N-CSRS 1 sr063008inv_snp.htm SEMIANNUAL REPORT

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549

 

FORM N-CSRS

 

Investment Company Act file number 811-43

 

DWS Investment Trust

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

345 Park Avenue

New York, NY 10154-0004

(Address of principal executive offices)             (Zip code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code: (212) 454-7190

 

Paul Schubert

345 Park Avenue

New York, NY 10154-0004

(Name and Address of Agent for Service)

 

Date of fiscal year end:

12/31

 

Date of reporting period:

06/30/08

 

 

ITEM 1.           REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS

 

 


 

JUNE 30, 2008

Semiannual Report
to Shareholders

 

 

DWS S&P 500 Index Fund

 

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Contents

click here Performance Summary

click here Information About Your Fund's Expenses

click here Portfolio Management Review

click here Portfolio Summary

DWS S&P 500 Index Fund

click here Financial Statements

click here Financial Highlights

click here Notes to Financial Statements

 

DWS Equity 500 Index Portfolio

click here Investment Portfolio

click here Financial Statements

click here Financial Highlights

click here Notes to Financial Statements

click here Summary of Management Fee Evaluation by Independent Fee Consultant

click here Account Management Resources

click here Privacy Statement

This report must be preceded or accompanied by a prospectus. To obtain a prospectus for any of our funds, refer to the Account Management Resources information provided in the back of this booklet. We advise you to consider the fund's objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other important information about the fund. Please read the prospectus carefully before you invest.

Investments in mutual funds involve risk. Some funds have more risk than others. While the fund seeks to replicate the performance of the S&P 500® Index, important differences between the two exist. The index is not available for direct investment, and there are no fees or expenses associated with the index's performance. This fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold, nor promoted by Standard & Poor's®, and Standard & Poor's makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in the portfolio. There is no guarantee that the fund will be able to mirror the S&P 500 Index closely enough to track its performance. As with most other mutual funds, this DWS fund has fees and expenses.

The S&P 500 Index and the fund include stocks from many industries. Index and fund composition change periodically as companies are added or dropped, and prices of stocks in the index fluctuate. Please read this fund's prospectus for specific details regarding its investments and risk profile.

DWS Investments is part of Deutsche Bank's Asset Management division and, within the US, represents the retail asset management activities of Deutsche Bank AG, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. and DWS Trust Company.

NOT FDIC/NCUA INSURED NO BANK GUARANTEE MAY LOSE VALUE NOT A DEPOSIT NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY

Performance Summary June 30, 2008

Classes A, B and C

All performance shown is historical, assumes reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions, and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value fluctuate with changing market conditions so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Please visit www.dws-investments.com for the Fund's most recent month-end performance.

The maximum sales charge for Class A shares is 4.50%. For Class B shares, the maximum contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) is 4% within the first year after purchase, declining to 0% after six years. Class C shares have no front-end sales charge but redemptions within one year of purchase may be subject to a CDSC of 1%. Unadjusted returns do not reflect sales charges and would have been lower if they had.

The total annual fund operating expense ratios, gross of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements, as stated in the fee table of the prospectus dated May 1, 2008 are 0.76%, 1.58% and 1.54% for Class A, Class B and Class C shares, respectively. Please see the Information About Your Fund's Expenses, the Financial Highlights and Notes to the Financial Statements (Note C, Related Parties) sections of this report for gross and net expense related disclosure for the period ended June 30, 2008.

To discourage short-term trading, the Fund imposes a 2% redemption fee on shareholders redeeming shares held less than 15 days, which has the effect of lowering total return.

Returns and rankings during all periods shown reflect a fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement. Without this waiver/reimbursement, returns and rankings would have been lower.

Performance figures do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Returns and rankings may differ by share class.

Returns shown for Class A, B and C shares prior to their inception on February 18, 2005 are derived from the historical performance of Class S shares of DWS S&P 500 Index Fund with an inception date of August 29, 1997 and have been adjusted to reflect the higher total annual operating expenses of each specific class. Any difference in expenses will affect performance.

Average Annual Total Returns (Unadjusted for Sales Charge) as of 6/30/08

DWS S&P 500 Index Fund

6-Month

1-Year

3-Year

5-Year

10-Year

Class A

-12.30%

-13.75%

3.69%

6.87%

2.24%

Class B

-12.60%

-14.39%

2.91%

6.07%

1.48%

Class C

-12.60%

-14.39%

2.94%

6.08%

1.48%

S&P 500® Index+

-11.91%

-13.12%

4.41%

7.58%

2.88%

Sources: Lipper Inc. and Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc.

Total returns shown for periods less than one year are not annualized.

Net Asset Value and Distribution Information

 

Class A

Class B

Class C

Net Asset Value:

6/30/08

$ 16.93

$ 16.90

$ 16.90

12/31/07

$ 19.45

$ 19.41

$ 19.41

Distribution Information:

Six Months as of 6/30/08:

Income Dividends

$ .13

$ .07

$ .07

Class A Lipper Rankings — S&P 500 Index Objective Funds Category as of 6/30/08

Period

Rank

 

Number of Funds Tracked

Percentile Ranking (%)

1-Year

138

of

185

75

3-Year

124

of

171

73

Source: Lipper Inc. Rankings are historical and do not guarantee future results. Rankings are based on the Fund's total return unadjusted for sales charges with distributions reinvested. If sales charges had been included, results might have been less favorable. Rankings are for Class A shares; other share classes may vary.

Growth of an Assumed $10,000 Investment (Adjusted for Maximum Sales Charge)

[] DWS S&P 500 Index Fund — Class A

[] S&P 500 Index+

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Yearly periods ended June 30

The Fund's growth of an assumed $10,000 investment is adjusted for the maximum sales charge of 4.50%. This results in a net initial investment of $9,550.

Comparative Results (Adjusted for Maximum Sales Charge) as of 6/30/08

DWS S&P 500 Index Fund

1-Year

3-Year

5-Year

10-Year

Class A

Growth of $10,000

$8,236

$10,645

$13,310

$11,914

Average annual total return

-17.64%

2.11%

5.89%

1.77%

Class B

Growth of $10,000

$8,306

$10,699

$13,329

$11,578

Average annual total return

-16.94%

2.28%

5.92%

1.48%

Class C

Growth of $10,000

$8,561

$10,907

$13,433

$11,581

Average annual total return

-14.39%

2.94%

6.08%

1.48%

S&P 500 Index+
Growth of $10,000

$8,688

$11,381

$14,413

$13,287

Average annual total return

-13.12%

4.41%

7.58%

2.88%

The growth of $10,000 is cumulative.

+ The Standard & Poor's 500 (S&P 500) Index is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted index of 500 stocks. The index is designed to measure performance of the broad domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks representing all major industries. "Standard & Poor's," "S&P 500," "Standard & Poor's 500" and "500" are trademarks of The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc., and have been licensed for use by the Fund's investment advisor. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly into an index.

Class S

Class S shares are generally not available to new investors except under certain circumstances. (Please refer to the Fund's Statement of Additional Information.)

All performance shown is historical, assumes reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions, and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value fluctuate with changing market conditions so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Please visit www.dws-investments.com for the Fund's most recent month-end performance.

The total annual fund operating expense ratio, gross of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements, as stated in the fee table of the prospectus dated May 1, 2008 is 0.48% for Class S shares. Please see the Information About Your Fund's Expenses, the Financial Highlights and Notes to the Financial Statements (Note C, Related Parties) sections of this report for gross and net expense related disclosure for the period ended June 30, 2008.

To discourage short-term trading, the Fund imposes a 2% redemption fee on shareholders redeeming shares held less than 15 days, which has the effect of lowering total return.

Performance figures do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Returns and rankings may differ by share class.

Returns and rankings during all periods shown reflect a fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement. Without this waiver/reimbursement, returns and rankings would have been lower.

Average Annual Total Returns as of 6/30/08

DWS S&P 500 Index Fund

6-Month

1-Year

3-Year

5-Year

10-Year

Class S

-12.16%

-13.51%

4.00%

7.14%

2.47%

S&P 500 Index+

-11.91%

-13.12%

4.41%

7.58%

2.88%

Sources: Lipper Inc. and Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc.

Total return shown for periods less than one year are not annualized.

Net Asset Value and Distribution Information

 

Class S

Net Asset Value:

6/30/08

$ 16.97

12/31/07

$ 19.49

Distribution Information:

Six Months as of 6/30/08:

Income Dividends

$ .16

Class S Lipper Rankings — S&P 500 Index Objective Funds Category as of 6/30/08

Period

Rank

 

Number of Funds Tracked

Percentile Ranking (%)

1-Year

 

98

of

185

53

3-Year

74

of

171

44

5-Year

74

of

153

49

10-Year

42

of

78

52

Source: Lipper Inc. Rankings are historical and do not guarantee future results. Rankings are based on total return with distributions reinvested. Rankings are for Class S shares; other share classes may vary.

Growth of an Assumed $10,000 Investment

[] DWS S&P 500 Index Fund — Class S

[] S&P 500 Index+

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Yearly periods ended June 30

Comparative Results as of 6/30/08

DWS S&P 500 Index Fund

1-Year

3-Year

5-Year

10-Year

Class S

Growth of $10,000

$8,649

$11,250

$14,120

$12,765

Average annual total return

-13.51%

4.00%

7.14%

2.47%

S&P 500 Index+
Growth of $10,000

$8,688

$11,381

$14,413

$13,287

Average annual total return

-13.12%

4.41%

7.58%

2.88%

The growth of $10,000 is cumulative.

+ The Standard & Poor's 500 (S&P 500) Index is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted index of 500 stocks. The index is designed to measure performance of the broad domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks representing all major industries. "Standard & Poor's," "S&P 500," "Standard & Poor's 500" and "500" are trademarks of The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc., and have been licensed for use by the Fund's investment advisor. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly into an index.

Information About Your Fund's Expenses

As an investor of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: ongoing expenses and transaction costs. Ongoing expenses include management fees and other Fund expenses. Examples of transaction costs include sales charges (loads), redemption fees and account maintenance fees, which are not shown in this section. The following tables are intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these expenses with the ongoing expenses of investing in other mutual funds. In the most recent six-month period, the Fund limited these expenses; had it not done so, expenses would have been higher. The example in the table is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period and held for the entire period (January 1, 2008 to June 30, 2008).

The tables illustrate your Fund's expenses in two ways:

Actual Fund Return. This helps you estimate the actual dollar amount of ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) paid on a $1,000 investment in the Fund using the Fund's actual return during the period. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line under the share class you hold.

Hypothetical 5% Fund Return. This helps you to compare your Fund's ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) with those of other mutual funds using the Fund's actual expense ratio and a hypothetical rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. Examples using a 5% hypothetical fund return may be found in the shareholder reports of other mutual funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.

Please note that the expenses shown in these tables are meant to highlight your ongoing expenses only and do not reflect any transaction costs. The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line of the tables is useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help you determine the relative total expense of owning different funds. An account maintenance fee of $6.25 per quarter for Class S shares may apply for certain accounts whose balances do not meet the applicable minimum initial investment. This fee is not included in these tables. If it was, the estimate of expenses paid for Class S shares during the period would be higher, and account value during the period would be lower, by this amount.

Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment for the six months ended June 30, 2008

Actual Fund Return*

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class S

Beginning Account Value 1/1/08

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,000.00

Ending Account Value 6/30/08

$ 877.00

$ 874.00

$ 874.00

$ 878.40

Expenses Paid per $1,000**

$ 3.17

$ 6.66

$ 6.66

$ 1.87

Hypothetical 5% Fund Return*

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class S

Beginning Account Value 1/1/08

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,000.00

Ending Account Value 6/30/08

$ 1,021.48

$ 1,017.75

$ 1,017.75

$ 1,022.87

Expenses Paid per $1,000**

$ 3.42

$ 7.17

$ 7.17

$ 2.01

* Expenses include amounts allocated proportionally from the master portfolio.
** Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio for each share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period, then divided by 366.

