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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM N-CSR

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF
REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

Investment Company Act file number:  811-7978

 

ING Mayflower Trust

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd., Scottsdale, AZ

 

85258

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip code)

 

CT Corporation System, 101 Federal Street, Boston, MA 02110

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 1-800-992-0180

 

Date of fiscal year end:

October 31

 

 

Date of reporting period:

November 1, 2004 to October 31, 2005

 

 

 

Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

 

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

 



 

Funds

 

 

Annual Report

 

 

 

October 31, 2005

 

 

 

Classes A, B, C and M

 

 

 

 

 

Global Equity Funds

 

 

 

§  ING Global Equity Dividend Fund

 

§  ING Global Real Estate Fund

 

§  ING Global Value Choice Fund

 

 

 

International Equity Funds

 

 

 

§  ING Emerging Countries Fund

 

§  ING Foreign Fund

 

§  ING International Fund

 

§  ING International SmallCap Fund

 

§  ING International Value Fund

 

§  ING International Value Choice Fund

 

§  ING Precious Metals Fund

 

§  ING Russia Fund

 

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

President’s Letter

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

Market Perspective

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

Portfolio Managers’ Reports

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholder Expense Examples

26

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

30

 

 

 

 

 

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

31

 

 

 

 

 

 

Statements of Operations

37

 

 

 

 

 

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

40

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial Highlights

45

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes to Financial Statements

61

 

 

 

 

 

 

Portfolios of Investments

79

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholder Meeting Information

108

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tax Information

110

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trustee and Officer Information

111

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advisory Contract Approval Discussion

115

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PRESIDENT’S LETTER

 

 

Dear Shareholder,

 

We are in the midst of an exciting time here at ING Funds. We began the year by introducing the ING Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund that gave investors an opportunity to invest in global companies with a history of attractive dividend yields.

 

When the Fund’s initial offering period closed, it proved to be one of the five largest unleveraged closed-end funds in history.

 

The success of the Fund offering illustrates what ING Funds is really all about: fresh thinking in financial services. The Fund’s offering success also confirmed something else that we have long believed; namely, that investors are excited about opportunities beyond our shores.

 

As globalization grows, investment opportunities grow as well. In 1970, only about one-third of equity market capitalization was located abroad; by 2004, that number had jumped to 50 percent(1). It is often said that the world is becoming ever more complicated. This is undoubtedly true in the world of investments where the range of asset classes and investment techniques has never been wider. To take advantage of the opportunities that are now available, it is essential to seek investment partners who have the required breadth and depth of experience — on a global basis.

 

Our goal at ING Funds is to deliver innovative investment products that help you, the investor, to achieve your financial dreams. We have also long been committed to uncovering opportunities worldwide.

 

We will continue to bring you opportunities — wherever they occur. With access to more than 700 ING investment management professionals who are located around the world and who, in our consideration, deliver exceptional insight into markets in Europe, the Americas and the Asia-Pacific region, we believe we are in a unique position to help you take advantage of the opportunities that the world has to offer.

 

On behalf of everyone here at ING Funds, I thank you for your continued support and loyalty. We look forward to serving you in the future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

James M. Hennessy
President
ING Funds
December 5, 2005

 


The views expressed in the President’s Letter reflect those of the President as of the date of the letter. Any such views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and ING Funds disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and because investment decisions for an ING Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of investment intent on behalf of any ING Fund. Reference to specific company securities should not be construed as recommendations or investment advice.

 

International investing does pose special risks including currency fluctuation, economic and political risks not found in investments that are solely domestic.

 

(1)                                      Morgan Stanley Capital International

 

1


 

MARKET PERSPECTIVE:  YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2005

 

Investors in global equities gained 7.2% in the second half of our 12-month review period (13.3% for the twelve months as a whole), after 5.7% in the first half, according to the Morgan Stanley Capital International (“MSCI”) World Index(1) in dollars, including net reinvested dividends. Little of the 7.2% however, was made after July 2005, with July 2005 being the best month since 2003. In currencies, the dollar built on early strength in 2004, reflecting faster U.S. growth and rising short-term interest rates. The euro was further buffeted by the defeat of a proposal for a European constitution, acrimonious stalemate on a European budget and German electoral indecision. For the second six months the U.S. dollar rose 7.4% (6.7% for the twelve months as a whole), against the euro 7.8% (3.8% for the twelve months as a whole), against the pound and 11.1% (10.0% for the twelve months as a whole), against the oil price sensitive yen.

 

Trends in investment grade U.S. fixed income securities had been dominated since the middle of 2004 by the flattening of the U.S. Treasury yield curve as ten-year U.S. Treasury yields fell, even as the Federal Open Market Committee (“FOMC”) raised short-term interest rates seven times to the end of March 2005. The curve-flattening trend was further sustained by three more increases in May 2005, June 2005 and August 2005. August 2005 ended with second quarter gross domestic product (“GDP”) growth being revised down and a final new record oil price of almost $70 a barrel as Hurricane Katrina’s devastation became known. But any hopes that the FOMC might now relent vanished in September 2005 when factory prices were reported to have risen by the most in decades. The FOMC duly struck for the 11th time. Inflationary clouds continued to gather in October 2005, pulling both short- and long-term rates higher. For the half-year, the yield on the ten-year U.S. Treasury Note rose by 36 basis points to 4.56% (53 basis points for the twelve months as a whole), while that on 13-week U.S Treasury Bills rose 99 basis points, to 3.88% (198 basis points for the twelve months as a whole). The return on the broader Lehman Aggregate Bond Index(2) was 0.15% for the six months.

 

The U.S. equities market in the form of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Composite Stock Price (“S&P 500”) Index(3), gained 5.00%, including dividends in the six months through October 2005 (8.72% for the twelve months as a whole). Investors warily watched interest rates as they ultimately rose at the long end as well as the short. Falling mortgage interest rates have encouraged refinancing on a massive scale and the funds raised have tended not to stay long in the wallets of American consumers, keeping expansion strong. Still, stocks benefited from July 2005’s positive economic data, especially robust second quarter company earnings figures. The S&P 500 Index reached its best level, a four-year high on August 3, 2005, but then fell back. Little headway was made after Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita. High prices at the gas pump were already here and an expensive winter for heating fuel was expected. Continual and pervasive reports of sharply rising prices persisted through October, and with consumer confidence slumping, stocks pulled back. However, in the last two days of October 2005, stocks slashed their losses amid reports that evidenced recovery from the Hurricanes. Perhaps we could look forward to a year-end rally after all.

 

Japan equities soared 16.6%, based on the MSCI Japan Index(4) (“Index”) in dollars plus net dividends, for the six months ended October 31, 2005 (22.3% for the twelve months as a whole). The Index actually rose a remarkable 29.3% in yen, which weakened as money increasingly abandoned low yielding yen-denominated securities in favor of ever-higher dollar interest rates. The market did little until August 2005, but thereafter, a new sense of optimism took hold, based on an encouraging improvement in domestic demand suggesting a return to a balanced economy after years of export dependency. In addition, it was the prospect of a new reformist beginning under Prime Minister Koizumi, who won a landslide election victory in support of his proposal to privatize Japan Post, the savings vehicle of choice among the Japanese public and, improbably, the world’s largest financial institution. By October 31, 2005, the Bank of Japan was even predicting a swift end to deflation, propelling local currency indices toward five-year records.

 

European ex UK markets added 7.5% in the six months ended October 31, 2005, according to the MSCI Europe ex UK Index(5) including net dividends (17.40% for the twelve months as a whole). Such bullish performance belied bearish economic conditions. High unemployment and restrictive employment practices continued to depress domestic demand, while European ministerial bickering and political deadlock in Germany disappointed reformers, which resulted in the depressing of the euro. Stock markets cheered the weaker currency and corporate profits held up, allowing stocks to advance in the face of record low bond yields. Markets drifted down 3.2% in October 2005 however, despite improved business

 

2


 

MARKET PERSPECTIVE:  YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2005

 

confidence and strong purchasing managers’ reports. The loss would have been worse had a surge of merger and acquisition activity on the last day not lifted markets by approximately 2%. The problem was the combination of the highest inflation in over four years: 2.6% and increasingly tough talk from the European Central Bank, which seemed to be preparing markets for an unwelcome rate increase.

 

The UK market gained 3.6% in dollars in the second six months, based on the MSCI UK Index(6) including net dividends (14.2% for the twelve months as a whole). The UK’s interest rate cycle is ahead of those in other economies. The tightening to restrain over-stretched consumers and soaring real estate prices is long since complete and has taken effect. GDP growth is set to fall in 2005 to about 11/2%, the lowest since 1992. Manufacturing is in decline. The Bank of England has even started to reverse the process with one rate reduction. Nonetheless, company earnings held up and despite terrorist attacks, investors supported an inexpensive market that paid over 3% in dividends. As in Europe, UK equities slumped 3.1% in October 2005, again relieved from an even bigger loss by the late merger and acquisition action. The scope for further rate reductions seemed to evaporate as consumer price inflation was reported at a multi-year high.

 


(1)              The MSCI World Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of over 1,400 securities listed on exchanges in the U.S., Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the Far East.

 

(2)              The Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index is a widely recognized, unmanaged index of publicly issued investment grade U.S. Government, mortgage-backed, asset-backed and corporate debt securities.

 

(3)              The Standard & Poor’s 500 Composite Stock Price Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of securities of approximately 500 of the largest companies in the United States.

 

(4)              The MSCI Japan Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure developed market equity performance in Japan.

 

(5)              The MSCI Europe ex UK Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure developed market equity performance in Europe, excluding the UK.

 

(6)              The MSCI UK Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure developed market equity performance in the UK.

 

All indices are unmanaged and investors cannot invest directly in an index.

 

Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance quoted represents past performance. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The Funds’ performance is subject to change since the period’s end and may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Please call (800) 992-0180 or log on to www.ingfunds.com to obtain performance data current to the most recent month end.

 

Market Perspective reflects the views of the Chief Investment Risk Officer only through the end of the period, and is subject to change based on market and other conditions.

 

3


 

ING Global Equity Dividend Fund

 

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS’ REPORT

 

 

The ING Global Equity Dividend Fund (the “Fund”) seeks growth of capital with dividend income as a secondary consideration through investment primarily in equity securities of dividend paying companies. The Portfolio is managed by Jorik van den Bos, Director, Global Equities, Joris Franssen and Joost de Graaf, Portfolio Managers, ING Investment Management Advisors B.V. — the Sub-Adviser.

 

Performance: For the year ended October 31, 2005, the Fund’s Class A shares, excluding sales charge, provided a total return of 11.45% compared to the MSCI World Index, which returned 13.82% for the same period.

 

Portfolio Specifics: The world financial markets have struggled to keep pace with last year’s strong performance. Markets have continued to face pressures on account of further increases in oil prices, inflation fears and a continued increase of Federal Fund rates. On the other hand, markets have been supported by lower long- term yields, low inflation, positive economic data from the U.S. and Europe and restructuring in Japan, strengthening U.S. dollar and positive earnings surprises.

 

Backed by rising oil prices, the energy and utilities sectors outperformed the market. The low interest rate environment continued to support the real estate sector. Cyclical sectors, such as industrials lagged as they were impacted by rising input costs. Materials performed strongly as demand and economic data out of China were strong and commodity prices have seen further increases this year. Telecoms underperformed the market on the back of concerns on growth prospects. Regionally, emerging markets performed best. Japan also outperformed as investors were positive on the country’s restructuring prospects. Europe slightly outperformed the world markets and the U.S. lagged.

 

The Fund benefited from its overweight positions in utilities, real estate and energy as these sectors performed strongly. The Fund also has exposure to the materials sector. The overweight position in the high dividend sectors of banks and telecoms was a drag on the performance. Banks lagged as there were concerns on margin compression as the yield curve flattened. Telecoms lagged on the lack luster prospects of future growth for the sector. However, the two sectors had very strong cash generation and dividend pay outs. The Fund’s regional allocation worked positively in our overweight positions of Emerging Markets and Europe and underweight position in the U.S. The Fund was negatively affected by the strong performance of the Japanese market, as the Fund did not have any exposure to Japan attributable to no Japanese companies satisfying the Fund’s dividend yield criteria of 3%.

 

Petroleo Brasilero and Altria Group were among the top performers. Petroleo Brasilero, the Brazilian oil company, performed strongly amidst rising oil prices and strong performance from emerging markets. Altria Group, the parent company of Kraft Foods and Philip Morris, performed strongly as it entered the last phase of the legal procedures that would allow the company to split its organization structure, if needed. The bottom performer was Sara Lee Corporation, a U.S. based consumer products (food, clothing and hosiery) manufacturer. Sara Lee underperformed on low growth prospects and an announcement that it would restructure its operations. The market is skeptical on the success of the Sara Lee restructuring.

 

Current Strategy and Outlook: We expect the global equity dividend strategy to remain successful. Investments in defensive sectors like utilities, telecommunication services, real estate and consumer staples should give the strategy downside protection. We believe these sectors are relatively inexpensive, less dependent on the economic environment and offer stable, high dividend yields. If markets fall significantly, we think that defensive sectors are likely to outperform.

 

If the equity markets move sideways, stock selection and the consistent, disciplined strategy are expected to add value. In this scenario, we believe that dividends will make up for an important part of the total return. In the case of a strong rally, we believe the strategy is expected to generate an absolute positive return, but less than the benchmark due to its defensive positioning.

 

Top Ten Industries
as of October 31, 2005
(as a percent of net assets)

 

Banks

 

20.6

%

 

 

 

 

Telecommunications

 

9.5

%

 

 

 

 

Oil and Gas

 

7.1

%

 

 

 

 

Electric

 

7.4

%

 

 

 

 

Agriculture

 

5.5

%

 

 

 

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts

 

5.1

%

 

 

 

 

Pharmaceuticals

 

3.9

%

 

 

 

 

Chemicals

 

3.6

%

 

 

 

 

Diversified Financial Services

 

2.6

%

 

 

 

 

Gas

 

2.4

%

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change daily.

 

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Portfolio Managers’ Report

 

ING Global Equity Dividend Fund

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Since Inception

 

Since Inception

 

Since Inception

 

 

 

 

 

 

of Class A

 

of Class B

 

of Class C

 

 

 

 

 

1 Year

 

 

September 17, 2003

 

October 24, 2003

 

October 29, 2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Including Sales Charge:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A(1)

 

5.04

%

 

15.22

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class B(2)

 

5.65

%

 

 

 

15.68

%

 

 

 

 

Class C(3)

 

9.51

%

 

 

 

 

 

16.26

%

 

 

Excluding Sales Charge:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

11.45

%

 

18.47

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class B

 

10.65

%

 

 

 

16.95

%

 

 

 

 

Class C

 

10.51

%

 

 

 

 

 

16.26

%

 

 

MSCI World Index(4)

 

13.82

%

 

16.39

%(5)

 

16.05

%(6)

 

16.05

%(6)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Based on a $10,000 initial investment, the graph and table above illustrate the total return of ING Global Equity Dividend Fund against the index indicated. An Index is unmanaged and has no cash in its portfolio, imposes no sales charges and incurs no operating expenses. An investor cannot invest directly in an index. The Fund’s performance is shown both with and without the imposition of sales charges.

 

The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder will pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

The performance shown may include the effect of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and/or other service providers, which have the effect of increasing total return. Had all fees and expenses been considered, the total returns would have been lower.

 

Performance data represents past performance and is no assurance of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate. Shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The Fund’s current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Please log on to www.ingfunds.com or call (800) 992-0180 to get performance through the most recent month end.

 

It is important to note that the Fund has a limited operating history. Performance over a longer period of time may be more meaningful than short-term performance.

 

This report contains statements that may be “forward-looking” statements. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in the “forward-looking” statements.

 

The views expressed in this report reflect those of the portfolio managers, only through the end of the period as stated on the cover. The portfolio managers’ views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.

 

Fund holdings are subject to change daily.

 

(1)              Reflects deduction of the maximum Class A sales charge of 5.75%.

 

(2)              Reflects deduction of the Class B deferred sales charge of 5% and 3%, respectively, for the 1 year and since inception returns.

 

(3)              Reflects deduction of the Class C deferred sales charge of 1% for the 1 year return.

 

(4)              The MSCI World Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of over 1,400 securities listed on exchanges in the U.S., Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the Far East.

 

(5)              Since inception performance for the index is shown from October 1, 2003.

 

(6)              Since inception performance for the index is shown from November 1, 2003.

 

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ING GLOBAL REAL ESTATE FUND

 

Portfolio Managers’ Report

 

 

The ING Global Real Estate Fund seeks to provide investors with high total return. The Fund is managed by a team led by T. Ritson Ferguson, Chief Investment Officer, ING Clarion Real Estate Securities L.P. — the Sub-Adviser.

 

Performance: For the year ended October 31, 2005, the Fund’s Class A shares, excluding sales charge, provided a total return of 21.95% compared to the Standard and Poor’s (“S&P”)/Citigroup World Property Index, which returned 20.39% for the same period.

 

Portfolio Specifics: Property stocks around the world have benefited from strong performance relative to other equities over the past several years as a result of the desire for predictable cash flows as generated by real estate. Investment characteristics include high free cash flow from long lease terms, dividend yield, stable earnings growth, and low to moderate correlation to broad equities. The Fund, while maintaining a core of higher dividend yielding, defensively positioned stocks, has shifted over the past several months into higher growth sectors which will likely respond better to economic recovery (for example the office, industrial and lodging sectors, and the Asia-Pacific ex-Australia region).

 

Global property stocks were up 20.4% (S&P/Citigroup World Property Index) for the year ended October 31, 2005, propelled by strong returns in all major regions of the world. By region, continental Europe (up 30.0%) was the strongest performer followed by the Asia-Pacific region (+22.2%) and North America (up 18.3%).

 

Performance for the Fund over the twelve months was 21.95% which outperformed the benchmark return by 156 basis points driven exclusively by stock selection. Two-thirds of the superior stock selection was generated within the U.S., including a number of office and apartment companies. Approximately one-quarter of the stock selection outperformance was from continental Europe, driven by selections in France, including Nexity a homebuilder with a focus on the provinces. Global themes for the year included continued yield compression, mergers and acquisitions activity, the prospect of rising interest rates, syndicate activity (companies raising new equity) and, more recently, increasing evidence of a sustained economic recovery in Japan.

 

The strongest performer for the year among major countries was Japan (up 34.4%) where property stocks continue to climb on increasing evidence that an economic recovery in Japan is underway. This evidence has been seen in the property markets via many data points, including the September report by the Japan Land Ministry reported that land prices in Tokyo (23 wards) increased for both residential and commercial properties for the first time in 15 years (for the year ended July 1, 2005). Residential prices were up 50 basis points, commercial up 60 basis points. Land prices have decreased, until recently, every year since 1991.

 

The U.S. dollar generally continued to strengthen during the year versus other major currencies, particularly versus the Japanese yen, increasing by 10.1%. The U.S. dollar also strengthened by 6.1% versus the Euro, 3.5% versus the British pound and 3.1% versus the Canadian dollar.

 

Current Strategy and Outlook: Global property companies have provided strong absolute and relative returns when compared to broad equities over the past several years. Valuation disparities continue to provide investment opportunities to an investor with a global scope. Through an average 3%-4% dividend yield plus 5%-8% prospective annual earnings growth, we believe global property stocks continue to be well-positioned to conservatively deliver attractive total returns over the next several years.

