     558     7,575     (21,760 )   (483 )   3,826     83     135     (5,068 )   (21,728 )
1,300     742     10,000     31,760     5,834     2,008     135         69,049     90,777  
1,442     1,300     17,575     10,000     5,351     5,834     218     135     63,981     69,049  
                 
663     149     2,134     35     17     38         100     257     873  
13         366     11     2     1     4         151     63  
(147 )   (31 )   (40 )   (174 )   (15 )   (21 )           (758 )   (999 )
529     118     2,460     (128 )   4     18     4     100     (350 )   (63 )
218     100     317     445     32     14     100         2,644     2,707  
747     218     2,777     317     36     32     104     100     2,294     2,644  
                 
1,155     30     10,190     3,148     49     192     9     104     304     647  
9         1,881     341     19     16     5         215     124  
(131 )   (8 )   (6,385 )   (12,802 )   (186 )   (207 )   (3 )   (1 )   (910 )   (2,637 )
1,033     22     5,686     (9,313 )   (118 )   1     11     103     (391 )   (1,866 )
138     116     5,921     15,234     442     441     103         4,751     6,617  
1,171     138     11,607     5,921     324     442     114     103     4,360     4,751  

 

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SELECTED DATA FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING FOR THE PERIODS PRESENTED

 

 

HARBOR CAPITAL APPRECIATION FUND

 

 
     Institutional Class  
    

6-Month
Period Ended
April 30, 2008

    Year Ended October 31  
        2007     2006     2005     2004     2003  
     (Unaudited)            

Net asset value beginning of period

   $ 38.95     $ 32.65     $ 31.02     $ 26.81     $ 25.21     $ 21.04  

Income from Investment Operations:

            

Net investment income/(loss)

     0.06 a     0.14 a     0.07 a     0.13 a     0.02 a     0.05 a

Net realized and unrealized gain/(losses) on investments

     (3.82 )     6.23       1.59       4.19       1.63       4.16  

Total from investment operations

     (3.76 )     6.37       1.66       4.32       1.65       4.21  

Less Distributions:

            

Dividends from net investment income

     (0.12 )     (0.07 )     (0.03 )     (0.11 )     (0.05 )     (0.04 )

Distributions from net realized capital gains1

                                    

Total distributions

     (0.12 )     (0.07 )     (0.03 )     (0.11 )     (0.05 )     (0.04 )

Net asset value end of period

     35.07       38.95       32.65       31.02       26.81       25.21  

Net assets end of period (000s)

   $ 7,795,217     $ 8,723,355     $ 7,882,712     $ 7,187,988     $ 6,497,130     $ 6,338,120  

Ratios and Supplemental Data (%):

            

Total return

     (9.66 )%b,f     19.55 %b     5.35 %b     16.14 %b     6.54 %b     20.04 %b

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

     0.68 e     0.67       0.67       0.68       0.68       0.72  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

     0.67 a,e     0.66 a     0.67 a     0.68 a     0.67 a     0.71 a

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

     0.33 a,e     0.38 a     0.25 a     0.44 a     0.09 a     0.24 a

Portfolio turnover

     44 f     69       71       69       67       64  
            

HARBOR MID CAP GROWTH FUND

 

 
     Institutional Class  
     6-Month
Period Ended
April 30, 2008
    Year Ended October 31  
        2007     2006     2005c     2004     2003  
     (Unaudited)            

Net asset value beginning of period

   $ 10.16     $ 7.59     $ 7.31     $ 6.15     $ 5.96     $ 4.14  

Income from Investment Operations:

            

Net investment income/(loss)

           0.03 a           (0.03 )a           (0.03 )a

Net realized and unrealized gain/(losses) on investments

     (1.21 )     2.59       1.13       1.19       0.19       1.85  

Total from investment operations

     (1.21 )     2.62       1.13       1.16       0.19       1.82  

Less Distributions:

            

Dividends from net investment income

     (0.01 )     (0.02 )                        

Distributions from net realized capital gains1

     (0.46 )     (0.03 )     (0.85 )                  

Total distributions

     (0.47 )     (0.05 )     (0.85 )                  

Net asset value end of period

     8.48       10.16       7.59       7.31       6.15       5.96  

Net assets end of period (000s)

   $ 305,943     $ 271,736     $ 110,633     $ 53,447     $ 49,275     $ 25,743  

Ratios and Supplemental Data (%):

            

Total return

     (12.28 )%b,f     34.71 %b     16.30 %b     18.86 %b     3.19 %b     44.31 %b

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

     0.88 e     0.91       1.06       1.15       1.12       1.68  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

     0.87 a,e     0.89 a     0.94 a     0.95 a     0.98 a     1.20 a

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

     0.15 a,e     0.36 a     (0.30 )a     (0.48 )a     (0.65 )a     (0.95 )a

Portfolio turnover

     66 f     107       131       177       77       114  

See page 74 for notes to the Domestic Equity Funds Financial Highlights.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Administrative Class      Investor Class  
6-Month
Period Ended
April 30,2008
    Year Ended October 31      6-Month
Period Ended
April 30, 2008
    Year Ended October 31  
  2007     2006     2005     2004     2003        2007     2006     2005     2004     2003  
  (Unaudited)                  (Unaudited)            
$ 38.73     $ 32.47     $ 30.90     $ 26.77     $ 25.21     $ 21.04      $ 38.48     $ 32.31     $ 30.79     $ 26.65     $ 25.12     $ 21.04  
                      
  0.02 a     0.06 a     0.05 a     a     a     0.04 a      (0.01 )a     0.01 a     (0.02 )a     0.05 a     (0.05 )a     a
  (3.80 )     6.20       1.52       4.23       1.59       4.17        (3.77 )     6.16       1.54       4.11       1.58       4.11  
  (3.78 )     6.26       1.57       4.23       1.59       4.21        (3.78 )     6.17       1.52       4.16       1.53       4.11  
                      
  (0.03 )                 (0.10 )     (0.03 )     (0.04 )                        (0.02 )           (0.03 )
                                                                      
  (0.03 )                 (0.10 )     (0.03 )     (0.04 )                        (0.02 )           (0.03 )
  34.92       38.73       32.47       30.90       26.77       25.21        34.70       38.48       32.31       30.79       26.65       25.12  
$ 258,119     $ 294,586     $ 207,852     $ 123,018     $ 11,775     $ 850      $ 727,436     $ 830,840     $ 562,859     $ 304,676     $ 101,372     $ 40,475  
                      
  (9.77 )%b,f     19.28 %b     5.08 %b     15.84 %b     6.32 %b     20.04 %b      (9.82 )%b,f     19.10 %b     4.94 %b     15.62 %b     6.09 %b     19.55 %b
  0.93 e     0.93       0.92       0.92       0.93       0.95        1.05 e     1.05       1.07       1.10       1.11       1.14  
  0.92 a,e     0.92 a     0.92 a     0.92 a     0.92 a     0.94 a      1.04 a,e     1.04 a     1.07 a     1.10 a     1.10 a     1.13 a
  0.08 a,e     0.13 a     a     (0.13 )a     (0.18 )a     (0.09 )a      (0.05 )a,e     (0.01 )a     (0.15 )a     (0.10 )a     (0.35 )a     (0.29 )a
  44 f     69       71       69       67       64        44 f     69       71       69       67       64  
                      
 
Administrative Class      Investor Class  
6-Month
Period Ended
April 30,2008
    Year Ended October 31      6-Month
Period Ended
April 30,2008
    Year Ended October 31  
  2007     2006     2005c     2004     2003        2007     2006     2005c     2004     2003  
  (Unaudited)                  (Unaudited)            
$ 10.11     $ 7.57     $ 7.31     $ 6.15     $ 5.96     $ 4.14      $ 10.04     $ 7.52     $ 7.28     $ 6.15     $ 5.96     $ 4.14  
                      
        0.01 a                 (0.04 )a     (0.02 )a      (0.01 )a     0.02 a     (0.01 )a     (0.04 )a     0.01 a     (0.02 )a
  (1.21 )     2.57       1.11       1.16       0.23       1.84        (1.19 )     2.53       1.10       1.17       0.18       1.84  
  (1.21 )     2.58       1.11       1.16       0.19       1.82        (1.20 )     2.55       1.09       1.13       0.19       1.82  
                      
        (0.01 )                                                             
  (0.46 )     (0.03 )     (0.85 )                        (0.46 )     (0.03 )     (0.85 )                  
  (0.46 )     (0.04 )     (0.85 )                        (0.46 )     (0.03 )     (0.85 )                  
  8.44       10.11       7.57       7.31       6.15       5.96        8.38       10.04       7.52       7.28       6.15       5.96  
$ 79,014     $ 74,885     $ 46,402     $ 14     $ 1     $ 6      $ 137,211     $ 152,935     $ 6,782     $ 1,737     $ 891     $ 209  
                      
  (12.34 )%b,f     34.31 %b     15.99 %b     18.86 %b     3.19 %b     44.31 %b      (12.33 )%b,f     34.08 %b     15.77 %b     18.37 %b     3.19 %b     44.31 %b
  1.13 e     1.16       1.20       1.38       1.31       2.03        1.26 e     1.29       1.44       1.58       1.56       2.21  
  1.12 a,e     1.14 a     1.18 a     1.18 a     1.23 a     1.40 a      1.25 a,e     1.27 a     1.32 a     1.38 a     1.38 a     1.40 a
  (0.10 )a,e     0.14 a     (0.58 )a     (0.67 )a     (0.90 )a     (1.13 )a      (0.22 )a,e     (0.06 )a     (0.69 )a     (0.87 )a     (1.06 )a     (1.13 )a
  66 f     107       131       177       77       114        66 f     107       131       177       77       114  

 

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SELECTED DATA FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING FOR THE PERIODS PRESENTED

 

 

HARBOR SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND

 

     Institutional Class  
    

6-Month
Period Ended
April 30, 2008

    Year Ended October 31  
        2007     2006     2005     2004     2003  
     (Unaudited)            

Net asset value beginning of period

   $ 14.95     $ 13.69     $ 13.00     $ 12.82     $ 12.05     $ 8.65  

Income from Investment Operations:

            

Net investment income/(loss)

     (0.04 )a     (0.07 )a           (0.06 )a           (0.04 )a

Net realized and unrealized gain/(losses) on investments

     (1.27 )     2.55       1.74       1.07       0.77       3.44  

Total from investment operations

     (1.31 )     2.48       1.74       1.01       0.77       3.40  

Less Distributions:

            

Dividends from net investment income

                                    

Distributions from net realized capital gains1

     (1.93 )     (1.22 )     (1.05 )     (0.83 )            

Total distributions

     (1.93 )     (1.22 )     (1.05 )     (0.83 )            

Net asset value end of period

     11.71       14.95       13.69       13.00       12.82       12.05  

Net assets end of period (000s)

   $ 498,669     $ 648,885     $ 633,956     $ 635,132     $ 709,318     $ 631,734  

Ratios and Supplemental Data (%):

            

Total return

     (9.35 )%b,f     19.56 %b     14.17 %b     7.83 %b     6.39 %b     39.31 %b

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

     0.84 e     0.84       0.82       0.84       0.85       0.95  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

     0.83 a,e     0.82 a     0.82 a     0.84 a     0.83 a     0.93 a

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

     (0.64 )a,e     (0.52 )a     (0.35 )a     (0.40 )a     (0.48 )a     (0.61 )a

Portfolio turnover

     28 f     50       55       69       54       83  
            

HARBOR SMALL COMPANY GROWTH FUND

 

     Institutional Class  
    

6-Month
Period Ended
April 30, 2008

    Year Ended October 31  
        2007     2006d  
     (Unaudited)      

Net asset value beginning of period

   $ 11.63     $ 10.18     $ 10.00  

Income from Investment Operations:

      

Net investment income/(loss)

     (0.02 )a     (0.03 )a      

Net realized and unrealized gain/(losses) on investments

     (2.41 )     1.48       0.18  

Total from investment operations

     (2.43 )     1.45       0.18  

Less Distributions:

      

Dividends from net investment income

                  

Distributions from net realized capital gains1

     (0.62 )            

Total distributions

     (0.62 )            

Net asset value end of period

     8.58       11.63       10.18  

Net assets end of period (000s)

   $ 12,375     $ 15,110     $ 7,559  

Ratios and Supplemental Data (%):

      

Total return

     (21.59 )%b,f     14.24 %b     1.80 %b,f

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

     1.32 e     1.61       3.11 e

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

     0.87 a,e     0.87 a     0.92 a,e

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

     (0.56 )a,e     (0.29 )a     (0.38 )a,e

Portfolio turnover

     62 f     92       53  

See page 74 for notes to the Domestic Equity Funds Financial Highlights.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Administrative Class      Investor Class  

6-Month
Period Ended
April 30, 2008

    Year Ended October 31      6-Month
Period Ended
April 30, 2008
    Year Ended October 31  
  2007     2006     2005     2004     2003        2007     2006     2005     2004     2003  
  (Unaudited)                  (Unaudited)            
$ 14.77     $ 13.57     $ 12.92     $ 12.78     $ 12.05     $ 8.65      $ 14.62     $ 13.47     $ 12.85     $ 12.74     $ 12.02     $ 8.65  
                      
  (0.04 )a     (0.14 )a     (0.03 )a     (0.07 )a     (0.02 )a     (0.02 )a      (0.06 )a     (0.16 )a     (0.02 )a     (0.09 )a     0.02 a     (0.06 )a
  (1.27 )     2.56       1.73       1.04       0.75       3.42        (1.24 )     2.53       1.69       1.03       0.70       3.43  
  (1.31 )     2.42       1.70       0.97       0.73       3.40        (1.30 )     2.37       1.67       0.94       0.72       3.37  
                      
                                                                      
  (1.93 )     (1.22 )     (1.05 )     (0.83 )                  (1.93 )     (1.22 )     (1.05 )     (0.83 )            
  (1.93 )     (1.22 )     (1.05 )     (0.83 )                  (1.93 )     (1.22 )     (1.05 )     (0.83 )            
  11.53       14.77       13.57       12.92       12.78       12.05        11.39       14.62       13.47       12.85       12.74       12.02  
$ 34,926     $ 39,877     $ 48,525     $ 40,916     $ 8,074     $ 4,482      $ 33,023     $ 42,755     $ 47,263     $ 32,440     $ 26,527     $ 12,279  
                      
  (9.48 )%b,f     19.35 %b     13.93 %b     7.52 %b     6.06 %b     39.31 %b      (9.51 )%b,f     19.11 %b     13.77 %b     7.31 %b     5.90 %b     39.08 %b
  1.09 e     1.08       1.07       1.09       1.09       1.18        1.22 e     1.21       1.22       1.27       1.27       1.38  
  1.08 a,e     1.07 a     1.07 a     1.09 a     1.08 a     1.16 a      1.21 a,e     1.20 a     1.22 a     1.27 a     1.25 a     1.36 a
  (0.89 )a,e     (0.77 )a     (0.60 )a     (0.66 )a     (0.73 )a     (0.83 )a      (1.02 )a,e     (0.90 )a     (0.74 )a     (0.83 )a     (0.91 )a     (1.03 )a
  28 f     50       55       69       54       83        28 f     50       55       69       54       83  
                      
  
Administrative Class      Investor Class  

6-Month
Period Ended
April 30, 2008

    Year Ended October 31      6-Month
Period Ended
April 30, 2008
    Year Ended October 31  
  2007     2006d        2007     2006d  
  (Unaudited)            (Unaudited)      
$ 11.57     $ 10.16     $ 10.00      $ 11.55     $ 10.15     $ 10.00  
          
  (0.02 )a     (0.03 )a     (0.01 )a      0.02 a     (0.09 )a     (0.02 )a
  (2.40 )     1.44       0.17        (2.45 )     1.49       0.17  
  (2.42 )     1.41       0.16        (2.43 )     1.40       0.15  
          
                                  
  (0.62 )                  (0.62 )            
  (0.62 )                  (0.62 )            
  8.53       11.57       10.16        8.50       11.55       10.15  
$ 6,374     $ 2,522     $ 1,016      $ 9,959     $ 1,594     $ 1,172  
          
  (21.61 )%b,f     13.88 %b     1.60 %b,f      (21.74 )%b,f     13.79 %b     1.50 %b,f
  1.59 e     1.86       3.37 e      1.69 e     1.99       3.50 e
  1.12 a,e     1.11 a     1.18 a,e      1.25 a,e     1.25 a     1.31 a,e
  (0.83 )a,e     (0.56 )a     (0.58 )a,e      (1.00 )a,e     (0.68 )a     (0.71 )a,e
  62 f     92       53 f      62 f     92       53 f

 

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HARBOR LARGE CAP VALUE FUND

 

 
     Institutional Class  
    

6-Month
Period Ended
April 30, 2008

    Year Ended October 31  
        2007h     2006     2005     2004     2003  
     (Unaudited)            

Net asset value beginning of period

   $ 21.20     $ 18.79     $ 16.63     $ 15.00     $ 13.52     $ 11.43  

Income from Investment Operations:

            

Net investment income/(loss)

     0.10 a     0.41 a     0.22 a     0.16 a     0.14 a     0.11 a

Net realized and unrealized gain/(losses) on investments

     (1.23 )     2.54       2.13       1.63       1.45       2.11  

Total from investment operations

     (1.13 )     2.95       2.35       1.79       1.59       2.22  

Less Distributions:

            

Dividends from net investment income

     (0.08 )     (0.26 )     (0.19 )     (0.16 )     (0.11 )     (0.13 )

Distributions from net realized capital gains1

     (10.66 )     (0.28 )                        

Total distributions

     (10.74 )     (0.54 )     (0.19 )     (0.16 )     (0.11 )     (0.13 )

Net asset value end of period

     9.33       21.20       18.79       16.63       15.00       13.52  

Net assets end of period (000s)

   $ 163,974     $ 211,985     $ 596,888     $ 546,624     $ 352,917     $ 202,159  

Ratios and Supplemental Data (%):

            

Total return

     (5.24 )%b,f     15.93 %b     14.23 %     11.90 %     11.79 %b     19.56 %b

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

     0.74 e     0.72       0.68       0.70       0.70       0.78  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

     0.68 a,e     0.68 a     0.68 a     0.70 a     0.68 a     0.77 a

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

     2.00 a,e     1.24 a     1.23 a     1.01 a     1.10 a     0.94 a

Portfolio turnover

     53 f     114       31       24       19       25  
            

HARBOR MID CAP VALUE FUND

 

 
     Institutional Class  
    

6-Month
Period Ended
April 30, 2008

    Year Ended October 31  
        2007     2006     2005     2004i     2003  
     (Unaudited)            

Net asset value beginning of period

   $ 13.43     $ 13.26     $ 11.90     $ 11.09     $ 10.06     $ 8.33  

Income from Investment Operations:

            

Net investment income/(loss)

     0.16 a     0.17 a     0.13 a     0.14 a     0.02 a     0.01 a

Net realized and unrealized gain/(losses) on investments

     (1.77 )     0.49       1.65       1.68       1.01       1.72  

Total from investment operations

     (1.61 )     0.66       1.78       1.82       1.03       1.73  

Less Distributions:

            

Dividends from net investment income

     (0.19 )     (0.12 )     (0.13 )     (0.05 )            

Distributions from net realized capital gains1

     (0.47 )     (0.37 )     (0.29 )     (0.96 )            

Total distributions

     (0.66 )     (0.49 )     (0.42 )     (1.01 )            

Net asset value end of period

     11.16       13.43       13.26       11.90       11.09       10.06  

Net assets end of period (000s)

   $ 59,699     $ 78,346     $ 26,630     $ 15,744     $ 10,354     $ 7,959  

Ratios and Supplemental Data (%):

            

Total return

     (12.24 )%b,f     4.97 %b     15.43 %b     16.92 %b     10.36 %b     20.77 %b

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

     0.94 e     1.02       1.46       1.88       2.10       2.35  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

     0.93 a,e     0.95 a     0.95 a     0.95 a     1.02 a     1.20 a

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

     2.42 a,e     1.52 a     1.45 a     1.27 a     0.23 a     0.15 a

Portfolio turnover

     11 f     21       18       20       152       67  

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Administrative Class     Investor Class  
6-Month
Period Ended
April 30, 2008
    Year Ended October 31     6-Month
Period Ended
April 30, 2008
    Year Ended October 31  
  2007h     2006     2005     2004     2003       2007h     2006     2005     2004     2003  
  (Unaudited)                 (Unaudited)            
$ 21.17     $ 18.77     $ 16.62     $ 14.99     $ 13.52     $ 11.43     $ 21.10     $ 18.70     $ 16.58     $ 14.96     $ 13.49     $ 11.43  
                     
  0.16 a     0.20 a     0.16 a     0.14 a     0.08 a     0.15 a     0.14 a     0.19 a     0.14 a     0.07 a     0.10 a     0.10 a
  (1.29 )     2.69       2.14       1.61       1.50       2.07       (1.29 )     2.67       2.12       1.64       1.43       2.07  
  (1.13 )     2.89       2.30       1.75       1.58       2.22       (1.15 )     2.86       2.26       1.71       1.53       2.17  
                     
  (0.06 )     (0.21 )     (0.15 )     (0.12 )     (0.11 )     (0.13 )           (0.18 )     (0.14 )     (0.09 )     (0.06 )     (0.11 )
  (10.66 )     (0.28 )                             (10.66 )     (0.28 )                        
  (10.72 )     (0.49 )     (0.15 )     (0.12 )     (0.11 )     (0.13 )     (10.66 )     (0.46 )     (0.14 )     (0.09 )     (0.06 )     (0.11 )
  9.32       21.17       18.77       16.62       14.99       13.52       9.29       21.10       18.70       16.58       14.96       13.49  
$ 25,868     $ 6,706     $ 8,352     $ 5,577     $ 4,515     $ 5     $ 107,859     $ 124,942     $ 284,948     $ 162,862     $ 16,452     $ 6,682  
                     
  (5.28 )%b,f     15.62 %b     13.93 %     11.66 %     11.69 %b     19.56 %b     (5.43 )%b,f     15.49 %b     13.73 %     11.44 %     11.34 %b     19.13 %b
  0.99 e     0.98       0.93       0.95       0.95       0.94       1.12 e     1.09       1.08       1.10       1.13       1.18  
  0.93 a,e     0.93 a     0.93 a     0.95 a     0.92 a     0.93 a     1.05 a,e     1.06 a     1.08 a     1.10 a     1.10 a     1.17 a
  1.75 a,e     1.04 a     0.95 a     0.77 a     0.86 a     0.66 a     1.77 a,e     0.90 a     0.82 a     0.70 a     0.68 a     0.34 a
  53 f     114       31       24       19       25       53 f     114       31       24       19       25  
                     
 
Administrative Class     Investor Class  
6-Month
Period Ended
April 30, 2008
    Year Ended October 31     6-Month
Period Ended
April 30, 2008
    Year Ended October 31  
  2007     2006     2005     2004i     2003       2007     2006     2005     2004i     2003  
  (Unaudited)                 (Unaudited)            
$ 13.38     $ 13.24     $ 11.90     $ 11.09     $ 10.06     $ 8.33     $ 13.37     $ 13.22     $ 11.88     $ 11.09     $ 10.06     $ 8.33  
                     
  0.13 a     0.20 a     0.10 a     0.04 a     0.02 a           0.14 a     0.18 a     0.12 a     0.07 a     (0.01 )a     (0.01 )a
  (1.76 )     0.42       1.66       1.76       1.01       1.73       (1.79 )     0.43       1.62       1.71       1.04       1.74  
  (1.63 )     0.62       1.76       1.80       1.03       1.73       (1.65 )     0.61       1.74       1.78       1.03       1.73  
                     
  (0.15 )     (0.11 )     (0.13 )     (0.04 )                 (0.12 )     (0.09 )     (0.11 )     (0.04 )            
  (0.47 )     (0.37 )     (0.29 )     (0.95 )                 (0.47 )     (0.37 )     (0.29 )     (0.95 )            
  (0.62 )     (0.48 )     (0.42 )     (0.99 )                 (0.59 )     (0.46 )     (0.40 )     (0.99 )            
  11.13       13.38       13.24       11.90       11.09       10.06       11.13       13.37       13.22       11.88       11.09       10.06  
$ 401     $ 434     $ 184     $ 81     $ 2     $     $ 3,613     $ 5,908     $ 5,832     $ 1,612     $ 268     $ 46  
                     
  (12.41 )%b,f     4.68 %b     15.17 %b     16.88 %b     10.36 %b     20.77 %b     (12.49 )%b,f     4.60 %b     15.00 %b     16.65 %b     10.24 %b     20.77 %b
  1.20 e     1.27       1.69       2.11       g     g     1.32 e     1.41       1.83       2.31       2.92       2.77  
  1.18 a,e     1.19 a     1.18 a     1.18 a     g     g     1.31 a,e     1.33 a     1.32 a     1.38 a     1.39 a     1.39 a
  2.16 a,e     1.29 a     1.22 a     0.96 a     g     g     2.04 a,e     1.17 a     1.06 a     0.88 a     (0.15 )a     (0.16 )a
  11 f     21       18       20       152       67       11 f     21       18       20       152       67  

 

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HARBOR SMID VALUE FUND

 

     Institutional Class  
      6-Month
Period Ended
April 30, 2008
    Year Ended
October 31, 2007j
 
     (Unaudited)    

Net asset value beginning of period

   $ 8.88     $ 10.00  

Income from Investment Operations:

    

Net investment income/(loss)

     0.05 a     0.06 a

Net realized and unrealized gain/(losses) on investments

     (1.69 )     (1.18 )

Total from investment operations

     (1.64 )     (1.12 )

Less Distributions:

    

Dividends from net investment income

     (0.09 )      

Distributions from net realized capital gains1

     (0.21 )      

Total distributions

     (0.30 )      

Net asset value end of period

     6.94       8.88  

Net assets end of period (000s)

   $ 1,515     $ 1,196  

Ratios and Supplemental Data (%):

    

Total return

     (18.81 )%b,f     (11.20 )%b,f

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

     3.07 e     3.61 e

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

     0.95 a,e     0.95 a,e

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

     1.34 a,e     1.19 a

Portfolio turnover

     19 f     22 f
    

HARBOR SMALL CAP VALUE FUND

 

 
     Institutional Class  
     6-Month
Period Ended
April 30, 2008
    Year Ended October 31  
        2007     2006     2005     2004     2003  
     (Unaudited)            

Net asset value beginning of period

   $ 22.52     $ 21.24     $ 19.50     $ 16.58     $ 13.88     $ 9.99  

Income from Investment Operations:

            

Net investment income/(loss)

     0.04 a     0.11 a     0.03 a     0.01 a           (0.01 )a

Net realized and unrealized gain/(losses) on investments

     (1.59 )     1.68       2.04       3.00       2.70       3.90  

Total from investment operations

     (1.55 )     1.79       2.07       3.01       2.70       3.89  

Less Distributions:

            

Dividends from net investment income

     (0.10 )     (0.02 )     (0.02 )                  

Distributions from net realized capital gains1

     (1.11 )     (0.49 )     (0.31 )     (0.09 )            

Total distributions

     (1.21 )     (0.51 )     (0.33 )     (0.09 )            

Net asset value end of period

     19.76       22.52       21.24       19.50       16.58       13.88  

Net assets end of period (000s)

   $ 1,263,994     $ 1,554,756     $ 1,928,482     $ 1,592,120     $ 449,467     $ 159,380  

Ratios and Supplemental Data (%):

            

Total return

     (6.82 )%b,f     8.52 %b     10.72 %b     18.22 %b     19.45 %b     38.94 %b

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

     0.84 e     0.84       0.83       0.83       0.85       1.24  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

     0.83 a,e     0.83 a     0.83 a     0.83 a     0.84 a     0.94 a

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

     0.34 a,e     0.44 a     0.19 a     0.13 a     (0.13 )a     (0.25 )a

Portfolio turnover

     4 f     14       27       20       12       13  

See page 74 for notes to the Domestic Equity Funds Financial Highlights.

 

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Administrative Class             Investor Class          
6-Month
Period Ended
April 30, 2008
    Year Ended
October 31, 2007j
              6-Month
Period Ended
April 30, 2008
    Year Ended
October 31, 2007j
           
  (Unaudited)             (Unaudited)        
$ 8.87     $ 10.00         $ 8.86     $ 10.00      
             
  0.04 a     0.05 a         0.04 a     0.04 a    
  (1.69 )     (1.18 )             (1.69 )     (1.18 )        
  (1.65 )     (1.13 )             (1.65 )     (1.14 )        
             
  (0.07 )               (0.06 )          
  (0.21 )                   (0.21 )              
  (0.28 )                   (0.27 )              
  6.94       8.87           6.94       8.86      
$ 719     $ 887             $ 788     $ 915          
             
  (18.88 )%b,f     (11.30 )%b,f         (18.87 )%b,f     (11.40 )%b,f    
  3.29 e     3.84 e         3.43 e     3.97 e    
  1.20 a,e     1.20 a,e         1.33 a,e     1.33 a,e    
  1.21 a,e     0.94 a         1.07 a,e     0.80 a    
  19 f     45 f             19 f     22 f        
             
 
Administrative Class      Investor Class  
6-Month
Period Ended
April 30, 2008
    Year Ended October 31      6-Month
Period Ended
April 30, 2008
    Year Ended October 31  
  2007     2006     2005     2004     2003        2007     2006     2005     2004     2003  
  (Unaudited)                  (Unaudited)            
$ 22.40     $ 21.17     $ 19.46     $ 16.57     $ 13.88     $ 9.99      $ 22.18     $ 20.99     $ 19.33     $ 16.50     $ 13.87     $ 9.99  
                      
  0.01 a     0.04 a     (0.02 )a     (0.01 )a     0.02 a     (0.02 )a      (0.02 )a     (0.03 )a     (0.09 )a     (0.01 )a           (0.02 )a
  (1.58 )     1.68       2.04       2.99       2.67       3.91        (1.55 )     1.71       2.06       2.93       2.63       3.90  
  (1.57 )     1.72       2.02       2.98       2.69       3.89        (1.57 )     1.68       1.97       2.92       2.63       3.88  
                      
  (0.04 )                                                                   
  (1.11 )     (0.49 )     (0.31 )     (0.09 )                  (1.11 )     (0.49 )     (0.31 )     (0.09 )            
  (1.15 )     (0.49 )     (0.31 )     (0.09 )                  (1.11 )     (0.49 )     (0.31 )     (0.09 )            
  19.68       22.40       21.17       19.46       16.57       13.88        19.50       22.18       20.99       19.33       16.50       13.87  
$ 45,138     $ 59,224     $ 57,301     $ 36,787     $ 1,911     $ 3      $ 85,022     $ 105,377     $ 138,916     $ 182,697     $ 23,987     $ 1,290  
                      
  (6.95 )%b,f     8.21 %b     10.48 %b     18.05 %b     19.38 %b     38.94 %b      (7.01 )%b,f     8.08 %b     10.28 %b     17.76 %b     18.96 %b     38.84 %b
  1.09 e     1.09       1.08       1.08       0.94       1.48        1.22 e     1.22       1.23       1.26       1.26       1.59  
  1.08 a,e     1.08 a     1.08 a     1.08 a     0.93 a     1.18 a      1.21 a,e     1.21 a     1.23 a     1.26 a     1.25 a     1.29 a
  0.09 a,e     0.18 a     (0.06 )a     (0.08 )a     (0.24 )a     (0.59 )a      (0.04 )a,e     0.06 a     (0.22 )a     (0.27 )a     (0.53 )a     (0.57 )a
  4 f     14       27       20       12       13        4 f     14       27       20       12       13  

 

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Harbor Domestic Equity Funds Financial Highlights—Continued

SELECTED DATA FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING FOR THE PERIODS PRESENTED

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Includes both short-term and long-term capital gains.

 

a Reflects the Adviser’s waiver, if any, of its management fees and/or other expenses.

 

b The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the periods shown.

 

c Effective September 20, 2005, Harbor Mid Cap Growth Fund appointed Wellington Management Company, LLP as its Subadviser.

 

d For the period February 1, 2006 (inception) through October 31, 2006.

 

e Annualized.

 

f Unannualized.

 

g Assets in this class were too small to incur any income or expense.

 

h Effective June 19, 2007, Harbor Large Cap Value Fund appointed Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc. as its Subadviser.

 

i Effective September 30, 2004, Harbor Mid Cap Value Fund appointed LSV Asset Management as its Subadviser.

 

j For the period May 1, 2007 (inception) through October 31, 2007.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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FEES AND EXPENSE EXAMPLE (Unaudited)

 

 

As a shareholder of a Harbor fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including redemption fees and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, and other fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in a Harbor fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period November 1, 2007 through April 30, 2008.

Actual Expenses

The first line of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each share class. You may use the information in the respective class line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line of the respective class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the table for each share class below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the respective Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the respective Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in a Harbor fund to other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as redemption fees. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

     

Beginning Account
Value

(November 1, 2007)

    

Ending Account
Value

(April 30, 2008)

     Expenses Paid
During Period*

Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund

            

Institutional Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 903.40      $ 3.16

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,021.46        3.35

Administrative Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 902.34      $ 4.34

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,020.19        4.61

Investor Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 901.77      $ 4.94

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,019.54        5.24

Harbor Mid Cap Growth Fund

            

Institutional Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 877.21      $ 4.08

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,020.41        4.39

Administrative Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 876.63      $ 5.25

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,019.13        5.64

Investor Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 876.74      $ 5.84

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,018.49        6.28

 

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FEES AND EXPENSE EXAMPLE—Continued

 

 

     

Beginning Account
Value

(November 1, 2007)

    

Ending Account
Value

(April 30, 2008)

     Expenses Paid
During Period*

Harbor Small Cap Growth Fund

            

Institutional Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 906.46      $ 3.95

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,020.62        4.19

Administrative Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 905.23      $ 5.13

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,019.34        5.44

Investor Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 904.86      $ 5.73

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,018.69        6.08

Harbor Small Company Growth Fund

            

Institutional Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 784.10      $ 3.85

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,020.43        4.37

Administrative Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 783.86      $ 4.97

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,019.16        5.62

Investor Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 782.55      $ 5.52

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,018.52        6.25

Harbor Large Cap Value Fund

            

Institutional Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 947.58      $ 3.29

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,021.40        3.41

Administrative Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 947.22      $ 4.48

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,020.14        4.65

Investor Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 945.65      $ 5.10

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,019.50        5.29

Harbor Mid Cap Value Fund

            

Institutional Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 877.56      $ 4.35

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,020.12        4.67

Administrative Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 875.92      $ 5.49

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,018.87        5.90

Investor Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 875.09      $ 6.09

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,018.21        6.56

Harbor SMID Value Fund

            

Institutional Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 811.93      $ 4.28

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,020.02        4.77

Administrative Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 811.24      $ 5.40

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,018.75        6.02

Investor Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 811.33      $ 5.98

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,018.10        6.66

 

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FEES AND EXPENSE EXAMPLE—Continued

 

 

     

Beginning Account
Value

(November 1, 2007)

    

Ending Account
Value

(April 30, 2008)

     Expenses Paid
During Period*

Harbor Small Cap Value Fund

            

Institutional Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 931.78      $ 4.01

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,020.61        4.19

Administrative Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 930.52      $ 5.20

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,019.34        5.44

Investor Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 929.91      $ 5.81

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,018.69        6.08
* Expenses are equal to the respective Fund’s annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

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Harbor International Fund

MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (Unaudited)

 

SUBADVISER

Northern Cross Investments Limited

Clarendon House

2 Church Street

Hamilton, Bermuda HMDX

PORTFOLIO MANAGER

Hakan Castegren

Since 1987

Northern Cross has subadvised the Fund

since its inception in 1987.

INVESTMENT GOAL

Long-term total return, principally from growth of capital.

PRINCIPAL STYLE CHARACTERISTICS

International large cap value oriented stocks.

LOGO

Hakan Castegren

 

Management’s discussion of fund performance

MARKET REVIEW

The fiscal half year ended April 30, 2008, was marked by investor uncertainty driven by worries about a recession in the United States, about the pricing of financial instruments backed by complex structures of cash flows, and by rising commodity prices and a plunging U.S. dollar. The MSCI EAFE Index of stocks in developed overseas markets declined -9.21% (all returns cited are in U.S. dollar terms). By comparison, the broad U.S. stock market, as measured by the Dow Jones Wilshire 5000 Index, was down 9.88%. The weak dollar added about four percentage points to index returns, as interest rate cuts in the U.S. were indicative to investors of the potential of a weakening U.S. economy.

Most of the economic sectors in the EAFE Index had negative returns, with consumer discretionary, information technology, telecommunications, financials, and industrials all posting double-digit declines. The only sectors to gain ground were energy and materials, each of which was up less than 1%. All 21 country components within the index posted negative returns. Growth stocks fared somewhat better than value shares although both were in negative territory.

PERFORMANCE

The Harbor International Fund outpaced its MSCI EAFE benchmark by a substantial margin. The Fund returned -5.44% (Institutional Class), -5.54% (Administrative Class), and -5.60% (Investor Class) for the fiscal half year, compared with the index return of -9.21%. The Fund also outperformed the benchmark for the latest five-year and 10-year periods.

Stock selection and overweighted positions in the energy and materials sectors had the biggest positive impact on Fund performance relative to the index. The largest individual contributors were energy names: Petroleo Brasileiro in Brazil (up 21%) and BG Group, based in the United Kingdom (up 32%), as well as a materials sector holding, Rio Tinto, the UK-based mining company (up 26%).

Overall, the Fund’s energy names returned about 8% versus less than 1% for those in the index. In addition, energy stocks made up about 12% of the portfolio compared with about 8% for the index. Holdings in the materials sector were up over 2%, beating the index by almost two percentage points. Materials names made up almost 14% of the portfolio compared with about 10% for the EAFE benchmark.

Health care was the only other sector posting a positive return for the Fund, up about 5% versus a negative 6% for the index. Novo Nordisk, a Denmark-based leader in diabetes care, led the portfolio’s health care names with a gain of 12%. The Fund had a 4% weight in health care names versus 6% for the benchmark.

 

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MANAGER’S COMMENTARY—Continued

 

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS (% of net assets)

Petroleo Brasileiro SA—PETROBRAS

  4.1 %

ABB Ltd.

  3.6  

Companhia Vale do Rio Doce Cl. A

  2.6  

Banco Bradesco S.A.

  2.4  

Linde AG

  2.3  

BHP Billiton

  2.3  

Novo Nordisk A/S Series B

  2.3  

Nestle SA—Registered

  2.0  

Banco Santander Central Hispano SA—Registered

  1.9  

Commerzbank AG

  1.8  

 

As the largest sector weight, financial stocks also were the biggest drag on performance for both the Fund and the index. Financials comprised about 27% of both the Fund and the benchmark. On a relative basis, however, the Fund substantially outperformed in the financials sector, with a return of -6% versus -13% for the index. Japan’s Sumitomo Trust and Banking Co. (up 23%) was the Fund’s leading contributor within the financials group.

Overall, the Fund’s holdings lagged those of the benchmark in 3 of the 10 economic sectors: consumer discretionary, consumer staples, and telecommunications services. Among individual names, the biggest detractors from Fund performance were UBS AG, a Swiss bank experiencing problems with subprime-related securities (down 34%), French companies Michelin (off 32%) and Compagnie de Saint-Gobain (down 25%), and A.P. Moller-Maersk, a Denmark-based container shipper and energy conglomerate (off 24%).

From a country perspective, holdings in Brazil and the United Kingdom made important contributions to Fund performance relative to the benchmark. Investments in Brazil, which is not a constituent of the EAFE Index, were up 8%. In the UK, Fund holdings were off 1% compared with a minus 12% for the benchmark. Portfolio holdings in France were down 13% versus a decline of 7% for the index.

OUTLOOK AND STRATEGY

As of April 30, 2008, the largest overweighted positions in the portfolio were in industrials, energy, and materials, while the most significant underweights were in utilities, information technology, and health care. Relative to the benchmark, the largest country overweights were in Brazil, Switzerland, and France, while the most significantly underweighted positions were in Japan, the UK, and Italy.

We expect global growth to continue and do not anticipate a severe slowdown in the U.S. The recent upgrade of Brazil’s credit rating to investment grade was an important event for that country and underlines our comfort with Brazil as a key component of the portfolio. We continue to see opportunities in commodities and energy. We believe that our investment team’s travels have continued to bring forth promising ideas for future investments.

 

 

 

This report contains the current opinions of Northern Cross Investments Limited and should not be considered as investment advice or a recommendation of any particular security, strategy or investment product. Such opinions are subject to change without notice and securities described herein may no longer be included in or may at any time be removed from, the Fund’s portfolio. This report is distributed for informational purposes only. Information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed reliable, but not guaranteed.

Investing in international and emerging markets poses special risks, including potentially greater price volatility due to social, political and economic factors, as well as currency exchange rate fluctuations. These risks are more severe for securities of issuers in emerging market regions. For information on the different share classes and the risks associated with an investment in the Fund, please refer to the current prospectus.

 

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FUND SUMMARY—April 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

 

INSTITUTIONAL CLASS

   

Fund #

   

011

 

Cusip

   

411511306

 

Ticker

   

HAINX

 

Inception
Date

   

12-29-1987

 

Net Expense Ratio

   

0.78%

 

Total Net Assets (000s)

   

$26,008,264

 

ADMINISTRATIVE CLASS

   
 

Fund #

   

211

 

Cusip

   

411511652

 

Ticker

   

HRINX

 

Inception
Date

   

11-01-2002

 

Net Expense

Ratio

   

1.03%

 

Total Net

Assets (000s)

   

$640,693

 

INVESTOR CLASS

   
 

Fund #

   

411

 

Cusip

   

411511645

 

Ticker

   

HIINX

 

Inception
Date

   

11-01-2002

 

Net Expense

Ratio

   

1.16%

 

Total Net

Assets (000s)

   

$2,956,935

 

PORTFOLIO STATISTICS

 

    Portfolio   Benchmark*

Number of Holdings

  90   1,197

Number of Countries

  19   16

Weighted Average Market Cap (MM)*

  $62,360   $61,720

Price/Earning Ratio (P/E)*

  13.5x   12.8x

Price/Book Ratio (P/B)*

  1.9x   1.9x

Beta vs. MSCI EAFE Index*

  1.09   1.00

Portfolio Turnover Rate—Unannualized

  6%   N/A

(6-Month Period Ended 04-30-2008)

 

 

* Portfolio statistics provided by Vestek.

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION (% of investments)

LOGO

 

FUND CATEGORY

LOGO

Reflects the weighted average of the market capitalization and style of the collective portfolio holdings; individual investments may have different characteristics.

 

REGION BREAKDOWN

LOGO

 

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FUND PERFORMANCE SUMMARY (Unaudited)

 

 

Institutional Class

GROWTH OF A $50,000 INVESTMENT

For the period 05-01-1998 through 04-30-2008

 

The graph compares a $50,000 investment in the Fund with the performance of the MSCI EAFE Index. The Fund’s performance includes the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions.

  LOGO

 

Total Returns

For the periods ended 04-30-2008

     LOGO
Harbor International Fund                                 
Institutional Class      -5.44 %        12.23 %        26.30 %        11.49 %      12-29-1987
Comparative Index                                 
MSCI EAFE      -9.21            -1.78            20.42            6.66         

Administrative and Investor Classes

GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT

For the period 11-01-2002 through 04-30-2008

 

The graph compares a $10,000 investment in the Fund with the performance of the MSCI EAFE Index. The Fund’s performance includes the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions.

  LOGO

 

Total Returns

For the periods ended 04-30-2008

     LOGO
Harbor International Fund                                 
Administrative Class      -5.54 %        11.96 %        26.00 %        24.35 %      11-01-2002
Investor Class      -5.60          11.82          25.79          24.14        11-01-2002
Comparative Index                                 
MSCI EAFE      -9.21            -1.78            20.42            18.79         

As stated in the Fund’s current prospectus, the expense ratios were 0.81% (Net) and 0.82% (Gross) (Institutional Class); 1.06% (Net) and 1.07% (Gross) (Administrative Class); and 1.19% (Net) and 1.20% (Gross) (Investor Class). The expense ratios in the prospectus may differ from the actual expense ratios for the fiscal half year disclosed within this report. The expense ratios shown in the prospectus are based on the prior fiscal year, adjusted to reflect changes, if any, in contractual arrangements that occurred prior to the date of the prospectus. The net expense ratios reflect voluntary fee waivers which may be discontinued at any time without notice, although the adviser has no present intention to do so.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. Actual return and principal value on an investment will fluctuate, and the shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. From time to time, certain fees and/or expenses have been voluntarily waived, which has resulted in higher returns. Without these waivers, the returns would have been lower. The voluntary waivers may be discontinued at any time without notice. The Fund has a redemption fee of 2% against shares that are held for less than 60 days.

You can obtain performance data current to the most recent month end (available within seven business days after the most recent month end) by calling 1-800-422-1050 or visiting www.harborfunds.com.

 

 

a Annualized.

 

b Unannualized.

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—April 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

 

Equity Holdings (% of net assets)

(Excludes net cash and short-term investments of 6.1%)

LOGO

 

COMMON STOCKS—83.8%

Shares         Value
(000s)
    
AIRLINES—4.1%
5,188,300   

Air France-KLM SA (FR)

  $ 160,384
40,596,000   

All Nippon Airways Co. Ltd. (JP)

    159,363
116,518,000   

Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. (HK)

    242,191
10,296,737   

Deutsche Lufthansa AG—Registered (GER)

    269,769
101,664,000   

Japan Airlines Corp. (JP)*

    239,499
12,859,540   

Singapore Airlines Ltd. (SGP)

    151,473
        
       1,222,679
        
AUTO COMPONENTS—2.1%
2,665,406   

Continental AG (GER)

    311,700
3,284,534   

Michelin (CGDE) Cl. B (FR)

    298,106
        
       609,806
        
BEVERAGES—1.5%
21,689,045   

Diageo plc (UK)

    442,360
        
BUILDING PRODUCTS—2.3%
17,474,000   

Asahi Glass Co. Ltd. (JP)

    208,651
12,033,608   

ASSA ABLOY Ab Series B (SW)

    186,297
3,534,319   

Compagnie de Saint-Gobain (FR)

    281,176
        
       676,124
        
CAPITAL MARKETS—2.2%
19,921,400   

Nomura Holdings Inc. (JP)

    347,862
9,448,335   

UBS AG (SWS)

    312,666
        
       660,528
        
CHEMICALS—2.2%
4,306,472   

Linde AG (GER)

    627,729
68,000   

Syngenta AG—Registered (SWS)

    20,210
        
       647,939
        

COMMON STOCKS—Continued

Shares         Value
(000s)
    
COMMERCIAL BANKS—12.5%
23,225,118   

Banco Santander Central Hispano SA—Registered (SP)

  $ 502,269
4,019,000   

BNP Paribas (FR)

    428,445
13,856,268   

Commerzbank AG (GER)

    496,698
21,917,000   

DBS Group Holdings Ltd. (SGP)

    320,666
4,710,834   

Erste Bank der oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG (AUT)

    347,258
81,875,000   

Malayan Banking Berhad (MAL)

    207,923
28,950,000   

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. (JP)

    318,999
11,463,321   

Standard Chartered plc (UK)

    405,032
44,779,000   

Sumitomo Trust and Banking Co. Ltd. (JP)

    402,607
19,178,127   

United Overseas Bank Ltd. (SGP)

    288,243
        
       3,718,140
        
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS—1.1%
3,431,034   

Holcim Ltd.—Registered (SWS)

    334,773
        
CONSUMER FINANCE—1.1%
1,786,250   

ORIX Corp. (JP)

    323,147
        
DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES—2.2%
7,097,158   

ING Groep NV (NET)

    268,844
15,907,905   

Investor AB Cl. B (SW)

    375,554
        
       644,398
        
DIVERSIFIED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES—2.4%
8,876,000   

France Telecom SA (FR)

    277,738
15,544,500   

Telefonica SA (SP)

    446,670
        
       724,408
        
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT—4.5%
31,765,918   

ABB Ltd. (SWS)

    969,349
2,994,117   

Schneider Electric SA (FR)

    364,345
        
       1,333,694
        
FOOD PRODUCTS—3.1%
33,070,645   

Cadbury plc (UK)

    379,857
1,136,110   

Nestle SA—Registered (SWS)

    542,240
        
       922,097
        
HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE—2.8%
5,200,690   

Accor SA (FR)

    428,507
132,000,000   

Genting Berhad (MAL)

    267,899
111,000,000   

Resorts World Berhad (MAL)

    118,749
        
       815,155
        
HOUSEHOLD DURABLES—1.0%
6,194,500   

Sony Corp. (JP)

    285,595
        
INDUSTRIAL CONGLOMERATES—0.9%
9,200,000   

Keppel Corp. (SGP)*

    70,427
68,539,047   

Sime Darby Bhd (MAL)

    208,286
        
       278,713
        
INSURANCE—3.4%
1,884,548   

Allianz AG—Registered (GER)

    382,927
13,373,572   

AXA (FR)

    494,123
29,879,000   

China Life Insurance Co. Ltd. (CHN)

    130,358
        
       1,007,408
        
MACHINERY—3.0%
16,359,831   

Atlas Copco Ab (SW)

    261,145
4,157,400   

Fanuc Ltd. (JP)

    438,203
10,199,000   

SKF AB (SW)

    185,766
        
       885,114
        
MARINE—1.1%
30,800   

A.P. Moller Maersk A/S Series B (DEN)

    317,579
        

 

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COMMON STOCKS—Continued

 
Shares         Value
(000s)
 
    
MEDIA—0.7%  
7,263,802   

JCDecaux SA (FR)

  $ 207,162  
          
METALS & MINING—6.1%  
2,043,273   

Anglo American plc (UK)

    132,079  
8,825,108   

Anglo American plc ADR (UK)1

    289,022  
2,384,870   

AngloGold Ashanti Ltd. ADR (S. AFR)1

    81,372  
17,271,505   

BHP Billiton (AUS)

    616,323  
25,137,000   

Norsk Hydro ASA (NOR)

    369,595  
2,764,343   

Rio Tinto plc—Registered (UK)

    322,248  
          
       1,810,639  
          
OFFICE ELECTRONICS—1.2%  
7,164,100   

Canon Inc. (JP)

    360,194  
          
OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS—8.0%  
18,735,829   

BG Group plc (UK)

    457,250  
29,235,146   

BP plc (UK)

    354,262  
183,536,000   

China Petroleum & Chemical Corp (Sinopec Corp.) (CHN)

    197,207  
8,528,607   

Eni SpA (IT)

    328,254  
1,264,738   

Royal Dutch Shell plc Cl. A (UK)

    50,833  
2,581,442   

Royal Dutch Shell plc Cl. A (NET)

    103,466  
2,377,600   

Royal Dutch Shell plc Cl. A ADR (NET)1

    190,945  
8,117,629   

Statoil Hydro ASA (NOR)

    292,040  
4,586,604   

TOTAL SA (FR)

    384,202  
          
       2,358,459  
          
PAPER & FOREST PRODUCTS—1.4%  
5,010,250   

Aracruz Celulose SA ADR (BR)1

    403,826  
          
PERSONAL PRODUCTS—2.3%  
2,491,769   

L’Oreal SA (FR)

    294,433  
15,787,000   

Shiseido Co. Ltd. (JP)

    380,161  
          
       674,594  
          
PHARMACEUTICALS—3.9%  
3,938,503   

Novartis AG—Registered (SWS)

    198,521  
8,968,834   

Novo Nordisk A/S Series B (DEN)

    613,631  
2,080,510   

Roche Holding Ltd. (SWS)

    344,275  
          
       1,156,427  
          
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS—0.6%  
672,000   

Unibail-Rodamco Company (FR)

    172,586  
          
REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT—1.3%  
24,906,000   

Cheung Kong Holdings Ltd. (HK)

    389,017  
          
TEXTILES, APPAREL & LUXURY GOODS—1.3%  
6,421,872   

Compagnie Financiere Richemont AG Cl. A (SWS)

    386,062  
10,835,055   

Nova America SA (BR)*

    a
          
       386,062  
          
THRIFTS & MORTGAGE FINANCE—0.5%  
2,225,000   

Housing Development Finance Corp. (IND)

    152,892  
          
TOBACCO—1.3%  
7,130,384   

British American Tobacco plc (UK)

    267,475  
2,607,224   

Imperial Tobacco Group PLC (UK)

    124,857  
          
       392,332  
          
TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE—0.4%  
1,641,975   

Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide (GER)

    118,451  
          
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES—1.3%  
21,416,500   

China Mobile (Hong Kong) Ltd. (HK)

    368,248  
45,069   

China Mobile (Hong Kong) Ltd. ADR (HK)1

    3,890  
          
       372,138  
          
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
    (Cost $16,369,463)
    24,804,436  
          

PREFERRED STOCKS—10.0%

 
Shares         Value
(000s)
 
    
  COMMERCIAL BANKS—3.5%  
  27,584,902   

Banco Bradesco S.A. (BR)

  $ 633,945  
  14,662,000   

Banco Itau Holding Financeira SA ADR (BR)1

    411,269  
          
       1,045,214  
          
  METALS & MINING—2.3%  
  21,394,000   

Companhia Vale do Rio Doce Cl. A (BR)

    689,751  
          
  OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS—3.7%  
  43,397,200   

Petroleo Brasileiro SA—PETROBRAS (BR)

    1,101,770  
          
  PAPER & FOREST PRODUCTS—0.5%  
  7,636,700   

Companhia Suzano de Papel e Celulose (BR)

    133,236  
          
  TEXTILES, APPAREL & LUXURY GOODS—0.0%  
  1,056,355   

Nova America SA (BR)*

    a
          
 
 
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS
    (Cost $692,500)
    2,969,971  
          
    

RIGHTS—0.1%

 
  CAPITAL MARKETS—0.1%  
  9,448,335   

UBS AG (SWS)

    15,958  
          
  REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT—0.0%  
  11,100,000   

Genting International PLC (SGP)

    4,979  
          
 
 
TOTAL RIGHTS
    (Cost $20,865)
    20,937  
          
    

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—5.6%

 
Principal
Amount
(000s)
            
  COMMERCIAL PAPER  
$ 39,789   

American Express Co.

2.000%—05/28/2008

    39,789  
  147,520   

2.100%—05/12/2008-05/23/2008

    147,520  
  93,024   

2.150%—05/05/2008-05/12/2008

    93,024  
  42,859   

2.380%—05/30/2008

    42,859  
  34,534   

2.400%—05/07/2008

    34,534  
  33,495   

2.580%—05/29/2008

    33,495  
  38,550   

2.600%—05/27/2008

    38,550  
          
       429,771  
          
  38,654   

Chevron Corp.

2.200%—05/07/2008

    38,654  
          
  42,859   

General Electric Capital Corp.

2.100%—05/05/2008

    42,859  
  37,156   

2.270%—05/09/2008

    37,156  
  102,498   

2.280%—05/02/2008-05/16/2008

    102,498  
          
       182,513  
          
  41,911   

General Electric Corp.