Annualized Expense Ratios

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class S

DWS S&P 500 Index Fund

.68%

1.43%

1.43%

.40%

For more information, please refer to the Fund's prospectuses.

Portfolio Management Review

In the following interview, a team of portfolio managers from the fund's subadvisor, Northern Trust Investments, discusses the market environment and DWS S&P 500 Index Fund's performance for the six-month period ended June 30, 2008.

The views expressed in the following discussion reflect those of the portfolio management team only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. The management team's views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions and should not be construed as a recommendation. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

Q: How would you describe the market environment over the last six months?

A: The first half of 2008 was a period of considerable economic uncertainty and significant turmoil throughout the capital markets. In the last few months of 2007, what began as a correction in the subprime housing market soon accelerated into the worst financial crisis in decades, with profound implications for the entire US economy and related effects on global markets and economies. By early 2008, financial markets had become quite risk-averse, as demonstrated by wider credit spreads, severe dislocation in short-term credit markets, overall tightening of financial conditions and a highly volatile equity market. As mid-year 2008 approached, US markets were faced with additional bad news, including capital and liquidity problems experienced by major financial institutions, increased concern about rising prices for energy and food, as well as rising unemployment.

Essentially all equity indices posted negative returns for this period. The Russell 3000® Index, which is generally regarded as a good indicator of the broad stock market, had a negative return of -11.05% for the six months ended June 30, 2008.1 The large-cap Russell 1000® Index posted a return of -11.20% for the six-month period, while the small-cap Russell 2000® Index returned -9.37%.2 Growth stocks generally performed somewhat better than value stocks: the return of the Russell 1000® Growth Index was -9.06%, compared with -13.57% for the Russell 1000® Value Index.3

1 Russell 3000 Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the 3,000 largest US companies based on total market capitalization, which represents approximately 98% of the investable US equity market.
2 The Russell 1000 Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the 1,000 largest companies in the Russell 3000 Index, which represents approximately 92% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 3000 Index. Russell 2000 Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the 2,000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000 Index, which represents approximately 8% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 3000 Index.
3 The Russell 1000 Growth Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of those Russell 1000 companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values, while the Russell 1000 Value Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of those Russell 1000 companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.

The Standard & Poor's 500® (S&P 500) Index returned -11.91% for this period.4 The only industry sectors within the S&P 500 with positive returns for this period were energy, materials and utilities; the weakest sector by far was financials.

4 The Standard & Poor's 500 (S&P 500) Index is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted index of 500 stocks. The index is designed to measure performance of the broad domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks representing all major industries.
Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike fund returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

Q: How did the fund perform during this period?

A: The fund's Class A shares returned -12.30%. (Returns are unadjusted for sales charges. If sales charges had been included, returns would have been lower. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Please see pages 5 through 9 for the performance of other shares classes and more complete performance information.) Since the fund's investment strategy is to replicate, as closely as possible, before the deduction of expenses, the performance of the S&P 500 index, the fund's return is normally close to the return of the index.

Q: Which stocks had the greatest effect on performance?

A: Since the index is weighted by market capitalization, the largest stocks generally have the greatest impact on index returns, even when other stocks have the highest or lowest returns. The top two contributors, each of which has a weight of more than 1% in the index, were Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and International Business Machines Corp. Many of the stocks that contributed strongly to the return of the index were energy companies; these include Devon Energy Corp., Halliburton Co., Chevron Corp. and Chesapeake Energy Corp.

The greatest detractor from performance was General Electric Co., which has a weight of more than 2% in the index. GE stock dropped sharply on a disappointing earnings report and concerns about troubled loans in the company's large consumer finance unit. Most of the other strong detractors were in the financials sector; these include American International Group, Inc., Bank of America Corp. and Citigroup, Inc.

Q: What changes were made in the S&P 500 Index during the first half of 2008?

A: Standard & Poor's adjusts the composition of the S&P 500 to reflect changes in the relative size of companies and changes in corporate ownership. Most changes result from merger and acquisition activity, although some occur when a company is delisted or shrinks to the point that it is moved to a different index. Additions are selected from companies that have reached a size that makes them appropriate for inclusion. During the first six months of 2008, there were 10 additions and 10 deletions to the index.

Among the additions during the period were Philip Morris International, Inc., which was spun off from index component Altria Group, Inc.; Southwestern Energy Co.; Lorillard, Inc.; Cabot Oil & Gas Corp.; and AK Steel Holding Corp.

The list of deletions is dominated by troubled financial companies that were acquired or dropped in market value below the level appropriate for inclusion; these include The Bear Stearns Companies, Inc., Ambac Financial Group and Countrywide Financial Corp. Other deletions include Harrah's Entertainment, which was taken private; Circuit City Stores, Inc.; Trane, Inc., OfficeMax, Inc.; and Brunswick Corp.

Q: Do you have other comments for shareholders?

A: We believe that holding an index fund such as this one can be advantageous because it offers broad exposure to the equity market at a relatively low cost.

Portfolio Summary

Asset Allocation (As a % of Investment Portfolio)

6/30/08

12/31/07

 

 

 

Common Stocks

99%

99%

Cash Equivalents

1%

1%

 

100%

100%

Sector Diversification (As a % of Common Stocks)

6/30/08

12/31/07

 

 

 

Information Technology

17%

16%

Energy

16%

13%

Financials

14%

18%

Health Care

12%

12%

Industrials

11%

12%

Consumer Staples

11%

10%

Consumer Discretionary

8%

8%

Utilities

4%

4%

Materials

4%

3%

Telecommunication Services

3%

4%

 

100%

100%

Asset allocation and sector diversification are subject to change.

Ten Largest Equity Holdings at June 30, 2008 (19.4% of Net Assets)

1. ExxonMobil Corp.
Explorer and producer of oil and gas

4.1%

2. General Electric Co.
Manufactures, distributes and markets electrical products

2.4%

3. Microsoft Corp.
Developer of computer software

2.0%

4. Chevron Corp.
Operator of petroleum exploration, delivery and refining facilities

1.8%

5. AT&T, Inc.
Provider of communications services

1.8%

6. Procter & Gamble Co.
Manufacturer of diversified consumer products

1.6%

7. Johnson & Johnson
Provider of health care products

1.6%

8. International Business Machines Corp.
Manufacturer of computers and provider of information processing services

1.5%

9. ConocoPhillips
Producer of petroleum and other natural gases

1.3%

10. Apple, Inc.
Manufacturer of personal computers and related personal computing and communication solutions

1.3%

Portfolio holdings are subject to change.

For more complete details about the Portfolio's investment portfolio, see page 32. A quarterly Fact Sheet is available upon request. Information concerning portfolio holdings of the Portfolio as of month end will be posted to www.dws-investments.com on or after the last day of the following month. In addition, the Portfolio's top ten holdings and other information about the Fund is posted on www.dws-investments.com as of the calendar quarter-end on or after the 15th day following quarter-end. Please see the Account Management Resources section for contact information.

Following the Fund's fiscal first and third quarter-end, a complete portfolio holdings listing is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. The form will be available on the SEC's Web site at www.sec.gov, and it also may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330.

Financial Statements

Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

Assets

Investment in the DWS Equity 500 Index Portfolio, at value

$ 608,464,888

Receivable for Fund shares sold

646,133

Other assets

48,665

Total assets

609,159,686

Liabilities

Payable for Fund shares redeemed

724,990

Accrued expenses and other payables

831,707

Total liabilities

1,556,697

Net assets, at value

$ 607,602,989

Net Assets Consist of

Undistributed net investment income

261,222

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and futures

38,040,055

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

(329,018,490)

Paid-in capital

898,320,202

Net assets, at value

$ 607,602,989

Net Asset Value

Class A

Net Asset Value and redemption price(a) per share ($93,903,227 ÷ 5,545,051 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized)

$ 16.93

Maximum offering price per share (100 ÷ 95.50 of $16.93)

$ 17.73

Class B

Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price(a) per share ($2,710,958 ÷  160,390 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized)

$ 16.90

Class C

Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price(a) per share ($5,746,587 ÷ 340,049 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized)

$ 16.90

Class S

Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price(a) per share ($505,242,217 ÷ 29,774,309 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized)

$ 16.97

(a) Redemption price per share for shares held less than 15 days is equal to net asset value less a 2% redemption fee.

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

Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

Investment Income

Income and expenses allocated from DWS Equity 500 Index Portfolio:
Dividends

$ 6,650,266

Interest — Cash Management QP Trust

131,264

Interest

8,434

Expenses*

(160,811)

Total income

6,629,153

Expenses:
Administration fee

321,456

Services to shareholders

694,851

Distribution and service fees

151,880

Professional fees

35,933

Reports to shareholders

75,614

Registration fees

27,778

Trustees' fees and expenses

7,116

Other

13,348

Total expenses before expense reductions

1,327,976

Expense reductions

(17,691)

Total expenses after expense reductions

1,310,285

Net investment income (loss)

5,318,868

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Net realized gain (loss) allocated from DWS Equity 500 Index Portfolio:
Investments

(383,705)

Futures

(1,070,374)

 

(1,454,079)

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) allocated from DWS Equity 500 Index Portfolio on:
Investments

(88,926,696)

Futures

(504,626)

 

(89,431,322)

Net gain (loss)

(90,885,401)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ (85,566,533)

* For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the DWS Equity 500 Index Portfolio was reimbursed by the Advisor for fees in the amount of $717,529, of which $138,210 was allocated to this Fund on a pro-rated basis.

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

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

Year Ended December 31, 2007

Operations:
Net investment income (loss)

$ 5,318,868

$ 11,421,301

Net realized gain (loss)

(1,454,079)

14,841,232

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

(89,431,322)

12,130,313

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

(85,566,533)

38,392,846

Distributions to shareholders from:
Net investment income:

Class A

(705,432)

(1,357,949)

Class B

(10,137)

(15,740)

Class C

(22,643)

(32,616)

Class S

(4,652,043)

(9,651,241)

Total distributions

(5,390,255)

(11,057,546)

Fund share transactions:
Proceeds from shares sold

55,682,804

123,439,628

Reinvestment of distributions

5,158,322

10,615,362

Cost of shares redeemed

(65,587,280)

(181,439,891)

Redemption fees

1,063

10,845

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions

(4,745,091)

(47,374,056)

Increase (decrease) in net assets

(95,701,879)

(20,038,756)

Net assets at beginning of period

703,304,868

723,343,624

Net assets at end of period (including undistributed net investment income of $261,222 and $332,609, respectively)

$ 607,602,989

$ 703,304,868

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

Financial Highlights

Class A

Years Ended December 31,

2008a

2007

2006

2005b

Selected Per Share Data

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 19.45

$ 18.78

$ 16.56

$ 15.96

Income (loss) from investment operations:

Net investment income (loss)c

.13

.26

.22

.18

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

(2.52)

.66

2.23

.61

Total from investment operations

(2.39)

.92

2.45

.79

Less distributions from:

Net investment income

(.13)

(.25)

(.23)

(.19)

Redemption fees

.00***

.00***

.00***

.00***

Net asset value, end of period

$ 16.93

$ 19.45

$ 18.78

$ 16.56

Total Return (%)d,e

(12.30)**

4.90

14.91

5.02**

Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data

Net assets, end of period ($ millions)

94

95

85

73

Ratio of expenses before expense reductions, including expenses allocated from DWS Equity 500 Index Portfolio (%)

.75*

.72

.85

.77*

Ratio of expenses after expense reductions, including expenses allocated from DWS Equity 500 Index Portfolio (%)

.68*

.64

.70

.66*

Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%)

1.44*

1.33

1.25

1.27*

a For the six months ended June 30, 2008 (Unaudited).
b For the period from February 18, 2005 (commencement of operations of Class A shares) to December 31, 2005.
c Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
d Total return does not reflect the effect of any sales charges.
e Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.
* Annualized
** Not annualized
*** Amount is less than $.005.