 

Top Ten Industries
as of October 31, 2005
(as a percent of net assets)

 

Office Buildings

29.1

%

 

 

 

Diversified Property Holdings

15.5

%

 

 

 

Retail: Enclosed Malls

13.7

%

 

 

 

Retail: Shopping Center

10.4

%

 

 

 

Residential Apartments

8.9

%

 

 

 

Industrial Properties

6.3

%

 

 

 

Residential: Hotels

3.0

%

 

 

 

Real Estate Services

2.7

%

 

 

 

Self Storage Property

2.5

%

 

 

 

Closed End Investment Companies

1.5

%

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change daily.

 

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Portfolio Managers’ Report

 

Ing Global Real Estate Fund

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Since Inception

 

Since Inception

 

Since Inception

 

 

 

 

 

 

of Class A

 

of Class B

 

of Class C

 

 

 

 

 

1 Year

 

 

November 5, 2001

 

March 15, 2002

 

January 8, 2002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Including Sales Charge:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A(1)

 

14.94

%

 

20.87

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class B(2)

 

16.05

%

 

 

 

19.98

%

 

 

 

 

Class C(3)

 

20.11

%

 

 

 

 

 

20.46

%

 

 

Excluding Sales Charge:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

21.95

%

 

22.68

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class B

 

21.05

%

 

 

 

20.49

%

 

 

 

 

Class C

 

21.11

%

 

 

 

 

 

20.46

%

 

 

S&P/Citigroup World Property Index(4)

 

20.39

%

 

22.31

%(5)

 

22.65

%(6)

 

21.62

%(7)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Based on a $10,000 initial investment, the graph and table above illustrate the total return of ING Global Real Estate Fund against the index indicated. An Index is unmanaged and has no cash in its portfolio, imposes no sales charge and incurs no operating expenses. An investor cannot invest directly in an index. The Fund’s performance is shown both with and without the imposition of sales charges.

 

The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder will pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

The performance shown may include the effect of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and/or other service providers, which have the effect of increasing total return. Had all fees and expenses been considered, the total returns would have been lower.

 

Performance data represents past performance and is no assurance of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate. Shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The Fund’s current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Please log on to www.ingfunds.com or call (800) 992-0180 to get performance through the most recent month end.

 

It is important to note that the Fund has a limited operating history. Performance over a longer period of time may be more meaningful than short-term performance.

 

This report contains statements that may be “forward-looking” statements. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in the “forward-looking” statements.

 

The views expressed in this report reflect those of the portfolio managers, only through the end of the period as stated on the cover. The portfolio managers’ views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.

 

Fund holdings are subject to change daily.

 

(1)              Reflects deduction of the maximum Class A sales charge of 5.75%.

 

(2)              Reflects deduction of the Class B deferred sales charge of 5% and 3%, respectively, for the 1 year and since inception returns.

 

(3)              Reflects deduction of the Class C deferred sales charge of 1% for the 1 year return.

 

(4)              The S&P/Citigroup World Property Index is an unmanaged market-weighted total return index which consists of many companies from developed markets whose floats are larger than $100 million and derive more than half of their revenue from property-related activities.

 

(5)              Since inception performance for index is shown from November 1, 2001.

 

(6)              Since inception performance for index is shown from March 1, 2002.

 

(7)              Since inception performance for index is shown from January 1, 2002.

 

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ING GLOBAL VALUE CHOICE FUND

 

Portfolio Managers’ Report

 

 

The ING Global Value Choice Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term capital appreciation. The Fund is managed by Paul Hechmer, Gregg Tenser, CFA, Mark Morris, CFA and Jon Bosse, CFA, Portfolio Managers, NWQ Investment Management Company, LLC — the Sub-Adviser.

 

Performance: For the year ended October 31, 2005, the Fund’s Class A shares, excluding sales charge, provided a total return of 13.78% compared to the Morgan Stanley Capital International (“MSCI”) World Index 13.82% for the same period.

 

Portfolio Specifics: Since assuming sub-advisory management of the Fund, the ING Global Value Choice Fund has outperformed the benchmark, the MSCI World Index. From an absolute return perspective, the Fund generated positive returns in both the U.S. and in the rest of the world, although returns from overseas were mitigated somewhat by a stronger U.S. dollar. With that being said, the non-U.S. portion of the Fund outperformed the U.S. portion, as international markets continued their strong run, which started in 2003.

 

On both an absolute and relative basis, companies within the energy sector contributed most to performance as the oil price reached close to $70 a barrel. Individual names, including Suncor Energy, the Canadian oil sands company, and Noble Energy and Kerr McGee in the U.S., performed well. Exposure to the materials sector and exposure to select companies in the industrials sector, including Metso Corp. in Finland, also aided returns. On the negative side, overweight exposure to the telecommunications sector, primarily through international companies including Chunghwa Telecom and Belgacom, detracted from returns, with both weaker currencies and negative absolute company performance hurting Fund returns. However, we continue to believe that the telecommunications sector continues to offer dominant companies with very attractive valuation characteristics. Holdings in the financials sector, including Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”) and Countrywide Financial, also hurt performance.

 

Current Strategy and Outlook: Value opportunities continue to be found in global markets and those opportunities are finely balanced between both U.S. and international companies. In the U.S., corporate earnings and cash flows have been growing at a double-digit pace for the last several years, with many companies experiencing record profit margins and profitability. This has resulted in corporations having record amounts of cash on their balance sheets, which they are increasingly using for acquisitions and share repurchases, and has provided strong support for equity markets. While stock market valuations appear reasonable on current record profits, it is unclear the impact that anticipated Federal Reserve rate hikes, aimed to deflate inflation pressures, will have on the economy and the outlook for corporate profits.

 

In the rest of the world, markets have rallied strongly now since March 2003, and as a result, value opportunities in the international space are proving harder to find. However, on a relative basis, overseas markets continue to trade at lower multiples than the U.S., and as bottom-up value managers on an opportunistic basis, we continue to find selective opportunities. Regionally, we maintain a modest underweight to the U.S. and outside of the U.S., we continue to find more opportunities in Japan and Asia ex Japan rather than Europe. From a sector perspective we continue to find more value in the basic materials and telecommunications sectors.

 

Top Ten Industries
as of October 31, 2005
(as a percent of net assets)

 

Mining

 

10.4

%

 

 

 

 

Oil and Gas

 

10.2

%

 

 

 

 

Telecommunications

 

10.2

%

 

 

 

 

Diversified Financial Services

 

8.8

%

 

 

 

 

Aeorspace/Defense

 

5.2

%

 

 

 

 

Software

 

4.9

%

 

 

 

 

Insurance

 

3.4

%

 

 

 

 

Media

 

3.4

%

 

 

 

 

Agriculture

 

3.0

%

 

 

 

 

Electric

 

2.7

%

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change daily.

 


Effective February 1, 2005 NWQ Investment Management Company, LLC became Sub-Adviser to ING Global Value Choice Fund. Prior to February 1, 2005, the Fund was sub-advised by ING Investment Management Co. (formerly, Aeltus Investment Management, Inc.)

 

8


 

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS’ REPORT

 

ING GLOBAL VALUE CHOICE FUND

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Year

 

 

 

5 Year

 

 

 

10 Year

 

 

 

Including Sales Charge:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A(1)

 

7.24

%

 

(7.47

)%

 

7.33

%

 

 

Class B(2)

 

8.11

%

 

(7.36

)%

 

7.29

%

 

 

Class C(3)

 

12.05

%

 

(6.99

)%

 

7.28

%

 

 

Excluding Sales Charge:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

13.78

%

 

(6.37

)%

 

7.97

%

 

 

Class B

 

13.11

%

 

(7.00

)%

 

7.29

%

 

 

Class C

 

13.05

%

 

(6.99

)%

 

7.28

%

 

 

MSCI World Index(4)

 

13.82

%

 

0.57

%

 

7.56

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Based on a $10,000 initial investment, the graph and table above illustrate the total return of ING Global Value Choice Fund against the index indicated. An Index is unmanaged and has no cash in its portfolio, imposes no sales charge and incurs no operating expenses. An investor cannot invest directly in an index. The Fund’s performance is shown both with and without the imposition of sales charges.

 

The performance table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder will pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

The performance shown may include the effect of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and/or other service providers, which have the effect of increasing total return. Had all fees and expenses been considered, the total returns would have been lower.

 

Performance data represents past performance and is no assurance of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate. Shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The Fund’s current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Please log on to www.ingfunds.com or call (800) 992-0180 to get performance through the most recent month end.

 

This report contains statements that may be “forward-looking” statements. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in the “forward-looking” statements.

 

The views expressed in this report reflect those of the portfolio managers, only through the end of the period as stated on the cover. The portfolio managers’ views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.

 

Fund holdings are subject to change daily.

 

(1)              Reflects deduction of the maximum Class A sales charge of 5.75%.

 

(2)              Reflects deduction of the Class B deferred sales charge of 5% and 2%, respectively, for the 1 year and 5 year returns.

 

(3)              Reflects deduction of the Class C deferred sales charge of 1% for the 1 year return.

 

(4)              The MSCI World Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of over 1,400 securities listed on exchanges in the U.S., Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the Far East.

 

Prior to February 1, 2005, the Fund was advised by a different sub-adviser.

 

9


 

Ing Emerging Countries Fund

 

Portfolio Managers’ Report

 

 

The ING Emerging Countries Fund (the “Fund”) seeks maximum long-term capital appreciation. The Fund is managed by Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. — the Sub-Adviser.* Brandes’ Emerging Markets Investment Committee is responsible for making the day-to-day investment decisions for the Fund.

 

Performance: For the year ended October 31, 2005, the Fund’s Class A shares, excluding sales charge, provided a total return of 21.76% compared to the Morgan Stanley Capital International (“MSCI”) Emerging Markets (“EM”) Index, which returned 34.34% for the same period.

 

Portfolio Specifics: During the first four months of the reporting period, the Fund slightly underperformed its benchmark (22.5% versus 24.8%). The main elements of underperformance over the four-month period were stock selection among financials and in Turkish stocks, as well as the opportunity loss from maintaining a cash balance in a strong market.

 

From March 1, 2005 through October 31, 2005, on a country and industry level, advances for holdings in Brazil and South Korea contributed to the Fund’s performance. Such holdings included Uniao de Bancos Brasil (Brazil — commercial banking), CIA Paranaense de Energia (Brazil — utilities), and Korea Electric Power (South Korea — electric utilities). Other positions posting gains included Lukoil (Russia — oil, gas & consumable fuels) and Quilmes (Argentina  beverages).

 

The Fund’s holdings in China and Indonesia tended to weigh on performance. Positions in these countries declining in the period included PT Gudang Garam (Indonesia — tobacco), Brilliance Auto Holdings (China — automobiles), and Sinopec Yizheng Chemical Fibres (China — chemicals).

 

From an industry perspective, gains for holdings in beverages, oil, gas & consumable fuels, and commercial banking made the most substantial contribution to performance. Top performers in these industries included Quilmes (Argentina — beverages), Lukoil (Russia — oil, gas & consumable fuels), and Uniao de Bancos Brasil (Brazil — commercial banking). Positions in the wireless telecom services industry, such as Telesp Celular Participacoes (Brazil) and Telecentro Oeste Celular (Brazil), tended to decline.

 

The main reasons for the underperformance against the benchmark in the eight-month period ended October 31, 2005, were stock selection, especially in the wireless telecommunications industry, and an underweighting in the top performing oil, gas & consumable fuels industry. The Fund’s industry exposure is a residual of our investment process, which focuses on company-by-company analysis to identify undervalued securities.

 

After the Fund’s portfolio management change on March 1, 2005, we established a wide range of positions at prices that we considered attractive. During the subsequent period, the Fund sold positions such as Hite Brewing (South Korea — beverages), and Fraser & Neave Limited (Singapore — beverages) as appreciation pushed their market prices toward our estimates of their long-term values.

 

Current Strategy and Outlook: For the four months ended March 1, 2005, India, Turkey and Brazil were the largest overweight countries in their respective regions (Asia, EMEA and Latin America). The Fund was also underweight in China, South Korea, Hungary and Chile, which were among the strongest performing countries. In terms of sectors, the Fund was overweight financials and telecommunications, and underweight consumer staples and industrials.

 

During the eight-month period from March 1, 2005 through October 31, 2005, the Fund’s country and industry exposures shifted slightly due to stock-specific buying and selling as well as changes in the prices of holdings. For example, exposure to Brazil increased, while exposure to South Korea and the commercial banking industry tended to decline. The Fund’s weightings for industries and countries are not the product of “top-down” forecasts or opinions, but merely stem from our company-by-company search for compelling investment opportunities in markets around the world. As of October 31, 2005, the Fund’s largest positions were in Brazil and South Korea, and in the diversified telecom services and commercial banking industries.

 

Keep in mind that the Fund’s weightings for industries and countries are not the product of “top-down” forecasts or opinions, but merely stem from our company-by-company search for compelling investment opportunities in markets around the world.

 

Overall, while we offer no predictions regarding the short-term direction of equities in emerging markets, we believe the Fund remains well positioned to deliver favorable long-term results. We believe that all holdings remain undervalued, and we expect to realize significant profit as the market recognizes their true worth.

 

Top Ten Industries
as of October 31, 2005
(as a percent of net assets)

 

Telecommunications

 

31.2

%

 

 

 

 

Banks

 

10.7

%

 

 

 

 

Electric

 

10.6

%

 

 

 

 

Chemicals

 

4.6

%

 

 

 

 

Semiconductors

 

3.8

%

 

 

 

 

Auto Manufacturers

 

3.1

%

 

 

 

 

Food

 

3.0

%

 

 

 

 

Electrical Components and Equipment

 

2.6

%

 

 

 

 

Oil and Gas

 

2.6

%

 

 

 

 

Retail

 

2.6

%

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change daily.

 


*    Effective March 1, 2005 Brandes Investment Partners L.P. became sub-adviser to ING Emerging Countries Fund. Prior to March 1, 2005, the Fund was sub-advised by ING Investment Management B.V.

 

10


 

Portfolio Managers’ Report

 

Ing Emerging Countries Fund

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Since Inception

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of Class M

 

 

 

 

1 Year

 

5 Year

 

10 Year

 

August 5, 2002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Including Sales Charge:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A(1)

 

14.75

%

 

6.52

%

 

6.81

%

 

 

 

 

Class B(2)

 

15.87

%

 

6.85

%

 

6.86

%

 

 

 

 

Class C(3)

 

19.83

%

 

6.88

%

 

6.72

%

 

 

 

 

Class M(4)

 

16.91

%

 

 

 

 

 

20.10

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Excluding Sales Charge:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

21.76

%

 

7.79

%

 

7.44

%

 

 

 

 

Class B

 

20.87

%

 

7.15

%

 

6.86

%

 

 

 

 

Class C

 

20.83

%

 

6.88

%

 

6.72

%

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

21.15

%

 

 

 

 

 

21.42

%

 

 

MSCI EM Index(5)

 

34.34

%

 

14.64

%

 

5.80

%

 

29.24

%(6)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Based on a $10,000 initial investment, the graph and table above illustrate the total return of ING Emerging Countries Fund against the index indicated. An Index is unmanaged and has no cash in its portfolio, imposes no sales charge and incurs no operating expenses. An investor cannot invest directly in an index. The Fund’s performance is shown both with and without the imposition of sales charges.

 

The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder will pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

The performance shown may include the effect of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and/or other service providers, which have the effect of increasing total return. Had all fees and expenses been considered, the total returns would have been lower.

 

Performance data represents past performance and is no assurance of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate. Shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The Fund’s current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Please log on to www.ingfunds.com or call (800) 992-0180 to get performance through the most recent month end.

 

This report contains statements that may be “forward-looking” statements. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in the “forward-looking” statements.

 

The views expressed in this report reflect those of the portfolio managers, only through the end of the period as stated on the cover. The portfolio managers’ views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.

 

Fund holdings are subject to change daily.

 

(1)         Reflects deduction of the maximum Class A sales charge of 5.75%.

 

(2)         Reflects deduction of the Class B deferred sales charge of 5% and 2%, respectively, for the 1 year and 5 year returns.

 

(3)         Reflects deduction of the Class C deferred sales charge of 1% for the 1 year return.

 

(4)         Reflects deduction of the maximum Class M sales charge of 3.50%.

 

(5)         The MSCI EM Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of securities listed on exchanges in developing nations throughout the world.

 

(6)         Since inception performance for index is shown from August 1, 2002.

 

Prior to March 1, 2005, the Fund was advised by a different sub-adviser.

 

11


 

Ing Foreign Fund

 

Portfolio Managers’ Report

 

 

The ING Foreign Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term growth of capital. The Fund is managed by Rudolph-Riad Younes, CFA, Senior Vice President and Head of International Equity and Richard Pell, Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Julius Baer Investment Management, LLC — the Sub-Adviser.

 

Performance: For the year ended October 31, 2005, the Fund’s Class A shares, excluding sales charges, provided a total return of 19.47% compared to the Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Austrasia and Far East (“MSCI EAFE”) Index, which returned 18.59% for the same period.

 

Portfolio Specifics: Over the period ended October 31, 2005, international equities provided strong returns for investors, and the Fund outperformed the Index due to several factors. Within Europe, the overweight position to Austria was a positive contributor. Many Austrian holdings, including Bank Austria Creditanstalt AG, benefited from the strong Eastern European market. The underweight position to the United Kingdom, an underperforming market over the period, also supported results.

 

The allocation to Eastern and Central Europe proved favorable as positions in Russia, Turkey, Hungary and Poland outperformed the Index by a wide margin. The Fund held many banks in the region that posted strong returns including Sberbank (Russia), Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.S., Turkiye Is Bankasi A.S. and Akbank T.A.S. (Turkey). Elsewhere in emerging markets, holdings in Grupo Financiero Banorte S.A. (Mexico) helped performance while CANTV (Venezuela) detracted. Within China, a market we have largely avoided, shares of Weiqiao Textile Co. underperformed.

 

The underweight position to Japanese equities, as well as individual stock selection, were a drag on results. Shares of Uni-Charm Corp, a producer of personal hygiene products, underperformed over the period ended October 31, 2005. The Fund’s cash equivalents position also had a negative impact due to the strong environment for equities.

 

Both stock selection and an overweight position to the energy sector were also important contributors to performance. Companies such as Lukoil and Gazprom (Russia), OMV AG (Austria), EnCana and Canadian Natural Resources (Canada), Statoil (Norway) and Dragon Oil (Ireland) were particularly strong. Stock selection in the telecommunications and health care sectors also supported results. In the materials sector, the underweight position as well as stock selection, including companies such as LaFarge (France) the world’s largest cement producer, negatively impacted performance. Finally, stock selection in the industrials sector detracted from performance.

 

Current Strategy and Outlook: During the month of October 2005, equity markets fell amid concerns over rising inflation and slower global growth. Early in October 2005’s retrenchment, we took profits and reduced exposure to certain sectors, including energy, which had exhibited solid performance for the Fund. At the end of October 2005, we were underweight the energy sector relative to the Index and holdings were more defensively positioned. We believe energy stocks are likely to be negatively impacted by any global slowdown. We believe that signs of demand destruction, rather than the commodity price itself will hold the key to sector performance.

