N-CSR 1 a07-1112_1ncsr.htm CERTIFIED ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT

 

[ANNOTATED FORM N-CSR FOR ANNUAL REPORTS]

 

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

811-05624

 

Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

1221 Avenue of the Americas 5th Floor New York, NY

 

10020

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip code)

 

Ronald E. Robison
1221 Avenue of the Americas, 5th Floor New York, New York 10020

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

1-800-221-6726

 

 

Date of fiscal year end:

12/31

 

 

Date of reporting period:

12/31/06

 

 

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ITEM 1. REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.

 

The Fund’s annual report transmitted to shareholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is as follows:

 



 

 

2006 Annual Report

 

 

 

December 31, 2006

 

Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.

 

 

Global and International Equity Portfolios

Fixed Income Portfolio

 

 

Active International Allocation

Emerging Markets Debt

Emerging Markets

 

Global Franchise

 

Global Real Estate

 

Global Value Equity

 

International Equity

 

International Growth Equity

 

International Magnum

 

International Real Estate

 

International Small Cap

 

 

 

U.S. Equity Portfolios

 

 

 

Focus Equity

 

Large Cap Relative Value

 

Small Company Growth

 

Systematic Active Large Cap Core

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Core

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Growth

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Value

 

U.S. Large Cap Growth

 

U.S. Real Estate

 

 



 

 

2006 Annual Report

 

 

 

December 31, 2006

 

Table of Contents

 

Shareholder’s Letter

3

 

 

Performance Summary

4

 

 

Investment Overview and Portfolios of Investments

 

 

 

Global and International Equity Portfolios:

 

 

 

Active International Allocation

6

 

 

Emerging Markets

21

 

 

Global Franchise

28

 

 

Global Real Estate

32

 

 

Global Value Equity

38

 

 

International Equity

43

 

 

International Growth Equity

49

 

 

International Magnum

54

 

 

International Real Estate

61

 

 

International Small Cap

67

 

 

U.S. Equity Portfolios:

 

 

 

Focus Equity

72

 

 

Large Cap Relative Value

76

 

 

Small Company Growth

81

 

 

Systematic Active Large Cap Core

86

 

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Core

93

 

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Growth

101

 

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Value

109

 

 

U.S. Large Cap Growth

117

 

 

U.S. Real Estate

121

 

 

Fixed Income Portfolio:

 

 

 

Emerging Markets Debt

126

 

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

132

 

 

Statements of Operations

137

 

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

141

 

 

Financial Highlights

151

 

 

Notes to Financial Statements

171

 

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

183

 

 

Federal Tax Information

184

 

 

Director and Officer Information

186

 

This report is authorized for distribution only when preceded or accompanied by prospectuses of the Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. To receive a prospectus and/or SAI, which contains more complete information such as investment objectives, charges, expenses, policies for voting proxies, risk considerations, and describes in detail each of the Portfolio’s investment policies to the prospective investor, please call 1-(800)-548-7786. Please read the prospectuses carefully before you invest or send money. Additionally, you can access portfolio information including performance, characteristics, and investment team commentary through Morgan Stanley Investment Management’s website: www.morganstanley.com/im.

 

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2006 Annual Report

 

 

 

December 31, 2006

 

Shareholder’s Letter (unaudited)

 

Dear Shareholders:

 

We are pleased to present to you the Fund’s Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2006. Our Fund currently offers 20 portfolios providing investors with a full array of global and domestic equity and fixed-income products. The Fund’s portfolios, together with the portfolios of the Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund Trust, provide investors with a means to help them meet specific investment needs and to allocate their investments among equities (e.g., value and growth; small, medium, and large capitalization) and fixed income (e.g., short, medium, and long duration; investment grade and high yield).

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Ronald E. Robison

President and Principal Executive Officer

 

 

January 2007

 

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Performance Summary

 

 

 

Inception Dates

 

One Year
Total Return

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comparable

 

 

 

Class A

 

Class B

 

Class A

 

Class B

 

Indices

 

Global and International Equity Portfolios:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Active International Allocation

 

1/17/92

 

1/2/96

 

24.34

%

23.95

%

26.34

%(1)

Emerging Markets

 

9/25/92

 

1/2/96

 

38.00

 

37.65

 

32.17

(2)

Global Franchise

 

11/28/01

 

11/28/01

 

21.60

 

21.31

 

20.07

(3)

Global Real Estate†

 

8/30/06

 

8/30/06

 

 

 

(4)

Global Value Equity

 

7/15/92

 

1/2/96

 

21.40

 

21.05

 

20.07

(3)

International Equity

 

8/4/89

 

1/2/96

 

22.50

 

22.21

 

26.34

(1)

International Growth Equity

 

12/27/05

 

12/27/05

 

27.92

 

27.49

 

26.34

(1)

International Magnum

 

3/15/96

 

3/15/96

 

25.39

 

25.10

 

26.34

(1)

International Real Estate

 

10/1/97

 

10/1/97

 

56.06

 

55.69

 

60.15

(5)

International Small Cap

 

12/15/92

 

 

19.61

 

 

19.31

(6)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Equity Portfolios:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Focus Equity

 

3/8/95

 

1/2/96

 

2.77

 

2.49

 

9.07

(7)

Large Cap Relative Value

 

1/31/90

 

1/2/96

 

16.74

 

16.38

 

22.25

(8)

Small Company Growth

 

11/1/89

 

1/2/96

 

11.90

 

11.55

 

13.35

(9)

Systematic Active Large Cap Core††

 

4/28/06

 

4/28/06

 

 

 

(10)

Systematic Active Small Cap Core††

 

4/28/06

 

4/28/06

 

 

 

(11)

Systematic Active Small Cap Growth††

 

4/28/06

 

4/28/06

 

 

 

(9)

Systematic Active Small Cap Value††

 

4/28/06

 

4/28/06

 

 

 

(12)

U.S. Large Cap Growth

 

4/2/91

 

1/2/96

 

4.07

 

3.85

 

9.07

(7)

U.S. Real Estate

 

2/24/95

 

1/2/96

 

38.85

 

38.52

 

35.06

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed Income Portfolio:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emerging Markets Debt

 

2/1/94

 

1/2/96

 

11.08

 

10.79

 

9.88

(14)

 


      Performance figures are cumulative since inception as the Portfolio commenced operations on August 30, 2006.

 

††    Performance figures are cumulative since inception as the Portfolios commenced operations on April 28, 2006.

 

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Performance Summary (cont’d)

 

Five Year

 

 

 

Ten Year

 

 

 

Since Inception

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Return

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Return

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Return

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comparable

 

 

 

Comparable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comparable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comparable

 

 

 

 

 

Indices -

 

 

 

Indices -

 

 

 

Class A

 

Class B

 

Indices

 

 

 

Class A

 

Class B

 

Indices

 

 

 

Class A

 

Class A

 

Class B

 

Class B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14.10

%

13.79

%

14.98

%(1)

 

 

8.48

%

8.24

%

7.71

%(1)

 

 

8.56

%

8.22

%

8.33

%

7.55

%(1)

 

 

27.35

 

27.02

 

26.59

(2)

 

 

11.34

 

11.05

 

9.21

(2)

 

 

11.84

 

10.67

 

11.08

 

8.85

(2)

 

 

16.44

 

16.15

 

9.97

(3)

 

 

 

 

(3)

 

 

17.20

 

10.15

 

16.87

 

10.15

(3)

 

 

 

 

(4)

 

 

 

 

(4)

 

 

17.20

 

17.01

 

17.11

 

17.01

(4)

 

 

9.38

 

9.09

 

9.97

(3)

 

 

8.99

 

8.69

 

7.64

(3)

 

 

12.05

 

9.34

 

9.84

 

8.12

(3)

 

 

14.80

 

14.54

 

14.98

(1)

 

 

11.98

 

11.72

 

7.71

(1)

 

 

11.97

 

6.17

 

12.33

 

7.55

(1)

 

 

 

 

(1)

 

 

 

 

(1)

 

 

26.70

 

25.50

 

26.27

 

25.50

(1)

 

 

13.08

 

12.78

 

14.98

(1)

 

 

6.75

 

6.47

 

7.71

(1)

 

 

7.02

 

7.73

 

6.73

 

7.73

(1)

 

 

36.36

 

36.01

 

35.05

(5)

 

 

 

 

(5)

 

 

18.66

 

17.44

 

18.36

 

17.44

(5)

 

 

21.04

 

 

23.97

(6)

 

 

13.12

 

 

7.86

(6)

 

 

14.06

 

8.37

 

 

(6)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.83

 

3.57

 

2.69

(7)

 

 

7.36

 

7.10

 

5.44

(7)

 

 

12.56

 

8.79

 

9.72

 

6.87

(7)

 

 

7.89

 

7.62

 

10.86

(8)

 

 

10.31

 

10.01

 

11.00

(8)

 

 

11.39

 

12.80

 

10.76

 

11.87

(8)

 

 

11.14

 

10.87

 

6.93

(9)

 

 

14.52

 

14.22

 

4.88

(9)

 

 

13.45

 

7.69

 

13.22

 

5.44

(9)

 

 

 

 

(10)

 

 

 

 

(10)

 

 

7.85

 

9.65

 

7.68

 

9.65

(10)

 

 

 

 

(11)

 

 

 

 

(11)

 

 

(0.41

)

3.90

 

(0.57

)

3.90

(11)

 

 

 

 

(9)

 

 

 

 

(9)

 

 

(2.20

)

(0.60

)

(2.30

)

(0.60

)(9)

 

 

 

 

(12)

 

 

 

 

(12)

 

 

4.30

 

8.50

 

4.14

 

8.50

(12)

 

 

3.50

 

3.25

 

2.69

(7)

 

 

6.88

 

6.61

 

5.44

(7)

 

 

10.50

 

8.74

 

8.57

 

6.87

(7)

 

 

25.33

 

25.01

 

23.20

(13)

 

 

17.06

 

16.73

 

14.48

(13)

 

 

19.38

 

16.35

 

18.55

 

16.24

(13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14.54

 

14.25

 

14.08

 (14)

 

 

9.22

 

8.98

 

10.67

(14)

 

 

11.35

 

10.92

 

12.10

 

12.59

(14)

 

 

 

Performance data quoted assumes that all dividends and distributions, if any, were reinvested and represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown. For the most recent month-end performance figures, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im or call 1-800-548-7786. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and fund shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

 


Indices:

 

(1)

 

MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia, and Far East)

(2)

 

MSCI Emerging Markets Free Net

(3)

 

MSCI World

(4)

 

FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Global Real Estate (Net)

(5)

 

FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Global Real Estate (80% Europe/20% Asia)

(6)

 

MSCI EAFE Small Cap Total Return

(7)

 

Russell 1000® Growth

(8)

 

Russell 1000® Value

(9)

 

Russell 2000® Growth

(10)

 

S&P 500®

(11)

 

Russell 2000®

(12)

 

Russell 2000® Value

(13)

 

FTSE NAREIT Equity REIT

(14)

 

J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Global

 

 

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Investment Overview (unaudited)

 

Active International Allocation Portfolio

 

 

 


* Minimum Investment

 

In accordance with SEC regulations, Portfolio performance shown assumes that all recurring fees (including management fees) were deducted and all dividends and distributions were reinvested.

 

Performance Compared to the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) EAFE Index(1) and the Lipper International Large-Cap Core Funds Index(2)

 

 

 

Total Returns(3)

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual

 

 

 

One

 

Five

 

Ten

 

Since

 

 

 

Year

 

Years

 

Years

 

Inception(6)

 

Portfolio – Class A (4)

 

24.34

%

14.10

%

8.48

%

8.56

%

MSCI EAFE Index

 

26.34

 

14.98

 

7.71

 

8.22

 

Lipper International Large-Cap Core Funds Index

 

25.11

 

13.60

 

8.92

 

9.84

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Portfolio – Class B (5)

 

23.95

 

13.79

 

8.24

 

8.33

 

MSCI EAFE Index

 

26.34

 

14.98

 

7.71

 

7.55

 

Lipper International Large-Cap Core Funds Index

 

25.11

 

13.60

 

8.92

 

9.34

 

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results, and current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Performance assumes that all dividends and distributions, if any, were reinvested. For the most recent month-end performance figures, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that Portfolio shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.

 


(1)

The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) EAFE Index (Europe, Australasia, Far East) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure developed market equity performance, excluding the U.S. & Canada. The MSCI EAFE Index consists of the following 21 developed market country indices: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. The Index is unmanaged and its returns do not include any sales charges or fees. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

 

(2)

The Lipper International Large-Cap Core Funds Index is an equally weighted performance index of the largest qualifying funds (based on net assets) in the Lipper International Large-Cap Core Funds classification. The Index, which is adjusted for capital gains distributions and income dividends, is unmanaged and should not be considered an investment. There are currently 30 funds represented in this Index. As of the date of this report, the Portfolio is in the Lipper International Large-Cap Core Funds classification.

 

 

(3)

Total returns for the Portfolio reflect fees waived and expenses reimbursed, if applicable, by the Adviser. Without such waivers and/or reimbursements, total returns would have been lower. Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements are voluntary and the Adviser reserves the right to commence or terminate any waiver and/or reimbursement at any time.

 

 

(4)

Commenced operations on January 17, 1992

 

 

(5)

Commenced operations on January 2, 1996

 

 

(6)

For comparative purposes, average annual since inception returns listed for the Indexes refer to the inception date or initial offering of the respective share class of the Portfolio, not the inception of the Index.

 

The Active International Allocation Portfolio seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily, in accordance with country and sector weightings determined by the Adviser, in equity securities of non-U.S. issuers which, in the aggregate, attempt to replicate broad market indices. Foreign investing involves certain risks, including currency fluctuations and controls, restrictions on foreign investments, less

 

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Investment Overview (cont’d)

 

Active International Allocation Portfolio

 

governmental supervision and regulation, less liquidity and the potential for market volatility and political instability.

 

Performance

 

For the year ended December 31, 2006, the Portfolio had a total return based on net asset value per share of 24.34%, net of fees, for Class A shares and 23.95%, net of fees, for Class B shares compared to 26.34% for the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) EAFE Index (the “Index”).

 

Factors Affecting Performance

 

    For international equity markets, 2006 had a nice start and finish, up 9.4% in the first quarter and up 10.4% in the fourth quarter, in U.S. dollar terms. However, the intervening six months were disappointing. The Index’s performance for these two middle quarters was 4.7%, but local currency strength camouflaged weak equity markets and the return in local currency terms for this period was flat.

 

    For the year as a whole, the Index gained 26.3% in 2006 led by Europe (up 33.7%), then Asia ex-Japan (up 32%) and finally, to cap a weak year, Japan (up 6%). In fact, most of Japan’s performance was delivered in the fourth quarter. The strength of local currencies heavily subsidized international market returns, with almost half coming from local currency appreciation. The euro gained 12% in 2006, the United Kingdom (U.K.). sterling rose 14%, and the Australian and Singapore dollars rose about 8%. Within Europe, Asia and the Far East (EAFE), only the Japanese yen did not rise against the U.S. dollar; it fell 1%.

 

    2006 saw U.S. growth decelerate in the second half of the year as contractions in housing and auto production took significant chunks out of aggregate gross domestic product (GDP). Corporations also appear to have become more cautious on spending in recent months, possibly in anticipation of a consumer slowdown. However, contrary to bearish predictions, U.S. real personal consumption did not appear to be declining precipitously as growth continued to hover around 3%.

 

    Much of the rest of the world retained a robust pace of growth in 2006. Europe’s economies surprised on the upside throughout the year, as the engine of growth appeared to be in the process of transitioning from corporate expansion to a later-cycle consumer upswing. Emerging market economies, particularly China and India, also continued their impressive pace of structural growth. Japan was somewhat of a disappointment in 2006, as consumer spending has not accelerated as some observers expected.

 

    For the year, the Portfolio lagged the Index. Europe, in which the Portfolio held an underweight, significantly outperformed Japan during the period. Although Japan did outperform in the latter half of the fourth quarter, it was too little, too late. Furthermore, overweights to Hong Kong, Singapore and the emerging markets all contributed positively to the Portfolio’s performance but were not enough to offset the negative impacts of Europe and Japan.

 

Management Strategies

 

           Thus far, December data confirms that U.S. growth has slowed but does not appear to be falling apart. The manufacturing Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) rebounded a bit to 51.4, a figure indicating slight expansion, and jobless claims have hovered around 315,000 a week. Continued softness in the price of oil appears to be feeding through into better inflation data as both November core Consumer Price Index (CPI) and core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation came in below expectations. Core PCE now stands at 2.2% year-over-year. November housing starts ticked up from the previous month, fueling speculation that the decline in residential construction activity may be bottoming. However, the December National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) survey did post another decline.

 

           European data continues to be solid as December Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) manufacturing PMI came in at 56.5 with services PMI at 57.2. Both the December German Ifo “current assessment” and “expectations” measures came in above consensus, with the former hitting a new post-unification high. German unemployment also came in below expectations, hitting a new cycle low. The absolute decrease in unemployment was the largest decline since 1991. With the first quarter value-added tax (VAT) increase upon us, it will be interesting to see how much German growth contracts in response.

 

           In the U.K., housing prices continue to rebound with nationwide home prices up 10.5% year-over-year in December. December construction PMI was robust, although manufacturing PMI has begun to tail off a bit.

 

           The Japanese economy appears to be potentially stabilizing. The fourth quarter Tankan business survey was solid as capital investment plans continue to be upgraded and small and medium enterprises (SME) data was better than expected, indicating an expanding recovery base. November industrial production was decent, and it appears that consumer spending data has

 

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Active International Allocation Portfolio

 

been recovering in the fourth quarter. However, both the December Economy Watchers survey and the Shoko-Chukin small business survey were softer than expected. December manufacturing PMI also hit its lowest level since first quarter 2005.

 

    Equity market valuations look reasonable to us at this time. Relative to bonds and interest rates, equities globally appear to be at fair value, if no longer cheap, in our view. Earnings have probably peaked, but if growth and inflation stay moderate, we would look for expanding valuations in 2007. The strong market returns in the fourth quarter may have put the markets in overbought territory in the short-term (especially in parts of Asia), but we believe support remains given valuation levels, moderating oil prices and a stabilizing U.S. dollar.

 

Expense Examples

 

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transactional costs, including redemption fees; (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution (12b-1) fees (in the case of Class B); and other Portfolio expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period ended December 31, 2006 and held for the entire six-month period.

 

Actual Expenses

 

The first line of the tables below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this 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 under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

Please note that “Expenses Paid During Period” are grossed up to reflect Portfolio expenses prior to the effect of Expense Offset (See Note E in the Notes to Financial Statements). Therefore, the annualized net expense ratios may differ from the ratio of the expenses to average net assets shown in the Financial Highlights.

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

 

The second line of the tables below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Portfolio’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Portfolio’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 the Portfolio and 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

 

Ending Account
Value

 

Expenses Paid
During Period*
July 1, 2006 —

 

 

 

Account Value

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

July 1,2006

 

2006

 

2006

 

Class A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

1,142.30

 

$

4.32

 

Hypothetical (5% average annual return
before expenses)

 

1,000.00

 

1,021.17

 

4.08

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

1,000.00

 

1,141.10

 

5.67

 

Hypothetical (5% average annual return
before expenses)

 

1,000.00

 

1,019.91

 

5.35

 

 


*   Expenses are equal to Class A and Class B annualized net expense ratios of 0.80% and 1.05%, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

Graphic Presentation of Portfolio Holdings

 

The following graph depicts the Portfolio’s holdings by industry and/or security type, as a percentage of total investments.

 


*    Industries which do not appear in the above graph, as well as those which represent less than 5% of total investments, ifapplicable, are included in the category labeled “Other”.

 

January 2007

 

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2006 Annual Report

 

 

 

December 31, 2006

 

Portfolio of Investments

 

Active International Allocation Portfolio

 

 

 

Shares

 

Value
(000)

 

Common Stocks (90.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

Australia (2.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

AGL Energy Ltd.

 

(a)14,942

 

$

191

 

Alinta Ltd.

 

(c)8,629

 

80

 

Alumina Ltd.

 

91,525

 

458

 

Amcor Ltd.

 

71,068

 

407

 

AMP Ltd.

 

42,736

 

341

 

Ansell Ltd.

 

5,679

 

50

 

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd.

 

(c)46,465

 

1,035

 

BHP Billiton Ltd.

 

282,988

 

5,651

 

BlueScope Steel Ltd.

 

59,950

 

408

 

Boral Ltd.

 

(c)47,082

 

284

 

Brambles Industries Ltd.

 

(a)31,812

 

322

 

Caltex Australia Ltd.

 

29,853

 

542

 

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd.

 

17,210

 

105

 

Coles Myer Ltd.

 

(c)34,518

 

381

 

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

 

38,394

 

1,500

 

CSL Ltd./Australia

 

2,842

 

147

 

CSR Ltd.

 

76,379

 

226

 

Foster’s Group Ltd.

 

65,602

 

358

 

Insurance Australia Group Ltd.

 

(c)54,613

 

274

 

James Hardie Industries N.V.

 

(c)37,648

 

286

 

John Fairfax Holdings Ltd.

 

(c)32,240

 

123

 

Leighton Holdings Ltd.

 

(c)7,115

 

114

 

Lend Lease Corp., Ltd.

 

(c)13,618

 

198

 

Macquarie Bank Ltd.

 

6,715

 

418

 

Macquarie Infrastructure Group

 

74,866

 

204

 

Mayne Pharma Ltd.

 

(c)28,935

 

93

 

National Australia Bank Ltd.

 

51,258

 

1,635

 

Newcrest Mining Ltd.

 

26,212

 

545

 

OneSteel Ltd.

 

(c)44,821

 

166

 

Orica Ltd.

 

(c)22,596

 

433

 

Origin Energy Ltd.

 

(c)213,888

 

1,396

 

PaperlinX Ltd.

 

36,382

 

113

 

QBE Insurance Group Ltd.

 

22,311

 

508

 

Rinker Group Ltd.

 

(c)75,117

 

1,070

 

Rio Tinto Ltd.

 

(c)24,545

 

1,440

 

Santos Ltd.

 

(c)157,070

 

1,224

 

Sonic Healthcare Ltd.

 

5,616

 

66

 

Stockland

 

1,074

 

7

 

Suncorp-Metway Ltd.

 

(c)17,718

 

285

 

Sydney Roads Group

 

(c)24,955

 

26

 

Symbion Health Ltd.

 

28,935

 

87

 

TABCORP Holdings Ltd.

 

13,036

 

173

 

Telstra Corp., Ltd.

 

69,366

 

227

 

Toll Holdings Ltd.

 

12,151

 

175

 

Transurban Group

 

(c)19,630

 

118

 

Wesfarmers Ltd.

 

(c)12,074

 

358

 

Westpac Banking Corp.

 

54,298

 

1,039

 

Woodside Petroleum Ltd.

 

(c)85,928

 

2,585

 

Woolworths Ltd.

 

33,259

 

627

 

 

 

 

 

28,499

 

Austria (1.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Andritz AG

 

975

 

212

 

Bank Austria Creditanstalt AG

 

(c)2,955

 

467

 

Boehler-Uddeholm AG

 

4,948

 

347

 

Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG

 

25,742

 

1,974

 

Flughafen Wien AG

 

1,465

 

144

 

IMMOFINANZ Immobilien Anlagen AG

 

(a)47,356

 

675

 

Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG

 

597

 

112

 

Meinl European Land Ltd.

 

(a)15,541

 

399

 

OMV AG

 

(c)22,741

 

1,291

 

Raiffeisen International Bank Holding AG

 

3,792

 

578

 

Telekom Austria AG

 

45,499

 

1,219

 

Verbund-Oesterreichische Elektrizitaetswirtschafts AG, Class A

 

(c)10,670

 

569

 

Voestalpine AG

 

10,008

 

565

 

Wiener Staedtische Allgemeine Versicherung AG

 

(c)3,115

 

219

 

Wienerberger AG

 

7,967

 

473

 

 

 

 

 

9,244

 

Belgium (0.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

AGFA-Gevaert N.V.

 

4,251

 

109

 

Bekaert S.A.

 

539

 

67

 

Belgacom S.A.

 

(c)6,763

 

298

 

Dexia

 

58,800

 

1,610

 

Fortis

 

90,067

 

3,843

 

InBev N.V.

 

3,651

 

241

 

KBC Group N.V.

 

8,105

 

994

 

Solvay S.A., Class A

 

(c)4,197

 

644

 

UCB S.A.

 

6,911

 

474

 

Umicore

 

1,785

 

304

 

 

 

 

 

8,584

 

Brazil (1.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

AmBev

 

241,555

 

107

 

AmBev (Preference)

 

1,200,781

 

592

 

Aracruz Celulose S.A., Class B (Preference)

 

31,988

 

197

 

Arcelor Brasil S.A.

 

5,404

 

106

 

Banco Bradesco S.A. (Preference)

 

29,000

 

1,174

 

Banco Itau Holding Financeira S.A. (Preference)

 

30,170

 

1,093

 

Brasil Telecom Participacoes S.A. (Preference)

 

16,991,044

 

146

 

CEMIG S.A. (Preference)

 

7,110,000

 

349

 

Cia Brasileira de Distribuicao Grupo Pao de Acucar ADR (Preference)

 

(c)900

 

31

 

Cia de Concessoes Rodoviarias

 

18,000

 

243

 

Cia Siderurgica Nacional S.A.

 

5,976

 

180

 

Contax Participacoes S.A.

 

9,831

 

9

 

CVRD, Class A (Preference)

 

90,276

 

2,286

 

Electrobras S.A., Class B (Preference)

 

8,073,614

 

181

 

Embratel Participacoes S.A. (Preference)

 

7,843,216

 

26

 

Empresa Brasileira De Aeronautica

 

24,416

 

252

 

Gerdau S.A. (Preference)

 

23,250

 

380

 

Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. ADR

 

(c)7,800

 

224

 

Klabin S.A. (Preference)

 

43,000

 

108

 

Petrobras S.A. (Preference)

 

158,500

 

3,694

 

Sadia S.A. (Preference)

 

34,500

 

116

 

Souza Cruz S.A.

 

5,800

 

103

 

 

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

 

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2006 Annual Report

 

 

 

December 31, 2006

 

 

Portfolio of Investments (cont’d)

 

Active International Allocation Portfolio

 

 

 

Shares

 

Value
(000)

 

Brazil (cont’d)

 

 

 

 

 

Tele Norte Leste Participacoes S.A. (Preference)

 

20,831

 

$

312

 

Unibanco ADR

 

(c)5,650

 

525

 

Usiminas S.A., Class A (Preference)

 

7,400

 

279

 

Vivo Participacoes S.A. (Preference)

 

(a)31,339

 

128

 

Votorantim Celulose e Papel S.A. (Preference)

 

5,968

 

116

 

 

 

 

 

12,957

 

China (1.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Air China Ltd., Class H

 

289,000

 

156

 

Aluminum Corp. of China Ltd., Class H

 

294,000

 

272

 

Angang New Steel Co. Ltd., Class H

 

14,000

 

21

 

Anhui Conch Cement Co., Ltd.

 

6,000

 

20

 

Anhui Expressway Co.

 

506,000

 

409

 

Bank of China Ltd.

 

(a)1,529,000

 

839

 

Bank of Communications Co., Ltd.

 

1,007,000

 

1,222

 

China Construction Bank, Class H

 

(e)2,292,909

 

1,459

 

China Life Insurance Co., Ltd.

 

502,000

 

1,714

 

China Mobile Hong Kong Ltd.

 

166,500

 

1,438

 

China Petroleum & Chemical Corp., Class H

 

1,174,000

 

1,087

 

China Shenhua Energy Co.

 

237,500

 

572

 

China Shipping Development Co., Ltd., Class H

 

117,891

 

180

 

China Telecom Corp., Ltd., Class H

 

1,116,000

 

611

 

Cosco Holdings

 

223,000

 

145

 

Datang International Power Generation Co., Ltd., Class H

 

(c)132,000

 

137

 

Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Ltd.

 

(a)178,885

 

87

 

Harbin Power Equipment

 

(c)318,000

 

365

 

Hopewell Highway Infrastructure Ltd.

 

329,231

 

282

 

Huaneng Power International, Inc., Class H

 

292,000

 

261

 

Jiangxi Copper Co., Ltd., Class H

 

103,000

 

105

 

PetroChina Co., Ltd., Class H

 

1,106,000

 

1,567

 

PingAn Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd., Class H

 

91,500

 

506

 

Shanghai Electric Group Corp.

 

60,000

 

25

 

Sichuan Expressway Co., Ltd.

 

850,000

 

163

 

Sinopec Shangai Petrochemical Co., Ltd., Class H

 

44,000

 

23

 

Yanzhou Coal MiningCo., Ltd., Class H

 

160,000

 

129

 

Zhejiang Expressway Co., Ltd., Class H

 

42,000

 

32

 

Zijin Mining Group Co.,Ltd.

 

222,000

 

155

 

 

 

 

 

13,982

 

Denmark (0.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

AP Moller - Maersk A/S

 

74

 

697

 

Danske Bank A/S

 

45,345

 

2,015

 

DSV A/S

 

1,175

 

215

 

GN Store Nord A/S

 

21,800

 

322

 

Novo-Nordisk A/S, Class B

 

15,000

 

1,249

 

Novozymes A/S, Class B

 

3,314

 

285

 

Vestas Wind Systems A/S

 

(a)10,650

 

450

 

 

 

 

 

5,233

 

Egypt (0.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Orascom Telecom Holding SAE

 

9,149

 

605

 

Finland (0.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

Cargotec Corp., Class B

 

2,604

 

145

 

Fortum Oyj

 

16,886

 

481

 

KeskoOyj, Class B

 

4,358

 

230

 

KoneOyj, Class B

 

5,208

 

295

 

Metso Oyj

 

7,730

 

390

 

Neste Oil Oyj

 

6,952

 

211

 

Nokia Oyj

 

178,915

 

3,656

 

Outokumpu Oyj

 

(c)15,450

 

605

 

Rautaruukki Oyj

 

6,293

 

250

 

Sampo Oyj, Class A

 

22,919

 

614

 

Stora Enso Oyj, Class R

 

41,550

 

658

 

TietoEnator Oyj

 

(c)10,536

 

340

 

UPM-Kymmene Oyj

 

36,167

 

913

 

Uponor Oyj

 

(c)2,904

 

109

 

Wartsila Oyj, Class B

 

4,034

 

217

 

 

 

 

 

9,114

 

France (7.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Accor S.A.

 

(c)18,464

 

1,431

 

Alcatel S.A.

 

87,177

 

1,254

 

Alstom

 

(a)7,268

 

985

 

Arkema

 

(a)3,363

 

173

 

Atos OriginS.A.

 

(a)1,557

 

92

 

AXA S.A.

 

142,852

 

5,784

 

BNP Paribas S.A.

 

75,639

 

8,252

 

Bouygues S.A.

 

(c)16,979

 

1,090

 

Business Objects S.A.

 

(a)4,600

 

181

 

Cap Gemini S.A.

 

13,124

 

824

 

Carrefour S.A.

 

(c)31,579

 

1,915

 

Casino Guichard Perrachon S.A.

 

3,591

 

334

 

Cie de Saint-Gobain

 

18,247

 

1,533

 

Cie Generale d’Optique Essilor International S.A.

 

(c)3,527

 

379

 

CNP Assurances

 

5,372

 

600

 

Credit Agricole S.A.

 

34,585

 

1,455

 

Dassault Systemes S.A.

 

4,244

 

225

 

European Aeronautic Defense & Space Co. N.V.

 

14,611

 

503

 

Euronext N.V.

 

6,578

 

777

 

France Telecom S.A.

 

(c)89,477

 

2,475

 

Gecina S.A. REIT

 

3,084

 

590

 

Groupe Danone

 

(c)13,945

 

2,113

 

Hermes International

 

1,335

 

167

 

Imerys S.A.

 

2,205

 

196

 

Klepierre REIT

 

2,600

 

491

 

L’Air Liquide S.A.

 

(c)8,028

 

1,907

 

L’Oreal S.A.

 

2,146

 

215

 

Lafarge S.A.

 

(c)11,729

 

1,745

 

Lagardere S.C.A.

 

(c)6,292

 

507

 

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton S.A.

 

10,888

 

1,149

 

Michelin (CGDE), Class B

 

4,696

 

450

 

Mittal Steel Co., N.V.

 

35,707

 

1,507

 

Neopost S.A.

 

2,457

 

309

 

Pernod-Ricard S.A.

 

(c)1,088

 

250

 

Peugeot S.A.

 

(c)5,348

 

354

 

PPR S.A.

 

2,823

 

422

 

 

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

 

10



 

 

2006 Annual Report

 

 

 

December 31, 2006

 

Portfolio of Investments (cont’d)

 

Active International Allocation Portfolio

 

 

 

Shares

 

Value
(000)

 

France (cont’d)

 

 

 

 

 

Publicis Groupe

 

4,217

 

$

178

 

Renault S.A.

 

(c)5,505

 

661

 

Safran S.A.

 

(c)4,910

 

114

 

Sanofi-Aventis S.A.

 

(c)59,968

 

5,537

 

Schneider Electric S.A.

 

(c)13,164

 

1,461

 

Societe BIC S.A.

 

1,627

 

113

 

Societe Generale

 

29,834

 

5,065

 

Societe Television Francaise 1

 

(c)5,196

 

193

 

Sodexho Alliance S.A.

 

10,220

 

641

 

Suez S.A.

 

(c)31,273

 

1,620

 

Suez S.A. (London Shares)

 

2,940

 

153

 

Suez S.A. (VVPR-strip)

 

(a)2,940

 

@—

 

Technip S.A.

 

(c)1,528

 

105

 

Thales S.A.

 

(c)6,720

 

335

 

Thomson

 

(c)10,855

 

212

 

Total S.A.

 

(c)134,548

 

9,706

 

Unibail REIT

 

(c)4,206

 

1,028

 

Valeo S.A.

 

5,295

 

220

 

Veolia Environnement

 

(c)7,021

 

541

 

Vinci S.A.

 

(c)8,430

 

1,077

 

Vivendi Universal S.A.

 

(c)39,320

 

1,537

 

Zodiac S.A.

 

(c)631

 

42

 

 

 

 

 

73,173

 

Germany (8.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Adidas-Salomon AG

 

19,444

 

968

 

Allianz AG (Registered)

 

(c)36,412

 

7,439

 

Altana AG

 

(c)6,726

 

417

 

BASF AG

 

50,110

 

4,885

 

Bayer AG

 

50,260

 

2,698

 

Beiersdorf AG

 

4,911

 

318

 

Celesio AG

 

7,538

 

404

 

Commerzbank AG

 

(c)63,914

 

2,434

 

Continental AG

 

12,188

 

1,417

 

Depfa Bank plc

 

33,731

 

604

 

DaimlerChrysler AG

 

76,254

 

4,711

 

Deutsche Bank AG (Registered)

 

54,034

 

7,228

 

Deutsche Boerse AG

 

9,550

 

1,758

 

Deutsche Lufthansa AG (Registered)

 

21,401

 

589

 

Deutsche Post AG (Registered)

 

(c)67,221

 

2,027

 

Deutsche Postbank AG

 

5,256

 

444

 

Deutsche Telekom AG (Registered)

 

(c)267,209

 

4,882

 

E. ON AG

 

(c)57,948

 

7,866

 

Fresenius Medical Care AG

 

6,009

 

801

 

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen

 

4,900

 

232

 

Henkel KGaA (Non-Voting Shares)

 

5,711

 

840

 

Hochtief AG

 

5,220

 

380

 

Hypo Real Estate Holding AG

 

12,650

 

797

 

KarstadtQuelle AG

 

(a)(c)7,464

 

216

 

Linde AG

 

7,344

 

759

 

MAN AG

 

14,595

 

1,319

 

Merck KGaA

 

4,614

 

478

 

Metro AG

 

13,436

 

857

 

Muenchener Rueckversicherungs AG (Registered)

 

18,393

 

3,167

 

Porsche AG (Non-Voting Shares)

 

684

 

871

 

Puma AG Rudolf Dassler Sport

 

1,157

 

452

 

Qiagen N.V

 

(a)(c)12,827

 

197

 

RWE AG

 

38,790

 

4,276

 

RWE AG (Non-Voting Shares)

 

3,400

 

323

 

SAP AG

 

(c)83,316

 

4,428

 

Siemens AG (Registered)

 

75,394

 

7,478

 

Suedzucker AG

 

(c)6,971

 

169

 

ThyssenKrupp AG

 

34,153

 

1,609

 

TUI AG

 

(c)21,483

 

429

 

Volkswagen AG

 

(c)14,729

 

1,670

 

Volkswagen AG (Non-Voting Shares)

 

8,799

 

657

 

 

 

 

 

83,494

 

Greece (0.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Alpha Bank A.E.

 

19,483

 

589

 

EFG Eurobank Ergasias S.A.

 

9,250

 

335

 

National Bank of Greece S.A.

 

18,033

 

831

 

OPAP S.A.

 

12,910

 

499

 

Titan Cement Co., S.A.

 

3,950

 

215

 

 

 

 

 

2,469

 

Hong Kong (3.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Bank of East Asia Ltd.

 

(c)228,342

 

1,293

 

BOC Hong Kong Holdings Ltd.

 

542,500

 

1,472

 

Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd.

 

(c)154,000

 

380

 

Cheung Kong Holdings Ltd.

 

226,000

 

2,782

 

Cheung Kong Infrastructure Holdings Ltd.

 

(c)84,000

 

261

 

China National Building Material Co., Ltd.

 

425,400

 

276

 

China Water Affairs Group Ltd.

 

(a)(c)470,000

 

180

 

CLP Holdings Ltd.

 

258,300

 

1,909

 

Esprit Holdings Ltd.

 

141,500

 

1,580

 

Guangdong Investments, Ltd.

 

836,000

 

377

 

Guangzhou R&F Properties Co., Ltd.

 

73,600

 

159

 

Hang Lung Properties Ltd.

 

(c)282,000

 

707

 

Hang Seng Bank Ltd.

 

(c)105,400

 

1,440

 

Henderson Land Development Co., Ltd.

 

(c)109,000

 

610

 

Hong Kong & China Gas Co., Ltd.

 

(c)560,079

 

1,260

 

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd.

 

157,000

 

1,726

 

HongKong Electric Holdings Ltd.

 

(c)205,500

 

1,007

 

Hopewell Holdings Ltd.

 

95,000

 

333

 

Hutchison Telecommunications International, Ltd.

 

(a)207,000

 

522

 

Hutchison Whampoa Ltd.

 

310,200

 

3,153

 

Hysan Development Co., Ltd.

 

99,909

 

261

 

Johnson Electric Holdings Ltd.

 

235,500

 

161

 

Kerry Properties Ltd.

 

63,809

 

298

 

Kingboard ChemicalHoldings Ltd.

 

103,500

 

407

 

Li & Fung Ltd.

 

271,700

 

845

 

Link REIT(The)

 

246,000

 

506

 

MTR Corp.

 

(c)211,825

 

533

 

New World Development Ltd.

 

348,209

 

701

 

NWS Holdings Ltd.

 

83,936

 

192

 

PCCW Ltd.

 

552,411

 

336

 

Shangri-La Asia Ltd.

 

156,424

 

403

 

Sino Land Co.

 

(c)180,948

 

422

 

Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.

 

193,000

 

2,217

 

Swire Pacific Ltd., Class A

 

135,000

 

1,450

 

Techtronic Industries Co.

 

137,500

 

178

 

 

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

 

11



 

2006 Annual Report

 

 

 

December 31, 2006

 

 

Portfolio of Investments (cont’d)

 

Active International Allocation Portfolio

 

 

 

Shares

 

Value
(000)

 

Hong Kong (cont’d)

 

 

 

 

 

Television Broadcasts Ltd.

 

43,000

 

$

263

 

Wasion Meters Group Ltd.

 

186,379

 

66

 

Wharf Holdings Ltd.

 

183,600

 

679

 

Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings Ltd.

 

88,500

 

281

 

 

 

 

 

31,626

 

India (0.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

ABB Ltd. India

 

538

 

45

 

ACC Ltd.

 

1,027

 

25

 

Bajaj Auto Ltd.

 

1,077

 

64

 

Bharat Forge Company, Ltd.

 

3,455

 

28

 

Bharat Heavy Electricals Corp.

 

2,347

 

122

 

Bharti Airtel Ltd.

 

(a)80,148

 

1,175

 

Cipla Ltd/India

 

6,421

 

36

 

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.

 

3,530

 

65

 

GAIL India Ltd.

 

9,000

 

53

 

GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

 

655

 

17

 

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

 

2,133

 

29

 

Grasim Industries Ltd.

 

1,271

 

80

 

Gujarat Ambuja Cements, Ltd.

 

17,500

 

56

 

HDFC Bank Ltd.

 

6,706

 

162

 

Hero Honda Motors Ltd.

 

2,862

 

49

 

Hindalco Industries Ltd.

 

18,800

 

74

 

Hindustan Lever Ltd.

 

28,350

 

139

 

Housing Development Finance Corp.

 

6,335

 

233

 

I-Flex Solutions Ltd.

 

632

 

28

 

ICICI Bank, Ltd.

 

21,715

 

437

 

Infosys Technologies Ltd.

 

13,700

 

694

 

ITC Ltd.

 

38,000

 

151

 

Larsen & Toubro Limited

 

3,588

 

117

 

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd.

 

6,597

 

21

 

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.

 

3,597

 

74

 

Maruti Udyog Ltd.

 

2,439

 

51

 

Oil & Natural Gas Corp., Ltd.

 

8,423

 

166

 

Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd.

 

5,213

 

46

 

Reliance Communication Ltd.

 

(a)23,700

 

253

 

Reliance Energy Ltd.

 

2,101

 

25

 

Reliance Industries Ltd.

 

22,361

 

642

 

Satyam Computer Services Ltd.

 

16,086

 

176

 

Sun Pharmaceutical Ltd.

 

1,644

 

37

 

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.

 

4,450

 

123

 

Tata Motors Ltd.

 

6,657

 

135

 

Tata Steel Ltd.

 

4,632

 

50

 

UTI Bank Ltd.

 

3,900

 

41

 

Wipro Ltd.

 

6,944

 

95

 

Zee News Ltd.

 

(d)(l)3,588

 

3

 

Zee Telefilms Ltd.

 

7,177

 

48

 

Wire & Wireless Ltd.

 

(d)(l)3,244

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

5,867

 

Indonesia (0.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk PT

 

1,003,500

 

1,127

 

Ireland (0.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Allied Irish Banks plc

 

16,500

 

493

 

Bank of Ireland

 

8,600

 

198

 

 

 

 

 

691

 

Italy (1.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Alleanza Assicurazioni S.p.A.

 

(c)2,521

 

34

 

Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A.

 

4,265

 

187

 

Autogrill S.p.A.

 

1,797

 

33

 

Autostrade S.p.A.

 

3,681

 

106

 

Banca Fideuram S.p.A.

 

813

 

5

 

Banca Intesa S.p.A.

 

162,256

 

1,253

 

Banca Intesa S.p.A. RNC

 

2,270

 

17

 

Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena S.p.A.

 

2,336

 

15

 

Banca Popolare di Milano Scrl

 

695

 

12

 

Banche Popolari Unite Scrl

 

19,983

 

549

 

BancoPopolare di Verona e Novara Scrl

 

(c)2,982

 

86

 

Benetton Group S.p.A.

 

456

 

9

 

Capitalia S.p.A.

 

41,777

 

395

 

Enel S.p.A.

 

(c)9,815

 

101

 

ENI S.p.A.

 

50,744

 

1,707

 

Fiat S.p.A.

 

(a)3,080

 

59

 

Finmeccanica S.p.A.

 

3,429

 

93

 

Italcementi S.p.A.

 

370

 

10

 

Luxottica Group S.p.A.

 

1,328

 

41

 

Mediaset S.p.A.

 

3,285

 

39

 

Mediobanca S.p.A.

 

11,378

 

269

 

Mediolanum S.p.A.

 

611

 

5

 

Pirelli & C S.p.A.

 

27,686

 

28

 

Sanpaolo IMI S.p.A.

 

38,781

 

901

 

Seat Pagine Gialle S.p.A.

 

(c)13,264

 

8

 

Snam Rete Gas S.p.A.

 

(c)1,548

 

9

 

Telecom Italia S.p.A.

 

(c)106,911

 

323

 

TelecomItalia S.p.A. RNC

 

(c)61,216

 

155

 

Tiscali S.p.A.

 

(a)(c)935

 

3

 

UniCredito Italiano S.p.A.

 

395,020

 

3,462

 

 

 

 

 

9,914

 

Japan (23.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

77 Bank Ltd. (The)

 

(c)64,000

 

406

 

Acom Co.,Ltd.

 

1,980

 

67

 

Advantest Corp.

 

(c)18,290

 

1,048

 

Aeon Co., Ltd.

 

39,200

 

848

 

Aeon Credit Service Co., Ltd.

 

(c)2,300

 

44

 

Aiful Corp.

 

1,750

 

49

 

Ajinomoto Co., Inc.

 

(c)62,400

 

825

 

Alps Electric Co., Ltd.

 

(c)13,700

 

149

 

Amada Co., Ltd.

 

26,000

 

276

 

Asahi Breweries Ltd.

 

(c)33,600

 

538

 

Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.

 

(c)108,800

 

1,307

 

Asahi Kasei Corp.

 

103,000

 

674

 

Asatsu-DK, Inc.

 

3,400

 

108

 

Astellas Pharma, Inc.

 

42,700

 

1,941

 

Bank of Fukuoka Ltd. (The)

 

(c)86,000

 

627

 

Bank of Kyoto Ltd (The)

 

(c)22,000

 

205

 

Bank of Yokohama Ltd. (The)

 

146,000

 

1,143

 

Benesse Corp.

 

(c)5,000

 

190

 

Bridgestone Corp.

 

(c)84,000

 

1,874

 

Canon, Inc.

 

(c)82,400

 

4,639

 

Casio Computer Co., Ltd.

 

(c)33,600

 

762

 

Central Japan Railway Co.

 

124

 

1,282

 

Chiba Bank Ltd. (The)

 

61,000

 

516

 

 

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

 

12



 

 

2006 Annual Report

 

 

 

December 31, 2006

 

Portfolio of Investments (cont’d)

 

Active International Allocation Portfolio

 

 

 

Shares

 

Value
(000)

 

Japan (cont’d)

 

 

 

 

 

Chiyoda Corp.

 

18,000

 

$

352

 

Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc.

 

42,200

 

1,262

 

Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

 

22,507

 

464

 

Citizen Watch Co., Ltd.

 

(c)28,700

 

220

 

Coca-Cola West Japan Co., Ltd.

 

1,300

 

30

 

COMSYS Holdings Corp.

 

15,000

 

166

 

Credit Saison Co., Ltd.

 

4,400

 

152

 

CSK Holdings Corp.

 

(c)7,200

 

307

 

Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.

 

37,600

 

581

 

Daicel Chemical Industries Ltd.

 

(c)12,000

 

85

 

Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd.

 

58,300

 

1,822

 

Daikin Industries Ltd.

 

(c)15,800

 

550

 

Daimaru, Inc.

 

24,000

 

325

 

Dainippon Ink & Chemicals, Inc.

 

53,000

 

207

 

Daito Trust Construction Co., Ltd.

 

14,100

 

647

 

Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd.

 

(c)73,600

 

1,280

 

Daiwa Securities Group, Inc.

 

102,000

 

1,144

 

Denki Kagaku Kogyo K.K.

 

36,000

 

150

 

Denso Corp.

 

60,250

 

2,390

 

Dowa Mining Co., Ltd.

 

49,000

 

419

 

E*Trade Securities Co., Ltd.

 

(c)132

 

125

 

East Japan Railway Co.

 

302

 

2,017

 

Ebara Corp.

 

(c)30,800

 

118

 

Eisai Co., Ltd.

 

20,002

 

1,099

 

FamilyMart Co., Ltd.

 

4,900

 

133

 

Fanuc Ltd.

 

16,600

 

1,635

 

Fast Retailing Co.,Ltd.

 

7,700

 

735

 

Fuji Electric Holdings Co., Ltd.

 

15,000

 

81

 

Fuji Soft ABC, Inc.

 

3,400

 

81

 

Fuji Television Network, Inc.

 

31

 

71

 

Fujifilm Holdings Corp.

 

39,100

 

1,607

 

Fujikura Ltd.

 

22,000

 

194

 

Fujitsu Ltd.

 

148,200

 

1,163

 

Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd.

 

53,800

 

338

 

Hankyu Department Stores, Inc.

 

9,000

 

75

 

Hirose Electric Co., Ltd.

 

2,400

 

272

 

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.

 

2,800

 

75

 

Hitachi Ltd.

 

269,000

 

1,677

 

Hitachi Plant Technologies Ltd.

 

60,000

 

320

 

Hokkaido Electric Power Co., Inc.

 

8,200

 

209

 

Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc.

 

165,000

 

605

 

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

 

168,804

 

6,667

 

Hoya Corp.

 

33,200

 

1,294

 

Ibiden Co., Ltd.

 

9,800

 

494

 

Index Corp.

 

(c)94

 

55

 

Inpex Holdings Inc.

 

(a)39

 

321

 

Isetan Co., Ltd.

 

16,100

 

291

 

Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.

 

(c)93,000

 

315

 

Ito En Ltd.

 

(c)3,800

 

116

 

Itochu Corp.

 

123,000

 

1,010

 

Itochu Techno-Science Corp.

 

3,000

 

160

 

Japan Airlines Corp.

 

(a)(c)79,000

 

141

 

Japan Real Estate Investment Corp. REIT

 

53

 

570

 

Japan Retail Fund Investment Corp. REIT

 

48

 

391

 

Japan Tobacco, Inc.

 

335

 

1,619

 

JFE Holdings, Inc.

 

(c)32,000

 

1,648

 

JGC Corp.

 

(c)24,000

 

412

 

Joyo Bank Ltd. (The)

 

(c)115,000

 

635

 

JS Group Corp.

 

21,900

 

461

 

JSR Corp.

 

12,900

 

334

 

Kajima Corp.

 

113,400

 

497

 

Kamigumi Co., Ltd.

 

1,000

 

8

 

Kaneka Corp.

 

21,000

 

191

 

Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. (The)

 

60,200

 

1,624

 

Kao Corp.

 

50,000

 

1,349

 

Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.

 

(c)183,000

 

687

 

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd.

 

(c)5,000

 

39

 

Keihin Electric Express Railway Co., Ltd.

 

(c)32,000

 

220

 

Keio Corp.

 

19,000

 

123

 

Keyence Corp.

 

3,000

 

743

 

Kikkoman Corp.

 

(c)10,000

 

121

 

Kinden Corp.

 

1,000

 

8

 

Kintetsu Corp.

 

(c)140,200

 

409

 

Kirin Brewery Co., Ltd.

 

(c)83,400

 

1,311

 

Kobe Steel Ltd.

 

166,000

 

569

 

Kokuyo Co., Ltd.

 

5,700

 

90

 

Komatsu Ltd.

 

96,400

 

1,956

 

Konami Corp.

 

(c)10,000

 

303

 

Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc.

 

(a)37,000

 

522

 

Kubota Corp.

 

132,000

 

1,222

 

Kuraray Co., Ltd.

 

(c)29,500

 

348

 

Kurita Water Industries Ltd.

 

5,800

 

125

 

Kyocera Corp.

 

13,100

 

1,235

 

Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co., Ltd.

 

26,028

 

223

 

Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc.

 

26,400

 

697

 

Lawson, Inc.

 

(c)4,700

 

168

 

Leopalace21 Corp.

 

10,800

 

345

 

Mabuchi Motor Co., Ltd.

 

2,300

 

137

 

Marubeni Corp.

 

120,000

 

609

 

Marui Co., Ltd.

 

35,800

 

418

 

Matsui Securities Co., Ltd.

 

(c)10,100

 

77

 

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

 

176,000

 

3,512

 

Matsushita Electric Works Ltd.

 

(c)28,000

 

324

 

Meiji Dairies Corp.

 

(c)16,000

 

126

 

Meiji Seika Kaisha Ltd.

 

19,000

 

91

 

Meitec Corp.

 

(c)2,400

 

73

 

Millea Holdings, Inc.

 

61,500

 

2,171

 

Minebea Co., Ltd.

 

33,000

 

231

 

Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp.

 

73,500

 

463

 

Mitsubishi Corp.

 

109,700

 

2,065

 

Mitsubishi ElectricCorp.

 

186,800

 

1,705

 

Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.

 

(c)99,000

 

2,562

 

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.

 

316,000

 

1,437

 

Mitsubishi Logistics Corp.

 

7,000

 

109

 

Mitsubishi Materials Corp.

 

(c)161,000

 

605

 

Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd.

 

42,000

 

282

 

Mitsubishi UFJ FinancialGroup, Inc

 

662

 

8,177

 

Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Co.

 

21,000

 

233

 

Mitsui & Co., Ltd.

 

132,800

 

1,986

 

 

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

 

13



 

2006 Annual Report

 

 

 

December 31, 2006

 

 

Portfolio of Investments (cont’d)

 

Active International Allocation Portfolio

 

 

 

Shares

 

Value
(000)

 

Japan (cont’d)

 

 

 

 

 

Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.

 

42,000

 

$

323

 

Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.

 

(c)71,400

 

1,743

 

Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co., Ltd.

 

96,000

 

481

 

Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd.

 

13,000

 

128

 

Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd.

 

102,000

 

1,116

 

Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc.

 

48,545

 

557

 

Mitsukoshi Ltd.

 

32,000

 

150

 

Miura Co., Ltd.

 

7,000

 

178

 

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.

 

844

 

6,028

 

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

 

(c)16,200

 

1,096

 

Namco Bandai Holdings, Inc.

 

(c)2,400

 

35

 

NEC Corp.

 

160,400

 

767

 

NEC Electronics Corp.

 

(a)(c)4,600

 

135

 

Net One Systems Co., Ltd.

 

(c)58

 

77

 

NGK Insulators Ltd.

 

(c)34,600

 

534

 

NGK Spark Plug Co., Ltd.

 

(c)21,000

 

395

 

Nidec Corp.

 

(c)8,700

 

673

 

Nikko CordialCorp.

 

69,000

 

791

 

Nikon Corp.

 

(c)27,000

 

592

 

Nintendo Co., Ltd.

 

(c)10,900

 

2,830

 

Nippon Building Fund, Inc. REIT

 

(c)63

 

836

 

Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd.

 

17,000

 

357

 

Nippon Express Co., Ltd.

 

74,800

 

409

 

Nippon Meat Packers, Inc.

 

18,600

 

203

 

Nippon Mining Holdings, Inc.

 

43,500

 

313

 

Nippon Oil Corp.

 

134,800

 

902

 

Nippon Paper Group, Inc.

 

70

 

264

 

Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd.

 

(c)37,000

 

173

 

Nippon Steel Corp.

 

418,000

 

2,403

 

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.

 

255

 

1,256

 

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha

 

99,000

 

724

 

Nishi-Nippon Bank Ltd (The)

 

44,000

 

189

 

Nissan Chemical Industries Ltd.

 

(c)11,000

 

137

 

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

 

250,900

 

3,021

 

Nisshin Seifun Group, Inc.

 

12,500

 

129

 

Nisshinbo Industries, Inc.

 

6,000

 

62

 

Nissin Food Products Co., Ltd.

 

(c)6,500

 

241

 

Nitto Denko Corp.

 

17,800

 

891

 

Nomura Holdings, Inc.

 

147,200

 

2,777

 

Nomura Research Institute Ltd.

 

2,500

 

363

 

NSK Ltd.

 

62,000

 

611

 

NTN Corp.

 

44,000

 

395

 

NTT Data Corp.

 

(c)140

 

701

 

NTT Do CoMo,Inc.

 

334

 

528

 

Obayashi Corp.

 

77,000

 

500

 

Obic Co., Ltd.

 

800

 

166

 

OJI Paper Co., Ltd.

 

96,400

 

512

 

Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.

 

(c)44,000

 

98

 

Okumura Corp.

 

21,000

 

104

 

Olympus Corp.

 

11,000

 

346

 

Omron Corp.

 

17,900

 

508

 

Onward Kashiyama Co., Ltd.

 

(c)16,000

 

204

 

Oracle Corp. Japan

 

(c)3,500

 

162

 

Oriental Land Co., Ltd.

 

(c)5,700

 

298

 

Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.

 

155,600

 

579

 

Pioneer Corp.

 

14,454

 

198

 

Promise Co.,Ltd.

 

(c)2,350

 

73

 

Resona Holdings, Inc.

 

(c)411

 

1,122

 

Ricoh Co., Ltd.

 

52,000

 

1,062

 

Rohm Co., Ltd.

 

(c)13,200

 

1,314

 

Sanken Electric Co., Ltd.

 

13,000

 

160

 

Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.

 

(a)(c)148,000

 

188

 

Sapporo Holdings Ltd.

 

(c)17,000

 

97

 

Secom Co., Ltd.

 

14,600

 

757

 

Seiko Epson Corp.

 

(c)9,800

 

238

 

Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.

 

44,000

 

351

 

Sekisui House Ltd.

 

87,600

 

1,276

 

Seven & I Holdings Co., Ltd.

 

64,000

 

1,990

 

Sharp Corp.

 

73,200

 

1,261

 

Shimachu Co., Ltd.

 

(c)5,300

 

154

 

Shimamura Co., Ltd.

 

2,000

 

230

 

Shimano, Inc.

 

8,600

 

249

 

Shimizu Corp.

 

81,600

 

408

 

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.

 

33,896

 

2,270

 

Shinko Securities Co.

 

(c)36,000

 

140

 

Shinsei Bank Ltd.

 

140,000

 

824

 

Shionogi & Co., Ltd.

 

(c)24,000

 

472

 

Shiseido Co., Ltd.

 

32,000

 

694

 

Shizuoka Bank Ltd. (The)

 

(c)52,000

 

516

 

Showa Denko K.K.

 

(c)55,000

 

211

 

Showa Shell Sekiyu K.K.

 

(c)14,300

 

160

 

SMC Corp.

 

5,800

 

823

 

Softbank Corp.

 

(c)81,200

 

1,580

 

Sompo Japan Insurance, Inc.

 

70,000

 

856

 

Sony Corp.

 

62,097

 

2,661

 

Stanley Electric Co., Ltd.

 

6,300

 

126

 

Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.

 

11,000

 

76

 

Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.

 

117,600

 

912

 

Sumitomo Corp.

 

(c)80,400

 

1,203

 

Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.

 

(c)59,800

 

935

 

Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd.

 

38,000

 

399

 

Sumitomo Metal Industries Ltd.

 

248,000

 

1,077

 

Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd.

 

90,800

 

1,165

 

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group,Inc.

 

(c)405

 

4,152

 

Sumitomo Realty & Development Co., Ltd.

 

32,000

 

1,027

 

Sumitomo Trust & Banking Co., Ltd. (The)

 

113,000

 

1,185

 

T&D Holdings, Inc.

 

19,350

 

1,280

 

Taiheiyo Cement Corp.

 

(c)52,000

 

204

 

Taisei Corp.

 

(c)110,000

 

336

 

Taisho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

 

(c)12,441

 

226

 

Taiyo Yuden Co., Ltd.

 

(c)7,000

 

124

 

Takara Holdings, Inc.

 

(c)10,000

 

64

 

Takashimaya Co., Ltd.

 

(c)33,000

 

466

 

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

 

70,800

 

4,861

 

Takefuji Corp.

 

(c)3,010

 

119

 

TDK Corp.

 

10,100

 

803

 

Teijin Ltd.

 

74,400

 

458

 

Terumo Corp.

 

17,300

 

680

 

THK Co., Ltd.

 

3,400

 

88

 

TIS, Inc.

 

3,304

 

78

 

Tobu Railway Co., Ltd.

 

(c)76,400

 

369

 

 

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

 

14



 

 

2006 Annual Report

 

 

 

December 31, 2006

 

Portfolio of Investments (cont’d)

 

Active International Allocation Portfolio

 

 

 

Shares

 

Value
(000)

 

Japan (cont’d)

 

 

 

 

 

Toho Co., Ltd.

 

(c)6,000

 

$

108

 

Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc.

 

35,500

 

887

 

Tokyo Broadcasting System, Inc.

 

9,500

 

317

 

Tokyo Electric Power Co., Inc. (The)

 

88,000

 

2,847

 

Tokyo Electron Ltd.

 

20,000

 

1,576

 

Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.

 

(c)183,600

 

977

 

Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd.

 

24,000

 

267

 

Tokyu Corp.

 

(c)85,400

 

547

 

TonenGeneral Sekiyu K.K.

 

(c)29,000

 

287

 

Toppan Printing Co., Ltd.

 

(c)36,600

 

404

 

Toray Industries, Inc.

 

103,100

 

773

 

Toshiba Corp.

 

(c)230,000

 

1,498

 

Tosoh Corp.

 

40,000

 

177

 

Toto Ltd.

 

(c)43,600

 

437

 

Toyo Seikan Kaisha Ltd.

 

(c)16,600

 

275

 

Toyoba Co., Ltd.

 

5,000

 

15

 

Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.

 

800

 

19

 

Toyota Industries Corp.

 

(c)8,850

 

407

 

Toyota Motor Corp.

 

272,800

 

18,247

 

Trend Micro, Inc.

 

(a)(c)10,700

 

314

 

Uni-Charm Corp.

 

(c)3,500

 

208

 

Uniden Corp.

 

5,000

 

34

 

UNY Co., Ltd.

 

(c)10,000

 

130

 

Ushio, Inc.

 

(c)3,500

 

72

 

USS Co., Ltd.

 

2,730

 

178

 

Wacoal Holdings Corp.

 

(c)6,000

 

82

 

West Japan Railway Co.

 

31

 

133

 

Yahoo! Japan Corp.

 

(c)1,666

 

664

 

Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd.

 

(c)8,800

 

253

 

Yamada Denki Co., Ltd.

 

(c)9,700

 

823

 

Yamaha Corp.

 

8,600

 

182

 

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.

 

3,500

 

110

 

Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd.

 

(c)24,000

 

369

 

Yamazaki Baking Co., Ltd.

 

(c)8,000

 

78

 

Yokogawa ElectricCorp.

 

(c)17,100

 

271

 

 

 

 

 

222,866

 

Malaysia (0.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

IJM Corp. Bhd

 

108,900

 

227

 

Mexico (1.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Alfa S.A. de C.V., Class A

 

34,500

 

230

 

America Movil S.A. de C.V.

 

2,357,300

 

5,315

 

Cemex S.A. de C.V.

 

(a)600,800

 

2,036

 

Coca-Cola Femsa S.A. de C.V.

 

14,500

 

55

 

Corp. GEO S.A. de C.V.

 

(a)39,700

 

199

 

Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A. de C.V.

 

65,600

 

761

 

Grupo Carso S.A. de C.V., Class A1

 

77,700

 

288

 

Grupo Financiero Banorte S.A. de C.V., Class O

 

138,100

 

540

 

Grupo Mexico S.A. de C.V., Class B

 

109,200

 

400

 

Grupo Modelo S.A., Class C

 

54,400

 

301

 

Grupo Televisa S.A.

 

217,900

 

1,180

 

Telefonos de Mexico S.A. de C.V.

 

1,252,500

 

1,776

 

Urbi Desarrollos Urbanos S.A. de C.V.

 

(a)39,000

 

141

 

Kimberly-Clarkde Mexico S.A. de C.V., Class A

 

51,500

 

238

 

Wal-Mart de Mexico S.A. de C.V., Series V

 

378,800

 

1,667

 

 

 

 

 

15,127

 

Netherlands (3.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

ABN AMRO Holding N.V.

 

132,491

 

4,259

 

Aegon N.V.

 

144,246

 

2,750

 

Akzo Nobel N.V.

 

18,256

 

1,114

 

Corio N.V. REIT

 

5,854

 

478

 

Hagemeyer N.V.

 

(a)4,613

 

23

 

Heineken N.V.

 

48,272

 

2,296

 

ING Groep N.V. CVA

 

126,199

 

5,595

 

Koninklijke KPN NV

 

106,404

 

494

 

Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.

 

56,394

 

2,127

 

OCE N.V.

 

(c)6,272

 

103

 

Reed Elsevier N.V.

 

29,077

 

496

 

Rodamco Europe N.V.

 

4,805

 

639

 

Royal KPN N.V.

 

106,404

 

1,513

 

Royal Numico N.V.

 

(c)8,957

 

482

 

TNT N.V.

 

46,071

 

1,981

 

Unilever N.V. CVA

 

147,160

 

4,021

 

Wereldhave N.V. REIT

 

2,385

 

318

 

Wolters Kluwer N.V. CVA

 

15,747

 

453

 

 

 

 

 

29,142

 

New Zealand (0.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

TelecomCorp. of New Zealand Ltd.

 

(c)20,517

 

70

 

Norway (0.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

DNB NOR ASA

 

23,299

 

331

 

Norsk Hydro A S

 

46,495

 

1,443

 

Norske Skogindustrier ASA

 

12,100

 

208

 

Orkla ASA

 

(c)10,500

 

594

 

Statoil ASA

 

(c)38,450

 

1,019

 

Tandberg ASA

 

(c)10,600

 

160

 

Tandberg Television ASA

 

(a)(c)5,400

 

68

 

Telenor ASA

 

44,200

 

831

 

Yara International ASA

 

14,819

 

337

 

 

 

 

 

4,991

 

Philippines (0.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Philippines Long Distance Telephone Co.

 

17,275

 

898

 

Poland (0.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Agora S.A.

 

5,609

 

71

 

Bank BPH

 

1,394

 

445

 

Bank Pekao S.A.

 

11,930

 

932

 

Bank ZachodniWBK S.A.

 

3,886

 

301

 

Grupa Kety S.A.

 

163

 

11

 

KGHM Polska Miedz S.A.

 

19,397

 

595

 

Polski Koncern Naftowy Orlen

 

45,510

 

748

 

Powszechna Kasa Oszczednosci Bank

 

 

 

 

 

Polski S.A.

 

56,862

 

920

 

Prokom SoftwareS.A.

 

1,723

 

81

 

Telekomunikacja Polska S.A.

 

105,261

 

890

 

 

 

 

 

4,994

 

 

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

 

15



 

2006 Annual Report

 

 

 

December 31, 2006

 

 

Portfolio of Investments (cont’d)

 

Active International Allocation Portfolio

 

 

 

Shares

 

Value
(000)

 

Portugal (0.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Banco Comercial Portugues S.A. (Registered)

 

118,222

 

$

437

 

Brisa-Auto Estradas de Portugal S.A.

 

(c)23,604

 

294

 

Energias de Portugal S.A.

 

24,260

 

123

 

Portugal Telecom SGPS S.A. (Registered)

 

40,620

 

528

 

PT Multimedia SGPS S.A.

 

1,488

 

19

 

 

 

 

 

1,401

 

Russia (1.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

LUKOIL ADR

 

19,380

 

1,694

 

MMC Norilsk Nickel ADR

 

(c)10,348

 

1,635

 

Mobile Telesystems ADR

 

(c)10,900

 

547

 

OAO Gazprom ADR (Registered)

 

16,337

 

752

 

OAO Gazprom ADR (Registered)

 

47,481

 

2,186

 

Polyus Gold Co.

 

(a)6,500

 

320

 

Surgutneftegaz ADR

 

(c)8,900

 

685

 

Surgutneftegaz ADR (Preference)

 

4,300

 

482

 

Tatneft GDR

 

4,100

 

390

 

Unified Energy System GDR

 

5,050

 

553

 

Vimpel-Communications ADR

 

(a)5,700

 

450

 

 

 

 

 

9,694

 

Singapore (2.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Ascendas REIT

 

158,000

 

275

 

CapitaLand Ltd.

 

193,000

 

780

 

CapitaMall Trust REIT

 

140,500

 

267

 

Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Ltd.

 

(a)(c)227,000

 

189

 

City Developments Ltd.

 

85,719

 

710

 

ComfortDelgro Corp., Ltd.

 

304,477

 

320

 

Cosco Corp Singapore

 

132,000

 

198

 

Creative Technology Ltd.

 

13,267

 

88

 

DBS Group Holdings Ltd.

 

171,612

 

2,529

 

Fraser & Neave, Ltd.

 

204,000

 

599

 

Jardine Cycle & Carriage Ltd.

 

27,034

 

261

 

K-REIT Asia

 

9,200

 

15

 

Keppel Corp., Ltd.

 

87,000

 

998

 

Keppel Land Ltd.

 

57,000

 

256

 

Neptune Orient Lines Ltd.

 

(c)113,000

 

154

 

Overseas-Chinese Banking Corp.

 

387,712

 

1,946

 

Parkway Holdings Ltd.

 

100,000

 

205

 

SembCorp Industries Ltd.

 

133,183

 

333

 

SembCorp Marine Ltd.

 

90,000

 

200

 

Singapore Airlines Ltd.

 

90,000

 

1,027

 

Singapore Exchange Ltd.

 

123,539

 

459

 

Singapore Land Ltd.

 

37,000

 

208

 

Singapore Post Ltd.

 

243,000

 

173

 

Singapore Press Holdings Ltd.

 

244,028

 

681

 

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd.

 

214,296

 

430

 

Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.

 

1,641,015

 

3,509

 

STATS ChipPAC Ltd.

 

(a)218,000

 

166

 

United Overseas Bank Ltd.

 

178,389

 

2,256

 

United Overseas Land Ltd. (London Shares)

 

98,189

 

278

 

Venture Corp., Ltd.

 

41,444

 

365

 

 

 

 

 

19,875

 

South Africa(0.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

MTN Group Ltd.

 

116,299

 

1,415

 

South Korea (0.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Doosan Heavy Industries and Construction Co., Ltd.

 

(a)15,360

 

731

 

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

 

4,265

 

2,811

 

 

 

 

 

3,542

 

Spain (2.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Abertis Infraestructuras S.A.

 

(c)22,215

 

660

 

Acciona S.A.

 

1,995

 

372

 

Acerinox S.A.

 

(c)13,440

 

409

 

ACS S.A.

 

15,386

 

867

 

Altadis S.A.

 

14,776

 

773

 

Antena 3 de Television S.A.

 

3,133

 

74

 

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.

 

129,993

 

3,130

 

Banco Popular Espanol S.A.

 

(c)36,192

 

656

 

Banco Santander Central Hispano S.A.

 

242,641

 

4,529

 

Cintra Concesiones de Infraestructuras de Transporte S.A.

 

10,671

 

179

 

Endesa S.A.

 

(c)33,521

 

1,585

 

Fomentode Construcciones y Contratas S.A.

 

2,184

 

223

 

Gas Natural SDG S.A.

 

(c)48,101

 

1,904

 

Grupo Ferrovial S.A.

 

(c)3,504

 

342

 

Iberdrola S.A.

 

(c)28,390

 

1,241

 

Inditex S.A.

 

(c)11,867

 

639

 

Indra Sistemas S.A.

 

2,740

 

67

 

Metrovacesa S.A.

 

(c)1,527

 

259

 

Repsol YPF S.A.

 

(c)46,721

 

1,616

 

Sacyr Vallehermoso S.A.

 

(c)4,896

 

291

 

Sociedad Generalde Aguas de Barcelona S.A., Class A

 

9,242

 

339

 

Telefonica S.A.

 

(c)255,206

 

5,431

 

Union Fenosa S.A.

 

(c)6,857

 

339

 

 

 

 

 

25,925

 

Sweden (2.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Alfa Laval AB

 

1,250

 

56

 

Assa Abloy AB, Class B

 

(c)20,477

 

446

 

Atlas Copco AB, Class A

 

(c)12,297

 

399

 

Atlas Copco AB, Class B

 

19,798

 

665

 

Eisai Co., Ltd.

 

12,150

 

288

 

Electrolux AB, Class B

 

(a)(c)12,800

 

256

 

Eniro AB

 

5,700

 

75

 

Faberge AB

 

(c)3,300

 

88

 

Getinge AB, Class B

 

10,700

 

240

 

Hennes & Mauritz AB, Class B

 

20,050

 

1,013

 

Holmen AB, Class B

 

(c)3,400

 

148

 

Husqvarna AB

 

(a)12,800

 

200

 

Modern Times Group, Class B

 

(a)(c)1,550

 

102

 

Nordea Bank AB

 

183,944

 

2,835

 

Sandvik AB

 

61,090

 

888

 

Scania AB, Class B

 

(c)6,600

 

464

 

Securitas Systems AB

 

(a)800

 

3

 

Securitas AB, Class B

 

(c)800

 

12

 

Securitas Direct AB

 

(a)800

 

3

 

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, Class A

 

(c)30,666

 

974

 

 

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

 

16



 

 

2006 Annual Report

 

 

 

December 31, 2006

 

Portfolio of Investments (cont’d)

 

Active International Allocation Portfolio

 

 

 

Shares

 

Value
(000)

 

Sweden (cont’d)

 

 

 

 

 

Skanska AB, Class B

 

20,351

 

$

401

 

SKF AB, Class B

 

19,264

 

356

 

Svenska Cellulosa AB, Class B

 

12,922

 

675

 

Svenska Handelsbanken, Class A

 

51,436

 

1,555

 

Swedish Match AB

 

25,700

 

481

 

Tele2 AB, Class B

 

(c)8,724

 

127

 

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Class B

 

1,014,842

 

4,099

 

TeliaSonera AB

 

91,487

 

752

 

Volvo AB, Class A

 

5,995

 

426

 

Volvo AB, Class B

 

13,485

 

929

 

Wihlborgs Fastigheter

 

1,320

 

28

 

 

 

 

 

18,984

 

Switzerland (5.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

ABB Ltd. (Registered)

 

(c)144,894

 

2,598

 

Ciba Specialty Chemicals AG (Registered)

 

4,581

 

305

 

Clariant AG (Registered)

 

(a)15,421

 

231

 

Compagnie Financiere Richemont AG, Class A

 

26,082

 

1,520

 

Credit Suisse Group (Registered)

 

54,307

 

3,799

 

Geberit AG (Registered)

 

243

 

374

 

Givaudan (Registered)

 

480

 

444

 

Holcim Ltd. (Registered)

 

13,545

 

1,242

 

Kudelski S.A.

 

(c)2,842

 

107

 

Logitech InternationalS.A.

 

(a)12,644

 

365

 

Lonza Group AG (Registered)

 

2,598

 

224

 

Nestle S.A. (Registered)

 

31,006

 

11,018

 

Nobel Biocare Holding AG

 

1,895

 

560

 

Novartis AG (Registered)

 

138,923

 

8,009

 

Roche Holding AG (Genusschein)

 

41,764

 

7,489

 

Schindler Holding AG

 

4,210

 

265

 

Serono S.A., Class B

 

317

 

285

 

Straumann Holding AG

 

(c)863

 

209

 

Sulzer AG (Registered)

 

39

 

44

 

Swatch Group AG (Registered)

 

3,443

 

154

 

Swatch Group AG, Class B

 

1,678

 

371

 

Swiss Reinsurance (Registered)

 

5,092

 

433

 

Swisscom AG (Registered)

 

1,210

 

458

 

Syngenta AG

 

(a)7,286

 

1,356

 

Synthes, Inc.

 

4,017

 

479

 

UBS AG (Registered)

 

157,830

 

9,592

 

Zurich Financial Services AG (Registered)

 

3,696

 

995

 

 

 

 

 

52,926

 

Turkey (0.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Akbank T.A.S.

 

179,421

 

1,090

 

Anadolu Efes Biracilik ve Malt Sanayii A.S.

 

4,184

 

129

 

Arcelik A.S.

 

36,423

 

215

 

Dogan Sirketler Grubu Holdings A.S.

 

156,226

 

246

 

Dogan Yayin Holding A.S.

 

(a)45,949

 

162

 

Eregli Demir ve Celik Fabrikalari T.A.S.

 

82,790

 

526

 

Ford Otomotiv Sanayi A.S.

 

21,644

 

174

 

Haci Omer Sabanci Holding A.S.

 

128,341

 

503

 

Hurriyet Gazetecilik ve Matbaacilik A.S.

 

26,363

 

70

 

Koc Holding A.S.

 

(a)67,095

 

261

 

Migros Turk TAS

 

(a)28,713

 

371

 

Trakya Cam Sanayi A.S.

 

11,575

 

32

 

Tupras-Turkie Petrol Rafinerileri A.S.

 

25,390

 

434

 

Turk Hava Yollari Anonim Ortakligi A.S.

 

(a)9,337

 

40

 

Turk Sise ve Cam Fabrikalari A.S.

 

(a)26,914

 

95

 

Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S.

 

335,254

 

1,694

 

Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.S., Class C

 

226,607

 

749

 

Turkiye Is Bankasi

 

220,070

 

1,011

 

Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi A.S.

 

(a)183,972

 

320

 

 

 

 

 

8,122

 

United Kingdom (17.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

3I Group plc

 

13,108

 

259

 

Aegis Group plc

 

45,188

 

124

 

Amec plc

 

15,693

 

130

 

Amvescap plc

 

19,221

 

224

 

Anglo American plc

 

106,739

 

5,206

 

Arriva plc

 

7,994

 

120

 

AstraZeneca plc

 

120,367

 

6,467

 

Aviva plc

 

188,523

 

3,034

 

BAE Systems plc

 

223,581

 

1,864

 

Balfour Beatty plc

 

33,319

 

289

 

Barclays plc

 

365,068

 

5,218

 

Barratt Developments plc

 

10,060

 

243

 

BBA Group PLC

 

29,049

 

156

 

Bellway plc

 

4,519

 

137

 

Berkeley Group Holdings plc

 

(a)4,737

 

159

 

BG Group plc

 

205,569

 

2,789

 

BHP Billiton plc

 

(c)197,584

 

3,615

 

Biffa PLC

 

32,703

 

197

 

Boots Group PLC

 

34,428

 

565

 

BP plc

 

1,123,412

 

12,483

 

British Airways plc

 

(a)38,150

 

394

 

British American Tobacco plc

 

82,361

 

2,304

 

British Land Co. plc

 

23,539

 

790

 

British Sky Broadcasting plc

 

45,571

 

466

 

BT Group plc

 

504,558

 

2,979

 

Bunzl plc

 

27,898

 

343

 

Burberry Group plc

 

11,691

 

148

 

Cadbury Schweppes plc

 

122,237

 

1,308

 

Capita Group plc

 

8,063

 

96

 

Carnival plc

 

14,913

 

756

 

Centrica plc

 

184,716

 

1,282

 

Close Bros Group plc

 

1,586

 

32

 

Cobham plc

 

78,283

 

297

 

Compass Group plc

 

179,925

 

1,022

 

Corus Group plc

 

55,520

 

577

 

Daily Mail& General Trust, Class A

 

12,876

 

181

 

Diageo plc

 

199,287

 

3,912

 

DSG International plc

 

77,930

 

292

 

Electrocomponents plc

 

39,366

 

226

 

Emap plc

 

8,964

 

142

 

EMI Group plc

 

33,919

 

176

 

Enterprise Inns plc

 

30,392

 

805

 

Experian Group Ltd.

 

33,018

 

388

 

Fiberweb plc

 

(a)9,102

 

37

 

Firstgroup plc

 

26,030

 

293

 

FKI plc

 

7,577

 

15

 

 

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

 

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December 31, 2006

 

 

Portfolio of Investments (cont’d)

 

Active International Allocation Portfolio

 

 

 

Shares

 

Value
(000)

 

United Kingdom (cont’d)

 

 

 

 

 

Friends Provident plc

 

144,480

 

$

614

 

GKN plc

 

27,325

 

149

 

GlaxoSmithKline plc

 

411,816

 

10,837

 

Group 4 Securicor plc

 

13,896

 

51

 

Hammerson plc

 

12,932

 

399

 

Hanson plc

 

46,008

 

694

 

Hays plc

 

19,415

 

61

 

HBOS plc

 

228,247

 

5,059

 

Home Retail Group

 

33,004

 

265

 

HSBC Holdings plc

 

322,576

 

5,880

 

ICAP plc

 

5,916

 

55

 

IMI plc

 

30,958

 

307

 

Imperial ChemicalIndustries plc

 

75,789

 

671

 

Imperial Tobacco Group plc

 

34,960

 

1,376

 

Intercontinental Hotels Group plc

 

35,446

 

876

 

International Power plc

 

17,046

 

127

 

Invensys PLC

 

(a)13,017

 

70

 

ITV plc

 

157,279

 

328

 

Johnson Matthey plc

 

14,011

 

387

 

Kelda Group plc

 

37,329

 

677

 

Kesa Electricals plc

 

11,073

 

74

 

Kingfisher plc

 

47,091

 

220

 

Ladbrokes plc

 

48,955

 

401

 

Land Securities Group plc

 

21,050

 

957

 

Legal & General Group plc

 

479,706

 

1,479

 

Liberty International plc

 

11,276

 

308

 

Lloyds TSB Group plc

 

385,174

 

4,310

 

Logica CMG plc

 

56,838

 

207

 

London Stock Exchange plc

 

2,616

 

67

 

Man Group Plc

 

41,515

 

425

 

Marks & Spencer Group plc

 

67,228

 

944

 

Meggitt plc

 

35,372

 

215

 

MFI Furniture plc

 

(a)6,439

 

17

 

Misys plc

 

29,380

 

124

 

Mitchells & Butlers PLC

 

37,375

 

520

 

National Express Group plc

 

8,059

 

178

 

National Grid plc

 

208,740

 

3,012

 

Next plc

 

10,558

 

372

 

Pearson plc

 

32,793

 

495

 

Persimmon plc

 

11,329

 

338

 

Provident Financial Group plc

 

3,113

 

43

 

Prudential plc

 

138,095

 

1,891

 

Punch Taverns plc

 

21,548

 

540

 

Reckitt Benckiser plc

 

60,597

 

2,769

 

Reed Elsevier plc

 

51,762

 

568

 

Rentokil Initial plc

 

22,066

 

72

 

Resolution plc

 

2,420

 

30

 

Reuters Group plc

 

60,790

 

530

 

Rexam plc

 

35,525

 

366

 

Rio Tinto plc

 

82,366

 

4,383

 

Rolls-Royce Group plc

 

(a)117,755

 

1,032

 

Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc

 

174,421

 

6,806

 

Royal Dutch Shell plc, Class A

 

228,907

 

8,000

 

Royal Dutch Shell plc, Class B

 

159,926

 

5,605

 

SAB Miller plc

 

25,428

 

585

 

Sage Group plc

 

95,991

 

509

 

Sainsbury (J) plc

 

66,692

 

534

 

Schroders plc

 

1,515

 

33

 

Scottish & Newcastle plc

 

12,006

 

132

 

Scottish & Southern Energy plc

 

65,754

 

2,001

 

Scottish Power plc

 

113,028

 

1,655

 

Serco Group plc

 

5,648

 

42

 

Severn Trent

 

21,832

 

628

 

Signet Group plc

 

62,585

 

145

 

Slough Estates plc

 

18,525

 

285

 

Smith & Nephew plc

 

48,277

 

504

 

Smiths Group plc

 

38,771

 

753

 

Stagecoach Group plc

 

31,414

 

94

 

Tate & Lyle plc

 

42,628

 

641

 

Taylor Woodrow plc

 

24,602

 

205

 

Tesco plc

 

374,938

 

2,970

 

TI Automotive Ltd., Class A

 

(a)(d)(l)1,505

 

@—

 

Tomkins plc

 

66,611

 

321

 

Unilever plc

 

80,414

 

2,248

 

United Business Media plc

 

11,663

 

158

 

United Utilities plc

 

15,318

 

234

 

Vodafone Group plc

 

3,238,391

 

8,972

 

Whitbread PLC

 

18,862

 

619

 

William Hill plc

 

35,205

 

436

 

Wimpey George plc

 

16,446

 

180

 

Wolseley plc

 

39,504

 

954

 

WPP Group plc

 

40,150

 

543

 

Xstrata plc

 

19,094

 

953

 

Yell Group plc

 

26,153

 

292

 

 

 

 

 

166,347

 

Total Common Stocks (Cost $634,544)

 

 

 

883,125

 

 

 

 

No. of
Rights

 

 

 

Rights (0.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Japan (0.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Dowa MiningCo., Ltd., expiring 1/29/10

 

49,000

 

@—

 

 

 

 

Face
Amount
(000)

 

 

 

Short-Term Investments (21.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Short-Term Debt Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities (13.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Alliance & Leicester plc,

 

 

 

 

 

5.36%, 1/8/07

 

$

(h)4,145

 

4,145

 

Bancaja, 5.37%, 1/19/07

 

(h)2,073

 

2,073

 

Bank of America Corp., 5.32%, 1/2/07

 

(h)6,633

 

6,633

 

Bank of New York Co., Inc.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/10/07

 

(h)2,073

 

2,073

 

Bear Stearns & Co., Inc.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.37%, 1/2/07

 

(h)2,487

 

2,487

 

5.38%, 1/2/07

 

(h)1,658

 

1,658

 

5.39%, 1/16/07

 

(h)4,145

 

4,145

 

BNP Paribas plc,

 

 

 

 

 

5.35%, 2/20/07

 

(h)4,145

 

4,145

 

CIC, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/3/07

 

(h)2,902

 

2,902

 

 

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

 

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December 31, 2006

 

Portfolio of Investments (cont’d)

 

Active International Allocation Portfolio

 

 

 

Face
Amount
(000)

 

Value
(000)

 

Short-Term Debt Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities (cont’d)

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/2/07

 

$

(h)4,146

 

$

4,146

 

Dekabank Deutsche Girozentrale,

 

 

 

 

 

5.39%, 1/19/07

 

(h)4,228

 

4,228

 

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/2/07

 

13,303

 

13,303

 

Dexia Bank, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/2/07

 

(h)4,145

 

4,145

 

Gemini Securitization Corp.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/2/07

 

2,071

 

2,071

 

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.40%, 1/16/07

 

(h)2,073

 

2,073

 

5.42%, 1/2/07

 

(h)3,897

 

3,897

 

HSBC Finance Corp., 5.34%, 1/8/07

 

(h)2,073

 

2,073

 

Liberty Lighthouse U.S. Capital,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/2/07

 

(h)2,073

 

2,073

 

Manufacturers & Traders,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/16/07

 

(h)2,487

 

2,487

 

Merrill Lynch & Co.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.35%, 1/26/07

 

(h)2,179

 

2,179

 

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/2/07

 

(h)2,073

 

2,073

 

Natexis Banques Populaires, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/2/07

 

(h)4,146

 

4,146

 

5.35%, 1/2/07

 

(h)2,073

 

2,073

 

National City Bank Cleveland,

 

 

 

 

 

5.32%, 1/2/07

 

(h)6,012

 

6,012

 

National Rural Utilities Cooperative

 

 

 

 

 

Finance Corp.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/2/07

 

(h)8,291

 

8,291

 

Nationwide Building Society,

 

 

 

 

 

5.44%, 3/28/07

 

(h)4,809

 

4,809

 

Nordea Bank, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.31%, 1/2/07

 

(h)6,219

 

6,219

 

Rhein-Main Securitisation Ltd.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/18/07

 

1,957

 

1,957

 

Skandi, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/9/07

 

(h)4,146

 

4,146

 

SLM Corp., 5.36%, 1/22/07

 

(h)4,146

 

4,146

 

Toronto Dominion, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.32%, 5/29/07

 

(h)4,146

 

4,146

 

Tulip Funding, 5.36%, 1/16/07

 

2,277

 

2,277

 

Unicredito ItalianoBank (Ireland) plc,

 

 

 

 

 

5.36%, 1/9/07

 

(h)2,901

 

2,901

 

World Savings Bank FSB,

 

 

 

 

 

5.35%, 1/19/07

 

(h)1,409

 

1,409

 

 

 

 

 

127,541

 

Repurchase Agreement (8.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc., 5.20%,
dated12/29/06, due 1/2/07,
repurchase price $79,902

 

(f)79,856

 

79,856

 

Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $207,397)

 

 

 

207,397

 

Total Investments (112.3%) (Cost $841,941)
including $121,642 of Securities Loaned

 

 

 

1,090,522

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (-12.3%)

 

 

 

(119,588)

 

Net Assets(100%)

 

 

 

$

970,934

 

 


(a)

 

Non-income producing security.