Class B

Years Ended December 31,

2008a

2007

2006

2005b

Selected Per Share Data

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 19.41

$ 18.74

$ 16.52

$ 15.96

Income (loss) from investment operations:

Net investment income (loss)c

.06

.11

.09

.07

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

(2.50)

.66

2.23

.62

Total from investment operations

(2.44)

.77

2.32

.69

Less distributions from:

Net investment income

(.07)

(.10)

(.10)

(.13)

Redemption fees

.00***

.00***

.00***

.00***

Net asset value, end of period

$ 16.90

$ 19.41

$ 18.74

$ 16.52

Total Return (%)d,e

(12.60)**

4.11

14.08

4.35**

Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data

Net assets, end of period ($ millions)

3

3

3

3

Ratio of expenses before expense reductions, including expenses allocated from DWS Equity 500 Index Portfolio (%)

1.54*

1.54

1.71

1.66*

Ratio of expenses after expense reductions, including expenses allocated from DWS Equity 500 Index Portfolio (%)

1.43*

1.40

1.45

1.41*

Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%)

.69*

.57

.50

.51*

a For the six months ended June 30, 2008 (Unaudited).
b For the period from February 18, 2005 (commencement of operations of Class B shares) to December 31, 2005.
c Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
d Total return does not reflect the effect of any sales charges.
e Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.
* Annualized
** Not annualized
*** Amount is less than $.005.

Class C

Years Ended December 31,

2008a

2007

2006

2005b

Selected Per Share Data

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 19.41

$ 18.74

$ 16.52

$ 15.96

Income (loss) from investment operations:

Net investment income (loss)c

.06

.11

.09

.07

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

(2.50)

.66

2.23

.62

Total from investment operations

(2.44)

.77

2.32

.69

Less distributions from:

Net investment income

(.07)

(.10)

(.10)

(.13)

Redemption fees

.00***

.00***

.00***

.00***

Net asset value, end of period

$ 16.90

$ 19.41

$ 18.74

$ 16.52

Total Return (%)d,e

(12.60)**

4.11

14.10

4.36**

Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data

Net assets, end of period ($ millions)

6

7

5

4

Ratio of expenses before expense reductions, including expenses allocated from DWS Equity 500 Index Portfolio (%)

1.47*

1.50

1.55

1.53*

Ratio of expenses after expense reductions, including expenses allocated from DWS Equity 500 Index Portfolio (%)

1.43*

1.40

1.45

1.40*

Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%)

.69*

.56

.50

.52*

a For the six months ended June 30, 2008 (Unaudited).
b For the period from February 18, 2005 (commencement of operations of Class C shares) to December 31, 2005.
c Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
d Total return does not reflect the effect of any sales charges.
e Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.
* Annualized
** Not annualized
*** Amount is less than $.005.

Class S

Years Ended December 31,

2008a

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

Selected Per Share Data

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 19.49

$ 18.81

$ 16.56

$ 16.07

$ 14.79

$ 11.71

Income (loss) from investment operations:

Net investment income (loss)b

.15

.31

.26

.23

.24

.18

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

(2.51)

.67

2.26

.48

1.28

3.08

Total from investment operations

(2.36)

.98

2.52

.71

1.52

3.26

Less distributions from:

Net investment income

(.16)

(.30)

(.27)

(.22)

(.24)

(.18)

Redemption fees

.00***

.00***

.00***

.00***

Net asset value, end of period

$ 16.97

$ 19.49

$ 18.81

$ 16.56

$ 16.07

$ 14.79

Total Return (%)

(12.16)c**

5.22c

15.37c

4.47c

10.37c

28.04

Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data

Net assets, end of period ($ millions)

505

599

631

291

314

318

Ratio of expenses before expense reductions, including expenses allocated from DWS Equity 500 Index Portfolio (%)

.44*

.44

.50

.43

.45

.40

Ratio of expenses after expense reductions, including expenses allocated from DWS Equity 500 Index Portfolio (%)

.40*

.39

.44

.43

.45

.40

Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%)

1.71*

1.58

1.51

1.44

1.57

1.39

a For the six months ended June 30, 2008 (Unaudited).
b Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
c Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.
* Annualized
** Not annualized
*** Amount is less than $.005.

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

A. Significant Accounting Policies

DWS S&P 500 Index Fund (the "Fund") is a diversified series of the DWS Investment Trust (the "Trust") which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.

The Fund, a feeder fund, seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing all of its investable assets in a master portfolio, DWS Equity 500 Index Portfolio (the "Portfolio"), a diversified open-end management investment company advised by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. ("DIMA"), an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG. On June 30, 2008, the Fund owned approximately 19% of the Portfolio.

The Fund offers multiple classes of shares which provide investors with different purchase options. Class A shares are offered to investors subject to an initial sales charge. Class B shares are offered to investors without an initial sales charge but are subject to higher ongoing expenses than Class A shares and a contingent deferred sales charge payable upon certain redemptions. Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares six years after issuance. Class C shares are offered to investors without an initial sales charge but are subject to higher ongoing expenses than Class A shares and a contingent deferred sales charge payable upon certain redemptions within one year of purchase. Class C shares do not convert into another class. Class S shares are not subject to initial or contingent deferred sales charges and are generally not available to new investors except under certain circumstances.

Investment income, realized and unrealized gains and losses and certain fund-level expenses and expense reductions, if any, are borne pro rata on the basis of relative net assets by the holders of all classes of shares, except that each class bears certain expenses unique to that class such as distribution and services fees, services to shareholders and certain other class-specific expenses. Differences in class-level expenses may result in payment of different per share dividends by class. All shares of the Fund have equal rights with respect to voting subject to class-specific arrangements.

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. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The policies described below are followed consistently by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The financial statements of the Portfolio, including the Investment Portfolio, are contained elsewhere in this report and should be read in conjunction with the Fund's financial statements.

Security Valuation. The Fund records its investment in the Portfolio at value, which reflects its proportionate interest in the net assets of the Portfolio. Valuation of the securities held by the Portfolio is discussed in the notes to the Portfolio's financial statements included elsewhere in this report.

New Accounting Pronouncement. In March 2008, FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 ("FAS 161") Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133. FAS 161 requires enhanced disclosure about an entity's derivative and hedging activities. FAS 161 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. Management is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of FAS 161 will have on the Fund's financial statement disclosures.

Federal Income Taxes. The Fund's policy is to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, which are applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute all of its taxable income to its shareholders. Accordingly, the Fund paid no federal income taxes and no federal income tax provision was required.

At December 31, 2007, the Fund had a net tax basis capital loss
carryforward of approximately $327,678,000, which may be applied against any realized net taxable capital gains of each succeeding year until fully utilized or until December 31, 2009 ($151,698,000), December 31, 2010 ($113,678,000), December 31, 2011 ($27,129,000), December 31, 2012 ($21,569,000), December 31, 2013 ($7,108,000) and December 31, 2014 ($6,496,000), the respective expiration dates, whichever occurs first, which may be subject to certain limitations under Sections 382-384 of the Internal Revenue Code.

The Fund has reviewed the tax positions for the open tax years as of December 31, 2007, and has determined that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund's financial statements. The Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Distribution of Income and Gains. Net investment income of the Fund, is declared and distributed to shareholders quarterly. Net realized gains from investment transactions, in excess of available capital loss carryforwards, would be taxable to the Fund if not distributed, and, therefore, will be distributed to shareholders at least annually.

The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gains distributions are determined annually in accordance with federal tax regulations which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. As a result, net investment income (loss) and net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions for a reporting period may differ significantly from distributions during such period. Accordingly, the Fund may periodically make reclassifications among certain of its capital accounts without impacting the net asset value of the Fund.

The tax character of current year distributions will be determined at the end of the current fiscal year.

Redemption Fees. The Fund imposes a redemption fee of 2% of the total redemption amount on the Fund shares redeemed or exchanged within 15 days of buying them, either by purchase or exchange. This fee is assessed and retained by the Fund for the benefit of the remaining shareholders. The redemption fee is accounted for as an addition to paid-in capital.

Contingencies. In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter 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 been made. However, based on experience, the Fund expects the risk of loss to be remote.

Other. The Fund receives a daily allocation of the Portfolio's income, expenses and net realized and unrealized gains and losses in proportion to its investment in the Portfolio. Expenses directly attributed to a fund are charged to that fund, while expenses which are attributable to the Trust are allocated among the funds in the Trust on the basis of relative net assets.

B. Related Parties

Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. ("DIMA" or the "Advisor"), an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG, is the Advisor for the Portfolio.

For the period from January 1, 2008 through April 30, 2009, the Advisor has contractually agreed to waive all or a portion of its fees and reimburse or pay certain operating expenses of the Fund, including expenses allocated from the Portfolio (excluding certain expenses such as extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage and interest) to the extent necessary to maintain the operating expenses of each class as follows:

Class A

.68%

Class B

1.43%

Class C

1.43%

Class S

.43%

Administration Fee. Pursuant to an Administrative Services Agreement, DIMA provides most administrative services to the Fund. For all services provided under the Administrative Services Agreement, the Fund pays the Advisor an annual fee ("Administration Fee") of 0.10% of the Fund's average daily net assets, computed and accrued daily and payable monthly. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Advisor received an Administration Fee of $321,456, of which $52,307 is unpaid.

Service Provider Fees. DWS Investments Service Company ("DISC"), an affiliate of the Advisor, is the transfer agent, dividend-paying agent and shareholder service agent of the Fund. Pursuant to a sub-transfer agency agreement between DISC and DST Systems, Inc. ("DST"), DISC has delegated certain transfer agent, dividend-paying agent and shareholder service agent functions to DST. DISC compensates DST out of the shareholder servicing fee it receives from the Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the amounts charged to the Fund by DISC were as follows:

Services to Shareholders

Total Aggregated

Waived

Unpaid at June 30, 2008

Class A

$ 113,120

$ 13,285

$ 88,526

Class B

3,916

963

2,715

Class C

5,753

57

5,696

Class S

483,695

421,180

 

$ 606,484

$ 14,305

$ 518,117

Distribution and Service Agreement. Under the Fund's Class B and C 12b-1 Plans, DWS Investments Distributors, Inc. ("DIDI"), a subsidiary of the Advisor, receives a fee ("Distribution Fee") of 0.75% of average daily net assets of each of Class B and C shares. In accordance with the Fund's Underwriting and Distribution Services Agreement, DIDI enters into related selling group agreements with various firms at various rates for sales of Class B and C shares. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Distribution Fee was as follows:

Distribution Fee

Total Aggregated

Unpaid at June 30, 2008

Class B

$ 10,244

$ 1,652

Class C

23,076

3,654

 

$ 33,320

$ 5,306

In addition, DIDI provides information and administrative services for a fee ("Service Fee") to Class A, B and C shareholders at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of average daily net assets for each such class. DIDI in turn has various agreements with financial services firms that provide these services and pays these fees based upon the assets of shareholder accounts the firms service. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Service Fee was as follows:

Service Fee

Total Aggregated

Unpaid at June 30, 2008

Annualized Effective Rate

Class A

$ 107,701

$ 80,915

.23%

Class B

3,240

958

.24%

Class C

7,619

2,399

.25%

 

$ 118,560

$ 84,272

 

Underwriting Agreement and Contingent Deferred Sales Charge. DIDI is the principal underwriter for the Fund. Underwriting commissions paid to DIDI in connection with the distribution of Class A shares for the six months ended June 30, 2008 aggregated $5,551.