 

October 2005 also witnessed a rollback in returns in many emerging markets, but we took profits from select holdings. Emerging markets are susceptible to a slowdown in global growth, and in the current climate, volatility is likely to remain high. However, we believe that emerging markets will reassert themselves based on their strong fundamentals and attractive risk/reward opportunities, particularly Eastern and Central Europe.

 

Since Japan’s September 2005 elections, the Fund’s exposure to the country has increased through more domestically-focused companies such as regional banks. While we are still concerned about the state of national reforms, hence our overall underweight position to Japan, we see many individual companies showing a greater interest in enhancing shareholder value. Japan does remain vulnerable to any slowdown in Chinese growth and to a certain extent growth in the U.S.; therefore we believe this domestic focus is warranted.

 

Top Ten Industries
as of October 31, 2005
(as a percent of net assets)

 

Banks

 

22.7

%

 

 

 

 

Investment Companies

 

7.5

%

 

 

 

 

Pharmaceuticals

 

6.5

%

 

 

 

 

Oil and Gas

 

5.8

%

 

 

 

 

Telecommunications

 

5.7

%

 

 

 

 

Food

 

4.1

%

 

 

 

 

Engineering and Construction

 

3.6

%

 

 

 

 

Beverages

 

2.8

%

 

 

 

 

Building Materials

 

2.2

%

 

 

 

 

Holding Companies - Diversified

 

2.2

%

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change daily.

 

12


 

Portfolio Managers’ Report

 

Ing Foreign Fund

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Since Inception

 

Since Inception

 

Since Inception

 

 

 

 

 

 

of Class A

 

of Class B

 

of Class C

 

 

 

 

1 Year

 

July 1, 2003

 

July 8, 2003

 

July 7, 2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Including Sales Charge:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A(1)

 

12.60

%

 

16.06

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class B(2)

 

13.68

%

 

 

 

15.85

%

 

 

 

 

Class C(3)

 

17.65

%

 

 

 

 

 

17.05

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Excluding Sales Charge:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

19.47

%

 

19.04

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class B

 

18.68

%

 

 

 

16.91

%

 

 

 

 

Class C

 

18.65

%

 

 

 

 

 

17.05

%

 

 

MSCI EAFE Index(4)

 

18.59

%

 

23.15

%(5)

 

23.15

%(5)

 

23.15

%(5)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Based on a $10,000 initial investment, the graph and table above illustrate the total return of ING Foreign Fund against the index indicated. An Index is unmanaged and has no cash in its portfolio, imposes no sales charge and incurs no operating expenses. An investor cannot invest directly in an index. The Fund’s performance is shown both with and without the imposition of sales charges.

 

The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder will pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

The performance shown may include the effect of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and/or other service providers, which have the effect of increasing total return. Had all fees and expenses been considered, the total returns would have been lower.

 

Performance data represents past performance and is no assurance of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate. Shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The Fund’s current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Please log on to www.ingfunds.com or call (800) 992-0180 to get performance through the most recent month end.

 

It is important to note that the Fund has a limited operating history. Performance over a longer period of time may be more meaningful than short-term performance.

 

This report contains statements that may be “forward-looking” statements. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in the “forward-looking” statements.

 

The views expressed in this report reflect those of the portfolio managers, only through the end of the period as stated on the cover. The portfolio managers’ views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.

 

Fund holdings are subject to change daily.

 

(1)         Reflects deduction of the maximum Class A sales charge of 5.75%.

 

(2)         Reflects deduction of the Class B deferred sales charge of 5% and 3%, respectively, for the 1 year and since inception returns.

 

(3)         Reflects deduction of the Class C deferred sales charge of 1% for the 1 year return.

 

(4)         The MSCI EAFE Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of securities listed on exchanges in Europe, Australasia and the Far East.

 

(5)         Since inception performance for index is shown from July 1, 2003.

 

13


 

Ing International Fund

 

Portfolio Managers’ Report

 

 

The ING International Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term growth of capital through investment in equity securities and equity equivalents of companies outside the United States. The Fund is a managed by a team of investment professionals led by Richard T. Saler and Philip A. Schwartz, CFA, each a Senior Vice President and Director of International Investment Strategy, ING Investment Manager Co. — the Sub-Adviser.

 

Performance: For the year ended October 31, 2005, the Fund’s Class A shares, excluding sales charges, provided a total return of 13.30% compared to the Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Austrasia and Far East (“MSCI EAFE”) Index, which returned 18.59% for the same period.

 

Portfolio Specifics: The Fund’s defensive positioning in the earlier part of the year ended October 2005 at first proved disappointing. Later in the 2005 year, however, many defensive names regained strength as the market grew concerned about high energy prices and economic growth. Newer positions in a broader array of sectors also helped performance. Much of the first half’s losses of 2005 were made up in the second half of the 2005 year.

 

Overall, stock selection was positive in Europe and developed Asia-ex Japan, while our holdings in Japan were disappointing. Our underweight of the U.K., which had relatively weak performance in the second half of the fiscal year ended October 2005 proved beneficial, but was not enough to make up for weak stock selection. emerging market stocks detracted from relative return. On a sector basis, our underweight positions in consumer discretionary and information technology stocks added to performance. This result was partially offset by a negative selection outcome in the financials and materials sectors. Energy and telecom stock selection added materially to results.

 

On an individual stock level, significant value was added by TDC A/S, the main Danish telecom services provider, after it increased on reports of takeover bids. Amano Corp., a Japanese industrial firm, added materially to performance during the second half of the fiscal year due to high product demand and the resulting higher price targets by analysts. A material positive contribution was made by our holding of SolarWorld AG, a German energy company, mainly due to an increase in capacity and expanded production, higher demand, and a secure supply base. The largest detractor was Canadian gold producer Placer Dome in a weak gold market; most of the loss occurred during the first half of the reporting 2005 period. Other negative contributors included Barco N.V, a Belgian maker of electronic visual displays, which fell after a lower profit forecast due to the decline in the dollar, and Tenaga Nasional Bhd, a Malaysian electric utility, which declined following decreased profits.

 

Current Strategy and Outlook: Despite signs that economic growth may be slowing and some nagging inflation concerns, our models continue to point towards a variety of solid investment opportunities. Japan’s election results were encouraging and appear to promise more financial reform. China’s growth continues to offer opportunity among global commodities companies, including oil. We have increased the Fund’s weightings in financial stocks since valuations appear attractive, and a peak in bond yields is likely in the year ahead. The Fund is maintaining an overweight position in energy stocks due to their strong cash generation and positive outlook. The Fund is underweight Europe and the U.K., and maintaining a modest exposure to emerging market stocks. At the sector level, the Fund continues to be underweight in the consumer discretionary and industrial sectors, and overweight positions on consumer staples, health care and utility stocks.

 

Top Ten Industries
as of October 31, 2005
(as a percent of net assets)

 

Banks

 

19.2

%

 

 

 

 

Oil and Gas

 

10.2

%

 

 

 

 

Pharmaceuticals

 

8.4

%

 

 

 

 

Food

 

8.1

%

 

 

 

 

Telecommunications

 

7.9

%

 

 

 

 

Diversified Financial Services

 

5.3

%

 

 

 

 

Insurance

 

4.6

%

 

 

 

 

Mining

 

3.5

%

 

 

 

 

Electric

 

3.3

%

 

 

 

 

Agriculture

 

3.1

%

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change daily.

 

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Portfolio Managers’ Report

 

Ing International Fund

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Since Inception

 

Since Inception

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of Class B

 

of Class C

 

 

 

 

1 Year

 

5 Year

 

10 Year

 

August 22, 2000

 

September 15, 2000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Including Sales Charge:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A(1)

 

6.79

%

 

0.40

%

 

6.85

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class B(2)

 

7.41

%

 

0.28

%

 

 

 

(1.33

)%

 

 

 

 

Class C(3)

 

11.46

%

 

0.61

%

 

 

 

 

 

(0.19

)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Excluding Sales Charge:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

13.30

%

 

1.59

%

 

7.48

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class B

 

12.41

%

 

0.65

%

 

 

 

(1.16

)%

 

 

 

 

Class C

 

12.46

%

 

0.61

%

 

 

 

 

 

(0.19

)%

 

 

MSCI EAFE Index(4)

 

18.59

%

 

3.42

%

 

6.15

%

 

1.85

%(5)

 

1.85

%(5)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Based on a $10,000 initial investment, the graph and table above illustrate the total return of ING International Fund against the index indicated. An Index is unmanaged and has no cash in its portfolio, imposes no sales charge and incurs no operating expenses. An investor cannot invest directly in an index. The Fund’s performance is shown both with and without the imposition of sales charges.

 

The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder will pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

The performance shown may include the effect of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and/or other service providers, which have the effect of increasing total return. Had all fees and expenses been considered, the total returns would have been lower.

 

Performance data represents past performance and is no assurance of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate. Shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The Fund’s current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Please log on to www.ingfunds.com or call (800) 992-0180 to get performance through the most recent month end.

 

This report contains statements that may be “forward-looking” statements. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in the “forward-looking” statements.

 

The views expressed in this report reflect those of the portfolio managers, only through the end of the period as stated on the cover. The portfolio managers’ views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.

 

Fund holdings are subject to change daily.

 

(1)         Reflects deduction of the maximum Class A sales charge of 5.75%.

 

(2)         Reflects deduction of the Class B deferred sales charge of 5% and 1%, respectively, for the 1 year and since inception returns.

 

(3)         Reflects deduction of the Class C deferred sales charge of 1% for the 1 year return.

 

(4)         The MSCI EAFE Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of securities listed on exchanges in markets in Europe, Australasia and the Far East.

 

(5)         Since inception performance for the index is shown from September 1, 2000.

 

Effective November 1, 2001, Class A shares liquidated within 30 days of purchase are subject to a 2% redemption fee.

 

Prior to July 26, 2000, the Fund was advised by a different sub-adviser.

 

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Ing International Smallcap Fund

 

Portfolio Managers’ Report

 

The ING International SmallCap Fund (the “Fund”) seeks maximum long-term capital appreciation. The Fund is managed by John Chisholm, CFA, Executive Vice President and Matthew J. Cohen, CFA, Senior Vice President, Acadian Asset Management, Inc. — the Sub-Adviser.

 

Performance: For the year ended October 31, 2005, the Fund’s Class A shares, excluding sales charges, provided a total return of 28.97% compared to the Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Austrasia and Far East (“MSCI EAFE”) SmallCap Index and the Standard & Poor’s/Citigroup Europe, Pacific, Asia Composite/Extended Market Index (“S&P/Citigroup EPAC/EMI”) which returned 29.05% and 25.41%, respectively, for the same period.

 

Portfolio Specifics: The MSCI EAFE SmallCap Index posted solid gains in the four months ended February 28, 2005, up 20.2%. International equity markets extended November’s gains into December and capped 2004 with robust performance across the board, despite an uncertain environment characterized by rising interest rates, higher oil prices and the ongoing war in Iraq. In the final weeks of 2004, trading volume was thin as investors geared up for the holidays, but the markets reacted favorably to easing oil prices, increased merger activity and rosy outlooks from such industry leaders as Intel Corp. and General Electric Co. The Fund benefited from overweightings in Europe and Canada, but an overweighting in Korea detracted from performance. Stock selection was strong in Europe, but was weak in the UK and Japan. For the period from March 1, 2005, through April 30, 2005, the Fund underperformed the MSCI EAFE SmallCap Index by approximately 2.6%. This was mostly the result of country allocations, though stock selection also detracted slightly from return.

 

The following investments helped the Fund’s performance for the subsequent eight months ended October 31, 2005. In Australia, stock-level performance, particularly in the materials sector, more than offset value lost to an overweighted country allocation. Energy sector holding Oil Search was also a significant contributor to active return. Strong global demand and elevated commodity prices over the period helped holdings in these sectors. In Spain, successful stock selection combined with an overweighting to deliver value added in this market. Homebuilder Fadesa Inmobiliar led the Fund’s Spanish holdings as construction activity was strong. In the United Kingdom, an underweighted allocation, which showed lackluster growth over the eight months ended October 31, 2005, helped return. Also contributing to active return was stock-level performance in the U.K., particularly in the capital equipment sector. Defense holding Cobham and building materials manufacturer BPB were the top performers among the Fund’s U.K. holdings. In Germany, stock selection generated additional active return. Selections in the materials sector were especially successful. Specifically, a position in German steel producer Salzgitter was a key driver of value added. In France, stock selection combined with the country overweighting to contribute excess return. A position in technology firm Neopost was the top contributor to active return among the Fund’s French holdings.

 

The following investments have detracted from the Fund’s inception performance for the eight months ended October, 31, 2005. In Japan, stock selection, combined with an underweighting, detracted from the Fund’s active return, as this market has had a particularly robust year, up approximately 11% over the eight month period ended October 31, 2005. Holdings that detracted from performance included services stocks Kyoei Tanker and Tonichi Carlife. In Greece, stock selection and an overweighted allocation, resulted in a negative impact to the Fund’s return. Specifically, an overweighting to the Greek services sector detracted from return. In emerging markets, stock selection in China offset value added from overweighting in this market, as selections in the materials and services sectors trailed the index. The active allocations to Turkey and Taiwan also lost value.

 

Current Strategy and Outlook: Country weightings are driven by bottom-up stock selection. The Fund is currently overweighted in Spain and France and actively allocated to Canada, Korea and Turkey. Significant underweightings include Japan and the U.K. Our bottom-up process led the Fund to focus on materials, energy and durables stocks.

 

The outlooks for Spain and France are positive based on our forecast factors. There are signs of particular strength in the banking and energy sectors, which are also expected to outperform in Canada, where the local currency remains quite strong. Turkey is the highest-ranked country in our emerging markets framework, driven primarily by longer-term cash flow factors and perceived lower risk as the country continues to bring its economic policy in line with that of the European Union.

 

Our forecast for Japan continues to show it as one of our lowest-ranked markets. This short-term outlook is based on the fact that the economic rehabilitation is still in the early stages, relative valuations are still high and deflation remains in place. We are most negative on technology and staples, though even within a sector that we view negatively overall, we often find individual holdings that are highly attractive. We are long-term positive on Japan given Koizumi’s reform-minded economic policy, strong and improving economic fundamentals and the expectation that earnings will catch up with valuations.

 

Top Ten Industries
as of October 31, 2005
(as a percent of net assets)

 

Iron/Steel

 

7.7

%

 

 

 

 

Diversified Financial Services

 

6.9

%

 

 

 

 

Transportation

 

6.7

%

 

 

 

 

Retail

 

6.6

%

 

 

 

 

Oil and Gas

 

5.0

%

 

 

 

 

Food

 

4.5

%

 

 

 

 

Distribution/Wholesale

 

4.1

%

 

 

 

 

Real Estate

 

3.9

%

 

 

 

 

Insurance

 

3.5

%

 

 

 

 

Building Materials

 

3.4

%

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change daily.

 


Effective March 1, 2005 Acadian Asset Management became sub-adviser to ING International SmallCap Fund. Prior to March 1, 2005, the Fund was sub-advised by Nicholas-Applegate Capital Management. The views expressed are those of the specific sub-adviser with respect to the period of time discussed.

 

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Portfolio Managers’ Report

 

Ing International Smallcap Fund

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Year

 

 

 

5 Year

 

 

 

10 Year

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Including Sales Charge:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A(1)

 

21.56

%

 

1.37

%

 

14.74

%

 

 

Class B(2)

 

23.15

%

 

1.58

%

 

14.72

%

 

 

Class C(3)

 

27.16

%

 

1.94

%

 

14.70

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Excluding Sales Charge:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

28.97

%

 

2.58

%

 

15.42

%

 

 

Class B

 

28.15

%

 

1.95

%

 

14.72

%

 

 

Class C

 

28.16

%

 

1.94

%

 

14.70

%

 

 

MSCI EAFE SmallCap Index(4)

 

29.05

%

 

15.10

%

 

6.00

%

 

 

S&P/Citigroup EPAC/EMI Index(5)

 

25.41

%

 

11.01

%

 

7.73

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Based on a $10,000 initial investment, the graph and table above illustrate the total return of ING International SmallCap Fund against the Indicies indicated. An Index is unmanaged and has no cash in its portfolio, imposes no sales charge and incurs no operating expenses. An investor cannot invest directly in an index. The Fund’s performance is shown both with and without the imposition of sales charges.

 

The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder will pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

The performance shown may include the effect of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and/or other service providers, which have the effect of increasing total return. Had all fees and expenses been considered, the total returns would have been lower.

 

Performance data represents past performance and is no assurance of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate. Shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The Fund’s current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Please log on to www.ingfunds.com or call (800) 992-0180 to get performance through the most recent month end.

 

This report contains statements that may be “forward-looking” statements. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in the “forward-looking” statements.

 

The views expressed in this report reflect those of the portfolio managers, only through the end of the period as stated on the cover. The portfolio managers’ views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.

 

Fund holdings are subject to change daily.

 

(1)         Reflects deduction of the maximum Class A sales charge of 5.75%.

 

(2)         Reflects deduction of the Class B deferred sales charge of 5% and 2%, respectively, for the 1 year and 5 year returns.

 

(3)         Reflects deduction of the Class C deferred sales charge of 1% for the 1 year return.

 

(4)         The MSCI EAFE SmallCap Index is an unmanaged, market-weighted index that represents the smallcap segments in 21 developed equity markets outside of North America, which more closely tracks the types of securities in which the Fund invests than the S&P/Citigroup EPAC/EMI Index.

 

(5)         The S&P/Citigroup EPAC/EMI Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of securities of smaller-capitalization companies in 22 countries excluding the U.S. and Canada.

 

Prior to March 1, 2005, the Fund was advised by a different sub-adviser.

 

17


 

Ing International Value Fund

 

Portfolio Managers’ Report

 

 

The ING International Value Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term capital appreciation. The Fund is managed by Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. — the Sub-Adviser. Brandes’ Large Cap Investment Committee is responsible for making the day-to-day investment decisions for the Fund.

 

Performance: For the year ended October 31, 2005, the Fund’s Class A shares, excluding sales charges, provided a total return of 15.06% compared to the Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Australasia and Far East (“MSCI EAFE”) Index, which returned 18.59% for the same period.

 

Portfolio Specifics: The Fund’s advance during the fiscal year of 2005 was broad based, with positions in a wide range of countries and industries registering gains. On a country basis, advances for holdings in Japan made the most substantial contribution to returns. Top Japan-based performers included Japan Tobacco (tobacco), Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial (commercial banking), and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (commercial banking)

 

In addition, advances for holdings in the United Kingdom and Germany also contributed to favorable absolute performance. Top performers in these countries included Volkswagen (Germany — automobiles) and Imperial Chemical (United Kingdom — chemicals).

 

From an industry perspective, advances for holdings in commercial banking and insurance helped drive performance. Among the stronger-performing holdings in these industries were Commerzbank (Germany — Commercial Banks) and Millea Holdings Inc. Tokyo (Japan — insurance). Gains for positions in the food products and the tobacco industries also tended to advance.

 

The main reason for the underperformance against the benchmark during the year was an overweight position in the diversified telecommunications industry, one of the weakest industry performers. The Fund was also underweight in the metals & mining and in the oil, gas, & consumable fuels industries, two of the strongest performing industries. The Fund’s industry exposure is a residual of our investment process, which focuses on company-by-company analysis to identify undervalued securities.