2.260%—05/02/2008

    41,911  
  34,534   

2.270%—05/06/2008

    34,534  
  123,931   

2.280%—05/06/2008-05/22/2008

    123,931  
  207,763   

2.290%—05/14/2008-05/22/2008

    207,763  
  38,550   

2.300%—05/23/2008

    38,550  
  33,495   

2.390%—05/28/2008

    33,495  
          
       480,184  
          
  42,859   

Prudential Financial

2.150%—05/29/2008

    42,859  
  115,093   

2.200%—05/05/2008-05/27/2008

    115,093  
  34,610   

2.230%—05/21/2008

    34,610  

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—Continued

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—Continued

Principal
Amount
(000s)
        Value
(000s)
    
  COMMERCIAL PAPER—Continued
$ 194,146   

2.250%—05/01/2008-05/21/2008

  $ 194,146
  43,366   

2.260%—05/19/2008

    43,366
  87,459   

2.270%—05/08/2008-05/13/2008

    87,459
        
       517,533
        
 
 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
    (Cost $1,648,655)
    1,648,655
        
 
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS—99.5%
    (Cost $18,731,483)
    29,443,999
        
  CASH AND OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES—0.5%     161,893
        
  TOTAL NET ASSETS—100.0%   $ 29,605,892
        

 

 

 

* Non-income producing security.

 

1 ADR after the name of a foreign holding stands for American Depositary Receipts representing ownership of foreign securities. ADRs are issued by U.S. banking institutions.

 

a Fair valued by Harbor Funds’ Valuation Committee.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (Unaudited)

 

 

SUBADVISER

Marsico Capital

Management, LLC

1200 17th Street

Suite 1600

Denver, CO 80202

PORTFOLIO MANAGER

James Gendelman

Since 2004

Marsico has subadvised the Fund since March 1, 2004.

INVESTMENT GOAL

Long-term growth of capital.

PRINCIPAL STYLE CHARACTERISTICS

Foreign companies selected for long-term growth potential.

LOGO

James Gendelman

 

Management’s discussion of

fund performance

MARKET REVIEW

International equities in both developed and emerging markets struggled in the six months ended April 30, 2008. Developed markets,

as measured by MSCI EAFE Index, posted a return of -9.21%, while the MSCI Emerging Markets Index posted a return of -10.28%. International growth equities outperformed international value shares. The MSCI EAFE Growth Index posted a return of -7.62%, while the MSCI EAFE Value Index was down -10.87%. The negative returns were a sharp reversal from the prior six months, when international equities, particularly emerging market stocks, posted strong gains.

Stock prices bowed to an ever-growing array of concerns regarding decelerating global economic growth, renewed credit market turmoil, liquidity shortages, surging commodity prices, and softening consumer discretionary spending. Within the EAFE Growth Index, nearly every individual constituent country had a negative return. Performance was particularly weak in countries such as Hong Kong, Finland, New Zealand, and Singapore. Denmark was the strongest-performing country in the benchmark index with a positive return of 2%.

From an economic sector perspective, international equity market weakness was widespread. Eight of the 10 sectors in the EAFE Growth Index had losses. Consumer discretionary and information technology each declined 14%. Telecommunication services and financials also experienced sharp losses of 13% each. Only two sectors were able to generate positive returns: energy posted a solid gain of 13%, while materials were up 2%.

PERFORMANCE

The Harbor International Growth Fund underperformed its benchmark index for the fiscal half year ended April 30, 2008. The Fund returned -11.38% (Institutional Class), -11.50% (Administrative Class), and -11.54% (Investor Class), while the MSCI EAFE Growth Index had a total return of -7.62%.

Several factors led to the Fund’s underperformance as compared to the benchmark index. The Fund’s consumer discretionary positions struggled, in part, due to concerns regarding a potential slowdown in consumer spending. German automobile component company Continental AG (-20%), hotel/casino operator Las Vegas Sands Corp. (-43%), France-based luxury goods company PPR S.A. (-34%), and German auto manufacturer Daimler AG (-24%) experienced sharp declines. Though the Fund reduced its exposure to consumer discretionary names, it maintained an overweighted position as compared to the benchmark index. This positioning further impeded performance.

The portfolio’s financials positions had a collective return of -18%, lagging the EAFE Growth Index financial sector return of -13%. India-based ICICI Bank Ltd. slid 36% and Brazilian stock exchange services company Bovespa Holding S/A skidded approximately 21%. The Fund’s modest overweight posture to the weak-performing sector was a further detractor to performance relative to the benchmark.

The Fund’s utilities positions also had disappointing returns. Electricite de France S.A. slid 28% prior to being sold and France-based water and waste management company Veolia Enivronnement S.A. declined -19%. Certain other individual positions had significantly

 

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MANAGER’S COMMENTARY—Continued

 

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS (% of net assets)

America Movil SAB de C.V. Series L ADR

  4.4 %

Veolia Environnement SA

  3.8  

Continental AG

  3.8  

Credit Suisse Group

  3.4  

Holcim Ltd.—Registered (SWS)

  3.0  

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

  3.0  

Research In Motion Ltd. (CAN)

  2.9  

Lonza Group Ltd.—Registered

  2.8  

China Mobile (Hong Kong) Ltd.

  2.7  

Petroleo Brasileiro SA—PETROBRAS ADR

  2.7  

 

negative effects on returns, including London-based food retailer Tesco PLC (-15%) and Swiss cement and construction materials company Holcim Ltd. (-14%).

Although active currency management is not a central facet of the Fund’s investment process, currency fluctuations may at times affect performance. For the latest six months, currency fluctuations had an adverse affect on the Fund’s results relative to the EAFE Growth Index. Certain currencies such as the euro and yen appreciated substantially as compared to the US dollar. The Fund generally had less exposure to companies whose securities are priced in euros and yen and traded in countries that utilize the euro; therefore a smaller portion of the Fund, compared with its benchmark index, benefited from the euro’s and yen’s valuation increase relative to the dollar.

There were a few bright spots to the Fund’s performance. Stock selection in health care was strong. In aggregate, the Fund’s positions in the sector gained more than 10%. Biotechnology companies Lonza Group AG and CSL Ltd. appreciated 18% and 12%, respectively. The Fund also benefited from maintaining an overweighted position in the strong-performing energy sector. The Fund’s energy positions were led by Brazil-based oil and natural gas company Petroleo Brasileiro S/A, which gained more than 27%.

Certain individual positions posted strong gains, including Canada-headquartered fertilizer producer Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc. (up 50%), South Korean information technology company Samsung Electronics (up 18%), and mining and metals company Rio Tinto PLC (up 27%).

OUTLOOK AND STRATEGY

As of April 30, 2008, the Fund’s primary economic sector allocations included consumer discretionary, financials, materials, industrials, and information technology. In terms of country allocations, the Fund’s most significant weightings were in Switzerland, France, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Brazil. The Fund held several positions domiciled in emerging markets, including Brazil, Mexico, Hong Kong/China, South Korea, India, Israel, and South Africa. As mentioned in previous shareholder reports, sector-level and country-level weightings generally should be considered a residual of the Fund’s stock selection process rather than a major, proactive facet of its investment strategy.

The Fund has tended to have a relatively high portfolio turnover level because of its investment style. Although the Fund may hold core positions for some time, it may change its portfolio composition quickly to take advantage of new opportunities or to address issues affecting particular holdings.

Our research process remains focused on identifying high quality, unique companies that operate in growing markets, create value for shareholders, and whose securities trade at attractive prices in relation to our projections of the company’s future profits. As of the end of the fiscal half year, the Fund emphasized investments in companies that the manager believes have the ability to grow in a decelerating global economy.

 

 

 

This report contains the current opinions of Marsico Capital Management, LLC and should not be considered as investment advice or a recommendation of any particular security, strategy or investment product. Such opinions are subject to change without notice and securities described herein may no longer be included in or may at any time be removed from, the Fund’s portfolio. This report is distributed for informational purposes only. Information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed reliable, but not guaranteed.

Investing in international and emerging markets poses special risks, including potentially greater price volatility due to social, political and economic factors, as well as currency exchange rate fluctuations. These risks are more severe for securities of issuers in emerging market regions. For information on the different share classes and the risks associated with an investment in the Fund, please refer to the current prospectus.

 

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FUND SUMMARY—April 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

INSTITUTIONAL CLASS

   

Fund #

   

017

 

Cusip

   

411511801

 

Ticker

   

HAIGX

 

Inception
Date

   

11-01-1993

 

Net Expense

Ratio

   

0.89%

 

Total Net

Assets (000s)

   

$983,772

 

ADMINISTRATIVE CLASS

   

Fund #

   

217

 

Cusip

   

411511637

 

Ticker

   

HRIGX

 

Inception
Date

   

11-01-2002

 

Net Expense

Ratio

   

1.14%

 

Total Net

Assets (000s)

   

$832

 

INVESTOR CLASS

   

Fund #

   

417

 

Cusip

   

411511629

 

Ticker

   

HIIGX

 

Inception
Date

   

11-01-2002

 

Net Expense

Ratio

   

1.27%

 

Total Net

Assets (000s)

   

$62,601

 

PORTFOLIO STATISTICS

 

    Portfolio   Benchmark*

Number of Holdings

  61   713

Number of Countries

  22   14

Weighted Average Market Cap (MM)*

  $51,240   $52,470

Price/Earning Ratio (P/E)*

  16.8x   15.0x

Price/Book Ratio (P/B)*

  3.1x   2.7x

Beta vs. MSCI EAFE
Growth Index*

  1.10   1.00

Portfolio Turnover Rate—Unannualized

  52%   N/A

(6-Month Period Ended 04-30-2008)

 

 

* Portfolio statistics provided by Vestek.

 

FUND CATEGORY

LOGO

Reflects the weighted average of the market capitalization and style of the collective portfolio holdings; individual investments may have different characteristics.

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION (% of investments)

LOGO

REGION BREAKDOWN

LOGO

 

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FUND PERFORMANCE SUMMARY (Unaudited)

 

 

Institutional Class

GROWTH OF A $50,000 INVESTMENT

For the period 05-01-1998 through 04-30-2008

 

The graph compares a $50,000 investment in the Fund with the performance of the MSCI EAFE Growth Index. The Fund’s performance includes the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions.

  LOGO

 

Total Returns

For the periods ended 04-30-2008

     LOGO
Harbor International Growth Fund                                 
Institutional Class      -11.38 %        9.22 %        20.22 %        0.24 %      11-01-1993
Comparative Index                                 
MSCI EAFE Growth      -7.62            2.53            18.97            4.68         

Administrative and Investor Classes

GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT

For the period 11-01-2002 through 04-30-2008

 

The graph compares a $10,000 investment in the Fund with the performance of the MSCI EAFE Growth Index. The Fund’s performance includes the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions.

  LOGO

 

Total Returns

For the periods ended 04-30-2008

     LOGO
Harbor International Growth Fund                                 
Administrative Class      -11.50 %        8.97 %        19.99 %        16.76 %      11-01-2002
Investor Class      -11.54          8.81          19.85          16.62        11-01-2002
Comparative Index                                 
MSCI EAFE Growth      -7.62            2.53            18.97            17.23         

As stated in the Fund’s current prospectus, the expense ratio were 0.88% (Net) and 0.89% (Gross) (Institutional Class); 1.12% (Net) and 1.13% (Gross) (Administrative Class); and 1.25% (Net) and 1.26% (Gross) (Investor Class). The expense ratios in the prospectus may differ from the actual expense ratios for the fiscal half year disclosed within this report. The expense ratios shown in the prospectus are based on the prior fiscal year, adjusted to reflect changes, if any, in contractual arrangements that occurred prior to the date of the prospectus. The net expense ratios reflect voluntary fee waivers which may be discontinued at any time without notice, although the adviser has no present intention to do so.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. Actual return and principal value on an investment will fluctuate, and the shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. From time to time, certain fees and/or expenses have been voluntarily waived, which has resulted in higher returns. Without these waivers, the returns would have been lower. The voluntary waivers may be discontinued at any time without notice. The Fund has a redemption fee of 2% against shares that are held for less than 60 days.

You can obtain performance data current to the most recent month end (available within seven business days after the most recent month end) by calling 1-800-422-1050 or visiting www.harborfunds.com.

 

a Annualized.

 

b Unannualized.

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—April 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

 

Equity Holdings by Country (% of net assets)

(Excludes net cash and short-term investments of 6.6%)

LOGO

 

COMMON STOCKS—93.4%

Shares         Value
(000s)
    
AUTO COMPONENTS—3.5%
311,950   

Continental AG (GER)

  $ 36,480
        
BEVERAGES—2.3%
418,881   

Heineken NV (NET)*

    24,276
        
BIOTECHNOLOGY—2.5%
188,821   

Actelion Ltd.—Registered (SWS)*

    9,480
434,775   

CSL Ltd. (AUS)

    16,274
        
       25,754
        
BUILDING PRODUCTS—1.0%
210,777   

Daikin Industries Ltd. (JP)

    10,548
        
CAPITAL MARKETS—2.2%
596,000   

Daiwa Securities Group Inc. (JP)*

    5,913
232,437   

Julius Baer Holding Ltd. (SWS)

    17,041
        
       22,954
        
CHEMICALS—5.2%
124,295   

Johnson Matthey plc (UK)

    4,921
199,429   

Lonza Group Ltd.—Registered (SWS)

    27,014
123,677   

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (CAN)

    22,750
        
       54,685
        
COMMERCIAL BANKS—9.7%
386,929   

Anglo Irish Bank Corporation plc (IE)

    5,389
300,311   

Commerzbank AG (GER)

    10,766
580,323   

Credit Suisse Group (SWS)

    32,316
381,727   

ICICI Bank Ltd. ADR (IND)1

    17,021

COMMON STOCKS—Continued

Shares         Value
(000s)
    
COMMERCIAL BANKS—Continued
1,321,325   

Man Group plc (UK)

  $ 15,120
1,896   

Mizuho Financial Group Inc. (JP)

    9,867
76,702   

Unibanco Holdings SA GDR (BR)2

    11,153
        
       101,632
        
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT—2.7%
228,487   

Research In Motion Ltd. (CAN)*

    27,791
        
COMPUTERS & PERIPHERALS—0.4%
696,000   

Fujitsu Ltd. (JP)

    4,453
        
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS—4.3%
562,413   

CEMEX S.A.B. de C.V. ADR (MEX)1

    15,551
299,138   

Holcim Ltd.—Registered (SWS)

    29,187
        
       44,738
        
DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES—2.9%
1,367,298   

Bovespa Holding SA (BR)*

    20,482
381,780   

Fortis SA/NV (BEL)

    10,359
        
       30,841
        
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT—5.1%
722,319   

ABB Ltd. (SWS)

    22,042
71,195   

ALSTOM (FR)

    16,360
142,472   

Vestas Wind Systems A/S (DEN)*

    15,447
        
       53,849
        
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS—0.8%
1,508,000   

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. (TWN)

    8,715
        
ENERGY EQUIPMENT & SERVICES—1.1%
45,327   

Cie Generale de Geophysique-Veritas (FR)*

    11,385
        
FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING—1.5%
1,890,556   

Tesco plc (UK)*

    16,012
        
FOOD PRODUCTS—2.9%
109,188   

Groupe Danone (FR)

    9,612
43,159   

Nestle SA—Registered (SWS)

    20,599
        
       30,211
        
HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE—3.4%
133,559   

Accor SA (FR)

    11,005
199,818   

Las Vegas Sands Corp. (US)*

    15,230
3,346,000   

Shangri-La Asia Ltd. (HK)

    9,239
        
       35,474
        
HOUSEHOLD DURABLES—1.0%
473,263   

Gafisa SA (BR)

    10,389
        
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS—1.5%
262,367   

Reckitt Benckiser plc (UK)*

    15,246
        
INSURANCE—1.8%
522,627   

AXA (FR)

    19,310
        
MACHINERY—1.3%
178,331   

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd. (JP)

    5,633
223,799   

GEA Group AG (GER)

    8,202
        
       13,835
        
MEDIA—2.8%
1,617,910   

British Sky Broadcasting Group plc (UK)

    17,437
413,589   

JCDecaux SA (FR)

    11,795
        
       29,232
        
METALS & MINING—0.9%
84,673   

Rio Tinto plc—Registered (UK)*

    9,871
        

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—Continued

 

 

COMMON STOCKS—Continued

Shares         Value
(000s)
    
MULTI-UTILITIES—3.5%
511,817   

Veolia Environnement SA (FR)

  $ 36,866
        
MULTILINE RETAIL—0.9%
75,661   

PPR SA (FR)

    9,782
        
OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS—5.3%
617,506   

BG Group plc (UK)*

    15,071
7,916,300   

CNOOC Ltd. (HK)*

    14,052
212,065   

Petroleo Brasileiro SA—PETROBRAS ADR (BR)1

    25,749
        
       54,872
        
PHARMACEUTICALS—1.5%
330,043   

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR (IL)1

    15,439
        
REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT—1.6%
2,076,000   

CapitaLand Ltd. (SGP)

    10,463
242,000   

Sumitomo Realty & Development Co. Ltd. (JP)

    6,066
        
       16,529
        
ROAD & RAIL—0.5%
426,433   

All America Latina Logistica SA (BR)

    5,567
        
SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT—2.7%
40,000   

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (S. KOR)*

    28,356
        
SOFTWARE—2.4%
45,100   

Nintendo Co. Ltd. (JP)

    24,930
        
SPECIALTY RETAIL—1.7%
833,000   

Esprit Holdings Ltd. (HK)

    10,269
84,800   

Yamada Denki Co. Ltd. (JP)

    7,280
        
       17,549
        

COMMON STOCKS—Continued

 
Shares         Value
(000s)
 
    
  TRADING COMPANIES & DISTRIBUTORS—1.7%  
  2,257,000   

Marubeni Corp. (JP)

  $ 17,964  
          
  TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE—0.5%  
  1,000,000   

China Merchants Holdings Co. Ltd. (HK)

    5,130  
          
  WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES—10.3%  
  729,000   

America Movil SAB de C.V. Series L ADR (MEX)1

    42,254  
  1,523,000   

China Mobile (Hong Kong) Ltd. (HK)*

    26,187  
  860,049   

MTN Group Ltd. (S. AFR)

    16,344  
  490,941   

Rogers Communications Inc. (CAN)

    21,844  
          
       106,629  
          
 
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
    (Cost $866,856)
    977,294  
          
    

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—9.0%

 
  (Cost $94,523)  
Principal
Amount
(000s)
            
  REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS  
$ 94,523   

Repurchase Agreement with State Street Corp. dated April 30, 2008 due May 1, 2008 at 1.450% collateralized by Federal Home Loan Bank Notes (market value $96,414)

    94,523  
          
 
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS—102.4%
    (Cost $961,379)
    1,071,817  
          
  CASH AND OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES—(2.4)%     (24,612 )
          
  TOTAL NET ASSETS—100.0%   $ 1,047,205  
          

 

 

 

* Non-income producing security.

 

1 ADR after the name of a foreign holding stands for American Depositary Receipts representing ownership of foreign securities. ADRs are issued by U.S. banking institutions.

 

2 GDR after the name of a holding stands for Global Depositary Receipts representing ownership of foreign securities. GDRs are issued by either U.S. or non-U.S. banking organizations.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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MANAGERS’ COMMENTARY (Unaudited)

 

 

SUBADVISER

Pzena Investment

Management, LLC

120 West 45th Street

20th Floor

New York, NY 10036

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS

A. Rama Krishna, CFA

Since 2006

John Goetz

Since 2006

Michael Peterson

Since 2006

Pzena Investment Management has subadvised the Fund since its inception in 2006.

INVESTMENT GOAL

Long-term growth of capital.

PRINCIPAL STYLE CHARACTERISTICS

Companies throughout the world exhibiting strong value characteristics on a relative basis.

LOGO

A. Rama Krishna

LOGO

John Goetz

LOGO

Michael Peterson

 

Management’s discussion of

fund performance

MARKET REVIEW

The overriding market themes of the past six months continued to be momentum and volatility. What began as a difficult start to the fiscal half year, with global markets struggling to stay in positive territory, only worsened as by midpoint the trend was definitely negative. At the beginning of calendar year 2008, the broad market, as measured by the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, had its worst start in almost six years and experienced more daily volatility than at any time since 1934. The poster child of the challenges facing the market was the financial sector. By far the largest sector within both the MSCI World Index and our portfolio, it was the worst performing sector in the benchmark. The actions of the U.S. Federal Reserve mirrored the volatility in the market. The Fed went from a set of mild rate cuts at the end of calendar year 2007 to aggressive easing in early 2008, which caused the real federal funds rate to drop to zero. In addition, the Fed decided to make a market in out-of-favor assets by allowing them to be exchanged for Treasury securities, and for the first time it loaned money directly to broker-dealers to allow for smooth functioning of the financial markets.

The negative trend was reversed at the end of the fiscal half year, as April was the best month in years for global markets and the MSCI World Index recorded its first gain in six months. Momentum investing remained in evidence: energy was the only sector within the MSCI World Index to have positive performance. Despite the fact that energy and commodity companies continue to earn three to five times their normal return on invested capital, the market refrain remained nonqualified: buy at any price.

PERFORMANCE

In this environment, the Harbor Global Value Fund returned -14.35% (Institutional Class) -14.50% (Administrative Class), and -14.56% (Investor Class) for the six months ended April 30, 2008. Its benchmark, the MSCI World Index, returned -9.37%. This relative underperformance was driven by our above-benchmark position in financials as well as stock selection in health care and technology and our lack of exposure to energy and commodity companies.

Our mission is to buy solid businesses when the current price is low compared to our estimate of their normal earnings power and when their current earnings are below normal. We rely on a quantitative model to screen for the cheapest stocks in the investment universe based on the ratio of their price to normal earnings, which we derive from the history of the company and its industry. Our analysts then conduct research that includes building a detailed financial model of each company, digging into its management, industry, and competitors. We hold extensive meetings with management before we decide whether to buy a stock. This emphasis on buying solid businesses and earnings power has historically led to long-term outperformance punctuated with periods of short-term underperformance.

As value investors, we are highly cognizant of the potential downside to focusing on intrinsic values (as opposed to stock price) in our investments. We believe our financial holdings have strong franchises, diversified business mixes, and funding sources with very

 

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MANAGERS’ COMMENTARY—Continued

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS (% of net assets)

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc.

  5.4 %

Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV

  3.7  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

  3.5  

Credit Agricole SA

  3.3  

Citigroup Inc.

  3.2  

ING Groep NV

  3.1  

Capital One Financial Corp.

  3.1  

GlaxoSmithKline plc

  3.0  

HSBC Holdings plc

  3.0  

Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc

  2.9  

 

low risk exposure to the kind of liquidity and confidence crisis that brought down Bear Stearns. Most important, the dominance of fear over rational analysis is what value managers thrive on. It is generally the only time one can buy great companies at deeply discounted valuations.

Companies that had significant positive impacts on the Fund’s performance included Wal-Mart, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, and Finmeccanica S.p.A. U.S.-based Wal-Mart, the largest retailer in the world, rose after reporting strong same-store-sales comparisons. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, along with other major Japanese banks, was strong on positive inflation data, recognition that the company faced no material exposure to the subprime crisis, and continued strong overseas loan growth. That growth is significant in that it is the first time in many years that the Japanese banks have gained share from their counterparts in the U.S., E.U., and U.K. Italy’s Finmeccanica traded up after the company announced it had raised its adjusted operating profit target for 2007. The company also announced that it expects to be able to generate cost savings of approximately $70 million through consolidation efforts.

Companies with the biggest negative impact on performance were Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, and Citigroup. Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae were off after both companies reported disappointing headline earnings and GAAP results driven by large derivatives mark-to-market accounting adjustments, which drove both to raise additional capital. U.S.-based Citigroup fell on general market concern that potential additional write-downs and increased credit provisions in its consumer credit, leveraged loans, and commercial real estate businesses would put further downward pressure on the stock.

The Fund continued to add to its diversified financials as well as to strong value opportunities in other sectors. We initiated positions in Japan-based Tokyo Electron and U.S.-based Wachovia and J.C. Penney. We liquidated positions in Hyundai Motor Co. on appreciation, and Brother Industries on more attractive alternatives being available.

OUTLOOK AND STRATEGY

To value investors, fear and confusion in the market generally represent opportunity. Of course, we were disappointed to find ourselves with negative performance in our strategy, with our overweight position in financials being the biggest detractor. But the message we see in this underperformance is that an overreaction has taken place in which a bubble in commodities stocks has formed in tandem with the punishment of financials. This has led to record valuation spreads between the two sectors. Given these circumstances, we’ve maintained our overweighted positions in financials and consumer discretionary stocks while continuing to underweight commodities, utilities, and materials and durables; and we have initiated a number of promising new positions. We currently own what we believe are high-quality business franchises at low valuations, and we’re looking forward to the ultimate unwinding of the present scenario.

 

 

 

This report contains the current opinions of Pzena Investment Management, LLC and should not be considered as investment advice or a recommendation of any particular security, strategy or investment product. Such opinions are subject to change without notice and securities described herein may no longer be included in or may at any time be removed from, the Fund’s portfolio. This report is distributed for informational purposes only. Information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed reliable, but not guaranteed.

Investing in international and emerging markets poses special risks, including potentially greater price volatility due to social, political and economic factors, as well as currency exchange rate fluctuations. These risks are more severe for securities of issuers in emerging market regions. For information on the different share classes and the risks associated with an investment in the Fund, please refer to the current prospectus.

 

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FUND SUMMARY—April 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

INSTITUTIONAL CLASS

   

Fund #

   

027

 

Cusip

   

411511447

 

Ticker

   

HAGVX

 

Inception
Date

   

08-07-2006

 

Net Expense

Ratio

   

1.00%

 

Total Net

Assets (000s)

   

$80,893

 

ADMINISTRATIVE CLASS

   

Fund #

   

227

 

Cusip

   

411511454

 

Ticker

   

HRGVX

 

Inception
Date

   

08-07-2006

 

Net Expense

Ratio

   

1.25%

 

Total Net

Assets (000s)

   

$1,341

 

INVESTOR CLASS

   

Fund #

   

427

 

Cusip

   

411511462

 

Ticker

   

HIGVX

 

Inception
Date

   

08-07-2006

 

Net Expense

Ratio

   

1.38%

 

Total Net

Assets (000s)

   

$1,692

 

PORTFOLIO STATISTICS

 

    Portfolio   Benchmark*

Number of Holdings

  53   1,936

Number of Countries

  15   13

Weighted Average Market Cap (MM)*

  $58,830   $75,550

Price/Earning Ratio (P/E)*

  17.9x   15.9x

Price/Book Ratio (P/B)*

  1.4x   2.2x

Beta vs. MSCI WORLD Index*

  0.86   1.00

Portfolio Turnover Rate—
Unannualized

  9%   N/A

(6-Month Period Ended 04-30-2008)

 

 

* Portfolio statistics provided by Vestek.

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION (% of investments)

LOGO

 

FUND CATEGORY

LOGO

Reflects the weighted average of the market capitalization and style of the collective portfolio; individual investments may have different characteristics.

 

REGION BREAKDOWN

LOGO

 

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FUND PERFORMANCE SUMMARY (Unaudited)

 

 

Institutional Class

GROWTH OF A $50,000 INVESTMENT

For the period 08-07-2006 through 04-30-2008

 

The graph compares a $50,000 investment in the Fund with the performance of the MSCI World Index. The Fund’s performance includes the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions.

  LOGO

 

Total Returns

For the periods ended 04-30-2008

     LOGO
Harbor Global Value Fund                                 
Institutional Class      -14.35 %        -17.41 %        %        -2.71 %      08-07-2006
Comparative Index                                 
MSCI World        -9.37              -2.47            15.18            9.29         

Administrative and Investor Classes

GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT

For the period 08-07-2006 through 04-30-2008

 

The graph compares a $10,000 investment in the Fund with the performance of the MSCI World Index. The Fund’s performance includes the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions.

  LOGO

 

Total Returns

For the periods ended 04-30-2008

     LOGO
Harbor Global Value Fund                                 
Administrative Class      -14.50 %        -17.56 %        %        -2.94 %      08-07-2006
Investor Class      -14.56          -17.62                   -3.05        08-07-2006
Comparative Index                                 
MSCI World        -9.37              -2.47            15.18              9.29         

As stated in the Fund’s current prospectus, the expense ratios were 1.00% (Net) and 1.05% (Gross) (Institutional Class); 1.25% (Net) and 1.36% (Gross) (Administrative Class); and 1.37% (Net) and 1.47% (Gross) (Investor Class). The net expense ratios are contractually capped until 02-28-2009. The expense ratios in the prospectus may differ from the actual expense ratios for the fiscal half year disclosed within this report. The expense ratios shown in the prospectus are based on the prior fiscal year, adjusted to reflect changes, if any, in contractual arrangements that occurred prior to the date of the prospectus.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. Actual return and principal value on an investment will fluctuate, and the shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. From time to time, certain fees and/or expenses have been voluntarily waived, which has resulted in higher returns. Without these waivers, the returns would have been lower. The voluntary waivers may be discontinued at any time without notice. The Fund has a redemption fee of 2% against shares that are held for less than 60 days.

You can obtain performance data current to the most recent month end (available within seven business days after the most recent month end) by calling 1-800-422-1050 or visiting www.harborfunds.com.

 

a Annualized.

 

b Unannualized.

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—April 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

 

Equity Holdings by Country (% of net assets)

(Excludes net cash and short-term investments of 3.8%)

LOGO

 

COMMON STOCKS—96.2%

Shares         Value
(000s)
    
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE—4.1%
55,025   

Finmeccanica SpA (IT)

  $ 1,909
23,925   

Thales Group (FR)

    1,558
        
       3,467
        
AUTO COMPONENTS—2.9%
10,925   

Magna International Inc. Cl. A (CAN)

    815
188,300   

Sumitomo Rubber Industries Inc. (JP)

    1,652
        
       2,467
        
BIOTECHNOLOGY—1.7%
34,050   

Amgen Inc. (US)*

    1,426
        
CAPITAL MARKETS—1.2%
22,350   

Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. (US)

    989
        
CHEMICALS—2.4%
187,975   

Clariant Ltd.—Registered (SWS)

    2,049
        
COMMERCIAL BANKS—21.6%
79,891   

Credit Agricole SA (FR)

    2,674
59,400   

DnB NOR ASA (NOR)

    882
136,170   

HSBC Holdings plc (UK)

    2,364
21,591   

Kookmin Bank (S. KOR)

    1,506
390,900   

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. (JP)

    4,307
86,000   

Popular Inc. (US)

    1,072
340,155   

Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (UK)*

    2,302
247   

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. (JP)

    2,126
29,250   

Wachovia Corp. (US)

    853
        
       18,086
        
COMMERCIAL SERVICES & SUPPLIES—1.4%
629,350   

Rentokil Initial plc (UK)*

    1,196
        
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT—2.6%
304,575   

Alcatel-Lucent (FR)

    2,039
16,338   

Alcatel-Lucent ADR (FR)1

    109
        
       2,148
        
CONSUMER FINANCE—3.0%
47,075   

Capital One Financial Corp. (US)

    2,495
        

COMMON STOCKS—Continued

Shares         Value
(000s)
    
CONTAINERS & PACKAGING—2.4%
311,300   

Amcor Ltd. (AUS)

  $ 1,979
        
DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES—7.3%
28,900   

Bank of America Corp. (US)

    1,085
102,640   

Citigroup Inc. (US)

    2,594
66,080   

ING Groep NV (NET)*

    2,503
        
       6,182
        
ELECTRIC UTILITIES—1.2%
22,100   

Korea Electric Power Corp. (S. KOR)

    738
7,025   

Public Power Corporation SA (GRC)

    296
        
       1,034
        
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT—2.1%
3,696,000   

Johnson Electric Holdings Ltd. (HK)

    1,740
        
FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING—2.0%
28,975   

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (US)

    1,680
        
FOOD PRODUCTS—2.9%
12,950   

Kerry Group plc (IE)*

    401
60,225   

Unilever NV (NET)

    2,010
        
       2,411
        
HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE—1.0%
122,150   

Compass Group plc (UK)*

    822
        
HOUSEHOLD DURABLES—6.0%
78,575   

Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV (NET)

    2,953
28,275   

Whirlpool Corp. (US)

    2,058
        
       5,011
        
INSURANCE—4.9%
78,056   

AEGON NV (NET)*

    1,244
99,625   

Aviva plc (UK)*

    1,238
31,725   

RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. (BM)

    1,632
        
       4,114
        
MEDIA—3.2%
75,925   

British Sky Broadcasting Group plc (UK)

    818
45,900   

Vivendi SA (FR)

    1,851
        
       2,669
        
MULTILINE RETAIL—1.0%
19,725   

J.C. Penney Co. Inc. (US)

    838
        
OFFICE ELECTRONICS—2.1%
100,000   

Ricoh Co. Ltd. (JP)

    1,731
        
PHARMACEUTICALS—7.1%
26,075   

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (US)

    573
109,325   

GlaxoSmithKline plc (UK)

    2,418
12,475   

Johnson & Johnson (US)

    837
105,125   

Pfizer Inc. (US)

    2,114
        
       5,942
        
SEMICONDUCTORS & SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT—1.1%
74   

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (S. KOR)*

    52
13,600   

Tokyo Electron Ltd. (JP)

    883
        
       935
        
SOFTWARE—1.6%
48,375   

Microsoft Corp. (US)

    1,380
        

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—Continued

 

 

COMMON STOCKS—Continued

    
Shares         Value
(000s)
SPECIALTY RETAIL—3.2%
57,425   

Home Depot Inc. (US)

  $ 1,654
5,250   

TJX Cos. Inc. (US)

    169
12,585   

USS Co. Ltd. (JP)

    894
        
       2,717
        
THRIFTS & MORTGAGE FINANCE—6.2%
62,550   

Countrywide Financial Corp. (US)

    362
111,295   

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (US)

    2,772
73,735   

Federal National Mortgage Association (US)

    2,087
        
       5,221
        
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
    (Cost $98,000)
    80,729
        

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—2.9%

  (Cost $2,416)
Principal
Amount
(000s)
        Value
(000s)
  REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
$ 2,416   

Repurchase Agreement with State Street Corp. dated
April 30, 2008 due May 1, 2008 at 1.450% collateralized
by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
(market value $2,467) (US)

  $ 2,416
        
 
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS—99.1%
    (Cost $100,416)
    83,145
        
  CASH AND OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES—0.9%     781
        
  TOTAL NET ASSETS—100.0%   $ 83,926
        

 

 

 

* Non-income producing security.

 

1 ADR after the name of a foreign holding stands for American Depositary Receipts representing ownership of foreign securities. ADRs are issued by U.S. banking institutions.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES—April 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

(All amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

      Harbor
International
Fund
       Harbor
International Growth
Fund
       Harbor
Global Value
Fund
 

ASSETS

            

Investments, at identified cost*

   $ 18,731,483        $ 961,379        $ 100,416  

Investments, at value

   $ 29,443,999        $ 977,294        $ 80,729  

Repurchase agreements

              94,523          2,416  

Cash

     1          1           

Foreign currency, at value (cost: $55,998; $1,901; $0)

     55,952          1,896           

Receivables for:

            

Investments sold

              8,348          295  

Foreign currency spot contracts

              77           

Capital shares sold

     53,529          2,108          83  

Dividends

     109,973          1,574          581  

Interest

     1,392          4           

Withholding tax receivable

     12,599          617          8  

Prepaid registration fees

     247          28          9  

Prepaid fund insurance

     62          3          1  

Total Assets

     29,677,754          1,086,473          84,122  

LIABILITIES

            

Payables for:

            

Investments purchased

     19,665          37,331           

Foreign currency spot contracts

     394          103           

Capital shares reacquired

     22,176          898          84  

Accrued expenses:

            

Management fees

     16,177          622          57  

12b-1 fees

     702          13          1  

Trustee’s fees and expenses

     152          6          1  

Transfer agent fees

     1,451          47          3  

Other

     11,145          248          50  

Total Liabilities

     71,862          39,268          196  

NET ASSETS

   $ 29,605,892        $ 1,047,205        $ 83,926  

Net Assets Consist of:

            

Paid-in capital

   $ 18,627,328        $ 1,331,668        $ 101,902  

Undistributed/(overdistributed) net investment income

     (202,811 )        3,570          850  

Accumulated net realized gain/(loss)

     469,860          (398,439 )        (1,553 )

Unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of investments and translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

     10,711,515          110,406          (17,273 )
     $ 29,605,892        $ 1,047,205        $ 83,926  

NET ASSETS VALUE PER SHARE BY CLASS1:

            

Institutional Class

            

Net assets

   $ 26,008,264        $ 983,772        $ 80,893  

Shares of beneficial interest

     366,560          64,206          8,666  

Net asset value per share

   $ 70.95        $ 15.32        $ 9.33  

Administrative Class

            

Net assets

   $ 640,693        $ 832        $ 1,341  

Shares of beneficial interest

     9,082          54          144  

Net asset value per share

   $ 70.55        $ 15.29        $ 9.33  

Investor Class

            

Net assets

   $ 2,956,935        $ 62,601        $ 1,692  

Shares of beneficial interest

     42,094          4,099          182  

Net asset value per share

   $ 70.25        $ 15.27        $ 9.32  

 

 

 

* Including repurchase agreements and short-term investments.

 

1 Per share amounts can be recalculated when total net assets and shares of beneficial interest are not rounded to thousands.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS—Six Months Ended April 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

(All amounts in thousands)

 

      Harbor
International
Fund
       Harbor
International Growth
Fund
       Harbor
Global Value
Fund
 

Investment Income:

            

Dividends

   $ 331,257        $ 9,602        $ 1,441  

Interest

     19,683          838          14  

Foreign taxes withheld

     (35,766 )        (682 )        (62 )

Total Investment Income

     315,174          9,758          1,393  

Expenses:

            

Management fees

     92,225          3,544          363  

12b-1 fees:

            

Administrative Class

     608                   2  

Investor Class

     3,064          68          2  

Shareholder communications

     490          178          1  

Custodian fees

     3,818          188          36  

Transfer agent fees:

            

Institutional Class

     7,084          267          25  

Administrative Class

     146                    

Investor Class

     2,283          51          2  

Professional fees

     306          12          3  

Trustee’s fees and expenses

     171          6          1  

Registration fees

     232          35          20  

Miscellaneous

     134          9          3  

Total expenses

     110,561          4,358          458  

Management fees waived

     (23 )                  

Transfer fees waived

     (1,419 )        (51 )        (5 )

Other expenses waived

                       (22 )

Other expense reimbursements and reductions

     (81 )        (3 )         

Net expenses

     109,038          4,304          431  

Net Investment Income

     206,136          5,454          962  

Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investment Transactions:

            

Net realized gain/(loss) on:

            

Investments

     482,814          (467 )        (1,561 )

Foreign currency transactions

     (7,226 )        888          7  

Change in net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of:

            

Investments

     (2,087,275 )        (117,232 )        (15,104 )

Translations of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

     (2,843 )        19          (4 )

Net loss on investment transactions

     (1,614,530 )        (116,792 )        (16,662 )

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ (1,408,394 )      $ (111,338 )      $ (15,700 )

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

(All amounts in thousands)

 

     Harbor
International Fund
       Harbor
International Growth Fund
       Harbor
Global Value Fund
 
      November 1,
2007
through
April 30,
2008
     November 1,
2006
through
October 31,
2007
       November 1,
2007
through
April 30,
2008
     November 1,
2006
through
October 31,
2007
       November 1,
2007
through
April 30,
2008
     November 1,
2006
through
October 31,
2007
 

INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:

     (Unaudited)             (Unaudited)             (Unaudited)     

Operations:

                     

Net investment income

   $ 206,136      $ 342,390        $ 5,454      $ 9,996        $ 962      $ 1,437  

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

     475,588        1,122,326          421        75,177          (1,554 )      137  

Net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of investments

     (2,090,118 )      5,823,859          (117,213 )      175,421          (15,108 )      (2,723 )

Net increase/(decrease) in assets resulting from operations

     (1,408,394 )      7,288,575          (111,338 )      260,594          (15,700 )      (1,149 )

Distributions to Shareholders:

                     

Net investment income:

                     

Institutional Class

     (339,918 )      (388,555 )        (10,822 )      (1,560 )        (1,193 )      (82 )

Administrative Class

     (5,916 )      (4,210 )        (3 )               (14 )      (5 )

Investor Class

     (27,109 )      (20,570 )        (506 )               (17 )      (5 )

Net realized gain on investments:

                     

Institutional Class

     (973,365 )      (501,265 )                        (185 )      (51 )

Administrative Class

     (19,172 )      (5,871 )                        (3 )      (3 )

Investor Class

     (96,415 )      (30,113 )                        (4 )      (4 )

Total distributions to shareholders

     (1,461,895 )      (950,584 )        (11,331 )      (1,560 )        (1,416 )      (150 )

Net Increase/(Decrease) Derived from Capital Share Transactions (Note 5)

     4,501,717        4,819,881          163,837        202,679          (11,690 )      98,138  

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets

     1,631,428        11,157,872          41,168        461,713          (28,806 )      96,839  

Net Assets:

                     

Beginning of period

     27,974,464        16,816,592          1,006,037        544,324          112,732        15,893  

End of period*

   $ 29,605,892      $ 27,974,464        $ 1,047,205      $ 1,006,037        $ 83,926      $ 112,732  

*    Includes undistributed/(over-distributed) net investment income of:

   $ (202,811 )    $ (36,004 )      $ 3,570      $ 9,447        $ 850      $ 1,112  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS—CAPITAL STOCK ACTIVITY

 

(All amounts in thousands)

 

     Harbor
International Fund
       Harbor
International Growth Fund
       Harbor
Global Value Fund
 
      November 1,
2007
through
April 30,
2008
     November 1,
2006
through
October 31,
2007
       November 1,
2007
through
April 30,
2008
     November 1,
2006
through
October 31,
2007
       November 1,
2007
through
April 30,
2008
     November 1,
2006
through
October 31,
2007
 
     (Unaudited)             (Unaudited)             (Unaudited)     

AMOUNT ($)

                     

Institutional Class:

                     

Net proceeds from sale of shares

   $ 4,447,767      $ 5,436,828        $ 217,697      $ 314,301        $ 1,581      $ 115,766  

Net proceeds from redemption fees

     990        817          48        54                 3  

Reinvested in payment of distributions

     1,117,298        744,424          10,336        1,537          1,370        133  

Cost of shares reacquired

     (2,088,987 )      (2,616,163 )        (86,110 )      (125,730 )        (14,585 )      (18,498 )

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets

   $ 3,477,068      $ 3,565,906        $ 141,971      $ 190,162        $ (11,634 )    $ 97,404  

Administrative Class:

                     

Net proceeds from sale of shares

   $ 316,455      $ 197,601        $ 606      $ 85        $ 18      $ 424  

Net proceeds from redemption fees

     20                                         

Reinvested in payment of distributions

     24,603        10,075          3                 17        8  

Cost of shares reacquired

     (51,119 )      (65,054 )        (22 )      (18 )        (5 )      (19 )

Net increase in net assets

   $ 289,959      $ 142,622        $ 587      $ 67        $ 30      $ 413  

Investor Class

                     

Net proceeds from sale of shares

   $ 1,121,547      $ 1,445,296        $ 32,850      $ 22,717        $ 292      $ 1,176  

Net proceeds from redemption fees

     104                 3                         

Reinvested in payment of distributions

     106,955        47,910          490                 18        9  

Cost of shares reacquired

     (493,917 )      (381,853 )        (12,065 )      (10,267 )        (400 )      (864 )

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets

   $ 734,689      $ 1,111,353        $ 21,278      $ 12,450        $ (90 )    $ 321  

SHARES

                     

Institutional Class:

                     

Shares sold

     64,891        80,973          14,458        22,118          169        10,312  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

     16,183        12,196          663        116          143        12  

Shares reacquired

     (30,712 )      (39,126 )        (5,659 )      (8,734 )        (1,489 )      (1,682 )

Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding

     50,362        54,043          9,462        13,500          (1,177 )      8,642  

Beginning of period

     316,198        262,155          54,744        41,244          9,843        1,201  

End of period

     366,560        316,198          64,206        54,744          8,666        9,843  

Administrative Class

                     

Shares sold

     4,504        2,955          40        6          2        39  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

     358        166                          2        1  

Shares reacquired

     (752 )      (983 )        (1 )      (1 )        (1 )      (2 )

Net increase in shares outstanding

     4,110        2,138          39        5          3        38  

Beginning of period

     4,972        2,834          15        10          141        103  

End of period

     9,082        4,972          54        15          144        141  

Investor Class

                     

Shares sold

     16,517        21,391          2,136        1,567          31        106  

Shares issued in reinvestment distributions

     1,562        791          31                 2        1  

Shares reacquired

     (7,207 )      (5,719 )        (804 )      (717 )        (42 )      (79 )

Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding

     10,872        16,463          1,363        850          (9 )      28  

Beginning of period

     31,222        14,759          2,736        1,886          191        163  

End of period

     42,094        31,222          4,099        2,736          182        191  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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SELECTED DATA FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING FOR THE PERIODS PRESENTED

 

 

HARBOR INTERNATIONAL FUND

 

 
     Institutional Class  
    

6-Month
Period Ended
April 30, 2008

    Year Ended October 31  
        2007     2006     2005     2004     2003  
     (Unaudited)            

Net asset value beginning of period

   $ 79.46     $ 60.14     $ 47.50     $ 39.37     $ 34.55     $ 26.69  

Income from Investment Operations:

            

Net investment income/(loss)

     0.75 a     1.22 a     0.86 a     0.63 a     0.39 a     0.47 a

Net realized and unrealized gain/(losses) on investments

     (5.18 )     21.44       14.03       8.21       5.50       8.27  

Total from investment operations

     (4.43 )     22.66       14.89       8.84       5.89       8.74  

Less Distributions:

            

Dividends from net investment income

     (1.06 )     (1.46 )     (1.03 )     (0.56 )     (0.51 )     (0.34 )

Distributions from net realized capital gains1

     (3.02 )     (1.88 )     (1.22 )     (0.15 )     (0.56 )     (0.54 )

Total distributions

     (4.08 )     (3.34 )     (2.25 )     (0.71 )     (1.07 )     (0.88 )

Proceeds from redemption fees

     e     e     e     e     e     e

Net asset value end of period

     70.95       79.46       60.14       47.50       39.37       34.55  

Net assets end of period (000s)

   $ 26,008,264     $ 25,126,599     $ 15,767,303     $ 10,265,053     $ 7,567,123     $ 5,449,385  

Ratios and Supplemental Data (%):

            

Total return

     (5.44 )%b,h     39.37 %b     32.46 %b     22.63 %b     17.26 %b     33.69 %b

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

     0.79 g     0.82       0.85       0.87       0.87       0.90  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

     0.78 a,g     0.81 a     0.85 a     0.87 a     0.86 a     0.89 a

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

     1.58 a,g     1.63 a     1.60 a     1.42 a     1.25 a     1.83 a

Portfolio turnover

     6 h     13       12       13       12       21  
            

HARBOR INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND

 

 
     Institutional Class  
    

6-Month
Period Ended
April 30, 2008

    Year Ended October 31  
        2007     2006     2005     2004c     2003  
     (Unaudited)            

Net asset value beginning of period

   $ 17.50     $ 12.62     $ 9.76     $ 8.42     $ 7.92     $ 6.74  

Income from Investment Operations:

            

Net investment income/(loss)

     0.09 a     0.18 a     0.03 a     0.08 a     0.04 a     0.07 a

Net realized and unrealized gain/(losses) on investments

     (2.08 )     4.74       2.86       1.33       0.54       1.14  

Total from investment operations

     (1.99 )     4.92       2.89       1.41       0.58       1.21  

Less Distributions:

            

Dividends from net investment income

     (0.19 )     (0.04 )     (0.03 )     (0.07 )     (0.08 )     (0.03 )

Distributions from net realized capital gains1

                                    

Total distributions

     (0.19 )     (0.04 )     (0.03 )     (0.07 )     (0.08 )     (0.03 )

Proceeds from redemption fees

     e     e     e     e     e     e

Net asset value end of period

     15.32       17.50       12.62       9.76       8.42       7.92  

Net assets end of period (000s)

   $ 983,772     $ 958,090     $ 520,470     $ 153,439     $ 139,148     $ 231,523  

Ratios and Supplemental Data (%):

            

Total return

     (11.38 )%b,h     39.05 %b     29.71 %b     16.82 %b     7.32 %b     18.07 %b

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

     0.90 g     0.89       0.98       1.00       0.98       0.99  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

     0.89 a,g     0.88 a     0.98 a     1.00 a     0.93 a     0.98 a

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

     1.18 a,g     1.38 a     0.79 a     0.87 a     0.48 a     0.91 a

Portfolio turnover

     52 h     113       100       183       216       234  

See page 104 for notes to the International Equity Funds Financial Highlights.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Administrative Class      Investor Class  

6-Month
Period Ended
April 30, 2008

    Year Ended October 31      6-Month
Period Ended
April 30, 2008
    Year Ended October 31  
  2007     2006     2005     2004     2003        2007     2006     2005     2004    

2003

 
  (Unaudited)                  (Unaudited)            
$ 78.99     $ 59.85     $ 47.31     $ 39.25     $ 34.49     $ 26.69      $ 78.63     $ 59.60     $ 47.13     $ 39.12     $ 34.43     $ 26.69  
                      
  0.81 a     1.24 a     0.79 a     0.58 a     0.37 a     0.61 a      0.69 a     1.23 a     0.83 a     0.51 a     0.34 a     0.47 a
  (5.30 )     21.13       13.92       8.13       5.41       8.06        (5.20 )     20.97       13.74       8.08       5.36       8.14  
  (4.49 )     22.37       14.71       8.71       5.78       8.67        (4.51 )     22.20       14.57       8.59       5.70       8.61  
                      
  (0.93 )     (1.35 )     (0.95 )     (0.50 )     (0.46 )     (0.33 )      (0.85 )     (1.29 )     (0.88 )     (0.43 )     (0.45 )     (0.33 )
  (3.02 )     (1.88 )     (1.22 )     (0.15 )     (0.56 )     (0.54 )      (3.02 )     (1.88 )     (1.22 )     (0.15 )     (0.56 )     (0.54 )
  (3.95 )     (3.23 )     (2.17 )     (0.65 )     (1.02 )     (0.87 )      (3.87 )     (3.17 )     (2.10 )     (0.58 )     (1.01 )     (0.87 )
  e     e     e     e     e     e      e     e     e     e     e     e
  70.55       78.99       59.85       47.31       39.25       34.49        70.25       78.63       59.60       47.13       39.12       34.43  
$ 640,693     $ 392,772     $ 169,594     $ 82,247     $ 27,727     $ 5,808      $ 2,956,935     $ 2,455,093     $ 879,695     $ 384,703     $ 185,474     $ 59,472  
                      
  (5.54 )%b,h     39.00 %b     32.16 %b     22.35 %b     16.96 %b     33.42 %b      (5.60 )%b,h     38.84 %b     31.94 %b     22.10 %b     16.76 %b     33.20 %b
  1.04 g     1.07       1.10       1.12       1.12       1.15        1.17 g     1.20       1.24       1.30       1.30       1.32  
  1.03 a,g     1.06 a     1.10 a     1.12 a     1.11 a     1.14 a      1.16 a,g     1.19 a     1.24 a     1.30 a     1.29 a     1.31 a
  1.48 a,g     1.40 a     1.35 a     1.27 a     1.11 a     1.90 a      1.30 a,g     1.25 a     1.23 a     1.02 a     0.92 a     1.46 a
  6 h     13       12       13       12       21        6 h     13       12       13       12       21  
                      
 
Administrative Class      Investor Class  
6-Month
Period Ended
April 30, 2008
    Year Ended October 31      6-Month
Period Ended
April 30, 2008
    Year Ended October 31  
  2007     2006     2005     2004c     2003        2007     2006     2005     2004c     2003  
  (Unaudited)                  (Unaudited)            
$ 17.46     $ 12.60     $ 9.75     $ 8.42     $ 7.92     $ 6.74      $ 17.43     $ 12.58     $ 9.74     $ 8.41     $ 7.92     $ 6.74  
                      
  0.08 a     0.14 a     0.08 a     0.07 a     0.01 a     0.03 a      0.05 a     0.11 a     0.04 a     0.05 a     0.04 a     0.04 a
  (2.08 )     4.73       2.78       1.31       0.57       1.18        (2.06 )     4.74       2.81       1.32       0.52       1.17  
  (2.00 )     4.87       2.86       1.38       0.58       1.21        (2.01 )     4.85       2.85       1.37       0.56       1.21  
                      
  (0.17 )     (0.01 )     (0.01 )     (0.05 )     (0.08 )     (0.03 )      (0.15 )           (0.01 )     (0.04 )     (0.07 )     (0.03 )
                                                                      
  (0.17 )     (0.01 )     (0.01 )     (0.05 )     (0.08 )     (0.03 )      (0.15 )           (0.01 )     (0.04 )     (0.07 )     (0.03 )
  e     e     e     e     e     e      e     e     e     e     e     e
  15.29       17.46       12.60       9.75       8.42       7.92        15.27       17.43       12.58       9.74       8.41       7.92  
$ 832     $ 257     $ 128     $ 43     $ 29     $      $ 62,601     $ 47,690     $ 23,726     $ 6,772     $ 3,128     $ 383  
                      
  (11.50 )%b,h     38.69 %b     29.40 %b     16.46 %b     7.31 %b     18.07 %b      (11.54 )%b,h     38.55 %b     29.29 %b     16.31 %b     7.04 %b     18.02 %b
  1.15 g     1.14       1.23       1.24       1.24       d      1.28 g     1.26       1.37       1.41       1.43       1.41  
  1.14 a,g     1.12 a     1.23 a     1.24 a     1.19 a     d      1.27 a,g     1.25 a     1.37 a     1.39 a     1.39 a     1.40 a
  1.35 a,g     1.19 a     0.67 a     0.57 a     0.37 a     d      0.80 a,g     1.03 a     0.56 a     0.35 a     0.32 a     0.49 a
  52 h     113       100       183       216       234        52 h     113       100       183       216       234  

 

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SELECTED DATA FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING FOR THE PERIODS PRESENTED

 

 

HARBOR GLOBAL VALUE FUND

       Institutional Class  
       6-Month
Period Ended
April 30, 2008
       Year Ended October 31  
             2007        2006f  
       (Unaudited)            

Net asset value beginning of period

     $ 11.08        $ 10.83        $ 10.00  

Income from Investment Operations:

              

Net investment income/(loss)

       0.13 a        0.18 a        0.03 a

Net realized and unrealized gain/(losses) on investments

       (1.72 )        0.13          0.80  

Total from investment operations

       (1.59 )        0.31          0.83  

Less Distributions:

              

Dividends from net investment income

       (0.14 )        (0.04 )         

Distributions from net realized capital gains1

       (0.02 )        (0.02 )         

Total distributions

       (0.16 )        (0.06 )         

Proceeds from redemption fees

       e        e        e

Net asset value end of period

       9.33          11.08          10.83  

Net assets end of period (000s)

     $ 80,893        $ 109,071        $ 13,011  

Ratios and Supplemental Data (%):

              

Total return

       (14.35 )%b,h        2.89 %b        8.30 %b,1

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

       1.06 g        1.05          3.41 g

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       1.00 a,g        1.00 a        1.00 a,g

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

       2.27 a,g        1.71 a        1.53 a,g

Portfolio turnover

       9 h        38          5 h

 

 

 

 

1 Includes both short-term and long-term capital gains.

 

a Reflects the Adviser’s waiver, if any, of its management fees and/or other expenses.