In addition, DIDI receives any contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") from Class B share redemptions occurring within six years of purchase and Class C share redemptions occurring within one year of purchase. There is no such charge upon redemption of any share appreciation or reinvested dividends. The CDSC is based on declining rates ranging from 4% to 1% for Class B and 1% for Class C, of the value of the shares redeemed. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the CDSC for Class B and C shares aggregated $2,391 and $1,715, respectively. A deferred sales charge of up to 1% is assessed on certain redemptions of Class A shares.

Typesetting and Filing Service Fees. Under an agreement with DIMA, DIMA is compensated for providing typesetting and certain regulatory filing services to the Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the amount charged to the Fund by DIMA included in the Statement of Operations under "reports to shareholders" aggregated $13,067, of which $6,141 is unpaid.

Trustees' Fees and Expenses. The Fund paid each Trustee not affiliated with the Advisor retainer fees plus specified amounts for various committee services and for the Board Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.

In connection with the board consolidation on April 1, 2008, of the two DWS Funds Boards of Trustees, certain Independent Board Members retired prior to their normal retirement date, and received a one-time retirement benefit. DIMA has agreed to reimburse the Funds for the cost of this benefit. During the period ended June 30, 2008, the Fund paid its allocated portion of the retirement benefit of $3,386 to the non-continuing Independent Board Members, and the Fund was reimbursed by DIMA for this payment.

C. Share Transactions

The following table summarizes share and dollar activity in the Fund:

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

Year Ended December 31, 2007

 

Shares

Dollars

Shares

Dollars

Shares sold

Class A

1,562,304

$ 28,489,595

3,194,415

$ 61,308,063

Class B

36,491

657,487

60,164

1,165,886

Class C

81,420

1,468,820

194,938

3,790,417

Class S

1,383,596

25,066,902

2,921,686

57,175,262

 

 

$ 55,682,804

 

$ 123,439,628

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions

Class A

39,783

$ 702,437

68,848

$ 1,351,919

Class B

484

8,547

744

14,559

Class C

1,275

22,499

1,662

32,583

Class S

249,998

4,424,839

468,516

9,216,301

 

 

$ 5,158,322

 

$ 10,615,362

Shares redeemed

Class A

(917,659)

$ (16,558,028)

(2,915,764)

$ (56,956,770)

Class B

(31,894)

(577,402)

(72,092)

(1,393,742)

Class C

(84,195)

(1,509,523)

(120,064)

(2,348,988)

Class S

(2,601,527)

(46,942,327)

(6,160,395)

(120,740,391)

 

 

$ (65,587,280)

 

$ (181,439,891)

Redemption fees

 

$ 1,063

 

$ 10,845

Net increase (decrease)

Class A

684,428

$ 12,634,034

347,499

$ 5,708,103

Class B

5,081

88,632

(11,184)

(213,297)

Class C

(1,500)

(18,204)

76,536

1,474,012

Class S

(967,933)

(17,449,553)

(2,770,193)

(54,342,874)

 

 

$ (4,745,091)

 

$ (47,374,056)

(The following financial statements of the DWS Equity 500 Index Portfolio should be read in conjunction with the Fund's financial statements.)

Investment Portfolio as of June 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

 


Shares

Value ($)

 

 

Common Stocks 98.4%

Consumer Discretionary 8.0%

Auto Components 0.2%

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.*

58,496

1,042,984

Johnson Controls, Inc.

155,192

4,450,906

 

5,493,890

Automobiles 0.2%

Ford Motor Co.*

625,176

3,007,097

General Motors Corp.

168,171

1,933,966

Harley-Davidson, Inc.

63,851

2,315,237

 

7,256,300

Distributors 0.1%

Genuine Parts Co.

44,678

1,772,823

Diversified Consumer Services 0.1%

Apollo Group, Inc. "A"*

39,583

1,751,943

H&R Block, Inc.

84,782

1,814,335

 

3,566,278

Hotels Restaurants & Leisure 1.2%

Carnival Corp. (Unit)

120,897

3,984,765

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

35,380

1,130,037

International Game Technology

88,964

2,222,321

Marriott International, Inc. "A"

83,964

2,203,215

McDonald's Corp.

321,856

18,094,744

Starbucks Corp.*

212,308

3,341,728

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

55,512

2,224,366

Wendy's International, Inc.

23,480

639,126

Wyndham Worldwide Corp.

47,714

854,558

Yum! Brands, Inc.

127,282

4,466,325

 

39,161,185

Household Durables 0.4%

Black & Decker Corp.

16,552

951,906

Centex Corp.

32,104

429,230

D.R. Horton, Inc.

84,100

912,485

Fortune Brands, Inc.

40,354

2,518,493

Harman International Industries, Inc.

16,100

666,379

KB HOME

25,172

426,162

Leggett & Platt, Inc.

46,666

782,589

Lennar Corp. "A"

42,100

519,514

Newell Rubbermaid, Inc.

72,150

1,211,399

Pulte Homes, Inc.

57,356

552,338

Snap-on, Inc.

15,532

807,819

The Stanley Works

19,653

881,044

Whirlpool Corp.

19,377

1,196,142

 

11,855,500

Internet & Catalog Retail 0.3%

Amazon.com, Inc.*

87,012

6,380,590

Expedia, Inc.*

53,370

980,941

IAC/InterActiveCorp.*

50,900

981,352

 

8,342,883

Leisure Equipment & Products 0.1%

Eastman Kodak Co.

74,931

1,081,254

Hasbro, Inc.

39,202

1,400,296

Mattel, Inc.

95,814

1,640,336

 

4,121,886

Media 2.8%

CBS Corp. "B"

180,054

3,509,252

Clear Channel Communications, Inc.

147,763

5,201,258

Comcast Corp. "A"

840,690

15,947,889

E.W. Scripps Co. "A"

22,500

934,650

Gannett Co., Inc.

61,169

1,325,532

Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.*

118,495

1,019,057

McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

94,574

3,794,309

Meredith Corp.

10,638

300,949

New York Times Co. "A"

39,173

602,872

News Corp. "A"

618,700

9,305,248

Omnicom Group, Inc.

86,336

3,874,760

The DIRECTV Group, Inc.*

188,700

4,889,217

Time Warner, Inc.

1,017,112

15,053,258

Viacom, Inc. "B"*

172,354

5,263,691

Walt Disney Co.

536,964

16,753,277

Washington Post Co. "B"

1,500

880,350

 

88,655,569

Multiline Retail 0.7%

Big Lots, Inc.*

27,196

849,603

Dillard's, Inc. "A"

15,068

174,337

Family Dollar Stores, Inc.

37,072

739,216

J.C. Penney Co., Inc.

58,275

2,114,800

Kohl's Corp.*

83,538

3,344,861

Macy's, Inc.

114,450

2,222,619

Nordstrom, Inc.

48,432

1,467,490

Sears Holdings Corp.*

18,838

1,387,607

Target Corp.

217,691

10,120,454

 

22,420,987

Specialty Retail 1.5%

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. "A"

22,600

1,416,568

AutoNation, Inc.*

36,759

368,325

AutoZone, Inc.*

12,208

1,477,290

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.*

70,866

1,991,335

Best Buy Co., Inc.

92,272

3,653,971

GameStop Corp. "A"*

41,800

1,688,720

Home Depot, Inc.

479,047

11,219,281

Limited Brands, Inc.

83,311

1,403,790

Lowe's Companies, Inc.

416,374

8,639,760

Office Depot, Inc.*

72,859

797,077

RadioShack Corp.

37,695

462,518

Staples, Inc.

187,673

4,457,234

The Gap, Inc.

124,958

2,083,050

The Sherwin-Williams Co.

28,505

1,309,235

Tiffany & Co.

35,716

1,455,427

TJX Companies, Inc.

118,299

3,722,870

 

46,146,451

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 0.4%

Coach, Inc.*

98,100

2,833,128

Jones Apparel Group, Inc.

22,660

311,575

Liz Claiborne, Inc.

27,706

392,040

NIKE, Inc. "B"

106,916

6,373,263

Polo Ralph Lauren Corp.

16,000

1,004,480

VF Corp.

22,640

1,611,515

 

12,526,001

Consumer Staples 10.6%

Beverages 2.5%

Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc.

204,680

12,714,722

Brown-Forman Corp. "B"

21,578

1,630,649

Coca-Cola Co.

557,435

28,975,471

Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.

74,924

1,296,185

Constellation Brands, Inc. "A"*

52,200

1,036,692

Molson Coors Brewing Co. "B"

39,204

2,129,953

Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc.

37,262

1,040,355

PepsiCo, Inc.

450,150

28,625,039

 

77,449,066

Food & Staples Retailing 2.7%

Costco Wholesale Corp.

122,033

8,559,394

CVS Caremark Corp.

405,291

16,037,365

Kroger Co.

196,563

5,674,774

Safeway, Inc.

115,407

3,294,870

SUPERVALU, Inc.

54,991

1,698,672

Sysco Corp.

160,390

4,412,329

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

647,854

36,409,395

Walgreen Co.

266,478

8,663,200

Whole Foods Market, Inc.

37,100

878,899

 

85,628,898

Food Products 1.5%

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.

183,753

6,201,664

Campbell Soup Co.

53,409

1,787,065

ConAgra Foods, Inc.

128,752

2,482,339

Dean Foods Co.*

34,700

680,814

General Mills, Inc.

97,150

5,903,805

H.J. Heinz Co.

83,854

4,012,414

Kellogg Co.

67,034

3,218,973

Kraft Foods, Inc. "A"

438,884

12,486,250

McCormick & Co., Inc.

35,600

1,269,496

Sara Lee Corp.

190,439

2,332,878

The Hershey Co.

44,460

1,457,399

Tyson Foods, Inc. "A"

68,500

1,023,390

Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co.

59,302

4,612,509

 

47,468,996

Household Products 2.2%

Clorox Co.

36,332

1,896,530

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

147,068

10,162,399

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

112,307

6,713,712

Procter & Gamble Co.

850,096

51,694,338

 

70,466,979

Personal Products 0.2%

Avon Products, Inc.

113,770

4,097,995

Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. "A"

30,500

1,416,725

 

5,514,720

Tobacco 1.5%

Altria Group, Inc.

603,252

12,402,861

Lorillard, Inc.*

48,554

3,357,995

Philip Morris International, Inc.*

578,452

28,569,744

Reynolds American, Inc.

44,990

2,099,684

UST, Inc.

41,851

2,285,483

 

48,715,767

Energy 16.0%

Energy Equipment & Services 3.6%

Baker Hughes, Inc.

89,173

7,788,370

BJ Services Co.

76,628

2,447,498

Cameron International Corp.*

59,100

3,271,185

ENSCO International, Inc.

38,700

3,124,638

Halliburton Co.

251,978

13,372,472

Nabors Industries Ltd.*

73,438

3,615,353

National-Oilwell Varco, Inc.*

118,700

10,531,064

Noble Corp.

70,548

4,582,798

Rowan Companies, Inc.

29,039

1,357,573

Schlumberger Ltd.

336,844

36,187,151

Smith International, Inc.

52,700

4,381,478

Transocean, Inc.*

89,799

13,684,470

Weatherford International Ltd.*

182,200

9,035,298

 

113,379,348

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 12.4%

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

125,968

9,427,445

Apache Corp.

95,674

13,298,686

Cabot Oil & Gas Corp.

27,100

1,835,483

Chesapeake Energy Corp.

138,500

9,135,460

Chevron Corp.

576,556

57,153,996

ConocoPhillips

435,309

41,088,816

CONSOL Energy, Inc.

49,100

5,517,367

Devon Energy Corp.

126,604

15,212,737

El Paso Corp.

