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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number: 811-06241

Loomis Sayles Funds II

 

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)

399 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts    02116

 

                  (Address of principal executive offices)                  (Zip code)

Coleen Downs Dinneen, Esq.

Natixis Distributors, L.P.

399 Boylston Street

Boston, Massachusetts 02116

 

(Name and address of agent for service)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (617) 449-2810

Date of fiscal year end: September 30

Date of reporting period: March 31, 2010

 

 

 


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INCOME FUNDS

SEMIANNUAL REPORT

March 31, 2010

 

Loomis Sayles Core Plus Bond Fund

Loomis Sayles High Income Fund

Loomis Sayles International Bond Fund

Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government and Agency Fund

Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund

 

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Management Discussion and Performancepage 1

 

Portfolio of Investmentspage 15

 

Financial Statementspage  51


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LOOMIS SAYLES CORE PLUS BOND FUND

PORTFOLIO PROFILE

 

Objective:

Seeks high total investment return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation

 

 

Strategy:

Invests primarily in U.S. corporate and U.S. government bonds

 

 

Fund Inception:

November 7, 1973

 

 

Managers:

Peter W. Palfrey, CFA

Richard G. Raczkowski

Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P.

 

 

Symbols:

Class A    NEFRX
Class B    NERBX
Class C    NECRX
Class Y    NERYX

 

 

What You Should Know:

Fixed-income securities are subject to credit risk and interest rate risk; their value generally rises when prevailing interest rates fall and falls when rates rise.

The fund can invest a significant percentage of assets in debt securities that are rated below investment grade and the value of fund shares can be adversely affected by changes in economic conditions or other circumstances. Lower rated debt securities have speculative characteristics and may be subject to greater price volatility than higher rated investments. In addition, the secondary market for these securities may lack liquidity. The fund can also invest a significant percentage of assets in foreign securities and the value of the fund shares can be adversely affected by changes in currency exchange rates, political, and economic developments. In emerging markets, these risks can be significant. Fund shares should be viewed as a long-term investment.

 

Management Discussion

 

 

Investors’ willingness to accept risk continued to increase over the six-month period ended March 31, 2010, and this was reflected in the solid performance of a wide range of non-Treasury sectors in the bond market. At the same time, both the U.S. and global economies showed sustained signs of improvement. In this environment, Loomis Sayles Core Plus Bond Fund benefited because it was well positioned to take advantage of global economic recovery.

 

For the six months ended March 31, 2010, Class A shares of Loomis Sayles Core Plus Bond Fund returned 4.31%. By comparison, the fund’s benchmark, the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, returned 1.99% for the six-month period, while Morningstar’s Intermediate-Term Bond category returned 3.70%.

 

WHAT WAS THE PRIMARY REASON FOR THE FUND’S OUTPERFORMANCE?

Strong sector allocation and security selection were the principal contributors to returns, especially in investment-grade and high-yield debt. The lower quality and cyclical biases within these sectors significantly benefited the fund over the period. The fund benefited from its underweight in U.S. government securities, which lagged during the period, and from having a slightly longer maturity than the benchmark.

 

WHICH FACTORS POSITIVELY CONTRIBUTED TO THE FUND’S PERFORMANCE?

The fund’s overweight position in investment-grade bonds was especially beneficial. Within the sector, we favored bonds rated between A and Baa by Moody’s Investors Service. Longer-duration issues and the industrial sector were also key contributors within investment-grade. (Duration is a measure of interest rate sensitivity.) In our high-yield holdings, we focused on bonds issued by companies with proven access to capital markets and solid balance sheets. While we maintained an overweight position in high-yield, we trimmed some positions as they reached what we believed to be fair market value. Within the commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) area, the fund’s focus is on older, high-quality issues that offer a combination of value, attractive income and some protection from the currently adverse commercial real estate environment.

 

Early in 2010 we added to positions in intermediate-term Mexican and Japanese bonds. We believe the Mexican peso will help increase yield in the fund and the currency is attractive given the moderate recovery conditions we anticipate in the United States. The Japanese yen remains fundamentally undervalued. We believe the yen has the potential to appreciate modestly from current levels and help serve as a partial hedge and offset adverse effects in the event risk goes out of favor and volatility increases.

 

Throughout the period, we underweighted U.S. Treasuries and avoided Agencies — a positive for the fund. Our security selection among asset-backed securities (ABS) was another positive.

 

WHICH FACTORS DETRACTED FROM THE FUND’S RESULTS?

The fund remained significantly underweight in mortgage-backed securities (MBS) relative to the benchmark. We believe there is limited upside potential in the MBS market; and although performance was slightly punished, our underweight in these securities allowed us to emphasize other sectors that did well.

 

While our sector allocation to CMBS contributed to return over the past six months, certain security-specific issues weighed modestly on overall outperformance. We remain confident that the issues we selected have the potential to benefit the fund over the long term.

 

WHAT IS YOUR OUTLOOK?

In general, we have structured the portfolio to benefit from a continuing market recovery, although we have been careful to maintain significant reserves in U.S. Treasuries to provide flexibility if the market gives back some of its recent gains. We remain focused on generating income and plan to selectively add more issue-specific risk into the portfolio. We will look for opportunities to moderately increase high-yield, CMBS and ABS allocations, as well as to shorten duration in anticipation of higher Treasury yields.

 

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LOOMIS SAYLES CORE PLUS BOND FUND

Investment Results through March 31, 2010

 

 

PERFORMANCE IN PERSPECTIVE

The charts comparing the fund’s performance to an index provide you with a general sense of how it performed. The fund’s total return for the period shown below appears with and without sales charges and includes fund expenses and fees. An index measures the performance of a theoretical portfolio. Unlike a fund, an index is unmanaged and does not have expenses that affect the results. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Investors would incur transaction costs and other expenses if they purchased the securities necessary to match the index.

 

Growth of a $10,000 Investment in Class A Shares 4

 

 

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Average Annual Returns — March 31, 20104

 

         
     6 MONTHS      1 YEAR      5 YEARS      10 YEARS  

Class A (Inception 11/7/73)

            

Net Asset Value1

  4.31    20.66    6.64    6.08

With Maximum Sales Charge2

  -0.37       15.21       5.66       5.59   
   

Class B (Inception 9/13/93)

            

Net Asset Value1

  3.90       19.77       5.86       5.31   

With CDSC3

  -1.10       14.77       5.54       5.31   
   

Class C (Inception 12/30/94)

            

Net Asset Value1

  3.93       19.76       5.85       5.30   

With CDSC3

  2.93       18.76       5.85       5.30   
   

Class Y (Inception 12/30/94)

            

Net Asset Value1

  4.42       20.96       6.92       6.44   
   
COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE   6 MONTHS      1 YEAR      5 YEARS      10 YEARS  

Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index

  1.99    7.69    5.44    6.29

Morningstar Int.-Term Bond Fund Avg.

  3.70       16.76       4.48       5.60   

 

See page 11 for a description of the indices.

All returns represent past performance and do not guarantee future results. Periods of less than one year are not annualized. Share price and return will vary and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. All results include reinvestment of any dividends and capital gains. Current returns may be higher or lower than those shown. For performance current to the most recent month-end, visit www.funds.natixis.com. Class Y shares are available to certain investors, as described in the prospectus.

The table and graph do not reflect taxes shareholders might owe on any fund distributions or when they redeem their shares.

 

PORTFOLIO FACTS

 

       % of Net Assets as of
CREDIT QUALITY      3/31/10*   9/30/09**

Aaa

     39.4   51.5

Aa

     6.5   4.7

A

     11.8   9.0

Baa

     24.5   19.6

Ba

     10.8   5.9

B

     5.1   3.3

Caa and lower

     0.2   1.3

Not Rated

       1.9

Short-term and other

     1.7   1.8

 

* Credit quality at 3/31/2010 reflects the highest rating assigned to a security among Moody’s, S&P, or Fitch. The Moody’s equivalent of the assigned rating is presented in the table.

** Credit quality at 9/30/2009 was based on ratings from Moody’s. Securities that were not rated by Moody’s may have been rated by another rating agency or by Loomis Sayles.

 

       % of Net Assets as of  
EFFECTIVE DURATION      3/31/10     9/30/09  

1 year or less

     6.0      6.7   

1-5 years

     31.3      36.6   

5-10 years

     43.8      43.9   

10+ years

     18.9      12.8   

Average Effective Duration

     9.0  years    5.9  years 

 

Portfolio characteristics will vary.

EXPENSE RATIOS AS STATED IN THE MOST RECENT PROSPECTUS

 

Share Class   Gross Expense Ratio5     Net Expense Ratio6  

A

  0.97   0.90

B

  1.72      1.65   

C

  1.72      1.65   

Y

  0.68      0.65   

 

NOTES TO CHARTS

1

Does not include a sales charge.

2

Includes maximum sales charge of 4.50%.

3

Performance for Class B shares assumes a maximum 5% contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) applied when you sell shares, which declines annually between years 1-6 according to the following schedule: 5, 4, 3, 3, 2, 1, 0%. Class C shares performance assumes a 1% CDSC applied when you sell shares within one year of purchase.

4

Fund performance has been increased by expense reductions and reimbursements, if any, without which performance would have been lower.

5

Before reductions and reimbursements.

6

After reductions and reimbursements. Expense reductions are contractual and are set to expire on 1/31/11.

 

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LOOMIS SAYLES HIGH INCOME FUND

PORTFOLIO PROFILE

 

Objective:

Seeks high current income plus the opportunity for capital appreciation to produce a high total return

 

 

Strategy:

Invests primarily in lower-quality fixed-income securities

 

 

Fund Inception:

February 22, 1984

 

 

Managers:

Matthew J. Eagan, CFA

Kathleen C. Gaffney, CFA

Elaine M. Stokes

Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P.

 

 

Symbols:

Class A    NEFHX
Class B    NEHBX
Class C    NEHCX
Class Y    NEHYX

 

 

What You Should Know:

Fixed-income securities are subject to credit risk and interest rate risk; their value generally rises when prevailing interest rates fall and falls when rates rise.

The fund can invest a significant percentage of assets in debt securities that are rated below investment grade and the value of fund shares can be adversely affected by changes in economic conditions or other circumstances. Lower rated debt securities have speculative characteristics and may be subject to greater price volatility than higher rated investments. In addition, the secondary market for these securities may lack liquidity. The fund can also invest a significant percentage of assets in foreign securities and the value of the fund shares can be adversely affected by changes in currency exchange rates, political, and economic developments. In emerging markets, these risks can be significant. Fund shares should be viewed as a long-term investment.

 

Management Discussion

 

 

Investors responded to improving economic conditions by continuing to invest in lower-quality debt securities. Growing confidence in the recovery’s sustainability made risk more acceptable. The resulting strong flow of money into corporate and high-yield issues caused spreads to narrow from the exceptionally wide levels seen during the depths of the recession; by period’s end, spreads had approached 15-year historical averages. Fears over a looming debt crisis in Greece and other peripheral eurozone markets and concerns about China’s lending restrictions percolated through the global credit markets. In the United States, conflicting economic data and an uncertain outlook for financial regulation drove some market participants back into defensive mode for a time. Still, the overall tone in the high-yield market was optimistic, thanks to shrinking default rates and brighter economic trends.

 

For the six months ended March 31, 2010, Class A shares of Loomis Sayles High Income Fund returned 11.26%. The fund performed in line with its benchmark, Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High-Yield Bond Index, which returned 11.10% over the period, and ahead of Morningstar’s High Yield Bond category, which had an average return of 10.15%.

 

WHICH FACTORS CONTRIBUTED POSITIVELY TO THE FUND’S PERFORMANCE?

Convertible securities in the health care and automotive sectors led fund performance over this period, rising along with climbing equity prices. High-yield industrial issues also rose amid indications of increased business activity. Prices for consumer cyclical, non-cyclical and communications credits appreciated as companies cut overhead and posted positive earnings early in the period. Projections of continued economic strengthening also helped buoy holdings in these industries. Bonds rated Baa and B had the greatest positive impact on performance, as investors continued to seek yield throughout the period. Commodity prices pushed higher in anticipation of continued global recovery, benefiting fund holdings based in commodity-rich countries. Bonds denominated in the Mexican peso, Indonesian rupiah and Uruguayan peso were among the top-performing currency exposures.

 

WHICH FACTORS DETRACTED FROM THE FUND’S RESULTS?

While security selection was positive, underweights in strong sectors held back results. Among the below-benchmark exposures that detracted over the period were high-yield financials, including banks and insurance companies. Underweights among C- and Ca-rated issues also penalized returns, as lower-rated issues outperformed those in higher rating categories. Bonds sponsored by government agencies, a minor position in the portfolio, were the sole area of absolute negative returns for the period.

 

WHAT IS YOUR OUTLOOK?

The fund is positioned to take advantage of a gradual economic recovery and positive fundamental trends. We believe short-term interest rates in the United States will remain low for the foreseeable future, but acknowledge the continuing pressures that the ever-increasing U.S. Treasury issuance will place on longer-term rates. In our opinion, there remains ample opportunity for corporate bond yield spreads to tighten further. Within corporate credit, we are advocating a strategy of specific (fundamental credit) risk instead of market (interest rate) risk. We continue to see opportunity in the convertible market and have focused on increasing our exposure. We continue to add opportunistically to non-U.S. dollar denominated securities, with a focus on credits and countries in which we anticipate fundamental improvements will continue to emerge. We believe that in a rising-rate environment, research and security selection will continue to prove key to successful portfolio management.

 

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LOOMIS SAYLES HIGH INCOME FUND

Investment Results through March 31, 2010

 

 

PERFORMANCE IN PERSPECTIVE

The charts comparing the fund’s performance to an index provide you with a general sense of how it performed. The fund’s total return for the period shown below appears with and without sales charges and includes fund expenses and fees. An index measures the performance of a theoretical portfolio. Unlike a fund, the index is unmanaged and does not have expenses that affect the results. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Investors would incur transaction costs and other expenses if they purchased the securities necessary to match the index.

 

Growth of a $10,000 Investment in Class A Shares 4

 

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Returns  —  March 31, 20104

 

           
     6 MONTHS     1 YEAR     5 YEARS     10 YEARS     SINCE
INCEPTION
 

Class A (Inception 2/22/84)

           

Net Asset Value1

  11.26   47.06   7.33   3.51     

With Maximum Sales Charge2

  6.29      40.28      6.35      3.03        
   

Class B (Inception 9/20/93)

           

Net Asset Value1

  10.82      46.23      6.54      2.74        

With CDSC3

  5.82      41.23      6.23      2.74        
   

Class C (Inception 3/2/98)

           

Net Asset Value1

  10.59      45.97      6.51      2.73        

With CDSC3

  9.59      44.97      6.51      2.73        
   
Class Y (Inception 2/29/08)                              

Net Asset Value1

  11.17      47.15                8.05   
           
COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE   6 MONTHS     1 YEAR     5 YEARS     10 YEARS     SINCE
CLASS  Y
INCEPTION
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Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High-Yield Bond Index

  11.10   56.18   7.78   7.45   11.56

Morningstar High Yield Bond Fund Avg.

  10.15      47.60      5.52      5.32      7.44   

 

See page 11 for a description of the indices.

All returns represent past performance and do not guarantee future results. Periods of less than one year are not annualized. Share price and return will vary and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. All results include reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Current returns may be higher or lower than those shown. For performance current to the most recent month-end, visit www.funds.natixis.com. Performance history includes periods from a predecessor fund. Class Y shares are available to certain investors, as described in the prospectus.

The table and graph do not reflect taxes shareholders might owe on any fund distributions or when they redeem their shares.

 

PORTFOLIO FACTS

 

       % of Net Assets as of
CREDIT QUALITY     

3/31/10*

  9/30/09**

Aaa

     3.2   10.0

Aa

     2.1   0.5

A

     4.1   0.2

Baa

     7.2   5.3

Ba

     34.8   28.5

B

     24.1   28.2

Caa and lower

     6.8   14.8

Not Rated

     6.1   5.6

Short-term and other

     11.6   6.9

 

* Credit quality at 3/31/2010 reflects the highest rating assigned to a security among Moody’s, S&P, or Fitch. The Moody’s equivalent of the assigned rating is presented in the table.

** Credit quality at 9/30/2009 was based on ratings from Moody’s. Securities that were not rated by Moody’s may have been rated by another rating agency or by Loomis Sayles.

 

       % of Net Assets as of  
EFFECTIVE MATURITY     

3/31/10

    9/30/09  

1 year or less

     13.2      6.8   

1-5 years

     27.3      32.1   

5-10 years

     24.7      34.2   

10+ years

     34.8      26.9   

Average Effective Maturity

     9.3  years    8.6  years 

 

Portfolio characteristics will vary.

 

 

EXPENSE RATIOS AS STATED IN THE MOST RECENT PROSPECTUS

 

Share Class   Gross Expense Ratio5     Net Expense Ratio6  

A

  1.28   1.15

B

  2.06        1.90     

C

  2.03        1.90     

Y

  0.92        0.90     

 

NOTES TO CHARTS

1

Does not include a sales charge.

2

Includes maximum sales charge of 4.50%.

3

Performance for Class B shares assumes a maximum 5% contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) applied when you sell shares, which declines annually between years 1-6 according to the following schedule: 5, 4, 3, 3, 2, 1, 0%. Class C shares performance assumes a 1% CDSC applied when you sell shares within one year of purchase.

4

Fund performance has been increased by expense reductions and reimbursements, if any, without which performance would have been lower.

5

Before reductions and reimbursements.

6

After reductions and reimbursements. Expense reductions are contractual and are set to expire on 1/31/11.

7

The since-inception comparative performance figures shown for Class Y shares are calculated from 3/1/08.

 

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LOOMIS SAYLES INTERNATIONAL BOND FUND

PORTFOLIO PROFILE

 

Objective:

Seeks high total return through a combination of high current income and capital appreciation

 

 

Strategy:

Invests primarily in fixed-income securities located outside the U.S.

 

 

Fund Inception:

February 1, 2008

 

 

Managers:

Lynda L. Schweitzer, CFA

Kenneth M. Buntrock, CFA, CIC

David W. Rolley, CFA

Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P.

 

 

Symbols:

Class A    LSIAX
Class C    LSICX
Class Y    LSIYX

 

 

What You Should Know:

Fixed-income securities are subject to credit risk and interest rate risk; their value generally rises when prevailing interest rates fall and falls when rates rise. The fund may also invest in public or private debt obligations issued or guaranteed by U.S. or non-U.S. issuers. The fund can invest a significant percentage of assets in foreign securities and the value of the fund shares can be adversely affected by changes in currency exchange rates, political, and economic developments. In emerging markets these risks can be significant. The fund can invest a significant percentage of assets in debt securities that are rated below investment grade. Lower-rated debt securities have speculative characteristics and may be subject to greater price volatility than higher-rated investments. In addition, the secondary market for these securities may lack liquidity. Fund shares should be viewed as a long-term investment.

 

Management Discussion

 

 

Global bond markets produced uneven results during the six months ended March 31, 2010. A continuing rebound in world economic growth led to solid gains in sectors exposed to credit risk. However, longer-maturity sovereign debt of developed nations, most notably in Europe and Japan, lost ground. The currencies of some developed economies, including the euro and the Japanese yen, also declined. At the same time, the currencies of many commodity-linked national economies in the emerging markets gained as investors grew more confident.

 

For the six months ended March 31, 2010, Class A shares of Loomis Sayles International Bond Fund returned -1.98%. During the same period, the fund’s benchmark, the Barclays Capital Global Aggregate ex-USD Bond Index, returned -3.18%, while funds in Morningstar’s World Bond category returned an average of 1.35%.

 

WHAT WAS THE PRIMARY REASON THE FUND’S OUTPERFORMANCE?

The fund’s overall performance reflected the diverse factors affecting bond markets throughout the world during the past six months. Good sector positioning – notably the overweight allocations to corporate bonds – and effective currency strategies helped support results. However, the strength of the U.S. dollar and weak performance by major foreign currencies, including the euro and the British pound, resulted in negative absolute returns both for the fund and the benchmark.

 

WHICH FACTORS POSITIVELY CONTRIBUTED TO THE FUND’S PERFORMANCE?

The fund’s overweight in corporate bonds and its de-emphasis of government bonds and securitized assets proved helpful during a period when corporate securities produced solid gains. In addition, our decisions to underweight the euro and the Japanese yen provided further support as those currencies lost value on world markets. Conversely, the allocations to emerging market investments supported results, with positions in Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brazil and Mexico all producing positive performance for the fund.

 

WHICH FACTORS DETRACTED FROM THE FUND’S RESULTS?

The fund’s positions in longer-maturity U.S. government and domestic corporate bonds lagged shorter-maturity securities, as longer-term interest rates rose more than short-term rates. While overall currency positioning was helpful, exposure to the currencies of Norway and Sweden detracted from results. The euro saw even lower returns due to the impact of government deficit problems in Greece. Overall, investments in government bonds denominated in the home currencies of developed markets such as France, Japan, the Netherlands and Germany were the greatest drags on results.

 

WHAT IS YOUR OUTLOOK?

We think the global economy will continue to recover during 2010, but we are concerned about 2011 as fiscal problems of many governments threaten to limit the pace of the expansion. Against this backdrop, we continue to favor selected emerging market corporate securities, such as corporate bonds in Indonesia and South Korea. We also may consider adding exposure to the currencies of Malaysia and India. Overall, we favor holding short-maturity high-yield corporate bonds to keep yield in the portfolio until such time as longer-maturity securities offer better value.

 

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LOOMIS SAYLES INTERNATIONAL BOND FUND

Investment Results through March 31, 2010

 

 

PERFORMANCE IN PERSPECTIVE

The charts comparing the fund’s performance to an index provide you with a general sense of how it performed. The fund’s total return for the period shown below appears with and without sales charges and includes fund expenses and fees. An index measures the performance of a theoretical portfolio. Unlike a fund, an index is unmanaged and does not have expenses that affect the results. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Investors would incur transaction costs and other expenses if they purchased the securities necessary to match the index.

 

Growth of $10,000 Investment in Class A Shares 4

 

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Returns — March 31, 20104

 

       
     6 MONTHS     1 YEAR     SINCE
INCEPTION
 

Class A (Inception 2/1/08)

       

Net Asset Value1

  -1.98   20.49   4.73

With Maximum Sales Charge2

  -6.38      15.06      2.53   
   

Class C (Inception 2/1/08)

       

Net Asset Value1

  -2.32      19.69      3.93   

With CDSC3

  -3.27      18.69      3.93   
   

Class Y (Inception 2/1/08)

       

Net Asset Value1

  -1.87      20.68      4.91   
   
COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE   6 MONTHS     1 YEAR     SINCE
INCEPTION
 

Barclays Capital Global Aggregate ex-USD Bond Index

  -3.18   11.83   3.07

Morningstar World Bond Fund Avg.

  1.35      17.63      4.46   

 

See page 11 for a description of the indices.

All returns represent past performance and do not guarantee future results. Periods of less than one year are not annualized. Share price and return will vary and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. All results include reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Current returns may be higher or lower than those shown. For performance current to the most recent month-end, visit www.funds.natixis.com. Class Y shares are available to certain investors, as described in the prospectus.

The table does not reflect taxes shareholders might owe on any fund distributions or when they redeem their shares.

PORTFOLIO FACTS

       % of Net Assets as of
CREDIT QUALITY      3/31/10*   9/30/09**

Aaa

     48.7   52.5

Aa

     21.9   19.1

A

     7.3   7.0

Baa

     11.7   10.7

Ba

     5.5   2.7

B

     1.3   1.2

Caa and lower

       0.4

Not Rated

       3.3

Short-term and other

     3.6   3.1

 

* Credit quality at 3/31/2010 reflects the highest rating assigned to a security among Moody’s, S&P, or Fitch. The Moody’s equivalent of the assigned rating is presented in the table.

** Credit quality at 9/30/2009 was based on ratings from Moody’s. Securities that were not rated by Moody’s may have been rated by another rating agency or by Loomis Sayles.

 

       % of Net Assets as of  
EFFECTIVE MATURITY      3/31/10     9/30/09  

1 year or less

     4.5      17.3   

1-5 years

     34.3      35.9   

5-10 years

     47.9      29.2   

10+ years

     13.3      17.6   

Average Effective Maturity

     7.0  years    6.7  years 

 

Portfolio characteristics will vary.

 

 

EXPENSE RATIOS AS STATED IN THE MOST RECENT PROSPECTUS

 

Share Class   Gross Expense Ratio5     Net Expense Ratio6  

A

  2.11   1.10

C

  2.93      1.85   

Y

  1.92      0.85   

 

NOTES TO CHARTS

1

Does not include a sales charge.

2

Includes maximum sales charge of 4.50%.

3

Class C shares performance assumes a 1% CDSC applied when you sell shares within one year of purchase.

4

Fund performance has been increased by expense reductions and reimbursements, if any, without which performance would have been lower.

5

Before reductions and reimbursements.

6

After reductions and reimbursements. Expense reductions are contractual and are set to expire on 1/31/11.

 

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LOOMIS SAYLES LIMITED TERM GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY FUND

PORTFOLIO PROFILE

 

Objective:

Seeks a high current return consistent with preservation of capital

 

 

Strategy:

Invests primarily in securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities

 

 

Fund Inception:

January 3, 1989

 

 

Managers:

John Hyll

Clifton V. Rowe, CFA

Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P.

 

 

Symbols:

Class A    NEFLX
Class B    NELBX
Class C    NECLX
Class Y    NELYX

 

 

What You Should Know:

Fixed-income securities are subject to credit risk and interest rate risk; their value generally rises when prevailing interest rates fall and falls when rates rise. Securities issued by the U.S. government are guaranteed by the U.S. government if held to maturity; mutual funds that invest in these securities are not guaranteed. Securities issued by U.S. government agencies may not be government guaranteed.

 

Management Discussion

 

 

Mortgage- and asset-backed securities posted robust returns during the period. These sectors became significantly undervalued during the financial crisis of 2008. However, investors began to recognize the compelling values they offered early last year. An attractive combination of rising prices and higher yields led to strong performance. Treasuries lagged throughout the period.

 

For the six months ended March 31, 2010, Class A shares of Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government and Agency Fund returned 3.18%. based on the net asset value of Class A shares. For the same period, the fund’s benchmark, the Barclays Capital U.S. 1-5 Year Government Bond Index, returned 0.92%, while Morningstar’s Short Government category returned 1.15%.

 

WHAT WAS THE PRIMARY REASON FOR THE FUND’S OUTPERFORMANCE?

The fund’s holdings in sectors that offered a yield advantage relative to Treasuries, such as mortgage- and asset-backed securities (MBS) and (ABS), were the principal drivers of performance. These sectors had been significantly undervalued due to concerns about real estate and mortgages. However, in the second quarter of 2009, investors began to recognize the compelling value of these securities. Risk preference shifted away from safety, leading to relative price appreciation in securitized assets. Overall, the combination of rising prices and significant yield advantage led to strong performance in these sectors. In order of their impact on the fund’s return, securities backed by commercial mortgages (CMBS) were the largest contributors to return, followed by ABS and then MBS related to government-sponsored entities (GSEs).

 

WHICH FACTORS POSITIVELY CONTRIBUTED TO THE FUND’S PERFORMANCE?

As the sectors that had provided the most support for the fund during the financial crisis became underperformers, we gradually positioned the fund more aggressively. We modestly increased holdings in CMBS, which continue to see good demand coupled with low supply. These factors bolstered price movement, leading to significant gains throughout the period. We also maintained an overweight in ABS because of their attractive yields and further appreciation potential.

 

The fund’s holdings in Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) also performed well. With the continued improvement in the economic outlook late in 2009 and early 2010, concerns about deflation began to ease, resulting in higher valuations for TIPS. We sold the fund’s TIPS holdings on strength during the fourth quarter of 2009.

 

WHICH FACTORS DETRACTED FROM THE FUND’S RESULTS?

Treasuries were underperformers for the fund during the period, as investors grew more comfortable with risk and shifted into higher-yielding issues. Though a significant portfolio underweight relative to the benchmark allowed for a positive contribution from Treasuries, results were weak compared to other portfolio holdings. In addition, longer-maturity securities lagged shorter-maturity securities, as longer-term interest rates rose more than short-term rates.

 

WHAT IS YOUR OUTLOOK?

Although we expect the Federal Reserve Board to raise short-term interest rates, we believe the first rate increase will occur later than the market thinks it will. We expect our GSE mortgage positions to benefit from a stable interest-rate environment. As a result, we modestly increased CMBS holdings and plan to maintain an overweight in both CMBS and ABS until market conditions warrant a change. We continue to favor ABS and MBS because they are protected through credit enhancements intended to absorb losses and protect senior securities. We believe this protection is strong. Within the fund’s investment parameters, we will continue to look for opportunities to take advantage of a steep yield curve and will focus on income over price appreciation.

 

Given our expectations of a gradual rise in yields and slow economic growth, we believe our strategy, coupled with careful security selection, has the potential to provide attractive returns for shareholders. As always, we are watching incoming data for signs that market conditions have changed.

 

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LOOMIS SAYLES LIMITED TERM GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY FUND

Investment Results through March 31, 2010

 

 

 

PERFORMANCE IN PERSPECTIVE

The charts comparing the fund’s performance to an index provide you with a general sense of how it performed. The fund’s total return for the period shown below appears with and without sales charges and includes fund expenses and fees. An index measures the performance of a theoretical portfolio. Unlike a fund, the index is unmanaged and does not have expenses that affect the results. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Investors would incur transaction costs and other expenses if they purchased the securities necessary to match the index.

 

Growth of a $10,000 Investment in Class A Shares 4

 

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Returns — March 31, 20104

 

         
     6 MONTHS     1 YEAR     5 YEARS      10 YEARS  
   

Class A (Inception 1/3/89)

          

Net Asset Value1

  3.18   8.40   5.07    4.96

With Maximum Sales Charge2

  0.07      5.13      4.43       4.65   
   

Class B (Inception 9/27/93)

          

Net Asset Value1

  2.80      7.70      4.28       4.22   

With CDSC3

  -2.20      2.70      3.94       4.22   
   

Class C (Inception 12/30/94)

          

Net Asset Value1

  2.79      7.69      4.30       4.23   

With CDSC3

  1.79      6.69      4.30       4.23   
   

Class Y (Inception 3/31/94)

          

Net Asset Value1

  3.30      8.75      5.36       5.29   
         
COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE   6 MONTHS     1 YEAR     5 YEARS      10 YEARS  

Barclays Capital U.S. 1-5 Year Government Bond Index

  0.92   1.67   4.81    5.09

Morningstar Short Gov’t Fund Avg.

  1.15      3.24      4.05       4.40   
                          

 

See page 11 for a description of the indices.

All returns represent past performance and do not guarantee future results. Periods of less than one year are not annualized. Share price and return will vary and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. All results include reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Current returns may be higher or lower than those shown. For performance current to the most recent month-end, visit www.funds.natixis.com. Performance history includes periods from a predecessor fund. Class Y shares are available to certain investors, as described in the prospectus.

The table and graph do not reflect taxes shareholders might owe on any fund distributions or when they redeem their shares.

 

PORTFOLIO FACTS

 

     % of Net Assets as of
FUND COMPOSITION    3/31/10   9/30/09

Treasuries

   25.3   14.6

Mortgage Related

   23.2   42.4

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

   12.8   10.9

Government Guaranteed

   12.0   3.5

Government Owned - No Guarantee

   9.9   10.0

Government Sponsored

   6.9   8.3

ABS Car Loan

   3.1   2.1

ABS Credit Card

   1.0   3.4

Hybrid ARMs

   0.9   2.0

ABS Home Equity

   0.8   1.2

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations

   0.3   0.4

ABS Other

     0.3

Short-Term Investments & Other

   3.8   0.9
     % of Net Assets as of  
EFFECTIVE MATURITY    3/31/10     9/30/09  

1 year or less

   9.1      1.9   

1-5 years

   77.2      83.5   

5-10 years

   13.7      14.6   

10+ years

          

Average Effective Maturity

   2.8  years    3.5  years 

 

Portfolio characteristics will vary.

 

 

EXPENSE RATIOS AS STATED IN THE MOST RECENT PROSPECTUS

 

Share Class   Gross Expense Ratio5     Net Expense Ratio6  

A

  0.99   0.90

B

  1.74      1.65   

C

  1.74      1.65   

Y

  0.72      0.65   

 

NOTES TO CHARTS

1

Does not include a sales charge.

2

Includes maximum sales charge of 3.00%.

3

Performance for Class B shares assumes a maximum 5% contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) applied when you sell shares, which declines annually between years 1-6 according to the following schedule: 5, 4, 3, 3, 2, 1, 0%. Class C shares performance assumes a 1% CDSC applied when you sell shares within one year of purchase.

4

Fund performance has been increased by expense reductions and reimbursements, if any, without which performance would have been lower.

5

Before reductions and reimbursements.

6

After reductions and reimbursements. Expense reductions are contractual and are set to expire on 1/31/11.

 

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LOOMIS SAYLES STRATEGIC INCOME FUND

PORTFOLIO PROFILE

 

Objective:

Seeks high current income, with a secondary objective of capital growth

 

 

Strategy:

Invests primarily in income-producing securities in the U.S. and around the world

 

 

Fund Inception:

May 1, 1995

 

 

Managers:

Daniel J. Fuss, CFA, CIC

Kathleen C. Gaffney, CFA

 

 

Associate Managers:

Matthew J. Eagan, CFA

Elaine M. Stokes

Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P.

 

 

Symbols:

Class A    NEFZX
Class B    NEZBX
Class C    NECZX
Class Y    NEZYX
Admin Class    NEZAX

 

 

What You Should Know:

Fixed-income securities are subject to credit risk and interest rate risk; their value generally rises when prevailing interest rates fall and falls when rates rise.

The fund can invest a significant percentage of assets in debt securities that are rated below investment grade and the value of fund shares can be adversely affected by changes in economic conditions or other circumstances. Lower rated debt securities have speculative characteristics and may be subject to greater price volatility than higher rated investments. In addition, the secondary market for these securities may lack liquidity. The fund can also invest a significant percentage of assets in foreign securities and the value of the fund shares can be adversely affected by changes in currency exchange rates, political, and economic developments. In emerging markets, these risks can be significant. Fund shares should be viewed as a long-term investment.

 

Management Discussion

 

 

As the world economy continues to recover slowly, investors replaced lingering pessimism with optimism. Still fears about government debt in Europe and China’s tight lending practices percolated through the global credit markets, tempering investor enthusiasm for overseas obligations. In the United States, wavering economic data and an uncertain outlook for financial regulation drove some market participants back into defensive mode. Despite these challenges, improved access to capital, declining corporate default rates and brighter economic trends fed an appetite for risk, and corporate bond spreads narrowed during the period.

 

For the six month period ended March 31, 2010, Class A shares of Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund returned 9.86%. The fund significantly outperformed its benchmark, the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which returned 1.99% over the period. It also outperformed the average fund in Morningstar’s Multisector Bond category, which returned 6.82%.

 

WHAT WAS THE PRIMARY REASON FOR THE FUND’S OUTPERFORMANCE?

Successful security selection was the key to the period’s impressive results, with investment-grade and high-yield corporate issues, convertible bonds and non-U.S dollar obligations all contributing to the fund’s strong performance relative to its benchmark.

 

WHICH FACTORS POSITIVELY CONTRIBUTED TO THE FUND’S PERFORMANCE?

Strong corporate earnings and better-than-expected fourth quarter gross domestic product (GDP) growth buoyed results among investment-grade corporate issues. Notable returns came from industrial issues in technology, transportation and capital goods. Certain investment-grade financial and electric utility names also lifted performance. Despite a few periods of muted performance, high yield garnered the most gains for the fund, as investors were willing to accept greater risk in pursuit of higher yields. Within high yield, financial (consumer finance, diversified finance) and industrial (technology, communications, retail, automotive) names drove outperformance.

 

The fund’s non-U.S dollar allocation was among the top contributors of excess return. Investments denominated in the Canadian dollar, Indonesian rupiah and Mexican peso benefited from both asset and currency appreciation. The fund’s Australian dollar, Brazilian real, British pound and New Zealand dollar holdings also contributed.

 

The equity market rally that started in 2009 extended into 2010, lending support for convertible bonds. Our increased allocation to convertibles generated some of the best returns for the period, led by selected names in automotive, pharmaceuticals and technology. Modest exposure to preferred and equity securities also benefited from the performance surge.

 

WHICH FACTORS DETRACTED FROM THE FUND’S RESULTS?

There were few areas of weakness that existed in the fund amid the widespread bullish sentiment that swept fixed-income markets over the last several months. Our bias away from commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) detracted from performance as the sector rallied. Currency weakness was a performance drag for holdings denominated in the Icelandic krona and Norwegian krone.

 

WHAT IS YOUR OUTLOOK?

The fund is positioned to take advantage of a gradual economic recovery and positive fundamental trends. We believe short-term interest rates in the United States will remain low for the foreseeable future, but acknowledge the continuing pressures that the ever-increasing U.S. Treasury issuance will place on longer-term rates. In our opinion, there remains ample opportunity for corporate bond yield spreads to tighten further. Within corporate credit, we are advocating a strategy of specific (fundamental credit) risk instead of market (interest rate) risk. We continue to see opportunity in the convertible market and have focused on increasing our exposure. We continue to add opportunistically to non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities, with a focus on credits and countries in which we anticipate fundamental improvements will continue to emerge. We believe that in a rising-rate environment, research and security selection will continue to prove key to successful portfolio management.

 

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LOOMIS SAYLES STRATEGIC INCOME FUND

Investment Results through March 31, 2010

 

 

PERFORMANCE IN PERSPECTIVE

The charts comparing the fund’s performance to two indexes provide you with a general sense of how it performed. The fund’s total return for the period shown below appears with and without sales charges and includes fund expenses and fees. An index measures the performance of a theoretical portfolio. Unlike a fund, the index is unmanaged and does not have expenses that affect the results. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Investors would incur transaction costs and other expenses if they purchased the securities necessary to match the index.

 

Growth of a $10,000 Investment in Class A Shares 5

 

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Returns — March 31, 2010 5

 

         
     6 MONTHS     1 YEAR     5 YEARS     10 YEARS  

Class A (Inception 5/1/95)

         

Net Asset Value2

  9.86   46.29   7.17   9.05

With Maximum Sales Charge3

  4.92      39.69      6.19      8.55   
   

Class B (Inception 5/1/95)

         

Net Asset Value2

  9.54      45.36      6.40      8.23   

With CDSC4

  4.54      40.36      6.08      8.23   
   

Class C (Inception 5/1/95)

         

Net Asset Value2

  9.55      45.28      6.39      8.24   

With CDSC4

  8.55      44.28      6.39      8.24   
   

Class Y (Inception 12/1/99)

         

Net Asset Value2

  10.00      46.73      7.47      9.37   
   

Admin Class (Inception 2/1/10)1

         

Net Asset Value2

  9.60      45.88      6.86      8.66   
COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE   6 MONTHS     1 YEAR     5 YEARS     10 YEARS  

Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index

  1.99   7.69   5.44   6.29

Barclays Capital U.S. Universal Bond Index

  2.63      10.39      5.55      6.43   

Morningstar Multisector Bond Fund Avg.

  6.82      31.84      5.59      6.56   

 

See page 11 for a description of the indices.

All returns represent past performance and do not guarantee future results. Periods of less than one year are not annualized. Share price and return will vary and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. All results include reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Current returns may be higher or lower than those shown. Performance history includes periods from a predecessor fund. For performance current to the most recent month-end, visit www.funds.natixis.com. Class Y shares are available to certain investors, as described in the prospectus.

The table and graph do not reflect taxes shareholders might owe on any fund distributions or when they redeem their shares.

 

PORTFOLIO FACTS

 

       % of Net Assets as of
CREDIT QUALITY      3/31/10*   9/30/09**

Aaa

     16.2   15.6

Aa

     6.6   6.1

A

     10.6   7.4

Baa

     27.0   30.8

Ba

     10.8   10.5

B

     13.2   6.9

Caa and lower

     5.7   8.1

Not Rated

     7.2   6.7

Short-term and other

     2.7   4.0

 

* Credit quality at 3/31/2010 reflects the highest rating assigned to a security among Moody’s, S&P, or Fitch. The Moody’s equivalent of the assigned rating is presented in the table.

** Credit quality at 9/30/2009 was based on ratings from Moody’s. Securities that were not rated by Moody’s may have been rated by another rating agency or by Loomis Sayles.

 

       % of Net Assets as of  
EFFECTIVE MATURITY      3/31/10     9/30/09  

1 year or less

     4.5      5.7   

1-5 years

     31.5      25.8   

5-10 years

     30.5      33.1   

10+ years

     33.5      35.4   

Average Effective Maturity

     11.5  years    12.3  years 

 

Portfolio characteristics will vary.

 

 

EXPENSE RATIOS AS STATED IN THE MOST RECENT PROSPECTUS

 

Share Class   Gross Expense Ratio6     Net Expense Ratio7  

A

  0.99   0.99

B

  1.75      1.75   

C

  1.74      1.74   

Y

  0.73      0.73   

Admin

  1.24      1.24   

 

NOTES TO CHARTS

1

Prior to the inception of Admin Class shares (2/1/10), performance is that of Class A shares, restated to reflect the higher net expenses of Admin Class shares.

2

Does not include a sales charge.

3

Includes maximum sales charge of 4.50%.

4

Performance for Class B shares assumes a maximum 5% contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) applied when you sell shares, which declines annually between years 1-6 according to the following schedule: 5, 4, 3, 3, 2, 1, 0%. Class C share performance assumes a 1.00% CDSC applied when you sell shares within one year of purchase.

5

Fund performance has been increased by expense reductions and reimbursements, if any, without which performance would have been lower.

6

Before reductions and reimbursements.

7

After reductions and reimbursements. Expense reductions are contractual and are set to expire on 1/31/11.

 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

The views expressed in this report reflect those of the portfolio managers as of the dates indicated. The managers’ views are subject to change at any time without notice based on changes in market or other conditions. References to specific securities or industries should not be regarded as investment advice. Because the funds are actively managed, there is no assurance that they will continue to invest in the securities or industries mentioned.

 

Before investing, consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. Visit www.funds.natixis.com or call 1-800-225-5478 for a prospectus and/or a summary prospectus, both of which contain this and other information. Read it carefully.

INDEX/AVERAGE DESCRIPTIONS

Barclays Capital Global Aggregate ex-USD Bond Index is an unmanaged index that provides a broad-based measure of the international investment-grade fixed-rate debt markets.

 

Barclays Capital U.S. 1-5 Year Government Bond Index is an unmanaged index that includes U.S. Treasury and agency securities with remaining maturities of one to five years.

 

Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged index that covers the U.S.-dollar denominated, investment-grade, fixed-rate, taxable bond market of SEC-registered securities. The index includes bonds from the Treasury, government-related, corporate, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, and collateralized mortgage-backed securities sectors.

 

Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High-Yield Bond Index is an unmanaged index that covers the U.S. dollar-denominated, non-investment grade, fixed-rate, taxable corporate bond market.

 

Barclays Capital U.S. Universal Bond Index is an unmanaged index that covers U.S. dollar-denominated taxable bonds, including U.S. government and investment grade debt, non-investment grade debt, asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities, Eurobonds, 144A securities and emerging market debt.

 

Morningstar Fund Averages are the average performance without sales charges of funds with similar investment objectives, as calculated by Morningstar, Inc.

PROXY VOTING INFORMATION

A description of the funds’ proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge, upon request, by calling Natixis Funds at 800-225-5478; on the funds’ website at www.funds.natixis.com; and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) website at www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30, 2009 is available from the funds’ website and the SEC’s website.

 

QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULES

The funds file a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The funds’ Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling
1-800-SEC-0330.

 

NOT FDIC INSURED   MAY LOSE VALUE   NO BANK  GUARANTEE

 

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UNDERSTANDING FUND EXPENSES

 

As a mutual fund shareholder, you incur different costs: transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchases, contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions; certain exchange fees; and ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service fees (12b-1 fees), and other fund expenses. In addition, each fund may assess a minimum balance fee of $20 on an annual basis for accounts that fall below the required minimum to establish an account. Certain exemptions may apply. These costs are described in more detail in the funds’ prospectuses. The examples below are intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the funds and help you compare these with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The first line in the table of each class of fund shares shows the actual account values and actual fund expenses you would have paid on a $1,000 investment in the fund from October 1, 2009 through March 31, 2010. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.60) and multiply the result by the number in the Expenses Paid During Period column as shown below for your class.

 

The second line in the table of each class of fund shares provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund’s actual expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid on your investment for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund 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 reflect ongoing costs only, and do not include any transaction costs such as sales charges redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line in the table of each fund is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included, total costs would be higher.

 

 

LOOMIS SAYLES CORE PLUS BOND FUND      BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE
10/1/2009
     ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE
3/31/2010
     EXPENSES PAID DURING  PERIOD*
10/1/2009 – 3/31/2010

Class A

                    

Actual

     $1,000.00      $1,043.10      $4.58

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,020.44      $4.53

Class B

                    

Actual

     $1,000.00      $1,039.00      $8.39

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,016.70      $8.30

Class C

                    

Actual

     $1,000.00      $1,039.30      $8.39

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,016.70      $8.30

Class Y

                    

Actual

     $1,000.00      $1,044.20      $3.31

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,021.69      $3.28
* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio: 0.90%, 1.65%, 1.65% and 0.65% for Class A, B, C and Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the half-year period).

 

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LOOMIS SAYLES HIGH INCOME FUND      BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE
10/1/2009
    

ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE

3/31/2010

    

EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD*

10/1/2009 – 3/31/2010

Class A

                    

Actual

     $1,000.00      $1,112.60      $6.06

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,019.20      $5.79

Class B

                    

Actual

     $1,000.00      $1,108.20      $9.99

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,015.46      $9.55

Class C

                    

Actual

     $1,000.00      $1,105.90      $9.98

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,015.46      $9.55

Class Y

                    

Actual

     $1,000.00      $1,111.70      $4.74

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,020.44      $4.53

 

* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio (after fee reduction/reimbursement): 1.15%, 1.90%, 1.90% and 0.90% for Class A, B, C and Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the half-year period).

 

LOOMIS SAYLES INTERNATIONAL BOND FUND     

BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE

10/1/2009

    

ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE

3/31/2010

    

EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD*

10/1/2009 – 3/31/2010

Class A

                    

Actual

     $1,000.00      $980.20      $5.43

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,019.45      $5.54

Class C

                    

Actual

     $1,000.00      $976.80      $9.12

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,015.71      $9.30

Class Y

                    

Actual

     $1,000.00      $981.30      $4.20

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,020.69      $4.28

 

* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio (after fee reduction/reimbursement): 1.10%, 1.85% and 0.85%, for Class A, C and Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the half-year period).

 

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LOOMIS SAYLES LIMITED TERM GOVERNMENT AND
AGENCY FUND
     BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE
10/1/2009
     ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE
3/31/2010
     EXPENSES PAID DURING  PERIOD*
10/1/2010 – 3/31/2010

Class A

                    

Actual

     $1,000.00      $1,031.80      $4.56

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,020.44      $4.53

Class B

                    

Actual

     $1,000.00      $1,028.00      $8.34

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,016.70      $8.30

Class C

                    

Actual

     $1,000.00      $1,027.90      $8.34

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,016.70      $8.30

Class Y

                    

Actual

     $1,000.00      $1,033.00      $3.29

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,021.69      $3.28
* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio (after fee reduction/reimbursment): 0.90%, 1.65%, 1.65% and 0.65%, for Class A, B, C and Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the half-year period).

 

LOOMIS SAYLES STRATEGIC INCOME FUND      BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE
10/1/2009
     ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE
3/31/2010
       EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD*
10/1/2009 – 3/31/2010
 

Class A

                        

Actual

     $1,000.00      $1,098.60         $5.02 1 

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,020.14         $4.84

Class B

                        

Actual

     $1,000.00      $1,095.40         $8.93 1 

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,016.40         $8.60

Class C

                        

Actual

     $1,000.00      $1,095.50         $8.93 1 

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,016.40         $8.60

Class Y

                        

Actual

     $1,000.00      $1,100.00         $3.72 1 

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,021.39         $3.58

Admin Class

                        

Actual

     $1,000.00      $1,038.30 2        $1.98 2 

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,001.86      $6.09

 

* Hypothetical expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio: 0.96%, 1.71%, 1.71%, 0.71% and 1.22% for Class A, B, C, Y and Admin Class, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (182), divided by 365 (to reflect the half-year period).
1

Actual expenses for Class A, B, C and Y are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio: 0.96%, 1.71%, 1.71% and 0.71%, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (182), divided by 365 (to reflect the half-year period).

2

Admin Class commenced operations on February 1, 2010. Actual expenses are equal to Fund’s annualized expense ratio: 1.22% for the Admin Class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal period (58), divided by 365 (to reflect the partial period).

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
  Bonds and Notes — 98.1% of Net Assets
   ABS Car Loan — 2.0%   
$ 1,140,000    AESOP Funding II LLC, Series 2010-2A, Class A, 144A,
3.630%, 8/20/2014
   $ 1,139,886
  570,000    Centre Point Funding LLC, Series 2010-1A, Class 1, 144A,
5.430%, 7/20/2016
     570,112
  3,865,000    Chrysler Financial Lease Trust, Series 2010-A, Class B, 144A,
3.460%, 9/16/2013
     3,862,059
  790,000    Hertz Vehicle Financing LLC, Series 2009-2A, Class A1, 144A,
4.260%, 3/25/2014
     813,166
         
        6,385,223
         
   ABS Home Equity — 0.2%   
  885,399    Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2004-S1, Class A3,
4.615%, 2/25/2035
     713,642
         
   Aerospace & Defense — 0.8%   
  2,495,000    Bombardier, Inc., 144A,
7.500%, 3/15/2018
     2,601,037
         
   Automotive — 1.2%   
  1,990,000    Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC,
7.000%, 10/01/2013
     2,059,125
  975,000    Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC,
8.000%, 12/15/2016
     1,027,282
  830,000    Lear Corp.,
7.875%, 3/15/2018
     839,338
         
        3,925,745
         
   Banking — 5.8%   
  1,365,000    Bear Stearns Cos., Inc. (The),
6.400%, 10/02/2017
     1,507,937
  605,000    Citigroup, Inc.,
6.125%, 5/15/2018
     618,182
  2,135,000    Citigroup, Inc.,
6.500%, 8/19/2013
     2,301,556
  1,380,000    Citigroup, Inc.,
8.125%, 7/15/2039
     1,593,076
  625,000    Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The),
5.300%, 2/14/2012
     665,257
  790,000    JPMorgan Chase & Co.,
6.000%, 1/15/2018
     857,705
  2,530,000    Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., MTN,
6.875%, 4/25/2018
     2,726,503
  960,000    Morgan Stanley,
4.750%, 4/01/2014
     980,234
  615,000    Morgan Stanley,
5.375%, 10/15/2015
     638,767
  100,000    Morgan Stanley,
6.750%, 4/15/2011
     105,565
  1,620,000    Morgan Stanley, Series F, GMTN,
6.625%, 4/01/2018
     1,727,858
  835,000    Morgan Stanley, Series F, MTN,
5.550%, 4/27/2017
     853,987
  920,000    Nomura Holdings, Inc.,
5.000%, 3/04/2015
     940,438
  3,155,000    Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (The),
4.875%, 3/16/2015
     3,154,224
         
        18,671,289
         
   Building Materials — 1.3%   
  2,520,000    Holcim Capital Corp. Ltd., 144A,
6.875%, 9/29/2039
     2,654,586
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Building Materials — continued   
$ 815,000    Owens Corning, Inc.,
7.000%, 12/01/2036
   $ 798,525
  795,000    USG Corp.,
6.300%, 11/15/2016
     711,525
         
        4,164,636
         
   Chemicals — 1.2%   
  1,305,000    Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. LLC, 144A,
8.250%, 6/15/2019
     1,557,931
  740,000    LBI Escrow Corp., 144A,
8.000%, 11/01/2017
     767,750
  1,330,000    RPM International, Inc.,
6.125%, 10/15/2019
     1,382,969
         
        3,708,650
         
   Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 8.0%   
  795,000    Banc of America Commercial Mortgage, Inc., Series 2005-6,
Class A2,
5.165%, 9/10/2047
     807,517
  850,000    Banc of America Commercial Mortgage, Inc., Series 2006-1,
Class A2,
5.334%, 9/10/2045
     866,507
  1,305,000    Banc of America Commercial Mortgage, Inc., Series 2007-2,
Class A2,
5.634%, 4/10/2049
     1,338,686
  2,680,000    Banc of America Commercial Mortgage, Inc., Series 2007-5,
Class A4,
5.492%, 2/10/2051
     2,544,450
  1,245,000    Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities, Inc., Series 2005-PW10, Class A2,
5.270%, 12/11/2040
     1,263,234
  1,200,000    Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities, Inc., Series 2007-PW16, Class A2,
5.856%, 6/11/2040(c)
     1,244,520
  145,000    Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities, Series 2007-PW15, Class A4,
5.331%, 2/11/2044
     139,706
  690,000    Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2007-C6, Class A4,
5.888%, 12/10/2049(c)
     687,127
  1,000,000    Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2008-C7, Class A4,
6.298%, 12/10/2049(c)
     1,007,673
  710,000    Citigroup/Deutsche Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-CD2, Class A2,
5.408%, 1/15/2046
     723,170
  1,793,914    Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding Corp., Series 2005-GG5, Class A2,
5.117%, 4/10/2037
     1,825,193
  960,000    Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding Corp., Series 2006-GG7, Class A4,
6.085%, 7/10/2038(c)
     978,640
  2,839,000    GS Mortgage Securities Corp. II, Series 2006-GG6, Class A4,
5.553%, 4/10/2038
     2,853,286
  1,140,000    GS Mortgage Securities Corp. II, Series 2006-GG8, Class A4,
5.560%, 11/10/2039
     1,128,582
  1,375,000    JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2006-LDP7, Class A4,
6.064%, 4/15/2045(c)
     1,419,518
  850,000    JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2007-CB18, Class A4,
5.440%, 6/12/2047
     830,785

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — continued   
$ 1,710,000    LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-C3, Class A3,
4.647%, 7/15/2030
   $ 1,745,728
  900,000    Morgan Stanley Capital I, Series 2007-T27, Class A4,
5.802%, 6/11/2042(c)
     930,678
  1,175,000    Morgan Stanley Capital I, Series 2008-T29, Class A4,
6.458%, 1/11/2043(c)
     1,237,698
  2,070,000    Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-C29, Class A4,
5.308%, 11/15/2048
     2,055,156
         
        25,627,854
         
   Construction Machinery — 0.1%   
  470,000    Oshkosh Corp., 144A,
8.250%, 3/01/2017
     485,275
         
   Consumer Products — 0.2%   
  255,000    Whirlpool Corp.,
8.000%, 5/01/2012
     280,261
  250,000    Whirlpool Corp., MTN,
8.600%, 5/01/2014
     290,134
         
        570,395
         
   Distributors — 0.3%   
  714,000    EQT Corp.,
8.125%, 6/01/2019
     848,260
         
   Diversified Manufacturing — 0.9%   
  1,200,000    Crane Co.,
6.550%, 11/15/2036(d)
     1,174,762
  1,580,000    Hutchison Whampoa International Ltd., 144A,
5.750%, 9/11/2019
     1,640,125
         
        2,814,887
         
   Electric — 2.0%   
  290,000    AES Corp. (The),
7.750%, 10/15/2015
     295,075
  570,000    AES Corp. (The),
8.000%, 10/15/2017
     578,550
  1,765,000    AES Corp. (The),
8.000%, 6/01/2020
     1,758,381
  110,000    CMS Energy Corp.,
8.750%, 6/15/2019
     124,200
  630,000    Exelon Generation Co. LLC,
5.200%, 10/01/2019
     636,433
  690,000    IPALCO Enterprises, Inc., 144A,
7.250%, 4/01/2016
     715,875
  1,270,000    TransAlta Corp.,
4.750%, 1/15/2015
     1,311,515
  1,100,000    TransAlta Corp.,
6.500%, 3/15/2040
     1,087,499
         
        6,507,528
         
   Food & Beverage — 2.8%   
  560,000    Anheuser-Busch Cos., Inc.,
4.500%, 4/01/2018
     555,182
  2,235,000    Del Monte Corp., 144A,
7.500%, 10/15/2019
     2,343,956
  1,420,000    Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.,
6.820%, 5/01/2018
     1,622,221
  915,000    Kraft Foods, Inc.,
6.125%, 8/23/2018
     997,129
  1,510,000    Kraft Foods, Inc.,
6.500%, 2/09/2040
     1,564,784
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Food & Beverage — continued   
$ 1,410,000    Smithfield Foods, Inc., 144A,
10.000%, 7/15/2014
   $ 1,572,150
  255,000    TreeHouse Foods, Inc.,
7.750%, 3/01/2018
     264,563
         
        8,919,985
         
   Government Guaranteed — 1.3%   
  95,000,000    Japan Finance Organization for Municipal Enterprises,
1.350%, 11/26/2013 (JPY)
     1,050,020
  296,000,000    Japan Finance Organization for Municipal Enterprises,
1.550%, 2/21/2012 (JPY)
     3,235,268
         
        4,285,288
         
   Government Owned - No Guarantee — 1.4%   
  2,360,000    Petrobras International Finance Co.,
6.875%, 1/20/2040
     2,435,957
  1,375,000    Qtel International Finance Ltd., 144A,
7.875%, 6/10/2019
     1,589,137
  545,000    Taqa Abu Dhabi National Energy, 144A,
6.250%, 9/16/2019
     547,944
         
        4,573,038
         
   Health Insurance — 0.7%   
  2,005,000    WellPoint, Inc.,
7.000%, 2/15/2019
     2,273,642
         
   Healthcare — 1.6%   
  190,000    Express Scripts, Inc.,
7.250%, 6/15/2019
     219,961
  575,000    HCA, Inc.,
7.500%, 12/15/2023
     526,125
  935,000    HCA, Inc.,
9.125%, 11/15/2014
     987,594
  485,000    Hospira, Inc.,
6.050%, 3/30/2017
     520,925
  2,050,000    Life Technologies Corp.,
6.000%, 3/01/2020
     2,098,942
  670,000    Medco Health Solutions,
7.250%, 8/15/2013
     757,531
         
        5,111,078
         
   Hybrid ARMs — 0.6%   
  882,747    FHLMC,
5.937%, 11/01/2036(c)
     922,673
  863,352    FNMA,
6.015%, 2/01/2037(c)
     911,034
         
        1,833,707
         
   Independent Energy — 0.8%   
  2,400,000    XTO Energy, Inc.,
6.375%, 6/15/2038
     2,687,690
         
   Industrial Other — 0.3%   
  760,000    Timken Co. (The),
6.000%, 9/15/2014
     808,238
         
   Life Insurance — 0.5%   
  1,575,000    Aflac, Inc.,
6.900%, 12/17/2039
     1,623,140
         
   Lodging — 0.3%   
  500,000    Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.,
7.250%, 6/15/2016
     493,750

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Lodging — continued   
$ 510,000    Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.,
11.875%, 7/15/2015
   $ 600,525
         
        1,094,275
         
   Media Cable — 2.0%   
  995,000    Comcast Corp.,
6.450%, 3/15/2037
     1,013,274
  1,770,000    Comcast Corp.,
6.950%, 8/15/2037
     1,914,818
  410,000    Cox Communications, Inc.,
5.450%, 12/15/2014
     443,188
  755,000    Cox Communications, Inc.,
6.750%, 3/15/2011
     790,476
  1,760,000    Time Warner Cable, Inc.,
8.250%, 4/01/2019
     2,129,755
         
        6,291,511
         
   Media Non-Cable — 0.6%   
  1,900,000    Inmarsat Finance PLC, 144A,
7.375%, 12/01/2017
     1,976,000
         
   Metals & Mining — 1.4%   
  1,275,000    ArcelorMittal,
7.000%, 10/15/2039
     1,309,402
  1,510,000    ArcelorMittal,
9.850%, 6/01/2019
     1,919,205
  710,000    United States Steel Corp.,
6.650%, 6/01/2037
     610,600
  640,000    United States Steel Corp.,
7.375%, 4/01/2020
     641,600
         
        4,480,807
         
   Mortgage Related — 13.5%   
  642,213    FHLMC,
4.000%, 7/01/2019
     665,510
  1,423,840    FHLMC,
4.500%, 12/01/2034
     1,438,480
  310,961    FHLMC,
5.000%, 11/01/2018
     330,503
  858,808    FHLMC
5.500%, with various maturities in 2018(e)
     927,621
  123,299    FHLMC,
6.000%, 6/01/2035
     133,897
  538,187    FNMA,
4.000%, 6/01/2019
     557,627
  5,211,366    FNMA
4.500%, with various maturities from 2019 to 2035(e)
     5,357,299
  5,748,951    FNMA,
5.500%, with various maturities from 2018 to 2036(e)(f)
     6,115,945
  5,229,512    FNMA
6.000%, with various maturities from 2016 to 2039(e)
     5,586,491
  1,130,922    FNMA
6.500%, with various maturities from 2029 to 2036(e)
     1,234,993
  145,745    FNMA
7.000%, with various maturities in 2030(e)
     163,660
  165,198    FNMA
7.500%, with various maturities from 2024 to 2032(e)
     186,994
  1,280,000    FNMA (TBA),
6.000%, 1/01/2036(b)
     1,359,601
  1,735,000    FNMA (TBA),
6.500%, 4/01/2035(b)
     1,880,306
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Mortgage Related — continued   
$ 4,089,553    GNMA
5.000%, with various maturities from 2035 to 2038(e)
   $ 4,264,648
  9,603,804    GNMA
5.500%, with various maturities from 2034 to 2039(e)
     10,183,218
  1,738,448    GNMA
6.000%, with various maturities from 2029 to 2037(e)
     1,863,783
  376,811    GNMA
6.500%, with various maturities from 2028 to 2032(e)
     413,457
  269,105    GNMA
7.000%, with various maturities from 2025 to 2029(e)
     301,478
  102,918    GNMA
7.500%, with various maturities from 2025 to 2030(e)
     116,242
  58,202    GNMA,
8.000%, 11/15/2029
     67,036
  90,576    GNMA
8.500%, with various maturities from 2017 to 2023(e)
     103,596
  15,872    GNMA
9.000%, with various maturities in 2016(e)
     17,727
  32,030    GNMA
11.500%, with various maturities from 2013 to 2015(e)
     35,861
         
        43,305,973
         
   Non-Captive Consumer — 1.0%   
  735,000    HSBC Finance Corp.,
7.000%, 5/15/2012
     801,539
  325,000    SLM Corp., MTN,
5.050%, 11/14/2014
     300,750
  350,000    SLM Corp., Series A, MTN,
5.000%, 10/01/2013
     334,376
  30,000    SLM Corp., Series A, MTN,
5.000%, 4/15/2015
     27,316
  120,000    SLM Corp., Series A, MTN,
5.000%, 6/15/2018
     99,014
  55,000    SLM Corp., Series A, MTN,
5.375%, 1/15/2013
     54,321
  35,000    SLM Corp., Series A, MTN,
5.375%, 5/15/2014
     33,152
  420,000    SLM Corp., Series A, MTN,
5.625%, 8/01/2033
     324,082
  1,135,000    SLM Corp., Series A, MTN,
8.450%, 6/15/2018
     1,147,895
         
        3,122,445
         
   Non-Captive Diversified — 3.8%   
  1,275,000    GATX Corp.,
4.750%, 5/15/2015
     1,265,477
  745,000    General Electric Capital Corp.,
5.875%, 1/14/2038
     708,308
  4,120,000    General Electric Capital Corp., Series A, GMTN,
6.150%, 8/07/2037
     4,028,973
  2,472,000    GMAC, Inc.,
6.625%, 5/15/2012
     2,496,720
  1,211,000    GMAC, Inc.,
8.000%, 11/01/2031
     1,156,505
  1,105,000    GMAC, Inc., 144A,
8.300%, 2/12/2015
     1,160,250
  465,000    International Lease Finance Corp.,
5.000%, 4/15/2010
     465,042
  205,000    International Lease Finance Corp.,
6.375%, 3/25/2013
     200,338

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Non-Captive Diversified — continued   
$ 120,000    International Lease Finance Corp., Series R, MTN,
5.300%, 5/01/2012
   $ 116,552
  40,000    International Lease Finance Corp., Series R, MTN,
5.550%, 9/05/2012
     38,956
  200,000    International Lease Finance Corp., Series R, MTN,
5.625%, 9/20/2013
     188,655
  285,000    International Lease Finance Corp., Series R, MTN,
5.650%, 6/01/2014
     264,140
         
        12,089,916
         
   Oil Field Services — 0.9%   
  190,000    Nabors Industries, Inc.,
6.150%, 2/15/2018
     202,408
  730,000    Nabors Industries, Inc.,
9.250%, 1/15/2019
     908,032
  1,605,000    Parker Drilling Co., 144A,
9.125%, 4/01/2018
     1,643,119
         
        2,753,559
         
   Packaging — 0.3%   
  1,105,000    Ball Corp.,
6.750%, 9/15/2020
     1,124,337
         
   Paper — 1.8%   
  565,000    Georgia-Pacific Corp.,
7.375%, 12/01/2025
     562,175
  1,470,000    Georgia-Pacific Corp.,
7.750%, 11/15/2029
     1,470,000
  735,000    Georgia-Pacific Corp.,
8.000%, 1/15/2024
     779,100
  365,000    Georgia-Pacific Corp.,
8.875%, 5/15/2031
     396,025
  1,945,000    International Paper Co.,
9.375%, 5/15/2019
     2,431,439
         
        5,638,739
         
   Pipelines — 0.6%   
  830,000    Enterprise Products Operating LLC,
7.550%, 4/15/2038
     954,799
  705,000    ONEOK Partners LP,
8.625%, 3/01/2019
     870,566
         
        1,825,365
         
   Property & Casualty Insurance — 0.2%   
  475,000    Willis North America, Inc.,
6.200%, 3/28/2017
     481,219
  245,000    Willis North America, Inc.,
7.000%, 9/29/2019
     256,560
         
        737,779
         
   Refining — 2.4%   
  1,895,000    Coffeyville Resources, 144A,
10.875%, 4/01/2017
     1,880,788
  2,720,000    Motiva Enterprises LLC, 144A,
6.850%, 1/15/2040
     2,931,189
  1,570,000    Valero Energy Corp.,
6.125%, 2/01/2020
     1,570,397
  965,000    Valero Energy Corp.,
9.375%, 3/15/2019
     1,148,867
         
        7,531,241
         
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Sovereigns — 3.2%   
1,230,000(††)    Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M-10,
7.750%, 12/14/2017 (MXN)
   $ 10,132,484
         
   Supranational — 1.5%   
439,000,000    European Investment Bank,
1.250%, 9/20/2012 (JPY)
     4,803,296
         
   Technology — 4.2%   
1,895,000    Amphenol Corp.,
4.750%, 11/15/2014
     1,949,366
830,000    Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., 144A,
6.625%, 1/15/2018
     844,525
290,000    Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., 144A,
6.875%, 1/15/2020
     295,800
745,000    Corning, Inc.,
7.250%, 8/15/2036
     798,201
440,000    Equifax, Inc.,
7.000%, 7/01/2037
     469,911
2,760,000    Equinix, Inc.,
8.125%, 3/01/2018
     2,856,600
1,180,000    Fiserv, Inc.,
6.125%, 11/20/2012
     1,284,260
215,000    Jabil Circuit, Inc.,
7.750%, 7/15/2016
     226,287
85,000    Motorola, Inc.,
6.500%, 9/01/2025
     82,542
485,000    Motorola, Inc.,
6.500%, 11/15/2028
     455,299
185,000    Motorola, Inc.,
6.625%, 11/15/2037
     173,625
1,775,000    National Semiconductor Corp.,
3.950%, 4/15/2015
     1,755,067
279,000    Xerox Corp.,
5.500%, 5/15/2012
     295,936
1,435,000    Xerox Corp.,
6.350%, 5/15/2018
     1,554,498
316,000    Xerox Corp.,
6.400%, 3/15/2016
     346,816
         
        13,388,733
         
   Textile — 0.5%   
1,515,000    Hanesbrands, Inc.,
8.000%, 12/15/2016
     1,568,025
         
   Tobacco — 0.6%   
1,995,000    Reynolds American, Inc.,
7.250%, 6/15/2037
     2,030,527
         
   Treasuries — 14.9%   
4,425,000    Republic of Germany,
4.000%, 4/13/2012 (EUR)
     6,339,170
8,162,000    U.S. Treasury Note
0.875%, 12/31/2010
     8,193,881
955,000    U.S. Treasury Note,
0.875%, 5/31/2011
     959,104
910,000    U.S. Treasury Note,
1.875%, 6/15/2012
     924,858
1,000,000    U.S. Treasury Note,
2.625%, 6/30/2014
     1,014,766
17,855,000    U.S. Treasury Note,
3.125%, 5/15/2019
     17,005,495

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Treasuries — continued   
$ 3,545,000    U.S. Treasury Note,
3.250%, 7/31/2016
   $ 3,581,836
  1,345,000    U.S. Treasury Note,
3.625%, 8/15/2019
     1,328,607
  1,555,000    U.S. Treasury Note,
3.625%, 2/15/2020
     1,528,517
  1,060,000    U.S. Treasury Note,
3.750%, 11/15/2018
     1,068,033
  2,160,000    U.S. Treasury Note
4.375%, 12/15/2010
     2,221,679
  3,005,000    U.S. Treasury Note,
4.625%, 2/15/2017
     3,274,275
         
        47,440,221
         
   Wireless — 3.9%   
  2,185,000    America Movil Sab De CV, 144A,
6.125%, 3/30/2040
     2,135,160
  1,070,000    American Tower Corp.,
4.625%, 4/01/2015
     1,100,403
  2,615,000    CC Holdings GS V LLC/Crown Castle GS III Corp., 144A,
7.750%, 5/01/2017
     2,850,350
  10,000    Nextel Communications, Inc., Series D,
7.375%, 8/01/2015
     9,500
  15,000    Nextel Communications, Inc., Series F,
5.950%, 3/15/2014
     13,988
  1,385,000    SK Telecom Co., Ltd., 144A,
6.625%, 7/20/2027
     1,459,266
  3,945,000    Sprint Capital Corp.,
6.875%, 11/15/2028
     3,175,725
  100,000    True Move Co. Ltd., 144A,
10.375%, 8/01/2014
     103,500
  1,520,000    True Move Co. Ltd., 144A,
10.750%, 12/16/2013
     1,586,500
         
        12,434,392
         
   Wirelines — 6.5%   
  2,795,000    Axtel SAB de CV, 144A,
9.000%, 9/22/2019
     2,850,900
  4,033,000    Embarq Corp.,
7.995%, 6/01/2036
     4,089,236
  1,575,000    Frontier Communications Corp.,
7.875%, 1/15/2027
     1,417,500
  1,325,000    New Communications Holdings, Inc., 144A,
7.875%, 4/15/2015
     1,361,437
  450,000    New Communications Holdings, Inc., 144A,
8.250%, 4/15/2017
     457,875
  210,000    Qwest Capital Funding, Inc.,
6.500%, 11/15/2018
     196,350
  1,350,000    Qwest Corp.,
6.875%, 9/15/2033
     1,302,750
  1,545,000    Qwest Corp.,
7.250%, 9/15/2025
     1,560,450
  255,000    Qwest Corp.,
7.250%, 10/15/2035
     246,075
  2,020,000    Qwest Corp.,
7.500%, 6/15/2023
     2,020,000
  775,000    Qwest Corp.,
8.875%, 3/15/2012
     848,625
  590,000    Telecom Italia Capital SA,
6.000%, 9/30/2034
     523,413
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)  
     
$ 2,435,000    Telecom Italia Capital SA,
7.200%, 7/18/2036
   $ 2,458,503   
  1,100,000    Telemar Norte Leste SA, 144A,
9.500%, 4/23/2019
     1,306,250   
           
        20,639,364   
           
   Total Bonds and Notes (Identified Cost $297,826,205)      313,549,216   
           

Shares

             
  Preferred Stocks — 0.2%   
   Banking — 0.1%   
  532    GMAC, Inc., Series G, 144A,
7.000%
     405,517   
           
   Thrifts & Mortgage Finance — 0.1%   
  256,000    Federal National Mortgage Association,
6.750%(g)(h)
     238,080   
  4,200    Federal National Mortgage Association, (fixed rate to 12/13/2010, variable rate thereafter),
8.250%(g)(h)
     5,334   
           
        243,414   
           
   Total Preferred Stocks (Identified Cost $1,717,443)      648,931   
           
Principal
Amount (‡)
             
  Short-Term Investments — 3.0%   
$ 8,079,061    Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 3/31/2010 at 0.000% to be repurchased at $8,079,061 on 4/01/2010, collateralized by $7,700,000 Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.125% due 4/15/2011 valued at $8,242,850, including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements)      8,079,061   
  1,590,000   

U.S. Treasury Bill,

0.101%, 6/17/2010(i)

     1,589,507   
           
   Total Short-Term Investments (Identified Cost $9,668,502)      9,668,568   
           
     
   Total Investments — 101.3%
(Identified Cost $309,212,150)(a)
     323,866,715   
   Other assets less liabilities—(1.3)%      (4,269,157
           
   Net Assets — 100.0%    $ 319,597,558   
           
     
  (‡)    Principal amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.   
  (†)    See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements.   
  (††)    Amount shown represents units. One unit represents a principal amount of 100.   
  (a)   

Federal Tax Information (Amounts exclude certain adjustments made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes. Such adjustments are primarily due to wash sales. Amortization of premium on debt securities is excluded for tax purposes.):

At March 31, 2010, the net unrealized appreciation on investments based on a cost of $309,445,799 for federal income tax purposes was as follows:

    

   

   Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost    $ 16,968,289   
   Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value      (2,547,373
           
   Net unrealized appreciation    $ 14,420,916   
           
  (b)    Delayed delivery. See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements.   
  (c)    Variable rate security. Rate as of March 31, 2010 is disclosed.   
  (d)    Illiquid security. At March 31, 2010, the value of this security amounted to $1,174,762 or 0.4% of net assets.    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

     
(e)    The Fund’s investment in mortgage related securities of the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Federal National Mortgage Association and Government National Mortgage Association are interests in separate pools of mortgages. All separate investments in securities of each issuer which have the same coupon rate have been aggregated for the purpose of presentation in the Portfolio of Investments.
(f)    All or a portion of this security has been segregated to cover collateral requirements on TBA obligations.
(g)    Non-income producing security.   
(h)    Future dividend payments have been eliminated as the issuer has been placed in conservatorship.
(i)    Interest rate represents discount rate at time of purchase; not a coupon rate.
  
144A    Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2010, the value of these securities amounted to $48,109,415 or 15.1% of net assets.
  
ABS    Asset-Backed Securities   
ARMs    Adjustable Rate Mortgages   
FHLMC    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation   
FNMA    Federal National Mortgage Association   
GMTN    Global Medium Term Note   
GNMA    Government National Mortgage Association   
MTN    Medium Term Note   
TBA    To Be Announced   
     
EUR    Euro   
JPY    Japanese Yen   
MXN    Mexican Peso   

 

Industry Summary at March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Treasuries    14.9
Mortgage Related    13.5   
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities    8.0   
Wirelines    6.5   
Banking    5.9   
Technology    4.2   
Wireless    3.9   
Non-Captive Diversified    3.8   
Sovereigns    3.2   
Food & Beverage    2.8   
Refining    2.4   
Electric    2.0   
ABS Car Loan    2.0   
Media Cable    2.0   
Other Investments, less than 2% each    23.2   
Short-Term Investments    3.0   
      
Total Investments    101.3   
Other assets less liabilities    (1.3
      
Net Assets    100.0
      

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
  Bonds and Notes — 84.4% of Net Assets
  Non-Convertible Bonds — 66.2%
   ABS Car Loan — 0.3%   
$ 105,000    Avis Budget Car Rental LLC/Avis Budget Finance, Inc.,
7.750%, 5/15/2016
   $ 102,900
  315,000    Avis Budget Car Rental LLC/Avis Budget Finance, Inc., 144A,
9.625%, 3/15/2018
     329,175
         
        432,075
         
   ABS Home Equity — 1.6%   
  700,000    Asset Backed Funding Certificates, Series 2006-HE1, Class A2B,
0.356%, 1/25/2037(b)
     340,296
  225,000    Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities Trust, Series 2004-HE7, Class M2,
1.396%, 8/25/2034(b)
     137,685
  247,416    Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2004-6,
Class M1,
0.846%, 10/25/2034(b)
     155,131
  650,000    Fremont Home Loan Trust, Series 2004-D, Class M2,
0.846%, 11/25/2034(b)
     397,464
  725,000    GSAMP Trust, Series 2006-HE5, Class A2C,
0.396%, 8/25/2036(b)
     283,091
  150,000    Park Place Securities, Inc., Series 2004-WCW2, Class M2,
0.896%, 10/25/2034(b)
     84,204
  1,000,000    Residential Asset Mortgage Products, Inc., Series 2006-RZ5, Class A2,
0.426%, 8/25/2046(b)
     827,211
         
        2,225,082
         
   Airlines — 1.3%   
  37,277    Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 1997-4,
Class 4B,
6.900%, 7/02/2018
     35,972
  302,009    Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2000-2,
Class A-1,
7.707%, 10/02/2022
     302,009
  514,974    Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2001-1, Class B,
7.373%, 6/15/2017
     486,651
  180,000    Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2007-1, Class B,
6.903%, 4/19/2022
     163,800
  745,000    UAL Pass Through Trust, Series 2009-1,
10.400%, 5/01/2018
     800,875
         
        1,789,307
         
   Automotive — 2.1%   
  450,000    FCE Bank PLC, EMTN,
7.875%, 2/15/2011, (GBP)
     697,352
  420,000    Ford Motor Co.,
6.375%, 2/01/2029
     341,250
  1,220,000    Ford Motor Co.,
6.625%, 10/01/2028
     1,024,800
  65,000    Ford Motor Co.,
6.625%, 2/15/2028
     54,600
  40,000    Ford Motor Co.,
7.500%, 8/01/2026
     35,500
  150,000    Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC,
8.000%, 12/15/2016
     158,043
  635,000    Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The),
7.000%, 3/15/2028
     547,687
         
        2,859,232
         
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Banking — 0.9%   
12,176,250,000    JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, EMTN, 144A,
Zero Coupon, 10/17/2011, (IDR)
   $ 1,212,072
         
   Building Materials — 0.9%   
50,000    Masco Corp.,
6.500%, 8/15/2032
     42,915
345,000    Masco Corp.,
7.750%, 8/01/2029
     329,476
785,000    USG Corp.,
6.300%, 11/15/2016
     702,575
75,000    USG Corp.,
9.500%, 1/15/2018
     75,844
65,000    USG Corp., 144A,
9.750%, 8/01/2014
     68,900
         
        1,219,710
         
   Chemicals — 1.3%   
855,000    Hercules, Inc., Subordinated Note,
6.500%, 6/30/2029
     684,000
450,000    LBI Escrow Corp., 144A,
8.000%, 11/01/2017
     466,875
680,000    Reichhold Industries, Inc., 144A,
9.000%, 8/15/2014
     644,300
         
        1,795,175
         
   Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 1.9%   
450,005    Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-10, Class 5A1,
0.506%, 1/25/2036(b)
     262,076
335,247    GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR7, Class 2A1,
3.399%, 11/25/2035(b)
     285,094
553,112    Impac CMB Trust, Series 2005-3, Class A1,
0.486%, 8/25/2035(b)
     362,609
714,179    Lehman Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-3, Class 1A6,
0.746%, 1/25/2036(b)
     449,828
588,266    Lehman Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-6, Class 5A1,
0.746%, 12/25/2036(b)
     425,234
715,484    Lehman XS Trust, Series 2007-10H, Class 1A11,
0.366%, 7/25/2037(b)(k)
     347,276
347,029    Master Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust, Series 2005-2,
Class 5A1,
3.004%, 3/25/2035(b)
     290,766
507,192    Residential Accredit Loans, Inc., Series 2005-QA13, Class 2A1,
5.794%, 12/25/2035(b)
     268,504
         
        2,691,387
         
   Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 0.6%   
100,000    Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities, Series 2007-PW15, Class A4,
5.331%, 2/11/2044
     96,349
100,000    Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates, Series 2007-C4, Class A4,
5.998%, 9/15/2039(b)
     90,955
520,000    JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2007-LD11, Class A4,
6.006%, 6/15/2049(b)
     498,627
100,000    JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2007-LDPX, Class A3,
5.420%, 1/15/2049
     96,335
         
        782,266
         
   Construction Machinery — 0.9%   
100,000    Oshkosh Corp., 144A,
8.250%, 3/01/2017
     103,250

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Construction Machinery — continued   
$ 985,000    RSC Equipment Rental, Inc.,
9.500%, 12/01/2014
   $ 975,150
  15,000    United Rentals North America, Inc.,
7.750%, 11/15/2013
     14,400
  170,000    Urbi Desarrollos Urbanos SAB de CV, 144A,
9.500%, 1/21/2020
     184,025
         
        1,276,825
         
   Consumer Products — 0.7%   
  1,085,000    Acco Brands Corp.,
7.625%, 8/15/2015
     1,015,831
         
   Electric — 2.6%   
  35,000    AES Corp. (The),
8.000%, 10/15/2017
     35,525
  209,522    AES Ironwood LLC,
8.857%, 11/30/2025
     205,331
  22,648    AES Red Oak LLC, Series A,
8.540%, 11/30/2019
     23,158
  375,000    Dynegy Holdings, Inc.,
7.125%, 5/15/2018
     266,250
  180,000    Dynegy Holdings, Inc.,
7.625%, 10/15/2026
     115,200
  815,000    Dynegy Holdings, Inc.,
7.750%, 6/01/2019
     615,325
  2,230,000    Edison Mission Energy,
7.625%, 5/15/2027
     1,427,200
  140,000    NGC Corp. Capital Trust I, Series B,
8.316%, 6/01/2027
     72,800
  195,000    TXU Corp., Series P,
5.550%, 11/15/2014
     142,350
  1,015,000    TXU Corp., Series Q,
6.500%, 11/15/2024
     527,800
  370,000    TXU Corp., Series R,
6.550%, 11/15/2034
     190,550
         
        3,621,489
         
   Gaming — 0.1%   
  185,000    MGM MIRAGE, 144A,
9.000%, 3/15/2020
     190,550
         
   Government Owned - No Guarantee — 0.1%   
  200,000    DP World Ltd., 144A,
6.850%, 7/02/2037
     171,743
         
   Healthcare — 3.3%   
  30,000    Boston Scientific Corp.,
7.000%, 11/15/2035
     26,989
  165,000    Boston Scientific Corp.,
7.375%, 1/15/2040
     155,793
  35,000    HCA, Inc.,
7.050%, 12/01/2027
     29,925
  630,000    HCA, Inc.,
7.500%, 12/15/2023
     576,450
  700,000    HCA, Inc.,
7.500%, 11/06/2033
     609,000
  40,000    HCA, Inc.,
7.690%, 6/15/2025
     37,000
  480,000    HCA, Inc.,
8.360%, 4/15/2024
     454,800
  670,000    HCA, Inc., MTN,
7.580%, 9/15/2025
     606,350
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Healthcare — continued   
$ 1,685,000    HCA, Inc., MTN,
7.750%, 7/15/2036
   $ 1,482,800
  380,000    Psychiatric Solutions, Inc., 144A,
7.750%, 7/15/2015
     387,125
  255,000    Tenet Healthcare Corp.,
6.875%, 11/15/2031
     207,825
         
        4,574,057
         
   Home Construction — 3.6%   
  410,000    Desarrolladora Homex SAB de CV,
7.500%, 9/28/2015
     416,150
  360,000    KB Home, Guaranteed Note,
5.875%, 1/15/2015
     341,100
  1,790,000    KB Home, Guaranteed Note,
7.250%, 6/15/2018
     1,713,925
  830,000    Lennar Corp., Series B,
6.500%, 4/15/2016
     799,912
  1,325,000    Pulte Group, Inc.,
6.000%, 2/15/2035
     1,026,875
  495,000    Pulte Group, Inc.,
6.375%, 5/15/2033
     396,000
  380,000    Pulte Group, Inc.,
7.875%, 6/15/2032
     347,700
         
        5,041,662
         
   Independent Energy — 6.4%   
  3,295,000    Chesapeake Energy Corp.,
6.500%, 8/15/2017
     3,187,913
  790,000    Chesapeake Energy Corp.,
6.875%, 11/15/2020
     768,275
  620,000    Connacher Oil and Gas Ltd., 144A,
10.250%, 12/15/2015
     630,850
  3,127,000    Pioneer Natural Resources Co.,
7.200%, 1/15/2028
     2,957,110
  340,000    SandRidge Energy, Inc., 144A,
8.000%, 6/01/2018
     323,000
  1,065,000    Swift Energy Co.,
7.125%, 6/01/2017
     1,011,750
         
        8,878,898
         
   Industrial Other — 0.5%   
  530,000    Corp. Pesquera Inca SAC, 144A,
9.000%, 2/10/2017
     535,300
  140,000    Ranhill Labuan Ltd., 144A,
12.500%, 10/26/2011
     129,500
         
        664,800
         
   Lodging — 1.9%   
  2,000,000    Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.,
7.000%, 6/15/2013
     2,025,000
  670,000    Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.,
7.250%, 6/15/2016
     661,625
         
        2,686,625
         
   Media Non-Cable — 1.0%   
  240,000    Clear Channel Communications, Inc.,
4.400%, 5/15/2011
     226,200
  415,000    Clear Channel Communications, Inc.,
5.000%, 3/15/2012
     367,275
  595,000    Clear Channel Communications, Inc.,
6.250%, 3/15/2011
     575,663

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Media Non-Cable — continued   
$ 20,000    Clear Channel Communications, Inc.,
7.650%, 9/15/2010
   $ 19,925
  175,000    Intelsat Corp.,
6.875%, 1/15/2028
     150,500
         
        1,339,563
         
   Metals & Mining — 0.4%   
  80,000    Algoma Acquisition Corp., 144A,
9.875%, 6/15/2015
     73,600
  125,000    United States Steel Corp.,
7.000%, 2/01/2018
     123,125
  315,000    United States Steel Corp.,
7.375%, 4/01/2020
     315,788
         
        512,513
         
   Non-Captive Consumer — 0.6%   
  10,000    SLM Corp., Series A, MTN,
5.000%, 6/15/2018
     8,251
  5,000    SLM Corp., Series A, MTN,
5.625%, 8/01/2033
     3,858
  735,000    SLM Corp., Series A, MTN,
6.500%, 6/15/2010, (NZD)(c)
     522,208
  245,000    SLM Corp., Series A, MTN,
8.450%, 6/15/2018
     247,784
         
        782,101
         
   Non-Captive Diversified — 2.1%   
  30,000    CIT Group, Inc.,
7.000%, 5/01/2017
     27,675
  1,300,000    General Electric Capital Corp., Series A, GMTN,
2.960%, 5/18/2012, (SGD)
     931,464
  660,000    General Motors Acceptance Corp. of Canada Ltd., EMTN,
7.125%, 9/13/2011, (AUD)
     595,391
  139,000    GMAC, Inc.,
8.000%, 11/01/2031
     132,745
  1,105,000    International Lease Finance Corp., 144A,
8.750%, 3/15/2017
     1,130,451
  80,000    iStar Financial, Inc.,
5.850%, 3/15/2017
     59,200
  10,000    iStar Financial, Inc.,
5.875%, 3/15/2016
     7,500
  15,000    iStar Financial, Inc., Series B,
5.950%, 10/15/2013
     12,000
         
        2,896,426
         
   Oil Field Services — 1.7%   
  490,000    Basic Energy Services, Inc.,
7.125%, 4/15/2016
     426,300
  380,000    Basic Energy Services, Inc.,
11.625%, 8/01/2014
     418,000
  350,000    Compagnie Generale de Geophysique-Veritas,
9.500%, 5/15/2016
     374,500
  305,000    Complete Production Services, Inc.,
8.000%, 12/15/2016
     301,950
  30,000    Key Energy Services, Inc.,
8.375%, 12/01/2014
     30,337
  296,000    North American Energy Partners, Inc.,
8.750%, 12/01/2011
     296,000
  120,000    Parker Drilling Co., 144A,
9.125%, 4/01/2018
     122,850
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Oil Field Services — continued   
$ 385,000    Pioneer Drilling Co., 144A,
9.875%, 3/15/2018
   $ 381,150
         