 

 

 

(c)

 

All or portion of security on loan at December 31, 2006.

 

 

 

(d)

 

Securities were valued at fair value — At December 31, 2006, the Portfolio held $5,000 of fair valued securities, representing less than 0.05% of net assets.

 

 

 

(e)

 

144A security — certain conditions for public sale may exist. Unless otherwise noted, these securities are deemed to be liquid.

 

 

 

(f)

 

Represents the Portfolio’s undivided interest in a joint repurchase agreement which has a total value of $1,856,998,000. The repurchase agreement was fully collateralized by U.S. government agency securities at the date of this Portfolio of Investments as follows: Federal Farm Credit Bank, 0.00% to 7.43%, due 1/16/07 to 10/23/35; Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.00% to 7.38%, due 1/3/07 to 6/5/28; Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.00% to 6.75%, due 1/2/07 to 7/15/32; Federal National Mortgage Association, 0.00% to 8.20%, due 1/12/07 to 11/15/30; Tennessee Valley Authority, 5.38% to 6.75%, due 11/13/08 to 4/1/36, which had a total value of $1,894,142,869. The investment in the repurchase agreement is through participation in a joint account with affiliated parties pursuant to exemptive relief received by the Portfolio from the SEC.

 

 

 

(h)

 

Variable/Floating Rate Security— interest rate changes on these instruments are based on changes in a designated base rate. The rates shown are those in effect on December 31, 2006.

 

 

 

(l)

 

Security has been deemed illiquid at December 31, 2006.

 

 

 

@

 

Face Amount/Value is less than $500.

 

 

 

ADR

 

American Depositary Receipts

 

 

 

CVA

 

Certificaten Van Aandelen

 

 

 

GDR

 

Global Depositary Receipts

 

 

 

REIT

 

Real Estate Investment Trust

 

 

 

RNC

 

Non-Convertible Savings Shares

 

Foreign Currency Exchange Contract Information:

 

The Portfolio had the following foreign currency exchange contract(s) open at

period end:

 


Currency

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


In

 

 

 

Net
Unrealized

 

to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exchange

 

 

 

Appreciation

 

Deliver

 

Value

 


Settlement Date

 

For

 

Value

 

(Depreciation)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

EUR

 

51,587

 

$

68,313

 

3/14/07

 

USD

68,408

 

$

68,408

 

$

95

 

GBP

 

3,173

 

6,214

 

3/14/07

 

USD

6,239

 

6,239

 

25

 

HKD

 

291,215

 

37,506

 

2/16/07

 

USD

37,545

 

37,545

 

39

 

JPY

 

5,343,420

 

45,160

 

2/16/07

 

USD

45,963

 

45,963

 

803

 

JPY

 

656,125

 

5,563

 

3/14/07

 

USD

5,651

 

5,651

 

88

 

USD

 

19,427

 

19,427

 

2/16/07

 

AUD

25,431

 

20,052

 

625

 

USD

 

49,012

 

49,012

 

2/16/07

 

EUR

38,090

 

50,385

 

1,373

 

USD

 

54,240

 

54,240

 

3/14/07

 

EUR

40,874

 

54,127

 

(113

)

USD

 

57,388

 

57,388

 

3/14/07

 

GBP

29,180

 

57,148

 

(240

)

USD

 

9,083

 

9,083

 

2/16/07

 

HKD

70,454

 

9,073

 

(10

)

USD

 

29,660

 

29,660

 

2/16/07

 

JPY

3,445,560

 

29,120

 

(540

)

USD

 

18,675

 

18,675

 

3/14/07

 

JPY

2,165,155

 

18,359

 

(316

)

USD

 

3,538

 

3,538

 

3/14/07

 

SEK

24,065

 

3,530

 

(8

)

USD

 

1,402

 

1,402

 

1/02/07

 

ZAR

9,755

 

1,391

 

(11

)

 

 

 

 

$

405,181

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

406,991

 

$

1,810

 

 

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

 

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December 31, 2006

 

 

Portfolio of Investments (cont’d)

 

Active International Allocation Portfolio

 

AUD

— Australian Dollar

EUR

— Euro

GBP

— British Pound

HKD

— Hong KongDollar

JPY

— Japanese Yen

SEK

— Swedish Krona

USD

— United States Dollar

ZAR

— South African Rand

 

 

Futures Contracts:

 

The Portfolio had the following futures contract(s) open at period end:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized

 

 

 

Number

 

 

 

 

 

Appreciation

 

 

 

of

 

Value

 

Expiration

 

(Depreciation)

 

 

 

Contracts

 

(000)

 

Date

 

(000)

 

Long:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAC 40 Index
(France)

 

178

 

13,081

 

Jan-07

 

$

83

 

DAX Index
(Germany)

 

76

 

16,685

 

Mar-07

 

96

 

FTSE 100 Index
(United Kingdom)

 

74

 

9,006

 

Mar-07

 

(105

)

Hang Seng Index
(Hong Kong)

 

65

 

8,364

 

Jan-07

 

301

 

Nikkei 225 Index
(Japan)

 

63

 

9,143

 

Mar-07

 

479

 

OMX 30 Index
(Sweden)

 

273

 

4,600

 

Jan-07

 

64

 

SPI 200
(Australia)

 

37

 

$

4,122

 

Mar-07

 

53

 

TOPIX Index
(Japan)

 

198

 

27,993

 

Mar-07

 

1,313

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

2,284

 

 

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

 

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December 31, 2006

 

Investment Overview (unaudited)

 

Emerging Markets Portfolio

 

 

 


* Minimum Investment

 

In accordance with SEC regulations, Portfolio performance shown assumes that all recurring fees (including management fees) were deducted and all dividends and distributions were reinvested.

 

Performance Compared to the Morgan Stanley
Capital International (MSCI) Emerging Markets
Free Net Index(1) and the Lipper Emerging Markets
Funds Index(2)

 

 

 

Total Returns(3)

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual

 

 

 

One

 

Five

 

Ten

 

Since

 

 

 

Year

 

Years

 

Years

 

Inception(6)

 

Portfolio – Class A (4)

 

38.00

%

27.35

%

11.34

%

11.84

%

MSCI Emerging Markets Free Net Index

 

32.17

 

26.59

 

9.21

 

10.67

 

Lipper Emerging Markets Funds Index

 

32.07

 

26.94

 

9.32

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Portfolio – Class B (5)

 

37.65

 

27.02

 

11.05

 

11.08

 

MSCI Emerging Markets Free Net Index

 

32.17

 

26.59

 

9.21

 

8.85

 

Lipper Emerging Markets Funds Index

 

32.07

 

26.94

 

9.32

 

9.49

 

 

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results, and current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Performance assumes that all dividends and distributions, if any, were reinvested. For the most recent month-end performance figures, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that Portfolio shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.

 


(1)         The MSCI Emerging Markets Free Net Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance in the global emerging markets. The MSCI Emerging Markets Net Index consists of the following 26 emerging market country indices: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Israel, Jordan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and Venezuela. This series approximates the minimum possible dividend reinvestment. The dividend is reinvested after deduction of withholding tax, applying the rate to non-resident individuals who do not benefit from double taxation treaties. The Index is unmanaged and its returns do not include any sales charges or fees. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

(2)         The Lipper Emerging Markets Funds Index is an equally weighted performance index of the largest qualifying funds (based on net assets) in the Lipper Emerging Markets Funds classification. The Index, which is adjusted for capital gains distributions and income dividends, is unmanaged and should not be considered an investment. There are currently 30 funds represented in this Index. As of the date of this report, the Portfolio is in the Lipper Emerging Markets Funds classification.

 

(3)         Total returns for the Portfolio reflect fees waived and expenses reimbursed, if applicable, by the Adviser. Without such waivers and/or reimbursements, total returns would have been lower. Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements are voluntary and the Adviser reserves the right to commence or terminate any waiver and/or reimbursement at any time.

 

(4)         Commenced operations on September 25, 1992

 

(5)         Commenced operations on January 2, 1996

 

(6)         For comparative purposes, average annual since inception returns listed for the Indexes refer to the inception date or initial offering of the respective share class of the Portfolio, not the inception of the Index.

 

The Emerging Markets Portfolio seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in growth-oriented equity securities of issuers in emerging market countries. Foreign investing involves certain risks, including currency fluctuations and controls, restrictions on foreign investments,

 

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Investment Overview (cont’d)

 

Emerging Markets Portfolio

 

less governmental supervision and regulation, less liquidity and the potential for market volatility and political instability. In addition, investing in emerging markets may involve a relative higher degree of volatility.

 

Performance

 

For the year ended December 31, 2006, the Portfolio had a total return based on net asset value per share of 38.00%, net of fees, for the Class A shares and 37.65%, net of fees, for the Class B shares compared to 32.17% for the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Emerging Markets Free Net Index (the “Index”).

 

Factors Affecting Performance

 

            Emerging markets equities posted their fourth consecutive calendar year of double-digit returns in 2006. As measured by the Index, the asset class returned 32.2% for the year, following returns of 34% in 2005, 25.6% in 2004, and 55.8% in 2003. Moreover, the emerging markets continued their out performance over the developed markets for the sixth consecutive year. In 2006, the emerging markets beat the S&P 500® Index by 16% and developed international markets (as measured by the MSCI Europe, Australia and Far East [EAFE] Index) by 6%.

 

            During the year, the asset class benefited from strong macroeconomic growth, a healthy consumer and supportive commodity prices. On a regional basis, Latin America was the star performer, followed by Asia and the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.

 

            Relative to the Index, overall country allocation and stock selection both contributed favorably to performance.

 

            Specifically, strong contributors to performance included overweight allocations to Russia and Mexico and stock selection in both countries. In Russia, an overweight to the consumer-driven sectors, particularly the financials sector, provided positive returns. In Mexico, performance was helped by an overweight to significant secular themes within the wireless, media and select consumer sectors.

 

            Underweight allocations to South Korea, Israel and Taiwan also helped relative results. In South Korea, fundamentals have peaked, in our view, as gross domestic product (GDP) growth is slowing and domestic demand is weakening. Taiwan remains our second largest underweight position in the Portfolio as domestic demand remains sluggish. Israel remained an underweight position based on political risk and a neutral macro outlook.

 

            However, an overweight allocation to South Africa and stock selection there proved disadvantageous. We reduced the Portfolio’s overweight position in South Africa and now hold a neutral weight in the country due to the prospects of rising inflation and interest rates. Higher than expected inflation and trade deficit data have raised concerns that domestic interest rates may continue to rise, hampering economic growth and especially consumption, which was a key theme in the Portfolio.

 

            An overweight allocation to Turkey, which underperformed the Index, and an underweight to China, the best performing market in the Index, detracted from performance. However, stock selection in both countries was a positive contributor. Turkey never fully recovered from the May 2006 sell-off. Uncertainty over upcoming elections and a high current account deficit continues to put pressure on Turkey’s market. In the fourth quarter, we began shifting the Portfolio’s underweight to China to a more neutral position because of improving profitability metrics and a positive outlook on GDP growth and low inflation.

 

Management Strategies

 

          We remain positive on the long-term outlook for emerging markets, as valuations and fundamentals remain attractive by our measures. We believe a robust macroeconomic environment and a strengthening domestic consumer across these markets should provide some cushion from external shocks. Risks to the asset class include a global liquidity crunch, the potential slowing of the U.S. economy, falling commodity prices and changes in risk appetite. However, in our view, strong fundamentals in emerging markets in the aggregate, including current account surpluses, healthy fiscal accounts and low inflation, should help their economies prove resilient in the face of monetary tightening. In addition, productivity gains and a growing consumer sector within emerging markets should also help offset the economic effects of any decline in commodities prices.

 

          We continue to overweight Latin America and the EMEA region and remain underweight Asia. On a country basis, the Portfolio is currently overweight Mexico, Poland, Russia and Indonesia and underweight South Korea, Taiwan, Israel and Malaysia. The Portfolio

 

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Investment Overview (cont’d)

 

Emerging Markets Portfolio

 

has a strong bias towards financials and other consumer-driven sectors and underweight energy and materials.

 

Expense Examples

 

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transactional costs, including redemption fees; (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution (12b-1) fees (in the case of Class B); and other Portfolio expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period ended December 31, 2006 and held for the entire six-month period.

 

Actual Expenses

 

The first line of the tables below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this 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 under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

Please note that “Expenses Paid During Period” are grossed up to reflect Portfolio expenses prior to the effect of Expense Offset (See Note E in the Notes to Financial Statements). Therefore, the annualized net expense ratios may differ from the ratio of the expenses to average net assets shown in the Financial Highlights.

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

 

The second line of the tables below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Portfolio’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Portfolio’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 the Portfolio and 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses Paid

 

 

 

 

 

Ending Account

 

During Period*

 

 

 

Beginning

 

Value

 

July 1, 2006 —

 

 

 

Account Value

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

July 1,2006

 

2006

 

2006

 

Class A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

1,268.90

 

$

8.01

 

Hypothetical (5% average annual return before expenses)

 

1,000.00

 

1,018.15

 

7.12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

1,000.00

 

1,267.40

 

9.43

 

Hypothetical (5% average annual return before expenses)

 

1,000.00

 

1,016.89

 

8.39

 

 


*          Expenses are equal to Class A and Class B annualized net expense ratios of 1.40% and 1.65%, respectively, multiplied by the
  average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

Graphic Presentation of Portfolio Holdings

 

The following graph depicts the Portfolio’s holdings by industry and/or security type, as a percentage of total investments.

 


*          Industries which do not appear in the above graph, as well as those which represent less than 5% of total investments, if applicable, are included in the category labeled “Other”.

 

January 2007

 

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December 31, 2006

 

 

Portfolio of Investments

 

Emerging Markets Portfolio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

Common Stocks (98.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Argentina (0.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

Banco Macro Bansud S.A. ADR

 

(c)309,600

 

$

9,663

 

Tenaris S.A. ADR

 

(c)231,500

 

11,549

 

 

 

 

 

21,212

 

Austria (1.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen
Sparkassen AG

 

153,736

 

11,791

 

Raiffeisen International Bank Holding AG

 

(c)169,936

 

25,911

 

 

 

 

 

37,702

 

Brazil (11.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

All America Latina Logistica S.A.

 

1,074,500

 

11,150

 

Banco Itau Holding Financeira S.A. ADR

 

570,293

 

20,616

 

Banco Itau Holding Financeira S.A.
(Preference)

 

(c)363,832

 

13,181

 

Banco Nacional S.A. (Preference)

 

(a)(d)(l)295,998,880

 

@—

 

Cia Energetica de Minas Gerais S.A. ADR

 

350,700

 

16,904

 

CVRD ADR

 

1,384,348

 

36,339

 

CVRD, Class A (Preference)

 

28,042

 

710

 

Cyrela Brazil Realty

 

706,000

 

6,738

 

Gerdau S.A. ADR

 

406,268

 

6,500

 

Gerdau S.A. (Preference)

 

(c)390,250

 

6,377

 

Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. ADR

 

(c)182,300

 

5,226

 

Investimentos Itau S.A.
(Preference)

 

2,161,894

 

11,050

 

Lojas Americanas S.A.
(Preference)

 

206,231,000

 

11,535

 

Natura Cosmeticos S.A.

 

628,000

 

8,862

 

NET Servicos de ComunicacaoS.A.

 

413,000

 

4,692

 

Petrobras S.A. ADR

 

183,375

 

18,886

 

Petrobras S.A. ADR (Preference)

 

437,594

 

40,591

 

Petrobras S.A. (Preference)

 

509,136

 

11,867

 

Tam S.A. ADR

 

(a)477,010

 

14,315

 

Unibanco - Uniao de Bancos
Brasileiros S.A.

 

377,442

 

3,569

 

Unibanco - Uniao de Bancos
Brasileiros S.A. ADR

 

318,390

 

29,597

 

 

 

 

 

278,705

 

Chile (0.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Enersis S.A. ADR

 

(c)172,610

 

2,762

 

China (11.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Air China Ltd., Class H

 

(c)21,710,000

 

11,750

 

Angang New Steel Co., Ltd., Class H

 

(c)135,000

 

198

 

China Coal Energy Co.

 

(a)6,858,000

 

4,452

 

China Communications Construction Co., Ltd.

 

(a)9,023,000

 

8,921

 

China Construction Bank, Class H

 

(c)(e)58,455,000

 

37,200

 

China Life Insurance Co., Ltd.

 

(c)3,513,000

 

11,991

 

China Mobile Hong Kong Ltd.

 

(c)3,004,000

 

25,953

 

China Netcom Group

 

4,647,000

 

12,456

 

China Petroleum & Chemical Corp.,
Class H

 

19,244,000

 

17,813

 

China Power International Holding, Ltd.

 

(c)15,979,000

 

8,772

 

China Resources Power Holdings Co.

 

7,747,000

 

11,693

 

China Shipping Development Co., Ltd.,
Class H

 

8,848,000

 

13,537

 

Global Bio-Chem Technology Group Co., Ltd.

 

(c)15,919,000

 

5,362

 

GOME Electrical Appliances Holdings Ltd.

 

(c)12,193,000

 

9,562

 

Huadian Power International Corp., Ltd., Class H

 

7,982,000

 

3,140

 

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd.

 

(a)37,323,000

 

23,176

 

Maanshan Iron & Steel, Class H

 

(c)16,711,000

 

9,174

 

Moulin Global Eyecare Holdings Ltd.

 

(a)(d)(l)2,150,000

 

@—

 

PetroChina Co., Ltd., Class H

 

13,696,000

 

19,404

 

PICC Property & Casualty Co., Ltd.

 

(a)(c)21,482,000

 

11,020

 

Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd., Class H

 

(c)2,492,000

 

13,792

 

Shenzhen Investment Ltd.

 

17,985,000

 

7,492

 

TPV Technology Ltd.

 

(c)2,165,000

 

1,369

 

 

 

 

 

268,227

 

Colombia (0.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

BanColombia S.A. ADR

 

380,430

 

11,850

 

Czech Republic (2.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Central European Media Enterprises Ltd.

 

(a)(c)311,600

 

21,812

 

CEZ 2

 

609,600

 

28,107

 

Komercni Banka A.S.

 

42,300

 

6,296

 

 

 

 

 

56,215

 

Hungary (0.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

OTP Bank Nyrt

 

230,991

 

10,613

 

India (7.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

ABB Ltd. India

 

140,582

 

11,818

 

Bharat Heavy Electricals Corp.

 

448,895

 

23,321

 

Bharti Airtel Ltd.

 

(a)1,093,273

 

16,022

 

Cipla Ltd.

 

1,144,912

 

6,502

 

Container Corp. of India Ltd.

 

125,919

 

6,047

 

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

 

538,500

 

7,333

 

Gujarat Ambuja Cements Ltd.

 

3,775,000

 

12,030

 

HCL Technologies Ltd.

 

485,700

 

7,040

 

HDFC Bank Ltd.

 

335,900

 

8,105

 

Hindustan Lever Ltd.

 

1,123,260

 

5,492

 

ICICI Bank, Ltd.

 

116,000

 

2,336

 

ICICI Bank, Ltd. ADR

 

(c)134,000

 

5,593

 

Infosys Technologies Ltd.

 

421,872

 

21,368

 

Infosys Technologies Ltd. ADR

 

122,000

 

6,656

 

ITC Ltd.

 

(c)812,000

 

3,231

 

ITC Ltd. GDR

 

551,000

 

2,176

 

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.

 

503,600

 

10,337

 

Punjab National Bank

 

(d)505,735

 

6,363

 

Siemens India Ltd.

 

132,000

 

3,389

 

UTI Bank Ltd.

 

738,000

 

7,830

 

 

 

 

 

172,989

 

Indonesia (3.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Astra International Tbk PT

 

7,670,000

 

13,390

 

Bank CentralAsia Tbk PT

 

16,260,000

 

9,401

 

Bank MandiriPersero Tbk PT

 

25,483,500

 

8,217

 

Bank Rakyat Indonesia Tbk PT

 

14,372,500

 

8,230

 

Perusahaan Gas Negara PT

 

3,413,500

 

4,403

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral partof the financial statements.

 

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December 31, 2006

 

Portfolio of Investments (cont’d)

 

Emerging Markets Portfolio

 

 

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

Indonesia (cont’d)

 

 

 

 

 

Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk PT

 

28,846,500

 

$

 32,396

 

United Tractors Tbk PT

 

8,451,500

 

6,155

 

 

 

 

 

82,192

 

Malaysia (0.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd

 

1,124,000

 

4,301

 

Mexico (10.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

America Movil S.A. de C.V., Class L ADR

 

1,473,609

 

66,637

 

Corp. GEO S.A. de C.V.

 

(a)3,254,100

 

16,296

 

Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A. de
C.V. ADR

 

171,200

 

19,818

 

Grupo Financiero Banorte S.A. de
C.V., Class O

 

4,378,100

 

17,118

 

Grupo Televisa S.A. ADR

 

(c)2,462,260

 

66,506

 

Wal-Martde Mexico S.A. de C.V. ADR

 

327,283

 

14,368

 

Wal-Martde Mexico S.A. de C.V.,
Series V

 

12,615,809

 

55,506

 

 

 

 

 

256,249

 

Morocco (0.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Banque Marocaine du Commerce

 

 

 

 

 

Exterieur

 

75,210

 

11,134

 

ONA S.A.

 

51,400

 

9,375

 

 

 

 

 

20,509

 

Pakistan (0.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Fauji Fertilizer Co., Ltd.

 

825,800

 

1,432

 

HUB Power Company

 

2,619,500

 

1,162

 

Oil & Gas Development Co., Ltd.

 

2,567,920

 

4,838

 

 

 

 

 

7,432

 

Peru (0.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Credicorp Ltd.

 

240,810

 

9,859

 

Philippines (0.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Ayala Corp.

 

476,450

 

5,731

 

Philippines Long Distance Telephone Co.

 

104,030

 

5,408

 

 

 

 

 

11,139

 

Poland (4.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Bank Handlowy W Warszawie S.A.

 

145,656

 

4,355

 

Bank Millennium S.A.

 

5,233,185

 

14,330

 

Bank Pekao S.A.

 

331,939

 

25,942

 

Bank Zachodni WBK S.A.

 

96,561

 

7,483

 

Multimedia Polska S.A.

 

(a)1,675,946

 

7,085

 

Powszechna Kasa Oszczednosci
Bank Polski S.A.

 

1,398,592

 

22,641

 

TVN S.A.

 

(a)2,994,770

 

25,684

 

 

 

 

 

107,520

 

Russia (13.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Alliance Cellulose Ltd.

 

(d)(l)592,359

 

@—

 

CTC Media Inc.

 

(a)669,700

 

16,079

 

Efes Breweries International N.V. GDR

 

(a)294,457

 

9,894

 

LUKOIL ADR

 

(c)309,156

 

27,020

 

Nova Tek OAO GDR

 

(c)597,084

 

37,915

 

OAO Gazprom ADR (Registered)

 

(c)1,179,600

 

54,341

 

Sberbank RF

 

3,600

 

12,357

 

Sberbank RF GDR

 

(a)(c)167,500

 

60,886

 

Surgutneftegaz ADR

 

(c)119,578

 

9,208

 

TMK OAO GDR

 

(a)(c)704,640

 

24,662

 

Unified Energy System GDR

 

410,711

 

45,014

 

Wimm-Bill-DannFoods OJSC ADR

 

(c)417,400

 

27,778

 

 

 

 

 

325,154

 

South Africa(7.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

African Oxygen Ltd.

 

1,662,400

 

7,158

 

Aspen PharmacareHoldings Ltd.

 

(a)1,607,810

 

7,439

 

Aveng Ltd.

 

(c)1,771,170

 

8,486

 

Gold Fields Ltd.

 

599,800

 

11,353

 

Group Five Ltd/South Africa

 

1,438,200

 

9,331

 

Harmony Gold Mining Co.,Ltd.

 

(a)(c)345,502

 

5,478

 

Harmony Gold Mining Co., Ltd. ADR

 

(a)64,673

 

1,019

 

Massmart Holdings Ltd.

 

1,278,800

 

12,800

 

Mittal Steel South Africa Ltd.

 

200

 

3

 

MTN Group Ltd.

 

2,875,100

 

34,969

 

Murray & Roberts Holdings Ltd.

 

1,897,100

 

10,847

 

Naspers Ltd., Class N

 

999,160

 

23,650

 

Reunert Ltd.

 

1,086,110

 

12,660

 

Sappi Ltd.

 

922,400

 

15,454

 

Sasol Ltd.

 

226,250

 

8,349

 

Tiger Brands Ltd.

 

529,420

 

12,908

 

 

 

 

 

181,904

 

South Korea (9.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Amorepacific Corp.

 

(a)13,533

 

8,440

 

CDNetworks Co., Ltd.

 

(a)65,750

 

2,404

 

Cheil Communications, Inc.

 

(a)24,055

 

5,975

 

Cheil Industries, Inc.

 

(a)169,500

 

7,154

 

Doosan Infracore Co., Ltd.

 

(a)275,500

 

6,236

 

GS Engineering & Construction Corp.

 

(a)157,370

 

14,062

 

Hana Tour Service, Inc.

 

23,351

 

1,780

 

Hana Tour Service, Inc. GDR

 

(a)(d)4

 

@—

 

Hite Brewery Co., Ltd

 

(a)55,541

 

7,137

 

Hynix Semiconductor, Inc.

 

(a)136,730

 

5,359

 

Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co.

 

(a)128,070

 

7,849

 

Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.

 

(a)13,547

 

1,835

 

Hyundai Mipo Dockyard

 

(a)53,135

 

6,799

 

Hyundai Motor Co. (Preference)

 

(a)67,360

 

2,745

 

Kookmin Bank

 

(a)181,480

 

14,616

 

Korea Zinc Co., Ltd.

 

57,090

 

6,059

 

LG Corp.

 

(a)92,510

 

2,969

 

LG Telecom Ltd.

 

(a)200,299

 

2,072

 

NHN Corp.

 

(a)78,420

 

9,621

 

Orion Corp.

 

(a)31,393

 

9,198

 

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

 

61,051

 

40,241

 

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
(Preference)

 

22,226

 

11,472

 

Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ltd.

 

73,690

 

12,797

 

Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd.

 

(a)360,260

 

18,400

 

Shinsegae Co., Ltd.

 

(a)16,726

 

10,431

 

SSCP Co., Ltd.

 

(a)92,550

 

2,518

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral partof the financial statements.

 

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2006 Annual Report

 

 

 

December 31, 2006

 

 

Portfolio of Investments (cont’d)

 

Emerging Markets Portfolio

 

 

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

South Korea (cont’d)

 

 

 

 

 

Woongjin Coway Co., Ltd.

 

(a)314,710

 

$

 8,731

 

 

 

 

 

226,900

 

Taiwan (7.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Acer, Inc.

 

3,775,000

 

7,878

 

Catcher Technology Co., Ltd.

 

1,018,968

 

9,960

 

Cathay Financial Holding Co., Ltd.

 

1,931,903

 

4,387

 

Chang Hwa Commercial Bank

 

(a)12,611,000

 

8,805

 

Delta Electronics, Inc.

 

7,786,192

 

25,090

 

Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd.

 

2,852,400

 

8,115

 

Far Eastern Textilie, Ltd.

 

7,125,500

 

6,232

 

High Tech Computer Corp.

 

532,000

 

10,531

 

HON HAI Precision Industry Co., Ltd.

 

3,697,457

 

26,382

 

King Slide Works Co., Ltd.

 

171,400

 

873

 

Largan Precision Co., Ltd.

 

356,797

 

6,898

 

MediaTek, Inc.

 

1,704,100

 

17,624

 

Powerchip Semiconductor Corp.

 

9,589,408

 

6,474

 

Realtek Semiconductor Corp.

 

2,075,000

 

3,572

 

Shin Kong Financial Holding Co., Ltd.

 

6,619,687

 

7,131

 

Transced Information, Inc.

 

2,497,576

 

6,592

 

Tripod Technology Corp.

 

1,761,680

 

6,325

 

TXC Corp.

 

1,873,000

 

2,995

 

Wistron Corp.

 

4,497,148

 

6,680

 

 

 

 

 

172,544

 

Thailand (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Bangkok Bank PCL (Foreign)

 

1,350,000

 

4,380

 

CP Seven Eleven PCL (Foreign)

 

(c)10,981,600

 

1,936

 

Kasikornbank PCL (Foreign)

 

1,841,700

 

3,247

 

PTT PCL (Foreign)

 

742,300

 

4,397

 

Siam Commercial BankPCL
(Foreign, Registered)

 

2,060,300

 

3,371

 

 

 

 

 

17,331

 

Turkey (2.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

BIM Birlesik Magazalar A.S.

 

231,007

 

12,240

 

Coca-Cola Icecek Uretim A.S.

 

(a)1,123,700

 

8,494

 

Dogan Yayin Holding A.S.

 

(a)3,033,347

 

10,672

 

Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.S., Class C

 

4,760,585

 

15,740

 

Turkiye Is Bankasi

 

3,263,989

 

14,988

 

Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi A.S.

 

(a)4,586,182

 

7,970

 

 

 

 

 

70,104

 

United Kingdom (0.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Anglo American plc

 

1

 

@—

 

Total Common Stocks (Cost $1,615,135)

 

 

 

2,353,413

 

Investment Companies (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

India (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Morgan Stanley Growth Fund
(Cost $3,415)

 

(k)17,282,900

 

16,810

 

 

 

 

Face

 

 

 

 

 

Amount

 

Value

 

 

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Short-Term Investments (9.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Short-Term Debt Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities (6.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Alliance & Leicester plc,

 

 

 

 

 

5.36%, 1/8/07

 

(h)5,227

 

5,227

 

Bancaja, 5.37%, 1/19/07

 

(h)2,614

 

2,614

 

Bank of America Corp., 5.32%, 1/2/07

 

(h)8,364

 

8,364

 

Bank of New York Co., Inc.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/10/07

 

(h)2,614

 

2,614

 

Bear Stearns & Co., Inc.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.37%, 1/2/07

 

(h)3,137

 

3,137

 

5.38%, 1/2/07

 

(h)2,092

 

2,092

 

5.39%, 1/16/07

 

(h)5,227

 

5,227

 

BNP Paribas plc,

 

 

 

 

 

5.35%, 2/20/07

 

(h)5,227

 

5,227

 

CIC, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/3/07

 

(h)3,659

 

3,659

 

5.34%, 1/2/07

 

(h)5,227

 

5,227

 

Dekabank Deutsche Girozentrale,

 

 

 

 

 

5.39%, 1/19/07

 

(h)5,332

 

5,332

 

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/2/07

 

16,774

 

16,774

 

Dexia Bank, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/2/07

 

(h)5,227

 

5,227

 

Gemini Securitization Corp.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/2/07

 

2,612

 

2,612

 

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.40%, 1/16/07

 

(h)2,614

 

2,614

 

5.42%, 1/2/07

 

(h)4,914

 

4,914

 

HSBC Finance Corp.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/8/07

 

(h)2,614

 

2,614

 

Liberty Lighthouse U.S. Capital,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/2/07

 

(h)2,614

 

2,614

 

Manufacturers & Traders,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/16/07

 

(h)3,136

 

3,136

 

Merrill Lynch & Co.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.35%, 1/26/07

 

(h)2,748

 

2,748

 

Mitsubishi UFJ FinancialGroup,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/2/07

 

(h)2,614

 

2,614

 

Natexis Banques Populaire, NewYork,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/2/07

 

(h)5,227

 

5,227

 

5.35%, 1/2/07

 

(h)2,614

 

2,614

 

National City Bank Cleveland,

 

 

 

 

 

5.32%, 1/2/07

 

(h)7,579

 

7,579

 

National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/2/07

 

(h)10,455

 

10,455

 

Nationwide Building Society,

 

 

 

 

 

5.44%, 3/28/07

 

(h)6,064

 

6,064

 

Nordea Bank, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.31%, 1/2/07

 

(h)7,841

 

7,841

 

Rhein-Main Securitisation Ltd.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/18/07

 

2,468

 

2,468

 

Skandi, NewYork,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/9/07

 

(h)5,227

 

5,227

 

 

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

 

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December 31, 2006

 

Portfolio of Investments (cont’d)

 

Emerging Markets Portfolio

 

 

 

Face

 

 

 

 

 

Amount

 

Value

 

 

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Short-Term Debt Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities (cont’d)

 

 

 

 

 

SLM Corp., 5.36%, 1/22/07

 

$

(h)5,227

 

$

5,227

 

Toronto Dominion, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.32%, 5/29/07

 

(h)5,227

 

5,227

 

Tulip Funding, 5.36%, 1/16/07

 

2,872

 

2,872

 

Unicredito Italiano Bank (Ireland) plc,

 

 

 

 

 

5.36%, 1/9/07

 

(h)3,659

 

3,659

 

World Savings Bank FSB,

 

 

 

 

 

5.35%, 1/19/07

 

(h)1,777

 

1,777

 

 

 

 

 

160,824

 

Repurchase Agreement (2.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc.,5.20%,
dated 12/29/06, due 1/2/07,
repurchase price $62,770

 

(f)62,734

 

62,734

 

Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $223,558)

 

 

 

223,558

 

Total Investments (107.6%) (Cost $1,842,108)
including $152,940 of Securities Loaned

 

 

 

2,593,781

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (-7.6%)

 

 

 

(183,796

)

Net Assets(100%)

 

 

 

$

2,409,985

 


(a)                                  Non-income producing security.

 

(c)                                  All or portion of security on loan at December 31, 2006.

 

(d)                                 Securities were valued at fair value — At December 31, 2006, the Portfolio held $6,363,000 of fair valued securities, representing 0.26% of net assets.

 

(e)                                  144A security — certain conditions for public sale may exist. Unless otherwise noted, these securities are deemed to be liquid.

 

(f)                                    Represents the Portfolio’s undivided interest in a joint repurchase agreement which has a total value of $1,856,998,000. The repurchase agreement was fully collateralized by U.S. government agency securities at the date of this Portfolio of Investments as follows: Federal Farm Credit Bank, 0.00% to 7.43%, due 1/16/07 to 10/23/35; Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.00% to 7.38%, due 1/3/07 to 6/5/28; Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.00% to 6.75%, due 1/2/07 to 7/15/32; Federal National Mortgage Association, 0.00% to 8.20%, due 1/12/07 to 11/15/30; Tennessee Valley Authority, 5.38% to 6.75%, due 11/13/08 to 4/1/36, which had a total value of $1,894,142,869. The investment in the repurchase agreement is through participation in a joint account with affiliated parties pursuant to exemptive relief received by the Portfolio from the SEC.

 

(h)                                 Variable/Floating Rate Security — interest rate changes on these instruments are based on changes in a designated base rate. The rates shown are those in effect on December 31, 2006.

 

(k)                                  Investments of Securities of Affiliated issuer — The Morgan Stanley Growth Fund, acquired at a cost of $3,415,000, is advised by an affiliate of the Adviser. During the year ended December 31, 2006, the Portfolio had no purchases or sales of this security. The Portfolio derived no income from this security during the year ended December 31, 2006.

 

(l)                                     Security has been deemed illiquid at December 31, 2006.

 

@                                    Face Amount/Value is less than $500.

 

ADR                     American Depositary Receipts

 

GDR                       Global Depositary Receipts

 

Foreign Currency Exchange Contract Information:

 

The Portfolio had the following foreign currency exchange contract(s) open at period end:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net

 

Currency

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In

 

 

 

Unrealized

 

to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exchange

 

 

 

Appreciation

 

Deliver

 

Value

 

Settlement

 

For

 

Value

 

(Depreciation)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Date

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

BRL

 

128,685

 

$

59,635

 

3/9/07

 

USD

 

59,241

 

$

59,241

 

$

(394

)

CZK

 

12,659

 

608

 

1/2/07

 

USD

 

601

 

601

 

(7

)

CZK

 

41,147

 

1,976

 

1/3/07

 

USD

 

1,965

 

1,965

 

(11

)

CZK

 

3,088

 

149

 

1/4/07

 

USD

 

148

 

148

 

(1

)

PLN

 

1,525

 

525

 

1/2/07

 

USD

 

521

 

521

 

(4

)

PLN

 

5,210

 

1,794

 

1/4/07

 

USD

 

1,792

 

1,792

 

(2

)

THB

 

3,090

 

87

 

1/3/07

 

USD

 

86

 

86

 

(1

)

THB

 

423

 

13

 

1/4/07

 

USD

 

12

 

12

 

(1

)

USD

 

881

 

881

 

1/2/07

 

HKD

 

6,846

 

881

 

@—

 

USD

 

3,486

 

3,486

 

1/3/07

 

HUF

 

665,206

 

3,493

 

7

 

USD

 

1,639

 

1,639

 

1/4/07

 

HUF

 

312,363

 

1,640

 

1

 

USD

 

1,294

 

1,294

 

1/3/07

 

PLN

 

3,759

 

1,295

 

1

 

USD

 

777

 

777

 

1/4/07

 

TRY

 

1,100

 

777

 

@—

 

USD

 

5

 

5

 

1/5/07

 

TRY

 

7

 

5

 

@—

 

USD

 

11,761

 

11,761

 

2/14/07

 

ZAR

 

82,733

 

11,743

 

(18

)

ZAR

 

1,993

 

284

 

1/2/07

 

USD

 

284

 

284

 

@—

 

ZAR

 

769

 

110

 

1/3/07

 

USD

 

110

 

110

 

@—

 

ZAR

 

520

 

74

 

1/5/07

 

USD

 

74

 

74

 

@—

 

ZAR

 

658

 

94

 

1/8/07

 

USD

 

93

 

93

 

(1

)

ZAR

 

449,844

 

63,844

 

2/14/07

 

USD

 

61,930

 

61,930

 

(1,914

)

 

 

 

 

 

$

149,036

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

146,691

 

$

(2,345

)

 

BRL

 — Brazilian Real

CZK

 — Czech Krona

HKD

 — Hong KongDollar

HUF

 — Hungarian Forint

PLN

 — Polish New Zloty

THB

 — Thailand Baht

TRY

 — New Turkish Lira

USD

 — United States Dollar

ZAR

 — South African Rand

 

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

 

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December 31, 2006

 

 

Investment Overview (unaudited)

 

Global Franchise Portfolio

 

 

 


*                 Minimum Investment

**          Commenced operations on November 28,2001

 

In accordance with SEC regulations, Portfolio performance shown assumes that all recurring fees (including management fees) were deducted and all dividends and distributions were reinvested.

 

Performance Compared to the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) World Index(1) and the Lipper GlobalMulti-Cap Core Funds Index(2)

 

 

 

Total Returns(3)

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual

 

 

 

One

 

 

 

Since

 

 

 

Year

 

Five

 

Years Inception(5)

 

Portfolio – Class A (4)

 

21.60

%

16.44

%

17.20

%

MSCI World Index

 

20.07

 

9.97

 

10.15

 

Lipper Global Multi-Cap Core Funds Index

 

18.46

 

10.84

 

11.34

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Portfolio – Class B (4)

 

21.31

 

16.15

 

16.87

 

MSCI World Index

 

20.07

 

9.97

 

10.15

 

Lipper Global Multi-Cap Core Funds Index

 

18.46

 

10.84

 

11.34

 

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results, and current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Performance assumes that all dividends and distributions, if any, were reinvested. For the most recent month-end performance figures, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that Portfolio shares, when redeemed, may be worth moreor less than their original cost. Total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.


(1)         The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) World Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure global developed market equity performance. The MSCI World Index consists of the following 23 developed market country indices: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. The Index is unmanaged and its returns do not include any sales charges or fees. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

(2)         The Lipper Global Multi-Cap Core Funds Index is an equally weighted performance index of the largest qualifying funds (based on net assets) in the Lipper Global Multi-Cap Core Funds classification. The Index, which is adjusted for capital gains distributions and income dividends, is unmanaged and should not be considered an investment. There are currently 10 funds represented in this Index. As of the date of this report, the Portfolio is in the Lipper Global Multi-Cap Core Funds classification.

 

(3)         Total returns for the Portfolio reflect fees waived and expenses reimbursed, if applicable, by the Adviser. Without such waivers  and/or reimbursements, total returns would have been lower. Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements are voluntary and the Adviser reserves the right to commence or terminate any waiver and/or reimbursement at any time.

 

(4)         Commenced operations on November 28, 2001

 

(5)         For comparative purposes, average annual since inception returns listed for the Indexes refer to the inception date or initial offering of the respective share class of the Portfolio, not the inception of the Index.

 

The Global Franchise Portfolio seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of issuers located throughout the world, that it believes have, among other things, resilient business franchises and growth potential. This Portfolio’s concentration of its assets in a smaller number of companies may subject it to greater investment risk than a portfolio with a larger number of companies. Foreign investing involves certain risks, including currency fluctuations and controls, restrictions on foreign investments, less

 

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Investment Overview (cont’d)

 

Global Franchise Portfolio

 

governmental supervision and regulation, less liquidity and the potential for market volatility and political instability.

 

Performance

 

For the year ended December 31, 2006, the Portfolio had a total return based on net asset value per share of 21.60%, net of fees, for the Class A shares and 21.31%, net of fees, for the Class B shares, compared to 20.07% for the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) World Index (the “Index”).

 

Factors Affecting Performance

 

                    We continue to pursue a strategy that is driven by finding companies of exceptional quality at compelling value. We manage a concentrated portfolio as only a relatively small number of companies meet our stringent quality and valuation criteria. Because of this concentration, and the fact that we do not use benchmarks as a portfolio construction tool, our strategy has a low correlation to the Index. As a result, the Portfolio’s short-term performance does not follow that of the markets.

 

                    During the year, the Index’s top performing sectors were utilities, telecommunication services and materials. While no sector in the Index had a negative return for the year overall, the information technology, health care and energy sectors had the smallest gains. Notably, other than a small position in a materials company, the Portfolio had no exposure to the other five top and bottom performing Index sectors.

 

                    On an absolute basis, the Portfolio achieved its largest gains in the industrials, consumer staples and consumer discretionary sectors. The top contributing holdings were British American Tobacco, Reckitt Benckiser, Swedish Match, Kone and Wolters Kluwer.

 

                    However, negative returns primarily in the Portfolio’s media holdings, including GCap Media, New York Times, Torstar and SMG, detracted from overall performance.

 

                    While we do not find the Index a particularly useful tool in the management of the Portfolio or stock selection process, we do include a relative performance comparison in this annual review. Relative to the Index, the Portfolio’s consumer staples and industrials sectors generated outperformance.

 

                    The Portfolio’s zero weight in information technology also added to relative performance. Historically, very few companies in the information technology space have met our criteria for investment.

 

                    Similarly, the Portfolio did not hold any utilities or telecommunication services stocks as our strategy prevents the Portfolio from investing in sectors that have high capital intensity and lack dominant intangible assets. During this period, however, the lack of exposure proved disadvantageous, as these sectors performed well in the broad market.

 

                    Another source of relative under performance was in the materials sector. The Portfolio’s sole holding in the sector, Scotts Miracle-Gro, performed well on an absolute basis, but its gain lagged the more robust gains of the Index’s materials stocks.

 

Management Strategies

 

                    We continue to seek investment opportunities in companies with strong business franchises protected by a dominant intangible asset. Additionally, we demand sound management, substantial free cash flow and growth potential. We invest in these high quality companies only when we can identify compelling value as measured by a current free cash flow yield in excess of the risk-free bond yield. We seek to deliver attractive returns while minimizing business and valuation risk. Our goal is for the Portfolio to outperform broadly-based benchmarks over the long-term with less than average volatility.

 

The information contained in this overview regarding specific securities is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation to purchase or sell the securities mentioned.

 

Expense Examples

 

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transactional costs, including redemption fees; (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution (12b-1) fees (in the case of Class B); and other Portfolio expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period ended December 31, 2006 and held for the entire six-month period.

 

Actual Expenses

 

The first line of the tables below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this 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 under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

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Investment Overview (cont’d)

 

Global Franchise Portfolio

 

Please note that “Expenses Paid During Period” are grossed up to reflect Portfolio expenses prior to the effect of Expense Offset (See Note E in the Notes to Financial Statements). Therefore, the annualized net expense ratios may differ from the ratio of the expenses to average net assets shown in the Financial Highlights.

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

 

The second line of the tables below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Portfolio’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Portfolio’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 the Portfolio and 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses Paid

 

 

 

 

 

Ending Account

 

During Period*

 

 

 

Beginning

 

Value

 

July 1, 2006 —

 

 

 

Account Value

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

July 1, 2006

 

2006

 

2006

 

Class A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

1,126.90

 

$

5.41

 

Hypothetical (5% average annual return before expenses)

 

1,000.00

 

1,020.11

 

5.14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

1,000.00

 

1,124.90

 

6.75

 

Hypothetical (5% average annual return before expenses)

 

1,000.00

 

1,018.85

 

6.41

 

 


*                 Expenses are equal to Class A and Class B annualized net expense ratios of 1.01% and 1.26%, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

Graphic Presentation of Portfolio Holdings

 

The following graph depicts the Portfolio’s holdings by industry and/or security type, as a percentage of total investments.

 


*                 Industries which do not appear in the above graph, as well as those which represent less than 5% of total investments, if applicable, are included in the category labeled “Other”.

 

January 2007

 

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Portfolio of Investments

 

Global Franchise Portfolio

 

 

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

Common Stocks (96.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Canada (1.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Torstar Corp., Class B

 

89,037

 

$

1,497

 

Finland (4.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Kone Oyj, Class B

 

92,812

 

5,261

 

France (8.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Groupe Danone

 

21,657

 

3,282

 

Pernod-Ricard S.A.

 

14,857

 

3,412

 

Sanofi-Aventis S.A.

 

44,516

 

4,111

 

 

 

 

 

10,805

 

Japan (2.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Kao Corp.

 

117,000

 

3,156

 

Netherlands (6.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Reed Elsevier N.V.

 

183,670

 

3,132

 

Wolters Kluwer N.V. CVA

 

191,856

 

5,519

 

 

 

 

 

8,651

 

Spain (3.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Altadis S.A.

 

88,946

 

4,656

 

Sweden (3.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Swedish Match AB

 

272,943

 

5,103

 

Switzerland (5.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Nestle S.A. (Registered)

 

12,220

 

4,342

 

Novartis AG (Registered)

 

57,807

 

3,333

 

 

 

 

 

7,675

 

United Kingdom (35.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

British American Tobacco plc

 

348,924

 

9,763

 

Cadbury Schweppes plc

 

735,800

 

7,874

 

Diageo plc

 

201,288

 

3,951

 

GCAP Media plc

 

204,590

 

820

 

GlaxoSmithKline plc

 

116,562

 

3,067

 

Imperial Tobacco Group plc

 

140,156

 

5,516

 

Reckitt Benckiser plc

 

130,741

 

5,975

 

SMG plc

 

673,377

 

870

 

Unilever plc

 

146,675

 

4,101

 

WPP Group plc

 

335,295

 

4,533

 

 

 

 

 

46,470

 

United States (26.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Altria Group, Inc.

 

71,657

 

6,150

 

Brown-Forman Corp., Class B

 

31,008

 

2,054

 

Fortune Brands, Inc.

 

41,180

 

3,516

 

Harley-Davidson, Inc.

 

52,059

 

3,668

 

Kellogg Co.

 

72,886

 

3,649

 

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

 

51,611

 

3,507

 

New York Times Co. (The), Class A

 

109,614

 

2,670

 

Pfizer, Inc.

 

211,198

 

5,470

 

Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. (The), Class A

 

76,806

 

3,967

 

 

 

 

 

34,651

 

Total Common Stocks (Cost $93,180)

 

 

 

127,925

 

 

 

 

Face

 

 

 

 

 

Amount

 

Value

 

 

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Short-Term Investment (4.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Repurchase Agreement (4.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc., 5.20%,
dated 12/29/06, due 1/2/07,
repurchase price $5,290 (Cost $5,286)

 

(f)5,286

 

$

5,286

 

Total Investments (100.5%) (Cost $98,466)

 

 

 

133,211

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (-0.5%)

 

 

 

(642

)

Net Assets (100%)

 

 

 

$

132,569

 

 


(f)                                   Represents the Portfolio’s undivided interest in a joint repurchase agreement which has a total value of $1,856,998,000. The repurchase agreement was fully collateralized by U.S. government agency securities at the date of this Portfolio of Investments as follows: Federal Farm Credit Bank, 0.00% to 7.43%, due 1/16/07 to 10/23/35; Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.00% to 7.38%, due 1/3/07 to 6/5/28; Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.00% to 6.75%, due 1/2/07 to 7/15/32; Federal National Mortgage Association, 0.00% to 8.20%, due 1/12/07 to 11/15/30; Tennessee Valley Authority, 5.38% to 6.75%, due 11/13/08 to 4/1/36, which had a total value of $1,894,142,869. The investment in the repurchase agreement is through participation in a joint account with affiliated parties pursuant to exemptive relief received by the Portfolio from the SEC.

CVA                     Certificaten Van Aandelen

 

Foreign Currency Exchange Contract Information:

 

The Portfolio had the following foreign currency exchange contract(s) open at period end:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net

 

Currency

 

 

 

 

 

In

 

 

 

Unrealized

 

to

 

 

 

 

 

Exchange

 

 

 

Appreciation

 

Deliver

 

Value

 

Settlement

 

For

 

Value

 

(Depreciation)

 

(000)

 

(0 00)

 

Date

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

GBP

 

9,580

 

$

18,760

 

1/24/07

 

USD

18,064

 

$

18,064

 

$

(696

)


GBP — British Pound

USD — United States Dollar

 

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

 

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Investment Overview (unaudited)

 

Global Real Estate Portfolio

 

 

 


*

Minimum Investment

**

Commenced operations on August 30, 2006

 

In accordance with SEC regulations, Portfolio performance shown assumes that all recurring fees (including management fees) were deducted and all dividends and distributions were reinvested.

 

Performance Compared to the FTSE EPRA/NA-REIT Global Real Estate Net Index(1)

 

 

 

Total Returns(2)

 

 

 

Cumulative

 

 

 

Since

 

 

 

Inception(4)

 

Portfolio – Class A (3)

 

17.20

%

FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Global Real Estate Net Index

 

17.01

 

 

 

 

 

Portfolio – Class B (3)

 

17.11

 

FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Global Real Estate Net Index

 

17.01

 

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results, and current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Performance assumes that all dividends and distributions, if any, were reinvested. For the most recent month-end performance figures, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that Portfolio shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.


(1)        The FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Global Real Estate Net Index is a market capitalization weighted index designed to reflect the stock performance of companies engaged in the North American, European and Asian real estate markets. The performance of the Index is listed in U.S. dollars and assumes reinvestment of net dividends. “Net dividends” reflects a reduction in dividends after taking into account withholding of taxes by certain foreign countries represented in the Index. The Index is unmanaged and its returns do not include any sales charges or fees. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

(2)        Total returns for the Portfolio reflect fees waived and expenses reimbursed, if applicable, by the Adviser. Without such waivers and/or reimbursements, total returns would have been lower. Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements are voluntary and the Adviser reserves the right to commence or terminate any waiver and/or reimbursement at any time.

 

(3)        Commenced operations on August 30, 2006

 

(4)        For comparative purposes, cumulative since inception returns listed for the Index refer to the inception date or initial offering of the respective share class of the Portfolio, not the inception of the Index.

 

The Global Real Estate Portfolio seeks to provide current income and capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of companies in the real estate industry located throughout the world, including real estate operating companies, real estate investment trusts and similar entities established outside the U.S. (foreign real estate companies). Foreign investing involves certain risks, including currency fluctuations and controls, restrictions on foreign investments, less governmental supervision and regulation, less liquidity and the potential for market volatility and political instability.

 

Performance

 

For the period from August 30, 2006 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2006, the Portfolio had a total return based on net asset value per share of 17.20% for the Class A shares, net of fees, and 17.11% for the Class B shares, net of fees, compared to 17.01% for the FTSE EPRA/ NAREIT Global Real Estate Net Index (the “Index”).

 

Factors Affecting Performance

 

          As of December 31, 2006, the Portfolio was overweight the Asian listed property sector and underweight both the European and U.S. listed property sectors. We generated out performance in the European and U.S. portfolios, while the Asian portfolio detracted from performance.

 

           We believe the Asian listed property sector will continue to benefit from strong asset appreciation and

 

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Investment Overview (cont’d)

 

Global Real Estate Portfolio

 

improvements in private real estate valuations and underlying real estate fundamentals. The overweight to the Asian region was predominated by real estate operating companies (REOCs) in Japan and Hong Kong, which traded at discounts to net asset value (NAV), as share prices did not fully reflect the improvements in underlying real estate fundamentals and asset prices. The Portfolio benefited from stock selection and an overweight in Singapore, but this was offset by stock selection in Hong Kong.

 

            The Portfolio was underweight J-REITs (Japanese Real Estate Investment Trusts), as this sector traded at a substantial premium to NAV and continued to experience high levels of equity issuance from both new and existing companies.

 

            The Portfolio was considerably underweight Australian LPTs (Listed Property Trusts), which traded at a premium to NAV and had more limited prospects for NAV growth due to weaker cash flow growth versus other regions, as well as the challenges faced by these companies in achieving growth primarily through cross-border acquisitions with the continued compression in cap rates and rising financing costs.

 

            In Europe, listed property companies continued to benefit from improving underlying real estate fundamentals and asset values. Since we believed much of this favorable news had already been priced into stocks on the Continent, the Portfolio was underweight the Continental European stocks, which traded at meaningful premiums to NAV. In contrast, the Portfolio benefited from being overweight United Kingdom (U.K.) property companies which may benefit from the introduction of real estate investment trust (REIT) legislation in January 2007 and expectations for continued strength in NAV growth.

 

            The Portfolio was underweight the U.S., as prospects for growth in private real estate values were less attractive on a relative basis to the other regions. Nevertheless, the market continued to benefit from the significant weight of capital directed towards investment in real estate assets and improvements in underlying real estate fundamentals. The Portfolio benefited from stock selection in the U.S. hotel, mall, and office sectors, while an overweight to hotels detracted from performance.

 

Management Strategies

 

            The global portfolio is comprised of three regional portfolios with a global allocation which weights each of the three major regions (U.S., Europe and Asia) based on our view of its relative attractiveness based on underlying real estate fundamentals and public market valuations.

 

            Each of the regional portfolios (which typically consists of approximately 30 stocks) reflects our core investment philosophy as a real estate value investor, which results in the ownership of stocks that we believe provide the best valuation relative to their underlying real estate values, while maintaining portfolio diversification.

 

            Our company specific research leads us to specific preferences for sub-segments within each property sector (U.S.) or country (Europe and Asia).

 

Expense Examples

 

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transactional costs, including redemption fees; (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution (12b-1) fees (in the case of Class B); and other Portfolio expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period ended December 31, 2006 and held for the entire six-month period.

 

Actual Expenses

 

The first line of the tables below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this 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 under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

Please note that both classes within the Portfolio commenced operations on August 30, 2006, however, expenses did not begin accruing until August 31, 2006; therefore, “Actual Expenses Paid During Period” reflect activity from August 31, 2006 through December 31, 2006.

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

 

The second line of the tables below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Portfolio’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Portfolio’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

 

 

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Investment Overview (cont’d)

 

Global Real Estate Portfolio

 

in the Portfolio and 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 while the Portfolio commenced operations on August 30, 2006, the “Hypothetical Expenses Paid During the Period” reflect projected activity for the full six month period for the purposes of comparability. This projection assumes that the annualized expense ratio for the Portfolio was in effect during the period from July 1,2006 to December 31, 2006.

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses Paid

 

 

 

Beginning

 

Ending Account

 

During Period*

 

 

 

Account Value

 

Value

 

August 31, 2006—

 

 

 

August 31,

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2006

 

2006

 

Class A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

1,172.00

 

$

3.84

 

Hypothetical (5% average annual return before expenses)

 

1,000.00

 

1,019.91

 

5.35

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

1,000.00

 

1,171.10

 

4.76

 

Hypothetical (5% average annual return before expenses)

 

1,000.00

 

1,018.65

 

6.61

 

 


*                 Expenses are equal to Class A and Class B annualized net expense ratios of 1.05% and 1.30%, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 123/365 (to reflect the actual days in the period for the actual example) and multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period for the hypothetical example).

 

Graphic Presentation of Portfolio Holdings

 

The following graph depicts the Portfolio’s holdings by industry and/or security type, as a percentage of total investments.

 

 


*                 Industries which do not appear in the above graph, as well as those which represent less than 5% of total investments, if applicable, are included in the category labeled “Other”.

 

January 2007

 

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December 31, 2006

 

Portfolio of Investments

 

Global Real Estate Portfolio

 

 

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

Common Stocks (96.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Australia (8.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Centro Properties Group

 

112,600

 

$

809

 

CFS Retail Property Trust

 

447,600

 

823

 

DB RREEF Trust

 

835,100

 

1,170

 

GPT Group

 

441,200

 

1,950

 

Investa Property Group

 

127,400

 

253

 

Macquarie CountryWide Trust

 

271,600

 

453

 

Macquarie Goodman Group

 

300,000

 

1,800

 

Macquarie ProLogis Trust

 

835,000

 

827

 

Mirvac Group

 

125,100

 

552

 

Stockland Trust Group (New)

 

418,050

 

2,732

 

Westfield Group

 

550,400

 

9,119

 

 

 

 

 

20,488

 

Austria (1.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Conwert Immobilien Invest AG

 

(a)15,129

 

328

 

Immoeast Immobilien Anlagen AG

 

(a)47,620

 

669

 

IMMOFINANZ Immobilien Anlagen AG

 

(a)104,899

 

1,496

 

 

 

 

 

2,493

 

Canada (0.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Legacy Hotels REIT

 

62,565

 

509

 

Sunrise Senior Living REIT

 

84,570

 

773

 

 

 

 

 

1,282

 

Finland (0.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Sponda Oyj

 

22,914

 

363

 

France (2.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Gecina S.A.

 

6,330

 

1,212

 

Klepierre

 

5,934

 

1,120

 

Silic

 

3,046

 

458

 

Unibail

 

13,466

 

3,290

 

 

 

 

 

6,080

 

Germany (0.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

IVG Immobilien AG

 

788

 

34

 

Hong Kong (9.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Champion REIT

 

(a)1,589,000

 

768

 

Cheung Kong Holdings Ltd.

 

35,000

 

431

 

Henderson Land Development Co., Ltd.

 

678,000

 

3,792

 

Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd.

 

981,000

 

3,904

 

Hysan Development Co., Ltd.

 

584,000

 

1,528

 

Kerry Properties Ltd.

 

61,000

 

285

 

New World Development Co., Ltd.

 

1,976,000

 

3,978

 

Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.

 

538,000

 

6,180

 

Swire Pacific Ltd., Class A

 

117,500

 

1,262

 

 

 

 

 

22,128

 

Italy (0.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Aedes S.p.A.

 

27,557

 

224

 

Beni Stabili S.p.A.

 

631,572

 

1,008

 

Risanamento S.p.A.

 

59,895

 

648

 

 

 

 

 

1,880

 

Japan (13.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

AEON Mall Co., Ltd.

 

7,700

 

435

 

DAIBIRU Corp.

 

40,300

 

439

 

Japan Hotel and Resort, Inc. REIT

 

122

 

702

 

Japan Real Estate Investment Corp. REIT

 

42

 

452

 

Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.

 

385,000

 

9,964

 

Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.

 

342,000

 

8,348

 

Mori Trust Sogo, Inc. REIT

 

28

 

263

 

Nippon Building Fund, Inc. REIT

 

126

 

1,673

 

NTT Urban Development Corp.

 

868

 

1,678

 

Sumitomo Realty & Development Co., Ltd.

 

207,000

 

6,645

 

Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd.

 

109,000

 

1,214

 

Tokyu Land Corp.

 

140,000

 

1,320

 

 

 

 

 

33,133

 

Netherlands (1.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Corio N.V.

 

6,824

 

558

 

Eurocommercial Properties N.V.

 

16,513

 

824

 

Rodamco Europe N.V.

 

10,614

 

1,412

 

Wereldhave N.V.

 

4,923

 

656

 

 

 

 

 

3,450

 

Singapore (4.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Ascott Group Ltd. (The)

 

716,000

 

752

 

CapitaCommercial Trust REIT

 

468,000

 

799

 

CapitaLand Ltd.

 

413,000

 

1,669

 

CapitaMall Trust REIT

 

382,000

 

725

 

CapitaRetail China Trust REIT

 

(a)29,100

 

40

 

CDL Hospitality Trusts REIT

 

(a)176,000

 

192

 

Hotel Properties Ltd.

 

73,000

 

128

 

K-REIT Asia REIT

 

107,000

 

174

 

Keppel Land Ltd.

 

130,000

 

585

 

Macquarie MEAG Prime REIT

 

1,031,000

 

786

 

Overseas Union Enterprise Ltd.

 

1,000

 

7

 

Singapore Land Ltd.

 

49,000

 

275

 

Suntec REIT

 

582,000

 

691

 

United Industrial Corp., Ltd.

 

1,296,000

 

1,766

 

UOL Group Ltd.

 

259,000

 

733

 

Wheelock Properties (Singapore) Ltd.

 

448,000

 

657

 

 

 

 

 

9,979

 

Sweden (1.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Castellum AB

 

57,814

 

771

 

Faberge AB

 

10,781

 

289

 

Hufvudstaden AB, Class A

 

115,374

 

1,306

 

 

 

 

 

2,366

 

Switzerland (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Allreal Holding AG

 

1,463

 

163

 

PSP Swiss Property AG

 

(a)24,410

 

1,402

 

 

 

 

 

1,565

 

United Kingdom (11.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

British Land Co. plc

 

160,757

 

5,395

 

Brixton plc

 

87,468

 

986

 

Capital & Regional plc

 

42,135

 

1,272

 

Derwent Valley Holdings plc

 

23,180

 

952

 

Development Securities plc

 

10,757

 

146

 

Grainger Trust plc

 

30,048

 

409

 

Great Portland Estates plc

 

86,126

 

1,170

 

Hammerson plc

 

86,838

 

2,681

 

Insight Foundation Property Trust

 

26,325

 

71

 

 

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

 

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Portfolio of Investments (cont’d)

 

Global Real Estate Portfolio

 

 

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

United Kingdom (cont’d)

 

 

 

 

 

Land Securities Group plc

 

127,074

 

$

5,780

 

Liberty International plc

 

85,088

 

2,326

 

Minerva plc

 

(a)168,359

 

1,335

 

Quintain Estates & Development plc

 

41,373

 

693

 

Shaftesbury plc

 

27,888

 

428

 

Slough Estates plc

 

171,290

 

2,634

 

Unite Group plc

 

101,596

 

1,088

 

Warner Estate Holdings plc

 

5,183

 

88

 

Workspace Group plc

 

7,475

 

73

 

 

 

 

 

27,527

 

United States (40.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Acadia Realty Trust REIT

 

12,172

 

304

 

AMB Property Corp. REIT

 

35,118

 

2,058

 

American Campus Communities, Inc.

 

8,487

 

242

 

Apartment Investment & Management Co., REIT

 

9,384

 

526

 

Archstone-Smith Trust REIT

 

70,107

 

4,081

 

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. REIT

 

28,501

 

3,707

 

Boston Properties, Inc. REIT

 

52,595

 

5,884

 

Brandywine Realty Trust REIT

 

52,792

 

1,755

 

BRE Properties, Inc. REIT

 

20,590

 

1,339

 

Brookfield Homes Corp.

 

17,832

 

670

 

Brookfield Properties Corp.

 

130,439

 

5,130

 

Cedar Shopping Centers, Inc. REIT

 

8,926

 

142

 

CentraCore Properties Trust REIT

 

9,959

 

322

 

Cogdell Spencer, Inc. REIT

 

4,720

 

101

 

Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. REIT

 

(a)17,085

 

930

 

Equity Office Properties Trust REIT

 

90,712

 

4,370

 

Equity Residential REIT

 

93,176

 

4,729

 

Essex Property Trust, Inc. REIT

 

14,234

 

1,840

 

Federal Realty Investment Trust REIT

 

26,728

 

2,272

 

Forest City Enterprises, Inc., Class A

 

31,046

 

1,813

 

Gaylord Entertainment Co.

 

(a)5,569

 

284

 

General Growth Properties, Inc. REIT

 

55,401

 

2,894

 

Health Care Property Investors, Inc. REIT

 

20,943

 

771

 

Health Care, Inc. REIT

 

5,096

 

219

 

Hersha Hospitality Trust REIT

 

20,931

 

237

 

Highwoods Properties, Inc. REIT

 

13,617

 

555

 

Hilton Hotels Corp.

 

104,353

 

3,642

 

Host Marriot Corp. REIT

 

252,276

 

6,193

 

Kilroy Realty Corp. REIT

 

1,505

 

117

 

Liberty Property Trust REIT

 

30,255

 

1,487

 

Macerich Co. (The) REIT

 

41,840

 

3,622

 

Mack-Cali Realty Corp. REIT

 

35,349

 

1,803

 

Morgans Hotel Group Co.

 

(a)26,963

 

456

 

Parkway Properties, Inc. REIT

 

942

 

48

 

Plum Creek Timber Co., Inc. REIT

 

23,660

 

943

 

Post Properties, Inc. REIT

 

36,879

 

1,685

 

ProLogis REIT

 

22,066

 

1,341

 

Public Storage, Inc. REIT

 

36,399

 

3,549

 

Ramco-Gershenson Properties REIT

 

1,365

 

52

 

Regency Centers Corp. REIT

 

38,138

 

2,981

 

Republic Property Trust REIT

 

11,726

 

135

 

Senior Housing Properties Trust REIT

 

39,816

 

975

 

Simon Property Group, Inc. REIT

 

93,325

 

9,453

 

SL Green Realty Corp. REIT

 

7,116

 

945

 

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

 

73,931

 

4,621

 

Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc. REIT

 

65,083

 

1,418

 

Taubman Centers, Inc. REIT

 

30,400

 

1,546

 

Tenet Healthcare Corp.

 

(a)68,264

 

476

 

Universal Health Reality Income Trust REIT

 

4,512

 

176

 

Vornado Realty Trust REIT

 

19,115

 

2,322

 

 

 

 

 

97,161

 

Total Common Stocks (Cost $203,888)

 

 

 

229,929

 

Investment Company (0.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Luxembourg(0.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

ProLogis European Properties
(Cost $1,165)

 

(a)62,215

 

1,232

 

 

 

 

Face

 

 

 

 

 

Amount

 

 

 

 

 

(000)

 

 

 

Short-Term Investment (5.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

Repurchase Agreement (5.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc., 5.20%,
dated 12/29/06, due 1/2/07,
repurchase price $14,023
(Cost $14,015)

 

$

(f)14,015

 

14,015

 

Total Investments (102.7%) (Cost $219,068)

 

 

 

245,176

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (-2.7%)

 

 

 

(6,413

)

Net Assets (100%)

 

 

 

$

238,763

 

 


(a)                                  Non-income producing security.

 

(f)                                    Represents the Portfolio’s undivided interest in a joint repurchase agreement which has a total value of $1,856,998,000. The repurchase agreement was fully collateralized by U.S. government agency securities at the date of this Portfolio of Investments as follows: Federal Farm Credit Bank, 0.00% to 7.43%, due 1/16/07 to 10/23/35; Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.00% to 7.38%, due 1/3/07 to 6/5/28; Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.00% to 6.75%, due 1/2/07 to 7/15/32; Federal National Mortgage Association, 0.00% to 8.20%, due 1/12/07 to 11/15/30; Tennessee Valley Authority, 5.38% to 6.75%, due 11/13/08 to 4/1/36, which had a total value of $1,894,142,869. The investment in the repurchase agreement is through participation in a joint account with affiliated parties pursuant to exemptive relief received by the Portfolio from the SEC.

 

REIT                     Real Estate Investment Trust

 

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

 

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Portfolio of Investments (cont’d)

 

Global Real Estate Portfolio

 

Foreign Currency Exchange Contract Information:

 

The Portfolio had the following foreign currency exchange contract(s) open at period end:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net

 

Currency

 

 

 

 

 

In

 

 

 

Unrealized

 

to

 

 

 

 

 

Exchange

 

 

 

Appreciation

 

Deliver

 

Value

 

Settlement

 

For

 

Value

 

(Depreciation)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Date

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

EUR

 

307

 

$

405

 

1/3/07

 

CHF

 

492

 

$

404

 

$

(1

)

EUR

 

15

 

19

 

1/4/07

 

CHF

 

24

 

19

 

@—

 

EUR

 

2,908

 

3,839

 

1/2/07

 

GBP

 

1,950

 

3,818

 

(21

)

EUR

 

206

 

272

 

1/3/07

 

GBP

 

138

 

271

 

(1

)

EUR

 

135

 

179

 

1/2/07

 

SEK

 

1,223

 

179

 

@—

 

EUR

 

43

 

56

 

1/3/07

 

SEK

 

387

 

57

 

1

 

USD

 

2,192

 

2,192

 

1/2/07

 

AUD

 

2,792

 

2,204

 

12

 

USD

 

111

 

111

 

1/3/07

 

AUD

 

141

 

111

 

@—

 

USD

 

3,994

 

3,994

 

1/4/07

 

JPY

 

474,592

 

3,988

 

(6

)

USD

 

1,076

 

1,076

 

1/3/07

 

SGD

 

1,653

 

1,078

 

2

 

USD

 

45

 

45

 

1/4/07

 

SGD

 

69

 

45

 

@—

 

 

 

 

 

$

12,188

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

12,174

 

$

(14

)

 


AUD

 — Australian Dollar

CHF

 — Swiss Franc

EUR

 — Euro

GBP

 — British Pound

JPY

 — Japanese Yen

SEK

 — Swedish Krona

SGD

 — Singapore Dollar

USD

 — United States Dollar

@

 — Face amount/Value is less than $500.

 

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

 

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Investment Overview (unaudited)

 

Global Value Equity Portfolio

 

 

 


* Minimum Investment

 

In accordance with SEC regulations, Portfolio performance shown assumes that all recurring fees (including management fees) were deducted and all dividends and distributions were reinvested.

 

Performance Compared to the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) World Index(1) and the Lipper Global Large-Cap Value Funds Median(2)

 

 

 

Total Returns(3)

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual

 

 

 

One

 

Five

 

Ten

 

Since

 

 

 

Year

 

Years

 

Years

 

Inception(6)

 

Portfolio – Class A (4)

 

21.40

%

9.38

%

8.99

%

12.05

%

MSCI World Index

 

20.07

 

9.97

 

7.64

 

9.34

 

Lipper Global Large-Cap Value Funds Median

 

20.81

 

11.42

 

10.22

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Portfolio – Class B (5)

 

21.05

 

9.09

 

8.69

 

9.84

 

MSCI World Index

 

20.07

 

9.97

 

7.64

 

8.12

 

Lipper Global Large-Cap Value Funds Median

 

20.81

 

11.42

 

10.22

 

11.11

 

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results, and current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Performance assumes that all dividends and distributions, if any, were reinvested. For the most recent month-end performance figures, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that Portfolio shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.

 


(1)          The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) World Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure global developed market equity performance. The MSCI World Index consists of the following 23 developed market country indices: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. The Index is unmanaged and its returns do not include any sales charges or fees. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

(2)          The Lipper Global Large-Cap Value Funds Median tracks the performance of all funds in the Lipper Global Large-Cap Value Funds classification. The Median, which is adjusted for capital gains distributions and income dividends, is unmanaged and should not be considered an investment.

 

(3)          Total returns for the Portfolio reflect fees waived and expenses reimbursed, if applicable, by the Adviser. Without such waivers and/or reimbursements, total returns would have been lower. Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements are voluntary and the Adviser reserves the right to commence or terminate any waiver and/or reimbursement at any time.

 

(4)          Commenced operations on July 15, 1992

 

(5)          Commenced operations on January 2, 1996

 

(6)          For comparative purposes, average annual since inception returns listed for the Indexes refer to the inception date or initial offering of the respective share class of the Portfolio, not the inception of the Index.

 

The Global Value Equity Portfolio seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of issuers throughout the world, including U.S. issuers. Foreign investing involves certain risks, including currency fluctuations and controls, restrictions on foreign investments, less governmental supervision and regulation, less liquidity and the potential for market volatility and political instability.

 

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December 31, 2006

 

Investment Overview (cont’d)

 

Global Value Equity Portfolio

 

Performance

 

For the year ended December 31, 2006, the Portfolio had a total return based on net asset value per share of 21.40% for the Class A shares, net of fees, and 21.05% for the Class B shares, net of fees, compared to 20.07% for the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) World Index (the “Index”).

 

Factors Affecting Performance

 

                  Overall, it has been another good year for financial markets. Although the markets were troubled by the U.S. slowdown and its impact on the global picture, stocks have rallied to all-time highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up strongly for the year, having broken record highs almost daily in the month of December. Eurozone stocks rose even faster. Although Japan’s market stalled a little, China’s put in another impressive year.

 

                  Relative to the Index, the strongest performance in the Portfolio over this period came from stock selection and an underweight position in the information technology sector. In particular, the Portfolio’s holdings in the equipment and hardware group and in the software and services group performed very well. The Portfolio also benefited from a zero weight in the semi-conductors group, which sold off sharply during the year.

 

                  The Portfolio’s positioning within the energy sector was also a strongly positive influence on performance for the year. Within this sector, the Portfolio emphasized the higher quality names, which finally began to pay off as performance of the broader sector began to stall. The Portfolio was underweight in the sector throughout the year and this also had a small positive effect.

 

                  The financials sector was another area where the Portfolio gained relative outperformance. In particular, stock selection in banks was strong, primarily in the Portfolio’s holdings in Europe. Stock selection in diversified financials was also positive but the Portfolio’s holdings within the insurance group lagged the Index.

 

                  The weakest contributor to 2006 performance was stock selection and an underweight position in the utilities sector. Stock selection in the industrials sector was also a detractor, particularly within the capital goods group.

 

Management Strategies

 

                  Although a number of changes to the Portfolio were made during the year, the key over- and underweight positions relative to the Index remain unchanged. The Portfolio holds an overweight position in the highly cash-generative consumer staples stocks, as well as in the pharmaceuticals group and the telecommunication services sector. Although we have started to re-examine energy stocks after the recent sell-offs, we remain underweight here. Other notable underweight positions include the financials sector and the disparate consumer discretionary sectors.

 

                  We continue to believe that superior investment performance will be driven by careful stock selection. We are committed to the application of an investment process that is both proven and highly disciplined. We look for companies and sectors that combine attractive dividend yields with stable cash flows and significant potential for growth in revenues and margins. We apply strict criteria that seek to identify situations of suitable value and quality.

 

Expense Examples

 

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transactional costs, including redemption fees; (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution (12b-1) fees (in the case of Class B); and other Portfolio expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period ended December 31, 2006 and held for the entire six-month period.

 

Actual Expenses

 

The first line of the tables below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this 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 under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

Please note that “Expenses Paid During Period” are grossed up to reflect Portfolio expenses prior to the effect of Expense Offset (See Note E in the Notes to Financial Statements). Therefore, the annualized net expense ratios may differ from the ratio of the expenses to average net assets shown in the Financial Highlights.

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

 

The second line of the tables below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Portfolio’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Portfolio’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

 

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December 31, 2006

 

 

Investment Overview (cont’d)

 

Global Value Equity Portfolio

 

use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Portfolio and 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses Paid

 

 

 

 

 

Ending

 

During Period*

 

 

 

Beginning

 

Account Value

 

July 1, 2006 —

 

 

 

Account Value

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

July 1, 2006

 

2006

 

2006

 

Class A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

1,159.50

 

$

4.84

 

Hypothetical (5% average annual return before expenses)

 

1,000.00

 

1,020.72

 

4.53

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

1,000.00

 

1,158.10

 

6.20

 

Hypothetical (5% average annual return before expenses)

 

1,000.00

 

1,019.46

 

5.80

 

 


*      Expenses are equal to Class A and Class B annualized net expense ratios of 0.89% and 1.14%, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

Graphic Presentation of Portfolio Holdings

 

The following graph depicts the Portfolio’s holdings by industry and/or security type, as a percentage of total investments.

 

 


*            Industries which do not appear in the above graph, as well as those which represent less than 5% of total investments, if applicable, are included in the category labeled “Other”.

 

January 2007

 

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December 31, 2006

 

Portfolio of Investments

 

Global Value Equity Portfolio

 

 

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

Common Stocks (98.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Australia (1.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

Boral Ltd.

 

(c)104,626

 

$

630

 

Foster’s Group Ltd.

 

(c)138,282

 

756

 

Goodman Fielder Ltd.

 

583,932

 

1,023

 

 

 

 

 

2,409

 

Bermuda (5.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Ingersoll Rand Co., Ltd. Class A

 

(c)57,336

 

2,243

 

Tyco International Ltd.

 

112,325

 

3,415

 

XL Capital Ltd., Class A

 

(c)26,272

 

1,892

 

 

 

 

 

7,550

 

France (7.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

BNP Paribas S.A.

 

29,827

 

3,254

 

France Telecom S.A.

 

(c)26,730

 

739

 

Lafarge S.A.

 

(c)13,226

 

1,968

 

Sanofi-Aventis S.A.

 

17,971

 

1,660

 

Total S.A.

 

(c)27,685

 

1,997

 

 

 

 

 

9,618

 

Germany (2.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

BASF AG

 

7,715

 

752

 

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

 

24,107

 

1,385

 

DaimlerChrysler AG

 

10,895

 

673

 

 

 

 

 

2,810

 

Hong Kong (0.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. ADR

 

(c)44,877

 

885

 

Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings Ltd.

 

71,500

 

227

 

 

 

 

 

1,112

 

Ireland (3.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Bank of Ireland

 

107,751

 

2,489

 

Kerry Group plc, Class A

 

61,927

 

1,548

 

 

 

 

 

4,037

 

Italy (1.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

ENI S.p.A.

 

73,474

 

2,471

 

Japan (7.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Astellas Pharma, Inc.

 

29,400

 

1,336

 

Canon, Inc.

 

31,500

 

1,773

 

Kao Corp.

 

44,000

 

1,187

 

Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd.

 

53,000

 

580

 

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

 

93,400

 

1,125

 

Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.

 

(c)98,900

 

1,546

 

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

 

(c)31,700

 

2,176

 

 

 

 

 

9,723

 

Netherlands (3.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. N.V. (NY Shares)

 

46,102

 

1,261

 

Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.

 

16,371

 

617

 

Unilever N.V. CVA

 

71,168

 

1,945

 

Wolters Kluwer N.V. CVA

 

36,373

 

1,046

 

 

 

 

 

4,869

 

New Zealand (0.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Telecom Corp. of New Zealand Ltd.

 

(c)235,717

 

807

 

Singapore (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

ComfortDelgro Corp., Ltd.

 

861,000

 

904

 

South Korea (0.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

SK Telecom Co., Ltd. ADR

 

(c)41,077

 

1,088

 

Spain (2.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.

 

59,276

 

1,427

 

Telefonica S.A.

 

66,655

 

1,418

 

 

 

 

 

2,845

 

Switzerland (2.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Novartis AG (Registered)

 

9,695

 

559

 

Syngenta AG

 

(a)6,833

 

1,271

 

UBS AG (Registered)

 

26,670

 

1,621

 

 

 

 

 

3,451

 

United Kingdom (21.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Barclays plc

 

135,950

 

1,943

 

Cadbury Schweppes plc

 

249,472

 

2,670

 

Diageo plc

 

66,696

 

1,309

 

GlaxoSmithKline plc

 

114,896

 

3,024

 

Imperial Tobacco Group plc

 

66,662

 

2,624

 

Old Mutual plc

 

478,290

 

1,632

 

Reed Elsevier plc

 

186,833

 

2,050

 

Rolls-Royce Group plc

 

(a)227,469

 

1,994

 

Rolls-Royce Group plc, Class B

 

8,446,505

 

17

 

Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc

 

69,704

 

2,720

 

Royal Dutch Shell plc ADR

 

38,016

 

2,691

 

Vodafone Group plc

 

717,609

 

1,988

 

WM Morrison Supermarkets plc

 

335,992

 

1,674

 

WPP Group plc

 

100,219

 

1,355

 

 

 

 

 

27,691

 

United States (35.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Alcoa, Inc.

 

28,754

 

863

 

Altria Group, Inc.

 

40,378

 

3,465

 

American Electric Power Co., Inc.

 

16,204

 

690

 

American International Group, Inc.

 

9,412

 

674

 

AT&T, Inc.

 

(c)21,730

 

777

 

BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc.

 

(a)31,917

 

993

 

Boeing Co. (The)

 

8,213

 

730

 

CBS Corp.

 

14,804

 

462

 

Chevron Corp.

 

30,850

 

2,268

 

Citigroup, Inc.

 

48,941

 

2,726

 

Dominion Resources, Inc.

 

16,114

 

1,351

 

EMC Corp.

 

(a)(c)135,088

 

1,783

 

First DataCorp.