183,098

3,980,551

EOG Resources, Inc.

66,800

8,764,160

ExxonMobil Corp.

1,477,568

130,218,068

Hess Corp.

80,065

10,103,402

Marathon Oil Corp.

200,688

10,409,687

Massey Energy Co.

20,700

1,940,625

Murphy Oil Corp.

49,600

4,863,280

Noble Energy, Inc.

44,700

4,495,032

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

233,262

20,960,923

Peabody Energy Corp.

77,200

6,797,460

Range Resources Corp.

39,342

2,578,475

Southwestern Energy Co.*

94,900

4,518,189

Spectra Energy Corp.

166,198

4,776,531

Sunoco, Inc.

30,872

1,256,182

Tesoro Corp.

36,400

719,628

Valero Energy Corp.

153,100

6,304,658

Williams Companies, Inc.

156,823

6,321,535

XTO Energy, Inc.

137,750

9,437,252

 

391,115,628

Financials 14.0%

Capital Markets 2.8%

American Capital Strategies Ltd.

47,500

1,129,075

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

61,808

2,513,731

Bank of New York Mellon Corp.

325,092

12,298,230

Charles Schwab Corp.

267,833

5,501,290

E*TRADE Financial Corp.*

109,700

344,458

Federated Investors, Inc. "B"

22,900

788,218

Franklin Resources, Inc.

42,071

3,855,807

Janus Capital Group, Inc.

41,479

1,097,949

Legg Mason, Inc.

34,900

1,520,593

Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc.

200,144

3,964,853

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.

279,504

8,863,072

Morgan Stanley

314,164

11,331,896

Northern Trust Corp.

54,505

3,737,408

State Street Corp.

117,434

7,514,602

T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.

69,652

3,933,248

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

111,269

19,460,948

 

87,855,378

Commercial Banks 2.1%

BB&T Corp.

145,118

3,304,337

Comerica, Inc.

40,757

1,044,602

Fifth Third Bancorp.

140,791

1,433,252

First Horizon National Corp.

33,591

249,581

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.

95,596

551,589

KeyCorp.

134,283

1,474,427

M&T Bank Corp.

19,700

1,389,638

Marshall & Ilsley Corp.

62,253

954,339

National City Corp.

176,923

843,923

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

89,861

5,131,063

Regions Financial Corp.

185,019

2,018,557

SunTrust Banks, Inc.

91,192

3,302,974

U.S. Bancorp.

493,515

13,764,133

Wachovia Corp.

605,651

9,405,760

Wells Fargo & Co.

937,056

22,255,080

Zions Bancorp.

24,856

782,716

 

67,905,971

Consumer Finance 0.6%

American Express Co.

320,643

12,078,622

Capital One Financial Corp.

102,743

3,905,261

Discover Financial Services

124,732

1,642,720

SLM Corp.*

135,565

2,623,183

 

20,249,786

Diversified Financial Services 3.3%

Bank of America Corp.

1,255,595

29,971,053

CIT Group, Inc.

78,300

533,223

Citigroup, Inc.

1,526,260

25,580,118

CME Group, Inc.

15,400

5,901,126

IntercontinentalExchange, Inc.*

18,100

2,063,400

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

971,443

33,330,209

Leucadia National Corp.

43,300

2,032,502

Moody's Corp.

56,700

1,952,748

NYSE Euronext

70,200

3,556,332

 

104,920,711

Insurance 3.5%

ACE Ltd.

86,528

4,766,828

Aflac, Inc.

138,544

8,700,563

Allstate Corp.

155,870

7,106,113

American International Group, Inc.

747,348

19,774,828

Aon Corp.

77,787

3,573,535

Assurant, Inc.

25,700

1,695,172

Chubb Corp.

106,658

5,227,309

Cincinnati Financial Corp.

45,234

1,148,944

Genworth Financial, Inc. "A"

113,100

2,014,311

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

83,946

5,420,393

Lincoln National Corp.

71,174

3,225,606

Loews Corp.

100,023

4,691,079

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.

142,432

3,781,570

MBIA, Inc.

53,046

232,872

MetLife, Inc.

204,211

10,776,214

Principal Financial Group, Inc.

69,419

2,913,515

Progressive Corp.

190,388

3,564,063

Prudential Financial, Inc.

128,616

7,683,520

Safeco Corp.

24,889

1,671,545

The Travelers Companies, Inc.

178,975

7,767,515

Torchmark Corp.

25,010

1,466,836

Unum Group

85,794

1,754,487

XL Capital Ltd. "A"

47,732

981,370

 

109,938,188

Real Estate Investment Trusts 1.2%

Apartment Investment & Management Co. "A" (REIT)

28,082

956,473

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (REIT)

20,000

1,783,200

Boston Properties, Inc. (REIT)

30,500

2,751,710

Developers Diversified Realty Corp. (REIT)

34,500

1,197,495

Equity Residential (REIT)

72,360

2,769,217

General Growth Properties, Inc. (REIT)

80,000

2,802,400

HCP, Inc. (REIT)

58,200

1,851,342

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (REIT)

136,500

1,863,225

Kimco Realty Corp. (REIT)

60,600

2,091,912

Plum Creek Timber Co., Inc. (REIT)

45,624

1,948,601

ProLogis (REIT)

79,500

4,320,825

Public Storage (REIT)

34,530

2,789,679

Simon Property Group, Inc. (REIT)

67,234

6,043,664

Vornado Realty Trust (REIT)

38,800

3,414,400

 

36,584,143

Real Estate Management & Development 0.0%

CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. "A"*

50,200

963,840

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance 0.5%

Countrywide Financial Corp.

153,744

653,412

Fannie Mae

302,928

5,910,125

Freddie Mac

177,731

2,914,788

Hudson City Bancorp., Inc.

133,400

2,225,112

MGIC Investment Corp.

22,163

135,416

Sovereign Bancorp., Inc.

132,791

977,342

Washington Mutual, Inc.

294,359

1,451,190

 

14,267,385

Health Care 11.8%

Biotechnology 1.4%

Amgen, Inc.*

308,624

14,554,708

Biogen Idec, Inc.*

79,071

4,419,278

Celgene Corp.*

120,700

7,709,109

Genzyme Corp.*

70,340

5,065,887

Gilead Sciences, Inc.*

263,220

13,937,499

 

45,686,481

Health Care Equipment & Supplies 2.1%

Baxter International, Inc.

181,698

11,617,770

Becton, Dickinson & Co.

68,192

5,544,010

Boston Scientific Corp.*

358,506

4,406,039

C.R. Bard, Inc.

26,994

2,374,122

Covidien Ltd.

132,157

6,328,999

Hospira, Inc.*

41,622

1,669,458

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.*

11,500

3,098,100

Medtronic, Inc.

319,199

16,518,548

St. Jude Medical, Inc.*

89,626

3,663,911

Stryker Corp.

61,948

3,895,290

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.*

33,000

1,711,050

Zimmer Holdings, Inc.*

63,308

4,308,109

 

65,135,406

Health Care Providers & Services 1.8%

Aetna, Inc.

131,396

5,325,480

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

43,848

1,753,482

Cardinal Health, Inc.

95,268

4,913,923

CIGNA Corp.

74,375

2,632,131

Coventry Health Care, Inc.*

40,958

1,245,942

Express Scripts, Inc.*

66,600

4,177,152

Humana, Inc.*

46,751

1,859,287

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings*

30,800

2,144,604

McKesson Corp.

77,815

4,350,637

Medco Health Solutions, Inc.*

148,576

7,012,787

Patterson Companies, Inc.*

36,600

1,075,674

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.

41,802

2,026,143

Tenet Healthcare Corp.*

123,848

688,595

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

342,724

8,996,505

WellPoint, Inc.*

151,516

7,221,253

 

55,423,595

Health Care Technology 0.0%

IMS Health, Inc.

50,906

1,186,110

Life Sciences Tools & Services 0.4%

Applera Corp. — Applied Biosystems Group

48,235

1,614,908

Millipore Corp.*

13,981

948,751

PerkinElmer, Inc.

31,663

881,815

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.*

120,228

6,700,306

Waters Corp.*

26,105

1,683,772

 

11,829,552

Pharmaceuticals 6.1%

Abbott Laboratories

437,022

23,149,055

Allergan, Inc.

80,878

4,209,700

Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

28,800

1,298,304

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

562,936

11,557,076

Eli Lilly & Co.

267,747

12,359,202

Forest Laboratories, Inc.*

83,081

2,886,234

Johnson & Johnson

792,901

51,015,250

King Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

64,975

680,288

Merck & Co., Inc.

607,306

22,889,363

Mylan, Inc.

70,000

844,900

Pfizer, Inc.

1,894,693

33,100,287

Schering-Plough Corp.

458,552

9,028,889

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

27,407

744,648

Wyeth

368,909

17,692,876

 

191,456,072

Industrials 10.9%

Aerospace & Defense 2.6%

Boeing Co.

212,720

13,979,958

General Dynamics Corp.

109,960

9,258,632

Goodrich Corp.

32,038

1,520,524

Honeywell International, Inc.

213,468

10,733,171

L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc.

33,100

3,007,797

Lockheed Martin Corp.

98,426

9,710,709

Northrop Grumman Corp.

88,850

5,944,065

Precision Castparts Corp.

41,100

3,960,807

Raytheon Co.

112,723

6,344,051

Rockwell Collins, Inc.

42,344

2,030,818

United Technologies Corp.

276,840

17,081,028

 

83,571,560

Air Freight & Logistics 0.9%

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

45,400

2,489,736

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.

56,000

2,408,000

FedEx Corp.

84,201

6,634,197

United Parcel Service, Inc. "B"

292,670

17,990,425

 

29,522,358

Airlines 0.1%

Southwest Airlines Co.

196,491

2,562,243

Building Products 0.0%

Masco Corp.

96,805

1,522,743

Commercial Services & Supplies 0.5%

Allied Waste Industries, Inc.*

76,846

969,797

Avery Dennison Corp.

25,231

1,108,398

Cintas Corp.

34,366

911,043

Equifax, Inc.

34,409

1,156,831

Monster Worldwide, Inc.*

33,189

684,025

Pitney Bowes, Inc.

57,485

1,960,238

R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co.

58,621

1,740,457

Robert Half International, Inc.

43,775

1,049,287

Waste Management, Inc.

146,540

5,526,023

 

15,106,099

Construction & Engineering 0.2%

Fluor Corp.

26,204

4,876,040

Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.*

34,700

2,800,290

 

7,676,330

Electrical Equipment 0.5%

Cooper Industries Ltd. "A"

47,602

1,880,279

Emerson Electric Co.

217,440

10,752,408

Rockwell Automation, Inc.

39,456

1,725,411

 

14,358,098

Industrial Conglomerates 3.1%

3M Co.

196,966

13,706,864

General Electric Co.

2,789,665

74,456,159

Textron, Inc.

65,654

3,146,796

Tyco International Ltd.

142,057

5,687,962

 

96,997,781

Machinery 1.9%

Caterpillar, Inc.

173,568

12,812,790

Cummins, Inc.

53,892

3,531,004

Danaher Corp.

70,222

5,428,161

Deere & Co.

119,992

8,655,023

Dover Corp.

52,559

2,542,279

Eaton Corp.

45,554

3,870,723

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

109,242

5,190,087

Ingersoll-Rand Co., Ltd. "A"

83,672

3,131,843

ITT Corp.

47,592

3,014,001

Manitowoc Co., Inc.

33,500

1,089,755

PACCAR, Inc.

105,815

4,426,241

Pall Corp.

32,710

1,297,933

Parker Hannifin Corp.

44,452

3,170,317

Terex Corp.*

27,100

1,392,127

 

59,552,284

Road & Rail 1.1%

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp.

78,486

7,839,967

CSX Corp.