 

During the period, we sold positions such as BAE Systems (United Kingdom — aerospace & defense), Lukoil (Russia — oil gas & consumable fuels), and E.ON AG (Germany — electric utilities) as appreciation pushed their market prices toward our estimates of their long-term values. We also sold portions of other holdings to reduce their Fund weightings and to pursue other investment opportunities.

 

New purchases for the year included DaimlerChrysler (Germany — automobiles), Aegon (Netherlands — insurance), and Fuji Photo Film (Japan — leisure equipment & products), among others. We also added to select existing holdings at prices that we consider attractive.

 

Current Strategy and Outlook: During the year ended October 31, 2005, the Fund’s country and industry exposures shifted slightly due to stock-specific buying and selling, as well as changes in the prices of holdings. For example, exposure to the Netherlands and the insurance industry increased, while exposure to the United Kingdom and the oil, gas & consumable fuels industry declined. The Fund’s weightings for industries and countries are not the product of “top-down” forecasts or opinions, but merely stem from our company-by-company search for compelling investment opportunities in markets around the world.

 

Overall, while we offer no predictions regarding the short-term direction of international equity markets, we believe the Fund remains well positioned to deliver favorable long-term results. We acknowledge that many of the Fund’s current holdings recently have posted significant gains. However, we believe that all holdings remain undervalued, and we expect to realize solid appreciation as the market recognizes their true worth

 

Top Ten Industries
as of October 31, 2005
(as a percent of net assets)

 

Telecommunications

 

21.9

%

 

 

 

 

Banks

 

14.4

%

 

 

 

 

Food

 

13.9

%

 

 

 

 

Insurance

 

10.1

%

 

 

 

 

Pharmaceuticals

 

7.8

%

 

 

 

 

Electric

 

4.3

%

 

 

 

 

Home Furnishings

 

4.3

%

 

 

 

 

Auto Manufacturers

 

4.1

%

 

 

 

 

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

 

4.0

%

 

 

 

 

Chemicals

 

2.6

%

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change daily.

 

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Portfolio Managers’ Report

 

Ing International Value Fund

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Since Inception

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of Class B

 

 

 

 

 

1 Year

 

 

 

5 Year

 

 

 

10 Year

 

 

April 18, 1997

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Including Sales Charge:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A(1)

 

8.45

%

 

5.79

%

 

12.35

%

 

 

 

 

Class B(2)

 

9.21

%

 

5.99

%

 

 

 

11.28

%

 

 

Class C(3)

 

13.25

%

 

6.31

%

 

12.25

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Excluding Sales Charge:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

15.06

%

 

7.05

%

 

13.02

%

 

 

 

 

Class B

 

14.21

%

 

6.31

%

 

 

 

11.28

%

 

 

Class C

 

14.25

%

 

6.31

%

 

12.25

%

 

 

 

 

MSCI EAFE Index(4)

 

18.59

%

 

3.42

%

 

6.15

%

 

5.77

%(5)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Based on a $10,000 initial investment, the graph and table above illustrate the total return of ING International Value Fund against the index indicated. An Index is unmanaged and has no cash in its portfolio, imposes no sales charge and incurs no operating expenses. An investor cannot invest directly in an index. The Fund’s performance is shown both with and without the imposition of sales charges.

 

The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder will pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

The performance shown may include the effect of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and/or other service providers, which have the effect of increasing total return. Had all fees and expenses been considered, the total returns would have been lower.

 

Performance data represents past performance and is no assurance of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate. Shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The Fund’s current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Please log on to www.ingfunds.com or call (800) 992-0180 to get performance through the most recent month end.

 

This report contains statements that may be “forward-looking” statements. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in the “forward-looking” statements.

 

The views expressed in this report reflect those of the portfolio managers, only through the end of the period as stated on the cover. The portfolio managers’ views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.

 

Fund holdings are subject to change daily.

 

(1)         Reflects deduction of the maximum Class A sales charge of 5.75%.

 

(2)         Reflects deduction of the Class B deferred sales charge of 5% and 2%, respectively, for the 1 year and 5 year returns.

 

(3)         Reflects deduction of the Class C deferred sales charge of 1% for the 1 year return.

 

(4)         The MSCI EAFE Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of securities listed on exchanges in markets in Europe, Australasia and the Far East.

 

(5)         Since inception performance for index is shown from May 1, 1997.

 

Effective September 2, 2003, the Fund was closed to new investments. See Note 1 for additional information.

 

19


 

Ing International Value Choice Fund

 

Portfolio Managers’ Report

 

 

The ING International Value Choice Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term capital appreciation. The Fund is managed by Paul Hechmer, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager, NWQ Investment Management Company, LLC — the Sub-Adviser.

 

Performance: From February 1, 2005, the inception of the Fund, to October 31, 2005, the Fund’s Class A shares, excluding sales charges, provided a total return of 7.00% compared to the Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Australasia and Far East (“MSCI EAFE”) Index, which returned 8.29% for the same period.

 

Portfolio Specifics: The ING International Value Choice Fund has, since inception, posted strong returns, however, post-expense performance has modestly trailed the MSCI EAFE Index benchmark return of approximately 8%. While most of the period international market performance had been lackluster in U.S. dollar terms due to dollar strength, in the last few months of the year international markets rallied while the dollar’s gains were somewhat subdued, leading to positive absolute performance. Many major events have occurred this year such as general elections in Japan and Germany, the price of oil approaching $70 a barrel and gold hitting a 17 year high. The Fund was positioned with an overweight to the energy sector which performed very well in both absolute and relative terms. In particular, exposure to Suncor Energy, the Canadian oil sands company, aided returns in the sector. The Fund was also aided by high exposure to the materials sector, where many names in the gold, platinum and steel sectors performed well for us. Other names which performed well were Metso, a Finnish Industrials company and Areva, a French nuclear energy company.

 

During the period, the telecommunications sector in particular detracted from returns. Many of the names the Fund held in the sector underperformed the broader market as the markets focused on the negative aspects of the sector, such as fears of a shrinking telecommunications market, rather than the positive aspects such as high free cash flows and dividends. Fund performance was negatively affected by our underexposure to the healthcare sector, where we fail to find opportunities which fit our criteria, and in consumer staples where J Sainsbury, a U.K. grocer, hurt our performance.

 

Regionally, the Fund’s overweight to Japan, while aiding absolute returns, detracted from performance on a relative perspective as our holdings in Japan lagged the market. The Fund’s exposure to Taiwan, made up of the aforementioned poorly performing telecommunications companies, also detracted from performance.

 

Current Strategy and Outlook: International markets have rallied strongly now since March 2003, with the MSCI EAFE Index in U.S. dollar terms up over 70% since the end of 2002. As a result, value opportunities in the international space are proving harder to find. However, on a relative basis, overseas markets continue to trade at lower multiples than the U.S. and as bottom-up value managers on an opportunistic basis we continue to find selective opportunities. From a regional perspective we continue to find more opportunities in Japan and Asia ex Japan rather than Europe. From a sector perspective we continue to find more value in the basic materials and telecommunications sectors, while finding it harder to find many absolute value opportunities in the financials sector.

 

We would note that all international investments are made up of a stock and currency component. The U.S. dollar moved very little one way or the other in the later part of the year, following dollar strength in the first half of the year. While we do not forecast exchange rates, the U.S. continues to run significant current account and budget deficits and, an elastic band can only be stretched so far before it snaps or springs back.

 

Top Ten Industries
as of October 31, 2005
(as a percent of net assets)

 

Telecommunications

 

13.6

%

 

 

 

 

Mining

 

13.4

%

 

 

 

 

Oil and Gas

 

6.5

%

 

 

 

 

Transportation

 

4.5

%

 

 

 

 

Electric

 

4.4

%

 

 

 

 

Food

 

4.2

%

 

 

 

 

Cosmetics/Personal Care

 

2.8

%

 

 

 

 

Home Builders

 

2.8

%

 

 

 

 

Water

 

2.7

%

 

 

 

 

Commercial Services

 

2.6

%

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change daily.

 

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Portfolio Managers’ Report

 

Ing International Value Choice Fund

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cumulative Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Since Inception

 

Since Inception

 

 

 

 

of Classes A and B

 

of Class C

 

 

 

 

February 1, 2005

 

February 4, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Including Sales Charge:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A(1)

 

0.85

%

 

 

 

 

Class B(2)

 

1.50

%

 

 

 

 

Class C(3)

 

 

 

5.49

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Excluding Sales Charge:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

7.00

%

 

 

 

 

Class B

 

6.50

%

 

 

 

 

Class C

 

 

 

6.49

%

 

 

MSCI EAFE Index(4)

 

8.29

%(5)

 

8.29

%(5)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Based on a $10,000 initial investment, the graph and table above illustrate the total return of ING International Value Choice Fund against the index indicated. An Index is unmanaged and has no cash in its portfolio, imposes no sales charge and incurs no operating expenses. An investor cannot invest directly in an index. The Fund’s performance is shown both with and without the imposition of sales charges.

 

The performance table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder will pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

The performance shown may include the effect of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and/or other service providers, which have the effect of increasing total return. Had all fees and expenses been considered, the total returns would have been lower.

 

Performance data represents past performance and is no assurance of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate. Shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The Fund’s current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Please log on to www.ingfunds.com or call (800) 992-0180 to get performance through the most recent month end.

 

This report contains statements that may be “forward-looking” statements. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in the “forward-looking” statements.

 

The views expressed in this report reflect those of the portfolio managers, only through the end of the period as stated on the cover. The portfolio managers’ views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.

 

Fund holdings are subject to change daily.

 

(1)         Reflects deduction of the maximum Class A sales charge of 5.75%.

 

(2)         Reflects deduction of the Class B deferred sales charge of 5% for the since inception return.

 

(3)         Reflects deduction of the Class C deferred sales charge of 1% for the since inception return.

 

(4)         The MSCI EAFE Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of securities listed on exchanges in markets in Europe, Australasia and the Far East.

 

(5)         Since inception performance for index is shown from February 1, 2005.

 

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Ing Precious Metals Fund

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS’ REPORT

 

 

The ING Precious Metals Fund (the “Fund”) seeks to attain capital appreciation and hedge against the loss of buying power of the U.S. dollar as may be obtained through investment in gold and securities of companies engaged in mining or processing gold throughout the world. The Fund is managed by a team of investment professionals led by James A. Vail, CFA, Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager, ING Investment Management Co. — the Sub-Adviser.

 

Performance: For the year ended October 31, 2005, the Fund’s Class A shares, excluding sales charges, provided a total return of 6.81% compared to the Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”) 500 Composite Stock Price Index, and the Financial Times (“FT”) Gold Mines Index, which returned 8.72% and 1.18%, respectively, for the same period. Gold Bullion returned 10.56% for the period.

 

Portfolio Specifics: The past twelve months have seen a significant change in investors’ attitude toward the gold sector. In October 2005, bullion prices reached a 17-year high due to global inflation fears driven by higher energy prices and commodity prices in general. The fundamentals for gold investments have improved significantly as mine production peaked in 2003 and 2004 in the face of renewed demand from jewelry manufacturers and exchange traded funds. New gold reserves are limited and given the long lead times necessary to bring on new production, we believe the reduced inventory will keep prices at higher levels than in the immediate past.

 

Another favorable trend in the sector is the apparent beginning of industry consolidation. As the senior producers find it difficult to replace production from existing known deposits, they may turn to intermediate and junior producers with attractive reserves and resources. On the last day of October 2005, Barrick announced a hostile bid for Placer Dome, which if successful would create the world’s largest gold producer. In our opinion, other senior gold companies will watch this transaction closely to chart their own future direction.

 

Finally, the strength in bullion was not limited to the U.S. dollar. Gold bullion reached new highs in several currencies, including the euro, Swiss franc and Japanese yen. This suggests to us that fears of inflationary pressures on paper currencies should keep gold prices high.

 

The Fund outperformed its benchmark, FT Gold Mines Index, by continuing to underweight the senior producers and concentrating on the intermediate and junior producers and exploration companies. Examples of the former were our underweight of Barrick and Newmont Mining. An example of the latter is Gammon Lake Resources; an emerging Mexican producer with new production scheduled for the first half of 2006. In the precious materials sector, the Fund benefited from its holdings in Shore Gold, a Canadian developer of diamonds. Shore possesses an attractive deposit of high quality stones, at a time when industry observers are forecasting a shortage of gemstones after 2006. Performance was held back by holdings in Rio Narcea Gold and Hecla Mining. Rio Narcea faced delays in new mine production and fears of expropriation hurt Hecla.

 

Current Strategy and Outlook: As with several other commodities, the gold sector was starved for new investment during the “dot com” mania. This lack of investment resulted in falling mine supply, but also engineering talent lured toward the Silicon Valley dream. As a result the sector is scrambling to find the skills necessary for developing new sources of supply. In our view, given the long lead times, commodity prices in general and gold in particular should enjoy higher price levels for the near term.

 

Demand for jewelry in Asia, with special emphasis on China, is expected to continue to grow as consumers experience growth in disposable income. In the past, Japan was a significant consumer of gold and with the improved economic outlook in that country, consumption should resume.

 

The Fund plans to continue its past strategy of concentrating on intermediate and junior producers who possess attractive growth profiles in gold production. This dampens the impact of fluctuating gold prices and makes these companies attractive acquisition targets by larger companies seeking to replace reserves and increase production. We are encouraged by the strengthening fundamentals in the gold sector and believe the Fund is well positioned to benefit from these positive trends.

 

Top Five Industries

As of October 31, 2005

(as a percent of net assets)

 

 

 

 

Gold Mining

 

69.7

%

 

 

 

 

Metal - Diversified

 

7.8

%

 

 

 

 

Diamonds/Precious Stones

 

5.6

%

 

 

 

 

Precious Metals

 

5.6

%

 

 

 

 

Diversified Minerals

 

4.1

%

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change daily.

 

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PORTFOLIO MANAGERS’ REPORT

 

Ing Precious Metals Fund

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Year

 

5 Year

 

10 Year

 

 

Including Sales Charge:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A(1)

 

0.67

%

 

25.90

%

 

3.85

%

 

 

Excluding Sales Charge:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

6.81

%

 

27.40

%

 

4.46

%

 

 

S&P 500 Composite Stock Price Index(2)

 

8.72

%

 

(1.74

)%

 

9.34

%

 

 

FT Gold Mines Index(3)

 

1.18

%

 

24.81

%

 

0.41

%

 

 

Gold Bullion Commodity(4)

 

10.56

%

 

12.21

%

 

2.09

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Based on a $10,000 initial investment, the graph and table above illustrate the total return of ING Precious Metals Fund against the Indices indicated. An Index is unmanaged and has no cash in its portfolio, imposes no sales charge and incurs no operating expenses. An investor cannot invest directly in an index. The Fund’s performance is shown both with and without the imposition of sales charges.

 

The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder will pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

The performance shown may include the effect of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and/or other service providers, which have the effect of increasing total return. Had all fees and expenses been considered, the total returns would have been lower.

 

Performance data represents past performance and is no assurance of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate. Shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The Fund’s current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Please log on to www.ingfunds.com or call (800) 992-0180 to get performance through the most recent month end.

 

This report contains statements that may be “forward-looking” statements. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in the “forward-looking” statements.

 

The views expressed in this report reflect those of the portfolio managers, only through the end of the period as stated on the cover. The portfolio managers’ views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.

 

Fund holdings are subject to change daily.

 

(1)         Reflects deduction of the maximum Class A sales charge of 5.75%.

 

(2)         The S&P 500 Composite Stock Price Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of securities of approximately 500 large-capitalization U.S. companies whose securities are traded on major U.S. stock markets.

 

(3)         The FT Gold Mines Index® is an unmanaged cap weighted index that is designed to reflect the performance of the worldwide market in the shares of companies whose principal activity is the mining of gold.

 

(4)         GOLD BULLION IS NOT AN INDEX. It is a commodity.

 

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Ing Russia Fund

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS’ REPORT

 

 

The ING Russia Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term capital appreciation through investment primarily in equity securities of Russian companies. The Fund is managed by Samuel Oubadia, Senior Portfolio Manager, Bernard Mignon, Senior Investment Manager, Emerging Market Equities, and Jan-Wim Derks, Director of Global Emerging Markets Equities, ING Investment Management Advisors B.V. — the Sub-Adviser.

 

Performance: For the year ended October 31, 2005, the Fund’s Class A shares, excluding sales charges, provided a total return of 33.98% compared to the Morgan Stanley Capital International Emerging Markets (“MSCI EM”) Index, the Russian Trading System (“RTS”) Index and the Moscow Times (“MTI”) Index, which returned 34.34% and 43.28% and 40.50%, respectively, for the same period.

 

Portfolio Specifics: At the start of the period under review, the Russian market was still coming to grips with the repercussions of the Yukos affair. These concerns preoccupied the market well into the start of 2005. About half-way through the current reporting period, the market was essentially flat. Then, in mid-May 2005, Russian equities began to take-off. The rally coincided with a large increase in the oil price, which saw Brent crude oil prices go from $45.00/barrel to about $68.00/barrel in mid-August 2005. While the oil price has since fallen off its highs, it remains well above its historical average. As such, it is not at all surprising that Russia’s oil stocks led the rally. Although the Fund had considerable exposure to the oil sector, (it was the Fund’s most heavily weighted sector) the Fund was underweight relative to the RTS Index.

 

Russia’s largest oil company, Lukoil, was also one of the market’s better performers. Lukoil’s strategic partner, Conoco-Philips (CP) of the US, has increased its stake in Lukoil to just under 15.0%. CP intends to raise its stake to 20.0%. Lukoil shares gained 76.8% during the period under review. The Fund was underweight in Lukoil for most of this period due to the fact that the stock had made up about 30.0% of the index. However, after a rebalancing of the RTS Index in July, leading to a sharp decrease in the weight of Lukoil in the index, the Fund moved to an overweight position in Lukoil.

 

Another of the Fund’s holdings in the oil sector was Tyumen Oil Company (TNK). TNK is close to completing its share swap that will allow current shareholders to swap their shares for a stake in TNK’s joint venture with BP. In light of the share swap, and the rally in the oil price, TNK shares gained more than 100.0% over the reporting period. The Fund held an overweight position in TNK throughout this period.

 

Outside of the oil sector, investors also looked for ways to gain exposure to Russia’s boom in personal consumption. Sberbank is Russia’s largest commercial bank and also boasts the country’s largest retail network. The bank recently released financial results which revealed a 47.0% increase in total loans. This, in part, led to a 91.8% in Sberbank’s share price in the reporting period. The Fund held a large position in the bank. However, after the RTS rebalancing, which resulted in an index weight of about 15.0%, the Fund was underweight in Sberbank. This hurt the performance of the fund relative to the benchmark.

 

Finally, the Fund held an overweight position in both of Russia’s listed mobile telecommunications operators, MTS and Vimpelcom. Although the number of subscribers continued to grow for both companies, earnings growth was not as strong as in previous periods. This was due to the higher marketing costs, and the lower average revenue per user (ARPU) associated with these new subscribers. MTS and Vimpelcom gained 2.0% and 5.0% respectively, thus holding back the Fund’s performance relative to the RTS Index.