        2,351,087
         
   Paper — 1.1%   
  340,000    Georgia-Pacific Corp.,
7.250%, 6/01/2028
     336,600
  160,000    Georgia-Pacific Corp.,
7.375%, 12/01/2025
     159,200
  1,071,000    Georgia-Pacific Corp.,
7.750%, 11/15/2029
     1,071,000
         
        1,566,800
         
   Pipelines — 2.0%   
  2,285,000    El Paso Corp.,
6.950%, 6/01/2028
     2,063,620
  405,000    El Paso Corp.,
7.420%, 2/15/2037
     357,927
  110,000    El Paso Corp., GMTN,
7.800%, 8/01/2031
     108,111
  235,000    El Paso Corp., GMTN,
8.050%, 10/15/2030
     234,593
         
        2,764,251
         
   Refining — 0.6%   
  150,000    Petroplus Finance Ltd., 144A,
6.750%, 5/01/2014
     135,000
  745,000    Petroplus Finance Ltd., 144A,
7.000%, 5/01/2017
     640,700
         
        775,700
         
   REITs — 0.1%   
  170,000    Felcor Lodging LP,
10.000%, 10/01/2014
     175,100
         
   Retailers — 2.2%   
  250,000    Dillard’s, Inc.,
6.625%, 1/15/2018
     231,250
  105,000    Dillard’s, Inc.,
7.130%, 8/01/2018
     98,700
  545,000    J.C. Penney Corp., Inc., Senior Note,
6.375%, 10/15/2036
     507,531
  510,000    Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc.,
6.375%, 3/15/2037
     469,200
  30,000    Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc.,
6.790%, 7/15/2027
     27,000
  210,000    Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc.,
6.900%, 4/01/2029
     199,500
  1,600,000    Toys R Us, Inc.,
7.375%, 10/15/2018
     1,536,000
         
        3,069,181
         
   Sovereigns — 4.6%   
  502,000(††)    Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M-20,
8.000%, 12/07/2023, (MXN)
     4,066,347
  350,000    New South Wales Treasury Corp., Series 10RG,
7.000%, 12/01/2010, (AUD)
     326,782
  3,000,000    Republic of Brazil,
10.250%, 1/10/2028, (BRL)
     1,703,827
  4,611,430    Republic of Uruguay,
4.250%, 4/05/2027, (UYU)
     236,536
         
        6,333,492
         

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Supermarkets — 1.3%   
$ 300,000    American Stores Co.,
8.000%, 6/01/2026
   $ 263,250
  750,000    New Albertson’s, Inc.,
7.450%, 8/01/2029
     633,750
  190,000    New Albertson’s, Inc.,
7.750%, 6/15/2026
     161,500
  130,000    New Albertson’s, Inc.,
8.000%, 5/01/2031
     111,800
  735,000    New Albertson’s, Inc., Series C, MTN,
6.625%, 6/01/2028
     556,762
         
        1,727,062
         
   Supranational — 2.1%   
  17,499,000,000    European Investment Bank, EMTN, 144A,
Zero Coupon, 4/24/2013, (IDR)
     1,570,766
  1,500,000,000    International Bank for Reconstruction & Development, EMTN,
2.300%, 2/26/2013, (KRW)
     1,304,388
  13,400,000    International Bank for Reconstruction & Development,
9.500%, 5/27/2010, (ISK)
     58,600
         
        2,933,754
         
   Technology — 4.2%   
  1,090,000    Alcatel-Lucent USA, Inc.,
6.450%, 3/15/2029
     768,450
  1,930,000    Alcatel-Lucent USA, Inc.,
6.500%, 1/15/2028
     1,355,825
  290,000    Amkor Technology, Inc.,
9.250%, 6/01/2016
     305,950
  1,110,000    First Data Corp.,
9.875%, 9/24/2015
     957,375
  25,000    Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.,
8.875%, 12/15/2014
     23,875
  580,000    Motorola, Inc.,
6.500%, 9/01/2025
     563,227
  1,000,000    Motorola, Inc.,
7.500%, 5/15/2025
     1,030,502
  340,000    Nortel Networks Capital Corp.,
7.875%, 6/15/2026(d)
     244,800
  560,000    Nortel Networks Ltd.,
6.875%, 9/01/2023(d)
     173,600
  355,000    Xerox Capital Trust I,
8.000%, 2/01/2027
     348,295
         
        5,771,899
         
   Textile — 0.2%   
  375,000    Jones Apparel Group, Inc.,
6.125%, 11/15/2034
     305,625
         
   Transportation Services — 0.6%   
  275,000    APL Ltd., Senior Note,
8.000%, 1/15/2024(c)
     205,563
  640,000    Overseas Shipholding Group, Senior Note,
7.500%, 2/15/2024
     556,800
         
        762,363
         
   Wireless — 3.6%   
  1,443,000    Nextel Communications, Inc., Series D,
7.375%, 8/01/2015
     1,370,850
  944,000    Nextel Communications, Inc., Series E,
6.875%, 10/31/2013
     920,400
  1,080,000    Nextel Communications, Inc., Series F,
5.950%, 3/15/2014
     1,007,100
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Wireless — continued   
$ 2,061,000    Sprint Capital Corp.,
6.875%, 11/15/2028
   $ 1,659,105
  55,000    Sprint Capital Corp.,
6.900%, 5/01/2019
     50,325
  20,000    Sprint Capital Corp.,
8.750%, 3/15/2032
     18,550
         
        5,026,330
         
   Wirelines — 6.8%   
  65,000    Cincinnati Bell Telephone Co.,
6.300%, 12/01/2028
     50,050
  530,000    Cincinnati Bell, Inc.,
7.000%, 2/15/2015
     515,425
  1,611,153    FairPoint Communications, Inc.,
13.125%, 4/02/2018(d)
     261,812
  95,000    Frontier Communications Corp.,
7.000%, 11/01/2025
     79,088
  30,000    Frontier Communications Corp.,
7.125%, 3/15/2019
     28,500
  1,245,000    Frontier Communications Corp.,
7.875%, 1/15/2027
     1,120,500
  605,000    Frontier Communications Corp.,
9.000%, 8/15/2031
     589,875
  80,000    Hawaiian Telcom Communications, Inc., Series B,
12.500%, 5/01/2015(d)
     8
  770,000    Level 3 Financing, Inc.,
8.750%, 2/15/2017
     704,550
  495,000    Level 3 Financing, Inc.,
9.250%, 11/01/2014
     482,625
  2,860,000    Qwest Capital Funding, Inc.,
7.750%, 2/15/2031
     2,717,000
  425,000    Qwest Capital Funding, Inc.,
6.500%, 11/15/2018
     397,375
  1,445,000    Qwest Capital Funding, Inc., Guaranteed Note,
6.875%, 7/15/2028
     1,293,275
  275,000    Qwest Capital Funding, Inc., Guaranteed Note,
7.625%, 8/03/2021
     269,500
  10,000    Qwest Corp.,
6.875%, 9/15/2033
     9,650
  975,000    Windstream Corp.,
7.875%, 11/01/2017
     960,375
         
        9,479,608
         
   Total Non-Convertible Bonds (Identified Cost $82,713,129)      91,701,641
         
  Convertible Bonds — 18.2%
   Automotive — 1.9%   
  55,000    ArvinMeritor, Inc., (Step to Zero Coupon on 2/15/2019), 4.000%, 2/15/2027(e)      46,406
  1,720,000    Ford Motor Co.,
4.250%, 11/15/2016
     2,573,550
         
        2,619,956
         
   Diversified Manufacturing — 0.3%   
  600,000    Trinity Industries, Inc.,
3.875%, 6/01/2036
     470,250
         
   Electric — 0.5%   
  555,000    CMS Energy Corp.,
5.500%, 6/15/2029
     662,531
         

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Healthcare — 2.0%   
$ 1,555,000    Hologic, Inc., (Step to Zero Coupon on 12/15/2013),
2.000%, 12/15/2037(e)
   $ 1,391,725
  40,000    Life Technologies Corp.,
1.500%, 2/15/2024
     46,900
  1,488,000    Omnicare, Inc.,
3.250%, 12/15/2035
     1,259,220
         
        2,697,845
         
   Independent Energy — 0.5%   
  475,000    Chesapeake Energy Corp.,
2.250%, 12/15/2038
     345,563
  435,000    Penn Virginia Corp.,
4.500%, 11/15/2012
     408,900
         
        754,463
         
   Metals & Mining — 0.6%   
  470,000    Peabody Energy Corp.,
4.750%, 12/15/2066
     508,775
  245,000    Steel Dynamics, Inc.,
5.125%, 6/15/2014
     301,350
         
        810,125
         
   Pharmaceuticals — 3.5%   
  950,000    Human Genome Sciences, Inc.,
2.250%, 10/15/2011
     1,900,000
  840,000    Human Genome Sciences, Inc.,
2.250%, 8/15/2012
     1,510,950
  785,000    Kendle International, Inc.,
3.375%, 7/15/2012
     741,825
  505,000    Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Subordinated Note,
4.000%, 11/15/2013
     703,212
         
        4,855,987
         
   REITs — 0.3%   
  195,000    ProLogis,
1.875%, 11/15/2037
     183,788
  170,000    ProLogis,
2.250%, 4/01/2037
     165,325
         
        349,113
         
   Technology — 4.7%   
  1,130,000    Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.,
5.750%, 8/15/2012
     1,125,762
  95,000    Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.,
6.000%, 5/01/2015
     91,081
  1,580,000    Alcatel-Lucent USA, Inc., Series B,
2.875%, 6/15/2025
     1,368,675
  15,000    Ciena Corp.,
0.250%, 5/01/2013
     12,450
  970,000    Ciena Corp.,
0.875%, 6/15/2017
     654,750
  40,000    Ciena Corp.,
4.000%, 3/15/2015
     41,400
  1,015,000    Intel Corp.,
2.950%, 12/15/2035
     995,969
  345,000    JDS Uniphase Corp.,
1.000%, 5/15/2026
     311,794
  1,330,000    Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.,
0.875%, 6/01/2012
     1,226,925
  285,000    Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.,
1.000%, 6/30/2010
     276,450
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Technology — continued   
$ 188,000    Maxtor Corp., Subordinated Note,
5.750%, 3/01/2012(c)
   $ 182,360
  280,000    Nortel Networks Corp.,
2.125%, 4/15/2014(d)
     210,700
         
        6,498,316
         
   Textile — 0.1%   
  115,000    Iconix Brand Group, Inc.,
1.875%, 6/30/2012
     107,094
         
   Wireless — 1.0%   
  80,000    NII Holdings, Inc.,
2.750%, 8/15/2025
     81,200
  1,435,000    NII Holdings, Inc.,
3.125%, 6/15/2012
     1,354,281
         
        1,435,481
         
   Wirelines — 2.8%   
  2,235,000    Level 3 Communications, Inc.,
3.500%, 6/15/2012
     2,058,994
  459,000    Level 3 Communications, Inc.,
5.250%, 12/15/2011
     446,951
  400,000    Level 3 Communications, Inc.,
10.000%, 5/01/2011
     411,000
  815,000    Level 3 Communications, Inc., 144A,
7.000%, 3/15/2015(c)
     973,925
         
        3,890,870
         
   Total Convertible Bonds (Identified Cost $19,143,441)      25,152,031
         
   Total Bonds and Notes (Identified Cost $101,856,570)      116,853,672
         
  Bank Loans — 1.1%
   Media Non-Cable — 0.1%   
  224,012    Tribune Company, Term Loan X,
5.000%, 6/04/2009(d)(f)(g)
     139,447
         
   Printing & Publishing — 0.3%   
  395,696    SuperMedia, Inc., Exit Term Loan,
11.000%, 12/31/2015(g)
     372,338
         
   Technology — 0.0%   
  2,407    Sungard Data Systems, Inc., Tranche A,
1.979%, 2/28/2014(g)
     2,324
         
   Wirelines — 0.7%   
  763,371    FairPoint Communications, Inc., Initial Term Loan B,
5.000%, 3/31/2015(d)(g)
     627,445
  35,904    Hawaiian Telcom Communications, Inc., Tranche C Term Loan,
4.750%, 6/01/2014(g)(h)
     25,492
  250,000    Level 3 Financing, Inc., Add on Term Loan,
11.500%, 3/13/2014(g)
     272,500
  25,000    Level 3 Financing, Inc., Tranche A Term Loan,
2.501%, 3/13/2014(g)
     23,211
         
        948,648
         
   Total Bank Loans (Identified Cost $1,341,194)      1,462,757
         

Shares

           
  Preferred Stocks — 2.1%
  Convertible Preferred Stocks — 1.9%
   Automotive — 0.0%   
  450    Ford Motor Co. Capital Trust II,
6.500%(i)
     20,880
         

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Shares    Description    Value (†)
     
   Capital Markets — 0.8%   
26,890    Newell Financial Trust I,
5.250%
   $ 1,082,322
         
   Diversified Financial Services — 0.1%   
3,732    Sovereign Capital Trust IV,
4.375%
     119,424
         
   Electric Utilities — 0.2%   
6,475    AES Trust III,
6.750%
     292,589
         
   Machinery — 0.1%   
2,550    United Rentals Trust I,
6.500%
     76,819
         
   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 0.2%   
9,500    El Paso Energy Capital Trust I,
4.750%
     355,063
         
   Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 0.5%   
799    Lucent Technologies Capital Trust I,
7.750%
     636,004
         
   Total Convertible Preferred Stocks (Identified Cost $2,195,580)      2,583,101
         
Non-Convertible Preferred Stocks — 0.2%
   Banking — 0.2%   
274    GMAC, Inc., Series G, 144A,
7.000%
     208,857
         
   Thrifts & Mortgage Finance — 0.0%   
300    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.,
5.000%(i)(j)
     465
7,900    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.,
5.570%(i)(j)
     6,715
2,850    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.,
5.660%(i)(j)
     2,391
1,000    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.,
5.700%(i)(j)
     1,740
1,800    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.,
5.790%(i)(j)
     2,916
650    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.,
5.810%(i)(j)
     1,059
1,400    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.,
5.900%(i)(j)
     1,259
350    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.,
6.000%(i)(j)
     648
600    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.,
6.420%(i)(j)
     1,146
1,350    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.,
6.550%(i)(j)
     1,336
7,400    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., (fixed rate to 12/31/2012, variable rate thereafter),
8.375%(i)(j)
     9,398
1,200    Federal National Mortgage Association,
4.750%(i)(j)
     1,620
200    Federal National Mortgage Association,
5.125%(i)(j)
     302
400    Federal National Mortgage Association,
5.375%(i)(j)
     684
350    Federal National Mortgage Association,
5.810%(i)(j)
     595
550    Federal National Mortgage Association,
6.750%(i)(j)
     512
Shares    Description    Value (†)
     
  10,250    Federal National Mortgage Association, (fixed rate to 12/13/2010, variable rate thereafter),
8.250%(i)(j)
   $ 13,017
         
        45,803
         
   Total Non-Convertible Preferred Stocks
(Identified Cost $634,132)
     254,660
         
   Total Preferred Stocks (Identified Cost $2,829,712)      2,837,761
         
  Common Stocks — 0.8%
   Biotechnology — 0.2%   
  8,147    Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(i)      332,968
         
   Chemicals — 0.0%   
  1,087    Ashland, Inc.      57,361
         
   Household Durables — 0.0%   
  1,775    KB Home      29,731
         
   Media — 0.1%   
  3,338    Dex One Corp.(i)      93,197
         
   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 0.3%   
  35,176    El Paso Corp.      381,308
         
   Pharmaceuticals — 0.2%   
  6,875    Merck & Co., Inc.      256,781
         
   Thrifts & Mortgage Finance — 0.0%   
  5,500    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.(i)(j)      6,985
         
   Total Common Stocks (Identified Cost $1,642,171)      1,158,331
         
  Closed-End Investment Companies — 0.0%
  2,535    Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund, Inc.      26,466
  2,175    Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund, Inc.      13,833
         
   Total Closed-End Investment Companies
(Identified Cost $34,947)
     40,299
         
Principal
Amount (‡)
           
  Short-Term Investments — 10.3%
$ 13,307    Repurchase Agreement with State Street Corporation, dated 3/31/2010 at 0.000% to be repurchased at $13,307 on 4/01/2010, collateralized by $15,000 U.S. Treasury Bill, due 7/08/2010 valued at $14,994 including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements)      13,307
  14,311,357    Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 3/31/2010 at 0.000% to be repurchased at $14,311,357 on 4/01/2010, collateralized by $14,600,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2.125% due 6/18/2013 valued at $14,600,000 including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements)      14,311,357
         
   Total Short-Term Investments (Identified Cost $14,324,664)      14,324,664
         
   Total Investments — 98.7%
(Identified Cost $122,029,258)(a)
     136,677,484
   Other assets less liabilities—1.3%      1,861,578
         
   Net Assets — 100.0%    $ 138,539,062
         
     
  (‡)    Principal amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.   
  (†)    See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements.   
  (††)    Amount shown represents units. One unit represents a principal amount of 100.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

     
(a)   

Federal Tax Information (Amounts exclude certain adjustments made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes. Such adjustments are primarily due to wash sales. Amortization of premium on debt securities is excluded for tax purposes.):

At March 31, 2010, the net unrealized appreciation on investments based on a cost of $122,051,259 for federal income tax purposes was as follows:

    

   

   Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost    $ 18,094,699   
   Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value      (3,468,474
           
   Net unrealized appreciation    $ 14,626,225   
           
     
(b)    Variable rate security. Rate as of March 31, 2010 is disclosed.   
(c)    Illiquid security. At March 31, 2010, the value of these securities amounted to $1,884,056 or 1.4% of net assets.    
(d)    The issuer is in default with respect to interest and/or principal payments. Income is not being accrued.    
(e)    Coupon rate is a fixed rate for an initial period then resets at a specified date and rate.    
(f)    Issuer has filed for bankruptcy.   
(g)    Variable rate security. Rate shown represents the weighted average rate at March 31, 2010.    
(h)    All or a portion of interest payment is paid-in-kind.   
(i)    Non-income producing security.   
(j)    Future dividend payments have been eliminated as the issuer has been placed in conservatorship.    
(k)    The issuer has made partial payments with respect to interest and/or principal. Income is not being accrued.    
  
144A    Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2010, the value of these securities amounted to $10,613,964 or 7.7% of net assets.      
  
ABS    Asset-Backed Securities   
EMTN    Euro Medium Term Note   
GMTN    Global Medium Term Note   
MTN    Medium Term Note   
REITs    Real Estate Investment Trusts   
     
AUD    Australian Dollar   
BRL    Brazilian Real   
GBP    British Pound   
IDR    Indonesian Rupiah   
ISK    Icelandic Krona   
KRW    South Korean Won   
MXN    Mexican Peso   
NZD    New Zealand Dollar   
SGD    Singapore Dollar   
UYU    Uruguayan Peso   

 

Industry Summary at March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Wirelines    10.3
Technology    8.9   
Independent Energy    6.9   
Healthcare    5.3   
Wireless    4.6   
Sovereigns    4.6   
Automotive    4.0   
Pharmaceuticals    3.7   
Home Construction    3.6   
Electric    3.1   
Retailers    2.2   
Supranational    2.1   
Non-Captive Diversified    2.1   
Pipelines    2.0   
Other Investments, less than 2% each    25.0   
Short-Term Investments    10.3   
      
Total Investments    98.7   
Other assets less liabilities    1.3   
      
Net Assets    100.0
      

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
Bonds and Notes — 96.4% of Net Assets
Non-Convertible Bonds — 95.7%   
   Australia — 3.1%   
200,000    Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd., EMTN,
2.625%, 11/16/2012, (EUR)
   $ 273,070
200,000    National Australia Bank Ltd., EMTN,
3.500%, 1/23/2015, (EUR)
     275,928
505,000    New South Wales Treasury Corp., Series 10RG,
7.000%, 12/01/2010, (AUD)
     471,500
         
        1,020,498
         
   Belgium — 3.7%   
100,000    Anheuser-Busch InBev NV, EMTN,
6.500%, 6/23/2017, (GBP)
     169,462
720,000    Kingdom of Belgium, Series 50,
4.000%, 3/28/2013, (EUR)
     1,042,690
         
        1,212,152
         
   Brazil — 1.1%   
190,279(††)    Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional, Series B,
6.000%, 5/15/2015, (BRL)
     105,488
100,000    NET Servicos de Comunicacao SA, 144A,
7.500%, 1/27/2020
     105,500
250,000    Republic of Brazil,
10.250%, 1/10/2028, (BRL)
     141,986
         
        352,974
         
   Canada — 6.3%   
225,000    Bell Canada, Series M-17,
6.100%, 3/16/2035, (CAD)
     222,147
170,000    Canadian Government,
2.000%, 9/01/2012, (CAD)
     167,251
805,000    Canadian Government,
4.500%, 6/01/2015, (CAD)(b)
     853,293
165,000    Corus Entertainment, Inc., 144A,
7.250%, 2/10/2017, (CAD)
     165,429
200,000    Province of Ontario, EMTN,
4.000%, 12/03/2019, (EUR)
     278,011
150,000    Province of Quebec Canada, EMTN,
3.375%, 6/20/2016, (EUR)
     205,909
200,000    Shaw Communications, Inc.,
5.650%, 10/01/2019, (CAD)
     202,713
         
        2,094,753
         
   Cayman Islands — 1.7%   
60,000    DASA Finance Corp., 144A,
8.750%, 5/29/2018
     64,200
100,000    Fibria Overseas Finance Ltd., 144A,
9.250%, 10/30/2019
     114,000
200,000    Hutchison Whampoa Finance Ltd.,
4.625%, 9/21/2016, (EUR)
     278,210
100,000    Odebrecht Finance Ltd., 144A,
7.000%, 4/21/2020
     104,125
         
        560,535
         
   Denmark — 1.9%   
3,250,000    Denmark Government Bond,
4.000%, 11/15/2015, (DKK)
     631,571
         
   France — 6.3%   
100,000    Cie Financiere et Industrielle des Autoroutes,
5.250%, 4/30/2018, (EUR)
     147,848
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   France — continued   
375,000    Government of France,
4.000%, 4/25/2013, (EUR)
   $ 544,126
305,000    Government of France,
4.250%, 10/25/2017, (EUR)
     447,283
315,000    Government of France,
5.000%, 10/25/2016, (EUR)
     482,274
140,000    Lafarge SA, EMTN,
4.750%, 3/23/2020, (EUR)
     181,282
50,000    Lafarge SA, EMTN,
5.375%, 6/26/2017, (EUR)
     68,857
70,000    Veolia Environnement, EMTN,
6.125%, 11/25/2033, (EUR)
     107,226
100,000    Wendel,
4.875%, 5/26/2016, (EUR)
     119,546
         
        2,098,442
         
   Germany — 19.3%   
100,000    Bertelsmann AG, EMTN,
3.625%, 10/06/2015, (EUR)
     132,785
185,000    Kreditanstalt fuer Wiederaufbau,
2.500%, 10/11/2010, (EUR)
     252,290
110,000    Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg,
3.750%, 2/12/2014, (EUR)
     157,451
105,000    Muenchener Hypothekenbank eG,
5.000%, 1/16/2012, (EUR)
     150,872
735,000    Republic of Germany,
3.250%, 1/04/2020, (EUR)
     1,005,366
315,000    Republic of Germany,
3.750%, 7/04/2013, (EUR)
     455,730
1,005,000    Republic of Germany,
3.750%, 1/04/2017, (EUR)(b)
     1,451,757
395,000    Republic of Germany,
4.000%, 4/13/2012, (EUR)
     565,870
285,000    Republic of Germany,
4.000%, 1/04/2037, (EUR)
     393,673
490,000    Republic of Germany,
4.250%, 7/04/2017, (EUR)
     727,795
380,000    Republic of Germany,
4.500%, 1/04/2013, (EUR)
     557,448
295,000    Republic of Germany,
6.500%, 7/04/2027, (EUR)
     539,335
         
        6,390,372
         
   India — 0.6%   
100,000    Canara Bank Ltd., (fixed rate to 11/28/2016, variable rate thereafter),
6.365%, 11/28/2021
     99,542
100,000    ICICI Bank Ltd., (fixed rate to 4/30/2017, variable rate thereafter), 144A,
6.375%, 4/30/2022
     94,153
         
        193,695
         
   Indonesia — 0.3%   
100,000    Adaro Indonesia PT, 144A,
7.625%, 10/22/2019
     103,880
         
   Ireland — 0.8%   
30,000,000    Depfa ACS Bank, Series 686, EMTN,
1.650%, 12/20/2016, (JPY)
     272,960
         

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Italy — 1.1%   
100,000    Atlantia SpA, Series 5, EMTN,
5.625%, 5/06/2016, (EUR)
   $ 149,223
150,000    Finmeccanica SpA, EMTN,
4.875%, 3/24/2025, (EUR)
     203,361
         
        352,584
         
   Japan — 13.6%   
83,000,000    Japan Finance Organization for Municipal Enterprises,
1.350%, 11/26/2013, (JPY)
     917,386
123,000,000    Japan Government,
0.700%, 6/20/2014, (JPY)
     1,328,886
160,000,000    Japan Government,
1.300%, 3/20/2019, (JPY)
     1,722,150
35,000,000    Japan Government,
1.400%, 6/20/2011, (JPY)
     379,997
160,000    Nomura Holdings, Inc.,
6.700%, 3/04/2020
     166,050
         
        4,514,469
         
   Jersey — 0.2%   
50,000    WPP PLC,
6.000%, 4/04/2017, (GBP)
     79,535
         
   Luxembourg — 0.8%   
150,000    Enel Finance International SA, EMTN,
5.625%, 8/14/2024, (GBP)
     227,971
25,000    Telecom Italia Finance SA, EMTN,
7.750%, 1/24/2033, (EUR)
     39,915
         
        267,886
         
   Mexico — 2.7%   
160,000    Axtel SAB de CV, 144A,
9.000%, 9/22/2019
     163,200
85,000    Desarrolladora Homex SAB de CV,
7.500%, 9/28/2015
     86,275
10,000(†††)    Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M-10,
8.000%, 12/17/2015, (MXN)
     84,465
41,000(†††)    Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M-10,
8.500%, 12/13/2018, (MXN)
     352,009
10,000(†††)    Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M-20,
8.000%, 12/07/2023, (MXN)
     81,003
100,000    Mexichem SAB de CV, 144A,
8.750%, 11/06/2019
     108,500
         
        875,452
         
   Netherlands — 1.7%   
150,000    Kingdom of Netherlands,
5.000%, 7/15/2011, (EUR)
     213,586
100,000    Majapahit Holding BV, 144A,
7.750%, 1/20/2020
     108,500
150,000    RWE Finance BV, EMTN,
5.500%, 7/06/2022, (GBP)
     232,913
         
        554,999
         
   Norway — 2.9%   
275,000    Norwegian Government,
4.250%, 5/19/2017, (NOK)
     48,455
2,625,000    Norwegian Government,
5.000%, 5/15/2015, (NOK)
     479,592
2,075,000    Norwegian Government,
6.000%, 5/16/2011, (NOK)
     363,237
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Norway — continued   
310,000    Norwegian Government,
6.500%, 5/15/2013, (NOK)
   $ 57,972
         
        949,256
         
   Poland — 0.2%   
80,000    Poland Government International Bond,
3.000%, 9/23/2014, (CHF)
     77,883
         
   Russia — 0.3%   
100,000    Lithuania Government International Bond, 144A,
7.375%, 2/11/2020
     109,455
         
   Singapore — 2.1%   
130,000    Republic of Singapore,
1.625%, 4/01/2013, (SGD)
     95,137
810,000    Republic of Singapore,
2.250%, 7/01/2013, (SGD)
     603,938
         
        699,075
         
   South Africa — 0.5%   
150,000    Edcon Proprietary Ltd., 144A,
3.900%, 6/15/2014, (EUR)(c)
     154,481
         
   Supranational — 4.9%   
40,000,000    Asian Development Bank, EMTN,
2.350%, 6/21/2027, (JPY)
     442,542
25,000,000    European Investment Bank,
1.250%, 9/20/2012, (JPY)
     273,536
44,000,000    European Investment Bank,
1.400%, 6/20/2017, (JPY)
     482,503
921,000,000    European Investment Bank, EMTN, 144A,
Zero Coupon, 4/24/2013, (IDR)
     82,672
30,000,000    Nordic Investment Bank, Series C, GMTN,
1.700%, 4/27/2017, (JPY)
     336,075
         
        1,617,328
         
   Sweden — 4.8%   
2,700,000    Sweden Government Bond,
4.500%, 8/12/2015, (SEK)
     411,181
5,100,000    Sweden Government Bond,
5.500%, 10/08/2012, (SEK)
     774,429
100,000    Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, EMTN,
5.375%, 6/27/2017, (EUR)
     144,444
200,000    Volvo Treasury AB, Series 225, EMTN,
5.000%, 5/31/2017, (EUR)
     266,635
         
        1,596,689
         
   Switzerland — 0.4%   
100,000    Credit Suisse London, EMTN,
5.125%, 9/18/2017, (EUR)
     146,473
         
   United Arab Emirates — 0.3%   
100,000    DP World Ltd., 144A,
6.850%, 7/02/2037
     85,871
         
   United Kingdom — 6.1%   
50,000    BAT International Finance PLC, EMTN,
5.375%, 6/29/2017, (EUR)
     74,381
100,000    British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC, EMTN,
6.000%, 5/21/2027, (GBP)
     155,189
50,000    BSKYB Finance UK PLC,
5.750%, 10/20/2017, (GBP)
     80,561
25,000    National Grid PLC, EMTN,
4.375%, 3/10/2020, (EUR)
     34,336

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   United Kingdom — continued   
75,000    National Grid PLC, EMTN,
5.000%, 7/02/2018, (EUR)
   $ 109,002
100,000    Rexam PLC, EMTN,
4.375%, 3/15/2013, (EUR)
     139,292
50,000    Standard Chartered Bank, Series 17, EMTN,
5.875%, 9/26/2017, (EUR)
     73,128
155,000    United Kingdom Treasury,
4.000%, 9/07/2016, (GBP)
     246,413
105,000    United Kingdom Treasury,
4.750%, 3/07/2020, (GBP)
     169,177
285,000    United Kingdom Treasury,
5.000%, 3/07/2025, (GBP)
     462,718
105,000    United Kingdom Treasury,
5.250%, 6/07/2012, (GBP)
     172,715
100,000    Virgin Media Secured Finance PLC, 144A,
7.000%, 1/15/2018, (GBP)
     154,975
100,000    Vodafone Group PLC, Series 25, EMTN,
5.375%, 6/06/2022, (EUR)
     145,292
         
        2,017,179
         
   United States — 8.0%   
80,000    Ahold Finance USA, Inc., EMTN,
6.500%, 3/14/2017, (GBP)
     132,251
50,000    Alcoa, Inc.,
6.750%, 1/15/2028
     46,251
100,000    BA Credit Card Trust, Series 04A1,
4.500%, 6/17/2016, (EUR)
     139,529
165,000    Ball Corp.,
6.750%, 9/15/2020
     167,888
50,000    Cargill, Inc., EMTN,
5.375%, 3/02/2037, (GBP)
     67,807
100,000    Citibank Credit Card Issuance Trust, Series 2001-A4, Class A4,
5.375%, 4/10/2013, (EUR)
     137,972
15,000,000    Citigroup, Inc.,
2.400%, 10/31/2025, (JPY)
     125,785
100,000    Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The),
6.875%, 1/18/2038, (GBP)
     161,040
55,000    HCA, Inc.,
5.750%, 3/15/2014
     51,906
45,000    HCA, Inc.,
8.360%, 4/15/2024
     42,638
200,000    HSBC Finance Corp., EMTN,
4.500%, 6/14/2016, (EUR)
     280,362
70,000    IPALCO Enterprises, Inc., 144A,
7.250%, 4/01/2016
     72,625
955,000,000    JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, EMTN, 144A,
Zero Coupon, 10/17/2011, (IDR)
     95,064
150,000    Kraft Foods, Inc.,
6.250%, 3/20/2015, (EUR)
     229,057
100,000    Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., EMTN,
4.625%, 9/14/2018, (EUR)
     128,601
95,000    Morgan Stanley,
5.375%, 11/14/2013, (GBP)
     152,236
75,000    Motorola, Inc.,
6.625%, 11/15/2037
     70,388
50,000    Owens Brockway Glass Container, Inc.,
6.750%, 12/01/2014, (EUR)
     68,883
100,000    SLM Corp., Series 7, EMTN,
4.750%, 3/17/2014, (EUR)
     125,273
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)  
     
   United States — continued   
$ 70,000    SLM Corp., Series A, MTN,
4.500%, 7/26/2010
   $ 70,322   
  84,000    Sprint Capital Corp.,
8.375%, 3/15/2012
     87,360   
  100,000    Textron, Inc.,
3.875%, 3/11/2013, (EUR)
     133,235   
  50,000    Wells Fargo & Co.,
4.625%, 11/02/2035, (GBP)
     66,899   
           
        2,653,372   
           
   Total Non-Convertible Bonds (Identified Cost $31,968,799)      31,683,819   
           
  Convertible Bonds — 0.7%   
   United States — 0.7%   
  190,000    Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.,
6.000%, 5/01/2015
     182,162   
  50,000    Hologic, Inc., (Step to Zero Coupon on 12/15/2013),
2.000%, 12/15/2037(d)
     44,750   
           
   Total Convertible Bonds (Identified Cost $214,779)      226,912   
           
   Total Bonds and Notes (Identified Cost $32,183,578)      31,910,731   
           
  Short-Term Investments — 1.2%   
  391,292    Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 3/31/2010 at 0.000% to be repurchased at $391,292 on 4/01/2010, collateralized by $400,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2.000% due 3/29/2013 valued at $400,500 including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements) (Identified Cost $391,292)      391,292   
           
     
   Total Investments — 97.6%
(Identified Cost $32,574,870)(a)
     32,302,023   
   Other assets less liabilities—2.4%      808,300   
           
   Net Assets — 100.0%    $ 33,110,323   
           
     
  (‡)    Principal amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.   
  (†)    See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements.   
  (††)    Security held in units. One unit represents a principal amount of 1,000. Amount shown represents principal amount including inflation adjustments.   
  (†††)    Amount shown represents units. One unit represents a principal amount of 100.   
  (a)    Federal Tax Information (Amounts exclude certain adjustments made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes. Such adjustments are primarily due to wash sales. Amortization of premium on debt securities is excluded for tax purposes.):   
   At March 31, 2010, the net unrealized depreciation on investments based on a cost of $32,657,582 for federal income tax purposes was as follows:   
   Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost    $ 712,182   
   Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value      (1,067,741
           
   Net unrealized depreciation    $ (355,559
           
     
  (b)    All or a portion of this security is held as collateral for open forward foreign currency contracts.   
  (c)    Variable rate security. Rate as of March 31, 2010 is disclosed.   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

     
(d)    Coupon rate is a fixed rate for an initial period then resets at a specified date and rate.   
     
144A    Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2010, the value of these securities amounted to $1,886,630 or 5.7% of net assets.   
     
EMTN    Euro Medium Term Note   
GMTN    Global Medium Term Note   
MTN    Medium Term Note   
     
AUD    Australian Dollar   
BRL    Brazilian Real   
CAD    Canadian Dollar   
CHF    Swiss Franc   
DKK    Danish Krone   
EUR    Euro   
GBP    British Pound   
IDR    Indonesian Rupiah   
JPY    Japanese Yen   
MXN    Mexican Peso   
NOK    Norwegian Krone   
SEK    Swedish Krona   
SGD    Singapore Dollar   

 

At March 31, 2010, the Fund had the following open forward foreign currency contracts:

 

Contract

to

Buy/Sell

  

Delivery

Date

   Currency    Units   

Notional

Value

  

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

 
Buy1    11/16/2010    Chinese Renminbi    2,350,000    $ 345,444    $ (10,122
Buy2    6/16/2010    Euro    507,000      684,810      (3,645
Sell2    6/16/2010    Euro    383,000      517,322      10,084   
Buy3    9/23/2010    Indian Rupee    15,000,000      329,165      1,940   
Buy4    6/16/2010    Japanese Yen    100,300,000      1,073,258      (35,770
Buy4    9/22/2010    Malaysian Ringgit    1,100,000      334,022      2,596   
Buy3    6/14/2010    South Korean Won    355,000,000      312,930      938   
Buy5    6/14/2010    South Korean Won    720,000,000      634,675      1,819   
Buy2    6/14/2010    South Korean Won    770,000,000      678,749      1,945   
                    
Total                $ (30,215
                    

 

1 Counterparty is Morgan Stanley.

2 Counterparty is Credit Suisse.

3 Counterparty is UBS.

4 Counterparty is JPMorgan Chase.

5 Counterparty is Barclays Bank PLC.

 

Industry Summary at March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Treasuries    52.5
Banking    7.4   
Supranational    4.9   
Sovereigns    4.3   
Government Guaranteed    3.5   
Media Cable    2.1   
Other Investments, less than 2% each    21.7   
Short-Term Investments    1.2   
      
Total Investments    97.6   
Other assets less liabilities (including open forward foreign currency contracts)    2.4   
      
Net Assets    100.0
      

 

Currency Exposure at March 31, 2010 as a Percentage of Net Assets (Unaudited)

 

Euro    42.2
Japanese Yen    19.0   
United States Dollar    8.3   
British Pound    8.3   
Canadian Dollar    4.9   
Swedish Krona    3.6   
Norwegian Krone    2.9   
Singapore Dollar    2.1   
Other, less than 2% each    6.3   
      
Total Investments    97.6   
Other assets less liabilities (including open forward foreign currency contracts)    2.4   
      
Net Assets    100.0
      

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount
   Description    Value (†)
     
  Bonds and Notes — 96.2% of Net Assets
   ABS Car Loan — 3.1%   
$ 1,593,178    ARI Fleet Lease Trust, Series 2010-A, Class A, 144A,
1.680%, 8/15/2018(b)
   $ 1,593,165
  510,746    Merrill Auto Trust Securitization, Series 2008-1, Class 3A3,
5.500%, 3/15/2012
     523,605
  3,245,000    Navistar Financial Dealer Note Master Trust, Series 2010-1, Class A, 144A,
1.896%, 1/26/2015(b)
     3,244,992
  1,810,000    Nissan Master Owner Trust Receivables, Series 2010-AA, Class A,
144A,
1.380%, 1/15/2015(b)
     1,815,022
  363,635    USAA Auto Owner Trust, Series 2008-3, Class A3,
4.280%, 10/15/2012
     372,055
         
        7,548,839
         
   ABS Credit Card — 1.0%   
  985,000    American Express Credit Account Master, Series 2004-2 Class A,
0.400%, 12/15/2016(b)
     978,125
  1,500,000    Citibank Credit Card Issuance Trust, Series 2006-A8, Class A8,
0.291%, 12/17/2018(b)
     1,444,662
         
        2,422,787
         
   ABS Home Equity — 0.8%   
  836,884    Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2004-S1, Class A3,
4.615%, 2/25/2035
     674,539
  597,632    Residential Funding Mortgage Securities II, Series 2002-HI5, Class A7,
5.700%, 1/25/2028
     557,682
  660,000    Residential Funding Mortgage Securities II, Series 2005-HI3, Class A4,
5.490%, 9/25/2035
     618,078
         
        1,850,299
         
   Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.3%   
  668,548    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 2901, Class UA,
5.000%, 1/15/2030
     704,916
  60,821    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 3145, Class KA,
5.000%, 8/15/2024
     62,320
         
        767,236
         
   Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 12.8%   
  1,500,000    Banc of America Commercial Mortgage, Inc., Series 2007-5, Class A4,
5.492%, 2/10/2051
     1,424,132
  2,000,000    Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities, Series 2007-PW15, Class A4,
5.331%, 2/11/2044
     1,926,976
  360,000    Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-C5, Class A4,
5.431%, 10/15/2049
     361,606
  1,400,000    Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2008-C7, Class A4,
6.298%, 12/10/2049(b)
     1,410,743
  2,200,500    Citigroup/Deutsche Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2007-CD4, Class A4,
5.322%, 12/11/2049
     2,130,094
  1,400,000    Commercial Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2006-C7, Class A4,
5.960%, 6/10/2046(b)
     1,445,197
  2,670,000    Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates, Series 2006-C3, Class A3,
6.019%, 6/15/2038(b)
     2,694,935
Principal
Amount
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — continued   
$ 825,000    Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates, Series 2007-C2, Class A3,
5.542%, 1/15/2049
   $ 736,672
  1,610,000    Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates, Series 2007-C3, Class A4,
5.912%, 6/15/2039(b)
     1,450,278
  2,000,000    Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates, Series 2007-C4, Class A4,
5.998%, 9/15/2039(b)
     1,819,108
  3,000,000    Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates, Series 2007-C5, Class A4,
5.695%, 9/15/2040
     2,688,325
  1,500,000    Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding Corp., Series 2006-GG7, Class A4,
6.085%, 7/10/2038(b)
     1,529,124
  1,860,000    GS Mortgage Securities Corp. II, Series 2006-GG6, Class A4,
5.553%, 4/10/2038
     1,869,359
  1,140,000    GS Mortgage Securities Corp. II, Series 2006-GG8, Class A4,
5.560%, 11/10/2039
     1,128,582
  1,685,000    JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2007-CB18, Class A4,
5.440%, 6/12/2047
     1,646,910
  3,014,000    Merrill Lynch/Countrywide Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2007-6, Class A4,
5.485%, 3/12/2051
     2,763,231
  1,720,000    Morgan Stanley Capital I, Series 2007-IQ14, Class A4,
5.692%, 4/15/2049
     1,577,412
  815,000    Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-C23, Class A4,
5.418%, 1/15/2045
     826,160
  1,410,000    Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-C28, Class A4,
5.572%, 10/15/2048
     1,386,561
         
        30,815,405
         
   Government Guaranteed — 12.0%   
  7,000,000    Citigroup Funding, Inc.,
0.301%, 7/12/2012 (FDIC insured)(b)
     7,006,755
  3,000,000    Citigroup Funding, Inc., Series D, MTN,
0.579%, 4/30/2012 (FDIC insured)(b)
     3,020,829
  9,240,000    General Electric Capital Corp.,
0.271%, 12/21/2012 (FDIC insured)(b)
     9,239,982
  1,400,000    General Electric Capital Corp., Series G, MTN,
2.625%, 12/28/2012 (FDIC insured)
     1,437,671
  4,175,000    GMAC, Inc.,
1.750%, 10/30/2012 (FDIC insured)
     4,199,152
  2,340,000    US Central Federal Credit Union,
1.900%, 10/19/2012 (FDIC insured)
     2,361,563
  1,800,000    West Corp. Federal Credit Union,
1.750%, 11/02/2012 (FDIC insured)
     1,805,190
         
        29,071,142
         
   Government Owned - No Guarantee — 9.9%   
  7,600,000    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.,
1.125%, 12/15/2011
     7,617,358
  6,000,000    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.,
2.125%, 3/23/2012
     6,108,468
  1,600,000    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.,
4.125%, 10/18/2010
     1,631,858

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Government Owned - No Guarantee — continued   
$ 5,000,000    Federal National Mortgage Association,
1.750%, 3/23/2011
   $ 5,056,955
  3,420,000    Federal National Mortgage Association,
2.000%, 1/09/2012
     3,473,687
         
        23,888,326
         
   Government Sponsored — 6.9%   
  6,800,000    Federal Home Loan Bank,
1.125%, 6/03/2011
     6,835,435
  5,000,000    Federal Home Loan Bank,
1.625%, 7/27/2011
     5,055,415
  3,000,000    Federal Home Loan Bank,
3.375%, 10/20/2010
     3,047,646
  1,700,000    Federal Home Loan Bank,
3.625%, 9/16/2011
     1,770,783
         
        16,709,279
         
   Hybrid ARMs — 0.9%   
  1,969,436    FNMA,
6.015%, 2/01/2037(b)
     2,078,204
         
   Mortgage Related — 23.2%   
  5,100,000    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.,
0.149%, 2/02/2012(b)
     5,090,029
  645,878    FHLMC,
4.500%, 5/01/2034
     652,519
  2,963,251    FHLMC,
5.500%, 10/01/2023
     3,174,597
  3,858,501    FHLMC
6.000%, with various maturities from 2019 to 2021(c)
     4,172,282
  5,774,100    FHLMC
6.500%, with various maturities from 2014 to 2034(c)
     6,310,083
  154,250    FHLMC,
7.000%, 2/01/2016
     167,519
  15,148    FHLMC
7.500%, with various maturities from 2012 to 2026(c)
     16,303
  10,825    FHLMC,
8.000%, 9/01/2015
     11,862
  4,266    FHLMC,
10.000%, 7/01/2019
     4,804
  121,881    FHLMC
11.500%, with various maturities from 2015 to 2020(c)
     130,731
  8,741,027    FNMA
4.000%, with various maturities from 2018 to 2019(c)
     9,062,645
  759,312    FNMA,
4.500%, 9/01/2019
     798,234
  1,519,352    FNMA
5.500%, with various maturities from 2017 to 2033(c)
     1,619,942
  16,808,078    FNMA
6.000%, with various maturities from 2017 to 2022(c)
     18,167,284
  4,695,111    FNMA
6.500%, with various maturities from 2017 to 2037(c)
     5,117,303
  183,910    FNMA,
7.000%, 12/01/2022
     201,701
  356,482    FNMA
7.500%, with various maturities from 2015 to 2032(c)
     400,611
  53,335    FNMA
8.000%, with various maturities from 2015 to 2016(c)
     58,473
  85,808    GNMA,
6.000%, 12/15/2031
     93,081
Principal
Amount
   Description    Value (†)  
     
   Mortgage Related — continued   
$ 298,722    GNMA,
6.500%, 5/15/2031
   $ 328,596   
  285,946    GNMA,
7.000%, 10/15/2028
     320,886   
  2,151    GNMA,
12.500%, 6/15/2014
     2,439   
  32,519    GNMA
16.000%, with various maturities from 2011 to 2012(c)
     35,778   
  9,927    GNMA
17.000%, with various maturities in 2011(c)
     10,706   
           
        55,948,408   
           
   Treasuries — 25.3%   
  15,100,000    U.S. Treasury Note,
0.875%, 5/31/2011
     15,164,885   
  24,625,000    U.S. Treasury Note,
1.000%, 9/30/2011
     24,724,066   
  4,800,000    U.S. Treasury Note,
1.000%, 3/31/2012
     4,797,744   
  3,415,000    U.S. Treasury Note,
1.500%, 10/31/2010
     3,438,744   
  4,785,000    U.S. Treasury Note,
2.375%, 2/28/2015
     4,752,127   
  8,050,000    U.S. Treasury Note,
2.625%, 7/31/2014
     8,160,060   
           
        61,037,626   
           
   Total Bonds and Notes (Identified Cost $224,625,739)      232,137,551   
           
  Short-Term Investments — 5.1%   
  4,000,000   

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Discount Note,

0.135%, 5/03/2010(d)

     3,999,716   
  8,283,850    Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 3/31/2010 at 0.000% to be repurchased at $8,283,850 on 4/01/2010, collateralized by $8,420,000 Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.000% due 1/29/2015 valued at $8,451,575 including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements)      8,283,850   
           
   Total Short-Term Investments (Identified Cost $12,283,370)      12,283,566   
           
     
   Total Investments — 101.3%
(Identified Cost $236,909,109)(a)
     244,421,117   
   Other assets less liabilities—(1.3)%      (3,146,090
           
   Net Assets — 100.0%    $ 241,275,027   
           
     
  (†)    See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements.   
  (a)    Federal Tax Information (Amounts exclude certain adjustments made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes. Such adjustments are primarily due to wash sales. Amortization of premium on debt securities is excluded for tax purposes.):   
   At March 31, 2010, the net unrealized appreciation on investments based on a cost of $237,040,343 for federal income tax purposes was as follows:   
   Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost    $ 7,830,294   
   Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value      (449,520
           
   Net unrealized appreciation    $ 7,380,774   
           

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

     
(b)    Variable rate security. Rate as of March 31, 2010 is disclosed.   
(c)    The Fund’s investment in mortgage related securities of the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Federal National Mortgage Association and Government National Mortgage Association are interests in separate pools of mortgages. All separate investments in securities of each issuer which have the same coupon rate have been aggregated for the purpose of presentation in the Portfolio of Investments.   
(d)    Interest rate represents discount rate at time of purchase; not a coupon rate.   
     
144A    Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2010, the total value of these securities amounted to $6,653,179 or 2.8% of net assets.   
     
ABS    Asset-Backed Securities   
ARMs    Adjustable Rate Mortgages   
FDIC    Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation   
FHLMC    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation   
FNMA    Federal National Mortgage Association   
GNMA    Government National Mortgage Association   
MTN    Medium Term Note   

 

Industry Summary at March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Treasuries    25.3
Mortgage Related    23.2   
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities    12.8   
Government Guaranteed    12.0   
Government Owned—No Guarantee    9.9   
Government Sponsored    6.9   
ABS Car Loan    3.1   
Other Investments, less than 2% each    3.0   
Short-Term Investments    5.1   
      
Total Investments    101.3   
Other assets less liabilities    (1.3
      
Net Assets    100.0
      

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
  Bonds and Notes — 91.4% of Net Assets
  Non-Convertible Bonds — 82.4%
   ABS Car Loan — 0.1%   
$ 11,305,000    Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC, Series 2007-2A, Class A, 144A,
0.380%, 8/20/2013(b)
   $ 10,659,962
         
   ABS Credit Card — 0.6%   
  80,700,000    Citibank Credit Card Issuance Trust, Series 2008-C6, Class C6,
6.300%, 6/20/2014
     85,382,359
         
   Aerospace & Defense — 0.1%   
  1,380,000    Bombardier, Inc., 144A,
6.300%, 5/01/2014
     1,431,750
  870,000    Bombardier, Inc.,
7.350%, 12/22/2026, (CAD)
     837,955
  11,800,000    Bombardier, Inc., 144A,
7.450%, 5/01/2034
     10,856,000
         
        13,125,705
         
   Airlines — 1.9%   
  3,222,650    American Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2009-1A,
10.375%, 7/02/2019
     3,730,218
  432,651    American Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 93A6,
8.040%, 9/16/2011
     411,019
  145,287    Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 1996-1, Class A,
6.940%, 4/15/2015
     148,920
  7,169,663    Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 1997-1, Class A,
7.461%, 10/01/2016
     7,080,043
  3,339,995    Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 1997-4, Class 4B,
6.900%, 7/02/2018
     3,223,095
  3,046,379    Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 1998-1, Class B,
6.748%, 9/15/2018
     2,939,755
  5,801,291    Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 1999-1, Class B,
6.795%, 2/02/2020
     5,409,704
  5,029,719    Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 1999-2, Class B,
7.566%, 9/15/2021
     4,778,233
  1,542,353    Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2000-1, Class A-1,
8.048%, 5/01/2022
     1,565,488
  1,535,749    Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2000-2, Class A-1,
7.707%, 10/02/2022
     1,535,749
  7,707,691    Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2000-2, Class B,
8.307%, 10/02/2019
     7,322,307
  2,067,163    Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2001-1, Class A-1,
6.703%, 12/15/2022
     1,922,462
  2,760,159    Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2001-1, Class B,
7.373%, 6/15/2017
     2,608,350
  11,915,000    Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2007-1, Class A,
5.983%, 10/19/2023
     11,706,487
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Airlines — continued   
$ 19,647,000    Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2007-1, Class B,
6.903%, 4/19/2022
   $ 17,878,770
  19,595,724    Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2009-1, Class A,
9.000%, 7/08/2016
     21,163,382
  17,425,000    Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2009-2, Class A,
7.250%, 11/10/2019
     18,644,750
  3,145,000    Delta Air Lines, Inc., 144A,
9.500%, 9/15/2014
     3,306,181
  2,450,000    Delta Air Lines, Inc., Series 2001-1, Class A-2,
7.111%, 3/18/2013
     2,560,250
  1,526,968    Delta Air Lines, Inc., Series 2007-1, Class A,
6.821%, 2/10/2024
     1,526,968
  8,464,020    Delta Air Lines, Inc., Series 2007-1, Class B,
8.021%, 2/10/2024
     7,786,898
  27,413,153    Delta Air Lines, Inc., Series 2007-1, Class C,
8.954%, 8/10/2014
     25,652,954
  7,500,000    Delta Air Lines, Inc., Series B,
9.750%, 12/17/2016
     7,725,000
  2,201,154    Northwest Airlines, Inc., Series 2002-1, Class G2, (MBIA insured),
6.264%, 5/20/2023
     2,091,096
  24,085,629    Northwest Airlines, Inc., Series 2007-1, Class B,
8.028%, 11/01/2017
     22,032,811
  1,500,000    Qantas Airways Ltd., 144A,
5.125%, 6/20/2013
     1,531,428
  32,710,000    Qantas Airways Ltd., 144A,
6.050%, 4/15/2016
     33,800,748
  17,870,524    UAL Pass through Trust, Series 2007-1, Class A,
6.636%, 1/02/2024
     16,530,234
  11,325,000    UAL Pass through Trust, Series 2009-1,
10.400%, 5/01/2018
     12,174,375
         
        248,787,675
         
   Automotive — 3.0%   
  265,000    ArvinMeritor, Inc.,
8.125%, 9/15/2015
     255,725
  1,853,000    Cummins, Inc.,
6.750%, 2/15/2027
     1,768,639
  2,145,000    Cummins, Inc.,
7.125%, 3/01/2028
     2,120,253
  3,100,000    FCE Bank PLC, EMTN,
4.625%, 10/25/2010, (NOK)
     511,172
  6,500,000    FCE Bank PLC, EMTN,
7.125%, 1/16/2012, (EUR)
     8,976,761
  4,500,000    FCE Bank PLC, EMTN,
7.125%, 1/15/2013, (EUR)
     6,229,875
  5,700,000    FCE Bank PLC, EMTN,
7.875%, 2/15/2011, (GBP)
     8,833,119
  18,566,000    Ford Motor Co.,
6.375%, 2/01/2029
     15,084,875
  1,975,000    Ford Motor Co.,
6.500%, 8/01/2018
     1,876,250
  500,000    Ford Motor Co.,
6.625%, 2/15/2028
     420,000
  73,314,000    Ford Motor Co.,
6.625%, 10/01/2028
     61,583,760

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Automotive — continued   
$ 1,940,000    Ford Motor Co.,
7.125%, 11/15/2025
   $ 1,653,850
  88,470,000    Ford Motor Co.,
7.450%, 7/16/2031
     83,604,150
  1,250,000    Ford Motor Co.,
7.500%, 8/01/2026
     1,109,375
  10,685,000    Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC,
7.000%, 10/01/2013
     11,056,154
  24,235,000    Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC,
7.250%, 10/25/2011
     25,056,348
  5,940,000    Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC,
7.500%, 8/01/2012
     6,150,757
  1,030,000    Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC,
7.875%, 6/15/2010
     1,039,579
  47,810,000    Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC,
8.000%, 6/01/2014
     50,332,264
  14,595,000    Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC,
8.000%, 12/15/2016
     15,377,628
  10,625,000    Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC,
8.625%, 11/01/2010
     10,882,858
  50,000,000    Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC,
8.700%, 10/01/2014
     54,215,500
  1,645,000    Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC,
9.750%, 9/15/2010
     1,684,441
  4,977,000    Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The),
7.000%, 3/15/2028
     4,292,663
  9,635,000    Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The),
10.500%, 5/15/2016
     10,405,800
  1,300,000    TRW Automotive, Inc., 144A,
7.000%, 3/15/2014
     1,280,500
  3,100,000    TRW Automotive, Inc., 144A,
7.250%, 3/15/2017
     2,991,500
  5,300,000    TRW Automotive, Inc., 144A,
8.875%, 12/01/2017
     5,492,125
         
        394,285,921
         
   Banking — 6.5%   
  67,925,000    AgriBank FCB, 144A,
9.125%, 7/15/2019(c)
     77,275,556
  20,565,000    Associates Corp. of North America,
6.950%, 11/01/2018
     21,672,343
  22,125,000    BAC Capital Trust VI,
5.625%, 3/08/2035
     18,268,104
  1,675,000    Bank of America Corp.,
5.420%, 3/15/2017
     1,655,312
  4,560,000    Bank of America Corp.,
6.000%, 9/01/2017
     4,742,519
  8,020,000    Bank of America NA,
5.300%, 3/15/2017
     7,939,006
  56,650,000,000    Barclays Financial LLC, 144A,
4.470%, 12/04/2011, (KRW)
     50,164,277
  17,310,000,000    Barclays Financial LLC, EMTN, 144A,
4.060%, 9/16/2010, (KRW)
     15,328,969
  21,340,000,000    Barclays Financial LLC, EMTN, 144A,
4.460%, 9/23/2010, (KRW)
     18,933,236
  224,520,000,000    BNP Paribas SA, EMTN, 144A,
Zero Coupon, 6/13/2011, (IDR)
     22,450,766
  2,165,000    Capital One Financial Corp.,
6.150%, 9/01/2016
     2,246,131
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Banking — continued   
18,650,000    Citibank NA, 144A,
15.000%, 7/02/2010, (BRL)
   $ 10,628,408
47,120,000    Citigroup, Inc.,
5.000%, 9/15/2014
     47,053,608
985,000    Citigroup, Inc.,
5.850%, 12/11/2034
     894,390
22,790,000    Citigroup, Inc.,
5.875%, 2/22/2033
     19,664,260
10,819,000    Citigroup, Inc.,
6.000%, 10/31/2033
     9,486,294
6,060,000    Citigroup, Inc.,
6.125%, 8/25/2036
     5,288,180
45,862,000    Citigroup, Inc.,
6.375%, 8/12/2014
     48,994,512
3,350,000    Citigroup, Inc., EMTN, (fixed rate to 11/30/2012, variable rate thereafter),
3.625%, 11/30/2017, (EUR)
     4,167,429
64,000,000    Citigroup, Inc., MTN,
5.500%, 10/15/2014
     66,233,984
9,905,000    First Niagara Financial Group, Inc.,
6.750%, 3/19/2020
     10,009,537
400,000    Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The),
6.450%, 5/01/2036
     386,772
30,375,000    Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The),
6.750%, 10/01/2037
     30,336,849
1,285,000    Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), MTN,
5.375%, 3/15/2020
     1,273,115
119,806,078    HSBC Bank USA, 144A,
Zero Coupon, 11/28/2011
     105,597,077
9,090,000    ICICI Bank Ltd., (fixed rate to 4/30/2017, variable rate thereafter), 144A,
6.375%, 4/30/2022
     8,558,535
109,312,000,000    JPMorgan Chase & Co., 144A,
Zero Coupon, 3/28/2011, (IDR)
     11,211,703
229,157,783,660    JPMorgan Chase & Co., 144A,
Zero Coupon, 4/12/2012, (IDR)
     21,763,631
599,726,100,000    JPMorgan Chase & Co., EMTN, 144A,
Zero Coupon, 3/28/2011, (IDR)
     61,511,552
92,000,000    JPMorgan Chase Bank, 144A,
Zero Coupon, 5/17/2010, (BRL)
     50,465,881
76,496,404,750    JPMorgan Chase Bank, EMTN, 144A,
Zero Coupon, 10/21/2010, (IDR)
     8,104,020
3,010,000    Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.,
5.700%, 5/02/2017
     2,991,925
1,400,000    Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.,
6.110%, 1/29/2037
     1,288,129
51,500,000    Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.,
10.710%, 3/08/2017, (BRL)
     28,235,443
3,450,000    Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., EMTN,
4.625%, 9/14/2018, (EUR)
     4,436,729
5,410,000    Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., MTN,
6.875%, 4/25/2018
     5,830,189
800,000    Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., Series C, MTN,
6.050%, 6/01/2034
     687,833
1,235,000    Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., Series C, MTN,
6.400%, 8/28/2017
     1,301,599
26,665,000    Morgan Stanley,
4.750%, 4/01/2014
     27,227,018
5,050,000    Morgan Stanley,
5.125%, 11/30/2015, (GBP)
     7,852,563

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Banking — continued   
$ 7,900,000    Morgan Stanley, Series F, GMTN,
6.625%, 4/01/2018
   $ 8,425,974
  2,900,000    Morgan Stanley, Series F, MTN,
5.550%, 4/27/2017
     2,965,943
  6,600,000    Morgan Stanley, Series F, MTN,
5.625%, 9/23/2019
     6,576,728
  5,210,000    Morgan Stanley, Series F, MTN,
5.950%, 12/28/2017
     5,352,598
         
        865,478,627
         
   Brokerage — 0.0%   
  4,000,000    Jefferies Group, Inc.,
8.500%, 7/15/2019
     4,437,372
         
   Building Materials — 1.0%   
  3,255,000    Masco Corp.,
4.800%, 6/15/2015
     3,140,255
  2,220,000    Masco Corp.,
5.850%, 3/15/2017
     2,163,716
  13,440,000    Masco Corp.,
6.125%, 10/03/2016
     13,401,924
  2,045,000    Masco Corp.,
6.500%, 8/15/2032
     1,755,213
  18,935,000    Owens Corning, Inc.,
6.500%, 12/01/2016
     20,039,195
  35,980,000    Owens Corning, Inc.,
7.000%, 12/01/2036
     35,252,700
  44,212,000    USG Corp.,
6.300%, 11/15/2016
     39,569,740
  14,155,000    USG Corp.,
9.500%, 1/15/2018
     14,314,244
         
        129,636,987
         
   Chemicals — 1.0%   
  23,584,000    Borden, Inc.,
7.875%, 2/15/2023
     16,744,640
  6,920,000    Borden, Inc.,
8.375%, 4/15/2016
     5,743,600
  8,757,000    Borden, Inc.,
9.200%, 3/15/2021
     7,049,385
  38,140,000    Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. LLC, 144A,
8.250%, 6/15/2019
     45,532,180
  14,550,000    Hercules, Inc., Subordinated Note,
6.500%, 6/30/2029
     11,640,000
  24,086,000    Hexion US Finance Corp./Hexion Nova Scotia Finance ULC,
9.750%, 11/15/2014
     24,567,720
  5,350,000    Methanex Corp., Senior Note,
6.000%, 8/15/2015
     4,834,239
  6,465,000    Mosaic Global Holdings, Inc.,
7.300%, 1/15/2028
     6,922,974
  2,730,000    Mosaic Global Holdings, Inc.,
7.375%, 8/01/2018
     3,055,580
         
        126,090,318
         
   Construction Machinery — 0.9%   
  48,305,000    Case New Holland, Inc., 144A,
7.750%, 9/01/2013
     50,116,437
  1,425,000    Joy Global, Inc.,
6.625%, 11/15/2036
     1,357,013
  1,645,000    RSC Equipment Rental, Inc.,
9.500%, 12/01/2014
     1,628,550
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Construction Machinery — continued   
$ 10,790,000    Terex Corp.,
8.000%, 11/15/2017
   $ 10,493,275
  18,703,000    United Rentals North America, Inc.,
7.000%, 2/15/2014
     17,300,275
  14,955,000    United Rentals North America, Inc.,
7.750%, 11/15/2013
     14,356,800
  26,935,000    United Rentals North America, Inc.,
10.875%, 6/15/2016
     29,291,813
         
        124,544,163
         
   Consumer Cyclical Services — 0.8%   
  670,000    ServiceMaster Co. (The),
7.100%, 3/01/2018
     569,500
  4,675,000    ServiceMaster Co. (The),
7.450%, 8/15/2027
     3,564,688
  101,985,000    Western Union Co. (The),
6.200%, 11/17/2036
     103,716,093
         
        107,850,281
         
   Consumer Products — 0.1%   
  9,860,000    Whirlpool Corp.,
8.000%, 5/01/2012
     10,836,732
  5,915,000    Whirlpool Corp., MTN,
8.600%, 5/01/2014
     6,864,576
         
        17,701,308
         
   Distributors — 0.0%   
  1,500,000    EQT Corp.,
8.125%, 6/01/2019
     1,782,058
         
   Diversified Manufacturing — 0.7%   
  1,441,000    Textron Financial Corp.,
5.400%, 4/28/2013
     1,480,600
  550,000    Textron Financial Corp., Series E, MTN,
5.125%, 8/15/2014
     523,447
  9,950,000    Textron, Inc.,
3.875%, 3/11/2013, (EUR)
     13,256,874
  5,020,000    Textron, Inc.,
5.600%, 12/01/2017
     5,056,209
  26,000,000    Textron, Inc.,
6.200%, 3/15/2015
     27,538,290
  18,635,000    Textron, Inc.,
7.250%, 10/01/2019
     20,133,068
  16,040,000    Textron, Inc., EMTN,
6.625%, 4/07/2020, (GBP)
     22,515,134
         
        90,503,622
         
   Electric — 3.4%   
  4,020,000    AES Corp. (The),
7.750%, 3/01/2014
     4,110,450
  5,565,000    AES Corp. (The),
8.375%, 3/01/2011, (GBP)(c)
     8,613,780
  8,582,347    AES Ironwood LLC,
8.857%, 11/30/2025
     8,410,700
  1,072,018    AES Red Oak LLC, Series A,
8.540%, 11/30/2019
     1,096,138
  70,811,970    Bruce Mansfield Unit,
6.850%, 6/01/2034(c)
     71,834,495
  3,710,000    Calpine Corp., 144A,
7.250%, 10/15/2017
     3,645,075
  3,363,840    CE Generation LLC,
7.416%, 12/15/2018
     3,402,046

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Electric — continued   
$ 32,125,000    Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co.,
5.950%, 12/15/2036
   $ 30,809,546
  11,275,000    Dynegy Holdings, Inc.,
7.125%, 5/15/2018
     8,005,250
  1,000,000    Dynegy Holdings, Inc.,
7.500%, 6/01/2015
     830,000
  10,185,000    Dynegy Holdings, Inc.,
7.625%, 10/15/2026
     6,518,400
  500,000    Dynegy Holdings, Inc.,
7.750%, 6/01/2019
     377,500
  7,455,000    Dynegy Holdings, Inc.,
8.375%, 5/01/2016
     6,187,650
  1,132,099    Dynegy Roseton/Danskammer Pass Through Trust, Series A,
7.270%, 11/08/2010
     1,137,760
  95,200,000    Edison Mission Energy,
7.625%, 5/15/2027
     60,928,000
  250,000    Empresa Nacional de Electricidad SA, (Endesa-Chile),
8.350%, 8/01/2013
     285,022
  4,875,000    Empresa-Chile Overseas Co.,
7.875%, 2/01/2027
     5,344,550
  5,940,000    Energy Future Holdings Corp., 144A,
10.000%, 1/15/2020
     6,229,575
  555,000    Enersis SA, Cayman Islands,
7.400%, 12/01/2016
     607,861
  5,310,000    ITC Holdings Corp., 144A,
6.375%, 9/30/2036
     5,315,321
  31,735,000    NGC Corp. Capital Trust I, Series B,
8.316%, 6/01/2027
     16,502,200
  43,450,000    NiSource Finance Corp.,
6.400%, 3/15/2018
     46,587,568
  2,500,000    NRG Energy, Inc.,
7.250%, 2/01/2014
     2,518,750
  5,000,000    NRG Energy, Inc.,
7.375%, 2/01/2016
     4,962,500
  1,379,875    Quezon Power (Philippines) Ltd., Senior Secured Note,
8.860%, 6/15/2017
     1,400,573
  25,230,000    RRI Energy, Inc.,
7.875%, 6/15/2017
     22,643,925
  1,050,000    SP PowerAssets Ltd., EMTN,
3.730%, 10/22/2010, (SGD)
     761,554
  655,000    Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Co. LLC, Series A,
10.250%, 11/01/2015
     455,225
  7,165,000    Toledo Edison Co.,
6.150%, 5/15/2037
     7,223,997
  50,270,000    TXU Corp., Series P,
5.550%, 11/15/2014
     36,697,100
  101,735,000    TXU Corp., Series Q,
6.500%, 11/15/2024
     52,902,200
  6,675,000    TXU Corp., Series R,
6.550%, 11/15/2034
     3,437,625
  7,300,000    White Pine Hydro LLC,
6.310%, 7/10/2017(c)
     7,125,165
  10,935,000    White Pine Hydro LLC,
6.960%, 7/10/2037(c)
     9,811,757
  4,000,000    White Pine Hydro LLC,
7.260%, 7/20/2015(c)
     3,416,680
         
        450,135,938
         
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Entertainment — 0.1%   
$ 12,679,000    Viacom, Inc.,
6.875%, 4/30/2036
   $ 13,442,086
         
   Financial Other — 0.2%   
  20,000,000    National Life Insurance Co., 144A,
10.500%, 9/15/2039
     21,407,820
         
   Food & Beverage — 0.3%   
  2,085,000    Aramark Services, Inc.,
5.000%, 6/01/2012
     2,053,725
  23,710,000    Corn Products International, Inc.,
6.625%, 4/15/2037
     22,527,132
  14,120,000    Sara Lee Corp.,
6.125%, 11/01/2032
     13,873,719
  965,000    Smithfield Foods, Inc.,
7.750%, 7/01/2017
     948,112
         
        39,402,688
         
   Government Owned - No Guarantee — 0.3%   
  26,435,000    Abu Dhabi National Energy Co., 144A,
7.250%, 8/01/2018
     28,494,128
  13,600,000    DP World Ltd., 144A,
6.850%, 7/02/2037
     11,678,497
         
        40,172,625
         
   Government Sponsored — 0.4%   
  66,595,000    Queensland Treasury Corp., 144A,
7.125%, 9/18/2017, (NZD)
     49,994,656
         
   Health Insurance — 0.5%   
  15,325,000    CIGNA Corp.,
6.150%, 11/15/2036
     14,939,668
  2,000,000    CIGNA Corp.,
6.350%, 3/15/2018
     2,154,480
  50,000,000    WellPoint, Inc.,
6.375%, 6/15/2037
     51,337,250
         
        68,431,398
         
   Healthcare — 3.2%   
  4,075,000    Boston Scientific Corp.,
5.125%, 1/12/2017
     3,824,815
  2,765,000    Boston Scientific Corp.,
5.450%, 6/15/2014
     2,784,302
  10,230,000    Boston Scientific Corp.,
6.000%, 1/15/2020
     9,664,189
  4,155,000    Boston Scientific Corp.,
6.400%, 6/15/2016
     4,237,481
  16,510,000    Boston Scientific Corp.,
7.000%, 11/15/2035
     14,852,660
  17,785,000    HCA, Inc.,
5.750%, 3/15/2014
     16,784,594
  3,800,000    HCA, Inc.,
6.250%, 2/15/2013
     3,771,500
  17,035,000    HCA, Inc.,
6.375%, 1/15/2015
     16,183,250
  49,350,000    HCA, Inc.,
6.500%, 2/15/2016
     46,820,812
  2,074,000    HCA, Inc.,
6.750%, 7/15/2013
     2,074,000
  14,620,000    HCA, Inc.,
7.050%, 12/01/2027
     12,500,100
  11,104,000    HCA, Inc.,
7.190%, 11/15/2015
     10,493,280

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Healthcare — continued   
$ 20,392,000    HCA, Inc.,
7.500%, 12/15/2023
   $ 18,658,680
  18,780,000    HCA, Inc.,
7.500%, 11/06/2033
     16,338,600
  44,258,000    HCA, Inc.,
7.690%, 6/15/2025
     40,938,650
  31,650,000    HCA, Inc.,
8.360%, 4/15/2024
     29,988,375
  15,815,000    HCA, Inc., MTN,
7.580%, 9/15/2025
     14,312,575
  9,492,000    HCA, Inc., MTN,
7.750%, 7/15/2036
     8,352,960
  11,370,000    Hospira, Inc.,
6.050%, 3/30/2017
     12,212,199
  92,120,000    Medco Health Solutions, Inc.,
7.125%, 3/15/2018
     105,027,117
  3,260,000    Owens & Minor, Inc.,
6.350%, 4/15/2016(c)
     3,131,889
  31,009,000    Tenet Healthcare Corp.,
6.875%, 11/15/2031
     25,272,335
  1,570,000    Tenet Healthcare Corp.,
7.375%, 2/01/2013
     1,585,700
  4,765,000    Tenet Healthcare Corp.,
9.250%, 2/01/2015
     4,997,294
         
        424,807,357
         
   Home Construction — 1.0%   
  1,625,000    D.R. Horton, Inc.,
6.500%, 4/15/2016
     1,629,062
  11,265,000    Desarrolladora Homex SAB de CV,
7.500%, 9/28/2015
     11,433,975
  6,290,000    K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.,
7.500%, 5/15/2016
     4,937,650
  1,935,000    K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.,
7.750%, 5/15/2013
     1,673,775
  1,235,000    K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.,
8.875%, 4/01/2012
     1,139,288
  4,830,000    K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., Guaranteed Note,
6.250%, 1/15/2015
     3,815,700
  16,075,000    K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., Guaranteed Note,
6.250%, 1/15/2016
     12,377,750
  6,040,000    K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., Guaranteed Note,
6.375%, 12/15/2014
     4,847,100
  2,490,000    K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., Guaranteed Note,
6.500%, 1/15/2014
     2,091,600
  1,685,000    KB Home,
5.750%, 2/01/2014
     1,634,450
  8,340,000    KB Home, Guaranteed Note,
5.875%, 1/15/2015
     7,902,150
  5,805,000    KB Home, Guaranteed Note,
6.250%, 6/15/2015
     5,572,800
  11,315,000    KB Home, Guaranteed Note,
7.250%, 6/15/2018
     10,834,112
  2,720,000    Lennar Corp., Series B,
5.125%, 10/01/2010
     2,737,000
  3,745,000    Pulte Group, Inc.,
5.200%, 2/15/2015
     3,590,519
  46,260,000    Pulte Group, Inc.,
6.000%, 2/15/2035
     35,851,500
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Home Construction — continued   
$ 13,190,000    Pulte Group, Inc.,
6.375%, 5/15/2033
   $ 10,552,000
  4,245,000    Toll Brothers Financial Corp.,
5.150%, 5/15/2015
     4,235,992
         
        126,856,423
         
   Independent Energy — 1.3%   
  48,410,000    Anadarko Petroleum Corp.,
6.450%, 9/15/2036
     49,336,567
  4,185,000    Chesapeake Energy Corp.,
6.250%, 1/15/2017, (EUR)
     5,482,898
  14,650,000    Chesapeake Energy Corp.,
6.500%, 8/15/2017
     14,173,875
  22,690,000    Chesapeake Energy Corp.,
6.875%, 11/15/2020
     22,066,025
  15,054,000    Connacher Oil and Gas Ltd., 144A,
10.250%, 12/15/2015
     15,317,445
  3,000,000    Connacher Oil and Gas Ltd., 144A,
11.750%, 7/15/2014
     3,315,000
  6,495,000    Hilcorp Energy I LP, 144A,
7.750%, 11/01/2015
     6,413,813
  1,805,000    Penn Virginia Corp.,
10.375%, 6/15/2016
     1,958,425
  7,175,000    Pioneer Natural Resources Co.,
5.875%, 7/15/2016
     7,060,702
  1,760,000    Pioneer Natural Resources Co.,
6.875%, 5/01/2018
     1,759,016
  4,798,000    Pioneer Natural Resources Co.,
7.200%, 1/15/2028
     4,537,325
  2,499,000    Swift Energy Co.,
7.125%, 6/01/2017
     2,374,050
  9,170,000    Talisman Energy, Inc.,
5.850%, 2/01/2037
     8,790,151
  24,260,000    Talisman Energy, Inc.,
6.250%, 2/01/2038
     24,686,176
         
        167,271,468
         
   Industrial Other — 0.1%   
  545,000    Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp., Senior Subordinated Note,
7.750%, 12/15/2013
     549,769
  20,000,000    Ranhill Labuan Ltd., 144A,
12.500%, 10/26/2011
     18,500,000
         
        19,049,769
         
   Life Insurance — 0.4%   
  2,855,000    American International Group, Inc.,
4.900%, 6/02/2014, (CAD)
     2,586,127
  4,815,000    American International Group, Inc., MTN,
5.450%, 5/18/2017
     4,429,530
  2,185,000    American International Group, Inc., Series G, MTN,
5.600%, 10/18/2016
     2,033,733
  23,190,000    American International Group, Inc., Series G, MTN,
5.850%, 1/16/2018
     21,547,360
  1,500,000    MetLife, Inc.,
6.400%, 12/15/2066
     1,342,500
  9,620,000    MetLife, Inc.,
10.750%, 8/01/2069
     12,399,718
  6,700,000    Unum Group,
7.125%, 9/30/2016
     7,283,141
         
        51,622,109
         

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Media Cable — 2.0%   
$ 31,795,000    Comcast Corp.,
5.650%, 6/15/2035
   $ 29,436,224
  8,810,000    Comcast Corp.,
6.500%, 11/15/2035
     9,023,872
  161,264,000    Comcast Corp.,
6.950%, 8/15/2037
     174,458,298
  400,000    CSC Holdings LLC,
7.875%, 2/15/2018
     420,000
  2,540,000    CSC Holdings LLC, 144A,
8.500%, 4/15/2014
     2,705,100
  25,270,000    Shaw Communications, Inc.,
5.650%, 10/01/2019, (CAD)
     25,612,855
  17,959,000    Time Warner Cable, Inc.,
6.750%, 7/01/2018
     20,066,686
  2,720,000    Virgin Media Finance PLC,
9.125%, 8/15/2016
     2,890,000
  1,065,573    Virgin Media Finance PLC,
9.750%, 4/15/2014, (GBP)
     1,669,558
         
        266,282,593
         
   Media Non-Cable — 0.6%   
  1,140,000    Clear Channel Communications, Inc.,
4.400%, 5/15/2011
     1,074,450
  3,370,000    Clear Channel Communications, Inc.,
5.000%, 3/15/2012
     2,982,450
  4,740,000    Clear Channel Communications, Inc.,
6.250%, 3/15/2011
     4,585,950
  145,000    Clear Channel Communications, Inc.,
7.650%, 9/15/2010
     144,456
  225,000    Intelsat Corp.,
6.875%, 1/15/2028
     193,500
  46,000,000    News America, Inc.,
6.150%, 3/01/2037
     45,342,246
  11,140,000    News America, Inc.,
6.200%, 12/15/2034
     11,110,824
  13,075,000    News America, Inc.,
6.400%, 12/15/2035
     13,351,563
         
        78,785,439
         
   Metals & Mining — 0.5%   
  10,000,000    Alcoa, Inc.,
5.720%, 2/23/2019
     9,721,620
  3,949,000    Alcoa, Inc.,
5.870%, 2/23/2022
     3,628,464
  1,405,000    Alcoa, Inc.,
5.950%, 2/01/2037
     1,151,997
  4,330,000    Alcoa, Inc.,
6.750%, 1/15/2028
     4,005,337
  9,785,000    Algoma Acquisition Corp., 144A,
9.875%, 6/15/2015
     9,002,200
  1,840,000    Rio Tinto Alcan, Inc.,
5.750%, 6/01/2035
     1,801,533
  1,730,000    Teck Resources Ltd.,
10.250%, 5/15/2016
     2,058,700
  1,000,000    Teck Resources Ltd.,
10.750%, 5/15/2019
     1,225,000
  7,000,000    United States Steel Corp.,
6.050%, 6/01/2017
     6,737,500
  6,779,000    United States Steel Corp.,
6.650%, 6/01/2037
     5,829,940
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Metals & Mining — continued   
$ 16,435,000    United States Steel Corp.,
7.000%, 2/01/2018
   $ 16,188,475
         
        61,350,766
         
   Non-Captive Consumer — 4.1%   
  4,900,000    American General Finance Corp., MTN,
5.750%, 9/15/2016
     4,199,177
  229,690,000    American General Finance Corp., Series J, MTN,
6.900%, 12/15/2017
     201,187,538
  37,749,000    Residential Capital LLC,
9.625%, 5/15/2015
     37,182,765
  995,000    SLM Corp.,
6.000%, 5/10/2012, (AUD)
     829,015
  109,950(††)    SLM Corp.,
6.000%, 12/15/2043
     1,956,835
  20,590,000    SLM Corp., MTN,
5.050%, 11/14/2014
     19,053,677
  3,695,000    SLM Corp., MTN,
5.125%, 8/27/2012
     3,671,537
  1,665,000    SLM Corp., MTN,
8.000%, 3/25/2020
     1,621,309
  4,700,000    SLM Corp., Series 7, EMTN,
4.750%, 3/17/2014, (EUR)
     5,887,823
  5,625,000    SLM Corp., Series A, MTN,
4.500%, 7/26/2010
     5,650,892
  54,478,000    SLM Corp., Series A, MTN,
5.000%, 10/01/2013
     52,046,048
  41,770,000    SLM Corp., Series A, MTN,
5.000%, 4/15/2015
     38,033,298
  14,465,000    SLM Corp., Series A, MTN,
5.000%, 6/15/2018
     11,935,303
  19,605,000    SLM Corp., Series A, MTN,
5.375%, 1/15/2013
     19,362,819
  24,705,000    SLM Corp., Series A, MTN,
5.375%, 5/15/2014
     23,400,304
  1,390,000    SLM Corp., Series A, MTN,
5.400%, 10/25/2011
     1,403,041
  28,150,000    SLM Corp., Series A, MTN,
5.625%, 8/01/2033
     21,721,244
  6,100,000    SLM Corp., Series A, MTN,
6.500%, 6/15/2010, (NZD)(c)
     4,333,970
  95,060,000    SLM Corp., Series A, MTN,
8.450%, 6/15/2018
     96,139,977
         
        549,616,572
         
   Non-Captive Diversified — 8.0%   
  18,096,402    CIT Group, Inc.,
7.000%, 5/01/2013
     17,598,751
  27,144,615    CIT Group, Inc.,
7.000%, 5/01/2014
     25,651,661
  27,144,615    CIT Group, Inc.,
7.000%, 5/01/2015
     25,312,353
  66,996,037    CIT Group, Inc.,
7.000%, 5/01/2016
     61,803,844
  70,052,457    CIT Group, Inc.,
7.000%, 5/01/2017
     64,623,392
  3,100,000    General Electric Capital Corp., EMTN,
6.125%, 5/17/2012, (GBP)
     5,048,607
  6,610,000    General Electric Capital Corp., EMTN,
9.000%, 1/04/2011, (NZD)
     4,856,118

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Non-Captive Diversified — continued   
79,035,000    General Electric Capital Corp., Series A, EMTN,
6.750%, 9/26/2016, (NZD)
   $ 56,305,203
65,300,000    General Electric Capital Corp., Series A, GMTN,
2.960%, 5/18/2012, (SGD)
     46,788,165
43,080,000    General Electric Capital Corp., Series A, GMTN,
7.625%, 12/10/2014, (NZD)
     32,329,868
15,305,000    General Electric Capital Corp., Series A, MTN,
0.551%, 5/13/2024(b)
     12,933,903
115,000,000    General Electric Capital Corp., Series A, MTN,
3.485%, 3/08/2012, (SGD)
     83,229,601
243,057,000    General Electric Capital Corp., Series A, MTN,
6.500%, 9/28/2015, (NZD)
     172,894,809
5,760,000    General Motors Acceptance Corp. of Canada Ltd., EMTN,
7.125%, 9/13/2011, (AUD)
     5,196,136
43,074,000    GMAC, Inc.,
5.375%, 6/06/2011
     42,912,472
3,390,000    GMAC, Inc.,
5.750%, 9/27/2010
     3,403,560
905,000    GMAC, Inc.,
6.000%, 4/01/2011
     903,869
36,075,000    GMAC, Inc.,
6.000%, 12/15/2011
     36,165,188
311,000    GMAC, Inc., 144A,
6.625%, 12/17/2010
     312,944
15,426,000    GMAC, Inc.,
6.625%, 5/15/2012
     15,580,260
22,211,000    GMAC, Inc.,
6.750%, 12/01/2014
     22,099,945
6,829,000    GMAC, Inc.,
6.875%, 9/15/2011
     6,939,971
2,947,000    GMAC, Inc.,
6.875%, 8/28/2012
     2,987,521
7,702,000    GMAC, Inc.,
7.000%, 2/01/2012
     7,836,785
17,038,000    GMAC, Inc.,
7.500%, 12/31/2013
     17,336,165
32,711,000    GMAC, Inc.,
8.000%, 12/31/2018
     32,220,335
25,955,000    GMAC, Inc.,
8.000%, 11/01/2031
     24,787,025
49,800,000    GMAC, Inc., 144A,
8.300%, 2/12/2015
     52,290,000
10,985,000    International Lease Finance Corp.,
6.375%, 3/25/2013
     10,735,168
23,370,000    International Lease Finance Corp., 144A,
8.625%, 9/15/2015
     23,890,146
2,330,000    International Lease Finance Corp., Series R, MTN,
5.625%, 9/20/2013
     2,197,826
2,547,000    International Lease Finance Corp., Series R, MTN,
5.650%, 6/01/2014
     2,360,580
34,782,000    iStar Financial, Inc.,
5.150%, 3/01/2012
     30,434,250
5,255,000    iStar Financial, Inc.,
5.375%, 4/15/2010
     5,241,863
3,010,000    iStar Financial, Inc.,
5.500%, 6/15/2012
     2,607,413
19,110,000    iStar Financial, Inc.,
5.650%, 9/15/2011
     17,437,875
1,530,000    iStar Financial, Inc.,
5.700%, 3/01/2014
     1,216,350
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Non-Captive Diversified — continued   
$ 4,040,000    iStar Financial, Inc.,
5.800%, 3/15/2011
   $ 3,832,950
  4,815,000    iStar Financial, Inc.,
5.850%, 3/15/2017
     3,563,100
  8,815,000    iStar Financial, Inc.,
5.875%, 3/15/2016
     6,611,250
  4,300,000    iStar Financial, Inc.,
6.050%, 4/15/2015
     3,160,500
  35,130,000    iStar Financial, Inc.,
8.625%, 6/01/2013
     30,036,150
  1,780,000    iStar Financial, Inc., Series B,
5.125%, 4/01/2011
     1,604,225
  44,610,000    iStar Financial, Inc., Series B,
5.950%, 10/15/2013
     35,688,000
         
        1,060,966,097
         
   Oil Field Services — 1.6%   
  7,015,000    Allis-Chalmers Energy, Inc.,
8.500%, 3/01/2017
     6,208,275
  8,060,000    Allis-Chalmers Energy, Inc.,
9.000%, 1/15/2014
     7,737,600
  10,860,000    Nabors Industries, Inc.,
6.150%, 2/15/2018
     11,569,234
  107,054,000    Nabors Industries, Inc.,
9.250%, 1/15/2019
     133,162,223
  3,973,000    North American Energy Partners, Inc.,
8.750%, 12/01/2011
     3,973,000
  16,035,000    Rowan Cos., Inc.,
7.875%, 8/01/2019
     18,365,190
  15,520,000    Weatherford International Ltd.,
6.500%, 8/01/2036
     15,421,370
  2,975,000    Weatherford International Ltd.,
6.800%, 6/15/2037
     3,053,153
  9,580,000    Weatherford International Ltd.,
7.000%, 3/15/2038
     10,128,915
         
        209,618,960
         
   Packaging — 0.3%   
  2,450,000    OI European Group BV, 144A,
6.875%, 3/31/2017, (EUR)
     3,342,185
  1,750,000    Owens Brockway Glass Container, Inc.,
6.750%, 12/01/2014, (EUR)
     2,410,911
  33,261,000    Owens-Illinois, Inc., Senior Note,
7.800%, 5/15/2018
     34,341,982
         
        40,095,078
         
   Packaging & Containers — 0.0%   
  4,445,000    XL Capital Ltd.,
6.250%, 5/15/2027
     4,191,044
  1,425,000    XL Capital Ltd.,
6.375%, 11/15/2024
     1,356,694
         
        5,547,738
         
   Paper — 2.6%   
  22,285,000    Fibria Overseas Finance Ltd., 144A,
9.250%, 10/30/2019
     25,404,900
  12,430,000    Georgia-Pacific Corp.,
7.250%, 6/01/2028
     12,305,700
  11,605,000    Georgia-Pacific Corp.,
7.375%, 12/01/2025
     11,546,975