 

51,466

 

1,313

 

Freddie Mac

 

33,826

 

2,297

 

Hewlett-Packard Co.

 

32,643

 

1,345

 

International Business Machines Corp.

 

30,713

 

2,984

 

Marsh & McClennan Cos., Inc.

 

66,253

 

2,031

 

McAfee, Inc.

 

(a)36,989

 

1,050

 

Mellon Financial Corp.

 

44,908

 

1,893

 

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.

 

21,421

 

1,994

 

Northrop Grumman Corp.

 

8,859

 

600

 

Pfizer, Inc.

 

73,506

 

1,904

 

Schering-Plough Corp.

 

(c)118,431

 

2,800

 

St. Paul Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)

 

(c)25,516

 

1,370

 

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

 

36,767

 

1,975

 

Verizon Communications, Inc.

 

31,687

 

1,180

 

Viacom, Inc., Class B

 

(a)14,510

 

595

 

 

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

 

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December 31, 2006

 

 

Portfolio of Investments (cont’d)

 

Global Value Equity Portfolio

 

 

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

United States (cont’d)

 

 

 

 

 

Weyerhaeuser Co.

 

(c)9,670

 

$

683

 

Wyeth

 

50,837

 

2,589

 

 

 

 

 

45,385

 

Total Common Stocks (Cost $96,331)

 

 

 

126,770

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Face

 

 

 

 

 

Amount

 

 

 

 

 

(000)

 

 

 

Short-Term Investments (8.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Short-Term Debt Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities (6.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Alliance & Leicester plc,

 

 

 

 

 

5.36%, 1/8/07

 

$

(h)267

 

267

 

Bancaja, 5.37%, 1/19/07

 

(h)133

 

133

 

Bank of America Corp., 5.32%, 1/2/07

 

(h)427

 

427

 

Bank of New York Co., Inc.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/10/07

 

(h)133

 

133

 

Bear Stearns & Co., Inc.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.37%, 1/2/07

 

(h)160

 

160

 

5.38%, 1/2/07

 

(h)107

 

107

 

5.39%, 1/16/07

 

(h)267

 

267

 

BNP Paribas plc,

 

 

 

 

 

5.35%, 2/20/07

 

(h)267

 

267

 

CIC, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/3/07

 

(h)187

 

187

 

5.34%, 1/2/07

 

(h)267

 

267

 

Dekabank Deutsche Girozentrale,

 

 

 

 

 

5.39%, 1/19/07

 

(h)272

 

272

 

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/2/07

 

856

 

856

 

Dexia Bank, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/2/07

 

(h)267

 

267

 

Gemini Securitization Corp.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/2/07

 

133

 

133

 

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.40%, 1/16/07

 

(h)133

 

133

 

5.42%, 1/2/07

 

(h)251

 

251

 

HSBC Finance Corp., 5.34%, 1/8/07

 

(h)133

 

133

 

Liberty Lighthouse U.S. Capital,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/2/07

 

(h)133

 

133

 

Manufacturers & Traders,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/16/07

 

(h)160

 

160

 

Merrill Lynch & Co.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.35%, 1/26/07

 

(h)140

 

140

 

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/2/07

 

(h)133

 

133

 

Natexis Banques Populaires, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/2/07

 

(h)267

 

267

 

5.35%, 1/2/07

 

(h)133

 

133

 

National City Bank Cleveland,

 

 

 

 

 

5.32%, 1/2/07

 

(h)386

 

386

 

National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/2/07

 

(h)535

 

535

 

Nationwide Building Society,

 

 

 

 

 

5.44%, 3/28/07

 

(h)309

 

309

 

Nordea Bank, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.31%, 1/2/07

 

(h)400

 

400

 

Rhein-Main Securitisation Ltd.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/18/07

 

126

 

126

 

Skandi, NewYork,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/9/07

 

(h)267

 

267

 

SLM Corp., 5.36%, 1/22/07

 

(h)267

 

267

 

Toronto Dominion, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.32%, 5/29/07

 

(h)267

 

267

 

Tulip Funding, 5.36%, 1/16/07

 

146

 

146

 

Unicredito Italiano Bank (Ireland) plc,

 

 

 

 

 

5.36%, 1/9/07

 

(h)187

 

187

 

World Savings Bank FSB,

 

 

 

 

 

5.35%, 1/19/07

 

(h)91

 

91

 

 

 

 

 

8,207

 

Repurchase Agreement (1.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc., 5.20%, dated 12/29/06, due 1/2/07, repurchase price $2,123

 

(f)2,122

 

2,122

 

Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $10,329)

 

 

 

10,329

 

Total Investments (106.3%) (Cost $106,660) — including $7,841 of Securities Loaned

 

 

 

137,099

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (-6.3%)

 

 

 

(8,163

)

Net Assets (100%)

 

 

 

$

128,936

 

 


(a)                                  Non-income producing security.

 

(c)                                  All or portion of security on loan at December 31, 2006.

 

(f)                                    Represents the Portfolio’s undivided interest in a joint repurchase agreement which has a total value of $1,856,998,000. The repurchase agreement was fully collateralized by U.S. government agency securities at the date of this Portfolio of Investments as follows: Federal Farm Credit Bank, 0.00% to 7.43%, due 1/16/07 to 10/23/35; Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.00% to 7.38%, due 1/3/07 to 6/5/28; Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.00% to 6.75%, due 1/2/07 to 7/15/32; Federal National Mortgage Association, 0.00% to 8.20%, due 1/12/07 to 11/15/30; Tennessee Valley Authority, 5.38% to 6.75%, due 11/13/08 to 4/1/36, which had a total value of $1,894,142,869. The investment in the repurchase agreement is through participation in a joint account with affiliated parties pursuant to exemptive relief received by the Portfolio from the SEC.

 

(h)                                 Variable/Floating Rate Security — interest rate changes on these instruments are based on changes in a designated base rate. The rates shown are those in effect on December 31, 2006.

 

ADR                     American Depositary Receipts

 

CVA                      Certificaten Van Aandelen

 

Foreign Currency Exchange Contract Information:

 

The Portfolio had the following foreign currency exchange contract(s) open at period end:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net

 

Currency

 

 

 

 

 

In

 

 

 

Unrealized

 

to

 

 

 

 

 

Exchange

 

 

 

Appreciation

 

Deliver

 

Value

 

Settlement

 

For

 

Value

 

(Depreciation)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Date

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

GBP

 

3,250

 

$

6,365

 

3/14/07

 

USD

6,389

 

$

6,389

 

$

24

 

 


GBP — British Pound

 

USD — United States Dollar

 

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

 

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December 31, 2006

 

Investment Overview (unaudited)

 

International Equity Portfolio

 

 

 


*      Minimum Investment

 

In accordance with SEC regulations, Portfolio performance shown assumes that all recurring fees (including management fees) were deducted and all dividends and distributions were reinvested.

 

Performance Compared to the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) EAFE Index(1) and the Lipper International Large-Cap Core Funds Index(2)

 

 

 

Total Returns(3)

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual

 

 

 

One
Year

 

Five
Years

 

Ten
Years

 

Since
Inception(6)

 

Portfolio – Class A (4)

 

22.50

%

14.80

%

11.98

%

11.97

%

MSCI EAFE Index

 

26.34

 

14.98

 

7.71

 

6.17

 

Lipper International Large-Cap Core Funds Index

 

25.11

 

13.60

 

8.92

 

9.08

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Portfolio – Class B (5)

 

22.21

 

14.54

 

11.72

 

12.33

 

MSCI EAFE Index

 

26.34

 

14.98

 

7.71

 

7.55

 

Lipper International Large-Cap Core Funds Index

 

25.11

 

13.60

 

8.92

 

9.34

 

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results, and current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Performance assumes that all dividends and distributions, if any, were reinvested. For the most recent month-end performance figures, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that Portfolio shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.

 


(1)                                  The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) EAFE Index (Europe, Australasia, Far East) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure developed market equity performance, excluding the U.S. & Canada. The MSCI EAFE Index consists of the following 21 developed market country indices: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. The Index is unmanaged and its returns do not include any sales charges or fees. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

(2)                                  The Lipper International Large-Cap Core Funds Index is an equally weighted performance index of the largest qualifying funds (based on net assets) in the Lipper International Large-Cap Core Funds classification. The Index, which is adjusted for capital gains distributions and income dividends, is unmanaged and should not be considered an investment. There are currently 30 funds represented in this Index. As of the date of this report, the Portfolio is in the Lipper International Large-Cap Core Funds classification.

 

(3)                                  Total returns for the Portfolio reflect fees waived and expenses reimbursed, if applicable, by the Adviser. Without such waivers and/or reimbursements, total returns would have been lower. Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements are voluntary and the Adviser reserves the right to commence or terminate any waiver and/or reimbursement at any time.

 

(4)                                  Commenced operations on August 4, 1989

 

(5)                                  Commenced operations on January 2, 1996

 

(6)                                  For comparative purposes, average annual since inception returns listed for the Indexes refer to the inception date or initial offering of the respective share class of the Portfolio, not the inception of the Index.

 

The International Equity Portfolio seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of non-U.S. issuers. Foreign investing involves certain risks, including currency fluctuations and controls, restrictions on foreign investments, less governmental supervision and regulation, less liquidity and the potential for market volatility and political instability.

 

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2006 Annual Report

 

December 31, 2006

 

Investment Overview (cont’d)

 

International Equity Portfolio

 

Performance

 

For the year ended December 31, 2006, the Portfolio had a total return based on net asset value per share of 22.50% for the Class A shares, net of fees, and 22.21% for the Class B shares, net of fees, compared to 26.34% for the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) EAFE Index (the “Index”).

 

Factors Affecting Performance

 

             The Index rose by 3.1% in U.S. dollar terms in December, boosting the quarterly return to 10.4% and bringing the full year gain for the Index to 26.3%. The U.S. dollar depreciated significantly over the course of the year against all major currencies except the Japanese yen. The U.S. dollar fell by 13.1% against the British pound and by 12.1% against the Euro, which boosted the Index’s overall performance by 9.6% for U.S. dollar-based investors. In local currency terms, the Index gained a solid 16.5% for the year, which, while not as spectacular as the 29% local currency performance in 2005, was nonetheless impressive in the context of it following three exceptionally strong years. This performance looks even better on closer examination, as the Index average was dragged down by Japan, up “just” 7.3% (local) following its spectacular rise in 2005. Most European markets were up at least 20% in local currency terms, and any country with some emerging markets exposure, such as Hong Kong (+30.8%) or Singapore (+36.2%), was even stronger. That the United Kingdom was a relative laggard despite a rise of 14.6% (local) says something about the intensity of international market performance in 2006.

 

             On a sector basis, utilities rose by 49.9% in U.S. dollar terms, reflecting the effect of an outbreak of merger and acquisition activity in Europe, a theme which contributed to the outsize returns in other top-performing sectors such as materials (+33.0%) and the automobile sub-sector (+33.1%). The persistence of low credit risk premium and strong economic growth further helped boost leveraged segments of the market such as real estate (+43.7%), insurance (+30.1%) and banks (+26.7%). Telecommunication services (+30.4%) and consumer staples (+30.0%) also performed well. On the other hand, health care(+18.6%), beset by patent expirations, energy (+17.6%), beset by falling oil prices, and technology (+11.9%) trailed the Index.

 

Management Strategies

 

             The Portfolio participated in some of the stronger performing sectors and industries, specifically materials and select utilities, where ourstock selection-buoyed by takeover activity-added significant value. Stock selection was also strong in information technology and consumer discretionary.

 

             Overall, though, the conservative and defensive nature of the portfolio detracted from overall performance in 2006. The Portfolio underperformed the Index as it lacked exposure to the more cyclical and leveraged stocks in the financial and industrial sectors which had strong performance during the year. In addition, our more defensive stock selection in telecommunications detracted in a market where valuation was not a key factor, and also due to a lack of exposure to names subject to takeover activity. We also increased our exposure to Japan during the year but these additions, primarily Japanese financials, failed to rally in 2006.

 

             Midyear, the Portfolio’s relative performance improved as some of the macro concerns that we identified earlier in the year began to affect sectors and geographies we believed were overvalued, notably cyclicals, consumer discretionary, Japan and the emerging markets The market regained its risk appetite in the fourth quarter and returned to cyclicals despite a clear deterioration in economic lead indicators.

 

             After several years of strong performance, economically sensitive sectors (such as material, industrial, technology and financials) account for 67% of the Index. The Portfolio’s exposure to these economically sensitive sectors is currently 45%, and is generally concentrated in less overvalued businesses with more sustainable, and therefore more reliable, free cash flow generation. We continue to be overweight in consumer staples and underweight in financials, particularly banks.

 

             We believe the problem for value investors today seeking absolute returns is that, unlike 1999 -2000, there are few pools of unexploited value. We continue to search for investment opportunities, particularly in Japan where segments of the market have been de-rated.

 

             We believe that many companies in certain sectors appear to be close to peak valuation multiples as they have participated in four years of global economic growth. While we may not know when the economic cycle will turn, we do believe the current valuations represent a risk and may not compensate investors for the potential fallout in corporate performance from a slowing global economy. In building the Portfolio, we are cautious of these trends but remain committed to our valuation discipline and focus on quality.

 

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2006 Annual Report

 

 

 

December 31, 2006

 

Investment Overview (cont’d)

 

International Equity Portfolio

 

Expense Examples

 

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transactional costs, including redemption fees; (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution (12b-1) fees (in the case of Class B); and other Portfolio expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period ended December 31, 2006 and held for the entire six-month period.

 

Actual Expenses

 

The first line of the tables below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this 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 under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

Please note that “Expenses Paid During Period” are grossed up to reflect Portfolio expenses prior to the effect of Expense Offset (See Note E in the Notes to Financial Statements). Therefore, the annualized net expense ratios may differ from the ratio of the expenses to average net assets shown in the Financial Highlights.

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

 

The second line of the tables below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Portfolio’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Portfolio’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 the Portfolio and 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses Paid

 

 

 

 

 

Ending

 

During Period*

 

 

 

Beginning

 

Account Value

 

July 1, 2006 —

 

 

 

Account Value

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

July 1, 2006

 

2006

 

2006

 

Class A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

1,131.60

 

$

5.05

 

Hypothetical (5% average annual return before expenses)

 

1,000.00

 

1,020.47

 

4.79

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

1,000.00

 

1,130.30

 

6.39

 

Hypothetical (5% average annual return before expenses)

 

1,000.00

 

1,019.21

 

6.06

 

 


*             Expenses are equal to Class A and Class B annualized net expense ratios of 0.94% and 1.19%, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

Graphic Presentation of Portfolio Holdings

 

The following graph depicts the Portfolio’s holdings by industry and/or security type, as a percentage of total investments.

 

 


*             Industries which do not appear in the above graph, as well as those which represent less than 5% of total investments, if applicable, are included in the category labeled “Other”.

 

January 2007

 

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2006 Annual Report

 

December 31, 2006

 

Portfolio of Investments

 

International Equity Portfolio

 

 

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

Common Stocks (97.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Australia (1.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Foster’s Group Ltd.

 

(c)17,070,122

 

$

93,242

 

Orica Ltd.

 

(c)1,378,376

 

26,439

 

 

 

 

 

119,681

 

Austria (1.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Telekom Austria AG

 

2,846,506

 

76,278

 

Belgium (2.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Fortis

 

(c)1,940,515

 

82,765

 

KBC Groep N.V.

 

542,257

 

66,498

 

 

 

 

 

149,263

 

Canada (0.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

EnCana Corp.

 

(c)687,302

 

31,626

 

France (7.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

BNP Paribas S.A.

 

769,398

 

83,943

 

France Telecom S.A.

 

(c)1,604,329

 

44,368

 

Lafarge S.A.

 

354,478

 

52,735

 

Renault S.A.

 

(c)657,284

 

78,956

 

Sanofi-Aventis S.A.

 

(c)815,685

 

75,318

 

Total S.A.

 

(c)2,204,301

 

159,020

 

 

 

 

 

494,340

 

Germany (6.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Bayer AG

 

(c)1,396,659

 

74,963

 

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

 

1,363,523

 

78,314

 

Porsche AG (Non-Voting Shares)

 

82,234

 

104,652

 

RWE AG

 

(c)1,256,767

 

138,526

 

Siemens AG (Registered)

 

365,778

 

36,281

 

 

 

 

 

432,736

 

Greece (1.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

OPAP S.A.

 

2,102,620

 

81,269

 

Ireland (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

CRH plc (Dublin Shares)

 

1,171,467

 

48,773

 

Italy (1.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

ENI S.p.A.

 

3,252,900

 

109,411

 

Japan (19.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

Asatsu-DK, Inc.

 

(c)807,285

 

25,642

 

Astellas Pharma, Inc.

 

(c)1,841,500

 

83,715

 

Canon, Inc.

 

(c)1,911,100

 

107,595

 

Central Japan Railway Co.

 

10,449

 

107,998

 

Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.

 

(c)5,923,000

 

91,479

 

JSR Corp.

 

(c)1,187,900

 

30,744

 

Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. (The)

 

1,451,500

 

39,152

 

Kao Corp.

 

(c)5,109,000

 

137,808

 

Keyence Corp.

 

76,900

 

19,056

 

Mitsubishi Electric Corp.

 

11,086,000

 

101,167

 

Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd.

 

(c)6,197,000

 

67,800

 

Nitto Denko Corp.

 

(c)705,200

 

35,318

 

NTT DoCoMo, Inc.

 

46,688

 

73,756

 

Omron Corp.

 

1,557,600

 

44,239

 

Oriental Land Co., Ltd.

 

(c)926,300

 

48,493

 

Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.

 

9,595,000

 

35,718

 

Sega Sammy Holdings, Inc.

 

(c)1,595,000

 

43,023

 

Shinsei Bank Ltd.

 

(c)16,100,000

 

94,702

 

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.

 

10,544

 

108,094

 

T&D Holdings, Inc.

 

1,165,300

 

77,063

 

Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corp.

 

(c)2,479,000

 

22,331

 

Takefuji Corp.

 

(c)298,590

 

11,818

 

 

 

 

 

1,406,711

 

Netherlands (7.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

ABN AMRO Holding N.V.

 

2,040,090

 

65,575

 

Akzo Nobel N.V.

 

990,341

 

60,410

 

CSM N.V. CVA

 

1,348,657

 

51,931

 

ING Groep N.V. CVA

 

1,261,725

 

55,946

 

Mittal Steel Co., N.V.

 

(c)1,530,106

 

64,594

 

Unilever N.V. CVA

 

7,616,018

 

208,108

 

 

 

 

 

506,564

 

Norway (0.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Norsk Hydro ASA

 

796,017

 

24,703

 

Statoil ASA

 

(c)750,463

 

19,890

 

 

 

 

 

44,593

 

Singapore (0.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

United Overseas Bank Ltd.

 

4,671,000

 

59,082

 

Spain (1.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.

 

2,172,906

 

52,319

 

Telefonica S.A.

 

(c)3,150,086

 

67,031

 

 

 

 

 

119,350

 

Sweden (2.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

SKF AB, Class B

 

(c)2,742,573

 

50,677

 

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Class B

 

38,189,429

 

154,243

 

 

 

 

 

204,920

 

Switzerland (8.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Holcim Ltd. (Registered)

 

1,985,522

 

182,013

 

Nestle S.A. (Registered)

 

628,915

 

223,488

 

Novartis AG (Registered)

 

2,007,839

 

115,758

 

UBS AG (Registered)

 

847,624

 

51,511

 

 

 

 

 

572,770

 

United Kingdom (34.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

AstraZeneca plc

 

1,536,802

 

82,569

 

BHP Billiton plc

 

4,478,865

 

81,952

 

BP plc

 

9,990,773

 

111,014

 

British American Tobacco plc

 

6,294,152

 

176,109

 

Cadbury Schweppes plc

 

20,019,128

 

214,214

 

Drax Group plc

 

4,750,867

 

75,905

 

GlaxoSmithKline plc

 

2,493,517

 

65,618

 

Hanson plc

 

1,735,445

 

26,182

 

Hays plc

 

41,769,946

 

130,244

 

HSBC Holdings plc

 

5,494,742

 

100,164

 

Imperial Tobacco Group plc

 

6,309,929

 

248,332

 

Intercontinental Hotels Group plc

 

4,624,814

 

114,279

 

Johnston Press plc

 

3,446,181

 

26,484

 

Ladbrokes plc

 

5,354,671

 

43,851

 

National Grid plc

 

5,153,836

 

74,372

 

Northern Rock plc

 

1,063,282

 

24,525

 

Reckitt Benckiser plc

 

2,931,560

 

133,972

 

Reed Elsevier plc

 

6,139,816

 

67,382

 

Rolls-Royce Group plc

 

(a)2,086,523

 

18,292

 

Rolls-Royce Group plc, Class B

 

163,864,839

 

324

 

 

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

 

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2006 Annual Report

 

 

 

December 31, 2006

 

Portfolio of Investments (cont’d)

 

International Equity Portfolio

 

 

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

United Kingdom (cont’d)

 

 

 

 

 

Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc

 

3,835,239

 

$

149,662

 

Royal Dutch Shell plc, Class A

 

2,855,557

 

100,720

 

Scottish & Southern Energy plc

 

1,209,922

 

36,815

 

Scottish Power plc

 

11,334,734

 

166,007

 

Smiths Group plc

 

4,066,541

 

78,946

 

Vodafone Group plc

 

31,781,361

 

88,053

 

 

 

 

 

2,435,987

 

Total Common Stocks (Cost $5,295,776)

 

 

 

6,893,354

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Face

 

 

 

 

 

Amount

 

 

 

 

 

(000)

 

 

 

Short-Term Investments (10.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Short-Term Debt Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities (9.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Alliance & Leicester plc,

 

 

 

 

 

5.36%, 1/8/07

 

$

(h)20,655

 

20,655

 

Bancaja, 5.37%, 1/19/07

 

(h)10,328

 

10,328

 

Bank of America Corp., 5.32%, 1/2/07

 

(h)33,048

 

33,048

 

Bank of New York Co., Inc.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/10/07

 

(h)10,327

 

10,327

 

Bear Stearns & Co., Inc.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.37%, 1/2/07

 

(h)12,393

 

12,393

 

5.38%, 1/2/07

 

(h)8,264

 

8,264

 

5.39%, 1/16/07

 

(h)20,655

 

20,655

 

BNP Paribas plc,

 

 

 

 

 

5.35%, 2/20/07

 

(h)20,655

 

20,655

 

CIC, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/3/07

 

(h)14,457

 

14,457

 

5.34%, 1/2/07

 

(h)20,655

 

20,655

 

Dekabank Deutsche Girozentrale,

 

 

 

 

 

5.39%, 1/19/07

 

(h)21,068

 

21,068

 

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/2/07

 

66,280

 

66,280

 

Dexia Bank, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/2/07

 

(h)20,652

 

20,652

 

Gemini Securitization Corp.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/2/07

 

10,321

 

10,321

 

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.40%, 1/16/07

 

(h)10,328

 

10,328

 

5.42%, 1/2/07

 

(h)19,416

 

19,416

 

HSBC Finance Corp., 5.34%, 1/8/07

 

(h)10,328

 

10,328

 

Liberty Lighthouse U.S. Capital,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/2/07

 

(h)10,327

 

10,327

 

Manufacturers & Traders,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/16/07

 

(h)12,393

 

12,393

 

Merrill Lynch & Co.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.35%, 1/26/07

 

(h)10,857

 

10,857

 

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/2/07

 

(h)10,328

 

10,328

 

Natexis Banques Populaires, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/2/07

 

(h)20,655

 

20,655

 

5.35%, 1/2/07

 

(h)10,328

 

10,328

 

National City Bank Cleveland,

 

 

 

 

 

5.32%, 1/2/07

 

(h)29,948

 

29,948

 

National Rural Utilities Cooperative

 

 

 

 

 

Finance Corp.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/2/07

 

(h)41,310

 

41,310

 

Nationwide Building Society,

 

 

 

 

 

5.44%, 3/28/07

 

(h)23,960

 

23,960

 

Nordea Bank, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.31%, 1/2/07

 

(h)30,982

 

30,982

 

Rhein-Main Securitisation Ltd.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/18/07

 

9,752

 

9,752

 

Skandi, NewYork,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/9/07

 

(h)20,655

 

20,655

 

SLM Corp., 5.36%, 1/22/07

 

(h)20,655

 

20,655

 

Toronto Dominion, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.32%, 5/29/07

 

(h)20,655

 

20,655

 

Tulip Funding, 5.36%, 1/16/07

 

11,347

 

11,347

 

Unicredito Italiano Bank (Ireland) plc,

 

 

 

 

 

5.36%, 1/9/07

 

(h)14,458

 

14,458

 

World Savings Bank FSB,

 

 

 

 

 

5.35%, 1/19/07

 

(h)7,023

 

7,023

 

 

 

 

 

635,463

 

Repurchase Agreement (1.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc., 5.20%, dated 12/29/06, due 1/2/07, repurchase price $100,814

 

(f)100,756

 

100,756

 

Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $736,219)

 

 

 

736,219

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Investments (108.2%) (Cost $6,031,995) — including $603,724 of Securities Loaned

 

 

 

7,629,573

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (-8.2%)

 

 

 

(575,845

)

Net Assets (100%)

 

 

 

$

7,053,728

 

 


(a)                                  Non-income producing security.

 

(c)                                  All or portion of security on loan at December 31, 2006.

 

(f)                                    Represents the Portfolio’s undivided interest in a joint repurchase agreement which has a total value of $1,856,998,000. The repurchase agreement was fully collateralized by U.S. government agency securities at the date of this Portfolio of Investments as follows: Federal Farm Credit Bank, 0.00% to 7.43%, due 1/16/07 to 10/23/35; Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.00% to 7.38%, due 1/3/07 to 6/5/28; Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.00% to 6.75%, due 1/2/07 to 7/15/32; Federal National Mortgage Association, 0.00% to 8.20%, due 1/12/07 to 11/15/30; Tennessee Valley Authority, 5.38% to 6.75%, due 11/13/08 to 4/1/36, which had a total value of $1,894,142,869. The investment in the repurchase agreement is through participation in a joint account with affiliated parties pursuant to exemptive relief received by the Portfolio from the SEC.

 

(h)                                 Variable/Floating Rate Security — interest rate changes on these instruments are based on changes in a designated base rate. The rates shown are those in effect on December 31, 2006.

 

CVA                      Certificaten Van Aandelen.

 

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

 

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Portfolio of Investments (cont’d)

 

International Equity Portfolio

 

Foreign Currency Exchange Contract Information:

 

The Portfolio had the following foreign currency exchange contract(s) open at period end:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net

 

Currency

 

 

 

 

 

In

 

 

 

Unrealized

 

to

 

 

 

 

 

Exchange

 

 

 

Appreciation

 

Deliver

 

Value

 

Settlement

 

For

 

Value

 

(Depreciation)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Date

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

AUD

 

4,138

 

$

3,266

 

1/3/07

 

USD

 

3,267

 

$

3,267

 

$

1

 

CAD

 

1,006

 

863

 

1/2/07

 

USD

 

867

 

867

 

4

 

CHF

 

18,941

 

15,544

 

1/3/07

 

USD

 

15,511

 

15,511

 

(33

)

EUR

 

31,038

 

40,972

 

1/2/07

 

USD

 

40,815

 

40,815

 

(157

)

EUR

 

1,531

 

2,021

 

1/3/07

 

USD

 

2,014

 

2,014

 

(7

)

EUR

 

284

 

375

 

1/4/07

 

USD

 

374

 

374

 

(1

)

GBP

 

133,600

 

261,625

 

1/24/07

 

JPY

 

29,451,986

 

248,175

 

(13,450

)

GBP

 

30,284

 

59,296

 

1/2/07

 

USD

 

59,386

 

59,386

 

90

 

GBP

 

1,687

 

3,303

 

1/3/07

 

USD

 

3,309

 

3,309

 

6

 

JPY

 

16,144,838

 

136,043

 

1/24/07

 

GBP

 

72,400

 

141,779

 

5,736

 

JPY

 

4,268,412

 

35,872

 

1/5/07

 

USD

 

35,893

 

35,893

 

21

 

NOK

 

7,412

 

1,189

 

1/2/07

 

USD

 

1,183

 

1,183

 

(6

)

SEK

 

38,106

 

5,566

 

1/2/07

 

USD

 

5,543

 

5,543

 

(23

)

SGD

 

2,450

 

1,598

 

1/4/07

 

USD

 

1,598

 

1,598

 

@—

 

USD

 

181

 

180

 

1/4/07

 

JPY

 

21,442

 

180

 

@—

 

 

 

 

 

$

567,713

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

559,894

 

$

(7,819

)

 


AUD

 — Australian Dollar

 

 

CAD

 — Canadian Dollar

 

 

CHF

 — Swiss Franc

 

 

EUR

 — Euro

 

 

GBP

 — British Pound

 

 

JPY

 — Japanese Yen

 

 

NOK

 — Norwegian Krone

 

 

SEK

 — Swedish Krona

 

 

SGD

 — Singapore Dollar

 

 

USD

 — United States Dollar

 

 

@

 — Face Amount/Value is less than $500.

 

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

 

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Investment Overview (unaudited)

 

International Growth Equity Portfolio

 

 

 


*                 Minimum Investment

 

**          Commenced operations on December 27, 2005

 

In accordance with SEC regulations, Portfolio performance shown assumes that all recurring fees (including management fees) were deducted and all dividends and distributions were reinvested.

 

Performance Compared to the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) EAFE Index(1)

 

 

 

Total Returns(2)

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

 

Annual

 

 

 

One

 

Since

 

 

 

Year

 

Inception(4)

 

Portfolio – Class A (3)

 

27.92

%

26.70

%

MSCI EAFE Index

 

26.34

 

25.50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Portfolio – Class B (3)

 

27.49

 

26.27

 

MSCI EAFE Index

 

26.34

 

25.50

 

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results, and current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Performance assumes that all dividends and distributions, if any, were reinvested. For the most recent month-end performance figures, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that Portfolio shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.

 


(1)       The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) EAFE Index (Europe, Australasia, Far East) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure developed market equity performance, excluding the U.S. & Canada. The MSCI EAFE Index consists of the following 21 developed market country indices: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. The Index is unmanaged and its returns do not include any sales charges or fees. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

(2)       Total returns for the Portfolio reflect fees waived and expenses reimbursed, if applicable, by the Adviser. Without such waivers and/or reimbursements, total returns would have been lower. Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements are voluntary and the Adviser reserves the right to commence or terminate any waiver and/or reimbursement at any time.

 

(3)       Commenced operations on December 27, 2005

 

(4)       For comparative purposes, average annual since inception returns listed for the Index refer to the inception date or initial offering of the respective share class of the Portfolio, not the inception of the Index.

 

The International Growth Equity Portfolio seeks long-term capital appreciation, with a secondary objective of income by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of issuers located in countries other than the U.S. Foreign investing involves certain risks, including currency fluctuations and controls, restrictions on foreign investments, less governmental supervision and regulation, less liquidity and the potential for market volatility and political instability.

 

Performance

 

For the year ended December 31, 2006, the Portfolio had a total return based on net asset value per share of 27.92%, net of fees, for Class A shares and 27.49%, net of fees, for Class B shares compared to 26.34% for the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) EAFE Index (the “Index”).

 

Factors Affecting Performance

 

             In 2006, performance in the international equity markets was strong, boosted by robust corporate earnings growth and a wave of merger and acquisition activity globally. With the exception of Japan, most major indexes outpaced U.S. markets in U.S. dollar terms-the Index posted a total return of 26.3% vs. 15.8% for the S&P 500® Index for the year.

 

             After the sharp sell-off in the second quarter, which had been driven primarily by rising inflation, increased valuations, and fears of a slowdown in global economic growth, international equity markets showed convincing

 

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resilience with a strong recovery in the third and fourth quarters. In addition to the sound corporate earnings growth and feverish merger and acquisition activity, the second-half recovery in international markets was supported by the decision of the U.S. Federal Reserve to pause in August after two years of interest-rate tightening, which caused weakness in the U.S. dollar. Investors in foreign shares benefited as the U.S. dollar lost 10.5% vs. the Euro, lost 12.3% vs. the British pound and lost 1.0% vs. the Japanese yen for the year.

 

             Outperformance in the Portfolio in 2006 can be attributed to selections in Japan, Asia/Pacific ex-Japan, and the emerging markets. The Portfolio’s relative performance in Japan was strong, driven primarily by a real estate developer, an auto manufacturer, and an imaging solutions provider. All three companies, in addition to benefiting from economic growth both globally and in Japan, reported record earnings in 2006 and raised forecasts for future earnings.

 

             In the Asia/Pacific region, two of the Portfolio’s top performers in 2006 were an electricity generator, which benefited from soaring demand for electricity accompanying China’s economic growth, and an oil equipment manufacturer, which benefited from higher oil prices that have pushed exploration companies to take longer-term leases on drilling rigs.

 

             Within the Portfolio’s emerging market exposure, holdings in Mexico included a dominant retailer and one of Latin America’s largest mobile-phone companies, both of which continued to expand during the period and contributed considerable gains.

 

             Although the Portfolio performed well on a relative basis in Europe in the fourth quarter, performance lagged slightly in the region for the year due to an underweight in the United Kingdom (U.K.), where the FTSE 100 Index is near a six-year high.

 

             For the year, absolute sector benchmark returns performed mostly in a narrow range of 18.6% to 33.0%. Notable exceptions were the outperformance of the utilities sector, up 49.9% for the year, and the underperformance of the information technology sector, up 14.7%.

 

             The Portfolio outperformed on a relative basis in six of the10 Index sectors, led by the outsized gains in the industrials sector. The Portfolio underperformed in the materials sector due to lower than benchmark exposure to this sector and limited exposure to steel companies whose share prices rose on increased mergers and acquisitions activity.

 

Management Strategies

 

             The surprises in 2006 were the strong equity markets and economic performance on a global scale, particularly in Europe, where profits have risen at least 14% annually for the past three years; in Japan, where the economic expansion is on course to be its longest in half a century according to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD); and in the emerging markets, where gross domestic product (GDP) was estimated to be 5.4% in 2006.

 

             Enthusiasm for sustained rapid global growth, however, is muted as the European Central Bank (ECB) raised its key interest rate to a four-year high of 3.5% in December, and central banks in the U.K., Japan, and emerging markets such as India and China initiated rate hikes in 2006. And, rate increases may continue: according to the median forecast of 16 economists surveyed by Bloomberg in December, ECB interest rates will rise to 4.0% by the third quarter of 2007. Higher borrowing costs will translate into higher costs of capital which could slow spending and eventually temper corporate earnings globally.

 

             Given the leadership of value-oriented and lower-quality stocks in the lower interest rate environment of the past few years, we believe investors may soon focus on higher-quality, lower-leveraged companies with strong balance sheets as rates move higher.

 

             Given our emphasis on building diversified portfolios across regions, and investing in higher-quality, growth companies, we believe the Portfolio is well positioned for the possible market rotation and forecasted global economic slowdown.

 

Expense Examples

 

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transactional costs, including redemption fees; (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution (12b-1) fees (in the case of Class B); and other Portfolio expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period ended December 31, 2006 and held for the entire six-month period.

 

Actual Expenses

 

The first line of the tables below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you

 

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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 under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

Please note that “Expenses Paid During Period” are grossed up to reflect Portfolio expenses prior to the effect of Expense Offset (See Note E in the Notes to Financial Statements). Therefore, the annualized net expense ratios may differ from the ratio of the expenses to average net assets shown in the Financial Highlights.

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

 

The second line of the tables below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Portfolio’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Portfolio’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 the Portfolio and 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses Paid

 

 

 

 

 

Ending Account

 

During Period*

 

 

 

Beginning

 

Value

 

July 1, 2006 —

 

 

 

Account Value

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

July 1, 2006

 

2006

 

2006

 

Class A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

1,164.30

 

$

5.62

 

Hypothetical (5% average annual return before expenses)

 

1,000.00

 

1,020.01

 

5.24

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

1,000.00

 

1,162.50

 

7.09

 

Hypothetical (5% average annual return before expenses)

 

1,000.00

 

1,018.65

 

6.61

 

 


*             Expenses are equal to Class A and Class B annualized net expense ratios of 1.03% and 1.30%, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

Graphic Presentation of Portfolio Holdings

 

The following graph depicts the Portfolio’s holdings by industry and/or security type, as a percentage of total investments.

 

 


*                 Industries which do not appear in the above graph, as well as those which represent less than 5% of total investments, if applicable, are included in the category labeled “Other”.

 

January 2007

 

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Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

Common Stocks (99.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

Australia (1.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

BHP Billiton Ltd.

 

5,601

 

$

112

 

Austria (4.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Andritz AG

 

469

 

102

 

Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen

 

 

 

 

 

AG

 

1,625

 

125

 

Telekom Austria AG

 

3,065

 

82

 

 

 

 

 

309

 

Canada (1.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

EnCana Corp.

 

2,075

 

95

 

China (3.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

China Resources Power Holdings Co.

 

70,000

 

106

 

CNOOC Ltd.

 

92,700

 

88

 

Parkson Retail Group Ltd

 

14,700

 

73

 

 

 

 

 

267

 

Finland (4.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Fortum Oyj

 

4,590

 

130

 

Kone Oyj, Class B

 

1,600

 

91

 

Neste Oil Oyj

 

2,400

 

73

 

 

 

 

 

294

 

France (10.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

AXA S.A.

 

2,804

 

113

 

BNP Paribas S.A.

 

1,026

 

112

 

Cie Generale d’Optique Essilor International S.A.

 

783

 

84

 

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton S.A.

 

766

 

81

 

Schneider Electric S.A.

 

774

 

86

 

Total S.A.

 

2,115

 

153

 

Vallourec

 

318

 

92

 

 

 

 

 

721

 

Germany (8.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Celesio AG

 

1,600

 

86

 

Continental AG

 

1,127

 

131

 

Deutsche Bank AG (Registered)

 

800

 

107

 

E. ON AG

 

1,009

 

137

 

Porsche AG (Preferred)

 

50

 

64

 

SAP AG

 

1,648

 

87

 

 

 

 

 

612

 

Greece (2.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Co. S.A.

 

2,426

 

95

 

National Bank of Greece S.A.

 

2,232

 

103

 

 

 

 

 

198

 

Hong Kong (1.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Esprit Holdings Ltd.

 

11,000

 

123

 

India (2.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Bharti Airtel Ltd.

 

(a)5,400

 

79

 

ICICI Bank Ltd. ADR

 

2,500

 

104

 

 

 

 

 

183

 

Ireland (5.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Allied Irish Banks plc

 

3,485

 

103

 

Anglo Irish Bank Corp. plc

 

7,800

 

162

 

CRH plc (Dublin Shares)

 

2,248

 

94

 

 

 

 

 

359

 

Israel (0.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR

 

2,000

 

62

 

Japan (17.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Canon, Inc.

 

2,000

 

113

 

Casio Computer Co., Ltd.

 

4,000

 

91

 

Credit Saison Co., Ltd.

 

1,900

 

65

 

Daiwa Securities Group, Inc.

 

7,000

 

79

 

Hoya Corp.

 

2,300

 

90

 

Kobe Steel Ltd.

 

22,000

 

75

 

Kubota Corp.

 

9,000

 

83

 

ORIX Corp.

 

300

 

87

 

Sharp Corp.

 

5,000

 

86

 

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.

 

1,200

 

80

 

Sumitomo Realty & Development Co., Ltd.

 

4,000

 

128

 

Terumo Corp.

 

2,200

 

87

 

Toray Industries, Inc.

 

11,000

 

82

 

Toyota Motor Corp.

 

1,400

 

94

 

 

 

 

 

1,240

 

Mexico (2.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

America Movil S.A. de C.V., Class L ADR

 

1,900

 

86

 

Wal-Mart de Mexico S.A. de C.V. ADR

 

2,279

 

100

 

 

 

 

 

186

 

Netherlands (4.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

ING Groep N.V. CVA

 

3,260

 

145

 

Reed Elsevier N.V.

 

4,303

 

73

 

Royal Numico N.V.

 

1,740

 

94

 

 

 

 

 

312

 

Norway (3.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Telenor ASA

 

6,568

 

124

 

TGS Nopec Geophysical Co. ASA

 

(a)4,400

 

91

 

 

 

 

 

215

 

Singapore (2.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

DBS Group Holdings Ltd.

 

5,000

 

74

 

Keppel Corp., Ltd.

 

8,500

 

97

 

 

 

 

 

171

 

South Korea (1.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. GDR (Registered)

 

(e)239

 

79

 

Spain (1.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Banco Popular Espanol S.A.

 

4,845

 

88

 

Sweden (2.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Getinge AB, Class B

 

4,699

 

105

 

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Class B

 

20,000

 

81

 

 

 

 

 

186

 

Switzerland (6.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

ABB Ltd. (Registered)

 

6,000

 

107

 

Nestle S.A. (Registered)

 

300

 

107

 

Novartis AG (Registered)

 

1,322

 

76

 

Roche Holding AG (Genusschein)

 

450

 

81

 

SGS S.A. (Registered)

 

87

 

97

 

 

 

 

 

468

 

Turkey (1.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Akbank TAS ADR

 

5,704

 

69

 

 

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

 

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Portfolio of Investments (cont’d)

 

International Growth Equity Portfolio

 

 

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

United Kingdom (10.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Barclays plc

 

6,331

 

$

91

 

Capita Group plc

 

8,140

 

97

 

HSBC Holdings plc

 

3,913

 

71

 

Prudential plc

 

6,822

 

93

 

Reckitt Benckiser plc

 

1,827

 

83

 

Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc

 

2,364

 

92

 

SABMiller plc

 

4,264

 

98

 

Tesco plc

 

12,321

 

98

 

 

 

 

 

723

 

Total Common Stocks (Cost $5,726)

 

 

 

7,072

 

Total Investments (99.9%) (Cost $5,726)

 

 

 

7,072

 

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities (0.1%)

 

 

 

6

 

Net Assets (100%)

 

 

 

$

7,078

 

 


(a)

Non-income producing security.

 

 

(e)

144A security — certain conditions for public sale may exist. Unless otherwise noted, these securities are deemed to be liquid.

 

 

ADR

American Depositary Receipts

 

 

CVA

Certificaten Van Aandelen

 

 

GDR

Global Depositary Receipts

 

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

 

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Investment Overview (unaudited)

 

International Magnum Portfolio

 

 

 


* Minimum Investment

 

In accordance with SEC regulations, Portfolio performance shown assumes that all recurring fees (including management fees) were deducted and all dividends and distributions were reinvested.

 

Performance Compared to the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) EAFE Index(1) and the Lipper International Multi-Cap Core Funds Index(2)

 

 

 

Total Returns(3)

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual

 

 

 

One

 

Five

 

Ten

 

Since

 

 

 

Year

 

Years

 

Years

 

Inception(5)

 

Portfolio – Class A (4)

 

25.39

%

13.08

%

6.75

%

7.02

%

MSCI EAFE Index

 

26.34

 

14.98

 

7.71

 

7.73

 

Lipper International Multi-Cap Core Funds Index

 

24.89

 

14.87

 

9.28

 

9.79

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Portfolio – Class B (4)

 

25.10

 

12.78

 

6.47

 

6.73

 

MSCI EAFE Index

 

26.34

 

14.98

 

7.71

 

7.73

 

Lipper International Multi-Cap Core Funds Index

 

24.89

 

14.87

 

9.28

 

9.79

 

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results, and current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Performance assumes that all dividends and distributions, if any, were reinvested. For the most recent month-end performance figures, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that Portfolio shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.

 


(1)          The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) EAFE Index (Europe, Australasia, Far East) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure developed market equity performance, excluding the U.S. & Canada. The MSCI EAFE Index consists of the following 21 developed market country indices: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. The Index is unmanaged and its returns do not include any sales charges or fees. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

(2)          The Lipper International Multi-Cap Core Funds Index is an equally weighted performance index of the largest qualifying funds (based on net assets) in the Lipper International Multi-Cap Core Funds classification. The Index, which is adjusted for capital gains distributions and income dividends, is unmanaged and should not be considered an investment. There are currently 30 funds represented in this Index. As of the date of this report, the Portfolio is in the Lipper International Multi-Cap Core Funds classification.

 

(3)          Total returns for the Portfolio reflect fees waived and expenses reimbursed, if applicable, by the Adviser. Without such waivers and/or reimbursements, total returns would have been lower. Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements are voluntary and the Adviser reserves the right to commence or terminate any waiver and/or reimbursement at any time.

 

(4)          Commenced operations on March 15, 1996

 

(5)          For comparative purposes, average annual since inception returns listed for the Indexes refer to the inception date or initial offering of the respective share class of the Portfolio, not the inception of the Index.

 

The International Magnum Portfolio seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of non-U.S. issuers domiciled in EAFE countries. Foreign investing involves certain risks, including currency fluctuations and controls, restrictions on foreign investments, less governmental supervision and regulation, less liquidity and the potential for market volatility and political instability.

 

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Investment Overview (cont’d)

 

International Magnum Portfolio

 

Performance

 

For the year ended December 31, 2006, the Portfolio had a total return based on net asset value per share of 25.39%, net of fees, for the Class A shares and 25.10%, net of fees, for the Class B shares compared to 26.34% for the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) EAFE Index (the “Index”).

 

Factors Affecting Performance

 

                  It has been another stellar year for financial markets, and December was no exception. Even though economically speaking, markets have been haunted by the U.S. slowdown and its potential impact on the global picture, stocks have rallied to all-time highs. The S&P 500® Index is up over 14% this year, while Eurozone stocks have risen even faster. Although Japan’s market stalled a bit, the rest of Asia and the emerging markets put in another impressive financial year.

 

                  The Portfolio had strong absolute returns in 2006, but slightly lagged the Index. The primary cause of the underperformance during the year was security selection within Europe. Notable detractors included the Portfolio’s underweight to and security selection within the materials and utilities sectors, as well as security selection within the consumer discretionary sector.

 

                  Secondary causes of underperformance can be attributed to the Portfolio’s underweight to Europe, which had surprisingly strong performance in 2006.

 

Management Strategies

 

                  At the beginning of 2006, we believed the coming year would see an end to the trend of “value” outperformance and a rotation into more growth oriented industries. Therefore, during the first quarter, we implemented a strategic shift in the Portfolio by adding an explicit allocation to international growth securities.

 

                  The Portfolio remains split equally between growth and value securities. The shift into more growth-oriented stocks at the beginning of 2006 started to pay off during the second half of the year as investors began to focus on higher-quality, less-leveraged companies with strong balance sheets. Given our emphasis on building diversified portfolios across regions and investing in higher quality, growth companies, we believe the Portfolio is well positioned for a possible market rotation and forecasted global economic slowdown.

 

                  Within Europe, the Portfolio is overweight to the Eurozone and underweight to the United Kingdom (U.K.) We prefer the Eurozone to the U.K. because the Eurozone region appears to be enjoying a “Goldilocks” recovery, with business and consumer confidence soaring to a five-year high and inflation falling to its lowest level in over two years. Although economic data in the U.K. has been somewhat mixed of late, the housing market is still painting a bullish picture. Other reports showed that unemployment unexpectedly fell in November and consumer price inflation accelerated to the highest level in a decade. We believe that valuations remain expensive for U.K. companies, particularly within the financial sector. Therefore, we continue to maintain an underweight to the U.K.

 

                  The Portfolio is neutrally weighted to Japan. Japanese economic data has been disappointing, heightening concerns of Japan’s economic recovery stalling in the first half of 2007. By our measures, Japan’s equity market now appears expensively valued relative to other developed regions. Moreover, in terms of fundamentals, recent economic data have been weak.

 

                  Fundamentals remain promising for emerging markets given current account surpluses, higher savings rates, improved debt management, and favorable relative valuations. Therefore, we have maintained the Portfolio’s opportunistic allocation to the emerging markets.

 

                  Within industries, we are maintaining the Portfolio’s overweight to insurance, capital goods, technology hardware and equipment, and consumer durables and apparel. Conversely, we are underweight to banks (particularly in Japan), utilities and energy.

 

Expense Examples

 

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transactional costs, including redemption fees; (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution (12b-1) fees (in the case of Class B); and other Portfolio expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period ended December 31, 2006 and held for the entire six-month period.

 

Actual Expenses

 

The first line of the tables below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the

 

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Investment Overview (cont’d)

 

International Magnum Portfolio

 

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 under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

Please note that “Expenses Paid During Period” are grossed up to reflect Portfolio expenses prior to the effect of Expense Offset (See Note E in the Notes to Financial Statements). Therefore, the annualized net expense ratios may differ from the ratio of the expenses to average net assets shown in the Financial Highlights.

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

 

The second line of the tables below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Portfolio’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Portfolio’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 the Portfolio and 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses Paid

 

 

 

 

 

Ending Account

 

During Period*

 

 

 

Beginning

 

Value

 

July 1, 2006 —

 

 

 

Account Value

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

July 1, 2006

 

2006

 

2006

 

Class A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

1,158.60

 

$

5.44

 

Hypothetical (5% average annual return before expenses)

 

1,000.00

 

1,020.16

 

5.09

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

1,000.00

 

1,156.50

 

6.79

 

Hypothetical (5% average annual return before expenses)

 

1,000.00

 

1,018.90

 

6.36

 

 


*             Expenses are equal to Class A and Class B annualized net expense ratios of 1.00% and 1.25%, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

Graphic Presentation of Portfolio Holdings

 

The following graph depicts the Portfolio’s holdings by industry and/or security type, as a percentage of total investments.

 

 


*                 Industries which do not appear in the above graph, as well as those which represent less than 5% of total investments, if applicable, are included in the category labeled “Other”.

 

January 2007

 

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December 31, 2006

 

Portfolio of Investments

 

International Magnum Portfolio

 

 

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

Common Stocks (99.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Australia (2.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

AMP Ltd.

 

43,550

 

$

347

 

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd.

 

(c)6,108

 

136

 

BHP Billiton Ltd.

 

74,470

 

1,487

 

Guns Ltd.

 

(c)30,100

 

70

 

National Australia Bank Ltd.

 

3,930

 

126

 

Newcrest Mining Ltd.

 

3,500

 

73

 

QBE Insurance Group Ltd.

 

8,950

 

204

 

Rio Tinto Ltd.

 

(c)5,900

 

346

 

Telstra Corp Ltd.

 

(a)118,321

 

251

 

Westpac Banking Corp.

 

8,500

 

163

 

 

 

 

 

3,203

 

Austria (2.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Andritz AG

 

4,401

 

955

 

Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG

 

15,950

 

1,223

 

Telekom Austria AG

 

40,784

 

1,093

 

 

 

 

 

3,271

 

Belgium (1.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

AGFA-Geared N.V.

 

11,710

 

299

 

Solvay S.A., Class A

 

2,706

 

415

 

Unicode

 

2,370

 

404

 

 

 

 

 

1,118

 

Finland (2.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Fortum Oyj

 

39,352

 

1,120

 

Kone Oyj, Class B

 

17,400

 

986

 

Neste Oil Oyj

 

(c)20,300

 

617

 

 

 

 

 

2,723

 

France (11.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

AXA S.A.

 

24,554

 

994

 

BNP Paribas S.A.

 

18,665

 

2,036

 

Cie Generale d’Optique Essilor International S.A.

 

8,018

 

862

 

Electricite De France

 

9,808

 

715

 

France Telecom S.A.

 

29,680

 

821

 

Gaz de France

 

(c)15,142

 

697

 

Lafarge S.A.

 

5,305

 

789

 

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton S.A.

 

6,721

 

709

 

Renault S.A.

 

(c)3,017

 

362

 

Sanofi-Aventis S.A.

 

7,431

 

686

 

Schneider Electric S.A.

 

(c)14,538

 

1,614

 

Total S.A.

 

32,665

 

2,357

 

Vallourec

 

2,707

 

787

 

 

 

 

 

13,429

 

Germany (8.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

Allianz AG (Registered)

 

4,734

 

967

 

AWD Holding AG

 

(c)9,115

 

385

 

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

 

9,691

 

557

 

Celesio AG

 

15,356

 

824

 

Commerzbank AG

 

13,438

 

512

 

Continental AG

 

11,355

 

1,320

 

DaimlerChrysler AG

 

5,816

 

359

 

Deutsche Bank AG (Registered)

 

7,014

 

938

 

E. ON AG

 

9,306

 

1,263

 

Fresenius Medical Care AG

 

2,811

 

375

 

MAN AG

 

3,920

 

354

 

Muenchener Rueckversicherungs AG (Registered)

 

4,703

 

810

 

Porsche AG (Preferred)

 

600

 

764

 

SAP AG

 

14,436

 

767

 

Siemens AG (Registered)

 

3,801

 

377

 

 

 

 

 

10,572

 

Greece (2.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Co. S.A.

 

19,667

 

768

 

EFG Eurobank Ergasias S.A.

 

13,312

 

482

 

National Bank of Greece S.A.

 

32,353

 

1,491

 

 

 

 

 

2,741

 

Hong Kong (4.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

BOC Hong Kong Holdings Ltd.

 

46,000

 

125

 

Cheung Kong Holdings Ltd.

 

11,000

 

135

 

China Resources Power Holdings Co.

 

(c)594,000

 

897

 

CNOOC Ltd.

 

772,000

 

733

 

Dah Sing Financial Holdings Ltd.

 

4,800

 

43

 

Esprit Holdings Ltd.

 

(e)108,800

 

1,215

 

Great Eagle Holdings Ltd.

 

91,000

 

262

 

Hutchison Whampoa Ltd.

 

12,000

 

122

 

Hysan Development Co., Ltd.

 

81,000

 

212

 

New World Development Ltd.

 

192,000

 

387

 

Parkson Retail Group Ltd.

 

(e)124,200

 

615

 

Techtronic Industries Co.

 

24,000

 

31

 

 

 

 

 

4,777

 

India (1.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Bharti Airtel Ltd.

 

(a)48,700

 

714

 

ICICI Bank Ltd. ADR

 

21,500

 

897

 

 

 

 

 

1,611

 

Ireland (2.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Allied Irish Banks plc

 

30,627

 

910

 

Anglo Irish Bank Corp. plc

 

61,618

 

1,273

 

CRH plc (Dublin Shares)

 

19,747

 

822

 

 

 

 

 

3,005

 

Israel (0.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR

 

17,600

 

547

 

Italy (1.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A.

 

56,076

 

433

 

Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena S.p.A.

 

(c)81,654

 

528

 

UniCredito Italiano S.p.A.

 

71,534

 

627

 

 

 

 

 

1,588

 

Japan (22.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Amada Co., Ltd.

 

19,000

 

201

 

Astellas Pharma, Inc.

 

(c)6,900

 

314

 

Canon, Inc.

 

28,200

 

1,588

 

Casio Computer Co., Ltd.

 

(c)49,100

 

1,114

 

Credit Saison Co., Ltd.

 

(c)12,000

 

413

 

Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.

 

(c)12,000

 

185

 

Daicel Chemical Industries Ltd.

 

(c)31,000

 

219

 

Daifuku Co., Ltd.

 

(c)15,000

 

238

 

Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd.

 

11,000

 

344

 

Daikin Industries Ltd.

 

(c)9,400

 

327

 

Daiwa Securities Group, Inc.

 

64,000

 

718

 

 

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

 

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Portfolio of Investments (cont’d)

 

International Magnum Portfolio

 

 

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

Japan (cont’d)

 

 

 

 

 

Denki Kagaku Kogyo K.K.

 

50,000

 

$

208

 

East Japan Railway Co.

 

31

 

207

 

FamilyMart Co., Ltd.

 

7,400

 

201

 

Fuji Machine Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

 

3,600

 

69

 

Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.

 

7,900

 

325

 

Fujitec Co., Ltd.

 

12,000

 

92

 

Fujitsu Ltd.

 

46,000

 

361

 

Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd.

 

38,000

 

239

 

Hitachi Capital Corp.

 

10,100

 

193

 

Hitachi High-Technologies Corp.

 

3,900

 

116

 

Hitachi Ltd.

 

45,000

 

281

 

House Foods Corp.

 

5,100

 

84

 

Hoya Corp.

 

19,500

 

760

 

Kaneka Corp.

 

24,000

 

219

 

Kobe Steel Ltd.

 

206,000

 

706

 

Kubota Corp.

 

81,000

 

750

 

Kurita Water Industries Ltd.

 

(c)11,600

 

251

 

Kyocera Corp.

 

3,100

 

292

 

Kyudenko Corp.

 

8,000

 

47

 

Lintec Corp.

 

5,500

 

108

 

Maeda Road Construction Co., Ltd.

 

6,000

 

44

 

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

 

21,000

 

419

 

Minebea Co., Ltd.

 

27,000

 

189

 

Mitsubishi Chemical Corp.

 

(c)32,000

 

202

 

Mitsubishi Corp.

 

18,800

 

354

 

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.

 

70,000

 

318

 

Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co., Ltd.

 

22,000

 

110

 

Mitsumi Electric Co., Ltd.

 

(c)10,000

 

220

 

Nagase & Co., Ltd.

 

(c)8,000

 

95

 

NEC Corp.

 

55,000

 

263

 

Nifco, Inc.

 

(c)7,100

 

163

 

Nintendo Co., Ltd.

 

2,100

 

545

 

Nippon Meat Packers, Inc.

 

11,000

 

120

 

Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd.

 

(c)14,000

 

66

 

Nippon Steel Corp.

 

28,000

 

161

 

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.

 

34

 

167

 

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

 

38,400

 

462

 

Nissha Printing Co., Ltd.

 

(c)2,000

 

62

 

Nisshinbo Industries, Inc.

 

11,000

 

114

 

Obayashi Corp.

 

30,000

 

195

 

Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

 

4,300

 

227

 

ORIX Corp.

 

2,550

 

738

 

Ricoh Co., Ltd.

 

19,000

 

388

 

Rinnai Corp.

 

3,100

 

93

 

Rohm Co., Ltd.

 

(c)1,900

 

189

 

Ryosan Co., Ltd.

 

4,900

 

122

 

Sanki Engineering Co., Ltd.

 

3,000

 

21

 

Sanwa Shutter Corp.

 

19,000

 

112

 

Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.

 

26,000

 

207

 

Sekisui House Ltd.

 

15,000

 

218

 

Sharp Corp.

 

42,000

 

724

 

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.

 

10,600

 

710

 

Shin-Etsu Polymer Co., Ltd.

 

10,800

 

151

 

Sony Corp.

 

6,200

 

266

 

Sumitomo Realty & Development Co., Ltd.

 

39,000

 

1,252

 

Suzuki Motor Corp.

 

(c)11,800

 

333

 

TDK Corp.

 

3,400

 

270

 

Teijin Ltd.

 

35,000

 

216

 

Terumo Corp.

 

18,500

 

728

 

Toho Co., Ltd.

 

(c)4,100

 

74

 

Tokyo Electric Power Co., Inc. (The)

 

5,900

 

191

 

Toray Industries, Inc.

 

98,000

 

735

 

Toshiba Corp.

 

(c)66,000

 

430

 

Toyo Ink Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

 

17,000

 

69

 

Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.

 

3,000

 

69

 

Toyota Motor Corp.

 

20,900

 

1,398

 

Tsubakimoto Chain Co.

 

26,000

 

154

 

Yamaha Corp.

 

12,900

 

273

 

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.

 

(c)9,900

 

311

 

 

 

 

 

26,108

 

Mexico (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

America Movil S.A. de C.V., Class L ADR

 

17,635

 

797

 

Netherlands (5.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

ING Groep N.V. CVA

 

35,176

 

1,560

 

Royal Dutch Shell plc, Class A

 

45,597

 

1,593

 

Royal Numico N.V.

 

(c)14,136

 

760

 

TNT N.V.

 

13,390

 

576

 

Unilever N.V. CVA

 

20,674

 

565

 

Wolters Kluwer N.V. CVA

 

37,536

 

1,080

 

 

 

 

 

6,134

 

Norway (2.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Norske Skogindustrier ASA

 

21,945

 

378

 

Telenor ASA

 

58,126

 

1,093

 

TGS Nopec Geophysical Co. ASA

 

(a)52,239

 

1,081

 

 

 

 

 

2,552

 

Singapore (2.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

CapitaCommercial Trust REIT

 

42,040

 

72

 

CapitaLand Ltd.

 

132,000

 

533

 

Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Ltd.

 

(a)(c)87,000

 

73

 

City Developments Ltd.

 

35,000

 

290

 

DBS Group Holdings Ltd.

 

48,000

 

707

 

Keppel Corp., Ltd.

 

96,000

 

1,102

 

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp., Ltd.

 

35,000

 

176

 

SembCorp Industries Ltd.

 

65,680

 

164

 

Singapore Airlines Ltd.

 

20,000

 

228

 

Singapore Press Holdings Ltd.

 

30,000

 

84

 

 

 

 

 

3,429

 

South Korea (0.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. GDR (Registered)

 

(e)1,727

 

568

 

Spain (2.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Altadis S.A.

 

8,668

 

454

 

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.

 

29,948

 

721

 

Banco Popular Espanol S.A.

 

(c)42,523

 

771

 

Telefonica S.A.

 

19,222

 

409

 

 

 

 

 

2,355

 

Sweden (2.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Atlas Copco AB, Class A

 

(c)11,899

 

400

 

Getinge AB, Class B

 

(c)34,563

 

775

 

 

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

 

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Portfolio of Investments (cont’d)

 

International Magnum Portfolio

 

 

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

Sweden (cont’d)

 

 

 

 

 

Sandvik AB

 

50,634

 

$

736

 

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Class B

 

327,632

 

1,323

 

 

 

 

 

3,234

 

Switzerland (8.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

ABB Ltd. (Registered)

 

(c)(e)63,500

 

1,139

 

Ciba Specialty Chemicals AG (Registered)

 

5,766

 

384

 

Compagnie Financiere Richemont AG, Class A

 

14,244

 

830

 

Credit Suisse Group (Registered)

 

5,800

 

406

 

Nestle S.A. (Registered)

 

3,910

 

1,389

 

Nobel Biocare Holding AG

 

1,345

 

398

 

Novartis AG (Registered)

 

29,157

 

1,681

 

Roche Holding AG (Genusschein)

 

8,654

 

1,552

 

SGS S.A. (Registered)

 

(c)702

 

782

 

Swiss Reinsurance (Registered)

 

10,166

 

864

 

Zurich Financial Services AG (Registered)

 

1,467

 

395

 

 

 

 

 

9,820

 

Turkey (0.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Akbank TAS ADR

 

50,396

 

612

 

United Kingdom (11.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Anglo American plc

 

7,592

 

370

 

Aviva plc

 

23,846

 

384

 

Barclays plc

 

55,557

 

794

 

Cadbury Schweppes plc

 

63,738

 

682

 

Capita Group plc

 

65,917

 

783

 

GlaxoSmithKline plc

 

23,241

 

612

 

HSBC Holdings plc

 

105,999

 

1,932

 

Imperial Tobacco Group plc

 

10,125

 

399

 

Man Group Plc

 

20,635

 

211

 

Old Mutual plc

 

132,303

 

451

 

Prudential plc

 

58,903

 

807

 

Reckitt Benckiser plc

 

18,623

 

851

 

Reed Elsevier plc

 

89,523

 

983

 

Rexam plc

 

33,828

 

348

 

Rolls-Royce Group plc

 

42,182

 

370

 

Rolls-Royce Group plc, Class B

 

(a)1,548,079

 

3

 

Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc

 

20,749

 

810

 

SABMiller plc

 

34,475

 

793

 

Tesco plc

 

145,003

 

1,148

 

WM Morrison Supermarkets plc

 

86,458

 

431

 

 

 

 

 

13,162

 

Total Common Stocks (Cost $95,091)

 

 

 

117,356

 

 

 

 

Face

 

 

 

 

 

Amount

 

 

 

 

 

(000)

 

 

 

Short-Term Investments (8.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Short-Term Debt Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities (8.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Alliance & Leicester plc,

 

 

 

 

 

5.36%, 1/8/07

 

$

(h)335

 

335

 

Bancaja, 5.37%, 1/19/07

 

(h)168

 

168

 

Bank of America Corp., 5.32%, 1/2/07

 

(h)536

 

536

 

Bank of New York Co., Inc.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/10/07

 

(h)167

 

167

 

Bear Stearns & Co., Inc.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.37%, 1/2/07

 

(h)201

 

201

 

5.38%, 1/2/07

 

(h)134

 

134

 

5.39%, 1/16/07

 

(h)335

 

335

 

BNP Paribas plc,

 

 

 

 

 

5.35%, 2/20/07

 

(h)335

 

335

 

CIC, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/3/07

 

(h)235

 

235

 

5.34%, 1/2/07

 

(h)335

 

335

 

Dekabank Deutsche Girozentrale,

 

 

 

 

 

5.39%, 1/19/07

 

(h)342

 

342

 

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/2/07

 

1,075

 

1,075

 

Dexia Bank, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/2/07

 

(h)335

 

335

 

Gemini Securitization Corp.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/2/07

 

167

 

167

 

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.40%, 1/16/07

 

(h)168

 

168

 

5.42%, 1/2/07

 

(h)315

 

315

 

HSBC Finance Corp., 5.34%, 1/8/07

 

(h)168

 

168

 

Liberty Lighthouse U.S. Capital,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/2/07

 

(h)167

 

167

 

Manufacturers & Traders,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/16/07

 

(h)201

 

201

 

Merrill Lynch & Co.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.35%, 1/26/07

 

(h)176

 

176

 

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/2/07

 

(h)168

 

168

 

Natexis Banques Populaires, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/2/07

 

(h)335

 

335

 

5.35%, 1/2/07

 

(h)168

 

168

 

National City Bank Cleveland,

 

 

 

 

 

5.32%, 1/2/07

 

(h)486

 

486

 

National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/2/07

 

(h)670

 

670

 

Nationwide Building Society,

 

 

 

 

 

5.44%, 3/28/07

 

(h)389

 

389

 

Nordea Bank, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.31%, 1/2/07

 

(h)503

 

503

 

Rhein-Main Securitisation Ltd.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/18/07

 

158

 

158

 

Skandi, NewYork,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/9/07

 

(h)335

 

335

 

SLM Corp., 5.36%, 1/22/07

 

(h)335

 

335

 

Toronto Dominion, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.32%, 5/29/07

 

(h)335

 

335

 

Tulip Funding, 5.36%, 1/16/07

 

184

 

184

 

Unicredito Italiano Bank (Ireland) plc,

 

 

 

 

 

5.36%, 1/9/07

 

(h)234

 

234

 

World Savings Bank FSB,

 

 

 

 

 

5.35%, 1/19/07

 

(h)114

 

114

 

Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $10,309)

 

 

 

10,309

 

 

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

 

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Portfolio of Investments (cont’d)

 

International Magnum Portfolio

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

(000)

 

Total Investments (108.0%) (Cost $105,400) — including $9,829 of Securities Loaned

 

$

127,665

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (-8.0%)

 

(9,445

)

Net Assets (100%)

 

$

118,220

 


(a)

 

Non-income producing security.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(c)

 

All or portion of security on loan at December 31, 2006.

 

 

 

(e)

 

144A security — certain conditions for public sale may exist. Unless otherwise noted, these securities are deemed to be liquid.

 

 

 

(h)

 

Variable/Floating Rate Security — interest rate changes on these instruments are based on changes in a designated base rate. The rates shown are those in effect on December 31, 2006.

 

 

 

ADR

 

American Depository Receipts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CVA

 

Certificaten Van Aandelen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GDR

 

Global Depository Receipts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REIT

 

Real Estate Investment Trust

 

 

 

Foreign Currency Exchange Contract Information:

 

 

 

 

 

The Portfolio had the following foreign currency exchange contract(s) open at period end:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net

 

Currency

 

 

 

 

 

 

In

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized

 

to

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exchange

 

 

 

 

 

Appreciation

 

Deliver

 

 

Value

 

Settlement

 

For

 

 

Value

 

 

(Depreciation)

 

(000)

 

 

(000)

 

Date

 

(000)

 

 

(000)

 

 

(000)

 

AUD

1,093

 

$

861

 

3/14/07

 

USD

 

856

 

$

856

 

$

(5

)

EUR

4,505

 

5,965

 

3/14/07

 

USD

 

5,977

 

5,977

 

12

 

GBP

1,901

 

3,723

 

3/14/07

 

USD

 

3,737

 

3,737

 

14

 

JPY

404,571

 

3,430

 

3/14/07

 

USD

 

3,486

 

3,486

 

56

 

USD

4,249

 

4,249

 

3/14/07

 

AUD

 

5,418

 

4,269

 

20

 

USD

1,407

 

1,407

 

3/14/07

 

EUR

 

1,060

 

1,404

 

(3

)

USD

17,332

 

17,332

 

3/14/07

 

GBP

 

8,809

 

17,252

 

(80

)

USD

4,711

 

4,711

 

3/14/07

 

JPY

 

547,458

 

4,642

 

(69

)

 

 

 

$

41,678

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

41,623

 

$

(55

)


AUD

Australian Dollar

EUR

Euro

GBP

British Pound

JPY

Japanese Yen

USD

United States Dollar

 

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

 

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December 31, 2006

 

Investment Overview (unaudited)

 

International Real Estate Portfolio

 

 

 


*    Minimum Investment

**  Commenced operations on October 1, 1997

 

In accordance with SEC regulations, Portfolio performance shown assumes that all recurring fees (including management fees) were deducted and all dividends and distributions were reinvested.

 

Performance Compared to the FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Europe REITs Index(1), the FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Asia REITs
Index
(2) , FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Global Real Estate Index (80% Europe/20% Asia) (3) and the Lipper Real Estate Funds Index(4)

 

 

 

Total Returns(5)

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual

 

 

 

One
Year

 

Five
Years

 

Since
Inception(7)

 

Portfolio – Class A (6)

 

56.06

%

36.36

%

18.66

%

FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Europe REITs Index

 

66.53

 

37.36

 

19.00

 

FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Asia REITs Index

 

36.45

 

25.43

 

8.84

 

FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Global Real Estate Index (80% Europe/20% Asia)

 

60.15

 

35.05

 

17.44

 

Lipper Real Estate Funds Index

 

31.46

 

22.63

 

12.78

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Portfolio – Class B (6)

 

55.69

 

36.01

 

18.36

 

FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Europe REITs Index

 

66.53

 

37.36

 

19.00

 

FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Asia REITs Index

 

36.45

 

25.43

 

8.84

 

FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Global Real Estate Index (80% Europe/20% Asia)

 

60.15

 

35.05

 

17.44

 

Lipper Real Estate Funds Index

 

31.46

 

22.63

 

12.78

 

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results, and current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Performance assumes that all dividends and distributions, if any, were reinvested. For the most recent month-end performance figures, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that Portfolio shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.

 


(1)   The FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Europe REITs Index is the European component of the FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Global Real Estate Index, which is a market capitalization weighted index designed to reflect the stock performance of companies engaged in the North American, European and Asian real estate markets. The performance of the Index is listed in U.S. dollars and assumes reinvestment of net dividends for periods after 1/31/2005 (gross returns used prior to 1/31/2005). “Net Dividends” reflects a reduction in dividends after taking into account withholding of taxes by certain foreign countries represented in the Index. The Index is unmanaged and its returns do not include any sales charges or fees. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

(2)   The FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Asia REITs Index is the Asian component of the FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Global Real Estate Index, which is a market capitalization weighted index designed to reflect the stock performance of companies engaged in the North American, European and Asian real estate markets. The performance of the Index is listed in U.S. dollars and assumes reinvestment of net dividends for periods after 1/31/2005 (gross returns used prior to 1/31/2005). “Net Dividends” reflects a reduction in dividends after taking into account withholding of taxes by certain foreign countries represented in the Index. The Index is unmanaged and its returns do not include any sales charges or fees. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

(3)   The FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Global Real Estate Index (80% Europe/20% Asia) is a customized benchmark, 80% of which consists of the performance of the FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Europe Series and 20% of which consists of the performance of the FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Asia Series. These series are components of the FTSE EPRA/ NAREIT Global Real Estate Index which is a market capitalization weighted index designed to reflect the stock performance of companies engaged in the North American, European and Asian real estate markets. The performance of the Index is listed in U.S. dollars and assumes reinvestment of net dividends for periods after

 

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Investment Overview (cont’d)

 

International Real Estate Portfolio

 

1/31/2005 (gross returns used prior to 1/31/2005). “Net Dividends” reflects a reduction in dividends after taking into account withholding of taxes by certain foreign countries represented in the Index. The Index is rebalanced on a monthly basis. The Index is unmanaged and its returns do not include any sales charges or fees. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

(4)   The Lipper Real Estate Funds Index is an equally weighted performance index of the largest qualifying funds (based on net assets) in the Lipper Real Estate Funds classification. The Index, which is adjusted for capital gains distributions and income dividends, is unmanaged and should not be considered an investment. There are currently 30 funds represented in this Index. As of the date of this report, the Portfolio is in the Lipper Real Estate Funds classification.

 

(5)   Total returns for the Portfolio reflect fees waived and expenses reimbursed, if applicable, by the Adviser. Without such waivers and/or reimbursements, total returns would have been lower. Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements are voluntary and the Adviser reserves the right to commence or terminate any waiver and/or reimbursement at any time.

 

(6)   Commenced operations on October 1, 1997

 

(7)   For comparative purposes, average annual since inception returns listed for the Indexes refer to the inception date or initial offering of the respective share class of the Portfolio, not the inception of the Index.

 

The International Real Estate Portfolio seeks to provide current income and long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of companies in the real estate industry located in various global markets throughout the world (excluding the United States and Canada). Foreign investing involves certain risks, including currency fluctuations and controls, restrictions on foreign investments, less governmental supervision and regulation, less liquidity and the potential for market volatility and political instability.

 

Performance

 

For the year ended December 31, 2006, the Portfolio had a total return based on net asset value per share of 56.06% for the Class A shares, net of fees, and 55.69% for the Class B shares, net of fees, compared to 66.53% for the FTSE EPRA / NAREIT Europe REITs Index , 36.45% for the FTSE EPRA/ NAREIT Asia REITs Index and 60.15% for the FTSE EPRA/ NAREIT Global Real Estate Index (80% Europe/20% Asia).

 

Factors Affecting Performance

 

      The Portfolio’s overweight in Asia, particularly in Japan and Hong Kong, had a negative impact on relative performance versus the Index. An underweight in Australia was detrimental as well. Stock selection was positive in Japan and Singapore, but this was more than offset by a negative contribution from Hong Kong.

 

      In Europe, country underweights in Austria and Belgium and an overweight in Italy had a positive impact on relative performance. This was partly offset by underweights in Spain and Poland. Stock selection was positive in the United Kingdom (U.K.) and France, but negatively affected performance in Spain and Finland.

 

      In 2006, overall returns from property stocks in Europe and Asia were strong, and real estate securities outperformed the regional equity markets. Performance in both markets can be attributed to improving real estate values and continued investor attraction to real estate.

 

      The recovery in the European office markets accelerated during 2006, with falling vacancies and improved demand putting upward pressure on rents in the majority of European office markets. The supply pipeline still remains fairly limited in most cities, and the recovery is therefore expected by many investors to continue during 2007, with the majority of European cities expected to experience positive rental growth.

 

      European retail sales growth remained sluggish, with little possibility of near-term improvement given the negative effect that higher interest rates and fiscal tightening will likely have on consumer disposable income. In addition, supply of new space outpaces retail sales growth in a number of European countries, which should impact rental growth prospects.

 

      The Asian office markets continue to improve further on the back of the economic recovery. Vacancy rates for Grade A offices have fallen below 3% in Tokyo, and rents and land prices have continued to improve following a long period of declines. Strong rental growth is already materializing in Hong Kong and Singapore, where secondary locations are now also starting to benefit. The Asian retail sector remains well supported by robust economic growth and rising domestic consumption and tourism spending.

 

      Throughout the reporting period, investor demand for real estate remained strong worldwide, despite higher interest rates, and yields continued to compress in most markets. Further yield compression is likely to be more limited than before, however, as a continued rise in interest rates is leading to a decrease in the spread between property yields and interest rates, thereby limiting the scope for further yield compression.

 

      Following the strong returns during the period, real estate securities in the European market now trade at a premium to the net asset values (NAV) of underlying assets. However, improved real estate fundamentals are still not being priced into the Asian market, and this market is still trading below NAV, except in Australia where premiums are at historic high levels.

 

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Investment Overview (cont’d)

 

International Real Estate Portfolio

 

Management Strategies

 

      We maintained our core investment philosophy as a real estate value investor. This resulted in our ownership of stocks in regions which we believe provide the best valuation relative to their underlying real estate values and growth prospects.

 

      As of the close of the period, the Portfolio remained overweight in Asia, as it combines improving real estate fundamentals with more attractive securities valuations compared to the European market. Within Asia, we prefer the Japanese and Hong Kong markets.

 

      In Europe, we added to positions in the U.K. during the year, thereby increasing the Portfolio’s overweight. We partly closed our underweight in Austria, following a period of underperformance halfway through the year. We also took profits in the Netherlands during the first half of the period, and as a result, moved from an overweight position to an underweight position. The Portfolio also included underweights in Germany and Belgium, and an overweight in Italy.

 

Expense Examples

 

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transactional costs, including redemption fees; (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution (12b- 1) fees (in the case of Class B); and other Portfolio expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period ended December 31, 2006 and held for the entire six-month period.

 

Actual Expenses

 

The first line of the tables below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this 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 under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

Please note that “Expenses Paid During Period” are grossed up to reflect Portfolio expenses prior to the effect of Expense Offset (See Note E in the Notes to Financial Statements). Therefore, the annualized net expense ratios may differ from the ratio of the expenses to average net assets shown in the Financial Highlights.

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

 

The second line of the tables below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Portfolio’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Portfolio’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 the Portfolio and 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses Paid

 

 

 

 

 

Ending Account

 

During Period*

 

 

 

Beginning

 

Value

 

July 1, 2006 —

 

 

 

Account Value

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

July 1, 2006

 

2006

 

2006

 

Class A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

1,344.50

 

$

5.55

 

Hypothetical (5% average annual return before expenses)

 

1,000.00

 

1,020.47

 

4.79

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

1,000.00

 

1,342.60

 

7.03

 

Hypothetical (5% average annual return before expenses)

 

1,000.00

 

1,019.21

 

6.06

 

 


*    Expenses are equal to Class A and Class B annualized net expense ratios of 0.94% and 1.19%, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

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Investment Overview (cont’d)

 

International Real Estate Portfolio

 

Graphic Presentation of Portfolio Holdings

 

The following graph depicts the Portfolio’s holdings by industry and/or security type, as a percentage of total investments.

 

 


*    Industries which do not appear in the above graph, as well as those which represent less than 5% of total investments, if applicable, are included in the category labeled “Other”.

 

January 2007

 

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Portfolio of Investments

 

International Real Estate Portfolio

 

 

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

Common Stocks (93.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Australia (6.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Centro Properties Group

 

437,784

 

$

3,145

 

CFS Retail Property Trust

 

1,937,932

 

3,559

 

DB RREEF Trust

 

3,222,287

 

4,515

 

GPT Group

 

1,668,200

 

7,374

 

Investa Property Group

 

620,700

 

1,230

 

Macquarie CountryWide Trust

 

744,300

 

1,240

 

Macquarie Goodman Group

 

876,267

 

5,257

 

Macquarie ProLogis Trust

 

3,120,700

 

3,091

 

Mirvac Group

 

732,450

 

3,232

 

Stockland

 

18,069

 

110

 

Stockland (New)

 

1,553,585

 

10,154

 

Westfield Group

 

2,317,850

 

38,403

 

 

 

 

 

81,310

 

Austria (3.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Conwert Immobilien Invest AG

 

(a)214,614

 

4,646

 

Immoeast Immobilien Anlagen AG

 

(a)865,673

 

12,170

 

IMMOFINANZ Immobilien Anlagen AG

 

(a)1,753,288

 

24,996

 

 

 

 

 

41,812

 

Finland (0.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Citycon Oyj

 

299,730

 

1,998

 

Sponda Oyj

 

459,160

 

7,273

 

 

 

 

 

9,271

 

France (8.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Gecina S.A. REIT

 

110,775

 

21,203

 

Klepierre REIT

 

108,462

 

20,474

 

Societe Immobilierede Location pour l’Industrie et le Commerce REIT

 

47,137

 

7,094

 

Unibail REIT

 

233,441

 

57,039

 

 

 

 

 

105,810

 

Germany (0.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

IVG Immobilien AG

 

15,678

 

673

 

Hong Kong (7.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Champion REIT

 

(a)6,192,000

 

2,993

 

Cheung Kong Holdings Ltd.

 

138,000

 

1,699

 

Henderson Land Development Co., Ltd.

 

2,744,000

 

15,346

 

Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd.

 

4,084,000

 

16,254

 

Hysan Development Co., Ltd.

 

2,432,576

 

6,364

 

Kerry Properties Ltd.

 

261,980

 

1,224

 

Link REIT (The)

 

798,000

 

1,641

 

New World Development Ltd.

 

7,820,410

 

15,745

 

Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.

 

2,204,000

 

25,318

 

Swire Pacific Ltd., Class A

 

466,000

 

5,006

 

 

 

 

 

91,590

 

Italy (2.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Aedes S.p.A.

 

472,160

 

3,827

 

Beni Stabili S.p.A.

 

10,300,907

 

16,440

 

Risanamento S.p.A.

 

1,174,989

 

12,718

 

 

 

 

 

32,985

 

Japan (11.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Aeon Mall Co., Ltd.

 

33,400

 

1,886

 

Daibiru Corp.

 

321,300

 

3,499

 

Japan Hotel & Resort, Inc. REIT

 

513

 

2,953

 

Japan Real Estate Investment Corp. REIT

 

118

 

1,269

 

Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.

 

1,599,000

 

41,384

 

Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.

 

1,418,000

 

34,614

 

Mori Trust Sogo Reit, Inc.

 

120

 

1,129

 

Nippon Building Fund, Inc. REIT

 

501

 

6,652

 

NTT Urban Development Corp.

 

5,125

 

9,905

 

Sumitomo Realty & Development Co., Ltd.

 

866,000

 

27,798

 

Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd.

 

468,000

 

5,215

 

Tokyu Land Corp.

 

584,000

 

5,506

 

 

 

 

 

141,810

 

Netherlands (4.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Corio N.V. REIT

 

108,362

 

8,854

 

Eurocommercial Properties N.V. CVA REIT

 

297,553

 

14,851

 

Rodamco Europe N.V. REIT

 

162,996

 

21,689

 

Wereldhave N.V. REIT

 

77,520

 

10,325

 

 

 

 

 

55,719

 

Singapore (3.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Ascott Group Ltd. (The)

 

2,796,600

 

2,936

 

CapitaCommercial Trust REIT

 

1,910,300

 

3,263

 

CapitaLand Ltd.

 

1,730,000

 

6,993

 

CapitaMall Trust REIT

 

1,602,000

 

3,039

 

CapitaRetail China Trust

 

(a)132,500

 

181

 

CDL Hospitality Trusts REIT

 

(a)790,000

 

860

 

City Developments Ltd.

 

157,000

 

1,300

 

Hotel Properties Ltd.

 

391,000

 

688

 

K-REIT Asia

 

435,400

 

710

 

Keppel Land Ltd.

 

441,000

 

1,984

 

Macquarie MEAG Prime REIT

 

4,733,000

 

3,611

 

Overseas Union Enterprise Ltd.

 

1,000

 

7

 

Singapore Land Ltd.

 

271,000

 

1,520

 

Suntec REIT

 

2,298,000

 

2,727

 

United Industrial Corp., Ltd.

 

5,868,000

 

7,996

 

UOL Group Ltd.

 

1,008,000

 

2,852

 

Wheelock Properties S Ltd.

 

2,346,000

 

3,442

 

 

 

 

 

44,109

 

Sweden (3.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Castellum AB

 

807,840

 

10,768

 

Fabege AB

 

203,052

 

5,443

 

Hufvudstaden AB, Class A

 

2,066,103

 

23,389

 

 

 

 

 

39,600

 

Switzerland (2.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Allreal Holding AG

 

22,291

 

2,479

 

PSP Swiss Property AG

 

(a)405,642

 

23,303

 

 

 

 

 

25,782

 

United Kingdom (38.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Atlas Estates Ltd.