 

Current Strategy and Outlook: With renewed fears of rising inflation and (further) interest rate hikes in the United States, Russian equities, along with many other emerging markets, suffered a sharp correction in the month of October 2005. By mid-October 2005 the Russian market has actually plunged almost 16.0% from its peak. The market later recovered some of those losses. The move served as reminder of how the performance of the Russian market is often vulnerable to external factors. Any further discussion suggesting that U.S. interest rates will rise by more than what is currently anticipated, may lead to more ‘dips’.

 

As mentioned, the most recent economic data in Russia point to strong growth in personal consumption and consumer spending. In light of these developments, the Fund will likely increase its weighting in stocks which are linked to domestic growth. There are now several retailers and consumer stocks, which provide investors with exposure to this surge in personal consumption. Another way of playing this theme is through the banking sector. Although there are currently limited ways of gaining exposure to this sector, the Fund may invest in banks that operate across the region, but have a strong presence in Russia.

 

Top Ten Holdings

as of October 31, 2005

(as a percent of net assets)

 

 

 

 

LUKOIL

 

18.0

%

 

 

 

 

MMC Norilsk Nickel

 

10.8

%

 

 

 

 

Sberbank RF

 

10.5

%

 

 

 

 

Surgutneftegaz

 

7.3

%

 

 

 

 

Tatneft

 

4.2

%

 

 

 

 

Transneft

 

3.9

%

 

 

 

 

Unified Energy System

 

3.7

%

 

 

 

 

Tyumen Oil Co.

 

2.8

%

 

 

 

 

VolgaTelecom

 

2.5

%

 

 

 

 

Mobile Telesystems OJSC

 

2.5

%

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change daily.

 

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PORTFOLIO MANAGERS’ REPORT

 

Ing Russia Fund

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Since Inception

 

 

 

 

1 Year

 

5 Year

 

July 3, 1996

 

 

Including Sales Charge:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A(1)

 

26.27

%

 

34.86

%

 

13.81

%

 

 

Excluding Sales Charge:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

33.98

%

 

36.47

%

 

14.53

%

 

 

MSCI EM Index(2)

 

34.34

%

 

14.64

%

 

4.79

%(3)

 

 

Russian Trading System Index(4)

 

43.28

%

 

37.66

%

 

17.69

%(3)

 

 

Moscow Times Index(5)

 

40.50

%

 

43.35

%

 

22.56

%(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Based on a $10,000 initial investment, the graph and table above illustrate the total return of ING Russia Fund against the Indices indicated. An Index is unmanaged and has no cash in its portfolio, imposes no sales charge and incurs no operating expenses. An investor cannot invest directly in an index. The Fund’s performance is shown both with and without the imposition of sales charges.

 

The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder will pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

The performance shown may include the effect of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and/or other service providers, which have the effect of increasing total return. Had all fees and expenses been considered, the total returns would have been lower.

 

Performance data represents past performance and is no assurance of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate. Shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The Fund’s current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Please log on to www.ingfunds.com or call (800) 992-0180 to get performance through the most recent month end.

 

This report contains statements that may be “forward-looking” statements. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in the “forward-looking” statements.

 

The views expressed in this report reflect those of the portfolio managers, only through the end of the period as stated on the cover. The portfolio managers’ views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.

 

Fund holdings are subject to change daily.

 

(1)         Reflects deduction of the maximum Class A sales charge of 5.75%.

 

(2)         The MSCI EM Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of securities listed on exchanges in developing nations throughout the world. The MSCI EM Index more closely tracks the types of securities in which the Fund invests than the Moscow Times Index and the Russian Trading System Index.

 

(3)         Since inception performance for index is shown from July 1, 1996.

 

(4)         The Russian Trading System Index is a capitalization-weighted index that is calculated in U.S. dollars. The index tracks the performance of Russia’s most active stocks traded on the Russian Trading System. The index is operated by the National Association of Participants in the Securities Markets, a non-profit body.

 

(5)         The Moscow Times Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of 50 Russian stocks considered to represent the most liquid and most highly capitalized Russian stocks.

 

Redemptions on shares held less than 365 days are subject to a redemption fee of 2% of the redemption proceeds.

 

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SHAREHOLDER EXPENSE EXAMPLES (UNAUDITED)

 

As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; redemption fees; and exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution [and/or service] (12b—1) fees; and other Fund expenses. These Examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in a Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The Examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from May 1, 2005 to October 31, 2005.

 

Actual Expenses

 

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

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

 

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

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning

 

Ending

 

 

 

Expenses Paid

 

 

 

 

Account

 

Account

 

Annualized

 

During the Six

 

 

 

 

Value

 

Value

 

Expense

 

Months Ended

 

 

ING Global Equity Dividend Fund

 

 

May 1, 2005

 

 

 

October 31, 2005

 

 

 

Ratio

 

 

 

October 31, 2005*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual Fund Return

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

$1,000.00

 

 

$1,033.70

 

 

1.40

%

 

$ 7.18

 

 

 

Class B

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,030.30

 

 

2.15

 

 

11.00

 

 

 

Class C

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,029.70

 

 

2.15

 

 

11.00

 

 

 

Hypothetical (Excluding Expenses)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

$1,000.00

 

 

$1,018.15

 

 

1.40

%

 

$ 7.12

 

 

 

Class B

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,014.37

 

 

2.15

 

 

10.92

 

 

 

Class C

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,014.37

 

 

2.15

 

 

10.92

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


*                 Expenses are equal to each Fund’s respective annualized expense ratios multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half-year.

 

26


 

SHAREHOLDER EXPENSE EXAMPLES (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning

 

Ending

 

 

 

Expenses Paid

 

 

 

 

Account

 

Account

 

Annualized

 

During the Six

 

 

 

 

Value

 

Value

 

Expense

 

Months Ended

 

 

ING Global Real Estate Fund

 

 

May 1, 2005

 

 

 

October 31, 2005

 

 

 

Ratio

 

 

 

October 31, 2005*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual Fund Return

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

$1,000.00

 

 

$1,082.60

 

 

1.59

%

 

$  8.35

 

 

 

Class B

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,078.60

 

 

2.34

 

 

12.26

 

 

 

Class C

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,078.00

 

 

2.34

 

 

12.26

 

 

 

Hypothetical (Excluding Expenses)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

$1,000.00

 

 

$1,017.19

 

 

1.59

%

 

$  8.08

 

 

 

Class B

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,013.41

 

 

2.34

 

 

11.88

 

 

 

Class C

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,013.41

 

 

2.34

 

 

11.88

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ING Global Value Choice Fund

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual Fund Return

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

$1,000.00

 

 

$1,087.40

 

 

1.85

%

 

$  9.73

 

 

 

Class B

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,084.30

 

 

2.50

 

 

13.13

 

 

 

Class C

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,084.30

 

 

2.50

 

 

13.13

 

 

 

Hypothetical (Excluding Expenses)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

$1,000.00

 

 

$1,015.88

 

 

1.85

%

 

$  9.40

 

 

 

Class B

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,012.60

 

 

2.50

 

 

12.68

 

 

 

Class C

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,012.60

 

 

2.50

 

 

12.68

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ING Emerging Countries Fund

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual Fund Return

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

$1,000.00

 

 

$1,093.10

 

 

2.00

%

 

$10.55

 

 

 

Class B

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,088.80

 

 

2.74

 

 

14.43

 

 

 

Class C

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,088.90

 

 

2.74

 

 

14.43

 

 

 

Class M

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,090.20

 

 

2.49

 

 

13.12

 

 

 

Hypothetical (Excluding Expenses)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

$1,000.00

 

 

$1,015.12

 

 

2.00

%

 

$10.16

 

 

 

Class B

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,011.39

 

 

2.74

 

 

13.89

 

 

 

Class C

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,011.39

 

 

2.74

 

 

13.89

 

 

 

Class M

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,012.65

 

 

2.49

 

 

12.63

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


*                 Expenses are equal to each Fund’s respective annualized expense ratios multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half-year.

 

27


 

SHAREHOLDER EXPENSE EXAMPLES (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning

 

Ending

 

 

 

Expenses Paid

 

 

 

 

Account

 

Account

 

Annualized

 

During the Six

 

 

 

 

Value

 

Value

 

Expense

 

Months Ended

 

 

ING Global Real Estate Fund

 

 

May 1, 2005

 

 

 

October 31, 2005

 

 

 

Ratio

 

 

 

October 31, 2005*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual Fund Return

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

$1,000.00

 

 

$1,110.40

 

 

1.68

%

 

$  8.94

 

 

 

Class B

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,106.50

 

 

2.43

 

 

12.90

 

 

 

Class C

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,106.30

 

 

2.43

 

 

12.90

 

 

 

Hypothetical (Excluding Expenses)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

$1,000.00

 

 

$1,016.74

 

 

1.68

%

 

$  8.54

 

 

 

Class B

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,012.96

 

 

2.43

 

 

12.33

 

 

 

Class C

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,012.96

 

 

2.43

 

 

12.33

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ING International Fund

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual Fund Return

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

$1,000.00

 

 

$1,075.50

 

 

1.65

%

 

$  8.63

 

 

 

Class B

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,071.10

 

 

2.40

 

 

12.53

 

 

 

Class C

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,070.00

 

 

2.40

 

 

12.52

 

 

 

Hypothetical (Excluding Expenses)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

$1,000.00

 

 

$1,016.89

 

 

1.65

%

 

$  8.39

 

 

 

Class B

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,013.11

 

 

2.40

 

 

12.18

 

 

 

Class C

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,013.11

 

 

2.40

 

 

12.18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ING International SmallCap Fund

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual Fund Return

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

$1,000.00

 

 

$1,154.80

 

 

1.74

%

 

$  9.45

 

 

 

Class B

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,151.20

 

 

2.39

 

 

12.96

 

 

 

Class C

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,151.00

 

 

2.39

 

 

12.96

 

 

 

Hypothetical (Excluding Expenses)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

$1,000.00

 

 

$1,016.43

 

 

1.74

%

 

$  8.84

 

 

 

Class B

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,013.16

 

 

2.39

 

 

12.13

 

 

 

Class C

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,013.16

 

 

2.39

 

 

12.13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


*                 Expenses are equal to each Fund’s respective annualized expense ratios multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half-year.

 

28


 

SHAREHOLDER EXPENSE EXAMPLES (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning

 

Ending

 

 

 

Expenses Paid

 

 

 

 

Account

 

Account

 

Annualized

 

During the Six

 

 

 

 

Value

 

Value

 

Expense

 

Months Ended

 

 

ING Global Real Estate Fund

 

 

May 1, 2005

 

 

 

October 31, 2005

 

 

 

Ratio

 

 

 

October 31, 2005*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual Fund Return

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

$1,000.00

 

 

$1,087.80

 

 

1.60

%

 

$  8.42

 

 

 

Class B

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,083.90

 

 

2.30

 

 

12.08

 

 

 

Class C

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,084.10

 

 

2.30

 

 

12.08

 

 

 

Hypothetical (Excluding Expenses)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

$1,000.00

 

 

$1,017.14

 

 

1.60

%

 

$  8.13

 

 

 

Class B

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,013.61

 

 

2.30

 

 

11.67

 

 

 

Class C

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,013.61

 

 

2.30

 

 

11.67

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ING International Value Choice Fund

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual Fund Return

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

$1,000.00

 

 

$1,100.80

 

 

1.70

%

 

$  9.00

 

 

 

Class B

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,096.80

 

 

2.45

 

 

12.95

 

 

 

Class C

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,096.70

 

 

2.45

 

 

12.95

 

 

 

Hypothetical (Excluding Expenses)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

$1,000.00

 

 

$1,016.64

 

 

1.70

%

 

$  8.64

 

 

 

Class B

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,012.85

 

 

2.45

 

 

12.43

 

 

 

Class C

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,012.85

 

 

2.45

 

 

12.43

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ING Precious Metals Fund

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual Fund Return

 

$1,000.00

 

 

$1,274.30

 

 

1.56

%

 

$  8.94

 

 

 

Hypothetical (Excluding Expenses)

 

$1,000.00

 

 

$1,017.34

 

 

1.56

%

 

$  7.93

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ING Russia Fund

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual Fund Return

 

$1,000.00

 

 

$1,350.40

 

 

2.13

%

 

$12.62

 

 

 

Hypothetical (Excluding Expenses)

 

$1,000.00

 

 

$1,014.47

 

 

2.13

%

 

$10.82

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


*                 Expenses are equal to each Fund’s respective annualized expense ratios multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half-year.

 

29


 

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

The Board of Trustees and Shareholders
ING Mutual Funds and ING Mayflower Trust

 

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the portfolios of investments, of ING Global Equity Dividend Fund, ING Global Real Estate Fund, ING Global Value Choice Fund (formerly ING Worldwide Growth Fund), ING Emerging Countries Fund, ING Foreign Fund, ING International Fund, ING International SmallCap Fund (formerly ING International SmallCap Growth Fund), ING International Value Choice Fund, ING Precious Metals Fund, and ING Russia Fund, each a series of ING Mutual Funds, and ING International Value Fund, a series of ING Mayflower Trust, as of October 31, 2005, and the related statements of operations for the year or period then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the years or periods in the two-year period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the years or periods in the three-year period then ended. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. The financial highlights for each of the years or periods prior to November 1, 2002 were audited by other auditors whose report thereon, dated December 17, 2002, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial highlights.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2005 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, or by other appropriate auditing procedures. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of ING Global Equity Dividend Fund, ING Global Real Estate Fund, ING Global Value Choice Fund, ING Emerging Countries Fund, ING Foreign Fund, ING International Fund, ING International SmallCap Fund, ING International Value Choice Fund, ING Precious Metals Fund, ING Russia Fund and ING International Value Fund as of October 31, 2005, and the results of their operations, the changes in their net assets, and their financial highlights for the periods specified in the first paragraph above, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

 

Boston, Massachusets
December 22, 2005

 

30


 

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005

 

 

 

ING

 

ING

 

ING

 

ING

 

 

 

Global Equity

 

Global

 

Global

 

Emerging

 

 

 

Dividend

 

Real Estate

 

Value Choice

 

Countries

 

 

 

Fund

 

Fund

 

Fund

 

Fund

 

ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments in securities at value+*

 

$

146,587,299

 

$

174,200,130

 

$

97,494,287

 

$

122,362,835

 

Investment in affiliate**

 

 

2,663,341

 

 

 

Short-term investments at amortized cost

 

 

 

6,636,000

 

19,481,000

 

Cash

 

2,732,866

 

4,002,656

 

3,268,679

 

4,983,923

 

Foreign currencies at value***

 

114,373

 

453,952

 

23,995

 

4,722,120

 

Receivables:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment securities sold

 

1,448,576

 

 

608,894

 

 

Fund shares sold

 

1,317,834

 

952,275

 

33,898

 

600,195

 

Dividends and interest

 

168,886

 

370,365

 

221,028

 

604,342

 

Prepaid expenses

 

24,957

 

27,397

 

16,056

 

23,678

 

Total assets

 

152,394,791

 

182,670,116

 

108,302,837

 

152,778,093

 

LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payable for investment securities purchased

 

770,231

 

1,832,055

 

248,722

 

 

Payable for fund shares redeemed

 

360,120

 

251,344

 

362,726

 

193,817

 

Payable upon receipt of securities loaned

 

 

 

6,636,000

 

19,481,000

 

Payable to affiliates

 

212,222

 

227,077

 

161,127

 

201,706

 

Payable for trustee fees

 

1,889

 

2,140

 

38,040

 

71,305

 

Other accrued expenses and liabilities

 

87,594

 

70,863

 

127,280

 

154,159

 

Total liabilities

 

1,432,056

 

2,383,479

 

7,573,895

 

20,101,987

 

NET ASSETS

 

$

150,962,735

 

$

180,286,637

 

$

100,728,942

 

$

132,676,106

 

NET ASSETS WERE COMPRISED OF:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in capital

 

$

147,968,717

 

$

145,023,060

 

$

286,806,785

 

$

189,097,429

 

Undistributed net investment income
(accumulated net investment loss)

 

80,039

 

(3,067,440

)

396,508

 

670,204

 

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

 

2,013,920

 

12,000,328

 

(190,054,701

)

(60,910,593

)

Net unrealized appreciation on investments and
foreign currency related transactions

 

900,059

 

26,330,689

 

3,580,350

 

3,819,066

 

NET ASSETS

 

$

150,962,735

 

$

180,286,637

 

$

100,728,942

 

$

132,676,106

 

 


+

 

Including securities loaned at value

 

$

 

$

 

$

6,412,204

 

$

18,758,086

 

*

 

Cost of investments in securities

 

$

145,686,127

 

$

147,918,813

 

$

93,910,959

 

$

118,623,108

 

**

 

Cost of investment in affiliate

 

$

 

$

2,611,784

 

$

 

$

 

***

 

Cost of foreign currencies

 

$

114,898

 

$

454,090

 

$

24,069

 

$

4,639,658

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

 

 

ING

 

ING

 

ING

 

ING

 

 

 

Global Equity

 

Global

 

Global

 

Emerging

 

 

 

Dividend

 

Real Estate

 

Value Choice

 

Countries

 

 

 

Fund

 

Fund

 

Fund

 

Fund

 

Class A:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

$

73,186,239

 

$

138,313,993

 

$

41,940,766

 

$

87,142,666

 

Shares authorized

 

unlimited

 

unlimited

 

unlimited

 

unlimited

 

Par value

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.00

 

Shares outstanding

 

5,599,733

 

8,069,210

 

2,309,102

 

3,692,533

 

Net asset value and redemption price per share

 

$

13.07

 

$

17.14

 

$

18.16

 

$

23.60

 

Maximum offering price per share (5.75%)(1)

 

$

13.87

 

$

18.19

 

$

19.27

 

$

25.04

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class B:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

$

28,811,430

 

$

12,302,242

 

$

23,483,290

 

$

12,562,235

 

Shares authorized

 

unlimited

 

unlimited

 

unlimited

 

unlimited

 

Par value

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.00

 

Shares outstanding

 

2,208,331

 

819,716

 

1,193,803

 

542,117

 

Net asset value and redemption price per share(2)

 

$

13.05

 

$

15.01

 

$

19.67

 

$

23.17

 

Maximum offering price per share

 

$

13.05

 

$

15.01

 

$

19.67

 

$

23.17

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class C:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

$

48,965,066

 

$

27,989,250

 

$

30,918,348

 

$

20,985,203

 

Shares authorized

 

unlimited

 

unlimited

 

unlimited

 

unlimited

 

Par value

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.00

 

Shares outstanding

 

3,759,531

 

1,788,316

 

1,766,465

 

952,145

 

Net asset value and redemption price per share(2)

 

$

13.02

 

$

15.65

 

$

17.50

 

$

22.04

 

Maximum offering price per share

 

$

13.02

 

$

15.65

 

$

17.50

 

$

22.04

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

$

1,210,374

 

Shares authorized

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

unlimited

 

Par value

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

$

0.00

 

Shares outstanding

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

52,162

 

Net asset value and redemption price per share

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

$

23.20

 

Maximum offering price per share (3.50%)(3)

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

$

24.04

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class I:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

n/a

 

$

1,681,152

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

Shares authorized

 

n/a

 

unlimited

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

Par value

 

n/a

 

$

0.00

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

Shares outstanding

 

n/a

 

98,101

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

Net asset value and redemption price per share

 

n/a

 

$

17.14

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

Maximum offering price per share

 

n/a

 

$

17.14

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class Q:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

$

4,386,538

 

$

10,775,628

 

Shares authorized

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

unlimited

 

unlimited

 

Par value

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.00

 

Shares outstanding

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

206,448

 

441,990

 

Net asset value and redemption price per share

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

$

21.25

 

$

24.38

 

Maximum offering price per share

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

$

21.25

 

$

24.38

 

 


(1)

Maximum offering price is computed at 100/94.25 of net asset value. On purchases of $50,000 or more, the offering price is reduced.