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Paper — continued   
$ 120,000    Georgia-Pacific Corp.,
7.700%, 6/15/2015
   $ 127,200
  42,425,000    Georgia-Pacific Corp.,
7.750%, 11/15/2029
     42,425,000
  16,475,000    Georgia-Pacific Corp.,
8.000%, 1/15/2024
     17,463,500
  18,378,000    Georgia-Pacific Corp.,
8.875%, 5/15/2031
     19,940,130
  154,533,000    International Paper Co.,
7.950%, 6/15/2018
     180,547,240
  3,995,000    Jefferson Smurfit Corp.,
7.500%, 6/01/2013(d)
     3,515,600
  100,000    Smurfit-Stone Container Enterprises, Inc.,
8.000%, 3/15/2017(d)
     89,250
  14,520,000    Westvaco Corp.,
7.950%, 2/15/2031
     15,688,540
  17,355,000    Westvaco Corp.,
8.200%, 1/15/2030
     19,077,796
         
        348,131,831
         
   Pharmaceuticals — 0.3%   
  41,300,000    Elan Finance PLC/ Elan Finance Corp.,
8.875%, 12/01/2013
     42,539,000
         
   Pipelines — 2.2%   
  19,745,000    DCP Midstream LP, 144A,
6.450%, 11/03/2036
     19,577,622
  15,685,000    El Paso Corp.,
6.950%, 6/01/2028
     14,165,374
  1,500,000    El Paso Corp.,
7.420%, 2/15/2037
     1,325,655
  750,000    El Paso Corp., GMTN,
7.800%, 8/01/2031
     737,120
  1,000,000    El Paso Energy Corp., GMTN,
7.750%, 1/15/2032
     982,610
  5,255,000    Energy Transfer Partners LP,
6.125%, 2/15/2017
     5,647,764
  9,115,000    Energy Transfer Partners LP,
6.625%, 10/15/2036
     9,177,338
  13,175,000    Enterprise Products Operating LLP,
6.300%, 9/15/2017
     14,472,487
  5,100,000    Florida Gas Transmission Co., 144A,
7.900%, 5/15/2019
     6,076,308
  500,000    Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP,
5.800%, 3/15/2035
     469,935
  46,406,379    Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline LLC, 144A,
7.500%, 5/31/2014(c)
     50,764,866
  81,710,000    NGPL Pipeco LLC, 144A,
7.119%, 12/15/2017
     91,631,637
  3,425,000    ONEOK Partners LP,
6.650%, 10/01/2036
     3,570,730
  20,770,000    Plains All American Pipeline LP,
6.125%, 1/15/2017
     22,303,574
  44,730,000    Plains All American Pipeline LP,
6.650%, 1/15/2037
     46,382,326
  4,168,000    Transportadora de Gas del Sur SA, 144A,
7.875%, 5/14/2017
     3,954,390
  444,000    Williams Cos., Inc. (The),
7.875%, 9/01/2021
     522,774
  715,000    Williams Cos., Inc. (The), Senior Note,
7.750%, 6/15/2031
     802,104
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Pipelines — continued   
$ 2,984,000    Williams Cos., Inc. (The), Series A,
7.500%, 1/15/2031
   $ 3,278,769
         
        295,843,383
         
   Property & Casualty Insurance — 0.3%   
  3,405,000    Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (The),
7.500%, 3/01/2020
     3,492,338
  2,660,000    Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.,
5.375%, 7/15/2014
     2,751,499
  11,710,000    Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.,
5.750%, 9/15/2015
     12,400,784
  11,075,000    Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.,
5.875%, 8/01/2033
     9,755,148
  6,080,000    MBIA Insurance Corp., (fixed rate to 1/15/2013, variable rate thereafter), 144A,
14.000%, 1/15/2033
     4,134,400
  11,205,000    Willis North America, Inc.,
6.200%, 3/28/2017
     11,351,696
         
        43,885,865
         
   Railroads — 0.2%   
  1,200,000    Canadian Pacific Railway Co.,
5.750%, 3/15/2033
     1,131,932
  10,370,000    Canadian Pacific Railway Co.,
5.950%, 5/15/2037
     10,021,713
  18,450,000    CSX Corp., MTN,
6.000%, 10/01/2036
     18,328,747
  1,153,000    Missouri Pacific Railroad Co.,
5.000%, 1/01/2045(c)
     691,800
         
        30,174,192
         
   Refining — 0.0%   
  1,335,000    Valero Energy Corp.,
6.625%, 6/15/2037
     1,269,660
         
   REITs — 1.2%   
  2,025,000    Camden Property Trust,
5.000%, 6/15/2015
     2,017,200
  27,950,000    Camden Property Trust,
5.700%, 5/15/2017
     27,485,192
  4,030,000    Duke Realty LP,
5.950%, 2/15/2017
     3,962,115
  3,300,000    ERP Operating LP,
5.125%, 3/15/2016
     3,393,671
  47,305,000    Highwoods Properties, Inc.,
5.850%, 3/15/2017
     45,215,349
  4,180,000    ProLogis,
5.625%, 11/15/2015
     4,144,240
  3,915,000    ProLogis,
5.625%, 11/15/2016
     3,787,030
  4,635,000    ProLogis,
5.750%, 4/01/2016
     4,540,381
  1,002,000    ProLogis,
6.625%, 5/15/2018
     995,734
  2,080,000    ProLogis,
7.375%, 10/30/2019
     2,135,166
  1,500,000    Simon Property Group LP,
5.250%, 12/01/2016
     1,486,479
  4,900,000    Simon Property Group LP,
5.750%, 12/01/2015
     5,183,695
  550,000    Simon Property Group LP,
5.875%, 3/01/2017
     568,272

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   REITs — continued   
$ 1,890,000    Simon Property Group LP,
6.100%, 5/01/2016
   $ 1,989,681
  450,000    Simon Property Group LP,
6.125%, 5/30/2018
     465,548
  46,015,000    WEA Finance LLC/WT Finance Australia Property Ltd., 144A,
6.750%, 9/02/2019
     49,101,870
         
        156,471,623
         
   Restaurants — 0.0%   
  1,250,000    McDonald’s Corp., EMTN,
3.628%, 10/10/2010, (SGD)
     905,124
         
   Retailers — 2.2%   
  8,758,000    Dillard’s, Inc.,
6.625%, 1/15/2018
     8,101,150
  4,187,000    Dillard’s, Inc.,
7.130%, 8/01/2018
     3,935,780
  1,500,000    Dillard’s, Inc.,
7.750%, 7/15/2026
     1,275,000
  425,000    Dillard’s, Inc.,
7.875%, 1/01/2023
     377,188
  3,325,000    Dillard’s, Inc., Class A,
7.000%, 12/01/2028
     2,660,000
  123,940,000    Home Depot, Inc.,
5.875%, 12/16/2036
     120,274,722
  3,685,000    J.C. Penney Corp., Inc.,
5.750%, 2/15/2018
     3,689,606
  635,000    J.C. Penney Corp., Inc.,
7.125%, 11/15/2023
     640,556
  3,985,000    J.C. Penney Corp., Inc.,
7.625%, 3/01/2097
     3,606,425
  72,470,000    J.C. Penney Corp., Inc., Senior Note,
6.375%, 10/15/2036
     67,487,688
  16,627,000    Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc.,
6.375%, 3/15/2037
     15,296,840
  12,275,000    Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc.,
6.790%, 7/15/2027
     11,047,500
  2,365,000    Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc.,
6.900%, 4/01/2029
     2,246,750
  6,365,000    Marks & Spencer PLC, 144A,
7.125%, 12/01/2037
     6,447,586
  32,675,000    Toys R Us, Inc.,
7.375%, 10/15/2018
     31,368,000
  8,355,000    Toys R Us, Inc.,
7.875%, 4/15/2013
     8,563,875
  10,270,000    Woolworth Corp.,
8.500%, 1/15/2022
     9,499,750
         
        296,518,416
         
   Sovereigns — 4.7%   
  104,626,000,000    Indonesia Treasury Bond, Series FR43,
10.250%, 7/15/2022, (IDR)
     12,185,942
  10,000,000,000    Indonesia Treasury Bond, Series FR47,
10.000%, 2/15/2028, (IDR)
     1,086,521
  272,460,000,000    Indonesia Treasury Bond, Series ZC3,
Zero Coupon, 11/20/2012, (IDR)
     24,654,793
  2,350,305(†††)    Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M-10,
7.250%, 12/15/2016, (MXN)
     19,005,843
  2,037,000(†††)    Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M-10,
9.000%, 12/20/2012, (MXN)
     17,729,376
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Sovereigns — continued   
18,686,981(†††)    Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M-20,
8.000%, 12/07/2023, (MXN)
   $ 151,370,025
79,755,000    New South Wales Treasury Corp., Series 10RG,
7.000%, 12/01/2010, (AUD)
     74,464,372
10,530,000    New South Wales Treasury Corp., Series 12RG,
6.000%, 5/01/2012, (AUD)
     9,791,710
66,305,000    New South Wales Treasury Corp., Series 17RG,
5.500%, 3/01/2017, (AUD)
     59,281,078
56,700,000    Republic of Brazil,
10.250%, 1/10/2028, (BRL)
     32,202,322
140,235,000    Republic of Brazil,
12.500%, 1/05/2016, (BRL)
     89,699,616
107,840,000    Republic of Brazil,
12.500%, 1/05/2022, (BRL)
     70,797,762
18,400,000    Republic of Croatia, 144A,
6.750%, 11/05/2019
     20,248,078
3,178,700,000    Republic of Iceland,
7.250%, 5/17/2013, (ISK)
     14,096,843
1,700,700,000    Republic of Iceland,
8.000%, 7/22/2011, (ISK)
     7,569,372
4,844,663,000    Republic of Iceland,
13.750%, 12/10/2010, (ISK)
     22,113,570
4,020,000    Republic of Venezuela,
7.000%, 3/16/2015, (EUR)
     4,845,931
         
        631,143,154
         
   Supermarkets — 0.7%   
2,000,000    American Stores Co.,
7.900%, 5/01/2017
     1,861,460
72,681,000    New Albertson’s, Inc.,
7.450%, 8/01/2029
     61,415,445
19,060,000    New Albertson’s, Inc.,
7.750%, 6/15/2026
     16,201,000
4,895,000    New Albertson’s, Inc.,
8.000%, 5/01/2031
     4,209,700
1,510,000    New Albertson’s, Inc.,
8.700%, 5/01/2030
     1,404,300
13,242,000    New Albertson’s, Inc., Series C, MTN,
6.625%, 6/01/2028
     10,030,815
         
        95,122,720
         
   Supranational — 1.3%   
128,250,000    European Investment Bank,
Zero Coupon, 3/10/2021, (AUD)
     54,701,201
16,375,000    European Investment Bank,
11.250%, 2/14/2013, (BRL)
     9,784,853
460,500,000,000    European Investment Bank, EMTN, 144A,
Zero Coupon, 4/24/2013, (IDR)
     41,335,942
24,398,000    European Investment Bank, EMTN,
7.000%, 1/18/2012, (NZD)
     18,141,623
244,840,000,000    Inter-American Development Bank, EMTN,
Zero Coupon, 5/20/2013, (IDR)
     21,033,181
24,450,000    Inter-American Development Bank, EMTN,
6.000%, 12/15/2017, (NZD)
     17,442,546
8,300,000    International Bank for Reconstruction & Development,
1.430%, 3/05/2014, (SGD)
     5,770,344
1,385,900,000    International Bank for Reconstruction & Development,
9.500%, 5/27/2010, (ISK)
     6,060,721
         
        174,270,411
         

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Technology — 2.4%   
$ 41,705,000    Agilent Technologies, Inc.,
6.500%, 11/01/2017
   $ 45,058,457
  41,104,000    Alcatel-Lucent USA, Inc.,
6.450%, 3/15/2029
     28,978,320
  5,065,000    Alcatel-Lucent USA, Inc.,
6.500%, 1/15/2028
     3,558,163
  832,000    Alcatel-Lucent, EMTN,
6.375%, 4/07/2014, (EUR)
     1,137,788
  10,725,000    Amkor Technology, Inc.,
7.750%, 5/15/2013
     10,805,437
  1,225,000    Amkor Technology, Inc.,
9.250%, 6/01/2016
     1,292,375
  2,435,000    Arrow Electronics, Inc.,
6.875%, 6/01/2018
     2,602,896
  30,125,000    Avnet, Inc.,
5.875%, 3/15/2014
     32,114,997
  35,630,000    Avnet, Inc.,
6.000%, 9/01/2015
     37,520,635
  11,345,000    Avnet, Inc.,
6.625%, 9/15/2016
     12,128,917
  6,225,000    Corning, Inc.,
5.900%, 3/15/2014
     6,771,829
  6,220,000    Corning, Inc.,
6.200%, 3/15/2016
     6,791,500
  6,150,000    Corning, Inc.,
6.850%, 3/01/2029
     6,402,279
  4,725,000    Corning, Inc.,
7.250%, 8/15/2036
     5,062,417
  3,640,000    Eastman Kodak Co.,
7.250%, 11/15/2013
     3,467,100
  11,626,000    Equifax, Inc.,
7.000%, 7/01/2037
     12,416,335
  285,000    Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.,
8.875%, 12/15/2014
     272,175
  6,290,000    Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.,
10.125%, 12/15/2016
     5,566,650
  9,739,000    Motorola, Inc.,
5.220%, 10/01/2097
     6,678,529
  475,000    Motorola, Inc.,
6.000%, 11/15/2017
     491,568
  10,830,000    Motorola, Inc.,
6.500%, 9/01/2025
     10,516,796
  22,424,000    Motorola, Inc.,
6.500%, 11/15/2028
     21,050,777
  22,385,000    Motorola, Inc.,
6.625%, 11/15/2037
     21,008,591
  250,000    Motorola, Inc.,
7.500%, 5/15/2025
     257,626
  9,350,000    Nortel Networks Capital Corp.,
7.875%, 6/15/2026(d)
     6,732,000
  11,770,000    Nortel Networks Ltd.,
6.875%, 9/01/2023(d)
     3,648,700
  270,000    Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., 144A,
7.700%, 10/01/2027
     295,595
  21,822,000    Xerox Capital Trust I,
8.000%, 2/01/2027
     21,409,848
  4,795,000    Xerox Corp.,
5.500%, 5/15/2012
     5,086,066
  1,730,000    Xerox Corp., MTN,
7.200%, 4/01/2016
     1,933,318
         
        321,057,684
         
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Tobacco — 0.5%   
$ 1,375,000    Altria Group, Inc.,
9.700%, 11/10/2018
   $ 1,690,740
  52,930,000    Reynolds American, Inc.,
6.750%, 6/15/2017
     56,692,476
  13,400,000    Reynolds American, Inc.,
7.250%, 6/15/2037
     13,638,627
         
        72,021,843
         
   Transportation Services — 0.4%   
  10,503,000    APL Ltd., Senior Note,
8.000%, 1/15/2024(c)
     7,850,992
  14,891,493    Atlas Air, Inc., Series 1998-1, Class 1B,
7.680%, 7/02/2015
     14,072,461
  8,356,817    Atlas Air, Inc., Series 1999-1, Class A1,
7.200%, 7/02/2020
     7,938,976
  226,930    Atlas Air, Inc., Series 1999-1, Class A2,
6.880%, 1/02/2011
     216,718
  10,885,664    Atlas Air, Inc., Series 1999-1, Class B,
7.630%, 7/02/2016
     9,307,243
  4,744,556    Atlas Air, Inc., Series 1999-1, Class C,
8.770%, 7/02/2012(e)
     3,700,754
  4,917,945    Atlas Air, Inc., Series 2000-1, Class B,
9.057%, 7/02/2017
     4,819,586
  6,862,758    Atlas Air, Inc., Series C,
8.010%, 7/02/2011(e)
     5,627,462
  3,970,000    Erac USA Finance Co., 144A,
7.000%, 10/15/2037
     4,092,844
         
        57,627,036
         
   Treasuries — 13.8%   
  393,245,000    Canadian Government,
1.000%, 9/01/2011, (CAD)
     385,268,978
  11,035,000    Canadian Government,
1.250%, 12/01/2011, (CAD)
     10,809,552
  320,680,000    Canadian Government,
2.000%, 9/01/2012, (CAD)
     315,495,571
  130,000,000    Canadian Government,
2.750%, 12/01/2010, (CAD)
     129,763,206
  130,216,000    Canadian Government,
3.500%, 6/01/2013, (CAD)
     132,571,209
  101,755,000    Canadian Government,
3.750%, 6/01/2012, (CAD)
     104,124,424
  171,980,000    Canadian Government,
3.750%, 6/01/2019, (CAD)
     171,592,234
  25,445,000    Canadian Government,
4.250%, 6/01/2018, (CAD)
     26,430,331
  75,385,000    Canadian Government,
5.250%, 6/01/2012, (CAD)
     79,494,008
  22,670,000    New Zealand Government Bond,
6.000%, 12/15/2017, (NZD)
     16,384,962
  68,665,000    New Zealand Government Bond,
6.500%, 4/15/2013, (NZD)
     51,419,842
  457,420,000    Norwegian Government,
4.250%, 5/19/2017, (NOK)
     80,597,186
  221,050,000    Norwegian Government,
5.000%, 5/15/2015, (NOK)
     40,386,220
  366,200,000    Norwegian Government,
6.000%, 5/16/2011, (NOK)
     64,104,717
  262,545,000    Norwegian Government,
6.500%, 5/15/2013, (NOK)
     49,098,018

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Treasuries — continued   
$ 102,640,000    U.S. Treasury Bond,
4.375%, 11/15/2039
   $ 97,058,950
  65,745,000    U.S. Treasury Bond,
4.625%, 2/15/2040
     64,799,916
  25,000,000    U.S. Treasury Note,
3.125%, 5/15/2019
     23,810,550
         
        1,843,209,874
         
   Utility Other — 0.0%   
  3,300,000    Listrindo Capital BV, 144A,
9.250%, 1/29/2015
     3,576,078
         
   Wireless — 1.2%   
  29,635,000    Nextel Communications, Inc., Series D,
7.375%, 8/01/2015
     28,153,250
  15,931,000    Nextel Communications, Inc., Series E,
6.875%, 10/31/2013
     15,532,725
  42,310,000    Nextel Communications, Inc., Series F,
5.950%, 3/15/2014
     39,454,075
  2,525,000    Rogers Wireless, Inc., Senior Secured Note,
6.375%, 3/01/2014
     2,802,162
  21,186,000    Sprint Capital Corp.,
6.875%, 11/15/2028
     17,054,730
  18,070,000    Sprint Capital Corp.,
6.900%, 5/01/2019
     16,534,050
  6,260,000    Sprint Capital Corp.,
8.750%, 3/15/2032
     5,806,150
  11,309,000    Sprint Nextel Corp.,
6.000%, 12/01/2016
     10,206,372
  20,600,000    True Move Co. Ltd., 144A,
10.750%, 12/16/2013
     21,501,250
         
        157,044,764
         
   Wirelines — 3.4%   
  10,245,000    AT&T Corp.,
6.500%, 3/15/2029
     10,415,815
  16,000,000    AT&T, Inc.,
6.500%, 9/01/2037
     16,591,024
  5,650,000    Axtel SAB de CV, 144A,
9.000%, 9/22/2019
     5,763,000
  4,370,000    Bell Canada, MTN, 144A,
6.550%, 5/01/2029, (CAD)
     4,455,795
  8,445,000    Bell Canada, MTN,
7.300%, 2/23/2032, (CAD)
     9,371,360
  33,640,000    Bell Canada, Series M-17,
6.100%, 3/16/2035, (CAD)
     33,213,393
  2,715,000    BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc.,
7.000%, 12/01/2095
     2,708,093
  155,000    Cincinnati Bell, Inc.,
7.000%, 2/15/2015
     150,737
  270,000    Cincinnati Bell, Inc.,
8.375%, 1/15/2014
     277,762
  5,330,000    Embarq Corp.,
7.995%, 6/01/2036
     5,404,322
  35,260,000    Frontier Communications Corp.,
7.875%, 1/15/2027
     31,734,000
  10,555,000    GTE Corp.,
6.940%, 4/15/2028
     11,081,600
  525,000    Hawaiian Telcom Communications, Inc., Series B,
12.500%, 5/01/2015(d)
     53
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Wirelines — continued   
1,120,000    Koninklijke (Royal) KPN NV, EMTN,
5.750%, 3/18/2016, (GBP)
   $ 1,816,072
1,800,000    Koninklijke (Royal) KPN NV, GMTN,
4.000%, 6/22/2015, (EUR)
     2,519,447
32,435,000    Level 3 Financing, Inc.,
8.750%, 2/15/2017
     29,678,025
13,010,000    Level 3 Financing, Inc.,
9.250%, 11/01/2014
     12,684,750
3,346,000    New England Telephone & Telegraph Co.,
7.875%, 11/15/2029
     3,667,835
16,335,000    Qwest Capital Funding, Inc.,
6.500%, 11/15/2018
     15,273,225
32,395,000    Qwest Capital Funding, Inc.,
7.750%, 2/15/2031
     30,775,250
42,460,000    Qwest Capital Funding, Inc., Guaranteed Note,
6.875%, 7/15/2028
     38,001,700
12,463,000    Qwest Capital Funding, Inc., Guaranteed Note,
7.625%, 8/03/2021
     12,213,740
33,130,000    Qwest Corp.,
6.875%, 9/15/2033
     31,970,450
3,075,000    Qwest Corp.,
7.200%, 11/10/2026
     2,959,687
3,999,000    Qwest Corp.,
7.250%, 9/15/2025
     4,038,990
2,288,000    Qwest Corp.,
7.500%, 6/15/2023
     2,288,000
5,470,000    SK Broadband Co. Ltd., 144A,
7.000%, 2/01/2012
     5,764,286
23,000,000    Telecom Italia Capital SA,
6.000%, 9/30/2034
     20,404,220
19,635,000    Telecom Italia Capital SA,
6.375%, 11/15/2033
     18,189,334
31,690,000    Telus Corp.,
4.950%, 3/15/2017, (CAD)
     32,140,552
18,600,000    Telus Corp., Series CG,
5.050%, 12/04/2019, (CAD)
     18,346,909
18,022,000    Verizon Global Funding Corp., Senior Note,
5.850%, 9/15/2035
     17,540,236
6,230,000    Verizon Maryland, Inc., Series B,
5.125%, 6/15/2033
     5,071,831
6,835,000    Verizon New York, Inc., Series A,
7.375%, 4/01/2032
     7,347,789
5,215,000    Verizon Pennsylvania, Inc.,
6.000%, 12/01/2028
     4,667,399
         
        448,526,681
         
   Total Non-Convertible Bonds
(Identified Cost $10,429,064,653)
     10,984,463,277
         
Convertible Bonds — 7.9%
   Airlines — 0.1%   
7,730,000    AMR Corp.,
6.250%, 10/15/2014
     8,937,812
755,000    UAL Corp.,
4.500%, 6/30/2021
     744,808
         
        9,682,620
         
   Automotive — 1.4%   
1,070,000    ArvinMeritor, Inc., (Step to Zero Coupon on 2/15/2019),
4.000%, 2/15/2027(f)
     902,813

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Automotive — continued   
$ 121,370,000    Ford Motor Co.,
4.250%, 11/15/2016
   $ 181,599,862
  8,460,000    Navistar International Corp.,
3.000%, 10/15/2014
     9,432,900
         
        191,935,575
         
   Diversified Manufacturing — 0.1%   
  16,517,000    Trinity Industries, Inc.,
3.875%, 6/01/2036
     12,945,199
         
   Electric — 0.0%   
  1,800,000    CMS Energy Corp.,
5.500%, 6/15/2029
     2,148,750
         
   Healthcare — 0.4%   
  26,280,000    Affymetrix, Inc.,
3.500%, 1/15/2038
     23,586,300
  6,855,000    Hologic, Inc., (Step to Zero Coupon on 12/15/2013), 2.000%, 12/15/2037(f)      6,135,225
  12,005,000    Life Technologies Corp.,
1.500%, 2/15/2024
     14,075,862
  190,000    LifePoint Hospitals, Inc.,
3.250%, 8/15/2025
     185,013
  2,380,000    LifePoint Hospitals, Inc.,
3.500%, 5/15/2014
     2,374,050
  5,445,000    Omnicare, Inc.,
3.250%, 12/15/2035
     4,607,831
         
        50,964,281
         
   Independent Energy — 0.0%   
  860,000    Chesapeake Energy Corp.,
2.250%, 12/15/2038
     625,650
  3,795,000    Penn Virginia Corp.,
4.500%, 11/15/2012
     3,567,300
         
        4,192,950
         
   Lodging — 0.2%   
  30,418,000    Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc., 144A,
2.625%, 4/15/2027
     29,125,235
         
   Media Non-Cable — 0.0%   
  7,732,404    Liberty Media LLC,
3.500%, 1/15/2031
     4,620,111
         
   Metals & Mining — 0.2%   
  1,000,000    Steel Dynamics, Inc.,
5.125%, 6/15/2014
     1,230,000
  11,270,000    United States Steel Corp.,
4.000%, 5/15/2014
     23,681,088
         
        24,911,088
         
   Non-Captive Diversified — 0.3%   
  44,035,000    iStar Financial, Inc.,
0.751%, 10/01/2012(b)
     33,488,617
         
   Oil Field Services — 0.0%   
  1,300,000    Transocean, Inc., Series B,
1.500%, 12/15/2037
     1,269,125
  535,000    Transocean, Inc., Series C,
1.500%, 12/15/2037
     512,263
         
        1,781,388
         
   Pharmaceuticals — 1.1%   
  635,000    Human Genome Sciences, Inc.,
2.250%, 10/15/2011
     1,270,000
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Pharmaceuticals — continued   
$ 41,680,000    Human Genome Sciences, Inc.,
2.250%, 8/15/2012
   $ 74,971,900
  2,240,000    Kendle International, Inc.,
3.375%, 7/15/2012
     2,116,800
  24,461,000    Nektar Therapeutics,
3.250%, 9/28/2012
     24,308,119
  28,222,000    Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Subordinated Note,
4.000%, 11/15/2013
     39,299,135
         
        141,965,954
         
   REITs — 0.2%   
  6,469,000    ProLogis,
1.875%, 11/15/2037
     6,097,032
  5,920,000    ProLogis,
2.250%, 4/01/2037
     5,757,200
  19,445,000    ProLogis,
3.250%, 3/15/2015
     19,542,225
         
        31,396,457
         
   Technology — 2.6%   
  6,512,000    Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.,
5.750%, 8/15/2012
     6,487,580
  4,005,000    Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.,
6.000%, 5/01/2015
     3,839,794
  2,560,000    Alcatel-Lucent USA, Inc., Series B,
2.875%, 6/15/2025
     2,217,600
  220,000    Ciena Corp.,
0.250%, 5/01/2013
     182,600
  30,160,000    Ciena Corp.,
0.875%, 6/15/2017
     20,358,000
  6,075,000    Ciena Corp.,
4.000%, 3/15/2015
     6,287,625
  9,863,000    Intel Corp.,
2.950%, 12/15/2035
     9,678,069
  220,000,000    Intel Corp., 144A,
3.250%, 8/01/2039
     263,725,000
  9,197,000    Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.,
0.875%, 6/01/2012
     8,484,232
  3,880,000    Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.,
1.000%, 6/30/2010
     3,763,600
  3,241,000    Maxtor Corp., Subordinated Note,
5.750%, 3/01/2012(c)
     3,143,770
  745,000    Nortel Networks Corp.,
1.750%, 4/15/2012(d)
     560,613
  30,767,000    Nortel Networks Corp.,
2.125%, 4/15/2014(d)
     23,152,167
  257,000    Richardson Electronics Ltd.,
7.750%, 12/15/2011
     257,000
         
        352,137,650
         
   Textile — 0.0%   
  103,000    Dixie Group, Inc., Subordinated Note,
7.000%, 5/15/2012
     89,224
         
   Wireless — 0.1%   
  16,157,000    NII Holdings, Inc.,
3.125%, 6/15/2012
     15,248,169
         
   Wirelines — 1.2%   
  34,645,000    Level 3 Communications, Inc.,
3.500%, 6/15/2012
     31,916,706

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Wirelines — continued   
$ 13,484,000    Level 3 Communications, Inc.,
5.250%, 12/15/2011
   $ 13,130,045
  54,075,000    Level 3 Communications, Inc., 144A,
7.000%, 3/15/2015(c)
     64,619,625
  32,895,000    Level 3 Communications, Inc.,
7.000%, 3/15/2015(c)
     39,309,525
  2,470,000    Level 3 Communications, Inc.,
10.000%, 5/01/2011
     2,537,925
  1,000,000    Qwest Communications International, Inc.,
3.500%, 11/15/2025
     1,125,000
         
        152,638,826
         
   Total Convertible Bonds (Identified Cost $866,011,724)      1,059,272,094
         
  Municipals — 1.1%
   California — 0.3%   
  4,170,000    San Jose California Redevelopment Agency Tax Allocation (Merged Area Redevelopment), Series C, (MBIA insured)
3.750%, 8/01/2028
     3,271,031
  1,530,000    San Jose California Redevelopment Agency Tax Allocation (Merged Area), Series C, (Registered), (MBIA insured),
3.750%, 8/01/2028
     1,283,808
  5,175,000    State of California, (AMBAC insured),
4.500%, 8/01/2027
     4,670,800
  14,415,000    State of California,
4.500%, 10/01/2029
     12,627,828
  4,190,000    State of California, (AMBAC insured),
4.500%, 8/01/2030
     3,646,138
  3,620,000    State of California,
4.500%, 8/01/2030
     3,150,124
  2,680,000    State of California (Various Purpose), (MBIA insured),
3.250%, 12/01/2027
     2,015,199
  12,645,000    State of California (Various Purpose), (AMBAC insured),
4.500%, 12/01/2033
     10,716,132
         
        41,381,060
         
   Illinois — 0.0%   
  1,725,000    Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Series A, (AGMC insured),
4.500%, 1/01/2038
     1,633,351
         
   Michigan — 0.1%   
  12,850,000    Michigan Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority, Taxable Turbo Series A,
7.309%, 6/01/2034(c)
     10,320,606
         
   Virginia — 0.7%   
  128,820,000    Virginia Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Series A-1,
6.706%, 6/01/2046(c)
     93,809,300
         
   Total Municipals (Identified Cost $186,180,181)      147,144,317
         
   Total Bonds and Notes (Identified Cost $11,481,256,558)      12,190,879,688
         
  Bank Loans — 0.6%
   Chemicals — 0.1%   
  3,757,630    Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc., Extended Term Loan C1,
4.063%, 5/05/2015(g)
     3,538,635
  813,594    Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc., Extended Term Loan C2,
4.063%, 5/05/2015(g)
     766,178
         
        4,304,813
         
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Energy — 0.1%   
$ 12,774,619    ATP Oil & Gas Corp., Tranche B-1 Term Loan,
11.250%, 7/15/2014(g)
   $ 12,910,413
  1,808,458    ATP Oil & Gas Corp., Tranche B2 Term Loan,
12.250%, 1/15/2011(g)
     1,827,682
         
        14,738,095
         
   Media Non-Cable — 0.0%   
  2,797,946    Tribune Company, Term Loan X,
5.000%, 6/04/2009(d)(g)(h)
     1,741,721
         
   Oil Field Services — 0.0%   
  2,485,000    Dresser, Inc., 2nd Lien Term Loan,
6.000%, 5/04/2015(g)
     2,357,023
  1,230,373    Dresser, Inc., Term Loan,
2.500%, 5/04/2014(g)
     1,180,715
         
        3,537,738
         
   Printing & Publishing — 0.2%   
  22,293,180    SuperMedia, Inc., Exit Term Loan,
11.000%, 12/31/2015(g)
     20,977,213
  6,855,000    SuperMedia, Inc., Exit Term Loan,
12/31/2015(i)
     6,450,349
         
        27,427,562
         
   Wirelines — 0.2%   
  3,975,879    FairPoint Communications, Inc., Initial Term Loan A,
4.750%, 3/31/2014(d)(g)
     3,268,212
  12,057,742    FairPoint Communications, Inc., Initial Term Loan B,
5.000%, 3/31/2015(d)(g)
     9,910,740
  17,154,004    Hawaiian Telcom Communications, Inc., Tranche C Term Loan,
4.750%, 6/01/2014(g)(j)
     12,179,343
  5,395,000    Level 3 Financing, Inc., Tranche A Term Loan,
2.501%, 3/13/2014(g)
     5,008,934
         
        30,367,229
         
   Total Bank Loans (Identified Cost $78,348,894)      82,117,158
         

Shares

           
  Common Stocks — 3.0%
   Biotechnology — 0.3%   
  867,059    Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(e)      35,436,702
         
   Containers & Packaging — 0.1%   
  460,656    Owens-Illinois, Inc.(e)      16,371,714
         
   Electric Utilities — 0.0%   
  282,500    Duke Energy Corp.      4,610,400
         
   Electronic Equipment, Instruments &
Components — 0.0%
  
  41,343    Corning, Inc.      835,542
         
   Food Products — 0.4%   
  2,309,175    ConAgra Foods, Inc.      57,891,017
         
   Household Durables — 0.1%   
  477,725    KB Home      8,001,894
  549,450    Lennar Corp., Class A      9,456,034
         
        17,457,928
         
   Media — 0.0%   
  37,276    Dex One Corp.(e)      1,040,746
         
   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 0.2%   
  846,398    Chesapeake Energy Corp.      20,008,849
  141,249    Spectra Energy Corp.      3,182,340
         
        23,191,189
         

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Shares    Description    Value (†)
     
   Pharmaceuticals — 1.5%   
7,238,800    Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.    $ 193,275,960
2,288    Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Sponsored ADR      144,327
         
        193,420,287
         
   REITs — 0.4%   
290,904    Apartment Investment & Management Co., Class A      5,355,542
889,730    Associated Estates Realty Corp.      12,269,377
201,557    Developers Diversified Realty Corp.      2,452,949
460,000    Equity Residential      18,009,000
123,159    Simon Property Group, Inc.      10,333,040
         
        48,419,908
         
   Thrifts & Mortgage Finance — 0.0%   
4,794,025    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.(e)(k)      6,088,412
         
   Total Common Stocks (Identified Cost $455,138,392)      404,763,845
         
Preferred Stocks — 1.9%
Convertible Preferred Stocks — 1.2%
   Automotive — 0.5%   
1,476,621    Ford Motor Co. Capital Trust II,
6.500%(e)
     68,515,214
         
   Capital Markets — 0.1%   
183,851    Newell Financial Trust I,
5.250%
     7,400,003
         
   Commercial Banks — 0.0%   
5,933    Wells Fargo & Co., Series L, Class A,
7.500%
     5,796,541
         
   Diversified Consumer Services — 0.0%   
6    Six Flags, Inc.,
7.250%(e)
     3
         
   Diversified Financial Services — 0.2%   
16,622    Bank of America Corp., Series L,
7.250%
     16,248,005
203,258    Sovereign Capital Trust IV,
4.375%
     6,504,256
         
        22,752,261
         
   Electric Utilities — 0.1%   
380,577    AES Trust III,
6.750%
     17,197,323
107,725    CMS Energy Trust I,
7.750%(c)(l)
     3,770,375
         
        20,967,698
         
   Machinery — 0.0%   
184,491    United Rentals Trust I,
6.500%
     5,557,791
         
   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 0.1%   
52,020    Chesapeake Energy Corp.,
4.500%
     4,349,912
159,477    El Paso Energy Capital Trust I,
4.750%
     5,960,453
         
        10,310,365
         
   REITs — 0.0%   
42,700    FelCor Lodging Trust, Inc., Series A,
7.800%(e)
     772,870
         
   Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 0.2%
32,320    Lucent Technologies Capital Trust I,
7.750%
     25,726,720
         
   Total Convertible Preferred Stocks
(Identified Cost $152,365,283)
     167,799,466
         
Shares    Description    Value (†)
     
Non-Convertible Preferred Stocks — 0.7%
   Banking — 0.2%   
36,916    GMAC, Inc., Series G, 144A,
7.000%
   $ 28,139,221
         
   Diversified Financial Services — 0.0%   
35,000    Bank of America Corp.,
6.375%
     727,300
         
   Electric Utilities — 0.0%   
393    Entergy New Orleans, Inc.,
4.750%
     29,033
         
   REITs — 0.1%   
1,596    Highwoods Properties, Inc., Series A,
8.625%
     1,688,269
116,192    ProLogis, Series C,
8.540%
     5,613,235
         
        7,301,504
         
   Software — 0.2%   
26,000    Falcons Funding Trust I, (Step to 10.875% on 3/15/2015, variable rate after 3/15/2020), 144A,
8.875%(f)
     26,154,375
         
   Thrifts & Mortgage Finance — 0.2%   
389,800    Countrywide Capital IV,
6.750%
     8,369,006
75,100    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.,
5.000%(e)(k)
     116,405
1,741,500    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.,
5.570%(e)(k)
     1,480,275
444,350    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.,
5.660%(e)(k)
     372,810
120,695    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.,
5.700%(e)(k)
     210,009
283,000    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.,
5.790%(e)(k)
     458,460
81,450    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.,
5.810%(e)(k)
     132,764
219,750    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.,
5.900%(e)(k)
     197,555
96,600    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.,
6.000%(e)(k)
     178,710
89,300    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.,
6.420%(e)(k)
     170,563
392,116    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.,
6.550%(e)(k)
     388,195
3,856,103    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., (fixed rate to 12/31/2012, variable rate thereafter),
8.375%(e)(k)
     4,897,251
192,100    Federal National Mortgage Association,
4.750%(e)(k)
     259,335
144,900    Federal National Mortgage Association,
5.125%(e)(k)
     218,799
104,850    Federal National Mortgage Association,
5.375%(e)(k)
     179,293
56,600    Federal National Mortgage Association,
5.810%(e)(k)
     96,220
87,300    Federal National Mortgage Association,
6.750%(e)(k)
     81,189
250,000    Federal National Mortgage Association,
8.250%(e)(k)
     300,000

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Shares    Description    Value (†)
     
   Thrifts & Mortgage Finance — continued   
  6,747,525    Federal National Mortgage Association, (fixed rate to 12/13/2010, variable rate thereafter),
8.250%(e)(k)
   $ 8,569,357
         
        26,676,196
         
   Total Non-Convertible Preferred Stocks
(Identified Cost $334,190,469)
     89,027,629
         
   Total Preferred Stocks (Identified Cost $486,555,752)      256,827,095
         
  Closed-End Investment Companies — 0.3%
  1,033,275    Dreyfus High Yield Strategies      4,484,413
  88,955    DWS High Income Trust      810,380
  860,000    Highland Credit Strategies Fund      6,794,000
  110,211    Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund, Inc.      1,150,603
  2,055,800    Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund, Inc.      13,074,888
  1,217,820    Western Asset Managed High Income Fund, Inc.      7,611,375
         
   Total Closed-End Investment Companies
(Identified Cost $38,848,137)
     33,925,659
         
  Warrants — 0.1%
   Pharmaceuticals — 0.1%   
  574,624    Valeant Pharmaceuticals International(c)(e)(l)
(Identified Cost $0)
     6,493,251
         

Principal

Amount (‡)

           
  Short-Term Investments — 1.0%
$ 387,537    Repurchase Agreement with State Street Corporation, dated 3/31/2010 at 0.000% to be repurchased at $387,537 on 4/01/2010, collateralized by $400,000 U.S. Treasury Bill, due 7/08/2010 valued at $399,848 including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements)      387,537
  134,087,725    Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 3/31/2010 at 0.000% to be repurchased at $134,087,725 on 4/01/2010, collateralized by $134,955,000 Federal National Mortgage Association, 1.750% due 3/23/2011 valued at $136,641,938; $130,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.000% due 1/21/2014 valued at $130,975 including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements)      134,087,725
         
   Total Short-Term Investments (Identified Cost $134,475,262)      134,475,262
         
     
   Total Investments — 98.3%
(Identified Cost $12,674,622,995)(a)
     13,109,481,958
   Other assets less liabilities—1.7%      224,971,207
         
   Net Assets — 100.0%    $ 13,334,453,165
         
     
  (‡)    Principal amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.   
  (†)    See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements.   
  (††)    Amount shown represents units. One unit represents a principal amount of 25.   
  (†††)    Amount shown represents units. One unit represents a principal amount of 100.   
     
(a)    Federal Tax Information (Amounts exclude certain adjustments made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes. Such adjustments are primarily due to wash sales. Amortization of premium on debt securities is excluded for tax purposes.):   
   At March 31, 2010, the net unrealized appreciation on investments based on a cost of $12,692,583,748 for federal income tax purposes was as follows:   
   Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost    $ 1,162,045,540   
   Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value      (745,147,330
           
   Net unrealized appreciation    $ 416,898,210   
           
     
(b)    Variable rate security. Rate as of March 31, 2010 is disclosed.   
(c)    Illiquid security. At March 31, 2010, the value of these securities amounted to $466,317,402 or 3.5% of net assets.    
(d)    The issuer is in default with respect to interest and/or principal payments. Income is not being accrued.    
(e)    Non-income producing security.   
(f)    Coupon rate is a fixed rate for an initial period then resets at a specified date and rate.    
(g)    Variable rate security. Rate shown represents the weighted average rate at March 31, 2010.    
(h)    Issuer has filed for bankruptcy.   
(i)    All or a portion of this security has not settled. Contract rates are not determined and do not take effect until settlement date.    
(j)    All or a portion of interest payment is paid-in-kind.   
(k)    Future dividend payments have been eliminated as the issuer has been placed in conservatorship.    
(l)    Fair valued security by the Fund’s investment adviser. At March 31, 2010 the value of these securities amounted to $10,263,626 or 0.1% of net assets.    
     
144A    Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2010, the value of these securities amounted to $1,666,736,230 or 12.5% of net assets.      
     
ABS    Asset-Backed Securities   
ADR    An American Depositary Receipt is a certificate issued by a custodian bank representing the right to receive securities of the foreign issuer described. The values of ADRs are significantly influenced by trading on exchanges not located in the United States.      
AGMC    Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.   
AMBAC    American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.   
EMTN    Euro Medium Term Note   
GMTN    Global Medium Term Note   
MBIA    Municipal Bond Investors Assurance Corp.   
MTN    Medium Term Note   
REITs    Real Estate Investment Trusts   
     
AUD    Australian Dollar   
BRL    Brazilian Real   
CAD    Canadian Dollar   
EUR    Euro   
GBP    British Pound   
IDR    Indonesian Rupiah   
ISK    Icelandic Krona   
KRW    South Korean Won   
MXN    Mexican Peso   
NOK    Norwegian Krone   
NZD    New Zealand Dollar   
SGD    Singapore Dollar   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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LOOMIS SAYLES STRATEGIC INCOME FUND — PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Industry Summary at March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Treasuries    13.8
Non-Captive Diversified    8.3   
Banking    6.7   
Technology    5.0   
Automotive    4.9   
Wirelines    4.8   
Sovereigns    4.7   
Non-Captive Consumer    4.1   
Healthcare    3.6   
Electric    3.4   
Pharmaceuticals    3.0   
Paper    2.6   
Retailers    2.2   
Pipelines    2.2   
Media Cable    2.0   
Airlines    2.0   
Other Investments, less than 2% each    24.0   
Short-Term Investments    1.0   
      
Total Investments    98.3   
Other assets less liabilities    1.7   
      
Net Assets    100.0
      

 

Currency Exposure at March 31, 2010 as a Percentage of Net Assets (Unaudited)

 

United States Dollar    72.5
Canadian Dollar    11.1   
New Zealand Dollar    3.2   
Brazilian Real    2.2   
Other, less than 2% each    9.3   
      
Total Investments    98.3   
Other assets less liabilities    1.7   
      
Net Assets    100.0
      

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

     Core Plus Bond Fund     High Income Fund     International
Bond Fund
 
                        

ASSETS

      

Investments at cost

   $ 301,133,089      $ 107,704,594      $ 32,183,578   

Repurchase agreement(s) at cost

     8,079,061        14,324,664        391,292   

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     14,654,565        14,648,226        (272,847
                        

Investments at value

     323,866,715        136,677,484        32,302,023   

Cash

            12,654          

Due from custodian (Note 2)

                     

Foreign currency at value (identified cost $0, $0, $269,805, $0 and $9,100,628)

                   272,009   

Receivable for Fund shares sold

     802,916        533,007        154,699   

Receivable for securities sold

     1,624,856        780,507          

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts (Note 2)

                   19,322   

Dividend and interest receivable

     3,939,246        1,925,541        502,304   

Tax reclaims receivable

     11,107               2,015   
                        

TOTAL ASSETS

     330,244,840        139,929,193        33,252,372   
                        

LIABILITIES

      

Payable for securities purchased

     6,258,265        542,868          

Payable for delayed delivery securities purchased (Note 2)

     3,219,285                 

Payable for Fund shares redeemed

     783,683        686,619        47,624   

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts (Note 2)

                   49,537   

Due to broker (Note 2)

                     

Dividends payable

                     

Management fees payable (Note 6)

     116,684        59,503        5,715   

Administrative fees payable (Note 6)

     13,377        5,663        1,390   

Deferred Trustees’ fees (Note 6)

     203,875        77,974        19,011   

Foreign taxes payable (Note 2)

            81          

Other accounts payable and accrued expenses

     52,113        17,423        18,772   
                        

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     10,647,282        1,390,131        142,049   
                        

NET ASSETS

   $ 319,597,558      $ 138,539,062      $ 33,110,323   
                        

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

      

Paid-in capital

   $ 322,291,666      $ 141,913,428      $ 33,242,316   

Distributions in excess of net investment income

     (584,654     (352,714     (258,190

Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions

     (16,768,458     (17,672,050     442,857   

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translations

     14,659,004        14,650,398        (316,660
                        

NET ASSETS

   $ 319,597,558      $ 138,539,062      $ 33,110,323   
                        

COMPUTATION OF NET ASSET VALUE AND OFFERING PRICE:

      

Class A shares:

      

Net assets

   $ 159,931,944      $ 69,903,532      $ 17,659,312   
                        

Shares of beneficial interest

     13,230,609        14,540,220        1,715,792   
                        

Net asset value and redemption price per share

   $ 12.09      $ 4.81      $ 10.29   
                        

Offering price per share (100/[100-maximum sales charge] of net asset value) (Note 1)

   $ 12.66      $ 5.04      $ 10.77   
                        

Class B shares: (redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge) (Note 1)

      

Net assets

   $ 5,476,760      $ 1,442,847      $   
                        

Shares of beneficial interest

     451,586        299,580          
                        

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 12.13      $ 4.82      $   
                        

Class C shares: (redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge) (Note 1)

      

Net assets

   $ 101,735,792      $ 19,597,092      $ 6,869,418   
                        

Shares of beneficial interest

     8,411,369        4,070,250        668,995   
                        

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 12.10      $ 4.81      $ 10.27   
                        

Class Y shares:

      

Net assets

   $ 52,453,062      $ 47,595,591      $ 8,581,593   
                        

Shares of beneficial interest

     4,315,534        9,909,405        835,233   
                        

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

   $ 12.15      $ 4.80      $ 10.27   
                        

Admin Class shares:

      

Net assets

   $      $      $   
                        

Shares of beneficial interest

                     
                        

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

   $      $      $   
                        

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Limited Term Government
and Agency Fund
    Strategic
Income Fund
 
       
 
$ 228,625,259      $ 12,540,147,733   
  8,283,850        134,475,262   
  7,512,008        434,858,963   
             
  244,421,117        13,109,481,958   
         652,960   
         2,993,578   
         8,617,625   
  2,006,737        38,537,318   
         26,202,129   
           
  776,955        199,835,733   
         258,837   
             
  247,204,809        13,386,580,138   
             
 
  4,796,454        10,168,227   
           
  631,127        31,013,370   
           
         2,993,578   
  136,366        13   
  93,007        6,272,185   
  9,949        546,718   
  192,597        482,850   
         103,764   
  70,282        546,268   
             
  5,929,782        52,126,973   
             
$ 241,275,027      $ 13,334,453,165   
             
 
$ 236,061,420      $ 13,461,880,017   
  (495,323     (14,888,682
  (1,803,078     (546,384,342
  7,512,008        433,846,172   
             
$ 241,275,027      $ 13,334,453,165   
             
 
 
$ 130,210,505      $ 5,806,911,701   
             
  11,014,234        406,552,034   
             
$ 11.82      $ 14.28   
             
$ 12.19      $ 14.95   
             
 
$ 4,118,204      $ 145,441,904   
             
  348,706        10,123,378   
             
$ 11.81      $ 14.37   
             
 
$ 61,745,933      $ 5,111,328,617   
             
  5,218,994        356,043,181   
             
$ 11.83      $ 14.36   
             
 
$ 45,200,385      $ 2,270,769,901   
             
  3,812,043        159,087,774   
             
$ 11.86      $ 14.27   
             
 
$      $ 1,042   
             
         73   
             
$      $ 14.27   
             

 

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

     Core Plus Bond Fund     High Income Fund     International Bond
Fund
 
                        

INVESTMENT INCOME

      

Interest

   $ 7,913,551      $ 6,912,354      $ 494,824   

Dividends

     18,445        114,266          

Less net foreign taxes withheld

                   (1,722
                        
     7,931,996        7,026,620        493,102   
                        

Expenses

      

Management fees (Note 6)

     626,152        509,792        91,121   

Service and distribution fees (Note 6)

     689,767        183,655        46,769   

Trustees’ fees and expenses (Note 6)

     10,277        7,958        5,865   

Administrative fees (Note 6)

     72,863        41,184        7,360   

Custodian fees and expenses

     13,845        37,323        22,319   

Transfer agent fees and expenses (Note 6)

     160,588        96,346        3,866   

Audit and tax services fees

     23,219        22,955        23,279   

Legal fees

     2,819        1,961        255   

Shareholder reporting expenses

     24,155        12,859        1,819   

Registration fees

     33,479        40,244        25,251   

Fee/expense recovery (Note 6)

     2,915                 

Miscellaneous expenses

     6,981        5,703        3,174   
                        

Total expenses

     1,667,060        959,980        231,078   

Less fee reduction and/or expense reimbursement (Note 6)

            (12,142     (55,220
                        

Net expenses

     1,667,060        947,838        175,858   
                        

Net investment income

     6,264,936        6,078,782        317,244   
                        

NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS
AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS

      

Net realized gain (loss) on:

      

Investments

     4,299,842        11,984,297        479,129   

Foreign currency transactions

     (924     (11,211     60,466   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

      

Investments

     1,887,367        30,093        (1,536,741

Foreign currency translations

     4,439        11,605        (123,445
                        

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions

     6,190,724        12,014,784        (1,120,591
                        

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

   $ 12,455,660      $ 18,093,566      $ (803,347
                        

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Limited Term Government
and Agency Fund
    Strategic
Income Fund
 
       
 
$ 3,246,814      $ 418,301,975   
         15,771,000   
           
             
  3,246,814        434,072,975   
             
 
  560,201        36,112,550   
  459,794        32,757,641   
  9,644        102,803   
  54,298        3,133,800   
  13,133        311,435   
  113,742        4,979,087   
  23,303        29,197   
  2,190        132,282   
  10,690        592,310   
  34,030        123,397   
           
  6,205        198,624   
             
  1,287,230        78,473,126   
  (99,174       
             
  1,188,056        78,473,126   
             
  2,058,758        355,599,849   
             
 
 
  4,334,222        105,813,570   
         1,364,628   
 
  401,050        748,614,760   
         (2,864,688
             
  4,735,272        852,928,270   
             
$ 6,794,030      $ 1,208,528,119   
             

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

     Core Plus Bond Fund     High Income Fund     International Bond Fund  
     Six Months  Ended
March 31, 2010
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2009
    Six Months  Ended
March 31, 2010
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2009
    Six Months  Ended
March 31, 2010
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2009
 
            

FROM OPERATIONS:

            

Net investment income

   $ 6,264,936      $ 10,726,024      $ 6,078,782      $ 7,929,754      $ 317,244      $ 501,191   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments and
foreign currency transactions

     4,298,918        1,047,585        11,973,086        (2,943,074     539,595        246,125   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
on investments and foreign currency translations

     1,891,806        27,447,211        41,698        23,846,800        (1,660,186     2,396,258   
                                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations

     12,455,660        39,220,820        18,093,566        28,833,480        (803,347     3,143,574   
                                                

FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO
SHAREHOLDERS:

            

Net investment income

            

Class A

     (4,270,353     (7,509,410     (2,532,888     (3,638,806     (312,837     (80,043

Class B

     (143,617     (436,844     (51,162     (124,178              

Class C

     (2,238,071     (2,761,267     (640,109     (969,430     (135,971     (13,441

Class Y

     (1,360,265     (1,308,176     (3,215,877     (3,008,116     (307,238     (240,546

Admin Class

                                          

Net realized capital gains

            

Class A

                                 (81,934       

Class B

                                          

Class C

                                 (46,824       

Class Y

                                 (94,216       
                                                

Total distributions

     (8,012,306     (12,015,697     (6,440,036     (7,740,530     (979,020     (334,030
                                                

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
FROM CAPITAL SHARE
TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 10)

     55,872,502        58,618,493        (58,167,092     109,311,312        10,409,757        9,056,042   
                                                

Redemption fees

            

Class A

                          17,604                 

Class B

                          697                 

Class C

                          4,945                 

Class Y

                          3,996                 
                                                

Total redemption fees

                          27,242                 
                                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     60,315,856        85,823,616        (46,513,562     130,431,504        8,627,390        11,865,586   

NET ASSETS

            

Beginning of the period

     259,281,702        173,458,086        185,052,624        54,621,120        24,482,933        12,617,347   
                                                

End of the period

   $ 319,597,558      $ 259,281,702      $ 138,539,062      $ 185,052,624      $ 33,110,323      $ 24,482,933   
                                                

UNDISTRIBUTED NET INVESTMENT INCOME/(DISTRIBUTIONS IN EXCESS OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME)

   $ (584,654   $ 1,162,716      $ (352,714   $ 8,540      $ (258,190   $ 180,612   
                                                

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Limited Term Government and
Agency Fund
    Strategic Income Fund  
Six Months Ended
March 31, 2010
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2009
    Six Months  Ended
March 31, 2010
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2009
 
     
     
$ 2,058,758      $ 5,607,171      $ 355,599,849      $ 729,275,012   
  4,334,222        2,955,994        107,178,198        (765,289,471
  401,050        8,456,894        745,750,072        2,056,646,082   
                             
  6,794,030        17,020,059        1,208,528,119        2,020,631,623   
                             
     
     
  (1,569,225     (3,913,002     (168,103,267     (356,540,265
  (37,484     (112,841     (3,765,021     (9,240,752
  (487,918     (1,292,557     (128,831,535     (258,397,380
  (500,354     (471,487     (66,454,735     (89,955,755
                (9       
     
                       (33,148,981
                       (1,003,570
                       (25,254,965
                       (5,262,204
                             
  (2,594,981     (5,789,887     (367,154,567     (778,803,872
                             
  35,038,039        51,940,484        (152,270,337     923,443,021   
                             
     
                         
                         
                         
                         
                             
                         
                             
  39,237,088        63,170,656        689,103,215        2,165,270,772   
     
  202,037,939        138,867,283        12,645,349,950        10,480,079,178   
                             
$ 241,275,027      $ 202,037,939      $ 13,334,453,165      $ 12,645,349,950   
                             
$ (495,323   $ 40,900      $ (14,888,682   $ (3,333,964
                             

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

               Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:     Less Distributions:      
          Net  asset
value,
beginning
of

the period
   Net
investment
income (a)
   Net realized
and unrealized
gain (loss)
    Total from
investment
operations
    Dividends
from

net  investment
income
    Total
distributions
    Redemption
fees (b)(c)
                   

CORE PLUS BOND FUND

                   

Class A

                   

3/31/2010(h)

      $ 11.91    $ 0.26    $ 0.25      $ 0.51      $ (0.33   $ (0.33   $

9/30/2009

        10.54      0.59      1.44        2.03        (0.66     (0.66    

9/30/2008

        11.31      0.55      (0.71     (0.16     (0.61     (0.61     0.00

9/30/2007

        11.23      0.50      0.14        0.64        (0.56     (0.56     0.00

9/30/2006

        11.41      0.50      (0.07     0.43        (0.61     (0.61     0.00

9/30/2005

        11.69      0.46      (0.18     0.28        (0.56     (0.56     0.00

Class B

                   

3/31/2010(h)

        11.95      0.22      0.24        0.46        (0.28     (0.28    

9/30/2009

        10.57      0.50      1.45        1.95        (0.57     (0.57    

9/30/2008

        11.31      0.44      (0.67     (0.23     (0.51     (0.51     0.00

9/30/2007

        11.24      0.41      0.13        0.54        (0.47     (0.47     0.00

9/30/2006

        11.41      0.41      (0.05     0.36        (0.53     (0.53     0.00

9/30/2005

        11.70      0.37      (0.18     0.19        (0.48     (0.48     0.00

Class C

                   

3/31/2010(h)

        11.92      0.22      0.24        0.46        (0.28     (0.28    

9/30/2009

        10.55      0.51      1.44        1.95        (0.58     (0.58    

9/30/2008

        11.32      0.47      (0.71     (0.24     (0.53     (0.53     0.00

9/30/2007

        11.25      0.41      0.13        0.54        (0.47     (0.47     0.00

9/30/2006

        11.42      0.41      (0.05     0.36        (0.53     (0.53     0.00

9/30/2005

        11.71      0.37      (0.18     0.19        (0.48     (0.48     0.00

Class Y

                   

3/31/2010(h)

        11.97      0.28      0.24        0.52        (0.34     (0.34    

9/30/2009

        10.60      0.62      1.44        2.06        (0.69     (0.69    

9/30/2008

        11.36      0.58      (0.70     (0.12     (0.64     (0.64     0.00

9/30/2007

        11.29      0.54      0.13        0.67        (0.60     (0.60     0.00

9/30/2006

        11.46      0.51      (0.04     0.47        (0.64     (0.64     0.00

9/30/2005

        11.74      0.49      (0.18     0.31        (0.59     (0.59     0.00

 

(a) Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share, if applicable.
(c) Effective June 2, 2008, redemption fees were eliminated.
(d) A sales charge for Class A shares and a contingent deferred sales charge for Class B and Class C shares are not reflected in total return calculations. Periods less than one year, if applicable, are not annualized.
(e) Had certain expenses not been reduced during the period, if applicable, total returns would have been lower.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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              Ratios to Average Net Assets:    
Net asset
value,

end of
the period
  Total
return
(%) (d)(e)
    Net assets,
end of the
period
(000’s)
  Net
expenses
(%) (f)(g)
    Gross
expenses
(%) (g)
    Net investment
income

(%)  (g)
  Portfolio
turnover
rate (%)
           
           
           
$ 12.09   4.31      $ 159,932   0.90 (i)    0.90 (i)    4.37   44
  11.91   20.07        140,779   0.90      0.97      5.43   102
  10.54   (1.61     115,873   0.93      1.04      4.86   82
  11.31   5.70        105,780   1.04      1.09      4.41   69
  11.23   4.03        91,464   1.05      1.08      4.46   91
  11.41   2.43        105,111   1.13      1.18      3.93   64
           
  12.13   3.90        5,477   1.65 (i)    1.65 (i)    3.59   44
  11.95   19.19        7,028   1.65      1.72      4.66   102
  10.57   (2.21     10,481   1.70      1.80      3.92   82
  11.31   4.90        87,101   1.79      1.85      3.64   69
  11.24   3.26        109,782   1.80      1.83      3.72   91
  11.41   1.58        132,221   1.88      1.93      3.18   64
           
  12.10   3.93        101,736   1.65 (i)    1.65 (i)    3.63   44
  11.92   19.20        77,081   1.65      1.72      4.69   102
  10.55   (2.32     26,698   1.68      1.79      4.17   82
  11.32   4.91        12,690   1.78      1.82      3.66   69
  11.25   3.26        6,983   1.80      1.82      3.63   91
  11.42   1.59        6,065   1.88      1.93      3.17   64
           
  12.15   4.42        52,453   0.65 (i)    0.65 (i)    4.63   44
  11.97   20.37        34,394   0.65      0.68      5.67   102
  10.60   (1.36     20,407   0.68      0.75      5.14   82
  11.36   6.06        15,946   0.70      0.75      4.75   69
  11.29   4.28        11,986   0.80 (j)    0.80 (j)    4.58   91
  11.46   2.68        9,060   0.88      0.99      4.18   64

 

(f) The investment adviser and/or administrator agreed to reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses and/or reduce its fees during the period. Without this reimbursement/fee reduction, if applicable, expenses would have been higher.
(g) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(h) For the six months ended March 31, 2010 (Unaudited).
(i) Includes fee/expense recovery of less than 0.01%.
(j) Includes fee/expense recovery of 0.06%.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

          Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:     Less Distributions:        
     Net  asset
value,
beginning
of

the period
   Net
investment
income (a)
   Net realized
and unrealized
gain (loss)
    Total from
investment
operations
    Dividends
from net
investment
income
    Distributions
from net
realized
capital gains
    Total
distributions
    Redemption
fees (b)
 
                  

HIGH INCOME FUND

                  

Class A

                  

3/31/2010(g)

   $ 4.49    $ 0.17    $ 0.33      $ 0.50      $ (0.18   $      $ (0.18   $   

9/30/2009

     4.24      0.34      0.24        0.58        (0.33            (0.33     0.00 (h) 

9/30/2008

     5.12      0.34      (0.87     (0.53     (0.35            (0.35     0.00   

9/30/2007

     5.09      0.33      0.08        0.41        (0.38            (0.38     0.00   

9/30/2006

     4.98      0.34      0.11        0.45        (0.34            (0.34     0.00   

9/30/2005

     4.82      0.33      0.16        0.49        (0.33            (0.33     0.00   

Class B

                  

3/31/2010(g)

     4.50      0.15      0.33        0.48        (0.16            (0.16       

9/30/2009

     4.25      0.31      0.25        0.56        (0.31            (0.31     0.00 (h) 

9/30/2008

     5.13      0.30      (0.87     (0.57     (0.31            (0.31     0.00   

9/30/2007

     5.10      0.29      0.07        0.36        (0.33            (0.33     0.00   

9/30/2006

     4.98      0.30      0.12        0.42        (0.30            (0.30     0.00   

9/30/2005

     4.83      0.29      0.15        0.44        (0.29            (0.29     0.00   

Class C

                  

3/31/2010(g)

     4.50      0.15      0.32        0.47        (0.16            (0.16       

9/30/2009

     4.24      0.31      0.26        0.57        (0.31            (0.31     0.00 (h) 

9/30/2008

     5.12      0.31      (0.87     (0.56     (0.32            (0.32     0.00   

9/30/2007

     5.09      0.29      0.07        0.36        (0.33            (0.33     0.00   

9/30/2006

     4.98      0.30      0.11        0.41        (0.30            (0.30     0.00   

9/30/2005

     4.83      0.29      0.15        0.44        (0.29            (0.29     0.00   

Class Y

                  

3/31/2010(g)

     4.49      0.17      0.32        0.49        (0.18            (0.18       

9/30/2009

     4.24      0.34      0.25        0.59        (0.34            (0.34     0.00 (h) 

9/30/2008(i)

     4.87      0.22      (0.65     (0.43     (0.21            (0.21     0.01   

INTERNATIONAL BOND FUND

                  

Class A

                  

3/31/2010(g)

   $ 10.84    $ 0.11    $ (0.32   $ (0.21   $ (0.26   $ (0.08   $ (0.34   $   

9/30/2009

     9.19      0.32      1.53        1.85        (0.20            (0.20       

9/30/2008(j)

     10.00      0.17      (0.79     (0.62     (0.19            (0.19     0.00 (k) 

Class C

                  

3/31/2010(g)

     10.82      0.07      (0.32     (0.25     (0.22     (0.08     (0.30       

9/30/2009

     9.18      0.24      1.53        1.77        (0.13            (0.13       

9/30/2008(j)

     10.00      0.13      (0.81     (0.68     (0.15            (0.15     0.01 (k) 

Class Y

                  

3/31/2010(g)

     10.82      0.13      (0.33     (0.20     (0.27     (0.08     (0.35       

9/30/2009

     9.18      0.33      1.53        1.86        (0.22            (0.22       

9/30/2008(j)

     10.00      0.18      (0.81     (0.63     (0.20            (0.20     0.01 (k) 

 

(a) Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share, if applicable.
(c) A sales charge for Class A shares and a contingent deferred sales charge for Class B and Class C shares are not reflected in total return calculations. Periods less than one year, if applicable, are not annualized.
(d) Had certain expenses not been reduced during the period, if applicable, total returns would have been lower.
(e) The investment adviser and/or administrator agreed to reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses and/or reduce its fees during the period. Without this reimbursement/fee reduction, if applicable, expenses would have been higher.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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              Ratios to Average Net Assets:    
Net asset
value, end
of
the period
  Total
return
(%) (c)(d)
    Net assets,
end of

the period
(000’s)
  Net
expenses
(%) (e)(f)
  Gross
expenses
(%) (f)
  Net investment
income

(%)  (f)
  Portfolio
turnover
rate (%)
           
           
           
$ 4.81   11.26      $ 69,904   1.15   1.18   7.17   20
  4.49   15.97        59,944   1.15   1.28   8.82   30
  4.24   (10.98     38,577   1.15   1.40   7.01   27
  5.12   8.10        32,603   1.18   1.43   6.40   41
  5.09   9.39        29,069   1.31   1.48   6.70   41
  4.98   10.34        25,817   1.58   1.72   6.60   42
           
  4.82   10.82        1,443   1.90   1.92   6.38   20
  4.50   15.06        1,569   1.90   2.06   8.32   30
  4.25   (11.64     2,267   1.90   2.15   6.15   27
  5.13   7.21        4,201   1.94   2.18   5.63   41
  5.10   8.79        7,283   2.08   2.25   6.00   41
  4.98   9.29        12,034   2.33   2.47   5.85   42
           
  4.81   10.59        19,597   1.90   1.93   6.40   20
  4.50   15.37        17,827   1.90   2.03   8.09   30
  4.24   (11.62     9,945   1.90   2.15   6.32   27
  5.12   7.22        5,275   1.93   2.17   5.63   41
  5.09   8.58        3,457   2.07   2.23   5.96   41
  4.98   9.29        3,554   2.33   2.47   5.82   42
           
  4.80   11.17        47,596   0.90   0.90   7.33   20
  4.49   16.29        105,713   0.90   0.92   8.32   30
  4.24   (9.10     3,833   0.90   1.15   8.03   27
           
           
$ 10.29   (1.98   $ 17,659   1.10   1.47   2.14   67
  10.84   20.41        8,479   1.10   2.11   3.29   91
  9.19   (6.37     1,953   1.10   2.95   2.66   60
           
  10.27   (2.32     6,869   1.85   2.22   1.40   67
  10.82   19.58        2,955   1.85   2.93   2.56   91
  9.18   (6.95     683   1.85   3.70   1.92   60
           
  10.27   (1.87     8,582   0.85   1.21   2.41   67
  10.82   20.73        13,049   0.85   1.92   3.53   91
  9.18   (6.39     9,981   0.85   2.48   2.74   60

 

(f) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(g) For the six months ended March 31, 2010 (Unaudited).
(h) Effective June 1, 2009, redemption fees were eliminated.
(i) From commencement of class operations on February 29, 2008 through September 30, 2008.
(j) For the period February 1, 2008 (inception) through September 30, 2008.
(k) Effective June 2, 2008, redemption fees were eliminated.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

                    Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:    Less Distributions:  
               Net  asset
value,
beginning
of

the period
   Net
investment
income (a)
   Net realized
and unrealized
gain (loss)
    Total from
investment
operations
   Dividends
from net
investment
income
    Total
distributions
 
                     

LIMITED TERM GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY FUND

                     

Class A

                     

3/31/2010(f)

         $ 11.60    $ 0.12    $ 0.25      $ 0.37    $ (0.15   $ (0.15

9/30/2009

           10.98      0.35      0.63        0.98      (0.36     (0.36

9/30/2008

           11.00      0.45      0.02        0.47      (0.49     (0.49

9/30/2007

           11.00      0.45      0.03        0.48      (0.48     (0.48

9/30/2006

           11.09      0.39      (0.05     0.34      (0.43     (0.43

9/30/2005

           11.30      0.28      (0.16     0.12      (0.33     (0.33

Class B

                     

3/31/2010(f)

           11.59      0.07      0.25        0.32      (0.10     (0.10

9/30/2009

           10.97      0.26      0.63        0.89      (0.27     (0.27

9/30/2008

           10.99      0.36      0.02        0.38      (0.40     (0.40

9/30/2007

           10.98      0.37      0.03        0.40      (0.39     (0.39

9/30/2006

           11.07      0.31      (0.05     0.26      (0.35     (0.35

9/30/2005

           11.28      0.20      (0.17     0.03      (0.24     (0.24

Class C

                     

3/31/2010(f)

           11.61      0.07      0.25        0.32      (0.10     (0.10

9/30/2009

           10.99      0.26      0.63        0.89      (0.27     (0.27

9/30/2008

           11.00      0.36      0.03        0.39      (0.40     (0.40

9/30/2007

           10.99      0.37      0.03        0.40      (0.39     (0.39

9/30/2006

           11.08      0.31      (0.05     0.26      (0.35     (0.35

9/30/2005

           11.30      0.20      (0.18     0.02      (0.24     (0.24

Class Y

                     

3/31/2010(f)

           11.64      0.13      0.25        0.38      (0.16     (0.16

9/30/2009

           11.01      0.39      0.63        1.02      (0.39     (0.39

9/30/2008

           11.03      0.47      0.02        0.49      (0.51     (0.51

9/30/2007

           11.03      0.49      0.03        0.52      (0.52     (0.52

9/30/2006

           11.13      0.43      (0.06     0.37      (0.47     (0.47

9/30/2005

           11.34      0.31      (0.17     0.14      (0.35     (0.35

 

 

(a) Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) A sales charge for Class A shares and a contingent deferred sales charge for Class B and Class C shares are not reflected in total return calculations. Periods less than one year, if applicable, are not annualized.
(c) Had certain expenses not been reduced during the period, if applicable, total returns would have been lower.
(d) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year, if applicable.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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            Ratios to Average Net Assets:    
Net  asset
value,

end of
the period
  Total
return
(%) (b)(c)
  Net assets,
end of

the period
(000’s)
  Net
expenses
(%) (d)(e)
  Gross
expenses
(%) (d)
    Net investment
income

(%) (d)
  Portfolio
turnover
rate (%)
           
           
           
$ 11.82   3.18   $ 130,211   0.90   0.99      2.00   50
  11.60   9.05     118,619   0.90   0.99      3.10   77
  10.98   4.29     105,047   0.92   1.07      4.04   52
  11.00   4.46     108,536   0.99   1.10      4.13   45
  11.00   3.20     114,180   1.04   1.09      3.57   50
  11.09   1.05     141,417   1.24   1.24      2.50   93
           
  11.81   2.80     4,118   1.65   1.74      1.28   50
  11.59   8.24     4,442   1.65   1.74      2.32   77
  10.97   3.52     4,532   1.67   1.82      3.29   52
  10.99   3.72     6,787   1.74   1.85      3.37   45
  10.98   2.36     9,952   1.79   1.84      2.79   50
  11.07   0.29     15,114   1.99   1.99      1.75   93
           
  11.83   2.79     61,746   1.65   1.74      1.26   50
  11.61   8.24     50,973   1.65   1.74      2.32   77
  10.99   3.62     22,711   1.66   1.83      3.29   52
  11.00   3.62     5,261   1.74   1.85      3.38   45
  10.99   2.46     4,230   1.79   1.84      2.81   50
  11.08   0.21     5,715   1.99   1.99      1.75   93
           
  11.86   3.30     45,200   0.65   0.74      2.22   50
  11.64   9.40     28,004   0.65   0.72      3.42   77
  11.01   4.55     6,577   0.67   0.72      4.28   52
  11.03   4.79     4,201   0.71   0.75      4.43   45
  11.03   3.43     2,461   0.74   0.74      3.89   50
  11.13   1.24     2,533   1.02   1.59 (g)    2.77   93

 

 

(e) The investment adviser and/or administrator agreed to reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses and/or reduce its fees during the period. Without this reimbursement/fee reduction, if applicable, expenses would have been higher.
(f) For the six months ended March 31, 2010 (Unaudited).
(g) Represents the total expenses prior to reduction of a portion of the class’s transfer agent expenses.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

          Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:     Less Distributions:      
     Net  asset
value,
beginning
of

the period
   Net
investment
income (a)
   Net realized
and unrealized
gain (loss)
    Total from
investment
operations
    Dividends
from

net  investment
income
    Distributions
from net
realized
capital gains
    Total
distributions
    Redemption
fees (b)(c)
                  

STRATEGIC INCOME FUND

                  

Class A

                  

3/31/2010(h)

   $ 13.39    $ 0.40    $ 0.90      $ 1.30      $ (0.41   $      $ (0.41   $

9/30/2009

     12.10      0.87      1.36        2.23        (0.86     (0.08     (0.94    

9/30/2008

     15.18      0.96      (3.02     (2.06     (1.01     (0.01     (1.02     0.00

9/30/2007

     14.60      0.80      0.60        1.40        (0.82            (0.82     0.00

9/30/2006

     14.17      0.71      0.53        1.24        (0.81            (0.81     0.00

9/30/2005

     13.57      0.66      0.70        1.36        (0.76            (0.76     0.00

Class B

                  

3/31/2010(h)

     13.46      0.35      0.92        1.27        (0.36            (0.36    

9/30/2009

     12.16      0.79      1.36        2.15        (0.77     (0.08     (0.85    

9/30/2008

     15.25      0.85      (3.04     (2.19     (0.89     (0.01     (0.90     0.00

9/30/2007

     14.66      0.69      0.60        1.29        (0.70            (0.70     0.00

9/30/2006

     14.22      0.61      0.52        1.13        (0.69            (0.69     0.00

9/30/2005

     13.60      0.56      0.71        1.27        (0.65            (0.65     0.00

Class C

                  

3/31/2010(h)

     13.45      0.35      0.92        1.27        (0.36            (0.36    

9/30/2009

     12.15      0.79      1.37        2.16        (0.78     (0.08     (0.86    

9/30/2008

     15.24      0.85      (3.03     (2.18     (0.90     (0.01     (0.91     0.00

9/30/2007

     14.65      0.69      0.60        1.29        (0.70            (0.70     0.00

9/30/2006

     14.22      0.61      0.51        1.12        (0.69            (0.69     0.00

9/30/2005

     13.60      0.55      0.72        1.27        (0.65            (0.65     0.00

Class Y

                  

3/31/2010(h)

     13.38      0.41      0.91        1.32        (0.43            (0.43    

9/30/2009

     12.09      0.90      1.36        2.26        (0.89     (0.08     (0.97    

9/30/2008

     15.17      1.00      (3.03     (2.03     (1.04     (0.01     (1.05     0.00

9/30/2007

     14.59      0.85      0.59        1.44        (0.86            (0.86     0.00

9/30/2006

     14.17      0.76      0.51        1.27        (0.85            (0.85     0.00

9/30/2005

     13.57      0.70      0.70        1.40        (0.80            (0.80     0.00

Admin Class

                  

3/31/2010*

     13.87      0.11      0.42        0.53        (0.13            (0.13    

 

 

* From commencement of Class operations on February 1, 2010 through March 31, 2010.
(a) Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share, if applicable.
(c) Effective June 2, 2008, redemption fees were eliminated.
(d) A sales charge for Class A shares and a contingent deferred sales charge for Class B and Class C shares are not reflected in total return calculations. Periods less than one year, if applicable, are not annualized.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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              Ratios to Average Net Assets:    
Net asset
value,

end of
the period
  Total
return
(%) (d)(e)
    Net
assets,
end of

the period
(000’s)
  Net
expenses
(%) (f)(g)
  Gross
expenses
(%) (f)
  Net investment
income

(%) (f)
  Portfolio
turnover
rate (%)
           
           
           
$ 14.28   9.86      $ 5,806,912   0.96   0.96   5.75   14
  13.39   20.56        5,544,029   0.99   0.99   7.74   39
  12.10   (14.54     5,551,066   0.97   0.98   6.59   24
  15.18   9.90        5,749,315   1.00   1.00   5.39   22
  14.60   9.04        2,782,887   1.05   1.05   5.01   21
  14.17   10.20        977,198   1.18   1.18   4.71   14
           
  14.37   9.54        145,442   1.71   1.71   5.00   14
  13.46   19.62        148,887   1.74   1.74   7.02   39
  12.16   (15.19     161,751   1.72   1.73   5.78   24
  15.25   9.08        233,418   1.76   1.76   4.61   22
  14.66   8.22        179,927   1.79   1.79   4.26   21
  14.22   9.46        144,081   1.93   1.93   3.98   14
           
  14.36   9.55        5,111,329   1.71   1.71   5.00   14
  13.45   19.66        4,894,546   1.74   1.74   6.95   39
  12.15   (15.19     3,984,204   1.72   1.73   5.85   24
  15.24   9.08        3,843,823   1.75   1.75   4.63   22
  14.65   8.14        1,812,278   1.79   1.79   4.24   21
  14.22   9.45        765,200   1.93   1.93   3.93   14
           
  14.27   10.00        2,270,770   0.71   0.71   6.01   14
  13.38   20.91        2,057,888   0.72   0.72   7.76   39
  12.09   (14.34     783,058   0.72   0.72   6.88   24
  15.17   10.22        638,868   0.74   0.74   5.67   22
  14.59   9.28        271,065   0.78   0.78   5.30   21
  14.17   10.51        50,369   0.91   0.91   4.98   14
           
  14.27   3.83        1   1.22   1.22   4.97   14

 

 

(e) Had certain expenses not been reduced during the period, if applicable, total returns would have been lower.
(f) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(g) The investment adviser and/or administrator agreed to reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses and/or reduce its fees during the period. Without this reimbursement/fee reduction, if applicable, expenses would have been higher.
(h) For the six months ended March 31, 2010 (Unaudited).

 

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March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

1.  Organization.  Natixis Funds Trust I and Loomis Sayles Funds II (the “Trusts” and each a “Trust”) are each organized as a Massachusetts business trust. Each Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. Each Declaration of Trust permits the Board of Trustees to authorize the issuance of an unlimited number of shares of the Trust in multiple series. The financial statements for certain funds of the Trusts are presented in separate reports. The following funds (individually, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) are included in this report:

 

Natixis Funds Trust I:

Loomis Sayles Core Plus Bond Fund (the “Core Plus Bond Fund”)

 

Loomis Sayles Funds II:

Loomis Sayles High Income Fund (the “High Income Fund”)

Loomis Sayles International Bond Fund (the “International Bond Fund”)

Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government and Agency Fund (the “Limited Term Government and Agency Fund”)

Loomis Sayles Strategic Income Fund (the “Strategic Income Fund”)

 

The Funds each offer Class A, Class C and Class Y shares. Effective February 1, 2010, Strategic Income Fund began offering Admin Class shares. Effective October 12, 2007, Class B shares are no longer offered. Existing Class B shareholders may continue to reinvest dividends into Class B shares and exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of other Natixis Funds subject to existing exchange privileges as described in the Prospectus.

 

Class A shares of all Funds except Limited Term Government and Agency Fund are sold with a maximum front-end sales charge of 4.50%. Class A shares of Limited Term Government and Agency Fund are sold with a maximum front-end sales charge of 3.00%. Class B shares do not pay a front-end sales charge, but pay higher Rule 12b-1 fees than Class A shares for eight years (at which point they automatically convert to Class A shares), and are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) if those shares are redeemed within six years of purchase. Class C shares do not pay a front-end sales charge, do not convert to any other Class of shares and pay higher Rule 12b-1 fees than Class A shares and may be subject to a CDSC of 1.00% if those shares are redeemed within one year of acquisition except for reinvested distributions. Class Y shares do not pay a front-end sales charge, a CDSC or Rule 12b-1 fees. Class Y shares are generally intended for institutional investors with a minimum initial investment of $100,000, though some categories of investors are exempted from the minimum investment amount as outlined in the Fund’s Prospectus. Admin Class shares do not pay a front-end sales charge or a CDSC, but do pay a Rule 12b-1 fee. Admin Class shares are offered exclusively through intermediaries.

 

Most expenses of the Trusts can be directly attributed to a fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed to a fund are generally apportioned based on the relative net assets of each of the funds in the Trusts. Expenses of a Fund are borne pro rata by the holders of each class of shares, except that each class bears expenses unique to that class (including the Rule 12b-1 service and distribution fees). In addition, each class votes as a class only with respect to its own Rule 12b-1 Plan. Shares of each class would receive their pro rata share of the net assets of a Fund if the Fund were liquidated. The Trustees approve separate dividends from net investment income on each class of shares.

 

2.  Significant Accounting Policies.  The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by each Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The Funds’ financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America which require the use of management estimates that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued, and noted no items requiring recognition in the financial statements or additional disclosure in the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

a.  Valuation.  Debt securities (other than short-term obligations purchased with an original or remaining maturity of sixty days or less) are generally valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Funds by a pricing service recommended by the investment adviser and approved by the Board of Trustees, which service determines valuations for normal, institutional-size trading units of such securities using market information, transactions for comparable securities and various relationships between securities which are generally recognized by institutional traders. Equity securities, including shares of closed-end investment companies and exchange-traded funds, for which market quotations are readily available are valued at market value, as reported by pricing services recommended by the investment adviser and approved by the Board of Trustees. Such pricing services generally use the security’s last sale price on the exchange or market where the security is primarily traded or, if there is no reported sale during the day, the closing bid price. Securities traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, NASDAQ Global Market and NASDAQ Capital Market are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”), or if lacking a NOCP, at the most recent bid quotation on the applicable NASDAQ market. Broker-dealer bid quotations may also be used to value debt and equity securities where a pricing service does not price a security or where a pricing service does not provide a reliable price for the security. In instances where broker-dealer bid quotations are not available, certain securities held by the Funds may be valued on the basis of a price provided by a principal market maker. Forward foreign currency contracts are valued utilizing interpolated prices determined from information provided by an independent pricing service. Short-term obligations purchased with an original or remaining maturity of sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Funds’ investment adviser using consistently applied procedures under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued at their net asset value each day.

 

Certain Funds may hold securities traded in foreign markets. Foreign securities are valued at the market price in the foreign market. However, if events occurring after the close of the foreign market (but before the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange) are believed to materially affect the value of those securities, such securities

 

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are fair valued pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. When fair valuing securities, the Funds may, among other things, use modeling tools or other processes that may take into account factors such as securities market activity and/or significant events that occur after the close of the foreign market and before the Funds calculate their net asset values.

 

b.  Security Transactions and Related Investment Income.  Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on ex-dividend date, or in the case of certain foreign securities, as soon as a Fund is notified, and interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Interest income is increased by the accretion of discount and decreased by the amortization of premium. Periodic principal adjustments for inflation-protected securities are recorded to interest income. Negative principal adjustments (in the event of deflation) are recorded as reductions of interest income to the extent of interest income earned, not to exceed the amount of positive principal adjustments on a cumulative basis. Distributions received from investments in securities that represent a return of capital or capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments or as a realized gain, respectively. The calendar year-end amounts of ordinary income, capital gains, and return of capital included in distributions received from the Funds’ investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) are reported to the Funds after the end of the fiscal year; accordingly, the Funds estimate these amounts for accounting purposes until the characterization of REIT distributions is reported to the Funds after the end of the fiscal year. Estimates are based on the most recent REIT distribution information available. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld when applicable. In determining net gain or loss on securities sold, the cost of securities has been determined on an identified cost basis. Investment income, non-class specific expenses and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated on a pro rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund.

 

c.  Foreign Currency Translation.  The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. The value of securities, currencies and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions.

 

Since the values of investment securities are presented at the foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period, it is not practical to isolate that portion of the results of operations arising from changes in exchange rates from fluctuations which arise due to changes in market prices of investment securities. Such changes are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.

 

Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currency, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Funds’ books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investment securities, at the end of the fiscal period, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

 

Each Fund may use foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated investments. Losses may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts’ terms.

 

d.  Forward Foreign Currency Contracts.  Each Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts. Contracts to buy generally are used to acquire exposure to foreign currencies, while contracts to sell generally are used to hedge a Fund’s investments against currency fluctuation. Also, a contract to buy or sell can offset a previous contract. These contracts involve market risk in excess of the unrealized gain or loss reflected in the Funds’ Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The U.S. dollar value of the currencies a Fund has committed to buy or sell represents the aggregate exposure to each currency the Fund has acquired or hedged through currency contracts outstanding at period end. Gains or losses are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized until settlement date. Risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar. Certain contracts may require the movement of cash or securities to or from the counterparty as collateral for the Funds’ or counterparty’s net obligations under the contracts.

 

e.  Federal and Foreign Income Taxes.  Each Trust treats each fund as a separate entity for federal income tax purposes. Each Fund intends to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute to its shareholders substantially all of its net investment income and any net realized capital gains at least annually. Management has performed an analysis of each Fund’s tax positions for the open tax years as of March 31, 2010 and has concluded that no provisions for income tax are required. The Funds’ federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years, where applicable, remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. Management is not aware of any events that are reasonably possible to occur in the next six months that would result in the amounts of any unrecognized tax benefits significantly increasing or decreasing for the Funds. However, management’s conclusions regarding tax positions taken may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws and accounting regulations and interpretations thereof.

 

A Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income and gains on investments that are accrued based upon the Fund’s understanding of the tax rules and regulations that exist in the countries in which the Fund invests. Foreign governments may also impose taxes or other payments on investments with respect to foreign securities. Such taxes are accrued as applicable, and are reflected as foreign taxes payable on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

f.  Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders.  Dividends and distributions are recorded on ex-dividend date. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gain distributions are determined annually in accordance with federal tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Permanent differences are primarily due to differing treatments for book and tax purposes for items such as foreign currency transactions, treasury inflation

 

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protected bond adjustments, premium amortization, defaulted bond adjustments, paydown gains and losses, distribution redesignations, expired capital loss carryforwards and return of capital and capital gains distributions from REITS. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to capital accounts. Temporary differences between book and tax distributable earnings are primarily due to deferred Trustees’ fees, wash sales, premium amortization accruals, forward contracts mark to market, dividends payable, securities lending collateral gain/loss adjustment, REIT basis adjustments, discount accretion on inflation-protected securities and defaulted bond interest. Distributions from net investment income and short-term capital gains are considered to be distributed from ordinary income for tax purposes.

 

The tax characterization of distributions is determined on an annual basis. The tax character of distributions paid to shareholders during the year ended September 30, 2009 was as follows:

 

      2009 Distributions Paid From:

Fund

  

Ordinary

Income

    

Long-Term

Capital Gains

    

Total

Core Plus Bond Fund

   $ 12,015,697      $      $ 12,015,697

High Income Fund

     7,740,530               7,740,530

International Bond Fund

     334,030               334,030

Limited Term Government and Agency Fund

     5,789,887               5,789,887

Strategic Income Fund

     725,851,869        52,952,003        778,803,872

 

Differences between these amounts and those reported in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets, if any, are primarily attributable to different book and tax treatment for short-term capital gains.

 

As of September 30, 2009, the capital loss carryforwards and post-October losses were as follows:

 

        Core Plus  Bond
Fund
     High Income
Fund
     International
Bond Fund
     Limited  Term
Government
and Agency
Fund
     Strategic Income
Fund
 

Capital loss carryforward:

                

Expires September 30, 2010

     $ (19,393,733    $ (26,826,634    $       $       $   

Expires September 30, 2014

       (181,728                      (1,425,832        

Expires September 30, 2015

                               (4,336,746        

Expires September 30, 2016

                               (100,316        

Expires September 30, 2017

               (33,112                      (45,672,245
                                              

Total capital loss carryforward

     $ (19,575,461    $ (26,859,746    $       $ (5,862,894    $ (45,672,245
                                              

Deferred net capital losses (post-October 2008)

     $ (129,243    $ (2,276,152    $ (45,041    $ (83,587    $ (552,853,501
                                              

 

g.  Repurchase Agreements.  It is each Fund’s policy that the market value of the collateral for repurchase agreements be at least equal to 102% of the repurchase price, including interest. Certain repurchase agreements are tri-party arrangements whereby the collateral is held in a segregated account for the benefit of the Fund and on behalf of the counterparty. Repurchase agreements could involve certain risks in the event of default or insolvency of the counterparty including possible delays or restrictions upon a Fund’s ability to dispose of the underlying securities.