 

b The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the periods shown.

 

c Effective March 1, 2004, Harbor International Growth Fund appointed Marsico Capital Management, LLC as its Subadviser.

 

d Assets in this class were too small to incur any income or expense.

 

e Less than $0.01.

 

f For the period August 7, 2006 (inception) through October 31, 2006.

 

g Annualized.

 

h Unannualized.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Administrative Class         Investor Class  
6-Month
Period Ended
April 30, 2008
    Year Ended October 31         6-Month
Period Ended
April 30, 2008
    Year Ended October 31  
  2007     2006f            2007     2006f  
  (Unaudited)             (Unaudited)      
$ 11.05     $ 10.83     $ 10.00       $ 11.04     $ 10.82     $ 10.00  
           
  0.10 a     0.18 a     0.06 a       0.10 a     0.18 a     0.04 a
  (1.70 )     0.09       0.77           (1.70 )     0.09       0.78  
  (1.60 )     0.27       0.83           (1.60 )     0.27       0.82  
           
  (0.10 )     (0.03 )             (0.10 )     (0.03 )      
  (0.02 )     (0.02 )               (0.02 )     (0.02 )      
  (0.12 )     (0.05 )             (0.12 )     (0.05 )      
  e     e     e         e     e     e
  9.33       11.05       10.83         9.32       11.04       10.82  
$ 1,341     $ 1,553     $ 1,118         $ 1,692     $ 2,108     $ 1,764  
           
  (14.50 )%b,h     2.56 %b     8.30 %b,1       (14.56 )%b,h     2.52 %b     8.20 %b,1
  1.32 g     1.36       3.66         1.42 g     1.48       3.79 g
  1.25 a,g     1.25 a,g     1.25 a,g       1.38 a,g     1.38 a,g     1.38 a,g
  2.04 a,g     1.34 a,g     1.81 a,g       1.87 a,g     1.24 a,g     1.48 a,g
  9 h     38       5           9 h     38       5 h

 

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FEES AND EXPENSE EXAMPLE

 

 

As a shareholder of a Harbor fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including redemption fees and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, and other fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in a Harbor fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period November 1, 2007 through April 30, 2008.

Actual Expenses

The first line of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each share class. You may use the information in the respective class line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line of the respective class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the table for each share class below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the respective Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the respective Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in a Harbor fund to other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as redemption fees. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

     

Beginning Account
Value

(November 1, 2007)

    

Ending Account
Value

(April 30, 2008)

     Expenses Paid
During Period*

Harbor International Fund

            

Institutional Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 945.63      $ 3.78

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,020.88        3.93

Administrative Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 944.55      $ 4.99

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,019.61        5.18

Investor Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 943.96      $ 5.60

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,018.96        5.82

Harbor International Growth Fund

            

Institutional Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 886.24      $ 4.17

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,020.33        4.47

Administrative Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 885.00      $ 5.33

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,019.07        5.70

Investor Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 884.60      $ 5.93

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,018.41        6.35

Harbor Global Value Fund

            

Institutional Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 856.53      $ 4.59

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,019.79        5.00

Administrative Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 855.04      $ 5.73

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,018.53        6.24

Investor Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 854.44      $ 6.33

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,018.21        6.89
* Expenses are equal to the respective Fund’s annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—April 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

(Currency in thousands)

 

NOTE 1—ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS

Harbor Funds (the “Trust”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The portfolios covered by this report include eight domestic equity series: Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund, Harbor Mid Cap Growth Fund, Harbor Small Cap Growth Fund, Harbor Small Company Growth Fund, Harbor Large Cap Value Fund, Harbor Mid Cap Value Fund, Harbor SMID Value Fund and Harbor Small Cap Value Fund; and three international equity series: Harbor International Fund, Harbor International Growth Fund and Harbor Global Value Fund; (individually or collectively referred to as a “Fund” or the “Funds,” respectively).

The Funds of the Trust may offer up to three classes of shares, designated as Institutional Class, Administrative Class (formerly known as the Retirement Class), and Investor Class. The shares of each class represent an interest in the same portfolio of investments of the respective Fund and have equal rights to voting, redemptions, dividends, and liquidations, except that certain expenses, subject to the approval of the Trust’s Board of Trustees, may be applied differently to each class of shares in accordance with current regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Internal Revenue Service. Shareholders of a class that bears distribution and service expenses under terms of a distribution plan have exclusive voting rights as to that distribution plan.

NOTE 2—SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Trust in the preparation of its financial statements. The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.

Security Valuation

Equity securities (except securities listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation (“NASDAQ”) system and United Kingdom securities) are valued at the last sale price on a national exchange or system on which they are principally traded on the valuation date. Securities listed on NASDAQ system or a United Kingdom exchange are valued at the official closing price of those securities. In the case of securities for which there were no sales on the valuation day, securities traded principally: (i) on a U.S. exchange, including NASDAQ, will be valued at the mean between the closing bid and asked price; (ii) on a foreign exchange, including United Kingdom securities, will be valued at the official bid price determined as of the close of the primary exchange.

Debt securities, other than short-term securities with a remaining maturity of less than 60 days, are valued at prices furnished by a pricing service selected by Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc. (the “Adviser”). The pricing service determines valuations for institutional-size trading units of such debt securities using market information, transactions for comparable securities and various relationships between securities which are generally recognized by institutional traders. Short-term securities with a remaining maturity of less than 60 days are stated at amortized cost which approximates value.

When reliable market quotations are not readily available or when market quotations do not accurately reflect fair value, securities are priced at their fair value, calculated according to procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees, which may include utilizing an independent pricing service. A Fund may use fair value pricing if the value of some or all of the Fund’s securities have been materially affected by events occurring before the Fund’s pricing time but after the close of the primary markets or exchanges on which the security is traded. This most commonly occurs with foreign securities, but may occur with other securities as well. When fair value pricing is employed, the prices of securities used by a Fund to calculate its net asset value may differ from market quotations or official closing prices for the same securities which means the Fund may value those securities higher or lower than another fund that uses market quotations or official closing prices.

For the Funds which may invest primarily in international equity securities, the fair value pricing procedures recognize that volatility in the U.S. equity markets may cause prices of foreign securities determined at the close of the foreign market or exchange on which the securities are traded to no longer be reliable when the Funds’ net asset values are determined. As a result, many of the international and global Funds’ foreign equity securities may be valued at their fair value in accordance with the fair value pricing procedures on any given day in an accounting period.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—Continued

 

(Currency in thousands)

NOTE 2—SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES—Continued

 

Futures Contracts

To seek to increase total return or hedge against changes in interest rates, securities prices or currency exchange rates, each Fund may purchase and sell various kinds of futures contracts, and purchase and write call and put options on these futures contracts. Harbor Large Cap Value Fund is not authorized to enter into currency futures contracts and options on such contracts. Harbor International Fund and Harbor International Growth Fund are not authorized to enter into futures contracts on currencies or engage in options transactions with respect to futures contracts for speculative purposes. Futures contracts tend to increase or decrease the Fund’s exposure to the underlying instrument or hedge other Fund investments. Losses may arise from changes in the value of the underlying instruments, if there is an illiquid secondary market for the contracts or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts’ terms. The maximum potential loss on a long futures contract is the U.S. dollar value of the notional amount at the time the contract is opened. The potential loss on a short futures contract is unlimited. Open futures contracts are valued based on the official daily closing price of futures contracts set by the exchange for the purpose of settling margin accounts, which is referred to as the settlement price.

A futures contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a security at a set price on a future date. Upon entering into such a contract, a Fund is required to pledge to the broker an amount of cash, U.S. government securities or other liquid securities equal to the minimum “initial margin” requirements of the exchange. Pursuant to the contract, the Fund agrees to receive from or pay to the broker an amount of cash equal to the daily fluctuation in value of the contract. Such receipts or payments are known as “variation margin,” and are recorded by the Fund as unrealized gains or losses. When the contract is closed or expired, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed.

See Portfolio of Investments for open futures contracts held as of April 30, 2008.

Options

Consistent with its investment policies, each Fund may use options contracts to manage its exposure to the stock and bond markets and to fluctuations in interest rates and currency values. Harbor Large Cap Value Fund is not authorized to engage in options transactions on currencies. Harbor International Fund and Harbor International Growth Fund are not authorized to engage in options transactions on currencies for speculative purposes. Call options tend to decrease a Fund’s exposure to the underlying instrument. Put options tend to increase a Fund’s exposure to the underlying instrument.

When a Fund purchases an option, the premium paid by the Fund is included in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an investment and subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the option’s current market value. Purchased options on equity securities are valued at the last sale price on the market on which they are principally traded. Purchased options on futures contracts are valued based on the settlement price for the underlying futures contract. If the purchased option expires, the Fund realizes a loss in the amount of the premium. If the Fund enters into a closing sale transaction, it realizes a gain or loss, depending on whether the proceeds from the sale are greater or less than the cost of the option. If the Fund exercises a call option, the cost of the securities acquired by exercising the call is increased by the premium paid to buy the call. If the Fund exercises a put option, it realizes a gain or loss from the sale of the underlying security and the proceeds from such sale are decreased by the premium originally paid. The risk associated with purchasing options is limited to the premium originally paid.

When a Fund writes an option, the premium received by the Fund is presented in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an asset and an equivalent liability. The amount of the liability is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current market value of the option written. Written options on equity securities are valued at the last sale price or, in the absence of a sale, the last offering price on the market on which they are principally traded. Written options on futures contracts are valued based on the settlement price for the underlying futures contract. If an option expires on its stipulated expiration date, or if the Fund enters into a closing purchase transaction, the Fund realizes a gain (or loss if the cost of a closing purchase transaction exceeds the premium received when the option was written) without regard to any unrealized gain or loss on the underlying security, and the liability related to such option is extinguished. If a written call option is exercised, the Fund realizes a gain or loss from the sale of the underlying security and the proceeds of the sale are increased by the premium originally received. If a written put option is exercised, the amount of the premium originally received reduces the cost of the security which the Fund purchases upon exercise of the option.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—Continued

 

(Currency in thousands)

NOTE 2—SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES—Continued

 

The risk in writing a call option is that the Fund relinquishes the opportunity to profit if the market price of the underlying security increases and the option is exercised. In writing a put option, the Fund assumes the risk of incurring a loss if the market price of the underlying security decreases and the option is exercised. In addition, there is a risk the Fund may not be able to enter into a closing transaction because of an illiquid secondary market, or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts’ terms.

See Note 3 for transactions in written options as of April 30, 2008.

U.S. Government Securities

Securities issued by U.S. Government agencies or government-sponsored enterprises may not be guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury. The Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA” or “Ginnie Mae”), a wholly owned U.S. Government corporation, is authorized to guarantee, with the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, the timely payment of principal and interest on securities issued by institutions approved by GNMA and backed by pools of mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration or guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Government-related guarantors (i.e., not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government) include the Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA” or “Fannie Mae”) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC” or “Freddie Mac”). Pass-through securities issued by FNMA are guaranteed as to timely payment of principal and interest by FNMA but are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. FHLMC guarantees the timely payment of interest and ultimate collection of principal, but its participation certificates are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

TBA/When-Issued Purchase Commitments

Each Fund may enter into TBA (to be announced) and when-issued purchase commitments to purchase securities for a fixed unit price at a future date beyond customary settlement time. Although the unit price for a TBA has been established, the principal value has not been finalized. However, the amount of the commitment will not fluctuate more than 2.0% from the principal amount. The price of a when-issued security and the date when the security will be delivered and paid for are fixed at the time the transaction is negotiated.

The Fund holds, and maintains until the settlement date, cash or liquid securities in an amount sufficient to meet the purchase price. TBA and when-issued purchase commitments may be considered securities in themselves and involve a risk of loss if the value of the security to be purchased declines prior to the settlement date, which risk is in addition to the risk of decline in the value of the Fund’s other assets. Risks may also arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts. Unsettled TBA and when-issued purchase commitments are valued at the current market value of the underlying securities, generally according to the procedures described under “Security Valuation” above.

Although the Fund will generally enter into TBA and when-issued purchase commitments with the intention of acquiring securities for its portfolio, a Fund may dispose of a commitment prior to settlement if the Fund’s subadviser deems it appropriate to do so.

There were no TBA/when-issued purchase commitments outstanding as of April 30, 2008.

TBA Sale Commitments

Each Fund may enter into TBA sale commitments to hedge portfolio positions or to sell mortgage-backed securities owned under delayed delivery arrangements. Proceeds of TBA sale commitments are not received until the contractual settlement date.

Unsettled TBA sale commitments are valued at the current market value of the underlying securities, generally according to the procedures described under “Security Valuation” above. The contract is marked-to-market daily and the change in market value is recorded by the Fund as an unrealized gain or loss. If the TBA sale commitment is closed through the acquisition of an offsetting purchase commitment, the Fund realizes a gain or loss on the commitment without regard to any unrealized gain or loss on the underlying security. If the Fund delivers securities under the commitment, the Fund realizes a gain or loss from the sale of the securities based upon the unit price established at the date on which the commitment was entered.

There were no TBA sale commitments outstanding as of April 30, 2008.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—Continued

 

(Currency in thousands)

NOTE 2—SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES—Continued

 

Short Sales

Each Fund, except Harbor International Fund and Harbor International Growth Fund, may engage in short-selling which obligates the Fund to replace the security borrowed by purchasing it at the market price at the time of replacement. Until the security is replaced, the Fund is required to pay to the lender any accrued interest or dividends, and may be required to pay a premium. The Fund would realize a gain if the security declines in price between the date of the short sale and the date on which the Fund replaces the borrowed security. The Fund would incur a loss as a result of the short sale if the price of the security increases between those dates. Until the Fund replaces the borrowed security, it will maintain in a segregated account or set aside in the Fund’s records cash or liquid securities sufficient to cover its short position. Short sales involve the risk of an unlimited increase in the market price of a security.

Foreign Forward Currency Contracts

Consistent with its investment policies, each Fund, may enter into foreign forward currency contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign securities or as a hedge against either specific transactions or portfolio positions. A foreign forward currency contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell currencies at a set price on a future date. The U.S. dollar value of the contracts is determined using forward currency exchange rates supplied by a pricing service selected by the Adviser. The contract is marked-to-market daily and the change in market value is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. When the contract is closed, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value on the open and close date. Losses may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency, or if the counterparties do not perform under the contract’s terms. The maximum potential loss from such contracts is the aggregate face value in U.S. dollars at the time the contract was opened; however, management of the Fund believes the likelihood of such loss is remote.

Foreign Currency Translations

The accounting records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. Investment securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency are translated into U.S. dollars based on the current exchange rates at period end. Purchases and sales of securities are translated into U.S. dollars at the current exchange rate on the respective dates of the transaction. Income and withholding taxes are translated at the prevailing exchange rate when accrued or incurred.

Reported net realized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions represent net gains and losses from sales and maturities of foreign forward currency contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains and losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amount of investment income accrued and tax reclaims receivable and the U.S. dollar amount actually received. The effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on investments in securities are not isolated in the Statement of Operations from the effects of changes in market prices of these securities. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.

Repurchase Agreements

Each Fund may enter into repurchase agreements with certain banks and broker dealers whereby the Fund acquires a security for cash and obtains a simultaneous commitment from the seller to repurchase the security at an agreed upon price and date. The Trust’s custodian takes possession through the federal book-entry system of securities collateralizing repurchase agreements. The value of the underlying assets at the time of purchase is required to be at least equal to the repurchase price to protect the Fund in the event of default by the seller.

Securities Transactions

Securities transactions are accounted for on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Realized gains or losses on security transactions are determined on the basis of identified cost for both federal income tax and financial reporting purposes.

Investment Income

Dividends declared are accrued on the ex-dividend date. For foreign securities held, certain dividends are recorded after the ex-dividend date, but as soon as the respective Fund is notified of such dividends. Interest income is accrued daily as earned. Discounts and premiums on fixed income securities purchased are amortized over the life of the respective securities using the effective yield method.

 

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(Currency in thousands)

NOTE 2—SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES—Continued

 

Distribution to Shareholders

Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

Expenses and Class Allocations

Expenses incurred by the Trust with respect to any two or more Funds are allocated in proportion to the average net assets or the number of shareholders of each Fund, except where allocations of direct expense to each Fund can be otherwise fairly made.

Income, common expenses and realized and unrealized gains/(losses) are determined at the Fund level and allocated daily to each class of shares based on the appropriate net assets of the respective classes. Distribution and service fees, if any, and transfer agent fees are calculated daily at the class level based on the appropriate net assets of each class and the specific expense rate(s) applicable to each class.

Federal Taxes

Each Fund is treated as a separate entity for federal tax purposes. Each Fund’s policy is to meet the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to its shareholders all of its taxable income within the prescribed time. It is also the intention of each Fund to distribute an amount sufficient to avoid imposition of any excise tax under Section 4982 of the Internal Revenue Code. Therefore, no provision has been made for federal taxes on income, capital gains or unrealized appreciation of securities held or excise tax on income and capital gains.

On July 13, 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (FIN 48). FIN 48 establishes the minimum threshold for recognizing, and a system for measuring, the benefits of tax-return positions in financial statements, effective for the fund’s current fiscal year. The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense in the Statement of Operations. Management has analyzed the fund’s tax positions taken on federal income tax returns for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2004–2007) for purposes of implementing FIN 48, and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the fund’s financial statements.

New Accounting Policies

In September 2006, FASB Statement No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (the “Statement”) was issued, and is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and for all interim periods within those fiscal years. This Statement provides a single definition of fair value, a hierarchy for measuring fair value and expanded disclosures about fair value measurements. Management is evaluating the application of the Statement to the Funds, and believes the impact will be limited to expanded disclosures resulting from the adoption of this Statement on the Fund’s financial statements.

In March 2008, FASB Statement No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (the “Statement”) was issued, and is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008 and for all interim periods within those fiscal years. This Statement provides for additional disclosures related to derivative instruments and their impact on fund performance. Management is evaluating the application of the Statement to the Funds, and believes the impact will be limited to expanded disclosures resulting from the adoption of this Statement on the Fund’s financial statements.

NOTE 3—INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS

Purchases and sales of investments, other than short-term securities, for each Fund for the six-month period ended April 30, 2008 are as follows:

 

     Purchases    Sales
     U.S.
Government
   Other    U.S.
Government
   Other

HARBOR DOMESTIC EQUITY FUNDS

           

Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund

   $    $ 3,887,508    $    $ 3,972,462

Harbor Mid Cap Growth Fund

          417,043           311,462

Harbor Small Cap Growth Fund

          169,101           266,857

Harbor Small Company Growth Fund

          27,607           13,751

Harbor Large Cap Value Fund

     1,268      132,760      1,585      161,488

Harbor Mid Cap Value Fund

          7,678           15,711

Harbor SMID Value Fund

     79      1,135           602

Harbor Small Cap Value Fund

          53,059           255,367

 

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     Purchases    Sales
     U.S.
Government
   Other    U.S.
Government
   Other

HARBOR INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUNDS

           

Harbor International Fund

   $    $ 3,574,913    $    $ 1,266,463

Harbor International Growth Fund

          604,903           482,929

Harbor Global Value Fund

     2,884      5,178      1,069      22,965

The Funds may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on income and/or capital gains earned or repatriated. Taxes are accrued and applied to net investment income, net realized gains and unrealized appreciation as such income and/or gains are earned.

Securities Lending

Certain Funds may engage in securities lending. The loans are secured by collateral which is at least equal to the market value of the loaned securities and is intended to be maintained at that level during the period of the loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Funds and any additional required collateral is delivered to the respective Fund the next business day. During the term of the loan, the Fund will continue to receive any interest, dividends or amounts equivalent thereto, on the loaned securities while receiving a fee from the borrower or earning interest on the investment of the cash collateral. Securities lending income is disclosed as such in the Statements of Operations. The collateral for securities on loan is recognized in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The cash collateral is maintained on each Fund’s behalf by the lending agent and is invested in the State Street Navigator Securities Lending Prime Portfolio. Loans are subject to termination at the option of the borrower or the Fund. Upon termination of the loan, the borrower will return to the lender securities identical to the loaned securities. The Fund may pay reasonable finders’, administrative and custodial fees in connection with a loan of its securities and may share the interest earned on the collateral with the borrower. The Fund bears the risk of delay in recovery of, or even loss of rights in, the securities loaned should the borrower of the securities fail financially. The market value of securities loaned, and related collateral for securities on loan, at April 30, 2008, by Fund, are as follows:

 

Fund

   Collateral for
Securities on Loan
   Market Value of
Securities on Loan

Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund

   $ 502,375    $ 490,460

Harbor Mid Cap Growth Fund

     99,876      97,515

Harbor Mid Cap Value Fund

     18,270      17,788

Harbor Small Cap Value Fund

     357,715      348,879

NOTE 4—FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Investment Adviser

Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc. (“Harbor Capital”) is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Robeco Groep, N.V. (“Robeco”). Cooperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen-Boevenleenbank B.A. (“Rabobank Nederland”) owns 100% of the shares of Robeco. Harbor Capital is the Trust’s investment adviser and is also responsible for administrative and other services. Separate advisory agreements for each Fund were in effect during the six-month period ended April 30, 2008. The agreements provide for fees based on an annual percentage rate of average daily net assets as follows:

 

     Contractual Rate     Voluntary Waiver      Actual Rate  

HARBOR DOMESTIC EQUITY FUNDS

       

Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund

   0.60 %   %    0.60 %

Harbor Mid Cap Growth Fund

   0.75          0.75  

Harbor Small Cap Growth Fund

   0.75          0.75  

Harbor Small Company Growth Fund

   0.75          0.75  

Harbor Large Cap Value Fund

   0.60          0.60  

Harbor Mid Cap Value Fund

   0.75          0.75  

Harbor SMID Value Fund

   0.75          0.75  

Harbor Small Cap Value Fund

   0.75          0.75  

 

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     Contractual Rate     Voluntary Waiver     Actual Rate  

HARBOR INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUNDS

      

Harbor International Fund

   0.75 %/0.65%a   0.01 %b   0.69 %

Harbor International Growth Fund

   0.75         0.75  

Harbor Global Value Fund

   0.85         0.85  

 

 

a The contractual rate is 0.75% on assets up to $12 billion and 0.65% on assets in excess of $12 billion.

 

b

The voluntary waiver is 0.01% on assets in excess of $24 billion.

Harbor Capital has from time to time voluntarily agreed not to impose a portion of its management fees and to bear a portion of the expenses incurred in the operation of certain Funds in order to limit Fund expenses. Such waivers are reflected on the accompanying Statements of Operations for the respective Funds. Harbor Capital has entered into a contractual expense limitation agreement with Harbor Small Company Growth Fund limiting the total expenses to 0.87%, 1.12%, and 1.24% for the Institutional Class, Administrative Class, and Investor Class, respectively. Harbor Small Company Growth Fund’s contractual expense limitation is effective through February 28, 2009. Harbor Capital has entered into a contractual expense limitation agreement with Harbor SMID Value Fund limiting the total expenses to 0.95%, 1.20%, and 1.32% for the Institutional Class, Administrative Class, and Investor Class, respectively. Harbor SMID Value Fund’s contractual expense limitation is effective through February 28, 2009. Harbor Capital has entered into a contractual expense limitation agreement with Harbor Global Value Fund limiting the total expenses to 1.00%, 1.25%, and 1.37% for the Institutional Class, Administrative Class, and Investor Class, respectively. Harbor Global Value Fund’s contractual expense limitation is effective through February 28, 2009.

Distributor

Harbor Funds Distributors, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Harbor Capital, is the distributor for Harbor Funds shares. Under the Trust’s current distribution plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to each Fund’s Administrative Class shares and Investor Class shares (collectively, the “12b-1 Plans”), each Fund pays Harbor Funds Distributors, Inc. compensation at the annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of Administrative Class shares and of the Investor Class shares. The 12b-1 Plans compensate Harbor Funds Distributors, Inc. for the purpose of financing any activity which is primarily intended to result in the sale of Administrative and Investor Class shares of the Funds or for servicing of shareholder accounts in the Administrative and Investor Class shares of the Fund. Such activities include, but are not limited to: printing of prospectuses and statements of additional information and reports for prospective shareholders (i.e., other than existing shareholders); preparation and distribution of advertising material and sales literature; expenses of organizing and conducting sales seminars; supplemental payments to dealers or other institutions such as asset-based sales charges or as payments of service fees under shareholder service arrangements; and costs of administering each 12b-1 Plan.

Amounts payable by a Fund under the 12b-1 Plans need not be directly related to the expenses actually incurred by Harbor Funds Distributors, Inc. on behalf of each Fund. The 12b-1 Plans do not obligate the Funds to reimburse Harbor Funds Distributors, Inc. for the actual expenses Harbor Funds Distributors, Inc. may incur in fulfilling its obligations under the 12b-1 Plans. Thus, even if Harbor Funds Distributors, Inc. actual expenses exceed the fee payable to Harbor Funds Distributors, Inc. at any given time, the Funds will not be obligated to pay more than that fee. If Harbor Funds Distributors, Inc. expenses are less than the fee it receives, Harbor Funds Distributors, Inc. will retain the full amount of the fee.

The fees allocated to each Fund’s respective class are shown on the accompanying Statement of Operations.

 

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Shareholders

On April 30, 2008, Harbor Capital, Harbor Funds Distributors, Inc., and Harbor Services Group, Inc. held the following shares of beneficial interest in the Funds:

 

     Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc.,
Harbor Funds Distributors, Inc., and
Harbor Services Group, Inc.

HARBOR DOMESTIC EQUITY FUNDS

  

Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund

   60,788

Harbor Mid Cap Growth Fund

   115,159

Harbor Small Cap Growth Fund

   80,714

Harbor Small Company Growth Fund

   335,622

Harbor Large Cap Value Fund

   143,831

Harbor Mid Cap Value Fund

   282,774

Harbor SMID Value Fund

   343,165

Harbor Small Cap Value Fund

   37,529

HARBOR INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUNDS

  

Harbor International Fund

   38,822

Harbor International Growth Fund

   55,046

Harbor Global Value Fund

   231,051

Transfer Agent

Harbor Services Group, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Harbor Capital, is the shareholder servicing agent for the Funds. Fees incurred for these transfer agent services are shown on each Fund’s Statement of Operations.

Independent Trustees

The fees and expenses of the Independent Trustees allocated to each Fund are shown on each Fund’s Statement of Operations. The Independent Trustees’ remuneration for all Equity Funds totaled $246 for the six-month period ended April 30, 2008.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a Deferred Compensation Plan for Independent Trustees which enables Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Trust (with the exception of the Harbor Money Market Fund). For purposes of determining the amount owed to a Trustee under the plan, deferred amounts are treated as though equal dollar amounts had been invested in shares of the Fund(s) selected by the Trustee. The outstanding obligation is recorded as a deferred compensation liability included as a component of “Other” within the liability section of the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferral of Trustees’ fees under the plan will not materially affect the Fund’s assets, liabilities or net investment income per share. These amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance to the compensation plan.

Custodian

Payments to the custodian have been reduced by credit balance arrangements applied to each portfolio. Such reductions are reflected on each Fund’s Statement of Operations for the six-month period ended April 30, 2008. If the Funds had not entered into such arrangements, the Funds could have invested a portion of the assets utilized in connection with credit balance arrangements, if any, in an income-producing asset.

 

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Redemption Fee

A 2% redemption fee is charged on shares of the Harbor International Fund, Harbor International Growth Fund and Harbor Global Value Fund that are redeemed within 60 days from their date of purchase. All redemption fees are recorded by the Funds as paid-in capital. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2008 the redemption fee proceeds are as follows:

 

Fund

   Amount

Harbor International Fund

   $ 1,114

Harbor International Growth Fund

     51

Harbor Global Value Fund

    

NOTE 5—TAX INFORMATION

The identified cost for federal income tax purposes of investments owned by each Fund (including earned discount on corporate short-term notes and commercial paper) and their respective gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation at April 30, 2008 are as follows:

 

          Gross Unrealized     Net Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
     Identified Cost    Appreciation    (Depreciation)    

HARBOR DOMESTIC EQUITY FUNDS

          

Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund*

   $ 7,684,231    $ 1,744,289    $ (207,104 )   $ 1,537,185  

Harbor Mid Cap Growth Fund

     587,872      51,335      (22,603 )     28,732  

Harbor Small Cap Growth Fund*

     481,975      132,439      (47,633 )     84,806  

Harbor Small Company Growth Fund

     29,482      1,595      (2,990 )     (1,395 )

Harbor Large Cap Value Fund

     288,354      22,996      (11,339 )     11,657  

Harbor Mid Cap Value Fund

     94,901      4,170      (17,146 )     (12,976 )

Harbor SMID Value Fund

     4,033      51      (1,095 )     (1,044 )

Harbor Small Cap Value Fund

     1,455,969      442,797      (140,603 )     302,194  

HARBOR INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUNDS

          

Harbor International Fund*

     18,731,483      10,964,542      (252,026 )     10,712,516  

Harbor International Growth Fund*

     961,379      125,423      (14,985 )     110,438  

Harbor Global Value Fund

     100,416      2,872      (20,143 )     (17,271 )

 

 

* Capital loss carryforwards are available which may reduce taxable income from future net realized gain on investments.

 

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PROXY VOTING

The Funds have adopted Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures under which the Funds vote proxies relating to securities held by the Funds. A description of the Funds’ Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling Harbor Funds toll-free at 1-800-422-1050, (ii) on the Funds’ web site at www.harborfunds.com, and (iii) on the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov. In addition, the Funds file Form N-PX, with its complete proxy voting record for the 12 months ended June 30th, no later than August 31st of each year. The Funds’ Form N-PX filing is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling Harbor Funds toll-free at 1-800-422-1050, and (ii) on the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov.

QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO DISCLOSURES

The Funds each file a complete portfolio of investments with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds’ Form N-Q is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling Harbor Funds toll-free at 1-800-422-1050, (ii) on the Funds’ web site at www.harborfunds.com, and (iii) on the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov. The form may also be viewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information regarding the operations of the Public Reference Room may also be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

FACTORS CONSIDERED BY THE TRUSTEES IN APPROVING THE INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENTS AND SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS OF THE FUNDS

The Investment Company Act of 1940 requires that the Investment Advisory and Subadvisory Agreement of each Fund be approved initially, and following an initial two-year term, at least annually, by Harbor Funds’ Board of Trustees, including a majority of the Independent Trustees voting separately.

At an in-person meeting of the Board of Trustees held on February 10, 11 and 12, 2008 (the “Meeting”), the Trustees considered and approved the continuation of each Investment Advisory Agreement with Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc., the adviser to each Fund (the “Adviser”), and each Subadvisory Agreement with each Fund’s subadviser (each, a “Subadviser”) with respect to Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund, Harbor Mid Cap Growth Fund, Harbor Small Cap Growth Fund, Harbor Small Company Growth Fund, Harbor Large Cap Value Fund, Harbor Mid Cap Value Fund, Harbor SMID Value Fund, Harbor Small Cap Value Fund, Harbor International Fund, Harbor International Growth Fund and Harbor Global Value Fund.

In evaluating each Investment Advisory Agreement and each Subadvisory Agreement, the Trustees reviewed materials furnished by the Adviser and each Subadviser, including information about their respective affiliates, personnel, and operations and also relied upon their knowledge of the Adviser and Subadvisers resulting from their quarterly meetings, periodic telephonic meetings and other prior communications. At the Meeting, which had been called for the purpose of considering the continuation of the relevant Investment Advisory Agreements and Subadvisory Agreements and at prior meetings, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, requested and received materials and presentations relating to Fund performance and the services rendered by the Adviser and each Subadviser. The Trustees also discussed with representatives of the Adviser, at the Meeting and at prior meetings, Harbor Funds’ operations and the Adviser’s ability, consistent with the “manager of managers” structure of Harbor Funds, to (i) identify and recommend to the Trustees a subadviser for each Fund, (ii) monitor and oversee the performance and investment capabilities of each subadviser, and (iii) recommend the replacement of a subadviser where appropriate.

At the Meeting, the Trustees, including all of the Independent Trustees voting separately, also determined that the terms of each Investment Advisory Agreement and each Subadvisory Agreement with respect to Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund, Harbor Mid Cap Growth Fund, Harbor Small Cap Growth Fund, Harbor Small Company Growth Fund, Harbor Large Cap Value Fund, Harbor Mid Cap Value Fund, Harbor SMID Value Fund, Harbor Small Cap Value Fund, Harbor International Fund, Harbor International Growth Fund and Harbor Global Value Fund were fair and reasonable and approved the continuation for a one-year period of each such Investment Advisory Agreement and Subadvisory Agreement as being in the best interests of the respective Fund and its shareholders.

In their deliberations, the Independent Trustees had the opportunity to meet privately without representatives of the Adviser or any Subadviser present and were represented throughout the process by legal counsel to the Independent Trustees and the Funds.

In considering the approval of each Fund’s Investment Advisory Agreement and Subadvisory Agreement, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, evaluated a number of factors relevant to their determination. They did not identify any single factor as all-important or controlling, and individual Trustees did not necessarily attribute the same weight or importance to each factor.

 

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Among the factors considered by the Trustees in approving the Investment Advisory Agreements were the following:

 

   

the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided by the Adviser, including the background, education, expertise and experience of the investment professionals of the Adviser;

 

   

the investment performance of the Institutional Class of each Fund as compared to certain relevant securities indices;

 

   

the fees charged by the Adviser for investment advisory services, including in each case specifically the portion of the fee to be retained by the Adviser, after payment of the Subadviser’s fee, for the subadviser oversight, administration and “manager of managers” services the Adviser provides;

 

   

information contained in materials provided by the Adviser and compiled by Lipper, Inc. (“Lipper”) as to the investment returns, advisory fees and total expense ratios of the Institutional Class of each Fund relative to those of other investment companies with similar objectives and strategies managed by other investment advisers, consisting of both a peer group of funds as well as a broader universe of funds compiled by Lipper;

 

   

information contained in materials regarding the total expense ratios of the Administrative and Investor Classes of each Fund offering such classes, including, where available, information obtained from Morningstar Inc. (“Morningstar”) regarding the total expense ratios of the Administrative Class relative to the Morningstar peer group of similar investment companies and other information regarding the total expense ratios of the Investor Class relative to a peer group of investment companies offered through similar intermediary channels;

 

   

the compensation received or to be received by Harbor Services Group, Inc. (“Harbor Services Group”), the Funds’ transfer agent, and Harbor Funds Distributors, Inc. (“Harbor Funds Distributors”), the Funds’ principal underwriter, in consideration of the services each provides to the Funds, and any other benefits that inure to the Adviser and its affiliates as a result of their relationship with the Funds;

 

   

the profitability of the Adviser with respect to each Fund, including the effects of revenues of Harbor Services Group and Harbor Funds Distributors on such profitability; and

 

   

the extent to which economies of scale might be realized as each Fund grows, and the extent to which each Fund’s advisory fee reflects any such economies of scale for the benefit of Fund investors.

Among the factors considered by the Trustees in approving the Subadvisory Agreements were the following:

 

   

the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided by each Subadviser, including the background, education, expertise and experience of the investment professionals of each Subadviser who provides investment management services to the Funds;

 

   

the fees charged by each Subadviser for subadvisory services, which fees are paid by the Adviser, not by the Funds; and

 

   

information contained in materials provided by the Adviser and compiled by Lipper comparing the investment performance returns of each Subadviser with those of investment companies with similar objectives and strategies managed by other investment advisers, consisting of peer fund groupings compiled by Lipper.

Nature, Scope and Extent of Services

The Trustees separately considered the nature, scope and extent of the services provided by the Adviser and each Subadviser. In their deliberations as to the approval of each Fund’s Investment Advisory Agreement and Subadvisory Agreement, the Trustees were mindful of the fact that, by choosing to invest in a Fund, the shareholders had entrusted the Adviser with the responsibility, subject to the approval of the Trustees, for selecting such Fund’s Subadviser, overseeing and monitoring that Subadviser’s performance and replacing the Subadviser if necessary. The Trustees also considered as relevant to their determination the favorable history, reputation, qualifications and background of the Adviser and each Subadviser, as well as the qualifications of their respective personnel.

The Adviser’s Services. The Board evaluated the nature, scope and extent of the Adviser’s services in light of the Board’s extensive experience with the Adviser, as well as materials provided by the Adviser concerning the financial and other resources devoted by the Adviser to Harbor Funds, including the breadth and depth of experience and expertise of the investment, administrative, legal and compliance professionals dedicated to Harbor Funds operations. The Trustees noted that the Adviser had a favorable long-term record of identifying mutual fund products that proved to be attractive to investors, and selecting subadvisers to manage such funds. The Trustees determined that the Adviser had the expertise and resources to identify, select, oversee and monitor each Subadviser and to operate effectively as the “manager of managers” for the Funds.

 

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The Subadvisers’ Services. The Trustees’ consideration of the services provided by the Subadvisers included a review of each Subadviser’s portfolio managers, investment philosophy, style and processes and record of consistency therewith, the volatility of its results, its approach to controlling risk, and the quality and extent of its investment capabilities and resources, including, the nature and extent of research it receives from broker-dealers and other sources. In their deliberations with respect to each Fund, the Trustees considered the history of Harbor Funds’ relationship with each Subadviser and Harbor Funds’ experience with each Subadviser in this capacity.

The Trustees also considered each Subadviser’s breadth and depth of experience and investment results in managing other accounts similar to the respective Fund. The Trustees received a presentation at the Meeting by investment professionals from the Subadvisers for each of Harbor Mid Cap Growth Fund, Harbor Large Cap Value Fund, Harbor SMID Value Fund and Harbor Global Value Fund. The Trustees had received presentations by investment professionals from the Subadviser for each of Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund, Harbor Small Cap Growth Fund, Harbor Small Company Growth Fund, Harbor Mid Cap Value Fund, Harbor Small Cap Value Fund, Harbor International Fund and Harbor International Growth Fund (as well as Harbor Mid Cap Growth Fund, Harbor Large Cap Value Fund, Harbor SMID Value Fund and Harbor Global Value Fund) at meetings of the Board of Trustees held in 2007. They reviewed information concerning each Subadviser’s historical investment results in managing accounts using similar strategy, including, where applicable, other mutual funds using a substantially identical strategy.

Investment Performance, Advisory Fees and Expense Ratios

In considering each Fund’s performance, advisory fees and expense ratio, the Trustees requested and received from the Adviser data compiled by Lipper and Morningstar. The Trustees also received information explaining Lipper’s and Morningstar’s methodology, how information was compiled by Lipper and Morningstar, and what each comparison was intended to demonstrate.

Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund. In consideration of the Investment Advisory Agreement and Subadvisory Agreement for the Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund (inception date December 29, 1987), the Trustees discussed the Fund and its performance in relation to its Lipper universe and group for the one-, two-, three-, four-, and five-year periods ended December 31, 2007, noting that the Fund had outperformed the universe and group medians according to Lipper data for the three-, four- and five-year periods and underperformed during the one- and two-year periods ended December 31, 2007. The Fund’s one- and three-year rolling returns as of December 31, 2007 ranked in the third quartile, according to Morningstar, but its five-year rolling return as of December 31, 2007 ranked in the second quartile.

The Trustees discussed the expertise of Jennison Associates LLC (“Jennison”), the subadviser to the Fund, in managing assets generally and specifically with respect to the Fund’s asset class, noting that Jennison managed approximately $35.3 billion in assets in this asset class, out of a firm-wide total of approximately $77.7 billion in assets under management. The Trustees also noted the significant experience in this asset class of the portfolio manager, noting that he was a founding member of Jennison.

The Trustees observed that the Lipper comparison of contractual management fees for the Fund’s expense group, assuming an asset level of $9.525 billion, showed that the Fund’s contractual management fee was slightly above the group median for the Institutional Class, at the group median for the Administrative Class and below the group median for the Investor Class. The actual total expense ratio for each share class of the Fund was below the group and universe medians. The Trustees noted that the Adviser’s profitability in operating the Fund was not excessive.

Harbor Mid Cap Growth Fund. In consideration of the Investment Advisory Agreement and Subadvisory Agreement for the Harbor Mid Cap Growth Fund (inception date November 1, 2000), the Trustees noted that the Fund had outperformed in relation to its Lipper universe and group medians for the one-, two-, three-, four- and five-year periods ended December 31, 2007, according to the Lipper report. The Trustees considered the fact that, in comparison to its universe of other mid cap growth funds, as identified by Morningstar, the Fund’s one-, three- and five-year rolling returns ranked in the first quartile, as of December 31, 2007. The Trustees also considered that the Fund had outperformed its benchmark, the Russell Midcap® Growth Index, for the quarter, one-year, three-year and five-year periods ended December 31, 2007. The Trustees noted that the underperformance for the since-inception period ended December 31, 2007 was generated prior to the appointment of Wellington Management Company, LLP (“Wellington”) as subadviser on September 20, 2005. The Trustees further stated that since Wellington had become the subadviser to the Fund, the Fund’s performance had exceeded its benchmark.

The Trustees discussed the expertise of Wellington in managing assets generally and in the mid cap growth asset class specifically, noting that the Wellington portfolio manager responsible for the Harbor Mid Cap Growth Fund managed approximately $3.1 billion in assets in this asset class, out of a firm-wide total of approximately $588 billion in assets under management. The Trustees noted the significant experience of the portfolio manager.

 

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The Trustees noted that the Lipper comparison of contractual management fees for the Fund’s expense group, assuming an asset level of $500 million, showed that the Fund’s management fee was below the group median. The Lipper data also showed that the actual total expense ratio for the Fund’s Institutional and Administrative Classes was below the group and universe medians. The actual total expense ratio for the Fund’s Investor Class was slightly above the group median, but below the universe median. The Trustees also noted that the Adviser’s profitability in managing the Fund was not excessive.

Harbor Small Cap Growth Fund. In consideration of the Investment Advisory Agreement and Subadvisory Agreement for the Harbor Small Cap Growth Fund (inception date November 1, 2000), the Trustees noted that according to the Lipper report, the Fund’s performance exceeded its universe median for the one-, two-, three-, four- and five year periods ended December 31, 2007 and exceeded its group medians for the one-, two-, three- and five-year periods ended December 31, 2007. The Morningstar data presented ranked the Fund’s one-, three- and five-year rolling returns as of December 31, 2007 in the first, second and second quartiles, respectively. The Trustees also considered the fact that the Harbor Small Cap Growth Fund had outperformed its benchmark, the Russell 2000® Growth Index, for the quarter, one-year and three-year periods ended December 31, 2007, but had underperformed its benchmark slightly for the five-year period ended December 31, 2007.

The Trustees discussed the expertise of Westfield Capital Management Company, Inc. (“Westfield”), the Fund’s subadviser, in managing assets generally and in the small cap growth asset class specifically, noting that Westfield managed approximately $2.6 billion in assets in this asset class, out of a firm-wide total of approximately $13.1 billion in assets under management. The Trustees also discussed the experience in this asset class of the portfolio managers.

The Trustees observed that the Lipper comparison of contractual management fees for the Fund’s expense group, assuming an asset level of $700 million, showed the Fund’s management fee was below the group median. The Trustees also noted that the Fund’s actual total expense ratio for each share class was below the Lipper group and universe median expense ratios. The Trustees noted that the Fund had in place a soft close and was thus unlikely to grow significantly in size in the near future. The Trustees noted that the Adviser’s profitability in operating the Fund was not excessive.

Harbor Small Company Growth Fund. In consideration of the Investment Advisory Agreement and Subadvisory Agreement for the Harbor Small Company Growth Fund (inception date February 1, 2006), the Trustees noted the Fund’s underperformance relative to its Lipper universe and group medians for the one-year period ended December 31, 2007. The Morningstar data presented ranked the Fund’s one-year rolling return as of December 31, 2007 in the third quartile. The Trustees also considered the fact that the Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Russell 2000® Growth Index, for the quarter and one-year periods ended December 31, 2007. The Trustees noted that while the Fund’s performance had lagged its benchmark, the time period since the Fund’s inception was short, which made it difficult to draw any meaningful conclusions.

The Trustees discussed the expertise of NorthPointe Capital LLC (“NorthPointe”), the Fund’s subadviser, in managing assets generally and in the small company growth asset class specifically, noting that NorthPointe managed approximately $1.2 billion in assets in this asset class, out of a firm-wide total of approximately $3.5 billion in assets under management. The Trustees also discussed the experience in this asset class of the portfolio manager.

The Trustees observed that the Lipper comparison of contractual management fees for the Fund’s expense group, assuming an asset level of $25 million, showed the Fund’s management fee was below its group median. The actual total expense ratio of each of the Fund’s share classes, after taking into account expense waivers and reimbursements, was below the Lipper group and universe median expense ratios. The Trustees also considered the extent to which the Adviser was waiving its fees or the Fund’s expenses to improve performance for the Fund’s shareholders and noted that the waiver is a contractual expense limitation in effect until February 28, 2009. The Trustees noted that the Adviser’s profitability in operating this Fund was negative.

Harbor Large Cap Value Fund. In consideration of the Investment Advisory Agreement and Subadvisory Agreement for the Harbor Large Cap Value Fund (inception date December 29, 1987), the Trustees noted the Fund’s underperformance relative to its Lipper group medians for the two-, three-, four- and five-year periods ended December 31, 2007 and its outperformance relative to its group median for the one year period then ended and its outperformance relative to its universe median for the one-, two-, three-, four- and five-year periods then ended. The Trustees also noted that the Fund had underperformed its benchmark, the Russell 1000® Value Index, for the three-, five-, ten- and fifteen-year periods ended December 31, 2007. However, the Trustees noted that the Fund had outperformed its benchmark for the quarter and one-year periods ended December 31, 2007, which the Trustees attributed to the Fund changing subadvisers in May 2007 from Armstrong Shaw Associates, Inc. to Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc. (“Cohen & Steers”). The Morningstar data presented showed that the Fund’s one-year rolling return ranked in the first quartile for the period ended December 31, 2007.

The Trustees discussed the expertise of Cohen & Steers in managing assets generally and in the large cap value asset class specifically, noting that Cohen & Steers managed approximately $860 million in assets in this asset class, out of a firm-wide total of approximately

 

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$29.8 billion in assets under management. The Trustees also discussed the significant experience of the portfolio manager, including his experience prior to joining Cohen & Steers.

The Trustees noted that the Lipper comparison of contractual management fees for the Fund’s expense group, assuming an asset level of $275 million, showed the Fund’s management fee was below the group median, and the actual total expense ratio, after giving effect to expense waivers and reimbursements, for each of the Fund’s share classes was below its group and universe median expense ratios. The Trustees also considered the extent to which the Adviser was waiving its fees and/or reimbursing the Fund’s expenses to improve performance for the Fund’s shareholders and acknowledged that the fee waives and reimbursements could be discontinued at any time. The Trustees noted that the Adviser’s profitability in managing the Fund was not excessive.

Harbor Mid Cap Value Fund. In consideration of the Investment Advisory Agreement and Subadvisory Agreement for the Harbor Mid Cap Value Fund (inception date March 1, 2002), the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was below its Lipper universe and group medians for the one-, two-, three-, four- and five-year periods ended December 31, 2007. The Trustees considered the fact that the Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Russell Midcap® Value Index, for the quarter, one-year, three-year and five-year periods ended December 31, 2007. The Trustees acknowledged that some of the unfavorable record was generated prior to the change in subadvisers for the Fund on September 30, 2004. However, the Trustees also noted that the Fund’s performance under LSV Asset Management (“LSV”) since September 2004 has been disappointing. The Morningstar data presented showed that the Fund’s one-, three- and five-year rolling returns ranked in the fourth quartile for the period ended December 31, 2007.

The Trustees discussed the expertise of LSV in managing assets generally and in the mid cap value asset class specifically, noting that LSV managed approximately $1.8 billion in assets in this asset class, out of a firm-wide total of approximately $73.2 billion in assets under management. The Trustees also considered that LSV applies a similar quantitative approach to managing assets in the mid cap value asset class as it does for its other value products, and that the long-term performance generated by LSV across its various value products has been strong. The Trustees reviewed the expertise in this asset class of the portfolio managers, noting that one of the three portfolio managers was a founding partner of LSV.

The Trustees noted that the Lipper comparison of contractual management fees for the Fund’s expense group, assuming an asset level of $100 million, showed the Fund’s management fee was below the group median, and the actual total expense ratio, after giving effect to expense waivers and reimbursements, for the Fund’s Institutional and Administrative Classes was below the group and universe median expense ratios. The actual total expense ratio for the Fund’s Investor Class, after giving effect to expense waivers and reimbursements, was above the group and universe median expense ratios. It was noted that the Fund’s smaller asset base in this share class had an effect on that expense ratio. The Trustees also considered the extent to which the Adviser was waiving its fees and/or reimbursing the Fund’s expenses to improve performance for the Fund’s shareholders and acknowledged that the fee waives and reimbursements could be discontinued at any time. The Trustees noted that the Adviser’s profitability in managing this Fund was negative.

Harbor SMID Value Fund. In consideration of the Investment Advisory Agreement and Subadvisory Agreement for the Harbor SMID Value Fund, the Trustees noted the Fund’s underperformance relative to its Lipper universe and group medians for the period since its inception (May 1, 2007) through December 31, 2007. The Trustees also considered the fact that the Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Russell 2500® Value Index, for the period since its inception. The Trustees noted that the Fund did not yet have Morningstar rolling return data.

The Trustees discussed the expertise of Evercore Asset Management, LLC (“Evercore”), the Fund’s subadviser, in managing assets generally and in the SMID value asset class specifically, noting that Evercore managed approximately $23 million in assets in this asset class, out of a firm-wide total of approximately $491 million in assets under management. The Trustees also discussed the experience in this asset class of the portfolio managers.

The Trustees observed that the Lipper comparison of contractual management fees for the Fund’s expense group, assuming an asset level of $25 million, showed the Fund’s management fee was below its group median. The actual total expense ratio of the Fund’s Institutional Class, after taking into account expense waivers and reimbursements, was below the Lipper group median expense ratio, but at the universe median expense ratio. The actual total expense ratio of the Fund’s Administrative and Investor Classes, after taking into account expense waivers and reimbursements, was below both the Lipper group and universe median expense ratios. The Trustees also considered the extent to which the Adviser was waiving its fees or the Fund’s expenses to improve performance for the Fund’s shareholders and noted that the waiver is a contractual expense limitation in effect until February 28, 2009. The Trustees noted that the Adviser’s profitability in operating this Fund was negative.

Harbor Small Cap Value Fund. In consideration of the Investment Advisory Agreement and Subadvisory Agreement for the Harbor Small Cap Value Fund (inception date December 14, 2001), the Trustees noted the Fund’s outperformance relative to its Lipper group medians for the one- and five-year periods, as well as the Fund’s underperformance relative to its Lipper group medians for the two- and

 

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three-year periods, each ended December 31, 2007. The Fund’s performance was equal to the median performance of its Lipper group for the four-year period ended December 31, 2007. The Fund outperformed its Lipper universe medians for the one-, three-, four- and five-year periods and underperformed its Lipper universe median for the two-year period, each ended December 31, 2007. According to the Morningstar data presented, the Fund’s one- and three-year rolling return ranked in the second quartile for the period ended December 31, 2007, while the five-year rolling return ranked in the first quartile for the period ended December 31, 2007. The Trustees considered the Fund’s outperformance of its benchmark, the Russell 2000® Value Index, for the quarter, one-, three- and five-year periods ended December 31, 2007.

The Trustees discussed the expertise of EARNEST Partners LLC (“EARNEST”), the Fund’s subadviser, in managing assets generally and in the small cap value asset class specifically, noting that EARNEST managed approximately $4.3 billion in assets in this asset class out of $18.5 billion firm wide total. The Trustees also noted the experience in this asset class of the portfolio manager, noting that he is the founder of the firm.

They observed that the Lipper comparison of contractual management fees for the Fund’s expense group, assuming an asset level of $1.6 billion, showed the Fund’s management fee was at the group median for the Institutional and Administrative Classes, while the management fee was below the group median for the Investor Class. The actual total expense ratio for each of the Fund’s share classes was below the group and universe median expense ratios. The Trustees noted that the Fund had in place a soft close and was thus unlikely to grow significantly in size in the near future. They noted that the Adviser’s profitability in operating the Fund was not excessive.

Harbor International Fund. In consideration of the Investment Advisory Agreement and Subadvisory Agreement for the Harbor International Fund (inception date December 29, 1987), the Trustees noted the Fund’s excellent outperformance relative to its Lipper group and universe medians for the one-, two-, three-, four- and five-year periods ended December 31, 2007, ranking in the first quintile during each of these periods. The Trustees also considered the longer-term record showing the Fund had outperformed its benchmark, the MSCI EAFE® Index, for the quarter, one-year, three-year, five-year, ten-year and fifteen-year periods ended December 31, 2007. The Morningstar data presented showed the Fund’s one-, three- and five-year rolling returns as of December 31, 2007 ranked in the first quartile.

The Trustees discussed the expertise of Northern Cross Investments Limited (“Northern Cross”), the Fund’s subadviser, in managing assets, noting that Northern Cross manages assets only in the international asset class, which constitutes approximately $29.5 billion in assets under management for the firm. The Trustees also discussed the significant experience of the portfolio manager, noting that he is the founding member of the firm, and that the long-term performance generated by the portfolio manager has been outstanding.

The Trustees observed that the Lipper comparison of contractual management fees for the Fund’s expense group, assuming an asset level of $27.55 billion, showed the Fund’s management fee was below the group median. The actual total expense ratio for each of the Fund’s share classes was below the universe median expense ratios. The actual total expense ratio for the Institutional and Administrative Classes was below the Lipper group median expense ratios, but above the group median expense ratio for the Investor Class. They noted that the Adviser’s profitability in managing the Fund was not excessive.

With respect to the issue of economies of scale, the Independent Trustees noted that the Fund had an existing contractual breakpoint in its fee structure that reduced the advisory fee rate at the $12 billion asset level from 0.75% to 0.65%. In light of the Fund’s rapid increase in asset size to over $28 billion, the Independent Trustees discussed with the Adviser the issue of further breakpoints at higher asset levels. Although there was no clear consensus among the Trustees as to whether economies of scale were continuing at the Fund’s current asset levels, after discussions with the Adviser, it was agreed that additional breakpoints would be implemented to reduce the Fund’s advisory fee rate further from 0.65% to 0.64% at $24 billion and from 0.64% to 0.63% at $36 billion. It was also agreed that the amount of the fee rate at one or both of these levels be reduced further to the extent that the Adviser could negotiate with Northern Cross a reduction in the fee payable by the Adviser to Northern Cross.