(2)

Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charges.

(3)

Maximum offering price is comuted at 100/96.50 of net asset value. On purchases of $50,000 or more, the offering price is reduced.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ING

 

ING

 

 

 

ING

 

ING

 

International

 

International

 

 

 

Foreign

 

International

 

SmallCap

 

Value

 

 

 

Fund

 

Fund

 

Fund

 

Fund

 

ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments in securities at value+*

 

$

217,260,206

 

$

115,751,131

 

$

333,759,396

 

$

4,021,654,583

 

Short-term investments at amortized cost

 

4,949,000

 

4,871,000

 

57,748,000

 

104,511,000

 

Repurchase agreement

 

 

4,462,000

 

 

 

Cash

 

9,317,785

 

108

 

6,352,256

 

38,602,717

 

Foreign currencies at value**

 

10,559,977

 

2,931

 

47,913

 

 

Receivables:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment securities sold

 

2,400,054

 

126,892

 

49,768

 

 

Fund shares sold

 

1,801,941

 

218,438

 

880,104

 

3,453,548

 

Dividends and interest

 

251,763

 

371,101

 

1,480,731

 

8,560,301

 

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

 

283,814

 

 

 

 

Prepaid expenses

 

24,493

 

22,922

 

27,342

 

56,495

 

Total assets

 

246,849,033

 

125,826,523

 

400,345,510

 

4,176,838,644

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payable for investment securities purchased

 

3,895,017

 

 

 

 

Payable for fund shares redeemed

 

173,135

 

124,263

 

782,941

 

8,311,190

 

Payable upon receipt of securities loaned

 

4,949,000

 

4,871,000

 

57,748,000

 

104,511,000

 

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

 

1,435,470

 

 

 

 

Payable to affiliates

 

340,831

 

152,918

 

476,128

 

5,202,694

 

Payable to custodian due to foreign currency overdraft***

 

 

 

 

491

 

Payable for trustee fees

 

1,531

 

37,081

 

6,548

 

27,134

 

Other accrued expenses and liabilities

 

222,994

 

106,581

 

322,293

 

2,170,225

 

Total liabilities

 

11,017,978

 

5,291,843

 

59,335,910

 

120,222,734

 

NET ASSETS

 

$

235,831,055

 

$

120,534,680

 

$

341,009,600

 

$

4,056,615,910

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET ASSETS WERE COMPRISED OF:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in capital

 

$

199,779,225

 

$

121,128,046

 

$

362,281,102

 

$

3,167,036,667

 

Undistributed net investment income

 

1,106,905

 

1,737,694

 

2,368,780

 

31,576,663

 

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

 

4,898,594

 

(10,920,904

)

(64,239,012

)

303,993,604

 

Net unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency related transactions

 

30,046,331

 

8,589,844

 

40,598,730

 

554,008,976

 

NET ASSETS

 

$

235,831,055

 

$

120,534,680

 

$

341,009,600

 

$

4,056,615,910

 

 


+

 

Including securities loaned at value

 

$

4,912,810

 

$

4,778,120

 

$

54,813,594

 

$

98,489,416

 

*

 

Cost of investments in securities

 

$

185,981,660

 

$

107,153,960

 

$

293,153,130

 

$

3,467,551,238

 

**

 

Cost of foreign currencies

 

$

10,611,329

 

$

2,965

 

$

47,974

 

$

 

***

 

Cost of foreign currencies overdraft

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

(1,570

)

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

33


 

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ING

 

ING

 

 

 

ING

 

ING

 

International

 

International

 

 

 

Foreign

 

International

 

SmallCap

 

Value

 

 

 

Fund

 

Fund

 

Fund

 

Fund

 

Class A:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

$

122,882,860

 

$

51,192,568

 

$

173,612,100

 

$

1,732,331,829

 

Shares authorized

 

unlimited

 

unlimited

 

unlimited

 

unlimited

 

Par value

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.01

 

Shares outstanding

 

8,309,121

 

4,667,084

 

4,598,867

 

94,508,267

 

Net asset value and redemption price per share

 

$

14.79

 

$

10.97

 

$

37.75

 

$

18.33

 

Maximum offering price per share (5.75%)(1)

 

$

15.69

 

$

11.64

 

$

40.05

 

$

19.45

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class B:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

$

22,943,553

 

$

16,338,052

 

$

57,130,991

 

$

411,070,804

 

Shares authorized

 

unlimited

 

unlimited

 

unlimited

 

unlimited

 

Par value

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.01

 

Shares outstanding

 

1,577,387

 

1,548,728

 

1,471,364

 

22,898,409

 

Net asset value and redemption price per share(2)

 

$

14.55

 

$

10.55

 

$

38.83

 

$

17.95

 

Maximum offering price per share

 

$

14.55

 

$

10.55

 

$

38.83

 

$

17.95

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class C:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

$

87,876,761

 

$

15,008,117

 

$

52,420,317

 

$

663,625,648

 

Shares authorized

 

unlimited

 

unlimited

 

unlimited

 

unlimited

 

Par value

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.01

 

Shares outstanding

 

6,032,288

 

1,422,269

 

1,472,722

 

37,059,693

 

Net asset value and redemption price per share(2)

 

$

14.57

 

$

10.55

 

$

35.59

 

$

17.91

 

Maximum offering price per share

 

$

14.57

 

$

10.55

 

$

35.59

 

$

17.91

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class I:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

$

1,048,708

 

$

23,452,303

 

n/a

 

$

1,221,594,290

 

Shares authorized

 

unlimited

 

unlimited

 

n/a

 

unlimited

 

Par value

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.00

 

n/a

 

$

0.01

 

Shares outstanding

 

70,257

 

2,144,563

 

n/a

 

66,448,514

 

Net asset value and redemption price per share

 

$

14.93

 

$

10.94

 

n/a

 

$

18.38

 

Maximum offering price per share

 

$

14.93

 

$

10.94

 

n/a

 

$

18.38

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class Q:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

$

1,079,173

 

$

14,543,640

 

$

57,846,192

 

$

27,993,339

 

Shares authorized

 

unlimited

 

unlimited

 

unlimited

 

unlimited

 

Par value

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.01

 

Shares outstanding

 

72,799

 

1,335,418

 

1,427,224

 

1,524,074

 

Net asset value and redemption price per share

 

$

14.82

 

$

10.89

 

$

40.53

 

$

18.37

 

Maximum offering price per share

 

$

14.82

 

$

10.89

 

$

40.53

 

$

18.37

 

 


(1)

Maximum offering price is computed at 100/94.25 of net asset value. On purchases of $50,000 or more, the offering price is reduced.

(2)

Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charges.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

34


 

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

 

 

ING

 

ING

 

 

 

 

 

International

 

Precious

 

ING

 

 

 

Value Choice

 

Metals

 

Russia

 

 

 

Fund

 

Fund

 

Fund

 

ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments in securities at value+*

 

$

7,968,103

 

$

85,673,188

 

$

260,567,790

 

Short-term investments at amortized cost

 

 

 

29,251,000

 

Repurchase agreement

 

 

1,881,000

 

 

Cash

 

799,022

 

1,611

 

9,460,390

 

Foreign currencies at value**

 

 

1,957

 

 

Receivables:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment securities sold

 

573

 

 

336,500

 

Fund shares sold

 

907,272

 

119,406

 

1,670,566

 

Dividends and interest

 

13,433

 

24,259

 

1,195,778

 

Prepaid expenses

 

54,651

 

6,545

 

10,705

 

Reimbursement due from manager

 

3,657

 

 

 

Total assets

 

9,746,711

 

87,707,966

 

302,492,729

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payable for investment securities purchased

 

167,957

 

 

 

Payable for fund shares redeemed

 

 

24,883

 

682,403

 

Payable upon receipt of securities loaned

 

 

 

29,251,000

 

Payable to affiliates

 

17,828

 

93,494

 

376,710

 

Payable to custodian due to bank overdraft***

 

160,690

 

 

 

Payable for trustee fees

 

459

 

71,179

 

35,822

 

Other accrued expenses and liabilities

 

61,196

 

77,641

 

544,043

 

Total liabilities

 

408,130

 

267,197

 

30,889,978

 

NET ASSETS

 

$

9,338,581

 

$

87,440,769

 

$

271,602,751

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET ASSETS WERE COMPRISED OF:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in capital

 

$

8,830,552

 

$

107,759,570

 

$

178,002,777

 

Undistributed net investment income (accumulated net investment loss)

 

90,092

 

136,516

 

 

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

 

160,627

 

(37,011,925

)

(3,579,592

)

Net unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency related transactions

 

257,310

 

16,556,608

 

97,179,566

 

NET ASSETS

 

$

9,338,581

 

$

87,440,769

 

$

271,602,751

 

 


+

 

Includes securities loaned at value

 

$

 

$

 

$

29,101,252

 

*

 

Cost of investments in securities

 

$

7,711,615

 

$

69,116,566

 

$

163,388,224

 

**

 

Cost of foreign currencies

 

$

 

$

1,971

 

$

 

***

 

Cost of foreign currencies overdraft

 

$

(160,690

)

$

 

$

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

35


 

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

 

 

ING

 

ING

 

 

 

 

 

International

 

Precious

 

ING

 

 

 

Value Choice

 

Metals

 

Russia

 

 

 

Fund

 

Fund

 

Fund

 

Class A:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

$

6,114,897

 

$

87,440,769

 

$

271,602,751

 

Shares authorized

 

unlimited

 

unlimited

 

unlimited

 

Par value

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.00

 

Shares outstanding

 

571,228

 

11,909,406

 

8,109,724

 

Net asset value and redemption price per share

 

$

10.70

 

$

7.34

 

$

33.49

 

Maximum offering price per share (5.75%)(1)

 

$

11.35

 

$

7.79

 

$

35.53

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class B:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

$

1,427,381

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

Shares authorized

 

unlimited

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

Par value

 

$

0.00

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

Shares outstanding

 

134,074

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

Net asset value and redemption price per share(2)

 

$

10.65

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

Maximum offering price per share

 

$

10.65

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class C:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

$

1,796,303

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

Shares authorized

 

unlimited

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

Par value

 

$

0.00

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

Shares outstanding

 

168,516

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

Net asset value and redemption price per share(2)

 

$

10.66

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

Maximum offering price per share

 

$

10.66

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

 


(1)

Maximum offering price is computed at 100/94.25 of net asset value. On purchases of $50,000 or more, the offering price is reduced.

(2)

Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charges.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

36


 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2005

 

 

 

ING

 

ING

 

ING

 

ING

 

 

 

Global Equity

 

Global

 

Global

 

Emerging

 

 

 

Dividend

 

Real Estate

 

Value Choice

 

Countries

 

 

 

Fund

 

Fund

 

Fund

 

Fund

 

INVESTMENT INCOME:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends, net of foreign taxes withheld*

 

$

4,094,979

 

$

4,228,882

 

$

2,379,392

 

$

2,865,702

 

Interest

 

430,524

 

116,406

 

132,408

 

420,236

 

Securities lending income

 

 

 

10,253

 

40,595

 

Total investment income

 

4,525,503

 

4,345,288

 

2,522,053

 

3,326,533

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXPENSES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment management fees

 

635,302

 

1,375,038

 

1,091,559

 

1,424,134

 

Distribution and service fees:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

113,984

 

275,873

 

157,468

 

265,309

 

Class B

 

174,679

 

86,945

 

262,084

 

132,025

 

Class C

 

276,959

 

177,802

 

337,539

 

135,235

 

Class M

 

 

 

 

12,092

 

Class Q

 

 

 

10,505

 

25,481

 

Transfer agent fees:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

53,204

 

52,910

 

99,749

 

135,735

 

Class B

 

20,387

 

4,167

 

58,079

 

23,617

 

Class C

 

32,342

 

8,512

 

75,142

 

24,266

 

Class M

 

 

 

 

2,208

 

Class I

 

 

84

 

 

 

Class Q

 

 

 

1,088

 

4,203

 

Administrative service fees

 

90,757

 

137,502

 

109,155

 

113,930

 

Shareholder reporting expense

 

9,417

 

32,065

 

102,819

 

44,387

 

Registration fees

 

51,639

 

58,324

 

53,010

 

64,535

 

Professional fees

 

7,039

 

20,675

 

20,232

 

18,150

 

Custody and accounting expense

 

33,643

 

22,235

 

47,840

 

90,429

 

Trustee fees

 

456

 

3,953

 

5,247

 

4,056

 

Insurance expense

 

259

 

1,697

 

1,851

 

1,598

 

Miscellaneous expense

 

3,580

 

7,825

 

12,650

 

14,311

 

Total expenses

 

1,503,647

 

2,265,607

 

2,446,017

 

2,535,701

 

Net recouped (waived and reimbursed) fees

 

106,078

 

112,929

 

(48,215

)

(67,496

)

Net expenses

 

1,609,725

 

2,378,536

 

2,397,802

 

2,468,205

 

Net investment income

 

2,915,778

 

1,966,752

 

124,251

 

858,328

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN
CURRENCY RELATED TRANSACTIONS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss) on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

2,056,907

 

12,517,088

 

25,260,163

 

46,026,281

 

Foreign currency related transactions

 

(369,163

)

(353,065

)

(126,821

)

(167,217

)

Payment by affiliate

 

 

 

8,840

 

266,176

 

Net realized gain on investments, foreign currency related transactions and payment by affiliate

 

1,687,744

 

12,164,023

 

25,142,182

 

46,125,240

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

(344,958

)

10,843,158

 

(11,141,392

)

(26,295,657

)

Foreign currency related transactions

 

409

 

2,092

 

(30,426

)

(60,697

)

Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments and foreign currency related transactions

 

(344,549

)

10,845,250

 

(11,171,818

)

(26,356,354

)

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments, foreign currency related transactions and payment by affiliate

 

1,343,195

 

23,009,273

 

13,970,364

 

19,768,886

 

Increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

$

4,258,973

 

$

24,976,025

 

$

14,094,615

 

$

20,627,214

 

 


*Foreign taxes withheld

 

$

331,482

 

$

256,645

 

$

130,683

 

$

385,691

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

37


 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ING

 

ING

 

 

 

ING

 

ING

 

International

 

International

 

 

 

Foreign

 

International

 

SmallCap

 

Value

 

 

 

Fund

 

Fund

 

Fund

 

Fund

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT INCOME:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends, net of foreign taxes withheld*

 

$

3,739,100

 

$

2,670,663

 

$

7,967,211

 

$

89,590,031

 

Interest

 

316,283

 

285,638

 

758,864

 

10,347,072

 

Securities lending income

 

24,892

 

10,470

 

424,970

 

299,769

 

Total investment income

 

4,080,275

 

2,966,771

 

9,151,045

 

100,236,872

 

EXPENSES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment management fees

 

1,863,015

 

1,147,953

 

3,390,664

 

40,730,906

 

Distribution and service fees:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

248,013

 

128,704

 

591,465

 

5,654,943

 

Class B

 

178,519

 

165,308

 

593,084

 

4,475,532

 

Class C

 

656,185

 

160,979

 

503,204

 

6,830,989

 

Class Q

 

2,852

 

24,243

 

151,115

 

71,976

 

Transfer agent fees:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

111,997

 

74,741

 

274,880

 

2,177,078

 

Class B

 

20,165

 

23,985

 

96,312

 

516,961

 

Class C

 

74,134

 

23,374

 

81,816

 

790,777

 

Class I

 

914

 

2,257

 

 

464,180

 

Class Q

 

548

 

1,021

 

5,310

 

12,812

 

Administrative service fees

 

186,299

 

114,794

 

339,063

 

4,073,046

 

Shareholder reporting expense

 

31,995

 

37,528

 

137,044

 

617,995

 

Registration fees

 

69,795

 

49,308

 

58,612

 

82,848

 

Professional fees

 

17,107

 

12,693

 

29,140

 

244,065

 

Custody and accounting expense

 

239,518

 

59,340

 

163,516

 

1,220,150

 

Trustee fees

 

4,474

 

4,638

 

13,513

 

147,714

 

Insurance expense

 

1,822

 

1,649

 

5,172

 

60,810

 

Miscellaneous expense

 

9,442

 

9,390

 

27,147

 

1,268,609

 

Total expenses

 

3,716,794

 

2,041,905

 

6,461,057

 

69,441,391

 

Net recouped fees

 

25,859

 

 

 

 

Net expenses

 

3,742,653

 

2,041,905

 

6,461,057

 

69,441,391

 

Net investment income

 

337,622

 

924,866

 

2,689,988

 

30,795,481

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY RELATED TRANSACTIONS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss) on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

9,502,106

 

15,808,237

 

98,030,683

 

334,541,367

 

Foreign currency related transactions

 

(1,833,185

)

(163,812

)

(1,085,920

)

(1,313,398

)

Payment by affiliate

 

 

127,510

 

914,722

 

79,655

 

Net realized gain on investments, foreign currency related transactions and payment by affiliate

 

7,668,921

 

15,771,935

 

97,859,485

 

333,307,624

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

21,552,282

 

(3,056,148

)

(16,250,317

)

193,480,616

 

Foreign currency related transactions

 

(1,235,653

)

(15,141

)

(6,168

)

(509,788

)

Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments and foreign currency related transactions

 

20,316,629

 

(3,071,289

)

(16,256,485

)

192,970,828

 

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments, foreign currency related transactions and payment by affiliate

 

27,985,550

 

12,700,646

 

81,603,000

 

526,278,452

 

Increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

$

28,323,172

 

$

13,625,512

 

$

84,292,988

 

$

557,073,933

 

 


*Foreign taxes withheld

 

$

547,196

 

$

278,925

 

$

727,389

 

$

11,540,682

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

38


 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE PERIODS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2005

 

 

 

ING

 

ING

 

 

 

 

 

International

 

Precious

 

ING

 

 

 

Value Choice

 

Metals

 

Russia

 

 

 

Fund

 

Fund

 

Fund

 

 

 

February 1, 2005(1)

 

Year Ended

 

Year Ended

 

 

 

to October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT INCOME:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends, net of foreign taxes withheld*

 

 

$

108,395

 

 

$

427,199

 

$

4,398,811

 

Interest

 

 

12,092

 

 

238,499

 

 

Securities lending income

 

 

 

 

 

31,020

 

Total investment income

 

 

120,487

 

 

665,698

 

4,429,831

 

EXPENSES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment management fees

 

 

43,216

 

 

753,527

 

2,607,017

 

Distribution and service fees:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

 

7,396

 

 

209,508

 

521,402

 

Class B

 

 

6,107

 

 

 

 

Class C

 

 

7,524

 

 

 

 

Transfer agent fees:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

 

4,282

 

 

157,198

 

224,403

 

Class B

 

 

864

 

 

 

 

Class C

 

 

1,064

 

 

 

 

Administrative service fees

 

 

4,322

 

 

83,803

 