 

189,054

 

1,149

 

British Land Co. plc

 

2,721,766

 

91,343

 

Brixton plc

 

1,288,246

 

14,529

 

Capital & Regional plc

 

703,351

 

21,236

 

Derwent Valley Holdings plc

 

460,768

 

18,919

 

Development Securities plc

 

112,790

 

1,535

 

Grainger Trust plc

 

503,344

 

6,850

 

Great Portland Estates plc

 

1,369,596

 

18,597

 

 

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

 

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Portfolio of Investments (cont’d)

 

International Real Estate Portfolio

 

 

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

United Kingdom (cont’d)

 

 

 

 

 

Hammerson plc

 

1,501,512

 

$

46,363

 

Insight Foundation Property Trust

 

891,735

 

2,410

 

Land Securities Group plc

 

2,163,868

 

98,422

 

Liberty International plc

 

1,565,609

 

42,794

 

London Merchant Securities plc

 

136,147

 

814

 

Minerva plc

 

(a)2,726,448

 

21,620

 

Quintain Estates & Development plc

 

609,792

 

10,209

 

Shaftesbury plc

 

553,318

 

8,494

 

Slough Estates plc

 

2,917,072

 

44,865

 

Unite Group plc

 

1,482,917

 

15,882

 

Warner Estate Holdings plc

 

116,297

 

1,970

 

Workspace Group plc

 

305,261

 

2,974

 

 

 

 

 

470,975

 

Total Common Stocks (Cost $869,202)

 

 

 

1,141,446

 

Investment Company (1.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Luxembourg(1.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

ProLogis European Properties
(Cost $19,955)

 

(a)1,061,817

 

21,025

 

 

 

 

Face

 

 

 

 

 

Amount

 

 

 

 

 

(000)

 

 

 

Short-Term Investment (4.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

Repurchase Agreement (4.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc., 5.20%, dated 12/29/06, due 1/2/07, repurchase price $59,748
(Cost $59,713)

 

$

(f)59,713

 

59,713

 

Total Investments (99.9%) (Cost $948,870)

 

 

 

1,222,184

 

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities (0.1%)

 

 

 

1,336

 

Net Assets (100%)

 

 

 

$

1,223,520

 

 


(a)        Non-income producing security.

 

(f)         Represents the Portfolio’s undivided interest in a joint repurchase agreement which has a total value of $1,856,998,000. The repurchase agreement was fully collateralized by U.S. government agency securities at the date of this Portfolio of Investments as follows: Federal Farm Credit Bank, 0.00% to 7.43%, due 1/16/07 to 10/23/3; Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.00% to 7.38%, due 1/3/07 to 6/5/28; Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.00% to 6.75%, due 1/2/07 to 7/15/32; Federal National Mortgage Association, 0.00% to 8.20%, due 1/12/07 to 11/15/30; Tennessee Valley Authority, 5.38% to 6.75%, due 11/13/08 to 4/1/36, which had a total value of $1,894,142,869. The investment in the repurchase agreement is through participation in a joint account with affiliated parties pursuant to exemptive relief received by the Portfolio from the SEC.

 

CVA    Certificaten Van Aandelen

 

REIT    Real Estate Investment Trust

 

Foreign Currency Exchange Contract Information:

 

The Portfolio had the following foreign currency exchange contract(s) open at period end:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net

 

Currency
to
Deliver
(000)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In

 

 

 

Unrealized

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exchange

 

 

 

Appreciation

 

 

Value

 

Settlement
Date

 

For

 

Value

 

(Depreciation)

 

 

 (000)

 

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

USD

273

 

 

$

273

 

1/2/07

 

HKD

 

2,123

 

 

$

273

 

 

$

@—

 

USD

11

 

 

11

 

1/4/07

 

JPY

 

1,308

 

 

11

 

 

@—

 

USD

168

 

 

168

 

1/5/07

 

JPY

 

19,956

 

 

168

 

 

@—

 

USD

48

 

 

48

 

1/3/07

 

SGD

 

74

 

 

48

 

 

@—

 

USD

455

 

 

455

 

1/4/07

 

SGD

 

698

 

 

455

 

 

@—

 

 

 

 

 

$

955

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

955

 

 

$

@—

 

 

HKD

 — Hong Kong Dollar

JPY

 — Japanese Yen

SGD

 — Singapore Dollar

USD

 — United States Dollar

@

 — Face Amount/Value is less than $500.

 

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

 

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Investment Overview (unaudited)

 

International Small Cap Portfolio

 

 


*    Minimum Investment

 

+    The Lipper International Small/Mid-Cap Core Funds Index commenced operations on March 31, 2002. Performance data prior to December 31, 2002 is from the Lipper International Small/Mid-Cap Core Funds Average.

 

In accordance with SEC regulations, Portfolio performance shown assumes that all recurring fees (including management fees) were deducted and all dividends and distributions were reinvested.

 

Performance Compared to the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) EAFE Small Cap Total Return Index(1) and the Lipper International Small/ Mid-Cap Core Funds Index(2)

 

 

 

Total Returns(3)

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual

 

 

 

One

 

Five

 

Ten

 

Since

 

 

 

Year

 

Years

 

Years

 

Inception(5)

 

Portfolio – Class A (4)

 

19.61

%

21.04

%

13.12

%

14.06

%

MSCI EAFE Small Cap Total Return Index

 

19.31

 

23.97

 

7.86

 

8.37

 

Lipper International Small/Mid-Cap Core Funds Index

 

28.46

 

22.46

 

13.76

 

 

 

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results, and current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Performance assumes that all dividends and distributions, if any, were reinvested. For the most recent month-end performance figures, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that Portfolio shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.

 


(1)   The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) EAFE Small Cap Total Return Index is an unmanaged, market value weighted average of the performance of over 900 securities of companies listed on the stock exchanges of countries in Europe, Australasia and the Far East, including price performance and income from dividend payments. The Index is unmanaged and its returns do not include any sales charges or fees. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

(2)   The Lipper International Small/Mid-Cap Core Funds Index is an equally weighted performance index of the largest qualifying funds (based on net assets) in the Lipper International Small/Mid-Cap Core Funds classification. The Lipper International Small/Mid-Cap Core Funds Index commenced operations on March 31, 2002. Performance data prior to December 31, 2002 reflects that of the Lipper International Small/Mid-Cap Core Funds Average. The Index, which is adjusted for capital gains distributions and income dividends, is unmanaged and should not be considered an investment. There are currently 10 funds represented in this Index. As of the date of this report, the Portfolio is in the Lipper International Small/Mid- Cap Core Funds classification.

 

(3)   Total returns for the Portfolio reflect fees waived and expenses reimbursed, if applicable, by the Adviser. Without such waivers and/or reimbursements, total returns would have been lower. Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements are voluntary and the Adviser reserves the right to commence or terminate any waiver and/or reimbursement at any time.

 

(4)   Commenced operations on December 15, 1992

 

(5)   For comparative purposes, average annual since inception returns listed for the Indexes refer to the inception date or initial offering of the respective share class of the Portfolio, not the inception of the Index.

 

The International Small Cap Portfolio seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of small non-U.S. companies. Investments in small sized corporations are more vulnerable to financial risks and other risks than larger corporations and may involve a higher degree of price volatility than investments in the general equity markets. Foreign investing involves certain risks, including currency fluctuations and controls, restrictions on foreign investments, less governmental supervision and regulation, less liquidity and the potential for market volatility and political instability.

 

Performance

 

For the year ended December 31, 2006, the Portfolio had a total return based on net asset value per share of 19.61%, net of fees, compared to 19.31% for the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) EAFE Small Cap Total Return Index (the “Index”).

 

Factors Affecting Performance

 

      2006 marked the fourth consecutive year of double-digit returns for the international equity markets, with the broader MSCI EAFE Index rising 26.3% and the Index posting a return of 19.3%.

 

      Similar to 2005, the performance of international small caps in 2006 was a tale of two halves. In the first half of 2006, the Index rose only 6.4%, as Japan was noticeably weaker and Europe sold off in May. Japan was weaker as economic data was more volatile and lacked follow through from the euphoria that gripped the market in the last half of 2005. Markets around the world sold off in May on concerns over higher commodity prices, rising rates and a weakening U.S. dollar.

 

      In mid-summer, markets began their comeback as oil prices declined from the peak of $77/barrel in July, corporate profits remained strong, and global merger and acquisition activity continued. The European markets also benefited from increased domestic demand and business confidence, and posted gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 2.5%, its best in six years. For

 

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International Small Cap Portfolio

 

the year, Europe rose 45%, led by Spain and Denmark, the two best performing markets. Japan recovered in the fourth quarter but ended the year down 16%. Excluding Japan, small caps continued to outperform their large cap counterparts.

 

      For the year, nine of 10 sectors produced double-digit returns, with energy posting a return of 59.3%. The sector is comprised of exploration and service companies, which continue to trade on the benefit of full order books. The materials sector ranked second on the back of continued strong performance from Australian mining stocks. In contrast, Japanese materials stocks rose less than 1% for the full year. Finally, utilities rose 28% on renewed interest in non-traditional sources of energy such as wind power and bio-fuel. Industrials (+20.6%), financials (+23.3%) and health care (+24.5%) all outperformed the market. Sectors that produced modest double-digit returns but underperformed the Index included consumer discretionary (+10.3%), consumer staples (+18.8%) and telecommunication services (+10.8%). The information technology sector was the outlier, with an increase of just 1.7%, as software and semiconductors companies declined but hardware and equipment companies posted positive results.

 

      In a reversal from 2005, the U.S. dollar weakened against British sterling and the Euro. However, the Japanese yen defied market expectations and remained weak against most major currencies. In local currency terms, the Index rose 11.7% compared to the U.S. dollar return of 19.3%. As a result of currency effects, the Portfolio’s country allocation, overweight Euro and underweight Japanese yen, contributed modestly to performance.

 

Management Strategies

 

      For the full year, the Portfolio performed in line with the Index. Performance was led by stock selection in industrials, consumer discretionary, consumer staples and health care, which was not enough to offset the detractors (which included stock selection and allocation to the information technology and financial sectors, and an underweight to energy).

 

      Industrials, the largest sector allocation, added to performance, primarily due to stock selection from a broad group of companies that are market leaders in niche industries with global presence. Some of these companies were overlooked in 2005 but exceeded expectations in 2006 with higher sales and stronger profit margins. This included a French power infrastructure and high-end battery company, Finnish boat engines and tubing companies, a Swedish aerospace and defense company, and Swiss machinery companies. Japanese industrials, which comprise slightly more than 9% of the sector, declined 18% in the year on valuation and earnings prospects. The Portfolio’s underweight and stock selection within Japanese industrials was a positive factor.

 

      Stock selection and an underweight to the consumer discretionary sector added to the Portfolio’s performance across a number of industries. Several of the retail companies benefited from restructuring coupled with an increase in sales. In addition, merger and acquisition (M&A) speculation in New Zealand’s largest retail operator was a positive factor in performance. Consumer services, primarily gaming and nightclub operators, rebounded. The traditional bricks and mortar gaming industry benefited from the World Cup. However, internet gaming companies, which had been market leaders in 2005, suffered as U.S. legislation restricted growth. Within the media sector, several factors positively influenced performance, including better results, acquisitions and changes in government regulation. Finally, the Portfolio’s underweight to the Japanese consumer discretionary sector was a positive as the sector declined nearly 12% in the year.

 

      Stock selection from a broad group of consumer staples added value throughout the year. In 2005, we increased the allocation, as we found investment opportunities, primarily in the United Kingdom (U.K.), among companies with lower valuations but stronger fundamentals. Within the sector, several names were under bid speculation or bought out, which aided performance. In addition, many of the companies successfully implemented business plans, restructuring to focus on core business and organic growth, which gained market attention.

 

      Small-cap energy stocks led the market in both 2005 and 2006, due to oil services/exploration and equipment companies. A Finnish exploration company represents the Portfolio’s investment in energy. In the third quarter, the company announced disappointing exploration results and the stock plunged but rebounded as investors recognized that the underlying fundamentals remained compelling. However, the Portfolio’s lack of exposure to energy has been a detractor from performance. We believe companies are priced to perfection, and in order to maintain leadership, they would require sustained high oil prices. As such, we believe there is more risk to the downside.

 

      Information technology was a sector with mixed results in stock selection. During the year, the Portfolio’s

 

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holdings in software companies added value. This was offset, however, by poor stock selection in semiconductor and semiconductor equipment companies. The industry came under pressure due to overcapacity and some shifting in market leadership. In addition, stock selection in some hardware companies detracted following a mixture of disappointing order intakes and poor news flow.

 

      Stock selection in the financials sector was also mixed. Banks contributed positively, as the Portfolio’s position in Italian banks gained favor with investors due to takeover speculation and consolidation. Stock selection in real estate added value but the underweight allocation was a negative influence. The most significant negative impact was the Portfolio’s investment in Japanese diversified financial companies, which were hurt by regulatory changes that will significantly affect industry revenues. While these stocks were significant detractors from performance, we continue to believe in the fundamental thesis that supported our initial investment in them.

 

Expense Examples

 

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transactional costs, including redemption fees; (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Portfolio expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period ended December 31, 2006 and held for the entire six-month period.

 

Actual Expenses

 

The first line of the tables below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this 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 under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

Please note that “Expenses Paid During Period” are grossed up to reflect Portfolio expenses prior to the effect of Expense Offset (See Note E in the Notes to Financial Statements). Therefore, the annualized net expense ratios may differ from the ratio of the expenses to average net assets shown in the Financial Highlights.

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

 

The second line of the tables below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Portfolio’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Portfolio’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 the Portfolio and 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses Paid

 

 

 

 

 

Ending Account

 

During Period*

 

 

 

Beginning

 

Value

 

July 1, 2006 —

 

 

 

Account Value

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

July 1, 2006

 

2006

 

2006

 

Class A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

1,119.60

 

$

5.88

 

Hypothetical (5% average annual return before expenses)

 

1,000.00

 

1,019.66

 

5.60

 

 


*    Expenses are equal to Class A annualized net expense ratios of 1.10%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

Graphic Presentation of Portfolio Holdings

 

The following graph depicts the Portfolio’s holdings by industry and/or security type, as a percentage of total investments.

 

 


*    Industries which do not appear in the above graph, as well as those which represent less than 5% of total investments, if applicable, are included in the category labeled “Other”.

 

January 2007

 

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Portfolio of Investments

 

International Small Cap Portfolio

 

 

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

Common Stocks (98.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Australia (5.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Goodman Fielder Ltd.

 

10,167,566

 

$

17,817

 

Infomedia Ltd.

 

12,420,731

 

7,451

 

John Fairfax Holdings Ltd.

 

1,977,807

 

7,541

 

MYOB Ltd.

 

9,648,780

 

8,835

 

Pacific Brands Ltd.

 

11,075,153

 

22,817

 

Ramsay Health Care Ltd.

 

1,366,585

 

12,243

 

 

 

 

 

76,704

 

Austria (1.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Zumtobel AG

 

(a)544,479

 

17,379

 

Belgium (2.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Omega Pharma S.A.

 

375,311

 

28,314

 

Denmark (1.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Carlsberg A/S, Class B

 

147,486

 

14,647

 

Danisco A/S

 

80,471

 

6,852

 

 

 

 

 

21,499

 

Finland (2.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Uponor Oyj

 

273,161

 

10,226

 

Wartsila Oyj, Class B

 

319,195

 

17,196

 

 

 

 

 

27,422

 

France (7.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Bull S.A.

 

(a)1,601,299

 

12,831

 

GL Trade S.A.

 

203,589

 

10,078

 

Icade Promesses

 

(a)147,278

 

9,303

 

Ipsen S.A.

 

424,119

 

19,718

 

Neopost S.A.

 

103,316

 

12,977

 

Nexans S.A.

 

90,114

 

11,538

 

Saft Groupe S.A.

 

(a)400,252

 

13,473

 

Zodiac S.A.

 

159,895

 

10,743

 

 

 

 

 

100,661

 

Germany (6.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

AWD Holding AG

 

365,409

 

15,445

 

GFK AG

 

337,554

 

14,624

 

IWKA AG

 

(a)493,928

 

12,623

 

K&S AG

 

156,008

 

16,928

 

Sartorius AG (Non-Voting Shares)

 

272,388

 

11,866

 

SCS Standard Computersysteme AG

 

(a)(d)(i)(l)21,289

 

@—

 

Techem AG

 

192,621

 

14,112

 

 

 

 

 

85,598

 

Hong Kong (0.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

Solomon Systech International Ltd.

 

79,117,900

 

12,308

 

Ireland (3.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Glanbia plc

 

3,294,061

 

12,871

 

Kerry Group plc, Class A

 

1,262,820

 

31,556

 

 

 

 

 

44,427

 

Italy (5.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Banca CR Firenze

 

1,860,760

 

6,264

 

Banca Italease S.p.A.

 

117,919

 

6,875

 

Buzzi Unicem S.p.A.

 

685,821

 

19,492

 

Davide Campari-Milano S.p.A.

 

2,173,567

 

21,548

 

Interpump S.p.A.

 

810,025

 

7,330

 

SAES Getters S.p.A.

 

204,340

 

7,822

 

Sogefi S.p.A.

 

624,200

 

4,845

 

 

 

 

 

74,176

 

Japan (24.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Aplus Co., Ltd.

 

(a)4,738,400

 

6,490

 

Ariake Japan Co., Ltd.

 

1,311,300

 

25,619

 

Century Leasing System, Inc.

 

1,507,100

 

19,642

 

Fuyo General Lease Co., Ltd.

 

1,056,800

 

31,791

 

Hurxley Corp.

 

303,737

 

4,620

 

Japan Securities Finance Co., Ltd.

 

2,705,500

 

32,760

 

Mabuchi Motor Co., Ltd.

 

221,600

 

13,184

 

Mars Engineering Corp.

 

609,100

 

11,900

 

Melco Holding, Inc.

 

224,100

 

6,271

 

Milbon Co., Ltd.

 

258,300

 

7,206

 

Nakanishi, Inc.

 

120,100

 

14,734

 

Nihon Micro Coating Co.

 

248,400

 

1,570

 

Nihon Trim Co., Ltd.

 

141,400

 

6,452

 

Nippon Restaurant System, Inc.

 

346,500

 

11,472

 

Nissha Printing Co., Ltd.

 

749,000

 

23,098

 

Patlite Corp.

 

668,400

 

6,246

 

Pronexus Inc.

 

666,200

 

6,208

 

Rengo Co., Ltd.

 

2,128,000

 

13,626

 

Shinkawa Ltd.

 

712,000

 

15,167

 

Sokkia Co., Ltd.

 

643,800

 

2,840

 

Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co., Ltd.

 

2,957,000

 

9,666

 

Taiheiyo Cement Corp.

 

4,585,000

 

17,954

 

Taisei Lamick Co., Ltd.

 

214,400

 

5,261

 

Takuma Co., Ltd.

 

1,445,000

 

8,451

 

Wacom Co., Ltd.

 

2,991

 

8,947

 

Yamaichi Electronics Co., Ltd.

 

531,600

 

4,471

 

 

 

 

 

315,646

 

Netherlands (2.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Macintosh Retail Group N.V.

 

367,518

 

12,371

 

Randstad Holdings N.V.

 

114,610

 

7,928

 

USG People N.V.

 

284,532

 

12,436

 

 

 

 

 

32,735

 

New Zealand (1.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp., Ltd.

 

2,022,298

 

6,070

 

Warehouse Group Ltd.

 

3,117,508

 

15,814

 

 

 

 

 

21,884

 

Norway (5.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Eltek ASA

 

(a)1,068,038

 

10,577

 

Norske Skogindustrier ASA

 

1,159,282

 

19,987

 

Revus Energy ASA

 

(a)608,853

 

5,273

 

Schibsted ASA

 

673,905

 

24,102

 

Veidekke ASA

 

259,638

 

9,869

 

 

 

 

 

69,808

 

South Korea (0.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

KT&G Corp.

 

(a)168,660

 

10,247

 

Spain (0.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Miquel y Costas & Miquel S.A.

 

319,905

 

10,004

 

Sweden (4.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Billerud Uddeholm AB

 

376,223

 

6,677

 

Eniro AB

 

968,913

 

12,809

 

Micronic Laser Systems AB

 

(a)367,884

 

4,138

 

 

 

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

 

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Portfolio of Investments (cont’d)

 

International Small Cap Portfolio

 

 

 

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

Sweden (cont’d)

 

 

 

 

 

Saab AB, Class B

 

853,731

 

$

26,188

 

Swedish Match AB

 

425,900

 

7,963

 

 

 

 

 

57,775

 

Switzerland (4.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Bucher Industries AG (Registered)

 

80,908

 

8,785

 

Galenica Holding AG (Registered)

 

66,311

 

18,571

 

Schindler Holding AG

 

120,227

 

7,563

 

Sia Abrasives Holding AG

 

26,639

 

10,384

 

Zehnder Group AG, Class B

 

5,839

 

10,451

 

 

 

 

 

55,754

 

United Kingdom (17.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Ark Therapeutics Group plc

 

(a)441,793

 

811

 

Britvic plc

 

5,369,699

 

30,911

 

Catlin Group Ltd.

 

1,317,538

 

13,260

 

Cattles plc

 

1,733,790

 

14,911

 

De La Rue plc

 

589,475

 

7,439

 

Devro plc

 

3,541,320

 

8,459

 

Luminar plc

 

1,450,915

 

20,710

 

Plusnet plc

 

(a)822,518

 

3,342

 

Premier Foods plc

 

3,819,526

 

22,567

 

RHM plc

 

4,343,314

 

32,167

 

Rotork plc

 

731,086

 

11,953

 

Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc

 

912,564

 

17,868

 

Stagecoach Group plc

 

5,076,866

 

15,209

 

William Hillplc

 

1,015,623

 

12,568

 

Wincanton plc

 

2,928,786

 

19,411

 

 

 

 

 

231,586

 

Total Common Stocks (Cost $984,023)

 

 

 

1,293,927

 

 

 

 

Face

 

 

 

 

 

Amount

 

 

 

 

 

(000)

 

 

 

Short-Term Investment (0.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Repurchase Agreement (0.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc., 5.20%, dated 12/29/06, due 1/2/07, repurchase price $975
(Cost $974)

 

$

(f)974

 

974

 

Total Investments (98.7%) (Cost $984,997)

 

 

 

1,294,901

 

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities (1.3%)

 

 

 

17,163

 

Net Assets (100%)

 

 

 

$

1,312,064

 

 


(a)           Non-income producing security.

 

(d)           Security was valued at fair value — At December 31, 2006, the Portfolio held a fair valued security valued at less than $500, representing less than 0.05% of net assets.

 

(f)            Represents the Portfolio’s undivided interest in a joint repurchase agreement which has a total value of $1,856,998,000. The repurchase agreement was fully collateralized by U.S. government agency securities at the date of this Portfolio of Investments as follows: Federal Farm Credit Bank, 0.00% to 7.43%, due 1/16/07 to 10/23/35; Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.00% to 7.38%, due 1/3/07 to 6/5/28; Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.00% to 6.75%, due 1/2/07 to 7/15/32; Federal National Mortgage Association, 0.00% to 8.20%, due 1/12/07 to 11/15/30; Tennessee Valley Authority, 5.38% to 6.75%, due 11/13/08 to 4/1/36, which had a total value of $1,894,142,869. The investment in the repurchase agreement is through participation in a joint account with affiliated parties pursuant to exemptive relief received by the Portfolio from the SEC.

 

(i)            Restricted security valued at fair value and not registered under the Securities Act of 1933. SCS Standard Computersysteme AG was acquired 4/04 and has a current cost basis of $0. At December 31, 2006, this security had a market value of $0, representing 0.0% of net assets.

 

(I)            Security has been deemed illiquid at December 31, 2006

 

@            Face Amount/Value is less than $500.

 

 

Foreign Currency Exchange Contract Information:

 

The Portfolio had the following foreign currency exchange contract(s) open at period end:

 

Currency
to
Deliver
(000)

 

Value
(000)

 

Settlement
Date

 

In
Exchange
For
(000)

 

Value
(000)

 

Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
(000)

 

AUD

 

221

 

$

174

 

1/2/07

 

USD

 

174

 

$

174

 

$

@—

 

AUD

 

1,572

 

1,241

 

1/3/07

 

USD

 

1,241

 

1,241

 

@—

 

CHF

 

621

 

510

 

1/3/07

 

USD

 

509

 

509

 

(1

)

DKK

 

2,772

 

491

 

1/2/07

 

USD

 

489

 

489

 

(2

)

EUR

 

2,923

 

3,858

 

1/2/07

 

USD

 

3,843

 

3,843

 

(15

)

EUR

 

308

 

407

 

1/3/07

 

USD

 

405

 

405

 

(2

)

GBP

 

1,689

 

3,306

 

1/2/07

 

USD

 

3,311

 

3,311

 

5

 

JPY

 

76,300

 

641

 

1/4/07

 

USD

 

642

 

642

 

1

 

JPY

 

656,489

 

5,517

 

1/5/07

 

USD

 

5,520

 

5,520

 

3

 

NOK

 

3,436

 

551

 

1/2/07

 

USD

 

549

 

549

 

(2

)

NOK

 

2,209

 

354

 

1/3/07

 

USD

 

352

 

352

 

(2

)

NZD

 

78

 

54

 

1/3/07

 

USD

 

54

 

54

 

@—

 

NZD

 

637

 

449

 

1/4/07

 

USD

 

448

 

448

 

(1

)

SEK

 

7,595

 

1,109

 

1/2/07

 

USD

 

1,105

 

1,105

 

(4

)

 

 

 

 

$

18,662

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

18,642

 

$

(20

)


AUD

Australian Dollar

CHF

Swiss Franc

DKK

Danish Krona

EUR

Euro

GBP

British Pound

JPY

Japanese Yen

NOK

Norwegian Krone

NZD

New Zealand Dollar

SEK

Swedish Krona

USD

United States Dollar

 

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

 

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Investment Overview (unaudited)

 

Focus Equity Portfolio

 

 

 


*    Minimum Investment

 

In accordance with SEC regulations, Portfolio performance shown assumes that all recurring fees (including management fees) were deducted and all dividends and distributions were reinvested.

 

Performance Compared to the Russell 1000® Growth Index(1) and the Lipper Large-Cap Growth Funds Index(2)

 

 

 

Total Returns(3)

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual

 

 

 

One

 

Five

 

Ten

 

Since

 

 

 

Year

 

Years

 

Years

 

Inception(6)

 

Portfolio – Class A (4)

 

2.77

%

3.83

%

7.36

%

12.56

%

Russell 1000® Growth Index

 

9.07

 

2.69

 

5.44

 

8.79

 

Lipper Large-Cap Growth Funds Index

 

4.72

 

2.01

 

4.72

 

8.01

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Portfolio – Class B (5)

 

2.49

 

3.57

 

7.10

 

9.72

 

Russell 1000® Growth Index

 

9.07

 

2.69

 

5.44

 

6.87

 

Lipper Large-Cap Growth Funds Index

 

4.72

 

2.01

 

4.72

 

6.05

 

 

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results, and current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Performance assumes that all dividends and distributions, if any, were reinvested. For the most recent month-end performance figures, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that Portfolio shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.

 


(1)   The Russell 1000® Growth Index measures the performance of those Russell 1000® Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The Russell 1000® Index measures the performance of the 1,000 largest companies in the Russell 3000® Index. The Russell 3000® Index measures the performance of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies based on total market capitalization. The Index is unmanaged and its returns do not include any sales charges or fees. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

(2)   The Lipper Large-Cap Growth Funds Index is an equally weighted performance index of the largest qualifying funds (based on net assets) in the Lipper Large-Cap Growth Funds classification. The Index, which is adjusted for capital gains distributions and income dividends, is unmanaged and should not be considered an investment. There are currently 30 funds represented in this Index. As of the date of this report, the Portfolio is in the Lipper Large-Cap Growth Funds classification.

 

(3)   Total returns for the Portfolio reflect fees waived and expenses reimbursed, if applicable, by the Adviser. Without such waivers and reimbursements, total returns would have been lower. Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements are voluntary and the Adviser reserves the right to commence or terminate any waiver and/or reimbursement at any time.

 

(4)   Commenced operations on March 8, 1995

 

(5)   Commenced operations on January 2, 1996

 

(6)   For comparative purposes, average annual since inception returns listed for the Indexes refer to the inception date or initial offering of the respective share class of the Portfolio, not the inception of the Index.

 

The Focus Equity Portfolio seeks capital appreciation by investing primarily in growth-oriented equity securities of large capitalization companies. The Portfolio’s concentration of its assets in a small number of issuers will subject it to greater risks.

 

Performance

 

For the year ended December 31, 2006, the Portfolio’s Class A shares had a total return based on net asset value per share of 2.77% for the Class A shares, net of fees, and 2.49% for the Class B shares, net of fees, compared to 9.07% for the Russell 1000® Growth Index (the “Index”).

 

Factors Affecting Performance

 

      Over the 12-month period ended December 31, 2006, the markets advanced despite considerable volatility. During the first half of the year, investors grappled with high oil prices, rising interest rates, a slowing housing market and an uptick in inflation. Moreover, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) continued its policy of monetary tightening. Investor anxieties erupted in May and June in the form of a market sell-off following the FOMC’s 16th and 17th consecutive federal funds rate increases. By August the markets once

 

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Investment Overview (cont’d)

 

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again entered positive territory. The FOMC stopped raising the target federal funds rate following its June 29th meeting, and left the rate unchanged for the remainder of its policy meetings in 2006. Energy prices were still elevated but receded from the record high set in July. For the most part, corporate earnings reported throughout the year were still better than expected, company balance sheets were healthy, and the exceptionally strong pace of merger and acquisition activity that began in 2005 continued into 2006.

 

      Although disappointing gross domestic product (GDP) growth data was reported for the second and third quarters, economic growth slowed and housing data continued to decline, the U.S. economy still progressed. By the end of the year, it appeared that the immediate threat of recession subsided and a “soft landing” seemed more possible.

 

      For the year, value stocks outperformed growth stocks, continuing a recent trend. For this same period, large-capitalization securities, in which the Portfolio invests, outpaced mid-cap securities yet lagged small-cap stocks.

 

      For the period, the Portfolio underperformed the Index due to stock selection and sector allocation decisions. The most significant detriment to returns was caused by an overweight position in the consumer discretionary sector and stock selection in the sector’s commercial services, education services and leisure time industry groups. However, within this sector, investments in retail firms and radio and television broadcasters did help to mitigate unfavorable performance.

 

      Selection of computer technology and communications technology firms and an underweight in the technology sector also hampered the Portfolio’s performance.

 

      An underweight position in producer durables, along with security selection in homebuilding companies and an avoidance of aerospace stocks, also diminished returns.

 

      Another notable detractor to the Portfolio’s performance was stock selection of crude oil producers in the other energy sector.

 

      Despite these lags on performance, there were several key positive contributors to the Portfolio. Stock selection in the multi-industry sector, which includes conglomerates, significantly added to relative returns.

 

      An overweight allocation in the utilities sector also boosted performance, as did stock selection in wireless companies.

 

      In the materials and processing sector, a single holding in agriculture fishing and ranching proved beneficial to the Portfolio.

 

Management Strategies

 

      It is our goal to hold a portfolio of high quality growth stocks we believe will perform well regardless of the market environment. We continue to favor companies that have some uniqueness or dynamic competitive advantage in their business model, with a high quality stream of cash flow and the ability to redeploy capital at a high rate of return.

 

      For the year, the consumer discretionary sector represented the largest sector weight and overweight in the Portfolio, followed by the financial services and the “other” sectors. The financial services sector was weighted in-line with the Index, while the “other” sector was overweight.

 

Expense Examples

 

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transactional costs, including redemption fees; (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution (12b- 1) fees (in the case of Class B); and other Portfolio expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period ended December 31, 2006 and held for the entire six-month period.

 

Actual Expenses

 

The first line of the tables below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this 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 under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

Please note that “Expenses Paid During Period” are grossed up to reflect Portfolio expenses prior to the effect of Expense Offset (See Note E in the Notes to Financial Statements). Therefore, the annualized net expense ratios may differ from the ratio of the expenses to average net assets shown in the Financial Highlights.

 

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Focus Equity Portfolio

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

 

The second line of the tables below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Portfolio’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Portfolio’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 the Portfolio and 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses Paid

 

 

 

 

 

Ending Account

 

During Period*

 

 

 

Beginning

 

Value

 

July 1, 2006 —

 

 

 

Account Value

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

July 1, 2006

 

2006

 

2006

 

Class A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

1,046.90

 

$

4.13

 

Hypothetical (5% average annual return before expenses)

 

1,000.00

 

1,021.17

 

4.08

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

1,000.00

 

1,045.90

 

5.52

 

Hypothetical (5% average annual return before expenses)

 

1,000.00

 

1,019.81

 

5.45

 

 


*    Expenses are equal to Class A and Class B annualized net expense ratios of 0.80% and 1.07%, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

Graphic Presentation of Portfolio Holdings

 

The following graph depicts the Portfolio’s holdings by industry and/or security type, as a percentage of total investments.

 

 


*    Industries which do not appear in the above graph, as well as those which represent less than 5% of total investments, if applicable, are included in the category labeled “Other”.

 

January 2007

 

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Portfolio of Investments

 

Focus Equity Portfolio

 

 

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

Common Stocks (100.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Advertising Agencies (2.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Monster Worldwide, Inc.

 

(a)7,060

 

$

329

 

Air Transport (2.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.

 

9,312

 

377

 

Biotechnology Research & Production (1.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Genentech, Inc.

 

(a)2,795

 

227

 

Communications Technology (6.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

America Movil S.A. de C.V., Class L ADR

 

13,548

 

612

 

Crown Castle International Corp.

 

(a)8,349

 

270

 

 

 

 

 

882

 

Computer Services Software & Systems (10.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

Google, Inc., Class A

 

(a)2,224

 

1,024

 

Yahoo!, Inc.

 

(a)22,823

 

583

 

 

 

 

 

1,607

 

Consumer Electronics (1.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Electronic Arts, Inc.

 

(a)3,920

 

197

 

Energy — Miscellaneous (6.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Ultra Petroleum Corp.

 

(a)18,455

 

881

 

Financial Data Processing Services & Systems (2.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Western Union Co. (The)

 

18,062

 

405

 

Financial — Miscellaneous (15.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

American Express Co.

 

11,960

 

726

 

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B

 

(a)159

 

583

 

Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings, Inc.

 

621

 

316

 

Moody’s Corp.

 

9,655

 

667

 

 

 

 

 

2,292

 

Health Care Services (2.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

 

5,923

 

318

 

Hotel/Motel (4.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Marriott International, Inc., Class A

 

14,429

 

689

 

Materials & Processing (6.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Monsanto Co.

 

16,885

 

887

 

Radio & TV Broadcasters (4.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Grupo Televisa S.A. ADR

 

26,022

 

703

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) (6.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Brookfield Asset Management, Inc., Class A

 

20,153

 

971

 

Retail (22.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

 

4,848

 

337

 

Amazon.Com, Inc.

 

(a)13,946

 

550

 

Costco Wholesale Corp.

 

10,455

 

553

 

eBay, Inc.

 

(a)29,791

 

896

 

Sears Holdings Corp.

 

(a)5,405

 

908

 

 

 

 

 

3,244

 

Services: Commercial (3.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate Executive Board Co.

 

5,085

 

446

 

Shipping (2.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

 

7,694

 

315

 

Total Common Stocks (Cost $13,483)

 

 

 

14,770

 

 

 

 

Face

 

 

 

 

 

Amount

 

Value

 

 

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Short-Term Investment (0.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

Repurchase Agreement (0.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc., 5.20%, dated 12/29/06, due 1/2/07, repurchase price $128 (Cost $128)

 

$

(f128

)

128

 

Total Investments (101.1%) (Cost $13,611)

 

 

 

14,898

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (-1.1%)

 

 

 

(165

)

Net Assets (100%)

 

 

 

$

14,733

 

 


(a)           Non-income producing security.

 

(f)            Represents the Portfolio’s undivided interest in a joint repurchase agreement which has a total value of $1,856,998,000. The repurchase agreement was fully collateralized by U.S. government agency securities at the date of this Portfolio of Investments as follows: Federal Farm Credit Bank, 0.00% to 7.43%, due 1/16/07 to 10/23/35; Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.00% to 7.38%, due 1/3/07 to 6/5/28; Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.00% to 6.75%, due 1/2/07 to 7/15/32; Federal National Mortgage Association, 0.00% to 8.20%, due 1/12/07 to 11/15/30; Tennessee Valley Authority, 5.38% to 6.75%, due 11/13/08 to 4/1/36, which had a total value of $1,894,142,869. The investment in the repurchase agreement is through participation in a joint account with affiliated parties pursuant to exemptive relief received by the Portfolio from the SEC.

 

ADR       American Depositary Receipts

 

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

 

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Large Cap Relative Value Portfolio

 

 

 


*    Minimum Investment

 

In accordance with SEC regulations, Portfolio performance shown assumes that all recurring fees (including management fees) were deducted and all dividends and distributions were reinvested.

 

Performance Compared to the Russell 1000® Value Index(1) and the Lipper Large-Cap Value Funds Index(2)

 

 

 

Total Returns(3)

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual

 

 

 

One

 

Five

 

Ten

 

Since

 

 

 

Year

 

Years

 

Years

 

Inception(6)

 

Portfolio – Class A (4)

 

16.74

%

7.89

%

10.31

%

11.39

%

Russell 1000® Value Index

 

22.25

 

10.86

 

11.00

 

12.80

 

Lipper Large-Cap Value Funds Index

 

18.28

 

7.67

 

8.54

 

11.23

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Portfolio – Class B (5)

 

16.38

 

7.62

 

10.01

 

10.76

 

Russell 1000® Value Index

 

22.25

 

10.86

 

11.00

 

11.87

 

Lipper Large-Cap Value Funds Index

 

18.28

 

7.67

 

8.54

 

9.57

 

 

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results, and current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Performance assumes that all dividends and distributions, if any, were reinvested. For the most recent month-end performance figures, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that Portfolio shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.

 


(1)   The Russell 1000® Value Index measures the performance of those companies in the Russell 1000® Index with lower
price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. The Index is unmanaged and its returns do not include any sales charges or fees. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

(2)   The Lipper Large-Cap Value Funds Index is an equally weighted performance index of the largest qualifying funds (based on net assets) in the Lipper Large-Cap Value Fund classification. The Index, which is adjusted for capital gains distributions and income dividends, is unmanaged and should not be considered an investment. There are currently 30 funds represented in this Index. As of the date of this report, the Portfolio is in the Lipper Large-Cap Value Funds classification.

 

(3)   Total returns for the Portfolio reflect fees waived and expenses reimbursed, if applicable, by the Adviser. Without such waivers and/or reimbursements, total returns would have been lower. Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements are voluntary and the Adviser reserves the right to commence or terminate any waiver and/or reimbursement at any time.

 

(4)   Commenced operations on January 31, 1990

 

(5)   Commenced operations on January 2, 1996

 

(6)   For comparative purposes, average annual since inception returns listed for the Indexes refer to the inception date or initial offering of the respective share class of the Portfolio, not the inception of the Index.

 

The Large Cap Relative Value Portfolio seeks high total return by investing primarily in equity securities that the Advisor believes to be undervalued relative to the stock market in general at the time of purchase.

 

Performance

 

For the year ended December 31, 2006, the Portfolio had a total return based on net asset value per share of 16.74% for the Class A shares, net of fees, and 16.38% for the Class B shares, net of fees, compared to 22.25% for the Russell 1000® Value Index (the “Index”).

 

Factors Affecting Performance

 

      Stock markets advanced for the 12 months ended December 31, 2006, as investors grew less anxious about the condition of the U.S. economy. However, the period was not without turbulence. High oil prices, rising inflation, disappointing gross domestic product growth and ongoing interest federal funds target rate increases by the Federal Open Market Committee (the “Fed”) created an environment of uncertainty for many stock investors. Stock volatility was particularly strong in May and June. However, sentiment turned more positive in the second half of the year, when the Fed stopped increasing the target rate and the immediate threat of recession seemed to pass.

 

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      The leading stocks in this environment tended to be from the more cyclical (or economically sensitive) market sectors, especially those driven by commodity prices. All sectors in the Index had positive returns for the 12-month period, with the telecommunication services sector producing the largest gain and the health care sector progressing the least.

 

      The primary area of underperformance for the Portfolio relative to the Index was in the health care sector, due to a surprise negative announcement by a health care equipment and services company early in the reporting period and an overweight in large-cap pharmaceutical stocks, which suffered on heightened political risks.

 

      The telecommunications sector was another drag on performance, primarily due to stock selection. The Portfolio lacked exposure to some of the market’s best performing telecommunication stocks, and one of the Portfolio’s larger telecommunication holdings provided lackluster returns during the period.

 

      An underweight in the energy sector also hampered gains. We had been reducing exposure to the sector all year, as the lofty valuations of many energy stocks appear to exceed what we would consider an appropriate balance of risk and return.

 

      However, in the consumer discretionary sector, our stock selection among retailers and autos served the Portfolio well.

 

      The Portfolio owned some of the utility sector’s best performing stocks, which offset the negative impact of an underweight in the sector.

 

      The financial services sector was a positive contributor, particularly in the Portfolio’s diversified financial holdings, which had strong exposure to the capital markets.

 

      On an absolute basis, the Portfolio achieved positive results from all of its represented sectors.

 

Management Strategies

 

      We continue to seek value stocks using our bottom-up security selection process. We look for undervalued companies that offer a potential catalyst for change. Such catalysts could be new company management, growth or consolidation within an industry or sector, or new products.

 

      We continued to maintain the Portfolio’s long-standing large-cap pharmaceuticals overweight and financials underweight.

 

Expense Examples

 

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transactional costs, including redemption fees; (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution (12b-1) fees (in the case of Class B); and other Portfolio expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period ended December 31, 2006 and held for the entire six-month period.

 

Actual Expenses

 

The first line of the tables below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this 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 under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

Please note that “Expenses Paid During Period” are grossed up to reflect Portfolio expenses prior to the effect of Expense Offset (See Note E in the Notes to Financial Statements). Therefore, the annualized net expense ratios may differ from the ratio of the expenses to average net assets shown in the Financial Highlights.

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

 

The second line of the tables below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Portfolio’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Portfolio’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 the Portfolio and 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.

 

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Investment Overview (cont’d)

 

Large Cap Relative Value Portfolio

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses Paid

 

 

 

 

 

Ending Account

 

During Period*

 

 

 

Beginning

 

Value

 

July 1, 2006 —

 

 

 

Account Value

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

July 1, 2006

 

2006

 

2006

 

Class A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

1,133.20

 

$

3.60

 

Hypothetical (5% average annual return before expenses)

 

1,000.00

 

1,021.83

 

3.41

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

1,000.00

 

1,131.40

 

4.94

 

Hypothetical (5% average annual return before expenses)

 

1,000.00

 

1,020.57

 

4.69

 

 


*    Expenses are equal to Class A and Class B annualized net expense ratios of 0.67% and 0.92%, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

 

Graphic Presentation of Portfolio Holdings

 

The following graph depicts the Portfolio’s holdings by industry and/or security type, as a percentage of total investments.

 

 


*    Industries which do not appear in the above graph, as well as those which represent less than 5% of total investments, if applicable, are included in the category labeled “Other”.

 

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Large Cap Relative Value Portfolio

 

 

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

Common Stocks (96.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Aerospace (2.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Northrop Grumman Corp.

 

32,650

 

$

2,210

 

Raytheon Co.

 

66,740

 

3,524

 

 

 

 

 

5,734

 

Automobiles (1.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. ADR

 

67,390

 

2,665

 

Banks: Outside New York City (1.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

Fifth Third Bancorp

 

62,920

 

2,575

 

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

 

35,570

 

2,634

 

 

 

 

 

5,209

 

Biotechnology (0.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Applera Corp. - Applied Biosystems Group

 

38,710

 

1,420

 

Beverages: Brewers (Wineries) (0.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Diageo plc ADR

 

17,660

 

1,401

 

Beverages: Soft Drinks (1.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Coca Cola Co. (The)

 

102,610

 

4,951

 

Chemicals (3.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

Bayer AG ADR

 

141,240

 

7,537

 

E.I. Du Pont de Nemours & Co.

 

68,550

 

3,339

 

 

 

 

 

10,876

 

Communications & Media (4.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Time Warner, Inc.

 

375,320

 

8,174

 

Viacom, Inc., Class B

 

(a)119,340

 

4,897

 

 

 

 

 

13,071

 

Communications Technology (1.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Embarq Corp.

 

28,546

 

1,500

 

Motorola, Inc.

 

68,620

 

1,411

 

 

 

 

 

2,911

 

Computer Services Software & Systems (2.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Symantec Corp.

 

(a)289,980

 

6,046

 

Computer Technology (0.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Hewlett-Packard Co.

 

25,819

 

1,064

 

Consumer Electronics (0.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Yahoo!, Inc.

 

(a)82,800

 

2,115

 

Consumer Staples — MIscellaneous (0.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

 

16,230

 

1,103

 

Diversified Financial Services (11.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Bank of America Corp.

 

71,239

 

3,803

 

Citigroup, Inc.

 

167,730

 

9,343

 

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

 

2,830

 

564

 

J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.

 

206,984

 

9,997

 

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.

 

64,570

 

6,012

 

State Street Corp.

 

36,210

 

2,442

 

 

 

 

 

32,161

 

Drug & Grocery Store Chains (0.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Safeway, Inc.

 

19,680

 

680

 

Supervalu, Inc.

 

24,590

 

879

 

 

 

 

 

1,559

 

Drugs & Pharmaceuticals (14.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

Abbott Laboratories

 

127,010

 

6,186

 

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

 

196,960

 

5,184

 

Eli Lilly & Co.

 

114,220

 

5,951

 

GlaxoSmithKline plc ADR

 

33,760

 

1,781

 

Pfizer, Inc.

 

134,660

 

3,488

 

Roche Holding AG ADR

 

57,540

 

5,150

 

Sanofi-Aventis ADR

 

39,110

 

1,806

 

Schering-Plough Corp.

 

302,110

 

7,142

 

Wyeth

 

85,830

 

4,370

 

 

 

 

 

41,058

 

Electronics: Semi-Conductors/Components (2.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Intel Corp.

 

199,951

 

4,049

 

Micron Technology, Inc.

 

(a)149,850

 

2,092

 

 

 

 

 

6,141

 

Energy Equipment (1.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Schlumberger Ltd.

 

49,120

 

3,102

 

Financial — Miscellaneous (4.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

Freddie Mac

 

97,970

 

6,652

 

H & R Block, Inc.

 

11,100

 

256

 

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.

 

210,500

 

6,454

 

 

 

 

 

13,362

 

Foods (3.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Cadbury Schweppes plc ADR

 

76,930

 

3,303

 

ConAgra Foods, Inc.

 

51,030

 

1,378

 

Unilever N.V. (NY Shares)

 

153,520

 

4,183

 

 

 

 

 

8,864

 

Insurance: Life (0.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Cigna Corp.

 

17,480

 

2,300

 

Insurance: Multi-Line (2.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Aegon N.V. (NY Registered Shares)

 

70,830

 

1,342

 

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

 

31,780

 

2,965

 

XL Capital Ltd., Class A

 

36,080

 

2,599

 

 

 

 

 

6,906

 

Insurance: Property & Casualty (3.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Chubb Corp.

 

80,840

 

4,277

 

St. Paul Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)

 

93,705

 

5,031

 

 

 

 

 

9,308

 

Manufacturing (2.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Ingersoll Rand Co., Ltd., Class A

 

16,520

 

647

 

Siemens AG ADR

 

52,170

 

5,141

 

 

 

 

 

5,788

 

Materials & Processing — Miscellaneous (1.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Newmont Mining Corp.

 

68,020

 

3,071

 

Medical & Dental Instruments & Supplies (0.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Boston Scientific Corp.

 

(a)102,460

 

1,760

 

Multi-Sector Companies (2.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

General Electric Co.

 

209,840

 

7,808

 

Oil: Integrated (4.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

BP plc ADR

 

3,880

 

261

 

ConocoPhillips

 

64,810

 

4,663

 

Exxon Mobil Corp.

 

37,820

 

2,898

 

Royal Dutch Shell plc ADR

 

67,300

 

4,764

 

 

 

 

 

12,586

 

Radio & TV Broadcasters (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Clear Channel Communications, Inc.

 

53,359

 

1,896

 

 

 

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

 

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Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

Retail (3.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Amazon.Com, Inc.

 

(a)44,860

 

$

1,770

 

Kohl’s Corp.

 

(a)19,610

 

1,342

 

McDonald’s Corp.

 

36,170

 

1,604

 

Office Depot, Inc.

 

(a)30,400

 

1,160

 

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

 

100,950

 

4,662

 

 

 

 

 

10,538

 

Securities Brokerage & Services (1.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Charles Schwab Corp. (The)

 

225,470

 

4,361

 

Soaps & Household Chemicals (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Procter & Gamble Co.

 

29,850

 

1,918

 

Tobacco (1.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Altria Group, Inc.

 

53,090

 

4,556

 

Utilities: Cable TV & Radio (0.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Comcast Corp., Class A

 

(a)48,950

 

2,072

 

Utilities: Electrical (4.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

American Electric Power Co., Inc.

 

72,160

 

3,073

 

Entergy Corp.

 

54,602

 

5,041

 

FirstEnergy Corp.

 

56,460

 

3,404

 

 

 

 

 

11,518

 

Utilities: Gas Pipelines (0.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Williams Companies, Inc.

 

51,430

 

1,343

 

Utilities — Miscellaneous (0.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Dynegy Holdings, Inc.

 

(a)11,487

 

83

 

Utilities: Telecommunications (4.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

France Telecom S.A. ADR

 

77,790

 

2,155

 

Sprint Nextel Corp.

 

253,065

 

4,780

 

Verizon Communications, Inc.

 

177,769

 

6,620

 

 

 

 

 

13,555

 

Total Common Stocks (Cost $223,662)

 

 

 

266,180

 

 

 

 

Face

 

 

 

 

 

Amount

 

 

 

 

 

(000)

 

 

 

Short-Term Investment (3.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Repurchase Agreement (3.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc., 5.20%, dated 12/29/06, due 1/2/07, repurchase price $9,153
(Cost $9,148)

 

$

(f)9,148

 

9,148

 

Total Investments (100%) (Cost $232,810)

 

 

 

275,328

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (0.0%)

 

 

 

(124

)

Net Assets (100%)

 

 

 

$275,204

 

 


(a)

Non-income producing security.

 

 

(f)

Represents the Portfolio’s undivided interest in a joint repurchase agreement which has a total value of $1,856,998,000. The repurchase agreement was fully collateralized by U.S. government agency securities at the date of this Portfolio of Investments as follows: Federal Farm Credit Bank, 0.00% to 7.43%, due 1/16/07 to 10/23/35; Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.00% to 7.38%, due 1/3/07 to 6/5/28; Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.00% to 6.75%, due 1/2/07 to 7/15/32; Federal National Mortgage Association, 0.00% to 8.20%, due 1/12/07 to 11/15/30; Tennessee Valley Authority, 5.38% to 6.75%, due 11/13/08 to 4/1/36, which had a total value of $1,894,142,869. The investment in the repurchase agreement is through participation in a joint account with affiliated parties pursuant to exemptive relief received by the Portfolio from the SEC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADR

American Depositary Receipts

 

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

 

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* Minimum Investment

 

In accordance with SEC regulations, Portfolio performance shown assumes that all recurring fees (including management fees) were deducted and all dividends and distributions were reinvested.

 

Performance Compared to the Russell 2000® Growth Index(1) and the Lipper Small-Cap Growth Funds Index(2)

 

 

 

Total Returns(3)

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual

 

 

 

One

 

Five

 

Ten

 

Since

 

 

 

Year

 

Years

 

Years

 

Inception(6)

 

Portfolio – Class A (4)

 

11.90

%

11.14

%

14.52

%

13.45

%

Russell 2000® Growth Index

 

13.35

 

6.93

 

4.88

 

7.69

 

Lipper Small-Cap Growth Funds Index

 

10.65

 

6.18

 

6.94

 

10.44

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Portfolio – Class B (5)

 

11.55

 

10.87

 

14.22

 

13.22

 

Russell 2000® Growth Index

 

13.35

 

6.93

 

4.88

 

5.44

 

Lipper Small-Cap Growth Funds Index

 

10.65

 

6.18

 

6.94

 

7.85

 

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results, and current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Performance assumes that all dividends and distributions, if any, were reinvested. For the most recent month-end performance figures, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that Portfolio shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.

 


(1)          The Russell 2000® Growth Index measures the performance of those Russell 2000® Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The Index is unmanaged and its returns do not include any sales charges or fees. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

(2)          The Lipper Small-Cap Growth Funds Index is an equally weighted performance index of the largest qualifying funds (based on net assets) in the Lipper Small-Cap Growth Funds classification. The Index, which is adjusted for capital gains distributions and income dividends, is unmanaged and should not be considered an investment. There are currently 30 funds represented in this Index. As of the date of this report, the Portfolio is in the Lipper Small-Cap Growth Funds classification.

 

(3)          Total returns for the Portfolio reflect fees waived and expenses reimbursed, if applicable, by the Adviser. Without such waivers and/or reimbursements, total returns would have been lower. Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements are voluntary and the Adviser reserves the right to commence or terminate any waiver and/or reimbursement at any time.

 

(4)          Commenced operations on November 1, 1989

 

(5)          Commenced operations on January 2, 1996

 

(6)          For comparative purposes, average annual since inception returns listed for the Indexes refer to the inception date or initial offering of the respective share class of the Portfolio, not the inception of the Index

 

The Small Company Growth Portfolio seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in growth-oriented equity securities of small capitalization companies. Investments in small sized corporations are more vulnerable to financial risks and other risks than larger corporations and may involve a higher degree of price volatility than investments in the general equity markets.

 

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Performance

 

For the year ended December 31, 2006, the Portfolio had a total return based on net asset value per share of 11.90% for the Class A shares, net of fees, and 11.55% for the Class B shares, net of fees, compared to 13.35% for the Russell 2000® Growth Index (the “Index”).

 

Factors Affecting Performance

 

  • Over the 12-month period ended December 31, 2006, the markets advanced despite considerable volatility. During the first half of the year, investors grappled with high oil prices, rising interest rates, a slowing housing market and an uptick in inflation. Moreover, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) continued its policy of monetary tightening. Investor anxieties erupted in May and June in the form of a market sell-off following the FOMC’s 16th and 17th consecutive federal funds rate increases.

 

  • By August the markets once again entered positive territory. The FOMC stopped raising the target federal funds rate following its June 29th meeting, and left the rate unchanged for the remainder of its policy meetings in 2006. Energy prices were still elevated but receded from the record high set in July. For the most part, corporate earnings reported throughout the year were still better than expected, company balance sheets were healthy, and the exceptionally strong pace of merger and acquisition activity that began in 2005 continued into 2006.

 

  • Although disappointing gross domestic product (GDP) growth data was reported for the second and third quarters, economic growth slowed and housing data continued to decline, the U.S. economy still progressed. By the end of the year, it appeared that the immediate threat of recession subsided and a “soft landing” seemed more possible.

 

  • For the year, value stocks outperformed their growth counterparts, continuing a recent trend. For this same period, small-capitalization securities, in which the Portfolio invests, outpaced both large- and mid-cap stocks.

 

  • The Portfolio underperformed the Index due to stock selection and sector allocation decisions. Within the consumer discretionary sector, a large overweight position detracted from performance, followed by stock selection in the household furnishings, consumer products and textile apparel manufacturing companies, although holdings in communications and media companies and in commercial services did somewhat mitigate returns. Stock selection in crude oil producers in the other energy sector hindered the Portfolio’s returns. Also, within the materials and processing sector, investments in select metals and minerals companies as well as stock selection in real estate firms negatively affected performance.

 

  • There were several areas of strength for the Portfolio, including the technology sector, which benefited from stock selection primarily in miscellaneous technology, computer services software and semi-conductor companies. A sector underweight relative to the Index also proved advantageous. The producer durables sector also did well due to security selection in homebuilding firms and wireless equipment companies. Within the financial services sector, investments in diversified financial services companies and financial information service providers added to relative performance, yet returns were slightly offset by an avoidance of real estate investment trusts (REITs) in this sector.

 

Management Strategies

 

  • It is our goal to hold a portfolio of high quality growth stocks we believe will perform well regardless of the market environment. We continue to favor companies that have some uniqueness or dynamic competitive advantage in their business model, with a high quality stream of cash flow and the ability to redeploy capital at a high rate of return.

 

  • For the year, consumer discretionary represented the largest sector weight and overweight in the Portfolio, followed by the health care and technology sectors. The health care and technology sectors were underweighted versus the Index for the period.

 

Expense Examples

 

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transactional costs, including redemption fees; (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution (12b-1) fees (in the case of Class B); and other Portfolio expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period ended December 31, 2006 and held for the entire six-month period.

 

Actual Expenses

 

The first line of the tables below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the

 

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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 under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

Please note that “Expenses Paid During Period” are grossed up to reflect Portfolio expenses prior to the effect of Expense Offset (See Note E in the Notes to Financial Statements). Therefore, the annualized net expense ratios may differ from the ratio of the expenses to average net assets shown in the Financial Highlights.

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

 

The second line of the tables below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Portfolio’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Portfolio’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 the Portfolio and 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses Paid

 

 

 

 

 

Ending Account

 

During Period*

 

 

 

Beginning

 

Value

 

July 1, 2006 —

 

 

 

Account Value

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

July 1, 2006

 

2006

 

2006

 

Class A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

1,086.90

 

$

5.42

 

Hypothetical (5% average annual return before expenses)

 

1,000.00

 

1,020.01

 

5.24

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

1,000.00

 

1,085.50

 

6.73

 

Hypothetical (5% average annual return before expenses)

 

1,000.00

 

1,018.75

 

6.51

 

 


*       Expenses are equal to Class A and Class B annualized net expense ratios of 1.03% and 1.28%, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

Graphic Presentation of Portfolio Holdings

 

The following graph depicts the Portfolio’s holdings by industry and/or security type, as a percentage of total investments.

 

 


*       Industries which do not appear in the above graph, as well as those which represent less than 5% of total investments, if applicable, are included in the category labeled “Other”.

 

January 2007

 

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Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

Common Stocks (98.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Building: Cement (1.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Texas Industries, Inc.

 

326,102

 

$

20,946

 

Cable Television Services (0.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Charter Communications, Inc.

 

(a)3,313,491

 

10,139

 

Casinos & Gambling (0.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Lakes Entertainment, Inc.

 

(a)493,913

 

5,329

 

Communications & Media (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

CKX, Inc.

 

(a)1,147,442

 

13,459

 

Communications Technology (1.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

3Com Corp.

 

(a)3,917,472

 

16,101

 

GMarket, Inc. ADR

 

(a)763,762

 

18,300

 

 

 

 

 

34,401

 

Computer Services Software & Systems (10.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Baidu.com ADR

 

(a)161,281

 

18,180

 

Bankrate, Inc.

 

(a)361,323

 

13,712

 

Blackboard, Inc.

 

(a)630,776

 

18,948

 

Convera Corp.

 

(a)783,452

 

3,596

 

Equinix, Inc.

 

(a)742,832

 

56,173

 

Forrester Research, Inc.

 

(a)620,549

 

16,823

 

IHS, Inc.

 

(a)1,325,375

 

52,326

 

Websense, Inc.

 

(a)792,628

 

18,096

 

 

 

 

 

197,854

 

Consumer Electronics (1.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

CNET Networks, Inc.

 

(a)1,991,822

 

18,106

 

Consumer Staples — Miscellaneous (1.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Peet’s Coffee & Tea, Inc.

 

(a)696,812

 

18,284

 

Spectrum Brands, Inc.

 

(a)1,179,140

 

12,853

 

 

 

 

 

31,137

 

Diversified (1.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.

 

(a)924,769

 

17,404

 

FiberTower Corp.

 

(a)893,548

 

5,254

 

 

 

 

 

22,658

 

Drugs & Pharmaceuticals (6.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Adams Respiratory Therapeutics, Inc.

 

(a)416,820

 

17,011

 

Flamel Technologies ADR

 

(a)745,573

 

22,330

 

Gen-Probe, Inc.

 

(a)498,984

 

26,132

 

Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp., Class A

 

1,064,258

 

37,387

 

Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

 

(a)570,023

 

14,507

 

 

 

 

 

117,367

 

Education Services (4.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Ambassadors Group, Inc.

 

1,121,556

 

34,039

 

Strayer Education, Inc.

 

477,837

 

50,675

 

 

 

 

 

84,714

 

Electronics (0.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Omnivision Technologies, Inc.

 

(a)443,641

 

6,056

 

Electronics: Medical Systems (0.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Hologic, Inc.

 

(a)204,860

 

9,686

 

Electronics: Semi-Conductors/Components (2.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Tessera Technologies, Inc.

 

(a)959,900

 

38,722

 

Energy — Miscellaneous (1.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Quicksilver Resources, Inc.

 

(a)639,107

 

23,385

 

Engineering & Contracting Services (2.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste S.A. de

 

 

 

 

 

CV ADR

 

1,216,644

 

47,680

 

Entertainment (1.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Vail Resorts, Inc.

 

(a)475,190

 

21,298

 

Forest Products (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Deltic Timber Corp.

 

253,050

 

14,115

 

Homebuilding (4.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Brookfield Homes Corp.

 

555,073

 

20,843

 

Desarrolladora Homex S.A. de CV ADR

 

(a)1,114,160

 

65,813

 

 

 

 

 

86,656

 

Hotel/Motel (3.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

Gaylord Entertainment Co.

 

(a)1,075,568

 

54,778

 

Orient-Express Hotels Ltd.

 

398,093

 

18,838

 

 

 

 

 

73,616

 

Household Furnishings (1.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Select Comfort Corp.

 

(a)1,482,641

 

25,783

 

Industrial Products (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Mueller Water Products, Inc.

 

837,865

 

12,459

 

Insurance: Property & Casualty (1.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Alleghany Corp.

 

(a)60,388

 

21,957

 

Consolidated-Tomoka Land Co.

 

113,876

 

8,245

 

 

 

 

 

30,202

 

Investment Management Companies (3.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Greenhill & Co., Inc.

 

849,895

 

62,722

 

Leisure Time (3.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Pool Corp.

 

846,292

 

33,149

 

WMS Industries, Inc.

 

(a)652,964

 

22,763

 

 

 

 

 

55,912

 

Machinery: Industrial/Specialty(0.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Middleby Corp.

 

(a)148,877

 

15,583

 

Medical & Dental Instruments & Supplies (2.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Techne Corp.

 

(a)870,708

 

48,281

 

Oil: Crude Producers (0.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

GMX Resources, Inc.

 

(a)400,971

 

14,234

 

Oil: Integrated Domestic (1.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Delta Petroleum Corp.

 

(a)1,130,780

 

26,189

 

Printing & Copying Services (1.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

VistaPrint Ltd.

 

(a)587,457

 

19,451

 

Publishing — Miscellaneous (3.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Morningstar, Inc.

 

(a)1,348,889

 

60,767

 

Real Estate (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Grubb & Ellis Co.

 

(a)1,139,058

 

13,122

 

Restaurants (3.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.

 

(a)1,043,280

 

21,085

 

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Inc.

 

(a)1,256,685

 

48,231

 

 

 

 

 

69,316

 

Retail (11.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

AFC Enterprises, Inc.

 

(a)1,594,322

 

28,188

 

Blue Nile, Inc.

 

(a)1,179,932

 

43,528

 

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.

 

(a)901,788

 

25,268

 

Citi Trends, Inc.

 

(a)944,701

 

37,448

 

 

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

 

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Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

Retail (cont’d)

 

 

 

 

 

Ctrip.com International Ltd.

 

524,178

 

$

32,751

 

J Crew Group, Inc.

 

(a)143,076

 

5,515

 

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc.

 

(a)1,497,307

 

16,620

 

NetFlix, Inc.

 

(a)674,281

 

17,437

 

 

 

 

 

206,755

 

Service Organizations (1.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Steiner Leisure Ltd.

 

(a)397,489

 

18,086

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Services: Commercial (7.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

Advisory Board Co. (The)

 

(a)1,012,201

 

54,193

 

Coinstar, Inc.

 

(a)143,912

 

4,399

 

Copart, Inc.

 

(a)687,784

 

20,634

 

CoStar Group, Inc.

 

(a)772,146

 

41,356

 

Macquarie Infrastructure Co. Trust

 

812,682

 

28,834

 

 

 

 

 

149,416

 

Technology — Miscellaneous (0.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Housevalues, Inc.

 

(a)1,102,466

 

6,207

 

Telecommunications Equipment (2.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

SBA Communications Corp., Class A

 

(a)1,610,107

 

44,278

 

Textile Apparel Manufacturers (1.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Carter’s, Inc.

 

(a)529,609

 

13,505

 

Heelys, Inc.

 

(a)288,066

 

9,250

 

 

 

 

 

22,755

 

Toys (1.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Marvel Entertainment, Inc.

 

(a)963,598

 

25,930

 

Truckers (1.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Landstar System, Inc.

 

892,665

 

34,082

 

Utilities: Telecommunications (0.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

IDT Corp., Class B

 

(a)908,756

 

11,887

 

Total Common Stocks (Cost $1,583,896)

 

 

 

1,850,741

 

 

 

 

Face

 

 

 

 

 

Amount

 

 

 

 

 

(000)

 

 

 

Short-Term Investment (2.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Repurchase Agreement (2.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc., 5.20%, dated 12/29/06, due 1/2/07, repurchase price $40,995
(Cost $40,972)

 

$

(f)40,972

 

40,972

 

Total Investments (100.3%) (Cost $1,624,868)

 

 

 

1,891,713

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (-0.3%)

 

 

 

(6,408

)

Net Assets(100%)

 

 

 

$

1,885,305

 

 


(a)           Non-income producing security.

 

(f)                                    Represents the Portfolio’s undivided interest in a joint repurchase agreement which has a total value of $1,856,998,000. The repurchase agreement was fully collateralized by U.S. government agency securities at the date of this Portfolio of Investments as follows: Federal Farm Credit Bank, 0.00% to 7.43%, due 1/16/07 to 10/23/35; Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.00% to 7.38%, due 1/3/07 to 6/5/28; Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.00% to 6.75%, due 1/2/07 to 7/15/32; Federal National Mortgage Association, 0.00% to 8.20%, due 1/12/07 to 11/15/30; Tennessee Valley Authority, 5.38% to 6.75%, due 11/13/08 to 4/1/36, which had a total value of $1,894,142,869. The investment in the repurchase agreement is through participation in a joint account with affiliated parties pursuant to exemptive relief received by the Portfolio from the SEC.

 

ADR       American Depositary Receipts

 

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

 

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*      Minimum Investment

**   Commenced operations on April 28, 2006

 

In accordance with SEC regulations, Portfolio performance shown assumes that all recurring fees (including management fees) were deducted and all dividends and distributions were reinvested.

 

Performance Compared to the S&P 500® Index (1)

 

 

 

Total Returns(2)

 

 

 

Cumulative

 

 

 

Since

 

 

 

Inception(4)

 

Portfolio – Class A (3)

 

7.85

%

S&P 500® Index

 

9.65

 

 

 

 

 

Portfolio – Class B (3)

 

7.68

 

S&P 500® Index

 

9.65

 

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results, and current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Performance assumes that all dividends and distributions, if any, were reinvested. For the most recent month-end performance figures, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that Portfolio shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.

 


(1)          The S&P 500® Index is a capitalization-weighted index of 500 stocks. The Index is designed to measure performance of the broad domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks representing all major industries. The Index is unmanaged and its returns do not include any sales charges or fees. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

(2)          Total returns for the Portfolio reflect fees waived and expenses reimbursed, if applicable, by the Adviser. Without such waivers and/or reimbursements, total returns would have been lower. Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements are voluntary and the Adviser reserves the right to commence or terminate any waiver and/or reimbursement at any time.

 

(3)   Commenced operations on April 28, 2006

 

(4)          For comparative purposes, cumulative since inception returns listed for the Index refer to the inception date or initial offering of the respective share class of the Portfolio, not the inception of the Index.

 

The Systematic Active Large Cap Core Portfolio seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of large capitalization companies.

 

Performance

 

For the period from April 28, 2006 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2006, the Portfolio had a total return based on net asset value per share of 7.85% for the Class A shares, net of fees, and 7.68% for the Class B shares, net of fees, compared to 9.65% for the S&P 500® Index (the “Index”).

 

Factors Affecting Performance

 

  • In the first half of 2006, stock investors dealt with the uncertainties of a slowing economy. There was some well-received merger and acquisition activity in March and April; however, gains were rather muted as investors kept a close eye on inflation levels, energy prices and the policy actions of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC ). By May, recession anxieties reached a boiling

 

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point, prompting a market sell-off and heightened volatility that spanned into June.

 

  • The second half of the year was characterized by greater optimism. The markets began to stabilize in July on the expectation that the FOMC would pause in its increases to the target federal funds target rate, and the FOMC did leave the rate unchanged for the remainder of 2006, given the slowdown in the housing market, rising interest rates and high energy prices. Although third quarter gross domestic product (GDP) growth was below expectations, investors appeared reasonably confident that the economy was moderating and not falling into a recession. Consumer spending and confidence, on the whole, did not flag any significant trouble, although by year end consumer debt levels were garnering greater attention. Warmer weather helped energy prices ease in the final months of 2006, and gasoline prices had also declined. The jobs market softened but was still in line with expectations, and inflation data reported at year end did not cause much of a stir.

 

  • Based on total returns, the Portfolio’s best performing areas were the materials, industrials and consumer staples sectors.

 

  • In terms of contribution to the Portfolio’s overall return, the financials, consumer discretionary and consumer staples sectors had the largest positive impact.

 

  • The materials, utilities and energy sectors added the least to performance.

 

Management Strategies

 

  • We believe that we can enhance returns by employing a quantitative model that uses multiple, independent factors to examine the fundamentals of a company. We further believe that our quantitative efforts in combination with our fundamental analysis can exploit market inefficiencies.

 

  • We employ a quantitative approach to stock selection utilizing a proprietary quantitative model. The model is driven by rigorous fundamental and quantitative research that screens a universe of large-capitalization companies. The model employs three quantitative screens based on the following primary inputs: earnings expectations, price trends and relative valuations. Individual securities and industries are ranked within each sector by the most effective combination of these disciplines based on the current phase of the economic cycle. We then decide whether to buy, sell or hold a security based on its fundamental analysis and the results of this model-driven approach.

 

Expense Examples

 

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transactional costs, including redemption fees; (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution (12b-1) fees (in the case of Class B); and other Portfolio expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period ended December 31, 2006 and held for the entire six-month period.

 

Actual Expenses

 

The first line of the tables below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this 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 under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

Please note that “Expenses Paid During Period” are grossed up to reflect Portfolio expenses prior to the effect of Expense Offset (See Note E in the Notes to Financial Statements). Therefore, the annualized net expense ratios may differ from the ratio of the expenses to average net assets shown in the Financial Highlights.

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

 

The second line of the tables below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Portfolio’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Portfolio’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 the Portfolio and 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

 

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owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses Paid

 

 

 

 

 

Ending Account

 

During Period*

 

 

 

Beginning

 

Value

 

July 1, 2006 —

 

 

 

Account Value

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

July 1, 2006

 

2006

 

2006

 

Class A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

1,122.20

 

$

3.21

 

Hypothetical (5% average annual return before expenses)

 

1,000.00

 

1,022.18

 

3.06

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

1,000.00

 

1,121.60

 

4.55

 

Hypothetical (5% average annual return before expenses)

 

1,000.00

 

1,020.92

 

4.33

 

 


*  Expenses are equal to Class A and Class B annualized net expense ratios of 0.60% and 0.85%, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

Graphic Presentation of Portfolio Holdings

 

The following graph depicts the Portfolio’s holdings by industry and/or security type, as a percentage of total investments.

 

 


Industries which do not appear in the above graph, as well as those which represent less than 5% of total investments, if applicable, are included in the category labeled “Other”.

 

January 2007

 

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Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

Common Stocks (94.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Aerospace &Defense (3.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Boeing Co. (The)

 

368

 

$

33

 

General Dynamics Corp.

 

401

 

30

 

Honeywell International, Inc.

 

543

 

24

 

Lockheed Martin Corp.

 

406

 

37

 

Northrop Grumman Corp.

 

496

 

34

 

Raytheon Co.

 

373

 

20

 

United Technologies Corp.

 

814

 

51

 

 

 

 

 

229

 

Air Freight & Logistics (0.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

FedEx Corp.

 

281

 

31

 

United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B

 

300

 

22

 

 

 

 

 

53

 

Auto Components (0.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Johnson Controls, Inc.

 

351

 

30

 

Beverages (0.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

MGP Ingredients, Inc.

 

(c)1,048

 

24

 

Biotechnology (1.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Amgen, Inc.

 

(a)468

 

32

 

Genentech, Inc.

 

(a)233

 

19

 

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

 

(a)392

 

25

 

 

 

 

 

76

 

Building Products (0.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

USG Corp.

 

(a)(c)352

 

19

 

Capital Markets (5.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Bear Stearns Co., Inc.

 

372

 

61

 

E*Trade Group, Inc.

 

(a)975

 

22

 

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

 

503

 

100

 

Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc.

 

966

 

75

 

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.

 

856

 

80

 

 

 

 

 

338

 

Chemicals (0.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Tronox, Inc.

 

(c)20

 

@—

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial Banks (3.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Bank of America Corp.

 

2,637

 

141

 

National City Corp.

 

1,302

 

47

 

Wells Fargo & Co.

 

636

 

23

 

 

 

 

 

211

 

Commercial Services & Supplies (0.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Manpower, Inc.

 

350

 

26

 

Communications Equipment (4.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

ADC Telecommunications, Inc.

 

(a)(c)1,152

 

17

 

Cisco Systems, Inc.

 

(a)4,438

 

121

 

Comverse Technology, Inc.

 

(a)803

 

17

 

Corning, Inc.

 

(a)2,890

 

54

 

Motorola, Inc.

 

1,905

 

39

 

QUALCOMM, Inc.

 

459

 

17

 

Tellabs, Inc.

 

(a)3,095

 

32

 

 

 

 

 

297

 

Computers & Peripherals (4.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Apple Computer, Inc.

 

(a)240

 

21

 

Hewlett-Packard Co.

 

2,789

 

115

 

International Business Machines Corp.

 

1,104

 

107

 

Lexmark International Group, Inc.

 

(a)331

 

24

 

SanDisk Corp.

 

(a)426

 

18

 

 

 

 

 

285

 

Consumer Finance (0.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

American Express Co.

 

431

 

26

 

AmeriCredit Corp.

 

(a)(c)552

 

14

 

Capital One Financial Corp.

 

209

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

56

 

Diversified Financial Services (4.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings, Inc.

 

101

 

51

 

CIT Group, Inc.

 

397

 

22

 

Citigroup, Inc.

 

1,450

 

81

 

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

 

1,870

 

90

 

Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (The)

 

(a)574

 

18

 

 

 

 

 

262

 

Diversified Telecommunication Services (2.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

AT&T, Inc.

 

1,947

 

70

 

BellSouth Corp.

 

1,314

 

62

 

Verizon Communications, Inc.

 

1,115

 

41

 

 

 

 

 

173

 

Electric Utilities (1.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

AES Corp. (The)

 

(a)1,019

 

22

 

Exelon Corp.

 

383

 

24

 

Pepco Holdings, Inc.

 

932

 

24

 

 

 

 

 

70

 

Electronic Equipment & Instruments (0.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Jabil Circuit, Inc.

 

1,015

 

25

 

Vishay Intertechnology,Inc.

 

(a)1,056

 

14

 

 

 

 

 

39

 

Energy Equipment & Services (0.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

FMC Corp.

 

264

 

20

 

Halliburton Co.

 

432

 

14

 

Transocean, Inc.

 

(a)270

 

22

 

 

 

 

 

56

 

Food & Staples Retailing (1.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

CVS Corp.

 

555

 

17

 

Safeway, Inc.

 

955

 

33

 

Supervalu, Inc.

 

592

 

21

 

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

 

476

 

22

 

Whole Foods Market, Inc.

 

(c)315

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

108

 

Food Products (1.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.

 

1,345

 

43

 

General Mills, Inc.

 

841

 

49

 

 

 

 

 

92

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies (1.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.

 

(a)(c)883

 

31

 

Kinetic Concepts, Inc.

 

(a)(c)587

 

23

 

Thermo Electron Corp.

 

(a)1,137

 

52

 

 

 

 

 

106

 

 

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Shares

 

(000)

 

Health Care Providers & Services (5.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Aetna, Inc.

 

180

 

$

8

 

Cardinal Health, Inc.

 

376

 

24

 

Express Scripts, Inc.

 

(a)249

 

18

 

Health Net, Inc.

 

(a)(c)651

 

32

 

Humana, Inc.

 

(a)715

 

40

 

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.

 

926

 

49

 

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

 

1,740

 

93

 

Wellpoint Health Networks, Inc.

 

(a)726

 

57

 

 

 

 

 

321

 

Hotels Restaurants & Leisure (2.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc.

 

257

 

21

 

Marriott International,Inc., Class A

 

614

 

29

 

McDonald’s Corp.

 

1,568

 

70

 

Panera Bread Co.

 

(a)(c)323

 

18

 

Starbucks Corp.

 

(a)449

 

16

 

Yum! Brands, Inc.

 

309

 

18

 

 

 

 

 

172

 

Household Durables (0.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Tempur-Pedic International, Inc.

 

(a)(c)1,199

 

25

 

Household Products(1.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Energizer Holdings, Inc.

 

(a)(c)238

 

17

 

Hansen Natural Corp.

 

(a)(c)558

 

19

 

Procter & Gamble Co.

 

909

 

58

 

 

 

 

 

94

 

Industrial Conglomerates (1.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

General Electric Co.

 

2,555

 

95

 

Information Technology Services (0.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Accenture Ltd., Class A

 

830

 

31

 

Convergys Corp.

 

(a)895

 

21

 

 

 

 

 

52

 

Insurance (5.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Allstate Corp. (The)

 

558

 

36

 

American Financial Group, Inc.

 

795

 

29

 

American International Group, Inc.

 

783

 

56

 

Archstone-Smith Trust REIT

 

432

 

25

 

Chubb Corp.

 

710

 

38

 

CNA Financial Corp.

 

(a)480

 

19

 

Loews Corp.

 

903

 

37

 

Metlife, Inc.

 

718

 

42

 

Philadelphia Consolidated Holding Corp.

 

(a)585

 

26

 

Prudential Financial, Inc.

 

335

 

29

 

St. Paul Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)

 

609

 

33

 

 

 

 

 

370

 

Internet & Catalog Retail (0.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

eBay, Inc.

 

(a)1,151

 

35

 

Expedia, Inc.

 

(a)(c)1,088

 

23

 

 

 

 

 

58

 

Machinery (1.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Caterpillar, Inc.

 

321

 

20

 

Danaher Corp.

 

121

 

9

 

Deere & Co.

 

436

 

41

 

Joy Global, Inc.

 

412

 

20

 

 

 

 

 

90

 

Media (2.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Comcast Corp.

 

(a)1,513

 

64

 

Meredith Corp.

 

282

 

16

 

News Corp., Inc.

 

1,477

 

32

 

Time Warner, Inc.

 

1,386

 

30

 

Walt Disney Co. (The)

 

765

 

26

 

 

 

 

 

168

 

Metals & Mining (1.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

Alcan, Inc.

 

(c)369

 

18

 

Alcoa, Inc.

 

319

 

10

 

Phelps Dodge Corp.

 

312

 

37

 

Rio Tinto plc ADR

 

(c)83

 

18

 

Southern Copper Corp.

 

(c)326

 

17

 

United States Steel LLC

 

302

 

22

 

 

 

 

 

122

 

Multi-Utilities (0.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Duke Energy Corp.

 

946

 

31

 

Multiline Retail (2.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Federated Department Stores, Inc.

 

1,458

 

56

 

J.C. Penney Co., Inc.

 

831

 

64

 

Nordstrom, Inc.

 

408

 

20

 

 

 

 

 

140

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (8.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

 

342

 

15

 

Chevron Corp.

 

908

 

67

 

ConocoPhillips

 

1,428

 

103

 

Exxon Mobil Corp.

 

2,142

 

164

 

Hess Corp.

 

355

 

18

 

Marathon Oil Co.

 

486

 

45

 

Monsanto Co.

 

368

 

19

 

Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc.

 

(c)576

 

32

 

Superior Energy Services, Inc.

 

(a)811

 

27

 

Valero Energy Corp.

 

907

 

46

 

 

 

 

 

536

 

Personal Products (0.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. (The)

 

543

 

22

 

Pharmaceuticals (5.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Johnson & Johnson

 

1,578

 

104

 

Merck & Co., Inc.

 

1,795

 

78

 

Pfizer, Inc.

 

1,687

 

44

 

Schering-Plough Corp.

 

1,662

 

40

 

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

 

773

 

24

 

Wyeth

 

1,025

 

52

 

 

 

 

 

342

 

Real Estate (0.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

CapitalSource, Inc.

 

(c)1,099

 

30

 

Road & Rail (1.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Burlington North Santa Fe Corp.

 

610

 

45

 

CSX Corp.

 

977

 

34

 

 

 

 

 

79

 

 

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

 

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Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (1.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Applied Materials, Inc.

 

1,031

 

$

19

 

Intel Corp.

 

1,597

 

32

 

Micron Technology, Inc.

 

(a)1,333

 

19

 

Tektronix, Inc.

 

642

 

19

 

Texas Instruments, Inc.

 

1,051

 

30

 

 

 

 

 

119

 

Software (2.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Citrix Systems, Inc.

 

(a)654

 

18

 

Microsoft Corp.

 

2,718

 

81

 

Oracle Corp.

 

(a)2,529

 

43

 

Synopsys, Inc.

 

(a)748

 

20

 

 

 

 

 

162

 

Specialty Retail (2.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

 

227

 

16

 

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

 

1,078

 

34

 

AMR Corp.

 

(a)402

 

12

 

Best Buy Co., Inc.

 

739

 

36

 

Chico’s FAS, Inc.

 

(a)(c)688

 

14

 

Continental Airlines, Inc., Class B

 

(a)(c)253

 

10

 

Men’s Wearhouse, Inc.

 

(c)850

 

33

 

Staples, Inc.

 

625

 

17

 

 

 

 

 

172

 

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods (1.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Coach, Inc.

 

(a)536

 

23

 

Nike Inc.

 

304

 

30

 

Polo Ralph Lauren Corp.

 

232

 

18

 

 

 

 

 

71

 

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance (1.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Fannie Mae

 

702

 

41

 

Radian Group, Inc.

 

349

 

19

 

Washington Mutual, Inc.

 

456

 

21

 

 

 

 

 

81

 

Tobacco (2.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Altria Group, Inc.

 

1,331

 

114

 

Loews Corp. - Carolina Group

 

739

 

48

 

Reynolds American, Inc.