 

h.  Securities Lending.  The Funds have entered into an agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street Bank”), as agent of the Funds, to lend securities to certain designated borrowers. The loans are collateralized with cash or securities in an amount equal to at least 105% or 102% of the market value (including accrued interest) of the loaned international or domestic securities, respectively, when the loan is initiated. Thereafter, the value of the collateral must remain at least 102% of the market value (including accrued interest) of loaned securities for U.S. equities and U.S. corporate debt; at least 105% of the market value (including accrued interest) of loaned securities for non-U.S. equities; and at least 100% of the market value (including accrued interest) of loaned securities for U.S. Government securities, sovereign debt issued by non-U.S. Governments and non-U.S. corporate debt. In the event that the market value of the collateral falls below the required percentages described above, the borrower will deliver additional collateral on the next business day. As with other extensions of credit, the Funds bear the risk of loss with respect to the investment of the collateral. The Funds invest cash collateral in short-term investments, a portion of the income from which is remitted to the borrowers and the remainder allocated between the Funds and State Street Bank as lending agent.

 

As of March 31, 2010, there were no securities on loan. Excess collateral in the amount of $2,993,578 related to terminated loans with a bankrupt borrower, is held by State Street Bank on behalf of Strategic Income Fund. This amount is expected to be returned to the bankruptcy administrator before the end of the Fund’s fiscal year at September 30, 2010.

 

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i.  Delayed Delivery Commitments.  Purchases of delayed delivery instruments may have a similar effect on a Fund’s net asset value as if the Fund had created a degree of leverage in its portfolio. The price of the underlying instruments and the date when they will be paid for are fixed at the time the transaction is negotiated. If a Fund enters into such a transaction, collateral consisting of liquid securities or cash and cash equivalents will be maintained in an amount at least equal to the commitment with the custodian and/or broker. Losses may arise due to changes in the market value of the underlying instruments or if the counterparty does not perform under the contract.

 

j.  Indemnifications.  Under the Trusts’ organizational documents, their officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Funds. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss to be remote.

 

3.  Fair Value Measurements.  In accordance with accounting standards related to fair value measurements and disclosures, the Funds have categorized the inputs utilized in determining the value of each Fund’s assets or liabilities. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

 

   

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

 

   

Level 2 – prices determined using other significant inputs that are observable either directly, or indirectly through corroboration with observable market data (which could include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, interest rates, credit risk, etc.);

 

   

Level 3 – prices determined using significant unobservable inputs for situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable such as when there is little or no market activity for an asset or liability (unobservable inputs reflect each Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of assets or liabilities and would be based on the best information available).

 

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Funds’ investments as of March 31, 2010, at value:

 

Core Plus Bond Fund

 

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Description

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

  

Total

Bonds and Notes

           

ABS Car Loan

   $    $ 5,245,337    $ 1,139,886    $ 6,385,223

All Other Bonds and Notes(a)

          307,163,993           307,163,993
                           

Total Bonds and Notes

          312,409,330      1,139,886      313,549,216
                           

Preferred Stocks

           

Banking

          405,517           405,517

Thrift & Mortgage Finance

     238,080      5,334           243,414
                           

Total Preferred Stocks

     238,080      410,851           648,931
                           

Short-Term Investments

          9,668,568           9,668,568
                           

Total

   $ 238,080    $ 322,488,749    $ 1,139,886    $ 323,866,715
                           

 

(a) Major categories of the Fund’s investments are included in the Portfolio of Investments.

 

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High Income Fund

 

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Description

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

  

Total

Bonds and Notes

           

Non-Convertible Bonds

           

Wirelines

   $    $ 9,217,796    $ 261,812    $ 9,479,608

All Other Non-Convertible Bonds(a)

          82,222,033           82,222,033
                           

Total Non-Convertible Bonds

          91,439,829      261,812      91,701,641
                           

Convertible Bonds(a)

          25,152,031           25,152,031
                           

Total Bonds and Notes

          116,591,860      261,812      116,853,672
                           

Bank Loans(a)

          1,462,757           1,462,757
                           

Preferred Stocks

           

Convertible Preferred Stocks

           

Automotive

     20,880                20,880

All Other Convertible Preferred Stocks(a)

          2,562,221           2,562,221
                           

Total Convertible Preferred Stocks

     20,880      2,562,221           2,583,101
                           

Non-Convertible Preferred Stocks

           

Banking

          208,857           208,857

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance

     21,085      24,718           45,803
                           

Total Non-Convertible Preferred Stocks

     21,085      233,575           254,660
                           

Total Preferred Stocks

     41,965      2,795,796           2,837,761
                           

Common Stocks(a)

     1,158,331                1,158,331

Closed-End Investment Companies

     40,299                40,299

Short-Term Investments

          14,324,664           14,324,664
                           

Total

   $ 1,240,595    $ 135,175,077    $ 261,812    $ 136,677,484
                           

 

(a) Major categories of the Fund’s investments are included in the Portfolio of Investments.

 

International Bond Fund

 

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Description(a)

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

  

Total

Bonds and Notes

           

Non-Convertible Bonds

   $    $ 31,683,819    $    $ 31,683,819

Convertible Bonds

          226,912           226,912
                           

Total Bonds and Notes

          31,910,731           31,910,731
                           

Short-Term Investments

          391,292           391,292
                           

Total Investments

          32,302,023           32,302,023
                           

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (unrealized appreciation)

          19,322           19,322
                           

Total

   $          —    $   32,321,345    $        —    $  32,321,345
                           

 

Liability Valuation Inputs

 

Description(a)

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

   

Level 3

  

Total

 

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (unrealized depreciation)

   $          —    $      (49,537   $        —    $      (49,537
                          

 

(a) Major categories of the Fund’s investments and forward foreign currency contracts are included in the Portfolio of Investments.

 

 

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Limited Term Government and Agency Fund

 

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Description(a)

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

  

Total

Bonds and Notes

   $               —    $     232,137,551    $              —    $     232,137,551

Short-Term Investments

          12,283,566           12,283,566
                           

Total

   $    $ 244,421,117    $    $ 244,421,117
                           

 

(a) Major categories of the Fund’s investments are included in the Portfolio of Investments.

 

Strategic Income Fund

 

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Description

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

  

Total

Bonds and Notes

           

Non-Convertible Bonds

           

Chemicals

   $    $ 109,345,678    $ 16,744,640    $ 126,090,318

Non-Captive Diversified

          1,057,805,597      3,160,500      1,060,966,097

Property & Casualty Insurance

          39,751,465      4,134,400      43,885,865

All Other Non-Convertible Bonds(a)

          9,753,520,997           9,753,520,997
                           

Total Non-Convertible Bonds

          10,960,423,737      24,039,540      10,984,463,277
                           

Convertible Bonds(a)

          1,059,272,094           1,059,272,094

Municipals(a)

          147,144,317           147,144,317
                           

Total Bonds and Notes

          12,166,840,148      24,039,540      12,190,879,688
                           

Bank Loans(a)

          82,117,158           82,117,158

Common Stocks(a)

     404,763,845                404,763,845
                           

Preferred Stocks

           

Convertible Preferred Stocks

           

Automotive

     68,515,214                68,515,214

Capital Markets

          7,400,003           7,400,003

Commercial Banks

     5,796,541                5,796,541

Diversified Consumer Services

     3                3

Diversified Financial Services

          22,752,261           22,752,261

Electric Utilities

          17,197,323      3,770,375      20,967,698

Machinery

          5,557,791           5,557,791

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     4,349,912      5,960,453           10,310,365

REITs

          772,870           772,870

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

          25,726,720           25,726,720
                           

Total Convertible Preferred Stocks

     78,661,670      85,367,421      3,770,375      167,799,466
                           

Non-Convertible Preferred Stocks

           

Banking

          28,139,221           28,139,221

Diversified Financial Services

     727,300                727,300

Electric Utilities

          29,033           29,033

REITs

     5,613,235      1,688,269           7,301,504

Software

          26,154,375           26,154,375

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance

     15,368,004      11,308,192           26,676,196
                           

Total Non-Convertible Preferred Stocks

     21,708,539      67,319,090           89,027,629
                           

Total Preferred Stocks

     100,370,209      152,686,511      3,770,375      256,827,095
                           

 

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Strategic Income Fund

 

Asset Valuation Inputs (continued)

 

Description

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

  

Total

Closed-End Investment Companies

   $ 33,925,659    $    $    $ 33,925,659

Warrants(a)

               6,493,251      6,493,251

Short-Term Investments

          134,475,262           134,475,262
                           

Total

   $ 539,059,713    $ 12,536,119,079    $ 34,303,166    $ 13,109,481,958
                           

 

(a) Major categories of the Fund’s investments are included in the Portfolio of Investments.

 

The following is a reconciliation of Level 3 investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value as of March 31, 2010:

 

Core Plus Bond Fund

 

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Investments in Securities

   Balance as of
September 30,
2009
   Accrued
Discounts
(Premiums)
   Realized
Gain
(Loss)
   Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
   Net Purchases
(Sales)
    Net Transfers
into/(out of)
Level 3
    Balance as of
March 31,
2010

Bonds and Notes

                  

ABS Car Loan

   $    $    $    $ 2    $ 1,139,884      $      $ 1,139,886
                                                  

Total

   $    $    $    $ 2    $ 1,139,884      $      $ 1,139,886
                                                  

 

High Income Fund

 

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

                  

Investments in Securities

   Balance as of
September 30,
2009
   Accrued
Discounts
(Premiums)
   Realized
Gain
(Loss)
   Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
   Net Purchases
(Sales)
    Net Transfers
into/(out of)
Level 3
    Balance as of
March 31,
2010

Bonds and Notes

                  

Non-Convertible Bonds

                  

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations

   $ 389,767    $    $ 22,453    $ 21,542    $ (86,486   $ (347,276   $

Non-Captive Consumer

     497,545      6,240           18,423             (522,208    

Non-Captive Diversified

     478,858      10,328           43,686      62,519        (595,391    

Supranational

     678,290      52,237           162,683      677,555        (1,570,765    

Technology

     900,000      3,158           127,344             (1,030,502    

Wirelines

     970,125      4,195           51,307      (961,181     197,366          261,812

Convertible Bonds

                  

Technology

     196,560      3,054      2,771      7,975      (28,000     (182,360    

Wirelines

     863,900      1,197           108,828             (973,925    
                                                  

Total

   $ 4,975,045    $ 80,409    $ 25,224    $ 541,788    $ (335,593   $ (5,025,061   $ 261,812
                                                  

 

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International Bond Fund

 

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Investments in Securities

   Balance as of
September 30,
2009
   Accrued
Discounts
(Premiums)
    Realized
Gain
(Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Net Purchases
(Sales)
    Net Transfers
into/(out of)
Level 3
    Balance as of
March 31,
2010

Bonds and Notes

               

Non-Convertible Bonds

               

Ireland

   $ 98,563    $ 57      $ (1,861   $ 147      $ (96,906   $      $

Supranational

     67,829      3,052               11,791               (82,672    
                                                     

Total

   $ 166,392    $ 3,109      $ (1,861   $ 11,938      $ (96,906   $ (82,672   $
                                                     

 

Limited Term Government and Agency Fund

 

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

               

Investments in Securities

   Balance as of
September 30,
2009
   Accrued
Discounts
(Premiums)
    Realized
Gain
(Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Net Purchases
(Sales)
    Net Transfers
into/(out of)
Level 3
    Balance as of
March 31,
2010

Bonds and Notes

               

ABS Home Equity

   $ 538,786    $      $ (141,942   $ 457,162      $ (854,006   $      $
                                                     

Total

   $ 538,786    $      $ (141,942   $ 457,162      $ (854,006   $      $
                                                     

 

Strategic Income Fund

 

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

               

Investments in Securities

   Balance as of
September 30,
2009
   Accrued
Discounts
(Premiums)
    Realized
Gain
(Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Net Purchases
(Sales)
    Net Transfers
into/(out of)
Level 3
    Balance as of
March 31,
2010

Bonds and Notes

               

Non-Convertible Bonds

               

Airlines

   $ 6,940,852    $      $ 51,499      $ 1,116,416      $ (321,869   $ (7,786,898   $

Automotive

     2,526,146      17,881               87,398               (2,631,425    

Chemicals

     23,203,580      91,767               6,242,278               (12,792,985     16,744,640

Diversified Manufacturing

     20,732,656      167,154               1,008,952        606,371        (22,515,133    

Electric

     4,708,532      (38,289     100,503        (20,972     (3,612,014     (1,137,760    

Non-Captive Consumer

     4,129,285      2,274               202,411               (4,333,970    

Non-Captive Diversified

     4,017,538      129,079               1,239,834        723,435        (2,949,386     3,160,500

Property & Casualty Insurance

          1,678               1,457,522               2,675,200        4,134,400

Supranational

     30,455,245                    7,041,221        3,839,476        (41,335,942    

Technology

     225,000      790               31,836               (257,626    

Convertible Bonds

               

Technology

     3,394,300      35,254        28,704        174,512        (489,000     (3,143,770    

Wirelines

     57,319,500      79,390               7,220,735               (64,619,625    

Preferred Stocks

               

Convertible Preferred Stocks

               

Electric Utilities

     3,770,375                                         3,770,375

REITs

     491,050                    281,820               (772,870    

Warrants

               

Pharmaceuticals

                        6,493,251                      6,493,251
                                                     

Total

   $ 161,914,059    $ 486,978      $ 180,706      $ 32,577,214      $ 746,399      $ (161,602,190   $ 34,303,166
                                                     

 

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4.  Derivatives.  Derivative instruments are defined as financial instruments whose value and performance are based on the value and performance of another security or financial instrument. Derivative instruments that the Funds currently use include forward foreign currency contracts.

 

The Funds are subject to the risk that changes in foreign currency exchange rates will have an unfavorable effect on the value of Fund assets denominated in foreign currencies. The Funds may enter into forward foreign currency contracts for hedging purposes to protect the value of the Funds’ holdings of foreign securities. The Funds may also use forward foreign currency contracts to gain exposure to foreign currencies, regardless of whether securities denominated in such currencies are held in the Funds. During the six months ended March 31, 2010, High Income Fund engaged in forward foreign currency contract transactions for hedging purposes. During this same period, International Bond Fund engaged in forward foreign currency contract transactions for hedging purposes and to gain exposure to foreign currencies.

 

Each Fund is party to agreements with counterparties that govern transactions in forward foreign currency contracts. These agreements contain contingent features that allow the counterparties to terminate open contracts early if the net asset value of a Fund declines beyond a certain threshold. If such contingent features were to be triggered, the counterparties could request immediate settlement of open contracts at current fair value.

 

Transactions in derivative instruments for High Income Fund during the six months ended March 31, 2010, were as follows:

 

Realized Gain (Loss)

   Forwards  

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ (12,761

Statements of Operations Location

  

Included in Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

   Forwards

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ 12,761

Statements of Operations Location

  

Included in Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency translations

 

The following is a summary of derivative instruments for International Bond Fund, as of March 31, 2010:

 

Asset Derivatives

   Forwards

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ 19,322

Statements of Assets and Liabilities Location

  

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

 

Liability Derivatives

   Forwards  

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ (49,537

Statements of Assets and Liabilities Location

  

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

 

Transactions in derivative instruments for International Bond Fund during the six months ended March 31, 2010, were as follows:

 

Realized Gain (Loss)

   Forwards

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ 66,102

Statements of Operations Location

  

Included in Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

   Forwards  

Foreign exchange contracts

   $ (95,421

Statements of Operations Location

  

Included in Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency translations

 

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Volume of derivative activity for High Income Fund and International Bond Fund, based on month-end notional amounts outstanding during the period, at absolute value, was as follows for the six months ended March 31, 2010:

 

     

Percentage of

Net Assets

High Income Fund

  

Forwards*

Average Notional Amount Outstanding

   0.14%

Highest Notional Amount Outstanding

   0.00%

Lowest Notional Amount Outstanding

   0.00%

Notional Amount Outstanding as of March 31, 2010

   0.00%

International Bond Fund

  

Forwards

Average Notional Amount Outstanding

   14.91%

Highest Notional Amount Outstanding

   18.18%

Lowest Notional Amount Outstanding

   10.04%

Notional Amount Outstanding as of March 31, 2010

   14.83%

 

* Forward foreign currency contracts outstanding at September 30, 2009 were closed during the first month of the period and are included in average notional amount outstanding.

 

5.  Purchases and Sales of Securities.  For the six months ended March 31, 2010, purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term investments and including paydowns) were as follows:

 

      U.S. Government and
Agency Securities
     Other Securities

Fund

  

Purchases

    

Sales

    

Purchases

    

Sales

Core Plus Bond Fund

   $ 50,136,655      $ 76,361,036      $ 136,911,663      $ 52,916,062

High Income Fund

            173,431        30,848,390        94,075,955

International Bond Fund

     4,307,843        4,313,610        27,049,378        14,774,910

Limited Term Government and Agency Fund

     91,313,702        86,654,519        45,474,297        22,783,942

Strategic Income Fund

     162,676,309               1,611,826,374        1,703,346,108

 

6.  Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.

 

a.  Management Fees.  Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. (“Loomis Sayles”) serves as investment adviser to each Fund. Under the terms of the management agreements, each Fund pays a management fee at the following annual rates, calculated daily and payable monthly, based on each Fund’s average daily net assets:

 

      Percentage of Average Daily Net Assets

Fund

  

First

$100 million

  

Next

$100 million

  

Next

$1.8 billion

  

Next

$13 billion

  

Over

$15 billion

Core Plus Bond Fund

   0.2500%    0.1875%    0.1875%    0.1875%    0.1875%

High Income Fund

   0.6000%    0.6000%    0.6000%    0.6000%    0.6000%

International Bond Fund

   0.6000%    0.6000%    0.6000%    0.6000%    0.6000%

Limited Term Government and Agency Fund

   0.5000%    0.5000%    0.5000%    0.5000%    0.5000%

Strategic Income Fund

   0.6500%    0.6500%    0.6000%    0.5500%    0.5400%

 

Natixis Asset Management Advisors, L.P. (“Natixis Advisors”), serves as the advisory administrator to Core Plus Bond Fund. Under the terms of the advisory administration agreement, the Fund pays an advisory administration fee at the following annual rates, calculated daily and payable monthly, based on its average daily net assets:

 

      Percentage of Average
Daily Net Assets

Fund

  

First

$100 million

  

Over

$100 million

Core Plus Bond Fund

   0.2500%    0.1875%

 

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Management and advisory administration fees are presented in the Statements of Operations as management fees.

 

Loomis Sayles has given binding undertakings to the Funds to reduce management fees and/or reimburse certain expenses to limit the Funds’ operating expenses, exclusive of acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expense, taxes and extraordinary expenses. These undertakings are in effect until January 31, 2011 and will be reevaluated on an annual basis. Management fee payables, as reflected on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, are net of fee reductions and/or expense reimbursements, if any, pursuant to these undertakings.

 

For the six months ended March 31, 2010, the expense limits as a percentage of average daily net assets under the expense limitation agreements were as follows:

 

        Expense Limit as a Percentage of
Average Daily Net Assets

Fund

    

Class A

    

Class B

    

Class C

    

Class Y

    

Admin Class

                        

Core Plus Bond Fund

     0.90%      1.65%      1.65%      0.65%     

High Income Fund

     1.15%      1.90%      1.90%      0.90%     

International Bond Fund

     1.10%           1.85%      0.85%     

Limited Term Government and Agency Fund

     0.90%      1.65%      1.65%      0.65%     

Strategic Income Fund

     1.25%      2.00%      2.00%      1.00%      1.50%

 

Loomis Sayles and Natixis Advisors have agreed to equally bear the fee reductions and/or expense reimbursements for the Core Plus Bond Fund.

 

Loomis Sayles (and Natixis Advisors for Core Plus Bond Fund) shall be permitted to recover expenses borne under the expense limitation agreements (whether through reduction of its management fees or otherwise) on a class by class basis in later periods to the extent the expenses of a class fall below a class’ expense limits, provided, however, that a class is not obligated to pay such reduced fees/expenses more than one year after the end of the fiscal year in which the fees/expenses were reduced.

 

For the six months ended March 31, 2010, the management fees and reductions of management fees for each Fund were as follows:

 

Fund

    

Gross
Management
Fees

    

Reductions  of
Management
Fees
1

    

Net
Management
Fees

    

Percentage of Average
Daily Net Assets

                   

Gross

    

Net

                        

Core Plus Bond Fund

     $ 313,076      $      $ 313,076      0.208%      0.208%

High Income Fund

       509,792        12,142        497,650      0.600%      0.586%

International Bond Fund

       91,121        55,220        35,901      0.600%      0.236%

Limited Term Government and Agency Fund

       560,201        99,174        461,027      0.500%      0.411%

Strategic Income Fund

       36,112,550               36,112,550      0.560%      0.560%

 

1

Management fee reductions are subject to possible recovery until September 30, 2011.

 

For the six months ended March 31, 2010, the advisory administration fees for Core Plus Bond Fund were as follows:

 

    

Advisory
Administration
Fee

  

Percentage of
Average
Daily Net Assets

  $ 313,076    0.208%

 

For the six months ended March 31, 2010, expense reimbursements related to the prior fiscal year were recovered as follows:

 

        Recovered Expenses

Fund

    

Class A

    

Class B

    

Class C

    

Class Y

    

Total

                        

Core Plus Bond Fund

     $ 1,597      $ 82      $ 827      $ 409      $ 2,915

 

Certain officers and directors of Loomis Sayles and Natixis Advisors are also Trustees of the Funds. Loomis Sayles and Natixis Advisors are both limited partnerships indirectly owned by Natixis Global Asset Management, L.P. (“Natixis US”), which is part of Natixis Global Asset Management, an international asset management group based in Paris, France.

 

b.  Administrative Fees.  Natixis Advisors provides certain administrative services for the Funds and contracts with State Street Bank to serve as sub-administrator. Natixis Advisors is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Natixis US. Pursuant to an agreement among Natixis Funds Trust I, Natixis Funds Trust II, Natixis Funds Trust IV, Natixis Cash Management Trust, Gateway Trust (“Natixis Funds Trusts”), Loomis Sayles Funds I, Loomis Sayles Funds II (“Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts”), Hansberger International Series and Natixis

 

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Advisors, each Fund pays Natixis Advisors monthly its pro rata portion of fees equal to an annual rate of 0.0575% of the first $15 billion of the average daily net assets of the Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and the Hansberger International Series, 0.0500% of the next $15 billion, 0.0425% of the next $30 billion and 0.0375% of such assets in excess of $60 billion, subject to an annual aggregate minimum fee for the Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and the Hansberger International Series of $10 million, which is reevaluated on an annual basis. New funds are subject to a fee for the first twelve months of operations of $75,000 plus $12,500 per additional class and an additional $75,000 if managed by multiple subadvisers.

 

For the six months ended March 31, 2010, each Fund paid the following for administrative fees to Natixis Advisors:

 

Fund

  

Administrative
Fees

Core Plus Bond Fund

   $ 72,863

High Income Fund

     41,184

International Bond Fund

     7,360

Limited Term Government and Agency Fund

     54,298

Strategic Income Fund

     3,133,800

 

c.  Service and Distribution Fees.   Natixis Distributors, L.P. (“Natixis Distributors”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Natixis US, has entered into a distribution agreement with the Trusts. Pursuant to this agreement, Natixis Distributors serves as principal underwriter of the Funds of the Trusts.

 

Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Trusts have adopted a Service Plan relating to each Fund’s Class A shares (the “Class A Plans”), a Distribution and Service Plan relating to each Fund’s Class B (if applicable) and Class C shares (the “Class B and Class C Plans”), and the Strategic Income Fund has adopted a Distribution Plan relating to its Admin Class shares (the “Admin Class Plan”).

 

Under the Class A Plans, each Fund pays Natixis Distributors a monthly service fee at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Fund’s Class A shares, as reimbursement for expenses incurred by Natixis Distributors in providing personal services to investors in Class A shares and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.

 

Under the respective Class B (if applicable) and Class C Plans, each Fund pays Natixis Distributors a monthly service fee at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Fund’s Class B (if applicable) and Class C shares, as compensation for services provided by Natixis Distributors in providing personal services to investors in Class B (if applicable) and Class C shares and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.

 

Also under the respective Class B (if applicable) and Class C Plans, each Fund pays Natixis Distributors a monthly distribution fee at the annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Fund’s Class B (if applicable) and Class C shares, as compensation for services provided by Natixis Distributors in connection with the marketing or sale of Class B (if applicable) and Class C shares.

 

Under the Admin Class Plan, the Strategic Income Fund pays Natixis Distributors a monthly distribution fee at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Fund’s Admin Class shares, as compensation for services provided by Natixis Distributors in connection with the marketing or sale of Admin Class shares or for payments made by Natixis Distributors to securities dealers or other financial intermediaries as commissions, asset-based sales charges or other compensation with respect to the sale of Admin Class shares, or for providing personal services to Investors and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.

 

In addition, the Admin Class shares of the Strategic Income Fund may pay Natixis Distributors an administrative service fee, at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Admin Class shares. These fees are subsequently paid to securities dealers or financial intermediaries for providing personal services and/or account maintenance for their customers who hold such shares.

 

For the six months ended March 31, 2010 the Funds paid the following service and distribution fees:

 

        Service Fees      Distribution Fees  
       

Class A

    

Class B

    

Class C

    

Admin Class

    

Class B

    

Class C

    

Admin Class

 

Core Plus Bond Fund

     $ 193,475      $ 7,780      $ 116,293      $         —       $ 23,339      $ 348,880      $         —   

High Income Fund

       82,471        1,893        23,404                5,677        70,210          

International Bond Fund

       16,636               7,533                       22,600          

Limited Term Government and Agency Fund

       158,362        5,294        70,064                15,883        210,191          

Strategic Income Fund

       7,068,933        183,195        6,238,982        (a)       549,583        18,716,948        (a) 

 

(a) Amount is less than $1.

 

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d.  Sub-Transfer Agent Fees.  Natixis Distributors has entered into agreements with financial intermediaries to provide certain recordkeeping, processing, shareholder communications and other services to customers of the intermediaries and has agreed to compensate the intermediaries for providing those services. Certain services would be provided by the Funds if the shares of those customers were registered directly with the Funds’ transfer agent. Accordingly, the Funds agreed to pay a portion of the intermediary fees attributable to shares of the Fund held by the intermediaries (which generally are a percentage of the value of shares held) not exceeding what the Funds would have paid its transfer agent had each customer’s shares been registered directly with the transfer agent instead of held through the intermediaries. Natixis Distributors pays the remainder of the fees.

 

For the six months ended March 31, 2010, the Funds paid the following sub-transfer agent fees, which are reflected in transfer agent fees and expenses in the Statements of Operations.

 

Fund

  

Sub-Transfer
Agent Fees

Core Plus Bond Fund

   $ 104,138

High Income Fund

     78,391

International Bond Fund

     2,845

Limited Term Government and Agency Fund

     46,545

Strategic Income Fund

     4,015,021

 

e.  Commissions.  The Funds have been informed that commissions (including CDSCs) on Fund shares retained by Natixis Distributors during the six months ended March 31, 2010 were as follows:

 

Fund

  

Commissions

Core Plus Bond Fund

   $ 186,018

High Income Fund

     28,518

International Bond Fund

     47,660

Limited Term Government and Agency Fund

     108,321

Strategic Income Fund

     3,768,767

 

f.  Trustees Fees and Expenses.   The Funds do not pay any compensation directly to its officers or Trustees who are directors, officers or employees of Natixis Advisors, Natixis Distributors, Natixis US or their affiliates. Effective January 1, 2010, the Chairperson of the Board receives a retainer fee at the annual rate of $250,000. The Chairperson does not receive any meeting attendance fees for Board of Trustees meetings or committee meetings that she attends. Each Independent Trustee (other than the Chairperson) receives, in the aggregate, a retainer fee at the annual rate of $80,000. Each Independent Trustee also receives a meeting attendance fee of $10,000 for each meeting of the Board of Trustees that he or she attends in person and $5,000 for each meeting of the Board of Trustees that he or she attends telephonically. In addition, each committee chairman receives an additional retainer fee at an annual rate of $15,000. Each Contract Review and Governance Committee member is compensated $6,000 for each Committee meeting that he or she attends in person and $3,000 for each meeting that he or she attends telephonically. Each Audit Committee member is compensated $7,500 for each Committee meeting that he or she attends in person and $3,750 for each meeting that he or she attends telephonically. Each member of the ad hoc Committee on Alternative Investments received a one-time fee of $10,000. The ad hoc Committee on Alternative Investments is not a standing committee. These fees are allocated among the funds in the Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and Hansberger International Series based on a formula that takes into account, among other factors, the relative net assets of each fund. Trustees are reimbursed for travel expenses in connection with attendance at meetings.

 

Prior to January 1, 2010, the Chairperson of the Board received a retainer fee at the annual rate of $200,000. The Chairperson did not receive any meeting attendance fees for Board of Trustees meetings or committee meetings that she attended. Each Independent Trustee (other than the Chairperson) received, in the aggregate, a retainer fee at the annual rate of $65,000. Each Independent Trustee also received a meeting attendance fee of $7,500 for each meeting of the Board of Trustees that he or she attended in person and $3,750 for each meeting of the Board of Trustees that he or she attended telephonically. In addition, each committee chairman received an additional retainer fee at an annual rate of $10,000. Each Contract Review and Governance Committee member was compensated $5,000 for each Committee meeting that he or she attended in person and $2,500 for each meeting that he or she attended telephonically. Each Audit Committee member was compensated $6,250 for each Committee meeting that he or she attended in person and $3,125 for each meeting that he or she attended telephonically.

 

A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Funds until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based on theoretical investments of deferred amounts, on the normal payment dates, in certain funds of the Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and Hansberger International Series as designated by the participating Trustees. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are allocated pro rata among the funds in the Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts, and Hansberger International Series, and are normally reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statements of Operations. The portions of the accrued obligations allocated to the Funds under the Plan are reflected as Deferred Trustees’ fees in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

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g.  Payments by Affiliates.  For the six months ended March 31, 2010, Loomis Sayles reimbursed the Strategic Income Fund $76,238 for losses incurred in connection with a trading error.

 

7.  Line of Credit.  Each Fund, together with certain other funds of Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and the Hansberger International Series, participates in a $200,000,000 committed unsecured line of credit provided by State Street Bank, with an individual limit of $125,000,000 for each Fund that participates in the line of credit. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds rate or overnight LIBOR, plus 1.25%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.15% per annum, payable at the end of each calendar quarter, is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their average daily unused portion of the line of credit.

 

Prior to March 10, 2010, each Fund, together with certain other funds of Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and the Hansberger International Series, participated in a $200,000,000 committed unsecured line of credit provided by State Street Bank, with an individual limit of $125,000,000 for each Fund that participated in the line of credit. Interest was charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds rate or overnight LIBOR, plus 0.75%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.125% per annum, payable at the end of each calendar quarter, was accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their average daily unused portion of the line of credit.

 

For the six months ended March 31, 2010, the Funds had no borrowings under these agreements.

 

8.  Concentration of Risk.  International Bond Fund is a non-diversified fund. Compared with diversified mutual funds, the International Bond Fund may invest a greater percentage of its assets in a particular country. Therefore, the International Bond Fund’s returns could be significantly affected by the performance of any one of the small number of countries in its portfolio.

 

Each Fund may purchase investments of foreign issuers. Investing in securities of foreign issuers involves special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. companies and securities of the U.S. Government. These risks include revaluation of currencies and the risk of expropriation. Moreover, the markets for securities of many foreign issuers may be less liquid and the prices of such securities may be more volatile than those of comparable U.S. companies and the U.S. Government.

 

9.  Concentration of Ownership.  At March 31, 2010, the Loomis Sayles Employees’ Profit Sharing Retirement Plan held 23,063 shares of beneficial interest of Limited Term Government and Agency Fund and Natixis US owned shares equating to 18.75% of International Bond Fund’s net assets.

 

10.  Capital Shares.  Each Fund may issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest, without par value. Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

   Six Months Ended
March 31, 2010
        Year Ended
September 30, 2009
    

Core Plus Bond Fund

   Shares        Amount       Shares        Amount   
         
Class A          

Issued from the sale of shares

   3,067,695      $ 36,793,975       5,053,473      $ 54,649,921   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

   263,518        3,154,462       515,393        5,579,642   

Redeemed

   (1,920,885     (23,079,926    (4,737,622     (51,103,206
                             

Net change

   1,410,328      $ 16,868,511       831,244      $ 9,126,357   
                             
Class B          

Issued from the sale of shares

   36,046      $ 432,842       72,713      $ 778,608   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

   9,146        109,781       28,331        305,872   

Redeemed

   (181,845     (2,184,667    (504,102     (5,425,057
                             

Net change

   (136,653   $ (1,642,044    (403,058   $ (4,340,577
                             
Class C          

Issued from the sale of shares

   2,956,291      $ 35,465,305       5,539,383      $ 59,909,721   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

   75,920        909,491       82,284        901,682   

Redeemed

   (1,088,541     (13,084,582    (1,683,762     (18,156,728
                             

Net change

   1,943,670      $ 23,290,214       3,937,905      $ 42,654,675   
                             
Class Y          

Issued from the sale of shares

   2,393,755      $ 28,833,350       2,459,788      $ 27,430,717   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

   44,900        540,633       63,520        692,382   

Redeemed

   (995,437     (12,018,162    (1,576,971     (16,945,061
                             

Net change

   1,443,218      $ 17,355,821       946,337      $ 11,178,038   
                             

Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions

   4,660,563      $ 55,872,502       5,312,428      $ 58,618,493   
                             

 

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March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

10.  Capital Shares (continued).

 

   Six Months Ended
March 31, 2010
        Year Ended
September 30, 2009
    

High Income Fund

   Shares        Amount       Shares        Amount   
         
Class A          

Issued from the sale of shares

   4,281,291      $ 20,088,342       9,902,651      $ 37,553,280   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

   409,977        1,909,509       702,667        2,621,142   

Redeemed

   (3,489,077     (16,356,008    (6,362,694     (24,378,951
                             

Net change

   1,202,191      $ 5,641,843       4,242,624      $ 15,795,471   
                             
Class B          

Issued from the sale of shares

   17,982      $ 83,679       22,526      $ 84,592   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

   7,737        36,046       21,555        78,355   

Redeemed

   (74,608     (347,970    (229,184     (845,267
                             

Net change

   (48,889   $ (228,245    (185,103   $ (682,320
                             
Class C          

Issued from the sale of shares

   862,143      $ 4,027,332       2,411,038      $ 9,092,790   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

   78,136        364,286       155,802        577,576   

Redeemed

   (830,627     (3,874,502    (949,303     (3,508,124
                             

Net change

   109,652      $ 517,116       1,617,537      $ 6,162,242   
                             
Class Y          

Issued from the sale of shares

   4,273,201      $ 19,873,256       22,731,680      $ 88,407,570   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

   619,703        2,865,579       650,415        2,696,934   

Redeemed

   (18,529,000     (86,836,641    (740,730     (3,068,585
                             

Net change

   (13,636,096   $ (64,097,806    22,641,365      $ 88,035,919   
                             

Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions

   (12,373,142   $ (58,167,092    28,316,423      $ 109,311,312   
                             

 

   Six Months Ended
March 31, 2010
        Year Ended
September 30, 2009
    

International Bond Fund

   Shares        Amount       Shares        Amount   
         
Class A          

Issued from the sale of shares

   1,173,859      $ 12,549,232       672,013      $ 6,666,998   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

   22,686        238,157       5,103        49,865   

Redeemed

   (262,835     (2,830,351    (107,505     (999,973
                             

Net change

   933,710      $ 9,957,038       569,611      $ 5,716,890   
                             
Class C          

Issued from the sale of shares

   455,725      $ 4,956,671       238,418      $ 2,461,614   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

   4,370        45,831       670        6,563   

Redeemed

   (64,199     (672,311    (40,421     (390,729
                             

Net change

   395,896      $ 4,330,191       198,667      $ 2,077,448   
                             
Class Y          

Issued from the sale of shares

   321,631      $ 3,471,886       148,246      $ 1,536,076   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

   31,997        336,749       24,645        234,656   

Redeemed

   (724,001     (7,686,107    (54,815     (509,028
                             

Net change

   (370,373   $ (3,877,472    118,076      $ 1,261,704   
                             

Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions

   959,233      $ 10,409,757       886,354      $ 9,056,042   
                             

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

10.  Capital Shares (continued).

 

   Six Months Ended
March 31, 2010
        Year Ended
September 30, 2009
    

Limited Term Government and Agency Fund

   Shares        Amount       Shares        Amount   
         
Class A          

Issued from the sale of shares

   4,708,910      $ 55,242,284       8,687,955      $ 97,183,574   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

   97,005        1,136,421       242,614        2,733,365   

Redeemed

   (4,016,538     (47,152,830    (8,273,983     (93,400,549
                             

Net change

   789,377      $ 9,225,875       656,586      $ 6,516,390   
                             
Class B          

Issued from the sale of shares

   33,730      $ 394,746       130,399      $ 1,438,679   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

   2,462        28,800       7,515        84,528   

Redeemed

   (70,755     (827,220    (167,898     (1,871,502
                             

Net change

   (34,563   $ (403,674    (29,984   $ (348,295
                             
Class C          

Issued from the sale of shares

   1,972,537      $ 23,120,590       6,162,236      $ 68,267,485   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

   19,247        225,584       42,444        479,083   

Redeemed

   (1,163,354     (13,639,930    (3,881,272     (43,578,196
                             

Net change

   828,430      $ 9,706,244       2,323,408      $ 25,168,372   
                             
Class Y          

Issued from the sale of shares

   2,748,448      $ 32,332,750       2,463,987      $ 28,003,881   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

   13,227        155,624       14,127        160,181   

Redeemed

   (1,356,477     (15,978,780    (668,533     (7,560,045
                             

Net change

   1,405,198      $ 16,509,594       1,809,581      $ 20,604,017   
                             

Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions

   2,988,442      $ 35,038,039       4,759,591      $ 51,940,484   
                             

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

10.  Capital Shares (continued).

 

   Six Months Ended March 31, 2010          Year Ended September 30, 2009      

Strategic Income Fund

   Shares        Amount       Shares        Amount   
         
Class A          

Issued from the sale of shares

   56,218,087      $ 778,170,863       197,022,094      $ 2,182,492,582   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

   10,162,335        140,306,622       27,449,011        301,119,073   

Redeemed

   (73,970,828     (1,023,343,406    (269,140,105     (2,956,389,363
                             

Net change

   (7,590,406   $ (104,865,921    (44,669,000   $ (472,777,708
                             
Class B          

Issued from the sale of shares

   106,779      $ 1,482,515       498,498      $ 5,392,143   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

   134,127        1,861,856       443,741        4,856,521   

Redeemed

   (1,177,001     (16,353,800    (3,184,682     (35,016,126
                             

Net change

   (936,095   $ (13,009,429    (2,242,443   $ (24,767,462
                             
Class C          

Issued from the sale of shares

   31,487,862      $ 437,439,812       123,246,746      $ 1,377,861,744   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

   4,341,729        60,244,405       11,167,692        123,558,637   

Redeemed

   (43,619,682     (606,102,482    (98,406,847     (1,085,168,243
                             

Net change

   (7,790,091   $ (108,418,265    36,007,591      $ 416,252,138   
                             
Class Y          

Issued from the sale of shares

   34,386,943      $ 476,337,708       132,053,741      $ 1,485,053,461   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

   1,670,606        23,062,883       2,940,277        33,107,757   

Redeemed

   (30,793,045     (425,378,324    (45,930,609     (513,425,165
                             

Net change

   5,264,504      $ 74,022,267       89,063,409      $ 1,004,736,053   
                             
Admin Class*          

Issued from the sale of shares

   72      $ 1,002            $   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

   1        9                

Redeemed

                         
                             

Net change

   73      $ 1,011            $   
                             

Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions

   (11,052,015   $ (152,270,337    78,159,557      $ 923,443,021   
                             

 

* From commencement of Class operations on February 1, 2010 through March 31, 2010.

 

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LOGO

EQUITY FUNDS

SEMIANNUAL

March 31, 2010

 

Loomis Sayles Disciplined Equity Fund

Loomis Sayles Global Markets Fund

Loomis Sayles Growth Fund

Loomis Sayles Mid Cap Growth Fund

Loomis Sayles Value Fund

 

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Management Discussion and Performance page 1

 

Portfolio of Investments page 15

 

Financial Statements page 33


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LOOMIS SAYLES DISCIPLINED EQUITY FUND

PORTFOLIO PROFILE

 

Objective:

Long-term growth of capital

 

 

Strategy:

Invests primarily in equity securities, including common stocks, convertible securities, and warrants; focuses on stocks of large-capitalization companies, but may invest in companies of any size

 

 

Fund Inception:

July 31, 2000

 

 

Managers:

Maureen G. Depp, CFA

Brian James, CFA

Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P.

 

 

Symbols:

Class A    LSRRX
Class B    LSCBX
Class C    LSCCX
Class Y    LISRX

 

 

What You Should Know:

Growth stocks are generally more sensitive to market movements than value stocks. The fund can invest a significant percentage of assets in foreign securities and the value of the fund shares can be adversely affected by changes in currency exchange rates, political, and economic developments. In emerging markets these risks can be significant. Fund shares should be viewed as a long-term investment.

 

Management Discussion

 

 

Equities generally marched ahead during the six months ended March 31, 2010, sustaining a rally that began in early 2009. The period began with the stock market producing solid gains in the final three months of 2009. While the rally paused during the first two months of 2010, signs of an improving economy increased investors’ appetite for risk in March and the rally returned. Gains in equity prices tended to be broad-based, with economically-sensitive sectors producing the best relative returns while defensive areas lagged.

 

For the six months ended March 31, 2010, Class A shares of Loomis Sayles Disciplined Equity Fund returned 9.57%. During the same period, the fund’s benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, returned 11.75%, while funds in Morningstar’s Large Growth category returned an average 11.38%.

 

WHAT WAS THE PRIMARY REASON FOR THE FUND’S UNDERPERFORMANCE?

The fund essentially matched the S&P 500 Index during the final three months of 2009, but lost ground during the first quarter of 2010. The primary reason for this underperformance was our emphasis on valuation and company quality – as reflected by factors such as balance sheet strength – during a period in which higher-risk, “momentum” stocks tended to turn in the strongest relative performance. In addition, individual stock selection, particularly in the energy and consumer staples sectors, held back overall results. During the period, we introduced the use of trading in call options – a form of equity derivatives – to manage risk and generate yield. The performance of these trades was in line with the fund’s overall results.

 

WHICH FACTORS CONTRIBUTED POSITIVELY TO FUND PERFORMANCE?

Holdings in the information technology, utilities and industrials sectors all helped support performance. Aided by a global economic expansion, technology companies experienced rebounding sales and increasing merger-and-acquisition activity. The sector’s solid balance sheets also attracted investors. Within the information technology group, Oracle, Apple and Hewlett-Packard did especially well. Software company Oracle successfully completed its acquisition of Sun Microsystems, while Apple enjoyed strong sales of its iPhone and personal computer products. Hewlett-Packard, meanwhile, saw steady gains in personal computers and corporate enterprise spending. Our success in utilities came from a decision to protect the fund against the threat of declining power prices. The top individual utility investment was Constellation Energy, which traded at a discounted price at the start of the period and outperformed the overall utilities sector due to specific business catalysts.

 

WHICH FACTORS DETRACTED FROM THE FUND’S RESULTS?

Our investments in the energy and consumer staples sectors did not help performance. In energy, we did not invest early enough in two of the better-performing stocks, Anadarko Petroleum (sold from the portfolio), an independent exploration and production company, and Williams Companies, a natural gas corporation. In the same sector, positions in Marathon Oil, Pride International and Transocean also lagged. Pride was sold. Poor performance among the fund’s consumer staples holdings in the fourth quarter of 2009 held back results for the entire period. Disappointing staples positions included Whole Foods Market, Dr. Pepper Snapple, Avon Products and SUPERVALU. For the fund as a whole, the most notable individual detractors included QUALCOMM, a technology company whose share price fell after reporting disappointing quarterly results, and Owens-Illinois, a glass manufacturer affected by slumping sales. All of these poor performers were sold.

 

WHAT IS YOUR OUTLOOK?

We believe the stock market has the potential to produce positive returns over the next 12 months, although overall gains may be modest and interrupted by periodic reversals. Corporate cost-cutting programs have been responsible for most of the earnings growth that has occurred up until now. We believe the economy has stabilized, setting the stage for revenue improvements that can drive future profit growth. However, improved earnings also can trigger talk of higher interest rates, which, in turn, could restrain overall market performance.

 

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LOOMIS SAYLES DISCIPLINED EQUITY FUND

Investment Results through March 31, 2010

 

 

PERFORMANCE IN PERSPECTIVE

The charts comparing the fund’s performance to an index provide you with a general sense of how it performed. The fund’s total return for the period shown below appears with and without sales charges and includes fund expenses and fees. An index measures the performance of a theoretical portfolio. Unlike a fund, the index is unmanaged and does not have expenses that affect the results. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Investors would incur transaction costs and other expenses if they purchased the securities necessary to match the index.

 

Growth of a $10,000 Investment in Class A Shares1,6

 

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Returns — March 31, 20106

 

         
     6 MONTHS      1 YEAR      5 YEARS      SINCE FUND
INCEPTION
 

CLASS A (Inception 11/30/01)1

            

Net Asset Value2

  9.57    42.53    2.26    -0.30

With Maximum Sales Charge3

  3.25       34.24       1.05       -0.90   
   

CLASS B (Inception 9/12/03)1

            

Net Asset Value2

  9.12       41.34       1.46       -1.11   

With CDSC4

  4.12       36.34       1.16       -1.11   
   

CLASS C (Inception 9/12/03)1

            

Net Asset Value2

  9.05       41.36       1.43       -1.15   

With CDSC4

  8.05       40.36       1.43       -1.15   
   

CLASS Y (Inception 7/31/00)

            

Net Asset Value2

  9.82       42.81       2.61       0.03   
   
COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE   6 MONTHS      1 YEAR      5 YEARS      SINCE FUND
INCEPTION
5
 

S&P 500 Index

  11.75    49.77    1.92    -0.24

Morningstar Large Growth Fund Avg.

  11.38       48.34       2.93       -1.94   

 

All returns represent past performance and do not guarantee future results. Periods of less than one year are not annualized. Share price and return will vary and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. All results include reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Current returns may be higher or lower than those shown. For performance current to the most recent month-end, visit www.funds.natixis.com.

Class Y shares are available to certain investors, as described in the prospectus.

The table and graph do not reflect taxes shareholders might owe on any fund distributions or when they redeem their shares.

 

PORTFOLIO FACTS

 

 

    % of Net Assets as of
FUND COMPOSITION   3/31/10      9/30/09

Common Stocks

  96.3      97.4

Short-Term Investments and Other

  3.7      2.6
    % of Net Assets as of
TEN LARGEST HOLDINGS   3/31/10      9/30/09

Oracle Corp.

  4.8      2.5

Hewlett-Packard Co.

  4.0      2.2

Microsoft Corp.

  3.8     

Google, Inc., Class A

  3.3      1.7

Apple, Inc.

  3.3      3.2

Merck & Co., Inc.

  3.0      1.2

WellPoint, Inc.

  2.9     

Transocean Ltd.

  2.8     

Whirlpool Corp.

  2.8     

Pfizer, Inc.

  2.8      2.4
    % of Net Assets as of
FIVE LARGEST INDUSTRIES   3/31/10      9/30/09

Computers & Peripherals

  9.7      7.1

Software

  8.6      3.5

Pharmaceuticals

  7.3      5.7

Health Care Providers & Services

  6.5      3.2

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

  6.2      10.1

 

Portfolio holdings and asset allocations will vary.

 

 

EXPENSE RATIOS AS STATED IN THE MOST RECENT PROSPECTUS

Share Class   Gross Expense Ratio7   Net Expense  Ratio8

A

  1.78%   1.25%

B

  2.49     2.00  

C

  2.51     2.00  

Y

  1.38     1.00  

 

NOTES TO CHARTS

See page 11 for a description of the indices.

1

Prior to 9/15/03, performance of Class A shares is that of Retail Class shares, which were redesignated as Class A shares, restated to reflect the sales load of Class A shares. Prior to the inception of Retail Class shares (11/30/01) performance is that of Institutional Class shares, restated to reflect the higher net expenses and sales loads of Class A shares. Prior to the inception of Class B and C shares (9/12/03), performance is that of Institutional Class shares, restated to reflect the higher net expenses and sales loads of Class B and C shares. The fund revised its investment strategies on 10/1/09; performance may have been different had the current investment strategies been in place for all periods shown.

2

Does not include a sales charge.

3

Includes maximum sales charge of 5.75%.

4

Performance for Class B shares assumes a maximum of 5% contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) applied when you sell shares, which declines annually between years 1-6 according to the following schedule: 5, 4, 3, 3, 2, 1, 0%. Class C shares performance assumes a 1% CDSC applied when you sell shares within one year of purchase.

5

The since-inception performance comparisons shown are calculated from 8/1/00.

6

Fund performance has been increased by expense reductions and reimbursements, if any, without which performance would have been lower.

7

Before reductions and reimbursements.

8

After reductions and reimbursements. Expense reductions are contractual and are set to expire 1/31/11.

 

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LOOMIS SAYLES GLOBAL MARKETS FUND

PORTFOLIO PROFILE

 

Objective:

Seeks high total return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income

 

 

Strategy:

Invests primarily in equity and fixed-income securities of U.S. and foreign issuers, including securities of issuers located in emerging markets

 

 

Fund Inception:

May 1, 1996

 

 

Managers:

Mark Baribeau, CFA

Dan Fuss, CFA, CIC

Warren Koontz, CFA, CIC

David Rolley, CFA

Loomis, Sayles &     Company, L.P.

 

 

Symbols:

Class A    LGMAX
Class C    LGMCX
Class Y    LSWWX

 

 

What You Should Know:

The fund can invest a significant percentage of assets in foreign securities and the value of the fund shares can be adversely affected by changes in currency exchange rates, political, and economic developments. In emerging markets these risks can be significant. The fund can invest a significant percentage of assets in debt securities that are rated below investment grade and the value of fund shares can be adversely affected by changes in economic conditions or other circumstances. In addition, the secondary market for these securities may lack liquidity. Fund shares should be viewed as a long-term investment.

 

Management Discussion

 

 

Equity markets around the world delivered solid returns during the six months ended March 31, 2010, as a global economic recovery continued to gain traction. Global bond markets produced uneven results. Sectors exposed to credit risk benefited from improved economic conditions. However, the longer-maturity sovereign debt of eurozone countries lost ground under a cloud of debt problems, and Japan’s bond market also suffered.

 

In this environment, Class A shares of Loomis Sayles Global Markets Fund returned 10.28%, for the six months ended March 31, 2010. For the same period, the fund’s primary benchmark, the MSCI World Index (common stocks from developed countries around the world) returned 7.67% while its secondary benchmark, Citigroup World Government Bond Index (government bonds issued in the United States and other developed countries) returned -3.23%. The average return on the funds in Morningstar’s World Allocation category was 5.38%. Both the equity and bond portions of the fund performed well for the period, reflecting strong markets for U.S. dollar-denominated bonds and vigorous gains in the stock market.

 

WHAT WAS THE PRIMARY REASON FOR THE FUND’S OUTPERFORMANCE?

Security selection on both the bond and stock sides generally accounted for the fund’s performance advantage over the index and peer group average. Sector and currency allocations in fixed-income gave the fund a comfortable edge over these comparative measures during the period.

 

WHICH FACTORS POSITIVELY CONTRIBUTED TO THE FUND’S PERFORMANCE?

Within the equity portion of the portfolio, consumer discretionary and information technology stocks performed particularly well during the period. Priceline.com and Amazon.com were among the fund’s top performers. Amazon benefited from expanded product offerings, including the Kindle digital reader. Priceline was up after the company beat its own earnings estimates. Apple was another solid performer as the company recently reported its best quarter ever.

 

During the period, we continued to focus on strong, fundamentally-driven opportunities around the world. We added to positions in companies with improving earnings outlooks as we trimmed or eliminated holdings showing signs of weakness. The most notable change in our sector weights was a reduction in financial stocks.

 

Within the bond portion of the portfolio, security selection and country allocations were positives. High-yield corporate issues denominated in U.S. dollars were among the best performers, and an overweight in this area helped. We kept our focus on shorter-maturity, high-yield corporate bonds to keep yield in the higher ranges until securities with longer maturities offer better value. Emerging markets also benefited returns.

 

WHICH FACTORS DETRACTED FROM THE FUND’S RESULTS?

Some disappointing industrial stocks detracted from performance. Highly regarded Spanish wind turbine manufacturer Gamesa fell on weakness in the turbine market. Volvo shares declined when the company reported a drop in sales late in 2009 and an anticipated improvement in volume appeared to stall out. Piraeus Bank, QUALCOMM and Southwestern Energy also detracted from performance. The Greek debt crisis hurt Piraeus. We sold Gamesa, Volvo and Piraeus and trimmed our position in Southwestern Energy as its price fell amid pricing concerns for natural gas. Wireless chipmaker QUALCOMM reported disappointing earnings and also was sold from the portfolio.

 

Corporate bonds with longer maturities were weak. However, the fund’s duration – a measure of interest-rate sensitivity – was shorter than the duration of its benchmark, which aided relative performance. The fund’s exposure to weaker currencies – namely the Norwegian krone and the Polish zloty – also detracted from returns. The weakest performers on the bond side were lower-yielding government bonds denominated in the euro, the Japanese yen and the British pound.

 

WHAT IS YOUR OUTLOOK?

We believe the stock market has the potential to produce positive returns over the next 12 months, although overall gains may be modest and interrupted by periodic reversals. Corporate cost-cutting programs have been responsible for most of the earnings growth that has occurred up until now. We believe the economy has stabilized, setting the stage for revenue improvements that can drive future profit growth. However, improved earnings also can trigger talk of higher interest rates, which, in turn, could restrain overall market performance.

 

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LOOMIS SAYLES GLOBAL MARKETS FUND

Investment Results through March 31, 2010

 

 

 

PERFORMANCE IN PERSPECTIVE

The charts comparing the fund’s performance to two indexes provide you with a general sense of how it performed. The fund’s total return for the period shown below appears with and without sales charges and includes fund expenses and fees. An index measures the performance of a theoretical portfolio. Unlike a fund, the index is unmanaged and does not have expenses that affect the results. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Investors would incur transaction costs and other expenses if they purchased the securities necessary to match the index.

 

Growth of a $10,000 Investment in Class A Shares1,5

 

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Returns — March 31, 20105

 

         
     6 MONTHS      1 YEAR      5 YEARS      10 YEARS  

CLASS A (Inception 2/1/06)1

            

Net Asset Value2

  10.28    51.82    7.38    5.51

With Maximum Sales Charge3

  3.96       43.15       6.12       4.89   
   

CLASS C (Inception 2/1/06)1

            

Net Asset Value2

  9.94       50.68       6.59       4.73   

With CDSC4

  8.94       49.68       6.59       4.73   
   

CLASS Y (Inception 5/1/96)

            

Net Asset Value2

  10.46       52.26       7.64       5.77   
   
COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE   6 MONTHS      1 YEAR      5 YEARS      10 YEARS  

MSCI World Index

  7.67    53.23    3.45    0.45

Citigroup World Government Bond Index

  -3.23       6.31       4.78       6.47   

Morningstar World Allocation Fund Avg.

  5.38       36.39       5.17       5.63   

 

All returns represent past performance and do not guarantee future results. Periods of less than one year are not annualized. Share price and return will vary and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. All results include reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Current returns may be higher or lower than those shown. For performance current to the most recent month-end, visit www.funds.natixis.com.

Class Y shares are available to certain investors, as described in the prospectus.

The table and graph do not reflect taxes shareholders might owe on any fund distributions or when they redeem their shares.

 

PORTFOLIO FACTS

 

    % of Net Assets as of
FUND COMPOSITION   3/31/10   9/30/09

Common Stocks and Warrants

  63.7   60.6

Bonds and Notes

  32.6   37.0

Preferred Stock

  0.4   0.4

Bank Loans

  0.1   0.1

Short-Term Investments and Other

  3.2   1.9
    % of Net Assets as of
TEN LARGEST HOLDINGS   3/31/10   9/30/09

Apple, Inc.

  4.0   3.4

Standard Chartered PLC

  2.7   2.7

Amazon.com, Inc.

  2.2   1.4

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

  2.0  

Google, Inc., Class A

  1.8   1.5

Baidu, Inc., Sponsored ADR

  1.7   1.2

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

  1.7   1.3

Vale SA, Sponsored ADR

  1.7   0.8

Priceline.com, Inc.

  1.6   1.6

FMC Technologies, Inc.

  1.5   1.1
    % of Net Assets as of
FIVE LARGEST INDUSTRIES   3/31/10   9/30/09

Commercial Banks

  5.9   5.4

Computers & Peripherals

  5.4   3.4

Internet Software & Services

  5.2   5.1

Metals & Mining

  4.6   3.2

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

  4.6   3.9

 

Portfolio holdings and asset allocations will vary.

 

 

EXPENSE RATIOS AS STATED IN THE MOST RECENT PROSPECTUS

 

Share Class   Gross Expense Ratio6   Net Expense  Ratio7

A

  1.34%   1.25%

C

  2.09     2.00  

Y

  1.01     1.00  

 

NOTES TO CHARTS

See page 11 for a description of the indices.

1

Prior to the inception of Class A and C shares (2/1/06), performance is that of Institutional Class shares, restated to reflect the higher net expenses and sales loads of Class A and C shares.

2

Does not include a sales charge.

3

Includes the maximum sales charge of 5.75%.

4

Performance for Class C shares assumes a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) applied when you sell shares within one year of purchase.

5

Fund performance has been increased by expense reductions and reimbursements, if any, without which performance would have been lower.

6

Before reductions and reimbursements.

7

After reductions and reimbursements. Expense reductions are contractual and are set to expire 1/31/11.

 

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LOOMIS SAYLES GROWTH FUND

PORTFOLIO PROFILE

 

Objective:

Long-term growth of capital

 

 

Strategy:

Invests primarily in equity securities, including common stocks, convertible securities, and warrants; focuses on stocks of large-capitalization companies, but may invest in companies of any size

 

 

Fund Inception:

May 16, 1991

 

 

Managers:

Mark Baribeau, CFA

Pamela Czekanski, CFA

Richard Skaggs, CFA

Loomis, Sayles &

   Company, L.P.

 

 

Symbols:

Class A    LGRRX
Class B    LGRBX
Class C    LGRCX
Class Y    LSGRX

 

 

What You Should Know:

Growth stocks are generally more sensitive to market movements because their stock prices are based on future expectations. Frequent portfolio turnover may result in increased tax liabilities that will reduce the fund’s overall return. The fund can invest a significant percentage of assets in foreign securities and the value of the fund shares can be adversely affected by changes in currency exchange rates, political, and economic developments. In emerging markets these risks can be significant. Fund shares should be viewed as a long-term investment.

 

Management Discussion

 

 

Equity investments produced generally solid returns during the six months ended March 31, 2010, although the recovery in stock prices was interrupted in January 2010 as investors absorbed the gains produced in 2009. However, new evidence indicating an improving economy increased investors’ confidence as well as their appetite for risk and the rally reignited in March. Stocks in economically sensitive groups generally produced the best relative returns, while stocks in defensive areas tended to lag.

 

For the six months ended March 31, 2010, Class A shares of Loomis Sayles Growth Fund returned 14.51%. During the same period, the fund’s benchmark, the Russell 1000 Growth Index, returned 12.96%, while funds in Morningstar’s Large Growth category returned an average 11.38%.

 

WHAT WAS THE PRIMARY REASON FOR THE FUND’S OUTPERFORMANCE?

Stock selection drove the fund’s solid relative results, especially in the consumer discretionary, materials and health care sectors. The strong performance came despite disappointing returns from financials holdings. Over the period, we continued to follow our longer-term strategy, seeking select large-cap growth companies with solid fundamentals and leading products in their competitive markets. The primary changes we made during the six months were to increase an overweight in consumer discretionary stocks, while reducing our emphasis on financial companies. We maintained an overweight in information technology.

 

WHICH FACTORS POSITIVELY CONTRIBUTED TO THE FUND’S PERFORMANCE?

Among consumer discretionary holdings, performance was particularly favorable for on-line travel company Priceline.com and on-line retailer Amazon.com, both of which reported healthy earnings improvements. The expansion of Priceline.com’s travel business was particularly noteworthy in Europe, while Amazon.com succeeded by expanding its product offerings. In the materials sector, the standout performer was Cliffs Natural Resources, an international mining corporation that reaped solid gains as global demand for iron ore improved. Apple was the best-performing information technology holding, as it reported its best-ever quarter after setting sales records for both personal computers and smart phones.

 

WHICH FACTORS DETRACTED FROM THE FUND’S RESULTS?

Our holdings in the financial services and producer durable industries generated disappointing returns. Among financials, banks Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase performed poorly as investors pulled back and took gains from the stocks’ earlier rallies. Market concerns also arose over the potential effects of proposed new financial regulations on companies such as Goldman Sachs. In the producer durables group, valve manufacturer Flowserve encountered stiff pricing pressure, causing a slight decline in the company’s share price. We sold the stock. Other poor performers included two information technology companies: QUALCOMM, which produces operating systems for wireless communications, and Brocade, which develops and markets hardware and software products for data networks. We sold both QUALCOMM and Brocade before the end of the period.

 

WHAT IS YOUR OUTLOOK?

We believe the stock market has the potential to produce positive returns over the next 12 months, although overall gains may be modest and interrupted by periodic reversals. Corporate cost-cutting programs have been responsible for most of the earnings growth that has occurred up until now. We believe the economy has stabilized, setting the stage for revenue improvements that can drive future profit growth. However, improved earnings also can trigger talk of higher interest rates, which, in turn, could restrain overall market performance.

 

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LOOMIS SAYLES GROWTH FUND

Investment Results through March 31, 2010

 

 

 

PERFORMANCE IN PERSPECTIVE

The charts comparing the fund’s performance to an index provide you with a general sense of how it performed. The fund’s total return for the period shown below appears with and without sales charges and includes fund expenses and fees. An index measures the performance of a theoretical portfolio. Unlike a fund, the index is unmanaged and does not have expenses that affect the results. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Investors would incur transaction costs and other expenses if they purchased the securities necessary to match the index.

 

Growth of a $10,000 Investment in Class A Shares1,5

 

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Returns — March 31, 20105

 

         
     6 MONTHS      1 YEAR      5 YEARS      10 YEARS  

CLASS A (Inception 12/31/96)1

            

Net Asset Value2

  14.51    40.93    -0.98    -4.96

With Maximum Sales Charge3

  8.00       32.90       -2.15       -5.52   
   

CLASS B (Inception 9/12/03)1

            

Net Asset Value2

  14.02       39.83       -1.75       -5.68   

With CDSC4

  9.02       34.83       -2.14       -5.68   
   

CLASS C (Inception 9/12/03)1

            

Net Asset Value2

  14.25       40.11       -1.71       -5.66   

With CDSC4

  13.25       39.11       -1.71       -5.66   
   

CLASS Y (Inception 5/16/91)

            

Net Asset Value2

  14.59       41.51       -0.58       -4.66   
   
COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE   6 MONTHS      1 YEAR      5 YEARS      10 YEARS  

Russell 1000 Growth Index

  12.96    49.75    3.42    -4.21

Morningstar Large Growth Fund Avg.

  11.38       48.34       2.93       -2.46   

 

All returns represent past performance and do not guarantee future results. Periods of less than one year are not annualized. Share price and return will vary and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. All results include reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Current returns may be higher or lower than those shown. For performance current to the most recent month-end, visit www.funds.natixis.com.

Class Y shares are available to certain investors, as described in the prospectus.

The table and graph do not reflect taxes shareholders might owe on any fund distributions or when they redeem their shares.

 

PORTFOLIO FACTS

 

    % of Net Assets as of
FUND COMPOSITION   3/31/10    9/30/09

Common Stocks

  99.1    99.2

Short-Term Investments and Other

  0.9    0.8
    % of Net Assets as of
TEN LARGEST HOLDINGS   3/31/10    9/30/09

Apple, Inc.

  5.0    4.9

Priceline.com, Inc.

  4.2    3.2

Microsoft Corp.

  4.0   

Amazon.com, Inc.

  4.0    3.0

Cisco Systems, Inc.

  3.7    2.9

Google, Inc., Class A

  3.6    4.5

Visa, Inc., Class A

  3.3    2.0

Broadcom Corp., Class A

  2.7    2.9

Mylan, Inc.

  2.5    2.0

Starbucks Corp.

  2.4    2.5
    % of Net Assets as of
FIVE LARGEST INDUSTRIES   3/31/10    9/30/09

Computers & Peripherals

  8.6    10.5

Internet & Catalog Retail

  8.2    6.2

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

  7.7    5.5

Software

  7.6    4.4

IT Services

  5.7    4.1

 

Portfolio holdings and asset allocations will vary.

 

 

EXPENSE RATIOS AS STATED IN THE MOST RECENT PROSPECTUS

 

Share Class   Gross Expense Ratio6   Net Expense  Ratio7

A

  1.22%   1.22%

B

  1.98     1.98  

C

  1.98     1.98  

Y

  0.99     0.99  

 

NOTES TO CHARTS

See page 11 for a description of the indices.

1

Prior to 9/15/03, performance of Class A shares is that of Retail Class shares, which were redesignated as Class A shares, restated to reflect the sales load of Class A shares. Prior to the inception of Class B and C shares (9/12/03), performance is that of Institutional Class shares, restated to reflect the higher net expenses and sales loads of Class B and C shares.

2

Does not include a sales charge.

3

Includes maximum sales charge of 5.75%.

4

Performance for Class B shares assumes a maximum of 5% contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) applied when you sell shares, which declines annually between years 1-6 according to the following schedule: 5, 4, 3, 3, 2, 1, 0%. Class C shares performance assumes a 1% CDSC applied when you sell shares within one year of purchase.

5

Fund performance has been increased by expense reductions and reimbursements, if any, without which performance would have been lower.

6

Before reductions and reimbursements.

7

After reductions and reimbursements. Expense reductions are contractual and are set to expire 1/31/11.

 

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LOOMIS SAYLES MID CAP GROWTH FUND

PORTFOLIO PROFILE

 

Objective:

Long-term growth of capital

 

 

Strategy:

Invests primarily in common stocks or other equity securities; focuses on stocks of companies that fall within the capitalization range of the companies included in the Russell Midcap Growth Index.

 

 

Fund Inception:

December 31, 1996

 

 

Manager:

Philip C. Fine, CFA

 

 

Symbols:

Class A    LAGRX
Class C    LSACX
Class Y    LSAIX

 

 

What You Should Know

Small- and mid-cap stocks may be more volatile than larger, more established companies. The secondary market for these stocks may be less liquid, which could adversely impact the fund’s value. Growth funds involve increased risks, in part, because the value of the underlying securities is based on future expectations that may or may not be met. The fund can invest a significant percentage of assets in foreign securities and the value of the fund shares can be adversely affected by changes in currency exchange rates, political, and economic developments. In emerging markets these risks can be significant. The fund is subject to currency decline. Fund shares should be viewed as a long-term investment.

 

Management Discussion

 

 

The stock market generated broad-based positive returns for the period, even though it pulled back early in 2010 before regaining its footing in March. Economic data improved, and confident investors drove returns higher across most sectors of the market.

 

For the six months ended March 31, 2010, Class A shares of Loomis Sayles Mid Cap Growth Fund returned 17.88%. The fund outperformed its benchmark, the Russell Midcap Growth Index, which returned 14.88%, and the 12.89% average return of funds in its peer group, the Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth category. Gains made early in the period helped the fund hold onto its lead even during a period of market weakness, as the fund’s ratio of winners to losers was substantial. The stop-loss discipline we had in place prompted us to sell underperformers and redirect assets to winners.

 

WHAT WAS THE PRIMARY REASON FOR THE FUND’S OUTPERFORMANCE?

Strong stock selection across most sectors aided returns. From a sector standpoint, producer durables had the most positive impact on the fund’s returns, followed by technology. Some of our biggest winners in durables were companies exposed to natural resources. Leading this group was Bucyrus International, which provides mining equipment and services to customers worldwide. Bucyrus’ rapid growth also reflects its participation in emerging markets.

 

Winners in technology included communications equipment businesses, such as F5 Networks, which offers cost-saving internet traffic management solutions, and electronics companies such as Cree, a leading manufacturer of light-emitting diode (LED) chips and components. Sales of Cree’s product lines reflected growing demand for energy-saving lighting equipment.

 

WHICH FACTORS POSITIVELY CONTRIBUTED TO THE FUND’S PERFORMANCE?

In addition to technology, e-commerce stocks were winning themes among the fund’s consumer discretionary holdings. Specialty retail and apparel stocks such as Lululemon Athletica and Guess?, both of which continue to show strong earnings momentum, also helped results. Other top-performing individual stocks included Priceline.com, a leading online travel company. Despite a global recession, Priceline.com continues to enjoy vigorous growth, driven by its European travel bookings.

 

WHICH FACTORS DETRACTED FROM THE FUND’S RESULTS?

Financial services was one of the fund’s only groups with negative performance for the six-month period. Ill-timed stock selections included investment managers Janus Capital Group and SVB Financial. Both positions were closed during the period. The stocks we picked in the materials sector were positive, but we were underweight in the sector, which generated solid performance. Our healthcare selections provided positive absolute returns, but they lagged the benchmark’s healthcare holdings in the first quarter of 2010. Almost half the fund’s shortfall in healthcare came from biotech companies, where several of our stocks experienced corrections.

 

Among individual stock holdings, our greatest disappointments included biotechnology company Illumina. It was one of our big winners early in 2009, but the company’s subsequent earnings were disappointing. The stock was sold during the period. Fibria Celulose, a Brazilian producer of pulp and paper products, declined sharply on balance-sheet concerns. This caused our stop-loss program to kick in and the position was eliminated. Fuqi International, a leading Chinese jewelry manufacturer, exemplifies one of our favorite macro themes: rising middle-class consumption in emerging markets. However, the company reported a disappointing quarter, and the stock was sold when it reached our stop-loss price.

 

WHAT IS YOUR OUTLOOK?

We believe the stock market has the potential to produce positive returns over the next 12 months, although overall gains may be modest and interrupted by periodic reversals. Corporate cost-cutting programs have been responsible for most of the earnings growth that has occurred up until now. We believe the economy has stabilized, setting the stage for revenue improvements that can drive future profit growth. However, improved earnings also can trigger talk of higher interest rates, which, in turn, could restrain overall market performance.

 

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LOOMIS SAYLES MID CAP GROWTH FUND

Investment Results through March 31, 2010

 

 

 

PERFORMANCE IN PERSPECTIVE

The charts comparing the fund’s performance to an index provide you with a general sense of how it performed. The fund’s total return for the period shown below appears with and without sales charges and includes fund expenses and fees. An index measures the performance of a theoretical portfolio. Unlike a fund, the index is unmanaged and does not have expenses that affect the results. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Investors would incur transaction costs and other expenses if they purchased the securities necessary to match the index.

 

Growth of a $10,000 Investment in Class A Shares1,5

 

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Returns — March 31, 20105

 

         
     6 MONTHS      1 YEAR      5 YEARS      10 YEARS  

CLASS A (Inception 12/31/96)1

            

Net Asset Value2

  17.88    44.12    5.44    -6.78

With Maximum Sales Charge3

  11.08       35.85       4.20       -7.33   
   

CLASS C (Inception 2/2/09)1

            

Net Asset Value2

  17.47       43.11       4.62       -7.52   

With CDSC4

  16.47       42.11       4.62       -7.52   
   

CLASS Y (Inception 12/31/96)

            

Net Asset Value2

  18.05       44.51       5.72       -6.53   
   
COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE   6 MONTHS      1 YEAR      5 YEARS      10 YEARS  

Russell Midcap Growth Index

  14.88    63.00    4.27    -1.69

Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth Avg.

  12.89       55.35       3.86       -0.50   

 

All returns represent past performance and do not guarantee future results. Periods of less than one year are not annualized. Share price and return will vary and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. All results include reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Current returns may be higher or lower than those shown. For performance current to the most recent month-end, visit www.funds.natixis.com.

Class Y shares are available to certain investors, as described in the prospectus.

The table and graph do not reflect taxes shareholders might owe on any fund distributions or when they redeem their shares.

 

PORTFOLIO FACTS

 

    % of Net Assets as of
FUND COMPOSITION   3/31/10   9/30/09

Common Stocks

  97.8   98.5

Short-Term Investments and Other

  2.2   1.5
    % of Net Assets as of
TEN LARGEST HOLDINGS   3/31/10   9/30/09

F5 Networks, Inc.

  2.7   1.6

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc.

  2.6   1.9

Walter Energy, Inc.

  2.5   2.4

Massey Energy Co.

  2.5  

Cree, Inc.

  2.4  

Priceline.com, Inc.

  2.4   2.7

Cummins, Inc.

  2.4   1.5

Baidu, Inc., Sponsored ADR

  2.3  

Salesforce.com, Inc.

  2.3   2.0

Concho Resources, Inc.

  2.3   1.9
    % of Net Assets as of
FIVE LARGEST INDUSTRIES   3/31/10   9/30/09

Internet Software & Services

  9.0   2.7

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

  5.9   3.7

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

  5.4   9.5

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

  5.0   2.6

Specialty Retail

  4.7   5.6

 

Portfolio holdings and asset allocations will vary.

 

 

EXPENSE RATIOS AS STATED IN THE MOST RECENT PROSPECTUS

 

Share Class   Gross Expense Ratio6   Net Expense  Ratio7

A

  1.49%   1.25%

C

  2.31     2.00  

Y

  1.24     1.00  

 

NOTES TO CHARTS

See page 11 for a description of the indices.

1

Prior to 2/1/09, performance of Class A shares is that of Retail Class shares, which were redesignated as Class A shares, restated to reflect the sales load of Class A shares. Prior to the inception of Class C shares (2/2/09), performance is that of Retail Class shares, restated to reflect the higher net expenses and sales loads of Class C shares. The fund revised its investment strategies on 2/1/07; performance may have been different had the current strategies been in place for all periods shown.

2

Does not include a sales charge.

3

Includes maximum sales charge of 5.75%.

4

Class C shares performance assumes a 1% CDSC applied when you sell shares within one year of purchase.

5

Fund performance has been increased by expense reductions and reimbursements, if any, without which performance would have been lower.

6

Before reductions and reimbursements.

7

After reductions and reimbursements. Expense reductions are contractual and are set to expire 1/31/11.

 

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LOOMIS SAYLES VALUE FUND

PORTFOLIO PROFILE

 

Objective:

Long-term growth of capital and income

 

 

Strategy:

Invests primarily in equity securities, including common stocks, convertible securities, and warrants.

 

 

Fund Inception:

May 13, 1991

 

 

Managers:

Arthur Barry, CFA

James L. Carroll, CFA

Warren N. Koontz, CFA, CIC

Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P.

 

 

Symbols:

Class A    LSVRX
Class B    LSVBX
Class C    LSCVX
Class Y    LSGIX
Admin Class    LSAVX

 

 

What You Should Know:

While the fund offers potential for long-term capital growth, it invests in value stocks, which can fall out of favor with investors and may underperform growth stocks during certain market conditions. The fund can invest a significant percentage of assets in foreign securities and the value of the fund shares can be adversely affected by changes in currency exchange rates, political, and economic developments. In emerging markets these risks can be significant. Fund shares should be viewed as a long-term investment.

 

Management Discussion

 

 

The stock market rally continued into the fourth quarter of 2009, then paused briefly early this year as investors sought further indications that the economic recovery might be sustainable. In March, improving housing, employment and manufacturing data fed renewed bullishness and an increasing appetite for risk that drove up stocks, especially in economically-sensitive sectors.

 

Loomis Sayles Value Fund trailed both its benchmark and Morningstar peer group. For the six months ended March 31, 2010, Class A shares provided a total return of 9.42%. The fund’s benchmark, the Russell 1000 Value Index, returned 11.28%, while the average return on the funds in Morningstar’s Large Value category was 10.75%.

 

WHAT WAS THE PRIMARY REASON FOR THE FUND’S UNDERPERFORMANCE?

Stock selection within the producer durables and healthcare sectors generally accounted for the shortfall relative to the index.

 

WHICH FACTORS POSITIVELY CONTRIBUTED TO THE FUND’S PERFORMANCE?

As investors spurned more defensive market segments in pursuit of greater gains, an underweight in utilities contributed to relative results. It also helped the fund to have less exposure than the index to AT&T, a laggard stock and a large holding in the fund’s benchmark. AT&T was sold during the period. In utilities, American Electric Power performed well, thanks to its attractive valuation as well as favorable regulatory environments in its service areas. Below-benchmark stakes in energy and financials also were beneficial. Among individual holdings, Smith International, an oil field service company, rose sharply on news of its pending acquisition by industry leader Schlumberger; the combined company is well-positioned to benefit from the growing complexity of global oil and gas production. Smith reported strong fourth-quarter revenue gains in all of its operating segments, highlighting the breadth of the recovery and possibly auguring well for 2010. Financial planning specialist Ameriprise and PNC Financial, a diversified financial company, both delivered strong returns. Estee Lauder continued to surprise skeptics with very good earnings reports. Shares of Northrop Grumman rebounded from depressed levels as it rebuilt its Louisiana shipyard following hurricane damage. Moreover, most defense contractors have performed well, based on appealing valuations and budgets that remain robust in the face of world tensions.

 

WHICH FACTORS DETRACTED FROM THE FUND’S RESULTS?

Several individual stocks held back performance in the producer durables, health care and materials sectors. Medical device maker Boston Scientific suffered an important product recall and also tempered its growth projections. We think the market has taken an overly negative view of Boston Scientific’s new management team. Foster Wheeler, an engineering and construction firm, also reduced its earnings forecast. In addition, investors reacted negatively when new contract awards failed to reach anticipated levels. We sold long-term holding, beer-maker Molson Coors, due to concerns about a resumption of price wars with its competitors.

 

WHAT IS YOUR OUTLOOK?

We believe the stock market has the potential to produce positive returns over the next 12 months, although overall gains may be modest and interrupted by periodic reversals. Corporate cost-cutting programs have been responsible for most of the earnings growth that has occurred up until now. We believe the economy has stabilized, setting the stage for revenue improvements that can drive future profit growth. However, improved earnings also can trigger talk of higher interest rates, which, in turn, could restrain overall market performance.

 

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LOOMIS SAYLES VALUE FUND

Investment Results through March 31, 2010

 

 

PERFORMANCE IN PERSPECTIVE

The charts comparing the fund’s performance to an index provide you with a general sense of how it performed. The fund’s total return for the period shown below appears with and without sales charges and includes fund expenses and fees. An index measures the performance of a theoretical portfolio. Unlike a fund, the index is unmanaged and does not have expenses that affect the results. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Investors would incur transaction costs and other expenses if they purchased the securities necessary to match the index.

Growth of a $10,000 Investment in Class A Shares1,5

 

 

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Returns — March 31, 20105

 

         
     6 MONTHS      1 YEAR      5 YEARS      10 YEARS  

CLASS A (Inception 6/30/06)1

            

Net Asset Value2

  9.42    45.71    4.38    4.53

With Maximum Sales Charge3

  3.14       37.36       3.15       3.91   
   

CLASS B (Inception 6/1/07)1

            

Net Asset Value2

  9.02       44.66       3.53       3.62   

With CDSC4

  4.02       39.66       3.18       3.62   
   

CLASS C (Inception 6/1/07)1

            

Net Asset Value2

  8.98       44.66       3.53       3.62   

With CDSC4

  7.98       43.66       3.53       3.62   
   

CLASS Y (Inception 5/13/91)

            

Net Asset Value2

  9.54       46.21       4.70       4.83   
   

Admin Class (Inception 2/1/10)1

            

Net Asset Value2

  9.29       45.28       4.08       4.23   
   
COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE   6 MONTHS      1 YEAR      5 YEARS      10 YEARS  

Russell 1000 Value Index

  11.28    53.55    1.05    3.10

Morningstar Large Value Fund Avg.

  10.75       50.25       1.21       3.12   

 

All returns represent past performance and do not guarantee future results. Periods of less than one year are not annualized. Share price and return will vary and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. All results include reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Current returns may be higher or lower than those shown. For performance current to the most recent month-end, visit www.funds.natixis.com.

Class Y shares are available to certain investors, as described in the prospectus.

The table and graph do not reflect taxes shareholders might owe on any fund distributions or when they redeem their shares.

 

PORTFOLIO FACTS

 

    % of Net Assets as of
FUND COMPOSITION   3/31/10    9/30/09

Common Stocks

  96.0    88.2

Short-Term Investments and Other

  4.0    11.8
    % of Net Assets as of
TEN LARGEST HOLDINGS   3/31/10    9/30/09

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

  3.0    2.8

Bank of America Corp.

  2.2    1.9

Hewlett-Packard Co.

  2.2    1.9

Wells Fargo & Co.

  2.1    1.3

General Electric Co.

  2.1    1.3

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

  2.1    1.6

Comcast Corp., Class A

  2.0   

ExxonMobil Corp.

  2.0    1.8

Northrop Grumman Corp.

  1.9    1.9

PepsiCo, Inc.

  1.8    1.0
    % of Net Assets as of
FIVE LARGEST INDUSTRIES   3/31/10    9/30/09

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

  11.5    11.3

Pharmaceuticals

  6.6    6.9

Capital Markets

  6.4    5.2

Commercial Banks

  6.0    3.5

Diversified Financial Services

  5.2    4.6

 

Portfolio holdings and asset allocations will vary.

 

 

EXPENSE RATIOS AS STATED IN THE MOST RECENT PROSPECTUS

 

Share Class   Gross Expense Ratio6   Net Expense  Ratio7

A

  1.06%   1.06%

B

  1.81   1.81

C

  1.81   1.81

Y

  0.66   0.66

Admin

  1.22   1.22

 

 

NOTES TO CHARTS

See page 11 for a description of the indices.

1

Prior to 6/1/07, performance of Class A shares is that of Retail Class shares, which were redesignated as Class A shares, restated to reflect the sales load of Class A shares. Prior to the inception of Retail Class shares (6/30/06), performance is that of Institutional Class shares, restated to reflect the higher net expenses and sales loads of Class A shares. Prior to the inception of Class B and C shares (6/1/07), performance is that of Institutional Class shares, restated to reflect the higher net expenses and sales loads of Class B and C shares. Prior to the inception of Admin Class shares (2/1/10), performance is that of Class A shares, restated to reflect the higher net expenses of Admin Class shares.

2

Does not include a sales charge.

3

Includes maximum sales charge of 5.75%.

4

Performance for Class B shares assumes a maximum of 5% contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) applied when you sell shares, which declines annually between years 1-6 according to the following schedule: 5, 4, 3, 3, 2, 1, 0%. Class C shares performance assumes a 1% CDSC applied when you sell shares within one year of purchase.

5

Fund performance has been increased by expense reductions and reimbursements, if any, without which performance would have been lower.

6

Before reductions and reimbursements.

7

After reductions and reimbursements. Expense reductions are contractual and are set to expire 1/31/11.

 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

The views expressed in this report reflect those of the portfolio managers as of the dates indicated. The managers’ views are subject to change at any time without notice based on changes in market or other conditions. References to specific securities or industries should not be regarded as investment advice. Because these funds are actively managed, there is no assurance that they will continue to invest in the securities or industries mentioned.

 

Before investing, consider the fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. Visit www.funds.natixis.com or call 1-800-225-5478 for a prospectus and/or a summary prospectus, both of which contain this and other information. Read it carefully.

INDEX/AVERAGE DESCRIPTIONS:

Citigroup World Government Bond Index is an unmanaged index that includes the most significant and liquid government bond markets globally that carry at least an investment-grade rating.

 

MSCI World Index is an unmanaged index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets.

 

Russell 1000 Growth Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the large-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 1000 companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.

 

Russell 1000 Value Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the large-cap value segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 1000 companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower expected growth values.

 

Russell Midcap Growth Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the mid-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell Midcap Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.

 

Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (“S&P 500”) is a widely recognized measure of U.S. stock market performance. It is an unmanaged index of 500 common stocks chosen for market size, liquidity, and industry group representation, among other factors.

 

Morningstar Fund Averages are the average performance without sales charges of funds with similar investment objectives, as calculated by Morningstar, Inc.

PROXY VOTING INFORMATION

A description of the funds’ proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge, upon request, by calling Natixis Funds at 800-225-5478; on the funds’ website at www.funds.natixis.com; and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30, 2009 is available from the funds’ website and the SEC’s website.

 

QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULES

The funds will file a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The funds’ Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling
1-800-SEC-0330.

 

NOT FDIC INSURED   MAY LOSE VALUE   NO BANK  GUARANTEE

 

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UNDERSTANDING FUND EXPENSES

 

As a mutual fund shareholder, you incur different types of costs: transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchases and contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, certain exchange fees and ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service fees (12b-1 fees), and other fund expenses. In addition, each fund may assess a minimum balance fee of $20 on an annual basis for accounts that fall below the required minimum to establish an account (certain exceptions may apply). These costs are described in more detail in the funds’ prospectus. The examples below are intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the funds and help you compare these with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The first line in the table for each class shows the actual amount of fund expenses you would have paid on a $1,000 investment in the fund from October 1, 2009 through March 31, 2010. It also shows how much a $1,000 investment would be worth at the close of the period, assuming actual fund returns and expenses. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6) and multiply the result by the number in the Expenses Paid During the Period row as shown below for your class.

 

The second line in the table for each class provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund’s actual expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid on your investment for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund 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 reflect ongoing costs only, and do not include any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line in the table of each fund is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included, total costs would be higher.

 

LOOMIS SAYLES DISCIPLINED EQUITY FUND      BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE
10/1/2009
     ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE
3/31/2010
     EXPENSES PAID DURING  PERIOD*
10/1/2009 – 3/31/2010

Class A

                    

Actual

     $1,000.00      $1,095.70      $6.01

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,019.20      $5.79

Class B

                    

Actual

     $1,000.00      $1,091.20      $9.85

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,015.51      $9.50

Class C

                    

Actual

     $1,000.00      $1,090.50      $9.85

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,015.51      $9.50

Class Y

                    

Actual

     $1,000.00      $1,098.20      $4.71

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,020.44      $4.53

 

* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio (after fee reduction/reimbursement): 1.15%, 1.89%, 1.89% and 0.90%, for Class A, B, C and Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the half-year period).

 

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LOOMIS SAYLES GLOBAL MARKETS FUND      BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE
10/1/2009
     ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE
3/31/2010
     EXPENSES PAID DURING  PERIOD*
10/1/2009 – 3/31/2010

Class A

                    

Actual

     $1,000.00      $1,102.80      $6.55

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,018.70      $6.29

Class C

                    

Actual

     $1,000.00      $1,099.40      $10.47

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,014.96      $10.05

Class Y

                    

Actual

     $1,000.00      $1,104.60      $5.25

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,019.95      $5.04

 

* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio (after fee reduction/reimbursement): 1.25%, 2.00% and 1.00%, for Class A, C and Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the half-year period).

 

LOOMIS SAYLES GROWTH FUND      BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE
10/1/2009
     ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE
3/31/2010
     EXPENSES PAID DURING  PERIOD*
10/1/2009 – 3/31/2010

Class A

                    

Actual

     $1,000.00      $1,145.10      $6.15

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,019.20      $5.79

Class B

                    

Actual

     $1,000.00      $1,140.20      $10.14

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,015.46      $9.55

Class C

                    

Actual

     $1,000.00      $1,142.50      $10.15

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,015.46      $9.55

Class Y

                    

Actual

     $1,000.00      $1,145.90      $4.76

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,020.49      $4.48

 

* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio (after fee reduction/reimbursement): 1.15%, 1.90%, 1.90% and 0.89% for Class A, B, C and Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the half-year period).

 

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LOOMIS SAYLES MID CAP GROWTH FUND      BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE
10/1/2009
     ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE
3/31/2010
     EXPENSES PAID DURING  PERIOD*
10/1/2009 – 3/31/2010

CLASS A

                    

Actual

     $1,000.00      $1,178.80      $6.79

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,018.70      $6.29

CLASS C

                    

Actual

     $1,000.00      $1,174.70      $10.84

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,014.96      $10.05

CLASS Y

                    

Actual

     $1,000.00      $1,180.50      $5.44

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,019.95      $5.04

 

* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio (after fee reduction/reimbursement): 1.25%, 2.00% and 1.00%, for Class A, C and Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the half-year period).