Subsequent to the meeting, the Adviser was successful in obtaining a reduction in Northern Cross’ fee of 0.01% at the $36 billion asset level and a further 0.01% at the $56 billion asset level. At a May 18-19, 2008 in-person meeting of the Trustees, the Trustees voted to adjust the non-contractual breakpoints previously agreed upon such that the advisory fee rate reductions would be as follows: at the $24 billion asset level from 0.65% to 0.63%, at the $36 billion asset level from 0.63% to 0.62% and at the $56 billion asset level from 0.62% to 0.61%.

Harbor International Growth Fund. In consideration of the Investment Advisory Agreement and Subadvisory Agreement for the Harbor International Growth Fund (inception date of November 1, 1993), the Trustees observed that the Fund’s performance was above its Lipper group and universe medians for the one-, two- and three-year periods ended December 31, 2007, but at or below the Lipper group and universe medians for the four- and five-year periods ended December 31, 2007. The Trustees considered the Fund’s longer-term record and noted that the Fund had outperformed its benchmark, the MSCI EAFE® Growth Index, for the quarter, one-year, three-

 

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year and five-year periods, but had underperformed the benchmark for the ten-year period ended December 31, 2007. The Trustees acknowledged that most of the unfavorable record was generated prior to the change in subadvisers to Marsico Capital Management, LLC (“Marsico”) on March 1, 2004. The Trustees noted that, according to Morningstar, the Fund was ranked in the second quartile based on its one-year rolling return for the period ended December 31, 2007. The Fund, which had been in the third and fourth quartiles for the three-year rolling periods through the quarter ended June 30, 2007, was now in the first quartile as of the quarter ended December 31, 2007. The Fund’s five-year rolling return ranking had moved from the fourth quartile to the third quartile as of December 31, 2007.

The Trustees discussed the expertise of Marsico in managing assets generally and in the international growth asset class specifically, noting that Marsico managed approximately $15.8 billion in assets in this asset class, out of a firm-wide total of approximately $106 billion in assets under management. The Trustees also noted the significant experience in this asset class of the portfolio manager.

The Trustees noted that the Lipper comparison of contractual management fees for the Fund’s expense group, assuming an asset level of $975 million, showed the Fund’s management fee was below the group median, and the actual total expense ratio for each of the Fund’s share classes was below the group and universe median expense ratios. They noted that the Adviser’s profitability in managing the Fund was not excessive.

Harbor Global Value Fund. In consideration of the Investment Advisory Agreement and Subadvisory Agreement for Harbor Global Value Fund (inception date August 7, 2006), the Trustees noted the Fund’s underperformance in relation to its Lipper group and universe medians for the period through December 31, 2007. The Trustees also considered the record showing that the Harbor Global Value Fund had underperformed its benchmark, the MSCI World® Index, during the entire time it had been in operation. The Morningstar data presented showed that the Fund’s one-year rolling return ranked in the fourth quartile for the period ended December 31, 2007. The Trustees noted that while the Fund’s performance had lagged its benchmark, the time period since the Fund’s inception was short, which made it difficult to draw any meaningful conclusions.

The Trustees discussed the expertise of Pzena Investment Management, LLC (“Pzena”), the Fund’s subadviser, in managing assets generally and in the global value asset class specifically, noting that Pzena manages assets in the global asset class that constitute approximately $2.6 billion of the $23.7 billion in total assets under management for the firm. The Trustees also discussed the significant experience of the portfolio managers.

The Trustees observed that the Lipper comparison of contractual management fees for the Fund’s expense group, assuming an asset level of $100 million, showed the management fee was even with the group median for the Institutional Class and below the group median for the Administrative and Investor Classes. The actual total expense ratio of each of the Fund’s share classes, after giving effect to expense waivers and reimbursements, was below the Lipper group and universe median expense ratios. The Trustees also considered the extent to which the Adviser was waiving its fees or the Fund’s expenses to improve performance for the Fund’s shareholders and acknowledged that the waiver is a contractual expense limitation in effect until February 28, 2009. The Trustees noted that the Adviser’s profitability in operating this Fund was negative.

*  *  *

The Trustees also separately considered the allocation between the Adviser and each Subadviser of the relevant Fund’s investment advisory fee (i.e., the amount of the advisory fee retained by the Adviser relative to that paid to the relevant Subadviser as a subadvisory fee). They determined in each case that the allocation was reasonable and the product of arm’s length negotiation between the Adviser and Subadviser.

Profitability

The Trustees also considered the Adviser’s profitability in managing each of the Funds (as well as on a fund complex-wide basis) as presented by the Adviser, and the allocation methodology used by the Adviser to compute such profitability. The Trustees acknowledged that a reasonable level of profitability was important to provide suitable incentives to the Adviser to continue to attract and maintain high quality personnel and to invest in infrastructure and other resources to support and enhance the Funds’ operations. In considering the Adviser’s profitability generally, the Trustees also reviewed the compensation received by Harbor Services Group and Harbor Funds Distributors in consideration of the transfer agency and distribution services, respectively, that each provided to Harbor Funds, and other benefits enjoyed by the Adviser and its affiliates as a result of their relationship with Harbor Funds. The Trustees also noted that the Adviser operated certain Funds at a loss (and, in several cases, reduced or waived a portion of its advisory fee while paying the relevant Subadviser its fee and/or paid or reimbursed fund expenses).

 

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Economies of Scale

The Trustees also considered the extent to which economies of scale might be realized as each Fund grows, and the extent to which each Fund’s advisory fee level reflects these economies of scale for the benefit of Fund investors. The Trustees specifically considered whether any advisory fee reduction “breakpoints” should be added to the advisory fee payable by any Fund. As noted above, the Trustees concluded that the Adviser’s profitability in each case was not excessive and, in the case of the Harbor International Fund, additional breakpoints were instituted. The Trustees concluded that the existing Fund’s fee structures, other than the Harbor International Fund, reflected economies of scale to date and that breakpoints in these fee structures were not required at the present time. The Trustees noted they intend to monitor each Fund’s asset growth in connection with future reviews of each Fund’s Investment Advisory Agreement to determine whether breakpoints may be appropriate at such time.

 

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TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS

(As of June 2008)

Information pertaining to the Trustees and Officers of Harbor Funds is set forth below. The statement of additional information (SAI) includes additional information about the Fund’s Trustees and is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-422-1050 or can be downloaded from our web site at www.harborfunds.com. Except as noted, the address of each Trustee and Officer is 111 South Wacker Drive, 34th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4302.

 

Name (Age)
Position(s) with Fund
Address
  Term of
Office and
Length of
Time Served1
   Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years   Number of
Portfolios in
Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorships
of Public Companies
Held by Trustee
INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES

Howard P. Colhoun (72)

Trustee

    14114 Mantua Mill Road

    Glyndon, MD 21071

  Since 1986    Retired. General Partner, Emerging Growth Partners, L.P. (investing in small companies) (1982-1997); Director, Storage U.S.A. (1994-2002); and Vice President and Director of Mutual Funds, T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. (prior to 1982).   16   None

John P. Gould (69)

Trustee

    University of Chicago

    Graduate School of Business

    5807 South Woodlawn Avenue

    Chicago, IL 60637

  Since 1994    Steven G. Rothmeier Professor (1996-Present) and Distinguished Service Professor of Economics, Graduate School of Business, University of Chicago (1984-Present, on faculty since 1965); Trustee of Milwaukee Insurance (1997-Present); Director of Unext.com (Internet based education company) (1999-Present); and Principal and Executive Vice President of Lexecon Inc. (economics consulting firm) (1994-2004).   16  

Independent Trustee of Dimensional Fund Advisors family of mutual funds

(1986-Present).

Rodger F. Smith (67)

Trustee

    8 Greenwich Office Park

    Greenwich, CT 06831-5195

  Since 1987    Managing Director, Greenwich Associates (a research based consulting firm) (1976-Present); Director of Arlington Capital Management (CI) Limited (investment advisory firm) (1992-Present); and Chair of Trust Advisory Committee of Tau Beta Pi Association (engineering honor society) (1985-Present).   16   None

Raymond J. Ball (63)

Trustee

    University of Chicago

    Graduate School of Business

    5807 South Woodlawn Avenue

    Chicago, IL 60637

  Since 2006    Sidney Davidson Professor of Accounting, Graduate School of Business, University of Chicago (2000-Present); Advisor, Sensory Networks (computer security firm) (2001-Present); Academic Affiliate, Analysis Group (litigation consulting firm) (2000-Present); and Professor, European Institute of Advanced Studies in Management (1998-Present).   16   None
INTERESTED TRUSTEE

David G. Van Hooser (61)*

Chairman, Trustee and President

  Since 2000    President (2002-Present), Director and Chairman of the Board (2000-Present), Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc.; Chief Executive Officer (2007-Present), President (2003-2007) and Director (2000-Present), Harbor Funds Distributors, Inc.; and Director, Harbor Services Group, Inc. (2000-Present).   16   None
FUND OFFICERS NOT LISTED ABOVE**

Charles F. McCain (38)

Chief Compliance Officer

  Since 2004    Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer (2004-Present), Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc.; Director (2007-Present) and Chief Compliance Officer (2004-Present) Harbor Services Group, Inc.; Director, Executive Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer (2007-Present), Harbor Funds Distributors Inc.; and Junior Partner, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP (law firm) (1996-2004).

Anmarie S. Kolinski (36)

Treasurer

  Since 2007    Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (since 2007), Vice President—Internal Audit (2005-2007), Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc.; Chief Financial Officer (since 2007), Harbor Services Group, Inc., and Audit Senior Manager (2002-2005), Ernst & Young LLP.

Erik D. Ojala (33)

Vice President & Secretary

  Since 2007    Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel (2007-Present), Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc.; Vice President and Assistant General Counsel (2003-2007), Corporate Secretary (2006-2007) and Compliance Officer (2003-2004), Ariel Investments, LLC; Vice President and Secretary (2003-2007), Ariel Investment Trust (mutual funds); and Attorney, D’Ancona & Pflaum LLC and Seyfarth Shaw LLP, as successor thereto (law firm) (2000-2003).

Brian L. Collins (39)

Vice President

  Since 2005    Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer (2004-Present), Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc.; and Director, U.S. Investment Management Research (1998-2004), Mercer Investment Consulting, Inc.

Charles P. Ragusa (49)

Vice President

  Since 2007    Executive Vice President (since 2007), Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc.; President (since 2007), Harbor Services Group, Inc.; Executive Vice President (since 2007), Harbor Funds Distributors, Inc.; Vice President, Mutual Fund Operations (2005-2007) Boston Financial Data Services, Inc.; and Senior Vice President (2002-2005), IXIS Asset Management Services Co.

Jodie L. Crotteau (36)

Assistant Secretary

  Since 2005    Vice President, Secretary and Compliance Director (2007-Present), Assistant Secretary (2005-2007), Compliance Manager (2005-2006), Regulatory Compliance Specialist (2004-2005), and Senior Legal Assistant (2002-2003), Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc.; Assistant Secretary (2005-Present), Harbor Services Group, Inc.; and Assistant Secretary (2007-Present), Harbor Funds Distributors, Inc.

Susan A. DeRoche (55)

Assistant Secretary

    33 Arch Street

    Suite 2001

    Boston, MA 02110

  Since 2006    Vice President and Compliance Director (2007-Present), Assistant Secretary (2006-Present) and Compliance Manager (2006), Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc.; Secretary (2007-Present) Harbor Funds Distributors, Inc.; and Securities Specialist (1981-2006), Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP (law firm).

 

 

* Mr. Van Hooser is deemed an “Interested Trustee” due to his affiliation with the Adviser and Distributor of Harbor Funds.
** Officers of the Funds are “interested persons” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940.
1 Each Trustee serves for an indefinite term, until his successor is elected. Each officer is elected annually.

(This document must be preceded or accompanied by a Prospectus.)

 

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LOGO

111 South Wacker Drive, 34th Floor   Chicago, IL 60606-4302   1.800.422.1050   www.harborfunds.com

 

Trustees & Officers

David G. Van Hooser

Chairman, President & Trustee

Raymond J. Ball

Trustee

Howard P. Colhoun

Trustee

John P. Gould

Trustee

Rodger F. Smith

Trustee

Charles F. McCain

Chief Compliance Officer

Anmarie S. Kolinski

Treasurer

Erik D. Ojala

Vice President & Secretary

Brian L. Collins

Vice President

Charles P. Ragusa

Vice President

Jodie L. Crotteau

Assistant Secretary

Susan A. DeRoche

Assistant Secretary

 

Investment Adviser

Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc.

111 South Wacker Drive, 34th Floor

Chicago, IL 60606-4302

Distributor & Principal Underwriter

Harbor Funds Distributors, Inc.

111 South Wacker Drive, 34th Floor

Chicago, IL 60606-4302

312.443.4400

Shareholder Servicing Agent

Harbor Services Group, Inc.

P.O. Box 804660

Chicago, IL 60680-4108

1.800.422.1050

Custodian

State Street Bank & Trust Company

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Ernst & Young LLP

200 Clarendon Street

Boston, MA 02116

Legal Counsel

Wilmer Cutler Pickering

Hale and Dorr LLP

60 State Street

Boston, MA 02109

 

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Semi-Annual Report

April 30, 2008

Fixed Income Funds

 

Harbor High-Yield Bond Fund

Harbor Bond Fund

Harbor Real Return Fund

Harbor Short Duration Fund

Harbor Money Market Fund


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Semi-Annual Report Overview

     2

Letter from the Chairman

     4

Harbor Fixed Income Funds

    

HARBOR HIGH-YIELD BOND FUND

    

Managers’ Commentary

     6

Fund Summary

     8

Fund Performance Summary

     9

Portfolio of Investments

     10

HARBOR BOND FUND

    

Manager’s Commentary

     16

Fund Summary

     18

Fund Performance Summary

     19

Portfolio of Investments

     20

HARBOR REAL RETURN FUND

    

Manager’s Commentary

     32

Fund Summary

     34

Fund Performance Summary

     35

Portfolio of Investments

     36

HARBOR SHORT DURATION FUND

    

Manager’s Commentary

     42

Fund Summary

     44

Fund Performance Summary

     45

Portfolio of Investments

     46

HARBOR MONEY MARKET FUND

    

Manager’s Commentary

     48

Fund Summary

     50

Fund Performance Summary

     51

Portfolio of Investments

     52

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

     54

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

     55

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

     56

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

     60

FEES AND EXPENSE EXAMPLE

     66

Notes to Financial Statements

     68

Additional Information

    

Proxy Voting

     78

Quarterly Portfolio Disclosures

     78

Advisory Agreement Approvals

     78

Trustees and Officers

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SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT OVERVIEW (Unaudited)

 

 

The first half of Harbor Funds’ fiscal year ended April 30, 2008. The total return for each of the five fixed income portfolios is shown below. The performance figures for each of the Harbor Funds assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, but do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of shares of the Funds. The unmanaged indices do not reflect fees and expenses and are not available for direct investment. From time to time, certain fees and/or expenses have been voluntarily waived, which has resulted in higher returns. Without these waivers, the returns would have been lower. The waivers may be discontinued at any time without notice. For information on the different share classes, please refer to the current prospectus.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. Actual return and principal value on an investment will fluctuate, and the shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. You can obtain performance data current to the most recent month end (available within seven business days after the most recent month end) by calling 1-800-422-1050 or visiting www.harborfunds.com.

 

     Unannualized Total Return
6 Months Ended April 30, 2008
 
HARBOR FIXED INCOME FUNDS    Institutional
Class
    Administrative
Class
    Investor
Class
 

Harbor High-Yield Bond Fund

   -0.86 %   -0.98 %   -1.06 %

Harbor Bond Fund

   6.52     6.40     N/A  

Harbor Real Return Fund

   7.61     7.47     N/A  

Harbor Short Duration Fund

   0.20     0.08     N/A  

Harbor Money Market Fund

   1.88     1.75     N/A  

 

COMMONLY USED MARKET INDICES    Unannualized
Total Return
6 Months Ended
April 30, 2008
 

Merrill Lynch High Yield Master II; domestic high-yield bonds

   0.77 %

Lehman Brothers Aggregate (LB AGG); domestic bonds

   4.08  

Lehman Brothers U.S. TIPS; domestic bonds

   6.87  

Citigroup 1 YR Treasury; domestic bonds

   3.14  

Merrill Lynch 1-3 YR Treasury; domestic bonds

   4.21  

Merrill Lynch 3-Month U.S. T-Bills; domestic short-term

   1.75  

 

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SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT OVERVIEW—Continued

 

 

       HARBOR FUNDS EXPENSE RATIOS1     Morningstar
Average2
 
HARBOR FIXED INCOME FUNDS      2004*        2005*      2006*      2007*      2008d    

Harbor High-Yield Bond Fund

                    

Institutional Class

     0.85 %      0.82 %    0.81 %    0.82 %    0.77 %   0.83 %

Administrative Class

     1.01        N/A c    1.05      1.07      1.02     0.93  

Investor Class

     1.27        1.25      1.21      1.20      1.14     0.95  

Harbor Bond Fund

                    

Institutional Class

     0.57 %      0.58 %    0.58 %    0.56 %    0.56 %   0.67 %

Administrative Class

     0.81        0.83      0.83      0.81      0.81     0.75  

Harbor Real Return Fund

                    

Institutional Class

     N/A        N/A      0.57 %a,b    0.56 %    0.57 %   0.64 %

Administrative Class

     N/A        N/A      0.82 a,b    0.82      0.82     0.74  

Harbor Short Duration Fund

                    

Institutional Class

     0.31 %      0.39 %e    0.39 %    0.39 %e    0.39 %e   0.60 %

Administrative Class

     0.55        0.64 e    0.64      0.64 e    0.64 e   0.72  

Harbor Money Market Fund

                    

Institutional Class

     0.29 %      0.35 %    0.32 %    0.28 %    0.28 %   N/A  

Administrative Class

     0.53        0.60      0.57      0.53      0.53     N/A  

 

 

 

 

* Audited.
1 Harbor Funds’ expense ratios are for expenses only and are shown net of all expense offsets, waivers and reimbursements. (See Financial Highlights).
2 Institutional Class comparison includes all actively managed no-load funds with 12b-1 fees less than or equal to 0.25% in the April 30, 2008 Morningstar Universe with the same investment style as the comparable Harbor Funds’ portfolio. Administrative and Investor Class comparisons include all actively managed no-load funds with 12b-1 fees less than or equal to 0.25% in the April 30, 2008 Morningstar Universe, excluding the Institutional Share Class Funds, with the same investment style as the comparable Harbor Funds’ portfolio.
a Annualized.
b For the period December 1, 2005 (inception) through October 31, 2006.
c Assets in this class were too small to incur any expense for the period.
d Unaudited annualized figures for the six-month period ended April 30, 2008.
e Excludes interest expense from reverse repurchase agreements.

 

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Letter from the Chairman

 

 

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David G. Van Hooser

Chairman

 

Dear Fellow Shareholder:

Global credit markets tightened in the fiscal first half ended April 30, 2008. The tightening was trigged by the subprime mortgage crisis that began in 2007, a weak U.S. dollar, and fears of a weak U.S. economy with the possibility of a recession, all of which weighed on financial markets in the first six months of the fiscal year. Against this difficult credit backdrop, quality fixed income investments produced positive returns while equity returns declined. The Lehman Brothers Aggregate Index, a broad measure of the U.S. taxable bond market, was up 4.08%, while the Dow Jones Wilshire 5000 Index, a broad measure of U.S. equities, declined by 9.88%.

The severity of the global credit crisis was highlighted in March, when the Federal Reserve and U.S. Treasury Department intervened to facilitate the sale of Bear Stearns as the investment bank faced the threat of bankruptcy from a loss of confidence which led to rapidly declining liquidity. The Federal Reserve took a number of other steps in an effort to provide liquidity and stability to the financial system. Aggressive cuts by the Fed trimmed short-term interest rates five times during the fiscal half year by a total of 250 basis points. As a result, the target federal funds rate stood at 2.00% as of April 30, 2008, down from 4.50% six months earlier and its lowest level since December 2004.

Within the credit markets, investors continued to reprice risk. A flight to quality pushed U.S. Treasury prices up and yields down. The yield of the 10-Year Treasury Note was 3.77% at the end of the fiscal half-year, down substantially from its 4.48% yield on October 31, 2007. TIPS, or U.S. Treasury inflation protected securities, performed well against a backdrop of rising commodity prices and concerns about inflation. TIPS rose 6.87%. In contrast, a broad measure of the higher risk, high-yield market was down by 0.77%.

Returns of various market indices are shown in the table below.

 

       RETURNS FOR PERIODS ENDED APRIL 30, 2008  
       Unannualized             Annualized  

Fixed Income

     6 Months      1 Year      5 Years      10 Years      30 Years  

Merrill Lynch High-Yield Master II (high yield bonds)

     -0.77 %    -0.83 %    8.23 %    5.27 %    N/A  

LB Aggregate (domestic bonds)

     4.08      6.87      4.37      5.96      8.56 %

LB U.S. TIPS (inflation-protected bonds)

     6.87      11.33      6.35      7.70      N/A  

Merrill Lynch 1 to 3 YR U.S. Treasury (short duration returns)

     4.21      7.76      3.41      4.78      N/A  

Merrill Lynch 3-Month U.S. T-Bill (proxy for money market returns)

     1.75      4.28      3.19      3.69      6.51  

Equities

                                    

Dow Jones Wilshire 5000 (entire U.S. stock market)

     -9.88      -4.74      11.83      4.36      12.64  

S & P 500 (large cap stocks)

     -9.64      -4.68      10.62      3.89      12.63  

MSCI EAFE (foreign stocks)

     -9.21      -1.78      20.42      6.66      11.55  

MSCI World (global stocks)

     -9.37      -2.47      15.18      5.02      11.26  

Harbor Fixed Income Funds

Most Harbor fixed income funds performed well in the fiscal first half. The Harbor Bond Fund (Institutional Class) had a return of 6.52%, outperforming its Lehman Brothers Aggregate Index benchmark by 244 basis points. The Harbor Real Return Fund (Institutional Class), which invests primarily in inflation-indexed securities, posted a return of 7.61% which was 74 basis points ahead of its benchmark, the Lehman Brothers U.S. TIPS Index. The Harbor Money Market Fund (Institutional Class) returned 1.88%, beating its benchmark by 13 basis points. In line with its emphasis on short-term securities of high quality, the Fund had no exposure to commercial paper issued by the troubled SIV (structured investment vehicles) sector.

The Harbor High-Yield Fund trailed its benchmark slightly in the fiscal first half. The Harbor Short Duration Fund trailed its benchmark significantly in the first six months as the difficult credit market conditions resulted in lower liquidity and prices even for the generally higher quality asset backed securities which exist in the portfolio.

 

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Diversifying Your Investments

As the fiscal first half ended, equity markets showed some improvement causing some market prognosticators to suggest that the economy and the equity markets were not as weak as they appeared. Other analysts suggested that the economy and equity markets could prove to be even weaker in the months ahead. Such differences of opinion by knowledgeable investment professionals are common in any environment. Yet one can manage this uncertainty by sticking with certain investment fundamentals.

We encourage all investors to take a long term view with their investments. A diversified portfolio with a mix of stocks, bonds, and cash that reflects your financial goals and tolerance for risk should help you achieve your investment objectives over the long term. Once you have established the appropriate mix, or asset allocation for your own investments, such allocations should be reviewed periodically and rebalanced as necessary to maintain your targeted allocations. Rebalancing will help you maintain a diversified portfolio that is consistent with your financial goals and risk tolerance.

Managers of the Year

On January 3, 2008, two Harbor Funds portfolio managers were named winners of the Morningstar® 2007 Fund Manager of the Year Awards. Hakan Castegren, the portfolio manager of the Harbor International Fund, and the Northern Cross team won the Morningstar® 2007 Fund Manager of the Year—International. Bill Gross, the portfolio manager of the Harbor Bond Fund, and his PIMCO team won the Morningstar® 2007 Fund Manager of the Year—Fixed Income. The Fund Manager of the Year award winners are chosen based on Morningstar’s proprietary research and in-depth evaluation by its fund analysts of the managers’ performance and alignment of interests with shareholders. We believe this is the first time in the history of the awards that portfolio managers affiliated with a single fund family have won more than one of the three awards currently given each year.

Both are repeat winners. Hakan Castegren won previously in 1996. Bill Gross won previously in 1998 and 2000 and is the only mutual fund manager to win Morningstar® Manager of the Year honors three times.

Notable Fund Anniversaries

During the fiscal first half, three Harbor funds celebrated their 20th anniversaries with the same subadviser since inception. In addition to being Morningstar® award winners, Hakan Castegren (Northern Cross) celebrated 20 years as the portfolio manager of the Harbor International Fund and Bill Gross (PIMCO) celebrated 20 years as the portfolio manager of the Harbor Bond Fund. The Harbor Money Market Fund also celebrated its 20th anniversary with the same subadviser, Fischer Francis Trees and Watts, Inc. Ken O’Donnell is the current portfolio manager of the Harbor Money Market Fund. The three funds commenced operations on December 29, 1987.

All three of these funds and their portfolio managers have served investors well since inception. The long tenure of the portfolio management of these three funds is consistent with our view that investors should evaluate their investments and managers over the long term.

Thank you for your investment in Harbor Funds.

June 18, 2008

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David G. Van Hooser

Chairman

 

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Harbor High-Yield Bond Fund

MANAGERS’ COMMENTARY (Unaudited)

 

 

SUBADVISER

Shenkman Capital

Management, Inc.

461 Fifth Avenue

22nd Floor

New York, NY 10017

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS

Mark Shenkman

Since 2002

Mark Flanagan

CFA, CPA

Since 2002

Frank Whitley

Since 2002

Shenkman Capital has subadvised the
Fund since its inception in 2002.

INVESTMENT GOAL

Total return.

PRINCIPAL STYLE
CHARACTERISTICS

High-yield bonds.

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Mark Shenkman

 

LOGO

Mark Flanagan

 

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Frank Whitley

 

Management’s discussion of

fund performance

MARKET REVIEW

Financial markets encountered clear and present dangers in the past six months as the Golden Era of Leverage and Speculation receded into history. Investment and commercial banks’ lax credit standards and flawed risk controls, as well as ratings agencies’ missteps in properly assessing risk, caused a five-year credit boom to come crashing down on Wall Street. The resulting turmoil in the credit markets is the worst in more than 30 years.

For most of the fiscal half year, the high-yield market and U.S. equities performed poorly. In 2008, for the first time in over 20 years, the high-yield market started the calendar year with three consecutive monthly declines. In April, however, a propensity for riskier assets returned, driving the high-yield market to its largest one-month gain in over five years. Other riskier U.S. financial markets that had been traumatized in the prior five months also posted significant gains in April. For example, the high-yield bank loan market, which recorded two of its worst months ever in January and February, rebounded in April with its largest gain on record.

 

One interesting data point impacting the high-yield market during the recent turmoil has been the degree to which the credit crisis has battered the bank loan market more severely than the high-yield bond market. Higher rated, senior secured loans underperformed lower rated, unsecured, and subordinated high-yield debt. The Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index declined by 3.5% over the past six months, compared to a decline of less than 1% for the Merrill Lynch High-Yield Master II Index. This inverted performance was due in part to the enormous overhang of unsold bridge financings of mega-LBOs (leveraged buy outs), as well as the demise of CLOs (collateralized loan obligations), which accounted for 60% of all loan purchases over the past two years. This technical weakness in the high-yield loan market was also a key contributor to the spread widening and weak performance in the high-yield bond market during the latest six months.

We believe that the banking system should remain under pressure for the next two years despite its ability to raise new capital. Capital impairment among commercial and investment banks has been so onerous that their old business models will need to be significantly retooled. The combination of deleveraging, less “creative” new products, greater oversight, and disintermediation is expected to result in less aggressive lending and underwriting practices.

During the past six months the Federal Reserve instituted a number of actions to ostensibly forestall a global panic. In addition to lowering the federal funds rate five times in six months for a massive cut of 250 basis points, or 2.50 percentage points, one of the most significant actions by the Federal Reserve was its opening of the discount window to broker-dealers, which had previously been denied this access. This action has served as an important step in averting further panic within the U.S. financial sector. Despite the unprecedented action by the Federal Reserve, the U.S. economic decline is accelerating and negative sentiment is rapidly moving from Wall Street to Main Street. For example, consumer sentiment is currently at recessionary levels, the housing sector is encountering significant pressures, labor markets are deteriorating, and U.S. manufacturers and service

 

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MANAGERS’ COMMENTARY—Continued

 

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS (% of net assets)

LVB Acquisition Merger Sub Inc (10.0% - 10/15/2017)

  2.5 %

ARAMARK Corp. (8.5% - 2/1/2015)

  1.8  

W&T Offshore Inc. (8.3% - 6/15/2014)

  1.7  

HCA Inc. (9.3% - 11/15/2016)

  1.2  

Bristow Group Inc. (7.8% - 10/1/2016)

  1.2  

FTI Consulting Inc. (7.5% - 9/15/2017)

  1.2  

Arch Western Finance LLC (7.8% - 7/15/2015)

  1.2  

Corrections Corp of America (7.9% - 10/15/2011)

  1.2  

Domtar Corp. (6.8% - 7/1/2013)

  1.2  

Psychiatric Solutions Inc. (7.5% - 5/1/2011)

  1.2  

 

markets are contracting. In our judgment, the “soon to be declared” current recession may result in a prolonged slowdown.

PERFORMANCE

Despite the high-yield market turmoil, the Harbor High-Yield Bond Fund posted only a slight loss with a net return of -0.86% (Institutional Class), -0.98% (Administrative Class), and -1.06% (Investor Class), for the six months ended April 30, 2008, while the Merrill Lynch High-Yield Master II Index posted a return of -0.77%. The Fund significantly outperformed the Lipper High-Yield Index, composed of the 30 largest high-yield mutual funds, which generated a return of -1.92%.

Consistent with our view that the U.S. economy is contracting, we further reduced the portfolio’s exposure to industries dependent on discretionary consumer spending (i.e., consumer products, gaming, and retail). We added to investments in industries that are typically more defensive in periods of economic weakness such as health care and utilities, as well as increasing our exposure to short-maturity bonds. Positive contributors to relative performance during the period were the portfolio’s underweighting in the automotive industry and zero weightings in the consumer finance and commercial real estate industries, as well as positive security selection in the technology, transportation (excluding air/rail), and gaming sectors. Detracting from performance was the Fund’s significant underweighting in BB-rated securities and utilities. As of April 30, 2008, the Fund was well diversified with 143 issuers in 30 industries. Currently, the fund has no direct exposure to homebuilding, subprime, or PIK (payment in kind) toggle bonds (which allow borrowers to defer cash interest payments). Also reflective of our conservative posture, the Fund holds only 1.5% of the portfolio in bonds priced below $80, as compared to approximately 14% for the Merrill Lynch High-Yield Index.

OUTLOOK AND STRATEGY

Although the risk premium (i.e., yield spreads) that high-yield investors are currently earning has widened significantly since the historic tight levels of only one year ago, it would appear that yield spreads will need to widen even further before the high-yield market “bottoms out.” Given the extraordinary excesses that are coming to light as the credit binge draws to a close, it stands to reason that the resulting hangover could last for at least another year. Moreover, although the high-yield market has previously experienced periods of stress resulting from the confluence of economic weakness, rising defaults, and a lack of dealer liquidity, what may be different this time is the deep recession in the housing sector and the huge losses and write-offs by banks. Although it is unclear what the ultimate depth and duration of the current credit contraction will be, we believe we have positioned the portfolio to ride out the remaining credit turmoil and to capture select opportunities when the market does rebound.

 

 

 

This report contains the current opinions of Shenkman Capital Management, Inc. and should not be considered as investment advice or a recommendation of any particular security, strategy or investment product. Such opinions are subject to change without notice and securities described herein may no longer be included in, or may at any time be removed from, the Fund’s portfolio. This report is distributed for informational purposes only. Information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed reliable, but not guaranteed.

Fixed income investments are affected by interest rate changes and the creditworthiness of the issues held by the Fund. A rise in interest rates will cause a decrease in the value of fixed income securities. Such an event would have an adverse effect on the Harbor High-Yield Bond Fund. High-yield investing poses additional credit risk related to lower-rated bonds. For information on the different share classes and the risks associated with an investment in the Fund, please refer to the current prospectus.

 

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FUND SUMMARY—April 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

 

INSTITUTIONAL CLASS

   

Fund #

   

024

 

Cusip

   

411511553

 

Ticker

   

HYFAX

 

Inception
Date

   

12-01-2002

 

Net Expense

Ratio

   

0.77%

 

Total Net

Assets (000s)

   

$42,104

 

ADMINISTRATIVE CLASS

   

Fund #

   

224

 

Cusip

   

411511546

 

Ticker

   

HYFRX

 

Inception
Date

   

12-01-2002

 

Net Expense

Ratio

   

1.02%

 

Total Net

Assets (000s)

   

$596

 

INVESTOR CLASS

   

Fund #

   

424

 

Cusip

   

411511538

 

Ticker

   

HYFIX

 

Inception
Date

   

12-01-2002

 

Net Expense

Ratio

   

1.14%

 

Total Net

Assets (000s)

   

$3,536

 

PORTFOLIO STATISTICS

 

    Portfolio   Benchmark

Number of Holdings

  175   1,681

Average Market Coupon

  7.9%   8.1%

Yield to Maturity

  8.0%   10.2%

Weighted Average Maturity

  6.6 years   6.7 years

Weighted Average Duration

  3.7 years   4.4 years

Weighted Average Credit Quality

  B2/B+   B1

R-Squared

  94.2%   N/A

Beta vs. Merrill Lynch High-Yield
Master II Index

  0.89   1.00

Portfolio Turnover Rate—
Unannualized

  30%   N/A

(6-Month Period Ended 04-30-2008)

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION (% of investments)

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FUND CATEGORY

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MATURITY PROFILE (% of investments)

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CREDIT QUALITY (% of investments)

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Harbor High-Yield Bond Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE SUMMARY (Unaudited)

 

 

Institutional Class

GROWTH OF A $50,000 INVESTMENT

For the period 12-01-2002 through 04-30-2008

 

The graph compares a $50,000 investment in the Fund with the performance of the Merrill Lynch High-Yield Master II Index. The Fund’s performance includes the reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions.

  LOGO

 

Total Returns

For the periods ended 04-30-2008

     LOGO
Harbor High-Yield Bond Fund                                 
Institutional Class      -0.86 %        -0.86 %        7.19 %        8.14 %      12-01-2002
Comparative Index                                 
Merrill Lynch High-Yield Master II      -0.77            -0.83            8.23            10.40         

Administrative and Investor Classes

GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT

For the period 12-01-2002 through 04-30-2008

 

The graph compares a $10,000 investment in the Fund with the performance of the Merrill Lynch High-Yield Master II Index. The Fund’s performance includes the reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions.

  LOGO

 

Total Returns

For the periods ended 04-30-2008

     LOGO
Harbor High-Yield Bond Fund                                 
Administrative Class      -0.98 %        -1.11 %        6.94 %        7.90 %      12-01-2002
Investor Class      -1.06          -1.25          6.75          7.72        12-01-2002
Comparative Index                                 
Merrill Lynch High-Yield Master II      -0.77            -0.83            8.23            10.40         

 

 

As stated in the Fund’s current prospectus, the expense ratios were 0.82% (Net) and 0.95% (Gross) (Institutional Class); 1.07% (Net) and 1.20% (Gross) (Administrative Class); and 1.20% (Net) and 1.33% (Gross) (Investor Class). The expense ratios in the prospectus may differ from the actual expense ratios for the fiscal half year disclosed within this report. The expense ratios shown in the prospectus are based on the prior fiscal year, adjusted to reflect changes, if any, in contractual arrangements that occurred prior to the date of the prospectus. The net expense ratios reflect voluntary fee waivers which may be discontinued at any time without notice, although the adviser has no present intention to do so.

 

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. Actual return and principal value on an investment will fluctuate, and the shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

 

 

The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. From time to time, certain fees and/or expenses have been voluntarily waived, which has resulted in higher returns. Without these waivers, the returns would have been lower. The voluntary waivers may be discontinued at any time without notice. The Fund has a redemption fee of 1% against shares that are held for less than 9 months.

You can obtain performance data current to the most recent month end (available within seven business days after the most recent month end) by calling 1-800-422-1050 or visiting www.harborfunds.com.

 

a Annualized.

 

b Unannualized.

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—April 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

 

Total Investments (% of net assets)

(Excludes net cash and short-term investments of 8.3%)

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COMMON STOCKS—0.1%

  (Cost $66)  
Shares         Value
(000s)
    
    
  OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS—0.1%
  5,000   

Compton Petroleum Corp. (CAN)

  $ 57
        
    

CONVERTIBLE BONDS—1.9%

Principal
Amount
(000s)
          
  ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS—0.3%
  

L-1 Identity Solutions Inc

 
$ 150   

3.750%—05/15/2027

    135
        
  HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES—0.1%
  

Omnicare Inc.

 
  100   

3.250%—12/15/2035

    70
        
  HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE—0.5%
  

Shuffle Master Inc.

 
  250   

1.250%—04/15/2024

    226
        
  INDUSTRIAL—0.3%
  

VeriFone Holdings Inc.

 
  200   

1.375%—06/15/20122

    147
        
  MEDIA—0.5%
  

LIN Television Corp.

 
  250   

2.500%—05/15/2033

    250
        
  PHARMACEUTICALS—0.2%
  

Mylan Inc.

 
  150   

1.250%—03/15/2012

    130
        
 
 
TOTAL CONVERTIBLE BONDS
    (Cost $960)
    958
        
    

CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES—89.7%

   
  AEROSPACE & DEFENSE—0.3%  
  

TransDigm Inc.

 
  150   

7.750%—07/15/2014

    154
        
  AUTO COMPONENTS—3.4%
  

American Axle & Manufacturing Inc.

 
  350   

7.875%—03/01/2017

    315
  

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

 
  400   

7.857%—08/15/2011

    419
  98   

8.625%—12/01/2011

    106
  250   

8.663%—12/01/20091

    252
        
       777
        
  

Lear Corp. Series B

 
  150   

8.750%—12/01/2016

    142
  

Tenneco Inc.

 
  250   

8.125%—11/15/20152

    258
  

United Components Inc.

 
  100   

9.375%—06/15/2013

    98
        
       1,590
        
  BEVERAGES—0.5%
  

Constellation Brands Inc.

 
  250   

7.250%—05/15/2017

    253
        
  BUILDING PRODUCTS—0.3%
  

Interface Inc.

 
  125   

10.375%—02/01/2010

    132
        

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—Continued

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES—Continued

   
Principal
Amount
(000s)
        Value
(000s)
    
  CAPITAL MARKETS—2.9%
  

LVB Acquisition Merger Sub Inc

 
$ 1,000   

10.000%—10/15/20172

  $ 1,077
  

Nuveen Investments Inc

 
  250   

10.500%—11/15/20152

    242
        
       1,319
        
  CHEMICALS—0.8%
  

Nalco Co.

 
  50   

7.750%—11/15/2011

    52
  200   

8.875%—11/15/2013

    212
        
       264
        
  

Rockwood Specialties Group Inc.

 
  100   

7.500%—11/15/2014

    100
        
       364
        
  COMMERCIAL SERVICES & SUPPLIES—7.9%
  

Allied Waste North America Inc. Series B

 
  500   

7.125%—05/15/2016

    506
  

ARAMARK Corp.

 
  750   

8.500%—02/01/2015

    786
  

Cardtronics Inc.

 
  100   

9.250%—08/15/2013

    96
  

Casella Waste Systems Inc.

 
  150   

9.750%—02/01/2013

    148
  

Corrections Corp of America

 
  500   

7.500%—05/01/2011

    510
  

FTI Consulting Inc.

 
  500   

7.750%—10/01/2016

    523
  

Iron Mountain Inc.

 
  350   

7.750%—01/15/2015

    359
  150   

8.625%—04/01/2013

    153
        
       512
        
  

Mac-Gray Corp.

 
  300   

7.625%—08/15/2015

    293
  

Norcross Safety Products LLC Series B

 
  150   

9.875%—08/15/2011

    158
  

Waste Services Inc.

 
  100   

9.500%—04/15/2014

    98
        
       3,630
        
  CONSUMER FINANCE—1.3%  
  

Ford Motor Credit Co LLC

 
  350   

7.375%—10/28/2009

    337
  

Ford Motor Credit Co.

 
  250   

7.163%—04/15/20121

    245
        
       582
        
  CONTAINERS & PACKAGING—2.8%  
  

BWAY Corp.

 
  150   

10.000%—10/15/2010

    146
  

Crown Americas LLC

 
  100   

7.625%—11/15/2013

    105
  

Graham Packaging Co. Inc.

 
  300   

8.500%—10/15/2012

    294
  

Graphic Packaging International Inc.

 
  250   

8.500%—08/15/2011

    254

CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES—Continued

   
Principal
Amount
(000s)
        Value
(000s)
    
  CONTAINERS & PACKAGING—Continued
  

Jefferson Smurfit Corp.

 
$ 100   

7.500%—06/01/2013

  $ 87
  

Owens Brockway Glass Container Inc.

 
  250   

6.750%—12/01/2014

    255
  

Smurfit-Stone Container Enterprises Inc.

 
  150   

8.375%—07/01/2012

    138
        
       1,279
        
  DIVERSIFIED CONSUMER SERVICES—1.8%  
  

Education Management LLC

 
  200   

10.250%—06/01/2016

    169
  

Hertz Corp.

 
  250   

8.875%—01/01/2014

    253
  

Rental Service Corp.

 
  100   

9.500%—12/01/2014

    90
  

Service Corp International

 
  250   

7.500%—04/01/2027

    220
  100   

7.625%—10/01/2018

    105
        
       325
        
       837
        
  DIVERSIFIED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES—5.4%
  

Cincinnati Bell Inc.

 
  500   

8.375%—01/15/2014

    500
  

Cincinnati Bell Tele Co.

 
  150   

6.300%—12/01/2028

    128
  

Citizens Communications Co.

 
  100   

7.875%—01/15/2027

    89
  

Nordic Telephone Co. Holdings ApS

 
  300   

8.875%—05/01/20162

    308
  

Qwest Communications International Inc.

 
  75   

6.176%—02/15/20091

    75
  

Qwest Communications International Inc. Series B

 
  500   

7.500%—02/15/2014

    494
  

Qwest Corp.

 
  100   

7.500%—10/01/2014

    101
  

Syniverse Technologies Inc. Series B

 
  350   

7.750%—08/15/2013

    335
  

West Corp.

 
  150   

9.500%—10/15/2014

    144
  

Windstream Corp.

 
  350   

7.000%—03/15/2019

    332
        
       2,506
        
  ELECTRIC UTILITIES—1.6%  
  

Edison Mission Energy

 
  250   

7.200%—05/15/2019

    253
  200   

7.625%—05/15/2027

    196
        
       449
        
  

NRG Energy Inc.

 
  300   

7.375%—02/01/2016

    310
        
       759
        
  ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT—0.6%  
  

Baldor Electric Co.

 
  250   

8.625%—02/15/2017

    256
        

 

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Harbor High-Yield Bond Fund

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—Continued

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES—Continued

   
Principal
Amount
(000s)
        Value
(000s)
    
  ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS—1.1%
  

Celestica Inc.

 
$ 150   

7.625%—07/01/2013

  $ 148
  100   

7.875%—07/01/2011

    101
        
       249
        
  

Flextronics International Ltd

 
  150   

6.500%—05/15/2013

    147
  

NXP BV

 
  100   

9.500%—10/15/2015

    97
        
       493
        
  ENERGY EQUIPMENT & SERVICES—3.0%
  

CHC Helicopter Corp.

 
  200   

7.375%—05/01/2014

    203
  

Complete Production Services Inc.

 
  250   

8.000%—12/15/2016

    252
  

Gulfmark Offshore Inc.

 
  200   

7.750%—07/15/2014

    208
  

Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc.

 
  350   

9.500%—01/15/20162

    364
  

Hornbeck Offshore Services Inc.

 
  100   

6.125%—12/01/2014

    98
  

Key Energy Services Inc.

 
  250   

8.375%—12/01/20142

    260
        
       1,385
        
  FOOD & STAPLES RETAILING—0.8%
  

Stater Brothers Holdings

 
  350   

7.750%—04/15/2015

    353
        
  FOOD PRODUCTS—1.3%
  

B&G Foods Inc.

 
  100   

8.000%—10/01/2011

    100
  

Del Monte Corp.

 
  250   

8.625%—12/15/2012

    260
  

Michael Foods Inc.

 
  125   

8.000%—11/15/2013

    121
  

NBTY Inc.

 
  150   

7.125%—10/01/2015

    144
        
       625
        
  GAS UTILITIES—2.8%
  

Dynegy Holdings Inc.

 
  200   

7.750%—06/01/2019

    200
  300   

8.375%—05/01/2016

    314
        
       514
        
  

Ferrellgas Partners LP

 
  200   

8.750%—06/15/2012

    207
  

Inergy LP

 
  250   

6.875%—12/15/2014

    245
  

Suburban Propane Partners LP

 
  350   

6.875%—12/15/2013

    346
        
       1,312
        
  HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES—0.7%
  

Advanced Medical Optics Inc.

 
  200   

7.500%—05/01/2017

    182
  

Universal Hospital Services Inc.

 
  150   

8.288%—06/01/20151

    143
        
       325
        

CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES—Continued

   
Principal
Amount
(000s)
        Value
(000s)
    
  HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES—5.8%  
  

Community Health Systems Inc.

 
$ 350   

8.875%—07/15/2015

  $ 366
  

DaVita Inc.

 
  500   

7.250%—03/15/2015

    504
  

HCA Inc.

 
  500   

9.250%—11/15/2016

    537
  

Health Management Associates Inc

 
  150   

6.125%—04/15/2016

    137
  

IASIS Healthcare LLC

 
  150   

8.750%—06/15/2014

    155
  

Omnicare Inc

 
  100   

6.875%—12/15/2015

    92
  

Psychiatric Solutions Inc.

 
  500   

7.750%—07/15/2015

    514
  

Res-Care Inc.

 
  125   

7.750%—10/15/2013

    119
  

United Surgical Partners International Inc.

 
  100   

8.875%—05/01/2017

    101
  

Vanguard Health Holding Co. II LLC

 
  150   

9.000%—10/01/2014

    153
        
       2,678
        
  HOTELS, RESTAURANTS & LEISURE—4.8%
  

Chukchansi Economic Development Authority

 
  100   

6.328%—11/15/20121,2

    86
  500   

8.000%—11/15/20132

    448
        
       534
        
  

Felcor Lodging LP

 
  200   

8.500%—06/01/2011

    205
  

Gaylord Entertainment Co.

 
  250   

8.000%—11/15/2013

    238
  

Global Cash Access LLC

 
  162   

8.750%—03/15/2012

    160
  

MTR Gaming Group Inc. Series B

 
  150   

9.750%—04/01/2010

    147
  

Penn National Gaming Inc.

 
  100   

6.750%—03/01/2015

    93
  100   

6.875%—12/01/2011

    96
        
       189
        
  

Pinnacle Entertainment Inc.

 
  100   

8.250%—03/15/2012

    100
  

Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment Inc.

 
  500   

5.300%—03/15/20141,2

    421
  

Seneca Gaming Corp.

 
  250   

7.250%—05/01/2012

    243
        
       2,237
        
  HOUSEHOLD DURABLES—0.4%
  

Jarden Corp.

 
  200   

7.500%—05/01/2017

    185
        
  HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS—0.7%
  

Da-Lite Screen Co. Inc.

 
  150   

9.500%—05/15/2011

    143
  

Jostens (Visant)

 
  200   

8.750%—12/01/2013

    198
        
       341
        

 

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Harbor High-Yield Bond Fund

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—Continued

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES—Continued

   
Principal
Amount
(000s)
        Value
(000s)
    
  INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS & ENERGY TRADERS—2.1%
  

Energy Future Holdings

 
$ 100   

10.875%—11/01/20172

  $ 107
  

IPALCO Enterprises Inc.

 
  250   

7.250%—04/01/20162

    259
  

NRG Energy Inc.

 
  350   

7.375%—01/15/2017

    361
  

Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Co. LLC

 
  250   

10.250%—11/01/20152

    262
        
       989
        
  INDUSTRIAL—5.8%
  

Bristow Group Inc.

 
  500   

7.500%—09/15/2017

    519
  

Domtar Corp.

 
  500   

7.875%—10/15/2011

    513
  

General Motors Nova Scotia Finance Co.

 
  100   

6.850%—10/15/2008

    100
  

Georgia Pacific Corp.

 
  250   

8.125%—05/15/2011

    259
  

GMAC

 
  200   

5.850%—01/14/2009

    196
  

HCA Healthcare Co.

 
  150   

8.750%—09/01/2010

    155
  

HCA Inc.

 
  200   

6.750%—07/15/2013

    186
  

MGM Mirage

 
  400   

6.000%—10/01/2009

    400
  

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority

 
  200   

6.375%—07/15/2009

    200
  

Momentive Performance Materials Inc.

 
  150   

9.750%—12/01/2014

    146
        
       2,674
        
  INSURANCE—0.6%
  

HUB International Holdings Inc.

 
  350   

10.250%—06/15/20152

    257
        
  IT SERVICES—1.6%
  

Sungard Data Systems Inc.

 
  250   

3.750%—01/15/2009

    246
  300   

9.125%—08/15/2013

    315
  175   

10.250%—08/15/2015

    187
        
       748
        
  LEISURE EQUIPMENT & PRODUCTS—0.4%
  

Leslie’s Poolmart

 
  200   

7.750%—02/01/2013

    187
        
  MACHINERY—0.9%
  

SPX Corp.

 
  150   

7.625%—12/15/20142

    157
  

Terex Corp.

 
  250   

8.000%—11/15/2017

    257
        
       414
        
  MEDIA—7.0%
  

Allbritton Communications Co.

 
  450   

7.750%—12/15/2012

    457
  

Cablevision Systems Corp. Series B

 
  500   

7.133%—04/01/20091

    506

CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES—Continued

   
Principal
Amount
(000s)
        Value
(000s)
    
  MEDIA—Continued  
  

Cadmus Communications Corp.

 
$ 150   

8.375%—06/15/2014

  $ 120
  

DirecTV Holdings LLC

 
  150   

8.375%—03/15/2013

    155
  

Echostar DBS Corp.

 
  300   

6.625%—10/01/2014

    294
  

Lamar Media Corp.

 
  400   

6.625%—08/15/2015

    377
  

LIN Television Corp.

 
  500   

6.500%—05/15/2013

    484
  

LIN Television Corp. Series B

 
  100   

6.500%—05/15/2013

    97
  

Mediacom Broadband LLC

 
  100   

8.500%—10/15/2015

    93
  

Mediacom LLC

 
  150   

9.500%—01/15/2013

    147
  

Quebecor Media Inc.

 
  200   

7.750%—03/15/2016

    194
  

Videotron Ltd

 
  250   

9.125%—04/15/20182

    268
        
       3,192
        
  METALS & MINING—2.3%
  

AK Steel Corp.

 
  250   

7.750%—06/15/2012

    257
  

Arch Western Finance LLC

 
  500   

6.750%—07/01/2013

    511
  

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc.

 
  250   

8.375%—04/01/2017

    277
        
       1,045
        
  OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS—10.3%
  

Berry Petroleum Co.

 
  150   

8.250%—11/01/2016

    156
  

Chesapeake Energy Corp.

 
  250   

6.500%—08/15/2017

    248
  

Denbury Resources Inc.

 
  250   

7.500%—04/01/2013

    258
  

Encore Acquisition Co.

 
  250   

6.000%—07/15/2015

    231
  250   

7.250%—12/01/2017

    244
        
       475
        
  

Exco Resources Inc.

 
  350   

7.250%—01/15/2011

    350
  

Foundation PA Coal Co.

 
  300   

7.250%—08/01/2014

    310
  

Mariner Energy Inc.

 
  500   

8.000%—05/15/2017

    494
  

MarkWest Energy Partners LP

 
  250   

8.750%—04/15/20182

    260
  

Massey Energy Co.

 
  200   

6.625%—11/15/2010

    203
  500   

6.875%—12/15/2013

    503
        
       706
        
  

Peabody Energy Corp.

 
  250   

7.375%—11/01/2016

    264

 

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Harbor High-Yield Bond Fund

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—Continued

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES—Continued

   
Principal
Amount
(000s)
        Value
(000s)
    
  OIL, GAS & CONSUMABLE FUELS—Continued
  

Petroplus Finance Ltd.

 
$ 250   

6.750%—05/01/20142

  $ 236
  

Stone Energy Corp.

 
  250   

8.250%—12/15/2011

    252
  

W&T Offshore Inc.

 
  750   

8.250%—06/15/20142

    720
        
       4,729
        
  PAPER & FOREST PRODUCTS—1.2%
  

NewPage Corp.

 
  150   

10.000%—05/01/2012

    161
  250   

10.000%—05/01/20122

    268
        
       429
        
  

Verso Paper Holdings LLC

 
  100   

9.125%—08/01/2014

    104
        
       533
        
  PHARMACEUTICALS—0.5%
  

Warner Chilcott Corp.

 
  250   

8.750%—02/01/2015

    255
        
  SPECIALTY RETAIL—1.5%
  

Buhrmann US Inc.

 
  125   

8.250%—07/01/2014

    120
  

Sally Holdings LLC

 
  250   

9.250%—11/15/2014

    254
  

Susser Holdings LLC

 
  142   

10.625%—12/15/2013

    146
  

United Auto Group Inc.

 
  200   

7.750%—12/15/2016

    183
        
       703
        

CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES—Continued

   
Principal
Amount
(000s)
        Value
(000s)
    
  TELEPHONE—1.8%
  

Citizens Communications Co.

 
$ 500   

6.625%—03/15/2015

  $ 471
  

PAETEC Holding Corp.

 
  400   

9.500%—07/15/2015

    378
        
       849
        
  TEXTILES, APPAREL & LUXURY GOODS—0.3%
  

Phillips-Van Heusen Corp.

 
  125   

8.125%—05/01/2013

    130
        
  WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES—2.4%
  

Centennial Communications Corp.

 
  150   

8.125%—02/01/2014

    150
  250   

8.448%—01/01/20131

    239
        
       389
        
  

Hughes Network Systems LLC

 
  350   

9.500%—04/15/2014

    352
  

Intelsat Bermuda Ltd.