115,952

7,282,945

Norfolk Southern Corp.

101,544

6,363,762

Ryder System, Inc.

15,290

1,053,175

Union Pacific Corp.

149,930

11,319,715

 

33,859,564

Trading Companies & Distributors 0.0%

W.W. Grainger, Inc.

17,962

1,469,291

Information Technology 16.1%

Communications Equipment 2.5%

Ciena Corp.*

22,698

525,913

Cisco Systems, Inc.*

1,644,864

38,259,537

Corning, Inc.

447,890

10,323,864

JDS Uniphase Corp.*

58,939

669,547

Juniper Networks, Inc.*

136,900

3,036,442

Motorola, Inc.

649,796

4,769,503

QUALCOMM, Inc.

457,154

20,283,923

Tellabs, Inc.*

117,630

546,979

 

78,415,708

Computers & Peripherals 4.6%

Apple, Inc.*

245,278

41,069,348

Dell, Inc.*

561,047

12,275,708

EMC Corp.*

594,262

8,729,709

Hewlett-Packard Co.

686,736

30,360,599

International Business Machines Corp.

386,920

45,861,628

Lexmark International, Inc. "A"*

25,157

840,998

NetApp, Inc.*

93,509

2,025,405

QLogic Corp.*

36,500

532,535

SanDisk Corp.*

59,500

1,112,650

Sun Microsystems, Inc.*

217,791

2,369,566

Teradata Corp.*

47,698

1,103,732

 

146,281,878

Electronic Equipment & Instruments 0.3%

Agilent Technologies, Inc.*

101,041

3,590,997

Jabil Circuit, Inc.

48,675

798,757

Molex, Inc.

37,786

922,356

Tyco Electronics Ltd.

130,657

4,680,134

 

9,992,244

Internet Software & Services 1.7%

Akamai Technologies, Inc.*

43,500

1,513,365

eBay, Inc.*

303,132

8,284,598

Google, Inc. "A"*

65,000

34,217,300

VeriSign, Inc.*

57,700

2,181,060

Yahoo!, Inc.*

376,722

7,783,076

 

53,979,399

IT Services 0.9%

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. "A"*

26,600

1,422,834

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

149,637

6,269,790

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. "A"*

77,000

2,503,270

Computer Sciences Corp.*

45,432

2,128,035

Convergys Corp.*

35,440

526,638

Electronic Data Systems Corp.

148,619

3,661,972

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

43,200

1,594,512

Fiserv, Inc.*

43,850

1,989,475

Paychex, Inc.

90,967

2,845,448

Total System Services, Inc.

45,466

1,010,255

Unisys Corp.*

94,084

371,632

Western Union Co.

203,088

5,020,335

 

29,344,196

Office Electronics 0.1%

Xerox Corp.

246,056

3,336,519

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 2.5%

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.*

149,897

873,900

Altera Corp.

82,243

1,702,430

Analog Devices, Inc.

78,668

2,499,282

Applied Materials, Inc.

385,335

7,356,045

Broadcom Corp. "A"*

122,870

3,353,122

Intel Corp.

1,594,982

34,260,213

KLA-Tencor Corp.

47,585

1,937,185

Linear Technology Corp.

58,306

1,899,026

LSI Corp.*

191,155

1,173,692

MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc.*

60,800

3,741,632

Microchip Technology, Inc.

57,100

1,743,834

Micron Technology, Inc.*

188,649

1,131,894

National Semiconductor Corp.

63,166

1,297,430

Novellus Systems, Inc.*

30,482

645,914

NVIDIA Corp.*

144,947

2,713,408

Teradyne, Inc.*

45,658

505,434

Texas Instruments, Inc.

378,948

10,671,176

Xilinx, Inc.

76,613

1,934,478

 

79,440,095

Software 3.5%

Adobe Systems, Inc.*

146,104

5,755,037

Autodesk, Inc.*

60,448

2,043,747

BMC Software, Inc.*

52,569

1,892,484

CA, Inc.

101,515

2,343,981

Citrix Systems, Inc.*

47,514

1,397,387

Compuware Corp.*

80,921

771,986

Electronic Arts, Inc.*

82,906

3,683,514

Intuit, Inc.*

88,566

2,441,765

Microsoft Corp.

2,244,095

61,735,053

Novell, Inc.*

92,382

544,130

Oracle Corp.*

1,112,729

23,367,309

Symantec Corp.*

236,406

4,574,456

 

110,550,849

Materials 3.8%

Chemicals 2.1%

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.

56,790

5,614,259

Ashland, Inc.

14,604

703,913

Dow Chemical Co.

270,091

9,428,877

E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.

258,352

11,080,717

Eastman Chemical Co.

22,386

1,541,500

Ecolab, Inc.

45,542

1,957,851

Hercules, Inc.

31,330

530,417

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.

21,116

824,791

Monsanto Co.

154,684

19,558,245

PPG Industries, Inc.

43,162

2,476,204

Praxair, Inc.

85,328

8,041,311

Rohm & Haas Co.

33,089

1,536,653

Sigma-Aldrich Corp.

34,268

1,845,674

 

65,140,412

Construction Materials 0.1%

Vulcan Materials Co.

26,731

1,597,979

Containers & Packaging 0.1%

Ball Corp.

27,424

1,309,222

Bemis Co., Inc.

27,430

614,980

Pactiv Corp.*

34,849

739,844

Sealed Air Corp.

43,072

818,799

 

3,482,845

Metals & Mining 1.3%

Alcoa, Inc.

233,551

8,319,087

Allegheny Technologies, Inc.

25,679

1,522,251

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc.

108,499

12,714,998

Newmont Mining Corp.

127,100

6,629,536

Nucor Corp.

86,836

6,484,044

Titanium Metals Corp.

23,400

327,366

United States Steel Corp.

33,892

6,262,564

 

42,259,846

Paper & Forest Products 0.2%

International Paper Co.

119,104

2,775,123

MeadWestvaco Corp.

48,244

1,150,137

Weyerhaeuser Co.

58,529

2,993,173

 

6,918,433

Telecommunication Services 3.3%

Diversified Telecommunication Services 2.9%

AT&T, Inc.

1,654,230

55,731,009

CenturyTel, Inc.

29,755

1,058,980

Citizens Communications Co.

86,005

975,297

Embarq Corp.

41,181

1,946,626

Qwest Communications International, Inc.

421,981

1,658,385

Verizon Communications, Inc.

796,312

28,189,445

Windstream Corp.

125,474

1,548,349

 

91,108,091

Wireless Telecommunication Services 0.4%

American Tower Corp. "A"*

107,500

4,541,875

Sprint Nextel Corp.

793,828

7,541,366

 

12,083,241

Utilities 3.9%

Electric Utilities 2.3%

Allegheny Energy, Inc.

43,418

2,175,676

American Electric Power Co., Inc.

104,915

4,220,730

Duke Energy Corp.

353,396

6,142,022

Edison International

85,090

4,371,924

Entergy Corp.

56,609

6,820,252

Exelon Corp.

188,738

16,978,871

FirstEnergy Corp.

90,895

7,483,385

FPL Group, Inc.

118,794

7,790,511

Pepco Holdings, Inc.

51,700

1,326,105

Pinnacle West Capital Corp.

26,196

806,051

PPL Corp.

100,048

5,229,509

Progress Energy, Inc.

67,650

2,829,800

Southern Co.

222,088

7,755,313

 

73,930,149

Gas Utilities 0.1%

Nicor, Inc.

12,337

525,433

Questar Corp.

45,100

3,203,904

 

3,729,337

Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders 0.3%

AES Corp.*

175,750

3,376,157

Constellation Energy Group, Inc.

53,687

4,407,703

Dynegy, Inc. "A"*

113,261

968,382

 

8,752,242

Multi-Utilities 1.2%

Ameren Corp.

56,319

2,378,351

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

83,568

1,341,266

CMS Energy Corp.

59,049

879,830

Consolidated Edison, Inc.

66,816

2,611,838

Dominion Resources, Inc.

152,080

7,222,279

DTE Energy Co.

44,603

1,892,951

Integrys Energy Group, Inc.

20,100

1,021,683

NiSource, Inc.

72,066

1,291,423

PG&E Corp.

92,347

3,665,252

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.

150,546

6,914,578

Sempra Energy

79,890

4,509,791

TECO Energy, Inc.

55,888

1,201,033

Xcel Energy, Inc.

108,737

2,182,352

 

37,112,627

Total Common Stocks (Cost $2,478,885,713)

3,108,116,214

 

Principal
Amount ($)

Value ($)

 

 

Government & Agency Obligation 0.1%

US Treasury Obligation

US Treasury Bill, 2.06%**, 12/4/2008 (a) (Cost $3,280,453)

3,310,000

3,280,137

 


Shares

Value ($)

 

 

Cash Equivalents 1.4%

Cash Management QP Trust, 2.49% (b) (Cost $43,180,580)

43,180,580

43,180,580

 

% of Net Assets

Value ($)

 

 

Total Investment Portfolio (Cost $2,525,346,746)+

99.9

3,154,576,931

Other Assets and Liabilities, Net

0.1

4,236,828

Net Assets

100.0

3,158,813,759

* Non-income producing security
** Annualized yield at time of purchase; not a coupon rate.
+ The cost for federal income tax purposes was $2,711,593,798. At June 30, 2008, net unrealized appreciation for all securities based on tax cost was $442,983,133. This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost of $1,018,078,953 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value of $575,095,820.
(a) At June 30, 2008, this security has been pledged, in whole or in part, to cover initial margin requirements for open futures contracts.
(b) Affiliated fund managed by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.

REIT: Real Estate Investment Trust

At June 30, 2008, open futures contracts purchased were as follows:

Futures

Expiration Date

Contracts

Aggregate Face Value ($)

Value ($)

Unrealized Depreciation ($)

S&P 500 Index

9/18/2008

151

51,165,917

48,361,525

(2,804,392)

Fair Value Measurements

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of June 30, 2008 in valuing the Fund's assets carried at fair value. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities may not be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For information on the Fund's policy regarding the valuation of investments and of the valuation inputs, and their aggregate levels used in the table below, please refer to the Security Valuation section in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

Valuation Inputs

Investments in Securities at Value

Net Unrealized Depreciation on Other Financial Instruments++

Level 1 — Quoted Prices

$ 3,151,296,794

$ (2,804,392)

Level 2 — Other Significant Observable Inputs

3,280,137

Level 3 — Significant Unobservable Inputs

Total

$ 3,154,576,931

$ (2,804,392)

++ Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Portfolio of Investments, such as future contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the instrument.