 

LOOMIS SAYLES VALUE FUND      BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE
10/1/2009
     ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE
3/31/2010
       EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD
10/1/2009 –  3/31/2010
 

CLASS A

                        

Actual

     $1,000.00      $1,094.20         $4.86 1 

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,020.29         $4.68

CLASS B

                        

Actual

     $1,000.00      $1,090.20         $8.75 1 

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,016.55         $8.45

CLASS C

                        

Actual

     $1,000.00      $1,089.80         $8.75 1 

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,016.55         $8.45

CLASS Y

                        

Actual

     $1,000.00      $1,095.40         $3.60 1 

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,021.49         $3.48

Admin Class

                        

Actual

     $1,000.00      $1,065.20 2        $2.20 2 

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,001.26      $6.69

 

* Hypothetical expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio: 0.93%, 1.68%, 1.68%, 0.69% and 1.34%, for Class A, B, C, Y and Admin Class, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (182), divided by 365 (to reflect the half-year period).
1

Actual expenses for Class A, B, C and Y are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio: 0.93%, 1.68%, 1.68% and 0.69% , respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (182), divided by 365 (to reflect the half-year period).

2

Admin Class commenced operations on February 1, 2010. Actual expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.34% multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal period (58), divided by 365 (to reflect the partial period).

 

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LOOMIS SAYLES DISCIPLINED EQUITY FUND — PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Shares    Description    Value (†)
     
Common Stocks — 96.3% of Net Assets
   Aerospace & Defense — 2.4%   
10,857    General Dynamics Corp.(b)    $ 838,161
         
   Automobiles — 2.5%   
68,071    Ford Motor Co.(c)      855,653
         
   Beverages — 3.9%   
9,150    Brown-Forman Corp., Class B      543,967
12,343    PepsiCo, Inc.      816,613
         
        1,360,580
         
   Biotechnology — 2.3%   
13,262    Amgen, Inc.(c)      792,537
         
   Capital Markets — 4.2%   
3,431    BlackRock, Inc.(b)      747,135
4,259    Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)(b)      726,713
         
        1,473,848
         
   Communications Equipment — 3.4%   
10,888    F5 Networks, Inc.(c)      669,721
10,464    Harris Corp.(b)      496,935
         
        1,166,656
         
   Computers & Peripherals — 9.7%   
4,868    Apple, Inc.(c)      1,143,639
45,826    EMC Corp.(c)      826,701
25,979    Hewlett-Packard Co.(b)      1,380,784
         
        3,351,124
         
   Diversified Financial Services — 3.3%   
32,465    Bank of America Corp.      579,500
12,344    JPMorgan Chase & Co.(b)      552,394
         
        1,131,894
         
   Electrical Equipment — 1.4%   
9,857    Emerson Electric Co.(b)      496,201
         
   Energy Equipment & Services — 2.8%   
11,276    Transocean Ltd.(c)      974,021
         
   Food & Staples Retailing — 0.9%   
5,777    Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.      321,201
         
   Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 1.5%   
19,305    CareFusion Corp.(c)      510,231
         
   Health Care Providers & Services — 6.5%   
15,201    Aetna, Inc.      533,707
24,529    AmerisourceBergen Corp.(b)      709,379
15,832    WellPoint, Inc.(b)(c)      1,019,264
         
        2,262,350
         
   Household Durables — 2.8%   
11,092    Whirlpool Corp.      967,777
         
   Household Products — 2.6%   
14,040    Procter & Gamble Co. (The)      888,311
         
   Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders — 2.1%
20,905    Constellation Energy Group, Inc.      733,975
         
   Industrial Conglomerates — 3.4%   
5,086    3M Co.(b)      425,037
41,621    General Electric Co.      757,502
         
        1,182,539
         
Shares    Description    Value (†)  
     
   Insurance — 3.9%   
  12,049    Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)(b)    $ 649,923   
  27,744    Unum Group      687,219   
           
        1,337,142   
           
   Internet & Catalog Retail — 2.5%   
  3,449    Priceline.com, Inc.(b)(c)      879,495   
           
   Internet Software & Services — 3.3%   
  2,048    Google, Inc., Class A(b)(c)      1,161,237   
           
   Life Sciences Tools & Services — 0.9%   
  6,407    Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.(c)      329,576   
           
   Media — 1.4%   
  14,132    Discovery Communications, Inc., Class A(c)      477,520   
           
   Metals & Mining — 2.0%   
  3,998    Walter Energy, Inc.      368,896   
  17,395    Xstrata PLC(c)      329,565   
           
        698,461   
           
   Multiline Retail — 1.5%   
  8,756    Dollar Tree, Inc.(c)      518,530   
           
   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 6.2%   
  70,870    El Paso Corp.      768,231   
  27,959    Marathon Oil Corp.      884,623   
  21,309    Williams Cos., Inc. (The)      492,238   
           
        2,145,092   
           
   Paper & Forest Products — 1.6%   
  23,179    International Paper Co.(b)      570,435   
           
   Personal Products — 1.4%   
  7,486    Estee Lauder Cos., Inc., (The) Class A      485,617   
           
   Pharmaceuticals — 7.3%   
  27,541    Merck & Co., Inc.      1,028,656   
  24,691    Mylan, Inc.(c)      560,733   
  55,802    Pfizer, Inc.      957,004   
           
        2,546,393   
           
   Software — 8.6%   
  45,193    Microsoft Corp.      1,322,799   
  65,303    Oracle Corp.(b)      1,677,634   
           
        3,000,433   
           
   Total Common Stocks (Identified Cost $30,038,940)      33,456,990   
           
Principal
Amount
             
  Short-Term Investments — 4.3%   
$ 1,481,511    Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 3/31/2010 at 0.000% to be repurchased at $1,481,511 on 4/01/2010 collateralized by $1,510,000 Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.000% due 1/29/2015 valued at $1,515,663 including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements)
(Identified Cost $1,481,511)
     1,481,511   
           
   Total Investments — 100.6%
(Identified Cost $31,520,451)(a)
     34,938,501   
   Other assets less liabilities — (0.6)%      (216,646
           
   Net Assets — 100.0%    $ 34,721,855   
           

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Contracts    Description    Value (†)  
     
   Call Options Written — (0.2%)   
25   

3M Co. expiring

May 22, 2010 at 85

   $ (4,125
244   

AmerisourceBergen Corp. expiring

May 22, 2010 at 30

     (13,420
10   

BlackRock, Inc. expiring

May 22, 2010 at 240

     (2,200
32   

Emerson Electric Co. expiring

April 17, 2010 at 50

     (3,040
72   

General Dynamics Corp. expiring

May 22, 2010 at 80

     (9,360
11   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) expiring

May 22, 2010 at 190

     (1,254
6   

Google, Inc., Class A expiring

May 22, 2010 at 600

     (6,090
22   

Harris Corp. expiring

May 22, 2010 at 50

     (2,255
86   

Hewlett-Packard Co. expiring

May 22, 2010 at 55

     (7,009
67   

International Paper Co. expiring

May 22, 2010 at 30

     (838
42   

JPMorgan Chase & Co. expiring

May 22, 2010 at 48

     (2,415
206   

Oracle Corp. expiring

April 17, 2010 at 26

     (5,356
20   

Priceline.com, Inc. expiring

April 17, 2010 at 260

     (9,000
120   

Travelers Cos., Inc. (The) expiring

April 17, 2010 at 55

     (3,900
48   

WellPoint, Inc. expiring

April 17, 2010 at 65

     (4,224
48   

WellPoint, Inc. expiring

May 22, 2010 at 67.50

     (6,456
           
   Total Call Options Written (Premiums Received $83,766)    $ (80,942
           
  
(†)    See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements.   
(a)    Federal Tax Information (Amounts exclude certain adjustments made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes. Such adjustments are primarily due to wash sales.): At March 31, 2010, the net unrealized appreciation on investments based on a cost of $31,520,451 for federal income tax purposes was as follows:      
   Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost    $ 3,475,816   
   Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value      (57,766
           
   Net unrealized appreciation    $ 3,418,050   
           
     
(b)    All or a portion of this security is held as collateral for outstanding call options.   
(c)    Non-income producing security.   

Industry Summary at March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Computers & Peripherals    9.7
Software    8.6   
Pharmaceuticals    7.3   
Health Care Providers & Services    6.5   
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels    6.2   
Capital Markets    4.2   
Beverages    3.9   
Insurance    3.9   
Industrial Conglomerates    3.4   
Communications Equipment    3.4   
Internet Software & Services    3.3   
Diversified Financial Services    3.3   
Energy Equipment & Services    2.8   
Household Durables    2.8   
Household Products    2.6   
Internet & Catalog Retail    2.5   
Automobiles    2.5   
Aerospace & Defense    2.4   
Biotechnology    2.3   
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders    2.1   
Metals & Mining    2.0   
Other Investments, less than 2% each    10.6   
Short-Term Investments    4.3   
      
Total Investments    100.6   
Other assets less liabilities
(including call options written)
   (0.6
      
Net Assets    100.0
      

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Shares    Description    Value (†)
     
Common Stocks — 63.6% of Net Assets   
   Belgium — 0.9%   
51,509    Anheuser-Busch InBev NV    $ 2,590,782
         
   Brazil — 6.0%   
144,700    Hypermarcas SA(b)      1,769,744
166,400    Lojas Renner SA      3,817,651
209,700    Natura Cosmeticos SA      4,256,851
254,600    OGX Petroleo e Gas Participacoes SA      2,383,721
147,184    Vale SA, Sponsored ADR      4,737,853
         
        16,965,820
         
   Cayman Islands — 2.8%   
8,200    Baidu, Inc., Sponsored ADR(b)      4,895,400
79,162    Ctrip.com International Ltd., ADR(b)      3,103,150
         
        7,998,550
         
   Chile — 0.9%   
38,800    Banco Santander Chile, ADR      2,646,936
         
   China — 1.7%   
242,400    Tencent Holdings Ltd.      4,853,874
         
   France — 0.8%   
48,363    ArcelorMittal, (NY Registered)      2,123,619
         
   Germany — 1.2%   
34,706    Siemens AG, (Registered)      3,467,719
         
   Hong Kong — 1.6%   
1,114,000    Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd.(b)      2,340,405
474,000    Li & Fung Ltd.      2,328,059
         
        4,668,464
         
   Japan — 1.8%   
85,400    Honda Motor Co. Ltd.      3,010,238
146,000    Nippon Electric Glass Co. Ltd.      2,060,780
         
        5,071,018
         
   Korea — 1.8%   
31,304    Hyundai Motor Co.      3,192,159
19,621    Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co. Ltd.      1,992,611
         
        5,184,770
         
   Netherlands Antilles — 0.6%   
26,349    Schlumberger Ltd.      1,672,108
         
   Russia — 1.0%   
1,011,769    Sberbank      2,953,985
         
   Switzerland — 3.5%   
191,070    ABB Ltd., (Registered)(b)      4,174,961
36,470    Credit Suisse Group AG      1,877,198
30,955    Sonova Holding AG, (Registered)      3,842,151
         
        9,894,310
         
   United Kingdom — 5.9%   
904,280    ARM Holdings PLC      3,241,299
253,562    Experian PLC      2,493,390
276,831    Standard Chartered PLC      7,545,665
69,318    Vodafone Group PLC, Sponsored ADR      1,614,416
94,186    Xstrata PLC(b)      1,782,593
         
        16,677,363
         
   United States — 33.1%   
46,340    Amazon.com, Inc.(b)      6,289,728
76,273    Anadarko Petroleum Corp.      5,554,963
47,812    Apple, Inc.(b)      11,232,473
180,211    Bank of America Corp.      3,216,766
Shares    Description    Value (†)
     
   United States — continued   
  84,834    Broadcom Corp., Class A    $ 2,814,792
  31,440    Caterpillar, Inc.      1,976,004
  103,190    Cisco Systems, Inc.(b)      2,686,036
  51,011    Cree, Inc.(b)      3,581,992
  12,529    Dex One Corp.(b)      349,810
  122,847    EMC Corp.(b)      2,216,160
  53,050    Emerson Electric Co.      2,670,537
  56,988    Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. (The), Class A      3,696,811
  67,627    FMC Technologies, Inc.(b)      4,370,733
  16,420    Franklin Resources, Inc.      1,820,978
  16,082    Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)      2,744,072
  9,083    Google, Inc., Class A(b)      5,150,152
  63,993    Guess?, Inc.      3,006,391
  33,211    Hewlett-Packard Co.      1,765,165
  132,801    Marvell Technology Group Ltd.(b)      2,706,484
  85,906    Microsoft Corp.      2,514,469
  29,235    Precision Castparts Corp.      3,704,367
  18,213    Priceline.com, Inc.(b)      4,644,315
  72,183    Southwestern Energy Co.(b)      2,939,292
  96,129    Starbucks Corp.(b)      2,333,051
  26,818    Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b)      1,096,052
  28,973    Visa, Inc., Class A      2,637,412
  28,041    Walter Energy, Inc.      2,587,343
  117,420    Wells Fargo & Co.      3,654,110
         
        93,960,458
         
   Total Common Stocks (Identified Cost $147,972,698)      180,729,776
         
Principal
Amount (‡)
           
  Bonds and Notes — 32.6%   
  Non-Convertible Bonds — 31.4%   
   Argentina — 0.2%   
$ 570,000    Transportadora de Gas del Sur SA,   
   7.875%, 5/14/2017, 144A      540,788
         
   Australia — 0.1%   
  230,000    New South Wales Treasury Corp., Series 10RG,   
   7.000%, 12/01/2010, (AUD)      214,743
         
   Bermuda — 0.2%   
  100,000    Noble Group Ltd.,   
   6.750%, 1/29/2020, 144A      103,375
  100,000    Noble Group Ltd.,   
   8.500%, 5/30/2013, 144A      112,375
  200,000    Qtel International Finance Ltd.,   
   7.875%, 6/10/2019, 144A      231,147
         
        446,897
         
   Brazil — 0.9%   
  200,000    Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Economico e Social,   
   6.500%, 6/10/2019, 144A      213,500
  400,000    Banco Santander Brasil,   
   4.500%, 4/06/2015, 144A      399,080
  1,522,229(††)    Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional, Series B,   
   6.000%, 8/15/2010, (BRL)      861,654
  456,669(††)    Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional, Series B,   
   6.000%, 5/15/2015, (BRL)      253,171
  200,000    Gerdau Holdings, Inc.,   
   7.000%, 1/20/2020, 144A      211,000
  100,000    NET Servicos de Comunicacao SA,   
   7.500%, 1/27/2020, 144A      105,500

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Brazil — continued   
650,000    Republic of Brazil,   
   10.250%, 1/10/2028, (BRL)    $ 369,163
100,000    Telemar Norte Leste SA,   
   9.500%, 4/23/2019, 144A      118,750
         
        2,531,818
         
   Canada — 0.4%   
680,000    Canadian Government,   
   4.500%, 6/01/2015, (CAD)(c)      720,794
25,000    Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd., MTN,   
   4.900%, 6/15/2010, (CAD), 144A      24,798
180,000    Corus Entertainment, Inc.,   
   7.250%, 2/10/2017, (CAD), 144A      180,468
50,000    Nortel Networks Ltd.,   
   6.875%, 9/01/2023(d)      15,500
100,000    Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp.,   
   8.750%, 11/10/2016, 144A      108,500
100,000    Shaw Communications, Inc.,   
   5.650%, 10/01/2019, (CAD)      101,357
         
        1,151,417
         
   Cayman Islands — 0.9%   
360,000    DASA Finance Corp.,   
   8.750%, 5/29/2018, 144A      385,200
200,000    Embraer Overseas Ltd.,   
   6.375%, 1/24/2017      206,500
100,000    Fibria Overseas Finance Ltd.,   
   9.250%, 10/30/2019, 144A      114,000
100,000    Hutchison Whampoa International 09 Ltd.,   
   7.625%, 4/09/2019, 144A      116,616
100,000    LPG International, Inc.,   
   7.250%, 12/20/2015      109,750
170,000    Marfrig Overseas Ltd.,   
   9.625%, 11/16/2016, 144A      179,350
200,000    Odebrecht Finance Ltd.,   
   7.000%, 4/21/2020, 144A      208,250
320,000    Petrobras International Finance Co.,   
   5.875%, 3/01/2018      334,192
300,000    Petrobras International Finance Co.,   
   6.875%, 1/20/2040      309,655
536,000    Vale Overseas Ltd.,   
   6.875%, 11/21/2036      554,519
200,000    Voto-Votorantim Ltd.,   
   6.750%, 4/05/2021, 144A      197,500
         
        2,715,532
         
   Chile — 0.0%   
100,000    Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion SA,   
   7.250%, 7/29/2019      107,457
         
   Colombia — 0.1%   
200,000    Ecopetrol SA,   
   7.625%, 7/23/2019      222,000
100,000    Empresas Publicas de Medellin ESP,   
   7.625%, 7/29/2019, 144A      110,500
40,000    Republic of Colombia,   
   8.125%, 5/21/2024      48,000
         
        380,500
         
   Denmark — 0.2%   
3,650,000    Denmark Government Bond,   
   4.000%, 11/15/2015, (DKK)      709,303
         
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   France — 0.4%   
35,000    Lafarge SA, EMTN,   
   4.750%, 3/23/2020, (EUR)    $ 45,320
250,000    Lafarge SA, EMTN,   
   5.375%, 6/26/2017, (EUR)      344,283
240,000    Veolia Environnement, EMTN,   
   4.000%, 2/12/2016, (EUR)      333,964
25,000    Veolia Environnement, EMTN,   
   5.125%, 5/24/2022, (EUR)      35,858
100,000    Wendel,   
   4.375%, 8/09/2017, (EUR)      110,753
200,000    Wendel,   
   4.875%, 5/26/2016, (EUR)      239,092
         
        1,109,270
         
   Germany — 0.4%   
200,000    Bertelsmann AG,   
   4.750%, 9/26/2016, (EUR)      276,881
300,000    Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Series 03,   
   4.500%, 1/04/2013, (EUR)      440,090
110,000    Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Series 06,   
   3.750%, 1/04/2017, (EUR)      158,899
140,000    Republic of Germany,   
   3.750%, 7/04/2013, (EUR)      202,547
         
        1,078,417
         
   Hungary — 0.1%   
350,000    Republic of Hungary,   
   6.250%, 1/29/2020      372,318
         
   India — 0.2%   
500,000    Canara Bank Ltd., (fixed rate to 11/28/2016, variable
rate thereafter),
  
   6.365%, 11/28/2021      497,707
100,000    ICICI Bank Ltd., (fixed rate to 4/30/2017, variable
rate thereafter),
  
   6.375%, 4/30/2022, 144A      94,153
         
        591,860
         
   Indonesia — 0.6%   
200,000    Adaro Indonesia PT,   
   7.625%, 10/22/2019, 144A      207,760
400,000    Indonesia Government International Bond,   
   6.875%, 1/17/2018      445,000
700,000    Indonesia Government International Bond,   
   7.750%, 1/17/2038, 144A      812,000
1,500,000,000    Indonesia Government International Bond,   
   11.500%, 9/15/2019, (IDR)      190,205
100,000    Indonesia Government International Bond,   
   11.625%, 3/04/2019, 144A      143,750
         
        1,798,715
         
   Italy — 0.2%   
100,000    Atlantia SpA, EMTN,   
   5.625%, 5/06/2016, (EUR)      149,224
250,000    Finmeccanica SpA, EMTN,   
   4.875%, 3/24/2025, (EUR)      338,934
100,000    Telecom Italia SpA, EMTN,   
   5.375%, 1/29/2019, (EUR)      139,506
         
        627,664
         

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Japan — 0.6%   
10,000,000    Japan Finance Corp. for Small and Medium Enterprises,   
   1.100%, 9/20/2011, (JPY)    $ 107,843
120,000,000    Japan Government,   
   1.400%, 6/20/2011, (JPY)      1,302,848
180,000    Nomura Holdings, Inc.,   
   6.700%, 3/04/2020      186,806
         
        1,597,497
         
   Jersey — 0.1%   
100,000    WPP PLC,   
   6.000%, 4/04/2017, (GBP)      159,070
         
   Korea — 0.7%   
400,000    Export-Import Bank of Korea,   
   8.125%, 1/21/2014      464,045
200,000    Korea Gas Corp.,   
   6.000%, 7/15/2014, 144A      217,527
300,000    Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co. Ltd.,   
   6.250%, 6/17/2014, 144A      328,735
400,000,000    Korea Treasury Bond,   
   5.000%, 9/10/2014, (KRW)      362,262
460,000    SK Broadband Co. Ltd.,   
   7.000%, 2/01/2012, 144A      484,748
140,000    SK Telecom Co. Ltd.,   
   6.625%, 7/20/2027, 144A      147,507
         
        2,004,824
         
   Lithuania — 0.1%   
350,000    Lithuania Government International Bond,   
   7.375%, 2/11/2020, 144A      383,093
         
   Luxembourg — 0.0%   
125,000    Telecom Italia Capital SA,   
   6.000%, 9/30/2034      110,892
10,000    Telecom Italia Capital SA,   
   6.375%, 11/15/2033      9,264
         
        120,156
         
   Malaysia — 0.1%   
200,000    Ranhill Labuan Ltd.,   
   12.500%, 10/26/2011, 144A      185,000
         
   Mexico — 0.9%   
200,000    America Movil SAB de CV,   
   3.625%, 3/30/2015, 144A      200,679
195,000    Axtel SAB de CV,   
   7.625%, 2/01/2017, 144A      195,000
145,000    Axtel SAB de CV,   
   9.000%, 9/22/2019, 144A      147,900
160,000    Corporacion GEO SAB de CV,   
   8.875%, 9/25/2014, 144A      171,600
295,000    Desarrolladora Homex SAB de CV,   
   7.500%, 9/28/2015      299,425
42,000(†††)    Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M-10,   
   8.000%, 12/17/2015, (MXN)      354,751
44,000(†††)    Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M-10,   
   8.500%, 12/13/2018, (MXN)      377,766
100,000    Mexichem SAB de CV,   
   8.750%, 11/06/2019, 144A      108,500
330,000    Petroleos Mexicanos,   
   8.000%, 5/03/2019      386,925
200,000    Urbi Desarrollos Urbanos SAB de CV,   
   9.500%, 1/21/2020, 144A      216,500
         
        2,459,046
         
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Netherlands — 0.2%   
$ 200,000    Listrindo Capital BV,   
   9.250%, 1/29/2015, 144A    $ 216,732
  100,000    Majapahit Holding BV,   
   7.250%, 6/28/2017, 144A      106,500
  100,000    Majapahit Holding BV,   
   7.750%, 1/20/2020, 144A      108,500
  100,000    Majapahit Holding BV,   
   8.000%, 8/07/2019, 144A      109,875
  50,000    OI European Group BV,   
   6.875%, 3/31/2017, (EUR), 144A      68,208
         
        609,815
         
   New Zealand — 0.1%   
  500,000    New Zealand Government,   
   6.500%, 4/15/2013, (NZD)      374,425
         
   Norway — 0.5%   
  635,000    Norwegian Government,   
   4.250%, 5/19/2017, (NOK)      111,887
  1,765,000    Norwegian Government,   
   5.000%, 5/15/2015, (NOK)      322,469
  1,885,000    Norwegian Government,   
   6.000%, 5/16/2011, (NOK)      329,976
  2,860,000    Norwegian Government,   
   6.500%, 5/15/2013, (NOK)(c)      534,843
         
        1,299,175
         
   Poland — 0.1%   
  95,000    Poland Government Bond,   
   3.000%, 9/23/2014, (CHF)      92,486
  500,000    Poland Government Bond,   
   5.000%, 10/24/2013, (PLN)      176,267
         
        268,753
         
   Qatar — 0.1%   
  100,000    Qatar Government International Bond,   
   4.000%, 1/20/2015, 144A      101,850
  250,000    Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas Co. Ltd. III,   
   5.500%, 9/30/2014, 144A      268,325
         
        370,175
         
   Singapore — 0.2%   
  200,000    Prime Dig Pte Ltd.,   
   11.750%, 11/03/2014, 144A      216,500
  435,000    Singapore Government,   
   2.250%, 7/01/2013, (SGD)      324,337
         
        540,837
         
   South Africa — 0.5%   
  130,000    Edcon Proprietary Ltd.,   
   3.900%, 6/15/2014, (EUR), 144A(e)      133,883
  450,000    Edcon Proprietary Ltd.,   
   3.900%, 6/15/2014, (EUR)(e)      463,442
  400,000    Republic of South Africa,   
   5.500%, 3/09/2020      405,000
  285,000    Republic of South Africa, EMTN,   
   4.500%, 4/05/2016, (EUR)      392,634
         
        1,394,959
         
   Spain — 0.2%   
  500,000    Instituto de Credito Oficial, MTN,   
   6.125%, 2/27/2014, (AUD)      446,676
         

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Supranational — 0.1%   
14,000,000    European Investment Bank,   
   1.250%, 9/20/2012, (JPY)    $ 153,180
         
   Sweden — 0.3%   
2,300,000    Sweden Government Bond,   
   4.500%, 8/12/2015, (SEK)      350,265
3,020,000    Sweden Government Bond,   
   5.500%, 10/08/2012, (SEK)      458,584
         
        808,849
         
   Thailand — 0.2%   
330,000    True Move Co. Ltd.,   
   10.375%, 8/01/2014      341,550
100,000    True Move Co. Ltd.,   
   10.375%, 8/01/2014, 144A      103,500
         
        445,050
         
   Turkey — 0.1%   
400,000    Republic of Turkey,   
   5.625%, 3/30/2021      393,000
         
   United Arab Emirates — 0.6%   
400,000    Abu Dhabi National Energy Co.,   
   6.500%, 10/27/2036, 144A      373,862
400,000    Abu Dhabi National Energy Co.,   
   7.250%, 8/01/2018, 144A      431,158
500,000    DP World Ltd.,   
   6.850%, 7/02/2037, 144A      429,357
150,000    Emirate of Abu Dhabi,   
   5.500%, 4/08/2014, 144A      163,050
250,000    Mubadala Development Co., GMTN,   
   7.625%, 5/06/2019, 144A      282,733
         
        1,680,160
         
   United Kingdom — 0.4%   
100,000    BAT International Finance PLC,   
   5.875%, 3/12/2015, (EUR)      151,570
60,000    BSKYB Finance UK PLC,   
   5.750%, 10/20/2017, (GBP)      96,673
200,000    Imperial Tobacco Finance PLC, EMTN,   
   4.375%, 11/22/2013, (EUR)      282,669
100,000    Rexam PLC, EMTN,   
   4.375%, 3/15/2013, (EUR)      139,292
250,000    Standard Chartered Bank, EMTN,   
   5.875%, 9/26/2017, (EUR)      365,642
100,000    Virgin Media Secured Finance PLC,   
   7.000%, 1/15/2018, (GBP), 144A      154,974
         
        1,190,820
         
   United States — 20.4%   
155,000    Alcatel-Lucent USA, Inc.,   
   6.450%, 3/15/2029      109,275
15,000    Amkor Technology, Inc.,   
   7.750%, 5/15/2013      15,113
35,000    Anheuser-Busch Cos., Inc.,   
   6.500%, 5/01/2042      36,806
250,000    Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc.,   
   7.750%, 1/15/2019, 144A      297,345
60,000    Arrow Electronics, Inc.,   
   6.875%, 7/01/2013      66,293
35,000    AT&T, Inc.,   
   6.500%, 9/01/2037      36,293
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   United States — continued   
$ 36,321    Atlas Air, Inc., Series B,   
   7.680%, 1/02/2014    $ 34,323
  145,000    Avnet, Inc.,   
   6.000%, 9/01/2015      152,694
  200,000    Bank of America Corp., (fixed rate to 5/06/2014, variable rate thereafter),   
   4.750%, 5/06/2019, (EUR)      261,961
  400,000,000    Barclays Financial LLC,   
   4.060%, 9/16/2010, (KRW), 144A      354,222
  310,000    Borden, Inc.,   
   7.875%, 2/15/2023      220,100
  410,000    Borden, Inc.,   
   8.375%, 4/15/2016      340,300
  15,000    Boston Scientific Corp.,   
   5.125%, 1/12/2017      14,079
  5,000    Boston Scientific Corp.,   
   5.450%, 6/15/2014      5,035
  15,000    Boston Scientific Corp.,   
   6.400%, 6/15/2016      15,298
  60,000    Boston Scientific Corp.,   
   7.000%, 11/15/2035      53,977
  50,000    Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.,   
   4.625%, 11/15/2021, (EUR)      71,313
  700,000    Capital One Multi-Asset Execution Trust, Series 2005-A10, Class A,   
   0.310%, 9/15/2015(e)      692,740
  2,335,000    Capital One Multi-Asset Execution Trust, Series 2006-A5, Class A5,   
   0.290%, 1/15/2016(e)      2,305,947
  15,000    Chesapeake Energy Corp.,   
   6.500%, 8/15/2017      14,513
  70,000    Chesapeake Energy Corp.,   
   6.875%, 1/15/2016      69,125
  75,000    Chesapeake Energy Corp.,   
   6.875%, 11/15/2020      72,937
  79,617    CIT Group, Inc.,   
   7.000%, 5/01/2013      77,428
  119,429    CIT Group, Inc.,   
   7.000%, 5/01/2014      112,860
  119,429    CIT Group, Inc.,   
   7.000%, 5/01/2015      111,368
  199,049    CIT Group, Inc.,   
   7.000%, 5/01/2016      183,623
  278,673    CIT Group, Inc.,   
   7.000%, 5/01/2017      257,076
  120,000    Citi Credit Card Issuance Trust, Series 2001-A4, Class A4,   
   5.375%, 4/10/2013, (EUR)      165,566
  680,000    Comcast Corp.,   
   5.650%, 6/15/2035      629,553
  999,656    Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 1999-1, Class B,   
   6.795%, 8/02/2018      932,180
  190,000    CSX Corp.,   
   6.250%, 3/15/2018      205,304
  265,000    Cummins, Inc.,   
   5.650%, 3/01/2098      163,826
  160,000    Cummins, Inc.,   
   7.125%, 3/01/2028      158,154
  10,000    D.R. Horton, Inc.,   
   5.250%, 2/15/2015      9,650
  321,633    Delta Air Lines, Inc., Series 2007-1, Class B,   
   8.021%, 8/10/2022      295,902

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   United States — continued   
$ 310,816    Delta Air Lines, Inc., Series 2007-1, Class C,   
   8.954%, 8/10/2014    $ 290,859
  42,000    Dillard’s, Inc.,   
   6.625%, 1/15/2018      38,850
  50,000    Dillard’s, Inc.,   
   7.000%, 12/01/2028      40,000
  8,000    Dillard’s, Inc.,   
   7.750%, 7/15/2026      6,800
  11,000    ESI Tractebel Acquisition Corp., Series B,   
   7.990%, 12/30/2011      10,997
  250,000    Exelon Corp.,   
   4.900%, 6/15/2015      260,559
  150,000    Foot Locker, Inc.,   
   8.500%, 1/15/2022      138,750
  10,000    Ford Motor Co.,   
   6.625%, 2/15/2028      8,400
  1,750,000    Ford Motor Co.,   
   6.625%, 10/01/2028      1,470,000
  15,000    Ford Motor Co.,   
   7.125%, 11/15/2025      12,788
  595,000    Ford Motor Co.,   
   7.450%, 7/16/2031      562,275
  2,250,000    Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC,   
   7.000%, 10/01/2013      2,328,156
  260,000    Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC,   
   7.250%, 10/25/2011      268,812
  345,000    Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC,   
   7.500%, 8/01/2012      357,241
  905,000    Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC,   
   8.000%, 12/15/2016      953,529
  170,000    Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC,   
   8.625%, 11/01/2010      174,126
  390,000    Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC,   
   9.750%, 9/15/2010      399,351
  80,000    Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.,   
   10.125%, 12/15/2016      70,800
  45,000    General Electric Capital Corp.,   
   5.625%, 5/01/2018      47,026
  205,000    General Electric Capital Corp., MTN,   
   5.875%, 1/14/2038      194,904
  750,000    General Electric Capital Corp., Series A, MTN,   
   4.875%, 3/04/2015      788,116
  3,375,000    Georgia-Pacific LLC,   
   7.250%, 6/01/2028      3,341,250
  35,000    Georgia-Pacific LLC,   
   7.750%, 11/15/2029      35,000
  525,000    Georgia-Pacific LLC,   
   8.000%, 1/15/2024      556,500
  405,000    Georgia-Pacific LLC,   
   8.875%, 5/15/2031      439,425
  288,000    GMAC, Inc.,   
   6.000%, 12/15/2011      288,720
  129,000    GMAC, Inc.,   
   6.625%, 5/15/2012      130,290
  257,000    GMAC, Inc.,   
   6.750%, 12/01/2014      255,715
  28,000    GMAC, Inc.,   
   6.875%, 9/15/2011      28,455
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   United States — continued   
$ 60,000    GMAC, Inc.,   
   6.875%, 8/28/2012    $ 60,825
  63,000    GMAC, Inc.,   
   7.000%, 2/01/2012      64,102
  63,000    GMAC, Inc.,   
   7.250%, 3/02/2011      64,102
  55,000    GMAC, Inc.,   
   7.500%, 12/31/2013      55,963
  129,000    GMAC, Inc.,   
   8.000%, 12/31/2018      127,065
  1,946,000    GMAC, Inc.,   
   8.000%, 11/01/2031      1,858,430
  150,000    Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The),   
   1.011%, 5/23/2016, (EUR)(e)      186,016
  455,000    Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The),   
   6.750%, 10/01/2037      454,429
  400,000    Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The),   
   6.875%, 1/18/2038, (GBP)      644,161
  165,000    Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The),   
   7.000%, 3/15/2028      142,312
  25,000    GTE Corp.,   
   6.940%, 4/15/2028      26,247
  20,000    HCA, Inc.,   
   5.750%, 3/15/2014      18,875
  55,000    HCA, Inc.,   
   6.250%, 2/15/2013      54,588
  90,000    HCA, Inc.,   
   6.375%, 1/15/2015      85,500
  15,000    HCA, Inc.,   
   6.500%, 2/15/2016      14,231
  40,000    HCA, Inc.,   
   6.750%, 7/15/2013      40,000
  225,000    HCA, Inc.,   
   7.050%, 12/01/2027      192,375
  245,000    HCA, Inc.,   
   7.190%, 11/15/2015      231,525
  90,000    HCA, Inc.,   
   7.500%, 12/15/2023      82,350
  250,000    HCA, Inc.,   
   7.500%, 11/06/2033      217,500
  1,295,000    HCA, Inc.,   
   7.690%, 6/15/2025      1,197,875
  395,000    HCA, Inc.,   
   8.360%, 4/15/2024      374,262
  125,000    HCA, Inc.,   
   8.750%, 11/01/2010, (GBP)      193,955
  110,000    HCA, Inc., MTN,   
   7.580%, 9/15/2025      99,550
  75,000    HCA, Inc., MTN,   
   7.750%, 7/15/2036      66,000
  75,000    Hexion US Finance Corp./Hexion Nova Scotia Finance ULC,   
   9.750%, 11/15/2014      76,500
  470,000    Highwoods Properties, Inc.,   
   5.850%, 3/15/2017      449,238
  260,000    Hilcorp Energy I LP,   
   7.750%, 11/01/2015, 144A      256,750
  110,000    Incitec Pivot Finance LLC,   
   6.000%, 12/10/2019, 144A      111,171

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   United States — continued   
$ 250,000    iStar Financial, Inc.,   
   5.150%, 3/01/2012    $ 218,750
  95,000    iStar Financial, Inc.,   
   5.500%, 6/15/2012      82,294
  105,000    iStar Financial, Inc.,   
   5.650%, 9/15/2011      95,812
  70,000    iStar Financial, Inc.,   
   5.850%, 3/15/2017      51,800
  300,000    iStar Financial, Inc.,   
   5.875%, 3/15/2016      225,000
  145,000    iStar Financial, Inc.,   
   6.050%, 4/15/2015      106,575
  985,000    iStar Financial, Inc.,   
   8.625%, 6/01/2013      842,175
  35,000    iStar Financial, Inc., Series B,   
   5.700%, 3/01/2014      27,825
  950,000    iStar Financial, Inc., Series B,   
   5.950%, 10/15/2013      760,000
  5,000    J.C. Penney Corp., Inc.,   
   5.750%, 2/15/2018      5,006
  125,000    J.C. Penney Corp., Inc.,   
   6.375%, 10/15/2036      116,406
  15,000    J.C. Penney Corp., Inc.,   
   7.125%, 11/15/2023      15,131
  5,000    J.C. Penney Corp., Inc.,   
   7.625%, 3/01/2097      4,525
  450,000    Jefferies Group, Inc.,   
   8.500%, 7/15/2019      499,204
  260,000    K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.,   
   6.250%, 1/15/2016      200,200
  15,000    K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.,   
   6.375%, 12/15/2014      12,038
  150,000    Kraft Foods, Inc.,   
   6.250%, 3/20/2015, (EUR)      229,057
  15,000    Lennar Corp., Series B,   
   5.500%, 9/01/2014      14,475
  1,090,000    Lennar Corp., Series B,   
   5.600%, 5/31/2015      1,035,500
  55,000    Lennar Corp., Series B,   
   6.500%, 4/15/2016      53,006
  15,000    Level 3 Financing, Inc.,   
   8.750%, 2/15/2017      13,725
  10,000    Level 3 Financing, Inc.,   
   9.250%, 11/01/2014      9,750
  130,000    MBNA Credit Card Master Note Trust, Series 03A5,   
   4.150%, 9/19/2012, (EUR)      175,777
  150,000    Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., EMTN,   
   4.625%, 9/14/2018, (EUR)      192,901
  230,000    Morgan Stanley,   
   5.375%, 11/14/2013, (GBP)      368,571
  500,000    New Albertson’s, Inc.,   
   7.450%, 8/01/2029      422,500
  50,000    New Albertson’s, Inc., Series C, MTN,   
   6.625%, 6/01/2028      37,875
  80,000    News America, Inc.,   
   6.150%, 3/01/2037      78,856
  25,000    News America, Inc.,   
   6.400%, 12/15/2035      25,529
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   United States — continued   
$ 925,000    Nextel Communications, Inc., Series D,   
   7.375%, 8/01/2015    $ 878,750
  140,000    Nextel Communications, Inc., Series E,   
   6.875%, 10/31/2013      136,500
  230,000    Nextel Communications, Inc., Series F,   
   5.950%, 3/15/2014      214,475
  250,000    NGC Corp. Capital Trust I, Series B,   
   8.316%, 6/01/2027      130,000
  35,000    Nortel Networks Capital Corp.,   
   7.875%, 6/15/2026(d)      25,200
  1,000,000    NRG Energy, Inc.,   
   7.375%, 2/01/2016      992,500
  50,000    Ohio Edison Co.,   
   6.875%, 7/15/2036      53,886
  150,000    Owens Brockway Glass Container, Inc.,   
   6.750%, 12/01/2014, (EUR)      206,650
  565,000    Owens Corning, Inc.,   
   6.500%, 12/01/2016      597,948
  535,000    Owens Corning, Inc.,   
   7.000%, 12/01/2036      524,186
  40,000    Owens-Illinois, Inc.,   
   7.800%, 5/15/2018      41,300
  47,000    Pulte Group, Inc.,   
   5.200%, 2/15/2015      45,061
  540,000    Pulte Group, Inc.,   
   6.000%, 2/15/2035      418,500
  695,000    Pulte Group, Inc.,   
   6.375%, 5/15/2033      556,000
  1,335,000    Qwest Capital Funding, Inc.,   
   6.500%, 11/15/2018      1,248,225
  650,000    Qwest Capital Funding, Inc.,   
   6.875%, 7/15/2028      581,750
  400,000    Qwest Capital Funding, Inc.,   
   7.625%, 8/03/2021      392,000
  60,000    Qwest Capital Funding, Inc.,   
   7.750%, 2/15/2031      57,000
  560,000    Qwest Corp.,   
   6.875%, 9/15/2033      540,400
  115,000    Qwest Corp.,   
   7.250%, 9/15/2025      116,150
  80,000    Reynolds American, Inc.,   
   6.750%, 6/15/2017      85,687
  20,000    Reynolds American, Inc.,   
   7.250%, 6/15/2037      20,356
  1,600(††††)    SLM Corp.,   
   6.000%, 12/15/2043      28,476
  120,000    SLM Corp., MTN,   
   5.050%, 11/14/2014      111,046
  35,000    SLM Corp., MTN,   
   5.125%, 8/27/2012      34,778
  15,000    SLM Corp., Series A, MTN,   
   4.500%, 7/26/2010      15,069
  228,000    SLM Corp., Series A, MTN,   
   5.000%, 10/01/2013      217,822
  10,000    SLM Corp., Series A, MTN,   
   5.000%, 6/15/2018      8,251
  115,000    SLM Corp., Series A, MTN,   
   5.375%, 1/15/2013      113,579

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   United States — continued   
$ 75,000    SLM Corp., Series A, MTN,   
   5.375%, 5/15/2014    $ 71,039
  30,000    SLM Corp., Series A, MTN,   
   5.400%, 10/25/2011      30,281
  20,000    SLM Corp., Series A, MTN,   
   5.625%, 8/01/2033      15,433
  625,000    SLM Corp., Series A, MTN,   
   8.450%, 6/15/2018      632,101
  294,000    Sprint Capital Corp.,   
   6.875%, 11/15/2028      236,670
  320,000    Sprint Capital Corp.,   
   6.900%, 5/01/2019      292,800
  110,000    Sprint Capital Corp.,   
   8.750%, 3/15/2032      102,025
  26,000    Sprint Nextel Corp.,   
   6.000%, 12/01/2016      23,465
  265,000    Tenet Healthcare Corp.,   
   6.875%, 11/15/2031      215,975
  23,000    Tenet Healthcare Corp.,   
   7.375%, 2/01/2013      23,230
  250,000    Textron, Inc.,   
   3.875%, 3/11/2013, (EUR)      333,087
  395,000    Time Warner, Inc.,   
   6.625%, 5/15/2029      416,480
  105,000    Toll Brothers Finance Corp.,   
   5.150%, 5/15/2015      104,777
  375,000    Toys R Us, Inc.,   
   7.375%, 10/15/2018      360,000
  3,150,000    TXU Corp., Series P,   
   5.550%, 11/15/2014      2,299,500
  2,570,000    TXU Corp., Series Q,   
   6.500%, 11/15/2024      1,336,400
  30,000    TXU Corp., Series R,   
   6.550%, 11/15/2034      15,450
  1,775,000    U.S. Treasury Note,   
   1.000%, 12/31/2011      1,778,536
  400,000    U.S. Treasury Note,   
   3.625%, 2/15/2020      393,188
  490,000    UAL Pass Through Trust, Series 2009-1,   
   10.400%, 11/01/2016      526,750
  2,320,000    United Rentals North America, Inc.,   
   7.000%, 2/15/2014      2,146,000
  840,000    United Rentals North America, Inc.,   
   7.750%, 11/15/2013      806,400
  770,000    United States Steel Corp.,   
   6.650%, 6/01/2037      662,200
  50,000    USG Corp.,   
   6.300%, 11/15/2016      44,750
  230,000    USG Corp.,   
   9.500%, 1/15/2018      232,587
  106,000    Verizon Communications, Inc.,   
   5.850%, 9/15/2035      103,166
  5,000    Verizon Maryland, Inc.,   
   5.125%, 6/15/2033      4,070
  140,000    Verizon New York, Inc., Series B,   
   7.375%, 4/01/2032      150,503
  110,000    Verizon Pennsylvania, Inc.,   
   6.000%, 12/01/2028      98,449
  185,000    Wells Fargo & Co.,   
   4.625%, 11/02/2035, (GBP)      247,528
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   United States — continued   
$ 230,000    Williams Cos., Inc. (The),   
   7.875%, 9/01/2021    $ 270,806
  74,000    Williams Cos., Inc. (The), Series A,   
   7.500%, 1/15/2031      81,310
  24,000    Xerox Capital Trust I,   
   8.000%, 2/01/2027      23,547
  125,000    Xerox Corp.,   
   6.750%, 2/01/2017      138,006
  20,000    Xerox Corp., MTN,   
   7.200%, 4/01/2016      22,351
         
        58,036,438
         
   Total Non-Convertible Bonds (Identified Cost $83,994,246)      89,297,697
         
  Convertible Bonds — 1.2%   
   United States — 1.2%   
  125,000    Ford Motor Co.,   
   4.250%, 11/15/2016      187,031
  1,125,000    Intel Corp.,   
   3.250%, 8/01/2039, 144A      1,348,594
  430,000    iStar Financial, Inc.,   
   0.751%, 10/01/2012(e)      327,015
  365,000    Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.,   
   0.875%, 6/01/2012      336,712
  440,000    Level 3 Communications, Inc.,   
   3.500%, 6/15/2012      405,350
  185,000    Level 3 Communications, Inc.,   
   5.250%, 12/15/2011      180,144
  215,000    Level 3 Communications, Inc.,   
   7.000%, 3/15/2015, 144A(f)      256,925
  200,000    NII Holdings, Inc.,   
   3.125%, 6/15/2012      188,750
  80,000    Valeant Pharmaceuticals International,   
   4.000%, 11/15/2013      111,400
         
   Total Convertible Bonds (Identified Cost $3,015,595)      3,341,921
         
  Municipals — 0.0%   
   United States — 0.0%   
  135,000    Virginia Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Series A-1,   
  

6.706%, 6/01/2046(f)

(Identified Cost $134,987)

     98,310
         
   Total Bonds and Notes (Identified Cost $87,144,828)      92,737,928
         
  Bank Loans — 0.1%   
   United States — 0.1%   
  1,958    Dole Food Co., Inc., Credit Link Deposit,   
   7.887%, 4/12/2013(g)      1,958
  57,836    Hawaiian Telcom Communications, Inc., Tranche C Term Loan,   
   4.750%, 6/01/2014(g)(h)      41,063
  40,000    Level 3 Financing, Inc., Tranche A Term Loan,   
   2.501%, 3/13/2014(g)      37,138
  2,751    Sungard Data Systems, Inc., Tranche A,   
   1.979%, 2/28/2014(g)      2,656
  64,494    SuperMedia, Inc., Exit Term Loan,   
   11.000%, 12/31/2015(g)      60,687
  7,314    Tribune Company, Term Loan X,   
   5.000%, 6/04/2009(d)(g)(i)      4,553
         
   Total Bank Loans (Identified Cost $153,541)      148,055
         

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Shares    Description    Value (†)  
     
  Preferred Stocks — 0.4%   
   United States — 0.4%   
  12,940    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., (fixed rate to 12/31/2012, variable rate thereafter), 8.375%(b)(j)    $ 16,434   
  17,500    Federal National Mortgage Association, (fixed rate to 12/13/2010, variable rate thereafter), 8.250%(b)(j)      22,225   
  682    GMAC, Inc., Series G, 7.000%, 144A      519,854   
  820    Lucent Technologies Capital Trust, 7.750%      652,720   
           
   Total Preferred Stocks (Identified Cost $1,389,780)      1,211,233   
           
  Warrants — 0.1%   
   United States — 0.1%   
  12,495    Valeant Pharmaceuticals International,
Expiration 8/16/2010(b)(f)(k) (Identified Cost $0)
     141,194   
           
Principal
Amount (‡)
             
  Short-Term Investments — 1.3%   
$ 1,871    Repurchase Agreement with State Street Corp., dated 3/31/2010 at 0.000%, to be repurchased at $1,871 on 4/01/2010 collateralized by $5,000 U.S. Treasury Bill, due 7/08/2010 valued at $4,998 including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statemets)      1,871   
  3,792,336    Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corp., dated 3/31/2010 at 0.000% to be repurchased at $3,792,336 on 4/01/2010 collateralized by $3,855,000 Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.000% due 1/29/2015 valued at $3,869,456 including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements)      3,792,336   
           
   Total Short-Term Investments (Identified Cost $3,794,207)      3,794,207   
           
   Total Investments — 98.1%   
   (Identified Cost $240,455,054)(a)      278,762,393   
   Other assets less liabilities — 1.9%      5,423,783   
           
   Net Assets — 100.0%    $ 284,186,176   
           
     
  (‡)    Principal amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.   
  (†)    See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements.   
  (††)    Security held in units. One unit represents a principal amount of 1,000. Amount shown represents principal amount including inflation adjustments.    
  (†††)    Amount shown represents units. One unit represents a principal amount of 100.   
  (††††)    Amount shown represents units. One unit represents a principal amount of 25.   
  (a)    Federal Tax Information (Amounts exclude certain adjustments made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes. Such adjustments are primarily due to wash sales. Amortization of premium on debt securities is excluded for tax purposes.):
At March 31, 2010, the net unrealized appreciation on investments based on a cost of $240,555,531 for federal income tax purposes was as follows:
      
   Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost    $ 44,018,436   
   Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value      (5,811,574
           
   Net unrealized appreciation    $ 38,206,862   
           
  (b)    Non-income producing security.   
  (c)    All or a portion of this security is held as collateral for open forward contracts.   
  (d)    The issuer is in default with respect to interest and/or principal payments. Income is not being accrued.    
  (e)    Variable rate security. Rate as of March 31, 2010 is disclosed.   
  (f)    Illiquid security. At March 31, 2010, the value of these securities amounted to $496,429 or 0.2% of net assets.    
  (g)    Variable rate security. Rate shown represents the weighted average rate at March 31, 2010.    
(h)    All or a portion of interest payment is paid-in-kind.
(i)    Issuer has filed for bankruptcy.
(j)    Future dividend payments have been eliminated as the issuer has been placed in conservatorship.
(k)    Fair valued security by the Fund’s investment adviser. At March 31, 2010 the value of this security amounted to $141,194 or 0.0% of net assets.
     
144A    Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2010, the total value of these securities amounted to $14,119,017 or 5.0% of net assets.
     
ADR    An American Depositary Receipt is a certificate issued by a custodian bank representing the right to receive securities of the foreign issuer described. The values of ADRs are significantly influenced by trading on exchanges not located in the United States.
     
EMTN    Euro Medium Term Note   
GMTN    Global Medium Term Note   
MTN    Medium Term Note   
     
AUD    Australian Dollar   
BRL    Brazilian Real   
CAD    Canadian Dollar   
CHF    Swiss Franc   
DKK    Danish Krone   
EUR    Euro   
GBP    British Pound   
IDR    Indonesian Rupiah   
JPY    Japanese Yen   
KRW    South Korean Won   
MXN    Mexican Peso   
NOK    Norwegian Krone   
NZD    New Zealand Dollar   
PLN    Polish Zloty   
SEK    Swedish Krona   
SGD    Singapore Dollar   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

At March 31, 2010, the Fund had the following open forward foreign currency contracts:

 

Contract
to Buy
   Delivery
Date
   Currency    Units   

Notional

Value

   Unrealized
Appreciation

Buy1

   09/23/2010    Indian Rupee    17,250,000    $ 378,540    $ 2,231

Buy2

   09/22/2010    Malaysian Ringgit    1,250,000      379,570      2,951

Buy3

   06/14/2010    South Korean Won    780,000,000      687,564      1,970

Buy4

   06/14/2010    South Korean Won    870,000,000      766,898      2,198
                  
               $ 9,350
                  

 

1

Counterparty is UBS.

2

Counterparty is JP Morgan Chase Bank.

3

Counterparty is Barclays Bank PLC.

4

Counterparty is Credit Suisse.

 

Industry Summary at March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Commercial Banks    5.9
Computers & Peripherals    5.4   
Internet Software & Services    5.2   
Metals & Mining    4.6   
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment    4.6   
Internet & Catalog Retail    3.9   
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels    3.8   
Personal Products    3.4   
Treasuries    3.2   
Non-Captive Diversified    2.6   
Automotive    2.5   
Electrical Equipment    2.4   
Sovereigns    2.3   
Capital Markets    2.3   
Automobiles    2.2   
Energy Equipment & Services    2.1   
Electric    2.0   
Other Investments, less than 2% each    38.4   
Short-Term Investments    1.3   
      
Total Investments    98.1   
Other assets less liabilities (including open forward foreign currency contracts)    1.9   
      
Net Assets    100.0
      

 

Currency Exposure at March 31, 2010 as a Percentage of Net Assets (Unaudited)

 

United States Dollar    69.3
British Pound    6.0   
Brazilian Real    4.8   
Euro    4.5   
Hong Kong Dollar    3.4   
Japanese Yen    2.3   
South Korean Won    2.1   
Swiss Franc    2.0   
Other, less than 2% each    3.7   
      
Total Investments    98.1   
Other assets less liabilities (including open forward foreign currency contracts)    1.9   
      
Net Assets    100.0
      

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Shares    Description    Value (†)
     
Common Stocks — 99.1% of Net Assets   
   Aerospace & Defense — 1.1%   
9,674    Precision Castparts Corp.    $ 1,225,793
         
   Air Freight & Logistics — 2.2%   
37,769    United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B      2,432,701
         
   Auto Components — 1.8%   
60,387    Johnson Controls, Inc.      1,992,167
         
   Automobiles — 1.9%   
170,014    Ford Motor Co.(b)      2,137,076
         
   Biotechnology — 1.7%   
42,115    Gilead Sciences, Inc.(b)      1,915,390
         
   Capital Markets — 3.5%   
20,661    Franklin Resources, Inc.      2,291,305
9,776    Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)      1,668,079
         
        3,959,384
         
   Communications Equipment — 5.1%   
157,724    Cisco Systems, Inc.(b)      4,105,556
25,856    F5 Networks, Inc.(b)      1,590,402
         
        5,695,958
         
   Computers & Peripherals — 8.6%   
23,729    Apple, Inc.(b)      5,574,654
42,368    Hewlett-Packard Co.      2,251,859
53,320    NetApp, Inc.(b)      1,736,099
         
        9,562,612
         
   Consumer Finance — 1.6%   
42,800    American Express Co.      1,765,928
         
   Diversified Financial Services — 1.5%   
38,133    JPMorgan Chase & Co.      1,706,452
         
   Electrical Equipment — 1.2%   
25,878    Emerson Electric Co.      1,302,698
         
   Energy Equipment & Services — 1.6%   
27,919    FMC Technologies, Inc.(b)      1,804,405
         
   Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 2.4%   
51,947    CareFusion Corp.(b)      1,372,959
3,806    Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(b)      1,324,983
         
        2,697,942
         
   Health Care Providers & Services — 3.5%   
23,393    Express Scripts, Inc.(b)      2,380,472
24,411    Medco Health Solutions, Inc.(b)      1,575,974
         
        3,956,446
         
   Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 2.4%   
111,997    Starbucks Corp.(b)      2,718,167
         
   Industrial Conglomerates — 2.2%   
29,880    3M Co.      2,497,072
         
   Internet & Catalog Retail — 8.2%   
32,898    Amazon.com, Inc.(b)      4,465,245
18,519    Priceline.com, Inc.(b)      4,722,345
         
        9,187,590
         
   Internet Software & Services — 3.6%   
7,182    Google, Inc., Class A(b)      4,072,266
         
Shares    Description    Value (†)
     
   IT Services — 5.7%   
53,073    Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A(b)    $ 2,705,662
40,418    Visa, Inc., Class A      3,679,250
         
        6,384,912
         
   Machinery — 4.4%   
16,217    Bucyrus International, Inc.      1,070,160
20,415    Danaher Corp.      1,631,363
38,090    Deere & Co.      2,264,831
         
        4,966,354
         
   Media — 1.2%   
40,877    Discovery Communications, Inc., Class A(b)      1,381,234
         
   Metals & Mining — 3.2%   
31,109    Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc.      2,207,184
14,875    Walter Energy, Inc.      1,372,516
         
        3,579,700
         
   Multiline Retail — 2.0%   
54,238    Nordstrom, Inc.      2,215,622
         
   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 4.8%   
34,589    Anadarko Petroleum Corp.      2,519,117
30,930    Range Resources Corp.      1,449,689
32,861    Southwestern Energy Co.(b)      1,338,100
         
        5,306,906
         
   Personal Products — 1.4%   
23,379    Estee Lauder Cos., Inc., (The) Class A      1,516,596
         
   Pharmaceuticals — 3.3%   
122,873    Mylan, Inc.(b)      2,790,446
14,752    Perrigo Co.      866,237
         
        3,656,683
         
   Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 7.7%   
92,409    Broadcom Corp., Class A      3,066,130
32,950    Cree, Inc.(b)      2,313,749
79,172    Intel Corp.      1,762,369
71,868    Marvell Technology Group Ltd.(b)      1,464,670
         
        8,606,918
         
   Software — 7.6%   
154,391    Microsoft Corp.      4,519,025
89,355    Oracle Corp.      2,295,530
22,783    Salesforce.com, Inc.(b)      1,696,194
         
        8,510,749
         
   Specialty Retail — 3.7%   
38,843    Guess?, Inc.      1,824,844
49,232    Tiffany & Co.      2,338,028
         
        4,162,872
         
   Total Common Stocks (Identified Cost $86,323,496)      110,918,593
         
     
   Total Investments — 99.1%
(Identified Cost $86,323,496)(a)
     110,918,593
   Other assets less liabilities — 0.9%      951,939
         
   Net Assets — 100.0%    $ 111,870,532
         

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

(†)    See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements.   
(a)    Federal Tax Information (Amounts exclude certain adjustments made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes. Such adjustments are primarily due to wash sales.):   
   At March 31, 2010, the net unrealized appreciation on investments based on a cost of $86,323,496 for federal income tax purposes was as follows:   
   Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost    $     25,078,116   
   Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value      (483,019
           
   Net unrealized appreciation    $     24,595,097   
           
     
(b)    Non-income producing security.   

 

Industry Summary at March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Computers & Peripherals    8.6
Internet & Catalog Retail    8.2   
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment    7.7   
Software    7.6   
IT Services    5.7   
Communications Equipment    5.1   
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels    4.8   
Machinery    4.4   
Specialty Retail    3.7   
Internet Software & Services    3.6   
Capital Markets    3.5   
Health Care Providers & Services    3.5   
Pharmaceuticals    3.3   
Metals & Mining    3.2   
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure    2.4   
Health Care Equipment & Supplies    2.4   
Industrial Conglomerates    2.2   
Air Freight & Logistics    2.2   
Multiline Retail    2.0   
Other Investments, less than 2% each    15.0   
      
Total Investments    99.1   
Other assets less liabilities    0.9   
      
Net Assets    100.0
      

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Shares    Description    Value (†)
     
Common Stocks — 97.8% of Net Assets
   Aerospace & Defense — 2.1%   
12,746    Precision Castparts Corp.    $ 1,615,046
         
   Biotechnology — 4.2%   
16,384    Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b)      890,798
38,519    Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b)      866,292
24,842    Human Genome Sciences, Inc.(b)      750,228
18,542    Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b)      757,812
         
        3,265,130
         
   Capital Markets — 4.5%   
24,953    Evercore Partners, Inc., Class A      748,590
13,869    Greenhill & Co., Inc.      1,138,506
29,343    T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.      1,611,811
         
        3,498,907
         
   Commercial Banks — 1.6%   
32,297    Comerica, Inc.      1,228,578
         
   Communications Equipment — 2.7%   
34,181    F5 Networks, Inc.(b)      2,102,473
         
   Computers & Peripherals — 1.4%   
33,348    NetApp, Inc.(b)      1,085,811
         
   Electrical Equipment — 1.7%   
23,659    Rockwell Automation, Inc.      1,333,421
         
   Electronic Equipment Instruments & Components — 2.1%   
27,373    Dolby Laboratories, Inc., Class A(b)      1,605,974
         
   Energy Equipment & Services — 1.7%   
21,373    Dril-Quip, Inc.(b)      1,300,333
         
   Food Products — 4.7%   
20,907    Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc.(b)      2,024,216
31,321    Mead Johnson Nutrition Co., Class A      1,629,631
         
        3,653,847
         
   Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 3.4%   
11,668    Edwards Lifesciences Corp.(b)      1,153,732
4,337    Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(b)      1,509,840
         
        2,663,572
         
   Health Care Providers & Services — 2.8%   
31,713    Catalyst Health Solutions, Inc.(b)      1,312,284
16,863    HMS Holdings Corp.(b)      859,844
         
        2,172,128
         
   Health Care Technology — 1.5%   
13,980    Cerner Corp.(b)      1,189,139
         
   Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 3.8%   
37,745    Ctrip.com International Ltd., ADR(b)      1,479,604
19,774    Panera Bread Co., Class A(b)      1,512,513
         
        2,992,117
         
   Internet & Catalog Retail — 4.1%   
17,933    Netflix, Inc.(b)      1,322,380
7,269    Priceline.com, Inc.(b)      1,853,595
         
        3,175,975
         
   Internet Software & Services — 9.0%   
47,524    Akamai Technologies, Inc.(b)      1,492,729
3,018    Baidu, Inc., Sponsored ADR(b)      1,801,746
43,234    GSI Commerce, Inc.(b)      1,196,285
25,940    MercadoLibre, Inc.(b)      1,250,567
Shares    Description    Value (†)
     
   Internet Software & Services — continued   
22,711    VistaPrint NV(b)    $ 1,300,205
         
        7,041,532
         
   IT Services — 2.1%   
32,045    Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A(b)      1,633,654
         
   Life Sciences Tools & Services — 4.0%   
31,422    Life Technologies Corp.(b)      1,642,428
13,740    Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.(b)      1,500,408
         
        3,142,836
         
   Machinery — 4.4%   
23,859    Bucyrus International, Inc.      1,574,455
29,564    Cummins, Inc.      1,831,490
         
        3,405,945
         
   Metals & Mining — 2.5%   
21,017    Walter Energy, Inc.      1,939,239
         
   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 5.9%   
35,253    Concho Resources, Inc.(b)      1,775,341
36,682    Massey Energy Co.      1,918,102
40,365    Rosetta Resources, Inc.(b)      950,596
         
        4,644,039
         
   Personal Products — 3.0%   
18,295    Estee Lauder Cos., Inc., (The) Class A      1,186,797
23,870    NBTY, Inc.(b)      1,145,282
         
        2,332,079
         
   Pharmaceuticals — 2.0%   
26,645    Perrigo Co.      1,564,594
         
   Professional Services — 1.5%   
37,946    Robert Half International, Inc.      1,154,697
         
   Real Estate Management & Development — 1.6%   
78,806    CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc., Class A(b)      1,249,075
         
   Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 5.4%   
115,805    ARM Holdings PLC, Sponsored ADR      1,237,956
26,911    Cree, Inc.(b)      1,889,690
92,196    Cypress Semiconductor Corp.(b)      1,060,254
         
        4,187,900
         
   Software — 4.4%   
19,145    Concur Technologies, Inc.(b)      785,136
23,941    Salesforce.com, Inc.(b)      1,782,408
47,724    SuccessFactors, Inc.(b)      908,665
         
        3,476,209
         
   Specialty Retail — 4.7%   
20,944    Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Class A      955,884
33,106    Guess?, Inc.      1,555,320
26,107    J. Crew Group, Inc.(b)      1,198,311
         
        3,709,515
         
   Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 5.0%   
30,856    Fossil, Inc.(b)      1,164,505
32,639    Lululemon Athletica, Inc.(b)      1,354,519
24,661    Phillips-Van Heusen Corp.      1,414,555
         
        3,933,579
         
   Total Common Stocks (Identified Cost $58,794,281)      76,297,344
         

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount
   Description    Value (†)  
     
  Short-Term Investments — 2.3%   
$ 1,773,973    Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 3/31/2010 at 0.000% to be repurchased at $1,773,973 on 4/01/2010 collateralized by $1,810,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2.000% due 3/29/2013 valued at $1,812,263, including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements) (Identified Cost $1,773,973)    $ 1,773,973   
           
     
   Total Investments — 100.1%
(Identified Cost $60,568,254)(a)
     78,071,317   
   Other assets less liabilities — (0.1)%      (71,563
           
   Net Assets — 100.0%    $ 77,999,754   
           
     
  (†)    See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements.   
  (a)    Federal Tax Information (Amounts exclude certain adjustments made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes. Such adjustments are primarily due to wash sales.): At March 31, 2010, the net unrealized appreciation on investments based on a cost of $60,568,254 for federal income tax purposes was as follows:      
   Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost    $ 17,778,840   
   Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value      (275,777
           
   Net unrealized appreciation    $ 17,503,063   
           
  (b)    Non-income producing security.   
     
  ADR    An American Depositary Receipt is a certificate issued by a custodian bank representing the right to receive securities of the foreign issuer described. The values of ADRs are significantly influenced by trading on exchanges not located in the United States.     

Industry Summary at March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Internet Software & Services    9.0
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels    5.9   
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment    5.4   
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods    5.0   
Specialty Retail    4.7   
Food Products    4.7   
Capital Markets    4.5   
Software    4.4   
Machinery    4.4   
Biotechnology    4.2   
Internet & Catalog Retail    4.1   
Life Sciences Tools & Services    4.0   
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure    3.8   
Health Care Equipment & Supplies    3.4   
Personal Products    3.0   
Health Care Providers & Services    2.8   
Communications Equipment    2.7   
Metals & Mining    2.5   
IT Services    2.1   
Aerospace & Defense    2.1   
Electronic Equipment Instruments & Components    2.1   
Pharmaceuticals    2.0   
Other Investments, less than 2% each    11.0   
Short-Term Investments    2.3   
      
Total Investments    100.1   
Other assets less liabilities    (0.1
      
Net Assets    100.0
      

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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LOOMIS SAYLES VALUE FUND — PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Shares    Description    Value (†)
     
Common Stocks — 96.0% of Net Assets   
   Aerospace & Defense — 3.2%   
271,238    Honeywell International, Inc.    $ 12,278,944
276,484    Northrop Grumman Corp.      18,129,056
         
        30,408,000
         
   Auto Components — 1.9%   
601,483    Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The)(b)      7,602,745
303,057    Johnson Controls, Inc.      9,997,851
         
        17,600,596
         
   Beverages — 2.5%   
190,639    Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.      6,704,774
257,963    PepsiCo, Inc.      17,066,832
         
        23,771,606
         
   Biotechnology — 1.1%   
179,104    Amgen, Inc.(b)      10,703,255
         
   Capital Markets — 6.4%   
428,586    Ameriprise Financial, Inc.      19,440,661
451,737    Bank of New York Mellon Corp.      13,949,638
394,740    Legg Mason, Inc.      11,317,196
348,662    State Street Corp.      15,738,603
         
        60,446,098
         
   Chemicals — 0.7%   
94,510    Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.      6,989,014
         
   Commercial Banks — 6.0%   
647,581    Fifth Third Bancorp      8,800,626
274,333    PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.      16,377,680
449,176    U.S. Bancorp      11,624,675
640,615    Wells Fargo & Co.      19,935,939
         
        56,738,920
         
   Computers & Peripherals — 3.1%   
384,209    Hewlett-Packard Co.      20,420,709
72,097    International Business Machines Corp.      9,246,440
         
        29,667,149
         
   Construction & Engineering — 1.0%   
362,615    Foster Wheeler AG(b)      9,841,371
         
   Consumer Finance — 1.0%   
633,915    Discover Financial Services      9,445,333
         
   Containers & Packaging — 1.5%   
395,600    Owens-Illinois, Inc.(b)      14,059,624
         
   Diversified Financial Services — 5.2%   
1,168,608    Bank of America Corp.      20,859,653
626,908    JPMorgan Chase & Co.      28,054,133
         
        48,913,786
         
   Diversified Telecommunication Services — 1.0%   
277,549    CenturyTel, Inc.      9,841,888
         
   Electric Utilities — 2.4%   
520,249    Allegheny Energy, Inc.      11,965,727
313,935    American Electric Power Co., Inc.      10,730,298
         
        22,696,025
         
   Electrical Equipment — 1.1%   
481,977    ABB Ltd., Sponsored ADR(b)      10,526,378
         
   Energy Equipment & Services — 2.5%   
41,857    Schlumberger Ltd.      2,656,245
266,301    Smith International, Inc.      11,403,009
Shares    Description    Value (†)
     
   Energy Equipment & Services — continued   
196,520    Tidewater, Inc.    $ 9,289,500
         
        23,348,754
         
   Food & Staples Retailing — 2.5%   
337,947    CVS Caremark Corp.      12,355,342
207,235    Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.      11,522,266
         
        23,877,608
         
   Food Products — 1.2%   
466,297    ConAgra Foods, Inc.      11,690,066
         
   Gas Utilities — 1.1%   
248,989    EQT Corp.      10,208,549
         
   Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 3.2%   
1,191,227    Boston Scientific Corp.(b)      8,600,659
222,621    Covidien PLC      11,193,384
237,751    Medtronic, Inc.      10,705,927
         
        30,499,970
         
   Health Care Providers & Services — 1.5%   
435,326    UnitedHealth Group, Inc.      14,222,100
         
   Household Durables — 1.7%   
208,812    Harman International Industries, Inc.(b)      9,768,225
570,362    Pulte Group, Inc.(b)      6,416,573
         
        16,184,798
         
   Industrial Conglomerates — 3.4%   
1,082,068    General Electric Co.      19,693,637
121,404    Siemens AG, Sponsored ADR      12,136,758
         
        31,830,395
         
   Insurance — 3.9%   
146,733    Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B(b)      11,924,991
288,838    Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)      15,579,922
389,681    Unum Group      9,652,398
         
        37,157,311
         
   Internet Software & Services — 1.6%   
213,811    AOL, Inc.(b)      5,405,142
358,026    eBay, Inc.(b)      9,648,801
         
        15,053,943
         
   Media — 4.7%   
1,018,822    Comcast Corp., Class A      19,174,230
451,635    DIRECTV, Class A(b)      15,269,779
301,500    Time Warner, Inc.      9,427,905
         
        43,871,914
         
   Metals & Mining — 1.0%   
215,962    ArcelorMittal, (NY Registered)      9,482,891
         
   Multi-Utilities & Unregulated Power — 1.1%   
338,828    Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.      10,002,203
         
   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 11.5%   
159,498    Anadarko Petroleum Corp.      11,616,240
212,705    CONSOL Energy, Inc.      9,073,995
1,069,488    El Paso Corp.      11,593,250
130,631    EOG Resources, Inc.      12,140,845
275,869    ExxonMobil Corp.      18,477,706
269,866    Hess Corp.      16,880,118
290,948    Total SA, Sponsored ADR      16,880,803
607,200    Valero Energy Corp.      11,961,840
         
        108,624,797
         

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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LOOMIS SAYLES VALUE FUND — PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Shares    Description    Value (†)  
     
   Paper & Forest Products — 1.2%   
  242,453    Weyerhaeuser Co.    $ 10,975,847   
           
   Personal Products — 1.0%   
  148,291    Estee Lauder Cos., Inc., (The) Class A      9,619,637   
           
   Pharmaceuticals — 6.6%   
  326,188    Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.      8,709,220   
  156,732    Johnson & Johnson      10,218,927   
  454,892    Merck & Co., Inc.      16,990,216   
  914,702    Pfizer, Inc.      15,687,139   
  279,803    Sanofi-Aventis SA, Sponsored ADR      10,453,440   
           
        62,058,942   
           
   Road & Rail — 1.1%   
  178,900    Norfolk Southern Corp.      9,998,721   
           
   Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 0.7%   
  511,173    Applied Materials, Inc.      6,890,612   
           
   Software — 2.8%   
  331,903    Microsoft Corp.      9,714,801   
  646,065    Oracle Corp.      16,597,410   
           
        26,312,211   
           
   Specialty Retail — 2.3%   
  431,803    Gap, Inc. (The)      9,978,967   
  491,320    Lowe’s Cos., Inc.      11,909,597   
           
        21,888,564   
           
   Wireless Telecommunication Services — 1.3%   
  522,134    Vodafone Group PLC, Sponsored ADR      12,160,501   
           
   Total Common Stocks (Identified Cost $807,788,206)      907,609,377   
           
Principal
Amount
             
  Short-Term Investments — 3.5%   
$ 32,720,374    Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 3/31/2010 at 0.000% to be repurchased at $32,720,374 on 4/01/2010 collateralized by $33,375,000 Federal Home Mortgage Corp., 2.125% due 6/18/2013 valued at $33,375,000, including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements)
(Identified Cost $32,720,374)
     32,720,374   
           
   Total Investments — 99.5%
(Identified Cost $840,508,580)(a)
     940,329,751   
   Other assets less liabilities — 0.5%      4,821,626   
           
   Net Assets — 100.0%    $ 945,151,377   
           
     
  (†)    See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements.   
  (a)   

Federal Tax Information (Amounts exclude certain adjustments made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes. Such adjustments are primarily due to wash sales.):

At March 31, 2010, the net unrealized appreciation on investments based on a cost of $840,508,580 for federal income tax purposes was as follows:

   

   

   Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost    $ 109,427,839   
   Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value      (9,606,668
           
   Net unrealized appreciation    $ 99,821,171   
           
  (b)    Non-income producing security.   
     
  ADR    An American Depositary Receipt is a certificate issued by a custodian bank representing the right to receive securities of the foreign issuer described. The values of ADRs are significantly influenced by trading on exchanges not located in the United States.     

 

Industry Summary at March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels    11.5
Pharmaceuticals    6.6   
Capital Markets    6.4   
Commercial Banks    6.0   
Diversified Financial Services    5.2   
Media    4.7   
Insurance    3.9   
Industrial Conglomerates    3.4   
Health Care Equipment & Supplies    3.2   
Aerospace & Defense    3.2   
Computers & Peripherals    3.1   
Software    2.8   
Food & Staples Retailing    2.5   
Beverages    2.5   
Energy Equipment & Services    2.5   
Electric Utilities    2.4   
Specialty Retail    2.3   
Other Investments, less than 2% each    23.8   
Short-Term Investments    3.5   
      
Total Investments    99.5   
Other assets less liabilities    0.5   
      
Net Assets    100.0
      

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

     Disciplined
Equity Fund
    Global Markets Fund  
                

ASSETS

    

Investments at cost

   $ 31,520,451      $ 240,455,054   

Net unrealized appreciation

     3,418,050        38,307,339   
                

Investments at value

     34,938,501        278,762,393   

Foreign currency at value (identified cost $0, $867,484, $0, $0 and $0)

            879,207   

Restricted foreign currency at value (identified cost $0, $1,905,601, $0, $0 and $0) (Note 8)

            1,904,731   

Receivable for Fund shares sold

     9,387        938,723   

Receivable for securities sold

     701,128        1,463,661   

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts (Note 2)

            9,350   

Dividends and interest receivable

     29,195        2,091,772   

Tax reclaims receivable

            17,829   

Foreign tax rebates receivable (Note 2)

            3,248   
                

TOTAL ASSETS

     35,678,211        286,070,914   
                

LIABILITIES

    

Options written, at value (premiums received $83,766, $0, $0, $0 and $0) (Note 2)

     80,942          

Payable for securities purchased

     785,714        1,388,435   

Payable for Fund shares redeemed

     5,557        221,804   

Payable to custodian bank

            115   

Management fees payable (Note 6)

     8,413        168,068   

Administrative fees payable (Note 6)

     1,364        11,388   

Deferred Trustees’ fees (Note 6)

     44,103        49,758   

Other accounts payable and accrued expenses

     30,263        45,170   
                

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     956,356        1,884,738   
                

NET ASSETS

   $ 34,721,855      $ 284,186,176   
                

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

    

Paid-in capital

   $ 36,020,293      $ 345,727,731   

Undistributed (Distributions in excess of) net investment income/Accumulated net investment (loss)

     (5,501     1,047,380   

Accumulated net realized loss on investments, options written and foreign currency transactions

     (4,713,811     (100,913,684

Net unrealized appreciation on investments, options written and foreign currency translations

     3,420,874        38,324,749   
                

NET ASSETS

   $ 34,721,855      $ 284,186,176   
                

COMPUTATION OF NET ASSET VALUE AND OFFERING PRICE:

    

Class A shares:

    

Net assets

   $ 1,982,531      $ 53,613,066   
                

Shares of beneficial interest

     278,183        3,983,269   
                

Net asset value and redemption price per share

   $ 7.13      $ 13.46   
                

Offering price per share (100/94.25 of net asset value) (Note 1)

   $ 7.56      $ 14.28   
                

Class B shares: (redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge) (Note 1)

    

Net assets

   $ 150,170      $   
                

Shares of beneficial interest

     21,625          
                

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 6.94      $   
                

Class C shares: (redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge) (Note 1)

    

Net assets

   $ 1,334,797      $ 107,117,499   
                

Shares of beneficial interest

     194,157        8,001,969   
                

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 6.87      $ 13.39   
                

Class Y shares:

    

Net assets

   $ 31,254,357      $ 123,455,611   
                

Shares of beneficial interest

     4,354,609        9,150,391   
                

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

   $ 7.18      $ 13.49   
                

Admin Class shares:

    

Net assets

   $      $   
                

Shares of beneficial interest

              
                

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

   $      $   
                

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Growth Fund     Mid Cap
Growth Fund
    Value Fund  
               
   
$ 86,323,496      $ 60,568,254      $ 840,508,580   
  24,595,097        17,503,063        99,821,171   
                     
  110,918,593        78,071,317        940,329,751   
                  
                  
  54,515        85,682        5,088,573   
  3,392,526        473,869          
                  
  50,723        13,959        686,337   
                116,965   
                  
                     
  114,416,357        78,644,827        946,221,626   
                     
   
                  
  1,956,269        407,358          
  141,303        117,587        376,535   
  228,682                 
  48,617        34,586        392,712   
  4,566        3,190        38,073   
  80,308        47,568        217,426   
  86,080        34,784        45,503   
                     
  2,545,825        645,073        1,070,249   
                     
$ 111,870,532      $ 77,999,754      $ 945,151,377   
                     
   
$ 211,283,424      $ 203,357,315      $ 926,131,162   
  (333,814     (423,045     1,396,470   
  (123,674,175     (142,437,579     (82,197,426
  24,595,097        17,503,063        99,821,171   
                     
$ 111,870,532      $ 77,999,754      $ 945,151,377   
                     
   
   
$ 34,024,298      $ 46,369,556      $ 135,132,875   
                     
  6,631,996        2,150,672        7,582,148   
                     
$ 5.13      $ 21.56      $ 17.82   
                     
$ 5.44      $ 22.88      $ 18.91   
                     
   
$ 5,002,671      $      $ 4,646,719   
                     
  1,024,160               259,918   
                     
$ 4.88      $      $ 17.88   
                     
   
$ 14,572,797      $ 21,716      $ 10,974,324   
                     
  2,981,229        1,016        620,663   
                     
$ 4.89      $ 21.38      $ 17.68   
                     
   
$ 58,270,766      $ 31,608,482      $ 794,396,390   
                     
  10,745,263        1,421,533        44,523,621   
                     
$ 5.42      $ 22.24      $ 17.84   
                     
   
$      $      $ 1,069   
                     
                60   
                     
$      $      $ 17.81   
                     

 

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

     Disciplined
Equity Fund
    Global
Markets Fund
 
                

INVESTMENT INCOME

    

Dividends

   $ 231,829      $ 909,582   

Interest

            3,349,241   

Less net foreign taxes withheld

            (57,994
                
     231,829        4,200,829   
                

Expenses

    

Management fees (Note 6)

     78,867        982,567   

Service and distribution fees (Note 6)

     10,333        564,654   

Trustees’ fees and expenses (Note 6)

     6,357        8,065   

Administrative fees (Note 6)

     7,634        63,405   

Custodian fees and expenses

     14,638        84,128   

Transfer agent fees and expenses (Note 6)

     14,405        112,876   

Audit and tax services fees

     22,727        26,327   

Legal fees

     310        2,551   

Shareholder reporting expenses

     2,984        19,319   

Registration fees

     33,605        32,801   

Fee/expense recovery (Note 6)

              

Miscellaneous expenses

     5,860        15,092   
                

Total expenses

     197,720        1,911,785   

Less fee reduction and/or expense reimbursement (Note 6)

     (45,498     (37,043
                

Net expenses

     152,222        1,874,742   
                

Net investment income (loss)

     79,607        2,326,087   
                

NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS,
OPTIONS WRITTEN AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS

    

Net realized gain (loss) on:

    

Investments

     3,066,972        11,511,770   

Options written

     139,491          

Foreign currency transactions

     (1,650     88,963   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

    

Investments

     (344,662     11,705,106   

Options written

     2,824          

Foreign currency translations

            (30,317
                

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments, options written and foreign currency transactions

     2,862,975        23,275,522   
                

NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

   $ 2,942,582      $ 25,601,609   
                

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Growth Fund     Mid Cap
Growth Fund
    Value Fund  
               
   
$ 393,506      $ 88,229      $ 7,387,358   
                  
                (122,161
                     
  393,506        88,229        7,265,197   
                     
   
  278,395        299,194        2,029,139   
  143,527        63,157        235,433   
  7,514        6,797        13,788   
  26,943        19,303        196,437   
  13,704        10,561        17,700   
  101,396        78,518        416,843   
  20,756        21,662        17,342   
  1,163        845        7,237   
  24,436        12,923        25,592   
  31,567        25,370        49,822   
  1,517                 
  6,556        6,439        13,460   
                     
  657,474        544,769        3,022,793   
  (15,201     (82,683       
                     
  642,273        462,086        3,022,793   
                     
  (248,767     (373,857     4,242,404   
                     
   
   
   
  9,299,166        11,503,117        16,538,931   
         (17,532       
                  
   
  5,785,194        2,108,746        55,321,675   
                  
                  
                     
  15,084,360        13,594,331        71,860,606   
                     
$ 14,835,593      $ 13,220,474      $ 76,103,010   
                     

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

     Disciplined Equity Fund     Global Markets Fund  
     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2010
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30, 2009
    Six Months Ended
March 31, 2010
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30, 2009
 
                                

FROM OPERATIONS:

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 79,607      $ 227,891      $ 2,326,087      $ 6,881,001   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments, options written and foreign currency transactions

     3,204,813        (6,612,204     11,600,733        (80,934,410

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, options written and foreign currency translations

     (341,838     5,341,200        11,674,789        77,383,636   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     2,942,582        (1,043,113     25,601,609        3,330,227   
                                

FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:

        

Net investment income

        

Class A

     (6,227     (16,599     (1,152,276     (1,215,467

Class B

                            

Class C

            (6,028     (1,701,697     (1,365,584

Class Y

     (178,902     (193,935     (2,794,707     (2,348,859

Admin Class

                            

Net realized capital gains

        

Class A

                          (14,673

Class C

                          (28,430

Class Y

                          (24,786
                                

Total distributions

     (185,129     (216,562     (5,648,680     (4,997,799
                                

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 11)

     1,880,885        5,893,459        14,627,910        (60,874,359
                                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     4,638,338        4,633,784        34,580,839        (62,541,931

NET ASSETS

        

Beginning of the period

     30,083,517        25,449,733        249,605,337        312,147,268   
                                

End of the period

   $ 34,721,855      $ 30,083,517      $ 284,186,176      $ 249,605,337   
                                

UNDISTRIBUTED (DISTRIBUTIONS IN EXCESS OF) NET INVESTMENT INCOME/ACCUMULATED NET INVESTMENT (LOSS)

   $ (5,501   $ 100,021      $ 1,047,380      $ 4,369,973   
                                

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Growth Fund     Mid Cap Growth Fund     Value Fund  
Six Months Ended
March 31, 2010
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30, 2009
    Six Months Ended
March 31, 2010
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30, 2009
    Six Months Ended
March 31, 2010
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30, 2009
 
                                       
         
$ (248,767   $ (300,880   $ (373,857   $ (350,178   $ 4,242,404      $ 7,832,048   
  9,299,166        (84,916,365     11,485,585        (49,001,103     16,538,931        (86,224,117
         
  5,785,194        36,216,597        2,108,746        26,716,743        55,321,675        84,560,021   
                                             
  14,835,593        (49,000,648     13,220,474        (22,634,538     76,103,010        6,167,952   
                                             
         
         
                              (1,044,591     (1,386,477
                                     (12,760
                              (22,715     (69,049
                              (6,810,650     (4,718,484
                                       
         
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                             
                              (7,877,956     (6,186,770
                                             
         
  (14,938,091     (108,551,663     (17,229,665     (41,659,860     166,393,808        280,227,901   
                                             
  (102,498     (157,552,311     (4,009,191     (64,294,398     234,618,862        280,209,083   
         
  111,973,030        269,525,341        82,008,945        146,303,343        710,532,515        430,323,432   
                                             
$ 111,870,532      $ 111,973,030      $ 77,999,754      $ 82,008,945      $ 945,151,377      $ 710,532,515   
                                             
         
$ (333,814   $ (85,047   $ (423,045   $ (49,188   $ 1,396,470      $ 5,032,022   
                                             

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

          Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:     Less Distributions:  
     Net asset
value,
beginning
of
the period
   Net
investment
income
(loss) (a)(b)
    Net realized
and unrealized
gain (loss)
    Total from
investment
operations
    Dividends
from
net investment
income (b)
    Distributions
from net
realized
capital gains
    Total
distributions (b)
 
               

DISCIPLINED EQUITY FUND

               

Class A

               

3/31/2010(g)

   $ 6.53    $ 0.01      $ 0.61      $ 0.62      $ (0.02   $      $ (0.02

9/30/2009

     6.98      0.04        (0.44     (0.40     (0.05            (0.05

9/30/2008

     9.77      0.03        (1.80     (1.77     (0.05     (0.97     (1.02

9/30/2007

     9.42      0.02        1.53        1.55        (0.07     (1.13     (1.20

9/30/2006

     9.22      0.05        0.64        0.69        (0.03     (0.46     (0.49

9/30/2005

     7.79      0.00        1.43        1.43        (0.00            (0.00

Class B

               

3/31/2010(g)

     6.36      (0.01     0.59        0.58                        

9/30/2009

     6.80      (0.00     (0.44     (0.44                     

9/30/2008

     9.56      (0.03     (1.76     (1.79            (0.97     (0.97

9/30/2007

     9.25      (0.05     1.50        1.45        (0.01     (1.13     (1.14

9/30/2006

     9.10      (0.02     0.63        0.61               (0.46     (0.46

9/30/2005

     7.73      (0.06     1.43        1.37        (0.00            (0.00

Class C

               

3/31/2010(g)

     6.30      (0.01     0.58        0.57                        

9/30/2009

     6.76      (0.00     (0.44     (0.44     (0.02            (0.02

9/30/2008

     9.52      (0.03     (1.76     (1.79            (0.97     (0.97

9/30/2007

     9.22      (0.05     1.50        1.45        (0.02     (1.13     (1.15

9/30/2006

     9.08      (0.02     0.63        0.61        (0.01     (0.46     (0.47

9/30/2005

     7.73      (0.07     1.42        1.35        (0.00            (0.00

Class Y

               

3/31/2010(g)

     6.58      0.02        0.62        0.64        (0.04            (0.04

9/30/2009

     7.03      0.06        (0.45     (0.39     (0.06            (0.06

9/30/2008

     9.85      0.07        (1.82     (1.75     (0.10     (0.97     (1.07

9/30/2007

     9.49      0.06        1.53        1.59        (0.10     (1.13     (1.23

9/30/2006

     9.27      0.09        0.64        0.73        (0.05     (0.46     (0.51

9/30/2005

     7.82      0.04        1.44        1.48        (0.03            (0.03

 

(a) Per share net investment income (loss) has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share, if applicable.
(c) Had certain expenses not been reduced during the period, if applicable, total returns would have been lower.
(d) A sales charge for Class A shares and a contingent deferred sales charge for Class B and Class C shares are not reflected in total return calculations. Periods less than one year, if applicable, are not annualized.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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              Ratios to Average Net Assets:      
Net asset
value,
end of
the period
  Total
return
(%) (c)(d)
    Net assets,
end of
the period
(000’s)
  Net
expenses
(%) (e)(f)
  Gross
expenses
(%) (f)
  Net investment
income (loss)
(%) (f)
    Portfolio
turnover
rate (%)
           
           
           
$ 7.13   9.57      $ 1,983   1.15   1.44   0.33      132
  6.53   (5.64     1,599   1.25   1.78   0.78      180
  6.98   (20.40     736   1.25   1.55   0.38      149
  9.77   17.98        1,198   1.25   1.50   0.22      148
  9.42   7.69        1,331   1.25   1.68   0.56      143
  9.22   18.42        344   1.25   34.73   0.03      133
           
  6.94   9.12        150   1.89   2.18   (0.42   132
  6.36   (6.47     168   2.00   2.49   (0.03   180
  6.80   (21.01     227   2.00   2.30   (0.37   149
  9.56   17.11        356   2.00   2.31   (0.51   148
  9.25   6.90        331   2.00   2.33   (0.19   143
  9.10   17.77        210   2.00   41.40   (0.71   133
           
  6.87   9.05        1,335   1.89   2.18   (0.42   132
  6.30   (6.41     1,460   2.00   2.51   (0.06   180
  6.76   (21.10     949   2.00   2.30   (0.39   149
  9.52   17.17        1,164   2.00   2.29   (0.54   148
  9.22   6.92        1,198   2.00   2.37   (0.18   143
  9.08   17.51        140   2.00   37.60   (0.76   133
           
  7.18   9.82        31,254   0.90   1.19   0.57      132
  6.58   (5.42     26,857   0.85   1.38   1.09      180
  7.03   (20.17     23,538   0.85   1.15   0.78      149
  9.85   18.39        27,400   0.85   1.11   0.62      148
  9.49   8.13        23,096   0.85   1.26   0.98      143
  9.27   18.99        24,651   0.85   1.31   0.43      133

 

(e) The investment adviser and/or administrator agreed to reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses and/or reduce its fees during the period. Without this reimbursement/fee reduction (including the voluntary reimbursement/fee reduction), if applicable, expenses would have been higher.
(f) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(g) For the six months ended March 31, 2010 (Unaudited).