 

(c)281

 

19

 

 

 

 

 

181

 

Total Common Stocks (Cost $5,634)

 

 

 

6,083

 

 

 

 

Face

 

 

 

 

 

Amount

 

 

 

 

 

(000)

 

 

 

Short-Term Investments (12.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Short-Term Debt Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities (6.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Alliance & Leicester plc,

 

 

 

 

 

5.36%, 1/8/07

 

$

(h)13

 

13

 

Bancaja, 5.37%, 1/19/07

 

(h)7

 

7

 

Bank of America Corp., 5.32%, 1/2/07

 

(h)22

 

22

 

Bank of New York Co., Inc.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/10/07

 

(h)7

 

7

 

Bear Stearns & Co., Inc.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.37%, 1/2/07

 

(h)8

 

8

 

5.38%, 1/2/07

 

(h)5

 

5

 

5.39%, 1/16/07

 

(h)14

 

14

 

BNP Paribas plc,

 

 

 

 

 

5.35%, 2/20/07

 

(h)14

 

14

 

CIC, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/3/07

 

(h)9

 

9

 

5.34%, 1/2/07

 

(h)14

 

14

 

Dekabank Deutsche Girozentrale,

 

 

 

 

 

5.39%, 1/19/07

 

(h)14

 

14

 

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/2/07

 

44

 

44

 

Dexia Bank, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/2/07

 

(h)14

 

14

 

Gemini Securitization Corp.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/2/07

 

7

 

7

 

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.40%, 1/16/07

 

(h)7

 

7

 

5.42%, 1/2/07

 

(h)13

 

13

 

HSBC Finance Corp., 5.34%, 1/8/07

 

(h)7

 

7

 

Liberty Lighthouse U.S. Capital,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/2/07

 

(h)7

 

7

 

Manufacturers & Traders,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/16/07

 

(h)8

 

8

 

Merrill Lynch & Co.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.35%, 1/26/07

 

(h)7

 

7

 

Mitsubishi UFJ FinancialGroup,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/2/07

 

(h)7

 

7

 

Natexis Banques Populaires, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/2/07

 

(h)14

 

14

 

5.35%, 1/2/07

 

(h)7

 

7

 

National City Bank Cleveland,

 

 

 

 

 

5.32%, 1/2/07

 

(h)20

 

20

 

National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/2/07

 

(h)27

 

27

 

Nationwide B uilding Society,

 

 

 

 

 

5.44%, 3/28/07

 

(h)16

 

16

 

Nordea Bank, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.31%, 1/2/07

 

(h)20

 

20

 

Rhein-Main Securitisation Ltd.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/18/07

 

6

 

6

 

Skandi, NewYork,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/9/07

 

(h)14

 

14

 

SLM Corp., 5.36%, 1/22/07

 

(h)14

 

14

 

Toronto Dominion, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.32%, 5/29/07

 

(h)14

 

14

 

Tulip Funding, 5.36%, 1/16/07

 

7

 

7

 

Unicredito Italiano Bank (Ireland) plc,

 

 

 

 

 

5.36%, 1/9/07

 

(h)9

 

9

 

World Savings Bank FSB,

 

 

 

 

 

5.35%, 1/19/07

 

(h)5

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

421

 

 

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

 

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Portfolio of Investments (cont’d)

 

Systematic Active Large Cap Core Portfolio

 

 

 

Face

 

 

 

 

 

Amount

 

Value

 

 

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Repurchase Agreement (5.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc., 5.20%, dated 12/29/06, due 1/2/07, repurchase price $345

 

$

(f)345

 

$

345

 

Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $766)

 

 

 

766

 

Total Investments (106.8%) (Cost $6,400) including $412 of Securities Loaned

 

 

 

6,849

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (-6.8%)

 

 

 

(434)

 

Net Assets(100%)

 

 

 

$

6,415

 

 


(a)           Non-income producing security.

 

(c)           All or portion of security on loan at December 31, 2006.

 

(f)            Represents the Portfolio’s undivided interest in a joint repurchase agreement which has a total value of $1,856,998,000. The repurchase agreement was fully collateralized by U.S. government agency securities at the date of this Portfolio of Investments as follows: Federal Farm Credit Bank, 0.00% to 7.43%, due 1/16/07 to 10/23/35; Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.00% to 7.38%, due 1/3/07 to 6/5/28; Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.00% to 6.75%, due 1/2/07 to 7/15/32; Federal National Mortgage Association, 0.00% to 8.20%, due 1/12/07 to 11/15/30; Tennessee Valley Authority, 5.38% to 6.75%, due 11/13/08 to 4/1/36, which had a total value of $1,894,142,869. The investment in the repurchase agreement is through participation in a joint account with affiliated parties pursuant to exemptive relief received by the Portfolio from the SEC.

 

(h)           Variable/Floating Rate Security — interest rate changes on these instruments are based on changes in a designated base rate. The rates shown are those in effect on December 31, 2006.

 

@            Face Amount/Value is less than $500.

 

ADR       American Depositary Receipts

 

REIT       Real Estate Investment Trust

 

Futures Contracts:

 

The Portfolio had the following futures contract(s) open at period end:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized

 

 

 

Number

 

 

 

 

 

Appreciation

 

 

 

of

 

Value

 

Expiration

 

(Depreciation)

 

 

 

Contracts

 

(000)

 

Date

 

(000)

 

Long:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E-Mini S&P 500 (United States)

 

5

 

$

 357

 

Mar-07

 

$

@—

 

 

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

 

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Investment Overview (unaudited)

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Core Portfolio

 

 

 


*       Minimum Investment

**     Commenced operations on April 28, 2006

 

In accordance with SEC regulations, Portfolio performance shown assumes that all recurring fees (including management fees) were deducted and all dividends and distributions were reinvested.

 

Performance Compared to the Russell 2000® Index(1)

 

 

 

Total Returns(2)

 

 

 

Cumulative

 

 

 

Since

 

 

 

Inception(4)

 

Portfolio – Class A (3)

 

(0.41

)%

Russell 2000® Index

 

3.90

 

 

 

 

 

Portfolio – Class B (3)

 

(0.57

)

Russell 2000® Index

 

3.90

 

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results, and current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Performance assumes that all dividends and distributions, if any, were reinvested. For the most recent month-end performance figures, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that Portfolio shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.

 


(1)     The Russell 2000® Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased small-cap barometer and is completely reconstituted annually to ensure larger stocks do not distort the performance and characteristics of the true small-cap opportunity set. The Russell 2000® includes the smallest 2000 securities in the Russell 3000® . The Index is unmanaged and its returns do not include any sales charges or fees. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

(2)     Total returns for the Portfolio reflect fees waived and expenses reimbursed, if applicable, by the Adviser. Without such waivers and/or reimbursements, total returns would have been lower. Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements are voluntary and the Adviser reserves the right to commence or terminate any waiver and/or reimbursement at any time.

 

(3)     Commenced operations on April 28, 2006

 

(4)     For comparative purposes, cumulative since inception returns listed for the Index refer to the inception date or initial offering of the respective share class of the Portfolio, not the inception of the Index.

 

The Systematic Active Small Cap Core Portfolio seeks longterm capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of small capitalization companies. Investments in small sized corporations are more vulnerable to financial risks and other risks than larger corporations and may involve a higher degree of price volatility than investments in the general equity markets.

 

Performance

 

For the period from April 28, 2006 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2006, the Portfolio had a total return based on net asset value per share of (0.41)% for the Class A shares, net of fees, and (0.57)% for the Class B shares, net of fees, compared to 3.90% for the Russell 2000® Index (the “Index”).

 

Factors Affecting Performance

 

•   The Portfolio’s launch in April coincided with the turbulent second quarter of 2006. Although small-cap stocks subsequently returned to positive territory in the third and fourth quarters, the Index had only a modest gain for the period since inception through December 31, 2006, and the Portfolio was virtually flat for the period.

 

•   In the first half of 2006, stock investors dealt with the uncertainties of a slowing economy. There was some well-received merger and acquisition activity in March and April; however, gains were rather muted as investors kept a close eye on inflation levels, energy prices and the policy actions of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). By May, recession anxieties reached a boiling

 

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point, prompting a market sell-off and heightened volatility that spanned into June.

 

•   The second half of the year was characterized by greater optimism. The markets began to stabilize in July on the expectation that the FOMC would pause in its increases to the target federal funds target rate, and the FOMC did leave the rate unchanged for the remainder of 2006, given the slowdown in the housing market, rising interest rates and high energy prices. Although third quarter gross domestic product (GDP) growth was below expectations, investors appeared reasonably confident that the economy was moderating and not falling into a recession. Consumer spending and confidence, on the whole, did not flag any significant trouble, although by year end consumer debt levels were garnering greater attention. Warmer weather helped energy prices ease in the final months of 2006, and gasoline prices had also declined. The jobs market softened but was still in line with expectations, and inflation data reported at year end did not cause much of a stir.

 

•   In aggregate, the Portfolio’s utilities holdings had the highest total return during the period, while technology holdings returned least.

 

•   In terms of contribution to the Portfolio’s overall return, the financial sector had the largest positive impact, while the technology sector was the largest detractor from performance.

 

•   Relative to the Index, the Portfolio outperformed in the health care sector. Strong performance from a medical device holding and a pharmaceutical holding drove considerable gains.

 

•   The Portfolio’s financial stocks, despite having the highest absolute return for the period, were the most significant source of underperformance relative to the Index. An underweight allocation in real estate investment trusts (REIT), one of the market’s best performing areas, and exposure to several sub-prime lending companies, whose stocks faltered during the period, detracted from results.

 

Management Strategies

 

•   We believe that we can enhance returns by employing a quantitative model that uses multiple, independent factors to examine the fundamentals of a company. We further believe that our quantitative efforts in combination with our fundamental analysis can exploit market inefficiencies.

 

•   We employ a quantitative approach to stock selection utilizing a proprietary quantitative model. The model is driven by rigorous fundamental and quantitative research that screens a universe of large capitalization companies. The model employs three quantitative screens based on the following primary inputs-earnings expectations, price trends and relative valuations. Individual securities and industries are ranked within each sector by the most effective combination of these disciplines based on the current phase of the economic cycle. We then decide whether to buy, sell or hold a security based on its fundamental analysis and the results of this model-driven approach.

 

Expense Examples

 

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transactional costs, including redemption fees; (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution (12b-1) fees (in the case of Class B); and other Portfolio expenses.

 

These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period ended December 31, 2006 and held for the entire six-month period.

 

Actual Expenses

 

The first line of the tables below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this 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 under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

Please note that “Expenses Paid During Period” are grossed up to reflect Portfolio expenses prior to the effect of Expense Offset (See Note E in the Notes to Financial Statements). Therefore, the annualized net expense ratios may differ from the ratio of the expenses to average net assets shown in the Financial Highlights.

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

 

The second line of the tables below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Portfolio’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Portfolio’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending

 

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account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Portfolio and 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses Paid

 

 

 

 

 

Ending

 

During Period*

 

 

 

Beginning

 

Account Value

 

July 1, 2006 —

 

 

 

Account Value

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

July 1, 2006

 

2006

 

2006

 

Class A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

1,064.00

 

$

5.72

 

Hypothetical (5% average annual return before expenses)

 

1,000.00

 

1,019.66

 

5.60

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

1,000.00

 

1,062.30

 

7.02

 

Hypothetical (5% average annual return before expenses)

 

1,000.00

 

1,018.40

 

6.87

 

 


*      Expenses are equal to Class A and Class B annualized net expense ratios of 1.10% and 1.35%, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

Graphic Presentation of Portfolio Holdings

 

The following graph depicts the Portfolio’s holdings by industry and/or security type, as a percentage of total investments.

 

 


*    Industries which do not appear in the above graph, as well as those which represent less than 5% of total investments, if applicable, are included in the category labeled “Other”.

 

January 2007

 

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Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

Common Stock (99.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Advertising Agencies (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

InVentive Health, Inc.

 

(a)(c)753

 

$

27

 

Sitel Corp.

 

(a)4,545

 

19

 

 

 

 

 

46

 

Aerospace/Defense — Equipment (0.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

MTC Technologies, Inc.

 

(a)(c)491

 

12

 

Air Transport (1.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

AAR Corp.

 

(a)(c)1,482

 

43

 

Alaska Air Group, Inc.

 

(a)709

 

28

 

Bristow Group, Inc.

 

(a)536

 

20

 

Republic Airways Holdings, Inc.

 

(a)(c)795

 

13

 

 

 

 

 

104

 

Auto Parts: After Market (0.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.

 

(a)(c)515

 

11

 

Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc.

 

(a)(c)492

 

17

 

Superior Industries International, Inc.

 

(c)630

 

12

 

 

 

 

 

40

 

Auto Parts: Original Equipment (0.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Noble International, Ltd.

 

304

 

6

 

Automobiles (0.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Navistar International Corp.

 

(a)1,187

 

40

 

Banks: New York City (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Community Bank System, Inc.

 

1,945

 

45

 

Banks: Outside New York City (4.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

BankFinancial Corp.

 

2,553

 

46

 

Centennial Bank Holdings, Inc.

 

(a)(c)3,568

 

34

 

Citizens First Bancorp, Inc.

 

(c)253

 

8

 

First Bancorp North Carolina

 

(c)257

 

6

 

First Bancorp Puerto Rico

 

1,264

 

12

 

First Source Corp.

 

(c)342

 

11

 

GB&T Bancshares, Inc.

 

2,093

 

46

 

Harleysville National Corp.

 

(c)1,164

 

23

 

Omega Financial Corp.

 

1,419

 

45

 

Oriental Financial Group

 

(c)2,796

 

36

 

Simmons First National Corp.

 

476

 

15

 

Sun Bancorp, Inc. New Jersey

 

(a)(c)633

 

13

 

Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc.

 

(c)982

 

26

 

 

 

 

 

321

 

Biotechnology Research & Production (4.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Albany Molecular Research, Inc.

 

(a)3,636

 

38

 

Applera Corp. — Celera Genomics Group

 

(a)2,678

 

38

 

Digene Corp.

 

(a)905

 

43

 

Genitope Corp

 

(a)693

 

3

 

Kendle International, Inc.

 

(a)1,529

 

48

 

Lexicon Genetics, Inc.

 

(a)10,780

 

39

 

Martek Biosciences Corp.

 

(a)(c)1,216

 

28

 

Nabi Biopharmaceuticals

 

(a)5,787

 

39

 

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.

 

(a)249

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

279

 

Building Materials (1.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Ameron International Corp.

 

317

 

24

 

BlueLinx Holdings, Inc.

 

(c)761

 

8

 

Building Material Holding Corp.

 

(c)452

 

11

 

NCI Building Systems, Inc.

 

(a)(c)626

 

33

 

 

 

 

 

76

 

Building — Miscellaneous (0.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Comfort Systems USA, Inc.

 

821

 

10

 

Casinos & Gambling (0.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Magna Entertainment Corp.

 

(a)(c)1,095

 

5

 

Chemicals (1.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

PolyOne Corp.

 

(a)6,251

 

47

 

Rockwood Holdings, Inc.

 

(a)1,020

 

25

 

Spartech Corp.

 

1,518

 

40

 

Stepan Co.

 

216

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

119

 

Commercial Banks (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

UMB Financial Corp.

 

1,242

 

45

 

Commercial Information Services (0.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

CMGI, Inc.

 

(a)(c)21,825

 

29

 

Communications Technology (2.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

3Com Corp.

 

(a)5,808

 

24

 

Black Box Corp.

 

684

 

29

 

Cogent Communications Group, Inc.

 

(a)1,279

 

21

 

Netgear, Inc.

 

(a)(c)1,085

 

28

 

UTstarcom, Inc.

 

(a)(c)3,122

 

27

 

 

 

 

 

129

 

Computer Services Software & Systems (4.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

CACI International, Inc., Class A

 

(a)428

 

24

 

COMSYS IT Partners, Inc.

 

(a)(c)476

 

10

 

JDA Software Group Inc

 

(a)3,176

 

44

 

Mantech InternationalCorp., Class A

 

(a)481

 

18

 

Mapinfo Corp.

 

(a)(c)3,717

 

49

 

MicroStrategy, Inc.

 

(a)240

 

27

 

Parametric Technology Corp.

 

(a)1,950

 

35

 

Schawk, Inc.

 

(c)676

 

13

 

SonicWALL, Inc.

 

(a)5,381

 

45

 

 

 

 

 

265

 

Computer Technology (2.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Hutchinson Technology, Inc.

 

(a)(c)607

 

14

 

Imation Corp.

 

580

 

27

 

Komag, Inc.

 

(a)(c)1,381

 

52

 

Palm, Inc.

 

(a)3,258

 

46

 

 

 

 

 

139

 

Construction (0.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Dycom Industries, Inc.

 

(a)1,082

 

23

 

Consumer Electronics (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Earthlink, Inc.

 

(a)4,666

 

33

 

Ipass, Inc.

 

(a)(c)1,735

 

10

 

 

 

 

 

43

 

Consumer Staples — Miscellaneous (1.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

American Greetings Corp., Class A

 

(c)1,626

 

39

 

CSS Industries, Inc.

 

(c)595

 

21

 

Nashua Corp.

 

(a)762

 

7

 

Prestige Brands, Inc.

 

(a)3,020

 

39

 

 

 

 

 

106

 

 

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

 

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Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

Containers & Packaging: Paper &Plastic (0.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Myers Industries, Inc.

 

1,042

 

$

16

 

Copper (0.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Mueller Industries, Inc.

 

710

 

22

 

Cosmetics (0.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Parlux Fragrances, Inc.

 

(a)(c)490

 

3

 

Distributors (0.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Core-Mark Holding Co., Inc.

 

(a)529

 

18

 

Diversified Financial Services (2.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Euronet Worldwide, Inc.

 

(a)(c)764

 

23

 

First Niagara Financial Group, Inc.

 

3,857

 

57

 

Knight Capital Group, Inc.

 

(a)3,194

 

61

 

 

 

 

 

141

 

Diversified Materials & Processing (0.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Corn Products International, Inc.

 

755

 

26

 

Drug & Grocery Store Chains (0.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Ingles Markets, Inc.

 

280

 

8

 

Drugs & Pharmaceuticals (1.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc.

 

(a)(c)1,293

 

16

 

Perrigo Co.

 

1,816

 

31

 

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International

 

2,928

 

51

 

 

 

 

 

98

 

E-Commerce/Services (1.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Agile Software Corp.

 

(a)7,623

 

47

 

Ariba, Inc.

 

(a)5,905

 

46

 

 

 

 

 

93

 

Education Services (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Educate, Inc.

 

(a)6,423

 

46

 

Electrical Equipment & Components (0.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Greatbatch, Inc.

 

(a)(c)512

 

14

 

Technitrol, Inc.

 

1,060

 

25

 

 

 

 

 

39

 

Electronics (0.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Multi-Fineline Electronix, Inc.

 

(a)(c)499

 

10

 

Omnivision Technologies, Inc.

 

(a)(c)521

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

17

 

Electronics: Instruments Gauges & Meters (0.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Tech/Ops Sevcon, Inc.

 

1,004

 

8

 

Electronics: Medical Systems (0.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Datascope Corp.

 

384

 

14

 

Zoll Medical Corp.

 

(a)(c)368

 

21

 

 

 

 

 

35

 

Electronics: Semi-Conductors/Components (2.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Amkor Technology, Inc.

 

(a)(c)3,889

 

36

 

Genesis Microchip, Inc.

 

(a)1,056

 

11

 

IXYS Corp.

 

(a)(c)1,404

 

13

 

ON Semiconductor Corp.

 

(a)(c)4,280

 

32

 

Plexus Corp.

 

(a)704

 

17

 

Silicon Storage Technology, Inc.

 

(a)(c)8,973

 

40

 

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

 

(a)4,325

 

31

 

 

 

 

 

180

 

Electronics: Technology (0.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Checkpoint Systems, Inc.

 

(a)1,319

 

27

 

EDO Corp.

 

(c)635

 

15

 

Zygo Corp.

 

(a)542

 

9

 

 

 

 

 

51

 

Energy — Miscellaneous (1.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Alon USA Energy, Inc.

 

1,575

 

41

 

Callon Petroleum Co.

 

(a)(c)675

 

10

 

Giant Industries, Inc.

 

(a)266

 

20

 

Harvest Natural Resources, Inc.

 

(a)(c)877

 

9

 

Mariner Energy, Inc.

 

(a)454

 

9

 

Swift Energy Co.

 

(a)418

 

19

 

 

 

 

 

108

 

Engineering & Contracting Services (0.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Washington Group International, Inc.

 

(a)452

 

27

 

Entertainment (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Carmike Cinemas

 

(c)202

 

4

 

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.

 

(a)(c)2,433

 

43

 

 

 

 

 

47

 

Finance Companies (0.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Accredited Home Lenders Holding Co.

 

(a)(c)935

 

26

 

Asta Funding, Inc.

 

(c)481

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

41

 

Financial — Miscellaneous (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Advanta Corp., Class B

 

959

 

42

 

Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp.

 

213

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

48

 

Foods (0.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

Del Monte Corp.

 

4,121

 

45

 

Premium Standard Farms, Inc.

 

734

 

14

 

 

 

 

 

59

 

Health Care Facilities (1.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Psychiatric Solutions, Inc.

 

(a)(c)1,833

 

69

 

VistaCare, Inc., Class A

 

(a)(c)427

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

73

 

Health Care Management Services (0.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Molina Healthcare, Inc.

 

(a)564

 

18

 

Sierra Health Services, Inc.

 

(a)213

 

8

 

Vital Images,Inc.

 

(a)(c)800

 

28

 

 

 

 

 

54

 

Health Care — Miscellaneous (0.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Medical Action Industries, Inc.

 

(a)(c)293

 

9

 

Health Care Services (0.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Bio-Reference Labs, Inc.

 

(a)(c)1,000

 

22

 

Homebuilding (0.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

Hanover Compressor Co.

 

(a)(c)1,788

 

34

 

WCI Communities, Inc.

 

(a)(c)1,140

 

22

 

 

 

 

 

56

 

Hotel/Motel (1.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Bluegreen Corp.

 

(a)3,561

 

46

 

Lodgian, Inc.

 

(a)3,381

 

46

 

 

 

 

 

92

 

Household Furnishings (0.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Hooker Furniture Corp.

 

(c)361

 

6

 

 

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

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December 31, 2006

 

Portfolio of Investments (cont’d)

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Core Portfolio

 

 

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

Household Furnishings (cont’d)

 

 

 

 

 

La-Z-Boy, Inc.

 

(c)1,115

 

$

13

 

Lifetime Brands, Inc.

 

(c)228

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

23

 

Insurance: Life (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Kansas City Life Insurance Co.

 

(c)49

 

3

 

Presidential Life Insurance Corp.

 

2,065

 

45

 

 

 

 

 

48

 

Insurance: Multi-Line (0.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Independence Holding Co.

 

(c)129

 

3

 

Insurance: Property & Casualty (2.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Affirmative Insurance Holdings, Inc.

 

351

 

6

 

Commerce Group, Inc.

 

978

 

29

 

Infinity Property & Casualty Corp.

 

635

 

31

 

Ohio Casualty Corp.

 

1,197

 

36

 

Selective Insurance Group

 

(c)481

 

27

 

 

 

 

 

129

 

Investment Management Companies (1.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Apollo Investment Corp.

 

(c)2,258

 

51

 

Capital Southwest Corp.

 

(c)126

 

16

 

Friedman Billings Ramsey & Co. REIT

 

(c)3,537

 

28

 

Gladstone Capital Corp.

 

(c)248

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

101

 

Leisure Time (0.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Steinway Musical Instruments

 

(a)142

 

4

 

Machinery & Engineering (0.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.

 

(c)1,090

 

29

 

Machinery: Construction & Handling (0.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Manitowoc Company, Inc. (The)

 

323

 

19

 

Machinery: Engines (0.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Briggs & Stratton Corp.

 

(c)1,033

 

28

 

Machinery: Industrial/Specialty (0.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

EnPro Industries, Inc.

 

(a)798

 

26

 

Machinery: Oil Well Equipment & Services (0.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

Lufkin Industries, Inc.

 

330

 

19

 

Oceaneering International,Inc.

 

(a)410

 

16

 

Oil States International, Inc.

 

(a)774

 

25

 

 

 

 

 

60

 

Manufactured Housing (0.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Skyline Corp.

 

288

 

12

 

Manufacturing (0.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Acuity Brands, Inc.

 

759

 

39

 

Materials & Processing — Miscellaneous (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Rogers Corp.

 

(a)(c)462

 

27

 

USEC, Inc.

 

(a)1,526

 

20

 

 

 

 

 

47

 

Medical & Dental Instruments & Supplies (2.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

ICU Medical, Inc.

 

(a)307

 

12

 

Inverness Medical Innovations, Inc.

 

(a)(c)1,072

 

41

 

Sonic Innovations, Inc.

 

(a)820

 

4

 

STERIS Corp.

 

1,731

 

44

 

Viasys Healthcare, Inc.

 

(a)925

 

26

 

Young Innovations, Inc.

 

256

 

9

 

 

 

 

 

136

 

Medical Services (0.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Magellan Health Services, Inc.

 

(a)621

 

27

 

Metal Fabricating (1.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial Metals Co.

 

640

 

16

 

Encore Wire Corp.

 

(c)556

 

12

 

Lone Star Technologies, Inc.

 

(a)447

 

22

 

Quanex Corp.

 

680

 

24

 

Ryerson, Inc.

 

(c)952

 

24

 

 

 

 

 

98

 

Multi-Sector Companies (0.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Sequa Corp.

 

(a)210

 

24

 

Office Furniture & Business Equipment (0.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Ikon Office Solutions, Inc.

 

2,348

 

38

 

Oil: Crude Producers (0.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Edge Petroleum Corp.

 

(a)(c)595

 

11

 

Stone Energy Corp.

 

(a)1,215

 

43

 

 

 

 

 

54

 

Paper (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Albany International Corp.

 

693

 

23

 

Rock-Tenn Co.

 

866

 

23

 

 

 

 

 

46

 

Power Transmission Equipment (0.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Regal-Beloit Corp.

 

791

 

42

 

Production Technology Equipment (1.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Credence Systems Corp.

 

(a)11,340

 

59

 

Mattson Technology, Inc.

 

(a)(c)1,433

 

13

 

Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc.

 

(a)338

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

88

 

Publishing (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Journal Register Co.

 

6,432

 

47

 

Publishing— Miscellaneous (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Scholastic Corp.

 

(a)1,365

 

49

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) (6.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. REIT

 

1,069

 

13

 

BioMed Realty Trust, Inc. REIT

 

(c)987

 

28

 

Equity One, Inc. REIT

 

(c)1,719

 

46

 

First Industrial Realty Trust Inc. REIT

 

1,095

 

51

 

Franklin Street Properties Corp. REIT

 

(c)1,799

 

38

 

Highland Hospitality Corp. REIT

 

1,020

 

15

 

Innkeepers USA Trust REIT

 

(c)2,296

 

36

 

KKR Financial Corp., Class A REIT

 

(c)1,940

 

52

 

RAIT Investment Trust REIT

 

1,137

 

39

 

Redwood Trust, Inc. REIT

 

(c)715

 

42

 

Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. REIT

 

1,387

 

37

 

Tarragon Corp.

 

(c)850

 

10

 

Winston Hotels, Inc. REIT

 

(c)1,849

 

24

 

 

 

 

 

431

 

Restaurants (2.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

CBRL Group, Inc.

 

(c)659

 

30

 

Jack In The Box, Inc.

 

(a)875

 

53

 

Luby’s, Inc.

 

(a)4,208

 

46

 

 

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

 

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December 31, 2006

 

Portfolio of Investments (cont’d)

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Core Portfolio

 

 

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

Restaurants (cont’d)

 

 

 

 

 

O’Charleys, Inc.

 

(a)699

 

$

15

 

 

 

 

 

144

 

Retail (6.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Big Lots, Inc.

 

(a)(c)2,459

 

56

 

Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.

 

256

 

9

 

Cato Corp.

 

1,674

 

38

 

Central Garden & Pet Co.

 

(a)(c)428

 

21

 

Charlotte Russe Holding, Inc.

 

(a)780

 

24

 

Charming Shoppes, Inc.

 

(a)(c)1,205

 

16

 

Childrens Place Retail Stores, Inc. (The)

 

(a)(c)758

 

48

 

Conn’s, Inc.

 

(a)573

 

13

 

Dress Barn, Inc.

 

(a)(c)878

 

21

 

Global Imaging Systems, Inc.

 

(a)1,270

 

28

 

Lawson Products, Inc.

 

228

 

11

 

Men’s Wearhouse, Inc.

 

1,088

 

42

 

Pantry, Inc. (The)

 

(a)345

 

16

 

Priceline.com, Inc.

 

(a)(c)1,220

 

53

 

Stein Mart, Inc.

 

(c)1,451

 

19

 

Tween Brands, Inc.

 

(a)552

 

22

 

 

 

 

 

437

 

Rental & Leasing Services: Consumer (0.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Amerco, Inc.

 

(a)(c)361

 

31

 

Savings & Loan (1.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

BFC Financial Corp.

 

(a)997

 

6

 

ITLA Capital Corp.

 

109

 

6

 

Kearny Financial Corp.

 

(c)2,733

 

44

 

KNBT Bancorp, Inc.

 

755

 

13

 

 

 

 

 

69

 

Services: Commercial (4.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.

 

(a)(c)666

 

18

 

BearingPoint, Inc.

 

(a)3,627

 

28

 

Kelly Services, Inc., Class A

 

(c)860

 

25

 

Kforce, Inc.

 

(a)3,710

 

45

 

Labor Ready,Inc.

 

(a)1,055

 

19

 

Live Nation, Inc.

 

(a)1,814

 

41

 

Monroe Muffler Brake, Inc.

 

(c)404

 

14

 

MPS Group, Inc.

 

(a)1,177

 

17

 

PHH Corp.

 

(a)1,094

 

32

 

Unifirst Corp

 

(c)277

 

11

 

World Fuel Services Corp.

 

477

 

21

 

 

 

 

 

271

 

Shoes (0.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Shoe Carnival, Inc.

 

(a)333

 

11

 

Steel (0.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

AK Steel Holding Corp.

 

(a)1,688

 

28

 

Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc.

 

(c)443

 

18

 

Wheeling-Pittsburgh Corp.

 

(a)(c)609

 

11

 

 

 

 

 

57

 

Telecommunications Equipment (0.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

C-COR.Net Corp.

 

(a)(c)1,086

 

12

 

Mastec, Inc.

 

(a)(c)1,335

 

16

 

Powerwave Technologies, Inc.

 

(a)(c)1,592

 

10

 

 

 

 

 

38

 

Textile Apparel Manufacturers (1.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Kellwood Co.

 

(c)604

 

20

 

Warnaco Group, Inc. (The)

 

(a)(c)1,751

 

44

 

 

 

 

 

64

 

Transportation — Miscellaneous (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

SIRVA, Inc.

 

(a)13,726

 

48

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Truckers (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Arkansas Best Corp.

 

237

 

9

 

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.

 

(a)(c)592

 

14

 

PAM Transportation Services, Inc.

 

(a)(c)321

 

7

 

Quality Distribution, Inc.

 

(a)(c)1,460

 

19

 

 

 

 

 

49

 

Utilities: Electrical (2.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Idacorp, Inc.

 

700

 

27

 

PNM Resources, Inc.

 

901

 

28

 

Unisource Energy Corp.

 

592

 

21

 

Westar Energy, Inc.

 

2,260

 

59

 

 

 

 

 

135

 

Utilities: Gas Distributors (1.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Laclede Group, Inc. (The)

 

(c)579

 

20

 

New Jersey Resources Corp.

 

(c)388

 

19

 

Northwestern Corp.

 

520

 

19

 

WGL Holdings, Inc.

 

(c)618

 

20

 

 

 

 

 

78

 

Utilities: Telecommunications (0.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

IDT Corp., Class B

 

(a)3,534

 

46

 

North Pittsburgh Systems, Inc.

 

422

 

10

 

 

 

 

 

56

 

Wholesale & International Trade (0.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Central European Distribution Corp.

 

(a)(c)1,003

 

30

 

Wholesalers (0.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

United Stationers Supply, Inc.

 

(a)573

 

27

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks (Cost $6,391)

 

 

 

6,512

 

 

 

 

Face

 

 

 

 

 

Amount

 

 

 

 

 

(000)

 

 

 

Short-Term Investments (36.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Short-Term Debt Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities (28.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Alliance & Leicester plc, 5.36%, 1/8/07

 

$

(h)59

 

59

 

Bancaja, 5.37%, 1/19/07

 

(h)30

 

30

 

Bank of America Corp., 5.32%, 1/2/07

 

(h)95

 

95

 

Bank of New York Co., Inc., 5.34%, 1/10/07

 

(h)30

 

30

 

Bear Stearns & Co., Inc.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.37%, 1/2/07

 

(h)36

 

36

 

5.38%, 1/2/07

 

(h)24

 

24

 

5.39%, 1/16/07

 

(h)60

 

60

 

BNP Paribas plc, 5.35%, 2/20/07

 

(h)60

 

60

 

CIC, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/3/07

 

(h)42

 

42

 

5.34%, 1/2/07

 

(h)60

 

60

 

Dekabank Deutsche Girozentrale, 5.39%, 1/19/07

 

(h)61

 

61

 

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., 5.33%, 1/2/07

 

191

 

191

 

Dexia Bank, New York, 5.33%, 1/2/07

 

(h)60

 

60

 

 

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

 

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Portfolio of Investments (cont’d)

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Core Portfolio

 

 

 

Face

 

 

 

 

 

Amount

 

Value

 

 

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Short-Term Debt Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities (cont’d)

 

 

 

 

 

Gemini Securitization Corp., 5.34%, 1/2/07

 

$

30

 

$

30

 

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.40%, 1/16/07

 

(h)30

 

30

 

5.42%, 1/2/07

 

(h)56

 

56

 

HSBC Finance Corp., 5.34%, 1/8/07

 

(h)30

 

30

 

Liberty Lighthouse U.S. Capital, 5.33%, 1/2/07

 

(h)30

 

30

 

Manufacturers & Traders, 5.33%, 1/16/07

 

(h)36

 

36

 

Merrill Lynch & Co., 5.35%, 1/26/07

 

(h)31

 

31

 

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, 5.33%, 1/2/07

 

(h)30

 

30

 

Nattexis Banques Populaire, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/2/07

 

(h)60

 

60

 

5.35%, 1/2/07

 

(h)30

 

30

 

National City Bank Cleveland, 5.32%, 1/2/07

 

(h)86

 

86

 

National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp., 5.34%, 1/2/07

 

(h)119

 

119

 

Nationwide Building Society, 5.44%, 3/28/07

 

(h)69

 

69

 

Nordea Bank, New York, 5.31%, 1/2/07

 

(h)89

 

89

 

Rhein-Main Securitisation Ltd., 5.33%, 1/18/07

 

28

 

28

 

Skandi, New York, 5.34%, 1/9/07

 

(h)59

 

59

 

SLM Corp., 5.36%, 1/22/07

 

(h)59

 

59

 

Toronto Dominion, New York, 5.32%, 5/29/07

 

(h)59

 

59

 

Tulip Funding, 5.36%, 1/16/07

 

33

 

33

 

Unicredito Italiano Bank (Ireland) plc,5.36%, 1/9/07

 

(h)42

 

42

 

World Savings Bank FSB, 5.35%, 1/19/07

 

(h)20

 

20

 

 

 

 

 

1,834

 

Repurchase Agreement (8.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc.,5.20%, dated 12/29/06, due 1/2/07, repurchase price $537

 

(f)537

 

537

 

Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $2,371)

 

 

 

2,371

 

Total Investments (135.5%) (Cost $8,762) including $1,771 of Securities Loaned

 

 

 

8,883

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (-35.5%)

 

 

 

(2,329

)

Net Assets (100%)

 

 

 

$

6,554

 

 


(a)

 

Non-income producing security.

 

 

 

(c)

 

All or portion of security on loan at December 31, 2006.

 

 

 

(f)

 

Represents the Portfolio’s undivided interest in a joint repurchase agreement which has a total value of $1,856,998,000. The repurchase agreement was fully collateralized by U.S. government agency securities at the date of this Portfolio of Investments as follows: Federal Farm Credit Bank, 0.00% to 7.43%, due 1/16/07 to 10/23/35; Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.00% to 7.38%, due 1/3/07 to 6/5/28; Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.00% to 6.75%, due 1/2/07 to 7/15/32; Federal National Mortgage Association, 0.00% to 8.20%, due 1/12/07 to 11/15/30; Tennessee Valley Authority, 5.38% to 6.75%, due 11/13/08 to 4/1/36, which had a total value of $1,894,142,869. The investment in the repurchase agreement is through participation in a joint account with affiliated parties pursuant to exemptive relief received by the Portfolio from the SEC.

 

 

 

(h)

 

Variable/Floating Rate Security — interest rate changes on these instruments are based on changes in a designated base rate. The rates shown are those in effect on December 31, 2006.

 

 

 

REIT

 

Real Estate Investment Trust

 

Futures Contracts:

 

The Portfolio had the following futures contract(s) open at period end:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized

 

 

 

Number

 

 

 

 

 

Appreciation

 

 

 

of

 

Value

 

Expiration

 

(Depreciation)

 

 

 

Contracts

 

(000)

 

Date

 

(000)

 

Long:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E-Mini Russell 2000 (United States)

 

1

 

$

79

 

Mar-07

 

$

(1

)

 

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

 

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Investment Overview (unaudited)

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Growth Portfolio

 

 

 


*   Minimum Investment

** Commenced operations on April 28, 2006

 

In accordance with SEC regulations, Portfolio performance shown assumes that all recurring fees (including management fees) were deducted and all dividends and distributions were reinvested.

 

Performance Compared to the Russell 2000®

 

Growth Index(1)

 

 

 

Total Returns(2)

 

 

 

Cumulative

 

 

 

Since

 

 

 

Inception(4)

 

Portfolio – Class A (3)

 

(2.20

)%

Russell 2000® Growth Index

 

(0.60

)

 

 

 

 

Portfolio – Class B (3)

 

(2.30

)

Russell 2000® Growth Index

 

(0.60

)

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results, and current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Performance assumes that all dividends and distributions, if any, were reinvested. For the most recent month-end performance figures, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that Portfolio shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.

 


(1)

 

The Russell 2000® Growth Index measures the performance of those Russell 2000® companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The Index is unmanaged and its returns do not include any sales charges or fees. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

 

 

(2)

 

Total returns for the Portfolio reflect fees waived and expenses reimbursed, if applicable, by the Adviser. Without such waivers and/or reimbursements, total returns would have been lower. Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements are voluntary and the Adviser reserves the right to commence or terminate any waiver and/or reimbursement at any time.

 

 

 

(3)

 

Commenced operations on April 28, 2006

 

 

 

(4)

 

For comparative purposes, cumulative since inception returns listed for the Index refer to the inception date or initial offering of the respective share class of the Portfolio, not the inception of the Index.

 

The Systematic Active Small Cap Growth Portfolio seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in growth-oriented equity securities of small capitalization companies. Investments in small sized corporations are more vulnerable to financial risks and other risks than larger corporations and may involve a higher degree of price volatility than investments in the general equity markets.

 

Performance

 

For the period from April 28, 2006 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2006, the Portfolio had a total return based on net asset value per share of (2.20)% for the Class A shares, net of fees, and (2.30)% for the Class B shares, net of fees, compared to (0.60)% for the Russell 2000® Growth Index (the “Index”).

 

Factors Affecting Performance

 

                     The Portfolio’s launch in April coincided with the turbulent second quarter of 2006. Small-cap growth stocks had a more protracted recovery, remaining in negative territory in the third quarter, followed by much improved gains in the fourth quarter. As a result, Index performance was a flat for the period since inception through December 31, 2006, and the Portfolio finished the period lower.

 

                     In the first half of 2006, stock investors dealt with the uncertainties of a slowing economy. There was some well-received merger and acquisition activity in March and April; however, gains were rather muted as investors kept a close eye on inflation levels, energy prices and the policy actions of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). By May, recession anxieties reached a boiling

 

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point, prompting a market sell-off and heightened volatility that spanned into June.

 

                     The second half of the year was characterized by greater optimism. The markets began to stabilize in July on the expectation that the FOMC would pause in its increases to the target federal funds target rate, and the FOMC did leave the rate unchanged for the remainder of 2006, given the slowdown in the housing market, rising interest rates and high energy prices. Although third quarter gross domestic product (GDP) growth was below expectations, investors appeared reasonably confident that the economy was moderating and not falling into a recession. Consumer spending and confidence, on the whole, did not flag any significant trouble, although by year end consumer debt levels were garnering greater attention. Warmer weather helped energy prices ease in the final months of 2006, and gasoline prices had also declined. The jobs market softened but was still in line with expectations, and inflation data reported at year end did not cause much of a stir.

 

                     In aggregate, the Portfolio’s telecommunication services holdings had the highest total return during the period, while the materials holdings returned least.

 

                     In terms of contribution to the Portfolio’s overall return, the financial sector had the largest positive impact, while the technology sector was the largest detractor from performance.

 

                     Relative to the Index, an underweight in the technology sector was the primary driver of outperformance. The sector had a negative return during the period.

 

                     Detractors from relative performance included the two consumer sectors. In the consumer staples sector, the Portfolio lacked exposure to some of the Index’s stronger performing names. In the consumer discretionary sector, relative results were dampened by the Portfolio’s underweight exposure to two stocks that performed well coupled with several holdings that lagged.

 

Management Strategies

 

                     We believe that we can enhance returns by employing a quantitative model that uses multiple, independent factors to examine the fundamentals of a company. We further believe that our quantitative efforts in combination with our fundamental analysis can exploit market inefficiencies.

 

                     We employ a quantitative approach to stock selection utilizing a proprietary quantitative model. The model is driven by rigorous fundamental and quantitative research that screens a universe of large capitalization companies. The model employs three quantitative screens based on the following primary inputs-earnings expectations, price trends and relative valuations. Individual securities and industries are ranked within each sector by the most effective combination of these disciplines based on the current phase of the economic cycle. We then decide whether to buy, sell or hold a security based on its fundamental analysis and the results of this model-driven approach.

 

Expense Examples

 

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transactional costs, including redemption fees; (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution (12b-1) fees (in the case of Class B); and other Portfolio expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period ended December 31, 2006 and held for the entire six-month period.

 

Actual Expenses

 

The first line of the tables below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this 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 under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

Please note that “Expenses Paid During Period” are grossed up to reflect Portfolio expenses prior to the effect of Expense Offset (See Note E in the Notes to Financial Statements). Therefore, the annualized net expense ratios may differ from the ratio of the expenses to average net assets shown in the Financial Highlights.

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

 

The second line of the tables below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Portfolio’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Portfolio’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 the Portfolio and other funds. To do so, compare this 5%

 

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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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses Paid

 

 

 

 

 

Ending Account

 

During Period*

 

 

 

Beginning

 

Value

 

July 1, 2006 —

 

 

 

Account Value

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

July 1, 2006

 

2006

 

2006

 

Class A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

1,070.00

 

$

5.74

 

Hypothetical (5% average annual return before expenses)

 

1,000.00

 

1,019.66

 

5.60

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

1,000.00

 

1,068.90

 

7.04

 

Hypothetical (5% average annual return before expenses)

 

1,000.00

 

1,018.40

 

6.87

 

 


*      Expenses are equal to Class A and Class B annualized net expense ratios of 1.10% and 1.35%, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

Graphic Presentation of Portfolio Holdings

 

The following graph depicts the Portfolio’s holdings by industry and/or security type, as a percentage of total investments.

 

 


*                    Industries which do not appear in the above graph, as well as those which represent less than 5% of total investments, if applicable, are included in the category labeled “Other”.

 

January 2007

 

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Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

Common Stocks (99.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Advertising Agencies (0.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Sitel Corp.

 

(a)2,714

 

$

12

 

Air Transport (1.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

AAR Corp.

 

(a)(c)1,213

 

35

 

Alaska Air Group, Inc.

 

(a)777

 

31

 

ExpressJet Holdings, Inc.

 

(a)1,786

 

15

 

Skywest, Inc.

 

1,213

 

31

 

 

 

 

 

112

 

Auto Parts: After Market (1.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Accuride Corp.

 

(a)991

 

11

 

Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc.

 

(a)800

 

27

 

Navistar International Corp.

 

(a)1,867

 

62

 

 

 

 

 

100

 

Auto Parts: Original Equipment (0.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Noble International Ltd.

 

310

 

6

 

Sauer-Danfoss, Inc.

 

(c)939

 

31

 

 

 

 

 

37

 

Banks: Outside New York City (2.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

International Bancshares Corp

 

577

 

18

 

Investors Bancorp, Inc.

 

(c)2,293

 

36

 

Signature Bank

 

(a)1,527

 

47

 

Southside Bankchares, Inc.

 

(c)264

 

7

 

SVB Financial Group

 

(a)742

 

34

 

USB Holdings Co., Inc.

 

(c)451

 

11

 

Wintrust Financial Corp.

 

(c)766

 

37

 

 

 

 

 

190

 

Biotechnology Research & Production (3.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Albany Molecular Research, Inc.

 

(a)(c)1,823

 

19

 

Arthrocare Corp.

 

(a)48

 

2

 

Digene Corp.

 

(a)1,163

 

56

 

Idenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

 

(a)5,016

 

43

 

Lexicon Genetics Inc

 

(a)12,795

 

46

 

Martek Biosciences Corp.

 

(a)(c)1,221

 

28

 

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.

 

(a)265

 

3

 

PRA International

 

(a)(c)661

 

17

 

 

 

 

 

214

 

Building Materials (0.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

NCI Building Systems, Inc.

 

(a)232

 

12

 

Building: Plumbing & Heating (0.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Interline Brands, Inc.

 

(a)1,147

 

26

 

Casinos & Gambling (0.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Aztar Corp.

 

(a)868

 

47

 

MTR Gaming Group, Inc.

 

(a)611

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

55

 

Chemicals (0.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Arch Chemicals, Inc.

 

606

 

20

 

Cabot Microelectronics Corp.

 

(a)(c)162

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

26

 

Coal (0.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.

 

(a)(c)1,393

 

20

 

International Coal Group, Inc.

 

(a)(c)3,085

 

17

 

Westmoreland Coal Co.

 

(a)(c)166

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

40

 

Commercial Information Services (0.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

infoUSA, Inc.

 

1,377

 

16

 

Commercial Services & Supplies (1.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Kendle International, Inc.

 

(a)1,556

 

49

 

Vector Group Ltd

 

1,116

 

20

 

 

 

 

 

69

 

Communications & Media (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

CBeyond Communications

 

(a)1,527

 

47

 

Communications Technology (4.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Anixter International, Inc.

 

(a)534

 

29

 

Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.

 

(a)5,364

 

44

 

CommScope, Inc.

 

(a)1,487

 

45

 

Harmonic, Inc.

 

(a)(c)2,727

 

20

 

InPhonic, Inc.

 

(a)(c)634

 

7

 

Netgear, Inc.

 

(a)(c)883

 

23

 

SAVVIS, Inc.

 

(a)(c)574

 

21

 

Standard Micosystems Corp.

 

(a)572

 

16

 

Tekelec

 

(a)(c)2,436

 

36

 

UTstarcom, Inc.

 

(a)(c)3,139

 

28

 

 

 

 

 

269

 

Computer Services Software & Systems (5.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

CACI International, Inc., Class A

 

(a)704

 

40

 

COMSYS IT Partners, Inc.

 

(a)(c)491

 

10

 

Forrester Research, Inc.

 

(a)624

 

17

 

iGate Corp.

 

(a)(c)2,680

 

18

 

JDA Software Group, Inc.

 

(a)3,470

 

48

 

Mantech International Corp., Class A

 

(a)393

 

14

 

Mapinfo Corp.

 

(a)(c)4,184

 

55

 

Mercury Computer Systems, Inc.

 

(a)(c)531

 

7

 

Merge Technologies, Inc.

 

(a)(c)143

 

1

 

TTM Technologies, Inc.

 

(a)3,361

 

48

 

Schawk, Inc.

 

(c)663

 

13

 

SonicWALL, Inc.

 

(a)5,511

 

46

 

Vignette Corp.

 

(a)(c)2,683

 

46

 

 

 

 

 

363

 

Computer Technology (1.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

EGL, Inc.

 

(a)1,590

 

47

 

Komag, Inc.

 

(a)(c)657

 

25

 

Radisys Corp.

 

(a)807

 

14

 

 

 

 

 

86

 

Construction (0.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Granite Construction, Inc.

 

439

 

22

 

Consumer Electronics (1.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Infospace, Inc.

 

(a)(c)2,808

 

58

 

Ipass, Inc.

 

(a)(c)6,968

 

41

 

 

 

 

 

99

 

Consumer Products (0.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Jarden Corp.

 

(a)(c)343

 

12

 

Consumer Staples — Miscellaneous (0.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

AACO Brands Corp.

 

(a)573

 

15

 

 

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

 

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Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

Containers & Packaging: Paper &Plastic (0.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Silgan Holdings, Inc.

 

(c)641

 

$

28

 

Copper (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Mueller Industries, Inc.

 

1,455

 

46

 

Cosmetics (0.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Parlux Fragrances, Inc.

 

(a)(c)404

 

2

 

Diversified Materials & Processing (1.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Armor Holdings, Inc.

 

(a)(c)855

 

47

 

Barnes Group, Inc.

 

1,206

 

26

 

Olin Corp.

 

2,793

 

46

 

 

 

 

 

119

 

Drug & Grocery Store Chains (0.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Casey’s General Stores, Inc.

 

449

 

11

 

Drugs & Pharmaceuticals (3.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Alkermes, Inc.

 

(a)(c)2,202

 

30

 

Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc.

 

(a)(c)1,156

 

14

 

Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp.

 

(c)1,485

 

52

 

Perrigo Com.

 

(c)1,396

 

24

 

Pharmion Corp.

 

(a)(c)2,459

 

63

 

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International

 

2,320

 

40

 

 

 

 

 

223

 

Electrical & Electronics (0.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

TTM Technologies, Inc.

 

(a)1,781

 

20

 

Electrical Equipment & Components (1.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

A.O. Smith Corp.

 

640

 

24

 

Greatbatch, Inc.

 

(a)(c)514

 

14

 

RF Micro Devices, Inc.

 

(a)(c)5,126

 

35

 

 

 

 

 

73

 

Electronics (1.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Avid Technology, Inc.

 

(a)(c)981

 

37

 

Omnivision Technologies, Inc.

 

(a)(c)5,672

 

77

 

 

 

 

 

114

 

Electronics: Instruments Gauges & Meters (0.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Watts Water Technologies, Inc., Class A

 

(c)732

 

30

 

Electronics: Medical Systems (2.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Bruker BioSciences Corp.

 

(a)(c)5,803

 

44

 

Candela Corp.

 

(a)3,551

 

44

 

Haemonetics Corp.

 

(a)855

 

38

 

Zoll Medical Corp.

 

(a)(c)363

 

21

 

 

 

 

 

147

 

Electronics: Semi-Conductors/Components (3.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

Amkor Technology, Inc.

 

(a)(c)3,582

 

34

 

Benchmark Electronics, Inc.

 

(a)1,653

 

40

 

Genesis Microchip, Inc.

 

(a)1,471

 

15

 

Integrated Device Technology, Inc.

 

(a)609

 

9

 

IXYS Corp.

 

(a)(c)1,022

 

9

 

ON Semiconductor Corp.

 

(a)(c)8,426

 

64

 

Photon Dynamics, Inc.

 

(a)316

 

4

 

Plexus Corp.

 

(a)(c)2,054

 

49

 

Portalplayer, Inc.

 

(a)591

 

8

 

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

 

(a)4,436

 

31

 

 

 

 

 

263

 

Electronics: Technology (0.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Secure Computing Corp.

 

(a)1,367

 

9

 

Energy — Miscellaneous (2.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Allis-Chalmers Energy, Inc.

 

(a)(c)301

 

7

 

Alon USA Energy, Inc.

 

(c)576

 

15

 

Energy Partners Ltd.

 

(a)924

 

23

 

Giant Industries, Inc.

 

(a)269

 

20

 

Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.

 

(a)(c)360

 

11

 

Markwest Hydrocarbon, Inc.

 

279

 

14

 

Swift Energy Co.

 

(a)1,038

 

46

 

 

 

 

 

136

 

Entertainment (0.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.

 

(a)3,377

 

60

 

Finance Companies (0.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Asta Funding, Inc.

 

(c)526

 

16

 

Jefferies Group, Inc.

 

999

 

27

 

 

 

 

 

43

 

Finance: Small Loan (0.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

QC Holdings, Inc.

 

(a)496

 

8

 

Financial — Miscellaneous (2.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Advanta Corp., Class B

 

971

 

42

 

Asset Acceptance Capital Corp.

 

(a)(c)996

 

17

 

Harris & Harris Group, Inc.

 

(a)(c)3,865

 

47

 

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, Inc.

 

1,489

 

50

 

 

 

 

 

156

 

Foods (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Flowers Foods, Inc.

 

1,746

 

47

 

Forest Products (0.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Universal Forest Products, Inc.

 

(c)379

 

18

 

Glass (0.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Apogee Enterprises, Inc.

 

1,000

 

19

 

Health Care Facilities (1.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Medcath Corp.

 

(a)630

 

17

 

Psychiatric Solutions, I nc.

 

(a)(c)1,485

 

56

 

VistaCare, Inc., Class A

 

(a)(c)527

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

78

 

Health Care Management Services (1.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Centene Corp.

 

(a)(c)253

 

6

 

Corvel Corp.

 

(a)276

 

13

 

Eclipsys Corp.

 

(a)2,055

 

42

 

Molina Healthcare, Inc.

 

(a)777

 

26

 

Sierra Health Services, Inc.

 

(a)242

 

9

 

 

 

 

 

96

 

Health Care — Miscellaneous (0.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Medical Action Industries, Inc.

 

(a)(c)360

 

12

 

NBTY, Inc.

 

(a)734

 

30

 

 

 

 

 

42

 

Health Care Services (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Amedisys, Inc.

 

(a)(c)1,166

 

39

 

Matria Healthcare, Inc.

 

(a)(c)216

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

45

 

 

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

 

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Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

Homebuilding (0.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Brookfield Homes Corp.

 

(c)1,078

 

$

41

 

M/I Homes, Inc.

 

(c)347

 

13

 

 

 

 

 

54

 

Hotel/Motel (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Lodgian, Inc.

 

(a)3,465

 

47

 

Household Furnishings (0.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

American Woodmark Corp.

 

286

 

12

 

Lifetime Brands, Inc.

 

890

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

27

 

Identification Control & Filter Devices (0.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

X-Rite, Inc.

 

(c)387

 

5

 

Industrial Products (0.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

A.M. Castle & Co.

 

389

 

10

 

Insurance: Multi-Line (0.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

HealthExtras, Inc.

 

(a)(c)670

 

16

 

Investment Management Companies (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

National Financial Partners Corp.

 

1,036

 

46

 

Machinery & Engineering (0.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.

 

1,278

 

34

 

Machinery: Industrial/Specialty (0.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Columbus McKinnon Corp.

 

(a)528

 

11

 

Machinery: Oil Well Equipment & Services (0.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc.

 

(c)366

 

13

 

Oil States International, Inc.

 

(a)799

 

26

 

W-H Energy Services, Inc.

 

(a)394

 

19

 

 

 

 

 

58

 

Manufactured Housing (0.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Palm Harbor Homes, Inc.

 

(a)679

 

9

 

Winnebago Industries, Inc.

 

1,456

 

48

 

 

 

 

 

57

 

Manufacturing (1.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Actuant Corp., Class A

 

(c)980

 

47

 

Acuity Brands, Inc.

 

(c)776

 

40

 

 

 

 

 

87

 

Medical & Dental Instruments & Supplies (3.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Arrow International, Inc.

 

(c)1,091

 

39

 

Biosite Diagnostics, Inc.

 

(a)(c)697

 

34

 

Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

 

(a)(c)1,569

 

13

 

ICU Medical, Inc.

 

(a)722

 

29

 

Inverness Medical Innovations, Inc.

 

(a)(c)1,238

 

48

 

Sonic Innovations, Inc.

 

(a)950

 

5

 

Thoratec Corp.

 

(a)683

 

12

 

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

 

1,437

 

74

 

 

 

 

 

254

 

Medical Services (0.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Parexel International Corp.

 

(a)1,048

 

30

 

Metal Fabricating (2.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Lone Star Technologies, Inc.

 

(a)952

 

46

 

Quanex Corp.

 

1,343

 

46

 

Superior Essex, Inc.

 

(a)1,437

 

48

 

 

 

 

 

140

 

Office Furniture & Business Equipment (0.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Kimball International, Inc., Class B

 

640

 

16

 

Oil & Gas (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Todco

 

(a)1,347

 

46

 

Oil: Crude Producers (0.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

PetroHawk Energy Corp.

 

(a)2,784

 

32

 

Pharmaceuticals (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

 

(a)3,893

 

47

 

Pollution Control & Environmental Services (0.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Headwaters, Inc.

 

(a)(c)471

 

11

 

Power Transmission Equipment (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Regal-Beloit Corp.

 

871

 

46

 

Printing & Copying Services (0.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Graphics, Inc.

 

(a)459

 

27

 

Production Technology Equipment (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Mattson Technology, Inc.

 

(a)(c)3,320

 

31

 

MTS Systems Corp.

 

(c)394

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

46

 

Real Estate (0.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Resource Capital Corp.

 

(c)3,162

 

54

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) (2.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

BioMed Realty Trust, Inc. REIT

 

1,664

 

48

 

Mills Corp. (The) REIT

 

(c)3,359

 

67

 

Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. REIT

 

1,773

 

47

 

 

 

 

 

162

 

Restaurants (1.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Rare Hospitality International, Inc.

 

(a)1,327

 

44

 

Ruby Tuesday, Inc.

 

(c)2,050

 

56

 

 

 

 

 

100

 

Retail (9.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc., Class A

 

(a)(c)739

 

5

 

America’s Car-Mart, Inc.

 

(a)(c)206

 

2

 

Brown Shoe Co., Inc.

 

1,051

 

50

 

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.

 

(a)(c)559

 

16

 

Central Garden & Pet Co.

 

(a)(c)688

 

33

 

Charming Shoppes, Inc.

 

(a)2,400

 

33

 

Childrens Place Retail Stores, Inc. (The)

 

(a)(c)1,179

 

75

 

CKE Restaurants, Inc.

 

(c)2,464

 

45

 

Conn’s, Inc.

 

(a)879

 

20

 

Dress Barn, Inc.

 

(a)(c)870

 

20

 

Drugstore.Com, Inc.

 

(a)2,007

 

7

 

Global Imaging Systems, Inc.

 

(a)1,554

 

34

 

MarineMax, Inc.

 

(a)(c)447

 

12

 

Men’s Wearhouse, Inc.

 

1,042

 

40

 

Morton’s Restaurant Group, Inc.

 

(a)2,054

 

34

 

New York & Co., Inc.

 

(a)3,530

 

46

 

Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc., Class A

 

804

 

15

 

Pantry, Inc. (The)

 

(a)1,175

 

55

 

Payless Shoesource, Inc.

 

(a)660

 

22

 

Priceline.com, Inc.

 

(a)(c)1,253

 

55

 

School Specialty, Inc.

 

(a)(c)741

 

28

 

Wet Seal, Inc. (The), Class A

 

(a)1,241

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

655

 

 

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Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

Rental & Leasing Services: Consumer (0.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Amerco, Inc.

 

(a)(c)281

 

$

24

 

Securities Brokerage & Services (0.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.

 

(a)237

 

3

 

Services: Commercial (5.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Aaron Rents, Inc.

 

1,116

 

32

 

AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.

 

(a)(c)1,168

 

32

 

Barrett Business Services

 

(c)289

 

7

 

Hudson Highland Group, Inc.

 

(a)2,793

 

46

 

Kelly Services, Inc., Class A

 

(c)837

 

24

 

Kforce.com, Inc.

 

(a)3,857

 

47

 

Labor Ready,Inc.

 

(a)2,454

 

45

 

Live Nation, Inc.

 

(a)1,620

 

36

 

Monro Muffler, Inc.

 

(c)475

 

17

 

MPS Group, Inc.

 

(a)1,638

 

23

 

Spherion Corp.

 

(a)(c)5,333

 

40

 

World Fuel Services Corp.

 

644

 

29

 

 

 

 

 

378

 

Shoes (0.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Skechers U.S.A., Inc., Class A

 

(a)672

 

22

 

Software (1.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Agile Software Corp

 

(a)7,838

 

48

 

Wind River Systems

 

(a)4,552

 

47

 

 

 

 

 

95

 

Steel (0.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

AK Steel Holding Corp.

 

(a)2,569

 

43

 

Technology (1.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Semitool Inc.

 

(a)3,578

 

48

 

Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.

 

(a)3,559

 

49

 

 

 

 

 

97

 

Telecommunications Equipment (0.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Arris Group, Inc.

 

2,125

 

26

 

Symmetricom, Inc.

 

(a)1,087

 

10

 

 

 

 

 

36

 

Textile Apparel Manufacturers (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Warnaco Group, Inc. (The)

 

(a)(c)1,810

 

46

 

Toys (0.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Leapfrog Enterprises, Inc.

 

(a)1,169

 

11

 

Transportation— Miscellaneous (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Dynamex, Inc.

 

(a)(c)273

 

6

 

Greenbrier Cos.,Inc.

 

(c)361

 

11

 

Pacer International, Inc.

 

1,110

 

33

 

 

 

 

 

50

 

Truckers (0.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Marten Transport Ltd.

 

(a)(c)733

 

13

 

Old Dominion Freight Line

 

(a)(c)609

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

28

 

Utilities: Telecommunications (0.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Dobson Communications Corp.

 

(a)4,061

 

35

 

Radyne Corp.

 

(a)369

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

39

 

Wholesale & International Trade (0.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Central European Distribution Corp.

 

(a)(c)1,110

 

33

 

Wholesalers (0.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

WESCO International, Inc.

 

(a)232

 

14

 

Total Common Stocks (Cost $6,659)

 

 

 

6,692

 

 

 

 

Face

 

 

 

 

 

Amount

 

 

 

 

 

(000)

 

 

 

Short-Term Investments (45.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Short-Term Debt Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities (32.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Alliance & Leicester plc, 5.36%, 1/8/07

 

$

 (h)71

 

71

 

Bancaja, 5.37%, 1/19/07

 

(h)35

 

35

 

Bank of America Corp., 5.32%, 1/2/07

 

(h)113

 

113

 

Bank of New York Co., Inc.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/10/07

 

(h)35

 

35

 

Bear Stearns & Co., Inc.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.37%, 1/2/07

 

(h)42

 

42

 

5.38%, 1/2/07

 

(h)28

 

28

 

5.39%, 1/16/07

 

(h)71

 

71

 

BNP Paribas plc,

 

 

 

 

 

5.35%, 2/20/07

 

(h)71

 

71

 

CIC, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/3/07

 

(h)50

 

50

 

5.34%, 1/2/07

 

(h)71

 

71

 

Dekabank Deutsche Girozentrale,

 

 

 

 

 

5.39%, 1/19/07

 

(h)72

 

72

 

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/2/07

 

227

 

227

 

Dexia Bank New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/2/07

 

(h)71

 

71

 

Gemini Securitization Corp.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/2/07

 

35

 

35

 

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.40%, 1/16/07

 

(h)35

 

35

 

5.42%, 1/2/07

 

(h)66

 

66

 

HSBC Finance Corp.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/8/07

 

(h)35

 

35

 

Liberty Lighthouse U.S. Capital,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/2/07

 

(h)35

 

35

 

Manufacturers & Traders,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/16/07

 

(h)43

 

43

 

Merrill Lynch& Co.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.35%, 1/26/07

 

(h)37

 

37

 

Mitsubishi UFJ FinancialGroup,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/2/07

 

(h)35

 

35

 

Natexis Banques Populaires, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/2/07

 

(h)71

 

71

 

5.35%, 1/2/07

 

(h)35

 

35

 

National City Bank Cleveland,

 

 

 

 

 

5.32%, 1/2/07

 

(h)103

 

103

 

National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/2/07

 

(h)141

 

141

 

Nationwide Building Society,

 

 

 

 

 

5.44%, 3/28/07

 

(h)82

 

82

 

Nordea Bank, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.31%, 1/2/07

 

(h)106

 

106

 

Rhein-Main Securitisation Ltd.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/18/07

 

33

 

33

 

 

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

 

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Face

 

 

 

 

 

Amount

 

Value

 

 

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Short-Term Debt Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities (cont’d)

 

 

 

 

 

Skandi, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/9/07

 

$

(h)71

 

$

71

 

SLM Corp., 5.36%, 1/22/07

 

(h)71

 

71

 

Toronto Dominion, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.32%, 5/29/07

 

(h)71

 

71

 

Tulip Funding, 5.36%, 1/16/07

 

39

 

39

 

Unicredito Italiano Bank (Ireland) plc,

 

 

 

 

 

5.36%, 1/9/07

 

(h)49

 

49

 

World Savings Bank FSB,

 

 

 

 

 

5.35%, 1/19/07

 

(h)24

 

24

 

 

 

 

 

2,174

 

Repurchase Agreement (13.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc., 5.20%, dated 12/29/06, due 1/2/07, repurchase price $883

 

(f)882

 

882

 

Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $3,056)

 

 

 

3,056

 

Total Investments (144.5%) (Cost $9,715) including $2,103 of Securities Loaned

 

 

 

9,748

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (-44.5%)

 

 

 

(3,004

)

Net Assets (100%)

 

 

 

$

6,744

 

 


(a)

 

Non-income producing security.

 

 

 

(c)

 

All or portion of security on loan at December 31, 2006.

 

 

 

(f)

 

Represents the Portfolio’s undivided interest in a joint repurchase agreement which has a total value of $1,856,998,000. The repurchase agreement was fully collateralized by U.S. government agency securities at the date of this Portfolio of Investments as follows: Federal Farm Credit Bank, 0.00% to 7.43%, due 1/16/07 to 10/23/35; Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.00% to 7.38%, due 1/3/07 to 6/5/28; Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.00% to 6.75%, due 1/2/07 to 7/15/32; Federal National Mortgage Association, 0.00% to 8.20%, due 1/12/07 to 11/15/30; Tennessee Valley Authority, 5.38% to 6.75%, due 11/13/08 to 4/1/36, which had a total value of $1,894,142,869. The investment in the repurchase agreement is through participation in a joint account with affiliated parties pursuant to exemptive relief received by the Portfolio from the SEC.

 

 

 

(h)

 

Variable/Floating Rate Security — interest rate changes on these instruments are based on changes in a designated base rate. The rates shown are those in effect on December 31, 2006.

 

 

 

REIT

 

Real Estate Investment Trust

 

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

 

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*   Minimum Investment

** Commenced operations on April 28, 2006

 

In accordance with SEC regulations, Portfolio performance shown assumes that all recurring fees (including management fees) were deducted and all dividends and distributions were reinvested.

 

Performance Compared to the Russell 2000®

 

Value Index(1)

 

 

 

Total Returns(2)

 

 

 

Cumulative

 

 

 

Since

 

 

 

Inception(4)

 

Portfolio – Class A (3)

 

4.30

%

Russell 2000® Value Index

 

8.50

 

 

 

 

 

Portfolio – Class B (3)

 

4.14

 

Russell 2000® Value Index

 

8.50

 

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results, and current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Performance assumes that all dividends and distributions, if any, were reinvested. For the most recent month-end performance figures, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that Portfolio shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.

 


(1)

 

The Russell 2000® Value Index measures the performance of those companies in the Russell 2000® Index with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. The Index is unmanaged and its returns do not include any sales charges or fees. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

 

 

(2)

 

Total returns for the Portfolio reflect fees waived and expenses reimbursed, if applicable, by the Adviser. Without such waivers and/or reimbursements, total returns would have been lower. Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements are voluntary and the Adviser reserves the right to commence or terminate any waiver and/or reimbursement at any time.

 

 

 

(3)

 

Commenced operations on April 28, 2006

 

 

 

(4)

 

For comparative purposes, cumulative since inception returns listed for the Index refer to the inception date or initial offering of the respective share class of the Portfolio, not the inception of the Index.

 

The Systematic Active Small Cap Value Portfolio seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in valued oriented equity securities of small capitalization companies. Investments in small sized corporations are more vulnerable to financial risks and other risks than larger corporations and may involve a higher degree of price volatility than investments in the general equity markets.

 

Performance

 

For the period from April 28, 2006 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2006, the Portfolio had a total return based on net asset value per share of 4.30% for the Class A shares, net of fees, and 4.14% for the Class B shares, net of fees, compared to 8.50% for the Russell 2000® Value Index (the “Index”).

 

Factors Affecting Performance

 

                     The Portfolio’s launch in April coincided with the turbulent second quarter of 2006. Small-cap stocks subsequently returned to positive territory in the third and fourth quarters, with the value segment showing the strongest rebound. As a result, both the Index and the Portfolio had positive returns for the period since inception through December 31, 2006.

 

                     In the first half of 2006, stock investors dealt with the uncertainties of a slowing economy. There was some well-received merger and acquisition activity in March and April; however, gains were rather muted as investors kept a close eye on inflation levels, energy prices and the policy actions of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). By May, recession anxieties reached a boiling

 

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point, prompting a market sell-off and heightened volatility that spanned into June.

 

                     The second half of the year was characterized by greater optimism. The markets began to stabilize in July on the expectation that the FOMC would pause in its increases to the target federal funds target rate, and the FOMC did leave the rate unchanged for the remainder of 2006, given the slowdown in the housing market, rising interest rates and high energy prices. Although third quarter gross domestic product (GDP) growth was below expectations, investors appeared reasonably confident that the economy was moderating and not falling into a recession. Consumer spending and confidence, on the whole, did not flag any significant trouble, although by year end consumer debt levels were garnering greater attention. Warmer weather helped energy prices ease in the final months of 2006, and gasoline prices had also declined. The jobs market softened but was still in line with expectations, and inflation data reported at year end did not cause much of a stir.

 

                     In aggregate, the Portfolio’s consumer staples holdings had the highest total return during the period, while materials holdings returned least.

 

                     In terms of contribution to the Portfolio’s overall return, the financial sector had the largest positive impact, while the industrials sector was the largest detractor from performance.

 

                     Relative to the Index, the Portfolio outperformed in the consumer discretionary sector. The Portfolio’s exposure to a publishing company was additive as the announcement of a new book title led to significantly strong pre-sales for the book.

 

                     The materials sector was the primary detractor from relative performance, due to the Portfolio’s lack of exposure to one of the sector’s best performing stocks, a paper and packaging company.

 

Management Strategies

 

                     We believe that we can enhance returns by employing a quantitative model that uses multiple, independent factors to examine the fundamentals of a company. We further believe that our quantitative efforts in combination with our fundamental analysis can exploit market inefficiencies.

 

                     We employ a quantitative approach to stock selection utilizing a proprietary quantitative model. The model is driven by rigorous fundamental and quantitative research that screens a universe of large capitalization companies. The model employs three quantitative screens based on the following primary inputs-earnings expectations, price trends and relative valuations. Individual securities and industries are ranked within each sector by the most effective combination of these disciplines based on the current phase of the economic cycle. We then decide whether to buy, sell or hold a security based on its fundamental analysis and the results of this model-driven approach.

 

Expense Examples

 

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transactional costs, including redemption fees; (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution (12b- 1) fees (in the case of Class B); and other Portfolio expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period ended December 31, 2006 and held for the entire six-month period.

 

Actual Expenses

 

The first line of the tables below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this 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 under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

Please note that “Expenses Paid During Period” are grossed up to reflect Portfolio expenses prior to the effect of Expense Offset (See Note E in the Notes to Financial Statements). Therefore, the annualized net expense ratios may differ from the ratio of the expenses to average net assets shown in the Financial Highlights.

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

 

The second line of the tables below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Portfolio’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Portfolio’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 the Portfolio and other funds. To do so, compare this 5%

 

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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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses Paid

 

 

 

 

 

Ending

 

During Period*

 

 

 

Beginning

 

Account Value

 

July 1, 2006 —

 

 

 

Account Value

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

July 1, 2006

 

2006

 

2006

 

Class A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

1,112.00

 

$

5.86

 

Hypothetical (5% average annual return before expenses)

 

1,000.00

 

1,019.66

 

5.60

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

1,000.00

 

1,111.40

 

7.18

 

Hypothetical (5% average annual return before expenses)

 

1,000.00

 

1,018.40

 

6.87

 

 


*                 Expenses are equal to Class A and Class B annualized net expense ratios of 1.10% and 1.35%, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

Graphic Presentation of Portfolio Holdings

 

The following graph depicts the Portfolio’s holdings by industry and/or security type, as a percentage of total investments.

 

 


*      Industries which do not appear in the above graph, as well as those which represent less than 5% of total investments, if applicable, are included in the category labeled “Other”.

 

January 2007

 

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Shares

 

(000)

 

Common Stocks (99.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Aerospace/Defense-Equipment (0.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Kaman Corp.

 

924

 

$

21

 

Air Transport (0.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Republic Airways Holdings, Inc.

 

(a)(c)795

 

13

 

Skywest, Inc.

 

1,048

 

27

 

 

 

 

 

40

 

Airlines (0.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Continental Airlines, Inc., Class B

 

(a)507

 

21

 

Auto Parts: After Market (0.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.

 

(a)553

 

12

 

Auto Trucks & Parts (0.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

Lear Corp.

 

1,511

 

45

 

Modine Manufacturing Co.

 

(c)695

 

17

 

 

 

 

 

62

 

Automobiles (0.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

Navistar International Corp.

 

(a)1,901

 

64

 

Banking (0.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

First Citizens BancShares, Inc., Class A

 

176

 

36

 

Banks: New York City (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Community Bank System, Inc.

 

(c)1,966

 

45

 

Banks: Outside New York City (7.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

1st Source Corp.

 

(c)614

 

20

 

Arrow Financial Corp.

 

208

 

5

 

Banner Corp.

 

446

 

19

 

Cadence Financial Corp.

 

(c)124

 

3

 

Central Pacific Financial Corp

 

(c)1,694

 

66

 

Chemical Financial Corp.

 

(c)1,388

 

46

 

Citizens First Bancorp, Inc.

 

(c)233

 

7

 

First Bancorp/Puerto Rico

 

5,311

 

51

 

First Merchants Corp.

 

(c)635

 

17

 

Franklin Bank Corp.

 

(a)(c)662

 

14

 

GB&T Bancshares, Inc.

 

(c)1,197

 

27

 

Irwin Financial Corp.

 

(c)1,888

 

43

 

MainSource Financial Group, Inc.

 

(c)426

 

7

 

MBT Financial Corp.

 

(c)326

 

5

 

Omega Financial Corp.

 

(c)1,242

 

39

 

Oriental Financial Group

 

927

 

12

 

Provident Bancshares Corp.

 

(c)1,115

 

40

 

Security Bank Corp.

 

(c)208

 

5

 

Sun Bancorp, Inc./NJ

 

(a)(c)645

 

13

 

Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc.

 

(c)2,522

 

68

 

 

 

 

 

507

 

Biotechnology Research & Production (0.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Albany Molecular Research, Inc.

 

(a)1,191

 

13

 

Building Materials (0.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

BlueLinx Holdings, Inc.

 

(c)823

 

9

 

Building Material Holding Corp.

 

(c)1,222

 

30

 

 

 

 

 

39

 

Building: Miscellaneous (0.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Comfort Systems USA, Inc.

 

1,136

 

14

 

Cable Television Services (0.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Charter Communications, Inc.

 

(a)(c)13,228

 

40

 

Chemicals (2.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Cambrex Corp.

 

(c)568

 

13

 

Georgia Gulf Corp.

 

1,155

 

22

 

PolyOne Corp.

 

(a)3,368

 

25

 

Rockwood Holdings, Inc.

 

(a)(c)1,837

 

47

 

Schulman (A), Inc.

 

2,096

 

47

 

 

 

 

 

154

 

Coal (1.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

International Coal Group, Inc.

 

(a)(c)11,746

 

64

 

Massey Energy Company

 

600

 

14

 

 

 

 

 

78

 

Commercial Banks (1.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Alabama National Bancorp

 

403

 

28

 

Centennial Bank Holdings, Inc.

 

(a)4,353

 

41

 

South Financial Group, Inc. (The)

 

787

 

21

 

W Holding Company, Inc.

 

5,667

 

34

 

 

 

 

 

124

 

Commercial Information Services (1.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

CMGI, Inc.

 

(a)(c)24,710

 

33

 

Deluxe Corp.

 

1,115

 

28

 

Source Interlink Co., Inc.

 

(a)2,570

 

21

 

 

 

 

 

82

 

Communications Technology (1.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Black Box Corp.

 

(c)831

 

35

 

Cogent Communications Group, Inc.

 

(a)1,356

 

22

 

InPhonic, Inc.

 

(a)1,264

 

14

 

Utstarcom, Inc.

 

(a)(c)3,539

 

31

 

 

 

 

 

102

 

Computer Services Software & Systems (1.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Borland Software Corp.

 

(a)2,803

 

15

 

JDA Software Group, Inc.

 

(a)2,374

 

33

 

Perot Systems Corp., Class A

 

(a)4,559

 

75

 

 

 

 

 

123

 

Computer Technology (1.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Hutchinson Technology, Inc.

 

(a)(c)242

 

6

 

Imation Corp.

 

809

 

38

 

Komag, Inc.

 

(a)(c)770

 

29

 

Palm, Inc.

 

(a)(c)2,657

 

37

 

Quantum Corp.

 

(a)616

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

111

 

Construction (0.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Emcor Group, Inc.

 

(a)990

 

56

 

Consumer Electronics (0.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Infospace, Inc.

 

(a)(c)2,781

 

57

 

Consumer Finance (0.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Freemont General Corp.

 

2,103

 

34

 

Consumer Products-Miscellaneous (0.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Anixter International, Inc.

 

(a)254

 

14

 

Containers & Packaging (0.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Owens-Illinois, Inc.

 

(a)1,847

 

34

 

Copper (0.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Mueller Industries, Inc.

 

943

 

30

 

 

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

 

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December 31, 2006

 

Portfolio of Investments (cont’d)

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Value Portfolio

 

 

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

Distributors (0.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Volcano Corp.

 

(a)2,188

 

$

36

 

Diversified Financial Services (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

First Niagara Financial Group, Inc.

 

(c)3,366

 

50

 

Diversified Materials & Processing (0.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Olin Corp.

 

799

 

13

 

Drug & Grocery Store Chains (0.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Casey’s General Stores, Inc.

 

(c)1,097

 

26

 

Spartan Stores, Inc.

 

225

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

31

 

Drugs & Pharmaceuticals (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Perrigo Co.

 

1,490

 

26

 

PharmaNet Development Group, Inc.

 

(a)921

 

20

 

 

 

 

 

46

 

Electrical Equipment & Components (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Smith, A. O. Corp.

 

823

 

31

 

Technitrol, Inc.

 

874

 

21

 

 

 

 

 

52

 

Electronic Components, Instruments (0.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Cubic Corp.

 

1,260

 

27

 

Electronics (0.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Avid Technology, Inc.

 

(a)(c)1,021

 

38

 

Methode Electonics, Inc.

 

268

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

41

 

Electronics: Semi-Conductors/Components (2.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Benchmark Electronics, Inc.

 

(a)(c)2,332

 

57

 

Brooks Automation, Inc.

 

(a)(c)2,323

 

33

 

Conexant Systems, Inc.

 

(a)(c)27,031

 

55

 

Genesis Microchip, Inc.

 

(a)785

 

8

 

IXYS Corp.

 

(a)341

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

156

 

Electronics: Technology (0.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Checkpoint Systems, Inc.

 

(a)1,550

 

31

 

Energy Miscellaneous (0.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Callon Petroleum Co.

 

(a)(c)1,433

 

21

 

Harvest Natural Resources, Inc.

 

(a)(c)1,104

 

12

 

 

 

 

 

33

 

Engineering & Contracting Services (0.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

URS Corp.

 

(a)265

 

11

 

Entertainment (1.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Carmike Cinemas

 

(c)1,098

 

22

 

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.

 

(a)(c)4,447

 

79

 

 

 

 

 

101

 

Finance Companies (0.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Accredited Home Lenders Holding Co.

 

(a)(c)665

 

18

 

MCG Capital Corp.

 

944

 

19

 

 

 

 

 

37

 

Financial Miscellaneous (1.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Advanta Corp., Class B

 

602

 

26

 

Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp., Class C

 

284

 

8

 

LandAmerica Financial Group, Inc.

 

(c)735

 

46

 

 

 

 

 

80

 

Foods (1.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Del Monte Corp.

 

3,152

 

35

 

Premium Std Farms, Inc.

 

723

 

13

 

Ralcorp Holdings, Inc.

 

(a)158

 

8

 

Ruddick Corp.

 

(c)1,331

 

37

 

Smithfield Foods Inc.

 

(a)1,356

 

35

 

 

 

 

 

128

 

Health Care Facilities (0.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

National Healthcare Corp.

 

(c)214

 

12

 

Health Care Services (1.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Alliance Imaging, Inc.

 

(a)(c)354

 

2

 

AMERIGROUP Corp.

 

(a)650

 

23

 

Matria Healthcare, Inc.

 

(a)(c)367

 

11

 

Odyssey HealthCare, Inc.

 

(a)1,210

 

16

 

Sunrise Assisted Living, Inc.

 

(a)(c)1,447

 

45

 

 

 

 

 

97

 

Homebuilding (2.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

Hanover Compressor Co.

 

(a)(c)2,825

 

53

 

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.

 

(a)1,995

 

68

 

Meritage Homes Corp.

 

(a)(c)937

 

45

 

Orleans Homebuilders, Inc.

 

(c)295

 

6

 

Technical Olympic USA, Inc.

 

(c)297

 

3

 

WCI Communities, Inc.

 

(a)(c)1,319

 

25

 

 

 

 

 

200

 

Industrial Products (0.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

A.M. Castle & Co.

 

1,070

 

27

 

Insurance: Life (0.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

American Equity Investment Life Holding Co.

 

(c)123

 

2

 

Conseco, Inc.

 

(a)1,043

 

21

 

 

 

 

 

23

 

Insurance: Property & Casualty (2.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

21st Century Insurance Group

 

(c)1,020

 

18

 

Commerce Group, Inc.

 

2,276

 

68

 

Infinity Property & Casualty Corp.

 

654

 

32

 

RLI Corp.

 

807

 

45

 

 

 

 

 

163

 

Investment Management Companies (2.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Apollo Investment Corp.

 

(c)3,099

 

70

 

Capital Southwest Corp.

 

(c)90

 

11

 

Friedman Billings Ramsey Group, Inc.,

 

 

 

 

 

Class A REIT

 

(c)7,781

 

62

 

Piper Jaffray Cos.

 

(a)710

 

46

 

 

 

 

 

189

 

Leisure Time (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

K2, Inc.

 

(a)(c)3,562

 

47

 

Lodging/Resorts (0.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Bluegreen Corp.

 

(a)3,238

 

42

 

Machinery: Industrial/Specialty (0.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

EnPro Industries, Inc.

 

(a)(c)429

 

14

 

Kennametal, Inc.

 

499

 

30

 

 

 

 

 

44

 

 

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

 

113



 

2006 Annual Report

 

 

 

December 31, 2006

 

 

Portfolio of Investments (cont’d)

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Value Portfolio

 

 

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

Machinery: Oil Well Equipment & Services (0.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

 

844

 

$

 21

 

Parker Drilling Co.

 

(a)985

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

29

 

Manufacturing (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Acuity Brands, Inc.

 

533

 

28

 

Koppers Holdings, Inc.

 

(c)610

 

16

 

Standex International Corp.

 

213

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

50

 

Materials & Processing — Miscellaneous (0.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Metal Management, Inc.

 

1,089

 

41

 

Medical & Dental Instruments & Supplies (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Inverness Medical Innovations, Inc.

 

(a)(c)1,269

 

49

 

Medical Services (0.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Magellan Health Services, Inc.

 

(a)(c)904

 

39

 

Option Care, Inc.

 

(c)206

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

42

 

Metal Fabricating (1.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial Metals Co.

 

672

 

17

 

Lone Star Technologies, Inc.

 

(a)632

 

31

 

Quanex Corp.

 

(c)879

 

30

 

Ryerson, Inc.

 

(c)1,008

 

25

 

Superior Essex, Inc.

 

(a)704

 

23

 

 

 

 

 

126

 

Multi-Sector Companies (0.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Sequa Corp., Class A

 

(a)244

 

28

 

Oil: Crude Producers (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Cimarex Energy Co.

 

(c)286

 

10

 

Forest Oil Corp.

 

(a)341

 

11

 

Resource America, Inc.

 

(c)322

 

9

 

Stone Energy Corp.

 

(a)629

 

22

 

 

 

 

 

52

 

Paper (1.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Albany International Corp., Class A

 

716

 

24

 

Caraustar Industries, Inc.

 

(a)(c)603

 

5

 

Chesapeake Corp.

 

(c)1,246

 

21

 

Rock-Tenn Co.

 

1,045

 

28

 

 

 

 

 

78

 

Printing & Copying Services (1.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Banta Corp.

 

1,156

 

42

 

Consolidated Graphics, Inc.

 

(a)700

 

41

 

 

 

 

 

83

 

Property & Casualty Insurance (0.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

FPIC Insurance Group, Inc.

 

(a)889

 

35

 

Publishing: Miscellaneous (0.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

Scholastic Corp.

 

(a)1,692

 

61

 

Railroad Equipment (0.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Freightcar America, Inc.