 
  100   

9.250%—06/15/2016

    101
  250   

11.250%—06/15/2016

    255
        
       356
        
       1,097
        
 
 
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES
    (Cost $41,480)
    41,397
        
    

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—8.1%

  (Cost $3,724)  
  REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
  3,724   

Repurchase Agreement with State Street Corp. dated April 30, 2008 due May 1, 2008 at 1.450% collateralized by a Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Note (market value $3,801)

    3,724
        
 
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS—99.8%
    (Cost $46,230)
    46,136
        
  CASH AND OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES—0.2%     100
        
  TOTAL NET ASSETS—100.0%   $ 46,236
        

 

 

 

1 Floating rate security. The stated rate represents the rate in effect at April 30, 2008.

 

2 Securities purchased in a transaction exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. The Fund has no right to demand registration of these securities. These securities are priced by an independent pricing service selected by the adviser (Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc.), or using valuation procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. At April 30, 2008, these securities were valued at $6,405 or 14% of net assets.

 

(CAN) Canada.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Harbor Bond Fund

MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (Unaudited)

 

 

SUBADVISER

Pacific Investment

Management Company LLC (“PIMCO”)

840 Newport Center Drive

P. O. Box 6430

Newport Beach, CA

92658-6430

PORTFOLIO MANAGER

William Gross

Since 1987

PIMCO has subadvised the Fund since its inception in 1987.

INVESTMENT GOAL

Total return.

PRINCIPAL STYLE
CHARACTERISTICS

Intermediate bonds with overall portfolio rated high quality.

LOGO

William Gross

 

Management’s discussion of

fund performance

MARKET REVIEW

The credit crisis that began in the summer of 2007 continued to bring turmoil to financial markets in the fiscal half year ended April 30, 2008. Government bond yields continued to fall worldwide amid a flight to the highest quality assets. To forestall a recession and unfreeze credit markets, the Federal Reserve continued easing by an additional 250 basis points to a federal funds target rate of 2.00% at April 30, 2008. The Fed also took several unconventional steps: it made several hundred billion dollars of liquidity facilities available to the financial system against an expanded range of collateral, opened its discount window to investment banks for the first time since the 1930s, arranged the rescue of Bear Stearns, a brokerage firm weighed down by subprime-related exposure, and assumed the risk for $29 billion of mortgage-backed securities held by Bear Stearns. The U.S. yield curve remained steep as markets expected continued infusions of liquidity by the Fed.

PERFORMANCE

The Harbor Bond Fund outperformed its benchmark, the Lehman Brothers Aggregate Index, for the first half of the 2008 fiscal year. The Fund posted returns of 6.52% (Institutional Class) and 6.40% (Administrative Class), after fees, compared to a gain of 4.08% for the index. The Fund also outperformed the index for the 1-year, 5-year, and 10-year periods ended April 30, 2008.

The Harbor Bond Fund’s investment process is based on a long-term approach, which utilizes both top-down and bottom-up strategies. Top-down strategies focus on duration, yield curve positioning, volatility, and sector rotation, while bottom-up strategies drive the security selection process, focusing on the analysis and identification of undervalued securities. No single strategy dominates performance. The total return approach relies on multiple sources of value-added investments in a diversified portfolio. By combining perspectives from both the portfolio level and the individual securities level, we seek to add value consistently over time while incurring acceptable levels of portfolio risk.

The Fund’s strong performance took place in an environment of heightened volatility. Our investment approach utilized global curve-steepening strategies, a continued below-benchmark allocation to corporate bonds, an emphasis on emerging market currencies (versus the U.S. dollar), and an overweighted exposure to AAA-rated, agency-guaranteed mortgage-backed securities.

The Fund had several important contributors to outperformance. An emphasis on shorter maturities in the U.S. and the United Kingdom helped returns as yield curves continued to steepen. An underweight to corporate bonds added to performance as investment-grade credit lagged Treasuries in the flight to quality. Exposure to emerging market currencies, especially Brazil, had a positive impact as the U.S. dollar weakened. Modest holdings of real return bonds also added value as breakeven spreads widened on increased inflation expectations. Exposure to interest rates outside the U.S., specifically in the U.K. and Europe, was a positive as interest rates in the developed world fell.

 

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Harbor Bond Fund

MANAGER’S COMMENTARY—Continued

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS (% of net assets)

Federal National Mortgage Association (5.5% -2/1/2035)

  4.2 %

Wachovia Corp. (8.0% - 12/31/2049)

  3.6  

Federal National Mortgage Association (5.0% -3/1/2036)

  3.6  

Federal National Mortgage Association TBA (5.5% - 12/1/2099)

  2.7  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. TBA (5.5% -12/1/2099)

  2.5  

Federal National Mortgage Association TBA (5.0% - 12/31/2099)

  2.5  

Federal National Mortgage Association (5.5% - 5/1/2034)

  1.9  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. TBA (6.0% - 12/1/2099)

  1.7  

Federal National Mortgage Association TBA (6.0% - 12/1/2099)

  1.6  

Federal National Mortgage Association (5.5% - 12/1/2099)

  1.4  

 

Among the most important detractors from performance was an overweight to high quality mortgage-backed securities; while mortgages held up better than other higher-yielding assets, they lost value versus Treasuries of comparable duration as liquidity contracted. Holdings of short duration home equity asset-backed bonds also detracted from performance; despite strong credit enhancement, these assets also were negatively affected by tight liquidity conditions. Exposure to local emerging market bonds also was a negative as investors sought the safety of higher-quality U.S. Treasuries.

 

OUTLOOK AND STRATEGY

Looking forward, we forecast slower growth for developed countries globally, precipitated by a housing-led recession in the U.S. However, we expect that emerging market countries will become less dependent on U.S. economic growth and, as such, should not be impacted as negatively as they have been in previous U.S. downturns. On a secular, or long-term, basis, the decoupling of higher-growth emerging market countries from the lower-growth developed world should keep commodity prices high and eventually feed through to core inflation. Accommodative Fed policy should also help feed inflation, both headline and core, on a secular basis. We anticipate a continued strong monetary and fiscal policy response in the U.S., which could include the Congress and the Fed joining forces in an effort to support housing prices. In our view, the Federal Reserve appears likely to hold rates near reduced levels for an extended time, but we do not expect cuts much below 2%.

With regard to strategy, we expect to continue safeguarding assets while prudently taking advantage of potentially attractive yields on high quality securities. We plan to target U.S. duration below the benchmark as we believe U.S. rates are unlikely to fall further. In this vein, we plan to diversify away from the U.S., focusing on short maturities in the U.K and Australia, where yields could converge toward U.S. levels as central banks come under pressure to cut rates amid the global slowdown. We also expect to emphasize high quality mortgage-backed securities, which could offer yield premiums well above levels seen before the credit crisis. Lastly, we will continue to favor emerging market currencies, especially those of Asian countries, and plan to underweight both the U.K. sterling and the euro, which we expect to decrease in value as those economies slow and central banks respond by cutting interest rates.

 

 

 

This report contains the current opinions of Pacific Investment Management Company LLC and should not be considered as investment advice or a recommendation of any particular security, strategy or investment product. Such opinions are subject to change without notice and securities described herein may no longer be included in, or may at any time be removed from, the Fund’s portfolio. This report is distributed for informational purposes only. Information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed reliable, but not guaranteed.

Fixed income investments are affected by interest rate changes and the creditworthiness of the issues held by the Fund. A rise in interest rates will cause a decrease in the value of fixed income securities. Such an event would have an adverse effect on the Harbor Bond Fund. There may be a greater risk that the Fund could lose money due to prepayment and extension risks because the Fund invests heavily at times in mortgage-related securities. The Fund may engage in active and frequent trading to achieve its principal investment strategies. References to securities that are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government do not apply to the shares of the Fund. For information on the different share classes and the risks associated with an investment in the Fund, please refer to the current prospectus.

 

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FUND SUMMARY—April 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

 

INSTITUTIONAL CLASS

   

Fund #

   

014

 

Cusip

   

411511108

 

Ticker

   

HABDX

 

Inception
Date

   

12-29-1987

 

Net Expense Ratio

   

0.56%

 

Total Net Assets (000s)

   

$3,542,383

 

ADMINISTRATIVE CLASS

   

Fund #

   

214

 

Cusip

   

411511686

 

Ticker

   

HRBDX

 

Inception
Date

   

11-01-2002

 

Net Expense Ratio

   

0.81%

 

Total Net Assets (000s)

   

$56,343

 

PORTFOLIO STATISTICS

 

    Portfolio   Benchmark

Number of Holdings

  306   9,267

Average Market Coupon

  5.0%   5.4%

Yield to Maturity

  5.7%   4.7%

Weighted Average Maturity

  5.6 years   7.1 years

Weighted Average Duration

  4.2 years   4.4 years

Weighted Average Credit Quality

  AA   AA1/AA2

Portfolio Turnover Rate—
Unannualized

  197%   N/A

(6-Month Period Ended 04-30-2008)

 

CREDIT QUALITY (% of investments)

LOGO

 

FUND CATEGORY

LOGO

MATURITY PROFILE (% of investments)

LOGO

 

 

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FUND PERFORMANCE SUMMARY (Unaudited)

 

 

Institutional Class

GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT

For the period 05-01-1998 through 04-30-2008

 

The graph compares a $10,000 investment in the Fund with the performance of the Lehman Brothers Aggregate Index. The Fund’s performance includes the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions.

  LOGO

 

Total Returns

For the periods ended 04-30-2008

     LOGO
Harbor Bond Fund                                 
Institutional Class      6.52 %        10.63 %        5.21 %        6.74 %      12-29-1987
Comparative Index                                 
LB AGG      4.08            6.87            4.37            5.96         

Administrative Class

GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT

For the period 11-01-2002 through 04-30-2008

 

The graph compares a $10,000 investment in the Fund with the performance of the Lehman Brothers Aggregate Index. The Fund’s performance includes the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions.

  LOGO

 

Total Returns

For the periods ended 04-30-2008

     LOGO
Harbor Bond Fund                                 
Administrative Class      6.40 %        10.36 %        4.95 %        5.59 %      11-01-2002
Comparative Index                                 
LB AGG      4.08            6.87            4.37            4.76         

As stated in the Fund’s current prospectus, the expense ratios were 0.56% (Net) and 0.57% (Gross) (Institutional Class) and 0.81% (Net) and 0.82% (Gross) (Administrative Class). The expense ratios in the prospectus may differ from the actual expense ratios for the fiscal half year disclosed within this report. The expense ratios shown in the prospectus are based on the prior fiscal year, adjusted to reflect changes, if any, in contractual arrangements that occurred prior to the date of the prospectus. The net expense ratios reflect voluntary fee waivers which may be discontinued at any time without notice, although the adviser has no present intention to do so.

 

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. Actual return and principal value on an investment will fluctuate, and the shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

 

 

The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. From time to time, certain fees and/or expenses have been voluntarily waived, which has resulted in higher returns. Without these waivers, the returns would have been lower. The voluntary waivers may be discontinued at any time without notice.

You can obtain performance data current to the most recent month end (available within seven business days after the most recent month end) by calling 1-800-422-1050 or visiting www.harborfunds.com.

 

a Annualized.

 

b Unannualized.

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—April 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

 

Total Investments (% of net assets)

(Excludes net cash and short-term investments of -4.1%)

LOGO

 

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES—2.6%

Principal
Amount
(000s)
        Value
(000s)
    
  

ACE Securities Corp.

 
  

Series 2006-ASP5 Cl. A2A

 
$ 2,131   

2.975%—10/25/20361,2

  $ 2,098
  

Argent Securities Inc.
Pass Through Certificates

 
  

Series 2006-M2 Cl. A2A

 
  1,136   

2.945%—09/25/20361,2

    1,117
  

Asset Backed Funding Certificates

 
  

Series 2006-HE1 Cl. A2A

 
  2,464   

2.955%—01/25/20371,2

    2,379
  

BA Credit Card Trust

 
  4,200   

3.094%—04/15/20131,2

    4,149
  

Bank of America Credit Card Trust

 
  25,700   

4.015%—12/16/20131

    25,676
  

Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates

 
  

Series 2006-16 Cl. 2A1

 
  888   

2.945%—12/25/20461,2

    871
  

Series 2006-19 Cl. 2A1

 
  2,992   

2.955%—03/25/20371,2

    2,919
  

Series 2001-BC3 Cl. A

 
  405   

3.375%—12/25/20311,2

    363
        
       4,153
        
  

Credit-Based Asset Servicing & Securitization LLC

 
  

Series 2006-CB9 Cl. A1

 
  3,108   

2.659%—11/25/20361,2

    2,900
  

First Franklin Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Certificates

 
  

Series 2006-FF9 Cl. 2A1

 
  9,828   

2.955%—06/25/20361,2

    9,542
  

GSAMP Trust

 
  3,497   

2.965%—09/25/2036-12/25/20361,2

    3,404
  

HSI Asset Securitization Corp Trust Pass Through Certificates

 
  

Series 2006-HE2 Cl. 2A1

 
  1,969   

2.945%—12/25/20361,2

    1,865
  

Indymac Residential Asset Backed Trust

 
  

Series 2006-E Cl. 2A1

 
  1,972   

2.955%—04/25/20371,2

    1,941
  

JP Morgan Mortgage Acquisition Corp. Pass Through Certificates

 
  

Series 2006-WMC3 Cl. A2

 
  1,277   

2.945%—08/25/20361,2

    1,230
  

Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust

 
  

Series 2004-4 Cl. 1A1

 
  119   

3.175%—10/25/20341,2

    99

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES—Continued

Principal
Amount
(000s)
        Value
(000s)
    
  

Newcastle Mortgage Securities Trust

 
  

Series 2006-1 Cl. A1

 
$ 142   

2.965%—03/25/20361,2

  $ 141
  

Option One Mortgage Loan Trust

 
  

Series 2007-1 Cl. 2A1

 
  2,998   

2.945%—01/25/20371,2

    2,870
  

Park Place Securities Inc.

 
  

Series 2004-MCW1 Cl. A1

 
  4,371   

3.207%—10/25/20341,2

    3,682
  

Residential Asset Mortgage Products Inc.
Pass Through Certificates

 
  

Series 2006-RZ4 Cl. A1A

 
  3,306   

2.975%—10/25/20361,2

    3,172
  

Residential Asset Securities Corp.
Pass Through Certificates

 
  

Series 2006-KS8 Cl. A1

 
  5,112   

2.955%—10/25/20361,2

    5,015
  

Series 2006-KS9 Cl. AI1

 
  2,879   

2.965%—11/25/20361,2

    2,761
        
       7,776
        
  

Saxon Asset Securities Trust

 
  

Series 2006-3 Cl. A1

 
  1,308   

2.955%—11/25/20361,2

    1,283
  

SBI Home Equity Loan Trust
Pass Through Certificates

 
  

Series 2006-1A Cl. 1A2A

 
  1,925   

3.065%—08/25/20361,2,3

    1,845
  

Securitized Asset Backed Receivables LLC
Pass Through Certificates

 
  

Series 2007-HE1 Cl. 2A2

 
  5,426   

2.955%—12/25/20361,2

    5,044
  

SLM Student Loan Trust

 
  

Series 2006-3 Cl. A2

 
  322   

2.920%—01/25/20161,2

    321
  1,756   

3.220%—01/26/20151,2

    1,736
        
       2,057
        
  

Small Business Administration

 
  

Series 2003-20I Cl. 1

 
  646   

5.130%—09/01/20232

    652
  

Series 2001-20A Cl. 1

 
  1,759   

6.290%—01/01/20212

    1,833
  

Series 2000-P10 Cl.1

 
  120   

7.449%—08/01/20102

    123
        
       2,608
        
  

Soundview Home Equity Loan Trust

 
  

Series 2006-EQ1 Cl. A1

 
  1,652   

2.945%—10/25/20361,2

    1,601
  

Wells Fargo Home Equity Trust

 
  

Series 2006-3 Cl. A1

 
  1,771   

2.945%—01/25/20371,2

    1,693
        
 
 
TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES
    (Cost $97,182)
    94,325
        
    

BANK LOAN OBLIGATIONS—0.6%

  

Chrysler Finance Co. (Term B)

 
  12,935   

6.800%—08/03/20122

    11,805
  

CSC Holdings Inc. (Cablevision Term B)

 
  1,763   

4.477%—03/29/20131,2

    1,704

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—Continued

 

 

BANK LOAN OBLIGATIONS—Continued

Principal
Amount
(000s)
        Value
(000s)
    
  

First Data Corp (Term B2)

 
$ 1,862   

5.349%—09/24/20142

  $ 1,755
  

First Data Corp. (Term B1)

 
  55   

5.349%—09/24/2014

    52
  266   

5.446%—09/24/2014

    250
  1,807   

5.645%—09/24/20142

    1,703
        
       2,005
        
  

First Data Corp. (Term B3)

 
  1,862   

5.349%—09/24/20142

    1,755
  1,995   

5.400%—09/24/2014

    1,876
  133   

5.446%—09/24/20142

    125
        
       3,756
        
 
 
TOTAL BANK LOAN OBLIGATIONS
    (Cost $21,188)
    21,025
        
    

COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS—6.6%

  

American Home Mortgage Investment Trust REMIC4

 
  

Series 2004-4 Cl. 4A

 
  2,125   

4.390%—02/25/20451,2

    1,934
  

Banc of America Funding Corp. REMIC4

 
  

Series 2005-D Cl. A1

 
  3,093   

4.113%—05/25/20351,2

    2,930
  

Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust REMIC4

 
  

Series 2005-10 Cl. A1

 
  10,162   

4.750%—10/25/20351,2

    9,787
  

Pass Thru Certificates

 
  

Series 2003-1 Cl. 6A1

 
  1,289   

5.035%—04/25/20332,5

    1,238
  

Series 2000-2 Cl. A1

 
  173   

6.024%—11/25/20301,2

    164
        
       11,189
        
  

Bear Stearns Alt-A Trust
Pass Through Certificates

 
  

Series 2005-7 Cl. 2A1

 
  1,963   

5.706%—09/25/20352,5

    1,654
  

Bear Stearns Alt-A Trust REMIC4

 
  

Series 2006-8 Cl. 3A1

 
  3,516   

3.055%—02/25/20341,2

    2,772
  

Series 2005-4 Cl. 3A1

 
  3,964   

5.371%—05/25/20352,5

    3,463
        
       6,235
        
  

Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities
Pass Through

 
  

Series 2007-PW18 Cl. A4

 
  6,400   

5.773%—06/11/20502

    6,313
  

Bear Stearns Mortgage Funding Trust REMIC4

 
  

Series 2007-AR1 Cl. 2A1

 
  7,274   

2.965%—02/25/20371,2

    6,383
  

Bear Stearns Structured Products Inc.

 
  

Series 2007-R7 Cl. A1

 
  4,537   

3.086%—01/25/20371,3

    4,491
  

Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage
Pass Through Trust

 
  

Series 2004-HYB9 Cl. 1A1

 
  7,761   

4.720%—02/20/20352,5

    7,542
  

Series 2004-22 Cl. A3

 
  4,387   

4.802%—11/25/20342,5

    4,125
        
       11,667
        

COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS—Continued

Principal
Amount
(000s)
        Value
(000s)
    
  

Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage
Pass Through Trust REMIC4

 
  

Series 2005-HYB9 Cl. 3A2A

 
$ 1,354   

5.250%—02/20/20361,2

  $ 1,112
  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMIC4

 
  76,601   

2.664%—07/15/2019-10/15/20201,2

    75,053
  27,345   

2.744%—02/15/20191,2

    26,806
  3,310   

2.814%—05/15/20361,2

    3,277
  239   

2.964%—11/15/20301,2

    237
  5,105   

5.000%—12/15/2020-04/25/20332

    5,049
  481   

8.000%—08/15/20222

    521
  71   

9.000%—12/15/20202

    76
        
       111,019
        
  

Federal National Mortgage Association

 
  616   

6.500%—12/25/20422

    634
  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMIC4

 
  

Series 2006-5 Cl. 3A2

 
  900   

4.665%—05/25/20351,2

    908
  

FHLMC Structured
Pass Through Securities

 
  1,638   

5.271%—08/15/20322,5

    1,641
  

FHLMC Structured
Pass Through Securities REMIC4

 
  

Series T-63 Cl. 1A1

 
  440   

5.526%—02/25/20451,2

    416
  

First Nationwide Trust REMIC4

 
  

Series 2001-3 Cl. 1A1

 
  31   

6.750%—08/25/20312

    31
  

GSR Mortgage Loan Trust
Pass Through Certificates

 
  

Series 2005-AR7 Cl. 6A1

 
  5,104   

5.249%—11/25/20352,5

    4,772
  

GSR Mortgage Loan Trust REMIC4
Pass Through Certificates

 
  

Series 2005-AR6 Cl. 2A1

 
  13,901   

4.539%—09/25/20351,2

    13,036
  

Harborview Mortgage Loan Trust REMIC4
Pass-through Certificates

 
  

Series 2005-2 Cl. 2A1A

 
  850   

3.020%—05/19/20351,2

    694
  

IndyMac ARM Trust REMIC4

 
  

Series 2001-H2 Cl. A2

 
  22   

6.434%—01/25/20321,2

    21
  

IndyMac Index Mortgage Loan Trust REMIC4
Pass Through Certificates

 
  

Series 2005-AR31 Cl. 1A1

 
  5,647   

5.195%—01/25/20362,5

    5,480
  

J.P. Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage
Securities Trust 2006

 
  4,800   

5.336%—05/15/20472,4

    4,663
  

J.P. Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2007

 
  14,400   

5.420%—01/15/20492

    13,959
  

Lehman Brothers Floating Rate Commercial Mortgage Trust
Pass Through Certificates

 
  

Series 2006-LLFA Cl. A1

 
  817   

2.594%—09/15/20211,2,3

    770

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—Continued

 

 

COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS—Continued

Principal
Amount
(000s)
        Value
(000s)
    
  

Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Inc.
Pass Through Certificates

 
  

Series 2005-A10 Cl. A

 
$ 2,444   

3.105%—02/25/20361,2

  $ 1,977
  

Series 2005-3 Cl. 4A

 
  749   

3.145%—11/25/20351,2

    677
        
       2,654
        
  

Morgan Stanley Capital I

 
  

Series 2007-XLFA Cl. A1

 
  1,302   

2.575%—10/15/20201,2,3

    1,213
  

Structured Asset Mortgage Investments Inc.
Pass Through Certificates

 
  

Series 2005-AR5 Cl. A2

 
  2,725   

3.050%—07/19/20351,2

    2,462
  

Structured Asset Securities Corp. REMIC4

 
  

Series 2002-1A Cl. 4A

 
  45   

5.987%—02/25/20321,2

    41
  

Series 2001-21A Cl. 1A1

 
  45   

6.625%—01/25/20321,2

    43
        
       84
        
  

Thornburg Mortgage Securities Trust REMIC4
Pass Through Certificates

 
  

Series 2006-6 Cl. A1

 
  3,528   

3.005%—11/25/20361,2

    3,350
  

Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust

 
  

Series 2006-WHL7 Cl. A1

 
  12,008   

2.604%—09/15/20211,2,3

    11,297
  

Washington Mutual REMIC4
Pass Through Certificates

 
  

Series 2005-AR13 Cl. A1A1

 
  908   

3.185%—10/25/20451,2

    737
  

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities REMIC4

 
  

Series 2006-AR2 Cl. A1

 
  5,155   

4.950%—03/25/20362,5

    4,941
        
 
 
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS
    (Cost $248,119)
    238,690
        

CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES—32.3%

  

Allstate Life

 
  4,600   

5.375%—04/30/20132

    4,674
  

American Airlines Inc.

 
  

Series 2001-2 Cl. A1

 
  185   

6.978%—04/01/20112

    183
  

American Express

 
  6,500   

5.500%—04/16/20132

    6,508
  

American Express Bank

 
  9,500   

6.000%—09/13/20172

    9,569
  

American Express Centurion Bank

 
  9,500   

6.000%—09/13/20172

    9,569
  

American Express Co

 
  6,400   

7.000%—03/19/20182

    6,897
  

American Honda Finance Corp. MTN6

 
  5,700   

2.784%—02/09/20101,2,3

    5,695
  

American International Group Inc.

 
  900   

5.050%—10/01/20152

    868
  

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

 
  15,200   

3.200%—09/15/20091,2

    14,945

CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES—Continued

Principal
Amount
(000s)
        Value
(000s)
    
  

Anheuser-Busch Cos Inc.

 
$ 200   

5.500%—01/15/20182

  $ 204
  

ANZ National International Ltd.

 
  5,000   

2.798%—08/07/20091,2,3

    4,990
  

AstraZeneca plc

 
  1,700   

5.900%—09/15/20172

    1,803
  1,600   

6.450%—09/15/20372

    1,735
        
       3,538
        
  

AT&T Inc.

 
  14,200   

3.155%—05/15/20081,2

    14,200
  4,200   

4.950%—01/15/20132

    4,232
  5,000   

5.500%—02/01/20182

    5,008
  2,900   

6.300%—01/15/20382

    2,905
        
       26,345
        
  

Barclays Bank plc

 
  26,700   

5.450%—09/12/20122

    27,190
  

Bear Stearns Cos. Inc.

 
  13,700   

3.218%—07/19/20101,2

    13,357
  

Bear Stearns Cos. Inc. MTN6

 
  4,800   

2.786%—03/30/20091,2

    4,633
  12,200   

3.160%—08/21/20091,2

    11,995
        
       16,628
        
  

BellSouth Corp.

 
  11,200   

2.776%—08/15/20081,2

    11,187
  

BNP Paribas

 
  9,600   

5.186%—06/29/20492,3,5

    8,321
  

Calabash Re Ltd.

 
  

Series 2006-I Cl. A1

 
  1,100   

11.200%—01/08/20101,3

    1,109
  

Cemex Inc.

 
  3,100   

6.722%—12/01/20492,3,5

    2,781
  

China Development Bank

 
  600   

5.000%—10/15/20152

    591
  

CIT Group Inc.

 
  1,700   

2.729%—12/19/20081,2

    1,576
  4,600   

3.049%—01/30/20091,2

    4,221
        
       5,797
  

CIT Group Inc. MTN6

 
  2,900   

2.826%—08/15/20081,2

    2,832
  8,700   

2.840%—08/17/20091,2

    7,549
        
       10,381
        
  

Citigroup Capital XXI

 
  10,400   

8.300%—12/21/20572,5

    10,647
  

Citigroup Funding Inc. MTN6

 
  3,600   

2.606%—06/26/20091,2

    3,540
  1,200   

2.898%—04/23/20091,2

    1,187
  10,300   

2.980%—12/08/20081,2

    10,236
        
       14,963
        
  

Citigroup Inc.

 
  4,700   

2.695%—12/26/20081,2

    4,676
  9,000   

2.701%—12/28/20091,2

    8,819
  1,700   

5.300%—10/17/20122

    1,691
  4,200   

5.500%—08/27/20122

    4,211
  16,300   

5.500%—04/11/20132

    16,417
  1,100   

5.850%—07/02/20132

    1,114
  6,200   

6.000%—08/15/20172

    6,241

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—Continued

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES—Continued

Principal
Amount
(000s)
        Value
(000s)
    
  Citigroup Inc.—Continued
$ 5,600   

6.125%—08/25/20362

  $ 5,157
  37,100   

8.400%—04/29/20492,5

    37,595
        
       85,921
        
  

Codelco Inc.

 
  500   

6.150%—10/24/20362,3

    488
  

Comcast Corp.

 
  5,500   

3.010%—07/14/20091,2

    5,403
  1,200   

5.875%—02/15/20182

    1,199
  1,200   

6.450%—03/15/20372

    1,197
        
       7,799
        
  

DaimlerChrysler North America Holding Corp. MTN6

 
  6,300   

3.218%—03/13/20091,2

    6,253
  4,400   

3.234%—08/03/20091,2

    4,336
        
       10,589
        
  

Dell Inc.

 
  8,800   

5.650%—04/15/20182,3

    8,678
  

Deutsche Bank AG

 
  8,400   

6.000%—09/01/20172

    8,805
  

El Paso Corp. MTN6

 
  200   

8.050%—10/15/20302

    216
  

Enel Finance International SA

 
  12,600   

6.250%—09/15/20172,3

    12,999
  

Export-Import Bank of China

 
  600   

4.875%—07/21/20152,3

    587
  

Fifth Third Bank Corp.

 
  21,900   

8.250%—03/01/20382

    23,203
  

Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust

 
  24,200   

3.932%—12/15/20101,2

    24,319
  

Ford Motor Credit Co.

 
  4,430   

7.250%—10/25/20112

    3,992
  

Gaz Capital SA

 
  900   

6.212%—11/22/20162,3

    853
  

Gazprom OAO

 
  4,400   

10.500%—10/21/20092

    4,807
  

General Electric Capital Corp.

 
  14,500   

5.500%—09/15/20671,2

    20,687
  

General Electric Capital Corp. MTN6

 
  23,519   

2.630%—03/20/20131,2

    22,008
  10,100   

2.746%—08/15/20111,2

    9,771
  7,300   

2.768%—01/05/20091,2

    7,296
  2,800   

2.888%—01/20/20101,2

    2,786
  10,100   

2.918%—10/21/20101,2

    10,022
  2,000   

2.928%—01/08/20161,2

    1,850
  7,000   

2.937%—10/26/20091,2

    6,912
  6,400   

5.875%—01/14/20382

    6,123
        
       66,768
        
  

General Electric Capital Corp. Series A

 
  6,300   

2.788%—10/06/20101,2

    6,173
  

GMAC LLC

 
  800   

6.000%—12/15/20112

    634
  

Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

 
  1,900   

2.639%—12/23/20081,2

    1,891
  7,700   

2.689%—06/23/20091,2

    7,609
  22,200   

5.950%—01/18/20182

    22,198
  5,600   

6.150%—04/01/20182

    5,675
  9,100   

6.250%—09/01/20172

    9,315
        
       46,688
        

CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES—Continued

Principal
Amount
(000s)
        Value
(000s)
    
  

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. MTN6

 
$ 6,500   

2.746%—03/30/20091,2

  $ 6,453
  5,000   

2.806%—11/10/20081,2

    4,986
  8,780   

3.250%—07/23/20091,2

    8,680
        
       20,119
        
  

H.J. Heinz Co.

 
  800   

6.428%—12/01/20202,3

    810
  

HBOS plc MTN

 
  800   

6 5.920%—09/29/20492,3,5

    612
  

HBOS Treasury Services plc MTN6

 
  7,300   

2.756%—07/17/20091,2,3

    7,294
  

HSBC Bank USA

 
  5,400   

3.130%—06/10/20091,2

    5,343
  

HSBC Finance Corp.

 
  3,300   

2.878%—10/21/20091,2

    3,236
  2,900   

2.930%—09/15/20081,2

    2,885
        
       6,121
        
  

HSBC Finance Corp. MTN6

 
  4,200   

3.154%—12/05/20081,2

    4,178
  

HSBC Holdings plc

 
  1,700   

6.500%—05/02/20362

    1,677
  

ICICI Bank Ltd.

 
  7,100   

3.250%—01/12/20101,2,3

    6,842
  

John Deere Capital Corp. MTN6

 
  4,600   

2.763%—07/15/20081,2

    4,597
  

JP Morgan Chase Bank

 
  7,000   

6.000%—10/01/20172

    7,280
  24,227   

6.625%—03/15/20122

    25,308
        
       32,588
        
  

JP Morgan Chase Capital XX

 
  800   

6.550%—09/29/20362

    728
  

Korea Development Bank

 
  15,000   

2.824%—04/03/20101,2

    14,957
  

Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.

 
  13,400   

3.170%—08/21/20091,2

    12,907
  13,270   

3.487%—01/26/20171,2

    11,302
  2,200   

6.875%—05/02/20182

    2,254
        
       26,463
        
  

Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. MTN6

 
  200   

2.649%—12/23/20081,2

    196
  7,500   

2.774%—04/03/20091,2

    7,247
  3,400   

2.954%—07/18/20111,2

    3,081
  3,000   

2.966%—11/10/20091,2

    2,882
  1,100   

3.233%—05/25/20101,2

    1,034
  5,000   

5.625%—01/24/20132

    4,932
        
       19,372
        
  

Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc.

 
  12,700   

3.400%—05/02/20171,2

    10,771
  5,100   

6.400%—08/28/20172

    5,103
  13,000   

6.875%—04/25/20182

    13,130
        
       29,004
        
  

Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc. MTN6

 
  4,400   

2.768%—08/14/20091,2

    4,297
  15,500   

2.808%—05/08/20091,2

    15,208
  5,400   

3.138%—12/04/20091,2

    5,153
        
       24,658
        

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—Continued

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES—Continued

Principal
Amount
(000s)
        Value
(000s)
    
  

MetLife Inc.

 
$ 1,600   

6.400%—12/15/20362

  $ 1,444
  

Metropolitan Life Global Funding I MTN6

 
  8,800   

2.760%—05/17/20101,2,3

    8,627
  

Monumental Global Funds

 
  3,400   

5.500%—04/22/20132,3

    3,449
  

Morgan Stanley

 
  10,800   

2.820%—05/07/20091,2

    10,671
  

Morgan Stanley MTN6

 
  14,400   

2.803%—01/15/20101,2

    13,868
  

MUFG Capital Finance 1 Ltd.

 
  700   

6.346%—07/29/20492,5

    634
  

National Australia Bank Ltd.

 
  4,700   

2.979%—09/11/20091,2,3

    4,697
  32,300   

3.208%—02/08/20101,2,3

    32,317
        
       37,014
        
  

NGPL PipeCo LLC

 
  4,000   

6.514%—12/15/20122,3

    4,124
  

Oracle Corp.

 
  10,200   

4.950%—04/15/20132

    10,390
  10,000   

5.750%—04/15/20182

    10,200
        
       20,590
        
  

Peabody Energy Corp.

 
  1,500   

7.875%—11/01/20262

    1,564
  

Petroleum Export Ltd.

 
  505   

5.265%—06/15/20112,3

    507
  

Principal Life Inc.

 
  4,100   

5.300%—04/24/20132

    4,155
  6,400   

5.550%—04/27/20152

    6,367
        
       10,522
        
  

Qwest Capital Funding Inc.

 
  43   

7.250%—02/15/20112

    42
  

Qwest Corp.

 
  300   

7.500%—06/15/20232

    276
  2,400   

7.625%—06/15/20152

    2,418
        
       2,694
        
  

Ras Laffan LNG III Series B

 
  1,800   

5.838%—09/30/20272,3

    1,523
  

Resona Bank Ltd.

 
  800   

5.850%—09/29/20492,3,5

    676
  

Rohm & Haas Co.

 
  2,500   

6.000%—09/15/20172

    2,547
  

Royal Bank of Scotland plc

 
  4,500   

2.868%—07/21/20081,2,3

    4,493
  

Santander Perpetual SA Unipersonal

 
  10,500   

6.671%—10/29/20492,3,5

    9,994
  

Santander US Debt SA Unipersonal

 
  5,000   

3.074%—11/20/20091,2,3

    4,949
  

Siemens Finance NV

 
  6,100   

2.728%—08/14/20091,2,3

    6,104
  18,000   

5.500%—02/16/20122,3

    18,545
        
       24,649
        
  

SMFG Preferred Capital USD 1 Ltd.

 
  2,300   

6.078%—01/29/20492,3,5

    1,955

CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES—Continued

Principal
Amount
(000s)
        Value
(000s)
    
  

Sprint Capital Corp.

 
$ 1,100   

6.125%—11/15/20082

  $ 1,092
  

State Street Capital Trust III

 
  4,500   

8.250%—12/29/20492,5

    4,505
  

State Street Capital Trust IV

 
  700   

3.800%—06/15/20371,2

    534
  

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp.

 
  5,900   

5.625%—07/29/20492,3,5

    5,329
  

Target Corp.

 
  7,900   

5.125%—01/15/20132

    8,038
  

Time Warner Inc.

 
  4,400   

2.915%—11/13/20091,2

    4,247
  

TNK-BP Finance SA

 
  900   

6.125%—03/20/20122,3

    866
  

Transocean Inc.

 
  4,400   

3.214%—09/05/20081,2

    4,391
  

UBS AG

 
  3,600   

5.750%—04/25/20182

    3,601
  

UBS AG/Stamford Branch

 
  3,200   

5.875%—12/20/20172

    3,269
  

UFJ Finance Aruba AEC

 
  200   

6.750%—07/15/20132

    207
  

Union Pacific Corp.

 
  9,400   

5.700%—08/15/20182

    9,527
    
  

United Airlines Inc.
Pass Through Certificates

 
  1,799   

9.060%—06/17/2015

    20
  

United Health Group Inc.

 
  3,700   

4.875%—02/15/20132

    3,537
  

USB Capital IX

 
  700   

6.189%—04/15/20492,5

    532
  

Vale Overseas Ltd.

 
  900   

6.250%—01/23/20172

    925
  900   

6.875%—11/21/20362

    913
        
       1,838
        
  

Verizon Communications Inc.

 
  14,700   

2.734%—04/03/20091,2

    14,633
  400   

5.250%—04/15/20132

    409
        
       15,042
        
  

Virginia Electric and Power Co.

 
  600   

6.350%—11/30/20372

    615
  

Wachovia Bank NA

 
  8,100   

2.639%—03/23/20091,2

    8,019
  4,500   

2.645%—06/27/20081,2

    4,492
  6,900   

2.654%—10/03/20081,2

    6,870
        
       19,381
        
  

Wachovia Corp.

 
  1,600   

5.625%—10/15/20162

    1,534
  10,200   

5.750%—02/01/20182

    10,152
  125,300   

7.980%—02/28/20492,5

    123,656
        
       135,342
        
  

Wachovia Corp. MTN6

 
  3,800   

3.126%—12/01/20091,2

    3,732
  

Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

 
  10,400   

2.700%—06/16/20081,2

    10,398

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—Continued

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES—Continued

Principal
Amount
(000s)
        Value
(000s)
    
  

Westpac Banking Corp.

 
$ 3,000   

2.684%—06/06/20081,2

  $ 3,000
        
 
 
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES
    (Cost $1,171,602)
    1,162,085
        
    

FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS—0.2%

  

Federative Republic of Brazil

 
  2,200   

10.250%—01/10/20282

    1,178
  

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc

 
  5,700   

7.640%—03/31/20492,5,6

    5,374
        
 
 
TOTAL FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS
    (Cost $7,206)
    6,552
        
    

MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH—60.4%

  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

 
  3,271   

5.000%—10/01/20182

    3,310
  14,094   

5.500%—05/01/2037-07/01/20372

    14,199
  20,819   

5.500%—04/01/20382

    20,976
  6,808   

6.000%—07/01/2016-12/01/20372

    7,000
  73   

6.714%—06/01/20241,2,4

    74
    
        
       45,559
        
  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. TBA7

 
  

May Delivery

 
  85,000   

5.500%—12/01/2099

    85,545
  19,000   

5.500%—12/01/2099

    18,605
  

June Delivery

 
  56,500   

6.000%—12/01/2099

    57,656
  

May Delivery

 
  4,500   

6.000%—12/01/2099

    4,603
        
       166,409
        
  

Federal Housing Authority Project

 
  

221D4 Banco-5

 
  91   

7.400%—02/01/20212

    90
  

221D4 Greystone 98-4

 
  2,780   

7.430%—10/01/20202

    2,776
        
       2,866
        
  

Federal National Mortgage Association

 
  6,292   

4.727%—08/01/20351,2

    6,357
  13,717   

4.833%—06/01/20351,2

    13,900
  233,969   

5.000%—12/01/2016-01/01/20372

    231,641
  59,000   

5.000%—04/01/2037-05/01/20382

    58,003
  1,512   

5.476%—10/01/20401,2

    1,526
  658,946   

5.500%—11/01/2016-01/01/20382

    664,318
  218,873   

5.500%—11/01/2035-04/01/20382

    220,323
  500,510   

6.000%—04/01/2016-01/01/20382

    512,386
  3,510   

6.000%—06/01/2036-01/01/20382

    3,592
  395   

6.000%—04/01/20372,3

    404
  22   

9.000%—11/01/20092

    23
        
       1,712,473
        

MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH—Continued

Principal
Amount
(000s)
        Value
(000s)
    
  

Federal National Mortgage Association TBA7

 
  

May Delivery

 
$ 86,400   

5.000%—12/31/2099

  $ 84,875
  

March Delivery

 
  146,000   

5.500%—12/01/2099

    145,398
  

April Delivery

 
  6,000   

6.000%—12/01/2099

    6,157
        
       236,430
        
  

Government National Mortgage Association I

 
  3,549   

6.000%—06/15/20372

    3,653
  

Government National Mortgage Association I TBA7

 
  

December Delivery

 
  3,600   

6.000%—05/20/2038

    3,694
  

Government National Mortgage Association II

 
  489   

5.125%—12/20/2024-11/20/20291,2

    491
  336   

5.375%—03/20/2017-02/20/20251,2

    342
  689   

5.625%—08/20/2022-07/20/20271,2

    695
  1,409   

5.750%—02/20/20321,2

    1,431
  109   

6.375%—05/20/20241,2

    111
        
       3,070
        
 
 
TOTAL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH
    (Cost $2,159,330)
    2,174,154
        
    

MUNICIPAL BONDS—1.2%

   
  

Badger Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp.

 
  4,300   

6.375%—06/01/20322

    4,321
  

Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority

 
  2,800   

5.875%—06/01/20302

    2,637
  

California St

 
  15,700   

5.000%—11/01/20372

    15,628
  

City of San Antonio TX

 
  6,765   

4.750%—05/15/20372

    6,558
  

Los Angeles Community College 2003

 
  8,500   

5.000%—08/01/20312

    8,707
  

University of Arkansas

 
  3,900   

5.000%—11/01/20312

    3,956
        
 
 
TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS
    (Cost $40,559)
    41,807
        
    

PURCHASED OPTIONS—0.2%

   
No. of
Contracts
(000s)
          
  

Swap Option

 
  397,300   

Expire 12/15/2008

    2,212
  209,700   

Expire 02/02/2009

    1,759
  36,800   

Expire 07/02/2009

    311
  276,900   

Expire 08/03/2009

    2,507
  179,100   

Expire 02/04/2011

    1,004
        
 
 
TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS
(Cost $11,086)
    7,793
        

 

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Harbor Bond Fund

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—Continued

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—6.3%

   
Principal
Amount
(000s)
        Value
(000s)
    
  BANK OBLIGATIONS
  

American Honda Finance Corp. MTN6

 
$ 4,200   

3.085%—08/05/20081,2

  $ 4,200
  

Bank of Ireland

 
  15,250   

2.753%—01/15/20102

    15,248
  

Calyon Bank

 
  7,300   

2.688%—01/16/20092

    7,299
  1,100   

2.731%—06/29/20102

    1,099
        
       8,398
        
  

Dexia Credit Local SA

 
  24,900   

2.460%—09/29/20082

    24,885
  

Fortis Bank

 
  4,800   

2.646%—09/30/20082

    4,799
  4,400   

2.808%—06/30/20082

    4,400
        
       9,199
        
  

Nordea Bank Finland plc

 
  10,000   

2.712%—04/09/20092

    9,998
  3,700   

5.308%—05/28/20082

    3,700
        
       13,698
        
  

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken

 
  10,100   

3.050%—08/21/20082

    10,100

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—Continued

     
Principal
Amount
(000s)
        Value
(000s)
 
    
  BANK OBLIGATIONS—Continued  
  

Societe Generale

 
$ 3,000   

2.830%—06/30/20082

  $ 3,000  
  

Unicredito SpA

 
  5,400   

3.085%—05/29/20082

    5,401  
          
       94,129  
          
  REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS  
  122,300   

Repurchase Agreement with Credit Suisse First Boston dated April 30, 2008 due May 1, 2008 at 1.900% collateralized by U.S. Treasury Notes (market value $122,306)2

    122,300  
  9,467   

Repurchase Agreement with State Street Corp. dated April 30, 2008 due May 1, 2008 at 1.450% collateralized by a Federal National Mortgage Association Note (market value $9,660)

    9,467  
          
       131,767  
          
 
 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
    (Cost $225,896)
    225,896  
          
 
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS—110.4%
    (Cost $3,982,168)
    3,972,327  
          
  CASH AND OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES—(10.4)%     (373,601 )
          
  TOTAL NET ASSETS—100.0%   $ 3,598,726  
          

 

 

FUTURES CONTRACTS OPEN AT APRIL 30, 2008 ARE AS FOLLOWS:

 

Description

   Number of
Contracts
   Aggregate
Face Value
(000s)
   Expiration Date    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
(000s)
 

Euribor Futures (Buy)

   171    $ 42,750    Jun-2009    $ 65  

Euro CME (Buy)

   1,222      305,500    Jun-2008      5,242  

Euro CME (Buy)

   125      31,250    Sep-2008      52  

Euro CME (Buy)

   3,584      896,000    Dec-2008      14,807  

Euro CME (Buy)

   595      148,750    Sep-2009      (532 )

Euro-Bund Futures (Sell)

   133      13,300    Jun-2008      233  

Eurodollar Futures (Buy)

   2,386      596,500    Mar-2009      6,752  

Eurodollar Futures (Buy)

   447      11,750    Jun-2009      (501 )

Eurodollar Futures (Buy)

   447      11,750    Dec-2009      (434 )

Eurodollar Futures (Buy)

   261      65,250    Mar-2010      (128 )

U.S. CBT 10 Yr. (Buy)

   2,228      222,800    Jun-2008      (1,790 )

U.S. Treasury Notes 2 Yr. Futures (Sell)

   587      117,400    Jun-2008      1,132  

U.S. Treasury Notes 5 Yr. Futures (Sell)

   1,059      150,900    Jun-2008      1,377  

United Kingdom 90 Day Futures (Buy)

   1,634      204,250    Jun-2008      441  

United Kingdom 90 Day Futures (Buy)

   1,060      132,500    Sep-2008      813  

United Kingdom 90 Day Futures (Buy)

   566      70,750    Dec-2008      297  

United Kingdom 90 Day Futures (Buy)

   483      60,375    Mar-2009      905  

United Kingdom 90 Day Futures (Buy)

   60      7,500    Dec-2009      (58 )

United Kingdom LIBOR Futures (Buy)

   223      27,875    Jun-2009      305  
                 
            $ 28,978  
                 

 

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—Continued

 

 

FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS OPEN AT APRIL 30, 2008 ARE AS FOLLOWS:

 

Currency

   Market Value
(000s)
   Aggregate
Face Value
(000s)
   Delivery Date    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
(000s)
 

Australian Dollar (Buy)

   $ 1,459    $ 1,457    May-2008    $ 3  

Brazilian Real (Buy)

     68,278      58,605    Jul-2008      9,673  

Brazilian Real (Buy)

     31,002      28,601    Dec-2008      2,401  

Brazilian Real (Sell)

     24,228      23,516    Jul-2008      (713 )

Brazilian Real (Sell)

     17,999      17,418    Dec-2008      (581 )

Chilean Pesos (Buy)

     1,105      1,068    Dec-2008      37  

Euro Currency (Sell)

     34,975      35,146    May-2008      172  

Indian Rupee (Buy)

     16,719      16,137    May-2008      582  

Indian Rupee (Buy)

     5,578      5,744    Aug-2008      (167 )

Indian Rupee (Buy)

     16,655      16,856    Nov-2008      (201 )

Indian Rupee (Sell)

     16,719      16,897    May-2008      178  

Indonesian Rupiah (Buy)

     1,800      1,890    May-2008      (90 )

Japanese Yen (Buy)

     9,567      10,014    May-2008      (447 )

Japanese Yen (Sell)

     24,950      25,981    May-2008      1,032  

Kuwaiti Dinar (Buy)

     576      561    May-2008      15  

Malaysian Ringgit (Buy)

     7,066      6,662    May-2008      404  

Mexican Peso (Buy)

     12,891      12,346    Jul-2008      545  

Mexican Peso (Sell)

     12,891      12,640    Jul-2008      (251 )

New Russian Ruble (Buy)

     10,671      10,049    Jul-2008      622  

New Russian Ruble (Buy)

     5,576      5,409    Nov-2008      167  

New Russian Ruble (Sell)

     16,298      15,853    Jul-2008      (445 )

Philippine Peso (Buy)

     6,149      5,671    May-2008      478  

Polish Zloty (Buy)

     11,740      9,555    Jul-2008      2,185  

Polish Zloty (Sell)

     11,740      10,441    Jul-2008      (1,298 )

Pound Sterling (Sell)

     59,347      58,946    May-2008      (401 )

Saudi Riyal (Buy)

     555      561    May-2008      (6 )

Singapore Dollar (Buy)

     13,049      11,841    May-2008      1,208  

Singapore Dollar (Buy)

     7,853      7,523    Nov-2008      330  

South African Rand (Buy)

     434      484    Jul-2008      (50 )

South African Rand (Buy)

     9      9    Dec-2008       

South Korean Won (Buy)

     2,559      2,775    May-2008      (216 )

South Korean Won (Buy)

     10,012      10,736    Aug-2008      (723 )

South Korean Won (Sell)

     828      829    May-2008       

Swedish Krona (Buy)

     1,812      1,757    Jun-2008      56  

U.A.E. Dirham (Buy)

     553      561    May-2008      (8 )
                 
            $ 14,491  
                 

TBA COMMITMENTS OPEN AT APRIL 30, 2008 ARE AS FOLLOWS:

 

Description

   Principal
Amount
(000s)
   Coupon
Rate
     Delivery Date    Value
(000s)

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (proceeds receivable $19,018)

   $ 19,000    5.500 %    Apr-2038    $ 18,605

Federal National Mortgage Association (proceeds receivable $104)

     100    6.500 %    Apr-2038      103

Federal National Mortgage Association (proceeds receivable $6,043)

     6,000    6.000 %    Apr-2038      6,157

Federal National Mortgage Association (proceeds receivable $54,391)

     54,000    5.500 %    Apr-2038      52,895

Government National Mortgage Associate (proceeds receivable $3,706)

     3,600    6.000 %    Apr-2038      3,694

Government National Mortgage Associate (proceeds receivable $3,687)

     3,600    6.000 %    Apr-2038      3,698
               
            $ 85,152
               

WRITTEN OPTIONS OPEN AT APRIL 30, 2008 ARE AS FOLLOWS:

 

Description

   Number of
Shares/
Contracts
   Strike
Price
   Expiration Date    Value
(000s)

Swap Option (Call)

   121,700,000    $ 4.30    Dec-2008    $ 2,945

Swap Option (Call)

   10,900,000      4.30    Jan-2009      264

Swap Option (Call)

   55,100,000      4.30    Feb-2009      1,372

Swap Option (Call)

   27,900,000      4.60    Mar-2009      957

Swap Option (Call)

   16,000,000      4.20    Apr-2009      344

Swap Option (Call)

   10,600,000      4.15    May-2009      217

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—Continued

 

 

WRITTEN OPTIONS OPEN AT APRIL 30, 2008—Continued

 

Description

   Number of
Shares/
Contracts
   Strike
Price
   Expiration Date    Value
(000s)

Swap Option (Call)

   34,500,000    $ 4.40    Jun-2009    $ 950

Swap Option (Call)

   49,700,000      4.55    Jul-2009      1,587

Swap Option (Call)

   59,700,000      4.25    Aug-2009      1,395

U. S. Treasury Notes 10 Yr. Futures (Call)

   1,413      118.00    Sep-2009      265

U. S. Treasury Notes 10 Yr. Futures (Call)

   528      120.00    Oct-2009      25

U. S. Treasury Notes 10 Yr. Futures (Put)

   1,614      114.00    Nov-2009      429

U. S. Treasury Notes 10 Yr. Futures (Put)

   344      116.00    Dec-2009      328
               

Written options outstanding, at value (premiums received of $15,330)

            $ 11,078
               

SWAP AGREEMENTS OPEN AT APRIL 30, 2008 ARE AS FOLLOWS:

 

Interest Rate Swaps Counterparty

 

Floating Rate Index

  Pay/Receive
Floating Rate
  Fixed Rate     Expiration Date   Notional
Amount
(000s)
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
(000s)
 

UBS AG

 

3-Month AUD BBR-BBSW

  Pay   7.000 %   09/15/2009   AUD$     80,300   $ (589 )

UBS AG

 

3-Month AUD BBR-BBSW

  Pay   7.500     03/15/2010     5,400     13  

UBS AG

 

6-Month AUD BBR-BBSW

  Pay   7.500     03/15/2011     36,500     (163 )

Deutsche Bank AG

 

6-Month AUD BBR-BBSW

  Pay   7.000     03/20/2013     8,500     (226 )

Deutsche Bank AG

 

6-Month AUD BBR-BBSW

  Receive   6.500     03/20/2018     11,600     217  

Barclays Capital, London

 

3-Month BRL-Banco Central do Brazil

  Pay   11.360     01/04/2010   R$     11,700     (217 )

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.

 

3-Month BRL-Banco Central do Brazil

  Pay   11.430     01/04/2010     10,700     (189 )

UBS AG

 

Brazil Cetip Interbank Deposit Rate

  Pay   12.410     01/04/2010     7,800     (33 )

Morgan Stanley Capital Services, Inc.

 

Brazil Cetip Interbank Deposit Rate

  Pay   12.670     01/04/2010     7,800     (35 )

Morgan Stanley Capital Services, Inc.

 

3-Month BRL-Banco Central do Brazil

  Receive   12.780     01/04/2010     10,400     (26 )

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.

 

3-Month BRL-Banco Central do Brazil

  Pay   12.948     01/04/2010     4,400      

UBS AG

 

Business Day—CDI

  Pay   10.575     01/02/2012     18,400     (446 )

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.

 

Business Day—CDI

  Pay   11.980     01/02/2012     13,000     (254 )

UBS AG

 

Business Day—CDI

  Pay   12.540     01/02/2012     15,400     (180 )

Barclays Capital, London

 

6-Month BP-LIBOR

  Pay   6.000     12/20/2008   £     17,700     1  

Deutsche Bank AG

 

6-Month BP-LIBOR

  Pay   6.000     12/20/2008     10,600     (3 )

Royal Bank of Scotland

 

6-Month BP-LIBOR

  Pay   6.000     03/20/2009     9,300     (12 )

Barclays Capital, London

 

6-Month BP-LIBOR

  Pay   6.000     03/20/2009     10,000     (8 )

Barclays Capital, London

 

6-Month BP-LIBOR

  Pay   5.000     06/15/2009     10,600     190  

Credit Suisse International

 

6-Month BP-LIBOR

  Pay   5.000     06/15/2009     2,100     26  

Royal Bank of Scotland

 

6-Month BBA-LIBOR

  Pay   4.750     09/17/2013     4,000     (148 )

Barclays Capital PLC

 

6-Month BBA-LIBOR

  Pay   4.750     09/17/2013     4,000     (152 )

HSBC Bank USA, N.A.

 

6-Month BBA-LIBOR

  Pay   5.000     09/17/2013     9,600     (277 )

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.