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

          Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:     Less Distributions:      
     Net asset
value,
beginning
of
the period
   Net
investment
income (a)
   Net realized
and unrealized
gain (loss)
    Total from
investment
operations
    Dividends
from
net investment
income
    Distributions
from net
realized
capital gains (b)
    Total
distributions
    Redemption
fees (b)(c)
                  

GLOBAL MARKETS FUND

                  

Class A

                  

3/31/2010(h)

   $ 12.50    $ 0.13    $ 1.13      $ 1.26      $ (0.30   $      $ (0.30   $

9/30/2009

     11.65      0.36      0.74 (i)      1.10        (0.25     (0.00     (0.25    

9/30/2008

     15.83      0.25      (3.46     (3.21     (0.53     (0.44     (0.97     0.00

9/30/2007

     12.49      0.20      3.39        3.59        (0.25            (0.25     0.00

9/30/2006*

     12.71      0.12      (0.34     (0.22                         

Class C

                  

3/31/2010(h)

     12.39      0.08      1.14        1.22        (0.22            (0.22    

9/30/2009

     11.51      0.28      0.75 (i)      1.03        (0.15     (0.00     (0.15    

9/30/2008

     15.70      0.15      (3.43     (3.28     (0.47     (0.44     (0.91     0.00

9/30/2007

     12.43      0.10      3.36        3.46        (0.19            (0.19     0.00

9/30/2006*

     12.71      0.06      (0.34     (0.28                         

Class Y

                  

3/31/2010(h)

     12.54      0.14      1.14        1.28        (0.33            (0.33    

9/30/2009

     11.70      0.38      0.75 (i)      1.13        (0.29     (0.00     (0.29    

9/30/2008

     15.87      0.30      (3.48     (3.18     (0.55     (0.44     (0.99     0.00

9/30/2007

     12.51      0.24      3.39        3.63        (0.27            (0.27     0.00

9/30/2006**

     11.84      0.19      0.64        0.83        (0.16            (0.16     0.00

9/30/2005

     10.19      0.19      1.73        1.92        (0.27            (0.27    

 

* From commencement of Class operations on February 1, 2006 through September 30, 2006.
** Prior to the close of business on February 1, 2006, the Fund offered Institutional Class shares, which were redesignated as Class Y shares on that date.
(a) Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share, if applicable.
(c) Effective June 2, 2008, redemption fees were eliminated.
(d) A sales charge for Class A shares and a contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares are not reflected in total return calculations. Periods less than one year, if applicable, are not annualized.
(e) Had certain expenses not been reduced during the period, if applicable, total returns would have been lower.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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              Ratios to Average Net Assets:    
Net asset
value,
end of
the period
  Total
return
(%) (d)(e)
    Net assets,
end of
the period
(000’s)
  Net
expenses
(%) (f)(g)
    Gross
expenses
(%) (f)
    Net investment
income
(%) (f)
  Portfolio
turnover
rate (%)
           
           
           
$ 13.46   10.28      $ 53,613   1.25      1.28      1.96   49
  12.50   10.27        44,669   1.25      1.34      3.56   114
  11.65   (21.87     67,647   1.25      1.27      1.74   133
  15.83   29.05        28,927   1.25      1.37      1.44   78
  12.49   (1.73     10,438   1.25      1.56      1.52   103
           
  13.39   9.94        107,117   2.00      2.03      1.21   49
  12.39   9.40        96,208   2.00      2.09      2.82   114
  11.51   (22.42     124,178   2.00      2.02      1.04   133
  15.70   27.99        60,179   2.00      2.11      0.69   78
  12.43   (2.12     20,228   2.00      2.32      0.78   103
           
  13.49   10.46        123,456   1.00      1.03      2.20   49
  12.54   10.49        108,728   1.00      1.01      3.79   114
  11.70   (21.66     120,322   0.99 (j)    0.99 (j)    2.06   133
  15.87   29.36        80,824   1.00      1.02      1.70   78
  12.51   7.07        58,650   1.00      1.19      1.58   103
  11.84   19.11        47,712   1.00      1.46      1.72   78

 

(f) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(g) The investment adviser and/or administrator agreed to reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses and/or reduce its fees during the period. Without this reimbursement/fee reduction, if applicable, expenses would have been higher.
(h) For the six months ended March 31, 2010 (Unaudited).
(i) The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and redemptions of fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values of investments of the Fund.
(j) Includes fee/expense recovery of 0.01%.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

          Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:     Less Distributions:
     Net asset
value,
beginning
of
the period
   Net
investment
income
(loss) (a)(b)
    Net realized
and unrealized
gain (loss)
    Total from
investment
operations
    Dividends
from
net investment
income
   Distributions
from net
realized
capital gains
   Total
distributions
                 

GROWTH FUND

                 

Class A

                 

3/31/2010(g)

   $ 4.48    $ (0.01   $ 0.66      $ 0.65      $    $    $

9/30/2009

     4.99      (0.01     (0.50     (0.51              

9/30/2008

     7.01      (0.02     (2.00     (2.02              

9/30/2007

     5.84      (0.03     1.20        1.17                 

9/30/2006

     6.03      (0.00     (0.19     (0.19              

9/30/2005

     4.98      (0.02     1.07        1.05                 

Class B

                 

3/31/2010(g)

     4.28      (0.03     0.63        0.60                 

9/30/2009

     4.81      (0.04     (0.49     (0.53              

9/30/2008

     6.79      (0.07     (1.91     (1.98              

9/30/2007

     5.70      (0.07     1.16        1.09                 

9/30/2006

     5.94      (0.05     (0.19     (0.24              

9/30/2005

     4.94      (0.06     1.06        1.00                 

Class C

                 

3/31/2010(g)

     4.28      (0.03     0.64        0.61                 

9/30/2009

     4.81      (0.04     (0.49     (0.53              

9/30/2008

     6.80      (0.07     (1.92     (1.99              

9/30/2007

     5.71      (0.08     1.17        1.09                 

9/30/2006

     5.94      (0.04     (0.19     (0.23              

9/30/2005

     4.94      (0.06     1.06        1.00                 

Class Y

                 

3/31/2010(g)

     4.73      (0.00     0.69        0.69                 

9/30/2009

     5.24      0.01        (0.52     (0.51              

9/30/2008

     7.32      0.01        (2.09     (2.08              

9/30/2007

     6.08      (0.00     1.24        1.24                 

9/30/2006

     6.26      0.02        (0.20     (0.18              

9/30/2005

     5.15      (0.00     1.11        1.11                 

 

(a) Per share net investment income (loss) has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share, if applicable.
(c) Had certain expenses not been reduced during the period, if applicable, total returns would have been lower.
(d) A sales charge for Class A shares and a contingent deferred sales charge for Class B and Class C shares are not reflected in total return calculations. Periods less than one year, if applicable, are not annualized.
(e) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(f) The investment adviser and/or administrator agreed to reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses and/or reduce its fees during the period. Without this reimbursement/fee reduction (including the voluntary reimbursement/fee reduction), if applicable, expenses would have been higher.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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              Ratios to Average Net Assets:      
Net asset
value,
end of
the period
  Total
return
(%) (c)(d)
    Net assets,
end of
the period
(000’s)
  Net
expenses
(%) (e)(f)
    Gross
expenses
(%) (e)
    Net investment
income
(loss) (%) (e)
    Portfolio
turnover
rate (%)
           
           
           
$ 5.13   14.51      $ 34,024   1.15 (h)    1.18 (h)    (0.44   59
  4.48   (10.40     33,207   1.25      1.31      (0.25   191
  4.99   (28.67     156,841   1.10      1.10      (0.33   179
  7.01   20.03        228,629   1.14 (i)    1.14 (i)    (0.49   134
  5.84   (3.15     225,729   1.10      1.17      (0.03   174
  6.03   21.08        51,248   1.10      1.60      (0.38   164
           
  4.88   14.02        5,003   1.90 (h)    1.92 (h)    (1.19   59
  4.28   (11.02     5,397   2.00      2.12      (1.06   191
  4.81   (29.16     9,553   1.85      1.85      (1.05   179
  6.79   19.12        28,258   1.85 (i)    1.85 (i)    (1.20   134
  5.70   (4.04     32,160   1.95      2.11      (0.85   174
  5.94   20.24        38,538   1.85      2.33      (1.14   164
           
  4.89   14.25        14,573   1.90 (h)    1.93 (h)    (1.20   59
  4.28   (11.02     16,336   2.00      2.12      (1.06   191
  4.81   (29.26     27,743   1.85      1.85      (1.08   179
  6.80   19.09        39,157   1.88      1.88      (1.23   134
  5.71   (3.87     43,415   1.85      1.95      (0.76   174
  5.94   20.24        25,734   1.85      2.35      (1.10   164
           
  5.42   14.59        58,271   0.89      0.92      (0.19   59
  4.73   (9.73     57,033   0.75      0.75      0.18      191
  5.24   (28.42     75,389   0.66      0.66      0.11      179
  7.32   20.39        124,663   0.67      0.67      (0.02   134
  6.08   (2.88     121,478   0.80 (j)    0.80 (j)    0.31      174
  6.26   21.55        95,534   0.85      0.97      (0.05   164

 

(g) For the six months ended March 31, 2010 (Unaudited).
(h) Includes fee/expense recovery of 0.01% for Class A, Class B and Class C shares, respectively.
(i) Includes fee/expense recovery of less than 0.01% and 0.08% for Class A and Class B shares, respectively.
(j) Includes fee/expense recovery of 0.07%.

 

 

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

          Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:     Less Distributions:  
     Net asset
value,
beginning
of
the period
   Net
investment
loss (a)
    Net realized
and unrealized
gain (loss)
    Total from
investment
operations
    Dividends
from
net investment
income
    Total
distributions
 
             

MID CAP GROWTH FUND

             

Class A*

             

3/31/2010(f)

   $ 18.29    $ (0.10   $ 3.37      $ 3.27      $      $   

9/30/2009

     21.12      (0.07 )(g)      (2.76     (2.83              

9/30/2008

     26.84      (0.15     (5.57     (5.72              

9/30/2007

     19.69      (0.16 )(h)      7.31        7.15                 

9/30/2006

     18.63      (0.15     1.21        1.06                 

9/30/2005

     15.20      (0.14     3.70        3.56        (0.13     (0.13

Class C

             

3/31/2010(f)

     18.20      (0.17     3.35        3.18            

9/30/2009**

     15.13      (0.16     3.23        3.07                 

Class Y*

             

3/31/2010(f)

     18.84      (0.08     3.48        3.40                 

9/30/2009

     21.70      (0.05 )(g)      (2.81     (2.86              

9/30/2008

     27.51      (0.10     (5.71     (5.81              

9/30/2007

     20.13      (0.11 )(h)      7.49        7.38                 

9/30/2006

     19.00      (0.10     1.23        1.13                 

9/30/2005

     15.50      (0.10     3.78        3.68        (0.18     (0.18

 

 

 

 

* Prior to the close of business on February 2, 2009, the Fund offered Retail and Institutional Class shares, which were redesignated as Class A and Class Y shares, respectively on that date.
** From commencement of Class operations on February 2, 2009 through September 30, 2009.
(a) Per share net investment loss has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Had certain expenses not been reduced during the period, if applicable, total returns would have been lower.
(c) A sales charge for Class A shares and a contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares are not reflected in total return calculations. Periods less than one year, if applicable, are not annualized.
(d) The investment adviser and/or administrator agreed to reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses and/or reduce its fees during the period. Without this reimbursement/fee reduction, if applicable, expenses would have been higher.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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              Ratios to Average Net Assets:      
Net asset
value,
end of
the period
  Total
return
(%) (b)(c)
    Net assets,
end of
the period
(000’s)
  Net
expenses
(%) (d)(e)
    Gross
expenses
(%) (e)
    Net investment
loss (%) (e)
    Portfolio
turnover
rate (%)
           
           
           
$ 21.56   17.88      $ 46,370   1.25      1.45      (1.03   81
  18.29   (13.44     54,951   1.25      1.52      (0.45 )(g)    292
  21.12   (21.27     120,524   1.25      1.32      (0.58   299
  26.84   36.31        30,654   1.25      1.43      (0.71   194
  19.69   5.69        26,668   1.25      1.52      (0.72   211
  18.63   23.55        25,802   1.25      1.50      (0.85   280
           
  21.38   17.47        22   2.00      2.24      (1.72   81
  18.20   20.29        1   2.00      2.24      (1.54   292
           
  22.24   18.05        31,608   1.00      1.21      (0.77   81
  18.84   (13.18     27,057   1.00      1.12      (0.27 )(g)    292
  21.70   (21.12     25,779   1.00 (i)    1.00 (i)    (0.36   299
  27.51   36.66        24,143   1.00      1.10      (0.47   194
  20.13   5.95        17,467   1.00      1.12      (0.49   211
  19.00   23.85        26,159   1.00      1.21      (0.60   280

 

 

 

 

 

(e) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(f) For the six months ended March 31, 2010 (Unaudited).
(g) Includes a non-recurring dividend of $0.03 per share. Without this dividend, net investment loss per share would have been $(0.10) and $(0.08) for Class A and Class Y shares, respectively, and the ratio of net investment loss to average net assets would have been (0.63)% and (0.46)% for Class A and Class Y shares, respectively.
(h) Includes a non-recurring dividend of $0.02 per share.
(i) Includes fee/expense recovery of less than 0.01%

 

 

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

          Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:     Less Distributions:  
     Net asset
value,
beginning
of
the period
   Net
investment
income (a)(b)
   Net realized
and unrealized
gain (loss)
    Total from
investment
operations
    Dividends
from
net investment
income
    Distributions
from net
realized
capital gains
    Total
distributions
 
                

VALUE FUND

                

Class A*

                

3/31/2010(g)

   $ 16.42    $ 0.07    $ 1.47      $ 1.54      $ (0.14   $      $ (0.14

9/30/2009

     17.93      0.23      (1.53     (1.30     (0.21            (0.21

9/30/2008

     23.46      0.25      (4.45     (4.20     (0.18     (1.15     (1.33

9/30/2007

     21.04      0.19      3.27        3.46        (0.13     (0.91     (1.04

9/30/2006**

     19.69      0.02      1.33        1.35                        

Class B

                

3/31/2010(g)

     16.40      0.01      1.47        1.48                        

9/30/2009

     17.80      0.14      (1.51     (1.37     (0.03            (0.03

9/30/2008

     23.46      0.10      (4.45     (4.35     (0.16     (1.15     (1.31

9/30/2007***

     24.00      0.00      (0.54     (0.54                     

Class C

                

3/31/2010(g)

     16.26      0.01      1.45        1.46        (0.04            (0.04

9/30/2009

     17.79      0.12      (1.51     (1.39     (0.14            (0.14

9/30/2008

     23.46      0.09      (4.43     (4.34     (0.18     (1.15     (1.33

9/30/2007***

     24.00      0.01      (0.55     (0.54                     

Class Y*

                

3/31/2010(g)

     16.47      0.09      1.47        1.56        (0.19            (0.19

9/30/2009

     18.01      0.28      (1.54     (1.26     (0.28            (0.28

9/30/2008

     23.54      0.32      (4.45     (4.13     (0.25     (1.15     (1.40

9/30/2007

     21.05      0.27      3.27        3.54        (0.14     (0.91     (1.05

9/30/2006

     18.72      0.22      3.17        3.39        (0.27     (0.79     (1.06

9/30/2005

     15.95      0.20      2.83        3.03        (0.26            (0.26

Admin Class

                

3/31/2010****

     16.72      0.01      1.08        1.09                        

 

 

* Prior to the close of business on June 1, 2007, the Fund offered Retail and Institutional Class shares, which were redesignated as Class A and Class Y shares, respectively, on that date.
** From commencement of Class operations on June 30, 2006, through September 30, 2006.
*** From commencement of Class operations on June 1, 2007, through September 30, 2007.
**** From commencement of Class operations on February 1, 2010, through March 31, 2010.
(a) Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share, if applicable.
(b) Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(c) A sales charge for Class A shares and a contingent deferred sales charge for Class B and Class C shares are not reflected in total return calculations. Periods less than one year, if applicable, are not annualized.
(d) Had certain expenses not been reduced during the period, if applicable, total returns would have been lower.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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              Ratios to Average Net Assets:      
Net asset
value,
end of
the period
  Total
return
(%) (c)(d)
    Net assets,
end of
the period
(000’s)
  Net
expenses
(%) (e)(f)
    Gross
expenses
(%) (f)
    Net investment
income
(%) (f)
  Portfolio
turnover
rate (%)
 
           
           
           
$ 17.82   9.42      $ 135,133   0.93      0.93      0.87   28   
  16.42   (6.97     120,915   1.06      1.06      1.67   47   
  17.93   (19.01     112,274   1.05      1.05      1.24   36 (h) 
  23.46   16.85        17,500   1.09 (i)    1.09 (i)    0.79   41   
  21.04   6.86        466   1.10      8.65      0.42   36   
           
  17.88   9.02        4,647   1.68      1.68      0.14   28   
  16.40   (7.62     5,167   1.81      1.81      1.03   47   
  17.80   (19.65     8,385   1.80 (j)    1.80 (j)    0.51   36 (h) 
  23.46   (2.25     108   1.85      1.89      0.03   41   
           
  17.68   8.98        10,974   1.68      1.68      0.12   28   
  16.26   (7.60     10,011   1.81      1.81      0.89   47   
  17.79   (19.62     6,483   1.80 (j)    1.80 (j)    0.46   36 (h) 
  23.46   (2.25     1,390   1.85      1.94      0.10   41   
           
  17.84   9.54        794,396   0.69      0.69      1.10   28   
  16.47   (6.66     574,439   0.66      0.66      1.97   47   
  18.01   (18.67     303,182   0.65      0.66      1.58   36 (h) 
  23.54   17.25        182,002   0.72 (i)    0.72 (i)    1.19   41   
  21.05   18.92        71,147   0.85      0.91      1.13   36   
  18.72   19.19        37,255   0.85      0.92      1.13   34   
           
  17.81   6.52        1   1.34      1.34      0.44   28   

 

 

(e) The investment adviser and/or administrator agreed to reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses and/or reduce its fees during the period. Without this reimbursement/fee reduction, if applicable, expenses would have been higher.
(f) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(g) For the six months ended March 31, 2010 (Unaudited).
(h) Portfolio turnover excludes the impact of assets resulting from a merger with another fund.
(i) Includes fee/expense recovery of 0.02% and 0.01% for Class A and Class Y shares, respectively.
(j) Includes fee/expense recovery of less than 0.01% for Class B and Class C shares, respectively.

 

 

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

1.  Organization.  Loomis Sayles Funds II (the “Trust”) is organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Declaration of Trust permits the Board of Trustees to authorize the issuance of an unlimited number of shares of the Trust in multiple series. The financial statements for certain funds of the Trust are presented in separate reports. The following funds (individually, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) are included in this report:

 

Loomis Sayles Disciplined Equity Fund (the “Disciplined Equity Fund”)

Loomis Sayles Global Markets Fund (the “Global Markets Fund”)

Loomis Sayles Growth Fund (the “Growth Fund”)

Loomis Sayles Mid Cap Growth Fund (the “Mid Cap Growth Fund”)

Loomis Sayles Value Fund (the “Value Fund”)

 

Each Fund offers Class A, Class C and Class Y shares. Effective February 1, 2010, the Value Fund began offering Admin Class shares. Effective October 12, 2007, Class B shares are no longer offered. Existing Class B shareholders may continue to reinvest dividends into Class B shares and exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of other Natixis Funds subject to existing exchange privileges as described in the Prospectus.

 

Class A shares are sold with a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75%. Class B shares do not pay a front-end sales charge, but pay higher Rule 12b-1 fees than Class A shares for eight years (at which point they automatically convert to Class A shares), and are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) if those shares are redeemed within six years of purchase. Class C shares do not pay a front-end sales charge, do not convert to any other class of shares and pay higher Rule 12b-1 fees than Class A shares and may be subject to a CDSC of 1.00% if those shares are redeemed within one year of acquisition, except for reinvested distributions. Class Y shares do not pay a front-end sales charge, a CDSC or Rule 12b-1 fees. Class Y shares are generally intended for institutional investors with a minimum initial investment of $100,000, though some categories of investors are exempted from the minimum investment amount as outlined in the Funds’ Prospectus. Admin Class shares do not pay a front-end sales charge or a CDSC, but do pay a Rule 12b-1 fee. Admin Class shares are offered exclusively through intermediaries.

 

Most expenses of the Trust can be directly attributed to a fund. Expenses which can not be directly attributed to a fund are generally apportioned based on the relative net assets of each of the funds in the Trust. Expenses of a Fund are borne pro rata by the holders of each class of shares, except that each class bears expenses unique to that class (including the Rule 12b-1 service and distribution fees). In addition, each class votes as a class only with respect to its own Rule 12b-1 Plan. Shares of each class would receive their pro rata share of the net assets of a Fund if the Fund were liquidated. The Trustees approve separate dividends from net investment income on each class of shares.

 

2.  Significant Accounting Policies.  The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by each Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The Funds’ financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America which require the use of management estimates that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued, and noted no items requiring recognition in the financial statements or additional disclosures in the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

a.  Valuation.  Equity securities, including shares of closed-end investment companies and exchange-traded funds, for which market quotations are readily available are valued at market value, as reported by pricing services recommended by the investment adviser and approved by the Board of Trustees. Such pricing services generally use the security’s last sale price on the exchange or market where the security is primarily traded or, if there is no reported sale during the day, the closing bid price. Securities traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, NASDAQ Global Market and NASDAQ Capital Market are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”), or if lacking a NOCP, at the most recent bid quotation on the applicable NASDAQ Market. Debt securities (other than short-term obligations purchased with an original or remaining maturity of sixty days or less) are generally valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Funds by a pricing service recommended by the investment adviser and approved by the Board of Trustees, which service determines valuations for normal, institutional-size trading units of such securities using market information, transactions for comparable securities and various relationships between securities which are generally recognized by institutional traders. Broker-dealer bid quotations may also be used to value debt and equity securities where a pricing service does not price a security or where a pricing service does not provide a reliable price for the security. In instances where broker-dealer bid quotations are not available, certain securities held by the Funds may be valued on the basis of a price provided by a principal market maker. Forward foreign currency contracts are valued utilizing interpolated prices determined from information provided by an independent pricing service. Domestic exchange-traded single equity option contracts are valued at the mean of the National Best Bid and offer quotations. Short-term obligations purchased with an original or remaining maturity of sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Funds’ investment adviser using consistently applied procedures under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued at their net asset value each day.

 

The Funds may hold securities traded in foreign markets. Foreign securities are valued at the market price in the foreign market. However, if events occurring after the close of the foreign market (but before the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange) are believed to materially affect the value of those securities, such securities are fair valued pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. When fair valuing securities, the Funds may, among other things, use modeling tools or other processes that may take into account factors such as securities market activity and/or significant events that occur after the close of the foreign market and before the Funds calculate their net asset values. As of March 31, 2010, approximately 19% of the market value of the Global Markets Fund’s investments was fair valued pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees.

 

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March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

b.  Security Transactions and Related Investment Income.  Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on ex-dividend date, or in the case of certain foreign securities, as soon as a Fund is notified, and interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Interest income is increased by the accretion of discount and decreased by the amortization of premium. Periodic principal adjustments for inflation-protected securities are recorded to interest income. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld when applicable. In determining net gain or loss on securities sold, the cost of securities has been determined on an identified cost basis. Investment income, non-class specific expenses and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated on a pro rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund.

 

c.  Foreign Currency Translation.  The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. The value of securities, currencies and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions.

 

Since the values of investment securities are presented at the foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period, it is not practical to isolate that portion of the results of operations arising from changes in exchange rates from fluctuations which arise due to changes in market prices of investment securities. Such changes are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.

 

Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currency, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Funds’ books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investment securities, at the end of the fiscal period, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

 

Each Fund may use foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated investments. Losses may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts’ terms.

 

d.  Forward Foreign Currency Contracts.  Each Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts. Contracts to buy generally are used to acquire exposure to foreign currencies, while contracts to sell generally are used to hedge a Fund’s investments against currency fluctuation. Also, a contract to buy or sell can offset a previous contract. These contracts involve market risk in excess of the unrealized gain or loss reflected in the Funds’ Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The U.S. dollar value of the currencies a Fund has committed to buy or sell represents the aggregate exposure to each currency the Fund has acquired or hedged through currency contracts outstanding at period end. Gains or losses are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized until settlement date. Risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar. Certain contracts may require the movement of cash or securities to or from the counterparty as collateral for the Funds’ or counterparty’s net obligations under the contracts.

 

e.  Option Contracts.  The Funds may enter into option contracts. When a Fund purchases an option, it pays a premium and the option is subsequently marked to market to reflect current value. Premiums paid for purchasing options which expire are treated as realized losses. Premiums paid for purchasing options which are exercised or closed are added to the cost or deducted from the proceeds on the underlying instrument to determine the realized gain or loss. The risk associated with purchasing options is limited to the premium paid.

 

When a Fund writes an option, an amount equal to the net premium received (the premium less commission) is recorded as a liability and is subsequently adjusted to the current value until the option expires or the Fund enters into a closing purchase transaction. When a written option expires on its stipulated expiration date or the Fund enters into a closing purchase transaction, the difference between the net premium received and any amount paid at expiration or on effecting a closing purchase transaction, including commission, is treated as a realized gain or, if the net premium received is less than the amount paid, as a realized loss. The Fund, as writer of a written option, bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the market value of the equity underlying the written option.

 

Exchange-traded options have standardized contracts and are settled through a clearing house with fulfillment guaranteed by the credit of the exchange. Therefore, counterparty credit risks to the Funds are limited. Over-the-counter options are subject to the risk that the counterparty is unable or unwilling to meet its obligations under the option. The Funds are not party to any over-the-counter options at March 31, 2010.

 

f.  Federal and Foreign Income Taxes.  The Trust treats each fund as a separate entity for federal income tax purposes. Each Fund intends to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute to its shareholders substantially all of its net investment income and any net realized capital gains at least annually. Management has performed an analysis of each Fund’s tax positions for the open tax years as of March 31, 2010 and has concluded that no provisions for income tax are required. The Funds’ federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. Management is not aware of any events that are reasonably possible to occur in the next six months that would result in the amounts of any unrecognized tax benefits significantly increasing or decreasing for the Funds. However, management’s conclusions regarding tax positions taken may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws and accounting regulations and interpretations thereof.

 

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March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

A Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income and gains on investments that are accrued based upon the Fund’s understanding of the tax rules and regulations that exist in the countries in which the Fund invests. Foreign governments may also impose taxes or other payments on investments with respect to foreign securities. Such taxes are accrued as applicable, and are reflected as foreign taxes payable on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. In the event that realized gains on investments are subsequently offset by realized losses, taxes paid on realized gains may be returned to a Fund. Such amounts, if applicable, are reflected as foreign tax rebates receivable on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

g.  Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders.  Dividends and distributions are recorded on ex-dividend date. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gain distributions are determined annually in accordance with federal tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Permanent differences are primarily due to differing treatments for book and tax purposes for items such as net operating losses, distribution redesignations, paydown adjustments, foreign currency transactions, gains realized from passive foreign investment companies (“PFICs”), defaulted bonds and premium amortization accruals. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to capital accounts. Temporary differences between book and tax distributable earnings are primarily due to deferred Trustees’ fees, forward contracts mark to market, securities lending collateral gain/loss adjustment, straddle loss deferrals, wash sales, premium amortization accruals and defaulted bond interest. Distributions from net investment income and short-term capital gains are considered to be distributed from ordinary income for tax purposes.

 

The tax characterization of distributions is determined on an annual basis. The tax character of distributions paid to shareholders during the year ended September 30, 2009:

 

      2009 Distributions Paid From:

Fund

  

Ordinary

Income

  

Long-Term

Capital Gains

  

Total

        

Disciplined Equity Fund

   $ 216,562       $ 216,562

Global Markets Fund

     4,997,799         4,997,799

Growth Fund

            

Mid Cap Growth Fund

            

Value Fund

     6,186,770         6,186,770

 

Differences between these amounts and those reported in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets, if any, are primarily attributable to different book and tax treatment for short-term capital gains.

 

As of September 30, 2009, the capital loss carryforwards and post-October losses were as follows:

 

    

Disciplined

Equity Fund

   

Global

Markets Fund

   

Growth

Fund

   

Mid Cap

Growth Fund

   

Value

Fund

 
          

Capital loss carryforward:

          

Expires September 30, 2010

   $      $      $ (9,606,459 )*    $ (65,130,772   $   

Expires September 30, 2011

                   (6,192,314 )*      (21,142,388       

Expires September 30, 2016

                   (75,866              

Expires September 30, 2017

     (2,229,424     (54,290,711     (57,062,095     (33,667,761     (26,840,015
                                        

Total capital loss carryforward

   $ (2,229,424   $ (54,290,711   $ (72,936,734   $ (119,940,921   $ (26,840,015
                                        

Deferred net capital losses (post-October 2008)

   $ (4,813,445   $ (56,215,833   $ (57,669,601   $ (32,805,392   $ (66,497,637
                                        

 

* A significant portion of the Loomis Sayles Growth Fund’s carryforward losses are a result of prior year mergers; therefore, utilization of these losses has been limited under section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code.

 

h.  Repurchase Agreements.  It is each Fund’s policy that the market value of the collateral for repurchase agreements be at least equal to 102% of the repurchase price, including interest. Certain repurchase agreements are tri-party arrangements whereby the collateral is held in a segregated account for the benefit of the Fund and on behalf of the counterparty. Repurchase agreements could involve certain risks in the event of default or insolvency of the counterparty including possible delays or restrictions upon a Fund’s ability to dispose of the underlying securities.

 

i.  Securities Lending.  The Funds have entered into an agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street Bank”), as agent of the Funds, to lend securities to certain designated borrowers. The loans are collateralized with cash or securities in an amount equal to at least 105% or 102% of the market value (including accrued interest) of the loaned international or domestic securities, respectively, when the loan is initiated. Thereafter, the value of the collateral must remain at least 102% of the market value (including accrued interest) of loaned securities for U.S. equities and U.S. corporate debt; at least 105% of the market value (including accrued interest) of loaned

 

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securities for non-U.S. equities; and at least 100% of the market value (including accrued interest) of loaned securities for U.S. Government securities, sovereign debt issued by non-U.S. Governments and non-U.S. corporate debt. In the event that the market value of the collateral falls below the required percentages described above, the borrower will deliver additional collateral on the next business day. As with other extensions of credit, the Funds bear the risk of loss with respect to the investment of the collateral. The Funds invest cash collateral in short-term investments, a portion of the income from which is remitted to the borrowers and the remainder allocated between the Funds and State Street Bank as lending agent.

 

As of March 31, 2010, there were no securities on loan.

 

j.  Indemnifications.  Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Funds. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss to be remote.

 

3.  Fair Value Measurements.  In accordance with accounting standards related to fair value measurements and disclosures, the Funds have categorized the inputs utilized in determining the value of each Fund’s assets or liabilities. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

 

   

Level 1 — quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

 

   

Level 2 — prices determined using other significant inputs that are observable either directly, or indirectly through corroboration with observable market data (which could include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, interest rates, credit risk, etc.);

 

   

Level 3 — prices determined using significant unobservable inputs for situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable such as when there is little or no market activity for an asset or liability (unobservable inputs reflect each Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of assets or liabilities and would be based on the best information available).

 

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Funds’ investments as of March 31, 2010, at value:

 

Disciplined Equity Fund

 

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Description(a)

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

  

Total

           

Common Stocks

   $ 33,456,990    $    $    $ 33,456,990

Short-Term Investments

          1,481,511           1,481,511
                           

Total

   $ 33,456,990    $ 1,481,511    $    $ 34,938,501
                           

 

Liability Valuation Inputs

 

Description(a)

  

Level 1

   

Level 2

  

Level 3

  

Total

 
          

Call Options Written

   $ (80,942   $    $    $ (80,942
                              

 

(a) Major categories of the Fund’s investments and option contracts are included in the Portfolio of Investments.

 

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Global Markets Fund

 

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Description

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

  

Total

           

Common Stocks

           

Belgium

   $    $ 2,590,782    $    $ 2,590,782

Brazil

     16,965,820                16,965,820

Cayman Islands

     7,998,550                7,998,550

Chile

     2,646,936                2,646,936

China

          4,853,874           4,853,874

France

     2,123,619                2,123,619

Germany

          3,467,719           3,467,719

Hong Kong

          4,668,464           4,668,464

Japan

          5,071,018           5,071,018

Korea

          5,184,770           5,184,770

Netherlands Antilles

     1,672,108                1,672,108

Russia

          2,953,985           2,953,985

Switzerland

          9,894,310           9,894,310

United Kingdom

     1,614,416      15,062,947           16,677,363

United States

     93,960,458                93,960,458
                           

Total Common Stocks

     126,981,907      53,747,869           180,729,776
                           

Bonds and Notes

           

Non-Convertible Bonds

           

Korea

          1,642,562      362,262      2,004,824

United States

          57,709,763      326,675      58,036,438

All Other Non-Convertible Bonds(a)

          29,256,435           29,256,435
                           

Total Non-Convertible Bonds

          88,608,760      688,937      89,297,697
                           

Convertible Bonds(a)

          3,341,921           3,341,921

Municipals(a)

          98,310           98,310
                           

Total Bonds and Notes

          92,048,991      688,937      92,737,928
                           

Bank Loans(a)

          148,055           148,055

Preferred Stocks(a)

     16,434      1,194,799           1,211,233

Warrants(a)

               141,194      141,194

Short-Term Investments

          3,794,207           3,794,207
                           

Total Investments

     126,998,341      150,933,921      830,131      278,762,393
                           

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (unrealized appreciation)(a)

          9,350           9,350
                           

Total

   $ 126,998,341    $ 150,943,271    $ 830,131    $ 278,771,743
                           

 

(a) Major categories of the Fund’s investments and forward foreign currency contracts are included in the Portfolio of Investments.

 

Growth Fund

 

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Description(a)

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

  

Total

           

Common Stocks

   $ 110,918,93    $              —    $       —    $ 110,918,593
                           

 

(a) Major categories of the Fund’s investments are included in the Portfolio of Investments.

 

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Mid Cap Growth Fund

 

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Description(a)

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

  

Total

Common Stocks

   $ 76,297,344    $    $    $ 76,297,344

Short-Term Investments

          1,773,973           1,773,973
                           

Total

   $ 76,297,344    $ 1,773,973    $  —    $ 78,071,317
                           

 

(a) Major categories of the Fund’s investments are included in the Portfolio of Investments.

 

Value Fund

 

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Description(a)

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

  

Total

Common Stocks

   $ 907,609,377    $    $    $ 907,609,377

Short-Term Investments

          32,720,374           32,720,374
                           

Total

   $ 907,609,377    $ 32,720,374    $  —    $ 940,329,751
                           

 

(a) Major categories of the Fund’s investments are included in the Portfolio of Investments.

 

The following is a reconciliation of Level 3 investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair values as of March 31, 2010:

 

Global Markets Fund

 

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Investments in Securities

  

Balance as of

September 30,

2009

  

Accrued

Discounts

(Premiums)

  

Realized

Gain

(Loss)

   

Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

  

Net

Purchases

(Sales)

   

Net

Transfers

into/(out of)

Level 3

   

Balance as of

March 31,

2010

Bonds and Notes

                 

Non-Convertible Bonds

                 

Korea

   $    $    $      $ 8,120    $ 354,142      $      $ 362,262

United States

     859,552      4,131      (76     193,892      (12,231     (718,593     326,675

Convertible Bonds

                 

United States

     227,900      316             28,709             (256,925    

Warrants

                 

United States

                      141,194                    141,194
                                                   

Total

   $ 1,087,452    $ 4,447    $ (76   $ 371,915    $ 341,911      $ (975,518   $ 830,131
                                                   

 

4.  Derivatives.  Derivative instruments are defined as financial instruments whose value and performance are based on the value and performance of another security or financial instrument. Derivative instruments that the Funds currently use are forward foreign currency contracts and option contracts.

 

The Funds are subject to the risk that changes in foreign currency exchange rates will have an unfavorable effect on the value of Fund assets denominated in foreign currencies. The Funds may enter into forward foreign currency contracts for hedging purposes to protect the value of the Funds’ holdings of foreign securities. The Funds may also use forward foreign currency contracts to gain exposure to foreign currencies, regardless of whether securities denominated in such currencies are held in the Funds. During the six months ended March 31, 2010, Global Markets Fund engaged in forward foreign currency transactions to gain exposure to foreign currencies.

 

Disciplined Equity Fund, Global Markets Fund and Mid Cap Growth Fund are parties to agreements with counterparties that govern transactions in forward foreign currency contracts. These agreements contain contingent features that allow the counterparties to terminate open contracts early if the net asset value of a Fund declines beyond a certain threshold. If such contingent features were to be triggered, the counterparties could request immediate settlement of open contracts at current fair value.

 

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The Funds are subject to the risk of unpredictable declines in the value of individual equity securities and periods of below-average performance in individual securities or in the equity market as a whole. Certain Funds may use purchased put options and written call options to hedge against a decline in value of an equity security that it owns. Certain Funds may also write put options to offset the cost of options used for hedging purposes. During the six months ended March 31, 2010, Disciplined Equity Fund and Mid Cap Growth Fund engaged in written call option transactions. During this same period, Mid Cap Growth Fund also engaged in purchased and written put option transactions.

 

The following is a summary of derivative instruments for Disciplined Equity Fund as of March 31, 2010:

 

Liability Derivatives

  

Options Written

Equity contracts

  

$(80,942)

Statements of Assets and Liabilities Location

  

Options written, at value

 

Transactions in derivative instruments during the six months ended March 31, 2010 were as follows:

 

Realized Gain (Loss)

  

Options Written

Equity contracts

   $139,491

Statements of Operations Location

  

Net realized gain (loss) on options written

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

  

Options Written

Equity contracts

   $2,824

Statements of Operations Location

  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on options written

 

The following is a summary of derivative instruments for Global Markets Fund as of March 31, 2010:

 

Asset Derivatives

  

Forwards

Foreign exchange contracts

   $9,350

Statements of Assets and Liabilities Location

  

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

 

Transactions in derivative instruments during the six months ended March 31, 2010 were as follows:

 

Realized Gain (Loss)

  

Forwards

Foreign exchange contracts

   $72,268

Statements of Operations Location

  

Included in Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

  

Forwards

Foreign exchange contracts

   $(12,959)

Statements of Operations Location

  

Included in Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency translations

 

Transactions in derivative instruments for Mid Cap Growth Fund during the six months ended March 31, 2010 were as follows:

 

Realized Gain (Loss)

  

Purchased Options

  

Options Written

Equity contracts

  

$(215,385)

  

$(17,532)

Statements of Operations Location

   Included in Net realized gain (loss) on investments    Net realized gain (loss) on options written

 

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The following is a summary of Disciplined Equity Fund’s written option activity:

 

    

Number of

Contracts

   

Premiums

 
    

Outstanding at 9/30/2009

        $   

Options written

   11,617        826,289   

Options terminated in closing purchase transactions

   (9,649     (701,072

Options exercised

   (42     (2,058

Options expired

   (867     (39,393
              

Outstanding at 3/31/2010

   1,059      $ 83,766   
              

 

The following is a summary of Mid Cap Growth Fund’s purchased option activity:

 

    

Number of

Contracts

   

Premiums

 
    

Outstanding at 9/30/2009

        $   

Options purchased

   840        349,785   

Options terminated in closing sale transactions

   (840     (349,785

Options expired

            
              

Outstanding at 3/31/2010

        $   
              

 

The following is a summary of Mid Cap Growth Fund’s written option activity:

 

    

Number of

Contracts

   

Premiums

 
    

Outstanding at 9/30/2009

        $   

Options written

   1,042        125,130   

Options terminated in closing purchase transactions

   (1,042     (125,130

Options expired

            
              

Outstanding at 3/31/2010

        $   
              

 

Volume of derivative activity for Global Markets Fund, based on month-end notional amounts outstanding during the period, at absolute value, was as follows for the six months ended March 31, 2010:

 

     Percentage of
Net Assets
Forwards

Average Notional Amount Outstanding

   0.40%

Highest Notional Amount Outstanding

   0.78%

Lowest Notional Amount Outstanding

   0.25%

Notional Amount Outstanding as of March 31, 2010

   0.78%

 

5.  Purchases and Sales of Securities.  For the six months ended March 31, 2010, purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term investments and U.S. Government/agency securities and including paydowns) were as follows:

 

Fund

  

Purchases

    

Sales

       

Disciplined Equity Fund

   $ 41,994,159      $ 40,520,596

Global Markets Fund

     125,909,232        121,580,512

Growth Fund

     64,269,398        79,518,872

Mid Cap Growth Fund

     62,074,740        80,346,528

Value Fund

     426,299,336        216,978,403

 

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For the six months ended March 31, 2010, purchases and sales of U.S. Government/agency securities by the Global Markets Fund were $4,415,265 and $2,240,499, respectively.

 

6.  Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.

 

a.  Management Fees.  Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. (“Loomis Sayles”) serves as investment adviser to each Fund. Separate management agreements for each Fund in effect for the six months ended March 31, 2010, provided for fees at the following annual percentage rates of each Fund’s average daily net assets:

 

Fund

  

Percentage of

Average

Daily Net Assets

Disciplined Equity Fund

   0.50%

Global Markets Fund

   0.75%

Growth Fund

   0.50%

Mid Cap Growth Fund

   0.75%

Value Fund

   0.50%

 

Loomis Sayles has given binding undertakings to the Funds to reduce management fees and/or reimburse certain expenses to limit the Funds’ operating expenses, exclusive of acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expense, taxes and extraordinary expenses. These undertakings are in effect until January 31, 2011 and will be reevaluated on an annual basis. Management fee payables, as reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, are net of fee reductions and/or expense reimbursements, if any, pursuant to these undertakings.

 

For the period from February 1, 2010 to March 31, 2010, the expense limits as a percentage of average daily net assets under the expense limitation agreements were as follows:

 

     Expense Limit as a Percentage of  Average
Daily Net Assets
 

Fund

  

Class A

    

Class B

    

Class C

    

Class Y

    

Admin Class

 

Disciplined Equity Fund

   1.25    2.00    2.00    1.00    N/A   

Global Markets Fund

   1.25    N/A       2.00    1.00    N/A   

Growth Fund

   1.25    2.00    2.00    1.00    N/A   

Mid Cap Growth Fund

   1.25    N/A       2.00    1.00    N/A   

Value Fund

   1.10    1.85    1.85    0.85    1.35

 

Prior to February 1, 2010, the expense limits as a percentage of average daily net assets were as follows:

 

      Expense Limit as a Percentage of Average
Daily Net Assets
 

Fund

  

Class A

    

Class B

    

Class C

    

Class Y

 

Disciplined Equity Fund

   1.25    2.00    2.00    0.85

Global Markets Fund

   1.25    N/A       2.00    1.00

Growth Fund

   1.25    2.00    2.00    0.85

Mid Cap Growth Fund

   1.25    N/A       2.00    1.00

Value Fund

   1.10    1.85    1.85    0.85

 

For the period from October 1, 2009 to January 31, 2010, Loomis Sayles voluntarily agreed to further limit the operating expenses for Classes A, B and C of the Disciplined Equity Fund and the Growth Fund as follows:

 

      Expense Limit as a Percentage of
Average Daily Net Assets

Fund

  

Class A

    

Class B

    

Class C

Disciplined Equity Fund

   1.10%      1.85%      1.85%

Growth Fund

   1.10%      1.85%      1.85%

 

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Loomis Sayles shall be permitted to recover expenses it has borne under the expense limitation agreements (whether through reduction of its management fees or otherwise) on a class by class basis in later periods to the extent a class’ expenses fall below a class’ expense limits, provided, however, that a class is not obligated to pay such reduced fees/expenses more than one year after the end of the fiscal year in which the fees/expenses were reduced. Fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed pursuant to the voluntary agreement cannot be recovered by Loomis Sayles in later periods.

 

For the six months ended March 31, 2010, the management fees and reductions of management fees for each Fund were as follows:

 

      Gross
Management
Fees
   Contractual
Reductions of
Management
Fees1
   Voluntary
Reductions  of
Management
Fees
   Net
Management
Fees
   Percentage  of
Average
Daily Net Assets
                 

Fund

              

Gross

  

Net

Disciplined Equity Fund

   $ 78,867    $ 43,762    $ 1,736    $ 33,369    0.50%    0.21%

Global Markets Fund

     982,567      37,043           945,524    0.75%    0.72%

Growth Fund

     278,395      7,904      7,297      263,194    0.50%    0.47%

Mid Cap Growth Fund

     299,194      82,683           216,511    0.75%    0.54%

Value Fund

     2,029,139                2,029,139    0.50%    0.50%

 

1 Management fee reductions are subject to possible recovery until September 30, 2011.

 

For the six months ended March 31, 2010, expense reimbursements related to the prior fiscal year were recovered as follows:

 

      Recovered Expenses

Fund

  

Class A

  

Class B

  

Class C

  

Class Y

  

Total

Growth Fund

   $ 944    $ 145    $ 428    $  —    $ 1,517

 

Certain officers and employees of Loomis Sayles are also officers or Trustees of the Trust. Loomis Sayles’ general partner is indirectly owned by Natixis Global Asset Management, L.P. (“Natixis US”), which is part of Natixis Global Asset Management, an international asset management group based in Paris, France.

 

b.  Administrative Fees.  Natixis Asset Management Advisors, L.P. (“Natixis Advisors”) provides certain administrative services for the Funds and contracts with State Street Bank to serve as sub-administrator. Natixis Advisors is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Natixis US. Pursuant to an agreement among Natixis Funds Trust I, Natixis Funds Trust II, Natixis Funds Trust IV, Natixis Cash Management Trust, Gateway Trust (“Natixis Funds Trusts”), Loomis Sayles Funds I, Loomis Sayles Funds II (“Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts”), Hansberger International Series and Natixis Advisors, each Fund pays Natixis Advisors monthly its pro rata portion of fees equal to an annual rate of 0.0575% of the first $15 billion of the average daily net assets of the Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and the Hansberger International Series, 0.0500% of the next $15 billion, 0.0425% of the next $30 billion and 0.0375% of such assets in excess of $60 billion, subject to an annual aggregate minimum fee for the Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and the Hansberger International Series of $10 million, which is reevaluated on an annual basis. New funds are subject to a fee for the first twelve months of operations of $75,000 plus $12,500 per additional class and an additional $75,000 if managed by multiple subadvisers.

 

For the six months ended March 31, 2010, each Fund paid the following for administrative fees to Natixis Advisors:

 

Fund

  

Administrative

Fees

Disciplined Equity Fund

   $ 7,634

Global Markets Fund

     63,405

Growth Fund

     26,943

Mid Cap Growth Fund

     19,303

Value Fund

     196,437

 

c. Service and Distribution Fees. Natixis Distributors, L.P. (“Natixis Distributors”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Natixis US, has entered into a distribution agreement with the Trust. Pursuant to this agreement, Natixis Distributors serves as principal underwriter of the funds of the Trust.

 

Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Trusts have adopted a Service Plan relating to each Fund’s Class A shares (the “Class A Plans”), a Distribution and Service Plan relating to each Fund’s Class B (if applicable) and Class C shares (the “Class B and Class C Plans”), and Value Fund has adopted a Distribution Plan relating to its Admin Class shares (the “Admin Class Plan”).

 

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Under the Class A Plans, each Fund pays Natixis Distributors a monthly service fee at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Fund’s Class A shares, as reimbursement for expenses incurred by Natixis Distributors in providing personal services to investors in Class A shares and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.

 

Under the respective Class B (if applicable) and Class C Plans, each Fund pays Natixis Distributors a monthly service fee at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Fund’s Class B (if applicable) and Class C shares, as compensation for services provided by Natixis Distributors in providing personal services to investors in Class B (if applicable) and Class C shares and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.

 

Also under the respective Class B (if applicable) and Class C Plans, each Fund pays Natixis Distributors a monthly distribution fee at the annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Fund’s Class B (if applicable) and Class C shares, as compensation for services provided by Natixis Distributors in connection with the marketing or sale of Class B (if applicable) and Class C shares.

 

Under the Admin Class Plan, the Value Fund pays Natixis Distributors a monthly distribution fee at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Fund’s Admin Class shares, as compensation for services provided by Natixis Distributors in connection with the marketing or sale of Admin Class shares or for payments made by Natixis Distributors to securities dealers or other financial intermediaries as commissions, asset-based sales charges or other compensation with respect to the sale of Admin Class shares, or for providing personal services to investors and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.

 

In addition, the Admin Class shares of the Value Fund may pay Natixis Distributors an administrative service fee, at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Admin Class shares. These fees are subsequently paid to securities dealers or financial intermediaries for providing personal services and/or account maintenance for their customers who hold such shares.

 

For the six months ended March 31, 2010 the Fund paid the following service and distribution fees:

 

      Service Fees     Distribution Fees  
     

Class A

  

Class B

  

Class C

  

Admin Class

   

Class B

  

Class C

  

Admin Class

 
                   
                   

Disciplined Equity Fund

   $ 2,190    $ 202    $ 1,834    $      $ 605    $ 5,502    $   

Global Markets Fund

     61,140           125,879                  377,635        

Growth Fund

     41,865      6,481      18,935             19,442      56,804        

Mid Cap Growth Fund

     63,086           18                  53        

Value Fund

     159,497      6,047      12,937      (a)      18,140      38,812      (a) 

 

(a) Amount is less than $1.

 

d.  Sub-Transfer Agent Fees.  Natixis Distributors has entered into agreements with financial intermediaries to provide certain recordkeeping, processing, shareholder communications and other services to customers of the intermediaries and has agreed to compensate the intermediaries for providing those services. Certain services would be provided by the Funds if the shares of those customers were registered directly with the Funds’ transfer agent. Accordingly, the Funds agreed to pay a portion of the intermediary fees attributable to shares of the Fund held by the intermediaries (which generally is a percentage of the value of shares held) not exceeding what the Funds would have paid its transfer agent had each customer’s shares been registered directly with the transfer agent instead of held through the intermediaries. Natixis Distributors pays the remainder of the fees.

 

For the six months ended March 31, 2010, the Funds paid the following sub-transfer agent fees, which are reflected in transfer agent fees and expenses in the Statements of Operations.

 

Fund

  

Sub-Transfer Agent Fees

Disciplined Equity Fund

   $ 10,043

Global Markets Fund

     98,519

Growth Fund

     39,348

Mid Cap Growth Fund

     59,101

Value Fund

     288,877

 

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e.  Commissions.  The Funds have been informed that commissions (including CDSCs) on Fund shares retained by Natixis Distributors during the six months ended March 31, 2010, were as follows:

 

Fund

  

Commissions

Disciplined Equity Fund

   $ 2,460

Global Markets Fund

     117,446

Growth Fund

     19,274

Mid Cap Growth Fund

     1,846

Value Fund

     24,328

 

f.  Trustees Fees and Expenses.  The Funds do not pay any compensation directly to its officers or Trustees who are directors, officers or employees of Natixis Advisors, Natixis Distributors, Natixis US, or their affiliates. Effective January 1, 2010, the Chairperson of the Board receives a retainer fee at the annual rate of $250,000. The Chairperson does not receive any meeting attendance fees for Board of Trustees meetings or committee meetings that she attends. Each Independent Trustee (other than the Chairperson) receives, in the aggregate, a retainer fee at the annual rate of $80,000. Each Independent Trustee also receives a meeting attendance fee of $10,000 for each meeting of the Board of Trustees that he or she attends in person and $5,000 for each meeting of the Board of Trustees that he or she attends telephonically. In addition, each committee chairman receives an additional retainer fee at the annual rate of $15,000. Each Contract Review and Governance Committee member is compensated $6,000 for each Committee meeting that he or she attends in person and $3,000 for each meeting that he or she attends telephonically. Each Audit Committee member is compensated $7,500 for each Committee meeting that he or she attends in person and $3,750 for each meeting that he or she attends telephonically. Each member of the ad hoc Committee on Alternative Investments received a one-time fee of $10,000. The ad hoc Committee on Alternative Investments is not a standing committee. These fees are allocated among the funds in the Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and the Hansberger International Series based on a formula that takes into account, among other factors, the relative net assets of each fund. Trustees are reimbursed for travel expenses in connection with attendance at meetings.

 

Prior to January 1, 2010, the Chairperson of the Board received a retainer fee at the annual rate of $200,000. The Chairperson did not receive any meeting attendance fees for Board of Trustees meetings or committee meetings that she attended. Each Independent Trustee (other than the Chairperson) received, in the aggregate, a retainer fee at the annual rate of $65,000. Each Independent Trustee also received a meeting attendance fee of $7,500 for each meeting of the Board of Trustees that he or she attended in person and $3,750 for each meeting of the Board of Trustees that he or she attended telephonically. In addition, each committee chairman received an additional retainer fee at an annual rate of $10,000. Each Contract Review and Governance Committee member was compensated $5,000 for each Committee meeting that he or she attended in person and $2,500 for each meeting that he or she attended telephonically. Each Audit Committee member was compensated $6,250 for each Committee meeting that he or she attended in person and $3,125 for each meeting that he or she attended telephonically.

 

A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Funds until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based on theoretical investments of deferred amounts, on the normal payment dates, in certain funds of the Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and Hansberger International Series as designated by the participating Trustees. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are allocated pro rata among the funds in the Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts, and Hansberger International Series, and are normally reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statements of Operations. The portions of the accrued obligations allocated to the Funds under the Plan are reflected as Deferred Trustees’ fees on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

7.  Line of Credit.  Each Fund, together with certain other funds of Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and the Hansberger International Series, participates in a $200,000,000 committed unsecured line of credit provided by State Street Bank, with an individual limit of $125,000,000 for each fund that participates in the line of credit. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds rate or overnight LIBOR, plus 1.25%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.15% per annum, payable at the end of each calendar quarter, is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their average daily unused portion of the line of credit.

 

Prior to March 10, 2010, each Fund, together with certain other funds of Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and the Hansberger International Series, participated in a $200,000,000 committed unsecured line of credit provided by State Street Bank, with an individual limit of $125,000,000 for each Fund that participated in the line of credit. Interest was charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds rate or overnight LIBOR, plus 0.75%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.125% per annum, payable at the end of each calendar quarter, was accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their average daily unused portion of the line of credit.

 

For the six months ended March 31, 2010, the Funds had no borrowings under these agreements.

 

8.  Concentration of Risk.  Each Fund may purchase investments of foreign issuers. Investing in securities of foreign issuers involves special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. companies and securities of the U.S. Government. These risks include revaluation of currencies and the risk of expropriation. Moreover, the markets for securities of many foreign issuers may be less liquid and the prices of such securities may be more volatile than those of comparable U.S. companies and the U.S. Government.

 

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March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

At March 31, 2010, Global Markets Fund held Taiwan dollars, valued at $1,904,731, that were restricted as to withdrawal or usage. This amount represents the proceeds from sales of securities in Taiwan. These proceeds cannot be repatriated until the Fund engages a tax agent in Taiwan for the purpose of performing certain duties for compliance with Taiwan’s tax laws. Subsequent to March 31, 2010, a tax agent was engaged and proceeds were repatriated.

 

9.  Brokerage Commission Recapture.  Each Fund has entered into agreements with certain brokers whereby the brokers will rebate a portion of brokerage commissions. All amounts rebated by the brokers are returned to the Funds under such agreements and are included in realized gains on the Statements of Operations. For the six months ended March 31, 2010, amounts rebated under these agreements were as follows:

 

Fund

  

Rebates

Disciplined Equity Fund

   $ 8,960

Global Markets Fund

     21,034

Growth Fund

     21,807

Mid Cap Growth Fund

     14,688

Value Fund

     77,273

 

10.  Concentration of Ownership.  At March 31, 2010, Loomis Sayles Funded Pension Plan and Loomis Sayles Employees’ Profit Sharing Retirement Plan held shares of beneficial interest in the Funds as follows:

 

Fund

  

Pension Plan

  

Profit Sharing

Retirement Plan

Disciplined Equity Fund

   1,065,345    891,301

Global Markets Fund

   981,661    549,554

Growth Fund

   1,268,615    1,839,688

Mid Cap Growth Fund

   302,417    351,205

Value Fund

   487,579    732,046

 

From time to time, the Funds may have a concentration of several shareholders having a significant percentage of shares outstanding. Investment activities of these shareholders could have material impacts on the Funds. As of March 31, 2010, certain Funds had shareholders that held greater than 5% of the fund’s outstanding shares. Such ownership may be beneficially held by individuals or entities other than the owner of record. The number of greater than 5% shareholders and the aggregate percentage of net assets represented by such ownership was as follows:

 

Fund

  

Number of Greater

Than 5% Shareholders

  

Percentage of

Ownership

 

Disciplined Equity Fund

   1    16.48

Global Markets Fund

   1    9.37

Growth Fund

   1    6.33

Mid Cap Growth Fund

   1    7.46

Value Fund

   1    6.09

 

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March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

11.  Capital Shares.  Each Fund may issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest, without par value. Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

   Six Months Ended

March 31, 2010

  

  

   Year Ended

September 30, 2009

  

  

Disciplined Equity Fund

   Shares        Amount       Shares        Amount   
         
Class A          

Issued from the sale of shares

   67,127      $ 456,853       503,388      $ 2,877,536   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

   878        5,881       2,476        13,914   

Redeemed

   (34,872     (236,136    (366,248     (1,808,856
                             

Net change

   33,133      $ 226,598       139,616      $ 1,082,594   
                             
Class B          

Issued from the sale of shares

   306      $ 2,000       12,584      $ 70,815   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

                         

Redeemed

   (5,097     (33,457    (19,550     (106,750
                             

Net change

   (4,791   $ (31,457    (6,966   $ (35,935
                             
Class C          

Issued from the sale of shares

   23,906      $ 157,512       392,349      $ 2,090,452   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

                300        1,642   

Redeemed

   (61,637     (402,360    (301,104     (1,542,203
                             

Net change

   (37,731   $ (244,848    91,545      $ 549,891   
                             
Class Y          

Issued from the sale of shares

   574,854      $ 4,009,444       1,188,390      $ 6,823,853   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

   25,762        173,639       34,089        192,942   

Redeemed

   (326,208     (2,252,491    (488,997     (2,719,886
                             

Net change

   274,408      $ 1,930,592       733,482      $ 4,296,909   
                             

Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions

   265,019      $ 1,880,885       957,677      $ 5,893,459   
                             
   Six Months Ended

March 31, 2010

  

  

   Year Ended

September 30, 2009

  

  

Global Markets Fund

   Shares        Amount       Shares        Amount   
         
Class A          

Issued from the sale of shares

   928,741      $ 11,923,858       1,705,833      $ 19,017,067   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

   73,498        923,132       101,851        922,775   

Redeemed

   (592,920     (7,563,442    (4,038,918     (39,038,267
                             

Net change

   409,319      $ 5,283,548       (2,231,234   $ (19,098,425
                             
Class C          

Issued from the sale of shares

   1,179,251      $ 15,057,338       1,738,010      $ 17,537,139   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

   53,353        667,977       53,943        487,650   

Redeemed

   (993,713     (12,711,100    (4,818,214     (46,175,227
                             

Net change

   238,891      $ 3,014,215       (3,026,261   $ (28,150,438
                             
Class Y          

Issued from the sale of shares

   1,806,248      $ 23,360,952       2,798,814      $ 29,261,743   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

   145,986        1,836,503       162,878        1,477,305   

Redeemed

   (1,475,258     (18,867,308    (4,571,286     (44,364,544
                             

Net change

   476,976      $ 6,330,147       (1,609,594   $ (13,625,496
                             

Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions

   1,125,186      $ 14,627,910       (6,867,089   $ (60,874,359
                             

 

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March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

11.  Capital Shares (continued).

 

   Six Months Ended

March 31, 2010

  

  

   Year Ended

September 30, 2009

  

  

Growth Fund

   Shares        Amount       Shares        Amount   
         
Class A          

Issued from the sale of shares

   496,024      $ 2,363,535       3,453,752      $ 13,194,701   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

                         

Redeemed

   (1,277,530     (6,064,444    (27,441,954     (101,923,299
                             

Net change

   (781,506   $ (3,700,909    (23,988,202   $ (88,728,598
                             
Class B          

Issued from the sale of shares

   11,856      $ 54,645       41,478      $ 155,665   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

                         

Redeemed

   (248,690     (1,127,365    (768,098     (2,804,977
                             

Net change

   (236,834   $ (1,072,720    (726,620   $ (2,649,312
                             
Class C          

Issued from the sale of shares

   82,107      $ 370,139       669,485      $ 2,490,747   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

                         

Redeemed

   (914,330     (4,087,264    (2,624,342     (9,647,623
                             

Net change

   (832,223   $ (3,717,125    (1,954,857   $ (7,156,876
                             
Class Y          

Issued from the sale of shares

   603,811      $ 3,113,495       2,676,025      $ 11,399,448   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

                         

Redeemed

   (1,920,451     (9,560,832    (4,993,469     (21,416,325
                             

Net change

   (1,316,640   $ (6,447,337    (2,317,444   $ (10,016,877
                             

Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions

   (3,167,203   $ (14,938,091    (28,987,123   $ (108,551,663
                             
   Six Months Ended

March 31, 2010

  

  

   Year Ended

September 30, 2009

  

  

Mid Cap Growth Fund

   Shares        Amount       Shares        Amount   
         
Class A**          

Issued from the sale of shares

   193,756      $ 3,828,763       5,551,566      $ 85,146,527   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

                         

Redeemed

   (1,047,613     (20,813,275    (8,253,762     (130,696,008
                             

Net change

   (853,857   $ (16,984,512    (2,702,196   $ (45,549,481
                             
Class C*          

Issued from the sale of shares

   1,186      $ 23,000       66      $ 1,000   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

                         

Redeemed

   (236     (5,000             
                             

Net change

   950      $ 18,000       66      $ 1,000   
                             
Class Y**          

Issued from the sale of shares

   163,195      $ 3,340,264       2,017,424      $ 31,974,020   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

                         

Redeemed

   (177,963     (3,603,417    (1,769,294     (28,085,399
                             

Net change

   (14,768   $ (263,153    248,130      $ 3,888,621   
                             

Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions

   (867,675   $ (17,229,665    (2,454,000   $ (41,659,860
                             

 

* From commencement of Class operations on February 2, 2009 through September 30, 2009.
** Prior to the close of business on February 2, 2009 the Fund offered Retail and Institutional Class shares, which were redesignated as Class A and Class Y shares, respectively on that date.

 

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March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

11.  Capital Shares (continued).

 

   Six Months Ended

March 31, 2010

  

  

   Year Ended

September 30, 2009

  

  

Value Fund

   Shares        Amount       Shares        Amount   
         
Class A          

Issued from the sale of shares

   1,363,864      $ 22,838,803       3,255,896      $ 44,814,805   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

   60,746        1,001,697       94,079        1,308,638   

Redeemed

   (1,205,126     (20,127,532    (2,248,215     (30,522,329
                             

Net change

   219,484      $ 3,712,968       1,101,760      $ 15,601,114   
                             
Class B          

Issued from the sale of shares

   14,537      $ 244,520       22,368      $ 308,302   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

                888        12,403   

Redeemed

   (69,721     (1,180,148    (179,186     (2,417,234
                             

Net change

   (55,184   $ (935,628    (155,930   $ (2,096,529
                             
Class C          

Issued from the sale of shares

   116,845      $ 1,952,429       382,900      $ 5,369,989   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

   939        15,401       3,005        41,620   

Redeemed

   (112,910     (1,892,746    (134,455     (1,783,797
                             

Net change

   4,874      $ 75,084       251,450      $ 3,627,812   
                             
Class Y          

Issued from the sale of shares

   16,660,547      $ 280,457,831       26,551,540      $ 378,808,598   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

   379,395        6,260,027       306,125        4,258,197   

Redeemed

   (7,393,091     (123,177,476    (8,813,838     (119,971,291
                             

Net change

   9,646,851      $ 163,540,382       18,043,827      $ 263,095,504   
                             
Admin Class*          

Issued from the sale of shares

   60      $ 1,002            $   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

                         

Redeemed

                         
                             

Net change

   60      $ 1,002                
                             

Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions

   9,816,085      $ 166,393,808       19,241,107      $ 280,227,901   
                             

 

* From commencement of Class operations on February 1, 2010 through March 31, 2010.

 

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Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund

 

 

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Fund and Manager Review      1
Portfolio of Investments      7
Statements of Assets and Liabilities      19
Statements of Operations      20
Statements of Changes in Net Assets      21
Financial Highlights      23
Notes to Financial Statements      25

 

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT

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FUND AND MANAGER REVIEW

 

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund

LOGO

Mark F. Burns, CFA

Manager since January 2005

 

LOGO

John Slavik, CFA

Manager since April 2005

 

PORTFOLIO REVIEW

After finishing 2009 on a strong note, the stock market started off slowly in 2010, with investors digesting the extraordinary gains of the previous year while wondering whether signs of improved economic activity were sustainable. March data revealed a brighter employment picture, increased manufacturing activity and greater stability in housing—and the market responded accordingly. Strong fourth-quarter returns, combined with solid gains in March, led to solid six-month returns for all segments of the stock market.

 

For the six months ended March 31, 2010, Institutional Class shares of Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund returned 15.37%. The fund outperformed its benchmark, the Russell 2000 Growth Index, which returned 12.07% for the period.

 

WHAT WAS THE PRIMARY REASON FOR THE FUND’S OUTPERFORMANCE?

The fund’s outperformance was due primarily to a shift in investor focus to the type of companies we favor, particularly during the fourth quarter of 2009: companies with strong competitive positions that can sustain growth well into the future. Additionally, the fund’s performance benefited from strong stock selection across a diverse group of sectors, including healthcare, consumer discretionary, producer durables and energy.

 

WHICH FACTORS POSITIVELY CONTRIBUTED TO THE FUND’S PERFORMANCE?

Our healthcare holdings were the greatest contributors to performance. Leading stocks included Incyte, a biotechnology company, which signed large partnerships for two of its drugs, and SXC Health Solutions, a pharmacy benefit management services and healthcare IT company, which reported strong fourth-quarter results. Our position in IMAX, the leader in 3-D movies, led performance in the consumer discretionary sector, while Bucyrus International, an industrial, construction and mining company, reported better-than-expected earnings and drove results in producer durables.

 

WHICH FACTORS DETRACTED FROM THE FUND’S RESULTS?

Stock selection in the technology, materials and utilities sectors had a negative impact on the fund’s relative performance. Brocade, a provider of switching solutions for storage area networks, was among the largest detractors, after missing earnings estimates and issuing lower-than-expected guidance. We reduced the fund’s technology weight, primarily due to weak prospects for growth among specific communication equipment and software companies. Nevertheless, technology remains the fund’s largest sector weight.

 

WHAT IS YOUR OUTLOOK?

We believe the stock market has the potential to produce positive returns over the next 12 months, although overall gains may be modest and interrupted by periodic reversals. Corporate cost-cutting programs have been responsible for most of the earnings growth that has occurred up until now. We believe the economy has stabilized, setting the stage for revenue improvements that can drive future profit growth. However, improved earnings also can trigger talk of higher interest rates, which, in turn, could restrain overall market performance.

 

FUND FACTS

Symbol | Institutional: LSSIX;

Retail: LCGRX

Objective | Long-term capital growth from investments in common stocks or other equity securities

Strategy | Invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings made for investment purposes) in equity securities of companies with market capitalizations that fall within the capitalization range of the Russell 2000 Index or is $3 billion or less at the time of investment. Unlike the Index, the Fund may invest in companies of any size.

Fund Inception Date | 12/31/96

Total Net Assets | $124.7 million

 

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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

Periods Ended March 31, 2010

 

6 Months     1 Year     5 Years     10 Years     Since
Inception
 

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth: Institutional

  

15.37   52.69   6.35   -7.16   3.11

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth: Retail

  

15.34      52.48      6.09      -7.39      2.86   

Russell 2000 Growth Index(c)

  

12.07      60.32      3.82      -1.53      3.28   

Russell 2000 Index(c)

  

13.07      62.76      3.36      3.68      6.22   

Lipper Small-Cap Growth Funds Index(c)

  

12.68      57.45      2.71      -1.59      4.61   

Gross expense ratio (before reductions and reimbursements)*

Institutional: 1.01%   Retail: 1.43%

Net expense ratio (after reductions and reimbursements)*

Institutional: 1.00%   Retail: 1.25%

* As stated in the most recent prospectus. Expense reductions are contractual and are set to expire on 1/31/11.

CUMULATIVE PERFORMANCE

 

Inception to March 31, 2010(a)(b)

 

LOGO

Data quoted reflects past performance and cannot guarantee future results. Average annual total returns assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. For performance current to the most recent month end, please visit www.loomissayles.com. Current performance may be higher or lower than quoted.

 

Returns do not reflect the taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of shares. Periods of less than one year are not annualized. Performance data reflects certain fee reductions and reimbursements, if any, without which performance would be lower.

 

(a) Cumulative performance is shown for the institutional class of shares. Performance of the retail class would be lower due to higher fees. (b) The mountain chart is based on the initial investment minimum of $100,000 for the institutional class. (c) See page 5 for a description of the indices.

 

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

Small- and mid-cap stocks may be more volatile than larger, more established companies. The secondary market for these stocks may be less liquid, which could adversely impact the fund’s value. Growth funds involve increased risks, in part, because the value of the underlying securities is based on future expectations that may or may not be met.

 

The fund can invest a significant percentage of assets in foreign securities and the value of the fund shares can be adversely affected by changes in currency exchange rates, political, and economic developments. In emerging markets these risks can be significant. The fund is subject to currency risk, which is the risk that fluctuations in exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies may cause the value of a fund’s investments to decline. Fund shares should be viewed as a long-term investment.

 

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FUND AND MANAGER REVIEW

 

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund

LOGO

Joseph Gatz, CFA

Manager since January 2000

 

LOGO

Daniel Thelen, CFA

Manager since April 2000

 

PORTFOLIO REVIEW

After finishing 2009 on a strong note, the stock market started off slowly in 2010, as investors digested the extraordinary gains of the previous year while wondering whether improved economic activity was sustainable. March data revealed a brighter employment picture, increased manufacturing activity and greater stability in housing—and the market responded accordingly. Strong fourth-quarter returns, combined with solid gains in March, led to solid six-month returns for all segments of the stock market.

 

For the six months ended March 31, 2010, Institutional Class shares of Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund returned 9.74%. The fund underperformed its benchmark, the Russell 2000 Value Index, which returned 14.01% for the period.

 

WHAT WAS THE PRIMARY REASON FOR THE FUND’S UNDERPERFORMANCE?

The fund underperformed its benchmark because of its focus on higher-quality stocks, which underperformed lower-quality stocks during the first quarter of 2010. In general, the small-cap market was led by low-priced stocks, the smallest market caps and low-quality companies.

 

WHICH FACTORS POSITIVELY CONTRIBUTED TO THE FUND’S PERFORMANCE?

In 2009, we made several additions to the portfolio early in the market recovery, emphasizing smaller-cap and more cyclical stocks poised for a recovery. These changes helped limit the negative impact of the low-quality rally in 2009. However, we backed off the strategy late last year and early in 2010, as better fundamentals emerged. Hence, we were surprised that low-quality stocks, a segment of the market that typically does not match up well with our strategy, continued to lead the market in 2010. Stock selection in the healthcare sector contributed positively. Perrigo, a store-brand over-the-counter pharmaceutical provider, was one of the fund’s top performers.

 

WHICH FACTORS DETRACTED FROM THE FUND’S RESULTS?

Stock selection was negative during the period, with the financial services, materials and processing and technology sectors detracting the most. In particular, our holdings among high-quality banks and non-credit-sensitive transaction processors did not keep pace with the index return of the financial services sector overall.

 

WHAT IS YOUR OUTLOOK?

We believe the stock market has the potential to produce positive returns over the next 12 months, although overall gains may be modest and interrupted by periodic reversals. Corporate cost-cutting programs have been responsible for most of the earnings growth that has occurred up until now. We believe the economy has stabilized, setting the stage for revenue improvements that can drive future profit growth. However, improved earnings also can trigger talk of higher interest rates, which, in turn, could restrain overall market performance.

 

FUND FACTS

Symbol | Institutional: LSSCX;

Retail: LSCRX; Admin: LSVAX

Objective | Long-term capital growth from investments in common stocks or other equity securities

Strategy | Invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings made for investment purposes) in equity securities of companies with market capitalizations that fall within the capitalization range of the Russell 2000 Index or is $3 billion or less at the time of investment. Unlike the Index, the Fund may invest in companies of any size.

Fund Inception Date | 5/13/91

Class Inception Date | Institutional: 5/13/91

Retail: 12/31/96

Admin: 1/2/98

Total Net Assets | $986.1 million

 

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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

Periods Ended March 31, 2010

 

6 Months     1 Year     5 Years     10 Years     Since Fund
Inception
(a)(b)
 

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value: Institutional

  

9.74   53.29   4.38   8.24   12.17

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value: Retail(a)

  

9.53      52.84      4.11      7.97      11.97   

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value: Admin(a)

  

9.45      52.42      3.84      7.70      11.62   

Russell 2000 Value Index(c)

  

14.01      65.07      2.75      8.90      11.43   

Russell 2000 Index(c)

  

13.07      62.76      3.36      3.68      9.09   

Lipper Small-Cap Core Funds Index(b)(c)

  

12.46      63.48      3.71      4.98      N/A   

Gross expense ratio (before reductions and reimbursements)*

Institutional: 0.94%   Retail: 1.31%   Admin: 1.77%

Net expense ratio (after reductions and reimbursements)*

Institutional: 0.90%   Retail: 1.15%   Admin: 1.40%

* As stated in the most recent prospectus. Expense reductions are contractual and are set to expire on 1/31/11.

 

 

CUMULATIVE PERFORMANCE

 

Inception to March 31, 2010(d)(e)

 

LOGO

 

Data quoted reflects past performance and cannot guarantee future results. Average annual total returns assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. For performance current to the most recent month end, please visit www.loomissayles.com. Current performance may be higher or lower than quoted.

 

Returns do not reflect the taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of shares. Periods of less than one year are not annualized. Performance data reflects certain fee reductions and reimbursements, if any, without which performance would be lower.

 

(a) Prior to the inception of retail class shares (12/31/96) and admin class shares (1/2/98), performance is that of institutional class shares, restated to reflect the higher net expenses of the retail class shares and admin class shares, respectively. Since index performance data is not available coincident with the fund’s inception date, the beginning value of the index is the value as of the month end closest to the Fund’s inception date. (b) The Lipper Small-Cap Core Funds Index performance data is not available prior to January 1, 1992. (c) See page 5 for a description of the Indices. (d) Cumulative performance is shown for the institutional class of shares. Performance of the retail and admin classes would be lower due to higher fees and expenses. (e) The mountain chart is based on the initial investment minimum of $100,000 for the institutional class.

 

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

 

Value stocks may fall out of favor with investors and underperform the overall equity market during any given period. Small- and mid-cap stocks may be more volatile than larger, more established companies. The secondary market for these stocks may be less liquid, which could adversely impact the Fund’s value.

 

The fund can invest a significant percentage of assets in foreign securities and the value of the fund shares can be adversely affected by changes in currency exchange rates, political, and economic developments. In emerging markets these risks can be significant. The fund is subject to currency risk, which is the risk that fluctuations in exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies may cause the value of a fund’s investments to decline. Fund shares should be viewed as a long-term investment.

 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

Index Definitions

Indices are unmanaged and do not have expenses that affect results, unlike mutual funds. Index returns are adjusted for the reinvestment of capital gain distributions and income dividends. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

Lipper Small-Cap Core Funds Index is an unmanaged index which tracks the average performance of the 30 largest small-cap core funds according to Lipper Inc.

Lipper Small-Cap Growth Funds Index is an unmanaged index which tracks the average performance of the 30 largest small-cap growth funds according to Lipper Inc.

Source: Lipper, Inc.

 

Russell 2000 Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe.

Russell 2000 Growth Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the small-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 2000 companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.

Russell 2000 Value Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the small-cap value segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 2000 companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.

 

Proxy Voting Information

A description of the funds’ proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge, upon request, (i) by calling Loomis Sayles at 800-633-3330; (ii) on the funds’ website, www.loomissayles.com, and (iii) on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. Information about how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the 12 months ended June 30, 2009 is available on (i) the funds’ website and (ii) the SEC’s website.

 

Quarterly Portfolio Schedules

The funds file a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The funds’ Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800-SEC-0330.

 

UNDERSTANDING YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES

 

As a mutual fund shareholder you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including redemption fees and certain exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service fees (12b-1 fees), and other fund expenses. These costs are described in more detail in the funds’ prospectus. The examples below are intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds and help you compare these with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The first line in the table of each fund shows the actual amount of fund expenses you would have paid on a $1,000 investment in the fund from October 1, 2009 through March 31, 2010. It also shows how much a $1,000 investment would be worth at the close of the period, assuming actual fund returns and expenses. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6) and multiply the result by the number in the Expenses Paid During the Period column as shown below for your class.

 

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

 

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Please note that the expenses shown reflect ongoing costs only, and do not include any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included, total costs would be higher.

 

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund

 

Institutional Class

  Beginning
Account Value
10/1/2009
   Ending
Account Value
3/31/2010
   Expenses Paid
During Period*
10/1/2009 – 3/31/2010

Actual

  $1,000.00    $1,153.70    $5.37

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

  $1,000.00    $1,019.95    $5.04

Retail Class

             

Actual

  $1,000.00    $1,153.40    $6.71

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

  $1,000.00    $1,018.70    $6.29

*   Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio (after fee reduction/reimbursement): 1.00%, and 1.25% for Institutional and Retail Class, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the half-year period).

 

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund

 

Institutional Class

  Beginning
Account Value
10/1/2009
   Ending
Account Value
3/31/2010
   Expenses Paid
During Period*
10/1/2009 – 3/31/2010

Actual

  $1,000.00    $1,097.40    $4.71

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

  $1,000.00    $1,020.44    $4.53

Retail Class

             

Actual

  $1,000.00    $1,095.30    $6.01

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

  $1,000.00    $1,019.20    $5.79

Admin Class

             

Actual

  $1,000.00    $1,094.50    $7.31

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

  $1,000.00    $1,017.95    $7.04

*   Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio (after fee reduction/reimbursement): 0.90%, 1.15% and 1.40%, for Institutional, Retail and Admin Class, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the half-year period).

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS – as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund

 

 

              Shares   Value (†)
         
COMMON STOCKS – 98.4% of Net Assets          
Aerospace & Defense – 1.1%          

Hexcel Corp.(b)

        98,695   $ 1,425,156
             
Air Freight & Logistics – 1.3%          

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.(b)

        30,970     1,642,958
             
Auto Components – 0.8%          

Amerigon, Inc.(b)

        103,402     1,045,394
             
Biotechnology – 4.8%          

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b)

        20,875     1,134,974

Alkermes, Inc.(b)

        63,045     817,693

Cepheid, Inc.(b)

        74,574     1,303,553

Clinical Data, Inc.(b)

        44,662     866,443

Incyte Corp. Ltd.(b)

        63,105     880,946

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b)

        35,363     936,766
             
            5,940,375
             
Building Products – 1.0%          

Trex Company, Inc.(b)

        60,972     1,298,094
             
Capital Markets – 3.5%          

Evercore Partners, Inc., Class A

        37,942     1,138,260

Greenhill & Co., Inc.

        14,012     1,150,245

Harris & Harris Group, Inc.(b)

        146,816     676,822

Stifel Financial Corp.(b)

        27,137     1,458,614
             
            4,423,941
             
Commercial Banks – 1.1%          

Signature Bank(b)

        36,482     1,351,658
             
Commercial Services & Supplies – 1.9%          

EnerNOC, Inc.(b)

        35,814     1,062,960

Waste Connections, Inc.(b)

        38,719     1,314,897
             
            2,377,857
             
Communications Equipment – 3.9%          

Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.(b)

        129,107     737,201

Ciena Corp.(b)

        71,586     1,090,971

DG FastChannel, Inc.(b)

        36,824     1,176,527

F5 Networks, Inc.(b)

        20,451     1,257,941

Meru Networks, Inc.(b)

        32,443     621,932
             
            4,884,572
             
Computers & Peripherals – 1.0%          

Netezza Corp.(b)

        96,525     1,234,555
             
Construction & Engineering – 1.6%          

MasTec, Inc.(b)

        82,678     1,042,570

Orion Marine Group, Inc.(b)

        50,944     919,539
             
            1,962,109
             
Diversified Consumer Services – 1.9%          

Grand Canyon Education, Inc.(b)

        49,279     1,288,153

Lincoln Educational Services Corp.(b)

        44,355     1,122,182
             
            2,410,335
             
Diversified Financial Services – 1.2%          

MSCI, Inc.(b)

        41,107     1,483,963
             

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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              Shares   Value (†)
         
COMMON STOCKS – continued          
Electrical Equipment – 0.7%          

Polypore International, Inc.(b)

        48,328   $ 843,807
             
Electronic Equipment Instruments & Components – 1.0%          

IPG Photonics Corp.(b)

        79,935     1,183,038
             
Energy Equipment & Services – 2.1%          

Oceaneering International, Inc.(b)

        21,284     1,351,321

Tesco Corp.(b)

        109,132     1,273,571
             
            2,624,892
             
Food Products – 0.8%          

Diamond Foods, Inc.

        22,716     954,981
             
Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 8.6%          

AGA Medical Holdings, Inc.(b)

        77,807     1,264,364

Align Technology, Inc.(b)

        67,002     1,295,819

DexCom, Inc.(b)

        95,692     931,083

Electro-Optical Sciences, Inc.(b)

        89,923     667,229

ev3, Inc.(b)

        108,641     1,723,046

Insulet Corp.(b)

        81,805     1,234,437

Masimo Corp.

        40,848     1,084,514

ResMed, Inc.(b)

        20,192     1,285,221

Volcano Corp.(b)

        52,499     1,268,376
             
            10,754,089
             
Health Care Providers & Services – 3.8%          

Bio-Reference Labs, Inc.(b)

        28,706     1,262,203

Catalyst Health Solutions, Inc.(b)

        30,466     1,260,683

Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc.(b)

        52,472     953,941

IPC The Hospitalist Co.(b)

        35,350     1,241,138
             
            4,717,965
             
Health Care Technology – 3.0%          

athenahealth, Inc.(b)

        20,167     737,306

MedAssets, Inc.(b)

        70,781     1,486,401

SXC Health Solutions Corp.(b)

        22,366     1,504,784
             
            3,728,491
             
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 3.2%          

Bally Technologies, Inc.(b)

        25,049     1,015,487

Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc.(b)

        25,185     1,211,650

Life Time Fitness, Inc.(b)

        21,218     596,226

Panera Bread Co., Class A(b)

        15,062     1,152,092
             
            3,975,455
             
Household Durables – 1.2%          

Tempur-Pedic International, Inc.(b)

        50,944     1,536,471
             
Internet Software & Services – 6.3%          

Constant Contact, Inc.(b)

        43,221     1,003,592

DealerTrack Holdings, Inc.(b)

        64,341     1,098,944

GSI Commerce, Inc.(b)

        80,864     2,237,507

MercadoLibre, Inc.(b)

        24,419     1,177,240

Monster Worldwide, Inc.(b)

        73,769     1,225,303

WebMD Health Corp.(b)

        24,175     1,121,236
             
            7,863,822
             

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS – as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund – continued

 

 

              Shares   Value (†)
         
COMMON STOCKS – continued          
IT Services – 1.0%          

CyberSource Corp.(b)

        67,248   $ 1,186,255
             
Machinery – 1.6%          

Bucyrus International, Inc.

        19,497     1,286,607

Energy Recovery, Inc.(b)

        118,792     748,390
             
            2,034,997
             
Media – 1.0%          

Imax Corp.(b)

        70,645     1,270,904
             
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 3.9%          

Brigham Exploration Co.(b)

        66,566     1,061,728

Comstock Resources, Inc.(b)

        35,998     1,144,736

Concho Resources, Inc.(b)

        30,588     1,540,412

Rosetta Resources, Inc.(b)

        46,797     1,102,069
             
            4,848,945
             
Pharmaceuticals – 2.5%          

Eurand NV(b)

        60,767     685,451

Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b)

        126,979     792,349

Nektar Therapeutics(b)

        62,704     953,728

Somaxon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b)

        72,623     628,189
             
            3,059,717
             
Professional Services – 2.8%          

ICF International, Inc.(b)

        45,951     1,141,423

IHS, Inc., Class A(b)

        25,377     1,356,908

On Assignment, Inc.(b)

        146,065     1,041,443
             
            3,539,774
             
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 8.6%          

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.(b)

        63,782     1,056,230

Cavium Network, Inc.(b)

        38,857     965,985

Cymer, Inc.(b)

        30,111     1,123,140

EZchip Semiconductor Ltd.(b)

        33,071     651,168

Hittite Microwave Corp.(b)

        27,778     1,221,399

Lam Research Corp.(b)

        25,936     967,932

Netlogic Microsystems, Inc.(b)

        37,519     1,104,184

Power Integrations, Inc.

        22,697     935,116

Silicon Laboratories, Inc.(b)

        28,733     1,369,702

Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc.(b)

        40,262     1,333,477
             
            10,728,333
             
Software – 10.1%          

ArcSight, Inc.(b)

        47,574     1,339,208

Ariba, Inc.(b)

        113,825     1,462,651

Blackboard, Inc.(b)

        35,419     1,475,556

Concur Technologies, Inc.(b)

        32,457     1,331,062

Informatica Corp.(b)

        66,675     1,790,891

Sourcefire, Inc.(b)

        48,311     1,108,737

SuccessFactors, Inc.(b)

        48,311     919,841

Tyler Technologies, Inc.(b)

        33,004     618,495

Ultimate Software Group, Inc.(The)(b)

        41,216     1,358,067

VanceInfo Technologies, Inc., ADR(b)

        54,314     1,210,659
             
            12,615,167
             

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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              Shares   Value (†)  
         
COMMON STOCKS – continued          
Specialty Retail – 6.7%          

DSW, Inc., Class A(b)

          46,742   $ 1,193,323   

hhgregg, Inc.(b)

          47,807     1,206,649   

Hibbett Sports, Inc.(b)

          45,651     1,167,753   

Lumber Liquidators Holdings, Inc.(b)

          42,881     1,143,636   

Monro Muffler Brake, Inc.

          35,978     1,286,573   

Rue21, Inc.(b)

          26,864     931,375   

Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.(b)

          61,026     1,380,408   
               
            8,309,717   
               
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 3.4%          

Lululemon Athletica, Inc.(b)

          30,162     1,251,723   

Phillips-Van Heusen Corp.

          28,961     1,661,203   

Volcom, Inc.(b)

          65,310     1,274,851   
               
            4,187,777   
               
Transportation Infrastructure – 1.0%          

Aegean Marine Petroleum Network, Inc.