 

(c)187

 

10

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) (10.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

American Financial Realty Trust REIT

 

4,675

 

54

 

Anworth Mortgage Asset Corp. REIT

 

1,472

 

14

 

Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. REIT

 

1,190

 

15

 

CentraCore Properties Trust REIT

 

204

 

7

 

Crescent Real Estate EQT Co. REIT

 

(c)1,264

 

25

 

Entertainment Properties Trust REIT

 

1,335

 

78

 

First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. REIT

 

(c)1,328

 

62

 

GMH Communities Trust REIT

 

4,103

 

42

 

Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc. REIT

 

1,443

 

57

 

Highland Hospitality Corp. REIT

 

3,845

 

55

 

Innkeepers USA Trust REIT

 

2,534

 

39

 

KKR Financial Corp. REIT

 

(c)3,076

 

82

 

Luminent Mortgage Capital,Inc. REIT

 

4,340

 

42

 

National Retail Properties REIT

 

(c)2,061

 

47

 

Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust REIT

 

(c)1,182

 

47

 

RAIT Investment Trust REIT

 

1,279

 

44

 

Redwood Trust, Inc. REIT

 

(c)866

 

50

 

 

 

 

 

760

 

Reinsurance (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd.

 

761

 

28

 

Odyssey Re Holdings Corp.

 

561

 

21

 

 

 

 

 

49

 

Restaurants (1.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Bob Evans Farms, Inc.

 

2,099

 

72

 

Retail (5.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

AC Moore Arts & Crafts, Inc.

 

(a)959

 

21

 

Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (The)

 

1,371

 

48

 

Borders Group, Inc.

 

(c)2,443

 

55

 

Central Garden & Pet Co.

 

(a)(c)1,081

 

52

 

Charming Shoppes, Inc.

 

(a)2,011

 

27

 

Conn’s, Inc.

 

(a)(c)533

 

12

 

Insight Enterprises, Inc.

 

(a)1,664

 

31

 

Landry’s Seafood Restaurants

 

(c)1,828

 

55

 

MarineMax, Inc.

 

(a)534

 

14

 

Pantry, Inc. (The)

 

(a)433

 

20

 

Stein Mart, Inc.

 

3,053

 

40

 

Zale Corp.

 

(a)(c)1,095

 

31

 

 

 

 

 

406

 

Rental & Leasing Services: Consumer (0.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group

 

(a)(c)715

 

33

 

Savings & Loan (1.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc.

 

(c)147

 

5

 

BFC Financial Corp.

 

(a)1,004

 

6

 

Downey Financial Corp.

 

(c)989

 

72

 

Itla Capital Corp.

 

109

 

6

 

KNBT Bancorp, Inc.

 

(c)982

 

17

 

 

 

 

 

106

 

Securities Brokerage & Services (0.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Marketaxess Holdings, Inc.

 

(a)500

 

7

 

Semiconductor Equipment (0.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Triquint Semiconductor, Inc.

 

(a)7,848

 

35

 

Services: Commercial (2.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Autobytel, Inc.

 

(a)1,160

 

4

 

Clark, Inc.

 

825

 

14

 

Hudson Highland Group, Inc.

 

(a)1,217

 

20

 

Kelly Services, Inc., Class A

 

953

 

28

 

Live Nation, Inc.

 

(a)1,619

 

36

 

Maximus, Inc.

 

(c)515

 

16

 

 

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

 

114



 

 

2006 Annual Report

 

 

 

December 31, 2006

 

Portfolio of Investments (cont’d)

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Value Portfolio

 

 

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

Services: Commercial (cont’d)

 

 

 

 

 

MPS Group, Inc.

 

(a)2,000

 

$

28

 

Unifirst Corp.

 

570

 

22

 

 

 

 

 

168

 

Shoes (0.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Finish Line, Class A

 

(c)1,487

 

21

 

Shoe Carnival, Inc.

 

(a)527

 

17

 

Stride Rite Corp.

 

1,116

 

17

 

 

 

 

 

55

 

Steel (0.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Shiloh Industries, Inc.

 

1,219

 

23

 

Wheeling-Pittsburgh Corp.

 

(a)(c)421

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

31

 

Telecommunications (0.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Atlantic Tele-Network, Inc.

 

489

 

14

 

Telecommunications Equipment (1.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Andrew Corp.

 

(a)6,553

 

67

 

Powerwave Technologies, Inc.

 

(a)(c)2,758

 

18

 

 

 

 

 

85

 

Textile Apparel Manufacturers (1.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Kellwood Co.

 

(c)1,899

 

62

 

Oxford Industries, Inc.

 

171

 

8

 

Perry Ellis International, Inc.

 

(a)286

 

12

 

Warnaco Group, Inc. (The)

 

(a)(c)808

 

21

 

 

 

 

 

103

 

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance (1.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

BankFinancial Corp.

 

2,326

 

41

 

Brookline Bancorp, Inc.

 

2,628

 

35

 

 

 

 

 

76

 

Tobacco (0.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Alliance One International, Inc.

 

(a)(c)1,978

 

14

 

Transportation Miscellaneous (0.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Saia Inc.

 

(a)994

 

23

 

Truckers (0.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Marten Transport Ltd.

 

(a)(c)846

 

15

 

PAM Transportation Services

 

(a)267

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

21

 

Utilities: Electrical (4.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

CH Energy Group, Inc.

 

(c)503

 

26

 

Cleco Corp.

 

1,351

 

34

 

Duquesne Light Holdings, Inc.

 

467

 

9

 

El Paso Electric Co.

 

(a)1,312

 

32

 

Empire District Electric Co. (The)

 

(c)266

 

7

 

Otter Tail Corp.

 

855

 

27

 

PNM Resources, Inc.

 

1,790

 

56

 

Unisource Energy Corp.

 

415

 

15

 

Westar Energy, Inc.

 

2,894

 

75

 

 

 

 

 

281

 

Utilities: Gas Distributors (2.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Laclede Group, Inc. (The)

 

698

 

24

 

New Jersey Resources Corp.

 

(c)565

 

27

 

Northwest Natural Gas Co.

 

(c)652

 

28

 

NorthWestern Corp.

 

860

 

30

 

WGL Holdings, Inc.

 

1,424

 

46

 

 

 

 

 

155

 

Utilities: Telecommunications (0.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc.

 

1,683

 

26

 

IDT Corp., Class B

 

(a)2,155

 

28

 

 

 

 

 

54

 

Wholesalers (1.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

United Stationers, Inc.

 

(a)1,404

 

66

 

Total Common Stocks (Cost $6,678)

 

 

 

6,928

 

 

 

 

Face

 

 

 

 

 

Amount

 

 

 

 

 

(000)

 

 

 

Short-Term Investments (35.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Short-Term Debt Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities (32.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Alliance & Leicester plc,

 

 

 

 

 

5.36%, 1/8/07

 

$

(h)73

 

73

 

Bancaja, 5.37%, 1/19/07

 

(h)36

 

36

 

Bank of America Corp., 5.32%, 1/2/07

 

(h)116

 

116

 

Bank of New York Co., Inc.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/10/07

 

(h)36

 

36

 

Bear Stearns & Co., Inc.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.37%, 1/2/07

 

(h)44

 

44

 

5.38%, 1/2/07

 

(h)29

 

29

 

5.39%, 1/16/07

 

(h)74

 

73

 

BNP Paribas plc,

 

 

 

 

 

5.35%, 2/20/07

 

(h)73

 

74

 

CIC, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/3/07

 

(h)51

 

51

 

5.34%, 1/2/07

 

(h)73

 

73

 

Dekabank Deutsche Girozentrale,

 

 

 

 

 

5.39%, 1/19/07

 

(h)75

 

75

 

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/2/07

 

234

 

234

 

Dexia Bank, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/2/07

 

(h)73

 

73

 

Gemini Securitization Corp.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/2/07

 

36

 

36

 

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.40%, 1/16/07

 

(h)36

 

36

 

5.42%, 1/2/07

 

(h)68

 

68

 

HSBC Finance Corp., 5.34%, 1/8/07

 

(h)36

 

36

 

Liberty Lighthouse U.S. Capital,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/2/07

 

(h)36

 

36

 

Manufacturers & Traders,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/16/07

 

(h)44

 

44

 

Merrill Lynch & Co.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.35%, 1/26/07

 

(h)38

 

38

 

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/2/07

 

(h)36

 

36

 

Natexis Banques Populaires, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/2/07

 

(h)73

 

73

 

5.35%, 1/2/07

 

(h)36

 

36

 

National City Bank Cleveland,

 

 

 

 

 

5.32%, 1/2/07

 

(h)106

 

106

 

Nationwide Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/2/07

 

(h)146

 

146

 

 

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

 

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Systematic Active Small Cap Value Portfolio

 

 

 

Face

 

 

 

 

 

Amount

 

Value

 

 

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Short-Term Debt Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities (cont’d)

 

 

 

 

 

Nationwide Building Society,

 

 

 

 

 

5.44%, 3/28/07

 

$

(h)84

 

$

84

 

Nordea Bank, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.31%, 1/2/07

 

(h)109

 

109

 

Rhein-Main Securitisation Ltd.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/18/07

 

34

 

34

 

Skandi, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/9/07

 

(h)73

 

73

 

SLM Corp., 5.36%, 1/22/07

 

(h)73

 

73

 

Toronto Dominion, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.32%, 5/29/07

 

(h)73

 

73

 

Tulip Funding, 5.36%, 1/16/07

 

40

 

40

 

Unicredito Italiano Bank (Ireland) plc,

 

 

 

 

 

5.36%, 1/9/07

 

(h)51

 

51

 

World Savings Bank FSB,

 

 

 

 

 

5.35%, 1/19/07

 

(h)25

 

25

 

 

 

 

 

2,240

 

Repurchase Agreement (3.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc., 5.20%, dated 12/29/06, due 1/2/07, repurchase price $219

 

(f)219

 

219

 

Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $2,459)

 

 

 

2,459

 

Total Investments (135.2%) (Cost $9,137) — including $2,167 of Securities Loaned

 

 

 

9,387

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (-35.2%)

 

 

 

(2,442

)

Net Assets (100%)

 

 

 

$

6,945

 

 


(a)

 

Non-income producing security.

 

 

 

(c)

 

All or portion of security on loan at December 31, 2006.

 

 

 

(f)

 

Represents the Portfolio’s undivided interest in a joint repurchase agreement which has a total value of $1,856,998,000. The repurchase agreement was fully collateralized by U.S. government agency securities at the date of this Portfolio of Investments as follows: Federal Farm Credit Bank, 0.00% to 7.43%, due 1/16/07 to 10/23/35; Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.00% to 7.38%, due 1/3/07 to 6/5/28; Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.00% to 6.75%, due 1/2/07 to 7/15/32; Federal National Mortgage Association, 0.00% to 8.20%, due 1/12/07 to 11/15/30; Tennessee Valley Authority, 5.38% to 6.75%, due 11/13/08 to 4/1/36, which had a total value of $1,894,142,869. The investment in the repurchase agreement is through participation in a joint account with affiliated parties pursuant to exemptive relief received by the Portfolio from the SEC.

 

 

 

(h)

 

Variable/Floating Rate Security — interest rate changes on these instruments are based on changes in a designated base rate. The rates shown are those in effect on December 31, 2006.

 

 

 

REIT

 

Real Estate Investment Trust

 

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

 

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*  Minimum Investment

 

In accordance with SEC regulations, Portfolio performance shown assumes that all recurring fees (including management fees) were deducted and all dividends and distributions were reinvested.

 

Performance Compared to the Russell 1000®

 

Growth Index(1) and the Lipper Large-Cap Growth

 

Funds Index(2)

 

 

 

Total Returns(3)

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual

 

 

 

One

 

Five

 

Ten

 

Since

 

 

 

Year

 

Years

 

Years

 

Inception(6)

 

Portfolio – Class A (4)

 

4.07

%

3.50

%

6.88

%

10.50

%

Russell 1000® Growth Index

 

9.07

 

2.69

 

5.44

 

8.74

 

Lipper Large-Cap Growth Funds Index

 

4.72

 

2.01

 

4.72

 

8.29

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Portfolio – Class B (5)

 

3.85

 

3.25

 

6.61

 

8.57

 

Russell 1000® Growth Index

 

9.07

 

2.69

 

5.44

 

6.87

 

Lipper Large-Cap Growth Funds Index

 

4.72

 

2.01

 

4.72

 

6.05

 

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results, and current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Performance assumes that all dividends and distributions, if any, were reinvested. For the most recent month-end performance figures, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that Portfolio shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.

 


(1)

 

The Russell 1000® Growth Index measures the performance of those Russell 1000® Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The Russell 1000® Index measures the performance of the 1,000 largest companies in the Russell 3000® Index. The Russell 3000® Index measures the performance of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies based on total market capitalization. The Index is unmanaged and its returns do not include any sales charges or fees. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

 

 

(2)

 

The Lipper Large-Cap Growth Funds Index is an equally weighted performance index of the largest qualifying funds (based on net assets) in the Lipper Large-Cap Growth Funds classification. The Index, which is adjusted for capital gains distributions and income dividends, is unmanaged and should not be considered an investment. There are currently 30 funds represented in this Index. As of the date of this report, the Portfolio is in the Lipper Large-Cap Growth Funds classification.

 

 

 

(3)

 

Total returns for the Portfolio reflect fees waived and expenses reimbursed, if applicable, by the Adviser. Without such waivers and/or reimbursements, total returns would have been lower. Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements are voluntary and the Adviser reserves the right to commence or terminate any waiver and/or reimbursement at any time.

 

 

 

(4)

 

Commenced operations on April 2, 1991

 

 

 

(5)

 

Commenced operations on January 2, 1996

 

 

 

(6)

 

For comparative purposes, average annual since inception returns listed for the Indexes refer to the inception date or initial offering of the respective share class of the Portfolio, not the inception of the Index.

 

The U.S. Large Cap Growth Portfolio seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in growth-oriented equity securities of large capitalization companies.

 

Performance

 

For the year ended December 31, 2006, the Portfolio had a total return based on net asset value per share of 4.07% for the Class A shares, net of fees, and 3.85% for the Class B shares, net of fees, compared to 9.07% for the Russell 1000® Growth Index (the “Index”).

 

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Factors Affecting Performance

 

       Over the 12-month period ended December 31, 2006, the markets advanced despite considerable volatility. During the first half of the year, investors grappled with high oil prices, rising interest rates, a slowing housing market and an uptick in inflation. Moreover, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) continued its policy of monetary tightening. Investor anxieties erupted in May and June in the form of a market sell-off following the FOMC’s 16th and 17th consecutive federal funds rate increases. By August the markets once again entered positive territory. The FOMC stopped raising the target federal funds rate following its June 29th meeting, and left the rate unchanged for the remainder of its policy meetings in 2006. Energy prices were still elevated but receded from the record high set in July. For the most part, corporate earnings reported throughout the year were still better than expected, company balance sheets were healthy, and the exceptionally strong pace of merger and acquisition activity that began in 2005 continued into 2006.

 

       Although disappointing gross domestic product (GDP) growth data was reported for the second and third quarters, economic growth slowed and housing data continued to decline, the U.S. economy still progressed. By the end of the year, it appeared that the immediate threat of recession subsided and a “soft landing” seemed more possible.

 

       For the year, value stocks outperformed growth stocks, continuing a recent trend. For this same period, largecapitalization securities, in which the Portfolio invests, outpaced mid-cap securities yet lagged small-cap stocks.

 

       The Portfolio underperformed the Index due to stock selection, although sector allocations did help to boost overall performance. For the period, the sectors that contributed least to relative performance were the consumer discretionary, producer durables and health care sectors. Within the consumer discretionary sector, stock selection in commercial services, education services and leisure time companies as well as an overweight allocation served as the largest detractor to overall returns. However, investment in retail firms and radio and television broadcasters in this sector did help to mitigate the unfavorable performance.

 

       An overweight position in the producer durables sector along with selection in homebuilding companies and an avoidance of aerospace stocks also hindered returns.

 

       Additionally, stock selection in the heath care sector hampered performance, offsetting the positive impact of this sector’s underweight allocation. Selection in pharmaceutical companies and medical and dental instrument firms were the main areas of weakness in the sector.

 

       Despite these negative influences on performance, there were several areas of strength in the Portfolio. Most notable was the multi-industry sector, which includes conglomerates. In this sector, stock selection was a significant positive contributor to performance, and more than offset the detrimental effect caused by the sector overweight.

 

       In the materials and processing sector, a single holding in agriculture fishing and ranching added to relative returns, as did a sector overweight.

 

       Within the utilities sector, an overweight allocation and stock selection in wireless companies proved beneficial.

 

Management Strategies

 

       It is our goal to hold a portfolio of high quality growth stocks we believe will perform well regardless of the market environment. We continue to favor companies that have some uniqueness or dynamic competitive advantage in their business model, with a high quality stream of cash flow and the ability to redeploy capital at a high rate of return.

 

       For the year, the consumer discretionary sector represented the largest sector weight and overweight in the Portfolio, followed by the financial services and the “other” sectors. The financial services sector was weighted in-line with the Index, while the “other” sector was overweight.

 

Expense Examples

 

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transactional costs, including redemption fees; (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution (12b-1) fees (in the case of Class B); and other Portfolio expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period ended December 31, 2006 and held for the entire six-month period.

 

Actual Expenses

 

The first line of the tables below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the

 

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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 under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

Please note that “Expenses Paid During Period” are grossed up to reflect Portfolio expenses prior to the effect of Expense Offset (See Note E in the Notes to Financial Statements). Therefore, the annualized net expense ratios may differ from the ratio of the expenses to average net assets shown in the Financial Highlights.

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

 

The second line of the tables below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Portfolio’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Portfolio’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 the Portfolio and 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses Paid

 

 

 

 

 

Ending Account

 

During Period*

 

 

 

Beginning

 

Value

 

July 1, 2006 —

 

 

 

Account Value

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

July 1, 2006

 

2006

 

2006

 

Class A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

1,072.60

 

$

3.34

 

Hypothetical (5% average annual return before expenses)

 

1,000.00

 

1,021.98

 

3.26

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

1,000.00

 

1,071.40

 

4.65

 

Hypothetical (5% average annual return before expenses)

 

1,000.00

 

1,020.72

 

4.53

 

 


*  Expenses are equal to Class A and Class B annualized net expense ratios of 0.64% and 0.89%, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

Graphic Presentation of Portfolio Holdings

 

The following graph depicts the Portfolio’s holdings by industry and/or security type, as a percentage of total investments.

 

 


Industries which do not appear in the above graph, as well as those which represent less than 5% of total investments, if applicable, are included in the category labeled “Other”.

 

January 2007

 

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U.S. Large Cap Growth Portfolio

 

 

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

Common Stocks (98.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Advertising Agencies (1.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Monster Worldwide, Inc.

 

(a)356,563

 

$

16,630

 

Air Transport (1.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.

 

430,624

 

17,440

 

Beverages: Soft Drinks (1.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Coca Cola Co. (The)

 

332,833

 

16,059

 

Biotechnology Research & Production (1.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Genentech, Inc.

 

(a)176,874

 

14,350

 

Building: Cement (1.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Cemex S.A. de C.V. ADR

 

(a)472,906

 

16,022

 

Casinos & Gambling (3.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

International Game Technology

 

372,378

 

17,204

 

Wynn Resorts Ltd.

 

173,700

 

16,302

 

 

 

 

 

33,506

 

Communications & Media (1.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

McGraw-Hill Cos., Inc. (The)

 

275,967

 

18,771

 

Communications Technology (4.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

America Movil S.A. de C.V., Class L ADR

 

760,924

 

34,409

 

Crown Castle International Corp.

 

(a)415,939

 

13,435

 

 

 

 

 

47,844

 

Computer Services Software & Systems (6.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Google, Inc., Class A

 

(a)139,111

 

64,058

 

Computer Technology (1.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Apple Computer, Inc.

 

(a)219,437

 

18,617

 

Seagate Technology, Inc.

 

(a)(d)186,100

 

@—

 

 

 

 

 

18,617

 

Consumer Electronics (4.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Electronic Arts, Inc.

 

(a)270,859

 

13,640

 

Yahoo!, Inc.

 

(a)1,408,451

 

35,972

 

 

 

 

 

49,612

 

Electronics: Semi-Conductors/Components (1.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Marvell Technology Group Ltd.

 

(a)626,335

 

12,019

 

Energy — Miscellaneous (3.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Ultra Petroleum Corp.

 

(a)803,581

 

38,371

 

Financial Data Processing Services & Systems (1.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Western Union Co. (The)

 

748,054

 

16,772

 

Financial — Miscellaneous (11.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

American Express Co.

 

632,082

 

38,349

 

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B

 

(a)9,168

 

33,610

 

Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings, Inc.

 

28,758

 

14,659

 

Moody’s Corp.

 

451,537

 

31,183

 

 

 

 

 

117,801

 

Foods (1.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Nestle S.A. ADR (Registered)

 

184,765

 

16,385

 

HealthCare Services (2.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

Dade Behring Holdings, Inc.

 

357,636

 

14,237

 

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

 

319,818

 

17,184

 

 

 

 

 

31,421

 

Hotel/Motel (3.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Marriott International, Inc., Class A

 

738,300

 

35,232

 

Materials & Processing — Miscellaneous (5.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Monsanto Co.

 

1,096,530

 

57,601

 

Pollution Control & Environmental Services (1.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Waste Management, Inc.

 

417,304

 

15,344

 

Radio & TV Broadcasters (3.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Grupo Televisa S.A. ADR

 

1,322,260

 

35,714

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) (5.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Brookfield Asset Management, Inc.

 

1,208,554

 

58,228

 

Retail (16.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

 

296,780

 

20,665

 

Amazon.com, Inc.

 

(a)862,266

 

34,025

 

Costco Wholesale Corp.

 

613,033

 

32,411

 

Home Depot, Inc.

 

425,823

 

17,101

 

McDonald’s Corp.

 

375,926

 

16,665

 

Sears Holdings Corp.

 

(a)314,402

 

52,797

 

 

 

 

 

173,664

 

Services: Commercial (9.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate Executive Board Co.

 

291,149

 

25,534

 

eBay, Inc.

 

(a)1,799,077

 

54,098

 

Iron Mountain, Inc.

 

(a)391,324

 

16,177

 

 

 

 

 

95,809

 

Shipping (1.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

 

378,013

 

15,457

 

Textile Apparel Manufacturers (1.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Coach, Inc.

 

(a)374,021

 

16,068

 

Total Common Stocks (Cost $896,595)

 

 

 

1,048,795

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Face
Amount
(000)

 

 

 

Short-Term Investment (2.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Repurchase Agreement (2.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc., 5.20%, dated 12/29/06, due 1/2/07, repurchase price $22,651
(Cost $22,638)

 

$

(f)22,638

 

22,638

 

Total Investments (100.1%) (Cost $919,233)

 

 

 

1,071,433

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (-0.1%)

 

 

 

(1,327

)

Net Assets (100%)

 

 

 

$

1,070,106

 

 


(a)                                  Non-income producing security.

 

(d)                                 Security was valued at fair value — At December 31, 2006, the Portfolio held a fair valued security, valued at less than $500, representing less than 0.05% of net assets.

 

(f)                                    Represents the Portfolio’s undivided interest in a joint repurchase agreement which has a total value of $1,856,998,000. The repurchase agreement was fully collateralized by U.S. government agency securities at the date of this Portfolio of Investments as follows: Federal Farm Credit Bank, 0.00% to 7.43%, due 1/16/07 to 10/23/35; Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.00% to 7.38%, due 1/3/07 to 6/5/28; Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.00% to 6.75%, due 1/2/07 to 7/15/32; Federal National Mortgage Association, 0.00% to 8.20%, due 1/12/07 to 11/15/30; Tennessee Valley Authority, 5.38% to 6.75%, due 11/13/08 to 4/1/36, which had a total value of $1,894,142,869. The investment in the repurchase agreement is through participation in a joint account with affiliated parties pursuant to exemptive relief received by the Portfolio from the SEC.

 

@                                    Face Amount/Value is less than $500.

 

ADR                     American Depositary Receipts

 

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

 

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U.S. Real Estate Portfolio

 

 

 


*  Minimum Investment

 

In accordance with SEC regulations, Portfolio performance shown assumes that all recurring fees (including management fees) were deducted and all dividends and distributions were reinvested.

 

Performance Compared to the FTSE NAREIT Equity REIT Index(1) and the Lipper Real Estate Funds Index(2)

 

 

 

Total Returns(3)

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual

 

 

 

One
Year

 

Five
Years

 

Ten
Years

 

Since
Inception(6)

 

Portfolio – Class A (4)

 

38.85

%

25.33

%

17.06

%

19.38

%

FTSE NAREIT Equity REIT Index

 

35.06

 

23.20

 

14.48

 

16.35

 

Lipper Real Estate Funds Index

 

31.46

 

22.63

 

13.96

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Portfolio – Class B (5)

 

38.52

 

25.01

 

16.73

 

18.55

 

FTSE NAREIT Equity REIT Index

 

35.06

 

23.20

 

14.48

 

16.24

 

Lipper Real Estate Funds Index

 

31.46

 

22.63

 

13.96

 

15.47

 

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results, and current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Performance assumes that all dividends and distributions, if any, were reinvested. For the most recent month-end performance figures, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that Portfolio shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.

 


(1)          The FTSE NAREIT Equity REIT Index (formerly NAREIT Equity Index) is an unmanaged market weighted index of tax qualified REITs listed on the New York Stock Exchange, American Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ National Market System, including dividends. The Index is unmanaged and its returns do not include any sales charges or fees. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

(2)          The Lipper Real Estate Funds Index is an equally weighted performance index of the largest qualifying funds (based on net assets) in the Lipper Real Estate Funds classification. The Index, which is adjusted for capital gains distributions and income dividends, is unmanaged and should not be considered an investment. There are currently 30 funds represented in this Index. As of the date of this report, the Portfolio is in the Lipper Real Estate Funds classification.

 

(3)          Total returns for the Portfolio reflect fees waived and expenses reimbursed, if applicable, by the Adviser. Without such waivers and/or reimbursements, total returns would have been lower. Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements are voluntary and the Adviser reserves the right to commence or terminate any waiver and/or reimbursement at any time.

 

(4)          Commenced operations on February 24, 1995

 

(5)          Commenced operations on January 2, 1996

 

(6)          For comparative purposes, average annual since inception returns listed for the Indexes refer to the inception date or initial offering of the respective share class of the Portfolio, not the inception of the Index.

 

The U.S. Real Estate Portfolio seeks to provide above average current income and long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of companies in the U.S. real estate industry, including real estate investment trusts (“REITs”). The Portfolio’s concentration in the real estate sector makes it subject to greater risk and volatility than other portfolios that are more diversified, and the value of its shares may be substantially affected by economic events in the real estate industry.

 

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Performance

 

For the year ended December 31, 2006, the Portfolio had a total return based on net asset value per share of 38.85% for the Class A shares, net of fees, and 38.52% for the Class B shares, net of fees, compared to 35.06% for the FTSE NAREIT Equity REIT Index (the “Index”).

 

Factors Affecting Performance

 

                  The period under review was highly positive both for the direct real estate market, as well, as the public real estate securities market. The very strong performance of the public securities market over the period may be attributed to the following factors: evidence of continued improvements in underlying real estate values in the direct real estate market; the stronger outlook for the recovery of property fundamentals, which has been supported by favorable earnings results by the public companies; continued take-private activity and speculation; and strong investment flows from both institutional and individual investors.

 

                  Among the major U.S. real estate sectors, apartment and office stocks outperformed while retail stocks lagged. The favorable performance of apartment stocks was due to strong reported earnings and their favorable forward outlook. The sector also benefited from upgraded views on underlying asset values due to transactional evidence, including takeover activity in the sector.

 

                  The office sector posted strong returns due to continued evidence of strength in private market values, as observed in individual transactions as well as significant continued takeover activity.

 

                  Fundamentals continued to remain strong in the retail sector, however, retail real estate investment trusts (REITs) appeared to be hurt by investor concerns over the potential negative impact of higher interest rates, higher energy costs, and a weaker housing market.

 

                  The performance of mall REITs, in particular, was negatively impacted by company-specific issues at two of the larger mall owners. Among the smaller sectors, the storage sector outperformed, while the hotel sector underperformed.

 

                  Both stock selection and sector allocation contributed to the Portfolio’s outperformance this year. Stock selection was favorable in every sector, with the exception of apartments. The most significant contributions were generated in the mall, hotel and office sectors. From a sector allocation perspective, the largest contributors were from the overweight to the office and apartment sectors, while the overweight to hotels detracted from performance.

 

Management Strategies

 

                  We seek stocks that provide the best valuations relative to their underlying real estate values. Our company specific research leads us to specific preferences for subsegments within each property sector.

 

                  Current top-down preferences include an overweighting of companies that are focused in the ownership of upscale urban hotels, coastal apartments, high quality retail assets and Class A office properties in central business district and select suburban locations, and underweighting to companies concentrated in the ownership of strip shopping centers and industrial properties.

 

                  Due to the abundant interest in direct real estate investment, we do not expect near-term declines in private real estate valuations. We believe that over the medium- and long-term, the best indicator for REIT valuations will be private real estate values. Privatization transactions in the fourth quarter illustrated that REITs are trading at comparable values to private real estate and that the demand for real estate remains strong.

 

                  We believe strongly in the merits of including REITs in a diversified long-term portfolio. REITs have historically provided compelling diversification opportunities, in that their performance has not been highly correlated to stocks or bonds.

 

Expense Examples

 

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transactional costs, including redemption fees; (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution (12b-1) fees (in the case of Class B); and other Portfolio expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period ended December 31, 2006 and held for the entire six-month period.

 

Actual Expenses

 

The first line of the tables below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this 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 under

 

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the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

Please note that “Expenses Paid During Period” are grossed up to reflect Portfolio expenses prior to the effect of Expense Offset (See Note E in the Notes to Financial Statements). Therefore, the annualized net expense ratios may differ from the ratio of the expenses to average net assets shown in the Financial Highlights.

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

 

The second line of the tables below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Portfolio’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Portfolio’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 the Portfolio and 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses Paid

 

 

 

 

 

Ending Account

 

During Period*

 

 

 

Beginning

 

Value

 

July 1, 2006 —

 

 

 

Account Value

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

July 1, 2006

 

2006

 

2006

 

Class A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

1,205.10

 

$

4.84

 

Hypothetical (5% average annual return before expenses)

 

1,000.00

 

1,020.82

 

4.43

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

1,000.00

 

1,203.80

 

6.22

 

Hypothetical (5% average annual return before expenses)

 

1,000.00

 

1,019.56

 

5.70

 

 


*       Expenses are equal to Class A and Class B annualized net expense ratios of 0.87% and 1.12%, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

Graphic Presentation of Portfolio Holdings

 

The following graph depicts the Portfolio’s holdings by industry and/or security type, as a percentage of total investments.

 

 


*            Industries which do not appear in the above graph, as well as those which represent less than 5% of total investments, if applicable, are included in the category labeled “Other”.

 

January 2007

 

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Portfolio of Investments

 

U.S. Real Estate Portfolio

 

 

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

Common Stocks (97.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Diversified (4.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

CentraCore Properties Trust REIT

 

185,929

 

$

6,011

 

Forest City Enterprises, Inc., Class A

 

371,744

 

21,710

 

Vornado Realty Trust REIT

 

438,555

 

53,284

 

 

 

 

 

81,005

 

Health Care (4.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Cogdell Spencer, Inc. REIT

 

135,380

 

2,911

 

Health Care Property Investors, Inc. REIT

 

315,496

 

11,617

 

Health Care REIT, Inc.

 

37,322

 

1,605

 

Senior Housing Properties Trust REIT

 

1,278,769

 

31,304

 

Sunrise Senior Living REIT

 

2,000,785

 

18,289

 

Tenet Healthcare Corp.

 

(a)1,948,201

 

13,579

 

Universal Health Reality Income Trust REIT

 

133,028

 

5,185

 

 

 

 

 

84,490

 

Industrial (3.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

AMB Property Corp. REIT

 

685,632

 

40,185

 

Keystone Industrial Fund L.P.

 

(d)(i)(l)1,637,568

 

1,638

 

ProLogis REIT

 

420,493

 

25,553

 

 

 

 

 

67,376

 

Lodging/Resorts (17.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Gaylord Entertainment Co.

 

(a)157,747

 

8,034

 

Hersha Hospitality Trust REIT

 

599,110

 

6,794

 

Hilton Hotels Corp.

 

1,750,749

 

61,101

 

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. REIT

 

3,854,677

 

94,632

 

Legacy Hotels REIT

 

1,788,051

 

14,536

 

Morgans Hotel Group Co.

 

(a)865,987

 

14,661

 

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

 

1,455,212

 

90,951

 

Strategic Hotel Capital, Inc. REIT

 

1,643,130

 

35,804

 

 

 

 

 

326,513

 

Office (18.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

Beacon Capital Partners, Inc.

 

(a)(d)(i)(l)335,100

 

1,010

 

Boston Properties, Inc. REIT

 

855,090

 

95,667

 

Brandywine Realty Trust REIT

 

1,170,724

 

38,926

 

BRCP REIT I, LLC

 

(a)(d)(i)(l)5,934,197

 

4,389

 

BRCP REIT II, LLC

 

(a)(d)(i)(l)1,060,733

 

1,061

 

Brookfield Properties Corp.

 

2,285,142

 

89,875

 

Cabot Industrial Value Fund L.P.

 

(d)(i)(l)3,668

 

1,834

 

Equity Office Properties Trust REIT

 

1,628,433

 

78,442

 

Kilroy Realty Corp. REIT

 

13,790

 

1,076

 

Mack-Cali Realty Corp. REIT

 

641,293

 

32,706

 

Parkway Properties, Inc. REIT

 

21,589

 

1,101

 

Republic Property Trust REIT

 

370,669

 

4,277

 

SL Green Realty Corp. REIT

 

76,379

 

10,142

 

 

 

 

 

360,506

 

Office/Industrial - Mixed (2.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Highwoods Properties, Inc. REIT

 

253,183

 

10,320

 

Liberty Property Trust REIT

 

653,113

 

32,094

 

 

 

 

 

42,414

 

Paper (1.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Plum Creek Timber Co., Inc. REIT

 

557,374

 

22,211

 

Residential Apartments (19.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

American Campus Communities, Inc. REIT

 

238,398

 

6,787

 

Archstone-Smith Trust REIT

 

1,143,937

 

66,588

 

Atlantic Gulf Communities Corp.

 

(a)(d)(i)(l)140,284

 

@—

 

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. REIT

 

620,046

 

80,637

 

BRE Properties, Inc. REIT

 

263,701

 

17,146

 

Brookfield Homes Corp.

 

488,686

 

18,350

 

Equity Residential REIT

 

1,862,301

 

94,512

 

Essex Property Trust, Inc. REIT

 

376,438

 

48,655

 

Post Properties, Inc. REIT

 

850,258

 

38,857

 

 

 

 

 

371,532

 

Residential Manufactured Homes (1.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. REIT

 

486,909

 

26,503

 

Retail Regional Malls (15.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

General Growth Properties, Inc. REIT

 

858,775

 

44,854

 

Macerich Co. (The) REIT

 

651,802

 

56,426

 

Simon Property Group, Inc. REIT

 

1,690,622

 

171,243

 

Taubman Centers, Inc. REIT

 

247,598

 

12,593

 

 

 

 

 

285,116

 

Retail Strip Centers (6.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Acadia Realty Trust REIT

 

273,058

 

6,832

 

BPP Liquidating Trust REIT

 

(a)(d)(l)113,290

 

6

 

Cedar Shopping Centers, Inc. REIT

 

237,689

 

3,782

 

Federal Realty Investment Trust REIT

 

563,049

 

47,859

 

Ramco-Gershenson Properties REIT

 

42,865

 

1,635

 

Regency Centers Corp. REIT

 

733,977

 

57,375

 

 

 

 

 

117,489

 

Self Storage (3.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

Public Storage, Inc. REIT

 

758,835

 

73,986

 

Total Common Stocks (Cost $1,124,964)

 

 

 

1,859,141

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred Stocks (0.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Residential Apartments (0.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Atlantic Gulf Communities Corp., Series B

 

(a)(d)(i)(l)107,021

 

@—

 

Atlantic Gulf Communities Corp., Series B (Convertible)

 

(a)(d)(i)(l)75,765

 

@—

 

Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $1,828)

 

 

 

@—

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Face

 

 

 

 

 

Amount

 

 

 

 

 

(000)

 

 

 

Short-Term Investment (2.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Repurchase Agreement (2.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc., 5.20%, dated 12/29/06, due 1/2/07, repurchase price $46,879 (Cost $46,852)

 

$

(f)46,852

 

46,852

 

Total Investments (100.1%) (Cost $1,173,644)

 

 

 

1,905,993

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (-0.1%)

 

 

 

(1,530

)

Net Assets (100%)

 

 

 

$

1,904,463

 

 

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

 

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(a)           Non-income producing security.

 

(d)           Securities were valued at fair value — At December 31, 2006, the Portfolio held $9,938,000 of fair valued securities, representing 0.5% of net assets.

 

(f)            Represents the Portfolio’s undivided interest in a joint repurchase agreement which has a total value of $1,856,998,000. The repurchase agreement was fully collateralized by U.S. government agency securities at the date of this Portfolio of Investments as follows: Federal Farm Credit Bank, 0.00% to 7.43%, due 1/16/07 to 10/23/35; Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.00% to 7.38%, due 1/3/07 to 6/5/28; Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.00% to 6.75%, due 1/2/07 to 7/15/32; Federal National Mortgage Association, 0.00% to 8.20%, due 1/12/07 to 11/15/30; Tennessee Valley Authority, 5.38% to 6.75%, due 11/13/08 to 4/1/36, which had a total value of $1,894,142,869. The investment in the repurchase agreement is through participation in a joint account with affiliated parties pursuant to exemptive relief received by the Portfolio from the SEC.

 

(i)            Restricted security valued at fair value and not registered under the Securities Act of 1933. Atlantic Gulf Communities Corp. was acquired 6/97 and has a current cost basis of $790,000. Atlantic Gulf Communities Corp., Series B Preferred was acquired 2/00 and has a current cost basis of $758,000. Atlantic Gulf Communities Corp., Series B Preferred was acquired 6/97 and has a current cost basis of $1,070,000. Beacon Capital Partners, Inc. was acquired 3/98 and has a current cost basis of $1,010,000, BRCP REIT I, LLC was acquired 5/03 - 11/06 and has a current cost basis of $4,389,000. BRCP REIT II, LLC was acquired 10/06 and has a current cost basis of $1,061,000. Cabot Industrial Value Fund L.P. was aquired 11/05 - 6/06 and has a current cost basis of 1,834,000. Keystone Industries Fund L.P. was acquired 10/05 - 9/06 and has a current cost basis of $1,638,000. At December 31, 2006, these securities had an aggregate market value of $9,932,000 representing 0.5% of net assets.

 

(l)            Security has been deemed illiquid at December 31, 2006.

 

@            Face Amount/Value is less than $500.

 

REIT       Real Estate Investment Trust

 

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

 

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Emerging Markets Debt Portfolio

 

 

 


* Minimum Investment

 

In accordance with SEC regulations, Portfolio performance shown assumes that all recurring fees (including management fees) were deducted and all dividends and distributions were reinvested.

 

Performance Compared to the J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Global Index(1) and the Lipper Emerging Markets Debt Funds Index(2)

 

 

 

 

 

Total Returns(3)

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual

 

 

 

One

 

Five

 

Ten

 

Since

 

 

 

Year

 

Years

 

Years

 

Inception(6)

 

Portfolio – Class A (4)

 

11.08

%

14.54

%

9.22

%

11.35

%

J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Global Index

 

9.88

 

14.08

 

10.67

 

10.92

 

Lipper Emerging MarketsDebt Funds Index

 

12.34

 

16.19

 

10.97

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Portfolio – Class B (5)

 

10.79

 

14.25

 

8.98

 

12.10

 

J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Global Index

 

9.88

 

14.08

 

10.67

 

12.59

 

Lipper Emerging MarketsDebt Funds Index

 

12.34

 

16.19

 

10.97

 

13.16

 

 

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results, and current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Performance assumes that all dividends and distributions, if any, were reinvested. For the most recent month-end performance figures, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that Portfolio shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.

 


(1)   The J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Global Index tracks total returns for U.S. dollar - denominated debt instruments issued by emerging market sovereign and quasi - sovereign entities, including Brady Bonds, loans, Eurobonds and local market instruments for over 30 emerging market countries. The Index is unmanaged and its returns do not include any sales charges or fees. Such costs would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

(2)   The Lipper Emerging Markets Debt Funds Index is an equally weighted performance index of the largest qualifying funds (based on net assets) in the Lipper Emerging Markets Debt Funds classification. The Index, which is adjusted for capital gains distributions and income dividends, is unmanaged and should not be considered an investment. There are currently 10 funds represented in this Index. As of the date of this report, the Portfolio is in the Lipper Emerging Markets Debt Funds classification.

 

(3)   Total returns for the Portfolio reflect fees waived and expenses reimbursed, if applicable, by the Adviser. Without such waivers and/or reimbursements, total returns would have been lower. Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements are voluntary and the Adviser reserves the right to commence or terminate any waiver and/or reimbursement at any time.

 

(4)   Commenced operations on February 1, 1994

 

(5)   Commenced operations on January 2, 1996

 

(6)   For comparative purposes, average annual since inception returns listed for the Indexes refer to the inception date or initial offering of the respective share class of the Portfolio, not the inception of the Index.

 

The Emerging Markets Debt Portfolio seeks high total return by investing primarily in fixed income securities of government and government-related issuers and, to a lesser extent, of corporate issuers in emerging market countries. Foreign investing involves certain risks, including currency fluctuations and controls, restrictions on foreign investments, less governmental supervision and regulation, less liquidity

 

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and the potential for market volatility and political instability. In addition, investing in emerging markets may involve a relatively higher degree of volatility.

 

Performance

 

For the year ended December 31, 2006, the Portfolio had a total return based on net asset value per share of 11.08% for Class A shares, net of fees, and 10.79% for Class B shares, net of fees, compared to 9.88% for the J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Global Index (the “Index”).

 

Factors Affecting Performance

 

              The emerging markets debt (EMD) asset class had a very positive 2006: a 10-plus percent return, 66 basis points of credit spread tightening, solid growth across the universe of countries, improved fundamentals (higher foreign exchange reserves, higher ratings, lower levels of external debt) and low volatility.

 

              The EMD asset class enjoyed strong performance at the start of the year until uncertainty over the path of G3 (Group of Three, a free trade agreement between Colombia, Mexico and Venezuela) monetary policy and fear of policy overkill (i.e., excessive tightening) dampened investor risk tolerance during the late spring/ early summer months. This caused a sell-off in emerging market equity (EME) markets and turmoil in select emerging markets (EM) currency markets.

 

              Several issues continued to confront the larger global economy, such as imbalances in the U.S. economy, tight commodity markets and risk of a supply shock, the dependence of certain export-oriented economies on the U.S., the political tensions in the Middle East, and the risk of a correction in the credit markets. These issues were similar to issues present at the end of 2005, and importantly, did not detract from the fundamental, and in a few cases, permanent improvements in many EM countries’ balance sheets.

 

              Reflective of their improved fundamental position and stronger-than-expected cash flows in 2006, sovereign issuers reduced overall debt at a faster-than-expected pace. In addition, these issuers reduced their dependency on hard currency denominated financing and set aside excess cash flows for the proverbial “rainy day.”

 

              Hikes in short-term U.S. interest rates during the first half of the year weighed on high-beta/risky assets like EMD and EME due to the fact that the funding side of most risk-seeking trades was becoming less attractive. However, the turmoil in EM equity and currency markets did not, in most cases, extend to the external (hard currency denominated) bonds.

 

              During the second half of the year, softening economic data led to the belief that U.S. monetary tightening policy would be on hold. As such, EM currency markets rallied strongly during the final few months of the year and spreads on hard currency denominated debt tightened as well. Spreads on U.S. dollar denominated EM bonds, which had remained in a relatively narrow range all year, nudged through the tighter end of their range, ending the year at +171 basis points above U.S. Treasuries.

 

Management Strategies

 

              The vulnerability of EM to higher interest rates prompted our adaptation of a slightly defensive stance early in the year; a stance characterized by underweights in some of the historically volatile credits and overweights in shorter duration or local currency denominated assets.

 

              Within this more defensive stance, we favored countries such as Indonesia, the Philippines and Argentina where we believed that valuations had not yet reflected the ongoing improvements in macro conditions.

 

              We maintained defensive interest-rate risk postures, given our view that U.S. Treasury bond yields remained rich.

 

              The pause in monetary tightening during the second half of the year, increased the attractiveness of higher yielding assets in the EM universe and renewed investor risk appetite. However, the historically tight valuations did not warrant an overweight to higher beta hard currency assets in our view.

 

              Our overweights in local currency denominated bonds aided relative returns over the course of the year. We increased our exposure to local currency denominated assets in Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Turkey, and a few other smaller countries over the course of the summer months to take advantage of what we viewed as more attractive valuations.

 

              The Portfolio maintained an overall risk posture close to that of the Index.

 

Expense Examples

 

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transactional costs, including redemption fees; (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution (12b- 1) fees (in the case of Class B); and other Portfolio expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to

 

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compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period ended December 31, 2006 and held for the entire six-month period.

 

Actual Expenses

 

The first line of the tables below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this 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 under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

Please note that “Expenses Paid During Period” are grossed up to reflect Portfolio expenses prior to the effect of Expense Offset (See Note E in the Notes to Financial Statements). Therefore, the annualized net expense ratios may differ from the ratio of the expenses to average net assets shown in the Financial Highlights.

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

 

The second line of the tables below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Portfolio’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Portfolio’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 the Portfolio and 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses Paid

 

 

 

 

 

Ending

 

During Period*

 

 

 

Beginning

 

Account Value

 

July 1, 2006 —

 

 

 

Account Value

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

July 1, 2006

 

2006

 

2006

 

Class A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

1,126.30

 

$

4.61

 

Hypothetical (5% average annual return before expenses)

 

1,000.00

 

1,020.87

 

4.38

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

1,000.00

 

1,125.90

 

6.00

 

Hypothetical (5% average annual return before expenses)

 

1,000.00

 

1,019.56

 

5.70

 

 


*      Expenses are equal to Class A and Class B annualized net expense ratios of 0.86% and 1.12%, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

Graphic Presentation of Portfolio Holdings

 

The following graph depicts the Portfolio’s holdings by industry and/or security type, as a percentage of total investments.

 

 


*      Industries which do not appear in the above graph, as well as those which represent less than 5% of total investments, if applicable, are included in the category labeled “Other”.

 

January 2007

 

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Portfolio of Investments

 

Emerging Markets Debt Portfolio

 

 

 

 

 

Face

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amount
(000)

 

Value
(000)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Debt Instruments (96.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Argentina (3.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sovereign (3.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Republic of Argentina

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.83%, 12/31/33

 

 

 

$

(b)4,590

 

$

2,238

 

8.28%, 12/31/33

 

 

 

(d)112

 

121

 

Republic of Argentina (Linked Variable Rate)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

86.70%, 4/10/49

 

 

 

(b)1,120

 

498

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,857

 

Brazil (12.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate (1.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Banco ABN Amro Real S.A.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zero Coupon, 12/13/07

 

 

 

BRL

1,850

 

893

 

Sovereign (11.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Citigroup, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.00%, 5/18/09

 

 

 

$

800

 

839

 

Federative Republic of Brazil

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.00%, 1/15/18

 

 

 

962

 

1,071

 

8.88%, 10/14/19 - 4/15/24

 

 

 

3,235

 

3,980

 

10.50%, 7/14/14

 

 

 

620

 

789

 

11.00%, 8/17/40

 

 

 

(c)890

 

1,182

 

14.50%, 10/15/09

 

 

 

1,370

 

1,703

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,564

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,457

 

Bulgaria (1.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sovereign (1.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Republic of Bulgaria

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.25%, 1/15/15

 

 

 

(e)200

 

238

 

8.25%, 1/15/15

 

 

 

170

 

202

 

Republic of Bulgaria (Registered)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.25%, 1/15/15

 

 

 

473

 

563

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,003

 

Chile (1.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate (1.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Empresa Nacional de Petroleo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.75%, 11/15/12

 

 

 

(e)1,150

 

1,213

 

Colombia (3.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sovereign (3.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Republic of Colombia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.38%, 9/18/37

 

 

 

670

 

725

 

8.13%, 5/21/24

 

 

 

480

 

555

 

8.25%, 12/22/14

 

 

 

340

 

386

 

9.75%, 4/9/11

 

 

 

238

 

260

 

11.75%, 2/25/20

 

 

 

415

 

605

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,531

 

Ecuador (0.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sovereign (0.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Republic of Ecuador

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.38%, 12/15/15

 

 

 

(c)190

 

151

 

Republic of Ecuador (Registered)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.00%, 8/15/30

 

 

 

(c)(n)780

 

581

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

732

 

Indonesia (3.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate (3.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pindo Deli Finance Mauritius

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tranche A, 6.38%, 4/28/15

 

 

 

(e)(h)2,227

 

390

 

Tranche B, 6.38%, 4/28/18

 

 

 

(e)(h)1,101

 

600

 

Tranche C, Zero Coupon, 4/28/27

 

 

 

(e)324

 

251

 

Tjiwi Kimia Finance Mauritius Ltd.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tranche A, 6.38%, 4/28/15

 

 

 

(h)962

 

775

 

Tranche A, 6.38%, 4/28/15

 

 

 

(e)(h)503

 

405

 

Tranche B, 6.38%, 4/28/18

 

 

 

(e)(h)808

 

440

 

Tranche C, Zero Coupon, 4/28/27

 

 

 

(e)998

 

175

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,036

 

Ivory Coast (0.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sovereign (0.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ivory Coast

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.50%, 3/30/18

 

 

 

(b)580

 

133

 

Mexico (18.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate (7.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pemex Project Funding Master Trust

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.66%, 6/15/10

 

 

 

(e)(h)1,230

 

1,265

 

8.63%, 12/1/23

 

 

 

460

 

568

 

9.13%, 10/13/10

 

 

 

1,260

 

1,416

 

9.50%, 9/15/27

 

 

 

2,210

 

2,976

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,225

 

Sovereign (10.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mexican Bonos

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.00%, 12/17/15

 

 

 

MXN

18,050

 

1,731

 

10.00%, 12/5/24

 

 

 

33,320

 

3,829

 

United Mexican States

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.50%, 1/14/12

 

 

 

$

560

 

616

 

8.13%, 12/30/19

 

 

 

1,173

 

1,437

 

8.38%, 1/14/11

 

 

 

1,070

 

1,193

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,806

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15,031

 

Nigeria (1.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sovereign (1.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Central Bank of Nigeria Credit-Linked Mortgage Bond

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15.00%, 1/30/09

 

 

 

937

 

1,060

 

Panama (2.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sovereign (2.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Republic of Panama

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.13%, 1/29/26

 

 

 

650

 

705

 

7.25%, 3/15/15

 

 

 

230

 

250

 

9.38%, 4/1/29

 

 

 

540

 

722

 

9.63%, 2/8/11

 

 

 

249

 

287

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,964

 

 

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

 

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Face

 

 

 

 

 

Amount

 

Value

 

 

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Peru (3.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Sovereign (3.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Republic of Peru

 

 

 

 

 

8.38%, 5/3/16

 

$

(c)330

 

$

393

 

8.75%, 11/21/33

 

(c)1,080

 

1,426

 

9.88%, 2/6/15

 

(c)480

 

609

 

 

 

 

 

2,428

 

Philippines (11.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Sovereign (11.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Republic of Philippines

 

 

 

 

 

8.88%, 3/17/15

 

(c)3,470

 

4,125

 

9.00%, 2/15/13

 

(c)740

 

859

 

9.50%, 2/2/30

 

(c)3,222

 

4,301

 

10.63%, 3/16/25

 

(c)270

 

388

 

 

 

 

 

9,673

 

Qatar (0.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Sovereign (0.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

State of Qatar (Registered)

 

 

 

 

 

9.75%, 6/15/30

 

350

 

524

 

Russia (14.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate (4.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Gaz Capital for Gazprom

 

 

 

 

 

6.21%, 11/22/16

 

(e)1,117

 

1,127

 

8.63%, 4/28/34

 

1,040

 

1,347

 

RSHB Capital S.A. for OJSC Russian

 

 

 

 

 

Agricultural Bank

 

 

 

 

 

7.18%, 5/16/13

 

(e)950

 

1,003

 

7.18%, 5/16/13

 

(c)100

 

106

 

 

 

 

 

3,583

 

Sovereign (9.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Russian Federation

 

 

 

 

 

5.00%, 3/31/30

 

(e)(n)65

 

74

 

Russian Federation (Registered)

 

 

 

 

 

5.00%, 3/31/30

 

(n)2,933

 

3,318

 

11.00%, 7/24/18

 

1,606

 

2,324

 

12.75%, 6/24/28

 

1,250

 

2,261

 

 

 

 

 

7,977

 

 

 

 

 

11,560

 

Trinidad (1.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate (1.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

National Gas of Trinidad & Tobago, Ltd.

 

 

 

 

 

6.05%, 1/15/36

 

(e)932

 

914

 

Tunisia (0.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Sovereign (0.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Banque Centrale de Tunisie

 

 

 

 

 

7.38%, 4/25/12

 

210

 

227

 

Turkey (8.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Sovereign (8.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Citigroup Global Markets Holdings, Inc.
(Turkish Lira Index Linked)

 

 

 

 

 

Zero Coupon, 8/14/08

 

1,780

 

1,847

 

J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., Zero Coupon, 8/14/08

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,120

 

1,585

 

Republic of Turkey

 

 

 

 

 

7.00%, 9/26/16

 

950

 

968

 

11.00%, 1/14/13

 

920

 

1,132

 

11.88%, 1/15/30

 

(c)1,080

 

1,665

 

 

 

 

 

7,197

 

Ukraine (1.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Sovereign (1.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Republic of Ukraine

 

 

 

 

 

6.58%, 11/21/16

 

820

 

822

 

Venezuela (6.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Sovereign (6.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Republic of Venezuela

 

 

 

 

 

5.75%, 2/26/16

 

610

 

580

 

8.50%, 10/8/14

 

(c)590

 

671

 

9.38%, 1/13/34

 

(c)742

 

982

 

10.75%, 9/19/13

 

2,390

 

2,976

 

 

 

 

 

5,209

 

Total Debt Instruments (Cost $74,326)

 

 

 

78,571

 

 

 

 

No. of

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants

 

 

 

 

 

(000)

 

 

 

Warrants (1.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Argentina (0.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Republic of Argentina, expiring 12/15/35

 

(b)16,231

 

631

 

Republic of Argentina, expiring 12/15/35

 

(d)298

 

40

 

 

 

 

 

671

 

Nigeria (0.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Central Bank of Nigeria, expiring 11/15/20

 

750

 

143

 

Venezuela (0.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Republic of Venezuela Oil-Linked Payment

 

 

 

 

 

Obligation, expiring 4/15/20

 

2,700

 

90

 

Total Warrants (Cost $@—)

 

 

 

904

 

 

 

 

No. of

 

 

 

 

 

Contracts

 

 

 

Put Option Purchased (0.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Turkey (0.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Put Option

 

 

 

 

 

Turkish Lira Put @ $1.492

 

 

 

 

 

expiring 2/8/07 (Cost $45)

 

(a)1,641,800

 

3

 

 

 

 

Face

 

 

 

 

 

Amount

 

 

 

 

 

(000)

 

 

 

Short-Term Investments (17.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Short-Term Debt Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities (16.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Alliance & Leicester plc,

 

 

 

 

 

5.36%, 1/8/07

 

$

(h)448

 

448

 

Bancaja, 5.37%, 1/19/07

 

(h)224

 

224

 

Bank of America Corp., 5.32%, 1/2/07

 

(h)716

 

716

 

 

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

 

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Face

 

 

 

 

 

Amount

 

Value

 

 

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Short-Term Debt Securities held as Collateral on Loaned Securities (cont’d)

 

 

 

 

 

Bank of New York Co., Inc.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/10/07

 

$

(h)224

 

$

224

 

Bear Stearns & Co., Inc.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.37%, 1/2/07

 

(h)268

 

268

 

5.38%, 1/2/07

 

(h)179

 

179

 

5.39%, 1/16/07

 

(h)448

 

448

 

BNP Paribas plc,

 

 

 

 

 

5.35%, 2/20/07

 

(h)448

 

448

 

CIC, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/3/07

 

(h)313

 

313

 

5.34%, 1/2/07

 

(h)448

 

448

 

Dekabank Deutsche Girozentrale,

 

 

 

 

 

5.39%, 1/19/07

 

(h)457

 

457

 

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/2/07

 

1,436

 

1,436

 

Dexia Bank, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/2/07

 

(h)448

 

448

 

Gemini Securitization Corp.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/2/07

 

224

 

224

 

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.40%, 1/16/07

 

(h)224

 

224

 

5.42%, 1/2/07

 

(h)421

 

421

 

HSBC Finance Corp., 5.34%, 1/8/07

 

(h)224

 

224

 

Liberty Lighthouse U.S. Capital,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/2/07

 

(h)224

 

224

 

Manufacturers & Traders,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/16/07

 

(h)268

 

268

 

Merrill Lynch & Co.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.35%, 1/26/07

 

(h)235

 

235

 

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, 5.33%,

 

 

 

 

 

1/2/07

 

(h)224

 

224

 

Natexis Banques Populaires, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/2/07

 

(h)448

 

448

 

5.35%, 1/2/07

 

(h)224

 

224

 

National City Bank Cleveland,

 

 

 

 

 

5.32%, 1/2/07

 

(h)649

 

649

 

National Rural Utilities Cooperative

 

 

 

 

 

Finance Corp.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/2/07

 

(h)895

 

895

 

Nationwide Building Society,

 

 

 

 

 

5.44%, 3/28/07

 

(h)519

 

519

 

Nordea Bank, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.31%, 1/2/07

 

(h)671

 

671

 

Rhein-Main Securitisation Ltd.,

 

 

 

 

 

5.33%, 1/18/07

 

211

 

211

 

Skandi, New York,

 

 

 

 

 

5.34%, 1/9/07

 

(h)448

 

448

 

SLM Corp., 5.36%, 1/22/07

 

(h)448

 

448

 

Toronto Dominion, New York, 5.32%,

 

 

 

 

 

5/29/07

 

(h)448

 

448

 

Tulip Funding, 5.36%, 1/16/07

 

246

 

246

 

Unicredito Italiano Bank (Ireland) plc,

 

 

 

 

 

5.36%, 1/9/07

 

(h)313

 

313

 

World Savings Bank FSB,

 

 

 

 

 

5.35%, 1/19/07

 

(h)152

 

152

 

 

 

 

 

13,773

 

Repurchase Agreement (0.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc., 5.20%, dated 12/29/06, due 1/2/07, repurchase price $630

 

(f)630

 

630

 

Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $14,403)

 

 

 

14,403

 

Total Investments (114.8%) (Cost $88,774) — including $13,206 of Securities Loaned

 

 

 

93,881

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (-14.8%)

 

 

 

(12,104

)

Net Assets (100%)

 

 

 

$

81,777

 

 


(a)           Non-income producing security.

 

(b)           Issuer is in default.

 

(c)           All or portion of security on loan at December 31, 2006.

 

(d)           Securities were valued at fair value — At December 31, 2006, the Portfolio held $161,000 of fair valued securities, representing 0.2% of net assets.

 

(e)           144A security — certain conditions for public sale may exist. Unless otherwise noted, these securities are deemed to be liquid.

 

(f)            Represents the Portfolio’s undivided interest in a joint repurchase agreement which has a total value of $1,856,998,000. The repurchase agreement was fully collateralized by U.S. government agency securities at the date of this Portfolio of Investments as follows: Federal Farm Credit Bank, 0.00% to 7.43%, due 1/16/07 to 10/23/35; Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.00% to 7.38%, due 1/3/07 to 6/5/28; Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.00% to 6.75%, due 1/2/07 to 7/15/32; Federal National Mortgage Association, 0.00% to 8.20%, due 1/12/07 to 11/15/30; Tennessee Valley Authority, 5.38% to 6.75%, due 11/13/08 to 4/1/36, which had a total value of $1,894,142,869. The investment in the repurchase agreement is through participation in a joint account with affiliated parties pursuant to exemptive relief received by the Portfolio from the SEC.

 

(h)           Variable/Floating Rate Security — interest rate changes on these instruments are based on changes in a designated base rate. The rates shown are those in effect on December 31, 2006.

 

(n)           Step Bond — coupon rate increases in increments to maturity. Rate disclosed is as of December 31, 2006. Maturity date disclosed is the ultimate maturity date.

 

@            Face Amount/Value is less than $500.

 

BRL        Brazilian Real

 

MXN      Mexican Peso

 

Futures Contracts:

 

The Portfolio had the following futures contract(s) open at period end:

 

 

 

Number
of
Contracts

 

Value
(000)

 

Expiration
Date

 

Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
(000)

 

Short:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 Year U.S. Treasury Notes

 

1

 

$

204

 

Mar-07

 

$

@—

 

 

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

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

 

 

 

 

Active

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International

 

Emerging

 

Global

 

Global

 

 

 

Allocation

 

Markets

 

Franchise

 

Real Estate

 

 

 

Portfolio

 

Portfolio

 

Portfolio

 

Portfolio

 

 

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Cost:

 

$

841,941

 

$

1,838,693

 

$

98,466

 

$

219,068

 

Investment in Security of Affiliated Issuer, at Cost:

 

 

3,415

 

 

 

Foreign Currency, at Cost:

 

264

 

931

 

98

 

7,607

 

Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Value:(1)

 

1,090,522

 

2,576,971

 

133,211

 

245,176

 

Investment in Security of Affiliated Issuer, at Value:

 

 

16,810

 

 

 

Foreign Currency, at Value:

 

266

 

941

 

97

 

7,639

 

Cash

 

 

65

 

@—

 

@—

 

Due from Broker

 

19,462

 

 

 

 

Receivable for Portfolio Shares Sold

 

959

 

708

 

 

1,084

 

Receivable for Investments Sold

 

 

13,014

 

38

 

103

 

Unrealized Appreciation on Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

 

3,048

 

9

 

 

15

 

Foreign Withholding Tax Reclaim Receivable

 

37

 

536

 

72

 

 

Dividends Receivable

 

928

 

3,028

 

164

 

889

 

Interest Receivable

 

35

 

27

 

2

 

6

 

Other Assets

 

14

 

29

 

2

 

 

Total Assets

 

1,115,271

 

2,612,138

 

133,586

 

254,912

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collateral on Securities Loaned, at Value:

 

127,541

 

160,824

 

 

 

Unrealized Depreciation on Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

 

1,238

 

2,354

 

696

 

29

 

Payable for Investments Purchased

 

2,537

 

14,238

 

 

15,432

 

Payable for Portfolio Shares Redeemed

 

10,702

 

16,452

 

 

230

 

Investment Advisory Fees Payable

 

1,498

 

6,548

 

266

 

358

 

Bank Overdraft Payable

 

572

 

 

 

 

Payable for Administration Fees

 

66

 

159

 

9

 

14

 

Payable for Custodian Fees

 

71

 

531

 

10

 

55

 

Directors’ Fees and Expenses Payable

 

14

 

57

 

@—

 

@—

 

Deferred Capital Gain Country Tax

 

 

808

 

 

 

Distribution Fees — Class B

 

1

 

26

 

1

 

@—

 

Other Liabilities

 

97

 

156

 

35

 

31

 

Total Liabilities

 

144,337

 

202,153

 

1,017

 

16,149

 

Net Assets

 

$

970,934

 

$

2,409,985

 

$

132,569

 

$

238,763

 

Net Assets Consist Of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in Capital

 

$

738,732

 

$

1,618,922

 

$

95,596

 

$

213,306

 

Undistributed (Distributions in Excess of) Net Investment Income

 

775

 

(14,608

)

228

 

(1,309

)

Accumulated Net Realized Gain (Loss)

 

(21,263

)

57,185

 

2,687

 

665

 

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

248,581

 

750,758

*

34,745

 

26,108

 

Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts and Translations

 

1,825

 

(2,272

)

(687

)

(7

)

Futures Contracts

 

2,284

 

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

$

970,934

 

$

2,409,985

 

$

132,569

 

$

238,763

 

CLASS A:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

$

967,361

 

$

2,283,535

 

$

128,434

 

$

238,647

 

Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (500,000,000 shares authorized) (not in 000’s)

 

64,047,081

 

77,958,878

 

7,143,975

 

20,638,457

 

Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share

 

$

15.10

 

$

29.29

 

$

17.98

 

$

11.56

 

CLASS B:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

$

3,573

 

$

126,450

 

$

4,135

 

$

116

 

Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (500,000,000 shares authorized) (not in 000’s)

 

232,554

 

4,373,962

 

231,980

 

10,000

 

Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share

 

$

15.36

 

$

28.91

 

$

17.82

 

$

11.56

 

 

 


 

(1) Including:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repurchase Agreements, at Value:

 

$

79,856

 

$

62,734

 

$

5,286

 

$

14,015

 

Securities on Loan, at Value:

 

121,642

 

152,940

 

 

 

 

@    Amount is less than $500.

 

*      Net of $915 Deferred Capital Gain Country Tax.

 

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

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

 

 

 

Global Value

 

International

 

International

 

International

 

 

 

Equity

 

Equity

 

Growth Equity

 

Magnum

 

 

 

Portfolio

 

Portfolio

 

Portfolio

 

Portfolio

 

 

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Cost:

 

$

106,660

 

$

6,031,995

 

$

5,726

 

$

105,400

 

Foreign Currency, at Cost:

 

103

 

4,806

 

15

 

692

 

Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Value:(1)

 

137,099

 

7,629,573

 

7,072

 

127,665

 

Foreign Currency, at Value:

 

103

 

4,819

 

15

 

696

 

Cash

 

9

 

@—

 

 

 

Due from Advisor

 

 

 

25

 

 

Due from Broker

 

 

 

 

692

 

Receivable for Portfolio Shares Sold

 

@—

 

3,042

 

 

56

 

Receivable for Investments Sold

 

 

170,517

 

 

 

Unrealized Appreciation on Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

 

24

 

5,858

 

 

102

 

Foreign Withholding Tax Reclaim Receivable

 

18

 

285

 

5

 

18

 

Dividends Receivable

 

164

 

5,242

 

3

 

48

 

Interest Receivable

 

1

 

44

 

 

 

Other Assets

 

2

 

117

 

 

2

 

Total Assets

 

137,420

 

7,819,497

 

7,120

 

129,279

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collateral on Securities Loaned, at Value:

 

8,207

 

635,463

 

 

10,309

 

Unrealized Depreciation on Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

 

 

13,677

 

 

157

 

Payable for Investments Purchased

 

 

820

 

 

 

Bank Overdraft Payable

 

 

 

13

 

192

 

Payable for Portfolio Shares Redeemed

 

 

99,392

 

 

109

 

Investment Advisory Fees Payable

 

213

 

14,381

 

 

211

 

Payable for Administration Fees

 

9

 

492

 

@—

 

8

 

Payable for Custodian Fees

 

11

 

510

 

6

 

20

 

Directors’ Fees and Expenses Payable

 

7

 

164

 

 

8

 

Distribution Fees — Class B

 

6

 

251

 

@—

 

@—

 

Other Liabilities

 

31

 

619

 

23

 

45

 

Total Liabilities

 

8,484

 

765,769

 

42

 

11,059

 

Net Assets

 

$

128,936

 

$

7,053,728

 

$

7,078

 

$

118,220

 

Net Assets Consist Of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in Capital

 

$

99,212

 

$

5,340,707

 

$

5,689

 

$

95,321

 

Undistributed (Distributions in Excess of) Net Investment Income

 

(32

)

(4,528

)

(4

)

123

 

Accumulated Net Realized Gain (Loss)

 

(709

)

127,318

 

47

 

562

 

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

30,439

 

1,597,578

 

1,346

 

22,265

 

Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts and Translations

 

26

 

(7,347

)

@—

 

(51

)

Net Assets

 

$

128,936

 

$

7,053,728

 

$

7,078

 

$

118,220

 

CLASS A:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

$

101,163

 

$

5,900,906

 

$

6,753

 

$

116,443

 

Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (500,000,000 shares authorized) (not in 000’s)

 

4,998,813

 

286,720,707

 

538,241

 

8,286,195

 

Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share

 

$

20.24

 

$

20.58

 

$

12.55

 

$

14.05

 

CLASS B:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

$

27,773

 

$

1,152,822

 

$

325

 

$

1,777

 

Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (500,000,000 shares authorized) (not in 000’s)

 

1,386,568

 

56,512,522

 

25,845

 

126,845

 

Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share

 

$

20.03

 

$

20.40

 

$

12.56

 

$

14.01

 

 

 


(1) Including:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repurchase Agreements, at Value:

 

$

2,122

 

$

100,756

 

$

 

$

 

Securities on Loan, at Value:

 

7,841

 

603,724

 

 

9,829

 

 

@ Amount is less than $500.

 

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

 

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

 

 

 

International

 

International

 

Focus

 

Large Cap

 

 

 

Real Estate

 

Small Cap

 

Equity

 

Relative Value

 

 

 

Portfolio

 

Portfolio

 

Portfolio

 

Portfolio

 

 

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Cost:

 

$

948,870

 

$

984,997

 

$

13,611

 

$

232,810

 

Foreign Currency, at Cost:

 

585

 

(316

)

 

 

Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Value:(1)

 

1,222,184

 

1,294,901

 

14,898

 

275,328

 

Foreign Currency, at Value:

 

587

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

@—

 

@—

 

1

 

140

 

Receivable for Portfolio Shares Sold

 

8,009

 

400

 

1

 

2

 

Receivable for Investments Sold

 

1,032

 

19,848

 

 

 

Unrealized Appreciation on Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

 

@—

 

9

 

 

 

Foreign Withholding Tax Reclaim Receivable

 

138

 

598

 

 

 

Dividends Receivable

 

1,964

 

2,518

 

2

 

271

 

Interest Receivable

 

26

 

1

 

@—

 

4

 

Other Assets

 

9

 

21

 

1

 

4

 

Total Assets

 

1,233,949

 

1,318,296

 

14,903

 

275,749

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized Depreciation on Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

 

@—

 

29

 

 

 

Payable for Investments Purchased

 

8,067

 

26

 

 

127

 

Payable for Portfolio Shares Redeemed

 

170

 

2,322

 

84

 

5

 

Foreign Currency Overdraft Payable

 

 

316

 

 

 

Investment Advisory Fees Payable

 

1,988

 

3,189

 

51

 

317

 

Payable for Administration Fees

 

77

 

92

 

1

 

19

 

Payable for Custodian Fees

 

68

 

125

 

3

 

7

 

Directors’ Fees and Expenses Payable

 

1

 

15

 

6

 

17

 

Distribution Fees — Class B

 

18

 

 

1

 

13

 

Other Liabilities

 

40

 

118

 

24

 

40

 

Total Liabilities

 

10,429

 

6,232

 

170

 

545

 

Net Assets

 

$

1,223,520

 

$

1,312,064

 

$

14,733

 

$

275,204

 

Net Assets Consist Of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in Capital

 

$

958,938

 

$

983,084

 

$

31,012

 

$

280,692

 

Undistributed (Distributions in Excess of) Net Investment Income

 

(14,871

)

(5,572

)

 

(21

)

Accumulated Net Investment Loss

 

 

 

(7

)

 

Accumulated Net Realized Gain (Loss)

 

6,127

 

24,566

 

(17,559

)

(47,985

)

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

273,314

 

309,904

 

1,287

 

42,518

 

Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts and Translations

 

12

 

82

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

$

1,223,520

 

$

1,312,064

 

$

14,733

 

$

275,204

 

CLASS A:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

$

1,125,569

 

$

1,312,064

 

$

12,416

 

$

211,904

 

Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (500,000,000 shares authorized) (not in 000’s)

 

32,320,810

 

55,316,667

 

817,581

 

17,375,774

 

Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share

 

$

34.82

 

$

23.72

 

$

15.19

 

$

12.20

 

CLASS B:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

$

97,951

 

$

 

$

2,317

 

$

63,300

 

Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (500,000,000 shares authorized) (not in 000’s)

 

2,811,956

 

 

156,487

 

5,195,776

 

Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share

 

$

34.83

 

$

 

$

14.81

 

$

12.18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


(1) Including:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repurchase Agreements, at Value:

 

$

59,713

 

$

974

 

$

128

 

$

9,148

 

 

@    Amount is less than $500.

 

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

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

 

 

 

 

Small

 

Systematic

 

Systematic

 

Systematic

 

 

 

Company

 

Active Large

 

Active Small

 

Active Small

 

 

 

Growth

 

Cap Core

 

Cap Core

 

Cap Growth

 

 

 

Portfolio

 

Portfolio

 

Portfolio

 

Portfolio

 

 

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Cost:

 

$

1,624,868

 

$

6,400

 

$

8,762

 

$

9,715

 

Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Value:(1)

 

1,891,713

 

6,849

 

8,883

 

9,748

 

Cash

 

@—

 

 

@—

 

@—

 

Due from Adviser

 

 

16

 

6

 

14

 

Receivable for Portfolio Shares Sold

 

1,267

 

 

 

 

Receivable for Investments Sold

 

22,690

 

12

 

819

 

925

 

Dividends Receivable

 

32

 

5

 

9

 

2

 

Interest Receivable

 

18

 

@—

 

@—

 

@—

 

Other Assets

 

25

 

 

 

 

Total Assets

 

1,915,745

 

6,882

 

9,717

 

10,689

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collateral on Securities Loaned, at Value:

 

 

421

 

1,834

 

2,174

 

Due to Broker

 

 

1

 

1

 

@—

 

Payable for Investments Purchased

 

17,357

 

 

1,292

 

1,734

 

Payable for Portfolio Shares Redeemed

 

8,390

 

 

 

 

Bank Overdraft Payable

 

 

4

 

 

 

Investment Advisory Fees Payable

 

4,168

 

 

 

 

Payable for Administration Fees

 

129

 

1

 

@—

 

@—

 

Payable for Custodian Fees

 

20

 

2

 

4

 

5

 

Directors’ Fees and Expenses Payable

 

10

 

@—

 

@—

 

@—

 

Distribution Fees — Class B

 

184

 

@—

 

@—

 

@—

 

Other Liabilities

 

182

 

38

 

32

 

32

 

Total Liabilities

 

30,440

 

467

 

3,163

 

3,945

 

Net Assets

 

$

1,885,305

 

$

6,415

 

$

6,554

 

$

6,744

 

Net Assets Consist Of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in Capital

 

$

1,626,071

 

$

5,998

 

$

6,598

 

$

6,894

 

Undistributed (Distributions in Excess of) Net Investment Income

 

 

2

 

2

 

 

Accumulated Net Investment Loss

 

(14

)

 

 

 

Accumulated Net RealizedGain (Loss)

 

(7,597

)

(34

)

(166

)

(183

)

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

266,845

 

449

 

121

 

33

 

Futures Contracts

 

 

@—

 

(1

)

 

Net Assets

 

$

1,885,305

 

$

6,415

 

$

6,554

 

$

6,744

 

CLASS A:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

$

1,028,030

 

$

6,308

 

$

6,455

 

$

6,646

 

Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (500,000,000 shares authorized) (not in 000’s)

 

77,248,918

 

590,000

 

650,000

 

680,000

 

Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share

 

$

13.31

 

$

10.69

 

$

9.93

 

$

9.77

 

CLASS B:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

$

857,275

 

$

107

 

$

99

 

$

98

 

Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value shares of beneficial interest (500,000,000 shares authorized) (not in 000’s)

 

67,894,628

 

10,000

 

10,000

 

10,000

 

Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share

 

$

12.63

 

$

10.69

 

$

9.93

 

$

9.76

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


(1) Including:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repurchase Agreements, at Value:

 

$

40,972

 

$

345

 

$

537

 

$

882

 

Securities on Loan, at Value:

 

 

412

 

1,771

 

2,103

 

 

@    Amount is less than $500.

 

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

 

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December 31, 2006

 

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

 

 

 

Systematic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Active Small

 

U.S. Large

 

U.S. Real

 

Emerging

 

 

 

Cap Value

 

Cap Growth

 

Estate

 

Markets Debt

 

 

 

Portfolio

 

Portfolio

 

Portfolio

 

Portfolio

 

 

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Cost:

 

$

9,137

 

$

919,233

 

$

1,173,644

 

$

88,774

 

Foreign Currency, at Cost:

 

 

 

 

13

 

Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Value:(1)

 

9,387

 

1,071,433

 

1,905,993

 

93,881

 

Foreign Currency, at Value:

 

 

 

 

15

 

Cash

 

1

 

@—

 

625

 

1

 

Due from Adviser

 

4

 

 

 

 

Due from Broker

 

 

 

 

65

 

Receivable for Portfolio Shares Sold

 

 

400

 

3,720

 

 

Receivable for Investments Sold

 

1,290

 

 

2,564

 

488

 

Dividends Receivable

 

13

 

163

 

10,700

 

 

Interest Receivable

 

@—

 

10

 

20

 

1,280

 

Other Assets

 

 

17

 

26

 

1

 

Total Assets

 

10,695

 

1,072,023

 

1,923,648

 

95,731

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collateral on Securities Loaned, at Value:

 

2,240

 

 

 

13,773

 

Due to Broker

 

@—

 

 

 

 

Payable for Investments Purchased

 

1,474

 

 

10,368

 

 

Payable for Portfolio Shares Redeemed

 

 

371

 

5,056

 

 

Bank Overdraft Payable

 

@—

 

 

 

 

Investment Advisory Fees Payable

 

 

1,323

 

3,382

 

127

 

Payable for Administration Fees

 

1

 

73

 

129

 

6

 

Payable for Custodian Fees

 

3

 

12

 

21

 

5

 

Directors’ Fees and Expenses Payable

 

@—

 

38

 

17

 

5

 

Distribution Fees — Class B

 

@—

 

12

 

57

 

@—

 

Other Liabilities

 

32

 

88

 

155

 

38

 

Total Liabilities

 

3,750

 

1,917

 

19,185

 

13,954

 

Net Assets

 

$

6,945

 

$

1,070,106

 

$

1,904,463

 

$

81,777

 

Net Assets Consist Of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in Capital

 

$

6,698

 

$

989,271

 

$

1,135,270

 

$

88,288

 

Undistributed (Distributions in Excess of) Net Investment Income

 

2

 

(43

)

(2,899

)

(1,051

)

Accumulated Net Realized Gain (Loss)

 

(5

)

(71,322

)

39,743

 

(10,569

)

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

250

 

152,200

 

732,349

 

5,107

 

Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts and Translations

 

 

 

@—

 

2

 

Futures Contracts

 

 

 

 

@—

 

Net Assets

 

$

6,945

 

$

1,070,106

 

$

1,904,463

 

$

81,777

 

CLASS A:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

$

6,841

 

$

1,012,417

 

$

1,635,926

 

$

81,212

 

Shares Outstanding $0.001† par value shares of beneficial interest (500,000,000 shares authorized) (not in 000’s)

 

660,000

 

49,920,673

 

57,933,827

 

6,773,827

 

Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share

 

$

10.37

 

$

20.28

 

$

28.24

 

$

11.99

 

CLASS B:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

$

104

 

$

57,689

 

$

268,537

 

$

565

 

Shares Outstanding $0.001† par value shares of beneficial interest (500,000,000 shares authorized) (not in 000’s)

 

10,000

 

2,891,621

 

9,605,024

 

46,006

 

Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share

 

$

10.36

 

$

19.95

 

$

27.96

 

$

12.29

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


(1) Including:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repurchase Agreements, at Value:

 

$

219

 

$

22,638

 

$

46,852

 

$

630

 

Securities on Loan, at Value:

 

2,167

 

 

 

13,206

 

 

@    Amount is less than $500.

 

†      $0.003 par value shares of beneficial interest for Emerging Markets Debt Portfolio.

 

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

 

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December 31, 2006

 

Statements of Operations

 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2006

 

 

 

Active

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International

 

Emerging

 

Global

 

Global

 

Global

 

 

 

Allocation

 

Markets

 

Franchise

 

Real Estate

 

Value Equity

 

 

 

Portfolio

 

Portfolio

 

Portfolio

 

Portfolio^

 

Portfolio

 

 

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends from Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers

 

$

21,358

 

$

40,579

 

$

3,311

 

$

1,357

 

$

2,948

 

Dividends from Security of Affiliated Issuers

 

 

763

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

4,750

 

4,323

 

261

 

183

 

198

 

Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld

 

(1,489

)

(2,760

)

(134

)

(66

)

(120

)

Total Investment Income

 

24,619

 

42,905

 

3,438

 

1,474

 

3,026

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment Advisory Fees (Note B)

 

5,731

 

25,072

 

1,003

 

486

 

773

 

Administration Fees (Note C)

 

705

 

1,691

 

100

 

46

 

92

 

Custodian Fees (Note E)

 

327

 

2,197

 

45

 

76

 

51

 

Directors’ Fees and Expenses

 

14

 

37

 

2

 

1

 

2

 

Professional Fees

 

68

 

150

 

34

 

30

 

36

 

Bank Overdraft Expense

 

5

 

34

 

4

 

 

 

Shareholder Reporting Fees

 

162

 

217

 

29

 

11

 

34

 

Distribution Fees — Class B (Note D)

 

11

 

332

 

11

 

@—

 

59

 

Country Tax Expense

 

1

 

2

 

 

 

 

Other Expenses

 

183

 

237

 

48

 

8

 

61

 

Total Expenses

 

7,207

 

29,969

 

1,276

 

658

 

1,108

 

Voluntary Waiver of Investment Advisory Fees (Note B)

 

(128

)

 

(4

)

(57

)

 

Expense Offset (Note E)

 

(5

)

(7

)

(2

)

@—

 

@—

 

Net Expenses

 

7,074

 

29,962

 

1,270

 

601

 

1,108

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

 

17,545

 

12,943

 

2,168

 

873

 

1,918

 

Realized Gain (Loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments Sold

 

33,978

 

405,492

*

9,291

 

1,259

 

6,669

 

Foreign Currency Transactions

 

5,445

 

1,862

 

(1,086

)

(49

)

63

 

Futures Contracts

 

8,605

 

 

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

 

48,028

 

407,354

 

8,205

 

1,210

 

6,732

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation(Depreciation):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

121,781

 

244,450

**

14,699

 

26,108

 

14,293

 

Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts and Translations

 

4,024

 

105

 

(1,061

)

(7

)

29

 

Futures Contracts

 

987

 

 

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

 

126,792

 

244,555

 

13,638

 

26,101

 

14,322

 

Total Net Realized Gain (Loss) and Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

 

174,820

 

651,909

 

21,843

 

27,311

 

21,054

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

$

192,365

 

$

664,852

 

$

24,011

 

$

28,184

 

$

22,972

 

 


^      For the period from August 30, 2006 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2006.

 

@    Amount is less than $500.

 

*      Net of Capital Gain Country Tax of $130.

 

**   Net of increase in Deferred Capital Gain Country Tax Accrual of $143.

 

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

 

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December 31, 2006

 

 

Statements of Operations

 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2006

 

 

 

 

International

 

International

 

International

 

International

 

International

 

 

 

Equity

 

Growth Equity

 

Magnum

 

Real Estate

 

Small Cap

 

 

 

Portfolio

 

Portfolio

 

Portfolio

 

Portfolio

 

Portfolio

 

 

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends from Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers

 

$

287,660

 

$

126

 

$

2,536

 

$

12,694

 

$

34,713

 

Interest

 

14,745

 

1

 

350

 

1,389

 

1,112

 

Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld

 

(17,554

)

(11

)

(210

)

(972

)

(2,897

)

Total Investment Income

 

284,851

 

116

 

2,676

 

13,111

 

32,928

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment Advisory Fees (Note B)

 

59,516

 

46

 

902

 

4,897

 

13,312

 

Administration Fees (Note C)

 

5,951

 

5

 

90

 

490

 

1,121

 

Custodian Fees (Note E)

 

2,025

 

21

 

103

 

250

 

548

 

Directors’ Fees and Expenses

 

126

 

@—

 

2

 

7

 

22

 

Bank Overdraft Expense

 

14

 

@—

 

5

 

14

 

4

 

Professional Fees

 

259

 

59

 

31

 

35

 

82

 

Shareholder Reporting Fees

 

1,020

 

4

 

53

 

32

 

167

 

Distribution Fees — Class B (Note D)

 

3,012

 

1

 

5

 

82

 

 

Other Expenses

 

710

 

33

 

65

 

110

 

166

 

Total Expenses

 

72,633

 

169

 

1,256

 

5,917

 

15,422

 

Voluntary Waiver of Investment Advisory Fees (Note B)

 

 

(46

)

(119

)

 

 

Reimbursement of Investment Advisory Fees (Note B)

 

 

(57

)

 

 

 

Expense Offset (Note E)

 

(6

)

(3

)

@—

 

(30

)

(1

)

Net Expenses

 

72,627

 

63

 

1,137

 

5,887

 

15,421

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

 

212,224

 

53

 

1,539

 

7,224

 

17,507

 

Realized Gain (Loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments Sold

 

1,072,677

 

82

 

18,812

 

42,087

 

204,314

 

Foreign Currency Transactions

 

(38,098

)

(7

)

1,273

 

415

 

7

 

Futures Contracts

 

 

 

535

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

 

1,034,579

 

75

 

20,620

 

42,502

 

204,321

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation(Depreciation):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

272,846

 

1,379

 

4,328

 

254,598

 

22,081

 

Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts and Translations

 

(8,152

)

3

 

186

 

29

 

115

 

Futures Contracts

 

 

 

(199

)

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

 

264,694

 

1,382

 

4,315

 

254,627

 

22,196

 

Total Net Realized Gain (Loss) and Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

 

1,299,273

 

1,457

 

24,935

 

297,129

 

226,517

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

$

1,511,497

 

$

1,510

 

$

26,474

 

$

304,353

 

$

244,024

 

 


@    Amount is less than $500.