208,559

 

Shareholder reporting expense

 

 

1,934

 

 

38,397

 

105,114

 

Registration fees

 

 

7,588

 

 

20,189

 

34,260

 

Professional fees

 

 

11,023

 

 

12,761

 

21,555

 

Custody and accounting expense

 

 

9,729

 

 

20,781

 

693,185

 

Trustee fees

 

 

529

 

 

6,811

 

6,393

 

Offering expense

 

 

50,928

 

 

 

 

Insurance expense

 

 

 

 

1,465

 

3,372

 

Miscellaneous expense

 

 

1,709

 

 

6,931

 

15,875

 

Total expenses

 

 

158,215

 

 

1,311,371

 

4,441,135

 

Net waived and reimbursed fees

 

 

(74,545

)

 

 

 

Net expenses

 

 

83,670

 

 

1,311,371

 

4,441,135

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

 

36,817

 

 

(645,673

)

(11,304

)

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RELATED TRANSACTIONS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss) on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

 

173,313

 

 

9,031,490

 

87,447

 

Foreign currency related transactions

 

 

(13,800

)

 

(62,654

)

(10,368

)

Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency related transactions

 

 

159,513

 

 

8,968,836

 

77,079

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

 

256,488

 

 

(3,272,165

)

61,195,797

 

Foreign currency related transactions

 

 

822

 

 

966

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments and foreign currency related transactions

 

 

257,310

 

 

(3,271,199

)

61,195,797

 

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments and foreign currency related transactions

 

 

416,823

 

 

5,697,637

 

61,272,876

 

Increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

 

$

453,640

 

 

$

5,051,964

 

$

61,261,572

 

 


*

 

Foreign taxes withheld

 

 

$

13,107

 

 

$

28,091

 

$

723,301

 

(1)

 

Commencement of operations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

39


 

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

 

 

ING Global Equity Dividend Fund

 

ING Global Real Estate Fund

 

 

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

 

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

 

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM OPERATIONS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

$

2,915,778

 

$

406,630

 

$

1,966,752

 

$

1,820,887

 

Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency related transactions

 

1,687,744

 

335,349

 

12,164,023

 

6,506,097

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments and foreign currency related transactions

 

(344,549

)

1,066,068

 

10,845,250

 

9,630,317

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

4,258,973

 

1,808,047

 

24,976,025

 

17,957,301

 

FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

(1,612,143

)

(196,130

)

(3,673,599

)

(2,020,848

)

Class B

 

(464,058

)

(23,192

)

(233,025

)

(92,026

)

Class C

 

(739,105

)

(20,430

)

(422,111

)

(115,157

)

Class I

 

 

 

(17,876

)

 

Net realized gains:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

(202,278

)

 

(5,775,476

)

(2,440,018

)

Class B

 

(68,833

)

 

(334,884

)

(103,979

)

Class C

 

(78,925

)

 

(517,618

)

(110,735

)

Total distributions

 

(3,165,342

)

(239,752

)

(10,974,589

)

(4,882,763

)

FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net proceeds from sale of shares

 

156,092,182

 

13,334,002

 

95,904,278

 

56,992,662

 

Dividends reinvested

 

1,717,095

 

61,619

 

8,286,072

 

3,845,479

 

 

 

157,809,277

 

13,395,621

 

104,190,350

 

60,838,141

 

Cost of shares redeemed

 

(26,214,327

)

(994,020

)

(46,019,544

)

(10,585,102

)

Net increase in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

 

131,594,950

 

12,401,601

 

58,170,806

 

50,253,039

 

Net increase in net assets

 

132,688,581

 

13,969,896

 

72,172,242

 

63,327,577

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of year

 

18,274,154

 

4,304,258

 

108,114,395

 

44,786,818

 

End of year

 

$

150,962,735

 

$

18,274,154

 

$

180,286,637

 

$

108,114,395

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income (accumulated net investment loss) at end of year

 

$

80,039

 

$

317,908

 

$

(3,067,440

)

$

(778,529

)

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

40


 

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

 

 

ING Global Value Choice Fund

 

ING Emerging Countries Fund

 

 

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

 

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

 

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM OPERATIONS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

124,251

 

$

(748,568

)

$

858,328

 

$

276,515

 

Net realized gain on investments, foreign currency related transactions and payment by affiliate

 

25,142,182

 

21,327,711

 

46,125,240

 

17,726,017

 

Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments and foreign currency related transactions

 

(11,171,818

)

(10,025,365

)

(26,356,354

)

(5,624,977

)

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

14,094,615

 

10,553,778

 

20,627,214

 

12,377,555

 

FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

 

 

(59,355

)

(341,859

)

Class M

 

 

 

 

(2,321

)

Class Q

 

 

 

(13,322

)

(96,899

)

Total distributions

 

 

 

(72,677

)

(441,079

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net proceeds from sale of shares

 

15,058,733

 

13,920,775

 

49,570,991

 

63,742,660

 

Dividends reinvested

 

 

 

65,764

 

387,844

 

 

 

15,058,733

 

13,920,775

 

49,636,755

 

64,130,504

 

Cost of shares redeemed

 

(43,124,283

)

(54,040,277

)

(37,110,260

)

(94,288,735

)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

 

(28,065,550

)

(40,119,502

)

12,526,495

 

(30,158,231

)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

 

(13,970,935

)

(29,565,724

)

33,081,032

 

(18,221,755

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of year

 

114,699,877

 

144,265,601

 

99,595,074

 

117,816,829

 

End of year

 

$

100,728,942

 

$

114,699,877

 

$

132,676,106

 

$

99,595,074

 

Undistributed net investment income at end of year

 

$

396,508

 

$

947

 

$

670,204

 

$

53,249

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

 

 

ING Foreign Fund

 

ING International Fund

 

 

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

 

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

 

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM OPERATIONS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

$

337,622

 

$

22,738

 

$

924,866

 

$

627,166

 

Net realized gain (loss) on investments, foreign currency related transactions and payment by affiliate

 

7,668,921

 

(2,094,226

)

15,771,935

 

12,363,164

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments and foreign currency related transactions

 

20,316,629

 

9,255,618

 

(3,071,289

)

1,122,418

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

28,323,172

 

7,184,130

 

13,625,512

 

14,112,748

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

 

(31,426

)

(500,256

)

(65,485

)

Class B

 

 

(6,143

)

(77,407

)

 

Class C

 

 

(20,429

)

(70,840

)

 

Class I

 

 

(964

)

(268,842

)

(43,979

)

Class Q

 

 

(1,175

)

(93,747

)

(38,000

)

Net realized gains:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

 

(33,310

)

 

 

Class B

 

 

(7,332

)

 

 

Class C

 

 

(26,225

)

 

 

Class I

 

 

(920

)

 

 

Class Q

 

 

(1,471

)

 

 

Return of capital:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

 

(86,197

)

 

 

Class B

 

 

(19,071

)

 

 

Class C

 

 

(68,664

)

 

 

Class I

 

 

(2,392

)

 

 

Class Q

 

 

(3,826

)

 

 

Total distributions

 

 

(309,545

)

(1,011,092

)

(147,464

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net proceeds from sale of shares

 

130,983,247

 

117,807,728

 

34,317,445

 

59,336,093

 

Dividends reinvested

 

 

195,834

 

927,388

 

123,195

 

Redemption fee proceeds

 

 

 

12,635

 

9,571

 

 

 

130,983,247

 

118,003,562

 

35,257,468

 

59,468,859

 

Cost of shares redeemed

 

(42,711,627

)

(19,794,538

)

(30,672,702

)

(67,247,422

)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

 

88,271,620

 

98,209,024

 

4,584,766

 

(7,778,563

)

Net increase in net assets

 

116,594,792

 

105,083,609

 

17,199,186

 

6,186,721

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of year

 

119,236,263

 

14,152,654

 

103,335,494

 

97,148,773

 

End of year

 

$

235,831,055

 

$

119,236,263

 

$

120,534,680

 

$

103,335,494

 

Undistributed net investment income at end of year

 

$

1,106,905

 

$

4,284

 

$

1,737,694

 

$

1,011,247

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ING International

 

 

 

ING International SmallCap Fund

 

ING International Value Fund

 

Value Choice Fund

 

 

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

February 1(1),

 

 

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

2005

 

 

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

to October 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2005

 

2004

 

2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM OPERATIONS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

2,689,988

 

$

(358,177

)

$

30,795,481

 

$

22,990,839

 

$

36,817

 

Net realized gain on investments, foreign currency related transactions and payment by affiliate

 

97,859,485

 

75,495,671

 

333,307,624

 

282,586,322

 

159,513

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments and foreign currency related transactions

 

(16,256,485

)

(27,136,347

)

192,970,828

 

450,122,588

 

257,310

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

84,292,988

 

48,001,147

 

557,073,933

 

755,699,749

 

453,640

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

 

(28,389

)

(24,560,725

)

(10,230,529

)

 

Class B

 

 

 

(2,978,147

)

(4,813,131

)

 

Class C

 

 

 

(4,480,827

)

(221,805

)

 

Class I

 

 

 

(14,637,231

)

 

 

Class Q

 

 

(35,174

)

(416,197

)

 

 

Net realized gains:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

 

 

(88,815,999

)

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

(21,863,296

)

 

 

Class C

 

 

 

(32,628,011

)

 

 

Class I

 

 

 

(40,249,883

)

 

 

Class Q

 

 

 

(1,347,031

)

 

 

Total distributions

 

 

(63,563

)

(231,977,347

)

(15,265,465

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net proceeds from sale of shares

 

93,365,295

 

102,648,725

 

888,315,865

 

760,539,725

 

9,890,518

 

Dividends reinvested

 

 

53,883

 

168,697,259

 

11,832,249

 

 

 

 

93,365,295

 

102,702,608

 

1,057,013,124

 

772,371,974

 

9,890,518

 

Cost of shares redeemed

 

(158,584,246

)

(170,219,420

)

(1,185,357,264

)

(855,607,324

)

(1,005,577

)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

 

(65,218,951

)

(67,516,812

)

(128,344,140

)

(83,235,350

)

8,884,941

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

 

19,074,037

 

(19,579,228

)

196,752,446

 

657,198,934

 

9,338,581

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of year

 

321,935,563

 

341,514,791

 

3,859,863,464

 

3,202,664,530

 

 

End of year

 

$

341,009,600

 

$

321,935,563

 

$

4,056,615,910

 

$

3,859,863,464

 

$

9,338,581

 

Undistributed net investment income at end of year

 

$

2,368,780

 

$

36,528

 

$

31,576,663

 

$

46,064,519

 

$

90,092

 

 


(1)  Commencement of operations

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

43


 

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

 

 

ING Precious Metals Fund

 

ING Russia Fund

 

 

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

 

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

 

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2005

 

2004

 

FROM OPERATIONS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

(645,673

)

$

(643,094

)

$

(11,304

)

$

321,241

 

Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency related transactions

 

8,968,836

 

15,823,998

 

77,079

 

47,457,393

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments and foreign currency related transactions

 

(3,271,199

)

(13,509,349

)

61,195,797

 

(9,081,553

)

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

5,051,964

 

1,671,555

 

61,261,572

 

38,697,081

 

FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

(2,990,570

)

 

(111,452

)

(207,493

)

Total distributions

 

(2,990,570

)

 

(111,452

)

(207,493

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net proceeds from sale of shares

 

8,755,764

 

15,000,362

 

93,862,631

 

135,313,377

 

Dividends reinvested

 

2,642,230

 

 

96,494

 

153,665

 

Redemption fee proceeds

 

 

 

850,706

 

1,459,066

 

 

 

11,397,994

 

15,000,362

 

94,809,831

 

136,926,108

 

Cost of shares redeemed

 

(17,774,785

)

(26,611,993

)

(96,537,671

)

(124,835,873

)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

 

(6,376,791

)

(11,611,631

)

(1,727,840

)

12,090,235

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

 

(4,315,397

)

(9,940,076

)

59,422,280

 

50,579,823

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of year

 

91,756,166

 

101,696,242

 

212,180,471

 

161,600,648

 

End of year

 

$

87,440,769

 

$

91,756,166

 

$

271,602,751

 

$

212,180,471

 

Undistributed net investment income at end of year

 

$

136,516

 

$

2,989,240

 

$

 

$

110,090

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period.

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

Class B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 17,

 

 

 

 

 

October 24,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2003(1) to

 

 

 

 

 

2003(1) to

 

 

 

 

Year Ended October 31,

 

October 31,

 

Year Ended October 31,

 

October 31,

 

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

Per Share Operating Performance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

12.41

 

10.49

 

10.00

 

 

12.37

 

10.49

 

10.31

 

 

Income from investment operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

$

0.47

*

0.44

 

0.02

 

 

0.37

*

0.42

 

0.00

**

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

on investments

 

$

0.92

 

1.87

 

0.47

 

 

0.92

 

1.82

 

0.18

 

 

Total from investment operations

 

$

1.39

 

2.31

 

0.49

 

 

1.29

 

2.24

 

0.18

 

 

Less distributions from:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

$

0.54

 

0.39

 

 

 

0.42

 

0.36

 

 

 

Net realized gains on investments

 

$

0.19

 

 

 

 

0.19

 

 

 

 

Total distributions

 

$

0.73

 

0.39

 

 

 

0.61

 

0.36

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

13.07

 

12.41

 

10.49

 

 

13.05

 

12.37

 

10.49

 

 

Total Return(2)

 

%

11.45

 

22.59

 

4.90

 

 

10.65

 

21.92

 

1.75

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

 

$

73,186

 

11,316

 

4,274

 

 

28,811

 

3,303

 

12

 

 

Ratios to average net assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net expenses after expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reimbursement/recoupment(3)(4)

 

%

1.40

 

1.40

 

1.40

 

 

2.15

 

2.15

 

2.15

 

 

Gross expenses prior to expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reimbursement/recoupment(3)

 

%

1.28

 

3.44

 

7.00

 

 

2.03

 

4.19

 

7.75

 

 

Net investment income (loss) after expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reimbursement/recoupment(3)(4)

 

%

3.60

 

4.39

 

3.58

 

 

2.83

 

4.03

 

(0.67

)

 

Portfolio turnover rate

 

%

57

 

60

 

3

 

 

57

 

60

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

Class C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 29,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2003(1) to

 

 

 

Year Ended October 31,

 

October 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

Per Share Operating Performance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

 

$

 

12.37

 

10.48

 

10.44

 

 

Income from investment operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

 

$

 

0.37

*

0.39

 

0.00

**

 

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

 

 

$

 

0.90

 

1.86

 

0.04

 

 

Total from investment operations

 

 

$

 

1.27

 

2.25

 

0.04

 

 

Less distributions from:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

 

$

 

0.43

 

0.36

 

 

 

Net realized gains on investments

 

 

$

 

0.19

 

 

 

 

Total distributions

 

 

$

 

0.62

 

0.36

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

 

$

 

13.02

 

12.37

 

10.48

 

 

Total Return(2)

 

 

%

 

10.51

 

21.99

 

0.38

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

 

 

$

 

48,965

 

3,655

 

19

 

 

Ratios to average net assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net expenses after expense reimbursement/recoupment(3)(4)

 

 

%

 

2.15

 

2.15

 

2.15

 

 

Gross expenses prior to expense reimbursement/recoupment(3)

 

 

%

 

2.03

 

4.19

 

7.75

 

 

Net investment income (loss) after expense reimbursement/recoupment(3)(4)

 

 

%

 

2.82

 

3.99

 

(0.88

)

 

Portfolio turnover rate

 

 

%

 

57

 

60

 

3

 

 

 

(1)              Commencement of operations.

(2)              Total return is calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions at net asset value and excluding the deduction of sales charges. Total return for less than one year is not annualized.

(3)              Annualized for periods less than one year.

(4)              The Investment Manager has agreed to limit expenses, (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage and extraordinary expenses) subject to possible recoupment by ING Investments, LLC within three years of being incurred.

*                 Per share data calculated using average number of shares outstanding throughout the period.

**          Amount represents less than $0.005 per share

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

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ING GLOBAL REAL ESTATE FUND

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period.

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

Class B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

November 5,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 15,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2001(1) to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2002(1) to

 

 

 

 

Year Ended October 31,

 

October 31,

 

Year Ended October 31,

 

October 31,

 

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

Per Share Operating Performance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

$

 

15.40

 

 

13.06

 

10.40

 

10.01

 

 

13.67

 

11.74

 

9.43

 

10.03

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

$

 

0.26

 

*†

0.27

 

0.57

 

0.45

 

 

0.12

*†

0.14

 

0.48

 

0.16

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

on investments

$

 

2.94

 

3.26

 

2.79

 

0.31

 

 

2.59

2.90

 

2.47

 

(0.58

)

 

Total from investment operations

$

 

3.20

 

 

3.53

 

3.36

 

0.76

 

 

2.71

 

3.04

 

2.95

 

(0.42

)

 

Less distributions from:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

$

 

0.54

 

 

0.43

 

0.54

 

0.37

 

 

0.45

 

0.35

 

0.48

 

0.18

 

 

Net realized gain on investments

$

 

0.92

 

 

0.76

 

0.16

 

 

 

0.92

 

0.76

 

0.16

 

 

 

Total distributions

$

 

1.46

 

 

1.19

 

0.70

 

0.37

 

 

1.37

 

1.11

 

0.64

 

0.18

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

$

 

17.14

 

 

15.40

 

13.06

 

10.40

 

 

15.01

 

13.67

 

11.74

 

9.43

 

 

Total Return(2)

%

 

21.95

 

 

28.90

 

33.77

 

7.47

 

 

21.05

 

27.89

 

32.83

 

(4.29

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

$

 

138,314

 

 

95,561

 

41,549

 

25,440

 

 

12,302

 

4,736

 

1,506

 

677

 

 

Ratios to average net assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net expenses after expense reimbursement/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

recoupment(3)(4)

%

 

1.59

 

 

1.75

 

1.75

 

1.76

 

 

2.34

 

2.50

 

2.50

 

2.52

 

 

Gross expenses prior to expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reimbursement/recoupment(3)

%

 

1.50

 

 

1.55

 

1.95

 

2.46

 

 

2.25

 

2.30

 

2.70

 

3.19

 

 

Net investment income after expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reimbursement/recoupment(3)(4)

%

 

1.58

 

2.55

 

5.14

 

4.12

 

 

0.79

1.78

 

4.44

 

3.74

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate

%

 

91

 

 

129

 

124

 

141

 

 

91

 

129

 

124

 

141

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

January 8,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2002(1) to

 

 

 

 

 

Year Ended October 31,

 

October 31,

 

 

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

Per Share Operating Performance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

 

14.19

 

 

12.14

 

 

9.70

 

 

9.99

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

$

 

0.12

*†

 

0.14

 

 

0.45

 

 

0.19

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

on investments

 

$

 

2.71

 

3.02

 

 

2.60

 

 

(0.31

)

 

Total from investment operations

 

$

 

2.83

 

 

3.16

 

 

3.05

 

 

(0.12

)

 

Less distributions from:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

$

 

0.45

 

 

0.35

 

 

0.45

 

 

0.17

 

 

Net realized gain on investments

 

$

 

0.92

 

 

0.76

 

 

0.16

 

 

 

 

Total distributions

 

$

 

1.37

 

 

1.11

 

 

0.61

 

 

0.17

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

 

15.65

 

 

14.19

 

 

12.14

 

 

9.70

 

 

Total Return(2)

 

%

 

21.11

 

 

27.93

 

 

32.89

 

 

(1.24

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

 

$

 

27,989

 

 

7,817

 

 

1,732

 

 

2,320

 

 

Ratios to average net assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net expenses after expense reimbursement/recoupment(3)(4)

 

%

 

2.34

 

 

2.50

 

 

2.50

 

 

2.52

 

 

Gross expenses prior to expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reimbursement/recoupment(3)

 

%

 

2.25

 

 

2.30

 

 

2.70

 

 

3.19

 

 

Net investment income after expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reimbursement/recoupment(3)(4)

 

%

 

0.78

 

1.72

 

 

4.60

 

 

3.51

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate

 

%

 

91

 

 

129

 

 

124

 

 

141

 

 

 

(1)              Commencement of operations.