          44,019     1,249,259   
               
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS          

(Identified Cost $91,389,144)

            122,694,823   
               
              Principal
Amount
      
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 2.9%          
Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 3/31/10 at 0.000% to be repurchased at $3,674,633 on 4/01/10 collateralized by $3,745,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2.000% due 3/29/13 valued at $3,749,681 including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements) (Identified Cost $3,674,633)         $ 3,674,633     3,674,633   
               
TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 101.3%          
         

(Identified Cost $95,063,777)(a)

            126,369,456   

Other assets less liabilities—(1.3)%

            (1,645,854
               
NET ASSETS – 100.0%           $ 124,723,602   
               

(†)    See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements.

      

(a)    Federal Tax Information (Amounts exclude certain adjustments made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes. Such adjustments are primarily due to wash sales.):

 

At March 31, 2010, the net unrealized appreciation on investments based on a cost of $95,063,349 for federal income tax purposes was as follows:

  

Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost

  $ 32,331,929   

Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value

    (1,025,822
               

Net unrealized appreciation

  $ 31,306,107   
               
(b) Non-income producing security.
ADR An American Depositary Receipt is a certificate issued by a custodian bank representing the right to receive securities of the foreign issuer described. The values of ADRs are significantly influenced by trading on exchanges not located in the United States.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS – as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund – continued

 

 

INDUSTRY SUMMARY AT MARCH 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Software

  10.1

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

  8.6   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

  8.6   

Specialty Retail

  6.7   

Internet Software & Services

  6.3   

Biotechnology

  4.8   

Communications Equipment

  3.9   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

  3.9   

Health Care Providers & Services

  3.8   

Capital Markets

  3.5   

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

  3.4   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

  3.2   

Health Care Technology

  3.0   

Professional Services

  2.8   

Pharmaceuticals

  2.5   

Energy Equipment & Services

  2.1   

Other Investments, less than 2% each

  21.2   

Short-Term Investments

  2.9   
     

Total Investments

  101.3   

Other assets less liabilities

  (1.3
     

Net Assets

  100.0
     

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS – as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund

 

 

              Shares   Value (†)
         
COMMON STOCKS – 97.8% of Net Assets          
Air Freight & Logistics – 1.2%          

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.(b)

        215,956   $ 11,456,466
             
Auto Components – 1.3%          

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The)(b)

        445,746     5,634,229

Tenneco, Inc.(b)

        284,295     6,723,577
             
            12,357,806
             
Building Products – 1.2%          

Armstrong World Industries, Inc.(b)

        197,748     7,180,230

Griffon Corp.(b)

        348,440     4,341,562
             
            11,521,792
             
Capital Markets – 3.5%          

Ares Capital Corp.

        555,653     8,245,891

Fifth Street Finance Corp.

        647,491     7,517,371

JMP Group, Inc.

        161,713     1,374,560

Legg Mason, Inc.

        85,230     2,443,544

Stifel Financial Corp.(b)

        186,950     10,048,562

SWS Group, Inc.

        432,968     4,992,121
             
            34,622,049
             
Chemicals – 3.6%          

Calgon Carbon Corp.(b)

        270,934     4,638,390

Ferro Corp.(b)

        613,965     5,396,752

Koppers Holdings, Inc.

        200,009     5,664,255

Minerals Technologies, Inc.

        80,553     4,175,868

Olin Corp.

        244,931     4,805,546

RPM International, Inc.

        295,732     6,310,921

WR Grace & Co.(b)

        154,875     4,299,330
             
            35,291,062
             
Commercial Banks – 6.7%          

Cathay General Bancorp

        308,253     3,591,147

First Financial Bancorp

        482,716     8,587,518

First Horizon National Corp.(b)

        536,247     7,534,270

First Midwest Bancorp, Inc.

        355,187     4,812,784

Hancock Holding Co.

        166,074     6,943,554

IBERIABANK Corp.

        188,834     11,331,928

Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.

        228,423     9,365,343

Signature Bank(b)

        228,219     8,455,514

Sterling Bancshares, Inc.

        941,772     5,255,088
             
            65,877,146
             
Commercial Services & Supplies – 4.2%          

Brink’s Co. (The)

        58,466     1,650,495

McGrath Rentcorp

        147,833     3,581,994

Rollins, Inc.

        665,046     14,418,197

Standard Parking Corp.(b)

        497,373     8,166,865

Team, Inc.(b)

        174,849     2,900,745

US Ecology, Inc.

        150,555     2,423,935

Waste Connections, Inc.(b)

        248,909     8,452,950
             
            41,595,181
             

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS – as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund – continued

 

 

 

              Shares   Value (†)
         
COMMON STOCKS – continued          
Communications Equipment – 1.4%          

ADTRAN, Inc.

        295,065   $ 7,774,963

Tekelec(b)

        343,013     6,229,116
             
            14,004,079
             
Computers & Peripherals – 0.3%          

Intevac, Inc.(b)

        197,385     2,727,861
             
Construction & Engineering – 0.3%          

MYR Group, Inc.(b)

        195,627     3,190,676
             
Consumer Finance – 1.5%          

Cash America International, Inc.

        134,704     5,318,114

Dollar Financial Corp.(b)

        392,286     9,438,401
             
            14,756,515
             
Containers & Packaging – 0.4%          

Myers Industries, Inc.

        336,928     3,531,005
             
Distributors – 0.4%          

Core-Mark Holding Co., Inc.(b)

        134,464     4,115,943
             
Diversified Financial Services – 1.4%          

MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.

        165,315     2,600,405

PHH Corp.(b)

        459,820     10,837,957
             
            13,438,362
             
Electric Utilities – 2.2%          

ALLETE, Inc.

        203,571     6,815,557

ITC Holdings Corp.

        147,590     8,117,450

UIL Holdings Corp.

        257,628     7,084,770
             
            22,017,777
             
Electrical Equipment – 3.7%          

Baldor Electric Co.

        260,504     9,742,850

Encore Wire Corp.

        163,553     3,401,902

General Cable Corp.(b)

        152,990     4,130,730

GrafTech International Ltd.(b)

        343,908     4,701,222

II-VI, Inc.(b)

        282,201     9,549,682

Thomas & Betts Corp.(b)

        123,425     4,843,197
             
            36,369,583
             
Electronic Equipment Instruments & Components – 1.7%          

Littelfuse, Inc.(b)

        37,667     1,431,723

Methode Electronics, Inc.

        471,204     4,664,919

ScanSource, Inc.(b)

        205,397     5,911,326

TTM Technologies, Inc.(b)

        491,001     4,360,089
             
            16,368,057
             
Energy Equipment & Services – 2.2%          

Dresser-Rand Group, Inc.(b)

        238,477     7,492,947

Lufkin Industries, Inc.

        78,784     6,235,754

Oceaneering International, Inc.(b)

        127,450     8,091,800
             
            21,820,501
             
Food & Staples Retailing – 0.7%          

BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc.(b)

        82,885     3,065,916

Spartan Stores, Inc.

        282,047     4,067,118
             
            7,133,034
             

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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              Shares   Value (†)
         
COMMON STOCKS – continued          
Food Products – 2.8%          

Corn Products International, Inc.

        128,224   $ 4,444,244

Darling International, Inc.(b)

        645,479     5,783,492

Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc.(b)

        186,239     3,771,340

Imperial Sugar Co.

        147,879     2,293,603

J & J Snack Foods Corp.

        190,066     8,262,169

Ralcorp Holdings, Inc.(b)

        44,053     2,985,912
             
            27,540,760
             
Gas Utilities – 1.7%          

UGI Corp.

        644,457     17,103,889
             
Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 2.6%          

Haemonetics Corp.(b)

        126,173     7,210,787

Medical Action Industries, Inc.(b)

        262,583     3,221,893

Teleflex, Inc.

        146,254     9,370,494

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

        144,562     6,064,376
             
            25,867,550
             
Health Care Providers & Services – 1.6%          

Almost Family, Inc.(b)

        67,401     2,540,344

CorVel Corp.(b)

        82,524     2,950,233

MEDNAX, Inc.(b)

        119,792     6,970,696

MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc.(b)

        79,972     3,230,869
             
            15,692,142
             
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 2.1%          

Bob Evans Farms, Inc.

        181,897     5,622,436

California Pizza Kitchen, Inc.(b)

        202,715     3,403,585

Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc.

        301,983     1,195,853

Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.(b)

        430,695     3,350,807

Wyndham Worldwide Corp.

        286,963     7,383,558
             
            20,956,239
             
Household Durables – 1.4%          

Jarden Corp.

        197,326     6,568,982

Leggett & Platt, Inc.

        349,731     7,568,179
             
            14,137,161
             
Industrial Conglomerates – 0.4%          

Raven Industries, Inc.

        123,702     3,647,972
             
Insurance – 5.2%          

Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd.

        256,449     7,395,989

Assured Guaranty Ltd.

        184,155     4,045,885

Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (The)

        134,037     5,845,354

HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc.

        334,373     9,228,695

Primerica, Inc.(b)

        53,340     800,100

ProAssurance Corp.(b)

        123,616     7,236,481

Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.

        139,456     7,324,229

RLI Corp.

        113,569     6,475,704

Zenith National Insurance Corp.

        78,015     2,989,535
             
            51,341,972
             
Internet & Catalog Retail – 0.5%          

HSN, Inc.(b)

        176,776     5,204,285
             

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS – as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund – continued

 

              Shares   Value (†)
         
COMMON STOCKS – continued          
Internet Software & Services – 0.7%          

AOL, Inc.(b)

        127,486   $ 3,222,846

IAC/InterActiveCorp(b)

        172,647     3,925,993
             
            7,148,839
             
IT Services – 4.0%          

Alliance Data Systems Corp.(b)

        111,455     7,132,005

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.

        419,303     8,964,698

iGATE Corp.

        456,216     4,438,982

Lender Processing Services, Inc.

        217,332     8,204,283

NCI, Inc., Class A(b)

        139,200     4,208,016

Wright Express Corp.(b)

        214,667     6,465,770
             
            39,413,754
             
Life Sciences Tools & Services – 1.2%          

Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.(b)

        63,086     6,888,991

Pharmaceutical Product Development, Inc.

        200,248     4,755,890
             
            11,644,881
             
Machinery – 4.9%          

Actuant Corp., Class A

        476,590     9,317,334

Albany International Corp., Class A

        486,785     10,480,481

Altra Holdings, Inc.(b)

        345,727     4,746,832

Harsco Corp.

        90,868     2,902,324

John Bean Technologies Corp.

        370,402     6,496,851

Middleby Corp. (The)(b)

        42,038     2,420,968

RBC Bearings, Inc.(b)

        146,570     4,671,186

Wabtec Corp.

        169,822     7,152,903
             
            48,188,879
             
Marine – 0.6%          

Kirby Corp.(b)

        156,357     5,965,020
             
Media – 4.3%          

Alloy, Inc.(b)

        244,628     2,005,950

Arbitron, Inc.

        163,892     4,369,361

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Class A

        231,322     10,011,616

Liberty Media–Starz, Series A(b)

        135,351     7,400,993

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.(b)

        621,015     9,004,717

Madison Square Garden, Inc. Class A(b)

        78,782     1,711,933

Scholastic Corp.

        264,343     7,401,604
             
            41,906,174
             
Metals & Mining – 1.5%          

Horsehead Holding Corp.(b)

        429,497     5,085,245

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.

        190,083     9,357,786
             
            14,443,031
             
Multi-Utilities & Unregulated Power – 0.5%          

NorthWestern Corp.

        193,268     5,181,515
             
Multiline Retail – 0.3%          

Fred’s, Inc. Class A

        213,784     2,561,132
             
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 3.8%          

Arena Resources, Inc.(b)

        169,513     5,661,734

Berry Petroleum Co., Class A

        187,881     5,290,729

Cloud Peak Energy, Inc.(b)

        219,099     3,645,807

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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              Shares   Value (†)
         
COMMON STOCKS – continued          
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – continued          

Comstock Resources, Inc.(b)

        196,822   $ 6,258,940

Mariner Energy, Inc.(b)

        360,308     5,393,811

Penn Virginia Corp.

        459,007     11,245,671
             
            37,496,692
             
Paper & Forest Products – 0.6%          

Clearwater Paper Corp.(b)

        33,143     1,632,293

Deltic Timber Corp.

        94,118     4,145,898
             
            5,778,191
             
Pharmaceuticals – 1.8%          

Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc.(b)

        297,263     7,042,160

Obagi Medical Products, Inc.(b)

        371,504     4,524,919

Perrigo Co.

        109,497     6,429,664
             
            17,996,743
             
Professional Services – 0.2%          

Navigant Consulting, Inc.(b)

        159,540     1,935,220
             
Real Estate Management & Development – 0.6%          

Forestar Group, Inc.(b)

        332,824     6,283,717
             
REITs – 4.4%          

American Campus Communities, Inc.

        332,085     9,185,471

Capstead Mortgage Corp.

        581,120     6,950,195

Chimera Investment Corp.

        1,535,216     5,971,990

Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

        133,573     7,239,656

National Retail Properties, Inc.

        219,320     5,007,076

Potlatch Corp.

        268,691     9,414,933
             
            43,769,321
             
Road & Rail – 1.0%          

Con-way, Inc.

        112,329     3,944,995

Genesee & Wyoming, Inc., Class A(b)

        187,345     6,392,211
             
            10,337,206
             
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 3.7%          

Applied Micro Circuits Corp.(b)

        339,295     2,928,116

Atmel Corp.(b)

        1,369,402     6,888,092

Cohu, Inc.

        251,428     3,462,164

LSI Corp.(b)

        1,032,647     6,319,800

ON Semiconductor Corp.(b)

        740,740     5,925,920

Teradyne, Inc.(b)

        665,150     7,429,725

TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc.(b)

        518,512     3,629,584
             
            36,583,401
             
Software – 2.2%          

Progress Software Corp.(b)

        156,761     4,926,998

Quest Software, Inc.(b)

        272,667     4,850,746

Radiant Systems, Inc.(b)

        209,408     2,988,252

Sybase, Inc.(b)

        197,444     9,204,840
             
            21,970,836
             
Specialty Retail – 2.7%          

Genesco, Inc.(b)

        194,583     6,034,019

Jo-Ann Stores, Inc.(b)

        183,120     7,687,378

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.(b)

        1,014,346     9,047,966

Sonic Automotive, Inc., Class A(b)

        382,036     4,202,396
             
            26,971,759
             

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS – as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund – continued

 

              Shares   Value (†)  
         
COMMON STOCKS – continued          
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 1.2%          

Fossil, Inc.(b)

          248,694   $ 9,385,712   

Movado Group, Inc.(b)

          208,947     2,356,922   
               
            11,742,634   
               
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance – 0.9%          

Washington Federal, Inc.

          412,680     8,385,658   
               
Water Utilities – 0.5%          

Middlesex Water Co.

          272,189     4,640,823   
               
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS          

(Identified Cost $799,503,423)

            964,032,291   
               
              Principal Amount       
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 2.2%          
Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 3/31/2010 at 0.000% to be repurchased at $21,709,598 on 4/01/2010 collateralized by $22,145,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2.125% due 6/18/2013 valued at $22,145,000 including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements) (Identified Cost $21,709,598)         $ 21,709,598     21,709,598   
               
TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 100.0%          

(Identified Cost $821,213,021)(a)

            985,741,889   

Other assets less liabilities—0.0%

            336,164   
               
NET ASSETS – 100.0%           $ 986,078,053   
               

(†)   See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements.

 

(a)    Federal Tax Information (Amounts exclude certain adjustments made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes. Such adjustments are primarily due to wash sales.): At March 31, 2010, the net unrealized appreciation on investments based on a cost of $821,070,333 for federal income tax purposes was as follows:

 

Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost

  $ 184,249,202   

Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value

    (19,577,646
               

Net unrealized appreciation

  $ 164,671,556   
               

(b)    Non-income producing security.

 

REITs Real Estate Investment Trusts

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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INDUSTRY SUMMARY AT MARCH 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Commercial Banks

     6.7

Insurance

     5.2   

Machinery

     4.9   

REITs

     4.4   

Media

     4.3   

Commercial Services & Supplies

     4.2   

IT Services

     4.0   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     3.8   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     3.7   

Electrical Equipment

     3.7   

Chemicals

     3.6   

Capital Markets

     3.5   

Food Products

     2.8   

Specialty Retail

     2.7   

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

     2.6   

Electric Utilities

     2.2   

Software

     2.2   

Energy Equipment & Services

     2.2   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     2.1   

Other Investments, less than 2% each

     29.0   

Short-Term Investments

     2.2   
        

Total Investments

     100.0   

Other assets less liabilities

     0.0   
        

Net Assets

     100.0
        

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

 

March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

        Small Cap
Growth Fund
     Small Cap
Value Fund
 

Assets

       

Investments at cost

     $ 95,063,777       $ 821,213,021   

Net unrealized appreciation

       31,305,679         164,528,868   
                   

Investments at value

       126,369,456         985,741,889   

Receivable for Fund shares sold

       202,400         833,331   

Receivable for securities sold

       444,190         3,596,919   

Dividends receivable

               1,546,152   
                   

Total Assets

       127,016,046         991,718,291   
                   
Liabilities        

Payable for securities purchased

       1,741,869         2,134,561   

Payable for Fund shares redeemed

       378,753         2,727,065   

Management fees payable (Note 5)

       79,109         569,757   

Administrative fees payable (Note 5)

       5,476         40,428   

Deferred Trustees’ fees (Note 5)

       45,702         104,756   

Other accounts payable and accrued expenses

       41,535         63,671   
                   

Total Liabilities

       2,292,444         5,640,238   
                   

Net Assets

     $ 124,723,602       $ 986,078,053   
                   

Net Assets consist of:

       

Paid-in capital

     $ 327,268,014       $ 1,005,282,238   

Accumulated net investment (loss)/Undistributed net investment income

       (640,180      1,199,281   

Accumulated net realized loss on investments

       (233,209,911      (184,932,334

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

       31,305,679         164,528,868   
                   

Net Assets

     $ 124,723,602       $ 986,078,053   
                   
Computation of Net Asset Value and Offering Price:        

Institutional Class:

       

Net assets

     $ 49,361,390       $ 507,433,350   
                   

Shares of beneficial interest

       3,693,875         22,467,275   
                   

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

     $ 13.36       $ 22.59   
                   

Retail Class:

       

Net assets

     $ 75,362,212       $ 405,023,043   
                   

Shares of beneficial interest

       5,830,029         18,086,325   
                   

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

     $ 12.93       $ 22.39   
                   

Admin Class:

       

Net assets

     $       $ 73,621,660   
                   

Shares of beneficial interest

               3,344,579   
                   

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

     $       $ 22.01   
                   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

        Small Cap
Growth Fund
     Small Cap
Value Fund
 

Investment Income

       

Dividends

     $ 130,936       $ 7,321,848   
                   
Expenses        

Management fees (Note 5)

       468,302         3,597,932   

Service and distribution fees (Note 5)

       99,753         661,073   

Trustees’ fees and expenses (Note 5)

       7,034         14,110   

Administrative fees (Note 5)

       30,217         232,150   

Custodian fees and expenses

       11,317         20,504   

Transfer agent fees and expenses (Notes 5 and 6)

       89,267         567,945   

Audit and tax services fees

       18,555         21,199   

Legal fees

       1,234         9,730   

Shareholder reporting expenses

       12,220         77,999   

Registration fees

       19,314         42,780   

Fee/expense recovery (Note 5)

       838           

Miscellaneous expenses

       4,968         18,307   
                   

Total expenses

       763,019         5,263,729   

Less fee reduction and/or expense reimbursement (Note 5)

       (38,864      (285,128
                   

Net expenses

       724,155         4,978,601   
                   

Net investment income (loss)

       (593,219      2,343,247   
                   
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments        

Net realized gain on:

       

Investments

       6,741,771         22,924,510   
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:        

Investments

       11,955,656         62,191,872   
                   

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

       18,697,427         85,116,382   
                   
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations      $ 18,104,208       $ 87,459,629   
                   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

Small Cap Growth Fund

 

 

      Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2010
(Unaudited)
       Year Ended
September 30, 2009
 

From Operations:

       

Net investment loss

   $ (593,219      $ (794,013

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     6,741,771           (34,962,361

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     11,955,656           21,890,105   
                   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     18,104,208           (13,866,269
                   

From Distributions to Shareholders:

       

Net Investment Income

       

Institutional Class

                 

Retail Class

                 

Net Realized Capital gains

       

Institutional Class

                 

Retail Class

                 
                   

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions (Note 10)

     (14,415,537        10,464,100   
                   

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

     3,688,671           (3,402,169

Net Assets

       

Beginning of the period

     121,034,931           124,437,100   
                   

End of the period

   $ 124,723,602         $ 121,034,931   
                   

Accumulated Net Investment (Loss)

   $ (640,180      $ (46,961
                   

 

Small Cap Value Fund

 

      Six Months
Ended
March 31, 2010
(Unaudited)
       Year Ended
September 30, 2009
 

FROM OPERATIONS:

       

Net investment income

   $ 2,343,247         $ 3,004,380   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     22,924,510           (157,922,333

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     62,191,872           76,497,968   
                   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     87,459,629           (78,419,985
                   

From Distributions to Shareholders:

       

Net Investment Income

       

Institutional Class

     (1,798,397        (2,585,541

Retail Class

     (522,660        (1,071,277

Admin Class

               (9,660

Net Realized Capital Gain

       

Institutional Class

               (167,987

Retail Class

               (141,335

Admin Class

               (24,687
                   

Total distributions

     (2,321,057        (4,000,487
                   

Net Decrease in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions (Note 10)

     (66,962,560        (45,368,424
                   

Redemption fees

       

Institutional Class

               21,500   

Retail Class

               17,487   

Admin Class

               3,123   
                   

Total redemption fees

               42,110   
                   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     18,176,012           (127,746,786

Net Assets

       

Beginning of the period

     967,902,041           1,095,648,827   
                   

End of the period

   $ 986,078,053         $ 967,902,041   
                   

Undistributed Net Investment Income

   $ 1,199,281         $ 1,177,091   
                   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

          Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:           Less Distributions:  
      Net asset
value,
beginning
of
the period
   Net
investment
income
(loss)
(a)(b)
    Net realized
and unrealized
gain (loss)
     Total from
investment
operations
           Dividends
from
net  investment
income
(b)
     Distributions
from
net realized
capital gains
     Total
distributions
 
Small Cap Growth Fund                    
Institutional Class                    

3/31/2010(g)

   $ 11.58    $ (0.05   $ 1.83       $ 1.78          $       $       $   

9/30/2009

     13.07      (0.07     (1.42      (1.49                           

9/30/2008

     15.87      (0.07     (2.73      (2.80                           

9/30/2007

     12.00      (0.06 )(i)      3.93         3.87                              

9/30/2006

     11.08      (0.08     0.99         0.91                              

9/30/2005

     8.96      (0.08     2.20         2.12                              
Retail Class                       

3/31/2010(g)

     11.21      (0.06     1.78         1.72                              

9/30/2009

     12.69      (0.09     (1.39      (1.48                           

9/30/2008

     15.45      (0.10     (2.66      (2.76                           

9/30/2007

     11.71      (0.09 )(i)      3.83         3.74                              

9/30/2006

     10.84      (0.11     0.97         0.86                              

9/30/2005

     8.78      (0.11     2.17         2.06                              
Small Cap Value Fund                    
Institutional Class                    

3/31/2010(g)

   $ 20.66    $ 0.07      $ 1.93       $ 2.00          $ (0.07    $       $ (0.07

9/30/2009

     22.01      0.09        (1.32      (1.23         (0.11      (0.01      (0.12

9/30/2008

     28.77      0.11 (j)      (4.03      (3.92         (0.06      (2.78      (2.84

9/30/2007

     27.69      0.12 (i)(k)      4.29         4.41            (0.17      (3.16      (3.33

9/30/2006

     27.43      0.13        2.70         2.83            (0.15      (2.42      (2.57

9/30/2005

     25.75      0.13        4.22         4.35            (0.02      (2.65      (2.67
Retail Class                    

3/31/2010(g)

     20.47      0.04        1.91         1.95            (0.03              (0.03

9/30/2009

     21.79      0.04        (1.30      (1.26         (0.05      (0.01      (0.06

9/30/2008

     28.52      0.05 (j)      (4.00      (3.95                 (2.78      (2.78

9/30/2007

     27.46      0.04 (i)(k)      4.28         4.32            (0.10      (3.16      (3.26

9/30/2006

     27.23      0.06        2.67         2.73            (0.08      (2.42      (2.50

9/30/2005

     25.62      0.06        4.20         4.26                    (2.65      (2.65
Admin Class                    

3/31/2010(g)

     20.11      0.01        1.89         1.90                              

9/30/2009

     21.40      0.00        (1.28      (1.28         (0.00      (0.01      (0.01

9/30/2008

     28.13      (0.01 )(j)      (3.94      (3.95                 (2.78      (2.78

9/30/2007

     27.14      (0.03 )(i)(k)      4.22         4.19            (0.04      (3.16      (3.20

9/30/2006

     26.94      (0.01     2.65         2.64            (0.02      (2.42      (2.44

9/30/2005

     25.43      (0.00     4.16         4.16                    (2.65      (2.65

 

(a) Per share net investment income (loss) has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b) Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share, if applicable.

(c) Effective June 1, 2009, redemption fees were eliminated.

(d) Had certain expenses not been reduced during the period, if applicable, total returns would have been lower. Periods less than one year, if applicable, are not annualized.

(e) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year, if applicable.

(f) The investment adviser and/or administrator agreed to reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses and/or reduce its fees during the period. Without this reimbursement/fee reduction, if applicable, expenses would have been higher.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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                  Ratios to Average Net Assets:      
Redemption
fees
(b)(c)
  Net asset
value,
end of
the period
  Total
return  (%)
(d)
    Net assets,
end of the
period
(000’s)
  Net
expenses  (%)
(e)(f)
    Gross
expenses  (%)
(e)
    Net investment
income (loss)  (%)
(e)
    Portfolio
turnover
rate (%)
             
             
$   $ 13.36   15.37      $ 49,361   1.00 (h)    1.00 (h)    (0.79   33
      11.58   (11.40     45,557   1.00      1.01      (0.68   107
  0.00     13.07   (17.64     44,540   1.00      1.01      (0.47   92
  0.00     15.87   32.25        28,088   1.00      1.23      (0.47   83
  0.01     12.00   8.30        20,414   1.00      1.38      (0.69   100
  0.00     11.08   23.66        15,785   1.00      1.70      (0.85   227
             
      12.93   15.34        75,362   1.25      1.35      (1.04   33
      11.21   (11.66     75,478   1.25      1.43      (0.93   107
  0.00     12.69   (17.86     79,897   1.25      1.42      (0.70   92
  0.00     15.45   31.94        20,924   1.25      1.50      (0.66   83
  0.01     11.71   8.03        2,981   1.25      1.92      (0.94   100
  0.00     10.84   23.46        3,592   1.25      1.87      (1.14   227
             
             
$   $ 22.59   9.74      $ 507,433   0.90      0.92      0.62      25
  0.00     20.66   (5.42     506,324   0.90      0.94      0.52      55
  0.00     22.01   (15.02     553,268   0.89      0.89      0.47      61
  0.00     28.77   17.02        534,776   0.89      0.89      0.43      57
  0.00     27.69   11.17        442,714   0.89 (l)    0.89 (l)    0.47      62
  0.00     27.43   17.99        403,110   0.90      0.93      0.48      59
             
      22.39   9.53        405,023   1.15      1.23      0.38      25
  0.00     20.47   (5.66     387,383   1.15      1.31      0.26      55
  0.00     21.79   (15.21     464,525   1.15      1.27      0.21      61
  0.00     28.52   16.74        465,055   1.15      1.24      0.15      57
  0.00     27.46   10.87        291,690   1.15      1.20      0.21      62
  0.00     27.23   17.69        235,948   1.15      1.20      0.24      59
             
      22.01   9.45        73,622   1.40      1.63      0.14      25
  0.00     20.11   (5.93     74,195   1.40      1.77      0.02      55
  0.00     21.40   (15.44     77,855   1.40      1.68      (0.04   61
  0.00     28.13   16.41        76,783   1.40      1.56      (0.10   57
  0.00     27.14   10.59        64,367   1.40      1.46      (0.04   62
  0.00     26.94   17.40        67,505   1.40      1.43      (0.01   59

 

(g) For the six months ended March 31, 2010 (Unaudited).

(h) Includes fee/expense recovery of less than 0.01%.

(i) Includes a non-recurring payment of $0.01 per share and $0.00 per share for Small Cap Growth Fund and Small Cap Value Fund, respectively.

(j) Includes a non-recurring dividend of $0.02 per share.

(k) Includes a non-recurring dividend of $0.05 per share.

(l) Includes fee/expense recovery of 0.02%.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

1.   Organization. Loomis Sayles Funds I and Loomis Sayles Funds II (the “Trusts” and each a “Trust”) are each organized as a Massachusetts business trust. Each Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. Each Declaration of Trust permits the Board of Trustees to authorize the issuance of an unlimited number of shares of the Trusts in multiple series. The financial statements for certain funds of the Trusts are presented in separate reports. The following funds (individually, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) are included in this report:

 

Loomis Sayles Funds I:

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund (the “Small Cap Value Fund”)

 

Loomis Sayles Funds II:

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Fund (the “Small Cap Growth Fund”)

 

Each Fund offers Institutional Class Shares and Retail Class Shares. In addition, Small Cap Value Fund offers Admin Class Shares.

 

Most expenses of the Trusts can be directly attributed to a fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed to a fund are generally apportioned based on the relative net assets of each of the funds in the Trusts. Expenses of a Fund are borne pro rata by the holders of each class of shares, except that each class bears expenses unique to that class (including the Rule 12b-1 service and distribution fees and transfer agent fees). In addition, each class votes as a class only with respect to its own Rule 12b-1 Plan. Shares of each class would receive their pro rata share of the net assets of a Fund if the Fund were liquidated. The Trustees approve separate dividends from net investment income on each class of shares.

 

2.   Significant Accounting Policies. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by each Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The Funds’ financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America which require the use of management estimates that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued, and noted no items requiring recognition in the financial statements or additional disclosure in the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

a.  Valuation. Equity securities, including shares of closed-end investment companies and exchange-traded funds, for which market quotations are readily available are valued at market value, as reported by pricing services recommended by the investment adviser and approved by the Board of Trustees. Such pricing services generally use the security’s last sale price on the exchange or market where the security is primarily traded or, if there is no reported sale during the day, the closing bid price. Securities traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, NASDAQ Global Market and NASDAQ Capital Market are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”), or if lacking a NOCP, at the most recent bid quotation on the applicable NASDAQ Market. Debt securities (other than short-term obligations purchased with an original or remaining maturity of sixty days or less) are generally valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Funds by a pricing service recommended by the investment adviser and approved by the Board of Trustees, which service determines valuations for normal, institutional-size trading units of such securities using market information, transactions for comparable securities and various relationships between securities which are generally recognized by institutional traders. Broker-dealer bid quotations may also be used to value debt and equity securities where a pricing service does not price a security or where a pricing service does not provide a reliable price for the security. In instances where broker-dealer bid quotations are not available, certain securities held by the Funds may be valued on the basis of a price provided by a principal market maker. Forward foreign currency contracts are valued utilizing interpolated prices determined from information provided by an independent pricing service. Short-term obligations purchased with an original or remaining maturity of sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Funds’ investment adviser using consistently applied procedures under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued at their net asset value each day.

 

The Funds may hold securities traded in foreign markets. Foreign securities are valued at the market price in the foreign market. However, if events occurring after the close of the foreign market (but before the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange) are believed to materially affect the value of those securities, such securities are fair valued pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. When fair valuing securities, the Funds may, among other things, use modeling tools or other processes that may take into account factors such as securities market activity and/or significant events that occur after the close of the foreign market and before the Funds calculate their net asset values.

 

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b.  Security Transactions and Related Investment Income. Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on ex-dividend date, or in the case of certain foreign securities, as soon as a Fund is notified, and interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Interest income is increased by the accretion of discount and decreased by the amortization of premium. Distributions received from investments in securities that represent a return of capital or capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments or as a realized gain, respectively. The calendar year-end amounts of ordinary income, capital gains, and return of capital included in distributions received from the Funds’ investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) are reported to the Funds after the end of the fiscal year; accordingly, the Funds estimate these amounts for accounting purposes until the characterization of REIT distributions is reported to the Funds after the end of the fiscal year. Estimates are based on the most recent REIT distribution information available. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld when applicable. In determining net gain or loss on securities sold, the cost of securities has been determined on an identified cost basis. Investment income, non-class specific expenses and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated on a pro rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund.

 

c.  Foreign Currency Translation. The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. The value of securities, currencies and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions.

 

Since the values of investment securities are presented at the foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period, it is not practical to isolate that portion of the results of operations arising from changes in exchange rates from fluctuations which arise due to changes in market prices of investment securities. Such changes are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.

 

Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currency, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Funds’ books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investment securities, at the end of the fiscal period, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

 

Each Fund may use foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated investments. Losses may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts’ terms.

 

d.  Federal and Foreign Income Taxes. Each Trust treats each fund as a separate entity for federal income tax purposes. Each Fund intends to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute to its shareholders substantially all of its net investment income and any net realized capital gains at least annually. Management has performed an analysis of each Fund’s tax positions for the open tax years as of March 31, 2010 and has concluded that no provisions for income tax are required. The Funds’ federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. Management is not aware of any events that are reasonably possible to occur in the next six months that would result in the amounts of any unrecognized tax benefits significantly increasing or decreasing for the Funds. However, management’s conclusions regarding tax positions taken may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws and accounting regulations and interpretations thereof.

 

A Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income and gains on investments that are accrued based upon the Fund’s understanding of the tax rules and regulations that exist in the countries in which the Fund invests. Foreign governments may also impose taxes or other payments on investments with respect to foreign securities. Such taxes are accrued as applicable.

 

e.  Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders. Dividends and distributions are recorded on ex-dividend date. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gain distributions are determined annually in accordance with federal tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Permanent differences are primarily due to differing treatments for book and tax purposes for items such as distribution redesignation and net operating losses. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to capital accounts. Temporary differences between book and tax distributable earnings are primarily due to securities lending collateral gain/loss adjustment, deferred Trustees’ fees and wash sales. Distributions from net investment income and short-term capital gains are considered to be distributed from ordinary income for tax purposes.

 

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March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

 

The tax characterization of distributions is determined on an annual basis. The tax character of distributions paid to shareholders during the year ended September 30, 2009 was as follows:

 

     2009 Distributions Paid From:

Fund

   Ordinary
Income
   Long-Term
Capital Gains
   Total

Small Cap Growth Fund

   $    $    $

Small Cap Value Fund

     3,669,309      331,178      4,000,487

 

Differences between these amounts and those reported in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets, if any, are primarily attributable to different book and tax treatment for short-term capital gains.

 

As of September 30, 2009, the capital loss carryforwards and post-October losses were as follows:

 

     Small Cap
Growth Fund
     Small Cap
Value Fund
 

Capital loss carryforward:

     

Expires September 30, 2010

   $ (138,314,515    $   

Expires September 30, 2011

     (59,283,040        

Expires September 30, 2017

     (14,995,800      (88,137,321
                 

Total capital loss carryforward

   $ (212,593,355    $ (88,137,321
                 

Deferred net capital losses (post-October 2008)

   $ (26,616,006    $ (110,445,559
                 

 

f.  Repurchase Agreements. It is each Fund’s policy that the market value of the collateral for repurchase agreements be at least equal to 102% of the repurchase price, including interest. Certain repurchase agreements are tri-party arrangements whereby the collateral is held in a segregated account for the benefit of the Fund and on behalf of the counterparty. Repurchase agreements could involve certain risks in the event of default or insolvency of the counterparty including possible delays or restrictions upon a Fund’s ability to dispose of the underlying securities.

 

g.  Securities Lending. The Funds have entered into an agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street Bank”), as agent of the Funds, to lend securities to certain designated borrowers. The loans are collateralized with cash or securities in an amount equal to at least 105% or 102% of the market value (including accrued interest) of the loaned international or domestic securities, respectively, when the loan is initiated. Thereafter, the value of the collateral must remain at least 102% of the market value (including accrued interest) of loaned securities for U.S. equities and U.S. corporate debt; at least 105% of the market value (including accrued interest) of loaned securities for non-U.S. equities; and at least 100% of the market value (including accrued interest) of loaned securities for U.S. Government securities, sovereign debt issued by non-U.S. Governments and non-U.S. corporate debt. In the event that the market value of the collateral falls below the required percentages described above, the borrower will deliver additional collateral on the next business day. As with other extensions of credit, the Funds bear the risk of loss with respect to the investment of the collateral. The Funds invest cash collateral in short-term investments, a portion of the income from which is remitted to the borrowers and the remainder allocated between the Funds and State Street Bank as lending agent.

 

As of March 31, 2010, there were no securities on loan.

 

h.   Indemnifications. Under the Trusts’ organizational documents, their officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Funds. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss to be remote.

 

3.   Fair Value Measurements. In accordance with accounting standards related to fair value measurements and disclosures, the Funds have categorized the inputs utilized in determining the value of each Fund’s assets or liabilities. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

 

 

Level 1—quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

 

 

Level 2—prices determined using other significant inputs that are observable either directly, or indirectly through corroboration with observable market data (which could include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, interest rates, credit risk, etc.);

 

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Level 3—prices determined using significant unobservable inputs for situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable such as when there is little or no market activity for an asset or liability (unobservable inputs reflect each Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of assets or liabilities and would be based on the best information available).

 

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Funds’ investments as of March 31, 2010, at value:

 

Small Cap Growth Fund

 

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Description(a)

     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total

Common Stocks

     $ 122,694,823      $      $      $ 122,694,823

Short-Term Investments

              3,674,633               3,674,633
                                   

Total

     $ 122,694,823      $ 3,674,633      $      $ 126,369,456
                                   

(a)Major categories of the Fund’s investments are included in the Portfolio of Investments.

 

Small Cap Value Fund

 

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Description(a)

     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total

Common Stocks

     $ 964,032,291      $      $      $ 964,032,291

Short-Term Investments

              21,709,598               21,709,598
                                   

Total

     $ 964,032,291      $ 21,709,598      $      $ 985,741,889
                                   

(a)Major categories of the Fund’s investments are included in the Portfolio of Investments.

 

4.  Purchases and Sales of Securities. For the six months ended March 31, 2010, purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term investments) were as follows:

 

Fund

   Purchases      Sales

Small Cap Growth Fund

   $ 39,503,483      $ 53,318,877

Small Cap Value Fund

     232,048,082        276,558,127

 

5.  Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.

 

a.  Management Fees. Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. (“Loomis Sayles”) serves as investment adviser to each Fund. Under the terms of the management agreements, each Fund pays a management fee at the following annual rates, calculated daily and payable monthly, based on each Fund’s average daily net assets:

 

Fund

   Percentage of
Average Daily
Net Assets

Small Cap Growth Fund

   0.75%

Small Cap Value Fund

   0.75%

 

Loomis Sayles has given binding undertakings to the Funds to reduce management fees and/or reimburse certain expenses to limit the Funds’ operating expenses, exclusive of acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expense, taxes and extraordinary expenses. These undertakings are in effect until January 31, 2011 and will be reevaluated on an annual basis. Management fees payable, as reflected on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, are net of fee reductions and/or expense reimbursements, if any, pursuant to these undertakings.

 

For the six months ended March 31, 2010, the expense limits as a percentage of average daily net assets under the expense limitation agreements were as follows:

 

       Expense Limit as a Percentage of
Average Daily Net Assets
 

Fund

     Institutional Class     Retail Class     Admin Class  

Small Cap Growth Fund

     1.00   1.25     

Small Cap Value Fund

     0.90   1.15   1.40

 

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March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Loomis Sayles shall be permitted to recover expenses it has borne under the expense limitation agreements (whether through reduction of its management fees or otherwise) on a class by class basis in later periods to the extent the expenses of a class fall below a class’ expense limits, provided, however, that a class is not obligated to pay such reduced fees/expenses more than one year after the end of the fiscal year in which the fees/expenses were reduced.

 

For the six months ended March 31, 2010, the management fees for each Fund were as follows:

 

Fund

   Management
Fees
     Percentage of
Average Daily
Net Assets

Small Cap Growth Fund

   $ 468,302      0.75%

Small Cap Value Fund

     3,597,932      0.75%

 

For the six months ended March 31, 2010, class-specific expenses have been reimbursed as follows:

 

       Reimbursement1

Fund

     Institutional
Class
     Retail
Class
     Admin
Class
     Total

Small Cap Growth Fund

     $      $ 38,864      $      $ 38,864

Small Cap Value Fund

       46,436        154,439        84,253        285,128

1   Expense reimbursements are subject to possible recovery until September 30, 2011.

 

For the six months ended March 31, 2010, expense reimbursements related to prior fiscal year were recovered as follows:

 

     Recovered Expenses

Fund

   Institutional
Class
     Retail
Class
     Total

Small Cap Growth Fund

   $ 838      $      $ 838

 

Certain officers and employees of Loomis Sayles are also officers or Trustees of the Trust. Loomis Sayles’ general partner is indirectly owned by Natixis Global Asset Management, L.P. (“Natixis US”), which is part of Natixis Global Asset Management, an international asset management group based in Paris, France.

 

b.  Administrative Fees. Natixis Asset Management Advisors, L.P. (“Natixis Advisors”) provides certain administrative services for the Funds and contracts with State Street Bank to serve as sub-administrator. Natixis Advisors is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Natixis US. Pursuant to an agreement among Natixis Funds Trust I, Natixis Funds Trust II, Natixis Funds Trust IV, Natixis Cash Management Trust, Gateway Trust (“Natixis Funds Trusts”), Loomis Sayles Funds I, Loomis Sayles Funds II (“Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts”), Hansberger International Series and Natixis Advisors, each Fund pays Natixis Advisors monthly its pro rata portion of fees equal to an annual rate of 0.0575% of the first $15 billion of the average daily net assets of the Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and the Hansberger International Series, 0.0500% of the next $15 billion, 0.0425% of the next $30 billion and 0.0375% of such assets in excess of $60 billion, subject to an annual aggregate minimum fee for the Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and the Hansberger International Series of $10 million, which is reevaluated on an annual basis. New funds are subject to a fee for the first twelve months of operations of $75,000 plus $12,500 per additional class and an additional $75,000 if managed by multiple subadvisers.

 

For the six months ended March 31, 2010, each Fund paid the following for administrative fees to Natixis Advisors:

 

Fund

   Administrative
Fees

Small Cap Growth Fund

   $ 30,217

Small Cap Value Fund

     232,150

 

c.  Service and Distribution Fees. Natixis Distributors, L.P. (“Natixis Distributors”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Natixis US, has entered into a distribution agreement with the Trusts. Pursuant to this agreement, Natixis Distributors serves as principal underwriter of the Funds of the Trusts.

 

Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Small Cap Growth Fund and Small Cap Value Fund have adopted a Distribution Plan relating to each Fund’s Retail Class shares (the “Retail Class Plan”), and the Small Cap Value Fund has adopted a Distribution Plan relating to its Admin Class shares (the “Admin Class Plan”).

 

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Under the respective Retail Class Plan, each Fund pays Natixis Distributors a monthly distribution fee at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Funds’ Retail Class shares, as compensation for services provided by Natixis Distributors in connection with the marketing or sale of Retail Class shares or for payments made by Natixis Distributors to securities dealers or other financial intermediaries as commissions, asset-based sales charges or other compensation with respect to the sale of Retail Class shares, or for providing personal services to investors and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.

 

Under the Admin Class Plan, the Small Cap Value Fund pays Natixis Distributors a monthly distribution fee at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Fund’s Admin Class shares, as compensation for services provided by Natixis Distributors in connection with the marketing or sale of Admin Class shares or for payments made by Natixis Distributors to securities dealers or other financial intermediaries as commissions, asset-based sales charges or other compensation with respect to the sale of Admin Class shares, or for providing personal services to investors and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.

 

In addition, the Admin Class shares of the Small Cap Value may pay Natixis Distributors an administrative service fee, at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Admin Class shares. These fees are subsequently paid to securities dealers or financial intermediaries for providing personal services and/or account maintenance for their customers who hold such shares.

 

For the six months ended March 31, 2010 the Fund paid the following service and distribution fees:

 

     Service Fees      Distribution Fees
     Admin
Class
     Retail
Class
     Admin
Class

Small Cap Growth Fund

   $      $ 99,753      $

Small Cap Value Fund

     90,357        480,359        90,357

 

d.  Sub-Transfer Agent Fees. Natixis Distributors has entered into agreements with financial intermediaries to provide certain recordkeeping, processing, shareholder communications and other services to customers of the intermediaries and has agreed to compensate the intermediaries for providing those services. Certain services would be provided by the Funds if the shares of those customers were registered directly with the Funds’ transfer agent. Accordingly, the Funds agreed to pay a portion of the intermediary fees attributable to shares of the Fund held by the intermediaries (which generally is a percentage of the value of shares held) not exceeding what the Funds would have paid its transfer agent had each customer’s shares been registered directly with the transfer agent instead of held through the intermediaries. Natixis Distributors pays the remainder of the fees.

 

For the six months ended March 31, 2010, the Funds paid the following sub-transfer agent fees, which are reflected in transfer agent fees and expenses in the Statements of Operations:

 

     Sub-Transfer Agent Fees

Fund

   Institutional
Class
     Retail
Class
     Admin
Class

Small Cap Growth Fund

   $ 16,330      $ 21,614      $

Small Cap Value Fund

     183,310        259,468        83,929

 

e.  Trustees Fees and Expenses. The Funds do not pay any compensation directly to their officers or Trustees who are directors, officers or employees of Natixis Advisors, Natixis Distributors, Natixis US or their affiliates. Effective January 1, 2010, the Chairperson of the Board receives a retainer fee at the annual rate of $250,000. The Chairperson does not receive any meeting attendance fees for Board of Trustees meetings or committee meetings that she attends. Each Independent Trustee (other than the Chairperson) receives, in the aggregate, a retainer fee at the annual rate of $80,000. Each Independent Trustee also receives a meeting attendance fee of $10,000 for each meeting of the Board of Trustees that he or she attends in person and $5,000 for each meeting of the Board of Trustees that he or she attends telephonically. In addition, each committee chairman receives an additional retainer fee at an annual rate of $15,000. Each Contract Review and Governance Committee member is compensated $6,000 for each Committee meeting that he or she attends in person and $3,000 for each meeting that he or she attends telephonically. Each Audit Committee member is compensated $7,500 for each Committee meeting that he or she attends in person and $3,750 for each meeting that he or she attends telephonically. Each member of the ad hoc Committee on Alternative Investments received a one-time fee of $10,000. The ad hoc Committee on Alternative Investments is not a standing committee. These fees are allocated among the funds in the Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and Hansberger International

 

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Series based on a formula that takes into account, among other factors, the relative net assets of each fund. Trustees are reimbursed for travel expenses in connection with attendance at meetings.

 

Prior to January 1, 2010, the Chairperson of the Board received a retainer fee at the annual rate of $200,000. The Chairperson did not receive any meeting attendance fees for Board of Trustees meetings or committee meetings that she attended. Each Independent Trustee (other than the Chairperson) received, in the aggregate, a retainer fee at the annual rate of $65,000. Each Independent Trustee also received a meeting attendance fee of $7,500 for each meeting of the Board of Trustees that he or she attended in person and $3,750 for each meeting of the Board of Trustees that he or she attended telephonically. In addition, each committee chairman received an additional retainer fee at the annual rate of $10,000. Each Contract Review and Governance Committee member was compensated $5,000 for each Committee meeting that he or she attended in person and $2,500 for each meeting that he or she attended telephonically. Each Audit Committee member was compensated $6,250 for each Committee meeting that he or she attended in person and $3,125 for each meeting that he or she attended telephonically.

 

A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Funds until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based on theoretical investments of deferred amounts, on the normal payment dates, in certain funds of the Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and Hansberger International Series as designated by the participating Trustees. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are allocated pro rata among the funds in the Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts, and Hansberger International Series, and are normally reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statements of Operations. The portions of the accrued obligations allocated to the Funds under the Plan are reflected as Deferred Trustees’ fees in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

6.   Class-Specific Expenses. For the six months ended March 31, 2010, the Funds paid the following class-specific transfer agent fees and expenses (including sub-transfer agent fees):

 

     Transfer Agent Fees
and Expenses

Fund

   Institutional
Class
     Retail
Class
     Admin
Class

Small Cap Growth Fund

   $ 17,579      $ 71,688      $

Small Cap Value Fund

     195,118        267,120        105,707

 

7.   Line of Credit. Each Fund, together with certain other funds of Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and the Hansberger International Series, participates in a $200,000,000 committed unsecured line of credit provided by State Street Bank, with an individual limit of $125,000,000 for each Fund that participates in the line of credit. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds rate or overnight LIBOR, plus 1.25%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.15% per annum, payable at the end of each calendar quarter, is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their average daily unused portion of the line of credit.

 

Prior to March 10, 2010, each Fund, together with certain other funds of Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and the Hansberger International Series, participated in a $200,000,000 committed unsecured line of credit provided by State Street Bank, with an individual limit of $125,000,000 for each Fund that participated in the line of credit. Interest was charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds rate or overnight LIBOR, plus 0.75%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.125% per annum, payable at the end of each calendar quarter, was accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their average daily unused portion of the line of credit.

 

For the six months ended March 31, 2010, the Funds had no borrowings under these agreements.

 

8.   Brokerage Commission Recapture. Each Fund has entered into agreements with certain brokers whereby the brokers will rebate a portion of brokerage commissions. All amounts rebated by the brokers are returned to the Funds under such agreements and are included in realized gains in the Statements of Operations. For the six months ended March 31, 2010, amounts rebated under these agreements were as follows:

 

Fund

   Rebates

Small Cap Growth Fund

   $ 6,525

Small Cap Value Fund

     53,322

 

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9.   Concentration of Ownership. At March 31, 2010, the Loomis Sayles Funded Pension Plan and the Loomis Sayles Employees’ Profit Sharing Retirement Plan held shares of beneficial interest in the Funds as follows:

 

Fund

   Pension Plan      Profit Sharing
Retirement Plan

Small Cap Growth Fund

   365,070      397,390

Small Cap Value Fund

   360,114      784,294

 

From time to time, the Funds may have a concentration of several shareholders having a significant percentage of shares outstanding. Investment activities of these shareholders could have material impacts on the Funds. As of March 31, 2010, Small Cap Growth Fund had shareholders that held greater than 5% of the fund’s outstanding shares. Such ownership may be beneficially held by individuals or entities other than the owner of record. The number of greater than 5% shareholders and the aggregate percentage of net assets represented by such ownership was as follows:

 

Fund

   Number of Greater
Than 5% Shareholders
     Percentage of
Ownership

Small Cap Growth Fund

   1      7.77%

 

10.   Capital Shares. Each Fund may issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest, without par value. Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

       Small Cap Growth Fund  
       Six Months Ended March 31, 2010        Year Ended September 30, 2009  
Institutional Class      Shares        Amount        Shares        Amount  

Issued from the sale of shares

     438,005         $ 5,443,350         1,974,319         $ 19,253,187   

Issued in connection with the
reinvestment of distributions

                                   

Redeemed

     (679,124        (8,083,408      (1,447,130        (13,740,063
                                       

Net change

     (241,119      $ (2,640,058      527,189         $ 5,513,124   
                                       
Retail Class      Shares        Amount        Shares        Amount  

Issued from the sale of shares

     988,405         $ 11,767,651         3,127,117         $ 30,016,606   

Issued in connection with the
reinvestment of distributions

                                   

Redeemed

     (1,889,534        (23,543,130      (2,692,237        (25,065,630
                                       

Net change

     (901,129      $ (11,775,479      434,880         $ 4,950,976   
                                       

Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions

     (1,142,248      $ (14,415,537      962,069         $ 10,464,100   
                                       
       Small Cap Value Fund  
       Six Months Ended March 31, 2010        Year Ended September 30, 2009  
Institutional Class      Shares        Amount        Shares        Amount  

Issued from the sale of shares

     1,429,802         $ 30,263,216         5,487,523         $ 94,433,600   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

     80,409           1,643,559         156,833           2,488,947   

Redeemed

     (3,549,030        (74,103,038      (6,270,554        (105,527,302
                                       

Net change

     (2,038,819      $ (42,196,263      (626,198      $ (8,604,755
                                       

 

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March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

10. Capital Shares – continued

 

       Small Cap Value Fund—continued  
       Six Months Ended March 31, 2010        Year Ended September 30, 2009  
Retail Class      Shares        Amount        Shares        Amount  

Issued from the sale of shares

     1,012,390         $ 21,392,927         4,033,997         $ 70,124,577   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

     25,691           521,021         76,628           1,206,896   

Redeemed

     (1,879,123        (39,444,773      (6,502,104        (108,566,266
                                       

Net change

     (841,042      $ (17,530,825      (2,391,479      $ (37,234,793
                                       
Admin Class      Shares        Amount        Shares        Amount  

Issued from the sale of shares

     493,279         $ 10,172,635         1,211,062         $ 19,455,331   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

                       1,691           26,231   

Redeemed

     (837,460        (17,408,107      (1,162,021        (19,010,438
                                       

Net change

     (344,181      $ (7,235,472      50,732         $ 471,124   
                                       

Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions

     (3,224,042      $ (66,962,560      (2,966,945      $ (45,368,424
                                       

 

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Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund

 

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LOOMIS SAYLES INVESTMENT GRADE BOND FUND

PORTFOLIO PROFILE

 

Objective:

High total investment return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation

 

 

Strategy:

Invests primarily in investment-grade, fixed-income securities, although it may invest up to 10% of its assets in lower quality fixed-income securities. The fund may invest any portion of its assets in securities of Canadian issuers and up to 20% in other foreign securities, including emerging markets.

 

 

Fund Inception:

December 31, 1996

 

 

Managers:

Daniel Fuss, CFA, CIC

 

Associate Managers:

Matthew J. Eagan, CFA

Kathleen Gaffney, CFA

Elaine Stokes

Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P.

 

 

Symbols:

Class A    LIGRX
Class B    LGBBX
Class C    LGBCX
Class Y    LSIIX
Admin Class    LIGAX
Class J    LIGJX

 

 

What You Should Know:

This fund invests in fixed-income securities that are subject to credit risk, interest rate risk and liquidity risk. It may also invest in mortgage-related securities that are subject to prepayment risk. The fund can invest a significant percentage of assets in foreign securities and the value of fund shares can be adversely affected by changes in currency exchange rates, political, and economic developments. In emerging markets these risks can be significant. The fund is subject to currency risk, which is the risk that fluctuations in exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies may cause the value of a fund’s investments to decline. Lower rated debt securities have speculative characteristics and may be subject to greater price volatility than higher rated investments. In addition, the secondary market for these securities may lack liquidity. Fund shares should be viewed as a long-term investment.

 

Management Discussion

 

 

Corporate debt and other fixed-income securities offering yield advantages over low-risk bonds continued to perform well during the six months ended March 31, 2010. Amid growing market expectations of a sustained global economic recovery, investors became more willing to accept credit risk in return for the high yields offered by corporate bonds and securitized debt. In line with the increasing appetite for risk, currencies of countries with commodity-based economies gained against other countries.

 

For the six months ended March 31, 2010, Class A shares of Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund returned 6.24%. During the same period, the fund’s benchmark, the Barclays Capital U.S. Government/Credit Bond Index, rose 1.34%, while funds in Morningstar’s Intermediate-Term Bond category returned an average of 3.70%.

 

WHAT WAS THE PRIMARY REASON FOR THE FUND’S OUTPERFORMANCE?

As investors grew more confident about an economic recovery, securities with credit risk tended to rally in price. The fund’s emphasis on investment-grade corporate bonds, as well as its exposure to high-yield bonds and select non-agency securitized assets, helped propel strong results relative to the Barclays index. Moreover, as commodities gained in price in global markets, the fund’s exposure to commodity-linked currencies also helped support performance. The fund’s investments in securities denominated in the currencies of Canada, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand and Mexico all contributed positive returns. Convertible bonds were also a performance driver.

 

WHAT FACTORS POSITIVELY CONTRIBUTED TO THE FUND’S PERFORMANCE?

Investment-grade industrial bonds were among the strongest performers, particularly holdings in the transportation, technology, capital goods and telecommunication services industries. In addition, investments in higher-yielding, below investment-grade corporate bonds also aided results, as demand for high-yield securities increased and expected default rates fell. In particular, positions in high-yield bonds of companies in the transportation, technology, retail and financial industries contributed positively to results. Investments in non-government agency securitized debt, including commercial mortgage-backed debt, provided further support. Finally, the dramatic performance of equity markets during the six months covered by this report also aided the fund, as convertible bonds rallied in industries such as autos, technology and financials.

 

WHICH FACTORS DETRACTED FROM THE FUND’S RESULTS?

Holdings in securities denominated in Icelandic krona underperformed when the currency depreciated relative to the U.S. dollar. In addition, the fund’s longer-than-benchmark duration – a measure of sensitivity to changes in interest rates – was a performance detractor as interest-rate sensitive longer-maturity bonds lagged.

 

WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT OUTLOOK?

The fund is positioned to take advantage of a gradual economic recovery and positive fundamental trends. We believe short-term interest rates in the United States will remain low for the foreseeable future, but acknowledge the continuing pressures that the ever-increasing U.S. Treasury issuance will place on longer-term rates. In our opinion, there remains ample opportunity for corporate bond yield spreads to tighten further. Within corporate credit, we are advocating a strategy of specific (fundamental credit) risk instead of market (interest rate) risk. We continue to see opportunity in the convertible market and have focused on increasing our exposure. We continue to add opportunistically to non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities, with a focus on credits and countries in which we anticipate fundamental improvements will continue to emerge. We believe that in a rising-rate environment, research and security selection will continue to prove key to successful portfolio management.

 

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LOOMIS SAYLES INVESTMENT GRADE BOND FUND

Investment Results through March 31, 2010

 

 

 

PERFORMANCE IN PERSPECTIVE

The charts comparing the fund’s performance to an index provide you with a general sense of how it performed. The fund’s total return for the period shown below appears with and without sales charges and includes fund expenses and fees. An index measures the performance of a theoretical portfolio. Unlike a fund, the index is unmanaged and does not have expenses that affect the results. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Investors would incur transaction costs and other expenses if they purchased the securities necessary to match the index.

 

Growth of a $10,000 Investment in Class A Shares1,4

 

LOGO

Average Annual Total Returns — March 31, 20104

 

         
     6 MONTHS     1 YEAR     5 YEARS     10 YEARS  

Class A (Inception 12/31/96)1

         

Net Asset Value2

  6.24   31.52   7.28   8.57

With Maximum Sales Charge3

  1.45      25.54      6.29      8.07   
   

Class B (Inception 9/12/03)1

         

Net Asset Value2

  5.74      30.33      6.39      7.61   

With CDSC5

  0.74      25.33      6.07      7.61   
   

Class C (Inception 9/12/03)1

         

Net Asset Value2

  5.90      30.55      6.48      7.67   

With CDSC5

  4.90      29.55      6.48      7.67   
   

Class Y (Inception 12/31/96)

         

Net Asset Value2

  6.37      31.97      7.61      8.86   
   

Admin Class (Inception 2/1/10)1

         

Net Asset Value2

  6.04      30.94      6.77      7.98   
   

Class J (Inception 5/24/99)

         

Net Asset Value2

  5.98      30.89      6.80      8.06   

With Sales Charge5

  2.29      26.31      6.05      7.67   
   
COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE   6 MONTHS     1 YEAR     5 YEARS     10 YEARS  

Barclays Capital U.S. Government/Credit Bond Index

  1.34   7.51   5.17   6.22

Morningstar Intermediate-Term Bond Fund Avg.

  3.70      16.76      4.48      5.60   

 

See page 3 for a description of the index/average.

All returns represent past performance and do not guarantee future results. Share price and return will vary and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. All results include reinvestment of any dividends and capital gains. Current returns may be higher or lower than those shown. For performance current to the most recent month-end, visit www.funds.natixis.com. Class Y is only available to certain investors as described in the prospectus. Class J shares are not offered for sale in the United States and are not eligible for sale to U.S. investors.

 

PORTFOLIO FACTS

 

    % of Net Assets as of
CREDIT QUALITY   3/31/2010*      9/30/2009**

Aaa

  31.1      31.8

Aa

  5.6      2.9

A

  21.4      16.0

Baa

  33.9      37.8

Ba

  3.9      4.6

B

  1.7      0.4

Caa and lower

  0.3      1.6

Not Rated

  0.5      1.2

Short-term and other

  1.6      3.7

 

  * Credit quality at 3/31/2010 reflects the highest rating assigned to a security among Moody’s, S&P, or Fitch. The Moody’s equivalent of the assigned rating is presented in the table.  
  ** Credit quality at 9/30/2009 was based on ratings from Moody’s. Securities that were not rated by Moody’s may have been rated by another rating agency or by Loomis Sayles.  
    % of Net Assets as of  
EFFECTIVE MATURITY   3/31/2010      9/30/2009  

1 year or less

  1.7       6.0   

1-5 years

  36.0       31.3   

5-10 years

  45.0       43.5   

10+ years

  17.3       19.2   

Average Effective Maturity

  9.0  years     9.7  years 

 

Portfolio characteristics will vary.

 

 

EXPENSE RATIOS AS STATED IN THE MOST RECENT PROSPECTUS

 

Share Class   Gross Expense Ratio6     Net Expense Ratio7  

A

  0.80   0.80

B

  1.67      1.67   

C

  1.56      1.56   

Y

  0.54      0.54   

Admin

  1.33      1.20   

J

  1.31      1.30   

 

NOTES TO CHARTS

The table and graph do not reflect taxes shareholders might owe on any fund distributions or when they redeem their shares.

1

Prior to 9/15/03, performance of Class A shares is that of Retail Class shares, which were redesignated as Class A shares, restated to reflect the sales load of Class A shares. From 12/18/00 to 1/31/02, during which time Retail Class shares were not outstanding, performance is that of Institutional Class shares, restated to reflect the higher net expenses and sales loads of Class A shares. Prior to the inception of Class B and C shares (9/12/03), performance is that of Institutional Class shares, restated to reflect the higher net expenses and sales loads of Class B and C shares. Prior to the inception of Admin Class shares (2/1/10), performance is that of Class A shares, restated to reflect the higher net expenses of Admin Class shares.

2

Does not include a sales charge.

3

Includes maximum sales charge of 4.50%.

4

Fund performance has been increased by expense reductions and reimbursements, if any, without which performance would have been lower.

5

Performance for Class B shares assumes a maximum 5% contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) applied when you sell shares, which declines annually between years 1-6 according to the following schedule: 5, 4, 3, 3, 2, 1, 0%. Class C shares performance assumes a 1% CDSC applied when you sell shares within one year of purchase. Performance for Class J assumes a 3.50% sales charge.

6

Before reductions and reimbursements.

7

After reductions and reimbursements. Expense reductions are contractual and are set to expire on 1/31/11.

 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

The views expressed in this report reflect those of the portfolio managers as of the dates indicated. The managers’ views are subject to change at any time without notice based on changes in market or other conditions. References to specific securities or industries should not be regarded as investment advice. Because the fund is actively managed, there is no assurance that it will continue to invest in the securities, countries or industries mentioned.

 

Before investing, consider the fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and other expenses. Visit www.funds.natixis.com or call 1-800-225-5478 for a prospectus and/or a summary prospectus, both of which contain this and other information. Read it carefully.

 

INDEX/AVERAGE DESCRIPTIONS:

Barclays Capital U.S. Government/Credit Bond Index is an unmanaged index that includes U.S. Treasuries, government-related issues, and investment grade U.S. corporate securities.

 

Morningstar Intermediate-Term Bond Fund Average is the average performance without sales charges of funds with similar investment objectives, as calculated by Morningstar, Inc.

 

PROXY VOTING INFORMATION

A description of the fund’s proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge, upon request, by calling Natixis Funds at 800-225-5478; on the fund’s website at www.funds.natixis.com; and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) website at www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30, 2009 is available from the fund’s website and the SEC’s website.

 

QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULES

The fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

 

NOT FDIC INSURED   MAY LOSE VALUE   NO BANK  GUARANTEE

 

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR FUNDS EXPENSES

 

As a mutual fund shareholder, you incur different types of costs: transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchases and contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions; certain exchange fees; and ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution fees (12b-1 fees) and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. In addition, the fund may assess a minimum balance fee of $20 on an annual basis for accounts that fall below the required minimum to establish an account (certain exceptions may apply). These costs are described in more detail in the fund’s prospectus. The examples below are intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and help you compare these with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The first line in the table for each Class shows the actual amount of fund expenses you would have paid on a $1,000 investment in the fund from October 1, 2009 through March 31, 2010. It also shows how much a $1,000 investment would be worth at the close of the period, assuming actual fund returns and expenses. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 =8.6) and multiply the result by the number in the Expenses Paid During the Period row as shown below for your class.

 

The second line in the table for each Class provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund’s actual expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid on your investment for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund 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 reflect ongoing costs only, and do not include any transaction costs. Therefore, the second line in the table of the fund is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included, total costs would be higher.

 

LOOMIS SAYLES INVESTMENT GRADE BOND FUND      BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE
10/1/2009
     ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE
3/31/2010
       EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD
10/1/2009 –  3/31/2010
 

Class A

                        

Actual

     $1,000.00      $1,062.40         $4.11 1 

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,020.94         $4.03

Class B

                        

Actual

     $1,000.00      $1,057.40         $8.46 1 

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,016.70         $8.30

Class C

                        

Actual

     $1,000.00      $1,059.00         $7.96 1 

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,017.20         $7.80

Class Y

                        

Actual

     $1,000.00      $1,063.70         $2.83 1 

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,022.19         $2.77

Admin Class

                        

Actual

     $1,000.00      $1,024.20 2        $1.93 2 

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,001.96      $5.99

Class J

                        

Actual

     $1,000.00      $1,059.80         $6.68 1 

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

     $1,000.00      $1,018.45         $6.54

 

* Hypothetical expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio (after fee reduction/reimbursement): 0.80%, 1.65%, 1.55%, 0.55%, 1.20% and 1.30%, for Class A, B, C, Y, Admin Class and Class J, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (182), divided by 365 (to reflect the half-year period).
1

Actual expenses for Class A, B, C, Y and J are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio (after fee reduction/reimbursement): 0.80%, 1.65%, 1.55%, 0.55% and 1.30%, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (182), divided by 365 (to reflect the half-year period).

2

Admin Class commenced operations on February 1, 2010. Actual expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio (after fee reduction/reimbursement) of 1.20%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal period (58), divided by 365 (to reflect the partial period).

 

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LOOMIS SAYLES INVESTMENT GRADE BOND FUND — PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
  Bonds and Notes — 98.4% of Net Assets   
  Non-Convertible Bonds — 94.8%   
   ABS Car Loan — 1.0%   
$ 8,255,000   

Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC, Series 2007-2A, Class A,

0.380%, 8/20/2013, 144A(b)

   $ 7,783,988
  831,000   

Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC, Series 2010-2A, Class B,

5.740%, 8/20/2014, 144A

     830,917
  4,690,000   

Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC, Series 2010-3A, Class B,

6.740%, 5/20/2016, 144A

     4,689,531
  19,025,000   

Chesapeake Funding LLC,

Series 2009-2A, Class B,

1.980%, 9/15/2021, 144A(b)

     17,230,290
  17,100,000   

Chesapeake Funding LLC,

Series 2009-2A, Class C,

1.980%, 9/15/2021, 144A(b)

     14,927,777
  43,060,000   

Chrysler Financial Lease Trust,

Series 2010-A, Class B,

3.460%, 9/16/2013, 144A

     43,027,240
  7,199,000   

Merrill Auto Trust Securitization Asset, Series 2008-1, Class B,

6.750%, 4/15/2015

     7,453,984
         
        95,943,727
         
   ABS Credit Card — 1.5%   
  9,995,000   

American Express Issuance Trust, Series 2005-2, Class A,

0.300%, 8/15/2013(b)

     9,945,404
  24,955,000   

Capital One Multi-Asset Execution Trust, Series 2005-A10, Class A,

0.310%, 9/15/2015(b)

     24,696,181
  2,550,000   

Capital One Multi-Asset Execution Trust, Series 2006-C2, Class C,

0.530%, 6/16/2014(b)

     2,482,335
  29,215,000   

Chase Issuance Trust, Series 2007-B1, Class B1,

0.480%, 4/15/2019(b)

     26,730,726
  4,000,000   

Citibank Credit Card Issuance Trust, Series 2008-A1, Class A1,

5.350%, 2/07/2020

     4,367,546
  29,395,000   

Citibank Credit Card Issuance Trust, Series 2008-C6, Class C6,

6.300%, 6/20/2014

     31,100,551
  19,600,000   

GE Capital Credit Card Master Note Trust, Series 2009-4, Class B,

5.390%, 11/15/2017, 144A

     19,623,573
  10,000,000   

MBNA Credit Card Master Note Trust, Series 2002-C1, Class C1,

6.800%, 7/15/2014

     10,623,847
  14,780,000   

MBNA Credit Card Master Note Trust, Series 2004-B1, Class B1,

4.450%, 8/15/2016

     15,133,867
         
        144,704,030
         
   ABS Other — 2.4%   
  15,998,819   

CIT Equipment Collateral, Series 2008-VT1, Class A3,

6.590%, 12/22/2014

     16,406,912
  1,700,000   

Community Program Loan Trust, Series 1987-A, Class A5,

4.500%, 4/01/2029

     1,539,581
  69,893,722   

Marriott Vacation Club Owner Trust, Series 2009-2A, Class A,

4.809%, 7/20/2031, 144A

     70,032,056
  27,329,233   

Sierra Receivables Funding Co., Series 2009-3A, Class A1,

7.620%, 7/20/2026, 144A

     27,648,135
  65,832,508   

SVO VOI Mortgage Corp., Series 2009-BA, Class NT,

5.810%, 12/20/2028, 144A

     66,377,305
  45,620,871   

Trinity Rail Leasing LP, Series 2009-1A, Class A,

6.657%, 11/16/2039, 144A

     44,697,673
         
        226,701,662
         
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Airlines — 3.0%   
$ 17,225,538    American Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2009-1A, 10.375%, 7/02/2019    $ 19,938,560
  659,643    Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 1997-1, Class A, 7.461%, 10/01/2016      651,398
  990,361    Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 1998-1, Class A, 6.648%, 3/15/2019      992,341
  1,006,573    Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 1999-1, Class A, 6.545%, 8/02/2020      1,026,705
  10,689,316    Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2000-1, Class A-1, 8.048%, 5/01/2022      10,849,656
  1,853,823    Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2000-2, Class A-1, 7.707%, 10/02/2022      1,853,823
  2,661,607    Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2001-1, Class A-1, 6.703%, 12/15/2022      2,475,294
  61,260,000    Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2007-1, Class A, 5.983%, 10/19/2023      60,187,950
  12,208,000    Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2007-1, Class B, 6.903%, 4/19/2022      11,109,280
  29,393,585    Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2009-1, Class A, 9.000%, 7/08/2016      31,745,072
  22,105,000    Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2009-2, Class A, 7.250%, 11/10/2019      23,652,350
  4,300,000   

Delta Air Lines, Inc., Series 2001-1, Class A-2,

7.111%, 3/18/2013

     4,493,500
  2,171,631   

Delta Air Lines, Inc., Series 2007-1, Class A,

6.821%, 2/10/2024

     2,171,631
  17,287,761   

Delta Air Lines, Inc., Series 2007-1, Class B,

8.021%, 2/10/2024

     15,904,740
  41,530,000   

Delta Air Lines, Inc., Series A,

7.750%, 12/17/2019

     43,606,500
  5,000,000   

Delta Air Lines, Inc., Series B,

9.750%, 12/17/2016

     5,150,000
  10,186,641    Northwest Airlines, Inc., Series 2007-1, Class B, 8.028%, 11/01/2017      9,318,434
  8,115,000   

Qantas Airways Ltd.,

6.050%, 4/15/2016, 144A

     8,385,603
  28,073,356   

UAL Pass Through Trust,

Series 2007-1, Class A, 6.636%, 1/02/2024

     25,967,854
  8,230,000   

UAL Pass Through Trust, Series 2009-1,

10.400%, 5/01/2018

     8,847,250
         
        288,327,941
         
   Automotive — 0.6%   
  33,885,000   

Cummins, Inc.,

5.650%, 3/01/2098

     20,948,080
  5,389,000   

Cummins, Inc.,

6.750%, 2/15/2027

     5,143,655
  665,000   

Cummins, Inc.,

7.125%, 3/01/2028

     657,328
  1,990,000   

Ford Motor Co.,

6.375%, 2/01/2029

     1,616,875
  130,000   

Ford Motor Co.,

6.500%, 8/01/2018

     123,500
  260,000   

Ford Motor Co.,

6.625%, 2/15/2028

     218,400
  5,185,000   

Ford Motor Co.,

6.625%, 10/01/2028

     4,355,400
  8,730,000   

Ford Motor Co.,

7.450%, 7/16/2031

     8,249,850

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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LOOMIS SAYLES INVESTMENT GRADE BOND FUND — PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Automotive — continued   
$ 245,000   

Ford Motor Co.,

7.500%, 8/01/2026

   $ 217,437
  345,000   

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC,

7.000%, 10/01/2013

     356,984
  2,215,000   

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC,

7.250%, 10/25/2011

     2,290,069
  4,640,000   

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC,

8.000%, 12/15/2016

     4,888,811
  935,000   

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC,

8.625%, 11/01/2010

     957,691
  2,135,000   

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC,

9.750%, 9/15/2010

     2,186,189
         
        52,210,269
         
   Banking — 8.8%   
  47,100,000   

AgriBank FCB,

9.125%, 7/15/2019, 144A(c)

     53,583,786
  7,450,000    American Express Centurion Bank, Series BKN1, 6.000%, 9/13/2017      7,995,720
  36,659,000   

Associates Corp. of North America,

6.950%, 11/01/2018

     38,632,940
  2,595,000   

BAC Capital Trust VI,

5.625%, 3/08/2035

     2,142,632
  3,690,000   

Bank of America Corp.,

5.420%, 3/15/2017

     3,646,628
  10,020,000   

Bank of America Corp.,

6.000%, 9/01/2017

     10,421,061
  17,625,000   

Bank of America NA,

5.300%, 3/15/2017

     17,447,005
  3,120,000,000   

Barclays Financial LLC,

4.060%, 9/16/2010, (KRW), 144A

     2,762,934
  3,500,000,000   

Barclays Financial LLC,

4.460%, 9/23/2010, (KRW), 144A

     3,105,264
  2,220,000   

Bear Stearns Cos., Inc. (The),

4.650%, 7/02/2018

     2,164,968
  975,000   

Bear Stearns Cos., Inc. (The),

5.300%, 10/30/2015

     1,037,973
  2,150,000   

Bear Stearns Cos., Inc. (The),

6.400%, 10/02/2017

     2,375,139
  12,745,000   

Bear Stearns Cos., Inc. (The),

7.250%, 2/01/2018

     14,729,269
  16,371,250,000   

BNP Paribas SA, EMTN, Zero Coupon,

6/13/2011, (IDR), 144A

     1,637,035
  19,200,000   

Capital One Financial Corp.,

6.150%, 9/01/2016

     19,919,501
  9,860,000   

Citibank NA,

15.000%, 7/02/2010, (BRL), 144A

     5,619,094
  10,400,000   

Citigroup, Inc.,

5.000%, 9/15/2014

     10,385,346
  1,325,000   

Citigroup, Inc.,

5.850%, 12/11/2034

     1,203,113
  2,800,000   

Citigroup, Inc.,

5.875%, 2/22/2033

     2,415,969
  20,308,000   

Citigroup, Inc.,

6.125%, 5/15/2018

     20,750,491
  8,895,000   

Citigroup, Inc.,

6.125%, 8/25/2036

     7,762,106
  74,265,000   

Citigroup, Inc.,

6.375%, 8/12/2014

     79,337,522
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Banking — continued   
2,450,000   

Citigroup, Inc., EMTN, (fixed rate to 11/30/2012, variable rate thereafter),

3.625%, 11/30/2017, (EUR)

   $ 3,047,821
80,235,000   

Citigroup, Inc., MTN,

5.500%, 10/15/2014

     83,035,683
7,110,000   

First Niagara Finance Group, Inc.,

6.750%, 3/19/2020

     7,185,039
1,200,000   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The),

6.450%, 5/01/2036

     1,160,316
99,020,000   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The),

6.750%, 10/01/2037

     98,895,631
6,790,000   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), GMTN,

5.375%, 3/15/2020

     6,727,199
700,000   

ICICI Bank Ltd., (fixed rate to 4/30/2017, variable rate thereafter),

6.375%, 4/30/2022, 144A

     659,073
18,000,000   

JPMorgan Chase & Co., Zero Coupon,

5/17/2010, (BRL), 144A

     9,873,759
17,920,000,000   

JPMorgan Chase & Co.,

Zero Coupon, 3/28/2011, (IDR), 144A

     1,837,984
68,827,366,920   

JPMorgan Chase & Co.,

Zero Coupon, 4/12/2012, (IDR), 144A

     6,536,690
22,683,264,000   

JPMorgan Chase & Co., EMTN,

Zero Coupon, 3/28/2011, (IDR), 144A

     2,326,533
344,497,150,000   

JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, EMTN,

Zero Coupon, 10/17/2011, (IDR), 144A

     34,292,601
24,124,936,500   

JPMorgan Chase London, EMTN,

Zero Coupon, 10/21/2010, (IDR), 144A

     2,555,793
100,000   

Keybank NA,

6.950%, 2/01/2028

     90,056
6,620,000   

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.,

5.700%, 5/02/2017

     6,580,247
70,800,000   

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.,

6.110%, 1/29/2037

     65,142,514
10,000,000   

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.,

10.710%, 3/08/2017, (BRL)

     5,482,610
3,200,000   

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., EMTN,

4.625%, 9/14/2018, (EUR)

     4,115,227
11,895,000   

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., MTN,

6.875%, 4/25/2018

     12,818,873
41,000,000   

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., Series C, MTN,

6.050%, 6/01/2034

     35,251,431
2,710,000   

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., Series C, MTN,

6.400%, 8/28/2017

     2,856,139
51,525,000   

Morgan Stanley,

4.750%, 4/01/2014

     52,610,992
1,510,000   

Morgan Stanley, EMTN,

5.450%, 1/09/2017

     1,530,998
2,850,000   

Morgan Stanley, GMTN,

5.125%, 11/30/2015, (GBP)

     4,431,645
5,300,000   

Morgan Stanley, Series F, GMTN,

6.625%, 4/01/2018

     5,652,869
17,500,000   

Morgan Stanley, Series F, MTN,

5.550%, 4/27/2017

     17,897,932
4,400,000   

Morgan Stanley, Series F, MTN,

5.625%, 9/23/2019

     4,384,486
9,910,000   

Morgan Stanley, Series F, MTN,

5.950%, 12/28/2017

     10,181,237
2,875,000   

National City Bank of Indiana,

4.250%, 7/01/2018

     2,706,669

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Banking — continued   
$ 1,325,000   

National City Bank, MTN,

5.800%, 6/07/2017

   $ 1,378,374
  9,826,000   

National City Corp.,

6.875%, 5/15/2019

     10,918,052
  3,400,000   

Standard Chartered Bank,

6.400%, 9/26/2017, 144A

     3,599,655
  18,250,000   

Standard Chartered PLC,

5.500%, 11/18/2014, 144A

     19,623,586
         
        834,463,210
         
   Brokerage — 0.6%   
  54,955,000   

Jefferies Group, Inc.,

8.500%, 7/15/2019

     60,963,945
         
   Building Materials — 1.0%   
  6,785,000   

Masco Corp.,

4.800%, 6/15/2015

     6,545,815
  11,180,000   

Masco Corp.,

5.850%, 3/15/2017

     10,896,553
  6,760,000   

Masco Corp.,

6.125%, 10/03/2016

     6,740,849
  2,260,000   

Masco Corp.,

6.500%, 8/15/2032

     1,939,747
  1,925,000   

Masco Corp.,

7.750%, 8/01/2029

     1,838,383
  24,925,000   

Owens Corning, Inc.,

6.500%, 12/01/2016

     26,378,501
  41,680,000   

Owens Corning, Inc.,

7.000%, 12/01/2036

     40,837,481
  1,060,000   

USG Corp.,

6.300%, 11/15/2016

     948,700
         
        96,126,029
         
   Chemicals — 1.3%   
  35,520,000   

Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. LLC,

8.250%, 6/15/2019, 144A

     42,404,380
  3,545,000   

Cytec Industries, Inc.,

6.000%, 10/01/2015

     3,813,208
  2,400,000   

Methanex Corp.,

6.000%, 8/15/2015

     2,168,630
  68,560,000   

PPG Industries, Inc.,

6.650%, 3/15/2018

     76,319,209
         
        124,705,427
         
   Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.0%   
  115,908   

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Series 2006-AR12, Class 1A1,

5.886%, 9/25/2036(b)

     84,707
         
   Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 3.5%   
  2,970,353   

Bank of America-First Union NB Commercial Mortgage, Series 2001-3, Class A2,

5.464%, 4/11/2037

     3,082,050
  8,100,000   

Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities, Series 2007-PW15, Class A4,

5.331%, 2/11/2044

     7,804,252
  62,975,000   

Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates, Series 2007-C3, Class A4,

5.912%, 6/15/2039(b)

     56,727,483
  35,130,000   

Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates, Series 2007-C4, Class A4,

5.998%, 9/15/2039(b)

     31,952,625
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — continued   
$ 5,110,000   

Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates, Series 2007-C5, Class A4,

5.695%, 9/15/2040

   $ 4,579,114
  58,950,000   

Crown Castle Towers LLC,

6.113%, 1/15/2040

     61,664,058
  24,057,000   

Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding Corp., Series 2007-GG11, Class A4,

5.736%, 12/10/2049

     23,384,657
  15,360,000   

Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding Corp., Series 2007-GG9,

Class A4,

5.444%, 3/10/2039

     14,937,576
  20,220,000   

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2006-LDP6, Class A4,

5.475%, 4/15/2043

     20,754,200
  8,930,000   

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2006-LDP7, Class A4,

6.064%, 4/15/2045(b)

     9,219,126
  60,634,099   

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2007-LD11, Class A4,

6.006%, 6/15/2049(b)

     58,141,898
  21,993,000   

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2007-LDPX, Class A3,

5.420%, 1/15/2049

     21,187,014
  3,200,000   

LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-C4, Class A4,

6.080%, 6/15/2038(b)

     3,362,148
  1,340,000   

Merrill Lynch/Countrywide Commercial Mortgage Trust,

Series 2007-6, Class A4,

5.485%, 3/12/2051

     1,228,510
  12,700,000   

Morgan Stanley Capital I,

Series 2008-T29, Class A4,

6.458%, 1/11/2043(b)

     13,377,668
  3,700,000   

Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-C29, Class A4,

5.308%, 11/15/2048

     3,673,467
         
        335,075,846
         
   Construction Machinery — 0.3%   
  24,153,000   

Case New Holland, Inc.,

7.750%, 9/01/2013, 144A

     25,058,737
  6,935,000   

Toro Co.,

6.625%, 5/01/2037(c)

     6,119,923
         
        31,178,660
         
   Consumer Cyclical Services — 0.9%   
  15,350,000   

Western Union Co. (The),

5.930%, 10/01/2016

     16,975,412
  40,000,000   

Western Union Co. (The),

6.500%, 2/26/2014

     45,109,840
  19,330,000   

Western Union. (The),

6.200%, 11/17/2036

     19,658,107
         
        81,743,359
         
   Consumer Products — 0.2%   
  7,620,000   

Hasbro, Inc.,

6.600%, 7/15/2028

     7,748,877
  12,010,000   

Snap-on, Inc.,

6.700%, 3/01/2019

     12,743,955
  1,335,000   

Whirlpool Corp., MTN,

8.000%, 5/01/2012

     1,467,245
  800,000   

Whirlpool Corp., MTN,

8.600%, 5/01/2014

     928,430
         
        22,888,507
         

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Distributors — 0.9%   
$ 10,000,000   

EQT Corp.,

8.125%, 6/01/2019

   $ 11,880,390
  61,345,000   

Equitable Resources, Inc.,

6.500%, 4/01/2018

     66,157,577
  5,865,000   

ONEOK, Inc.,

6.000%, 6/15/2035

     5,595,990
         
        83,633,957
         
   Diversified Manufacturing — 0.9%   
  1,425,000   

Ingersoll-Rand Global Holding Co. Ltd.,

6.875%, 8/15/2018

     1,602,491
  2,875,000   

Textron Financial Corp.,

5.400%, 4/28/2013

     2,954,008
  1,207,000   

Textron Financial Corp., Series E, MTN,

5.125%, 8/15/2014

     1,148,728
  19,200,000   

Textron, Inc.,

3.875%, 3/11/2013, (EUR)

     25,581,104
  18,895,000   

Textron, Inc.,

6.200%, 3/15/2015

     20,012,923
  13,540,000   

Textron, Inc.,

7.250%, 10/01/2019

     14,628,480
  11,280,000   

Textron, Inc., EMTN,

6.625%, 4/07/2020, (GBP)

     15,833,585
         
        81,761,319
         
   Electric — 3.2%   
  40,400,000   

AmerenEnergy Generating Co., Series H,

7.000%, 4/15/2018

     43,119,970
  500,000   

Baltimore Gas & Electric Co.,

5.200%, 6/15/2033

     440,719
  12,021,175   

Bruce Mansfield Unit,

6.850%, 6/01/2034(c)

     12,194,761
  17,815,000   

Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co. (The),

5.700%, 4/01/2017

     18,614,092
  26,290,000   

Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co. (The),

5.950%, 12/15/2036

     25,213,477
  895,000   

Commonwealth Edison Co.,

4.700%, 4/15/2015

     941,560
  5,500,000   

Empresa Nacional de Electricidad SA (Endesa-Chile),

7.875%, 2/01/2027

     6,029,749
  1,000,000   

Empresa Nacional de Electricidad SA (Endesa-Chile),

8.350%, 8/01/2013

     1,140,088
  3,681,000   

Exelon Corp.,

4.900%, 6/15/2015

     3,836,471
  47,570,000   

Illinois Power Co.,

6.250%, 4/01/2018

     50,694,588
  1,905,000   

ITC Holdings Corp.,

5.875%, 9/30/2016, 144A

     1,987,429
  2,830,000   

ITC Holdings Corp.,

6.375%, 9/30/2036, 144A

     2,832,836
  9,305,213   

Mackinaw Power LLC,

6.296%, 10/31/2023, 144A

     9,299,164
  14,090,000   

NiSource Finance Corp.,

6.125%, 3/01/2022

     14,700,590
  24,635,000   

NiSource Finance Corp.,

6.400%, 3/15/2018

     26,413,918
  22,085,000   

NiSource Finance Corp.,

6.800%, 1/15/2019

     24,009,001
  1,565,000   

Ohio Edison Co.,

6.875%, 7/15/2036

     1,686,619
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Electric — continued   
$ 33,250   

Quezon Power Philippines Co.,

8.860%, 6/15/2017

   $ 33,749
  51,115,000   

Southwestern Electric Power Co.,

6.450%, 1/15/2019

     55,069,563
  500,000   

SP Powerassets Ltd., EMTN,

3.730%, 10/22/2010, (SGD)

     362,645
  7,165,000   

Toledo Edison Co.,

6.150%, 5/15/2037

     7,223,996
  1,075,000   

White Pine Hydro LLC,

6.310%, 7/10/2017(c)

     1,049,254
  1,600,000   

White Pine Hydro LLC,

6.960%, 7/10/2037(c)

     1,435,648
         
        308,329,887
         
   Entertainment — 0.1%   
  4,300,000   

Time Warner, Inc.,

6.625%, 5/15/2029

     4,533,838
  505,000   

Time Warner, Inc.,

7.625%, 4/15/2031

     576,771
  330,000   

Time Warner, Inc.,

7.700%, 5/01/2032

     380,877
  3,695,000   

Viacom, Inc.,

6.125%, 10/05/2017

     3,994,675
  2,655,000   

Viacom, Inc.,

6.250%, 4/30/2016

     2,933,263
         
        12,419,424
         
   Financial Other — 0.8%   
  45,970,000   

Cantor Fitzgerald LP,

7.875%, 10/15/2019, 144A(c)