 

6-Month BP-LIBOR

  Receive   4.000     12/15/2035     2,000     143  

Barclays Capital, London

 

6-Month BP-LIBOR

  Receive   4.000     12/15/2036     2,200     229  

Royal Bank of Scotland

 

6-Month BP-LIBOR

  Receive   4.000     12/15/2036     6,100     447  

Deutsche Bank AG

 

6-Month BP-LIBOR

  Receive   4.000     12/15/2036     5,400     (296 )

HSBC Bank USA, N.A.

 

6-Month BP-LIBOR

  Receive   4.000     12/15/2036     4,000     277  

Deutsche Bank AG

 

6-Month EUR-EURIBOR

  Pay   5.000     12/19/2009       17,800     72  

Morgan Stanley Capital Services, Inc.

 

6-Month EUR-EURIBOR

  Pay   4.000     06/18/2010     20,200     (370 )

BNP Paribas Bank

 

5-Year French CPI Ex Tobacco Daily Reference Index

  Pay   2.090     10/15/2010     7,200     (32 )

Barclays Capital, London

 

5-Year French CPI Ex Tobacco Daily Reference Index

  Pay   2.102     10/15/2010     1,000     (3 )

UBS Warburg AG

 

5-Year French CPI Ex Tobacco Daily Reference Index

  Pay   2.146     10/15/2010     1,300     2  

Royal Bank of Scotland

 

5-Year French CPI Ex Tobacco Daily Reference Index

  Pay   1.950     03/30/2012     3,500     (119 )

Royal Bank of Scotland

 

5-Year French CPI Ex Tobacco Daily Reference Index

  Pay   1.955     03/28/2012     2,200     (73 )

Barclays Capital, London

 

6-Month EUR-EURIBOR

  Pay   4.000     06/15/2018     9,500     (109 )

Citibank N.A.

 

1-Month MXN-Mexico Interbank

  Pay   8.170     11/04/2016   MEX$     8,900     (12 )

Deutsche Bank AG

 

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

  Pay   2.000     12/19/2017   ¥     670,000     101  

Barclays Bank PLC

 

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

  Pay   2.000     12/19/2017     350,000     51  

Barclays Bank PLC

 

6-Month EUR-EURIBOR

  Pay   0.710     02/05/2009   $     11,300     (39 )

Barclays Bank PLC

 

6-Month EUR-EURIBOR

  Pay   0.763     02/05/2009     22,500     (73 )

Royal Bank of Scotland

 

3-Month USD-LIBOR

  Receive   4.000     06/18/2010     21,800     (41 )

Royal Bank of Scotland

 

3-Month USD-LIBOR

  Receive   4.000     06/18/2013     2,500     35  

Bank of America NA

 

6-Month USD BBA-LIBOR

  Receive   5.000     06/18/2015     19,700     275  

Royal Bank of Scotland

 

6-Month USD BBA-LIBOR

  Receive   5.000     06/18/2018     3,700     (32 )

Bank of America NA

 

6-Month USD BBA-LIBOR

  Receive   5.000     06/18/2018     40,100     (127 )

Royal Bank of Scotland

 

3-Month USD-LIBOR

  Receive   5.000     06/18/2038     13,100     399  

Deutsche Bank AG

 

6-Month USD BBA-LIBOR

  Receive   5.000     06/18/2038     1,900     79  

Morgan Stanley Capital Services, Inc.

 

6-Month USD BBA-LIBOR

  Receive   5.000     06/18/2038     9,600     330  

Royal Bank of Scotland

 

3-Month USD-LIBOR

  Receive   5.000     06/18/2038     5,100     (301 )
                   

Total Interest Rate Swaps

              $ (1,698 )
                   

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—Continued

 

 

SWAP AGREEMENTS OPEN AT APRIL 30, 2008—Continued

 

Credit Default Swaps Counterparty

 

Reference Entity

 

Buy/Sell

  Pay/Receive
Fixed Rate
    Expiration Date   Notional
Amount
(000s)
  Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
(000s)
 

Morgan Stanley Capital Services, Inc.

 

Russian Federation 7.5% due 3/31/2030

 

Sell

  0.245 %   06/20/2008   $ 700   $  

Morgan Stanley Capital Services, Inc.

 

GMAC LLC 6.875% due 8/28/2012

 

Sell

  1.050     09/20/2008     5,500     (150 )

Morgan Stanley Capital Services, Inc.

 

GMAC LLC 9.625% due 3/1/2013

 

Buy

  0.970     11/20/2008     2,300      

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC

 

GAZPROM SP FBF 8.625% due 4/28/2034

 

Sell

  1.000     11/20/2008     1,000      

Royal Bank of Scotland

 

Indonesia SP 6.75% due 3/10/2014

 

Buy

  0.390     12/20/2008     6,000     (21 )

Royal Bank of Scotland

 

Indonesia SP 6.75% due 3/10/2014

 

Buy

  0.400     12/20/2008     9,000     (32 )

Morgan Stanley Capital Services, Inc.

 

GAZPROM SP 01/30/08 MYC 8.625% due 4/28/2034

 

Sell

  1.250     12/20/2008     5,400     8  

Bank of America NA

 

SLM CORP SP BOA 5.125% due 8/27/2012

 

Sell

  4.550     03/20/2009     3,900     (23 )

HSBC Bank USA, N.A.

 

Russian Federation 7.650% due 06/11/2013

 

Sell

  0.700     04/20/2009     1,300     (10 )

HSBC Bank USA, N.A.

 

United Mexican States 7.5% due 4/8/2033

 

Sell

  0.180     05/20/2009     3,000     (2 )

Barclays Bank PLC

 

GECC SP BRC 6% due 6/15/2012

 

Sell

  0.620     03/20/2011     5,700     (21 )

Chase Securities Inc.

 

Panama SP 8.875% due 9/30/2027

 

Sell

  0.730     01/20/2012     3,000     (40 )

Morgan Stanley Capital Services, Inc.

 

Panama SP 8.875% due 9/30/2027

 

Sell

  0.750     01/20/2012     1,000     (13 )

Citibank N.A.

 

Dow Jones CDX N.A. HY-8 Index

 

Buy

  0.355     06/20/2012     9,937     (267 )

Citibank N.A.

 

Dow Jones CDX N.A. HY-8 Index

 

Buy

  0.360     06/20/2012     4,968     (133 )

Citibank N.A.

 

Dow Jones CDX N.A. HY-8 Index

 

Buy

  0.401     06/20/2012     2,484     (63 )

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.

 

Dow Jones CDX N.A. HY-8 Index

 

Buy

  1.833     06/20/2012     1,400     (55 )

Citibank N.A.

 

Dow Jones CDX N.A. HY-8 Index

 

Buy

  1.846     06/20/2012     1,000     (39 )

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.

 

Dow Jones CDX N.A. HY-8 Index

 

Sell

  2.070     06/20/2012     1,400     (42 )

Morgan Stanley Capital Services, Inc.

 

Dow Jones CDX N.A. HY-8 Index

 

Buy

  2.080     06/20/2012     1,000     (30 )

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.

 

Dow Jones CDX N.A. HY-8 Index

 

Buy

  2.127     06/20/2012     600     (17 )

Citibank N.A.

 

Dow Jones CDX N.A. HY-8 Index

 

Sell

  2.144     06/20/2012     500     (14 )

Morgan Stanley Capital Services, Inc.

 

Dow Jones CDX N.A. HY-8 Index

 

Sell

  2.170     06/20/2012     500     (13 )

Citibank N.A.

 

Dow Jones CDX N.A. HY-8 Index

 

Sell

  2.179     06/20/2012     700     (18 )

Morgan Stanley Capital Services, Inc.

 

Russian Federation 7.5% due 3/31/2030

 

Sell

  0.795     08/20/2012     5,600     (31 )

Barclays Capital, London

 

GMAC LLC 6.875% due 8/28/2012

 

Sell

  3.650     09/20/2012     2,500     (470 )

Citibank N.A.

 

GMAC LLC 6.875% due 8/28/2012

 

Sell

  3.720     09/20/2012     2,500     (466 )

Deutsche Bank AG

 

GMAC LLC 6.875% due 8/28/2012

 

Sell

  4.000     09/20/2012     1,600     (286 )

Barclays Capital, London

 

Ford Motor Credit Company 7% due 10/1/2013

 

Sell

  4.150     09/20/2012     2,500     (250 )

Barclays Bank PLC

 

GMAC LLC 6.875% due 8/28/2012

 

Sell

  4.800     09/20/2012     2,200     (347 )

Barclays Bank PLC

 

Ford Motor Credit Company 7% due 10/1/2013

 

Sell

  5.650     09/20/2012     1,300     (70 )

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.

 

Dow Jones CDX N.A. HY-8 Index

 

Sell

  5.800     09/20/2012     500     (25 )

Barclays Bank PLC

 

Ford Motor Credit Company 7.25% due 10/25/2011

 

Sell

  6.150     09/20/2012     7,200     (275 )

Barclays Bank PLC

 

Dow Jones CDX IG9 5Y Index

 

Sell

  0.600     12/20/2012     90,500     2,589  

Barclays Bank PLC

 

GECC SP BRC 6% due 6/15/2012

 

Sell

  0.640     12/20/2012     5,600     (44 )

Deutsche Bank AG

 

Dow Jones CDX IG9 5Y 30-100% Index

 

Sell

  0.705     12/20/2012     17,400     389  

Morgan Stanley Capital Services, Inc.

 

Dow Jones CDX IG9 5Y 15-30% Index

 

Sell

  0.963     12/20/2012     6,500     139  

Deutsche Bank AG

 

General Motors Corporation 7.125% due 7/15/2013

 

Sell

  4.500     12/20/2012     900     (141 )

Citibank N.A.

 

General Motors Corporation 7.125% due 7/15/2013

 

Sell

  4.600     12/20/2012     900     (138 )

BNP Paribas Bank

 

General Motors Corporation 7.125% due 7/15/2013

 

Sell

  4.800     12/20/2012     100     (15 )

Barclays Bank PLC

 

UBS AG JERSEY BRANCH 4.814% due 4/18/2012

 

Sell

  0.760     02/20/2013     20,470     123  

Barclays Bank PLC

 

GECC SP BRC 8.625% due 4/28/2034

 

Sell

  2.180     02/20/2013     800     10  

UBS Warburg AG

 

GAZPROM SP 01/31/08 UAG 8.625% due 4/28/2034

 

Sell

  2.180     02/20/2013     1,500     19  

Barclays Bank PLC

 

FHLMC 5.08% due 2/7/2019

 

Sell

  0.720     03/20/2013     6,100     102  

Deutsche Bank AG

 

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY FIN 4.625% due 10/15/2013

 

Sell

  0.850     03/20/2013     2,800     26  

Royal Bank of Scotland

 

AIG 6.25% due 5/1/2036

 

Sell

  1.958     03/20/2013     7,000     227  

Lehman Brothers Special Financing

 

AIG 6.25% due 5/1/2036

 

Sell

  2.056     03/20/2013     8,000     293  

Deutsche Bank AG

 

AIG 6.25% due 5/1/2036

 

Sell

  2.070     03/20/2013     3,000     112  

Bank of America NA

 

SLM CORP 5.125% due 8/27/2012

 

Sell

  4.800     03/20/2013     3,600     98  

Citibank N.A.

 

SLM CORP 5.125% due 8/27/2012

 

Sell

  4.800     03/20/2013     3,900     114  

Bank of America NA

 

GM CORP 7.125% due 7/15/2013

 

Sell

  8.950     03/20/2013     8,300     (147 )

Morgan Stanley Capital Services, Inc.

 

Dow Jones CDX IG10 5Y Index

 

Sell

  1.550     06/20/2013     69,400     1,366  

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.

 

Dow Jones CDX IG10 5Y Index

 

Sell

  1.550     06/20/2013     18,700     345  

Deutsche Bank AG

 

Dow Jones CDX IG10 5Y Index

 

Sell

  1.550     06/20/2013     25,800     347  

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.

 

Russian Federation 5.000% due 03/31/2030

 

Sell

  0.780     03/20/2016     1,100     (24 )

JP Morgan Chase

 

Russian Federation 5.000% due 03/31/2030

 

Sell

  0.800     03/20/2016     1,100     (23 )

JP Morgan Chase

 

United Mexican States 5.000% due 03/31/2030

 

Sell

  0.920     03/20/2016     300     (2 )

Chase Securities Inc.

 

Panama SP 8.875% due 9/30/2027

 

Sell

  1.250     01/20/2017     500     (15 )

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC

 

Panama SP 8.875% due 9/30/2027

 

Sell

  1.200     02/20/2017     900     (31 )

Morgan Stanley Capital Services, Inc.

 

CMBX.NA.AAA.3

 

Sell

  0.080     12/13/2049     23,800     2,103  
                 

Total Credit Default Swaps

            $ 4,607  
                 

Total Swaps

            $ 2,909  
                 

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—Continued

 

 

FIXED INCOME INVESTMENTS SOLD SHORT AT APRIL 30, 2008 ARE AS FOLLOWS:

 

Par Value
(000s)

  

Security

   Value
(000s)
$343,200   

United States Treasury Notes (proceeds $348,611)

   $ 347,774
         

 

 

 

 

 

1 Floating rate security. The stated rate represents the rate in effect at April 30, 2008.

 

2 At April 30, 2008, securities held by the Fund were pledged to cover margin requirements for open future contracts, written options on futures contracts and swap options. (See Note 2 to the Financial Statements.) The securities pledged had an aggregate market value of $3,515,060 or 98% of net assets.

 

3 Securities purchased in a transaction exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. The Fund has no right to demand registration of these securities. These securities are priced by an independent pricing service selected by the adviser (Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc.), or using valuation procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. At April 30, 2008, these securities were valued at $189,830 or 5% of net assets.

 

4 REMICs are CMOs which can hold mortgages secured by any type of real property and issue multiple-class securities backed by those mortgages.

 

5 Variable rate security. The stated rate represents the rate in effect at April 30, 2008.

 

6 MTN after the name of a security stands for Medium Term Note.

 

7 TBAs are mortgage-backed securities traded under delayed delivery commitments, settling after April 30, 2008. Although the unit price for the trades has been established, the principal value has not been finalized. However, the amount of the commitments will not fluctuate more than 2% from the principal amount. Income on TBAs is not earned until settlement date. (See Note 2 to the Financial Statements).

 

AUD$ Australian Dollar.

 

R$ Brazilian Real.

 

£ British Pound.

 

C$ Canadian Dollar.

 

Euro.

 

¥ Japanese Yen.
MEX$ Mexican Peso.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (Unaudited)

 

 

SUBADVISER

Pacific Investment Management Company LLC (“PIMCO”)

840 Newport Center Drive

P. O. Box 6430

Newport Beach, CA

92658-6430

PORTFOLIO MANAGER

Mihir Worah

Since 2007

PIMCO has subadvised the Fund since its inception on December 1, 2005.

INVESTMENT GOAL

Seeks maximum real return, consistent with preservation of real capital.

PRINCIPAL STYLE
CHARACTERISTICS

Inflation-indexed fixed income securities.

LOGO

Mihir Worah

 

Management’s discussion of

fund performance

MARKET REVIEW

In the fiscal half year ended April 30, 2008, yields on government bonds continued to decline worldwide amid a flight to the highest quality assets, as financial systems struggled to recover from the credit crisis that began in the summer of 2007. To address the threat of recession and provide needed liquidity to credit markets, the Federal Reserve continued monetary easing, reducing the target federal funds rate by an additional 250 basis points to 2.00% at April 30, 2008. The Fed also took several unconventional steps: it made several hundred billion dollars of liquidity facilities available to the financial system against an expanded range of collateral, opened its discount window to investment banks for the first time since the 1930s, arranged the rescue of Bear Stearns, a brokerage firm weighed down by subprime-related exposure, and assumed the risk for $29 billion of mortgage-backed securities held by Bear Stearns. The U.S. yield curve remained steep as markets expected the Fed to provide continued infusions of liquidity.

PERFORMANCE

The Harbor Real Return Fund outperformed its benchmark, the Lehman Brothers U.S. TIPS Index, during this time of volatile interest rates. The Fund posted returns of 7.61% (Institutional Class) and 7.47% (Administrative Class), after fees, for the six months ended April 30, 2008, compared with a return of 6.87% by the index.

The Fund’s investment process employs a combination of top-down and bottom-up strategies. The top-down elements of this approach focus on duration, yield curve positioning, volatility, and sector rotation. At the same time, the selection of specific portfolio holdings is driven by bottom-up techniques focusing on the analysis and identification of undervalued securities. By combining perspectives from the portfolio level and the individual-security level, we seek to add value over time while maintaining overall portfolio risk at acceptable levels.

Despite sustained heightened volatility during the fiscal half year, the Fund delivered strong performance. Our investment approach emphasized global curve-steepening strategies, modest exposure to non-U.S. bonds in the United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia, an emphasis on emerging market currencies, and exposure to AAA-rated, agency-guaranteed mortgage-backed securities.

Among the main contributors to outperformance in the last six months was an emphasis on shorter maturities in the U.S., as both nominal and real yield curves steepened materially. U.K. and European interest rate exposure also helped returns as interest rates fell across the developed world. Currency exposure in emerging markets added value, as the U.S. dollar weakened. Modest exposure to Australian nominal bonds was positive for performance as interest rates in that region declined on lower growth expectations.

Important detractors from performance included an underweight to total duration in the U.S., as interest rates rallied significantly. An emphasis on nominal duration versus real duration in the U.K. and Europe also hurt performance as inflation-linked securities outperformed nominal bonds. A modest exposure to mortgage-backed securities detracted from returns as spreads widened amid elevated volatility across the financial markets; higher-yielding coupons mitigated this impact.

 

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MANAGER’S COMMENTARY—Continued

 

 

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS (% of net assets)

Federal National Mortgage Association (5.0% - 3/1/2038)

  37.3 %

U.S. Treasury Bonds (3.9% - 4/15/2029)

  17.1  

U.S. Treasury Notes (3.0% - 7/15/2012)

  15.3  

U.S. Treasury Notes (0.9% - 4/15/2010)

  9.9  

U.S. Treasury Notes (2.6% - 7/15/2017)

  9.4  

U.S. Treasury Bonds (2.4% - 1/15/2025)

  5.1  

U.S. Treasury Notes (1.9% - 7/15/2015)

  4.9  

U.S. Treasury Notes (0.6% - 4/15/2013)

  4.7  

Federal National Mortgage Association (5.5% - 3/1/2037)

  4.5  

U.S. Treasury Bonds (2.4% - 1/15/2027)

  4.1  

 

OUTLOOK AND STRATEGY

We are forecasting slower growth for developed countries around the world, precipitated by a housing-led recession in the U.S. At the same time, we believe that emerging market countries will become less dependent on the U.S. economy and therefore will not be affected to the extent they might have been in previous U.S. downturns. On a secular, or long-term, basis, the decoupling of higher-growth emerging market countries from the lower-growth developed world should keep commodity prices high and eventually feed through to core inflation. Accommodative Fed policy should also help feed inflation, both headline and core, on a secular basis. We anticipate a continued strong monetary and fiscal policy response in the U.S., which may include a joint effort by Congress and the Federal Reserve to support housing prices. We believe that the Fed could hold rates at reduced levels for an extended time, but we do not expect cuts much below 2%.

With regard to strategy, we expect to continue safeguarding assets while prudently taking advantage of potentially attractive yields on high quality securities. At the same time, we intend to take advantage of attractive valuations created by market dislocations among top quality mortgage-backed securities and select investment-grade corporate bonds. In the U.S., we plan to target a below-index duration, given low interest rate levels overall. A modest underweight to Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) versus U.S. nominal bonds will likely be targeted; we expect nominals to outperform given continued economic slowing and a potential for cyclical disinflation. With the U.S. nominal yield curve likely to remain relatively steep, we plan to retain our focus on short to intermediate maturities. We probably will target an above-index total duration outside of the U.S., where growth is beginning to taper and interest rate easing cycles are still in their early stages. Our yield curve strategies likely will continue to reflect steepening biases in the U.K. and Australia nominal yield curves, reflecting our belief that central banks could cut short-term rates by more than markets now expect.

We likely will continue to favor longer-maturity TIPS versus shorter-dated issues, given the likelihood for easier monetary policy and higher commodity prices to fuel secular inflation. Shorter-dated TIPS issues could be adversely affected by cyclical disinflation arising from slowing U.S. economic growth. We believe that over a cyclical time frame, the U.S. dollar’s depreciation against currencies of developed countries has run its course. We will focus instead on a basket of emerging market currencies, where growth rates should be higher and where a number of countries need stronger currencies to combat inflation. We plan to retain holdings of emerging market bonds near current levels, as these credits have held up relatively well amid recent market turmoil. Higher quality emerging market credits such as Mexico, Russia, and Brazil could continue to see upgrades, given large and growing currency reserves and strong fiscal positions.

 

 

 

This report contains the current opinions of Pacific Investment Management Company LLC and should not be considered as investment advice or a recommendation of any particular security, strategy or investment product. Such opinions are subject to change without notice and securities described herein may no longer be included in or may at any time be removed from, the Fund’s portfolio. This report is distributed for informational purposes only. Information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed reliable, but not guaranteed.

Fixed income securities are affected by interest rate changes and the creditworthiness of the issues held by the Fund. A rise in interest rates will cause a decrease in the value of fixed income securities. Such an event would have an adverse effect on the Fund. The Fund is non-diversified which means that it may concentrate its assets in a smaller number of issuers, making it more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio. For information on the different share classes and the risks associated with an investment in the Fund, please refer to the current prospectus.

 

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FUND SUMMARY—April 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

 

INSTITUTIONAL CLASS

   

Fund #

   

025

 

Cusip

   

411511520

 

Ticker

   

HARRX

 

Inception
Date

   

12-01-2005

 

Net Expense

Ratio

   

0.57%

 

Total Net

Assets (000s)

   

$85,197

 

ADMINISTRATIVE CLASS

   

Fund #

   

225

 

Cusip

   

411511512

 

Ticker

   

HRRRX

 

Inception
Date

   

12-01-2005

 

Net Expense

Ratio

   

0.82%

 

Total Net

Assets (000s)

   

$1,157

 

PORTFOLIO STATISTICS

 

    Portfolio   Benchmark

Number of Holdings

  58   24

Average Market Coupon

  4.3%   2.3%

Yield to Maturity

  5.8%   5.3%

Weighted Average Maturity

  8.2 years   9.4 years

Weighted Average Duration

  5.9 years   5.9 years

Weighted Average Credit Quality

  AAA   AAA/AAA

Portfolio Turnover Rate—
Unannualized
(6-Month Period Ended 04-30-2008)

  526%   N/A

 

CREDIT QUALITY (% of investments)

LOGO

 

FUND CATEGORY

LOGO

MATURITY PROFILE (% of investments)

LOGO

 

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FUND PERFORMANCE SUMMARY (Unaudited)

 

 

Institutional Class

GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT

For the period 12-01-2005 through 04-30-2008

 

The graph compares a $10,000 investment in the Fund with the performance of the Lehman Brothers U.S. TIPS Index. The Fund’s performance includes the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions.

  LOGO

 

Total Returns

For the periods ended 04-30-2008

     LOGO
Harbor Real Return Fund                                 
Institutional Class      7.61 %        11.53 %        N/A          6.49 %      12-01-2005
Comparative Index                                 
LB U.S. TIPS      6.87            11.33            6.35 %          6.65         

Administrative Class

GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT

For the period 12-01-2005 through 04-30-2008

 

The graph compares a $10,000 investment in the Fund with the performance of the Lehman Brothers U.S. TIPS Index. The Fund’s performance includes the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions.

  LOGO

 

Total Returns

For the periods ended 04-30-2008

     LOGO
Harbor Real Return Fund                                 
Administrative Class      7.47 %        11.25 %        N/A          6.24 %      12-01-2005
Comparative Index                                 
LB U.S. TIPS      6.87            11.33            6.35 %          6.65         

As stated in the Fund’s current prospectus, the expense ratios were 0.56% (Net) and 1.12% (Gross) (Institutional Class); and 0.82% (Net) and 1.35% (Gross) (Administrative Class). The expense ratios in the prospectus may differ from the actual expense ratios for the fiscal half year disclosed within this report. The expense ratios shown in the prospectus are based on the prior fiscal year, adjusted to reflect changes, if any, in contractual arrangements that occurred prior to the date of the prospectus. The net expense ratios reflect voluntary fee waivers which may be discontinued at any time without notice, although the adviser has no present intention to do so.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. Actual return and principal value on an investment will fluctuate and the shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. From time to time, certain fees and/or expenses have been voluntarily waived, which has resulted in higher returns. Without these waivers, the returns would have been lower. The voluntary waivers may be discontinued at any time without notice.

You can obtain performance data current to the most recent month end (available within seven business days after the most recent month end) by calling 1-800-422-1050 or visiting www.harborfunds.com.

 

a Annualized.

 

b Unannualized.

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—April 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

 

Total Investments (% of net assets)

(Excludes net cash and short-term investments of -61.4%)

LOGO

 

COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS—1.1%

Principal
Amount
(000s)
        Value
(000s)
    
  

Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust REMIC:1

 
  

Series 2005-2 Cl. A1

 
$ 58   

4.125%—03/25/20352,3

  $ 55
  

Pass Through Certificates

 
  

Series 2005-5 Cl. A1

 
  58   

4.550%—08/25/20352,3

    56
        
       111
        
  

Federal Home Loan Banks. REMIC1

 
  370   

5.500%—05/15/20163

    377
  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMIC1

 
  437   

2.744%—02/15/20192,3

    428
        
 
 
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS
    (Cost $920)
    916
        
    

CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES—5.2%

  

Allstate Life

 
  300   

5.375%—04/30/20133

    305
  

American Express Bank

 
  100   

6.000%—09/13/20173

    101
  

American Express Co

 
  140   

7.000%—03/19/20183

    151
  

Barclays Bank plc

 
  100   

5.450%—09/12/20123

    102
  

BCAP LLC Trust

 
  163   

3.065%—01/25/20371,2,3

    115
  

Bear Stearns Cos. Inc. MTN4

 
  100   

6.950%—08/10/20123

    105
  

Capital One Financial Corp.

 
  100   

6.750%—09/15/20173

    100
  

Ford Motor Credit Co.

 
  100   

7.800%—06/01/20123

    89
  

GATX Financial Corp.

 
  1,000   

5.800%—03/01/20163

    975
  

General Electric Capital Corp.

 
  100   

5.500%—09/15/20673,5

    143
  

Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

 
  100   

6.150%—04/01/20183

    101
  

Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.

 
  100   

6.875%—05/02/20183

    102
  

Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc.

 
  500   

6.875%—04/25/20183

    505
  

Metripolitan Life Global

 
  100   

5.125%—04/10/20133,5

    100
  

UBS AG

 
  300   

5.750%—04/25/20183

    300
  

Wachovia Corp.

 
  500   

5.500%—05/01/20133

    502

CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES—Continued

Principal
Amount
(000s)
        Value
(000s)
    
  

Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

 
$ 100   

5.800%—02/15/20183

  $ 106
  

Washington St

 
  500   

5.000%—01/01/20263

    515
  

Wells Fargo & Co.

 
  100   

4.375%—01/31/20133

    99
        
 
 
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES
    (Cost $4,455)
    4,516
        
    

MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH—67.0%

  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

 
  2,118   

5.500%—12/01/2036-01/01/20373

    2,134
  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. TBA
May Delivery

 
  2,000   

6.000%—12/01/2099

    2,046
  

Federal National Mortgage Association

 
  33,500   

5.000%—03/01/20383

    32,942
  14,230   

5.500%—12/01/2036-01/01/20383

    14,329
  4,875   

6.000%—04/01/2021-03/01/20383

    4,992
  822   

6.000%—08/01/2036-10/01/20363

    841
        
       53,104
        
  

Residential Accredit Loans Inc.

 
  234   

3.075%—06/25/20462,3

    194
  

Residential Asset Securitization Trust

 
  153   

3.295%—01/25/20462,3

    124
  

Structured Asset Mortgage Investments

 
  128   

3.105%—05/25/20462,3

    100
  

WAMU Mortgage Pass Through Cert.

 
  148   

4.042%—09/25/20332,3

    141
        
 
 
TOTAL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH
    (Cost $57,545)
    57,843
        
    

U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS—88.1%

  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

 
  1,212   

1.750%—01/15/20283,6

    1,156
  2,792   

2.000%—07/15/2014-01/15/20263,6

    2,796
  4,079   

2.375%—01/15/20256

    4,293
  3,283   

2.375%—01/15/20276

    3,453
  1,578   

3.625%—04/15/20286

    1,975
  10,979   

3.875%—04/15/20296

    14,311
        
       27,984
        
  

U.S. Treasury Notes

 
  4,006   

0.625%—04/15/20133

    3,960
  8,175   

0.875%—04/15/20103,6

    8,286
  6,250   

1.875%—07/15/2013-07/15/20156

    6,545
  407   

2.000%—04/15/2012

    428
  1,457   

2.000%—01/15/2014-01/15/20166

    1,534
  2,026   

2.375%—04/15/20113

    2,141
  844   

2.375%—01/15/20176

    911
  632   

2.500%—07/15/20166

    689
  7,153   

2.625%—07/15/20173,6

    7,872
  11,709   

3.000%—07/15/20123,6

    12,830
  1,830   

3.500%—01/15/20113,6

    1,993
  822   

4.250%—01/15/20106

    882
        
       48,071
        
 
 
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS
     (Cost $76,648)
    76,055
        

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—Continued

 

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS—0.0%

No. of
Contracts
(000s)
        Value
(000s)
    
7,114   

Currency Options
Expire 05/23/2008

  $ 3
19,200   

Expire 06/05/2008

   
8,000   

Expire 07/07/2008

    5
200   

Expire 07/08/2010

    22
        
       30
        
  

U.S. Treasury Options on Futures

 
171   

Expire 05/23/2008

    3
        
TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS
    (Cost $19)
    33
        

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—3.4%

 
Principal
Amount
(000s)
        Value
(000s)
 
    
  COMMERCIAL PAPER  
$ 1,600   

Citibank Omni3

  $ 1,583  
          
  REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS  
  1,346   

Repurchase Agreement with State Street Corp. dated April 30, 2008 due May 1, 2008 at 1.450% collateralized by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (market value $1,374)

    1,346  
          
 
 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
    (Cost $2,929)
    2,929  
          
 
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS—164.8%
    (Cost $142,516)
    142,292  
          
  CASH AND OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES—(64.8)%     (55,938 )
          
  TOTAL NET ASSETS—100.0%   $ 86,354  
          

 

FUTURES CONTRACTS OPEN AT APRIL 30, 2008 ARE AS FOLLOWS:

 

Description

   Number of
Contracts
   Aggregate
Face Value
(000s)
   Expiration Date    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
(000s)
 

Euribor Futures (Buy)

   9    $ 2,250    Mar-2009    $ (35 )

Euribor Futures (Buy)

   15      3,750    Jun-2009      (47 )

Euribor Futures (Buy)

   15      3,750    Sep-2009      (37 )

Euribor Futures (Buy)

   15      3,750    Dec-2009      (31 )

Euro CME (Buy).

   64      6,400    Jun-2008      (183 )

Euro CME (Buy).

   11      2,750    Jun-2008      5  

Euro CME (Buy).

   25      6,250    Sep-2009      (19 )

Euro-Bund Futures (Sell)

   8      800    Jun-2008      (2 )

Eurodollar Futures (Buy)

   3      750    Mar-2009      (2 )

Eurodollar Futures (Buy)

   20      5,000    Jun-2009      (14 )

Eurodollar Futures (Buy)

   25      6,250    Dec-2009      (23 )

Germany Fed Rep 10 Yr Bond (Sell)

   28      2,800    Jun-2008      84  

Japan Govt 10 Yr Bond (Sell)

   1      100,000    Jun-2008      33  

U.S. Treasury Bonds (Sell).

   13      1,300    Jun-2008      (11 )

U.S. Treasury Notes 2 Yr. Futures (Sell)

   40      8,000    Jun-2008       

U.S. Treasury Notes 5 Yr. Futures (Sell)

   9      900    Jun-2008      (3 )
                 
            $ (285 )
                 

FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS OPEN AT APRIL 30, 2008 ARE AS FOLLOWS:

 

Currency

   Market Value
(000s)
   Aggregate
Face Value
(000s)
   Delivery Date    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
(000s)
 

Brazilian Real (Buy)

   $ 981    $ 880    Jul-2008    $ 103  

Brazilian Real (Buy)

     10      9    Aug-2008       

Brazilian Real (Sell)

     202      195    Sep-2008      (7 )

Brazilian Real (Sell)

     56      54    Oct-2008      (2 )

Euro Currency (Sell)

     312      313    Nov-2008      1  

Japanese Yen (Sell)

     36      37    Dec-2008       

Malaysian Ringgit (Buy)

     758      749    Jan-2009      9  

Mexican Peso (Buy)

     599      567    Feb-2009      32  

Mexican Peso (Sell)

     459      442    Mar-2009      (17 )

New Russian Ruble (Buy)

     40      38    Apr-2009      2  

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—Continued

 

 

FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS OPEN AT APRIL 30, 2008—Continued

 

Currency

   Market Value
(000s)
   Aggregate
Face Value
(000s)
   Delivery Date    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
(000s)
 

New Russian Ruble (Buy)

   $ 188    $ 183    May-2009    $ 6  

Philippine Peso (Buy)

     366      382    Jun-2009      (16 )

Polish Zloty (Buy)

     117      95    Jul-2009      21  

Pound Sterling (Buy)

     4      4    Aug-2009       

Pound Sterling (Sell)

     757      751    Sep-2009      (5 )

Singapore Dollar (Buy)

     982      950    Oct-2009      33  

Singapore Dollar (Buy)

     3      3    Nov-2009       

South Korean Won (Buy)

     376      398    Dec-2009      (23 )

South Korean Won (Buy)

     25      26    Jan-2010      (1 )

South Korean Won (Sell)

     26      26    Feb-2010       

Yuan Renminbi (Buy)

     182      169    Mar-2010      14  

Yuan Renminbi (Sell)

     182      171    Apr-2010      (12 )
                 
            $ 138  
                 

TBA COMMITMENTS OPEN AT APRIL 30, 2008 ARE AS FOLLOWS:

 

Description

   Principal
Amount
(000s)
   Coupon
Rate
     Delivery Date    Value
(000s)

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (proceeds receivable $2,419)

   $ 2,400    5.500 %    Apr-2038    $ 2,415

Federal National Mortgage Association (proceeds receivable $515)

     500    6.000 %    Apr-2023      515

Federal National Mortgage Association (proceeds receivable $1,003)

     1,000    5.500 %    Apr-2038      1,003

Federal National Mortgage Association (proceeds receivable $33,123)

     33,500    5.000 %    Apr-2038      32,909

Government National Mortgage Associate (proceeds receivable $504)

     500    5.500 %    Apr-2038      506
               
            $ 37,348
               

WRITTEN OPTIONS OPEN AT APRIL 30, 2008 ARE AS FOLLOWS:

 

Description

   Number of
Shares/Contracts
   Strike
Price
   Expiration Date    Value
(000s)

Swap Option (Call)

   200,000    $ 5.67    Aug-2008    $ 25

Swap Option (Put)

   200,000      5.67    Mar-2009      1

U. S. Treasury Bonds Futures (Call)

   5      122.00    Sep-2008     

U. S. Treasury Bonds Futures (Call)

   7      120.00    Oct-2008      9

U. S. Treasury Notes 10 Yr. Futures (Call)

   61      118.00    Nov-2008      11

U. S. Treasury Notes 10 Yr. Futures (Call)

   28      117.00    Dec-2008      11

U. S. Treasury Notes 10 Yr. Futures (Call)

   6      119.00    Jan-2009      1

U. S. Treasury Notes 10 Yr. Futures (Call)

   7      116.00    Feb-2009      9

U. S. Treasury Notes 10 Yr. Futures (Put)

   8      112.00    Apr-2009      1

U. S. Treasury Notes 10 Yr. Futures (Put)

   28      113.00    May-2009      4

U. S. Treasury Notes 10 Yr. Futures (Put)

   61      114.00    Jun-2009      16

U. S. Treasury Notes 10 Yr. Futures (Put)

   7      112.00    Jul-2009      7
               

Written options outstanding, at value (premiums received of $262)

            $ 95
               

SWAP AGREEMENTS OPEN AT APRIL 30, 2008 ARE AS FOLLOWS:

 

Interest Rate Swaps Counterparty

 

Floating Rate Index

  Pay/Receive
Floating Rate
  Fixed Rate     Expiration Date   Notional
Amount
(000s)
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
(000s)
 

Morgan Stanley Capital Services, Inc.

 

6-Month AUD-Bank Bill Short Term

  Pay   7.000 %   12/15/2009   AUD$ 800   $ (5 )

Deutsche Bank AG

 

6-Month AUD-Bank Bill Short Term

  Pay   6.500     01/15/2010     300     (5 )

Citibank N.A.

 

6-Month AUD-Bank Bill Short Term

  Pay   6.500     01/15/2010     100     (2 )

UBS Warburg AG

 

3-Month AUD-Bank Bill Short Term

  Pay   7.500     03/15/2010     15,700     (2 )

Deutsche Bank AG

 

6-Month AUD-Bank Bill Short Term

  Pay   7.000     06/15/2010     1,000     (12 )

Morgan Stanley Capital Services, Inc.

 

6-Month AUD-Bank Bill Short Term

  Receive   7.511     12/15/2017     100     3  

UBS Warburg AG

 

6-Month AUD-Bank Bill Short Term

  Receive   7.000     03/15/2019     1,100     9  

Morgan Stanley Capital Services, Inc.

 

3-Month BRL-Banco Central do Brazil

  Pay   10.115     01/02/2012   R$ 100     (4 )

UBS Warburg AG

 

3-Month BRL-Banco Central do Brazil

  Pay   10.570     01/02/2012     500     (21 )

Barclays Capital, London

 

Business Day—CDI

  Pay   10.680     01/02/2012     1,000     (32 )

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—Continued

 

 

SWAP AGREEMENTS OPEN AT APRIL 30, 2008—Continued

 

Interest Rate Swaps Counterparty

 

Floating Rate Index

  Pay/Receive
Floating Rate
  Fixed Rate     Expiration Date   Notional
Amount
(000s)
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
(000s)
 

Barclays Capital

 

INF GBP R 3.25/UKRPI 12/14/17 BRC

  Pay   12.540 %   01/02/2012   R$ 400   $ (4 )

Barclays Capital, London

 

6-Month BP-LIBOR

  Pay   5.000     06/15/2009   £ 200      

Morgan Stanley Capital Services, Inc.

 

IRS GBP R 6ML/5.0 12/19/08 MYC

  Pay   5.000     12/19/2009     2,000     (3 )

Deutsche Bank AG

 

6-Month BP-LIBOR

  Pay   6.000     03/20/2010     1,000     4  

Credit Suisse International

 

6-Month BP-LIBOR

  Pay   5.000     09/15/2010     200     3  

Royal Bank of Scotland

 

6-Month BP-LIBOR

  Pay   5.000     09/15/2010     100     1  

Deutsche Bank AG

 

6-Month BP BBA-LIBOR

  Pay   5.000     03/20/2013     1,500     (50 )

Barclays Bank PLC

 

6-Month BP BBA-LIBOR

  Receive   5.000     09/17/2013     200     (1 )

Royal Bank of Scotland

 

INF GBP R 3.1825/UKRPI 12/19/17 RYL

  Pay   3.250     12/14/2017     100     (2 )

Royal Bank of Scotland

 

INF GBP R 3.1825/UKRPI 12/19/07 RYL

  Pay   3.183     12/19/2017     200     (6 )

Credit Suisse International

 

6-Month BP-LIBOR

  Receive   4.000     12/15/2035     100     5  

Deutsche Bank AG

 

6-Month EUR-EURIBOR

  Pay   4.500     03/19/2010   300      

Morgan Stanley Capital Services, Inc.

 

IRS EUR R 6ME/4.5 03/19/08 MYC

  Pay   4.500     03/19/2010     300      

JP Morgan Chase

 

5-Year French CPI Ex Tobacco Daily Reference Index

  Pay   2.261     07/14/2011     400     2  

BNP Paribas

 

5-Year French CPI Ex Tobacco Daily Reference Index

  Pay   1.987     12/15/2011     100     (3 )

Barclays Capital, London

 

5-Year French CPI Ex Tobacco Daily Reference Index

  Pay   1.947     03/15/2012     200     (6 )

Royal Bank of Scotland

 

5-Year French CPI Ex Tobacco Daily Reference Index

  Pay   1.955     03/28/2012     100     (3 )

Barclays Capital, London

 

5-Year French CPI Ex Tobacco Daily Reference Index

  Pay   2.070     09/14/2012     200     (6 )

Barclays Capital, London

 

6-Month EUR-EURIBOR

  Receive   5.000     03/19/2018     100     (1 )

Morgan Stanley Capital Services, Inc.

 

6-Month EUR-EURIBOR

  Pay   4.500     06/18/2034     900     (14 )

Morgan Stanley Capital Services, Inc.

 

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

  Pay   1.030     03/18/2009   ¥ 100,000     2  

UBS Warburg AG

 

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

  Receive   1.500     12/20/2012     50,000     (2 )

Deutsche Bank AG

 

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

  Pay   1.500     12/20/2012     20,000     (1 )

Morgan Stanley Capital Services, Inc.

 

6-Month JPY-LIBOR

  Pay   1.500     12/20/2012     40,000     (2 )

Citibank N.A.

 

28-Day Mexican-TIIE-Banxico

  Pay   8.170     11/04/2016   MEX$ 2,000     (3 )

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.

 

28-Day Mexican-TIIE-Banxico

  Pay   8.170     11/04/2016     700     (1 )

Royal Bank of Scotland

 

3-Month USD BBA-LIBOR

  Receive   4.000     06/18/2010   $ 1,100     12  

Bank of America NA

 

3-Month USD BBA-LIBOR

  Receive   4.000     06/18/2013     700     1  

Royal Bank of Scotland

 

3-Month USD-LIBOR

  Receive   5.000     06/18/2015     4,000     (122 )

Barclays Capital, London

 

3-Month USD-LIBOR

  Receive   5.000     06/18/2018     400     (11 )

Citibank N.A.

 

3-Month USD BBA-LIBOR

  Receive   5.000     06/18/2038     1,000     12  

Royal Bank of Scotland

 

3-Month USD-LIBOR

  Receive   5.000     06/18/2038     4,100     (19 )
                 

Total Interest Rate Swaps

            $ (289 )
                 

 

Credit Default Swaps Counterparty

 

Reference Entity

 

Buy/Sell

  Pay/Receive
Fixed Rate
    Expiration Date   Notional
Amount
(000s)
  Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
(000s)
 

Deutsche Bank AG

 

GMAC LLC 6.875% due 8/28/2012

 

Buy

  5.150 %   9/20/2008   $ 100   $ 1  

Merrill Lynch International

 

Dow Jones CDX HY-9 100 25-35% Index

 

Sell

  2.750     6/20/2012     99     (1 )

Bear Sterns International, Ltd

 

CAPITAL ONE BP BTI 5.8% due 3/1/2016

 

Buy

  1.210     9/20/2012     100     5  

Deutsche Bank AG

 

GMAC LLC 6.875% due 8/28/2012

 

Sell

  5.400     9/20/2012     100     (14 )

Merrill Lynch International

 

GMAC LLC 6.875% due 8/28/2012

 

Sell

  6.300     9/20/2012     100     (12 )

BNP Paribas

 

The Goldman Sachs Group 6.6% due 1/15/2012

 

Buy

  0.390     12/20/2012     100     2  

Morgan Stanley Capital Services, Inc.

 

Dow Jones CDX IG-9 Index

 

Buy

  0.600     12/20/2012     200     4  

Lehman Brothers Special Financing Inc

 

Dow Jones CDX.HY-9 100 Index

 

Sell

  3.330     12/20/2012     100     (4 )

Merrill Lynch International

 

Dow Jones CDX HY-9 100 25-35% Index

 

Sell

  6.510     12/20/2012     200     18  

Morgan Stanley Capital Services, Inc.

 

Dow Jones CDX HY-9 100 25-35% Index

 

Sell

  6.570     12/20/2012     200     19  

Merrill Lynch International

 

Dow Jones CDX HY-9 100 25-35% Index

 

Sell

  6.690     12/20/2012     100     10  

Citibank N.A.

 

GATX FIN BP CBK 6.25% due 11/15/2013

 

Buy

  1.070     3/20/2016     1,000     (6 )

Barclays Capital

 

Dow Jones CDX IG9 10Y BP BRC Index

 

Buy

  0.800     12/20/2017     700      
                 

Total Credit Default Swaps

            $ 22  
                 

Total Swaps

            $ (267 )
                 

 

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Harbor Real Return Fund

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—Continued

 

 

FIXED INCOME INVESTMENTS SOLD SHORT AT APRIL 30, 2008 ARE AS FOLLOWS:

 

Par Value
(000s)

  

Security

   Value
(000s)
$5,969   

United States Treasury Notes (proceeds $5,958)

   $ 5,951
         

 

 

 

 

1 REMICs are CMOs which can hold mortgages secured by any type of real property and issue multiple-class securities backed by those mortgages.

 

2 Floating rate security. The stated rate represents the rate in effect at April 30, 2008.

 

3 At April 30, 2008, securities held by the Fund were pledged to cover margin requirements for open future contracts, written options on futures contracts and swap options. (See Note 2 to the Financial Statements.) The securities pledged had an aggregate market value of $103,846 or 120% of net assets.

 

4 MTN after the name of a security stands for Medium Term Note.

 

5 Securities purchased in a transaction exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. The Fund has no right to demand registration of these securities. These securities are priced by an independent pricing service selected by the adviser (Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc.), or using valuation procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. At April 30, 2008, these securities were valued at $243 or 0% of net assets.

 

6 Treasury inflation-protected securities (TIPS) are securities in which the principal amount is adjusted for inflation and interest payments are applied to the inflation-adjusted principal.

 

   TBAs are mortgage-backed securities traded under delayed delivery commitments, settling after April 30, 2008. Although the unit price for the trades has been established, the principal value has not been finalized. However, the amount of the commitments will not fluctuate more than 2% from the principal amount. Income on TBAs is not earned until settlement date. (See Note 2 to the Financial Statements).

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (Unaudited)

 

 

SUBADVISER

Fischer Francis Trees & Watts, Inc.

200 Park Avenue

New York, NY 10166

PORTFOLIO MANAGER

Ken O’Donnell CFA

Since 2003

FFTW has subadvised the Fund since its inception in 1992.

INVESTMENT GOAL

Total return that is consistent with preservation of capital.

PRINCIPAL STYLE
CHARACTERISTICS

High quality short-term bonds.

LOGO

Ken O’Donnell

 

Management’s discussion of

fund performance

MARKET REVIEW

During the six months ended April 30, 2008, declining asset prices led to significant write downs in the banking sector, forcing many large banks to raise external capital. Despite significantly lower interest rates, credit conditions remained tight. U.S. Treasuries outperformed riskier fixed income assets as investors adopted a “flight to quality” strategy. The crisis in fixed income markets continued into the first quarter of 2008. Markets improved later in the fiscal half year, with higher quality securities staging a modest recovery.

The Federal Reserve eased policy rates in response to the banking crisis. In addition, the Fed initiated several creative programs designed to improve liquidity in the banking sector. The Fed’s actions, however, did not come soon enough to avert the collapse of a major broker dealer. Ultimately, Bear Stearns was sold off in a weekend fire-sale arranged by the New York Fed. Oddly, the market tone improved in the wake of the Bear Stearns event, though it may be too soon to proclaim the end of the credit crisis. While the embedded leverage in the financial markets has declined, more time will be required before the credit markets stabilize.

The U.S. economy succumbed to pressures from the banking sector in the closing months of calendar year 2007. GDP growth declined significantly as the manufacturing sector softened. Weakness in the economy resulted in an increase in the unemployment rate. With pressures mounting, further reduction in consumer spending could result in a recession. Meanwhile, inflation data continued to be suggestive of persistent pricing pressures. Headline and core CPI remained elevated with significant increases in food and energy prices. While short-term interest rates may have stabilized, the near-term direction of interest rates will likely be determined by the greater of two evils: the risk of recession versus the threat of elevated inflation.

PERFORMANCE

In this difficult environment, the return of the Harbor Short Duration Fund underperformed its U.S. Treasury benchmark. The Fund returned 0.20% (Institutional Class) and 0.08% (Administrative Class) for the six months ended April 30, 2008. This compares with a return of 4.21% for the Fund’s benchmark, the Merrill Lynch 1 to 3 Year Treasury Index.

The sub-par performance of the Fund can be attributed to non-government securities held in the portfolio. U.S. Treasury notes rallied during the crisis, leaving non-government credit sectors behind. The Harbor Short Duration Fund focuses on non-government securities, utilizing the asset-backed securities (ABS) sector of the fixed income universe as a primary source of yield enhancement. Recently, however, the asset-backed category, comprised of credit card receivables and auto loans as well as volatile subprime mortgages, has under performed U.S. Treasuries of comparable duration.

Interest rate strategies also detracted from incremental performance. The duration of the Fund was maintained at a level shorter than the benchmark as a means to capture more

 

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MANAGER’S COMMENTARY—Continued

 

 

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS (% of net assets)

U.S. Treasury Notes (4.9% - 5/15/2009)

  22.9 %

U.S. Treasury Notes (4.3% - 1/15/2011)

  9.0  

Federal National Mortgage Association (5.2% -10/1/2035)

  4.2  

Banc of America Mortgage Securities Inc. (4.1% - 6/25/2034)

  2.9  

U.S. Treasury Notes (2.0% - 2/28/2010)

  2.9  

Washington Mutual Mortgage (3.8% - 6/25/2034)

  2.8  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMIC (3.3% - 3/25/2023)

  2.6  

Citicorp Mortgage Securities Inc. REMIC (4.8% - 8/25/2034)

  2.5  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMIC (4.4% - 4/15/2015)

  2.4  

MBNA Credit Card Master Note Trust (4.9% - 7/15/2011)

  2.3  

 

attractive yields at the short end of the curve. As prices of U.S. Treasury securities soared, the capital contribution of Treasury price gains more than offset the yield disadvantage. Yield spreads between government and non-government securities continued to widen.

OUTLOOK AND STRATEGY

Late in the fiscal half year, U.S. Treasury yields climbed and credit markets staged a modest recovery. Fed funds futures contracts were forecasting an end to the Federal Reserve’s rate-cutting cycle. Current monetary policy rates, at 2.00%, should be low enough to provide the necessary stimulus to the economy. The yield curve normalized with rising yields, creating opportunity further out on the curve. As conditions unfold, the Fund’s duration may gradually be extended to a level that is more neutral to the benchmark.

The Fund’s non-government focus will continue to be in the ABS sector of the fixed income universe. ABS securities typically are collateralized by consumer loan receivables such as credit card debt, auto loans, and residential mortgages. Consumer loans are pooled and the resultant cash flow stream is securitized, creating multiple securities with various maturities. Individual tranches, or blocks, of securities are credit enhanced in the securitization process to achieve the desired investment grade rating. The diversified loan pool provides a stream of cash flows, which are utilized to make interest and principal payments on the issued securities.

Spreads in the ABS market have recently approached the widest levels in recent history. These high-quality securities (mostly AAA-rated) fit well with the high-quality nature of the Fund. We will continue to emphasize the ABS credit strategy as long as the sector provides attractive investment opportunities. We intend to continue managing the Fund with a focus on long-term performance while remaining mindful of the short-term risks that are inherent with owning spread securities.

 

 

 

 

This report contains the current opinions of Fischer Francis Trees & Watts, Inc. and should not be considered as investment advice or a recommendation of any particular security, strategy or investment product. Such opinions are subject to change without notice and securities described herein may no longer be included in, or may at any time be removed from, the Fund’s portfolio. This report is distributed for informational purposes only. Information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed reliable, but not guaranteed.

Fixed income investments are affected by interest rate changes and the creditworthiness of the issues held by the Fund. A rise in interest rates will cause a decrease in the value of fixed income securities. Such an event would have an adverse effect on the Fund. There may be a greater risk that the Fund could lose money due to prepayment and extension risks because the Fund invests heavily at times in asset-backed and mortgage-related securities. The Fund may engage in active and frequent trading to achieve its principal strategies. For information on the different share classes and the risks associated with an investment in the Fund, please refer to the current prospectus.

 

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FUND SUMMARY—April 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

 

INSTITUTIONAL CLASS

   

Fund #

   

016

 

Cusip

   

411511702

 

Ticker

   

HASDX

 

Inception
Date

   

01-01-1992

 

Net Expense

Ratio*

   

0.39%

 

Total Net

Assets (000s)

   

$68,079

 

ADMINISTRATIVE CLASS

   

Fund #

   

216

 

Cusip

   

411511678

 

Ticker

   

HRSDX

 

Inception
Date

   

11-01-2002

 

Net Expense

Ratio*

   

0.64%

 

Total Net

Assets (000s)

   

$2,748

 

 

 

 

* Excludes interest expense from reverse repurchase agreements.

 

PORTFOLIO STATISTICS

 

    Portfolio   Benchmark

Number of Holdings

  47   46

Average Market Coupon

  4.12%   4.05%

Yield to Maturity

  4.52%   2.17%

Weighted Average Maturity

  2.11 years   1.74 years

Weighted Average Duration

  1.42 years   1.66 years

Weighted Average Credit Quality

  AAA   AAA

Portfolio Turnover Rate—Unannualized
(6-Month Period Ended 04-30-2008)

  25%   N/A

 

CREDIT QUALITY (% of investments)

LOGO

 

FUND CATEGORY

LOGO

MATURITY PROFILE (% of investments)

LOGO

 

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FUND PERFORMANCE SUMMARY (Unaudited)

 

 

Institutional Class

GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT

For the period 05-01-1998 through 04-30-2008

 

The graph compares a $10,000 investment in the Fund with the performance of the Merrill Lynch 1 to 3 YR U.S. Treasury Index. The Fund’s performance includes the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions.

  LOGO

 

Total Returns

For the periods ended 04-30-2008

     LOGO
Harbor Short Duration Fund                                 
Institutional Class      0.20 %        2.27 %        2.73 %        3.92 %      01-01-1992
Comparative Index                                 
Merrill Lynch 1-3 YR U.S. Treasury      4.21            7.76            3.41            4.78         

Administrative Class

GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT

For the period 11-01-2002 through 04-30-2008

 

The graph compares a $10,000 investment in the Fund with the performance of the Merrill Lynch 1 to 3 YR U.S. Treasury Index. The Fund’s performance includes the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions.