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

Financial Statements

Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

Assets

Investments:

Investments in securities, at value (cost $2,482,166,166)

$ 3,111,396,351

Investment in Cash Management QP Trust (cost $43,180,580)

43,180,580

Total investments in securities, at value (cost $2,525,346,746)

3,154,576,931

Cash

10,062

Dividends receivable

4,123,629

Interest receivable

92,843

Receivable for daily variation margin on open futures contracts

36,553

Due from Advisor

17,848

Other assets

100,014

Total assets

3,158,957,880

Liabilities

Other accrued expenses and payables

144,121

Total liabilities

144,121

Net assets

$ 3,158,813,759

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

Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

Investment Income

Income:
Dividends

$ 33,685,021

Interest — Cash Management QP Trust

662,672

Interest

43,498

Total Income

34,391,191

Expenses:
Investment management fee

814,500

Administration fee

488,701

Professional fees

44,920

Custodian fees

47,044

Trustees' fees and expenses

76,662

Reports to shareholders

8,346

Other

52,112

Total expenses before expense reductions

1,532,285

Expense reductions

(717,529)

Total expenses after expense reductions

814,756

Net investment income (loss)

33,576,435

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Net realized gain (loss) from:
Investments

(2,931,850)

Futures

(5,370,880)

 

(8,302,730)

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on:
Investments

(442,376,066)

Futures

(2,619,802)

 

(444,995,868)

Net gain (loss)

(453,298,598)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ (419,722,163)

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

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

Year Ended December 31, 2007

Operations:
Net investment income (loss)

$ 33,576,435

$ 69,228,757

Net realized gain (loss)

(8,302,730)

71,989,267

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

(444,995,868)

57,451,772

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

(419,722,163)

198,669,796

Capital transactions in shares of beneficial interest:
Proceeds from capital invested

442,674,091

649,751,320

Value of capital withdrawn

(272,804,506)

(988,879,233)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions in shares of beneficial interest

169,869,585

(339,127,913)

Increase (decrease) in net assets

(249,852,578)

(140,458,117)

Net assets at beginning of period

3,408,666,337

3,549,124,454

Net assets at end of period

$ 3,158,813,759

$ 3,408,666,337

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

Financial Highlights

Years Ended December 31,

2008a

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data

Net assets, end of period ($ millions)

3,159

3,409

3,549

3,307

3,272

3,260

Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%)

.09*

.09

.08

.06

.06

.05

Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%)

.05*

.05

.05

.05

.05

.05

Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%)

2.06*

1.91

1.90

1.82

1.97

1.74

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

1**

5

4

9

7

8b

Total investment return (%)c,d

(12.00)**

5.54

15.72

4.90

10.79

28.50

a For the six months ended June 30, 2008 (Unaudited).
b Excludes portfolio securities delivered as a result of processing redemption in-kind transactions.
c Total investment return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.
d Total investment return for the Portfolio was derived from the performance of the Institutional Class of DWS Equity 500 Index Fund.
* Annualized
** Not annualized

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

A. Significant Accounting Policies

DWS Equity 500 Index Portfolio (the "Portfolio") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), as a diversified open-end management investment company organized as a New York business trust.

The Portfolio'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. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The policies described below are followed consistently by the Portfolio in the preparation of its financial statements.

Security Valuation. Investments are stated at value determined as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange on each day the exchange is open for trading. Equity securities are valued at the most recent sale price or official closing price reported on the exchange (US or foreign) or over-the-counter market on which the security is traded most extensively. Securities for which no sales are reported are valued at the calculated mean between the most recent bid and asked quotations on the relevant market or, if a mean cannot be determined, at the most recent bid quotation.

Money market instruments purchased with an original or remaining maturity of sixty days or less, maturing at par, are valued at amortized cost. Investments in open-end investment companies and Cash Management QP Trust are valued at their net asset value each business day.

Securities and other assets for which market quotations are not readily available or for which the above valuation procedures are deemed not to reflect fair value are valued in a manner that is intended to reflect their fair value as determined in accordance with procedures approved by the Trustees.

The Portfolio adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements ("FAS 157"), which governs the application of generally accepted accounting principles that require fair value measurements of the Portfolio's assets and liabilities. Fair value is an estimate of the price the Portfolio would receive upon selling a security in a timely transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market of the security. FAS 157 established a three-tier hierarchy to maximize the use of observable market data and minimize the use of unobservable inputs and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk, for example, the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique used to measure fair value including such a pricing model and/or the risk inherent in the inputs to the valuation technique. Inputs may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Portfolio's investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels as follows:

Level 1 — quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

Level 2 — other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)

Level 3 — significant unobservable inputs (including the Portfolio's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

For Level 1 inputs, the Portfolio uses unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for assets or liabilities with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information as the most reliable evidence of fair value. The Portfolio's Level 2 valuation techniques include inputs other than quoted prices within Level 1 that are observable for an asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 2 observable inputs may include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active in which there are few transactions, the prices are not current, or price quotations vary substantially over time or among market participants. Inputs that are observable for the asset or liability in Level 2 include such factors as interest rates, yield curves, prepayment speeds, credit risk, and default rates for similar liabilities. For Level 3 valuation techniques, the Portfolio uses unobservable inputs that reflect assumptions market participants would be expected to use in pricing the asset or liability. Unobservable inputs are used to measure fair value to the extent that observable inputs are not available and are developed based on the best information available under the circumstances. In developing unobservable inputs, market participant assumptions are used if they are reasonably available without undue cost and effort.

The Portfolio may record changes to valuations based on the amount that might reasonably be expected to receive for a security upon its current sale consistent with the fair value measurement objective. Each determination is based on a consideration of all relevant factors, which are likely to vary from one pricing context to another. Examples of such factors may include, but are not limited to the type of the security, the existence of any contractual restrictions on the security's disposition, the price and extent of public trading in similar securities of the issue or of comparable companies, quotations or evaluated prices from broker-dealers and/or pricing services, information obtained from the issuer, analysts, and/or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), an analysis of the company's financial statements, an evaluation of the forces that influence the issuer and the market(s) in which the security is purchased and sold, and with respect to debt securities, the maturity, coupon, creditworthiness, currency denomination, and the movement of the market in which the security is normally traded. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value determined upon sale of those investments.

New Accounting Pronouncement. In March 2008, FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 ("FAS 161") Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133. FAS 161 requires enhanced disclosure about an entity's derivative and hedging activities. FAS 161 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. Management is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of FAS 161 will have on the Portfolio's financial statement disclosures.

Foreign Currency Transactions. The books and records of the Fund are maintained in US dollars. Investment securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency are translated into US dollars at the prevailing exchange rates at period end. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses are translated into US dollars at the prevailing exchange rates on the respective dates of the transactions.

Net realized and unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions represent net gains and losses between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, the disposition of forward foreign currency exchange contracts and foreign currencies, and the difference between the amount of net investment income accrued and the US dollar amount actually received. That portion of both realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments that results from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates is not separately disclosed but is included with net realized and unrealized gain/appreciation and loss/depreciation on investments.

Futures Contracts. A futures contract is an agreement between a buyer or seller and an established futures exchange or its clearinghouse in which the buyer or seller agrees to take or make a delivery of a specific amount of a financial instrument at a specified price on a specific date (settlement date). The Portfolio enters into future contracts to keep cash on hand to meet shareholder redemptions or other needs while maintaining exposure to the stock market.

Upon entering into a futures contract, the Portfolio is required to deposit with a financial intermediary an amount ("initial margin") equal to a certain percentage of the face value indicated in the futures contract. Subsequent payments ("variation margin") are made or received by the Portfolio dependent upon the daily fluctuations in the value of the underlying security and are recorded for financial reporting purposes as unrealized gains or losses by the Portfolio. When entering into a closing transaction, the Portfolio will realize a gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the futures contract to sell and the futures contract to buy. Futures contracts are valued at the most recent settlement price.

Certain risks may arise upon entering into futures contracts, including the risk that an illiquid secondary market will limit the Portfolio's ability to close out a futures contract prior to the settlement date and that a change in the value of a futures contract may not correlate exactly with the changes in the value of the securities hedged.

Federal Income Taxes. The Portfolio is considered a partnership under the Internal Revenue Code, as amended. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is necessary.

The Portfolio has reviewed the tax positions for the open tax years as of December 31, 2007 and has determined that no provision for income tax is required in the Portfolio's financial statements. The Portfolio's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Contingencies. In the normal course of business, the Portfolio may enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Portfolio's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Portfolio that have not yet been made. However, based on experience, the Portfolio expects the risk of loss to be remote.

Other. Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date plus one basis for daily net asset value calculations. However, for financial reporting purposes, investment security transactions are reported on trade date. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Realized gains and losses from investment transactions are recorded on an identified cost basis.

The Portfolio makes a daily allocation of its net investment income and realized and unrealized gains and losses from securities, futures and foreign currency transactions to its investors in proportion to their investment in the Portfolio.

B. Purchases and Sales of Securities

During the six months ended June 30, 2008, purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) aggregated $216,874,707 and $43,865,605, respectively.

C. Related Parties

Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. ("DIMA" or the "Advisor"), an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG, is the Advisor for the Portfolio.

Management Agreement. Under the Investment Management Agreement, the Advisor directs the investments of the Portfolio in accordance with its investment objectives, policies and restrictions. The Advisor determines the securities, instruments and other contracts relating to investments to be purchased, sold or entered into by the Portfolio or delegates such responsibility to the Portfolio's sub-advisor. The investment management fee payable under the Investment Management Agreement is equal to an annual rate of 0.05% of the Portfolio's average daily net assets, computed and accrued daily and payable monthly. Northern Trust Investments, N.A. ("NTI") serves as sub-advisor to the Portfolio and is paid by the Advisor for its services. NTI is responsible for the day to day management of the Portfolio.

For the period from January 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008, DIMA has contractually agreed to waive all or a portion of its investment management fee and reimburse or pay certain operating expenses of the Portfolio to the extent necessary to maintain the annual operating expenses of the Portfolio at 0.05% of average daily net assets (excluding certain expenses such as extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage and interest).

Accordingly, for the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Advisor waived a portion of its investment management fee pursuant to the Investment Management Agreement of $691,970 and charged $122,530, which was equivalent to an annualized effective rate of 0.01% of the Portfolio's average daily net assets.

Administration Fee. Pursuant to an Administrative Services Agreement, DIMA provides most administrative services to the Portfolio. For all services provided under the Administrative Services Agreement, the Portfolio pays the Advisor an annual fee ("Administration Fee") of 0.03% of the Portfolio's average daily net assets, computed and accrued daily and payable monthly. Accordingly, for the six months ended June 30, 2008, DIMA received an Administration Fee of $488,701, of which $81,708 is unpaid.

Trustees' Fees and Expenses. The Portfolio paid each Trustee not affiliated with the Advisor retainer fees plus specified amounts for various committee services and for the Board Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.

In connection with the board consolidation on April 1, 2008, of the two DWS Funds Boards of Trustees, certain Independent Board Members retired prior to their normal retirement date, and received a one-time retirement benefit. DIMA has agreed to reimburse the Funds for the cost of this benefit. During the period ended June 30, 2008, the Portfolio paid its allocated portion of the retirement benefit of $16,748 to the non-continuing Independent Board Members, and the Portfolio was reimbursed by DIMA for this payment.

Cash Management QP Trust. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the SEC, the Portfolio may invest in the Cash Management QP Trust (the "QP Trust") and other affiliated funds managed by the Advisor. The QP Trust seeks to provide as high a level of current income as is consistent with the preservation of capital and the maintenance of liquidity. The QP Trust does not pay its Advisor a management fee for the affiliated funds' investments in the QP Trust.

D. Line of Credit

The Portfolio and other affiliated funds (the "Participants") share in a $490 million revolving credit facility provided by a syndication of banks. The Portfolio may borrow for temporary or emergency purposes, including the meeting of withdrawal requests that otherwise might require the untimely disposition of securities. The Participants are charged an annual commitment fee which is allocated based on net assets, among each of the Participants. Interest is calculated at the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.35 percent. The Portfolio may borrow up to a maximum of 33 percent of its net assets under the agreement.

E. Fee Reductions

The Portfolio has entered into an arrangement with its custodian and transfer agent whereby credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce a portion of the Portfolio's custodian expenses. During the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Portfolio's custodian fees were reduced by $970 and $7,841, respectively, for custody and transfer agent credits earned.

Summary of Management Fee Evaluation by Independent Fee Consultant

October 26, 2007

Pursuant to an Order entered into by Deutsche Investment Management Americas and affiliates (collectively, "DeAM") with the Attorney General of New York, I, Thomas H. Mack, have been appointed the Independent Fee Consultant for the DWS Scudder Funds. My duties include preparing an annual written evaluation of the management fees DeAM charges the Funds, considering among other factors the management fees charged by other mutual fund companies for like services, management fees DeAM charges other clients for like services, DeAM's costs of supplying services under the management agreements and related profit margins, possible economies of scale if a Fund grows larger, and the nature and quality of DeAM's services, including fund performance. This report summarizes my evaluation for 2007, including my qualifications, the evaluation process for each of the DWS Scudder Funds, consideration of certain complex-level factors, and my conclusions.