     46,068,744
  27,500,000   

National Life Insurance Co.,

10.500%, 9/15/2039, 144A

     29,435,752
         
        75,504,496
         
   Food & Beverage — 0.2%   
  6,845,000   

Anheuser-Busch Cos., Inc.,

5.950%, 1/15/2033

     6,802,055
  2,500,000   

Cargill, Inc., EMTN,

5.375%, 3/02/2037, (GBP)

     3,390,366
  1,525,000   

Cia Brasileira de Bebidas,

8.750%, 9/15/2013

     1,801,406
  8,630,000   

Corn Products International, Inc.,

6.625%, 4/15/2037

     8,199,458
         
        20,193,285
         
   Government Guaranteed — 0.1%   
  13,500,000   

Instituto de Credito Oficial, MTN,

6.125%, 2/27/2014, (AUD)

     12,060,259
         
   Government Owned - No Guarantee — 4.3%   
  3,820,000   

Abu Dhabi National Energy Co.,

6.500%, 10/27/2036, 144A

     3,570,386
  37,780,000   

Abu Dhabi National Energy Co.,

7.250%, 8/01/2018, 144A

     40,722,835
  56,020,000   

DP World Ltd.,

6.850%, 7/02/2037, 144A

     48,105,102
  101,460,000   

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.,

2.125%, 9/21/2012

     103,053,125
  132,280,000   

Federal National Mortgage Association,

1.375%, 4/28/2011

     133,342,473
  67,635,000   

Federal National Mortgage Association,

1.625%, 4/15/2013

     67,242,379

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Government Owned - No Guarantee — continued   
$ 15,500,000   

Korea Gas Corp.,

6.000%, 7/15/2014, 144A

   $ 16,858,312
  1,000,000   

Telekom Malaysia Berhad,

7.875%, 8/01/2025, 144A

     1,216,326
         
        414,110,938
         
   Government Sponsored — 0.9%   
  67,635,000   

Federal Home Loan Bank,

1.625%, 9/26/2012

     67,849,809
  24,230,000   

Queensland Treasury Corp.,

7.125%, 9/18/2017, (NZD), 144A

     18,190,112
         
        86,039,921
         
   Health Insurance — 0.8%   
  5,455,000   

CIGNA Corp.,

6.150%, 11/15/2036

     5,317,839
  1,355,000   

CIGNA Corp.,

6.350%, 3/15/2018

     1,459,660
  1,603,000   

CIGNA Corp.,

7.875%, 5/15/2027

     1,785,707
  3,650,000   

CIGNA Corp.,

8.500%, 5/01/2019

     4,424,709
  1,200,000   

CIGNA Corp., (Step to 8.080% on 1/15/2023),

8.300%, 1/15/2033(d)

     1,345,069
  24,830,000   

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.,

5.800%, 3/15/2036

     23,252,476
  565,000   

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.,

6.500%, 6/15/2037

     574,367
  4,556,000   

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.,

6.625%, 11/15/2037

     4,736,017
  2,567,000   

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.,

6.875%, 2/15/2038

     2,736,165
  27,070,000   

WellPoint, Inc.,

6.375%, 6/15/2037

     27,793,987
         
        73,425,996
         
   Healthcare — 1.4%   
  7,860,000   

Boston Scientific Corp.,

6.000%, 1/15/2020

     7,425,271
  7,535,000   

Covidien International Finance SA,

6.000%, 10/15/2017

     8,263,220
  17,795,000   

Express Scripts, Inc.,

6.250%, 6/15/2014

     19,715,668
  10,730,000   

Express Scripts, Inc.,

7.250%, 6/15/2019

     12,422,046
  9,480,000   

HCA, Inc.,

5.750%, 3/15/2014

     8,946,750
  1,950,000   

HCA, Inc.,

6.250%, 2/15/2013

     1,935,375
  3,930,000   

HCA, Inc.,

6.300%, 10/01/2012

     3,925,088
  3,810,000   

HCA, Inc.,

6.375%, 1/15/2015

     3,619,500
  4,015,000   

HCA, Inc.,

6.500%, 2/15/2016

     3,809,231
  365,000   

HCA, Inc.,

6.750%, 7/15/2013

     365,000
  3,000,000   

HCA, Inc.,

7.050%, 12/01/2027

     2,565,000
  2,290,000   

HCA, Inc.,

7.190%, 11/15/2015

     2,164,050
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Healthcare — continued   
$ 2,155,000   

HCA, Inc.,

7.500%, 12/15/2023

   $ 1,971,825
  1,310,000   

HCA, Inc.,

7.500%, 11/06/2033

     1,139,700
  3,890,000   

HCA, Inc.,

7.690%, 6/15/2025

     3,598,250
  4,255,000   

HCA, Inc.,

8.360%, 4/15/2024

     4,031,613
  1,225,000   

HCA, Inc., MTN,

7.580%, 9/15/2025

     1,108,625
  3,135,000   

HCA, Inc., MTN,

7.750%, 7/15/2036

     2,758,800
  2,865,000   

Hospira, Inc.,

6.050%, 3/30/2017

     3,077,216
  29,930,000   

Medco Health Solutions, Inc.,

7.125%, 3/15/2018

     34,123,552
  2,305,000   

Owens & Minor, Inc.,

6.350%, 4/15/2016(c)

     2,214,418
         
        129,180,198
         
   Home Construction — 0.4%   
  3,685,000   

D.R. Horton, Inc.,

5.250%, 2/15/2015

     3,556,025
  2,050,000   

Desarrolladora Homex SAB de CV,

7.500%, 9/28/2015

     2,080,750
  20,035,000   

Masco Corp.,

7.125%, 3/15/2020

     20,238,936
  2,601,000   

Pulte Group, Inc.,

5.200%, 2/15/2015

     2,493,709
  9,400,000   

Pulte Group, Inc.,

6.000%, 2/15/2035

     7,285,000
  3,645,000   

Pulte Group, Inc.,

6.375%, 5/15/2033

     2,916,000
  3,605,000   

Toll Brothers Finance Corp.,

5.150%, 5/15/2015

     3,597,350
         
        42,167,770
         
   Independent Energy — 0.9%   
  15,680,000   

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.,

6.450%, 9/15/2036

     15,980,115
  1,940,000   

Chesapeake Energy Corp.,

6.250%, 1/15/2017, (EUR)

     2,541,654
  600,000   

Questar Market Resources, Inc.,

6.050%, 9/01/2016

     641,928
  48,640,000   

Questar Market Resources, Inc.,

6.800%, 4/01/2018

     53,239,982
  3,585,000   

Talisman Energy, Inc.,

5.850%, 2/01/2037

     3,436,499
  10,865,000   

Talisman Energy, Inc.,

6.250%, 2/01/2038

     11,055,865
         
        86,896,043
         
   Integrated Energy — 0.3%   
  21,450,000   

Marathon Oil Corp.,

7.500%, 2/15/2019

     24,758,019
  1,186,207   

PF Export Receivables Master Trust, Series A,

6.436%, 6/01/2015, 144A

     1,209,931
         
        25,967,950
         

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Life Insurance — 0.4%   
$ 8,315,000   

American International Group, Inc., Series G, MTN,

5.850%, 1/16/2018

   $ 7,726,015
  2,080,000   

American International Group, Inc., Series MP, GMTN,

5.450%, 5/18/2017

     1,913,484
  9,990,000   

ASIF III Jersey Ltd., Series 2003-G, EMTN,

4.750%, 9/11/2013, (EUR)

     13,267,476
  9,260,000   

Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co.,

6.800%, 6/15/2036, 144A

     8,029,522
  4,835,000   

Unum Group,

7.125%, 9/30/2016

     5,255,819
         
        36,192,316
         
   Local Authorities — 0.5%   
  220,000   

Alberta Municipal Funding Corp.,

5.700%, 9/01/2011, (CAD)

     229,422
  7,070,000   

Manitoba (Province of), GMTN,

6.375%, 9/01/2015, (NZD)

     5,155,171
  23,219   

Province of Alberta,

5.930%, 9/16/2016, (CAD)

     25,441
  500,000   

Province of Nova Scotia,

6.600%, 6/01/2027, (CAD)

     594,585
  30,440,000   

Quebec Province, Series QC,

6.750%, 11/09/2015, (NZD)

     22,517,942
  19,325,000   

Queensland Treasury Corp., Series 11G,

6.000%, 6/14/2011, (AUD)

     17,966,997
         
        46,489,558
         
   Lodging — 0.4%   
  10,690,000   

Wyndham Worldwide Corp.,

6.000%, 12/01/2016

     10,589,984
  22,590,000   

Wyndham Worldwide Corp.,

7.375%, 3/01/2020

     22,895,349
         
        33,485,333
         
   Media Cable — 1.7%   
  10,978,000   

Comcast Corp.,

5.650%, 6/15/2035

     10,163,575
  420,000   

Comcast Corp.,

6.450%, 3/15/2037

     427,714
  3,235,000   

Comcast Corp.,

6.500%, 11/15/2035

     3,313,533
  32,715,000   

Comcast Corp.,

6.950%, 8/15/2037

     35,391,676
  4,100,000   

Cox Communications, Inc., Class A,

6.250%, 6/01/2018, 144A

     4,360,374
  18,220,000   

Shaw Communications, Inc.,

5.650%, 10/01/2019, (CAD)

     18,467,203
  4,190,000   

Time Warner Cable, Inc.,

5.850%, 5/01/2017

     4,486,447
  79,880,000   

Time Warner Cable, Inc.,

6.750%, 7/01/2018

     89,254,797
  73,560   

Virgin Media Finance PLC,

9.750%, 4/15/2014, (GBP)

     115,255
         
        165,980,574
         
   Media Non-Cable — 0.3%   
  4,580,000   

News America Holdings,

8.150%, 10/17/2036

     5,334,839
  7,700,000   

News America, Inc.,

6.150%, 3/01/2037

     7,589,898
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Media Non-Cable — continued   
$ 4,095,000   

News America, Inc.,

6.200%, 12/15/2034

   $ 4,084,275
  8,890,000   

News America, Inc.,

6.400%, 12/15/2035

     9,078,041
         
        26,087,053
         
   Metals & Mining — 0.6%   
  5,170,000   

Alcoa, Inc.,

5.870%, 2/23/2022

     4,750,356
  5,625,000   

Alcoa, Inc.,

5.950%, 2/01/2037

     4,612,089
  5,930,000   

Alcoa, Inc.,

6.750%, 1/15/2028

     5,485,369
  3,250,000   

Rio Tinto Alcan, Inc.,

5.750%, 6/01/2035

     3,182,056
  1,500,000   

Teck Cominco Ltd.,

7.000%, 9/15/2012

     1,614,375
  1,985,000   

United States Steel Corp.,

6.050%, 6/01/2017

     1,910,563
  4,712,000   

United States Steel Corp.,

6.650%, 6/01/2037

     4,052,320
  31,890,000   

United States Steel Corp.,

7.000%, 2/01/2018

     31,411,650
  3,735,000   

Vale Overseas Ltd.,

6.875%, 11/21/2036

     3,864,044
         
        60,882,822
         
   Mortgage Related — 0.0%   
  139,523   

FHLMC,

5.000%, 12/01/2031

     145,180
  23,793   

FNMA,

6.000%, 7/01/2029

     25,894
         
        171,074
         
   Non-Captive Consumer — 2.1%   
  5,000,000   

American General Finance Corp., Series I, MTN,

5.400%, 12/01/2015

     4,310,600
  88,895,000   

American General Finance Corp., Series J, MTN,

6.900%, 12/15/2017

     77,863,931
  25,000,000   

HSBC Finance Corp.,

6.375%, 11/27/2012

     27,262,250
  63,775(†††)   

SLM Corp.,

6.000%, 12/15/2043

     1,135,035
  6,200,000   

SLM Corp., EMTN,

4.750%, 3/17/2014, (EUR)

     7,766,915
  6,480,000   

SLM Corp., MTN,

5.050%, 11/14/2014

     5,996,495
  355,000   

SLM Corp., MTN,

5.125%, 8/27/2012

     352,746
  655,000   

SLM Corp., MTN,

8.000%, 3/25/2020

     637,812
  4,900,000   

SLM Corp., Series A, MTN,

0.549%, 1/27/2014(b)

     4,239,318
  155,000   

SLM Corp., Series A, MTN,

4.500%, 7/26/2010

     155,713
  9,425,000   

SLM Corp., Series A, MTN,

5.000%, 10/01/2013

     9,004,259
  6,690,000   

SLM Corp., Series A, MTN,

5.000%, 4/15/2015

     6,091,519
  2,000,000   

SLM Corp., Series A, MTN,

5.000%, 6/15/2018

     1,650,232

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Non-Captive Consumer — continued   
$ 6,275,000   

SLM Corp., Series A, MTN,

5.375%, 1/15/2013

   $ 6,197,485
  5,485,000   

SLM Corp., Series A, MTN,

5.375%, 5/15/2014

     5,195,332
  300,000   

SLM Corp., Series A, MTN,

5.400%, 10/25/2011

     302,815
  690,000   

SLM Corp., Series A, MTN,

5.625%, 8/01/2033

     532,421
  7,590,000   

SLM Corp., Series A, MTN,

6.500%, 6/15/2010, (NZD)(c)

     5,392,596
  31,335,000   

SLM Corp., Series A, MTN,

8.450%, 6/15/2018

     31,690,997
         
        195,778,471
         
   Non-Captive Diversified — 2.9%   
  4,602,472   

CIT Group, Inc.,

7.000%, 5/01/2013

     4,475,904
  6,903,711   

CIT Group, Inc.,

7.000%, 5/01/2014

     6,524,007
  6,903,710   

CIT Group, Inc.,

7.000%, 5/01/2015

     6,437,710
  11,506,193   

CIT Group, Inc.,

7.000%, 5/01/2016

     10,614,463
  16,108,672   

CIT Group, Inc.,

7.000%, 5/01/2017

     14,860,250
  36,465,000   

GATX Corp.,

4.750%, 10/01/2012

     38,062,349
  7,515,000   

General Electric Capital Australia Funding Pty Ltd., EMTN,

8.000%, 2/13/2012, (AUD)

     7,133,968
  7,730,000   

General Electric Capital Australia Funding Pty, MTN,

6.000%, 5/15/2013, (AUD)

     6,861,033
  1,915,000   

General Electric Capital Australia Funding Pty, MTN,

6.000%, 3/15/2019, (AUD)

     1,518,708
  990,000   

General Electric Capital Corp.,

5.625%, 5/01/2018

     1,034,562
  915,000   

General Electric Capital Corp., EMTN,

9.000%, 1/04/2011, (NZD)

     672,216
  4,775,000   

General Electric Capital Corp., MTN,

5.875%, 1/14/2038

     4,539,826
  14,535,000   

General Electric Capital Corp., Series A, EMTN,

6.750%, 9/26/2016, (NZD)

     10,354,857
  6,200,000   

General Electric Capital Corp., Series A, GMTN,

2.960%, 5/18/2012, (SGD)

     4,442,368
  13,400,000   

General Electric Capital Corp., Series A, GMTN,

3.485%, 3/08/2012, (SGD)

     9,698,058
  37,650,000   

General Electric Capital Corp., Series A, GMTN,

7.625%, 12/10/2014, (NZD)

     28,254,864
  10,470,000   

General Electric Capital Corp., Series A, MTN,

0.551%, 5/13/2024(b)

     8,847,956
  17,060,000   

General Electric Capital Corp., Series A, MTN,

4.875%, 3/04/2015

     17,927,023
  27,137,000   

General Electric Capital Corp., Series A, MTN,

6.500%, 9/28/2015, (NZD)

     19,303,482
  1,345,000   

GMAC, Inc.,

6.000%, 12/15/2011

     1,345,161
  1,310,000   

GMAC, Inc.,

6.625%, 5/15/2012

     1,317,722
  1,670,000   

GMAC, Inc.,

6.750%, 12/01/2014

     1,659,484
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Non-Captive Diversified — continued   
$ 1,500,000   

GMAC, Inc.,

6.875%, 9/15/2011

   $ 1,520,859
  400,000   

GMAC, Inc.,

6.875%, 8/28/2012

     404,520
  1,210,000   

GMAC, Inc.,

7.000%, 2/01/2012

     1,229,107
  3,142,000   

GMAC, Inc.,

7.500%, 12/31/2013

     3,196,985
  5,664,000   

GMAC, Inc.,

8.000%, 12/31/2018

     5,579,040
  2,335,000   

GMAC, Inc.,

8.000%, 11/01/2031

     2,220,221
  5,045,000   

GMAC, Inc., EMTN,

5.375%, 6/06/2011, (EUR)

     6,779,961
  380,000   

GMAC, Inc., EMTN,

5.750%, 9/27/2010, (EUR)

     513,247
  2,930,000   

International Lease Finance Corp.,

5.000%, 4/15/2010

     2,930,267
  2,285,000   

International Lease Finance Corp.,

5.000%, 9/15/2012

     2,195,810
  6,660,000   

International Lease Finance Corp.,

5.125%, 11/01/2010

     6,667,879
  16,795,000   

International Lease Finance Corp.,

6.375%, 3/25/2013

     16,413,031
  655,000   

International Lease Finance Corp., Series R, MTN,

5.550%, 9/05/2012

     637,897
  2,755,000   

International Lease Finance Corp., Series R, MTN,

5.625%, 9/15/2010

     2,774,437
  1,505,000   

International Lease Finance Corp., Series R, MTN,

5.625%, 9/20/2013

     1,419,626
  1,660,000   

International Lease Finance Corp., Series R, MTN,

5.650%, 6/01/2014

     1,538,501
  5,225,000   

iStar Financial, Inc.,

5.150%, 3/01/2012

     4,571,875
  1,000,000   

iStar Financial, Inc.,

5.375%, 4/15/2010

     997,500
  330,000   

iStar Financial, Inc.,

5.500%, 6/15/2012

     285,862
  3,700,000   

iStar Financial, Inc.,

5.650%, 9/15/2011

     3,376,250
  765,000   

iStar Financial, Inc.,

5.800%, 3/15/2011

     725,794
  385,000   

iStar Financial, Inc.,

5.850%, 3/15/2017

     284,900
  1,605,000   

iStar Financial, Inc.,

5.875%, 3/15/2016

     1,203,750
  745,000   

iStar Financial, Inc.,

6.050%, 4/15/2015

     547,575
  535,000   

iStar Financial, Inc.,

8.625%, 6/01/2013

     457,425
  335,000   

iStar Financial, Inc., Series B,

5.125%, 4/01/2011

     301,919
  254,000   

iStar Financial, Inc., Series B,

5.700%, 3/01/2014

     201,930
  5,680,000   

iStar Financial, Inc., Series B,

5.950%, 10/15/2013

     4,544,000
         
        279,406,139
         

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Oil Field Services — 1.2%   
$ 6,095,000   

Nabors Industries, Inc.,

6.150%, 2/15/2018

   $ 6,493,046
  52,565,000   

Nabors Industries, Inc.,

9.250%, 1/15/2019

     65,384,500
  23,846,000   

Rowan Cos., Inc.,

7.875%, 8/01/2019

     27,311,277
  600,000   

Transocean Ltd.,

7.375%, 4/15/2018

     702,652
  5,905,000   

Weatherford International Ltd.,

6.500%, 8/01/2036

     5,867,474
  1,680,000   

Weatherford International Ltd.,

6.800%, 6/15/2037

     1,724,133
  5,405,000   

Weatherford International Ltd.,

7.000%, 3/15/2038

     5,714,696
         
        113,197,778
         
   Paper — 1.7%   
  4,460,000   

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion SA,

7.250%, 7/29/2019

     4,792,582
  575,000   

Georgia-Pacific LLC,

7.250%, 6/01/2028

     569,250
  2,460,000   

Georgia-Pacific LLC,

7.375%, 12/01/2025

     2,447,700
  285,000   

Georgia-Pacific LLC,

7.750%, 11/15/2029

     285,000
  1,340,000   

Georgia-Pacific LLC,

8.000%, 1/15/2024

     1,420,400
  2,280,000   

Georgia-Pacific LLC,

8.875%, 5/15/2031

     2,473,800
  6,295,000   

International Paper Co.,

5.250%, 4/01/2016

     6,336,245
  92,495,000   

International Paper Co.,

7.950%, 6/15/2018

     108,065,701
  7,777,000   

International Paper Co.,

8.700%, 6/15/2038

     9,607,278
  5,385,000   

Mead Corp. (The),

7.550%, 3/01/2047

     5,116,461
  22,860,000   

Weyerhaeuser Co.,

6.875%, 12/15/2033

     20,325,512
         
        161,439,929
         
   Pharmaceuticals — 1.1%   
  2,280,000   

Elan Finance PLC/Elan Finance Corp.,

8.875%, 12/01/2013

     2,348,400
  90,000,000   

Roche Holdings, Inc.,

5.000%, 3/01/2014, 144A

     97,211,610
  500,000   

Schering-Plough Corp.,

5.300%, 12/01/2013

     555,422
         
        100,115,432
         
   Pipelines — 3.4%   
  5,350,000   

CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.,

6.250%, 2/01/2037

     5,202,436
  2,010,000   

DCP Midstream LP,

6.450%, 11/03/2036, 144A

     1,992,961
  2,470,000   

El Paso Corp.,

6.950%, 6/01/2028

     2,230,697
  1,000,000   

El Paso Corp.,

12.000%, 12/12/2013

     1,170,000
  540,000   

Energy Transfer Partners LP,

6.125%, 2/15/2017

     580,360
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Pipelines — continued   
$ 1,605,000   

Energy Transfer Partners LP,

6.625%, 10/15/2036

   $ 1,615,977
  9,455,000   

Enterprise Products Operating LLP,

6.300%, 9/15/2017

     10,386,138
  3,400,000   

Florida Gas Transmission Co.,

7.900%, 5/15/2019, 144A

     4,050,872
  4,390,000   

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP,

5.800%, 3/15/2035

     4,126,029
  82,600,000   

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP,

5.950%, 2/15/2018

     88,592,217
  310,000   

Kinder Morgan Finance Co.,

5.700%, 1/05/2016

     303,800
  32,448,172   

Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline LLC,

7.500%, 5/31/2014, 144A(c)

     35,495,704
  9,080,000   

NGPL PipeCo LLC,

6.514%, 12/15/2012, 144A

     9,961,904
  31,430,000   

NGPL PipeCo LLC,

7.119%, 12/15/2017, 144A

     35,246,388
  4,665,000   

ONEOK Partners LP,

6.650%, 10/01/2036

     4,863,491
  10,115,000   

Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Co.,

6.200%, 11/01/2017

     10,738,883
  48,630,000   

Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Co.,

7.000%, 6/15/2018

     53,948,517
  1,435,000   

Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Co.,

8.125%, 6/01/2019

     1,671,086
  2,130,000   

Plains All American Pipeline LP,

6.125%, 1/15/2017

     2,287,271
  16,025,000   

Plains All American Pipeline LP,

6.500%, 5/01/2018

     17,460,071
  4,595,000   

Plains All American Pipeline LP,

6.650%, 1/15/2037

     4,764,739
  4,215,000   

Southern Natural Gas Co.,

5.900%, 4/01/2017, 144A

     4,390,214
  20,000,000   

Texas Eastern Transmission LP,

6.000%, 9/15/2017, 144A

     21,636,800
         
        322,716,555
         
   Property & Casualty Insurance — 0.8%   
  3,150,000   

Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.,

7.500%, 3/01/2020

     3,230,798
  3,460,000   

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.,

5.375%, 7/15/2014

     3,579,017
  12,652,000   

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.,

5.750%, 9/15/2015

     13,398,354
  31,010,000   

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.,

5.875%, 8/01/2033

     27,314,414
  965,000   

MBIA Insurance Corp., (fixed rate to 1/15/2013, variable rate thereafter),

14.000%, 1/15/2033, 144A

     656,200
  2,950,000   

White Mountains RE Group,

6.375%, 3/20/2017, 144A

     2,876,052
  4,830,000   

Willis North America, Inc.,

6.200%, 3/28/2017

     4,893,234
  13,815,000   

Willis North America, Inc.,

7.000%, 9/29/2019

     14,466,875
  2,260,000   

XL Capital Ltd.,

6.250%, 5/15/2027

     2,130,879
  1,495,000   

XL Capital Ltd.,

6.375%, 11/15/2024

     1,423,339
         
        73,969,162
         

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Railroads — 0.4%   
$ 2,390,000   

Canadian Pacific Railway Co.,

5.750%, 3/15/2033

   $ 2,254,432
  10,003,000   

Canadian Pacific Railway Co.,

5.950%, 5/15/2037

     9,667,039
  10,000,000   

Canadian Pacific Railway Co.,

7.250%, 5/15/2019

     11,360,410
  5,000,000   

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd., MTN,

4.900%, 6/15/2010, (CAD), 144A

     4,959,681
  5,670,000   

CSX Corp., MTN,

6.000%, 10/01/2036

     5,632,737
  243,000   

Missouri Pacific Railroad Co.,

4.750%, 1/01/2030(c)

     194,400
  1,738,000   

Missouri Pacific Railroad Co.,

5.000%, 1/01/2045(c)

     1,042,800
  195,000   

Missouri Pacific Railroad Co., Series A,

4.750%, 1/01/2020(c)

     183,105
         
        35,294,604
         
   Refining — 0.0%   
  3,740,000   

Valero Energy Corp.,

6.625%, 6/15/2037

     3,556,949
         
   REITs — 2.7%   
  12,510,000   

Camden Property Trust,

5.000%, 6/15/2015

     12,461,811
  16,850,000   

Camden Property Trust,

5.700%, 5/15/2017

     16,569,785
  1,153,000   

Colonial Realty LP,

4.800%, 4/01/2011

     1,135,521
  4,230,000   

Duke Realty LP,

5.950%, 2/15/2017

     4,158,746
  20,000,000   

Duke Realty LP,

6.500%, 1/15/2018

     19,999,040
  5,000,000   

Equity One, Inc.,

6.000%, 9/15/2017

     4,839,965
  1,010,000   

ERP Operating LP,

5.125%, 3/15/2016

     1,038,669
  1,800,000   

ERP Operating LP,

5.375%, 8/01/2016

     1,862,411
  2,420,000   

ERP Operating LP,

5.750%, 6/15/2017

     2,501,235
  1,960,000   

Federal Realty Investment Trust,

5.650%, 6/01/2016

     1,958,667
  10,500,000   

First Industrial LP,

5.950%, 5/15/2017

     8,441,097
  21,270,000   

Highwoods Properties, Inc.,

5.850%, 3/15/2017

     20,330,419
  11,552,000   

Highwoods Properties, Inc.,

7.500%, 4/15/2018

     11,723,894
  3,957,000   

ProLogis,

5.625%, 11/15/2015

     3,923,148
  11,422,000   

ProLogis,

5.625%, 11/15/2016

     11,048,649
  11,126,000   

ProLogis,

5.750%, 4/01/2016

     10,898,874
  9,909,000   

ProLogis,

6.625%, 5/15/2018

     9,847,039
  19,280,000   

ProLogis,

7.375%, 10/30/2019

     19,791,344
  32,075,000   

Realty Income Corp.,

6.750%, 8/15/2019

     33,472,091
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   REITs — continued   
$ 2,480,000   

Simon Property Group LP,

5.250%, 12/01/2016

   $ 2,457,645
  2,040,000   

Simon Property Group LP,

5.300%, 5/30/2013

     2,158,565
  12,475,000   

Simon Property Group LP,

5.750%, 12/01/2015

     13,197,265
  1,930,000   

Simon Property Group LP,

5.875%, 3/01/2017

     1,994,118
  4,155,000   

Simon Property Group LP,

6.100%, 5/01/2016

     4,374,139
  36,980,000   

WEA Finance LLC/WT Finance Australia Property Ltd.,

6.750%, 9/02/2019, 144A

     39,460,766
         
        259,644,903
         
   Restaurants — 0.1%   
  10,545,000   

Darden Restaurants, Inc.,

6.000%, 8/15/2035

     9,930,364
  1,000,000   

McDonald’s Corp., EMTN,

3.628%, 10/10/2010, (SGD)

     724,099
         
        10,654,463
         
   Retailers — 0.7%   
  3,765,000   

Home Depot, Inc. (The),

5.875%, 12/16/2036

     3,653,658
  8,170,000   

J.C. Penney Corp., Inc.,

5.750%, 2/15/2018

     8,180,212
  16,260,000   

J.C. Penney Corp., Inc.,

6.375%, 10/15/2036

     15,142,125
  12,000   

J.C. Penney Corp., Inc.,

7.125%, 11/15/2023

     12,105
  8,845,000   

J.C. Penney Corp., Inc.,

7.625%, 3/01/2097

     8,004,725
  14,338,000   

Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc.,

6.375%, 3/15/2037

     13,190,960
  10,695,000   

Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc.,

6.790%, 7/15/2027

     9,625,500
  2,750,000   

Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc.,

6.900%, 4/01/2029

     2,612,500
  8,240,000   

Marks & Spencer PLC,

7.125%, 12/01/2037, 144A

     8,346,914
         
        68,768,699
         
   Sovereigns — 2.1%   
  438,500(††)   

Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M-10,

7.250%, 12/15/2016, (MXN)

     3,545,949
  4,200,900(††)   

Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M-20,

8.000%, 12/07/2023, (MXN)

     34,028,522
  380,000(††)   

Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series MI-10,

9.000%, 12/20/2012, (MXN)

     3,307,395
  29,165,000   

New South Wales Treasury Corp., Series 10RG,

7.000%, 12/01/2010, (AUD)

     27,230,310
  31,140,000   

New South Wales Treasury Corp., Series 12RG,

6.000%, 5/01/2012, (AUD)

     28,956,679
  18,320,000   

New South Wales Treasury Corp., Series 17RG,

5.500%, 3/01/2017, (AUD)

     16,379,298
  24,705,000   

Republic of Brazil,

10.250%, 1/10/2028, (BRL)

     14,031,012
  6,285,000   

Republic of Brazil,

12.500%, 1/05/2022, (BRL)

     4,126,149
  53,700,000   

Republic of Croatia,

6.750%, 11/05/2019, 144A

     59,093,574

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Sovereigns — continued   
793,200,000   

Republic of Iceland,

7.250%, 5/17/2013, (ISK)

   $ 3,517,670
424,400,000   

Republic of Iceland,

8.000%, 7/22/2011, (ISK)

     1,888,894
1,344,917,000   

Republic of Iceland,

13.750%, 12/10/2010, (ISK)

     6,138,903
         
        202,244,355
         
   Supermarkets — 0.2%   
4,220,000   

American Stores Co., Series B, MTN,

7.100%, 3/20/2028

     3,397,100
3,340,000   

Kroger Co.,

6.400%, 8/15/2017

     3,713,305
1,900,000   

New Albertson’s, Inc.,

7.450%, 8/01/2029

     1,605,500
1,000,000   

New Albertson’s, Inc., Series C, MTN,

6.625%, 6/01/2028

     757,500
11,100,000   

Safeway, Inc.,

6.350%, 8/15/2017

     12,294,094
         
        21,767,499
         
   Supranational — 1.3%   
196,541,400,000   

European Investment Bank, EMTN,

Zero Coupon, 4/24/2013, (IDR), 144A

     17,642,180
28,694,000   

European Investment Bank, EMTN,

7.000%, 1/18/2012, (NZD)

     21,336,000
336,380,000,000   

Inter-American Development Bank, EMTN,

Zero Coupon, 5/20/2013, (IDR)

     28,896,999
418,960,000,000   

Inter-American Development Bank, EMTN,

Zero Coupon, 9/23/2013, (IDR)

     34,922,926
13,265,000   

Inter-American Development Bank, EMTN,

6.000%, 12/15/2017, (NZD)

     9,463,205
15,400,000   

International Bank for Reconstruction & Development,

1.430%, 3/05/2014, (SGD)

     10,706,421
429,100,000   

International Bank for Reconstruction & Development,

9.500%, 5/27/2010, (ISK)

     1,876,510
         
        124,844,241
         
   Technology — 3.4%   
8,895,000   

Agilent Technologies, Inc.,

6.500%, 11/01/2017

     9,610,238
4,700,000   

Alcatel-Lucent USA, Inc.,

6.450%, 3/15/2029

     3,313,500
2,035,000   

Arrow Electronics, Inc.,

6.875%, 7/01/2013

     2,248,425
1,050,000   

Arrow Electronics, Inc.,

6.875%, 6/01/2018

     1,122,398
9,000,000   

Avnet, Inc.,

5.875%, 3/15/2014

     9,594,522
6,230,000   

Avnet, Inc.,

6.000%, 9/01/2015

     6,560,582
1,540,000   

Avnet, Inc.,

6.625%, 9/15/2016

     1,646,411
12,715,000   

BMC Software, Inc.,

7.250%, 6/01/2018(c)

     13,958,514
13,750,000   

Corning, Inc.,

6.750%, 9/15/2013

     15,261,235
1,480,000   

Corning, Inc.,

6.850%, 3/01/2029

     1,540,711
58,825,000   

Corning, Inc.,

7.000%, 5/15/2024

     63,030,517
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Technology — continued   
$ 7,650,000   

Corning, Inc.,

7.250%, 8/15/2036

   $ 8,196,294
  56,440,000   

Dun & Bradstreet Corp. (The),

6.000%, 4/01/2013

     60,969,931
  7,205,000   

Equifax, Inc.,

7.000%, 7/01/2037

     7,694,796
  330,000   

Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.,

10.125%, 12/15/2016

     292,050
  7,965,000   

Intuit, Inc.,

5.750%, 3/15/2017

     8,418,639
  45,430,000   

KLA-Tencor Corp.,

6.900%, 5/01/2018

     49,281,283
  4,680,000   

Motorola, Inc.,

5.220%, 10/01/2097

     3,209,315
  7,559,000   

Motorola, Inc.,

6.500%, 9/01/2025

     7,340,394
  6,150,000   

Motorola, Inc.,

6.500%, 11/15/2028

     5,773,380
  10,100,000   

Motorola, Inc.,

6.625%, 11/15/2037

     9,478,971
  1,625,000   

Motorola, Inc.,

8.000%, 11/01/2011

     1,755,798
  2,628,000   

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.,

7.700%, 10/01/2027, 144A

     2,877,124
  5,725,000   

Tyco Electronics Group SA,

6.550%, 10/01/2017

     6,298,565
  11,189,000   

Xerox Capital Trust I,

8.000%, 2/01/2027

     10,977,673
  782,000   

Xerox Corp.,

5.500%, 5/15/2012

     829,469
  573,000   

Xerox Corp.,

6.350%, 5/15/2018

     620,716
  7,265,000   

Xerox Corp.,

6.750%, 2/01/2017

     8,020,923
         
        319,922,374
         
   Textile — 0.2%   
  3,837,000   

Phillips-Van Heusen Corp.,

7.750%, 11/15/2023

     3,826,958
  15,228,000   

VF Corp.,

6.450%, 11/01/2037

     15,934,153
         
        19,761,111
         
   Tobacco — 0.1%   
  2,175,000   

Altria Group, Inc.,

9.700%, 11/10/2018

     2,674,443
  8,305,000   

Reynolds American, Inc.,

6.750%, 6/15/2017

     8,895,353
  2,035,000   

Reynolds American, Inc.,

7.250%, 6/15/2037

     2,071,239
         
        13,641,035
         
   Transportation Services — 0.7%   
  8,620,000   

Erac USA Finance Co.,

6.375%, 10/15/2017, 144A

     9,326,435
  2,885,000   

Erac USA Finance Co.,

6.700%, 6/01/2034, 144A

     2,789,879
  52,626,000   

Erac USA Finance Co.,

7.000%, 10/15/2037, 144A

     54,254,406
         
        66,370,720
         

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Treasuries — 20.9%   
154,833,000   

Canadian Government,

1.000%, 9/01/2011, (CAD)

   $ 151,692,588
1,265,000   

Canadian Government,

1.250%, 12/01/2011, (CAD)

     1,239,156
367,850,000   

Canadian Government,

2.000%, 9/01/2012, (CAD)

     361,902,974
26,235,000   

Canadian Government,

2.750%, 12/01/2010, (CAD)

     26,187,213
39,109,000   

Canadian Government,

3.500%, 6/01/2013, (CAD)

     39,816,362
229,170,000   

Canadian Government,

3.750%, 6/01/2012, (CAD)

     234,506,356
198,720,000   

Canadian Government,

3.750%, 6/01/2019, (CAD)

     198,271,943
4,250,000   

Canadian Government,

4.000%, 6/01/2016, (CAD)

     4,391,102
187,955,000   

Canadian Government,

4.250%, 6/01/2018, (CAD)

     195,233,364
310,490,000   

Canadian Government,

5.250%, 6/01/2012, (CAD)

     327,413,868
9,600,000   

Canadian Government,

5.500%, 6/01/2010, (CAD)

     9,529,488
12,530,000   

New Zealand Government,

6.000%, 12/15/2017, (NZD)

     9,056,179
191,570,000   

New Zealand Government,

6.500%, 4/15/2013, (NZD)

     143,457,354
742,220,000   

Norwegian Government,

4.250%, 5/19/2017, (NOK)

     130,778,809
120,965,000   

Norwegian Government,

5.000%, 5/15/2015, (NOK)

     22,100,516
199,940,000   

Norwegian Government,

6.000%, 5/16/2011, (NOK)

     35,000,265
142,485,000   

Norwegian Government,

6.500%, 5/15/2013, (NOK)

     26,645,836
80,000,000   

U.S. Treasury Note,

3.125%, 5/15/2019

     76,193,760
         
        1,993,417,133
         
   Wireless — 0.8%   
32,100,000   

Cellco Partnership/Verizon Wireless Capital LLC,

8.500%, 11/15/2018

     40,049,854
8,650,000   

Nextel Communications, Inc., Series D,

7.375%, 8/01/2015

     8,217,500
1,220,000   

Nextel Communications, Inc., Series E,

6.875%, 10/31/2013

     1,189,500
15,710,000   

Nextel Communications, Inc., Series F,

5.950%, 3/15/2014

     14,649,575
6,512,000   

Sprint Capital Corp.,

6.875%, 11/15/2028

     5,242,160
1,800,000   

Sprint Capital Corp.,

6.900%, 5/01/2019

     1,647,000
625,000   

Sprint Capital Corp.,

8.750%, 3/15/2032

     579,687
93,000   

Sprint Nextel Corp.,

6.000%, 12/01/2016

     83,933
600,000   

True Move Co. Ltd.,

10.750%, 12/16/2013, 144A

     626,250
1,654,000   

Vodafone Group PLC,

5.000%, 9/15/2015

     1,749,872
         
        74,035,331
         
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Wirelines — 3.8%   
$ 19,610,000   

AT&T Corp.,

6.500%, 3/15/2029

   $ 19,936,958
  1,895,000   

AT&T, Inc.,

6.500%, 9/01/2037

     1,964,999
  415,000   

Bell Canada, MTN,

7.300%, 2/23/2032, (CAD)

     460,523
  3,250,000   

Bell Canada, Series M-17,

6.100%, 3/16/2035, (CAD)

     3,208,785
  1,915,000   

BellSouth Corp.,

6.000%, 11/15/2034

     1,848,806
  3,000,000   

BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc.,

5.850%, 11/15/2045

     2,613,309
  6,810,000   

BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc.,

7.000%, 12/01/2095

     6,792,675
  134,165,000   

Deutsche Telekom International Finance BV,

6.000%, 7/08/2019

     143,760,749
  3,350,000   

GTE Corp.,

6.940%, 4/15/2028

     3,517,135
  65,000   

Level 3 Financing, Inc.,

8.750%, 2/15/2017

     59,475
  560,000   

Level 3 Financing, Inc.,

9.250%, 11/01/2014

     546,000
  2,700,000   

New England Telephone & Telegraph,

7.875%, 11/15/2029

     2,959,700
  1,735,000   

Qwest Capital Funding, Inc.,

6.500%, 11/15/2018

     1,622,225
  2,815,000   

Qwest Capital Funding, Inc.,

6.875%, 7/15/2028

     2,519,425
  4,465,000   

Qwest Capital Funding, Inc.,

7.625%, 8/03/2021

     4,375,700
  970,000   

Qwest Capital Funding, Inc.,

7.750%, 2/15/2031

     921,500
  340,000   

Qwest Corp.,

6.500%, 6/01/2017

     354,025
  14,795,000   

Qwest Corp.,

6.875%, 9/15/2033

     14,277,175
  890,000   

Qwest Corp.,

7.200%, 11/10/2026

     856,625
  1,265,000   

Qwest Corp.,

7.250%, 9/15/2025

     1,277,650
  4,295,000   

Qwest Corp.,

7.250%, 10/15/2035

     4,144,675
  1,600,000   

Qwest Corp.,

7.500%, 6/15/2023

     1,600,000
  17,170,000   

Telecom Italia Capital SA,

4.875%, 10/01/2010

     17,469,651
  11,215,000   

Telecom Italia Capital SA,

6.000%, 9/30/2034

     9,949,275
  4,180,000   

Telecom Italia Capital SA,

6.375%, 11/15/2033

     3,872,239
  14,445,000   

Telus Corp.,

4.950%, 3/15/2017, (CAD)

     14,650,372
  55,855,000   

Telus Corp., Series CG,

5.050%, 12/04/2019, (CAD)

     55,094,978
  4,068,000   

Verizon Communications, Inc.,

5.850%, 9/15/2035

     3,959,254
  3,676,000   

Verizon Communications, Inc.,

6.100%, 4/15/2018

     4,021,070
  5,674,000   

Verizon Maryland, Inc.,

5.125%, 6/15/2033

     4,619,192

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
   Wirelines — continued   
$ 14,540,000   

Verizon New England, Inc.,

6.500%, 9/15/2011

   $ 15,459,873
  7,047,000   

Verizon New York, Inc., Series B,

7.375%, 4/01/2032

     7,575,694
  5,375,000   

Verizon Pennsylvania, Inc.,

6.000%, 12/01/2028

     4,810,599
         
        361,100,311
         
   Total Non-Convertible Bonds (Identified Cost $8,268,588,244)      9,037,744,686
         
  Convertible Bonds — 3.1%   
   Automotive — 0.5%   
  35,585,000   

Ford Motor Co.

4.250%, 11/15/2016

     53,244,056
         
   Media Non-Cable — 0.0%   
  532,704   

Liberty Media LLC,

3.500%, 1/15/2031

     318,291
         
   Non-Captive Diversified — 0.1%   
  9,920,000   

iStar Financial, Inc.,

0.751%, 10/01/2012(b)

     7,544,160
         
   Oil Field Services — 0.1%   
  505,000   

Transocean, Inc., Series B,

1.500%, 12/15/2037

     493,006
  7,050,000   

Transocean, Inc., Series C,

1.500%, 12/15/2037

     6,750,375
         
        7,243,381
         
   REITs — 0.4%   
  1,400,000   

ERP Operating LP,

3.850%, 8/15/2026

     1,407,000
  10,673,000   

ProLogis,

1.875%, 11/15/2037

     10,059,303
  4,070,000   

ProLogis,

2.250%, 4/01/2037

     3,958,075
  27,955,000   

ProLogis,

3.250%, 3/15/2015

     28,094,775
         
        43,519,153
         
   Technology — 1.8%   
  1,405,000   

Intel Corp.,

2.950%, 12/15/2035

     1,378,656
  140,000,000   

Intel Corp.,

3.250%, 8/01/2039, 144A

     167,825,000
         
        169,203,656
         
   Wireless — 0.1%   
  5,200,000   

NII Holdings, Inc.,

3.125%, 6/15/2012

     4,907,500
         
   Wirelines — 0.1%   
  2,735,000   

Level 3 Communications, Inc.,

3.500%, 6/15/2012

     2,519,619
  230,000   

Level 3 Communications, Inc.,

5.250%, 12/15/2011

     223,962
  2,990,000   

Level 3 Communications, Inc.,

7.000%, 3/15/2015, 144A(c)

     3,573,050
         
        6,316,631
         
   Total Convertible Bonds (Identified Cost $244,916,195)      292,296,828
         
Principal
Amount (‡)
   Description    Value (†)
     
  Municipals — 0.5%   
   California — 0.1%   
$ 1,305,000   

San Jose California Redevelopment Agency Tax Allocation (Merged Area Redevelopment), Series C, (MBIA insured),

3.750%, 8/01/2028

   $ 1,023,668
  480,000   

San Jose California Redevelopment Agency Tax Allocation (Merged Area), Series C, (Registered), (MBIA insured),

3.750%, 8/01/2028

     402,763
  1,620,000   

State of California, (AMBAC insured),

4.500%, 8/01/2027

     1,462,163
  4,515,000   

State of California,

4.500%, 10/01/2029

     3,955,230
  1,315,000   

State of California, (AMBAC insured),

4.500%, 8/01/2030

     1,144,313
  1,135,000   

State of California,

4.500%, 8/01/2030

     987,677
  840,000   

State of California (Various Purpose), (MBIA insured),

3.250%, 12/01/2027

     631,630
  3,965,000   

State of California (Various Purpose), (AMBAC insured),

4.500%, 12/01/2033

     3,360,179
         
        12,967,623
         
   District Of Columbia — 0.2%   
  15,000,000   

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority,

7.462%, 10/01/2046

     15,430,050
         
   Illinois — 0.0%   
  540,000   

Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Series A, (AGMC insured),

4.500%, 1/01/2038

     511,310
         
   Michigan — 0.0%   
  2,615,000   

Michigan Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority,

7.309%, 6/01/2034(c)

     2,100,263
         
   Ohio — 0.1%   
  6,570,000   

Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Series A-2,

5.875%, 6/01/2047(c)

     4,767,652
         
   Virginia — 0.1%   
  14,550,000   

Virginia Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Series A-1,

6.706%, 6/01/2046(c)

     10,595,601
         
   Total Municipals (Identified Cost $52,284,651)      46,372,499
         
   Total Bonds and Notes (Identified Cost $8,565,789,090)      9,376,414,013
         
     
   Total Investments - 98.4%
(Identified Cost $8,565,789,090)(a)
     9,376,414,013
   Other assets less liabilities — 1.6%      150,544,320
         
   Net Assets — 100.0%    $ 9,526,958,333
         
     
  (‡)    Principal amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.   
  (†)    See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements.   
  (††)    Amount shown represents units. One unit represents a principal amount of 100.   
  (†††)    Amount shown represents units. One unit represents a principal amount of 25.   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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LOOMIS SAYLES INVESTMENT GRADE BOND FUND — PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

Investments as of March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

     
(a)   

Federal Tax Information (Amounts exclude certain adjustments made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes. Such adjustments are primarily due to wash sales. Amortization of premium on debt securities is excluded for tax purposes.):

At March 31, 2010, the net unrealized appreciation on investments based on a cost of $8,589,392,324 for federal income tax purposes was as follows:

  
   Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost    $ 847,382,421   
   Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value      (60,360,732
           
   Net unrealized appreciation    $ 787,021,689   
           
     
(b)    Variable rate security. Rate as of March 31, 2010 is disclosed.   
(c)    Illiquid security. At March 31, 2010, the value of these securities amounted to $199,970,219 or 2.1% of net assets.    
(d)    Coupon rate is a fixed rate for an initial period then resets at a specified date and rate.    
144A    Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2010, the total value of these securities amounted to $1,356,911,781 or 14.2% of net assets.      
  
ABS    Asset-Backed Securities   
AGMC    Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.   
AMBAC    American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.   
EMTN    Euro Medium Term Note   
FHLMC    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.   
FNMA    Federal National Mortgage Association   
GMTN    Global Medium Term Note   
MBIA    Municipal Bond Investor Assurance Corp.   
MTN    Medium Term Note   
REITs    Real Estate Investment Trusts   
     
AUD    Australian Dollar   
BRL    Brazilian Real   
CAD    Canadian Dollar   
EUR    Euro   
GBP    British Pound   
IDR    Indonesian Rupiah   
ISK    Icelandic Krona   
KRW    South Korean Won   
MXN    Mexican Peso   
NOK    Norwegian Krone   
NZD    New Zealand Dollar   
SGD    Singapore Dollar   

 

Industry Summary at March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Treasuries    20.9
Banking    8.8   
Technology    5.2   
Government Owned—No Guarantee    4.3   
Wirelines    3.9   
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities    3.5   
Pipelines    3.4   
Electric    3.2   
REITs    3.1   
Airlines    3.0   
Non-Captive Diversified    3.0   
ABS Other    2.4   
Sovereigns    2.1   
Non-Captive Consumer    2.1   
Other Investments, less than 2% each    29.5   
      
Total Investments    98.4   
Other assets less liabilities    1.6   
      
Net Assets    100.0
      

 

Currency Exposure at March 31, 2010 as Percentage of Net Assets (Unaudited)

 

United States Dollar    71.0
Canadian Dollar    17.3   
New Zealand Dollar    3.1   
Norwegian Krone    2.3   
Other, less than 2% each    4.7   
      
Total Investments    98.4   
Other assets less liabilities    1.6   
      
Net Assets    100.0
      

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

ASSETS

  
  

Investments at cost

   $ 8,565,789,090

Net unrealized appreciation

     810,624,923
      

Investments at value

     9,376,414,013

Foreign currency at value (identified cost $1,713,003)

     1,421,633

Receivable for Fund shares sold

     41,532,547

Receivable for securities sold

     5,287,314

Interest receivable

     134,072,848

Tax reclaims receivable

     154,405
      

TOTAL ASSETS

     9,558,882,760
      

LIABILITIES

  

Payable for securities purchased

     520,786

Payable for Fund shares redeemed

     25,684,425

Payable to custodian bank

     1,780,211

Management fees payable (Note 5)

     3,222,173

Administrative fees payable (Note 5)

     390,901

Deferred Trustees’ fees (Note 5)

     179,521

Foreign taxes payable (Note 2)

     24,800

Other accounts payable and accrued expenses

     121,610
      

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     31,924,427
      

NET ASSETS

   $ 9,526,958,333
      

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

  

Paid-in capital

   $ 8,615,397,189

Undistributed net investment income

     27,107,762

Accumulated net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions

     73,891,544

Net unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency translations

     810,561,838
      

NET ASSETS

   $ 9,526,958,333
      

COMPUTATION OF NET ASSET VALUE AND OFFERING PRICE:

  

Class A shares:

  

Net assets

   $ 3,022,747,636
      

Shares of beneficial interest

     251,013,477
      

Net asset value and redemption price per share

   $ 12.04
      

Offering price per share (100/95.50 of net asset value) (Note 1)

   $ 12.61
      

Class B shares: (redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge) (Note 1)

  

Net assets

   $ 17,247,429
      

Shares of beneficial interest

     1,439,081
      

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 11.99
      

Class C shares: (redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge) (Note 1)

  

Net assets

   $ 2,549,002,324
      

Shares of beneficial interest

     213,198,083
      

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 11.96
      

Class Y shares:

  

Net assets

   $ 3,800,953,967
      

Shares of beneficial interest

     315,436,633
      

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

   $ 12.05
      

Admin Class shares:

  

Net assets

   $ 1,023
      

Shares of beneficial interest

     85
      

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

   $ 12.04
      

Class J shares:

  

Net assets

   $ 137,005,954
      

Shares of beneficial interest

     11,390,620
      

Net asset value and redemption price per share

   $ 12.03
      

Offering price per share (100/96.50 of net asset value) (Note 1)

   $ 12.47
      

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

  

INVESTMENT INCOME

  

Interest

   $ 258,595,511   
        

Expenses

  

Management fees (Note 5)

     18,751,238   

Service and distribution fees (Note 5)

     17,012,685   

Trustees’ fees and expenses (Note 5)

     78,694   

Administrative fees (Note 5)

     2,268,682   

Custodian fees and expenses

     220,617   

Transfer agent fees and expenses (Notes 5 and 6)

     3,658,985   

Audit and tax services fees

     28,071   

Legal fees (Note 6)

     104,459   

Shareholder reporting expenses (Note 6)

     347,641   

Registration fees (Note 6)

     208,124   

Miscellaneous expenses

     139,990   
        

Total expenses

     42,819,186   

Less fee reduction and/or expense reimbursement (Note 5)

     (35,825
        

Net expenses

     42,783,361   
        

Net investment income

     215,812,150   
        

NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS

  

Net realized gain on:

  

Investments

     113,917,711   

Foreign currency transactions

     1,045,345   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments

     233,843,552   

Foreign currency translations

     (1,541,089
        

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions

     347,265,519   
        

NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

   $ 563,077,669   
        

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

     Six Months Ended
March 31,
2010
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
September 30,
2009
 
    

FROM OPERATIONS:

    

Net investment income

   $ 215,812,150      $ 350,121,874   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions

     114,963,056        (23,240,057

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translations

     232,302,463        1,086,052,060   
                

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

     563,077,669        1,412,933,877   
                

FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:

    

Net investment income

    

Class A

     (72,852,306     (126,482,744

Class B

     (356,044     (778,099

Class C

     (53,100,636     (86,396,910

Class Y

     (94,986,865     (111,617,170

Admin Class

     (4     —     

Class J

     (3,158,970     (8,135,019

Net realized capital gains

    

Class A

     (6,651,489     (24,679,708

Class B

     (39,640     (203,042

Class C

     (5,758,632     (18,444,267

Class Y

     (8,463,329     (16,568,771

Admin Class

     —          —     

Class J

     (320,597     (2,097,657
                

Total distributions

     (245,688,512     (395,403,387
                

NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 10)

     67,481,912        3,695,970,881   
                

Net increase in net assets

     384,871,069        4,713,501,371   

NET ASSETS

    

Beginning of the period

     9,142,087,264        4,428,585,893   
                

End of the period

   $ 9,526,958,333      $ 9,142,087,264   
                

UNDISTRIBUTED NET INVESTMENT INCOME

   $ 27,107,762      $ 35,750,437   
                

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a share outstanding throughout each period.

 

          Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:     Less Distributions:  
     Net asset
value,
beginning
of
the period
   Net
investment
income (a)
   Net realized
and unrealized
gain (loss)
    Total from
investment
operations
    Dividends
from net
investment
income
    Distributions
from net
realized
capital gains
    Total
distributions
 
                

INVESTMENT GRADE BOND FUND

                

Class A

                

3/31/2010(f)

   $ 11.64    $ 0.28    $ 0.43      $ 0.71      $ (0.28   $ (0.03   $ (0.31

9/30/2009

     10.54      0.60      1.22        1.82        (0.59     (0.13     (0.72

9/30/2008

     11.73      0.60      (1.15     (0.55     (0.64            (0.64

9/30/2007

     11.35      0.58      0.42        1.00        (0.62            (0.62

9/30/2006

     11.71      0.51      0.10        0.61        (0.75     (0.22     (0.97

9/30/2005

     11.84      0.49      0.29        0.78        (0.74     (0.17     (0.91

Class B

                

3/31/2010(f)

     11.59      0.23      0.44        0.67        (0.24     (0.03     (0.27

9/30/2009

     10.50      0.51      1.21        1.72        (0.50     (0.13     (0.63

9/30/2008

     11.68      0.50      (1.14     (0.64     (0.54            (0.54

9/30/2007

     11.31      0.47      0.43        0.90        (0.53            (0.53

9/30/2006

     11.67      0.42      0.10        0.52        (0.66     (0.22     (0.88

9/30/2005

     11.82      0.41      0.27        0.68        (0.66     (0.17     (0.83

Class C

                

3/31/2010(f)

     11.56      0.23      0.44        0.67        (0.24     (0.03     (0.27

9/30/2009

     10.47      0.52      1.22        1.74        (0.52     (0.13     (0.65

9/30/2008

     11.66      0.51      (1.15     (0.64     (0.55            (0.55

9/30/2007

     11.30      0.49      0.42        0.91        (0.55            (0.55

9/30/2006

     11.66      0.42      0.11        0.53        (0.67     (0.22     (0.89

9/30/2005

     11.81      0.40      0.28        0.68        (0.66     (0.17     (0.83

Class Y

                

3/31/2010(f)

     11.65      0.29      0.44        0.73        (0.30     (0.03     (0.33

9/30/2009

     10.55      0.62      1.23        1.85        (0.62     (0.13     (0.75

9/30/2008

     11.73      0.64      (1.15     (0.51     (0.67            (0.67

9/30/2007

     11.36      0.61      0.41        1.02        (0.65            (0.65

9/30/2006

     11.71      0.55      0.11        0.66        (0.79     (0.22     (1.01

9/30/2005

     11.85      0.54      0.28        0.82        (0.79     (0.17     (0.96

Admin Class

                

3/31/2010*

     11.80      0.09      0.19        0.28        (0.04            (0.04

Class J

                

3/31/2010(f)

     11.63      0.25      0.44        0.69        (0.26     (0.03     (0.29

9/30/2009

     10.53      0.55      1.22        1.77        (0.54     (0.13     (0.67

9/30/2008

     11.71      0.54      (1.14     (0.60     (0.58            (0.58

9/30/2007

     11.34      0.52      0.42        0.94        (0.57            (0.57

9/30/2006

     11.69      0.46      0.11        0.57        (0.70     (0.22     (0.92

9/30/2005

     11.83      0.46      0.27        0.73        (0.70     (0.17     (0.87

 

* From commencement of Class operations on February 1, 2010 through March 31, 2010.
(a) Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Had certain expenses not been reduced during the period, if applicable, total returns would have been lower.
(c) A sales charge for Class A and Class J shares and a contingent deferred sales charge for Class B and Class C shares are not reflected in total return calculations. Periods less than one year, if applicable, are not annualized.
(d) The investment adviser and/or administrator agreed to reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses and/or reduce its fees during the period. Without this reimbursement/fee reduction, if applicable, expenses would have been higher.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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              Ratios to Average Net Assets:    
Net asset
value,
end of
the period
  Total
return
(%) (b)(c)
    Net assets,
end of
the period
(000’s)
  Net
expenses
(%) (d)(e)
    Gross
expenses
(%) (e)
    Net investment
income

(%)  (e)
  Portfolio
turnover
rate (%)
           
           
           
$ 12.04   6.24      $ 3,022,748   0.80      0.80      4.72   14
  11.64   18.64        2,946,489   0.80      0.80      5.87   30
  10.54   (5.12     1,867,335   0.80      0.80      5.20   35
  11.73   9.14        834,736   0.83      0.83      5.05   35
  11.35   5.63        152,054   0.92 (g)    0.92 (g)    4.59   35
  11.71   6.83        39,168   0.95      1.14      4.21   28
           
  11.99   5.74        17,247   1.65      1.65      3.86   14
  11.59   17.59        17,489   1.67      1.67      5.07   30
  10.50   (5.88     16,009   1.65 (h)    1.65 (h)    4.29   35
  11.68   8.17        17,082   1.70      1.71      4.16   35
  11.31   4.83        5,525   1.70      1.89      3.75   35
  11.67   5.89        3,443   1.70      2.18      3.47   28
           
  11.96   5.90        2,549,002   1.55      1.55      3.97   14
  11.56   17.80        2,495,305   1.56      1.56      5.09   30
  10.47   (5.84     1,333,421   1.55      1.55      4.45   35
  11.66   8.28        605,934   1.57      1.57      4.30   35
  11.30   4.87        82,863   1.70 (g)    1.70 (g)    3.79   35
  11.66   5.91        27,992   1.70      1.97      3.45   28
           
  12.05   6.37        3,800,954   0.55      0.55      4.97   14
  11.65   18.94        3,531,187   0.54      0.54      6.01   30
  10.55   (4.79     1,044,046   0.53      0.53      5.48   35
  11.73   9.32        448,873   0.55 (h)    0.55 (h)    5.33   35
  11.36   6.09        76,548   0.55      0.63      4.94   35
  11.71   7.13        26,012   0.55      0.82      4.61   28
           
  12.04   2.42        1   1.20      3,185.50      4.54   14
           
  12.03   5.98        137,006   1.30      1.31      4.21   14
  11.63   18.05        151,617   1.30      1.31      5.48   30
  10.53   (5.50     167,775   1.28      1.28      4.66   35
  11.71   8.52        180,453   1.28      1.28      4.57   35
  11.34   5.29        214,894   1.30 (g)    1.30 (g)    4.09   35
  11.69   6.36        314,418   1.30      1.35      3.89   28

 

(e) Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(f) For the six months ended March 31, 2010 (Unaudited).
(g) Includes fee/expense recovery of 0.06%, 0.09% and 0.03% for Class A, Class C and Class J shares, respectively.
(h) Includes fee/expense recovery of less than 0.01% for Class B and Class Y shares, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

1.  Organization.  Loomis Sayles Funds II (the “Trust”) is organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Declaration of Trust permits the Board of Trustees to authorize the issuance of an unlimited number of shares of the Trust in multiple series. The financial statements for certain funds of the Trust are presented in separate reports. Information presented in these financial statements pertains to Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond Fund (the “Fund” or the “Investment Grade Bond Fund”).

 

The Fund offers Class A, Class C, Class Y, Admin Class and Class J. Effective February 1, 2010, the Fund began offering Admin Class shares. Effective October 12, 2007, Class B shares are no longer offered. Existing Class B shareholders may continue to reinvest dividends into Class B shares and exchange their Class B shares for Class B shares of other Natixis Funds subject to existing exchange privileges as described in the Fund’s Prospectus.

 

Class A shares are sold with a maximum front-end sales charge of 4.50%. Class B shares do not pay a front-end sales charge, but pay higher Rule 12b-1 fees than Class A shares for eight years (at which point they automatically convert to Class A shares) and are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) if those shares are redeemed within six years of purchase. Class C shares do not pay a front-end sales charge, do not convert to any other class of shares, pay higher Rule 12b-1 fees than Class A shares and may be subject to a CDSC of 1.00% if those shares are redeemed within one year of acquisition except for reinvested distributions. Class Y shares do not pay a front-end sales charge, a CDSC or Rule 12b-1 fees. Class Y shares are generally intended for institutional investors with a minimum initial investment of $100,000, though some categories of investors are exempted from the minimum investment amount as outlined in the Fund’s Prospectus. Admin Class shares do not pay a front-end sales charge or a CDSC, but do pay a Rule 12b-1 fee. Admin Class shares are offered exclusively through intermediaries. Class J shares are only offered to non-U.S. investors and are sold with a maximum front-end sales charge of 3.50%.

 

Most expenses of the Trust can be directly attributed to a fund. Expenses which can not be directly attributed to a fund are generally apportioned based on the relative net assets of each of the funds in the Trust. Expenses of the Fund are borne pro rata by the holders of each class of shares, except that each class bears expenses unique to that class (including the Rule 12b-1 service and distribution fees, registration, legal, shareholder reporting and Class J transfer agent fees). In addition, each class votes as a class only with respect to its own Rule 12b-1 Plan. Shares of each class would receive their pro rata share of the net assets of the Fund if the Fund were liquidated. The Trustees approve separate dividends from net investment income on each class of shares.

 

2.  Significant Accounting Policies.  The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The Fund’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America which require the use of management estimates that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued, and noted no items requiring recognition in the financial statements or additional disclosure in the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

a.  Valuation.  Debt securities (other than short-term obligations purchased with an original or remaining maturity of sixty days or less) are generally valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Fund by a pricing service recommended by the investment adviser and approved by the Board of Trustees, which service determines valuations for normal, institutional-size trading units of such securities using market information, transactions for comparable securities and various relationships between securities which are generally recognized by institutional traders. Broker-dealer bid quotations may also be used to value debt securities where a pricing service does not price a security or where a pricing service does not provide a reliable price for the security. In instances where broker-dealer bid quotations are not available, certain securities held by the Fund may be valued on the basis of a price provided by a principal market maker. Forward foreign currency contracts are valued utilizing interpolated prices determined from information provided by an independent pricing service. Short-term obligations purchased with an original or remaining maturity of sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Fund’s investment adviser using consistently applied procedures under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued at their net asset value each day.

 

The Fund may hold securities traded in foreign markets. Foreign securities are valued at the market price in the foreign market. However, if events occurring after the close of the foreign market (but before the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange) are believed to materially affect the value of those securities, such securities are fair valued pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. When fair valuing securities, the Fund may, among other things, use modeling tools or other processes that may take into account factors such as securities market activity and/or significant events that occur after the close of the foreign market and before the Fund calculates its net asset value.

 

b.  Security Transactions and Related Investment Income.  Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Interest income is increased by the accretion of discount and decreased by the amortization of premium. Investment income is recorded net of foreign taxes withheld when applicable. In determining net gain or loss on securities sold, the cost of securities has been determined on an identified cost basis. Investment income, non-class specific expenses and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated on a pro rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund.

 

c.  Foreign Currency Translation.  The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. The value of securities, currencies and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions.

 

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March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Since the values of investment securities are presented at the foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period, it is not practical to isolate that portion of the results of operations arising from changes in exchange rates from fluctuations which arise due to changes in market prices of investment securities. Such changes are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.

 

Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currency, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the amounts of interest and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investment securities, at the end of the fiscal period, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

 

The Fund may use foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated investments. Losses may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts’ terms.

 

d.  Forward Foreign Currency Contracts.  The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts. Contracts to buy generally are used to acquire exposure to foreign currencies, while contracts to sell generally are used to hedge the Fund’s investments against currency fluctuation. Also, a contract to buy or sell can offset a previous contract. These contracts involve market risk in excess of the unrealized gain or loss reflected in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The U.S. dollar value of the currencies the Fund has committed to buy or sell represents the aggregate exposure to each currency the Fund has acquired or hedged through currency contracts outstanding at period end. Gains or losses are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized until settlement date. Risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar. Certain contracts may require the movement of cash or securities to or from the counterparty as collateral for the Fund’s or counterparty’s net obligations under the contracts.

 

At March 31, 2010, there were no open forward foreign currency contracts.

 

e.  Federal and Foreign Income Taxes.  The Trust treats each fund as a separate entity for federal income tax purposes. The Fund intends to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute to its shareholders substantially all of its net investment income and any net realized capital gains at least annually. Management has performed an analysis of the Fund’s tax positions for the open tax years as of March 31, 2010 and has concluded that no provisions for income tax are required. The Fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. Management is not aware of any events that are reasonably possible to occur in the next six months that would result in the amounts of any unrecognized tax benefits significantly increasing or decreasing for the Fund. However, management’s conclusions regarding tax positions taken may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws and accounting regulations and interpretations thereof.

 

The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income and gains on investments that are accrued based upon the Fund’s understanding of the tax rules and regulations that exist in the countries in which the Fund invests. Foreign governments may also impose taxes or other payments on investments with respect to foreign securities. Such taxes are accrued as applicable, and are reflected as foreign taxes payable on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

f.  Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders.  Dividends and distributions are recorded on ex-dividend date. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gain distributions are determined annually in accordance with federal tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Permanent differences are primarily due to differing treatments for book and tax purposes for items such as defaulted bonds, distribution redesignations, foreign currency transactions, paydown adjustments and premium amortization accruals. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to capital accounts. Temporary differences between book and tax distributable earnings are primarily due to premium amortization accruals, deferred Trustees’ fees, defaulted bond accruals, securities lending collateral gain/loss adjustments and wash sales. Distributions from net investment income and short-term capital gains are considered to be distributed from ordinary income for tax purposes.

 

The tax characterization of distributions is determined on an annual basis. The tax character of distributions paid to shareholders during the year ended September 30, 2009 was as follows:

 

2009 Distributions Paid From:

Ordinary
Income

  

Long-Term

Capital Gains

  

Total

$386,232,314

   $ 9,171,073    $ 395,403,387

 

Differences between these amounts and those reported in the Statement of Changes in Net Assets, if any, are primarily attributable to different book and tax treatment for short-term capital gains.

 

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March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

As of September 30, 2009, the capital loss carryforwards and post-October losses were as follows:

 

Capital loss carryforward:

  

Expires September 30, 2017

   $ (1,891,321
        

Deferred net capital losses (post- October 2008)

   $ (3,774,568
        

 

g.  Repurchase Agreements.  It is the Fund’s policy that the market value of the collateral for repurchase agreements be at least equal to 102% of the repurchase price, including interest. Certain repurchase agreements are tri-party arrangements whereby the collateral is held in a segregated account for the benefit of the Fund and on behalf of the counterparty. Repurchase agreements could involve certain risks in the event of default or insolvency of the counterparty including possible delays or restrictions upon a Fund’s ability to dispose of the underlying securities.

 

h.  Securities Lending.  The Fund has entered into an agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street Bank”), as agent of the Fund, to lend securities to certain designated borrowers. The loans are collateralized with cash or securities in an amount equal to at least 105% or 102% of the market value (including accrued interest) of the loaned international or domestic securities, respectively, when the loan is initiated. Thereafter, the value of the collateral must remain at least 102% of the market value (including accrued interest) of loaned securities for U.S. equities and U.S. corporate debt; at least 105% of the market value (including accrued interest) of loaned securities for non-U.S. equities; and at least 100% of the market value (including accrued interest) of loaned securities for U.S. Government securities, sovereign debt issued by non-U.S. Governments and non-U.S. corporate debt. In the event that the market value of the collateral falls below the required percentages described above, the borrower will deliver additional collateral on the next business day. As with other extensions of credit, the Fund bears the risk of loss with respect to the investment of the collateral. The Fund invests cash collateral in short-term investments, a portion of the income from which is remitted to the borrowers and the remainder allocated between the Fund and State Street Bank as lending agent.

 

As of March 31, 2010 there were no securities on loan.

 

i.  Indemnifications.  Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Fund expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

3.  Fair Value Measurements.  In accordance with accounting standards related to fair value measurements and disclosures, the Fund has categorized the inputs utilized in determining the value of the Fund’s assets or liabilities. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

 

   

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

 

   

Level 2 – prices determined using other significant inputs that are observable either directly, or indirectly through corroboration with observable market data (which could include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, interest rates, credit risk, etc.);

 

   

Level 3 – prices determined using significant unobservable inputs for situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable such as when there is little or no market activity for an asset or liability (unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of assets or liabilities and would be based on the best information available).

 

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

 

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March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2010, at value:

 

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Description

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

  

Total

Bonds and Notes

           

Non-Convertible Bonds

           

ABS Car Loan

   $    $ 90,423,279    $ 5,520,448    $ 95,943,727

Integrated Energy

          24,758,019      1,209,931      25,967,950

Non-Captive Diversified

          278,858,564      547,575      279,406,139

Property & Casualty Insurance

          73,312,962      656,200      73,969,162

All Other Non-Convertible Bonds(a)

          8,562,457,708           8,562,457,708
                           

Total Non-Convertible Bonds

          9,029,810,532      7,934,154      9,037,744,686
                           

Convertible Bonds(a)

          292,296,828           292,296,828

Municipals(a)

          46,372,499           46,372,499
                           

Total

   $    $ 9,368,479,859    $ 7,934,154    $ 9,376,414,013
                           

 

(a) Major categories of the Fund’s investments are included in the Portfolio of Investments.

 

The following is a reconciliation of Level 3 investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value as of March 31, 2010:

 

Asset Valuation Inputs

 

Investments in Securities

   Balance as of
September 30,
2009
   Accrued
Discounts
(Premiums)
   Realized
Gain
(Loss)
   Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Net Purchases
(Sales)
    Net Transfers
into/(out of)
Level 3
    Balance as of
March 31, 2010

Bonds and Notes

                 

Non-Convertible Bonds

                 

ABS Car Loan

   $    $    $    $ (7   $ 5,520,455      $      $ 5,520,448

ABS Other

     39,800,000           1,601      317,301        (12,470,767     (27,648,135    

Airlines

     14,176,691                2,385,467        (657,418     (15,904,740    

Automotive

     630,087      607           26,634               (657,328    

Diversified Manufacturing

     14,557,959      116,253           708,291        451,081        (15,833,584    

Integrated Energy

     1,351,142                (28,243     (112,968            1,209,931

Non-Captive Consumer

     5,137,913      67,421           187,262               (5,392,596    

Non-Captive Diversified

          7,438           150,874               389,263        547,575

Property & Casualty Insurance

          290           231,310               424,600        656,200

Supranational

     8,370,105      43,676           2,452,852        6,775,547        (17,642,180    

Convertible Bonds

                 

Wirelines

     3,169,400      4,390           399,260               (3,573,050    
                                                   

Total

   $ 87,193,297    $ 240,075    $ 1,601    $ 6,831,001      $ (494,070   $ (85,837,750   $ 7,934,154
                                                   

 

4.  Purchases and Sales of Securities.  For the six months ended March 31, 2010, purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term investments and U.S. Government/agency securities and including paydowns) were $1,500,679,842 and $1,035,041,174, respectively. Purchases and sales of U.S. Government/agency securities (excluding short-term investments and including paydowns) were $91,234,632 and $238,966,372, respectively.

 

5.  Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.

 

a.  Management Fees.  Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. (“Loomis Sayles”) serves as investment adviser to the Fund. Under the terms of the management agreement, the Fund pays a management fee at the annual rate of 0.40% of average daily net assets, calculated daily and payable monthly.

 

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March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

Loomis Sayles has given a binding undertaking to the Fund to reduce management fees and/or reimburse certain expenses to limit the Fund’s operating expenses, exclusive of acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expense, taxes and extraordinary expenses. This undertaking is in effect until January 31, 2011 and will be reevaluated on an annual basis. Management fee payable, as reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, is net of fee reductions and/or expense reimbursements, if any, pursuant to these undertakings.

 

For the period from February 1, 2010 to March 31, 2010, the expense limits as a percentage of average daily net assets under the expense limitation agreement were as follows:

 

Expense Limit as a Percentage of Average Daily Net Assets

Class A

  

Class B

  

Class C

  

Class Y

  

Admin Class

  

Class J

0.95%

   1.70%    1.70%    0.70%    1.20%    1.30%

 

Prior to February 1, 2010, the expense limit as a percentage of average daily net assets for Class Y was 0.55%.

 

Loomis Sayles shall be permitted to recover expenses it has borne under the expense limitation agreement (whether through reduction of its management fees or otherwise) on a class by class basis in later periods to the extent the expenses of a class fall below a class’ expense limits, provided, however, that a class is not obligated to pay such reduced fees/expenses more than one year after the end of the fiscal year in which the fees/expenses were reduced.

 

For the six months ended March 31, 2010, the management fees for the Fund were $18,751,238 (0.40% of average daily net assets).

 

For the six months ended March 31, 2010, class-specific expenses have been reimbursed as follows:

 

Reimbursement1

Class A

  

Class B

  

Class C

  

Class Y

  

Admin Class

  

Class J

$—

   $    $    $ 26,680    $ 5,110    $ 4,035

 

1

Expense reimbursements are subject to possible recovery until September 30, 2011.

 

No expenses were recovered during the six months ended March 31, 2010 under the terms of the expense limitation agreement.

 

Certain officers and employees of Loomis Sayles are also officers or Trustees of the Trust. Loomis Sayles’ general partner is indirectly owned by Natixis Global Asset Management, L.P. (“Natixis US”), which is part of Natixis Global Asset Management, an international asset management group based in Paris, France.

 

b.  Administrative Fees.  Natixis Asset Management Advisors, L.P. (“Natixis Advisors”) provides certain administrative services for the Fund and contracts with State Street Bank to serve as sub-administrator. Natixis Advisors is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Natixis US. Pursuant to an agreement among Natixis Funds Trust I, Natixis Funds Trust II, Natixis Funds Trust IV, Natixis Cash Management Trust, Gateway Trust (“Natixis Funds Trusts”), Loomis Sayles Funds I, Loomis Sayles Funds II (“Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts”), Hansberger International Series and Natixis Advisors, the Fund pays Natixis Advisors monthly its pro rata portion of fees equal to an annual rate of 0.0575% of the first $15 billion of the average daily net assets of the Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and the Hansberger International Series, 0.0500% of the next $15 billion, 0.0425% of the next $30 billion and 0.0375% of such assets in excess of $60 billion, subject to an annual aggregate minimum fee for the Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and the Hansberger International Series of $10 million, which is reevaluated on an annual basis. New funds are subject to a fee for the first twelve months of operations of $75,000 plus $12,500 per additional class and an additional $75,000 if managed by multiple subadvisers.

 

For the six months ended March 31, 2010, the Fund paid $2,268,682 in administrative fees to Natixis Advisors.

 

c.  Service and Distribution Fees.  Natixis Distributors, L.P. (“Natixis Distributors”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Natixis US, has entered into a distribution agreement with the Trust. Pursuant to this agreement, Natixis Distributors serves as principal underwriter of the funds of the Trust, except Class J shares of the Fund. The Fund has entered into a distribution agreement relating to Class J shares with Loomis Sayles Distributors, L.P. (“Loomis Sayles Distributors”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Natixis US.

 

Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Trust has adopted a Service Plan relating to the Fund’s Class A shares (the “Class A Plans”), a Distribution and Service Plan relating to the Fund’s Class B and Class C shares (the “Class B and Class C Plans”), and a Distribution Plan relating to its Admin Class shares (the “Admin Class Plan”).

 

Under the Class A Plan, the Fund pays Natixis Distributors a monthly service fee at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Fund’s Class A shares, as reimbursement for expenses incurred by Natixis Distributors in providing personal services to investors in Class A shares and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.

 

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Under the respective Class B and Class C Plans, the Fund pays Natixis Distributors a monthly service fee at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Fund’s Class B and Class C shares, as compensation for services provided by Natixis Distributors in providing personal services to investors in Class B and Class C shares and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.

 

Also under the respective Class B and Class C Plans, the Fund pays Natixis Distributors a monthly distribution fee at the annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Fund’s Class B and Class C shares, as compensation for services provided by Natixis Distributors in connection with the marketing or sale of Class B and Class C shares.

 

Under the Admin Class Plan, the Fund pays Natixis Distributors a monthly distribution fee at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Fund’s Admin Class shares, as compensation for services provided by Natixis Distributors in connection with the marketing or sale of Admin Class shares or for payments made by Natixis Distributors to securities dealers or other financial intermediaries as commissions, asset-based sales charges or other compensation with respect to the sale of Admin Class shares, or for providing personal services to investors and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.

 

In addition, the Admin Class shares of the Fund may pay Natixis Distributors an administrative service fee, at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Admin Class shares. These fees are subsequently paid to securities dealers or financial intermediaries for providing personal services and/or account maintenance for their customers who hold such shares.

 

Class J shares are subject to a monthly shareholder service fee at an annual rate of 0.25% and a monthly distribution fee, at an annual rate of 0.50% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Fund’s Class J shares, both payable to Loomis Sayles Distributors, pursuant to a shareholder service and distribution plan adopted under Rule 12b-1.

 

For the six months ended March 31, 2010 the Fund paid the following service and distribution fees:

 

Service Fees

   Distribution Fees

Class A

  

Class B

  

Class C

  

Admin Class

   

Class J

  

Class B

  

Class C

  

Admin Class

   

Class J

$3,728,615

   $ 21,751    $ 3,166,135    $ (a)    $ 177,509    $ 65,253    $ 9,498,405    $ (a)    $ 355,017

 

(a)

Amount is less than $1.

 

d.  Sub-Transfer Agent Fees.  Natixis Distributors has entered into agreements with financial intermediaries to provide certain recordkeeping, processing, shareholder communications and other services to customers of the intermediaries and has agreed to compensate the intermediaries for providing those services. Certain services would be provided by the Fund if the shares of those customers were registered directly with the Fund’s transfer agent. Accordingly, the Fund agreed to pay a portion of the intermediary fees attributable to shares of the Fund held by intermediaries (which generally are a percentage of the value of shares held) not exceeding what the Fund would have paid its transfer agent had each customer’s shares been registered directly with the transfer agent instead of held through the intermediaries. Natixis Distributors pays the remainder of the fees.

 

For the six months ended March 31, 2010, the Fund paid the following sub-transfer agent fees which are reflected in transfer agent fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations.

 

Sub Transfer Agent Fees

Class A

  

Class B

  

Class C

  

Class Y

  

Admin Class

  

Class J

$1,033,487

   $ 6,069    $ 877,915    $ 1,272,797    $ —      $ —  

 

e.  Commissions.  The Fund has been informed that commissions (including CDSCs) on Fund shares retained by Natixis Distributors were $2,930,362 and commissions on Fund shares retained by Loomis Sayles Distributors by investors in Class J shares of the Fund were $28,796 for the six months ended March 31, 2010.

 

f.  Trustees Fees and Expenses.  The Funds do not pay any compensation directly to its officers or Trustees who are directors, officers or employees of Natixis Advisors, Natixis Distributors, Natixis US or their affiliates. Effective January 1, 2010, the Chairperson of the Board receives a retainer fee at the annual rate of $250,000. The Chairperson does not receive any meeting attendance fees for Board of Trustees meetings or committee meetings that she attends. Each Independent Trustee (other than the Chairperson) receives, in the aggregate, a retainer fee at the annual rate of $80,000. Each Independent Trustee also receives a meeting attendance fee of $10,000 for each meeting of the Board of Trustees that he or she attends in person and $5,000 for each meeting of the Board of Trustees that he or she attends telephonically. In addition, each committee chairman receives an additional retainer fee at an annual rate of $15,000. Each Contract Review and Governance Committee member is compensated $6,000 for each Committee meeting that he or she attends in person and $3,000 for each meeting that he or she attends telephonically. Each Audit Committee member is compensated $7,500 for each Committee meeting that he or she attends in person and $3,750 for each meeting that he or she attends telephonically. Each member of the ad hoc Committee on Alternative Investments received a one-time fee of $10,000. The ad hoc Committee on Alternative Investments is not a standing committee. These fees are allocated among the

 

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funds in the Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and Hansberger International Series based on a formula that takes into account, among other factors, the relative net assets of each fund. Trustees are reimbursed for travel expenses in connection with attendance at meetings.

 

Prior to January 1, 2010, the Chairperson of the Board received a retainer fee at the annual rate of $200,000. The Chairperson did not receive any meeting attendance fees for Board of Trustees meetings or committee meetings that she attended. Each Independent Trustee (other than the Chairperson) received, in the aggregate, a retainer fee at the annual rate of $65,000. Each Independent Trustee also received a meeting attendance fee of $7,500 for each meeting of the Board of Trustees that he or she attended in person and $3,750 for each meeting of the Board of Trustees that he or she attended telephonically. In addition, each committee chairman received an additional retainer fee at an annual rate of $10,000. Each Contract Review and Governance Committee member was compensated $5,000 for each Committee meeting that he or she attended in person and $2,500 for each meeting that he or she attended telephonically. Each Audit Committee member was compensated $6,250 for each Committee meeting that he or she attended in person and $3,125 for each meeting that he or she attended telephonically.

 

A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Funds until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based on theoretical investments of deferred amounts, on the normal payment dates, in certain funds of the Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and Hansberger International Series as designated by the participating Trustees. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are allocated pro rata among the funds in the Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts, and Hansberger International Series, and are normally reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations. The portions of the accrued obligations allocated to the Fund under the Plan are reflected as Deferred Trustees’ fees on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

6.  Class-Specific Expenses.  For the six months ended March 31, 2010, the Fund paid the following class-specific expenses:

 

        Class A      Class B      Class C      Class Y      Admin Class      Class J

Transfer Agent Fees and Expenses

     $ 1,180,701      $ 6,890      $ 1,002,771      $ 1,464,116      $      $ 4,507

Registration Fees

       36,494        8,659        32,721        123,763        5,106        1,381

Legal Fees

       30,315        179        25,879        36,595               11,491

Shareholding Reporting Expenses

       106,410        1,325        90,870        96,918        6        52,112

 

7.  Line of Credit.  The Fund, together with certain other funds of Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and the Hansberger International Series, participates in a $200,000,000 committed unsecured line of credit provided by State Street Bank, with an individual limit of $125,000,000 for each fund that participates in the line of credit. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds rate or overnight LIBOR, plus 1.25%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.15% per annum, payable at the end of each calendar quarter, is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their average daily unused portion of the line of credit.

 

Prior to March 10, 2010, the Fund, together with certain other funds of Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and the Hansberger International Series, participated in a $200,000,000 committed unsecured line of credit provided by State Street Bank, with an individual limit of $125,000,000 for each Fund that participated in the line of credit. Interest was charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds rate or overnight LIBOR, plus 0.75%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.125% per annum, payable at the end of each calendar quarter was accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their average daily unused portion of the line of credit.

 

For the six months ended March 31, 2010, the Fund had no borrowings under these agreements.

 

8.  Concentration of Risk.  The Fund may purchase investments of foreign issuers. Investing in securities of foreign issuers involves special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. companies and securities of the U.S. Government. These risks include revaluation of currencies and the risk of expropriation. Moreover, the markets for securities of many foreign issuers may be less liquid and the prices of such securities may be more volatile than those of comparable U.S. companies and the U.S. Government.

 

9.  Concentration of Ownership.  At March 31, 2010, the Loomis Sayles Employees’ Profit Sharing Retirement Plan held 475,869 shares of beneficial interest of Class Y shares.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

March 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

 

10.  Capital Shares.  The Fund may issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest, without par value. Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
March 31, 2010
    Year Ended
September 30, 2009
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
        
Class A         

Issued from the sale of shares

   53,211,394      $ 627,549,848      200,269,071      $ 2,017,489,461   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

   5,538,773        64,956,085      11,250,899        113,354,829   

Redeemed

   (60,822,598     (717,556,016   (135,581,311     (1,374,597,415
                            

Net change

   (2,072,431   $ (25,050,083   75,938,659      $ 756,246,875   
                            
Class B         

Issued from the sale of shares

   48,340      $ 565,709      342,411      $ 3,353,183   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

   16,859        196,840      47,761        475,214   

Redeemed

   (135,224     (1,589,435   (406,153     (4,093,030
                            

Net change

   (70,025   $ (826,886   (15,981   $ (264,633
                            
Class C         

Issued from the sale of shares

   25,426,201      $ 297,709,116      125,777,319      $ 1,258,454,707   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

   2,426,537        28,263,501      4,814,937        48,253,057   

Redeemed

   (30,478,991     (357,603,278   (42,064,857     (423,168,232
                            

Net change

   (2,626,253   $ (31,630,661   88,527,399      $ 883,539,532   
                            
Class Y         

Issued from the sale of shares

   84,088,448      $ 992,316,180      271,785,951      $ 2,773,164,198   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

   6,030,512        70,731,240      8,469,829        85,983,440   

Redeemed

   (77,792,522     (918,692,920   (76,132,184     (772,285,683
                            

Net change

   12,326,438      $ 144,354,500      204,123,596      $ 2,086,861,955   
                            
Admin Class *         

Issued from the sale of shares

   85      $ 1,002           $   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

   (a)      4               

Redeemed

                        
                            

Net change

   85      $ 1,006           $   
                            
Class J         

Issued from the sale of shares

   484,500      $ 5,724,595      1,250,300      $ 12,326,154   

Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions

                        

Redeemed

   (2,131,790     (25,090,559   (4,148,420     (42,739,002
                            

Net change

   (1,647,290   $ (19,365,964   (2,898,120   $ (30,412,848
                            

Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions

   5,910,524      $ 67,481,912      365,675,553      $ 3,695,970,881   
                            

 

* From commencement of Class operations on February 1, 2010 through March 31, 2010.
(a) Amount rounds to less than one share.

 

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Item 2. Code of Ethics.

Not applicable.

 

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

Not applicable.

 

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

Not applicable.

 

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

Not applicable.

 

Item 6. Schedule of Investments.

Included as part of the Report to Shareholders filed as Item 1 herewith.

 

Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable.

 

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable.

 

Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Companies and Affiliated Purchasers.

Not applicable.

 

Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Securities Holders.

There were no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Trust’s Board of Trustees.

 

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

The Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures are sufficient to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Registrant 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.

There was no change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrant’s last fiscal quarter of the period covered by the report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 12. Exhibits.

 

(a)   (1)    Not applicable.
(a)   (2)    Certifications of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)), filed herewith as Exhibits (a)(2)(1) and a(2)(2), respectively.
(a)   (3)    Not applicable.
(b)      Certifications of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are filed herewith as Exhibit (b).


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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.

 

LOOMIS SAYLES FUNDS II
By:   /S/ ROBERT J. BLANDING
Name:   Robert J. Blanding
Title:   Chief Executive Officer
Date:   May 20, 2010

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/ ROBERT J. BLANDING
Name:   Robert J. Blanding
Title:   Chief Executive Officer
Date:   May 20, 2010
By:   /S/ MICHAEL C. KARDOK
Name:   Michael C. Kardok
Title:   Treasurer
Date:   May 20, 2010