  LOGO

 

Total Returns

For the periods ended 04-30-2008

     LOGO
Harbor Short Duration Fund                                 
Administrative Class      0.08 %        2.04 %        2.45 %        2.41 %      11-01-2002
Comparative Index                                 
Merrill Lynch 1-3 YR U.S. Treasury      4.21            7.76            3.41            3.36         

As stated in the Fund’s current prospectus, the expense ratios were 0.39% (Net) and 0.58% (Gross) (Institutional Class); and 0.64% (Net) and 0.83% (Gross) (Administrative Class). The expense ratios in the prospectus may differ from the actual expense ratios for the fiscal half year disclosed within this report. The expense ratios shown in the prospectus are based on the prior fiscal year, adjusted to reflect changes, if any, in contractual arrangements that occurred prior to the date of the prospectus. The net expense ratios reflect voluntary fee waivers which may be discontinued at any time without notice, although the adviser has no present intention to do so.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. Actual return and principal value on an investment will fluctuate, and the shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

 

 

The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. From time to time, certain fees and/or expenses have been voluntarily waived, which has resulted in higher returns. Without these waivers, the returns would have been lower. The voluntary waivers may be discontinued at any time without notice.

You can obtain performance data current to the most recent month end (available within seven business days after the most recent month end) by calling 1-800-422-1050 or visiting www.harborfunds.com.

 

 

a Annualized.

 

b Unannualized.

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—April 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

 

Total Investments (% of net assets)

(Excludes net cash and short-term investments of 1.2%)

LOGO

 

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES—28.4%

Principal
Amount
(000s)
        Value
(000s)
    
  

AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust

 
  

Series 2005-DA Cl. A3

 
$ 466   

4.870%—12/06/20101

  $ 461
  

Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc.

 
  

Series 2006-R1 Cl. M1

 
  1,000   

3.285%—03/25/20361,2

    550
  

Series 2005-R1 Cl. M1

 
  1,000   

3.346%—03/25/20351,2

    856
        
       1,406
        
  

Atlantic City Electric Transition Funding LLC

 
  

Series 2002-1 Cl. A1

 
  126   

2.890%—07/20/20101

    126
  

Contimortgage Home Equity Trust

 
  

Series 1996-4 Cl. A10

 
  1,235   

2.994%—01/15/20281,2

    1,136
  

Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates

 
  

Series 2005-4 Cl. MV1

 
  1,000   

3.355%—10/25/20352

    848
  

Federal National Mortgage Association

 
  

Series 2002-W2 Cl. AF5

 
  914   

6.454%—06/25/20321,3

    884
  

HSI Asset Securitization Corp Trust

 
  

Series 2006-OPT2 Cl. M1

 
  1,000   

3.265%—01/25/20361,2

    506
  

Illinois Power Special Purpose Trust

 
  932   

5.650%—12/25/2010

    936
  

Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust

 
  

Series 2006-WL1 Cl. 2A2

 
  1,500   

3.075%—01/25/20361,2

    1,459
  

Massachusetts RRB Special Purpose Trust

 
  

Series 2005-1 Cl. A2

 
  154   

3.780%—09/15/20101

    154
  

MBNA Credit Card Master Note Trust

 
  

Series 2005-A5 Cl. A5

 
  1,550   

2.514%—12/15/20102

    1,549
  

Series 2006-A1 Cl. A

 
  1,612   

4.900%—07/15/2011

    1,630
        
       3,179
        
  

Navistar Financial Dealer Note Master Trust

 
  

Series 1998-1 Cl. A

 
  1,000   

3.055%—07/25/20112

    990
  

Peco Energy Transition Trust

 
  

Series 2000-A Cl. A3

 
  1,161   

7.625%—03/01/2010

    1,196
  

Residential Asset Mortgage Products Inc.

 
  

Series 2003-RS4 Cl. AIIB

 
  662   

3.555%—05/25/20332

    610

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES—Continued

Principal
Amount
(000s)
        Value
(000s)
    
  

Residential Asset Securities Corp.

 
  

Series 2005-KS2 Cl. M1

 
$ 1,000   

3.325%—03/25/20351,2

  $ 850
  

Series 2005-KS10 Cl. M2

 
  1,000   

3.335%—11/25/20351,2

    780
  

Series 2005-KS1 Cl. M1

 
  1,000   

3.345%—02/25/20351,2

    850
  

Series 2001-KS2 Cl. AII

 
  671   

3.355%—06/25/20312

    652
  

Series 2004-KS4 Cl. A2B3

 
  1,269   

3.655%—05/25/20341,2

    1,168
        
       4,300
        
  

Residential Funding Mortgage Securities II Inc.

 
  

Series 2003-HS2 Cl. AIIB

 
  260   

3.145%—06/25/20281,2

    182
  

Specialty Underwriting & Residential Finance

 
  

Series 2004-BC4 Cl. M1

 
  1,000   

3.695%—10/25/20351,2

    850
  

Wells Fargo Home Equity Trust

 
  

Series 2005-4 Cl. AI3

 
  1,000   

3.275%—12/25/20351,2,4

    906
        
 
 
TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES
    (Cost $22,543)
    20,129
        
    

COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS—36.1%

  

Banc of America Mortgage Securities Inc.
Pass Through Certificates

 
  

Series 2004-F Cl. 2A5

 
  2,000   

4.145%—06/25/20341,2

    1,997
  

Citicorp Mortgage Securities Inc. REMIC5
Pass Through Certificates

 
  

Series 2004-5 Cl. 1A29

 
  1,860   

4.750%—08/25/2034

    1,729
  

Federal Home Loan Banks

 
  1,418   

4.750%—10/25/2010

    1,432
  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMIC5

 
  1,543   

2.915%—07/15/20232

    1,524
  1,387   

3.064%—02/15/20252

    1,384
  1,636   

4.375%—04/15/20151

    1,644
        
       4,552
        
  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. STRIPS6

 
  1,588   

2.764%—08/15/20362

    1,538
  

Federal National Mortgage Association

 
  2,913   

5.150%—10/01/20352

    2,950
  

Federal National Mortgage Association REMIC5

 
  

Series 1997-68 Cl. FC

 
  800   

3.250%—05/18/20272

    793
  

Series 2003-38 Cl. FA

 
  1,873   

3.265%—03/25/20231,2

    1,844
  835   

4.306%—01/25/20232

    847
        
       3,484
        
  

First Horizon Alternative Mortgage Securities

 
  

Series 2006-FA6 Cl. IIA1

 
  1,133   

6.250%—11/25/2036

    1,105
  

Government National Mortgage Association REMIC5

 
  877   

3.263%—10/16/20292,

    873
  

Mound Financing PLC

 
  1,000   

3.338%—02/08/20422,4

    1,003

 

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Harbor Short Duration Fund

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—Continued

 

 

COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS—Continued

Principal
Amount
(000s)
        Value
(000s)
    
  

Residential Accredit Loans Inc.

 
  

Series 2006-QS7 Cl. A1

 
$ 886   

6.000%—06/25/2036

  $ 773
  

Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust

 
  

Series 2004-20 Cl. 1A1

 
  1,015   

6.853%—01/25/20351,7

    940
  

Structured Asset Securities Corp.

 
  

Series 2002-1A Cl. 2A1

 
  570   

6.268%—02/25/20321,2

    541
  

Washington Mutual Mortgage
Pass Through Certificates

 
  

Series 2004-AR4 Cl. A6

 
  2,000   

3.796%—06/25/20341,7

    1,983
  

Pass Through Certificates

 
  

Series 2006-AR13 Cl. 1A

 
  725   

4.956%—10/25/20461,2

    667
        
       2,650
        
 
 
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS
    (Cost $25,859)
    25,567
        

U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS—34.3%

Principal
Amount
(000s)
        Value
(000s)
    
  

U.S. Treasury Notes

 
$ 2,000   

2.000%—02/28/2010

  $ 1,992
  6,000   

4.250%—01/15/20111

    6,310
  15,500   

4.875%—05/15/20091

    15,966
        
 
 
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS
    (Cost $23,903)
    24,268
        
    

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—0.3%

  (Cost $255)  
  REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
  255   

Repurchase Agreement with State Street Corp. dated April 30, 2008 due May 1, 2008 at 1.350% Colateralized by US Treasury Bills (market value $263)

    255
        
 
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS—99.1%
    (Cost $72,560)
    70,219
        
  CASH AND OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES—0.9%     608
        
  TOTAL NET ASSETS—100.0%   $ 70,827
        

FUTURES CONTRACTS OPEN AT APRIL 30, 2008 ARE AS FOLLOWS:

 

Description

   Number of
Contracts
   Aggregate
Face Value
(000s)
   Expiration Date    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
(000s)
 

U.S. Treasury Notes 2 Yr. Futures (Buy)

   70    $ 14,000    Jul-2008    $ (55 )

 

 

 

1 At April 30, 2008, securities held by the Fund were pledged to cover margin requirements for open future contracts, written options on futures contracts and swap options. (See Note 2 to the Financial Statements.) The securities pledged had an aggregate market value of $43,610 or 62% of net assets.

 

2 Floating rate security. The stated rate represents the rate in effect at April 30, 2008.

 

3 Step coupon security.

 

4 Securities purchased in a transaction exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. The Fund has no right to demand registration of these securities. These securities are priced by an independent pricing service selected by the adviser (Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc.), or using valuation procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. At April 30, 2008, these securities were valued at $1,909 or 3% of net assets.

 

5 REMICs are CMOs which can hold mortgages secured by any type of real property and issue multiple-class securities backed by those mortgages.

 

6 Separate trading of registered interest and principal of securities (STRIPS) is a prestripped zero-coupon bond that is a direct obligation of the U.S. Treasury.

 

7 Variable rate security. The stated rate represents the rate in effect at April 30, 2008.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Harbor Money Market Fund

MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (Unaudited)

 

 

SUBADVISER

Fischer Francis Trees & Watts, Inc.

200 Park Avenue

New York, NY 10166

PORTFOLIO MANAGER

Ken O’Donnell CFA

Since 2003

FFTW has subadvised the Fund since its inception in 1987.

INVESTMENT GOAL

Current income. The Fund intends to maintain a stable share price of $1.

PRINCIPAL STYLE
CHARACTERISTICS

Very short-term high quality money market instruments.

LOGO

Ken O’Donnell

 

Management’s discussion of

fund performance

MARKET REVIEW

Instability in the credit markets led to increased asset write-downs and capital constraints in the banking sector during the six months ended April 30, 2008. The Federal Reserve adopted several creative programs to stimulate lending as traditional monetary policy adjustments proved ineffective in controlling overnight lending rates. Money markets remained volatile into early 2008 but improved later in the fiscal half year with the difference between Libor yields and U.S. Treasury bill yields, or TED spread, narrowing considerably.

GDP growth declined in the fourth quarter of calendar year 2007 as the U.S. economy succumbed to pressures from the banking sector and the manufacturing sector softened. Weakness in the economy resulted in an increase in the unemployment rate. As the economy slows, risks of further reduction in consumer spending could result in a recession. Meanwhile, inflation data have continued to be suggestive of persistent pricing pressures. Headline and core inflation remained elevated with significant increases in both food and energy prices. While short-term interest rates may have stabilized, the near-term direction of interest rates remained uncertain.

The Fed eased policy rates at each meeting throughout the six months, although futures contracts were predicting an end to the easing cycle in the second quarter of 2008. The aggressive reduction in target policy rates has steepened the money market curve. Despite some improvements in the credit markets, U.S. Treasury bill yields remained under pressure with yields below 2%. It likely will be some time before the credit markets stabilize.

PERFORMANCE

Despite the uncertain interest rate environment, the Harbor Money Market Fund provided competitive returns. For the six months ended April 30, 2008, the Fund returned 1.88% (Institutional Class) and 1.75% (Administrative Class). This compares with a return of 1.75% for the Fund’s benchmark, the Merrill Lynch 3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index.

The duration of the Fund was maintained at a level shorter than the benchmark in an attempt to capture attractive yield opportunities in the short end of the money market curve. The risk to this strategy would be in the failure to have locked in current rates if yields were to continue to fall. Despite the conservative positioning, the Fund’s overall duration position had a positive impact on total return.

Several peers in the money market fund industry were negatively impacted by exposures to Asset-Backed Commercial Paper (ABCP) from Structured Investment Vehicles (SIVs). Several SIVs have failed to make contractual principal payments on their ABCP programs. We are pleased to report that the Harbor Money Market Fund had no exposure to the troubled SIV sector.

 

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Harbor Money Market Fund

MANAGER’S COMMENTARY—Continued

 

 

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS (% of net assets)

Federal Home Loan Banks

  8.3 %

Federal Home Loan Banks

  5.5  

Svenska Handelsbanken

  5.5  

Royal Bank of Scotland

  5.5  

Westpac

  5.5  

Abbey National NA

  5.4  

Fortis Banque

  5.0  

Bank of Montreal

  4.8  

Bank of America Corp.

  4.8  

Royal Bank of Canada

  4.8  

 

OUTLOOK AND STRATEGY

During the fiscal half year, the federal funds target rate declined from 4.50% to 2.00% and markets were predicting an end to the interest rate cycle. We view the risk of additional reductions in policy rates to be remote. With yield opportunities emerging further out on the yield curve, Fund duration may be extended in the near-term.

The Fund invests primarily in high quality money market instruments including bank CDs, commercial paper, agency discount notes, and U.S. Treasury bills. The average days-to-maturity of the Fund was held relatively short in response to instability in the banking sector. We intend to keep the Fund invested in money market products with maturities inside of three months while maintaining an overall weighted average maturity in the mid 30-to-40-day range.

 

 

 

This report contains the current opinions of Fischer Francis Trees & Watts, Inc. and should not be considered as investment advice or a recommendation of any particular security, strategy or investment product. Such opinions are subject to change without notice and securities described herein may no longer be included in, or may at any time be removed from, the Fund’s portfolio. This report is distributed for informational purposes only. Information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed reliable, but not guaranteed.

An investment in the Fund is not insured or guaranteed by the 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. For information on the different share classes and the risks associated with an investment in the Fund, please refer to the current prospectus.

 

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Harbor Money Market Fund

FUND SUMMARY—April 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

 

INSTITUTIONAL CLASS

   

Fund #

   

015

 

Cusip

   

411511405

 

Ticker

   

HARXX

 

Inception
Date

   

12-29-1987

 

Net Expense

Ratio

   

0.28%

 

Total Net

Assets (000s)

   

$216,166

 

ADMINISTRATIVE CLASS

   

Fund #

   

215

 

Cusip

   

411511660

 

Ticker

   

HRMXX

 

Inception
Date

   

11-01-2002

 

Net Expense

Ratio

   

0.53%

 

Total Net

Assets (000s)

   

$5,856

 

PORTFOLIO STATISTICS

 

    Portfolio   Benchmark

Number of Holdings

  40   1

Yield to Maturity

  2.55%   1.38%

Weighted Average Maturity

  0.11 years   0.25 years

Weighted Average Duration

  0.11 years   0.25 years

Weighted Average Credit Quality

  A-1+   AAA

 

CREDIT QUALITY (% of investments)

LOGO

 

FUND CATEGORY

LOGO

 

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Harbor Money Market Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE SUMMARY (Unaudited)

 

 

Institutional Class

GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT

For the period 05-01-1998 through 04-30-2008

 

The graph compares a $10,000 investment in the Fund with the performance of the Merrill Lynch 3-Month U.S. T-Bill Index. The Fund’s performance includes the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions.

  LOGO

 

Total Returns

For the periods ended 04-30-2008

     LOGO
Harbor Money Market Fund                                 
Institutional Class      1.88 %        4.51 %        3.10 %        3.57 %      01-01-1992
Comparative Index                                 
Merrill Lynch 3-Month U.S. T-Bills      1.75            4.28            3.19            3.69         
Current yield for periods ended 03-31-2008   7 Days    2.84%   30 Days    2.96%

Administrative Class

GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT

For the period 11-01-2002 through 04-30-2008

 

 

The graph compares a $10,000 investment in the Fund with the performance of the Merrill Lynch 3-Month U.S. T-Bill Index. The Fund’s performance includes the reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions.

  LOGO

 

Total Returns

For the periods ended 04-30-2008

     LOGO
Harbor Money Market Fund                                 
Administrative Class      1.75 %        4.25 %        2.77 %        2.52 %      11-01-2002
Comparative Index                                 
Merrill Lynch 3-Month U.S. T-Bills      1.75            4.28            3.19            3.02         

Current yield for periods ended 03-31-2008

  7 Days    2.59%   30 Days    2.71%

Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. Actual return and principal value on an investment will fluctuate, and the shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. From time to time, certain fees and/or expenses have been voluntarily waived, which has resulted in higher returns. Without these waivers, the returns would have been lower. The voluntary waivers may be discontinued at any time without notice. Current yield excludes gains and losses as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The current yield more closely reflects the current earnings of the Fund than the total return.

You can obtain performance data current to the most recent month end (available within seven business days after the most recent month end) by calling 1-800-422-1050 or visiting www.harborfunds.com.

 

 

 

a Annualized.

 

b Unannualized.

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS—April 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

 

Total Investments (% of net assets)

(Excludes net cash and short-term investments of -0.8%)

LOGO

 

COMMERCIAL PAPER—85.0%

Principal
Amount
(000s)
        Value
(000s)
    
  

Abbey National NA

 
$ 11,500   

2.550%—07/08/2008

  $ 11,445
  

ANZ National International Ltd.

 
  1,400   

2.750%—05/19/2008

    1,398
  4,500   

2.900%—07/24/2008

    4,470
  5,000   

2.950%—10/22/2008

    4,929
        
       10,797
        
  

Bank of America Corp.

 
  1,635   

2.600%—06/02/2008

    1,631
  10,000   

2.930%—05/12/2008

    9,991
        
       11,622
        
  

Bank of Montreal

 
  10,000   

3.000%—05/13/2008

    9,990
  

Bank of Scotland PLC

 
  500   

2.700%—06/04/2008

    499
  3,300   

2.800%—05/08/2008

    3,298
  2,700   

2.850%—06/04/2008-06/10/2008

    2,692
  4,600   

2.900%—05/21/2008-05/22/2008

    4,592
        
       11,081
        
  

CBA Finance Inc.

 
  4,500   

2.550%—05/05/2008-06/12/2008

    4,491
  6,500   

2.760%—06/23/2008

    6,474
        
       10,965
        
  

Danske Corp.

 
  8,500   

2.620%—06/13/2008

    8,473
  2,400   

2.710%—05/14/2008

    2,398
        
       10,871
        
  

Dexia Delaware LLC

 
  4,000   

2.680%—05/23/2008

    3,993
  1,300   

2.700%—07/11/2008

    1,293
  3,000   

2.710%—07/10/2008

    2,984
        
       8,270
        
  

Fortis Banque

 
  10,500   

2.770%—05/13/2008

    10,490
  

ING U.S. Funding LLC

 
  3,500   

2.810%—08/27/2008

    3,468
  4,700   

2.820%—07/25/2008

    4,669
  2,700   

2.830%—06/20/2008

    2,689
        
       10,826
        

COMMERCIAL PAPER—Continued

 
Principal
Amount
(000s)
        Value
(000s)
 
    
  

Lloyds Bank PLC

 
$ 2,500   

2.390%—05/01/2008

  $ 2,500  
  1,000   

2.720%—05/27/2008

    998  
  6,100   

2.980%—05/27/2008

    6,087  
          
       9,585  
          
  

Royal Bank of Canada

 
  10,000   

2.980%—05/22/2008

    9,983  
  

Royal Bank of Scotland

 
  11,500   

2.720%—06/11/2008

    11,464  
  

Société Générale North America Inc

 
  10,000   

2.780%—06/13/2008

    9,967  
  1,500   

2.850%—06/16/2008

    1,494  
          
       11,461  
          
  

Svenska Handelsbanken Ab

 
  11,500   

2.660%—05/12/2008

    11,491  
  

Toronto-Dominion Bank

 
  5,700   

2.900%—08/29/2008

    5,700  
  

UBS AG

 
  1,500   

2.800%—06/02/2008

    1,496  
  3,000   

2.850%—06/18/2008

    2,989  
  1,300   

2.950%—06/06/2008

    1,296  
  4,000   

2.990%—10/20/2008

    3,943  
  1,400   

3.010%—10/24/2008

    1,379  
          
       11,103  
          
  

Westpac Securities NZ Ltd

 
  11,500   

2.700%—06/09/2008

    11,466  
          
 
 
TOTAL COMMERCIAL PAPER
    (Cost $188,610)
    188,610  
          
    

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS—0.0%

 
  (Cost $51)  
  51   

Repurchase Agreement with State Street Corp. dated April 30, 2008 due May 1, 2008 at 1.350% collateralized by US Treasury Bills (market value $55)

    51  
          
    

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES—15.8%

 
  

Federal Home Loan Banks

 
  29,100   

0.055%—05/02/2008-05/19/2008

    29,083  
  

Federal National Mortgage Association

 
  6,000   

0.079%—05/16/2008

    5,995  
          
 
 
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
    
(Cost $35,078)
    35,078  
          
 
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS—100.8%
    (Cost $223,739)a
    223,739  
          
  CASH AND OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES—(0.8)%     (1,717 )
          
  TOTAL NET ASSETS—100.0%   $ 222,022  
          

 

 

a The aggregate identified cost on a tax basis is the same.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Harbor Fixed Income Funds

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES—April 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

(All amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

      Harbor
High-Yield Bond
Fund
     Harbor
Bond
Fund
     Harbor
Real Return
Fund
     Harbor
Short Duration
Fund
     Harbor
Money Market
Fund
 

ASSETS

              

Investments, at identified cost*

   $ 46,230      $ 3,982,168      $ 142,516      $ 72,560      $ 223,739  

Investments, at value

   $ 42,412      $ 3,840,560      $ 140,946      $ 69,964      $ 223,688  

Repurchase agreements

     3,724        131,767        1,346        255        51  

Deposits with broker

            19,410        785        125         

Cash

                   1        1        1  

Foreign currency, at value (cost: $0; $12,166; $241; $0; $0)

            12,171        241                

Receivables for:

              

Investments sold

     245        658,144        61,860                

Capital shares sold

     129        9,953        466        446        139  

Interest

     955        24,824        803        552        1  

Open forward currency contracts

            16,798        178                

Variation margin on futures contracts

            2,822        31        27         

Written options

            5,439                       

Withholding tax receivable

            324               2         

Other assets

            1        35        1         

Prepaid registration fees

     28        83        34        16        22  

Prepaid fund insurance

            7                      1  

Total Assets

     47,493        4,722,303        206,726        71,389        223,903  

LIABILITIES

              

Payables for:

              

Investments purchased

     1,133        660,478        76,039                

Capital shares reacquired

     90        4,427        153        528        1,819  

Dividends to shareholders

                                 6  

Investments sold short, at value (proceeds: $0; $348,611; $5,958; $0; $0)

            347,774        5,951                

Written options, at value (premium received: $0; $15,330; $262; $0; $0)

            11,078        95                

Swap agreements, at value (cost: $0; $7,974; $299; $0; $0)

            5,065        566                

Interest on swap agreements

            3,314        71                

Interest on investments sold short

            2,143        27                

Interest on reverse repurchase agreements

                                  

Open forward currency contracts

            2,307        40                

Variation margin on futures contracts

            197        19                

Accrued expenses:

              

Management fees

     22        1,372        33        11        33  

12b-1 fees

     1        11               1        1  

Trustee’s fees and expenses

     1        18               1        1  

Transfer agent fees

     2        143        3        3        9  

Other

     8        98        27        18        12  

TBA sale commitments, at value

            85,152        37,348                

Total Liabilities

     1,257        1,123,577        120,372        562        1,881  

NET ASSETS

   $ 46,236      $ 3,598,726      $ 86,354      $ 70,827      $ 222,022  

Net Assets Consist of:

              

Paid-in capital

   $ 48,883      $ 3,477,989      $ 84,052      $ 78,050      $ 221,987  

Undistributed/(overdistributed) net investment income

     288        (7,231 )      162        76        46  

Accumulated net realized gain/(loss)

     (2,841 )      84,447        2,387        (4,903 )      (11 )

Unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of investments and translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

     (94 )      51        (100 )      (2,340 )       

Unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of futures and forward contracts

            43,470        (147 )      (56 )       
     $ 46,236      $ 3,598,726      $ 86,354      $ 70,827      $ 222,022  

NET ASSETS VALUE PER SHARE BY CLASS1:

              

Institutional Class

              

Net assets

   $ 42,104      $ 3,542,383      $ 85,197      $ 68,079      $ 216,166  

Shares of beneficial interest

     4,034        290,641        8,089        8,479        216,166  

Net asset value per share

   $ 10.44      $ 12.19      $ 10.53      $ 8.03      $ 1.00  

Administrative Class

              

Net assets

   $ 596      $ 56,343      $ 1,157      $ 2,748      $ 5,856  

Shares of beneficial interest

     57        4,625        110        343        5,856  

Net asset value per share

   $ 10.44      $ 12.18      $ 10.53      $ 8.02      $ 1.00  

Investor Class

              

Net assets

   $ 3,536        N/A        N/A        N/A        N/A  

Shares of beneficial interest

     339        N/A        N/A        N/A        N/A  

Net asset value per share

   $ 10.44        N/A        N/A        N/A        N/A  

 

 

* Including repurchase agreements and short-term investments.
1 Per share amounts can be recalculated when total net assets and shares of beneficial interest are not rounded to thousands.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Harbor Fixed Income Funds

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS—Six Months Ended April 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

(All amounts in thousands)

 

      Harbor
High-Yield Bond
Fund
     Harbor
Bond
Fund
     Harbor
Real Return
Fund
     Harbor
Short Duration
Fund
     Harbor
Money Market
Fund
 

Investment Income:

              

Interest

   $ 1,901      $ 80,630      $ 1,100      $ 1,563      $ 4,401  

Total Investment Income

     1,901        80,630        1,100        1,563        4,401  

Expenses:

              

Management fees

     144        7,348        136        67        219  

12b-1 fees:

              

Administrative Class

     1        61        1        3        7  

Investor Class

     6        N/A        N/A        N/A        N/A  

Shareholder communications

     2        133        2        4        7  

Custodian fees

     24        245        54        26        29  

Transfer agent fees:

              

Institutional Class

     13        904        17        19        64  

Administrative Class

            15               1        2  

Investor Class

     4        N/A        N/A        N/A        N/A  

Professional fees

     2        34        2        2        3  

Trustee’s fees and expenses

            18               1        1  

Registration fees

     16        46        15        13        15  

Miscellaneous

     3        18        3        5        3  

Expenses before interest expense

     215        8,822        230        141        350  

Interest expense from reverse repurchase agreements

                          22         

Total expenses

     215        8,822        230        163        350  

Management fees waived

                                 (22 )

Transfer fees waived

     (3 )      (164 )      (3 )      (4 )      (12 )

Other expenses waived

     (19 )             (63 )      (4 )       

Other expense reimbursements and reductions

            (15 )      (1 )      (1 )      (4 )

Net expenses

     193        8,643        163        154        312  

Net Investment Income

     1,708        71,987        937        1,409        4,089  

Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investment Transactions:

              

Net realized gain/(loss) on:

              

Investments

     (2,629 )      25,107        2,140        (61 )       

Foreign currency transactions

            6,771        (12 )              

Swap agreements

            12,165        56                

Futures contracts

            42,250        239        530         

Written options

            16,459        10                

Change in net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of:

              

Investments

     197        2,204        (116 )      (1,799 )       

Swap agreements

            1,525        (229 )              

Futures contracts

            9,612        (285 )      (127 )       

Forwards

            (1,348 )      67                

Translations of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

            (270 )                     

Net gain/(loss) on investment transactions

     (2,432 )      114,475        1,870        (1,457 )       

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ (724 )    $ 186,462      $ 2,807      $ (48 )    $ 4,089  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Harbor Fixed Income Funds

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

(All amounts in thousands)

 

     Harbor
High-Yield Bond
Fund
       Harbor
Bond
Fund
 
      November 1,
2007
through
April 30,
2008
       November 1,
2006
through
October 31,
2007
       November 1,
2007
through
April 30,
2008
       November 1,
2006
through
October 31,
2007
 

INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:

     (Unaudited)               (Unaudited)       

Operations:

                 

Net investment income

   $ 1,708        $ 3,326        $ 71,987        $ 118,968  

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

     (2,629 )        (212 )        102,752          (9,997 )

Net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of investments

     197          (794 )        11,723          37,974  

Net increase/(decrease) in assets resulting from operations

     (724 )        2,320          186,462          146,945  

Distributions to Shareholders:

                 

Net investment income:

                 

Institutional Class

     (1,603 )        (2,705 )        (84,519 )        (138,823 )

Administrative Class

     (20 )        (35 )        (1,304 )        (2,212 )

Investor Class

     (154 )        (325 )        N/A          N/A  

Net realized gain on investments:

                 

Institutional Class

              (186 )        (4,748 )         

Administrative Class

              (3 )        (77 )         

Investor Class

              (30 )        N/A          N/A  

Total distributions to shareholders

     (1,777 )        (3,284 )        (90,648 )        (141,035 )

Net Increase/(Decrease) Derived from Capital Share Transactions (Note 5)

     (1,846 )        17,634          809,585          341,515  

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets

     (4,347 )        16,670          905,399          347,425  

Net Assets:

                 

Beginning of period

     50,583          33,913          2,693,327          2,345,902  

End of period*

   $ 46,236        $ 50,583        $ 3,598,726        $ 2,693,327  

*    Includes undistributed/(over-distributed) net investment income of:

   $ 288        $ 357        $ (7,231 )      $ 6,605  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Harbor
Real Return
Fund
       Harbor
Short Duration
Fund
       Harbor
Money Market
Fund
 
November 1,
2007
through
April 30,
2008
       November 1,
2006
through
October 31,
2007
       November 1,
2007
through
April 30,
2008
       November 1,
2006
through
October 31,
2007
       November 1,
2007
through
April 30,
2008
       November 1,
2006
through
October 31,
2007
 
  (Unaudited)               (Unaudited)               (Unaudited)       
                        
$ 937        $ 830        $ 1,409        $ 3,500        $ 4,089        $ 10,024  
  2,433          94          469          440                    
  (563 )        417          (1,926 )        (732 )                  
  2,807          1,341          (48 )        3,208          4,089          10,024  
                        
                        
  (730 )        (865 )        (1,825 )        (3,043 )        (3,986 )        (9,781 )
  (15 )        (47 )        (71 )        (81 )        (103 )        (242 )
  N/A          N/A          N/A          N/A          N/A          N/A  
                        
           (39 )                                    
           (3 )                                    
  N/A          N/A          N/A          N/A          N/A          N/A  
  (745 )        (954 )        (1,896 )        (3,124 )        (4,089 )        (10,023 )
  57,784          13,049          1,015          (7,381 )        992          28,595  
  59,846          13,436          (929 )        (7,297 )        992          28,596  
                        
  26,508          13,072          71,756          79,053          221,030          192,434  
$ 86,354        $ 26,508        $ 70,827        $ 71,756        $ 222,022        $ 221,030  
$ 162        $ (30 )      $ 76        $ 563        $ 46        $ 46  

 

 

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Harbor Fixed Income Funds

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS—CAPITAL STOCK ACTIVITY

 

(All amounts in thousands)

 

     Harbor
High-Yield Bond
Fund
       Harbor
Bond
Fund
 
      November 1,
2007
through
April 30,
2008
       November 1,
2006
through
October 31,
2007
       November 1,
2007
through
April 30,
2008
       November 1,
2006
through
October 31,
2007
 
     (Unaudited)               (Unaudited)       

AMOUNT ($)

                 

Institutional Class:

                 

Net proceeds from sale of shares

   $ 15,245        $ 29,949        $ 1,125,578        $ 892,540  

Net proceeds from redemption fees

     44          31                    

Reinvested in payment of distributions

     1,173          2,062          73,971          115,351  

Cost of shares reacquired

     (16,402 )        (15,586 )        (402,231 )        (670,363 )

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets

   $ 60        $ 16,456        $ 797,318        $ 337,528  

Administrative Class:

                 

Net proceeds from sale of shares

   $ 7        $ 36        $ 18,824        $ 21,759  

Net proceeds from redemption fees

     1                             

Reinvested in payment of distributions

     20          38          1,381          2,212  

Cost of shares reacquired

     (1 )                 (7,938 )        (19,984 )

Net increase in net assets

   $ 27        $ 74        $ 12,267        $ 3,987  

Investor Class

                 

Net proceeds from sale of shares

   $ 550        $ 2,116            

Net proceeds from redemption fees

     5          2            

Reinvested in payment of distributions

     151          348          Not          Not  

Cost of shares reacquired

     (2,640 )        (1,362 )        Applicable          Applicable  

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets

   $ (1,934 )      $ 1,104            

SHARES

                 

Institutional Class:

                 

Shares sold

     1,443          2,676          92,766          76,894  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

     114          188          6,181          9,997  

Shares reacquired

     (1,580 )        (1,424 )        (33,219 )        (57,863 )

Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding

     (23 )        1,440          65,728          29,028  

Beginning of period

     4,057          2,617          224,913          195,885  

End of period

     4,034          4,057          290,641          224,913  

Administrative Class

                 

Shares sold

     1          3          1,553          1,876  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

     2          3          116          192  

Shares reacquired

                       (657 )        (1,733 )

Net increase in shares outstanding

     3          6          1,012          335  

Beginning of period

     54          48          3,613          3,278  

End of period

     57          54          4,625          3,613  

Investor Class

                 

Shares sold

     53          190            

Shares issued in reinvestment distributions

     15          32            

Shares reacquired

     (252 )        (124 )        Not          Not  

Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding

     (184 )        98          Applicable          Applicable  

Beginning of period

     523          425            

End of period

     339          523            

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Harbor
Real Return
Fund
       Harbor
Short Duration
Fund
       Harbor
Money Market
Fund
 
November 1,
2007
through
April 30,
2008
       November 1,
2006
through
October 31,
2007
       November 1,
2007
through
April 30,
2008
       November 1,
2006
through
October 31,
2007
       November 1,
2007
through
April 30,
2008
       November 1,
2006
through
October 31,
2007
 
  (Unaudited)               (Unaudited)               (Unaudited)       
                        
                        
$ 94,447        $ 17,889        $ 28,676        $ 45,743        $ 215,271        $ 380,703  
                                                
  641          798          1,696          2,388          3,944          9,660  
  (37,320 )        (5,687 )        (29,802 )        (56,099 )        (218,718 )        (362,528 )
$ 57,768        $ 13,000        $ 570        $ (7,968 )      $ 497        $ 27,835  
                        
$        $        $ 748        $ 1,367        $ 2,474        $ 2,989  
                                                
  15          49          71          81          103          242  
                    (376 )        (861 )        (2,083 )        (2,471 )
$ 15        $ 49        $ 443        $ 587        $ 494        $ 760  
                        
                        
                        
  Not          Not          Not          Not          Not          Not  
  Applicable          Applicable          Applicable          Applicable          Applicable          Applicable  
                        
                        
                        
  8,948          1,834          3,496          5,546          215,272          380,703  
  61          83          208          290          3,944          9,660  
  (3,481 )        (583 )        (3,636 )        (6,805 )        (218,718 )        (362,527 )
  5,528          1,334          68          (969 )        497          27,836  
  2,561          1,227          8,411          9,380          215,668          187,832  
  8,089          2,561          8,479          8,411          216,166          215,668  
                        
                    92          165          2,474          2,989  
  2          5          9          10          103          242  
                    (46 )        (104 )        (2,083 )        (2,471 )
  2          5          55          71          494          760  
  108          103          288          217          5,362          4,602  
  110          108          343          288          5,856          5,362  
                        
                        
                        
  Not          Not          Not          Not          Not          Not  
  Applicable          Applicable          Applicable          Applicable          Applicable          Applicable  
                        
                        

 

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Harbor Fixed Income Funds Financial Highlights

SELECTED DATA FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING FOR THE PERIODS PRESENTED

 

 

HARBOR HIGH-YIELD BOND FUND

                
     Institutional Class  
    

6-Month
Period Ended
April 30, 2008

    Year Ended October 31  
        2007      2006      2005      2004      2003a  
     (Unaudited)                

Net asset value beginning of period

   $ 10.92     $ 10.98      $ 10.91      $ 11.38      $ 11.10      $ 10.00  

Income from Investment Operations:

                

Net investment income/(loss)

     0.36 b     0.75 b      0.76 b      0.77 b      0.75 b      0.56 b

Net realized and unrealized gain/(losses) on investments

     (0.47 )     (0.04 )      0.14        (0.42 )      0.35        1.03  

Total from investment operations

     (0.11 )     0.71        0.90        0.35        1.10        1.59  

Less Distributions:

                

Dividends from net investment income

     (0.38 )     (0.71 )      (0.79 )      (0.68 )      (0.82 )      (0.49 )

Distributions from net realized capital gains1

           (0.07 )      (0.04 )      (0.15 )              

Total distributions

     (0.38 )     (0.78 )      (0.83 )      (0.83 )      (0.82 )      (0.49 )

Proceeds from redemption fees

     0.01       0.01        c      0.01        c      c

Net asset value end of period

     10.44       10.92        10.98        10.91        11.38        11.10  

Net assets end of period (000s)

   $ 42,105     $ 44,312      $ 28,727      $ 31,547      $ 66,715      $ 57,727  

Ratios and Supplemental Data (%):

                

Total return

     (0.86 )%d,e     6.70 %d      8.56 %d      3.24 %d      10.93 %d      16.16 %d,e

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets2

     0.86 f     0.95        1.06        0.91        0.94        1.40 f

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets2

     0.77 b,f     0.82 b      0.81 b      0.82 b      0.85 b      0.93 b,f

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

     7.16 b,f     7.15 b      7.01 b      6.67 b      6.85 b      6.63 b,f

Portfolio turnover

     30 e     66        63        42        109        82 e
                

HARBOR BOND FUND

                
     Institutional Class  
    

6-Month
Period Ended
April 30, 2008

    Year Ended October 31  
        2007      2006      2005      2004      2003  
     (Unaudited)                

Net asset value beginning of period

   $ 11.79     $ 11.78      $ 11.61      $ 12.24      $ 11.89      $ 11.98  

Income from Investment Operations:

                

Net investment income/(loss)

     0.30 b     0.54 b      0.51 b      0.45 b      0.16 b      0.41 b

Net realized and unrealized gain/(losses) on investments

     0.46       0.13        0.06        (0.28 )      0.68        0.36  

Total from investment operations

     0.76       0.67        0.57        0.17        0.84        0.77  

Less distributions:

                

Dividends from net investment income

     (0.34 )     (0.66 )      (0.39 )      (0.50 )      (0.23 )      (0.60 )

Distributions from net realized capital gains1

     (0.02 )            (0.01 )      (0.30 )      (0.26 )      (0.26 )

Total distributions

     (0.36 )     (0.66 )      (0.40 )      (0.80 )      (0.49 )      (0.86 )

Net asset value end of period

     12.19       11.79        11.78        11.61        12.24        11.89  

Net assets end of period (000s)

   $ 3,542,383     $ 2,650,770      $ 2,307,286      $ 1,931,651      $ 1,546,602      $ 1,528,285  

Ratios and Supplemental Data (%):

                

Total return

     6.52 %d,e     5.97 %d      5.10 %d      1.42 %d      6.59 %d      6.57 %d

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets2

     0.57 f     0.57        0.60        0.60        0.60        0.64  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets2

     0.56 b,f     0.56 b      0.58 b      0.58 b      0.57 b      0.58 b

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

     4.70 b,f     4.73 b      4.34 b      3.39 b      2.21 b      3.43 b

Portfolio turnover

     197 e     213        312        332        311        221  

See page 64 for notes to the Financial Highlights.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Administrative Class      Investor Class  

6-Month
Period Ended
April 30, 2008

    Year Ended October 31     

6-Month
Period Ended
April 30, 2008

    Year Ended October 31  
  2007     2006     2005     2004     2003a        2007     2006     2005     2004     2003a  
  (Unaudited)                  (Unaudited)            
$ 10.92     $ 10.97     $ 10.91     $ 11.38     $ 11.10     $ 10.00      $ 10.92     $ 10.98     $ 10.91     $ 11.39     $ 11.11     $ 10.00  
                      
  0.36 b     0.79 b     0.89 b     1.24 b     (0.02 )b     0.47 b      0.35 b     0.75 b     0.71 b     0.70 b     0.62 b     0.50 b
  (0.48 )     (0.09 )     (0.02 )     (0.90 )     1.09       1.10        (0.47 )     (0.07 )     0.14       (0.40 )     0.43       1.07  
  (0.12 )     0.70       0.87       0.34       1.07       1.57        (0.12 )     0.68       0.85       0.30       1.05       1.57  
                      
  (0.36 )     (0.68 )     (0.77 )     (0.66 )     (0.79 )     (0.47 )      (0.36 )     (0.67 )     (0.74 )     (0.63 )     (0.77 )     (0.46 )
        (0.07 )     (0.04 )     (0.15 )                        (0.07 )     (0.04 )     (0.15 )            
  (0.36 )     (0.75 )     (0.81 )     (0.81 )     (0.79 )     (0.47 )      (0.36 )     (0.74 )     (0.78 )     (0.78 )     (0.77 )     (0.46 )
  c     c     c     c     c     c      c     c     c     c     c     c
  10.44       10.92       10.97       10.91       11.38       11.10        10.44       10.92       10.98       10.91       11.39       11.11  
$ 596     $ 595     $ 524     $ 2     $ 1     $ 7      $ 3,536     $ 5,711     $ 4,662     $ 4,047     $ 3,586     $ 2,215  
                      
  (0.98 )%d,e     6.54 %d     8.22 %d     3.05 %d     10.49 %d     16.12 %d,e      (1.06 )%d,e     6.31 %d     8.15 %d     2.71 %d     10.41 %d     15.93 %d,e
  1.11 f     1.20       1.30       g     1.16       1.55 f      1.24 f     1.33       1.46       1.34       1.36       1.76  
  1.02 b,f     1.07 b     1.05 b     g     1.01 b     1.08 b,f      1.14 b,f     1.20 b     1.21 b     1.25 b     1.27 b     1.29 b
  6.93 b,f     6.89 b     6.79 b     g     7.00 b     7.00 b,f      6.81 b,f     6.76 b     6.63 b     6.26 b     6.37 b     6.73 b
  30 e     66       63       42       109       82 e      30 e     66       63       42       109       82 e
                      
            
Administrative Class               

6-Month
Period Ended
April 30, 2008

    Year Ended October 31                                       
  2007     2006     2005     2004     2003                                       
  (Unaudited)                         
$ 11.78     $ 11.77     $ 11.61     $ 12.24     $ 11.89     $ 11.98               
                      
  0.28 b     0.53 b     0.49 b     0.46 b     0.32 b     0.55 b             
  0.46       0.12       0.05       (0.31 )     0.49       0.19               
  0.74       0.65       0.54       0.15       0.81       0.74               
                      
  (0.32 )     (0.64 )     (0.37 )     (0.48 )     (0.20 )     (0.57 )             
  (0.02 )           (0.01 )     (0.30 )     (0.26 )     (0.26 )             
  (0.34 )     (0.64 )     (0.38 )     (0.78 )     (0.46 )     (0.83 )             
  12.18       11.78       11.77       11.61       12.24       11.89               
$ 56,343     $ 42,557     $ 38,590     $ 31,953     $ 18,205     $ 10,463               
                      
  6.40 %d,e     5.71 %d     4.76 %d     1.18 %d     6.33 %d     6.40 %d             
  0.82 f     0.82       0.85       0.85       0.85       0.89               
  0.81 b,f     0.81 b     0.83 b     0.83 b     0.81 b     0.83 b             
  4.46 b,f     4.50 b     4.10 b     3.17 b     1.94 b     2.67 c,b             
  197 e     213       312       332       311       221               

 

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SELECTED DATA FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING FOR THE PERIODS PRESENTED

 

 

HARBOR REAL RETURN FUND

 

     Institutional Class  
     6-Month
Period Ended
April 30, 2008
       Year Ended October 31  
           2007        2006h  
     (Unaudited)            

Net asset value beginning of period

   $ 9.93        $ 9.83        $ 10.00  

Income from Investment Operations:

            

Net investment income/(loss)

     0.22 b        0.47 b        0.39 b

Net realized and unrealized gain/(losses) on investments

     0.53          0.13          (0.22 )

Total from investment operations

     0.75          0.60          0.17  

Less Distributions:

            

Dividends from net investment income

     (0.15 )        (0.47 )        (0.34 )

Distributions from net realized capital gains1

              (0.03 )         

Total distributions

     (0.15 )        (0.50 )        (0.34 )

Net asset value end of period

     10.53          9.93          9.83  

Net assets end of period (000s)

   $ 85,197        $ 25,431        $ 12,057  

Ratios and Supplemental Data (%):

            

Total return

     7.61 %d,e        6.31 %d        1.77 %d,e

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets2

     0.81 f        1.12          1.83  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets2

     0.57 b,f        0.56 b        0.57 b

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

     3.31 b,f        4.62 b        5.09 b

Portfolio turnover

     526 e        661          410  
     

HARBOR SHORT DURATION FUND

 

  
     Institutional Class  
     6-Month
Period Ended
April 30, 2008
    Year Ended October 31  
        2007      2006      2005      2004      2003  
     (Unaudited)                

Net asset value beginning of period

   $ 8.25     $ 8.24      $ 8.27      $ 8.41      $ 8.57      $ 8.69  

Income from Investment Operations:

                

Net investment income/(loss)

     0.19 b     0.40 b      0.30 b      0.35 b      0.26 b      0.24 b

Net realized and unrealized gain/(losses) on investments

     (0.17 )     (0.04 )      0.08        (0.17 )      (0.14 )      (0.10 )

Total from investment operations

     0.02       0.36        0.38        0.18        0.12        0.14  

Less Distributions:

                

Dividends from net investment income

     (0.24 )     (0.35 )      (0.39 )      (0.32 )      (0.28 )      (0.26 )

Distributions from net realized capital gains1

                                        

Return of capital

                  (0.02 )                     

Total distributions

     (0.24 )     (0.35 )      (0.41 )      (0.32 )      (0.28 )      (0.26 )

Net asset value end of period

     8.03       8.25        8.24        8.27        8.41        8.57  

Net assets end of period (000s)

   $ 68,079     $ 69,379      $ 77,264      $ 53,353      $ 93,910      $ 109,411  

Ratios and Supplemental Data (%):

                

Total return

     0.20 %d,e     4.43 %d      4.82 %d      2.17 %d      1.43 %d      1.70 %d

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets2

     0.45 f     0.58        0.53        0.52        0.45        0.47  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets2

     0.42 b,f     0.49 b      0.39 b      0.40 b      0.31 b      0.36 b

Ratio of net expenses excluding interest expense to average net assets

     0.39 b,f     0.39 b      0.39 b      0.39 b      0.31 b      0.36 b

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

     4.21 b,f     4.69 b      4.21 b      3.41 b      2.65 b      2.85 b

Portfolio turnover

     25 e     59        79        159        324        333  

See page 64 for notes to the Financial Highlights.

 

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Administrative Class  
6-Month
Period Ended
April 30, 2008
    Year Ended October 31  
  2007     2006h  
  (Unaudited)      
$ 9.93     $ 9.83     $ 10.00  
   
  0.18 b     0.48 b     0.40 b
  0.56       0.09       (0.25 )
  0.74       0.57       0.15  
   
  (0.14 )     (0.44 )     (0.32 )
        (0.03 )      
  (0.14 )     (0.47 )     (0.32 )
  10.53       9.93       9.83  
$ 1,157     $ 1,077     $ 1,015  
   
  7.47 %d,e     6.05 %d     1.56 %d,e
  1.05 f     1.35       2.08  
  0.82 b,f     0.82 b     0.82 b
  3.44 b,f     4.13 b     4.28 b
  526 e     661       410 e
         
Administrative Class  
6-Month
Period Ended
April 30, 2008
    Year Ended October 31  
  2007     2006     2005     2004     2003  
  (Unaudited)            
$ 8.24     $ 8.23     $ 8.26     $ 8.41     $ 8.57     $ 8.69  
         
  0.17 b     0.37 b     0.28 b     0.33 b     9.80 b     (9.26 )b
  (0.16 )     (0.03 )     0.09       (0.18 )     (9.69 )     9.39  
  0.01       0.34       0.37       0.15       0.11       0.13  
         
  (0.23 )     (0.33 )     (0.37 )     (0.30 )     (0.27 )     (0.25 )
                                 
              (0.03 )                  
  (0.23 )     (0.33 )     (0.40 )     (0.30 )     (0.27 )     (0.25 )
  8.02       8.24       8.23       8.26       8.41       8.59  
$ 2,748     $ 2,377     $ 1,789     $ 1,556     $ 1,446     $  
         
  0.08 %d,e     4.20 %d     4.59 %d     1.82 %d     1.24 %d     1.39 %d
  0.70 f     0.84       0.78       0.76       0.70       0.70  
  0.67 b,f     0.75 b     0.64 b     0.64 b     0.55 b     0.59 b
  0.64 b,f     0.64 b     0.64 b     0.64 b     0.55 b     0.59 b
  3.95 b,f     4.45 b     3.95 b     3.20 b     2.48 b     2.70 b
  25 e     59       79       159       324       333  

 

 

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SELECTED DATA FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING FOR THE PERIODS PRESENTED

 

 

HARBOR MONEY MARKET FUND

 

     Institutional Class  
    

6-Month
Period Ended
April 30, 2008

     Year Ended October 31  
         2007      2006      2005      2004      2003  
     (Unaudited)                 

Net asset value beginning of period

   $ 1.00      $ 1.00      $ 1.00      $ 1.00      $ 1.00      $ 1.00  

Income from Investment Operations:

                 

Net investment income/(loss)

     0.02 b      0.05 b      0.04 b      0.03 b              

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

                                         

Total from investment operations

     0.02        0.05        0.04        0.03                

Less Distributions:

                 

Dividends from net investment income

     (0.02 )      (0.05 )      (0.04 )      (0.03 )              

Distributions from net realized capital gains1

                                         

Total distributions

     (0.02 )      (0.05 )      (0.04 )      (0.03 )              

Net asset value end of period

     1.00        1.00        1.00        1.00        1.00        1.00  

Net assets end of period (000s)

   $ 216,166      $ 215,668      $ 187,832      $ 120,041      $ 117,561      $ 126,347  

Ratios and Supplemental Data (%):

                 

Total return

     1.88 %d,e      5.18 %d      4.60 %d      2.55 %d      0.94 %d      0.88 %d

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets2

     0.31 f      0.35        0.44        0.47        0.45        0.49  

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets2

     0.28 b,f      0.28 b      0.32 b      0.35 b      0.29 b      0.36 b

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

     3.75 b,f      5.06 b      4.59 b      2.52 b      0.94 b      0.89 b

 

 

 

 

1 Includes both short-term and long-term capital gains.

 

2 Includes interest expense for all periods presented, where applicable.

 

a For the period December 1, 2002 (inception) through October 31, 2003.

 

b Reflects the Adviser’s waiver, if any, of its management fees and/or other expenses.

 

c Less than $0.01.

 

d The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been waived during the periods shown.

 

e Unannualized.

 

f Annualized.

 

g Assets in this class were too small to incur any income or expense.

 

h For the period December 1, 2005 (inception) through October 31, 2006.

 

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Administrative Class  

6-Month
Period Ended
April 30, 2008

    Year Ended October 31  
  2007     2006     2005     2004     2003  
  (Unaudited)            
$ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
         
  0.02 b     0.05 b     0.04 b     0.02 b            
                                 
  0.02       0.05       0.04       0.02              
         
  (0.02 )     (0.05 )     (0.04 )     (0.02 )            
                                 
  (0.02 )     (0.05 )     (0.04 )     (0.02 )            
  1.00       1.00       1.00       1.00       1.00       1.00  
$ 5,856     $ 5,362     $ 4,602     $ 3,896     $ 3,362     $  
         
  1.75 %d,e     4.92 %d     4.34 %d     2.29 %d     0.60 %d     %
  0.56 f     0.60       0.69       0.72       0.70       g
  0.53 b,f     0.53 b     0.57 b     0.60 b     0.53 b     g
  3.46 b,f     4.82 b     4.29 b     2.30 b     0.74 b     g

 

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Harbor Fixed Income Funds

FEES AND EXPENSE EXAMPLE

 

 

As a shareholder of a Harbor fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including redemption fees and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, and other fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in a Harbor fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period November 1, 2007 through April 30, 2008.

Actual Expenses

The first line of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each share class. You may use the information in the respective class line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line of the respective class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the table for each share class below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the respective Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the respective Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in a Harbor fund to other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as redemption fees. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

     

Beginning Account
Value

(November 1, 2007)

    

Ending Account
Value

(April 30, 2008)

     Expenses Paid
During Period*

Harbor High-Yield Bond Fund

            

Institutional Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 991.43      $ 3.80

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,020.95        3.86

Administrative Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 990.15      $ 5.03

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,019.69        5.10

Investor Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 989.40      $ 5.64

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,019.40        5.72

Harbor Bond Fund

            

Institutional Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 1,065.22      $ 2.88

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,022.01        2.82

Administrative Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 1,063.97      $ 4.16

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,020.73        4.07

 

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FEES AND EXPENSE EXAMPLE—Continued

 

 

     

Beginning Account
Value

(November 1, 2007)

    

Ending Account
Value

(April 30, 2008)

     Expenses Paid
During Period*

Harbor Real Return Fund

            

Institutional Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 1,076.07      $ 2.94

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,021.96        2.86

Administrative Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 1,074.73      $ 4.23

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,020.69        4.12

Harbor Short Duration Fund

            

Institutional Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 1,001.99      $ 1.88

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,022.93        1.91

Administrative Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 1,000.81      $ 3.12

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,021.67        3.15

Harbor Money Market Fund

            

Institutional Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 1,018.79      $ 1.40

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,023.44        1.40

Administrative Class

            

Actual

   $1,000.00      $ 1,017.52      $ 2.65

Hypothetical (5% return)

   1,000.00        1,022.16        2.66
* Expenses are equal to the respective Fund’s annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

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Harbor Funds—Fixed Income Funds

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—April 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

(Currency in thousands)

 

NOTE 1—ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS

Harbor Funds (the “Trust”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The portfolios covered by this report include five fixed income series: Harbor High-Yield Bond Fund, Harbor Bond Fund, Harbor Real Return Fund, Harbor Short Duration Fund and Harbor Money Market Fund (individually or collectively referred to as a “Fund” or the “Funds,” respectively).

The Funds of the Trust may offer up to three classes of shares, designated as Institutional Class, Administrative Class (formerly known as the Retirement Class), and Investor Class. The shares of each class represent an interest in the same portfolio of investments of the respective Fund and have equal rights to voting, redemptions, dividends, and liquidations, except that certain expenses, subject to the approval of the Trust’s Board of Trustees, may be applied differently to each class of shares in accordance with current regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Internal Revenue Service. Shareholders of a class that bears distribution and service expenses under terms of a distribution plan have exclusive voting rights as to that distribution plan.

NOTE 2—SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Trust in the preparation of its financial statements. The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.

Security Valuation

Except for Harbor Money Market Fund, debt securities, other than short-term securities with a remaining maturity of less than 60 days, are valued at prices furnished by a pricing service selected by Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc. (the “Adviser”). The pricing service determines valuations for institutional-size trading units of such debt securities using market information, transactions for comparable securities and various relationships between securities which are generally recognized by institutional traders. Short-term securities with a remaining maturity of less than 60 days are stated at amortized cost which approximates value.