 

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

 

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December 31, 2006

 

Statements of Operations

 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2006

 

 

 

 

 

Large Cap

 

Small

 

Systematic

 

Systematic

 

 

 

Focus

 

Relative

 

Company

 

Active Large

 

Active Small

 

 

 

Equity

 

Value

 

Growth

 

Cap Core

 

Cap Core

 

 

 

Portfolio

 

Portfolio

 

Portfolio

 

Portfolio^

 

Portfolio^

 

 

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends from Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers

 

$

267

 

$

5,027

 

$

6,281

 

$

60

 

$

49

 

Interest

 

80

 

627

 

2,185

 

14

 

15

 

Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld

 

(8

)

@—

 

 

@—

 

 

Total Investment Income

 

339

 

5,654

 

8,466

 

74

 

64

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment Advisory Fees (Note B)

 

300

 

1,141

 

16,580

 

14

 

31

 

Administration Fees (Note C)

 

48

 

189

 

1,513

 

3

 

3

 

Custodian Fees (Note E)

 

13

 

27

 

90

 

7

 

11

 

Directors’ Fees and Expenses

 

1

 

4

 

29

 

@—

 

@—

 

Bank Overdraft Expense

 

@—

 

@—

 

9

 

 

 

Professional Fees

 

39

 

42

 

79

 

27

 

27

 

Shareholder Reporting Fees

 

23

 

61

 

447

 

27

 

21

 

Distribution Fees — Class B (Note D)

 

24

 

154

 

2,178

 

@—

 

@—

 

Other Expenses

 

48

 

154

 

386

 

9

 

9

 

Total Expenses

 

496

 

1,772

 

21,311

 

87

 

102

 

Voluntary Waiver of Investment Advisory Fees (Note B)

 

 

 

 

(14

)

(31

)

Reimbursement of Investment Advisory Fees (Note B)

 

 

 

 

(49

)

(26

)

Expense Offset (Note E)

 

@—

 

(1

)

(18

)

@—

 

@—

 

Net Expenses

 

496

 

1,771

 

21,293

 

24

 

45

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

 

(157

)

3,883

 

(12,827

)

50

 

19

 

Realized Gain (Loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments Sold

 

11,170

 

13,794

 

169,063

 

(53

)

(178

)

Foreign Currency Transactions

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

Futures Contracts

 

 

 

 

19

 

12

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

 

11,170

 

13,797

 

169,063

 

(34

)

(166

)

Change in Unrealized Appreciation(Depreciation):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

(10,424

)

18,703

 

29,319

 

449

 

121

 

Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts and Translations

 

 

 

 

 

 

Futures Contracts

 

 

 

 

@—

 

(1

)

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

 

(10,424

)

18,703

 

29,319

 

449

 

120

 

Total Net Realized Gain (Loss) and Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

 

746

 

32,500

 

198,382

 

415

 

(46

)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

$

589

 

$

36,383

 

$

185,555

 

$

465

 

$

(27

)

 


^      For the periodfrom April 28, 2006 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2006.

 

@    Amount is less than $500.

 

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

 

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December 31, 2006

 

 

Statements of Operations

 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2006

 

 

 

 

Systematic

 

Systematic

 

 

 

 

 

Emerging

 

 

 

Active Small

 

Active Small

 

U.S. Large

 

U.S. Real

 

Market

 

 

 

Cap Growth

 

Cap Value

 

Cap Growth

 

Estate

 

Debt

 

 

 

Portfolio^

 

Portfolio^

 

Portfolio

 

Portfolio

 

Portfolio

 

 

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends from Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers

 

$

18

 

$

72

 

$

5,589

 

$

38,384

 

$

 

Interest

 

23

 

16

 

1,000

 

1,941

 

6,014

 

Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld

 

 

@—

 

(100

)

(460

)

 

Total Investment Income

 

41

 

88

 

6,489

 

39,865

 

6,014

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment Advisory Fees (Note B)

 

32

 

33

 

4,894

 

12,233

 

641

 

Administration Fees (Note C)

 

3

 

3

 

784

 

1,312

 

68

 

Custodian Fees (Note E)

 

12

 

10

 

50

 

90

 

24

 

Directors’ Fees and Expenses

 

@—

 

@—

 

17

 

25

 

2

 

Bank Overdraft Expense

 

 

 

4

 

3

 

6

 

Professional Fees

 

27

 

27

 

57

 

67

 

75

 

Shareholder Reporting Fees

 

21

 

21

 

209

 

255

 

25

 

Distribution Fees — Class B (Note D)

 

@—

 

@—

 

116

 

510

 

1

 

Other Expenses

 

10

 

9

 

199

 

283

 

44

 

Total Expenses

 

105

 

103

 

6,330

 

14,778

 

886

 

Voluntary Waiver of Investment Advisory Fees (Note B)

 

(32

)

(33

)

 

 

(93

)

Reimbursement of Investment Advisory Fees (Note B)

 

(26

)

(22

)

 

 

 

Expense Offset (Note E)

 

@—

 

@—

 

(1

)

(10

)

(1

)

Net Expenses

 

47

 

48

 

6,329

 

14,768

 

792

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

 

(6

)

40

 

160

 

25,097

 

5,222

 

Realized Gain (Loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments Sold

 

(223

)

(4

)

4,322

 

242,799

 

1,913

 

Foreign Currency Transactions

 

 

 

 

(18

)

62

 

Futures Contracts

 

40

 

(1

)

 

 

(13

)

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

 

(183

)

(5

)

4,322

 

242,781

 

1,962

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

33

 

250

 

40,881

 

266,069

 

1,076

 

Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts and Translations

 

 

 

 

@—

 

2

 

Futures Contracts

 

 

 

 

 

11

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

 

33

 

250

 

40,881

 

266,069

 

1,089

 

Total Net Realized Gain (Loss) and Change in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

 

(150

)

245

 

45,203

 

508,850

 

3,051

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

$

(156

)

$

285

 

$

45,363

 

$

533,947

 

$

8,273

 

 


^      For the period from April 28, 2006 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2006.

 

@    Amount is less than $500.

 

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

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

 

Active

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International Allocation

 

Emerging Markets

 

 

 

Portfolio

 

Portfolio

 

 

 

Year Ended

 

Year Ended

 

Year Ended

 

Year Ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

 

$

17,545

 

$

11,056

 

$

12,943

 

$

16,822

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

 

48,028

 

31,370

 

407,354

 

229,354

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

 

126,792

 

48,208

 

244,555

 

206,742

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

192,365

 

90,634

 

664,852

 

452,918

 

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(22,355

)

(8,193

)

(19,320

)

(23,918

)

Net Realized Gain

 

 

 

(344,280

)

 

Class B:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(70

)

(22

)

(740

)

(1,181

)

Net Realized Gain

 

 

 

(19,457

)

 

Total Distributions

 

(22,425

)

(8,215

)

(383,797

)

(25,099

)

Capital Share Transactions:(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subscribed

 

187,571

 

330,640

 

592,680

 

476,524

 

Distributions Reinvested

 

18,880

 

6,969

 

352,736

 

22,742

 

Redeemed

 

(200,465

)

(208,263

)

(680,751

)

(399,299

)

Redemption Fees

 

3

 

2

 

339

 

187

 

Class B:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subscribed

 

6,914

 

948

 

113,026

 

56,394

 

Distributions Reinvested

 

70

 

22

 

20,035

 

1,163

 

Redeemed

 

(6,523

)

(1,667

)

(122,311

)

(52,962

)

Redemption Fees

 

@—

 

@—

 

23

 

32

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions

 

6,450

 

128,651

 

275,777

 

104,781

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

176,390

 

211,070

 

556,832

 

532,600

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Period

 

794,544

 

583,474

 

1,853,153

 

1,320,553

 

End of Period

 

$

970,934

 

$

794,544

 

$

2,409,985

 

$

1,853,153

 

Undistributed (Distributions in Excess of) Net Investment Income Included in End of Period Net Assets

 

$

775

 

$

(1,432

)

$

(14,608

)

$

(11,174

)

 


(1)

Capital Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares Subscribed

 

13,737

 

28,928

 

20,344

 

22,141

 

 

Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested

 

1,261

 

600

 

12,457

 

902

 

 

Shares Redeemed

 

(14,670

)

(18,827

)

(23,842

)

(19,439

)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Class A Shares Outstanding

 

328

 

10,701

 

8,959

 

3,604

 

 

Class B:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares Subscribed

 

514

 

83

 

3,784

 

2,643

 

 

Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested

 

4

 

2

 

717

 

47

 

 

Shares Redeemed

 

(461

)

(145

)

(4,254

)

(2,333

)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Class B Shares Outstanding

 

57

 

(60

)

247

 

357

 

 

@    Amount is less than $500.

 

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

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

 

Global Franchise

 

Global Real Estate

 

 

 

Portfolio

 

Portfolio

 

 

 

Year Ended

 

Year Ended

 

Period Ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006^

 

 

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

 

$

2,168

 

$

1,317

 

$

873

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

 

8,205

 

4,190

 

1,210

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

 

13,638

 

3,466

 

26,101

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

24,011

 

8,973

 

28,184

 

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(898

)

(1,562

)

(2,292

)

Net Realized Gain

 

(6,479

)

(4,637

)

(438

)

Class B:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(19

)

(72

)

(1

)

Net Realized Gain

 

(205

)

(243

)

@—

 

Total Distributions

 

(7,601

)

(6,514

)

(2,731

)

Capital Share Transactions:(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subscribed

 

51,389

 

22,698

 

218,187

 

Distributions Reinvested

 

7,255

 

6,188

 

2,728

 

Redeemed

 

(30,984

)

(4,405

)

(7,708

)

Redemption Fees

 

4

 

@—

 

3

 

Class B:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subscribed

 

453

 

571

 

100

 

Distributions Reinvested

 

181

 

267

 

 

Redeemed

 

(1,558

)

(523

)

 

Redemption Fees

 

@—

 

 

@—

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions

 

26,740

 

24,796

 

213,310

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

43,150

 

27,255

 

238,763

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Period

 

89,419

 

62,164

 

 

End of Period

 

$

132,569

 

$

89,419

 

$

238,763

 

Undistributed (Distributions in Excess of) Net Investment Income Included in End of Period Net Assets

 

$

228

 

$

62

 

$

(1,309

)

 


(1)

Capital Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares Subscribed

 

3,123

 

1,454

 

21,098

 

 

Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested

 

409

 

390

 

241

 

 

Shares Redeemed

 

(1,808

)

(274

)

(701

)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Class A Shares Outstanding

 

1,724

 

1,570

 

20,638

 

 

Class B:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares Subscribed

 

26

 

36

 

10

 

 

Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested

 

10

 

17

 

 

 

Shares Redeemed

 

(87

)

(33

)

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Class B Shares Outstanding

 

(51

)

20

 

10

 

 

^      Global Real Estate Portfolio commenced operations on August 30, 2006.

 

@    Amount is less than $500.

 

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

 

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December 31, 2006

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

 

Global Value Equity

 

International Equity

 

 

 

Portfolio

 

Portfolio

 

 

 

Year Ended

 

Year Ended

 

Year Ended

 

Year Ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

 

$

1,918

 

$

1,775

 

$

212,224

 

$

164,231

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

 

6,732

 

5,010

 

1,034,579

 

739,864

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

 

14,322

 

(556

)

264,694

 

(398,185

)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

22,972

 

6,229

 

1,511,497

 

505,910

 

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(1,618

)

(1,434

)

(144,056

)

(106,112

)

Net Realized Gain

 

(4,953

)

(3,111

)

(917,867

)

(503,334

)

Class B:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(386

)

(300

)

(25,432

)

(16,435

)

Net Realized Gain

 

(1,352

)

(894

)

(181,273

)

(91,535

)

Total Distributions

 

(8,309

)

(5,739

)

(1,268,628

)

(717,416

)

Capital Share Transactions:(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subscribed

 

12,229

 

18,729

 

787,978

 

1,057,038

 

Distributions Reinvested

 

6,534

 

4,515

 

967,612

 

566,819

 

Redeemed

 

(15,405

)

(6,023

)

(2,767,428

)

(1,945,491

)

Redemption Fees

 

25

 

7

 

266

 

187

 

Class B:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subscribed

 

4,567

 

3,447

 

365,342

 

406,346

 

Distributions Reinvested

 

1,739

 

1,193

 

206,433

 

107,811

 

Redeemed

 

(3,360

)

(13,525

)

(660,276

)

(344,263

)

Redemption Fees

 

6

 

2

 

75

 

32

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions

 

6,335

 

8,345

 

(1,099,998

)

(151,521

)

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

20,998

 

8,835

 

(857,129

)

(363,027

)

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Period

 

107,938

 

99,103

 

7,910,857

 

8,273,884

 

End of Period

 

$

128,936

 

$

107,938

 

$

7,053,728

 

$

7,910,857

 

Undistributed (Distributions in Excess of) Net Investment Income Included in End of Period Net Assets

 

$

(32

)

$

(9

)

$

(4,528

)

$

(2,762

)

 


(1)

Capital Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares Subscribed

 

653

 

1,055

 

35,254

 

50,203

 

 

Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested

 

329

 

252

 

47,109

 

27,726

 

 

Shares Redeemed

 

(800

)

(336

)

(125,261

)

(91,383

)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Class A Shares Outstanding

 

182

 

971

 

(42,898

)

(13,454

)

 

Class B:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares Subscribed

 

238

 

196

 

16,542

 

19,383

 

 

Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested

 

89

 

67

 

10,139

 

5,321

 

 

Shares Redeemed

 

(180

)

(757

)

(29,904

)

(16,439

)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Class B Shares Outstanding

 

147

 

(494

)

(3,223

)

8,265

 

 

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

 

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December 31, 2006

 

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

 

International Growth Equity

 

International Magnum

 

 

 

Portfolio

 

Portfolio

 

 

 

Year Ended

 

Period Ended

 

Year Ended

 

Year Ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005^

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

 

$

53

 

$

@—

 

$

1,539

 

$

1,472

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

 

75

 

(1

)

20,620

 

8,896

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

 

1,382

 

(36

)

4,315

 

429

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

1,510

 

(37

)

26,474

 

10,797

 

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(49

)

 

(2,641

)

(1,254

)

Net Realized Gain

 

(32

)

 

(13,710

)

 

Class B:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(1

)

 

(36

)

(32

)

Net Realized Gain

 

(2

)

 

(206

)

 

Total Distributions

 

(84

)

 

(16,593

)

(1,286

)

Capital Share Transactions:(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subscribed

 

613

 

4,900

 

25,211

 

23,305

 

Distributions Reinvested

 

8

 

 

16,307

 

1,234

 

Redeemed

 

(30

)

 

(41,092

)

(21,557

)

Redemption Fees

 

 

 

2

 

@—

 

Class B:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subscribed

 

630

 

100

 

934

 

1,938

 

Distributions Reinvested

 

2

 

 

240

 

31

 

Redeemed

 

(534

)

 

(3,266

)

(1,227

)

Redemption Fees

 

 

 

@—

 

1

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions

 

689

 

5,000

 

(1,664

)

3,725

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

2,115

 

4,963

 

8,217

 

13,236

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Period

 

4,963

 

 

110,003

 

96,767

 

End of Period

 

$

7,078

 

$

4,963

 

$

118,220

 

$

110,003

 

Undistributed (Distributions in Excess of) Net Investment Income Included in End of Period Net Assets

 

$

(4

)

$

@—

 

$

123

 

$

(25

)

 


(1)

Capital Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares Subscribed

 

50

 

490

 

1,768

 

1,938

 

 

Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested

 

1

 

 

1,169

 

98

 

 

Shares Redeemed

 

(2

)

 

(2,829

)

(1,815

)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Class A Shares Outstanding

 

49

 

490

 

108

 

221

 

 

Class B:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares Subscribed

 

59

 

10

 

66

 

159

 

 

Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested

 

@—

 

 

17

 

3

 

 

Shares Redeemed

 

(43

)

 

(236

)

(102

)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Class B Shares Outstanding

 

16

 

10

 

(153

)

60

 

 

^      International Growth Equity Portfolio commenced operations on December 27, 2005.

 

@    Amount is less than $500.

 

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

 

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December 31, 2006

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

 

International Real Estate

 

International SmallCap

 

 

 

Portfolio

 

Portfolio

 

 

 

Year Ended

 

Year Ended

 

Year Ended

 

Year Ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

 

$

7,224

 

$

2,479

 

$

17,507

 

$

16,686

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

 

42,502

 

18,145

 

204,321

 

225,188

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

 

254,627

 

2,929

 

22,196

 

(72,679

)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

304,353

 

23,553

 

244,024

 

169,195

 

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(25,151

)

(3,321

)

(20,542

)

(23,957

)

Net Realized Gain

 

(31,595

)

(13,425

)

(229,672

)

(190,069

)

Class B:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(1,958

)

(99

)

 

 

Net Realized Gain

 

(2,513

)

(431

)

 

 

Total Distributions

 

(61,217

)

(17,276

)

(250,214

)

(214,026

)

Capital Share Transactions:(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subscribed

 

680,101

 

221,133

 

154,461

 

277,611

 

Distributions Reinvested

 

46,370

 

15,117

 

228,241

 

201,916

 

Redeemed

 

(81,039

)

(42,622

)

(453,530

)

(321,709

)

Redemption Fees

 

20

 

46

 

4

 

8

 

Class B:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subscribed

 

85,871

 

8,793

 

 

 

Distributions Reinvested

 

4,408

 

489

 

 

 

Redeemed

 

(14,534

)

(1,495

)

 

 

Redemption Fees

 

2

 

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions

 

721,199

 

201,461

 

(70,824

)

157,826

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

964,335

 

207,738

 

(77,014

)

112,995

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Period

 

259,185

 

51,447

 

1,389,078

 

1,276,083

 

End of Period

 

$

1,223,520

 

$

259,185

 

$

1,312,064

 

$

1,389,078

 

Undistributed (Distributions in Excess of) Net Investment Income Included in End of Period Net Assets

 

$

(14,871

)

$

(490

)

$

(5,572

)

$

(6,847

)

 


(1)

Capital Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares Subscribed

 

22,996

 

9,542

 

5,989

 

10,729

 

 

Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested

 

1,397

 

643

 

9,545

 

8,366

 

 

Shares Redeemed

 

(2,674

)

(1,890

)

(17,759

)

(12,371

)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Class A Shares Outstanding

 

21,719

 

8,295

 

(2,225

)

6,724

 

 

Class B:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares Subscribed

 

2,783

 

373

 

 

 

 

Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested

 

132

 

21

 

 

 

 

Shares Redeemed

 

(469

)

(65

)

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Class B Shares Outstanding

 

2,446

 

329

 

 

 

 

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

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

 

Focus Equity

 

Large Cap Relative Value

 

 

 

Portfolio

 

Portfolio

 

 

 

Year Ended

 

Year Ended

 

Year Ended

 

Year Ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

 

$

(157

)

$

(174

)

$

3,883

 

$

2,274

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

 

11,170

 

3,931

 

13,797

 

14,891

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

 

(10,424

)

5,645

 

18,703

 

717

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

589

 

9,402

 

36,383

 

17,882

 

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

 

(84

)

(3,061

)

(1,266

)

Net Realized Gain

 

 

 

(8,593

)

(2,991

)

Class B:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

 

(14

)

(886

)

(1,011

)

Net Realized Gain

 

 

 

(2,670

)

(2,953

)

Total Distributions

 

 

(98

)

(15,210

)

(8,221

)

Capital Share Transactions:(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subscribed

 

8,415

 

8,113

 

94,848

 

15,705

 

Issued on Portfolio Merger

 

 

 

66,823

 

 

Distributions Reinvested

 

 

83

 

11,599

 

4,218

 

Redeemed

 

(51,735

)

(14,588

)

(78,180

)

(12,783

)

Redemption Fees

 

@—

 

 

2

 

 

Class B:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subscribed

 

4,977

 

6,550

 

5,886

 

35,739

 

Distributions Reinvested

 

 

14

 

3,542

 

3,954

 

Redeemed

 

(14,276

)

(4,029

)

(54,962

)

(18,149

)

Redemption Fees

 

@—

 

 

1

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions

 

(52,619

)

(3,857

)

49,559

 

28,684

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

(52,030

)

5,447

 

70,732

 

38,345

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Period

 

66,763

 

61,316

 

204,472

 

166,127

 

End of Period

 

$

14,733

 

$

66,763

 

$

275,204

 

$

204,472

 

Undistributed (Distributions in Excess of) Net Investment Income Included in End of Period Net Assets

 

$

 

$

(7

)

$

(21

)

$

(11

)

Accumulated Net Investment Loss Included in End of Period Net Assets

 

(7

)

 

 

 

 


(1)

Capital Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares Subscribed

 

565

 

605

 

8,191

 

1,448

 

 

Shares Issued on Portfolio Merger

 

 

 

5,706

 

 

 

Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested

 

 

6

 

986

 

378

 

 

Shares Redeemed

 

(3,422

)

(1,128

)

(6,786

)

(1,192

)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Class A Shares Outstanding

 

(2,857

)

(517

)

8,097

 

634

 

 

Class B:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares Subscribed

 

337

 

502

 

579

 

3,320

 

 

Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested

 

 

1

 

302

 

354

 

 

Shares Redeemed

 

(1,041

)

(336

)

(4,836

)

(1,674

)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Class B Shares Outstanding

 

(704

)

167

 

(3,955

)

2,000

 

 

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

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Systematic Active

 

 

 

Small Company Growth

 

Large Cap Core

 

 

 

Portfolio

 

Portfolio

 

 

 

Year Ended

 

Year Ended

 

Period Ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006^

 

 

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

 

$

(12,827

)

$

(2,015

)

$

50

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

 

169,063

 

177,923

 

(34

)

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

 

29,319

 

15,575

 

449

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

185,555

 

191,483

 

465

 

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

 

 

(50

)

Net Realized Gain

 

(79,237

)

(85,937

)

 

Class B:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

 

 

@—

 

Net Realized Gain

 

(69,508

)

(79,058

)

 

Total Distributions

 

(148,745

)

(164,995

)

(50

)

Capital Share Transactions:(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subscribed

 

296,952

 

355,282

 

5,900

 

Distributions Reinvested

 

74,528

 

81,725

 

 

Redeemed

 

(261,098

)

(200,646

)

 

Redemption Fees

 

55

 

@—

 

 

Class B:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subscribed

 

228,726

 

244,551

 

100

 

Distributions Reinvested

 

69,484

 

79,029

 

 

Redeemed

 

(264,904

)

(246,741

)

 

Redemption Fees

 

55

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions

 

143,798

 

313,200

 

6,000

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

180,608

 

339,688

 

6,415

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Period

 

1,704,697

 

1,365,009

 

 

End of Period

 

$

1,885,305

 

$

1,704,697

 

$

6,415

 

Undistributed (Distributions in Excess of) Net Investment Income Included in End of Period Net Assets

 

$

 

$

 

$

2

 

Accumulated Net Investment Loss Included in End of Period Net Assets

 

(14

)

(134

)

 

 


(1)

Capital Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares Subscribed

 

21,757

 

26,705

 

590

 

 

Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested

 

5,644

 

6,245

 

 

 

Shares Redeemed

 

(19,704

)

(15,501

)

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Class A Shares Outstanding

 

7,697

 

17,449

 

590

 

 

Class B:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares Subscribed

 

17,495

 

19,625

 

10

 

 

Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested

 

5,542

 

6,321

 

 

 

Shares Redeemed

 

(20,843

)

(19,620

)

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Class B Shares Outstanding

 

2,194

 

6,326

 

10

 

 

^      Systematic Active Large Cap Core Portfolio commenced operations on April 28, 2006.

 

@    Amount is less than $500.

 

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

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

 

Systematic Active

 

Systematic Active

 

 

 

Small Cap Core

 

Small Cap Growth

 

 

 

Portfolio

 

Portfolio

 

 

 

Period Ended

 

Period Ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2006^

 

2006^

 

 

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

 

 

 

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

 

$

19

 

$

(6

)

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

 

(166

)

(183

)

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

 

120

 

33

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

(27

)

(156

)

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A:

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(19

)

 

Net Realized Gain

 

 

 

Class B:

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

@—

 

 

Net Realized Gain

 

 

 

Total Distributions

 

(19

)

 

Capital Share Transactions:(1)

 

 

 

 

 

Class A:

 

 

 

 

 

Subscribed

 

6,500

 

6,800

 

Distributions Reinvested

 

 

 

Redeemed

 

 

 

Class B:

 

 

 

 

 

Subscribed

 

100

 

100

 

Distributions Reinvested

 

 

 

Redeemed

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions

 

6,600

 

6,900

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

6,554

 

6,744

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Period

 

 

 

End of Period

 

$

6,554

 

$

6,744

 

Undistributed (Distributions in Excess of) Net Investment Income Included in End of Period Net Assets

 

$

2

 

$

 

 


(1)

Capital Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares Subscribed

 

650

 

680

 

 

Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested

 

 

 

 

Shares Redeemed

 

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Class A Shares Outstanding

 

650

 

680

 

 

Class B:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares Subscribed

 

10

 

10

 

 

Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested

 

 

 

 

Shares Redeemed

 

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Class B Shares Outstanding

 

10

 

10

 

 

^                  Systematic Active Small Cap Core and Systematic Active Small Cap Growth Portfolios commenced operations on
April 28, 2006.

 

@            Amount is less than $500.

 

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

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

 

Systematic Active

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Small Cap Value

 

U.S. Large Cap Growth

 

 

 

Portfolio

 

Portfolio

 

 

 

Period Ended

 

Year Ended

 

Year Ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2006^

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

 

$

40

 

$

160

 

$

662

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

 

(5

)

4,322

 

50,227

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

 

250

 

40,881

 

34,212

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

285

 

45,363

 

85,101

 

Distributions from and/or in excess of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(39

)

(184

)

(1,531

)

Class B:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(1

)

 

(87

)

Total Distributions

 

(40

)

(184

)

(1,618

)

Capital Share Transactions:(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subscribed

 

6,600

 

333,417

 

376,150

 

Distributions Reinvested

 

 

184

 

1,527

 

Redeemed

 

 

(234,697

)

(145,562

)

Redemption Fees

 

 

16

 

 

Class B:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subscribed

 

100

 

38,689

 

28,674

 

Distributions Reinvested

 

 

 

86

 

Redeemed

 

 

(20,266

)

(193,765

)

Redemption Fees

 

 

1

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions

 

6,700

 

117,344

 

67,110

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

6,945

 

162,523

 

150,593

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Period

 

 

907,583

 

756,990

 

End of Period

 

$

6,945

 

$

1,070,106

 

$

907,583

 

Undistributed (Distributions in Excess of) Net Investment Income Included in End of Period Net Assets

 

$

2

 

$

(43

)

$

(44

)

 


(1)

Capital Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares Subscribed

 

660

 

17,611

 

20,312

 

 

Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested

 

 

9

 

84

 

 

Shares Redeemed

 

 

(12,445

)

(8,468

)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Class A Shares Outstanding

 

660

 

5,175

 

11,928

 

 

Class B:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares Subscribed

 

10

 

2,118

 

1,705

 

 

Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested

 

 

 

5

 

 

Shares Redeemed

 

 

(1,083

)

(12,021

)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Class B Shares Outstanding

 

10

 

1,035

 

(10,311

)

 

^                  Systematic Active Small Cap Value Portfolio commenced operations on April 28, 2006.

 

@            Amount is less than $500.

 

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

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

 

U.S. Real Estate

 

Emerging Markets Debt

 

 

 

Portfolio

 

Portfolio

 

 

 

Year Ended

 

Year Ended

 

Year Ended

 

Year Ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

 

$

25,097

 

$

22,655

 

$

5,222

 

$

5,248

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

 

242,781

 

182,274

 

1,962

 

2,414

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

 

266,069

 

(6,011

)

1,089

 

1,224

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

533,947

 

198,918

 

8,273

 

8,886

 

Distributions from and/or in excess of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(25,711

)

(19,989

)

(5,931

)

(5,414

)

Net Realized Gain

 

(186,870

)

(155,774

)

 

 

Class B:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(3,370

)

(2,437

)

(37

)

(32

)

Net Realized Gain

 

(29,839

)

(20,941

)

 

 

Total Distributions

 

(245,790

)

(199,141

)

(5,968

)

(5,446

)

Capital Share Transactions:(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subscribed

 

529,570

 

344,057

 

10,023

 

31,778

 

Distributions Reinvested

 

204,975

 

168,982

 

3,531

 

2,943

 

Redeemed

 

(563,233

)

(398,651

)

(26,920

)

(26,950

)

Redemption Fees

 

35

 

8

 

1

 

1

 

Class B:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subscribed

 

101,776

 

82,808

 

19

 

100

 

Distributions Reinvested

 

33,205

 

23,376

 

37

 

32

 

Redeemed

 

(57,345

)

(99,937

)

(109

)

 

Redemption Fees

 

5

 

 

@—

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions

 

248,988

 

120,643

 

(13,418

)

7,904

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

537,145

 

120,420

 

(11,113

)

11,344

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Period

 

1,367,318

 

1,246,898

 

92,890

 

81,546

 

End of Period

 

$

1,904,463

 

$

1,367,318

 

$

81,777

 

$

92,890

 

Undistributed (Distributions in Excess of) Net Investment Income Included in End of Period Net Assets

 

$

(2,899

)

$

202

 

$

(1,051

)

$

(316

)

 


(1)

Capital Share Transactions†:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares Subscribed

 

19,517

 

14,289

 

855

 

2,714

 

 

Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested

 

7,480

 

7,119

 

295

 

255

 

 

Shares Redeemed

 

(20,735

)

(17,037

)

(2,333

)

(2,437

)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Class A Shares Outstanding

 

6,262

 

4,371

 

(1,183

)

532

 

 

Class B:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares Subscribed

 

3,751

 

3,507

 

2

 

8

 

 

Shares Issued on Distributions Reinvested

 

1,221

 

992

 

3

 

3

 

 

Shares Redeemed

 

(2,158

)

(4,182

)

(9

)

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Class B Shares Outstanding

 

2,814

 

317

 

(4

)

11

 

 

                  Capital share transactions prior to March 17, 2006 for the Emerging Markets Debt Portfolio have been restated to reflect the effect of a reverse stock split as described in the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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

 

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Financial Highlights

 

Active International Allocation Portfolio

 

 

 

Class A

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

Selected Per Share Data and Ratios

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$

12.43

 

$

10.96

 

$

9.58

 

$

7.30

 

$

8.65

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)†

 

0.27

 

0.21

 

0.13

 

0.13

 

0.13

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

2.75

 

1.40

 

1.46

 

2.32

 

(1.26

)

Total from Investment Operations

 

3.02

 

1.61

 

1.59

 

2.45

 

(1.13

)

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(0.35

)

(0.14

)

(0.21

)

(0.17

)

(0.22

)

Redemption Fees

 

0.00

0.00

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$

15.10

 

$

12.43

 

$

10.96

 

$

9.58

 

$

7.30

 

Total Return

 

24.34

%

14.85

%

16.64

%

33.65

%

(13.11

)%

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands)

 

$

967,361

 

$

792,329

 

$

580,851

 

$

353,488

 

$

249,742

 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (1)

 

0.80

%

0.80

%

0.80

%

0.80

%

0.80

%

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Bank Overdraft Expense

 

0.80

%

0.80

%

0.80

%

0.80

%

N/A

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets(1)

 

1.99

%

1.84

%

1.28

%

1.66

%

1.57

%

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

16

%

24

%

24

%

55

%

42

%

 


(1) Supplemental Information on the Ratios to Average Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios before expense limitation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses to Average Net Assets

 

0.82

%

0.83

%

0.91

%

0.96

%

0.93

%

Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

 

1.97

%

1.81

%

1.18

%

1.50

%

1.44

%

 

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

Selected Per Share Data and Ratios

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$

12.64

 

$

11.13

 

$

9.72

 

$

7.41

 

$

8.77

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)†

 

0.22

 

0.19

 

0.10

 

0.12

 

0.11

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

2.81

 

1.43

 

1.35

 

2.33

 

(1.27

)

Total from Investment Operations

 

3.03

 

1.62

 

1.45

 

2.45

 

(1.16

)

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(0.31

)

(0.11

)

(0.17

)

(0.14

)

(0.20

)

Redemption Fees

 

0.00

0.00

0.13

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$

15.36

 

$

12.64

 

$

11.13

 

$

9.72

 

$

7.41

 

Total Return

 

23.95

%

14.67

%

16.29

%

33.13

%

(13.29

)%

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands)

 

$

3,573

 

$

2,215

 

$

2,623

 

$

5,635

 

$

8,418

 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (2)

 

1.05

%

1.05

%

1.05

%

1.05

%

1.05

%

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Bank Overdraft Expense

 

1.05

%

1.05

%

1.05

%

1.05

%

N/A

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (2)

 

1.61

%

1.69

%

1.03

%

1.41

%

1.32

%

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

16

%

24

%

24

%

55

%

42

%

 


(2) Supplemental Information on the Ratios to Average Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios before expense limitation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses to Average Net Assets

 

1.07

%

1.08

%

1.16

%

1.21

%

1.18

%

Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

 

1.59

%

1.66

%

0.92

%

1.25

%

1.19

%

 

                  Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.

 

                  Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

 

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

 

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Emerging Markets Portfolio

 

 

 

Class A

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

Selected Per Share Data and Ratios

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$

25.36

 

$

19.10

 

$

15.52

 

$

10.13

 

$

10.81

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)†

 

0.18

 

0.25

 

0.19

 

0.14

 

0.04

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

9.22

 

6.36

 

3.54

 

5.44

 

(0.71

)

Total from Investment Operations

 

9.40

 

6.61

 

3.73

 

5.58

 

(0.67

)

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(0.29

)

(0.35

)

(0.15

)

(0.18

)

(0.01

)

Net Realized Gain

 

(5.18

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Return of Capital

 

 

 

 

(0.01

)

 

Total Distributions

 

(5.47

)

(0.35

)

(0.15

)

(0.19

)

(0.01

)

Redemption Fees

 

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$

29.29

 

$

25.36

 

$

19.10

 

$

15.52

 

$

10.13

 

Total Return

 

38.00

%

34.54

%

24.09

%

55.08

%

(6.24

)%

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands)

 

$

2,283,535

 

$

1,749,671

 

$

1,249,299

 

$

1,020,353

 

$

657,203

 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

 

1.40

%

1.41

%

1.52

%^^

1.64

%

1.65

%

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Capital Gain Country Tax Expense and Bank Overdraft Expense

 

1.40

%

1.41

%

1.52

%

1.61

%

1.58

%

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

 

0.62

%

1.17

%

1.09

%

1.15

%

0.35

%

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

82

%

59

%

73

%

92

%

91

%

 

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

Selected Per Share Data and Ratios

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$

25.07

 

$

18.90

 

$

15.36

 

$

10.06

 

$

10.73

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)†

 

0.13

 

0.19

 

0.15

 

0.11

 

0.01

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

9.09

 

6.26

 

3.49

 

5.35

 

(0.68

)

Total from Investment Operations

 

9.22

 

6.45

 

3.64

 

5.46

 

(0.67

)

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(0.20

)

(0.29

)

(0.11

)

(0.15

)

 

Net Realized Gain

 

(5.18

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Return of Capital

 

 

 

 

(0.01

)

 

Total Distributions

 

(5.38

)

(0.29

)

(0.11

)

(0.16

)

 

Redemption Fees

 

0.00

0.01

 

0.01

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$

28.91

 

$

25.07

 

$

18.90

 

$

15.36

 

$

10.06

 

Total Return

 

37.65

%

34.17

%

23.84

%

54.31

%

(6.24

)%

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands)

 

$

126,450

 

$

103,482

 

$

71,254

 

$

42,046

 

$

13,208

 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

 

1.65

%

1.66

%

1.77

%^^

1.89

%

1.90

%

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Capital Gain Country Tax Expense and Bank Overdraft Expense

 

1.65

%

1.66

%

1.77

%

1.86

%

1.83

%

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

 

0.47

%

0.90

%

0.89

%

0.90

%

0.10

%

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

82

%

59

%

73

%

92

%

91

%

 


                  Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.

 

                  Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

 

^^            Effective November 1, 2004, the Adviser has voluntarily agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 1.65% for Class A and 1.90% for Class B shares. Prior to November 1, 2004, the maximum ratios were 1.75% for Class A and 2.00% for Class B shares.

 

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

 

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Financial Highlights

 

Global Franchise Portfolio

 

 

 

Class A

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

Selected Per Share Data and Ratios

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$

15.69

 

$

15.12

 

$

14.29

 

$

11.29

 

$

10.48

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

 

0.30

 

0.26

 

0.27

 

0.23

 

0.17

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

3.07

 

1.52

 

1.66

 

2.91

 

0.68

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

3.37

 

1.78

 

1.93

 

3.14

 

0.85

 

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(0.13

)

(0.31

)

 

(0.03

)

 

Net Realized Gain

 

(0.95

)

(0.90

)

(1.13

)

(0.11

)

(0.04

)

Total Distributions

 

(1.08

)

(1.21

)

(1.13

)

(0.14

)

(0.04

)

Redemption Fees

 

0.00

0.00

0.03

 

0.00

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$

17.98

 

$

15.69

 

$

15.12

 

$

14.29

 

$

11.29

 

Total Return

 

21.60

%

11.91

%

13.77

%

27.92

%

8.10

%

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands)

 

$

128,434

 

$

85,018

 

$

58,223

 

$

79,756

 

$

48,644

 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (1)

 

1.00

%

1.00

%

1.00

%

1.00

%

1.00

%

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Bank Overdraft Expense

 

1.00

%

1.00

%

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (1)

 

1.74

%

1.67

%

1.82

%

1.91

%

1.41

%

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

35

%

19

%

21

%

32

%

62

%

 


(1) Supplemental Information on the Ratios to Average Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios before expense limitation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses to Average Net Assets

 

1.01

%

1.07

%

1.16

%

1.23

%

1.28

%

Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

 

1.73

%

1.60

%

1.66

%

1.68

%

1.13

%

 

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

Selected Per Share Data and Ratios

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$

15.56

 

$

15.01

 

$

14.22

 

$

11.24

 

$

10.46

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

 

0.24

 

0.24

 

0.22

 

0.22

 

0.11

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

3.04

 

1.48

 

1.69

 

2.88

 

0.71

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

3.28

 

1.72

 

1.91

 

3.10

 

0.82

 

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(0.07

)

(0.27

)

 

(0.01

)

 

Net Realized Gain

 

(0.95

)

(0.90

)

(1.13

)

(0.11

)

(0.04

)

Total Distributions

 

(1.02

)

(1.17

)

(1.13

)

(0.12

)

(0.04

)

Redemption Fees

 

0.00

‡ 

 

0.01

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$

17.82

 

$

15.56

 

$

15.01

 

$

14.22

 

$

11.24

 

Total Return

 

21.31

%

11.53

%

13.56

%

27.62

%

7.82

%

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands)

 

$

4,135

 

$

4,401

 

$

3,941

 

$

2,682

 

$

1,427

 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (2)

 

1.25

%

1.25

%

1.25

%

1.25

%

1.25

%

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Bank Overdraft Expense

 

1.25

%

1.25

%

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (2)

 

1.43

%

1.52

%

1.47

%

1.66

%

1.16

%

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

35

%

19

%

21

%

32

%

62

%

 


(2) Supplemental Information on the Ratios to Average Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios before expense limitation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses to Average Net Assets

 

1.26

%

1.32

%

1.41

%

1.48

%

1.53

%

Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

 

1.42

%

1.45

%

1.31

%

1.43

%

0.88

%

 

                  Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.

 

                  Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

 

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

 

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Global Real Estate Portfolio

 

 

 

Class A

 

 

 

Period from

 

 

 

August 30, 2006^

 

Selected Per Share Data and Ratios

 

to December 31, 2006

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$

10.00

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)†

 

0.06

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

1.66

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

1.72

 

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(0.13

)

Net Realized Gain

 

(0.03

)

Total Distributions

 

(0.16

)

Redemption Fees

 

0.00

‡ 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$

11.56

 

Total Return

 

17.20

%#

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands)

 

$

238,647

 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (1)

 

1.05

%*

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (1)

 

1.53

%*

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

4

%#

 


(1) Supplemental Information on the Ratios to Average Net Assets:

 

 

 

Ratios before expense limitation:

 

 

 

Expenses to Average Net Assets

 

1.15

%*

Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

 

1.43

%*

 

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

Period from

 

 

 

August 30, 2006^

 

Selected Per Share Data and Ratios

 

to December 31, 2006

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$

10.00

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)†

 

0.04

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

1.67

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

1.71

 

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(0.12

)

Net Realized Gain

 

(0.03

)

Total Distributions

 

(0.15

)

Redemption Fees

 

0.00

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$

11.56

 

Total Return

 

17.11

%#

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands)

 

$

116

 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (2)

 

1.30

%*

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (2)

 

1.07

%*

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

4

%#

 


(2) Supplemental Information on the Ratios to Average Net Assets:

 

 

 

Ratios before expense limitation:

 

 

 

Expenses to Average Net Assets

 

1.41

%*

Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

 

0.96

%*

 

                  Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.

 

                  Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

 

^                  Commencement of operations.

 

#                 Not annualized

 

*                 Annualized

 

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

 

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Financial Highlights

 

Global Value Equity Portfolio

 

 

 

Class A

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

Selected Per Share Data and Ratios

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$

17.85

 

$

17.81

 

$

15.84

 

$

12.46

 

$

15.45

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)†

 

0.33

 

0.31

 

0.22

 

0.19

 

0.15

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

3.44

 

0.72

 

2.02

 

3.42

 

(2.82

)

Total from Investment Operations

 

3.77

 

1.03

 

2.24

 

3.61

 

(2.67

)

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(0.34

)

(0.31

)

(0.22

)

(0.16

)

(0.20

)

Net Realized Gain

 

(1.05

)

(0.68

)

(0.05

)

(0.08

)

(0.12

)

Total Distributions

 

(1.39

)

(0.99

)

(0.27

)

(0.24

)

(0.32

)

Redemption Fees

 

0.01

 

0.00

0.00

0.01

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$

20.24

 

$

17.85

 

$

17.81

 

$

15.84

 

$

12.46

 

Total Return

 

21.40

%

5.81

%

14.13

%

29.21

%

(17.34

)%

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands)

 

$

101,163

 

$

86,000

 

$

68,505

 

$

55,545

 

$

34,297

 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (1)

 

0.91

%

0.90

%

1.00

%

1.00

%

1.00

%

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Bank Overdraft Expense

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

1.00

%

1.00

%

N/A

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (1)

 

1.71

%

1.74

%

1.31

%

1.44

%

1.08

%

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

29

%

29

%

30

%

53

%

42

%

 


(1) Supplemental Information on the Ratios to Average Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios before expense limitation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses to Average Net Assets

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

1.07

%

1.20

%

1.12

%

Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

1.24

%

1.24

%

0.96

%

 

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

Selected Per Share Data and Ratios

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$

17.69

 

$

17.64

 

$

15.70

 

$

12.35

 

$

15.33

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)†

 

0.28

 

0.27

 

0.17

 

0.16

 

0.12

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

3.40

 

0.71

 

2.00

 

3.40

 

(2.82

)

Total from Investment Operations

 

3.68

 

0.98

 

2.17

 

3.56

 

(2.70

)

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(0.29

)

(0.25

)

(0.18

)

(0.13

)

(0.16

)

Net Realized Gain

 

(1.05

)

(0.68

)

(0.05

)

(0.08

)

(0.12

)

Total Distributions

 

(1.34

)

(0.93

)

(0.23

)

(0.21

)

(0.28

)

Redemption Fees

 

0.00

0.00

0.00

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$

20.03

 

$

17.69

 

$

17.64

 

$

15.70

 

$

12.35

 

Total Return

 

21.05

%

5.59

%

13.78

%

28.95

%

(17.63

)%

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands)

 

$

27,773

 

$

21,938

 

$

30,598

 

$

32,761

 

$

26,866

 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (2)

 

1.16

%

1.15

%

1.25

%

1.25

%

1.25

%

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Bank Overdraft Expense

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

1.25

%

1.25

%

N/A

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (2)

 

1.47

%

1.53

%

1.07

%

1.19

%

0.83

%

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

29

%

29

%

30

%

53

%

42

%

 


(2) Supplemental Information on the Ratios to Average Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios before expense limitation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses to Average Net Assets

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

1.32

%

1.45

%

1.37

%

Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

0.99

%

0.99

%

0.71

%

 

                  Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.

 

                  Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

 

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

 

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International Equity Portfolio

 

 

 

Class A

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

Selected Per Share Data and Ratios

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$

20.34

 

$

20.99

 

$

19.06

 

$

14.60

 

$

15.59

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)†

 

0.64

 

0.43

 

0.30

 

0.24

 

0.19

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

3.93

 

0.93

 

3.50

 

4.54

 

(0.82

)

Total from Investment Operations

 

4.57

 

1.36

 

3.80

 

4.78

 

(0.63

)

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(0.59

)

(0.35

)

(0.37

)

(0.32

)

(0.33

)

Net Realized Gain

 

(3.74

)

(1.66

)

(1.50

)

 

(0.03

)

Total Distributions

 

(4.33

)

(2.01

)

(1.87

)

(0.32

)

(0.36

)

Redemption Fees

 

0.00

‡ 

0.00

‡ 

0.00

0.00

‡ 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$

20.58

 

$

20.34

 

$

20.99

 

$

19.06

 

$

14.60

 

Total Return

 

22.50

%

6.45

%

19.96

%

32.82

%

(4.02

)%

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands)

 

$

5,900,906

 

$

6,704,732

 

$

7,200,606

 

$

5,657,941

 

$

3,953,655

 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (1)

 

0.94

%

0.93

%

0.98

%

1.00

%

1.00

%

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Bank Overdraft Expense

 

0.94

%

0.93

%

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (1)

 

2.88

%

2.04

%

1.48

%

1.48

%

1.24

%

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

38

%

28

%

41

%

45

%

51

%

 


(1) Supplemental Information on the Ratios to Average Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios before expense limitation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses to Average Net Assets

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

1.02

%

1.00

%

Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

1.46

%

1.24

%

 

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

Selected Per Share Data and Ratios

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$

20.19

 

$

20.85

 

$

18.96

 

$

14.53

 

$

15.53

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)†

 

0.60

 

0.37

 

0.24

 

0.18

 

0.12

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

3.87

 

0.93

 

3.47

 

4.54

 

(0.78

)

Total from Investment Operations

 

4.47

 

1.30

 

3.71

 

4.72

 

(0.66

)

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(0.52

)

(0.30

)

(0.32

)

(0.29

)

(0.31

)

Net Realized Gain

 

(3.74

)

(1.66

)

(1.50

)

 

(0.03

)

Total Distributions

 

(4.26

)

(1.96

)

(1.82

)

(0.29

)

(0.34

)

Redemption Fees

 

0.00

‡ 

0.00

‡ 

0.00

‡ 

0.00

‡ 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$

20.40

 

$

20.19

 

$

20.85

 

$

18.96

 

$

14.53

 

Total Return

 

22.21

%

6.20

%

19.67

%

32.46

%

(4.25

)%

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands)

 

$

1,152,822

 

$

1,206,125

 

$

1,073,278

 

$

733,298

 

$

439,422

 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (2)

 

1.19

%

1.18

%

1.23

%

1.25

%

1.25

%

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Bank Overdraft Expense

 

1.19

%

1.18

%

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (2)

 

2.71

%

1.77

%

1.21

%

1.23

%

0.99

%

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

38

%

28

%

41

%

45

%

51

%

 


(2) Supplemental Information on the Ratios to Average Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios before expense limitation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses to Average Net Assets

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

1.27

%

1.25

%

Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

1.21

%

0.99

%

 

                  Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.

 

                  Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

 

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

 

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Financial Highlights

 

International Growth Equity Portfolio

 

 

 

Class A

 

 

 

Year Ended

 

Period from

 

 

 

December 31,

 

December 27, 2005^

 

Selected Per Share Data and Ratios

 

2006

 

to December 31, 2005

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$

9.93

 

$

10.00

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)†

 

0.10

 

(0.00

)‡

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

2.67

 

(0.07

)

Total from Investment Operations

 

2.77

 

(0.07

)

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(0.09

)

 

Net Realized Gain

 

(0.06

)

 

Total Distributions

 

(0.15

)

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$

12.55

 

$

9.93

 

Total Return

 

27.92

%

(0.70

)%#

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands)

 

$

6,753

 

$

4,864

 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (1)

 

1.01

%

1.00

%*

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Bank Overdraft Expense

 

1.00

%

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (1)

 

0.89

%

(0.86

)%*

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

24

%

4

%#

 


(1) Supplemental Information on the Ratios to Average Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios before expense limitation:

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses to Average Net Assets

 

2.74

%

31.60

%*

Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

 

(0.84

)%

(31.46

)%*

 

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

Year Ended

 

Period from

 

 

 

December 31,

 

December 27, 2005^

 

Selected Per Share Data and Ratios

 

2006

 

to December 31, 2005

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$

9.93

 

$

10.00

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)†

 

0.09

 

(0.00

)‡

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

2.64

 

(0.07

)

Total from Investment Operations

 

2.73

 

(0.07

)

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(0.04

)

 

Net Realized Gain

 

(0.06

)

 

Total Distributions

 

(0.10

)

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$

12.56

 

$

9.93

 

Total Return

 

27.49

%

(0.70

)%#

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands)

 

$

325

 

$

99

 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (2)

 

1.27

%

1.25

%*

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Bank Overdraft Expense

 

1.25

%

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (2)

 

0.78

%

(1.16

)%*

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

24

%

4

%#

 


(2) Supplemental Information on the Ratios to Average Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios before expense limitation:

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses to Average Net Assets

 

3.07

%

31.85

%*

Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

 

(1.02

)%

(31.76

)%*

 

                  Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.

 

^                  Commencement of operations.

 

#                 Not annualized

 

*                 Annualized

 

                  Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

 

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

 

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Financial Highlights

 

International Magnum Portfolio

 

 

 

Class A

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

Selected Per Share Data and Ratios

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$

13.01

 

$

11.83

 

$

10.20

 

$

8.04

 

$

9.34

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)†

 

0.20

 

0.18

 

0.13

 

0.11

 

0.07

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

3.08

 

1.16

 

1.74

 

2.22

 

(1.31

)

Total from Investment Operations

 

3.28

 

1.34

 

1.87

 

2.33

 

(1.24

)

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(0.36

)

(0.16

)

(0.24

)

(0.17

)

(0.06

)

Net Realized Gain

 

(1.88

)

 

 

 

 

Total Distributions

 

(2.24

)

(0.16

)

(0.24

)

(0.17

)

(0.06

)

Redemption Fees

 

0.00

‡ 

0.00

‡ 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$

14.05

 

$

13.01

 

$

11.83

 

$

10.20

 

$

8.04

 

Total Return

 

25.39

%

11.35

%

18.45

%

29.07

%

(13.36

)%

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands)

 

$

116,443

 

$

106,369

 

$

94,162

 

$

91,087

 

$

68,275

 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (1)

 

1.00

%

1.00

%

1.00

%

1.00

%

1.01

%

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Bank Overdraft Expense

 

1.00

%

1.00

%

1.00

%

1.00

%

1.00

%

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (1)

 

1.37

%

1.51

%

1.20

%

1.25

%

0.81

%

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

81

%

32

%

49

%

53

%

59

%

 


(1) Supplemental Information on the Ratios to Average Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios before expense limitation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses to Average Net Assets

 

1.11

%

1.12

%

1.23

%

1.29

%

1.30

%

Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

 

1.26

%

1.39

%

0.96

%

0.96

%

0.52

%

 

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

Selected Per Share Data and Ratios

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$

12.97

 

$

11.80

 

$

10.18

 

$

8.04

 

$

9.32

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)†

 

0.18

 

0.15

 

0.11

 

0.10

 

0.06

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

3.06

 

1.15

 

1.70

 

2.18

 

(1.31

)

Total from Investment Operations

 

3.24

 

1.30

 

1.81

 

2.28

 

(1.25

)

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(0.32

)

(0.13

)

(0.22

)

(0.14

)

(0.03

)

Net Realized Gain

 

(1.88

)

 

 

 

 

Total Distributions

 

(2.20

)

(0.13

)

(0.22

)

(0.14

)

(0.03

)

Redemption Fees

 

0.00

‡ 

0.00

‡ 

0.03

 

0.00

‡ 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$

14.01

 

$

12.97

 

$

11.80

 

$

10.18

 

$

8.04

 

Total Return

 

25.10

%

11.04

%

18.15

%

28.49

%

(13.49

)%

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands)

 

$

1,777

 

$

3,634

 

$

2,605

 

$

2,232

 

$

6,644

 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (2)

 

1.25

%

1.25

%

1.25

%

1.25

%

1.26

%

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Bank Overdraft Expense

 

1.25

%

1.25

%

1.25

%

1.25

%

1.25

%

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (2)

 

1.27

%

1.25

%

1.00

%

1.00

%

0.56

%

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

81

%

32

%

49

%

53

%

59

%

 


(2) Supplemental Information on the Ratios to Average Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios before expense limitation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses to Average Net Assets

 

1.35

%

1.38

%

1.48

%

1.54

%

1.55

%

Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

 

1.17

%

1.12

%

0.77

%

0.71

%

0.27

%

 

                  Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.

 

                  Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

 

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

 

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December 31, 2006

 

Financial Highlights

 

International Real Estate Portfolio

 

 

 

Class A

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

Selected Per Share Data and Ratios

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$

23.63

 

$

21.95

 

$

15.13

 

$

10.93

 

$

9.30

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)†

 

0.35

 

0.43

 

0.36

 

0.27

 

0.37

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

12.78

 

2.96

 

6.82

 

4.35

 

1.90

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

13.13

 

3.39

 

7.18

 

4.62

 

2.27

 

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(0.85

)

(0.35

)

(0.36

)

(0.42

)

(0.64

)

Net Realized Gain

 

(1.09

)

(1.36

)

 

 

 

Total Distributions

 

(1.94

)

(1.71

)

(0.36

)

(0.42

)

(0.64

)

Redemption Fees

 

0.00

0.00

0.00

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$

34.82

 

$

23.63

 

$

21.95

 

$

15.13

 

$

10.93

 

Total Return

 

56.06

%

15.52

%

47.49

%

42.41

%

24.52

%

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands)

 

$

1,125,569

 

$

250,511

 

$

50,620

 

$

22,184

 

$

19,215

 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (1)

 

0.95

%

1.00

%

1.00

%

1.00

%

1.00

%

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Bank Overdraft Expense

 

0.95

%

1.00

%

1.00

%

1.00

%

N/A

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (1)

 

1.19

%

1.88

%

2.05

%

2.23

%

3.37

%

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

36

%

57

%

42

%

47

%

79

%

 


(1) Supplemental Information on the Ratios to Average Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios before expense limitation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses to Average Net Assets

 

N/A

 

1.11

%

1.38

%

1.49

%

1.56

%

Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

 

N/A

 

1.77

%

1.67

%

1.74

%

2.81

%

 

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

Selected Per Share Data and Ratios

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$

23.68

 

$

22.04

 

$

15.17

 

$

10.96

 

$

9.33

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)†

 

0.29

 

0.32

 

0.35

 

0.28

 

0.27

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

12.77

 

3.01

 

6.81

 

4.32

 

1.97

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

13.06

 

3.33

 

7.16

 

4.60

 

2.24

 

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(0.82

)

(0.33

)

(0.29

)

(0.39

)

(0.61

)

Net Realized Gain

 

(1.09

)

(1.36

)

 

 

 

Total Distributions

 

(1.91

)

(1.69

)

(0.29

)

(0.39

)

(0.61

)

Redemption Fees

 

0.00

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$

34.83

 

$

23.68

 

$

22.04

 

$

15.17

 

$

10.96

 

Total Return

 

55.69

%

15.22

%

47.15

%

42.06

%

24.11

%

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands)

 

$

97,951

 

$

8,674

 

$

827

 

$

915

 

$

953

 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (2)

 

1.20

%

1.25

%

1.25

%

1.25

%

1.25

%

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Bank Overdraft Expense

 

1.20

%

1.25

%

1.25

%

1.25

%

N/A

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (2)

 

0.94

%

1.34

%

2.03

%

1.98

%

3.12

%

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

36

%

57

%

42

%

47

%

79

%

 


(2) Supplemental Information on the Ratios to Average Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios before expense limitation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses to Average Net Assets

 

N/A

 

1.45

%

1.66

%

1.74

%

1.81

%

Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

 

N/A

 

1.14

%

1.62

%

1.49

%

2.56

%

 

                  Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.

 

                  Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

 

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

 

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International Small Cap Portfolio

 

 

 

Class A

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

Selected Per Share Data and Ratios

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$

24.14

 

$

25.11

 

$

20.52

 

$

14.21

 

$

14.82

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)†

 

0.32

 

0.32

 

0.24

 

0.24

 

0.15

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

4.27

 

2.89

 

6.59

 

6.61

 

(0.59

)

Total from Investment Operations

 

4.59

 

3.21

 

6.83

 

6.85

 

(0.44

)

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(0.41

)

(0.47

)

(0.35

)

(0.23

)

(0.13

)

Net Realized Gain

 

(4.60

)

(3.71

)

(1.89

)

(0.31

)

(0.04

)

Total Distributions

 

(5.01

)

(4.18

)

(2.24

)

(0.54

)

(0.17

)

Redemption Fees

 

0.00

‡ 

0.00

‡ 

0.00

‡ 

0.00

‡ 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$

23.72

 

$

24.14

 

$

25.11

 

$

20.52

 

$

14.21

 

Total Return

 

19.61

%

13.07

%

33.53

%

48.32

%

(2.99

)%

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands)

 

$

1,312,064

 

$

1,389,078

 

$

1,276,083

 

$

899,996

 

$

440,124

 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (1)

 

1.10

%

1.10

%

1.15

%

1.15

%

1.15

%

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Bank Overdraft Expense

 

1.10

%

1.10

%

1.15

%

1.15

%

N/A

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (1)

 

1.25

%

1.22

%

1.04

%

1.40

%

1.00

%

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

40

%

47

%

38

%

38

%

34

%

 


(1) Supplemental Information on the Ratios  to Average Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios before expense limitation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses to Average Net Assets

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

1.16

%

1.20

%

1.19

%

Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

1.03

%

1.35

%

0.96

%

 

      Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.

 

      Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

 

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

 

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Focus Equity Portfolio

 

 

 

Class A

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

Selected Per Share Data and Ratios

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$

14.78

 

$

12.59

 

$

11.79

 

$

9.02

 

$

12.67

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)†

 

(0.03

)

(0.03

)

0.04

 

0.02

 

0.00‡

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

0.44

 

2.24

 

0.78

 

2.77

 

(3.65

)

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.41

 

2.21

 

0.82

 

2.79

 

(3.65

)

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

 

(0.02

)

(0.02

)

(0.02

)

 

Redemption Fees

 

0.00

‡ 

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$

15.19

 

$

14.78

 

$

12.59

 

$

11.79

 

$

9.02

 

Total Return

 

2.77

%

17.60

%

7.00

%

30.99

(28.81

)%

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands)

 

$

12,416

 

$

54,321

 

$

52,757

 

$

61,420

 

$

51,347

 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (1)

 

0.79

%

0.91

%

1.00

%

1.00

%

1.00

%

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Bank Overdraft Expense

 

0.79

%

0.91

%

1.00

%

1.00

%

N/A

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (1)

 

(0.23

)%

(0.27

)%

0.35

%

0.22

%

0.02

%

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

76

%

78

%

163

%

160

%

173

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


(1) Supplemental Information on the Ratios  to Average Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios before expense limitation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses to Average Net Assets

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

1.11

%

1.14

%

1.09

%

Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

0.24

%

0.08

%

(0.07

)%

 

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

Selected Per Share Data and Ratios

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$

14.45

 

$

12.34

 

$

11.57

 

$

8.85

 

$

12.45

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)†

 

(0.06

)

(0.06

)

0.02

 

(0.00

)‡

(0.03

)

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

0.42

 

2.19

 

0.75

 

2.72

 

(3.57

)

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.36

 

2.13

 

0.77

 

2.72

 

(3.60

)

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

 

(0.02

)

 

 

 

Redemption Fees

 

0.00

‡ 

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$

14.81

 

$

14.45

 

$

12.34

 

$

11.57

 

$

8.85

 

Total Return

 

2.49

%

17.30

%

6.75

%

30.62

(28.92

)%

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands)

 

$

2,317

 

$

12,442

 

$

8,559

 

$

8,156

 

$

6,414

 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (2)

 

1.04

%

1.16

%

1.25

%

1.25

%

1.25

%

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Bank Overdraft Expense

 

1.04

%

1.16

%

1.25

%

1.25

%

N/A

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (2)

 

(0.45

)%

(0.49

)%

0.18

%

(0.03

)%

(0.23

)%

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

76

%

78

%

163

%

160

%

173

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


(2) Supplemental Information on the Ratios  to Average Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios before expense limitation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses to Average Net Assets

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

1.36

%

1.39

%

1.34

%

Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

0.07

%

(0.17

)%

(0.32

)%

 

      Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.

 

      Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

 

§      In 2003, performance was positively impacted by approximately 5.64%, due to the receipt of proceeds from the settlement of class action suits involving, primarily, one of the Portfolio’s holdings. This was a one-time settlement, and as a result, the impact on the NAV and consequently the performance will not likely be repeated in the future. Had these settlements not occurred, the 2003 total return for Class A shares and Class B shares would have been approximately 25.35% and 24.98%, respectively.

 

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

 

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Financial Highlights

 

Large Cap Relative Value Portfolio

 

 

 

Class A

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

Selected Per Share Data and Ratios

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$

11.10

 

$

10.52

 

$

9.30

 

$

7.21

 

$

9.68

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)†

 

0.20

 

0.15

 

0.12

 

0.13

 

0.14

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

1.62

 

0.90

 

1.23

 

2.09

 

(2.47

)

Total from Investment Operations

 

1.82

 

1.05

 

1.35

 

2.22

 

(2.33

)

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(0.20

)

(0.14

)

(0.13

)

(0.13

)

(0.14

)

Net Realized Gain

 

(0.52

)

(0.33

)

 

 

 

Total Distributions

 

(0.72

)

(0.47

)

(0.13

)

(0.13

)

(0.14

)

Redemption Fees

 

0.00

‡ 

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$

12.20

 

$

11.10

 

$

10.52

 

$

9.30

 

$

7.21

 

Total Return

 

16.74

%

10.07

%

14.56

%

31.05

%

(24.22

)%

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands)

 

$

211,904

 

$

102,973

 

$

90,938

 

$

108,997

 

$

76,452

 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (1)

 

0.68

%

0.68

%

0.70

%

0.70

%

0.70

%

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Bank Overdraft Expense

 

0.68

%

0.68

%

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (1)

 

1.71

%

1.36

%

1.28

%

1.62

%

1.69

%

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

33

%

46

%

84

%

130

%

45

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


(1) Supplemental Information on the Ratios  to Average Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios before expense limitation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses to Average Net Assets

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

0.74

%

0.77

%

0.76

%

Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

1.24

%

1.55

%

1.63

%

 

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

Selected Per Share Data and Ratios

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$

11.09

 

$

10.51

 

$

9.31

 

$

7.21

 

$

9.67

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)†

 

0.17

 

0.12

 

0.10

 

0.11

 

0.12

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

1.61

 

0.91

 

1.20

 

2.10

 

(2.46

)

Total from Investment Operations

 

1.78

 

1.03

 

1.30

 

2.21

 

(2.34

)

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(0.17

)

(0.12

)

(0.10

)

(0.11

)

(0.12

)

Net Realized Gain

 

(0.52

)

(0.33

)

 

 

 

Total Distributions

 

(0.69

)

(0.45

)

(0.10

)

(0.11

)

(0.12

)

Redemption Fees

 

0.00

‡ 

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$

12.18

 

$

11.09

 

$

10.51

 

$

9.31

 

$

7.21

 

Total Return

 

16.38

%

9.81

%

14.07

%

30.86

%

(24.32

)%

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands)

 

$

63,300

 

$

101,499

 

$

75,189

 

$

72,180

 

$

46,757

 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (2)

 

0.93

%

0.93

%

0.95

%

0.95

%

0.95

%

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Bank Overdraft Expense

 

0.93

%

0.93

%

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (2)

 

1.44

%

1.10

%

1.05

%

1.37

%

1.44

%

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

33

%

46

%

84

%

130

%

45

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


(2) Supplemental Information on the Ratios  to Average Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios before expense limitation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses to Average Net Assets

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

0.99

%

1.02

%

1.01

%

Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

1.01

%

1.30

%

1.38

%

 

      Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.

 

      Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

 

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

 

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Small Company Growth Portfolio

 

 

 

Class A

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

Selected Per Share Data and Ratios

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$

12.89

 

$

12.50

 

$

10.81

 

$

7.50

 

$

9.65

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)†

 

(0.08

)

(0.00

)‡

(0.09

)

(0.09

)

(0.07

)

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

1.59

 

1.72

 

2.16

 

3.40

 

(2.08

)

Total from Investment Operations

 

1.51

 

1.72

 

2.07

 

3.31

 

(2.15

)

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain

 

(1.09

)

(1.33

)

(0.38

)

 

 

Redemption Fees

 

0.00

‡ 

0.00

‡ 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$

13.31

 

$

12.89

 

$

12.50

 

$

10.81

 

$

7.50

 

Total Return

 

11.90

%

13.55

%

19.17

%

44.13

%

(22.28

)%

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands)

 

$

1,028,030

 

$

896,204

 

$

651,276

 

$

299,198

 

$

74,554

 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (1)

 

1.01

%

1.04

%

1.10

%

1.10

%

1.10

%

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Bank Overdraft Expense

 

1.01

%

1.04

%

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (1)

 

(0.56

)%

(0.04

)%

(0.79

)%

(0.93

)%

(0.82

)%

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

76

%

73

%

111

%

160

%

133

%

 


(1) Supplemental Information on the Ratios  to Average Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios before expense limitation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses to Average Net Assets

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

1.16

%

1.26

%

1.22

%

Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

(0.85

)%

(1.09

)%

(0.94

)%

 

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

Selected Per Share Data and Ratios

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$

12.31

 

$

12.02

 

$

10.43

 

$

7.26

 

$

9.36

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)†

 

(0.10

)

(0.03

)

(0.11

)

(0.10

)

(0.09

)

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

1.51

 

1.65

 

2.08

 

3.27

 

(2.01

)

Total from Investment Operations

 

1.41

 

1.62

 

1.97

 

3.17

 

(2.10

)

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain

 

(1.09

)

(1.33

)

(0.38

)

 

 

Redemption Fees

 

0.00

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$

12.63

 

$

12.31

 

$

12.02

 

$

10.43

 

$

7.26

 

Total Return

 

11.55

%

13.35

%

18.79

%

43.80

%

(22.44

)%

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands)

 

$

857,275

 

$

808,493

 

$

713,733

 

$

484,136

 

$

215,899

 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (2)

 

1.26

%

1.29

%

1.35

%

1.35

%

1.35

%

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Bank Overdraft Expense

 

1.26

%

1.29

%

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (2)

 

(0.81

)%

(0.24

)%

(1.02

)%

(1.18

)%

(1.07

)%

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

76

%

73

%

111

%

160

%

133

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


(2) Supplemental Information on the Ratios  to Average Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios before expense limitation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses to Average Net Assets

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

1.41

%

1.51

%

1.47

%

Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

(1.09

)%

(1.34

)%

(1.19

)%

 

      Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding. 

 

      Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

 

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

 

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Systematic Active Large Cap Core Portfolio

 

 

 

Class A

 

 

 

Period from

 

 

 

April 28, 2006^

 

Selected Per Share Data and Ratios

 

to December 31, 2006

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$

10.00

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)†

 

0.08

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

0.69

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.77

 

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(0.08

)

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$

10.69

 

Total Return

 

7.85

%#

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands)

 

$

6,308

 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (1)

 

0.60

%*

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (1)

 

1.25

%*

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

55

%#

 


(1) Supplemental Information on the Ratios to Average Net Assets:

 

 

 

Ratios before expense limitation:

 

 

 

Expenses to Average Net Assets

 

2.17

%*

Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

 

(0.32

)%*

 

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

Period from

 

 

 

April 28, 2006^

 

Selected Per Share Data and Ratios

 

to December 31, 2006

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$

10.00

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)†

 

0.07

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

0.69

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.76

 

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(0.07

)

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$

10.69

 

Total Return

 

7.68

%#

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands)

 

$

107

 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (2)

 

0.85

%*

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (2)

 

1.00

%*

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

55

%#

 


(2) Supplemental Information on the Ratios to Average Net Assets:

 

 

 

Ratios before expense limitation:

 

 

 

Expenses to Average Net Assets

 

2.42

%*

Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

 

(0.57

)%*

 

      Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.

 

^      Commencement of operations.

 

#      Not annualized

 

*      Annualized

 

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

 

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Financial Highlights

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Core Portfolio

 

 

 

Class A

 

 

 

Period from

 

 

 

April 28, 2006^

 

Selected Per Share Data and Ratios

 

to December 31, 2006

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$

10.00

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)†

 

0.03

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

(0.07

)

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.04

)

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(0.03

)

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$

9.93

 

Total Return

 

(0.41

)%#

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands)

 

$

6,455

 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (1)

 

1.10

%*

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (1)

 

0.45

%*

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

60

%#

 


(1) Supplemental Information on the Ratios to Average Net Assets:

 

 

 

Ratios before expense limitation:

 

 

 

Expenses to Average Net Assets

 

2.47

%*

Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

 

(0.92

)%*

 

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

Period from

 

 

 

April 28, 2006^

 

Selected Per Share Data and Ratios

 

to December 31, 2006

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$

10.00

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)†

 

0.01

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

(0.07

)

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.06

)

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(0.01

)

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$

9.93

 

Total Return

 

(0.57

)%#

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands)

 

$

99

 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (2)

 

1.35

%*

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (2)

 

0.20

%*

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

60

%#

 


(2) Supplemental Information on the Ratios to Average Net Assets:

 

 

 

Ratios before expense limitation:

 

 

 

Expenses to Average Net Assets

 

2.72

%*

Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

 

(1.17

)%*

 

 

 

 

      Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

^      Commencement of operations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#      Not annualized

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*      Annualized

 

 

 

 

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

 

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Financial Highlights

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Growth Portfolio

 

 

 

Class A

 

 

 

Period from

 

 

 

April 28, 2006^

 

Selected Per Share Data and Ratios

 

to December 31, 2006

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$

10.00

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)†

 

(0.01

)

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

(0.22

)

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.23

)

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$

9.77

 

Total Return

 

(2.20

)%#

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands)

 

$

6,646

 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (1)

 

1.10

%*

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (1)

 

(0.13

)%*

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

76

%#

 


(1) Supplemental Information on the Ratios to Average Net Assets:

 

 

 

Ratios before expense limitation:

 

 

 

Expenses to Average Net Assets

 

2.46

%*

Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

 

(1.49

)%*

 

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

Period from

 

 

 

April 28, 2006^

 

Selected Per Share Data and Ratios

 

to December 31, 2006

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$

10.00

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)†

 

(0.02

)

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

(0.22

)

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.24

)

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$

9.76

 

Total Return

 

(2.30

)%#

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands)

 

$

98

 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (2)

 

1.35

%*

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (2)

 

(0.38

)%*

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

76

%#

 


(2) Supplemental Information on the Ratios to Average Net Assets:

 

 

 

Ratios before expense limitation:

 

 

 

Expenses to Average Net Assets

 

2.71

%*

Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

 

(1.74

)%*

 

 

 

 

      Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

^      Commencement of operations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#      Not annualized

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*      Annualized

 

 

 

 

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

 

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Financial Highlights

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Value Portfolio

 

 

 

Class A

 

 

 

Period from

 

 

 

April 28, 2006^

 

Selected Per Share Data and Ratios

 

to December 31, 2006

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$

10.00

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)†

 

0.06

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

0.37

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.43

 

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(0.06

)

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$

10.37

 

Total Return

 

4.30

%#

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands)

 

$

6,841

 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (1)

 

1.10

%*

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (1)

 

0.92

%*

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

77

%#

 


(1) Supplemental Information on the Ratios to Average Net Assets:

 

 

 

Ratios before expense limitation:

 

 

 

Expenses to Average Net Assets

 

2.37

%*

Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

 

(0.35

)%*

 

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

Period from

 

 

 

April 28, 2006^

 

Selected Per Share Data and Ratios

 

to December 31, 2006

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$

10.00

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)†

 

0.04

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

0.36

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.40

 

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(0.04

)

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$

10.36

 

Total Return

 

4.14

%#

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands)

 

$

104

 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (2)

 

1.35

%*

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (2)

 

0.67

%*

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

77

%#

 


(2) Supplemental Information on the Ratios to Average Net Assets:

 

 

 

Ratios before expense limitation:

 

 

 

Expenses to Average Net Assets

 

2.62

%*

Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

 

(0.60

)%*

 

 

 

 

      Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

^      Commencement of operations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#      Not annualized

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*      Annualized

 

 

 

 

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

 

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Financial Highlights

 

U.S. Large Cap Growth Portfolio

 

 

 

Class A

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

Selected Per Share Data and Ratios

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$

19.49

 

$

16.88

 

$

15.74

 

$

12.49

 

$

17.29

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)†

 

0.01

 

0.02

 

0.09

 

0.05

 

0.03

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

0.78

 

2.63

 

1.13

 

3.25

 

(4.80

)

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.79

 

2.65

 

1.22

 

3.30

 

(4.77

)

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(0.00

)‡

(0.04

)

(0.08

)

(0.05

)

(0.03

)

Redemption Fees

 

0.00

‡ 

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$

20.28

 

$

19.49

 

$

16.88

 

$

15.74

 

$

12.49

 

Total Return

 

4.07

%

15.72

%

7.75

%

26.41

(27.64

)%

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands)

 

$

1,012,417

 

$

871,905

 

$

554,097

 

$

589,698

 

$

432,207

 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (1)

 

0.63

%

0.65

%

0.77

%

0.80

%

0.80

%

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Bank Overdraft Expense

 

0.63

%

0.65

%

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (1)

 

0.03

%

0.13

%

0.58

%

0.34

%

0.21

%

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

59

%

106

%

179

%

131

%

143

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


(1) Supplemental Information on the Ratios  to Average Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios before expense limitation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses to Average Net Assets

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

0.82

%

0.81

%

Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

0.32

%

0.21

%

 

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

Selected Per Share Data and Ratios

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$

19.21

 

$

16.67

 

$

15.55

 

$

12.34

 

$

17.08

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)†

 

(0.04

)

(0.03

)

0.05

 

0.01

 

(0.00

)‡

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

0.78

 

2.60

 

1.11

 

3.21

 

(4.74

)

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.74

 

2.57

 

1.16

 

3.22

 

(4.74

)

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

 

(0.03

)

(0.04

)

(0.01

)

 

Redemption Fees

 

0.00

‡ 

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$

19.95

 

$

19.21

 

$

16.67

 

$

15.55

 

$

12.34

 

Total Return

 

3.85

%

15.41

%

7.45

%

26.13

(27.75

)%

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands)

 

$

57,689

 

$

35,678

 

$

202,893

 

$

199,591

 

$

156,501

 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (2)

 

0.88

%

0.90

%

1.02

%

1.05

%

1.05

%

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Bank Overdraft Expense

 

0.88

%

0.90

%

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (2)

 

(0.23

)%

(0.17

)%

0.33

%

0.09

%

(0.04

)%

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

59

%

106

%

179

%

131

%

143

%

 


(2) Supplemental Information on the Ratios  to Average Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios before expense limitation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses to Average Net Assets

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

1.07

%

1.06

%

Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

0.07

%

(0.04

)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.

 

      Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

 

§      In 2003, performance was positively impacted by approximately 1.34%, due to the receipt of proceeds from the settlement of class action suits involving, primarily, one of the Portfolio’s holdings. This was a one-time settlement, and as a result, the impact on the NAV and consequently the performance will not likely be repeated in the future. Had these settlements not occurred, the total return for Class A shares and Class B shares would have been approximately 25.07% and 24.79% respectively.

 

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

 

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Financial Highlights

 

U.S. Real Estate Portfolio

 

 

 

Class A

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

Selected Per Share Data and Ratios

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$

23.41

 

$

23.21

 

$

17.92

 

$

13.55

 

$

14.63

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)†

 

0.42

 

0.45

 

0.40

 

0.48

 

0.52

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

8.44

 

3.58

 

6.17

 

4.55

 

(0.48

)

Total from Investment Operations

 

8.86

 

4.03

 

6.57

 

5.03

 

0.04

 

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(0.49

)

(0.44

)

(0.42

)

(0.48

)

(0.52

)

Net Realized Gain

 

(3.54

)

(3.39

)

(0.86

)

(0.18

)

(0.60

)

Total Distributions

 

(4.03

)

(3.83

)

(1.28

)

(0.66

)

(1.12

)

Redemption Fees

 

0.00

‡ 

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$

28.24

 

$

23.41

 

$

23.21

 

$

17.92

 

$

13.55

 

Total Return

 

38.85

%

17.66

%

37.28

%

37.61

%

0.18

%

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands)

 

$

1,635,926

 

$

1,209,668

 

$

1,097,718

 

$

897,551

 

$

655,274

 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (1)

 

0.87

%

0.89

%

0.97

%

1.00

%

0.99

%

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Bank Overdraft Expense

 

0.87

%

0.89

%

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (1)

 

1.55

%

1.87

%

2.02

%

3.08

%

3.49

%

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

36

%

33

%

21

%

17

%

47

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


(1) Supplemental Information on the Ratios  to Average Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios before expense limitation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses to Average Net Assets

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

1.01

%

0.99

%

Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

3.07

%

3.49

%

 

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

Selected Per Share Data and Ratios

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$

23.21

 

$

23.04

 

$

17.80

 

$

13.47

 

$

14.55

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)†

 

0.37

 

0.38

 

0.35

 

0.45

 

0.45

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

8.34

 

3.56

 

6.13

 

4.50

 

(0.45

)

Total from Investment Operations

 

8.71

 

3.94

 

6.48

 

4.95

 

 

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(0.42

)

(0.38

)

(0.38

)

(0.44

)

(0.48

)

Net Realized Gain

 

(3.54

)

(3.39

)

(0.86

)

(0.18

)

(0.60

)

Total Distributions

 

(3.96

)

(3.77

)

(1.24

)

(0.62

)

(1.08

)

Redemption Fees

 

0.00

‡ 

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$

27.96

 

$

23.21

 

$

23.04

 

$

17.80

 

$

13.47

 

Total Return

 

38.52

%

17.37

%

36.95

%

37.23

%

(0.07

)%

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands)

 

$

268,537

 

$

157,650

 

$

149,180

 

$

70,146

 

$

31,584

 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (2)

 

1.12

%

1.14

%

1.22

%

1.25

%

1.24

%

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Bank Overdraft Expense

 

1.12

%

1.14

%

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (2)

 

1.37

%

1.60

%

1.76

%

2.83

%

3.24

%

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

36

%

33

%

21

%

17

%

47

%

 


(2) Supplemental Information on the Ratios to Average Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios before expense limitation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses to Average Net Assets

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

1.26

%

1.24

%

Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

2.82

%

3.24

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

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Financial Highlights

 

Emerging Markets Debt Portfolio

 

 

 

Class A††

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

Selected Per Share Data and Ratios

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$

11.61

 

$

10.92

 

$

10.59

 

$

8.85

 

$

8.85

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income†

 

0.49

 

0.81

 

0.78

 

0.75

 

0.81

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

0.80

 

0.57

 

0.30

 

1.77

 

0.18

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

1.29

 

1.38

 

1.08

 

2.52

 

0.99

 

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(0.91

)

(0.69

)

(0.75

)

(0.78

)

(0.99

)

Redemption Fees

 

0.00

‡ 

0.00

‡ 

0.00

‡ 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$

11.99

 

$

11.61

 

$

10.92

 

$

10.59

 

$

8.85

 

Total Return

 

11.08

%

12.78

%

10.07

%

28.46

%

11.29

%

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands)

 

$

81,212

 

$

92,294

 

$

81,109

 

$

54,647

 

$

48,769

 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets(1)

 

0.93

%#

1.01

%

1.04

%#

1.16

%

1.06

%

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Bank Overdraft Expense

 

0.92

%

1.00

%

1.04

%

1.13

%

N/A

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets(1)

 

6.11

%

7.02

%

7.33

%

7.48

%

8.79

%

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

55

%

84

%

151

%

216

%

157

%

 


(1) Supplemental Information on the  Ratios to Average Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios before expense limitation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses to Average Net Assets

 

1.04

%

N/A

 

1.07

%

N/A

 

N/A

 

Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

 

6.00

%

N/A

 

7.30

%

N/A

 

N/A

 

 

 

 

Class B††

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

Selected Per Share Data and Ratios

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$

11.85

 

$

11.16

 

$

10.80

 

$

9.00

 

$

9.03

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income†

 

0.50

 

0.78

 

0.78

 

0.75

 

0.78

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

0.81

 

0.60

 

0.30

 

1.80

 

0.15

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

1.31

 

1.38

 

1.08

 

2.55

 

0.93

 

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(0.87

)

(0.69

)

(0.72

)

(0.75

)

(0.96

)

Redemption Fees

 

0.00

‡ 

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$

12.29

 

$

11.85

 

$

11.16

 

$

10.80

 

$

9.00

 

Total Return

 

10.79

%

12.54

%

9.90

%

28.34

%

10.34

%

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands)

 

$

565

 

$

596

 

$

437

 

$

429

 

$

343

 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets(2)

 

1.17

%#

1.26

%

1.29

%#

1.41

%

1.31

%

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Excluding Bank Overdraft Expense

 

1.16

%

1.25

%

1.29

%

1.38

%

N/A

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets(2)

 

5.94

%

6.70

%

7.07

%

7.23

%

8.54

%

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

55

%

84

%

151

%

216

%

157

%

 


(2) Supplemental Information on the  Ratios to Average Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios before expense limitation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses to Average Net Assets

 

1.29

%

N/A

 

1.32

%

N/A

 

N/A

 

Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

 

5.82

%

N/A

 

7.04

%

N/A

 

N/A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Per share amount is based on average shares outstanding.

 

 

††

On March 17, 2006, the Portfolio effected a reverse stock split as described in the Notes to Financial Statements. Per share data prior to this date has been restated to give effect to the reverse stock split.

 

 

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

 

 

#

Effective June 1, 2006, the Adviser has voluntarily agreed to limit the ratio of expenses to average net assets to the maximum ratio of 0.85% for Class A shares and 1.10% for Class B shares. Prior to June 1, 2006, these maximum ratios were 1.00% for Class A shares and 1.25% for Class B shares. Prior to May 1, 2004 these maximum ratios were 1.75% for Class A shares and 2.00% for Class B shares.