Qualifications

For more than 30 years I have served in various professional capacities within the investment management business. I have held investment analysis and advisory positions, including securities analyst, portfolio strategist and director of investment policy with a large investment firm. I have also performed business management functions, including business development, financial management and marketing research and analysis.

Since 1991, I have been an independent consultant within the asset management industry. I have provided services to over 125 client organizations, including investment managers, mutual fund boards, product distributors and related organizations. Over the past several years I have completed a number of assignments for mutual fund boards, specifically including assisting boards with management contract renewal.

I hold a Master of Business Administration degree, with highest honors, from Harvard University; and Master of Science and Bachelor of Science (highest honors) degrees from the University of California at Berkeley. I am an independent director and audit committee financial expert for two closed-end mutual funds, serve on the board of directors of a private market research company, and have served in various leadership and financial oversight capacities with non-profit organizations.

Evaluation of Fees for each DWS Scudder Fund

My work focused primarily on evaluating, fund-by-fund, the fees charged to each of the 136 Fund portfolios in the DWS Scudder Fund family. For each Fund, I considered each of the key factors mentioned above, as well as any other relevant information. In doing so I worked closely with the Funds' Independent Directors in their annual contract renewal process, as well as in their approval of contracts for several new funds (documented separately).

In evaluating each Fund's fees, I reviewed comprehensive materials provided by or on behalf of DeAM, including expense information prepared by Lipper Analytical, comparative performance information, profitability data, manager histories, and other materials. I also accessed certain additional information from the Lipper, Strategic Insight, and Morningstar databases and drew on my industry knowledge and experience.

To facilitate evaluating this considerable body of information, I prepared for each Fund a document summarizing the key data elements in each area as well as additional analytics discussed below. This made it possible to consider each key data element in the context of the others.

In the course of contract renewal, DeAM agreed to implement a number of fee and expense adjustments requested by the Independent Directors which will favorably impact future fees and expenses, and my evaluation includes the effects of these changes.

Fees and Expenses Compared with Other Funds

The competitive fee and expense evaluation for each fund focused on two primary comparisons:

The Fund's contractual management fee (the advisory fee plus the administration fee where applicable) compared with those of a group of typically 12-15 funds in the same Lipper investment category (e.g. Large Capitalization Growth) having similar distribution arrangements and being of similar size.

The Fund's total expenses compared with a broader universe of funds from the same Lipper investment category and having similar distribution arrangements.

These two comparisons provide a view of not only the level of the fee compared with funds of similar scale but also the total expense the Fund bears for all the services it receives, in comparison with the investment choices available in the Fund's investment category and distribution channel. The principal figure-of-merit used in these comparisons was the subject Fund's percentile ranking against peers.

DeAM's Fees for Similar Services to Others

DeAM provided management fee schedules for all of its US domiciled fund and non-fund investment management accounts in any of the investment categories where there is a DWS Scudder Fund. These similar products included the other DWS Scudder Funds, non-fund pooled accounts, institutional accounts and sub-advisory accounts. Using this information, I calculated for each Fund the fee that would be charged to each similar product, at the subject Fund's asset level.

Evaluating information regarding non-fund products is difficult because there are varying levels of services required for different types of accounts, with mutual funds generally requiring considerably more regulatory and administrative types of service as well as having more frequent cash flows than other types of accounts. Also, while mutual fund fees for similar fund products can be expected to be similar, there will be some differences due to different pricing conditions in different distribution channels (e.g. retail funds versus those used in variable insurance products), differences in underlying investment processes and other factors.

Costs and Profit Margins

DeAM provided a detailed profitability analysis for each Fund. After making some adjustments so that the presentation would be more comparable to the available industry figures, I reviewed profit margins from investment management alone, from investment management plus other fund services (excluding distribution) provided to the Funds by DeAM (principally shareholder services), and DeAM profits from all sources, including distribution. A later section comments on overall profitability.

Economies of Scale

Economies of scale — an expected decline in management cost per dollar of fund assets as fund assets grow — are very rarely quantified and documented because of inherent difficulties in collecting and analyzing relevant data. However, in virtually every investment category that I reviewed, larger funds tend to have lower fees and lower total expenses than smaller funds. To see how each DWS Scudder Fund compares with this industry observation, I reviewed:

The trend in Fund assets over the last five years and the accompanying trend in total expenses. This shows if the Fund has grown and, if so, whether total expense (management fees as well as other expenses) have declined as a percent of assets.

Whether the Fund has break-points in its management fee schedule, the extent of the fee reduction built into the schedule and the asset levels where the breaks take effect, and in the case of a sub-advised Fund how the Fund's break-points compare with those of the sub-advisory fee schedule.

How the Fund's contractual fee schedule compares with trends in the industry data. To accomplish this, I constructed a chart showing how actual latest-fiscal-year contractual fees of the Fund and of other similar funds relate to average fund assets, with the subject Fund's contractual fee schedule superimposed.

Quality of Service — Performance

The quality-of-service evaluation focused on investment performance, which is the principal result of the investment management service. Each Fund's performance was reviewed over the past 1, 3, 5 and 10 years, as applicable, and compared with that of other funds in the same investment category and with a suitable market index.

In addition, I calculated and reviewed risk-adjusted returns relative to an index of similar mutual funds' returns and a suitable market index. The risk-adjusted returns analysis provides a way of determining the extent to which the Fund's return comparisons are mainly the product of investment value-added (or lack thereof) or alternatively taking considerably more or less risk than is typical in its investment category.

I also received and considered the history of portfolio manager changes for each Fund, as this provided an important context for evaluating the performance results.

Complex-Level Considerations

While this evaluation was conducted mainly at the individual fund level, there are some issues relating to the reasonableness of fees that can alternatively be considered across the whole fund complex:

I reviewed DeAM's profitability analysis for all DWS Scudder funds, with a view toward determining if the allocation procedures used were reasonable and how profit levels compared with public data for other investment managers.

I considered whether DeAM and affiliates receive any significant ancillary or "fall-out" benefits that should be considered in interpreting the direct profitability results. These would be situations where serving as the investment manager of the Funds is beneficial to another part of the Deutsche Bank organization.

I considered how aggregated DWS Scudder Fund expenses had varied over the years, by asset class and in the context of trends in asset levels.

I reviewed the structure of the DeAM organization, trends in staffing levels, and information on compensation of investment management and other professionals compared with industry data.

Findings

Based on the process and analysis discussed above, which included reviewing a wide range of information from management and external data sources and considering among other factors the fees DeAM charges other clients, the fees charged by other fund managers, DeAM's costs and profits associated with managing the Funds, economies of scale, possible fall-out benefits, and the nature and quality of services provided, in my opinion the management fees charged the DWS Scudder Funds are reasonable.

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Account Management Resources

For shareholders of Classes A, B and C

Automated Information Line

(800) 621-1048

Personalized account information, information on other DWS funds and services via touchtone telephone and for Classes A, B, and C only, the ability to exchange or redeem shares.

Web Site

www.dws-investments.com

View your account transactions and balances, trade shares, monitor your asset allocation, and change your address, 24 hours a day.
Obtain prospectuses and applications, blank forms, interactive worksheets, news about DWS funds, subscription to fund updates by e-mail, retirement planning information, and more.

For More Information

(800) 621-1048

To speak with a DWS Investments service representative.

Written Correspondence

DWS Investments

PO Box 219151
Kansas City, MO 64121-9151

Proxy Voting

The fund's policies and procedures for voting proxies for portfolio securities and information about how the fund voted proxies related to its portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30 are available on our Web site — www.dws-investments.com (click on "proxy voting"at the bottom of the page) — or on the SEC's Web site — www.sec.gov. To obtain a written copy of the fund's policies and procedures without charge, upon request, call us toll free at (800) 621-1048.

Principal Underwriter

If you have questions, comments or complaints, contact:

DWS Investments Distributors, Inc.

222 South Riverside Plaza
Chicago, IL 60606-5808

(800) 621-1148

 

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class S

Nasdaq Symbol

SXPAX
SXPBX
SXPCX
SCPIX

CUSIP Number

23338J 749
23338J 731
23338J 723
23338J 699

Fund Number

1001
1201
1301
2301

Privacy Statement

This privacy statement is issued by DWS Investments Distributors, Inc., Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc., DeAM Investor Services, Inc., DWS Trust Company and the DWS Funds.

We never sell customer lists or individual client information. We consider privacy fundamental to our client relationships and adhere to the policies and practices described below to protect current and former clients' information. Internal policies are in place to protect confidentiality, while allowing client needs to be served. Only individuals who need to do so in carrying out their job responsibilities may access client information. We maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards that comply with federal and state standards to protect confidentiality. These safeguards extend to all forms of interaction with us, including the Internet.

In the normal course of business, clients give us nonpublic personal information on applications and other forms, on our Web sites, and through transactions with us or our affiliates. Examples of the nonpublic personal information collected are name, address, Social Security number and transaction and balance information. To be able to serve our clients, certain of this client information is shared with affiliated and nonaffiliated third-party service providers such as transfer agents, custodians, and broker-dealers to assist us in processing transactions and servicing your account with us. In addition, we may disclose all of the information we collect to companies that perform marketing services on our behalf or to other financial institutions with which we have joint marketing agreements. The organizations described above that receive client information may only use it for the purpose designated by the DWS Investments Companies listed in the first paragraph of this Privacy Statement.

We may also disclose nonpublic personal information about you to other parties as required or permitted by law. For example, we are required or we may provide information to government entities or regulatory bodies in response to requests for information or subpoenas, to private litigants in certain circumstances, to law enforcement authorities, or any time we believe it necessary to protect the firm.

Questions on this policy may be sent to:

DWS Investments
Attention: Correspondence — Chicago
P.O. Box 219415
Kansas City, MO 64121-9415

September 2007

Notes

Notes

Notes

Notes

Notes

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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

 

 

 

Not Applicable

 

 

ITEM 7.

DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

 

 

Not applicable.

 

 

ITEM 8.

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

 

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 9.

PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS

 

 

 

Not Applicable.

 

ITEM 10.

SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

 

 

 

The primary function of the Nominating and Governance Committee is to identify and recommend individuals for membership on the Board and oversee the administration of the Board Governance Guidelines. Shareholders may recommend candidates for Board positions by forwarding their correspondence by U.S. mail or courier service to Chairman of the Board, P.O. Box 100176, Cape Coral, FL 33910.

 

 

ITEM 11.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

 

 

(a)        The Chief Executive and Financial Officers concluded that the Registrant’s Disclosure Controls and Procedures are effective based on the evaluation of the Disclosure Controls and Procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report.

 

 

 

(b)        There have been no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal controls over financial reporting.

 

 

 


 

ITEM 12.

EXHIBITS

 

 

 

(a)(1)   Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)) is filed and attached hereto as Exhibit 99.CERT.

 

 

 

(b)       Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)) is furnished and attached hereto as Exhibit 99.906CERT.

 

 

 

 


Form N-CSRS Item F

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Registrant:

DWS S&P 500 Index Fund, a series of DWS Investment Trust

 

By:

/s/Michael G. Clark

 

Michael G. Clark

President

 

Date:

August 26, 2008

 

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

Registrant:

DWS S&P 500 Index Fund, a series of DWS Investment Trust

 

By:

/s/Michael G. Clark

 

Michael G. Clark

President

 

Date:

August 26, 2008

 

 

By:

/s/Paul Schubert

 

Paul Schubert

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

Date:

August 26, 2008