Equity securities (except securities listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation (“NASDAQ”) system and United Kingdom securities) are valued at the last sale price on a national exchange or system on which they are principally traded on the valuation date. Securities listed on NASDAQ system or a United Kingdom exchange are valued at the official closing price of those securities. In the case of securities for which there were no sales on the valuation day, securities traded principally: (i) on a U.S. exchange, including NASDAQ, will be valued at the mean between the closing bid and asked price; (ii) on a foreign exchange, including United Kingdom securities, will be valued at the official bid price determined as of the close of the primary exchange.

When reliable market quotations are not readily available or when market quotations do not accurately reflect fair value, securities are priced at their fair value, calculated according to procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees, which may include utilizing an independent pricing service. A Fund may use fair value pricing if the value of some or all of the Fund’s securities have been materially affected by events occurring before the Fund’s pricing time but after the close of the primary markets or exchanges on which the security is traded. This most commonly occurs with foreign securities, but may occur with other securities as well. When fair value pricing is employed, the prices of securities used by a Fund to calculate its net asset value may differ from market quotations or official closing prices for the same securities which means the Fund may value those securities higher or lower than another fund that uses market quotations or official closing prices.

Securities of Harbor Money Market Fund are valued utilizing the amortized cost method as set forth in Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act and the Fund’s Rule 2a-7 procedures.

Futures Contracts

To seek to increase total return or hedge against changes in interest rates, securities prices or currency exchange rates, each Fund (except Harbor Money Market Fund) may purchase and sell various kinds of futures contracts, and purchase and write call and put options on these futures contracts. Harbor High-Yield Bond Fund is not authorized to enter into currency futures contracts and options on such contracts. Futures contracts tend to increase or decrease the Fund’s exposure to the underlying instrument or hedge other Fund

 

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investments. Losses may arise from changes in the value of the underlying instruments, if there is an illiquid secondary market for the contracts or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts’ terms. The maximum potential loss on a long futures contract is the U.S. dollar value of the notional amount at the time the contract is opened. The potential loss on a short futures contract is unlimited. Open futures contracts are valued based on the official daily closing price of futures contracts set by the exchange for the purpose of settling margin accounts, which is referred to as the settlement price.

A futures contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a security at a set price on a future date. Upon entering into such a contract, a Fund is required to pledge to the broker an amount of cash, U.S. government securities or other liquid securities equal to the minimum “initial margin” requirements of the exchange. Pursuant to the contract, the Fund agrees to receive from or pay to the broker an amount of cash equal to the daily fluctuation in value of the contract. Such receipts or payments are known as “variation margin,” and are recorded by the Fund as unrealized gains or losses. When the contract is closed or expired, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed.

See Portfolio of Investments for open futures contracts held as of April 30, 2008.

Options

Consistent with its investment policies, each Fund (excluding Harbor Money Market Fund) may use options contracts to manage its exposure to the stock and bond markets and to fluctuations in interest rates and currency values. Harbor High-Yield Bond Fund is not authorized to engage in options transactions on currencies. Harbor Bond Fund, Harbor Real Return Fund, and Harbor Short Duration Fund may use options on currencies for cross-hedging purposes. Call options tend to decrease a Fund’s exposure to the underlying instrument. Put options tend to increase a Fund’s exposure to the underlying instrument.

When a Fund purchases an option, the premium paid by the Fund is included in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an investment and subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the option’s current market value. Purchased options on futures contracts are valued based on the settlement price for the underlying futures contract. If the purchased option expires, the Fund realizes a loss in the amount of the premium. If the Fund enters into a closing sale transaction, it realizes a gain or loss, depending on whether the proceeds from the sale are greater or less than the cost of the option. If the Fund exercises a call option, the cost of the securities acquired by exercising the call is increased by the premium paid to buy the call. If the Fund exercises a put option, it realizes a gain or loss from the sale of the underlying security and the proceeds from such sale are decreased by the premium originally paid. The risk associated with purchasing options is limited to the premium originally paid.

When a Fund writes an option, the premium received by the Fund is presented in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an asset and an equivalent liability. The amount of the liability is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current market value of the option written. Written options on equity securities are valued at the last sale price or, in the absence of a sale, the last offering price on the market on which they are principally traded. Written options on futures contracts are valued based on the settlement price for the underlying futures contract. If an option expires on its stipulated expiration date, or if the Fund enters into a closing purchase transaction, the Fund realizes a gain (or loss if the cost of a closing purchase transaction exceeds the premium received when the option was written) without regard to any unrealized gain or loss on the underlying security, and the liability related to such option is extinguished. If a written call option is exercised, the Fund realizes a gain or loss from the sale of the underlying security and the proceeds of the sale are increased by the premium originally received. If a written put option is exercised, the amount of the premium originally received reduces the cost of the security which the Fund purchases upon exercise of the option.

The risk in writing a call option is that the Fund relinquishes the opportunity to profit if the market price of the underlying security increases and the option is exercised. In writing a put option, the Fund assumes the risk of incurring a loss if the market price of the underlying security decreases and the option is exercised. In addition, there is a risk the Fund may not be able to enter into a closing transaction because of an illiquid secondary market, or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts’ terms.

See Note 3 for transactions in written options as of April 30, 2008.

 

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Swap Agreements

To the extent permitted under their respective investment policies, Harbor Bond Fund, Harbor Real Return Fund and Harbor Short Duration Fund may invest in swap agreements which involve the exchange of cash payments based on the specified terms and conditions of such agreements. A swap is a privately negotiated agreement between two parties to exchange cash flows at specified intervals (payment dates) during the agreed-upon life of the contract. The value of each swap is determined by the counterparty to the swap agreement using a methodology which discounts the expected future cash receipts or disbursements related to the swap. The Funds may also enter into interest rate swap agreements which involve the exchange by the Fund with another party of their respective commitments to pay or receive interest, (e.g., an exchange of floating rate payments for fixed rate payments with respect to a notional amount of principal). Interest rate swaps are marked-to-market daily. Net market value is reported as an asset or a liability in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The cash paid or received on a swap is recognized as realized gains or losses when such a payment is paid or received.

Harbor High-Yield Bond Fund, Harbor Bond Fund, Harbor Real Return Fund and Harbor Short Duration Fund may enter into credit default swap agreements. The “buyer” in a credit default contract is obligated to pay the “seller” a periodic stream of payments over the term of the contract provided that no event of default on an underlying reference obligation has occurred. If an event of default occurs, the seller must pay the buyer the full notional value, or “par value,” of the reference obligation in exchange for the reference obligation. A Fund may be either the buyer or seller in a credit default swap transaction. If a Fund is a buyer and no event of default occurs, the Fund will lose its investment and recover nothing. However, if an event of default occurs, the Fund (if the buyer) will receive the full notional value of the reference obligation that may have little or no value. As a seller, a Fund receives a fixed rate of income throughout the term of the contract, which typically is between six months and three years, provided that there is no default event. If an event of default occurs, the seller must pay the buyer the full notional value of the reference obligation. The maximum exposure to loss of the notional value of credit default swaps outstanding at April 30, 2008 for the Harbor Bond Fund and Harbor Real Return Fund is $388,470 and $899, respectively. Credit default swap transactions involve greater risks than if a Fund had invested in the reference obligation directly. Credit default contracts outstanding at the period end, if any, are listed after the Fund’s portfolio. The cash paid or received on a credit default swap is recognized as realized gains or losses when such a payment is paid or received. Swaps are marked-to-market daily based upon quotations from market makers and the change in value, if any, is recorded as unrealized gain or loss in the Statement of Operations.

Entering into swap agreements involves, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk, market risk, and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Such risks involve the possibility that there is not a liquid market for these agreements, that the counterparty to the agreements may default on its obligation to perform and that there may be unfavorable changes in market conditions or interest rates.

Loan Participations and Assignments

Harbor High-Yield Bond Fund, Harbor Bond Fund, Harbor Real Return Fund and Harbor Short Duration Fund may invest in direct debt instruments which are interests in amounts owed by corporate, governmental, or other borrowers to lenders or lending syndicates. A Fund’s investments in loans may be in the form of participations in loans or assignments of all or a portion of loans from third parties. A loan is often administered by a bank or other financial institution (the “lender”) that acts as agent for all holders. The agent administers the terms of the loan, as specified in the loan agreement. When investing in a loan participation, the Fund has the right to receive payments of principal, interest and any fees to which it is entitled only from the lender selling the loan agreement and only upon receipt by the lender of payments from the borrower. As a result, the Fund may be subject to the credit risk of both the borrower and the lender that is selling the loan agreement. When the Fund purchases assignments from lenders it acquires direct rights against the borrower on the loan. At the six-month period ended April 30, 2008 there were no unfunded loan commitments.

Inflation-Indexed Bonds

Harbor Real Return Fund invests primarily in inflation-indexed bonds. Harbor Bond Fund and Harbor Short Duration Fund also may invest in inflation-indexed bonds. Inflation-indexed bonds are fixed-income securities whose principal value is periodically adjusted based on the rate of inflation. The interest rate on these bonds is generally fixed at issuance at a rate lower than typical bonds. Over the life of an inflation-indexed bond, however, interest will be paid based on a principal value, which is adjusted for inflation. Any increase in the principal amount of an inflation-indexed bond will be included as interest income, even though investors do not receive their principal until maturity.

 

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Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities

Harbor Bond Fund, Harbor Real Return Fund and Harbor Short Duration Fund may invest in mortgage- or other asset-backed securities. These securities include mortgage pass-through securities, collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”), commercial mortgage-backed securities, mortgage dollar rolls, CMO residuals, stripped mortgage-backed securities (“SMBSs”) and other securities that directly or indirectly represent a participation in, or are secured by and payable from, mortgage loans on real property. The value of some mortgage- or asset-backed securities may be particularly sensitive to changes in prevailing interest rates. Early repayment of principal on some mortgage-related securities may expose a Fund to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment of principal. The value of these securities may fluctuate in response to the market’s perception of the creditworthiness of the issuers. Additionally, although mortgages and mortgage related securities are generally supported by some form of government or private guarantee and/or insurance, there is no assurance that private guarantors or insurers will meet their obligations.

U.S. Government Securities

Securities issued by U.S. Government agencies or government-sponsored enterprises may not be guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury. The Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA” or “Ginnie Mae”), a wholly owned U.S. Government corporation, is authorized to guarantee, with the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, the timely payment of principal and interest on securities issued by institutions approved by GNMA and backed by pools of mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration or guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Government-related guarantors (i.e., not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government) include the Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA” or “Fannie Mae”) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC” or “Freddie Mac”). Pass-through securities issued by FNMA are guaranteed as to timely payment of principal and interest by FNMA but are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. FHLMC guarantees the timely payment of interest and ultimate collection of principal, but its participation certificates are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

TBA/When-Issued Purchase Commitments

Each Fund may enter into TBA (to be announced) and when-issued purchase commitments to purchase securities for a fixed unit price at a future date beyond customary settlement time. Although the unit price for a TBA has been established, the principal value has not been finalized. However, the amount of the commitment will not fluctuate more than 2.0% from the principal amount. The price of a when-issued security and the date when the security will be delivered and paid for are fixed at the time the transaction is negotiated.

The Fund holds, and maintains until the settlement date, cash or liquid securities in an amount sufficient to meet the purchase price. TBA and when-issued purchase commitments may be considered securities in themselves and involve a risk of loss if the value of the security to be purchased declines prior to the settlement date, which risk is in addition to the risk of decline in the value of the Fund’s other assets. Risks may also arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts. Unsettled TBA and when-issued purchase commitments are valued at the current market value of the underlying securities, generally according to the procedures described under “Security Valuation” above.

Although the Fund will generally enter into TBA and when-issued purchase commitments with the intention of acquiring securities for its portfolio, a Fund may dispose of a commitment prior to settlement if the Fund’s subadviser deems it appropriate to do so.

TBA Sale Commitments

Each Fund may enter into TBA sale commitments to hedge portfolio positions or to sell mortgage-backed securities owned under delayed delivery arrangements. Proceeds of TBA sale commitments are not received until the contractual settlement date.

Unsettled TBA sale commitments are valued at the current market value of the underlying securities, generally according to the procedures described under “Security Valuation” above. The contract is marked-to-market daily and the change in market value is recorded by the Fund as an unrealized gain or loss. If the TBA sale commitment is closed through the acquisition of an offsetting purchase commitment, the Fund realizes a gain or loss on the commitment without regard to any unrealized gain or loss on the underlying security. If the Fund delivers securities under the commitment, the Fund realizes a gain or loss from the sale of the securities based upon the unit price established at the date on which the commitment was entered.

 

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Short Sales

Each Fund, except Harbor Money Market Fund, may engage in short-selling which obligates the Fund to replace the security borrowed by purchasing it at the market price at the time of replacement. Until the security is replaced, the Fund is required to pay to the lender any accrued interest or dividends, and may be required to pay a premium. The Fund would realize a gain if the security declines in price between the date of the short sale and the date on which the Fund replaces the borrowed security. The Fund would incur a loss as a result of the short sale if the price of the security increases between those dates. Until the Fund replaces the borrowed security, it will maintain in a segregated account or set aside in the Fund’s records cash or liquid securities sufficient to cover its short position. Short sales involve the risk of an unlimited increase in the market price of a security.

Foreign Forward Currency Contracts

Consistent with its investment policies, each Fund, except Harbor High-Yield Bond Fund and Harbor Money Market Fund, may enter into foreign forward currency contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign securities or as a hedge against either specific transactions or portfolio positions. A foreign forward currency contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell currencies at a set price on a future date. The U.S. dollar value of the contracts is determined using forward currency exchange rates supplied by a pricing service selected by the Adviser. The contract is marked-to-market daily and the change in market value is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. When the contract is closed, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value on the open and close date. Losses may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency, or if the counterparties do not perform under the contract’s terms. The maximum potential loss from such contracts is the aggregate face value in U.S. dollars at the time the contract was opened; however, management of the Fund believes the likelihood of such loss is remote.

Foreign Currency Translations

The accounting records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. Investment securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency are translated into U.S. dollars based on the current exchange rates at period end. Purchases and sales of securities are translated into U.S. dollars at the current exchange rate on the respective dates of the transaction. Income and withholding taxes are translated at the prevailing exchange rate when accrued or incurred.

Reported net realized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions represent net gains and losses from sales and maturities of foreign forward currency contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains and losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amount of investment income accrued and tax reclaims receivable and the U.S. dollar amount actually received. The effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on investments in securities are not isolated in the Statement of Operations from the effects of changes in market prices of these securities. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.

Repurchase Agreements

Each Fund may enter into repurchase agreements with certain banks and broker dealers whereby the Fund acquires a security for cash and obtains a simultaneous commitment from the seller to repurchase the security at an agreed upon price and date. The Trust’s custodian takes possession through the federal book-entry system of securities collateralizing repurchase agreements. The value of the underlying assets at the time of purchase is required to be at least equal to the repurchase price to protect the Fund in the event of default by the seller.

Borrowings

Harbor Short Duration Fund may enter into reverse repurchase agreements with third party broker-dealers. The Fund may use reverse repurchase agreements to borrow short term funds. Interest on the value of reverse repurchase agreements issued and outstanding is based upon competitive market rates at the time of issuance. At the time the Fund enters into a reverse repurchase agreement, it establishes and maintains a segregated account with the lender containing liquid high-grade securities having a value not less than the repurchase price, including accrued interest, of the reverse repurchase agreement. Reverse repurchase agreements involve the risk that the market value of the securities sold by a Fund may decline below the repurchase price of the securities and, if the proceeds from the reverse repurchase

 

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agreement are invested in securities, that the market value of securities bought may decline below the repurchase price of securities sold. Activity in reverse repurchase agreements by the Harbor Short Duration Fund for the six-month period ended April 30, 2008 is as follows:

 

Category of Aggregate Short-Term Borrowings

   Balance at
End of Period
   Average
Interest Rate
   Maximum
Amount Outstanding
During the Period
   Average Daily
Amount Outstanding
During the Period
   Average Interest
Rate During
the Period
 

Reverse repurchase agreements with maturity dates of 05/01/2008

   $ 0    N/A    $ 30,863    $ 1,216    3.96 %

Average debt outstanding and average interest rate during the period is calculated based on calendar days.

Securities Transactions

Securities transactions are accounted for on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Realized gains or losses on security transactions are determined on the basis of identified cost for both federal income tax and financial reporting purposes.

Investment Income

Dividends declared are accrued on the ex-dividend date. For foreign securities held, certain dividends are recorded after the ex-dividend date, but as soon as the respective Fund is notified of such dividends. Interest income is accrued daily as earned. Discounts and premiums on fixed income securities purchased are amortized over the life of the respective securities using the effective yield method.

Distribution to Shareholders

Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

Expenses and Class Allocations

Expenses incurred by the Trust with respect to any two or more Funds are allocated in proportion to the average net assets or the number of shareholders of each Fund, except where allocations of direct expense to each Fund can be otherwise fairly made.

Income, common expenses and realized and unrealized gains/(losses) are determined at the Fund level and allocated daily to each class of shares based on the appropriate net assets of the respective classes. Distribution and service fees, if any, and transfer agent fees are calculated daily at the class level based on the appropriate net assets of each class and the specific expense rate(s) applicable to each class.

Federal Taxes

Each Fund is treated as a separate entity for federal tax purposes. Each Fund’s policy is to meet the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to its shareholders all of its taxable income within the prescribed time. It is also the intention of each Fund to distribute an amount sufficient to avoid imposition of any excise tax under Section 4982 of the Internal Revenue Code. Therefore, no provision has been made for federal taxes on income, capital gains or unrealized appreciation of securities held or excise tax on income and capital gains.

On July 13, 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) released FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (FIN 48). FIN 48 establishes the minimum threshold for recognizing, and a system for measuring, the benefits of tax-return positions in financial statements, effective for the fund’s current fiscal year. The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense in the Statement of Operations. Management has analyzed the fund’s tax positions taken on federal income tax returns for all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2004–2007) for purposes of implementing FIN 48, and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the fund’s financial statements.

 

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New Accounting Policies

In September 2006, FASB Statement No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (the “Statement”) was issued, and is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and for all interim periods within those fiscal years. The Statement provides a single definition of fair value, a hierarchy for measuring fair value and expanded disclosures about fair value measurements. Management is evaluating the application of the Statement to the Funds, and believes the impact will be limited to expanded disclosures resulting from the adoption of the Statement on the Fund’s financial statements.

In March 2008, FASB Statement No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (the “Statement”) was issued, and is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008 and for all interim periods within those fiscal years. This Statement provides for additional disclosures related to derivative instruments and their impact on fund performance. Management is evaluating the application of the Statement to the Funds, and believes the impact will be limited to expanded disclosures resulting from the adoption of this Statement on the Fund’s financial statements.

NOTE 3—INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS

Purchases and sales of investments, other than short-term securities, for each Fund for the six-month period ended April 30, 2008 are as follows:

 

     Purchases    Sales
     U.S.
Government
   Other    U.S.
Government
   Other

HARBOR FIXED INCOME FUNDS

           

Harbor High-Yield Bond Fund

   $    $ 17,483    $    $ 21,438

Harbor Bond Fund

     1,211,562      5,541,312      1,478,398      4,315,376

Harbor Real Return Fund

     360,893      45,897      254,514      53,358

Harbor Short Duration Fund

     17,403      4,778      1,402      15,320

The Funds may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on income and/or capital gains earned or repatriated. Taxes are accrued and applied to net investment income, net realized gains and unrealized appreciation as such income and/or gains are earned.

Written Options

Transactions in written options for the six-month period ended April 30, 2008 are summarized as follows:

 

     Options Written     Options Written  
     Swap Options - U.S.     U.S. Treasury Futures  
     Number of
Contracts
    Aggregate
Face Value
    Number of
Contracts
    Aggregate
Face Value
 

Harbor Bond Fund

        

Options outstanding at beginning of period

   506,400,000     $ 491,415     3,972     $ 3,972  

Options opened

   386,100,000       386,100     5,281       5,281  

Options closed

   (491,400,000 )     (491,400 )   (74 )     (74 )

Options exercised

             (3,358 )     (3,358 )

Options expired

   (15,000,000 )     (15,000 )   (1,922 )     (1,922 )
                            

Open at 04/30/2008

   386,100,000     $ 371,115     3,899     $ 3,899  
                            

 

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     Options Written     Options Written  
     Swap Options - U.S.     U.S. Treasury Futures  
     Number of
Contracts
    Aggregate
Face Value
    Number of
Contracts
    Aggregate
Face Value
 

Harbor Real Return Fund

        

Options outstanding at beginning of period

   400,000     $ 400         $  

Options opened

   200,000       200     225       225  

Options closed

   (200,000 )     (200 )   (7 )     (7 )

Options exercised

                    

Options expired

                    
                            

Open at 04/30/2008

   400,000     $ 400     218     $ 218  
                            

NOTE 4—FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Investment Adviser

Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc. (“Harbor Capital”) is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Robeco Groep, N.V. (“Robeco”). Cooperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen-Boevenleenbank B.A. (“Rabobank Nederland”) owns 100% of the shares of Robeco. Harbor Capital is the Trust’s investment adviser and is also responsible for administrative and other services. Separate advisory agreements for each Fund were in effect during the six-month period ended April 30, 2008. The agreements provide for fees based on an annual percentage rate of average daily net assets as follows:

 

       Contractual Rate      Voluntary Waiver      Actual Rate  

HARBOR FIXED INCOME FUNDS

          

Harbor High-Yield Bond Fund

     0.60 %    %    0.60 %

Harbor Bond Fund

     0.48           0.48  

Harbor Real Return Fund

     0.48           0.48  

Harbor Short Duration Fund

     0.20           0.20  

Harbor Money Market Fund

     0.20      0.02      0.18  

Harbor Capital has from time to time voluntarily agreed not to impose a portion of its management fees and to bear a portion of the expenses incurred in the operation of certain Funds in order to limit Fund expenses. Such waivers are reflected on the accompanying Statements of Operations for the respective Funds.

Distributor

Harbor Funds Distributors, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Harbor Capital, is the distributor for Harbor Funds shares. Under the Trust’s current distribution plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to each Fund’s Administrative Class shares and Investor Class shares (collectively, the “12b-1 Plans”), each Fund pays Harbor Funds Distributors, Inc. compensation at the annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of Administrative Class shares and of the Investor Class shares. The 12b-1 Plans compensate Harbor Funds Distributors, Inc. for the purpose of financing any activity which is primarily intended to result in the sale of Administrative and Investor Class shares of the Funds or for servicing of shareholder accounts in the Administrative and Investor Class shares of the Fund. Such activities include, but are not limited to: printing of prospectuses and statements of additional information and reports for prospective shareholders (i.e., other than existing shareholders); preparation and distribution of advertising material and sales literature; expenses of organizing and conducting sales seminars; supplemental payments to dealers or other institutions such as asset-based sales charges or as payments of service fees under shareholder service arrangements; and costs of administering each 12b-1 Plan.

Amounts payable by a Fund under the 12b-1 Plans need not be directly related to the expenses actually incurred by Harbor Funds Distributors, Inc. on behalf of each Fund. The 12b-1 Plans do not obligate the Funds to reimburse Harbor Funds Distributors, Inc. for the actual expenses Harbor Funds Distributors, Inc. may incur in fulfilling its obligations under the 12b-1 Plans. Thus, even if Harbor Funds Distributors, Inc. actual expenses exceed the fee payable to Harbor Funds Distributors, Inc. at any given time, the Funds will not be obligated to pay more than that fee. If Harbor Funds Distributors, Inc. expenses are less than the fee it receives, Harbor Funds Distributors, Inc. will retain the full amount of the fee.

The fees allocated to each Fund’s respective class are shown on the accompanying Statement of Operations.

 

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NOTE 4—FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES—Continued

 

Shareholders

On April 30, 2008, Harbor Capital, Harbor Funds Distributors, Inc. and Harbor Services Group, Inc. held the following shares of beneficial interest in the Funds:

 

     Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc.,
Harbor Funds Distributors, Inc.,
and Harbor Services Group, Inc.

HARBOR FIXED INCOME FUNDS

  

Harbor High-Yield Bond Fund

   100,434

Harbor Bond Fund

   86,751

Harbor Real Return Fund

   346,195

Harbor Short Duration Fund

   14,423

Harbor Money Market Fund

   75,406,786

Transfer Agent

Harbor Services Group, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc., is the shareholder servicing agent for the Funds. Fees incurred for these transfer agent services are shown on the accompanying Statement of Operations.

Independent Trustees

The fees and expenses of the Independent Trustees allocated to each Fund are shown on the accompanying Statement of Operations. The Independent Trustees’ remuneration for all Fixed Income Funds totaled $20 for the six-month period ended April 30, 2008

The Board of Trustees has adopted a Deferred Compensation Plan for Independent Trustees which enables Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Trust (with the exception of the Harbor Money Market Fund). For purposes of determining the amount owed to a Trustee under the plan, deferred amounts are treated as though equal dollar amounts had been invested in shares of the Fund(s) selected by the Trustee. The outstanding obligation is recorded as a deferred compensation liability included as a component of “Other” within the liability section of the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferral of Trustees’ fees under the plan will not materially affect the Fund’s assets, liabilities or net investment income per share. These amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance to the compensation plan.

Custodian

Payments to the custodian have been reduced by credit balance arrangements applied to each portfolio. Such reductions are reflected on the accompanying Statement of Operations for the six-month period ended April 30, 2008. If the Funds had not entered into such arrangements, the Funds could have invested a portion of the assets utilized in connection with credit balance arrangements, if any, in an income-producing asset.

Redemption Fee

A 1% redemption fee is charged on shares of the Harbor High-Yield Bond Fund that are redeemed within nine months from their date of purchase. All redemption fees are recorded by the Fund as paid-in capital. For the six-month period ended April 30, 2008 the redemption fee proceeds are as follows:

 

Fund

   Amount

Harbor High-Yield Bond Fund

   $ 50

 

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(Currency in thousands)

 

NOTE 5—TAX INFORMATION

 

The identified cost for federal income tax purposes of investments owned by each Fund (including earned discount on corporate short-term notes and commercial paper) and their respective gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation at April 30, 2008 are as follows:

 

          Gross Unrealized     Net Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
     Identified Cost    Appreciation    (Depreciation)    

HARBOR FIXED INCOME FUNDS

          

Harbor High-Yield Bond Fund*

   $ 46,230    $ 815    $ (909 )   $ (94 )

Harbor Bond Fund

     3,982,168      29,931      (39,772 )     (9,841 )

Harbor Real Return Fund*

     142,516      952      (1,176 )     (224 )

Harbor Short Duration Fund*

     72,560      663      (3,004 )     (2,341 )

 

 

* Capital loss carryforwards are available which may reduce taxable income from future net realized gain on investments.

 

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PROXY VOTING

The Funds have adopted Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures under which the Funds vote proxies relating to securities held by the Funds. A description of the Funds’ Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling Harbor Funds toll-free at 1-800-422-1050, (ii) on the Funds’ web site at www.harborfunds.com, and (iii) on the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov. In addition, the Funds file Form N-PX, with its complete proxy voting record for the 12 months ended June 30th, no later than August 31st of each year. The Funds’ Form N-PX filing is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling Harbor Funds toll-free at 1-800-422-1050, and (ii) on the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov.

QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO DISCLOSURES

The Funds each file a complete portfolio of investments with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds’ Form N-Q is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling Harbor Funds toll-free at 1-800-422-1050, (ii) on the Funds’ web site at www.harborfunds.com, and (iii) on the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov. The form may also be viewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information regarding the operations of the Public Reference Room may also be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

FACTORS CONSIDERED BY THE TRUSTEES IN APPROVING THE INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENTS AND SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS OF THE FUNDS

The Investment Company Act of 1940 requires that the Investment Advisory and Subadvisory Agreement of each Fund be approved initially, and following an initial two-year term, at least annually, by Harbor Funds’ Board of Trustees, including a majority of the Independent Trustees voting separately.

At an in-person meeting of the Board of Trustees held on February 10, 11 and 12, 2008 (the “Meeting”), the Trustees considered and approved the continuation of each Investment Advisory Agreement with Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc., the adviser to each Fund (the “Adviser”), and each Subadvisory Agreement with each Fund’s subadviser (each, a “Subadviser”), with respect to Harbor High-Yield Bond Fund, Harbor Bond Fund, Harbor Real Return Fund, Harbor Short Duration Fund and Harbor Money Market Fund.

In evaluating each Investment Advisory Agreement and each Subadvisory Agreement, the Trustees reviewed materials furnished by the Adviser and each Subadviser, including information about their respective affiliates, personnel, and operations and also relied upon their knowledge of the Adviser and Subadvisers resulting from their quarterly meetings, periodic telephonic meetings and other prior communications. At the Meeting, which had been called for the purpose of considering the continuation of the relevant Investment Advisory Agreements and Subadvisory Agreements, and at prior meetings, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, requested and received materials and presentations relating to Fund performance and the services rendered by the Adviser and each Subadviser. The Trustees also discussed with representatives of the Adviser, at the Meeting and at prior meetings, Harbor Funds’ operations and the Adviser’s ability, consistent with the “manager of managers” structure of Harbor Funds, to (i) identify and recommend to the Trustees a subadviser for each Fund, (ii) monitor and oversee the performance and investment capabilities of each subadviser, and (iii) recommend the replacement of a subadviser where appropriate.

At the Meeting, the Trustees, including all of the Independent Trustees voting separately, determined that the terms of each Investment Advisory Agreement and each Subadvisory Agreement with respect to Harbor High-Yield Bond Fund, Harbor Bond Fund, Harbor Real Return Fund, Harbor Short Duration Fund and Harbor Money Market Fund were fair and reasonable and approved the continuation for a one-year period of each such Investment Advisory Agreement and Subadvisory Agreement as being in the best interests of the respective Fund and its shareholders.

In their deliberations, the Independent Trustees had the opportunity to meet privately without representatives of the Adviser or any Subadviser present and were represented throughout the process by legal counsel to the Independent Trustees and the Funds.

In considering the approval of each Fund’s Investment Advisory Agreement and Subadvisory Agreement, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, evaluated a number of factors relevant to their determination. They did not identify any single factor as all-important or controlling, and individual Trustees did not necessarily attribute the same weight or importance to each factor.

Among the factors considered by the Trustees in approving the Investment Advisory Agreements were the following:

 

   

the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided by the Adviser, including the background, education, expertise and experience of the investment professionals of the Adviser;

 

   

the investment performance of each Fund as compared to certain relevant securities indices;

 

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the fees charged by the Adviser for investment advisory services, including in each case specifically the portion of the fee to be retained by the Adviser, after payment of the Subadviser’s fee, for the subadviser oversight, administration and “manager of managers” services the Adviser provides;

 

   

information contained in materials provided by the Adviser and compiled by Lipper, Inc. (“Lipper”) as to the investment returns, advisory fees and total expense ratios of the Institutional Class of each Fund relative to those of other investment companies with similar objectives and strategies managed by other investment advisers, consisting of both a peer group of funds as well as a broader universe of funds compiled by Lipper;

 

   

information contained in materials regarding the total expense ratios of the Administrative and Investor Classes of each Fund offering such classes, including, where available, information obtained from Morningstar Inc. (“Morningstar”) regarding the total expense ratios of the Administrative Class relative to the Morningstar peer group of similar investment companies and other information regarding the total expense ratios of the Investor Class relative to a peer group of investment companies offered through similar intermediary channels;

 

   

the compensation received (or to be received) by Harbor Services Group, Inc. (“Harbor Services Group”), the Funds’ transfer agent, and Harbor Funds Distributors, Inc. (“Harbor Funds Distributors”), the Funds’ principal underwriter, in consideration of the services each provides to the Funds, and any other benefits that inure to the Adviser and its affiliates as a result of their relationship with the Funds;

 

   

the profitability of the Adviser with respect to each Fund, including the effects of revenues of Harbor Services Group and Harbor Funds Distributors on such profitability; and

 

   

the extent to which economies of scale might be realized as each Fund grows, and the extent to which each Fund’s advisory fee reflects any such economies of scale for the benefit of Fund investors.

Among the factors considered by the Trustees in approving the Subadvisory Agreements were the following:

 

   

the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided by each Subadviser, including the background, education, expertise and experience of the investment professionals of each Subadviser who provides investment management services to the Funds;

 

   

the fees charged by each Subadviser for subadvisory services, which fees are paid by the Adviser, not by the Funds; and

 

   

information contained in materials provided by the Adviser and compiled by Lipper comparing the investment performance returns of each Subadviser with those of investment companies with similar objectives and strategies managed by other investment advisers, consisting of peer fund groupings compiled by Lipper.

Nature, Scope and Extent of Services

The Trustees separately considered the nature, scope and extent of the services provided by the Adviser and each Subadviser. In their deliberations as to the approval of each Fund’s Investment Advisory Agreement and Subadvisory Agreement, the Trustees were mindful of the fact that, by choosing to invest in a Fund, the shareholders had entrusted the Adviser with the responsibility, subject to the approval of the Trustees, for selecting such Fund’s Subadviser, overseeing and monitoring that Subadviser’s performance and replacing the Subadviser if necessary. The Trustees also considered as relevant to their determination the favorable history, reputation, qualifications and background of the Adviser and each Subadviser, as well as the qualifications of their respective personnel.

The Adviser’s Services. The Board evaluated the nature, scope and extent of the Adviser’s services in light of the Board’s extensive experience with the Adviser, as well as materials provided by the Adviser concerning the financial and other resources devoted by the Adviser to Harbor Funds, including the breadth and depth of experience and expertise of the investment, administrative, legal and compliance professionals dedicated to Harbor Funds operations. The Trustees noted that the Adviser had a favorable long-term record of identifying mutual fund products that proved to be attractive to investors, and selecting subadvisers to manage such funds. The Trustees determined that the Adviser had the expertise and resources to identify, select, oversee and monitor each Subadviser and to operate effectively as the “manager of managers” for the Funds.

The Subadvisers’ Services. The Trustees’ consideration of the services provided by the Subadvisers included a review of each Subadviser’s portfolio managers, investment philosophy, style and processes and record of consistency therewith, the volatility of its results, its approach to controlling risk, and the quality and extent of its investment capabilities and resources, including, the nature and extent of research it receives from broker-dealers (to the extent applicable) and other sources. In their deliberations with respect to each Fund, the Trustees considered the history of Harbor Funds’ relationship with each Subadviser and Harbor Funds’ experience with each Subadviser in this capacity.

 

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The Trustees also considered each Subadviser’s breadth and depth of experience and investment results in managing other accounts similar to the respective Fund. The Trustees received a presentation at the Meeting by investment professionals from the Subadvisers for each of Harbor Bond Fund, Harbor Real Return Fund, Harbor Short Duration Fund and Harbor Money Market Fund. The Trustees had received a presentation by investment professionals from the Subadviser for Harbor High-Yield Bond Fund at a meeting of the Board of Trustees held in November of 2007. The Trustees reviewed information concerning each Subadviser’s historical investment results in managing accounts using similar strategy, including, where applicable, other mutual funds using a substantially identical strategy.

Investment Performance, Advisory Fees and Expense Ratios

In considering each Fund’s performance, advisory fees and expense ratio, the Trustees requested and received from the Adviser data compiled by Lipper. The Trustees also received information explaining Lipper’s methodology, how information was compiled by Lipper, and what each comparison was intended to demonstrate.

Harbor High-Yield Bond Fund. In consideration of the Investment Advisory Agreement and Subadvisory Agreement for the Harbor High-Yield Bond Fund (inception date December 1, 2002), the Trustees noted the Fund’s underperformance relative to its Lipper group and universe medians for the two-, three-, four- and five-year periods ended December 31, 2007. The Trustees noted, however, that the Fund had outperformed its Lipper group and universe medians for the one-year period ended December 31, 2007. The Fund’s one-year rolling return as of December 31, 2007 ranked in the second quartile, and its three- and five-year rolling returns as of December 31, 2007 ranked in the third and fourth quartiles, respectively, according to Morningstar data. The Trustees also considered the fact that Harbor High-Yield Bond Fund had outperformed its benchmark, the Merrill Lynch High Yield Master II Index, for the quarter and one-year periods ended December 31, 2007.

The Trustees discussed the expertise of Shenkman Capital Management, Inc. (“Shenkman Capital”), the Fund’s subadviser, in managing assets generally and in the high-yield asset class specifically, noting that Shenkman Capital managed approximately $7.6 billion in assets in this asset class, out of a firm-wide total of $7.8 billion in assets under management. The Trustees also noted the significant experience of the portfolio managers in this asset class.

They observed that the Lipper comparison of contractual management fees for the Fund’s expense group, assuming an asset level of $50 million, showed the Fund’s management was below the group median, and the actual total expense ratio of each of the Fund’s share classes, after giving effect to expense waivers and reimbursements, was above the group and universe medians. The Trustees also considered the extent to which the Adviser was waiving its fees and/or reimbursing the Fund’s expenses to improve performance for the Fund’s shareholders and acknowledged that the fee waivers and reimbursements could be discontinued at any time. The Trustees noted that the Adviser’s profitability in operating the Fund was not excessive.

Harbor Bond Fund. In consideration of the Investment Advisory Agreement and Subadvisory Agreement for the Harbor Bond Fund (inception date December 29, 1987), the Trustees noted the Fund’s outperformance relative to its Lipper group and universe medians for the one-, two-, three-, four- and five-year periods ended December 31, 2007. The Fund’s one-, three- and five-year rolling returns as of December 31, 2007 ranked in the first quartile according to Morningstar data. The Trustees also considered the fact that Harbor Bond Fund had outperformed its benchmark, the Lehman US Aggregate Index, for the quarter, one-, three-, five-, ten- and fifteen-year periods ended December 31, 2007.

The Trustees discussed the expertise of Pacific Investment Management Company LLC (“PIMCO”), the Fund’s subadviser, in managing assets generally and in the bond asset class specifically, noting that PIMCO managed approximately $318.5 billion in assets in the bond class, out of a firm-wide total of approximately $746 billion in assets under management. The Trustees also noted the significant experience of the portfolio manager in the bond markets.

They observed that the Lipper comparison of contractual management fees for the Fund’s expense group, assuming an asset level of $2.825 billion, showed the Fund’s management fee was at the group median for the Institutional Class, while the management fee was above the group median for the Administrative Class. The actual total expense ratio of the Fund’s Institutional and Administrative Classes was slightly above the Lipper group median, but below the universe median. The Trustees noted that the Adviser’s profitability in operating the Fund was not excessive.

In discussions with the PIMCO, PIMCO offered to reduce its subadvisory fee (payable by the Adviser) on a non-contractual basis by 0.025% on Fund net assets above $1 billion for so long as the combined assets subadvised by the Subadviser on the Adviser’s behalf (including but not limited to Harbor Funds) exceed $3 billion.

In subsequent discussions between the Trustees and the Adviser, the Adviser agreed to pass through the non-contractual reduction in the subadvisory fee in the form of a corresponding non-contractual 0.025% reduction in the Fund’s advisory fee from 0.48% to 0.455% at the $1 billion level for so long as the subadvisory fee reduction is in effect.

 

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Harbor Real Return Fund. In consideration of the Investment Advisory Agreement and Subadvisory Agreement for the Harbor Real Return Fund (inception date December 1, 2005), the Trustees noted the Fund’s outperformance relative to its Lipper universe and group medians for the one- and two-year periods ended December 31, 2007. The Trustees also considered the fact that the Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Lehman US Aggregate TIPS Index, for the one-year period ended December 31, 2007, but that the Fund had outperformed its benchmark for the quarter ended December 31, 2007. According to the Morningstar data presented, the Fund’s one-year rolling return as of December 31, 2007 was ranked in the first quartile.

The Trustees discussed the expertise of PIMCO, the Fund’s subadviser, in managing assets generally and in the inflation-protection asset class specifically, noting that PIMCO managed approximately $47.3 billion in assets in the TIPS class, out of a firm-wide total of approximately $746 billion in assets under management. The Trustees also noted that the portfolio manager for the Fund had changed near the end of the year, but observed that the new portfolio manager had significant experience in the inflation protection/TIPS market.

The Trustees observed that the Lipper comparison of contractual management fees for the Fund’s expense group, assuming an asset level of $50 million, showed the Fund’s management fee was slightly below the group median. The actual total expense ratio of the Fund’s Institutional Class, after giving effect to expense waivers and reimbursements, was at the Lipper group median expense ratio but above the universe median expense ratio. The actual total expense ratio of the Fund’s Administrative Class, after giving effect to expense waivers and reimbursements, was above the Lipper group and universe median expense ratios. The Trustees also considered the extent to which the Adviser was waiving its fees and/or reimbursing the Fund’s expenses to improve performance for the Fund’s shareholders and acknowledged that the fee waivers and reimbursements could be discontinued at any time. The Trustees noted that the Adviser’s profitability in operating this Fund was negative.

Harbor Short Duration Fund. In consideration of the Investment Advisory Agreement and Subadvisory Agreement for the Harbor Short Duration Fund (inception date January 1, 1992), the Trustees noted the Fund’s outperformance relative to its Lipper group and universe medians for the one-, two-, three-, four- and five-year periods ended December 31, 2007. According to Morningstar, the Fund’s one-and five-year rolling returns as of December 31, 2007 were ranked in the third quartile of its universe. The Fund’s three-year rolling returns were ranked in the first quartile as of December 31, 2007. The Trustees also considered the Fund’s longer-term record, noting that the Fund had underperformed its benchmark during the period for the quarter, one-year, three-year, five-year, ten-year and fifteen-year periods ended December 31, 2007. The Trustees noted that the prior year had been a difficult one for the Fund from a performance perspective.

The Trustees discussed the expertise of Fischer Francis Trees & Watts, Inc. (“FFTW”), the Fund’s subadviser, in managing assets generally and in the short duration fixed income asset class specifically, noting that FFTW managed approximately $6.5 billion of assets in this asset class, out of a firm-wide total of approximately $31.4 billion in assets under management. The Trustees also noted the experience of the portfolio manager in this asset class both with FFTW and at prior advisory firms.

The Lipper comparison of contractual management fees for the Fund’s expense group, assuming an asset level of $75 million, showed the Fund’s management fee was below the group median, and that the actual total expense ratio for the Fund’s Institutional Class, after taking into account expense waivers and reimbursements, was below the group median. The actual total expense ratio for the Fund’s Administrative Class, after taking into account expense waivers and reimbursements, was above the group and universe medians. The Trustees also considered the extent to which the Adviser was waiving its fees and/or reimbursing the Fund’s expenses to improve performance for the Fund’s shareholders and acknowledged that the fee waivers and reimbursements could be discontinued at any time. They noted that the Adviser’s profitability in managing the Fund was not excessive.

Harbor Money Market Fund. In consideration of the Investment Advisory Agreement and Subadvisory Agreement for the Harbor Money Market Fund (inception date December 29, 1987), the Trustees noted the Fund’s first or second quintile ranking and outperformance relative to its group and universe medians, for each of the one-, two-, three-, four- and five-year periods ended December 31, 2007 according to Lipper. The Trustees also considered the Fund’s performance record relative to its benchmark, the Merrill Lynch 3-Month U.S. T-Bill Index, noting that the Fund had underperformed the benchmark for the three-, five-, ten- and fifteen-year periods ended December 31, 2007. However, the Fund had outperformed its benchmark for the quarter and one-year periods ended December 31, 2007. The Trustees discussed the fact that the Fund does not have the size of many of its Lipper peers, some of which are very large institutional-oriented money market funds. The Trustees noted that no Morningstar rolling return data was available for this Fund.

The Trustees discussed the expertise of FFTW, the Fund’s subadviser, in managing assets generally and in the money market investment asset class specifically, noting that FFTW managed approximately $6.5 billion of assets in this asset class out of a firm-wide total of approximately $31.4 billion. The Trustees also noted the experience of the portfolio manager in this asset class both with FFTW and at prior advisory firms.

 

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The Trustees considered that the Lipper comparison of contractual management fees for the Fund’s expense group, assuming an asset level of $200 million, showed that the Fund’s management fee was below the group median, and the actual total expense ratio of the Fund’s Institutional Class, after taking into account expense waivers and reimbursements, was below the group and universe medians. The actual total expense ratio of the Fund’s Administrative Class, after taking into account expense waivers and reimbursements, was below the group median, but above the universe median. The Trustees also considered the extent to which the Adviser was waiving its fees and/or reimbursing the Fund’s expenses to improve performance for the Fund’s shareholders and acknowledged that the fee waivers and reimbursements could be discontinued at any time. The Trustees noted that the Adviser’s profitability in managing the Fund was not excessive.

*  *  *

The Trustees also separately considered the allocation between the Adviser and each Subadviser of the relevant Fund’s investment advisory fee (i.e., the amount of the advisory fee retained by the Adviser relative to that paid to the relevant Subadviser as a subadvisory fee). They determined in each case that the allocation was reasonable and the product of arm’s length negotiation between the Adviser and Subadviser.

Profitability

The Trustees also considered the Adviser’s profitability in managing each of the Funds (as well as on a fund complex-wide basis) as presented by the Adviser, and the allocation methodology used by the Adviser to compute such profitability. The Trustees acknowledged that a reasonable level of profitability was important to provide suitable incentives to the Adviser to continue to attract and maintain high quality personnel and to invest in infrastructure and other resources to support and enhance the Funds’ operations. In considering the Adviser’s profitability generally, the Trustees also reviewed the compensation received by Harbor Services Group and Harbor Funds Distributors in consideration of the transfer agency and distribution services, respectively, that they provided to Harbor Funds, and other benefits enjoyed by the Adviser and its affiliates as a result of their relationship with Harbor Funds. The Trustees also noted that the Adviser operated certain Funds at a loss (and, in several cases, reduced or waived a portion of its advisory fee while paying the relevant Subadviser its fee and/or paid or reimbursed fund expenses). The Trustees determined that the Adviser’s profitability in managing each Fund was not excessive.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees also considered the extent to which economies of scale might be realized as each Fund grows, and the extent to which each Fund’s advisory fee level reflects these economies of scale for the benefit of Fund investors. The Trustees specifically considered whether any advisory fee reduction “breakpoints” should be added to the advisory fee payable by any Fund. As noted above, the Trustees concluded that the Adviser’s profitability in each case was not excessive. They concluded that the existing Fund’s fee structures reflected economies of scale to date and that breakpoints in these fee structures were not required at the present time. The Trustees noted they intend to monitor each Fund’s asset growth in connection with future reviews of each Fund’s Investment Advisory Agreement to determine whether breakpoints may be appropriate at such time.

 

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TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS

(As of June 2008)

Information pertaining to the Trustees and Officers of Harbor Funds is set forth below. The statement of additional information (SAI) includes additional information about the Fund’s Trustees and is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-422-1050 or can be downloaded from our web site at www.harborfunds.com. Except as noted, the address of each Trustee and Officer is 111 South Wacker Drive, 34th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4302.

 

Name (Age)
Position(s) with Fund
Address
  Term of
Office and
Length of
Time Served1
   Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years   Number of
Portfolios in
Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorships of
Public Companies
Held by Trustee
         INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES        

Howard P. Colhoun (72)

Trustee

    14114 Mantua Mill Road

    Glyndon, MD 21071

  Since 1986    Retired. General Partner, Emerging Growth Partners, L.P. (investing in small companies) (1982-1997); Director, Storage U.S.A. (1994-2002); and Vice President and Director of Mutual Funds, T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. (prior to 1982).   16   None

John P. Gould (69)

Trustee

    University of Chicago

    Graduate School of Business

    5807 South Woodlawn Avenue

    Chicago, IL 60637

  Since 1994    Steven G. Rothmeier Professor (1996-Present) and Distinguished Service Professor of Economics, Graduate School of Business, University of Chicago (1984-Present, on faculty since 1965); Trustee of Milwaukee Insurance (1997-Present); Director of Unext.com (Internet based education company) (1999-Present); and Principal and Executive Vice President of Lexecon Inc. (economics consulting firm) (1994-2004).   16  

Independent Trustee of Dimensional Fund Advisors family of mutual funds

(1986-Present).

Rodger F. Smith (67)

Trustee

    8 Greenwich Office Park

    Greenwich, CT 06831-5195

  Since 1987    Managing Director, Greenwich Associates (a research based consulting firm) (1976-Present); Director of Arlington Capital Management (CI) Limited (investment advisory firm) (1992-Present); and Chair of Trust Advisory Committee of Tau Beta Pi Association (engineering honor society) (1985-Present).   16   None

Raymond J. Ball (63)

Trustee

    University of Chicago

    Graduate School of Business

    5807 South Woodlawn Avenue

    Chicago, IL 60637

  Since 2006    Sidney Davidson Professor of Accounting, Graduate School of Business, University of Chicago (2000-Present); Advisor, Sensory Networks (computer security firm) (2001-Present); Academic Affiliate, Analysis Group (litigation consulting firm) (2000-Present); and Professor, European Institute of Advanced Studies in Management (1998-Present).   16   None
         INTERESTED TRUSTEE        

David G. Van Hooser (61)*

Chairman, Trustee and
President

  Since 2000    President (2002-Present), Director and Chairman of the Board (2000-Present), Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc.; Chief Executive Officer (2007-Present), President (2003-2007) and Director (2000-Present), Harbor Funds Distributors, Inc.; and Director, Harbor Services Group, Inc. (2000-Present).   16   None
         FUND OFFICERS NOT LISTED ABOVE**        

Charles F. McCain (38)

Chief Compliance Officer

  Since 2004    Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer (2004-Present), Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc.; Director (2007-Present) and Chief Compliance Officer (2004-Present) Harbor Services Group, Inc.; Director, Executive Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer (2007-Present), Harbor Funds Distributors Inc.; and Junior Partner, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP (law firm) (1996-2004).

Anmarie S. Kolinski (36)

Treasurer

  Since 2007    Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (since 2007), Vice President – Internal Audit (2005-2007), Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc.; Chief Financial Officer (since 2007), Harbor Services Group, Inc., and Audit Senior Manager (2002-2005), Ernst & Young LLP.

Erik D. Ojala (33)

Vice President & Secretary

  Since 2007    Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel (2007-Present), Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc.; Vice President and Assistant General Counsel (2003-2007), Corporate Secretary (2006-2007) and Compliance Officer (2003-2004), Ariel Investments, LLC; Vice President and Secretary (2003-2007), Ariel Investment Trust (mutual funds); and Attorney, D’Ancona & Pflaum LLC and Seyfarth Shaw LLP, as successor thereto (law firm) (2000-2003).

Brian L. Collins (39)

Vice President

  Since 2005    Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer (2004-Present), Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc.; and Director, U.S. Investment Management Research (1998-2004), Mercer Investment Consulting, Inc.

Charles P. Ragusa (49)

Vice President

  Since 2007    Executive Vice President (since 2007), Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc.; President (since 2007), Harbor Services Group, Inc.; Executive Vice President (since 2007), Harbor Funds Distributors, Inc.; Vice President, Mutual Fund Operations (2005-2007) Boston Financial Data Services, Inc.; and Senior Vice President (2002-2005), IXIS Asset Management Services Co.

Jodie L. Crotteau (36)

Assistant Secretary

  Since 2005    Vice President, Secretary and Compliance Director (2007-Present), Assistant Secretary (2005-2007), Compliance Manager (2005-2006), Regulatory Compliance Specialist (2004-2005), and Senior Legal Assistant (2002-2003), Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc.; Assistant Secretary (2005-Present), Harbor Services Group, Inc.; and Assistant Secretary (2007-Present), Harbor Funds Distributors, Inc.

Susan A. DeRoche (55)

Assistant Secretary

    33 Arch Street

    Suite 2001

    Boston, MA 02110

  Since 2006    Vice President and Compliance Director (2007-Present), Assistant Secretary (2006-Present) and Compliance Manager (2006), Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc.; Secretary (2007-Present) Harbor Funds Distributors, Inc.; and Securities Specialist (1981-2006), Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP (law firm).

 

 

1 Each Trustee serves for an indefinite term, until his successor is elected. Each officer is elected annually.
* Mr. Van Hooser is deemed an “Interested Trustee” due to his affiliation with the Adviser and Distributor of Harbor Funds.
** Officers of the Funds are “interested persons” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940.

(This document must be preceded or accompanied by a Prospectus.)

 

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LOGO

 

111 South Wacker Drive, 34th Floor   Chicago, IL 60606-4302   1.800.422.1050   www.harborfunds.com

 

Trustees & Officers

David G. Van Hooser

Chairman, President & Trustee

Raymond J. Ball

Trustee

Howard P. Colhoun

Trustee

John P. Gould

Trustee

Rodger F. Smith

Trustee

Charles F. McCain

Chief Compliance Officer

Anmarie S. Kolinski

Treasurer

Erik D. Ojala

Vice President & Secretary

Brian L. Collins

Vice President

Charles P. Ragusa

Vice President

Jodie L. Crotteau

Assistant Secretary

Susan A. DeRoche

Assistant Secretary

 

Investment Adviser

Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc.

111 South Wacker Drive, 34th Floor

Chicago, IL 60606-4302

Distributor & Principal Underwriter

Harbor Funds Distributors, Inc.

111 South Wacker Drive, 34th Floor

Chicago, IL 60606-4302

312.443.4400

Shareholder Servicing Agent

Harbor Services Group, Inc.

P.O. Box 804660

Chicago, IL 60680-4108

1.800.422.1050

Custodian

State Street Bank & Trust Company

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Ernst & Young LLP

200 Clarendon Street

Boston, MA 02116

Legal Counsel

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP

60 State Street

Boston, MA 02109

 

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ITEM 2 – CODE OF ETHICS

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 3 – AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 4 – PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 5 – AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 6 – SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

Included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this form.

 

ITEM 7 – DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 8 – PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 9 – PURCHASE OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 10 – SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

There were no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Registrant’s Board of Trustees since the date of the prior Form N-CSR.

 

ITEM 11 – CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

(a) The Principal Executive and Financial Officers concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective based on their evaluation of the disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report.

 

(b) There were no significant changes in the registrant’s internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

 

ITEM 12 – EXHIBITS

 

(a)(1) Not applicable.

 

(a)(2) A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)) is attached hereto.


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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed this 1st day of July, 2008 on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

HARBOR FUNDS
By:   /s/    David G. Van Hooser
  David G. Van Hooser
 

Chairman, President, Trustee

And Chief Executive Officer

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

 

By:  

/s/    David G. Van Hooser

     Chairman, President, Trustee   July 1, 2008
  David G. Van Hooser      and Chief Executive Officer  
By:  

/s/    Anmarie S. Kolinski

     Treasurer and Chief   July 1, 2008
  Anmarie S. Kolinski      Financial Officer  


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Exhibit Index

 

Number  

Description

99.CERT1   Certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)).
99.CERT2   Certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)).
99.906CERT   Certification as required by Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code (18 U.S.C. 1350).