 

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

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Fund is comprised of twenty separate, active, diversified and non-diversified portfolios (individually referred to as a “Portfolio”, collectively as the “Portfolios”). Each Portfolio (with the exception of the International Small Cap Portfolio) offers two classes of shares - Class A and Class B. Both classes of shares have identical voting rights (except that shareholders of a Class have exclusive voting rights regarding any matter relating solely to that Class of shares), dividend, liquidation and other rights. Effective April 28, 2006, each of the Systematic Active Large Cap Core, Systematic Active Small Cap Core, Systematic Active Small Cap Growth and Systematic Active Small Cap Value Portfolios commenced operations. Effective August 30, 2006 the Global Real Estate Portfolio commenced operations.

 

For detailed descriptions of the investment objectives of each of the Portfolios and other related information, please refer to the Prospectuses of the Fund. Generally, the investment objective of the domestic and international equity portfolios is to seek capital appreciation by investing in equity and equity-related securities. The investment objective of the international fixed income portfolio is primarily to seek a high total return consistent with preservation of capital.

 

The Global Franchise, International Equity, International Real Estate, International Small Cap and U.S. Real Estate Portfolios are currently closed to new investors. However, these Portfolios will continue to offer shares as follows: (1) through certain retirement plan accounts, (2) to clients of registered investment advisors who currently offer shares of the Portfolios in their discretionary asset allocation programs, (3) through certain endowments and foundations, (4) to clients of family office practices where shares of the Portfolios are held by family members of such clients, (5) to directors and trustees of the Morgan Stanley Funds, (6) to Morgan Stanley and its affiliates and their employees, and (7) to benefit plans sponsored by Morgan Stanley and its affiliates. The Portfolios will continue to offer shares of the Portfolios to existing shareholders and may recommence offering shares of the Portfolios to other new investors in the future.

 

The Fund has suspended offering shares of the Small Company Growth Portfolio to new investors. The Fund will continue to offer shares of the Portfolio to existing shareholders. The Fund may recommence offering shares of the Portfolio to new investors in the future.

 

On April 28, 2006, the net assets of the Equity Portfolio’s (formerly, a Portfolio of Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund Trust) Institutional Class shares were merged into the Large Cap Relative Value Portfolio’s Class A shares through a tax-free exchange. In exchange for the $66,823,000 in net assets received, including $3,685,000 in unrealized appreciation, 5,706,469 Class A shares of the Large Cap Relative Value Portfolio were issued. Prior to the combination, the net assets of the Large Cap Relative Value Portfolio totaled $194,284,000. Immediately after the combination, the net assets of the Large Cap Relative Value Portfolio totaled $261,107,000.

 

A. Accounting Policies: The following significant accounting policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Such policies are consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of the financial statements. U.S. generally accepted accounting principles may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates.

 

1.                Security Valuation: Securities listed on a foreign exchange are valued at their closing price. Unlisted securities and listed securities not traded on the valuation date for which market quotations are readily available are valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from reputable brokers. Equity securities listed on a U.S. exchange are valued at the latest quoted sales price on the valuation date. Equity securities listed or traded on NASDAQ, for which market quotations are available, are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price. Bonds and other fixed income securities may be valued according to the broadest and most representative market. In addition, bonds and other fixed income securities may be valued on the basis of prices provided by a pricing service. The prices provided by a pricing service take into account broker dealer market price quotations for institutional size trading in similar groups of securities, security quality, maturity, coupon and other security characteristics as well as any developments related to the specific securities. Debt securities purchased with remaining maturities of 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, if it approximates value.

 

All other securities and investments for which market values are not readily available, including restricted securities, and those securities for which it is inappropriate to determine prices in accordance with the aforementioned procedures, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures adopted by the Board of Directors, although the actual calculations may be done by others. Factors considered in making this determination may include, but are not limited to, information obtained by contacting the issuer, analysts, or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), analysis of the issuer’s financial statements or other available documents

 

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and, if necessary, available information concerning other securities in similar circumstances.

 

Most foreign markets close before the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Occasionally, developments that could affect the closing prices of securities and other assets may occur between the times at which valuations of such securities are determined (that is, close of the foreign market on which the securities trade) and the close of business on the NYSE. If these developments are expected to materially affect the value of the securities, the valuations may be adjusted to reflect the estimated fair value as of the close of the NYSE, as determined in good faith under procedures established by the Board of Directors.

 

2.                Repurchase Agreements: The Portfolios may enter into repurchase agreements under which a Portfolio lends excess cash and takes possession of securities with an agreement that the counterparty will repurchase such securities. In connection with transactions in repurchase agreements, a bank as custodian for the Fund takes possession of the underlying securities which are held as collateral, with a market value at least equal to the amount of the repurchase transaction, including principal and accrued interest. To the extent that any repurchase transaction exceeds one business day, the value of the collateral is marked-to-market on a daily basis to determine the adequacy of the collateral. In the event of default on the obligation to repurchase, the Fund has the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the proceeds in satisfaction of the obligation. In the event of default or bankruptcy by the counterparty to the agreement, realization and/or retention of the collateral or proceeds may be subject to legal proceedings. The Portfolios, along with other affiliated investment companies, may utilize a joint trading account for the purpose of entering into repurchase agreements.

 

3.                Foreign Currency Translation and Foreign Investments: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the bid and asked prices of such currencies against U.S. dollars last quoted by a major bank, prior to the close of the NYSE, as follows:

 

  • investments, other assets and liabilities-at the prevailing rates of exchange on the valuation date;

 

  • investment transactions, investment income and expenses-at the prevailing rates of exchange on the dates of such transactions.

 

Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of the securities held at period end. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities sold during the period. Accordingly, realized and unrealized foreign currency gains (losses) on investments in securities are included in the reported net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment transactions and balances. However, pursuant to U.S. Federal income tax regulations, gains and losses from certain foreign currency transactions and the foreign currency portion of gains and losses realized on sales and maturities of foreign denominated debt securities are treated as ordinary income for U.S. Federal income tax purposes.

 

Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from foreign currency exchange contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amount of investment income and foreign taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized currency gains (losses) from valuing foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities at period end exchange rates are reflected as a component of unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The change in net unrealized currency gains (losses) for the period is reflected on the Statements of Operations.

 

Foreign security and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with those of U.S. dollar denominated transactions as a result of, among other factors, fluctuations of exchange rates in relation to the U.S. dollar, the possibility of lower levels of government supervision and regulation of foreign securities markets and the possibility of political or economic instability.

 

Prior governmental approval for foreign investments may be required under certain circumstances in some countries, and the extent of foreign investments in domestic companies may be subject to limitation in other countries. Foreign ownership limitations also may be imposed by the charters of individual companies to prevent, among other concerns, violations of foreign investment limitations. As a result, an additional class of shares

 

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(identified as “Foreign” in the Portfolio of Investments) may be created and offered for investment. The “local” and “foreign shares” market values may differ. In the absence of trading of the foreign shares in such markets, the Fund values the foreign shares at the closing exchange price of the local shares. Such securities, if any, are identified as fair valued on the Portfolio of Investments.

 

4.                Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts: Certain Portfolios may enter into foreign currency exchange contracts generally to attempt to protect securities and related receivables and payables against changes in future foreign currency exchange rates and, in certain situations, to gain exposure to foreign currencies. Certain Portfolios may also enter into cross currency hedges which involve the sale of one currency against the positive exposure to a different currency. Cross currency hedges may be used for hedging purposes or to establish an active exposure to the exchange rate between any two currencies. A foreign currency exchange contract is an agreement between two parties to buy or sell currency at a set price on a future date. The market value of the contract will fluctuate with changes in currency exchange rates. The contract is marked-to-market daily and the change in market value is recorded by the Portfolios as unrealized gain or loss. The Portfolios record realized gains or losses when the contract is closed 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. Credit risk may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of counterparts to meet the terms of their contracts and is generally limited to the amount of the unrealized gains on the contracts, if any, at the date of default. Risks may also arise from unanticipated movements in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar.

 

5.                Loan Agreements: Certain Portfolios may invest in fixed and floating rate loans (“Loans”) arranged through private negotiations between an issuer of sovereign debt obligations and one or more financial institutions (“Lenders”) deemed to be creditworthy by the investment adviser. A Portfolio’s investments in Loans may be in the form of participation in Loans (“Participation”) or assignments of all or a portion of Loans (“Assignments”) from third parties. A Portfolio’s investment in a Participation typically results in the Portfolio having a contractual relationship with only the Lender and not with the borrower. The Portfolios have the right to receive payments of principal, interest and any fees to which it is entitled only upon receipt by the Lender of the payments from the borrower. The Portfolios generally have no right to enforce compliance by the borrower under the terms of the loan agreement. As a result, the Portfolio may be subject to the credit risk of both the borrower and the Lender that is selling the Participation and any intermediaries between the Lender and the Portfolio. When a Portfolio purchases Assignments from Lenders, it typically acquires direct rights against the borrower on the Loan. Because Assignments are arranged through private negotiations between potential assignees and potential assignors, the rights and obligations acquired by the Portfolio as the purchaser of an Assignment may differ from, and be more limited than, those held by the assigning Lender.

 

6.                Short Sales: Certain Portfolios may sell securities short. A short sale is a transaction in which a Portfolio sells securities it may or may not own, but has borrowed, in anticipation of a decline in the market price of the securities. The Portfolio is obligated to replace the borrowed securities at the market price at the time of replacement. The Portfolio may have to pay a premium to borrow the securities as well as pay any dividends or interest payable on the securities until they are replaced. Dividends and interest payable on such securities sold short are included in dividend expense and interest expense, respectively, in the Statements of Operations. A Portfolio’s obligation to replace the securities borrowed in connection with a short sale will generally be secured by collateral deposited with the broker that consists of cash, U.S. government securities or other liquid, high grade debt obligations. In addition, the Portfolio will either designate on the Portfolio’s records or place in a segregated account with its Custodian an amount of cash, U.S. government securities or other liquid high grade debt obligations equal to the difference, if any, between (1) the market value of the securities sold at the time they were sold short and (2) cash, U.S. government securities or other liquid high grade debt obligations deposited as collateral with the broker in connection with the short sale. Short sales by the Portfolios involve certain risks and special considerations. Possible losses from short sales differ from losses that could be incurred from the purchase of a security, because losses from short sales may be unlimited, whereas losses from purchases cannot exceed the total amount invested.

 

7.                Securities Lending: Certain Portfolios may lend securities to qualified financial institutions, such as broker-dealers, to earn additional income. Any increase or decrease in the fair value of the securities loaned that might occur and any interest earned or dividends declared on those securities during the term of the loan would remain in the Portfolio. Portfolios that lend securities receive cash or securities as collateral in an amount equal to or exceeding 100% of the current fair value of the

 

 

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loaned securities. The collateral is marked to market daily, by the securities lending agent, to ensure that a minimum of 100% collateral coverage is maintained.

 

Based on pre-established guidelines, the securities lending agent invests any cash collateral that is received in high-quality short-term investments. Securities lending income is generated from the earnings on the invested collateral and borrowing fees, less any rebates owed to the borrowers and compensation to the lending agent, and is included in the Portfolios’ Statements of Operations in interest income. Risks in securities lending transactions are that a borrower may not provide additional collateral when required or return the securities when due, and that the value of the short-term investments will be less than the amount of cash collateral plus any rebate that is required to be returned to the borrower.

 

The value of loaned securities and related collateral outstanding at December 31, 2006 are as follows:

 

 

 

Value of

 

 

 

 

 

Loaned

 

Value of

 

 

 

Securities

 

Collateral

 

Portfolio

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Active International Allocation

 

$

121,642

 

$

127,541

 

Emerging Markets

 

152,940

 

160,824

 

Global Value Equity

 

7,841

 

8,207

 

International Equity

 

603,724

 

635,463

 

International Magnum

 

9,829

 

10,309

 

Systematic Active Large Cap Core

 

412

 

421

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Core

 

1,771

 

1,834

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Growth

 

2,103

 

2,174

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Value

 

2,167

 

2,240

 

Emerging Markets Debt

 

13,206

 

13,773

 

 

The following Portfolios had income from securities lending (after rebates to borrowers and fee paid to securities lending agent):

 

 

 

Net Interest

 

 

 

Earned by

 

 

 

Portfolio

 

Portfolio

 

(000)

 

Active International Allocation

 

$

815

 

Emerging Markets

 

854

 

Global Value Equity

 

43

 

International Equity

 

7,361

 

International Magnum

 

94

 

Systematic Active Large Cap Core

 

1

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Core

 

4

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Growth

 

4

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Value

 

3

 

Emerging Markets Debt

 

16

 

 

8.                Structured Securities: The Emerging Markets Debt Portfolio may invest in interests in entities organized and operated solely for the purpose of restructuring the investment characteristics of sovereign debt obligations. This type of restructuring involves the deposit with or purchase by an entity of specified instruments and the issuance by that entity of one or more classes of securities (“Structured Securities”) backed by, or representing interests in, the underlying instruments. Structured Securities generally will expose the Portfolio to credit risks of the underlying instruments as well as of the issuer of the structured security. Structured securities are typically sold in private placement transactions with no active trading market. Investments in Structured Securities may be more volatile than their underlying instruments; however, any loss is limited to the amount of the original investment.

 

9.                Futures: Certain Portfolios may purchase and sell futures contracts. Futures contracts provide for the sale by one party and purchase by another party of a specified amount of a specified security, index, instrument or basket of instruments. Futures contracts (secured by cash, government securities or other high grade liquid investments deposited with brokers or custodians as “initial margin”) are valued based upon their quoted daily settlement prices; changes in initial settlement value (represented by cash paid to or received from brokers as “variation margin”) are accounted for as unrealized appreciation (depreciation). When futures contracts are closed, the difference between the opening value at the date the contract was entered into and the value at closing is recorded as a realized gain or loss in the Statements of Operations. Due from (to) broker includes both initial margin and variation margin, as stated in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

Certain Portfolios may use futures contracts in order to manage their exposure to the stock and bond markets, to hedge against unfavorable changes in the value of securities or to remain fully invested and to reduce transaction costs. Futures contracts involve market risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Risks arise from the possible movements in security values underlying these instruments. The change in value of futures contracts primarily corresponds with the value of their underlying instruments, which may not correlate with the change in value of hedged investments.

 

10.        Purchased and Written Options: Certain Portfolios may write covered call and put options on portfolio securities and other financial instruments. Premiums are received and are recorded as liabilities. The liabilities are subsequently adjusted to reflect the current value of the options written. Premiums received from writing options which expire are treated as realized gains. Premiums received from writing options which are exercised or are closed are added to or offset against the proceeds or amount paid on the transaction to determine the net realized gain or loss. By writing a covered call option, a Portfolio,

 

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in exchange for the premium, foregoes the opportunity for capital appreciation above the exercise price should the market price of the underlying security increase. By writing a put option, a Portfolio, in exchange for the premium, accepts the risk of having to purchase a security at an exercise price that is above the current market price.

 

Certain Portfolios may purchase call and put options on their portfolio securities or other financial instruments. Each Portfolio may purchase call options to protect against an increase in the price of the security or financial instrument it anticipates purchasing. Each Portfolio may purchase put options on securities which it holds or other financial instruments to protect against a decline in the value of the security or financial instrument or to close out covered written put positions. Risks may arise from an imperfect correlation between the change in market value of the securities held by the Portfolio and the prices of options relating to the securities purchased or sold by the Portfolio and from the possible lack of a liquid secondary market for an option. The maximum exposure to loss for any purchased option is limited to the premium initially paid for the option.

 

11.         Unfunded Commitments: Subject to the terms of a Subscription Agreement between the U.S. Real Estate Portfolio and BRCP REIT I,  LLC the Portfolio has made a subscription commitment of $7,000,000 for which it will receive 7,000,000 shares of common stock. As of December 31, 2006, BRCP REIT I, LLC has drawn down $5,934,000 which represents 84.8% of the commitment. In addition, the Portfolio received return of capital distributions totaling $1,545,000.

 

Subject to the terms of a Subscription Agreement between the U.S. Real Estate Portfolio and BRCP REIT II, LLC the Portfolio has made a subscription commitment of $9,000,000 for which it will receive 9,000,000 shares of common stock. As of December 31, 2006, BRCP REIT II, LLC has drawn down $1,061,000 which represents 11.8% of the commitment.

 

Subject to the terms of a Subscription Agreement between the U.S. Real Estate Portfolio and Keystone Industrial Fund, L.P., the Portfolio has made a subscription commitment of $7,500,000 for which it will receive 7,500,000 shares of common stock. As of December 31, 2006, Keystone Industrial Fund, L.P. has drawn down $1,638,000, which represents 21.8% of the commitment.

 

Subject to the terms of a Subscription Agreement between the U.S. Real Estate Portfolio and Cabot Industrial Value Fund, L.P., the Portfolio has made a subscription commitment of $7,500,000 for which it will receive 15,000 shares of common stock. As of December 31, 2006, Cabot Industrial Value Fund, L.P. has drawn down $1,834,000, which represents 24.5% of the commitment.

 

12.         Redemption Fees: The following redemption fees are designed to protect each Portfolio and its shareholders from the effects of short-term trading. Shares of the Active International Allocation, Emerging Markets, Global Franchise, Global Real Estate, Global Value Equity, International Equity, International Growth Equity, International Magnum, International Real Estate, International Small Cap, Large Cap Relative Value, Small Company Growth, Systematic Active Small Cap Core, Systematic Active Small Cap Growth, Systematic Active Small Cap Value, U.S. Real Estate and Emerging Markets Debt Portfolios redeemed within 30 days of purchase may be subject to a 2% redemption fee. Shares of the Focus Equity, Systematic Active Large Cap Core and U.S. Large Cap Growth Portfolios redeemed within 7 days of purchase may be subject to a 2% redemption fee. These fees, if any, are included on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.

 

13.         Restricted Securities: Certain Portfolios may invest in unregistered or otherwise restricted securities. The term restricted securities refers to securities that are unregistered or are held by control persons of the issuer and securities that are subject to contractual restrictions on their resale. As a result, restricted securities may be more difficult to value and the Portfolio may have difficulty disposing of such assets either in a timely manner or for a reasonable price. In order to dispose of an unregistered security, the Portfolio, where it has contractual rights to do so, may have to cause such security to be registered. A considerable period may elapse between the time the decision is made to sell the security and the time the security is registered so that the Fund could sell it. Contractual restrictions on the resale of securities vary in length and scope and are generally the result of a negotiation between the issuer and acquiror of the securities. The Portfolio would, in either case, bear market risks during that period.

 

14.         New Accounting Pronouncements: In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Interpretation 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (FIN 48). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for income taxes by prescribing the minimum recognition threshold a tax position must meet before being recognized in the financial statements. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006 and is to be applied to all open tax years as of the effective date. Recent SEC guidance allows implementing FIN 48 in the

 

 

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Portfolio NAV calculations as late as the Portfolio’s last NAV calculation in the first required financial statement period. As a result, the Portfolio will incorporate FIN 48 in its semi annual report on June 30, 2007. The impact to the Portfolio’s financial statements, if any, is currently being assessed.

 

In addition, in September 2006, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS 157), was issued and is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Management is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of SFAS 157 will have on the Portfolios’ financial statement disclosures.

 

15.         Other: Security transactions are accounted for on the date the securities are purchased or sold. Realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are determined on the specific identified cost basis. Dividend income and distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date (except for certain foreign dividends which may be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of such dividends) net of applicable withholding taxes. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis except where collection is in doubt. Discounts and premiums on securities purchased are amortized according to the effective yield method over their respective lives. Most expenses of the Fund can be directly attributed to a particular Portfolio. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed are apportioned among the Portfolios based upon relative net assets or other appropriate measures. Income, expenses (other than class specific expenses) and realized and unrealized gains or losses are allocated to each class of shares based upon their relative net assets.

 

Certain Portfolios may own shares of real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) which report information on the source of their distributions annually. A portion of distributions received from REITs during the year is estimated to be a return of capital and is recorded as a reduction of their cost.

 

B. Investment Advisory Fees: Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. (the “Adviser” or “MS Investment Management”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, provides the Fund with investment advisory services under the terms of an Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) at the annual rates of the average daily net assets indicated below. MS Investment Management has voluntarily agreed to waive fees payable to it and to reimburse the Portfolios for certain expenses, after giving effect to custody fee offsets, if necessary, if the total annual operating expenses, excluding bank overdraft, certain foreign taxes and extraordinary expenses as defined, expressed as a percentage of average daily net assets, exceed the maximum ratios indicated as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maximum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expense Ratio

 

 

 

Average Daily

 

Advisory

 

 

 

 

 

Portfolio

 

Net Assets

 

Fee

 

Class A

 

Class B

 

Active International Allocation

 

first $1.0 billion

 

0.65

%

0.80

%

1.05

%

 

 

over $1.0 billion

 

0.60

 

 

 

 

 

Emerging Markets

 

first $500 million

 

1.25

 

1.65

 

1.90

 

 

 

next $500 million

 

1.20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

next $1.5 billion

 

1.15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

over $2.5 billion

 

1.00

 

 

 

 

 

Global Franchise

 

first $500 million

 

0.80

 

1.00

%

1.25

%

 

 

next $500 million

 

0.75

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

over $1.0 billion

 

0.70

 

 

 

 

 

Global Real Estate

 

 

 

0.85

 

1.05

 

1.30

 

Global Value Equity

 

first $1.0 billion

 

0.67

 

1.00

 

1.25

 

 

 

next $500 million

 

0.645

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

next $1.0 billion

 

0.62

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

next $1.0 billion

 

0.595

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

next $1.0 billion

 

0.57

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

over $4.5 billion

 

0.545

 

 

 

 

 

International Equity

 

first $10 billion

 

0.80

 

1.00

 

1.25

 

 

 

over $10 billion

 

0.75

 

 

 

 

 

International Growth Equity

 

first $1.0 billion

 

0.75

 

1.00

 

1.25

 

 

 

over $1.0 billion

 

0.70

 

 

 

 

 

International Magnum

 

first $500 million

 

0.80

 

1.00

 

1.25

 

 

 

next $500 million

 

0.75

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

over $1.0 billion

 

0.70

 

 

 

 

 

International Real Estate

 

 

 

0.80

 

1.00

 

1.25

 

International Small Cap

 

first $1.5 billion

 

0.95

 

1.15

 

N/A

 

 

 

over $1.5 billion

 

0.90

 

 

 

 

 

Focus Equity

 

first $1.0 billion

 

0.50

 

1.00

 

1.25

 

 

 

next $1.0 billion

 

0.45

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

next $1.0 billion

 

0.40

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

over $3.0 billion

 

0.35

 

 

 

 

 

Large Cap Relative Value

 

first $150 million

 

0.50

 

0.70

 

0.95

 

 

 

next $100 million

 

0.45

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

next $100 million

 

0.40

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

over $350 million

 

0.35

 

 

 

 

 

Small Company Growth

 

first $1.0 billion

 

0.92

 

1.10

 

1.35

 

 

 

next $500 million

 

0.85

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

over $1.5 billion

 

0.80

 

 

 

 

 

Systematic Active Large Cap Core

 

 

 

0.35

 

0.60

 

0.85

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Core

 

 

 

0.75

 

1.10

 

1.35

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Growth

 

 

 

0.75

 

1.10

 

1.35

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Value

 

 

 

0.75

 

1.10

 

1.35

 

U.S. Large Cap Growth

 

first $1.0 billion

 

0.50

 

0.80

 

1.05

 

 

 

next $1.0 billion

 

0.45

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

next $1.0 billion

 

0.40

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

over $3.0 billion

 

0.35

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Real Estate

 

first $500 million

 

0.80

 

1.00

 

1.25

 

 

 

next $500 million

 

0.75

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

over $1.0 billion

 

0.70

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Maximum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expense Ratio

 

 

 

Average Daily

 

Advisory

 

 

 

 

 

Portfolio

 

Net Assets

 

Fee

 

Class A

 

Class B

 

Emerging Markets Debt

 

first $500 million

 

0.75

%

0.85

%

1.10

%

 

 

next $500 million

 

0.70

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

over $1.0 billion

 

0.65

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prior to June 1, 2006, the maximum expense ratio was 1.00% for Class A and 1.25% for Class B of the Emerging Markets Debt Portfolio.

 

Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements are voluntary and may be commenced or terminated at any time. For the year ended December 31, 2006, the Portfolios had advisory fees waived and/or certain expenses reimbursed as follows:

 

 

 

Advisory Fees

 

 

 

Waived and/or

 

 

 

Reimbursed

 

Portfolio

 

(000)

 

Active International Allocation

 

$

128

 

Global Franchise

 

4

 

Global Real Estate

 

57

 

International Growth Equity

 

103

 

International Magnum

 

119

 

Systematic Active Large Cap Core

 

63

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Core

 

57

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Growth

 

58

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Value

 

55

 

Emerging Markets Debt

 

93

 

 

The Adviser has entered into Sub-Advisory Agreements with Morgan Stanley Investment Advisors Inc., Morgan Stanley Investment Management Limited, Morgan Stanley Asset & Investment Trust Management Co., Limited and Morgan Stanley Investment Management Company (each a “Sub-Adviser”), all wholly-owned subsidiaries of Morgan Stanley. The Sub-Advisers, subject to the control and supervision of the Fund, its officers, Directors and the Adviser, and in accordance with the investment objectives, policies and restrictions of the Portfolios, make certain day-to-day investment decisions for certain Portfolios and place certain of the Portfolios’ purchase and sales orders. The Adviser pays the Sub-Advisers on a monthly basis a portion of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the Portfolios which receive these services.

 

C. Administration Fees: MS Investment Management (the “Administrator”) also provides the Fund with administrative services pursuant to an administration agreement for a monthly fee, which on an annual basis equals 0.08% of the average daily net assets of each Portfolio. Under an agreement between the Administrator and J.P. Morgan Investor Services Co. (“JPMIS”), a corporate affiliate of JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., JPMIS provides certain administrative services to the Fund. For such services, the Administrator pays JPMIS a portion of the fee the Administrator receives from the Fund. An employee of JPMIS is an officer of the Fund. Administration costs (including out-of-pocket expenses) incurred in the ordinary course of providing services under the administration agreement, except pricing services and extraordinary expenses, are covered under the administration fee. In addition, the Fund incurs local administration fees in connection with doing business in certain emerging market countries.

 

D. Distribution Fees: Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc. (“MSDI” or the “Distributor”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser, serves as the Distributor of the Fund and provides Class B shareholders of the applicable Portfolios with distribution services pursuant to a Distribution Plan (the “Plan”) in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The distribution fee is an asset-based fee to compensate the Distributor for distribution efforts and/or servicing of accounts. Under the Plan, each Portfolio is authorized to pay the Distributor a distribution fee, which is accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Class B shares’ average daily net assets.

 

E. Custodian Fees: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the “Custodian”) serves as Custodian for the Fund in accordance with a custodian agreement. The Custodian holds cash, securities, and other assets of the Fund as required by the 1940 Act.

 

The Fund has entered into an arrangement with its Custodian whereby credits realized on uninvested cash balances were used to offset a portion of each applicable Portfolio’s expenses. These custodian credits are shown as “Expense Offset” on the Statements of Operations.

 

F. Purchases and Sales: During the year ended December 31, 2006, purchases and sales of investment securities, other than long-term U.S. Government securities and short-term investments, were:

 

 

 

Purchases

 

Sales

 

Portfolio

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Active International Allocation

 

$

132,714

 

$

131,837

 

Emerging Markets

 

1,693,936

 

1,802,298

 

Global Franchise

 

57,882

 

41,407

 

Global Real Estate

 

210,368

 

6,094

 

Global Value Equity

 

33,750

 

33,019

 

International Equity

 

2,738,113

 

4,939,583

 

International Growth Equity

 

2,156

 

1,426

 

International Magnum

 

87,437

 

89,630

 

International Real Estate

 

827,961

 

215,437

 

International Small Cap

 

551,363

 

820,425

 

Focus Equity

 

43,065

 

92,114

 

Large Cap Relative Value

 

75,672

 

102,208

 

Small Company Growth

 

1,427,171

 

1,407,103

 

Systematic Active Large Cap Core

 

8,850

 

3,162

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Core

 

10,222

 

3,654

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Growth

 

11,440

 

4,558

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Value

 

11,509

 

4,827

 

U.S. Large Cap Growth

 

692,201

 

569,422

 

U.S. Real Estate

 

587,681

 

571,150

 

Emerging Markets Debt

 

45,520

 

59,162

 

 

 

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There were no purchases and sales of long-term U.S. Government securities for the year ended December 31, 2006.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2006, the following Portfolios paid brokerage commissions to Morgan Stanley & Co., an affiliated broker/dealer:

 

 

 

Brokerage

 

 

 

Commissions

 

Portfolio

 

(000)

 

Emerging Markets

 

$

30

 

Focus Equity

 

2

 

Small Company Growth

 

3

 

U.S. Large Cap Growth

 

5

 

 

Additionally, during the year ended December 31, 2006, Emerging Markets Portfolio paid $5,239 brokerage commissions to China International Capital Corporation (Hong Kong) Limited (CICC), an affiliated broker/dealer.

 

G. Federal Income Taxes: It is each Portfolio’s intention to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable and tax-exempt income. Accordingly, no provision for Federal income taxes is required in the financial statements.

 

A Portfolio 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 based on net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized appreciation as income and/or capital gains are earned. Taxes may also be based on the movement of foreign currency and are accrued based on the value of investments denominated in such currency.

 

The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets due to short-term capital gains being treated as ordinary income for tax purposes. The tax character of distributions paid during 2006 and 2005 were as follows:

 

 

 

2006 Distributions

 

2005 Distributions

 

 

 

Paid From:

 

Paid From:

 

 

 

Ordinary

 

Long-term 

 

Ordinary

 

Long-term

 

 

 

Income

 

Capital Gain

 

Income

 

Capital Gain

 

Portfolio

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Active International Allocation

 

$

22,425

 

$

 

$

8,215

 

$

 

Emerging Markets

 

18,163

 

365,634

 

25,099

 

 

Global Franchise

 

1,579

 

6,022

 

1,929

 

4,585

 

Global Real Estate

 

2,647

 

84

 

 

 

Global Value Equity

 

2,202

 

6,107

 

2,100

 

3,639

 

International Equity*

 

217,756

 

1,050,872

 

179,447

 

537,969

 

International Growth Equity

 

84

 

 

 

 

International Magnum

 

2,676

 

13,917

 

1,286

 

 

International Real Estate

 

43,788

 

17,429

 

7,106

 

10,170

 

International Small Cap

 

36,378

 

213,836

 

37,511

 

176,515

 

Focus Equity

 

 

 

98

 

 

Large Cap Relative Value

 

3,869

 

11,341

 

2,275

 

5,946

 

Small Company Growth

 

 

148,745

 

50,209

 

114,786

 

Systematic Active Large Cap Core

 

50

 

 

 

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Core

 

19

 

 

 

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Value

 

40

 

 

 

 

U.S. Large Cap Growth

 

184

 

 

1,618

 

 

U.S. Real Estate

 

47,476

 

198,314

 

30,891

 

168,250

 

Emerging Markets Debt

 

5,968

 

 

5,446

 

 

 


*Amounts based on October 31 tax year end.

 

The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. These book/tax differences are either considered temporary or permanent in nature.

 

Temporary differences are generally due to differing book and tax treatments for the timing of the recognition of gains and losses on certain investment transactions and the timing and the deductibility of certain expenses.

 

Permanent differences, primarily due to REIT adjustments, gain (loss) on in-kind redemptions, foreign currency transactions, defaulted bonds, paydown adjustments, return of capital from certain securities, expiring capital losses, distribution reclass, foreign taxes paid on capital gains, reclasses resulting from net operating losses, nondeductible expenses and gains on certain equity securities designated as issued by “passive foreign investment companies,” resulted in the following reclassifications among the Portfolios’ components of net assets at December 31, 2006:

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Undistributed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Distributions in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Excess of) Net

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

Investment

 

Net Realized

 

Paid-in

 

 

 

Income (Loss)

 

Gain (Loss)

 

Capital

 

Portfolio

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Active International Allocation

 

$

7,087

 

$

(7,087

)

$

 

Emerging Markets

 

3,683

 

(3,683

)

 

Global Franchise

 

(1,085

)

1,085

 

 

Global Real Estate

 

111

 

(107

)

(4

)

Global Value Equity

 

63

 

(80

)

17

 

International Equity

 

(44,502

)

44,502

 

 

International Growth Equity

 

(7

)

7

 

 

International Magnum

 

1,286

 

(1,286

)

 

International Real Estate

 

5,504

 

(5,504

)

 

International Small Cap

 

4,310

 

(4,310

)

 

Focus Equity

 

157

 

1

 

(158

)

Large Cap Relative Value

 

54

 

(53,083

)

53,029

 

Small Company Growth

 

12,947

 

(10,125

)

(2,822

)

Systematic Active Large Cap Core

 

2

 

 

(2

)

Systematic Active Small Cap Core

 

2

 

 

(2

)

Systematic Active Small Cap Growth

 

6

 

 

(6

)

Systematic Active Small Cap Value

 

2

 

 

(2

)

U.S. Large Cap Growth

 

25

 

2

 

(27

)

U.S. Real Estate

 

883

 

(26,988

)

26,105

 

Emerging Markets Debt

 

298

 

71,363

 

(71,661

)

 

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2006 Annual Report

 

 

 

December 31, 2006

 

Notes to Financial Statements (cont’d)

 

At December 31, 2006, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

Undistributed

 

 

 

Undistributed

 

Long-term

 

 

 

Ordinary Income

 

Capital Gain

 

Portfolio

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Active International Allocation

 

$

4,144

 

$

 

Emerging Markets

 

2,639

 

57,263

 

Global Franchise

 

66

 

2,942

 

Global Real Estate

 

4,466

 

261

 

Global Value Equity

 

 

791

 

International Growth Equity

 

50

 

 

International Magnum

 

166

 

735

 

International Real Estate

 

34,784

 

3,740

 

International Small Cap

 

1,634

 

26,344

 

Large Cap Relative Value

 

 

4,734

 

Small Company Growth

 

 

18,028

 

Systematic Active Large Cap Core

 

1

 

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Core

 

1

 

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Value

 

1

 

 

U.S. Real Estate

 

1,537

 

38,814

 

Emerging Markets Debt

 

162

 

 

 

Any Portfolios not shown above had no distributable earnings on a tax basis at December 31, 2006.

 

At December 31, 2006, cost, unrealized appreciation, unrealized depreciation, and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for U.S. Federal income tax purposes of the investments of each of the Portfolios were:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appreciation

 

 

 

Cost

 

Appreciation

 

Depreciation

 

(Depreciation)

 

Portfolio

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Active International Allocation

 

$

850,062

 

$

251,880

 

$

(11,420

)

$

240,460

 

Emerging Markets

 

1,857,268

 

766,410

 

(29,897

)

736,513

 

Global Franchise

 

98,786

 

35,963

 

(1,538

)

34,425

 

Global Real Estate

 

224,444

 

21,092

 

(360

)

20,732

 

Global Value Equity

 

108,143

 

29,779

 

(823

)

28,956

 

International Equity

 

6,057,327

 

1,664,575

 

(92,329

)

1,572,246

 

International Growth Equity

 

5,732

 

1,416

 

(76

)

1,340

 

International Magnum

 

105,662

 

24,701

 

(2,698

)

22,003

 

International Real Estate

 

996,136

 

227,023

 

(975

)

226,048

 

International Small Cap

 

993,955

 

357,981

 

(57,035

)

300,946

 

Focus Equity

 

13,611

 

2,422

 

(1,135

)

1,287

 

Large Cap Relative Value

 

234,487

 

42,967

 

(2,126

)

40,841

 

Small Company Growth

 

1,631,409

 

322,672

 

(62,368

)

260,304

 

Systematic Active Large Cap Core

 

6,401

 

565

 

(117

)

448

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Core

 

8,762

 

514

 

(393

)

121

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Growth

 

9,715

 

481

 

(448

)

33

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Value

 

9,137

 

514

 

(264

)

250

 

U.S. Large Cap Growth

 

920,731

 

181,400

 

(30,698

)

150,702

 

U.S. Real Estate

 

1,177,047

 

735,779

 

(6,833

)

728,946

 

Emerging Markets Debt

 

89,368

 

5,951

 

(1,438

)

4,513

 

 

At December 31, 2006, the following Portfolios had available capital loss carryforwards to offset future net capital gains, to the extent provided by regulations, through the indicated expiration dates:

 

Expiration Date December 31, (000)

 

Portfolio

 

2007

 

2009

 

2010

 

2011

 

2012

 

2014

 

Total

 

Active International Allocation

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

14,711

 

$

 

$

 

$

14,711

 

Focus Equity

 

 

 

17,264

 

 

296

 

 

17,560

 

Large Cap Relative Value*

 

 

18,929

 

32,106

 

 

 

 

51,035

 

Small Company Growth*

 

 

993

 

18,090

 

 

 

 

19,083

 

Systematic Active Large Cap Core

 

 

 

 

 

 

33

 

33

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Core

 

 

 

 

 

 

165

 

165

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Growth

 

 

 

 

 

 

184

 

184

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

5

 

U.S. Large Cap Growth

 

 

 

44,469

 

22,405

 

 

 

66,874

 

Emerging Markets Debt

 

9,761

 

778

 

 

 

 

 

10,539

 

 


*Capital loss carryover from target fund.

 

The amounts reflected in the capital loss carryforward table for Large Cap Relative Value Portfolio represent capital loss carryforward brought forward as a result of the Portfolio’s merger with the MSIFT Equity Portfolio. Based on certain provisions in the Internal Revenue Code, various limitations regarding the future utilization of these carryforwards may apply. This acquired capital loss carryforward is expected to expire between 2009-2010.

 

In addition, the amounts reflected in the capital loss carryforward table above for the Small Company Growth Portfolio represent capital loss carryforward acquired from MSIFT Small Cap Growth Portfolio after limitations pursuant to Internal Revenue Code, Section 383.

 

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December 31, 2006

 

Notes to Financial Statements (cont’d)

 

During the year ended December 31, 2006, the following Portfolios utilized capital loss carryforwards for U.S. Federal income tax purposes of approximately:

 

 

 

Capital Loss

 

 

 

Carryforward

 

 

 

Utilized

 

Portfolio

 

(000)

 

Active International Allocation

 

$

39,331

 

International Magnum

 

3,356

 

Focus Equity

 

11,145

 

Large Cap Relative Value

 

1,929

 

Small Company Growth

 

5,434

 

U.S. Large Cap Growth

 

6,919

 

Emerging Markets Debt

 

1,669

 

 

The Large Cap Relative Value Portfolio utilized $1,929,000 of the capital losses acquired from MSIFT Equity Portfolio for federal tax purposes during the year ended December 31, 2006.

 

The Small Company Growth Portfolio utilized $5,434,000 of the capital losses acquired from MSIFT Small Cap Growth Portfolio for federal tax purposes during the year ended December 31, 2006.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2006, the Emerging Market Debt Portfolio had expired capital loss carryforwards for U.S. Federal income tax purposes of approximately $71,692,000.

 

To the extent that capital loss carryovers are used to offset any future capital gains realized during the carryover period as provided by U.S. Federal income tax regulations, no capital gains tax liability will be incurred by a Portfolio for gains realized and not distributed. To the extent that capital gains are offset, such gains will not be distributed to the shareholders.

 

Net capital, passive investment company (PFIC), and currency losses incurred after October 31, and within the taxable year are deemed to arise on the first day of the Portfolio’s next taxable year. For the year ended December 31, 2006, the Portfolio deferred to January 3, 2007 for U.S. Federal income tax purposes, post-October capital, PFIC and currency losses as indicated:

 

 

 

Capital

 

Currency

 

PFIC

 

 

 

Losses

 

Losses

 

Losses

 

Portfolio

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Emerging Markets

 

$

 

$

4,393

 

$

 

Global Franchise

 

 

468

 

 

International Growth Equity

 

 

@—

 

 

International Small Cap

 

 

5

 

 

U.S. Large Cap Growth

 

2,950

 

 

 

U.S. Real Estate

 

 

10

 

72

 

Emerging Markets Debt

 

24

 

29

 

 

 


@ Amount is less than $500.

 

For the year ended December 31, 2006, the U.S. Real Estate Portfolio realized gains from in-kind redemptions of $28,006,000. The gains are not taxable income to the U.S. Real Estate Portfolio.

 

H. Contractual Obligations: The Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Fund has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

I. Other: The net assets of certain Portfolios include foreign denominated securities and currency. Changes in currency exchange rates will affect the U.S. dollar value of and investment income from such securities. Further, at times certain of the Portfolios’ investments are concentrated in a limited number of countries and regions. This concentration may further increase the risk of the Portfolio.

 

The Emerging Markets Debt Portfolio holds a significant portion of its investments in securities which are traded by a small number of market makers who may also be utilized by the Portfolio to provide pricing information used to value such investments. The amounts realized upon disposition of these securities may differ from the value reflected on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

Settlement and registration of foreign securities transactions may be subject to significant risks not normally associated with investments in the United States. In certain markets, including Russia, ownership of shares is defined according to entries in the issuer’s share register. In Russia, currently no central registration system exists and the share registrars may not be subject to effective state supervision. It is possible that a Portfolio could lose its share registration through fraud, negligence or even mere oversight. In addition, shares being delivered for sales and cash being paid for purchases may be delivered before the exchange is complete. This may subject the Portfolio to further risk of loss in the event of a counterparty’s failure to complete the transaction.

 

At December 31, 2006, certain Portfolios had otherwise unaffiliated record owners of 10% or greater. Investment activities of these shareholders could have a material impact on these Portfolios.

 

 

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December 31, 2006

 

Notes to Financial Statements (cont’d)

 

These Portfolios and the aggregate percentage of such owners were as follows:

 

 

 

 

Percentage of Ownership

 

Portfolio

 

Class A

 

Class B

 

Active International Allocation

 

%

62.4

%

Emerging Markets

 

23.4

 

93.6

 

Global Franchise

 

61.5

 

 

Global Real Estate

 

75.4

 

 

Global Value Equity

 

77.0

 

95.2

 

International Equity

 

 

76.0

 

International Growth Equity

 

 

27.0

 

International Magnum

 

19.6

 

86.8

 

International Real Estate

 

33.8

 

95.8

 

International Small Cap

 

30.8

 

 

Focus Equity

 

 

17.6

 

Large Cap Relative Value

 

55.1

 

98.3

 

Small Company Growth

 

26.1

 

59.5

 

Systematic Active Large Cap Core

 

 

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Core

 

 

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Growth

 

 

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Value

 

 

 

U.S. Large Cap Growth

 

17.9

 

86.1

 

U.S. Real Estate

 

27.3

 

78.2

 

Emerging Markets Debt

 

93.5

 

52.5

 

 

 

The Adviser reimbursed the International Real Estate Portfolio $682,811 for a trade correction. This amount is included in the realized gain and currency gain transactions on the Portfolio’s Statement of Operations and in the paid in capital on the Portfolio’s Statement of Changes.

 

J. Reverse Stock Split: After the close of business on March 17, 2006, Emerging Markets Debt Portfolio effected a 1 for 3 reverse stock split for Class A and Class B shares of the Portfolio. All transactions in capital stock and per share data prior to March 18, 2006 have been restated to give effect to the reverse stock split. The reverse stock split had no impact on the overall value of a shareholder’s investment in the Portfolio.

 

K. Supplemental Proxy Information (unaudited): On August 1, 2006, a Special Meeting of Shareholders of the Fund was scheduled in order to vote on the proposals set forth below. In the case of certain proposals listed below the quorum necessary in order to hold the meeting was not obtained, and, therefore, the meeting was adjourned several times, to permit further solicitation of proxies. The final meeting was held on October 30, 2006.

 

(1) Election of Directors:

 

 

 

 

For

 

Withhold

 

Abstain

 

BNV**

 

Frank L. Bowman

 

764,912,392

 

14,765,200

 

0

 

0

 

Kathleen A. Dennis

 

764,857,704

 

14,819,888

 

0

 

0

 

Michael F. Klein

 

765,337,596

 

14,339,996

 

0

 

0

 

W. Allen Reed

 

764,886,773

 

14,790,819

 

0

 

0

 

 

 

(2) Modify fundamental policy regarding diversification:

 

 

Portfolio

 

For

 

Against

 

Abstain

 

BNV**

 

Active International Allocation(2)

 

34,307,769

 

478,369

 

1,335,433

 

26,084,794

 

Emerging Markets(1)

 

31,323,596

 

202,926

 

367,842

 

8,585,760

 

Global Franchise*

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

Global Value Equity*

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

International Equity(2)

 

149,588,321

 

2,010,171

 

9,860,282

 

39,944,959

 

International Growth Equity(1)

 

500,000

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

International Magnum(2)

 

3,994,095

 

62,903

 

124,478

 

19,550

 

International Small Cap(2)

 

29,628,897

 

4,128,187

 

750,424

 

2,690,270

 

Large Cap Relative Growth*

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

Small Company Growth*

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

Systematic Active Large Cap Core(1)

 

600,000

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Core(1)

 

660,000

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Growth(1)

 

690,000

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Value(1)

 

670,000

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

U.S. Large Cap Growth(2)

 

26,258,393

 

425,138

 

854,892

 

2,361,447

 

 

(3) Modify fundamental policy regarding borrowing money:

 

Portfolio

 

For

 

Against

 

Abstain

 

BNV**

 

Active International Allocation(2)

 

34,025,982

 

693,043

 

1,402,546

 

26,084,794

 

Emerging Markets(1)

 

30,671,405

 

823,865

 

399,094

 

8,585,760

 

Emerging Markets Debt(1)

 

3,969,381

 

0

 

21,006

 

333,503

 

Focus Equity(2)

 

3,503,952

 

14,318

 

8,388

 

455,021

 

Global Franchise*

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

Global Value Equity*

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

International Equity(2)

 

139,869,735

 

8,272,404

 

13,316,635

 

39,944,959

 

International Growth Equity(1)

 

500,000

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

International Magnum(2)

 

3,963,389

 

89,705

 

128,382

 

19,550

 

International Real Estate*

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

International Small Cap(2)

 

29,289,074

 

4,415,630

 

802,804

 

2,690,270

 

Large Cap Relative Growth*

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

Small Company Growth*

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

Systematic Active Large Cap Core(1)

 

600,000

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Core(1)

 

660,000

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Growth(1)

 

690,000

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Value(1)

 

670,000

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

U.S. Large Cap Growth(2)

 

25,763,155

 

893,890

 

881,378

 

2,361,447

 

U.S. Real Estate(2)

 

27,463,477

 

2,396,208

 

928,184

 

9,943,493

 

 

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December 31, 2006

 

 

Notes to Financial Statements (cont’d)

 

(4) Modify fundamental policy regarding loans:

 

Portfolio

 

For

 

Against

 

Abstain

 

BNV**

 

Active International Allocation(2)

 

34,072,849

 

639,496

 

1,409,226

 

26,084,794

 

Emerging Markets(1)

 

31,159,110

 

339,545

 

395,709

 

8,585,760

 

Emerging Markets Debt(1)

 

3,969,981

 

0

 

21,006

 

333,503

 

Focus Equity(2)

 

3,503,952

 

14,318

 

8,388

 

455,021

 

Global Franchise*

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

Global Value Equity*

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

International Equity(2)

 

145,848,357

 

3,655,514

 

11,954,903

 

39,944,959

 

International Growth Equity(1)

 

500,000

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

International Magnum(2)

 

3,969,814

 

84,821

 

126,841

 

19,550

 

International Real Estate*

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

International Small Cap(2)

 

33,244,232

 

458,797

 

804,479

 

2,690,270

 

Large Cap Relative Growth*

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

Small Company Growth*

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

Systematic Active Large Cap Core(1)

 

600,000

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Core(1)

 

660,000

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Growth(1)

 

690,000

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Value(1)

 

670,000

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

U.S. Large Cap Growth(2)

 

26,051,766

 

594,502

 

892,155

 

2,361,447

 

U.S. Real Estate(2)

 

27,441,821

 

2,409,999

 

936,049

 

9,943,493

 

 

(5) Modify fundamental policy regarding investment in commodities, commodity contracts and futures contracts:

 

Portfolio

 

For

 

Against

 

Abstain

 

BNV**

 

Active International Allocation(2)

 

34,137,806

 

576,457

 

1,407,308

 

26,084,794

 

Emerging Markets(1)

 

30,708,834

 

782,202

 

403,328

 

8,585,760

 

Emerging Markets Debt(1)

 

3,969,381

 

0

 

21,006

 

333,503

 

Focus Equity(2)

 

3,503,952

 

14,318

 

8,388

 

455,021

 

Global Franchise*

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

Global Value Equity*

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

International Equity(2)

 

140,693,775

 

8,083,022

 

12,681,977

 

39,944,959

 

International Growth Equity(1)

 

500,000

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

International Magnum(2)

 

3,980,662

 

75,882

 

124,932

 

19,550

 

International Real Estate*

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

International Small Cap(2)

 

29,049,722

 

4,654,238

 

803,548

 

2,690,270

 

Large Cap Relative Growth*

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

Small Company Growth*

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

Systematic Active Large Cap Core(1)

 

600,000

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Core(1)

 

660,000

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Growth(1)

 

690,000

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Value(1)

 

670,000

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

U.S. Large Cap Growth(2)

 

25,875,452

 

793,157

 

869,814

 

2,361,447

 

U.S. Real Estate(2)

 

27,482,626

 

2,337,029

 

968,213

 

9,943,493

 

 

 

(6) Modify fundamental policy regarding issuance of senior securities:

 

 

Portfolio

 

For

 

Against

 

Abstain

 

BNV**

 

Active International Allocation(2)

 

34,211,284

 

553,712

 

1,356,575

 

26,084,794

 

Emerging Markets(1)

 

31,210,999

 

286,947

 

396,418

 

8,585,760

 

Emerging Markets Debt(1)

 

3,969,381

 

0

 

21,006

 

333,503

 

Focus Equity(2)

 

3,503,952

 

14,318

 

8,388

 

455,021

 

Global Franchise*

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

Global Value Equity*

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

International Equity(2)

 

146,064,746

 

2,313,391

 

13,080,637

 

39,944,959

 

International Growth Equity(1)

 

500,000

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

International Magnum(2)

 

3,985,494

 

73,319

 

122,663

 

19,550

 

International Real Estate*

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

International Small Cap(2)

 

31,344,787

 

2,365,000

 

797,721

 

2,690,270

 

Large Cap Relative Growth*

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

Small Company Growth*

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

NA

 

Systematic Active Large Cap Core(1)

 

600,000

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Core(1)

 

660,000

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Growth(1)

 

690,000

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Value(1)

 

670,000

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

U.S. Large Cap Growth(2)

 

26,184,493

 

510,575

 

843,355

 

2,361,447

 

U.S. Real Estate(2)

 

27,522,023

 

2,320,487

 

945,358

 

9,943,493

 

 


(1)   Meeting was held on August 23, 2006

 

(2)   Meeting was held on September 27, 2006.

 

*      Quorum not achieved for this proposal

 

**   Broker “non-votes” are shares held in street name for which the broker indicates that instructions have not been received from the beneficial owners or other persons entitled to vote and for which the broker does not have discretionary voting authority.

 

182



 

 

2006 Annual Report

 

 

 

December 31, 2006

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.

 

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the portfolios of investments, of the Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) (comprising, respectively, the Active International Allocation Portfolio, Emerging Markets Portfolio, Global Franchise Portfolio, Global Real Estate Portfolio, Global Value Equity Portfolio, International Equity Portfolio, International Growth Equity Portfolio, International Magnum Portfolio, International Real Estate Portfolio, International Small Cap Portfolio, Focus Equity Portfolio, Large Cap Relative Value Portfolio, Small Company Growth Portfolio, Systematic Active Large Cap Core Portfolio, Systematic Active Small Cap Core Portfolio, Systematic Active Small Cap Growth Portfolio, Systematic Active Small Cap Value Portfolio, U.S. Large Cap Growth Portfolio, U.S. Real Estate Portfolio and Emerging Markets Debt Portfolio), as of December 31, 2006, and the related statements of operations, the statements of changes in net assets, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Fund’s internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2006, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, or by other appropriate auditing procedures where replies from brokers were not received. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the aforementioned portfolios constituting the Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. at December 31, 2006, the results of their operations, the changes in their net assets, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

Boston, Massachusetts
February 20, 2007

 

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2006 Annual Report

 

 

 

December 31, 2006

 

 

Federal Income Tax Information (unaudited)

 

For the year ended December 31, 2006, the percentage of dividends paid that qualify for the 70% dividend received deduction for corporate shareholders for the Global Franchise, Global Value Equity, International Growth Equity, Large Cap Relative Value, Systematic Active Large Cap Core, Systematic Active Small Cap Core, Systematic Active Small Cap Value, U.S. Large Cap Growth and U.S. Real Estate Portfolios are 57.9%, 47.7%, 0.25%, 98.7%, 100.0%, 100.0%, 97.5%, 100.0% and 5.2%, respectively.

 

For the year ended December 31, 2006, the following Portfolios intend to pass through foreign tax credits and have derived gross income from sources within foreign countries amounting to:

 

 

 

Foreign

 

Foreign

 

 

 

Tax Credit

 

Source

 

 

 

Pass-Through

 

Income

 

Portfolio

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Active International Allocation

 

$

75

 

$

21,841

 

Emerging Markets

 

1,469

 

42,357

 

Global Franchise

 

102

 

2,361

 

Global Real Estate

 

11

 

690

 

Global Value Equity

 

72

 

1,963

 

International Equity*

 

1,967

 

302,402

 

International Growth Equity

 

9

 

127

 

International Magnum

 

28

 

2,565

 

International Real Estate

 

420

 

13,084

 

International Small Cap

 

2,348

 

35,471

 

 


*Amounts based on October 31 tax year end.

 

Each applicable Portfolio hereby designates the following amount as long-term capital gain dividends for the purpose of the dividend paid deduction on its federal tax return:

 

 

 

Long-term

 

 

 

Capital Gain - 20%

 

Portfolio

 

(000)

 

Emerging Markets

 

$

365,634

 

Global Franchise

 

6,022

 

Global Real Estate

 

84

 

Global Value Equity

 

6,107

 

International Equity

 

1,050,872

 

International Magnum

 

13,917

 

International Real Estate

 

17,429

 

International Small Cap

 

213,836

 

Large Cap Relative Value

 

11,341

 

Small Company Growth

 

148,745

 

U.S. Real Estate

 

198,314

 

 

 

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2006 Annual Report

 

 

 

December 31, 2006

 

Federal Income Tax Information (unaudited) (cont’d)

 

For the year ended December 31, 2006, qualified dividend income for each applicable Portfolio totaled:

 

 

 

Qualifying

 

 

 

Dividend Income

 

Portfolio

 

(000)

 

Active International Allocation

 

$

12,151

 

Emerging Markets

 

21,585

 

Global Franchise

 

808

 

Global Real Estate

 

258

 

Global Value Equity

 

2,209

 

International Equity

 

212,413

 

International Growth Equity

 

93

 

International Magnum

 

1,294

 

International Real Estate

 

7,580

 

International Small Cap

 

26,788

 

Large Cap Relative Value

 

3,947

 

Systematic Active Large Cap Core

 

51

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Core

 

19

 

Systematic Active Small Cap Value

 

40

 

U.S. Large Cap Growth

 

184

 

 

 

185



 

2006 Annual Report

 

 

 

December 31, 2006

 

 

Director and Officer Information (unaudited)

 

Independent Directors:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Portfolios in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fund Complex

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overseen by

 

 

Name, Age and Address of

 

Position(s) Held

 

Length of

 

 

 

Independent

 

 

Independent Director

 

with Registrant

 

Time Served*

 

Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years

 

Director**

 

Other Directorships Held by Director

Frank L. Bowman (62)
c/o Kramer Levin Naftalis &
Frankel LLP
Counsel to the Independent
Directors
1177 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036

 

Director

 

Since August 2006

 

President and Chief Executive Officer of the Nuclear Energy Institute (policy organization) (since February 2005); Director or Trustee of various Retail and Institutional Funds (since August 2006); formerly variously, Admiral in the U.S. Navy, Director of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program and Deputy Administrator — Naval Reactors in the National Nuclear Security Administration at the U.S. Department of Energy (1996-2004). Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.

 

171

 

Director of the National Energy Foundation, the U.S. Energy Association, the American Council for Capital Formation and the Armed Services YMCA of the USA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Michael Bozic (65)

c/o Kramer Levin Naftalis &
Frankel LLP
Counsel to the Independent
Directors
1177 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036

 

Director

 

Since April 1994

 

Private Investor; Chairperson of the Valuation, Insurance and Compliance Committee (since October 2006); Director or Trustee of the Retail Funds (since April 1994) and the Institutional Funds (since July 2003); formerly Chairperson of the Insurance Committee (July 2006-September 2006), Vice Chairman of Kmart Corporation (December 1998-October 2000), Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Levitz Furniture Corporation (November 1995-November 1998) and President and Chief Executive Officer of Hills Department Stores (May 1991-July 1995); variously Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, President and Chief Operating Officer (1987-1991) of the Sears Merchandise Group of Sears Roebuck & Co.

 

173

 

Director of various business
organizations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kathleen A. Dennis (53)
c/o Kramer Levin Naftalis &
Frankel LLP
Counsel to the Independent
Directors
1177 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036

 

 

Director

 

Since August 2006

 

President, Cedarwood Associates (mutual fund consulting) (since July 2006); Chairperson of the Closed-End, Money Market and Alternatives Sub-Committee of the Investment Committee (since October 2006) and Director or Trustee of various Retail and Institutional Funds (since August 2006); formerly, Senior Managing Director of Victory Capital Management (1993-2006).

 

171

 

None.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Manuel H. Johnson (57)
c/o Johnson Smick
Group, Inc.
888 16th Street, NW Suite 740
Washington, D.C. 20006

 

Director

 

Since July 1991

 

Senior Partner, Johnson Smick International, Inc.(consulting firm); Chairperson of the Investment Committee (since October 2006) and Director or Trustee of the Retail Funds (since July 1991) and the Institutional Funds (since July 2003); Co-Chairman and a founder of the Group of Seven Council (G7C) international economic commission; formerly Chairperson of the Audit Committee (July 1991-September 2006); Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Treasury.

 

173

 

Director of NVR, Inc. (home construction); Director of KFX Energy; Director of RBS Greenwich Capital Holdings (financial holding company).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joseph J. Kearns (64)
c/o Kearns & Associates LLC
PMB754
23852 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90265

 

Director

 

Since August 1994

 

President, Kearns & Associates LLC (investment consulting); Chairperson of the Audit Committee (since October 2006) and Director or Trustee of the Retail Funds (since July 2003) and the Institutional Funds (since August 1994); formerly Deputy Chairperson of the Audit Committee (July 2003-September 2006) and Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Institutional Funds (October 2001- July 2003); formerly CFO of the J. Paul Getty Trust.

 

174

 

Director of Electro Rent Corporation
(equipment leasing), The Ford Family
Foundation and the UCLA Foundation.

 

 

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2006 Annual Report

 

 

 

December 31, 2006

 

Director and Officer Information (cont’d)

 

Independent Directors:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Portfolios in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fund Complex

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overseen by

 

 

Name, Age and Address of

 

Position(s) Held

 

Length of

 

 

 

Independent

 

 

Independent Director

 

with Registrant

 

Time Served*

 

Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years

 

Director**

 

Other Directorships Held by Director

Michael F. Klein (48)
c/o Kramer Levin Naftalis &
Frankel LLP
Counsel to the Independent Directors
1177 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036

 

Director

 

Since August
2006

 

Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director, Aetos Capital, LLC (since March 2000); Chairperson of the Fixed-Income Sub-Committee of the Investment Committee (since October 2006) and Director or Trustee of various Retail and Institutional Funds (since August 2006); formerly Managing Director, Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc. and Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Investment Management, President, Morgan Stanley Institutional Funds (June 1998-March 2000) and Principal, Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc. and Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Investment Management (August 1997-December 1999).

 

171 

 

Director of certain investment funds managed or sponsored by Aetos Capital LLC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Michael E. Nugent (70)
c/o Triumph Capital, L.P.
445 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10022

 

Chairman of the Board and Director

 

Chairman of the Boards since July 2006 and Trustee since July 1991

 

General Partner of Triumph Capital, L.P. private investment partnership; Chairman of the Boards of the Retail Funds and Institutional Funds (since July 2006); Director or Trustee of the Retail Funds (since July 1991) and the Institutional Funds (since July 2001); formerly Chairperson of the Insurance Committee (until July 2006) and Vice President, Bankers Trust Company and BT Capital Corporation (1984-1988).

 

173

 

None.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

W. Allen Reed (59)
c/o Kramer Levin Naftalis &
Frankel LLP
Counsel to the Independent Directors
1177 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036

 

Director

 

Since August 2006

 

Chairperson of the Equity Sub-Committee of the Investment Committee (since October 2006) and Director or Trustee of various Retail and Institutional Funds (since August 2006); formerly President and CEO of General Motors Asset Management; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the GM Trust Bank and Corporate Vice President of General Motors Corporation (July 1994- December 2005).

 

171

 

Director of GMAC (financial services) and Temple-Inland Industries (packaging, banking and forest products); Director of Legg Mason and Director of the Auburn University Foundation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fergus Reid (74)
c/o Lumelite Plastics
Corporation
85 Charles Coleman Blvd.
Pawling, NY 12564

 

Director

 

Since June 1992

 

Chairman of Lumelite Plastics Corporation; Chairperson of the Governance Committee and Director or Trustee of the Retail Funds (since July 2003) and the Institutional Funds (since June 1992).

 

174

 

Trustee and Director of certain investment companies in the JPMorgan Funds complex managed by JP Morgan Investment Management Inc.

 

187



 

2006 Annual Report

 

 

 

December 31, 2006

 

 

Director and Officer Information (cont’d)

 

Interested Director:

 

Name, Age and Address of

 

Position(s)
Held with

 

Term of Office
and Length of

 

 

 

Number of
Portfolios in
Fund Complex
Overseen by
Interested

 

 

Interested Director

 

Registrant

 

Time Served*

 

Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years

 

Director**

 

Other Directorships Held by Director

James F. Higgins (58)
c/o Morgan Stanley Trust
Harborside Financial Center
Plaza Two
Jersey City, NJ 07311 

 

Director

 

Since June 2000

 

Director or Trustee of the Retail Funds (since June 2000) and the Institutional Funds (since July 2003); Senior Advisor of Morgan Stanley (since August 2000). 

 

173

 

Director of AXA Financial, Inc. and The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States (financial services).

 


*             This is the earliest date the Director began serving the Retail Funds or Institutional Funds. Each Director serves an indefinite term, until his or her successor is elected.

 

**      The Fund Complex includes all funds advised by Morgan Stanley Investments LP (“MSI”) that have an investment advisor that is an affiliated entity of MSI (including but not limited to, Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. (“MSIM”), Morgan Stanley Investment Advisors Inc. (“MSIA”) and Morgan Stanley AIP GP LP). The Retail Funds are those funds advised by MSIA. The Institutional Funds are certain U.S. registered funds advised by MSI, MSIM and Morgan Stanley AIP GP LP.

 

Additional information about the Fund’s Directors can be found in the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (SAI). The SAI may be obtained without charge upon request, by calling the Fund at 1-800-548-7786. You may also retrieve this information on-line at the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at “http://www.sec.gov”.

 

188



 

 

 

2006 Annual Report

 

 

 

December 31, 2006

 

Director and Officer Information (cont’d)

 

Executive Officers:

 

 

 

 

Position(s)

 

Term of Office

 

 

 

 

Held with

 

and Length of

 

 

Name, Age and Address of Executive Officer

 

Registrant

 

Time Served*

 

Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years

Ronald E. Robison (67)
Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc.
1221 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020

 

President and Principal Executive Officer

 

President since September 2005 and Principal Executive Officer since May 2003

 

President (since September 2005) and Principal Executive Officer (since May 2003) of funds in the Fund Complex; President (since September 2005) and Principal Executive Officer (since May 2003) of the Van Kampen Funds; Managing Director, Director and/or Officer of the Adviser and various entities affiliated with the Adviser; Director of Morgan Stanley SICAV (since May 2004). Formerly, Executive Vice President (July 2003 to September 2005) of funds in the Fund Complex and the Van Kampen Funds; President and Director of the Institutional Funds (March 2001 to July 2003); Chief Global Operating Officer of the Adviser; Chief Administrative Officer of Morgan Stanley Investment Advisors Inc.; Chief Administrative Officer of Morgan Stanley Services Company Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

J. David Germany (52)
Morgan Stanley Investment Management
Limited
20 Bank Street
Canary Wharf
London, England
E144AD

 

Vice President

 

Since February 2006

 

Managing Director and (since December 2005) Chief Investment Officer—Global Fixed Income of Morgan Stanley Investment Management; Managing Director and Director of Morgan Stanley Investment Management Limited; Vice President of the Retail and Institutional Funds (since February 2006).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dennis F. Shea (53)
Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc.
1221 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020

 

Vice President

 

Since February 2006

 

Managing Director and (since February 2006) Chief Investment Officer—Global Equity of Morgan Stanley Investment Management; Vice President of the Retail and Institutional Funds (since February 2006). Formerly, Managing Director and Director of Global Equity Research at Morgan Stanley.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Barry Fink (51)
Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc.
1221 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020

 

Vice President

 

Since February 1997

 

Managing Director and General Counsel of Morgan Stanley Investment Management; Managing Director of the Adviser and various entities affiliated with the Adviser; Vice President of the Retail Funds and (since July 2003) the Institutional Funds. Formerly, Secretary, General Counsel and/or Director of the Adviser and various entities affiliated with the Adviser; Secretary and General Counsel of the Retail Funds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amy R. Doberman(44)
Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc.
1221 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020

 

Vice President

 

Since July 2004

 

Managing Director and General Counsel, U.S. Investment Management of Morgan Stanley Investment Management (since July 2004); Vice President of the Retail Funds and the Institutional Funds (since July 2004); Vice President of the Van Kampen Funds (since August 2004); Secretary (since February 2006) and Managing Director (since July 2004) of the Adviser and various entities affiliated with the Adviser. Formerly, Managing Director and General Counsel — Americas, UBS Global Asset Management (July 2000-July 2004).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carsten Otto(43)
Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc.
1221 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020

 

Chief Compliance Officer

 

Since October 2004

 

Managing Director and U.S. Director of Compliance for Morgan Stanley Investment Management (since October 2004); Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer of Morgan Stanley Investment Management. Formerly, Assistant Secretary and Assistant General Counsel of the Retail Funds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stefanie V. Chang Yu (40)
Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc.
1221 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020

 

Vice President

 

Since December 1997

 

Executive Director of the Adviser and various entities affiliated with the Adviser; Vice President of the Retail Funds (since July 2002) and the Institutional Funds (since December 1997). Formerly, Secretary of various entities affiliated with the Adviser.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mary E. Mullin (39)
Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc.
1221 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020

 

Secretary

 

Since June 1999

 

Executive Director of the Adviser and various entities affiliated with the Adviser; Secretary of the Retail Funds (since July 2003) and the Institutional Funds (since June 1999).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

James W. Garrett (38)
Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc.
Harborside Plaza II
Jersey City, NJ 07311

 

Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

 

Treasurer since February 2002 and Chief Financial Officer since July 2003

 

Head of Global Fund Administration; Managing Director of the Adviser and various entities affiliated with the Adviser; Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of the Institutional Funds. Formerly with PriceWaterhouse LLP (now PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Michael J. Leary (41)
JPMorgan Investor Services Co.
73 Tremont Street

Boston, MA 02108

 

Assistant Treasurer

 

Since March 2003

 

Director and Vice President of Fund Administration, JPMorgan Investor Services Co. (formerly Chase Global Funds Services Company). Formerly, Audit Manager at Ernst & Young, LLP.

 

 


*             This is the earliest date the Officer began serving the Retail Funds or Institutional Funds. Each Officer serves an indefinite term, until his or her successor is elected.

 

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2006 Annual Report

 

 

 

December 31, 2006

 

 

Investment Adviser and Administrator

Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc.

1221 Avenue of the Americas

New York, NY 10020

 

Distributor

Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc.

One Tower Bridge

100 Front Street, Suite 1100

West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2899

 

Custodian

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

270 Park Avenue

New York, NY 10017

 

Legal Counsel

Clifford Chance US LLP

31 West 52nd Street

New York, NY 10166

 

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Ernst & Young LLP

200 Clarendon Street

Boston, MA 02116-5072

 

 

Reporting to Shareholders

 

Each Morgan Stanley Fund provides a complete schedule of portfolio holdings in its semi-annual and annual reports within 60 days of the end of the Fund’s second and fourth fiscal quarters. The semi-annual reports and the annual reports are filed electronically with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form N-CSRS and Form N-CSR, respectively. Morgan Stanley also delivers the semi-annual and annual reports to Fund shareholders and makes these reports available on its public website, www.morganstanley.com. Each Morgan Stanley Fund also files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the Fund’s first and third fiscal quarters on Form N-Q. Morgan Stanley does not deliver the reports for the first and third fiscal quarters to shareholders, nor are the reports posted to the Morgan Stanley public website. You may, however, obtain the Form N-Q filings (as well as the Form N-CSR and N-CSRS filings) by accessing the SEC’s website, http:/www.sec.gov. You may also review and copy them at the SEC’s public reference room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the SEC’s Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the SEC at 1(800) SEC-0330. You can also request copies of these materials, upon payment of a duplicating fee, by electronic request at the SEC’s email address (publicinfo@sec.gov) or by writing the Public Reference section of the SEC, Washington, DC 20549-0102.

 

Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures and Proxy Voting Record

 

You may obtain a copy of the Fund’s Proxy Voting Policy and Procedures and information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30, without charge, upon request, by calling toll-free 1(800)548-7786 or by visiting our website at www.morganstanley.com/im. This information is also available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

This report is authorized for distribution only when preceded or accompanied by the prospectus of the Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. which describes in detail each Investment Portfolio’s investment policies, risks, fees and expenses. Please read the prospectus carefully before you invest or send money. For additional information, including information regarding the investments comprising the Portfolio, please visit our website at www.morganstanley.com/im or call 1(800) 548-7786.

 

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Printed in U.S.A.

This Report has been prepared for shareholders and may be distributed to others only if preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.

 

 

Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc.
1221 Avenue of the Americas

New York, NY 10020

MSIF: (800) 548-7786

 

© 2007 Morgan Stanley

 

MSIFTANR IS07-00195P-Y12/06



 

Item 2. Code of Ethics.

 

(a)           The Fund has adopted a code of ethics (the “Code of Ethics”) that applies to its principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the Fund or a third party.

 

(b)           No information need be disclosed pursuant to this paragraph.

 

(c)           Not applicable.

 

(d)           Not applicable.

 

(e)           Not applicable.

 

(f)

 

(1)           The Fund’s Code of Ethics is attached hereto as Exhibit 12 A.

 

(2)           Not applicable.

 

(3)           Not applicable.

 

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

 

The Fund’s Board of Trustees has determined that Joseph J. Kearns, an “independent” Trustee, is an “audit committee financial expert” serving on its audit committee. Under applicable securities laws, a person who is determined to be an audit committee financial expert will not be deemed an “expert” for any purpose, including without limitation for the purposes of Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933, as a result of being designated or identified as an audit committee financial expert. The designation or identification of a person as an audit committee financial expert does not impose on such person any duties, obligations, or liabilities that are greater than the duties, obligations, and liabilities imposed on such person as a member of the audit committee and Board of Trustees in the absence of such designation or identification.

 

1



 

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

(a)(b)(c)(d) and (g). Based on fees billed for the periods shown:

 

2006

 

 

 

Registrant

 

Covered Entities(1)

 

Audit Fees

 

$

627,000

 

N/A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-Audit Fees

 

 

 

 

 

Audit-Related Fees

 

$

 

$

756,000

(2)

Tax Fees.

 

$

68,000

(3)

$

79,422

(4)

All Other Fees

 

$

 

$

531,708

(5)

Total Non-Audit Fees.

 

$

68,000

 

$

1,367,130

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

695,000

 

$

1,367,130

 

 

2005

 

 

 

Registrant

 

Covered Entities(1)

 

Audit Fees

 

$

484,334

 

N/A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-Audit Fees

 

 

 

 

 

Audit-Related Fees

 

$

 

$

235,000

(2)

Tax Fees

 

$

45,938

(3)

$

52,799

(4)

All Other Fees

 

$

 

$

956,268

(5)

Total Non-Audit Fees

 

$

45,938

 

$

1,244,067

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

530,272

 

$

1.244,067

 

 


N/A- Not applicable, as not required by Item 4.

 

(1)          Covered Entities include the Adviser (excluding sub-advisors) and any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with the Adviser that provides ongoing services to the Registrant.

 

(2)          Audit-Related Fees represent assurance and related services provided that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the financial statements of the Covered Entities and funds advised by the Adviser or its affiliates, specifically attestation services provided in connection with a SAS 70 Report.

 

(3)          Tax Fees represent tax advice and compliance services provided in connection with the review of the Registrant’s tax returns.

 

(4)          Tax Fees represent tax advice services provided to Covered Entities, including research and identification of PFIC entities.

 

(5)          All Other Fees represent attestation services provided in connection with performance presentation standards and a compliance review project performed.

 

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(e)(1) The audit committee’s pre-approval policies and procedures are as follows:

 

APPENDIX A

 

AUDIT COMMITTEE

AUDIT AND NON-AUDIT SERVICES

PRE-APPROVAL POLICY AND PROCEDURES

OF THE

MORGAN STANLEY RETAIL AND INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS

 

AS ADOPTED AND AMENDED JULY 23, 2004,(1)

 

1.              Statement of Principles

 

The Audit Committee of the Board is required to review and, in its sole discretion, pre-approve all Covered Services to be provided by the Independent Auditors to the Fund and Covered Entities in order to assure that services performed by the Independent Auditors do not impair the auditor’s independence from the Fund.

 

The SEC has issued rules specifying the types of services that an independent auditor may not provide to its audit client, as well as the audit committee’s administration of the engagement of the independent auditor. The SEC’s rules establish two different approaches to pre-approving services, which the SEC considers to be equally valid. Proposed services either: may be pre-approved without consideration of specific case-by-case services by the Audit Committee (“general pre-approval”); or require the specific pre-approval of the Audit Committee or its delegate (“specific pre-approval”). The Audit Committee believes that the combination of these two approaches in this Policy will result in an effective and efficient procedure to pre-approve services performed by the Independent Auditors. As set forth in this Policy, unless a type of service has received general pre-approval, it will require specific pre-approval by the Audit Committee (or by any member of the Audit Committee to which pre-approval authority has been delegated) if it is to be provided by the Independent Auditors. Any proposed services exceeding pre-approved cost levels or budgeted amounts will also require specific pre-approval by the Audit Committee.

 

The appendices to this Policy describe the Audit, Audit-related, Tax and All Other services that have the general pre-approval of the Audit Committee. The term of any general pre-approval is 12 months from the date of pre-approval, unless the Audit Committee considers and provides a different period and states otherwise. The Audit Committee will annually review and pre-approve the services that may be provided by the Independent Auditors without obtaining specific pre-approval from the Audit

 


(1)                                  This Audit Committee Audit and Non-Audit Services Pre-Approval Policy and Procedures (the “Policy”), adopted as of the date above, supersedes and replaces all prior versions that may have been adopted from time to time.

 

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Committee. The Audit Committee will add to or subtract from the list of general pre-approved services from time to time, based on subsequent determinations.

 

The purpose of this Policy is to set forth the policy and procedures by which the Audit Committee intends to fulfill its responsibilities. It does not delegate the Audit Committee’s responsibilities to pre-approve services performed by the Independent Auditors to management.

 

The Fund’s Independent Auditors have reviewed this Policy and believes that implementation of the Policy will not adversely affect the Independent Auditors’ independence.

 

2.              Delegation

 

As provided in the Act and the SEC’s rules, the Audit Committee may delegate either type of pre-approval authority to one or more of its members. The member to whom such authority is delegated must report, for informational purposes only, any pre-approval decisions to the Audit Committee at its next scheduled meeting.

 

3.              Audit Services

 

The annual Audit services engagement terms and fees are subject to the specific pre-approval of the Audit Committee. Audit services include the annual financial statement audit and other procedures required to be performed by the Independent Auditors to be able to form an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements. These other procedures include information systems and procedural reviews and testing performed in order to understand and place reliance on the systems of internal control, and consultations relating to the audit. The Audit Committee will approve, if necessary, any changes in terms, conditions and fees resulting from changes in audit scope, Fund structure or other items.

 

In addition to the annual Audit services engagement approved by the Audit Committee, the Audit Committee may grant general pre-approval to other Audit services, which are those services that only the Independent Auditors reasonably can provide. Other Audit services may include statutory audits and services associated with SEC registration statements (on Forms N-1A, N-2, N-3, N-4, etc.), periodic reports and other documents filed with the SEC or other documents issued in connection with securities offerings.

 

The Audit Committee has pre-approved the Audit services in Appendix B.1. All other Audit services not listed in Appendix B.1 must be specifically pre-approved by the Audit Committee (or by any member of the Audit Committee to which pre-approval has been delegated).

 

4.              Audit-related Services

 

Audit-related services are assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the Fund’s financial statements and, to the extent they are Covered Services, the Covered Entities or that are traditionally performed by the Independent Auditors. Because the Audit Committee believes that the provision of Audit-related services does not impair the independence of the auditor and is consistent with the SEC’s rules on auditor independence, the Audit Committee may grant general

 

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pre-approval to Audit-related services. Audit-related services include, among others, accounting consultations related to accounting, financial reporting or disclosure matters not classified as “Audit services”; assistance with understanding and implementing new accounting and financial reporting guidance from rulemaking authorities; agreed-upon or expanded audit procedures related to accounting and/or billing records required to respond to or comply with financial, accounting or regulatory reporting matters; and assistance with internal control reporting requirements under Forms N-SAR and/or N-CSR.

 

The Audit Committee has pre-approved the Audit-related services in Appendix B.2. All other Audit-related services not listed in Appendix B.2 must be specifically pre-approved by the Audit Committee (or by any member of the Audit Committee to which pre-approval has been delegated).

 

5.              Tax Services

 

The Audit Committee believes that the Independent Auditors can provide Tax services to the Fund and, to the extent they are Covered Services, the Covered Entities, such as tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice without impairing the auditor’s independence, and the SEC has stated that the Independent Auditors may provide such services.

 

Pursuant to the preceding paragraph, the Audit Committee has pre-approved the Tax Services in Appendix B.3. All Tax services in Appendix B.3 must be specifically pre-approved by the Audit Committee (or by any member of the Audit Committee to which pre-approval has been delegated).

 

6.              All Other Services

 

The Audit Committee believes, based on the SEC’s rules prohibiting the Independent Auditors from providing specific non-audit services, that other types of non-audit services are permitted. Accordingly, the Audit Committee believes it may grant general pre-approval to those permissible non-audit services classified as All Other services that it believes are routine and recurring services, would not impair the independence of the auditor and are consistent with the SEC’s rules on auditor independence.

 

The Audit Committee has pre-approved the All Other services in Appendix B.4. Permissible All Other services not listed in Appendix B.4 must be specifically pre-approved by the Audit Committee (or by any member of the Audit Committee to which pre-approval has been delegated).

 

7.              Pre-Approval Fee Levels or Budgeted Amounts

 

Pre-approval fee levels or budgeted amounts for all services to be provided by the Independent Auditors will be established annually by the Audit Committee. Any proposed services exceeding these levels or amounts will require specific pre-approval by the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee is mindful of the overall relationship of fees for audit and non-audit services in determining whether to pre-approve any such services.

 

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8.              Procedures

 

All requests or applications for services to be provided by the Independent Auditors that do not require specific approval by the Audit Committee will be submitted to the Fund’s Chief Financial Officer and must include a detailed description of the services to be rendered. The Fund’s Chief Financial Officer will determine whether such services are included within the list of services that have received the general pre-approval of the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee will be informed on a timely basis of any such services rendered by the Independent Auditors. Requests or applications to provide services that require specific approval by the Audit Committee will be submitted to the Audit Committee by both the Independent Auditors and the Fund’s Chief Financial Officer, and must include a joint statement as to whether, in their view, the request or application is consistent with the SEC’s rules on auditor independence.

 

The Audit Committee has designated the Fund’s Chief Financial Officer to monitor the performance of all services provided by the Independent Auditors and to determine whether such services are in compliance with this Policy. The Fund’s Chief Financial Officer will report to the Audit Committee on a periodic basis on the results of its monitoring. Both the Fund’s Chief Financial Officer and management will immediately report to the chairman of the Audit Committee any breach of this Policy that comes to the attention of the Fund’s Chief Financial Officer or any member of management.

 

9.              Additional Requirements

 

The Audit Committee has determined to take additional measures on an annual basis to meet its responsibility to oversee the work of the Independent Auditors and to assure the auditor’s independence from the Fund, such as reviewing a formal written statement from the Independent Auditors delineating all relationships between the Independent Auditors and the Fund, consistent with Independence Standards Board No. 1, and discussing with the Independent Auditors its methods and procedures for ensuring independence.

 

10.       Covered Entities

 

Covered Entities include the Fund’s investment adviser(s) and any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with the Fund’s investment adviser(s) that provides ongoing services to the Fund(s). Beginning with non-audit service contracts entered into on or after May 6, 2003, the Fund’s audit committee must pre-approve non-audit services provided not only to the Fund but also to the Covered Entities if the engagements relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Fund. This list of Covered Entities would include:

 

Morgan Stanley Retail Funds

Morgan Stanley Investment Advisors Inc.

Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated

Morgan Stanley DW Inc.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management Limited

Morgan Stanley Investment Management Private Limited

Morgan Stanley Asset & Investment Trust Management Co., Limited

Morgan Stanley Investment Management Company

Van Kampen Asset Management

 

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Morgan Stanley Services Company, Inc.

Morgan Stanley Distributors Inc.

Morgan Stanley Trust FSB

 

Morgan Stanley Institutional Funds

Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc.

Morgan Stanley Investment Advisors Inc.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management Limited

Morgan Stanley Investment Management Private Limited

Morgan Stanley Asset & Investment Trust Management Co., Limited

Morgan Stanley Investment Management Company

Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated

Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc.

Morgan Stanley AIP GP LP

Morgan Stanley Alternative Investment Partners LP

 

 

(e)(2)  Beginning with non-audit service contracts entered into on or after May 6, 2003, the audit committee also is required to pre-approve services to Covered Entities to the extent that the services are determined to have a direct impact on the operations or financial reporting of the Registrant. 100% of such services were pre-approved by the audit committee pursuant to the Audit Committee’s pre-approval policies and procedures (attached hereto).

 

(f)     Not applicable.

 

(g)    See table above.

 

(h)    The audit committee of the Board of Trustees has considered whether the provision of services other than audit services performed by the auditors to the Registrant and Covered Entities is compatible with maintaining the auditors’ independence in performing audit services.

 

 

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

 

(a) The Fund has a separately-designated standing audit committee established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Exchange Act whose members are: Frank Bowman, Joseph Kearns, Michael Nugent and Allen Reed.

 

(b) Not applicable.

 

 

Item 6. Schedule of Investments

 

Refer to Item 1.

 

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

 

Applicable only to reports filed by closed-end funds.

 

 

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies

 

Applicable only to reports filed by closed-end funds.

 

 

Item 9. Closed-End Fund Repurchases

 

Applicable only to reports filed by closed-end funds.

 

 

Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

Not applicable.

 

 

Item 11. Controls and Procedures

 

(a)  The Fund’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the Fund’s disclosure controls and procedures are sufficient to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Fund in this Form N-CSR was recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, based upon such officers’ evaluation of these controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of the report.

 

(b)  There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal half-year (the registrant’s second fiscal half-year in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

Item 12. Exhibits

 

(a) The Code of Ethics for Principal Executive and Senior Financial Officers is attached hereto.

 

(b) A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the registrant are attached hereto as part of EX-99.CERT.

 

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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 on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

(Registrant)

Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc.

 

By:

/s/ Ronald E. Robison

Name:

Ronald E. Robison

Title:

Principal Executive Officer

Date:

February 8, 2007

 

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

 

By:

/s/ Ronald E. Robison

Name:

Ronald E. Robison

Title:

Principal Executive Officer

Date:

February 8, 2007

 

By:

/s/ James W. Garrett

Name:

James W. Garrett

Title:

Principal Financial Officer

Date:

February 8, 2007