(2)              Total return is calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions at net asset value and excluding the deduction of sales charges. Total return for less than one year is not annualized.

(3)              Annualized for periods less than one year.

(4)              The Investment Manager has agreed to limit expenses, (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage and extraordinary expenses) subject to possible recoupment by ING Investments, LLC within three years of being incurred.

*                 Per share data calculated using average number of shares outstanding throughout the period.

                  Effective November 1, 2004, the Fund adopted a policy to reduce cost of investments for financial statement purposes by the distributions received in excess of income from Real Estate Investment Trusts. The effect of this change for the twelve months ended October 31, 2005 was to decrease the net investment income per share by $0.12, $0.10 and $0.11, increase net realized and unrealized gain on investments per share by $0.12, $0.10 and $0.11 and decrease the ratio of net investment income to average net assets from 2.31% to 1.58%, 1.51% to 0.79% and 1.51% to 0.78% on Class A, Class B and Class C, respectively.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

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ING GLOBAL VALUE CHOICE FUND

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period.

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

 

 

 

 

Year Ended October 31,

 

 

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

Per Share Operating Performance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

 

15.96

 

 

14.76

 

 

12.36

 

 

15.45

 

 

26.36

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

 

0.09

 

 

(0.04

)

 

(0.06

)

 

(0.12

)*

 

(0.11

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

 

$

 

2.11

 

 

1.24

 

 

2.46

 

 

(2.97

)*

 

(9.73

)

 

Total from investment operations

 

$

 

2..20

 

 

1.20

 

 

2.40

 

 

(3.09

)

 

(9.84

)

 

Less distributions from:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized gain on investments

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.77

 

 

Tax return of capital

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.30

 

 

Total distributions

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.07

 

 

Payment by affiliate

 

$

 

0.00

**

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

 

18.16

 

 

15.96

 

 

14.76

 

 

12.36

 

 

15.45

 

 

Total Return(1)

 

%

 

13.78

 

8.13

 

 

19.42

 

 

(20.00

)

 

(38.80

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

 

$

 

41,941

 

 

46,133

 

 

56,877

 

 

69,478

 

 

134,152

 

 

Ratios to average net assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net expenses after expense reimbursement/recoupment and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

brokerage commission recapture

 

%

 

1.85

 

 

1.85

 

 

1.85

 

 

1.86

 

 

1.85

 

 

Net expenses after expense reimbursement/recoupment and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

prior to brokerage commission recapture(2)

 

%

 

1.85

 

 

1.85

 

 

1.85

 

 

1.86

 

 

1.85

 

 

Gross expenses prior to expense reimbursement/recoupment and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

brokerage commission recapture

 

%

 

1.90

 

 

1.77

 

 

1.93

 

 

1.96

 

 

1.95

 

 

Net investment income (loss) after expense reimbursement/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

recoupment and brokerage commission recapture(2)

 

%

 

0.46

 

 

(0.21

)

 

(0.35

)

 

(0.83

)

 

(0.65

)

 

Portfolio turnover rate

 

%

 

129

 

 

101

 

 

125

 

 

281

 

 

302

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

 

 

Year Ended October 31,

 

 

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

Per Share Operating Performance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

 

17.39

 

 

16.19

 

 

13.65

 

 

17.19

 

 

29.52

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment loss

 

$

 

(0.04

)

 

(0.17

)

 

(0.16

)

 

(0.25

)*

 

(0.31

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

 

$

 

2.32

 

 

1.37

 

 

2.70

 

 

(3.29

)*

 

(10.82

)

 

Total from investment operations

 

$

 

2.28

 

 

1.20

 

 

2.54

 

 

(3.54

)

 

(11.13

)

 

Less distributions from:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized gain on investments

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.86

 

 

Tax return of capital

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.34

 

 

Total distributions

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.20

 

 

Payment by affiliate

 

$

 

0.00

**

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

 

19.67

 

 

17.39

 

 

16.19

 

 

13.65

 

 

17.19

 

 

Total Return(1)

 

%

 

13.11

 

7.41

 

 

18.61

 

 

(20.59

)

 

(39.19

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

 

$

 

23,483

 

 

28,559

 

 

35,459

 

 

38,603

 

 

71,943

 

 

Ratios to average net assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net expenses after expense reimbursement/recoupment and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

brokerage commission recapture

 

%

 

2.50

 

 

2.50

 

 

2.50

 

 

2.51

 

 

2.51

 

 

Net expenses after expense reimbursement/recoupment and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

prior to brokerage commission recapture(2)

 

%

 

2.50

 

 

2.50

 

 

2.50

 

 

2.51

 

 

2.51

 

 

Gross expenses prior to expense reimbursement/recoupment and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

brokerage commission recapture

 

%

 

2.55

 

 

2.42

 

 

2.58

 

 

2.61

 

 

2.61

 

 

Net investment loss after expense reimbursement/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

recoupment and brokerage commission recapture(2)

 

%

 

(0.19

)

 

(0.87

)

 

(1.00

)

 

(1.46

)

 

(1.31

)

 

Portfolio turnover rate

 

%

 

129

 

 

101

 

 

125

 

 

281

 

 

302

 

 

 

(1)              Total return is calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions at net asset value and excluding the deduction of sales charges. Total return for less than one year is not annualized.

(2)              The Investment Manager has agreed to limit expenses, (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage and extraordinary expenses) subject to possible recoupment by ING Investments, LLC within three years of being incurred.

*                 Per share data calculated using average number of shares outstanding throughout the period.

**          Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.

                  In 2005, there was no impact on total return due to payment by affiliate.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

47


 

ING GLOBAL VALUE CHOICE FUND (CONTINUED)

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period.

 

 

 

 

Class C

 

 

 

 

Year Ended October 31,

 

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

Per Share Operating Performance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

15.48

 

 

14.41

 

 

12.14

 

 

15.29

 

 

26.26

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment loss

 

$

(0.04

)

 

(0.15

)

 

(0.15

)

 

(0.22

)*

 

(0.40

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

 

$

2.06

 

 

1.22

 

 

2.42

 

 

(2.93

)*

 

(9.50

)

 

Total from investment operations

 

$

2.02

 

 

1.07

 

 

2.27

 

 

(3.15

)

 

(9.90

)

 

Less distributions from:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized gain on investments

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.77

 

 

Tax return of capital

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.30

 

 

Total distributions

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.07

 

 

Payment by affiliate

 

$

0.00

**

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

17.50

 

 

15.48

 

 

14.41

 

 

12.14

 

 

15.29

 

 

Total Return(1)

 

%

13.05

 

7.43

 

 

18.70

 

 

(20.60

)

 

(39.20

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

 

$

30,918

 

 

35,784

 

 

45,476

 

 

51,868

 

 

102,919

 

 

Ratios to average net assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net expenses after expense reimbursement/recoupment and brokerage commission recapture

 

%

2.50

 

 

2.50

 

 

2.50

 

 

2.51

 

 

2.51

 

 

Net expenses after expense reimbursement/recoupment and
prior to brokerage commission recapture(2)

 

%

2.50

 

 

2.50

 

 

2.50

 

 

2.51

 

 

2.51

 

 

Gross expenses prior to expense reimbursement/recoupment and brokerage commission recapture

 

%

2.55

 

 

2.42

 

 

2.58

 

 

2.61

 

 

2.60

 

 

Net investment loss after expense reimbursement/recoupment and brokerage commission recapture(2)

 

%

 (0.19

)

 

(0.87

)

 

(1.01

)

 

(1.46

)

 

(1.30

)

 

Portfolio turnover rate

 

%

129

 

 

101

 

 

125

 

 

281

 

 

302

 

 

 

(1)              Total return is calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions at net asset value and excluding the deduction of sales charges. Total return for less than one year is not annualized.

(2)              The Investment Manager has agreed to limit expenses, (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage and extraordinary expenses) subject to possible recoupment by ING Investments, LLC within three years of being incurred.

*                 Per share data calculated using average number of shares outstanding throughout the period.

**          Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.

                  In 2005, there was no impact on total return due to payment by affiliate.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

48


 

ING EMERGING COUNTRIES FUND

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period.

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

 

 

 

Year Ended October 31,

 

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

Per Share Operating Performance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

19.40

 

 

17.32

 

 

12.44

 

 

11.87

 

 

16.33

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

0.19

 

 

0.09

 

 

0.03

 

 

(0.10

)

 

(0.02

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(net of Indian tax)

 

$

3.98

 

 

2.08

 

 

4.85

 

 

0.67

 

 

(4.44

)

 

Total from investment operations

 

$

4.17

 

 

2.17

 

 

4.88

 

 

0.57

 

 

(4.46

)

 

Less distributions from:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

0.02

 

 

0.09

 

 

 

 

(0.00

)*

 

 

 

Total distributions

 

$

0.02

 

 

0.09

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payment by affiliate

 

$

0.05

 

 

0.00

*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

23.60

 

 

19.40

 

 

17.32

 

 

12.44

 

 

11.87

 

 

Total Return(1)

 

%

21.76

††

 

12.58

 

39.23

 

 

4.80

 

 

(27.31

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

 

$

87,143

 

 

67,282

 

 

71,953

 

 

62,063

 

 

67,247

 

 

Ratios to average net assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net expenses after expense reimbursement/recoupment(2)

 

%

2.00

 

 

2.20

 

 

2.27

 

 

2.32

 

 

2.32

 

 

Gross expenses prior to expense reimbursement/recoupment

 

%

2.09

 

 

2.10

 

 

2.37

 

 

2.26

 

 

2.33

 

 

Net investment income (loss) after expense reimbursement/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recoupment(2)

 

%

0.91

 

 

0.41

 

 

0.22

 

 

(0.56

)

 

(0.16

)

 

Portfolio turnover rate

 

%

124

 

 

88

 

 

135

 

 

124

 

 

74

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

 

Year Ended October 31,

 

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

Per Share Operating Performance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

19.17

 

 

17.15

 

 

12.39

 

 

11.85

 

 

16.41

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

0.04

 

 

(0.04

)

 

(0.06

)

 

(0.16

)

 

(0.11

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(net of Indian tax)

 

$

3.91

 

 

2.06

 

 

4.82

 

 

0.70

 

 

(4.45

)

 

Total from investment operations

 

$

3.95

 

 

2.02

 

 

4.76

 

 

0.54

 

 

(4.56

)

 

Payment by affiliate

 

$

0.05

 

 

0.00

*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

23.17

 

 

19.17

 

 

17.15

 

 

12.39

 

 

11.85

 

 

Total Return(1)

 

%

20.87

††

 

11.78

 

38.42

 

 

4.56

 

 

(27.79

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

 

$

12,562

 

 

12,581

 

 

16,425

 

 

15,150

 

 

14,637

 

 

Ratios to average net assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net expenses after expense reimbursement/recoupment(2)

 

%

2.74

 

 

2.85

 

 

2.92

 

 

2.97

 

 

2.99

 

 

Gross expenses prior to expense reimbursement/recoupment(4)

 

%

2.74

 

 

2.75

 

 

3.02

 

 

2.91

 

 

3.00

 

 

Net investment income (loss) after expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reimbursement/recoupment(4)(5)

 

%

0.14

 

 

(0.30

)

 

(0.40

)

 

(1.23

)

 

(0.72

)

 

Portfolio turnover rate

 

%

124

 

 

88

 

 

135

 

 

124

 

 

74

 

 

 

(1)              Total return is calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions at net asset value and excluding the deduction of sales charges. Total return for less than one year is not annualized.

(2)              The Investment Manager has agreed to limit expenses, (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage and extraordinary expenses) subject to possible recoupment by ING Investments, LLC within three years of being incurred.

*                 Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.

                  In 2004, 0.06% of the total return consists of a gain on the disposition of an investment not meeting the Fund’s investment restrictions. Excluding this item, total return would have been 12.52% and 11.72% for Class A and Class B, respectively. There was no impact on total return due to the payment by affiliate.

††            In 2005, 0.26% of the total return consists of a payment by affiliate. Excluding this item, total return would have been 21.50% and 20.61% for Class A and Class B, respectively.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

49


 

ING EMERGING COUNTRIES FUND (CONTINUED)

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period.

 

 

 

 

Class C

 

 

 

 

Year Ended October 31,

 

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

Per Share Operating Performance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

18.24

 

 

16.32

 

 

11.79

 

 

11.41

 

 

15.81

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

0.03

 

 

(0.03

)

 

(0.06

)

 

(0.25

)

 

(0.12

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(net of Indian tax)

 

$

3.72

 

 

1.95

 

 

4.59

 

 

0.63

 

 

(4.28

)

 

Total from investment operations

 

$

3.75

 

 

1.92

 

 

4.53

 

 

0.38

 

 

(4.40

)

 

Payment by affiliate

 

$

0.05

 

 

0.00

*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

22.04

 

 

18.24

 

 

16.32

 

 

11.79

 

 

11.41

 

 

Total Return(1)

 

%

20.83

††

 

11.76

 

38.42

 

 

3.33

 

 

(27.83

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

 

$

20,985

 

 

9,680

 

 

10,033

 

 

9,519

 

 

12,746

 

 

Ratios to average net assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net expenses after expense reimbursement/recoupment(3)

 

%

2.74

 

 

2.85

 

 

2.92

 

 

2.97

 

 

2.99

 

 

Gross expenses prior to expense reimbursement/recoupment

 

%

2.74

 

 

2.75

 

 

3.02

 

 

2.91

 

 

3.00

 

 

Net investment income (loss) after expense reimbursement/recoupment(3)

 

%

0.25

 

 

(0.20

)

 

(0.40

)

 

(1.20

)

 

(0.73

)

 

Portfolio turnover rate

 

%

124

 

 

88

 

 

135

 

 

124

 

 

74

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

August 5,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2002(4) to

 

 

 

 

Year Ended October 31,

 

October 31,

 

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

Per Share Operating Performance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

19.15

 

 

17.12

 

 

12.35

 

 

12.39

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

0.09

 

 

(0.00

)* **

 

(0.02

)

 

(0.03

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

on investments (net of Indian tax)

 

$

3.91

 

 

2.06

 

 

4.79

 

 

(0.01

)

 

Total from investment operations

 

$

4.00

 

 

2.06

 

 

4.77

 

 

(0.04

)

 

Less distributions from:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

$

 

 

0.03

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total distributions

 

$

 

 

0.03

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payment by affiliate

 

$

0.05

 

 

0.00

*

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

23.20

 

 

19.15

 

 

17.12

 

 

12.35

 

 

Total Return(1)

 

%

21.15

††

 

12.07

 

38.62

 

 

(0.32

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

 

$

1,210

 

 

1,124

 

 

1,237

 

 

1,125

 

 

Ratios to average net assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net expenses after expense reimbursement(2)(3)

 

%

2.49

 

 

2.60

 

 

2.67

 

 

2.73

 

 

Gross expenses prior to expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reimbursement/recoupment(2)

 

%

2.74

 

 

2.50

 

 

2.77

 

 

2.73

 

 

Net investment income (loss) after expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reimbursement/recoupment/recoupment(2)(3)

 

%

0.37

 

 

(0.01

)

 

(0.14

)

 

(1.32

)

 

Portfolio turnover rate

 

%

124

 

 

88

 

 

135

 

 

124

 

 

 

(1)              Total return is calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions at net asset value and excluding the deduction of sales charges. Total return for less than one year is not annualized.

(2)              Annualized for periods less than one year.

(3)              The Investment Manager has agreed to limit expenses, (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage and extraordinary expenses) subject to possible recoupment by ING Investments, LLC within three years of being incurred.

(4)              Commencement of operations.

*                 Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.

**          Per share data calculated using average number of shares outstanding throughout the period.

                  In 2004, 0.06% of the total return consists of a gain on the disposition of an investment not meeting the Fund’s investment restrictions. Excluding this item, total return would have been 11.70% and 12.01% for Class C and Class M, respectively. There was no impact on total return due to the payment by affiliate.

††            In 2005, 0.27% and 0.26% of the total return on Class C and Class M, respectively, consists of a payment by affiliate. Excluding this item, total return would have been 20.56% and 20.89% for Class C and Class M, respectively.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

50


 

ING FOREIGN FUND

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period.

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

Class B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

July 1,

 

 

 

 

 

July 8,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2003(1) to

 

 

 

 

 

2003(1) to

 

 

 

 

Year Ended October 31,

 

October 31,

 

Year Ended October 31,

 

October 31,

 

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

Per Share Operating Performance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

12.38

 

 

11.01

 

 

10.00

 

 

12.26

 

 

10.99

 

 

10.29

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

0.06

 

 

0.11

 

 

(0.00

)*

 

(0.03

)

 

(0.05

)**

 

(0.01

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

on investments

 

$

2.35

 

 

1.44

 

 

1.01

 

 

2.32

 

 

1.49

 

 

0.71

 

 

Total from investment operations

 

$

2.41

 

 

1.55

 

 

1.01

 

 

2.29

 

 

1.44

 

 

0.70

 

 

Less distributions from:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

$

 

 

0.04

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.03

 

 

 

 

Return of capital

 

$

 

 

0.10

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.10

 

 

 

 

Net realized gain on investments

 

$

 

 

0.04

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.04

 

 

 

 

Total distributions

 

$

 

 

0.18

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.17

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

14.79

 

 

12.38

 

 

11.01

 

 

14.55

 

 

12.26

 

 

10.99

 

 

Total Return(2)

 

%

19.47

 

 

14.25

 

 

10.10

 

 

18.68

 

 

13.32

 

 

6.80

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

 

$

122,883

 

 

62,949

 

 

6,598

 

 

22,944

 

 

11,263

 

 

1,344

 

 

Ratios to average net assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net expenses after expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reimbursement/recoupment(3)(4)

 

%

1.68

 

 

1.70

 

 

1.95

 

 

2.43

 

 

2.45

 

 

2.70

 

 

Gross expenses prior to expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reimbursement/recoupment(3)

 

%

1.66

 

 

1.95

 

 

6.03

 

 

2.41

 

 

2.70

 

 

6.78

 

 

Net investment income (loss) after

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

expense reimbursement/recoupment(3)(4)

 

%

0.53

 

 

0.37

 

 

(0.32

)

 

(0.23

)

 

(0.46

)

 

(1.03

)

 

Portfolio turnover rate

 

%

81

 

 

141

 

 

50

 

 

81

 

 

141

 

 

50

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

July 7,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2003(1) to

 

 

 

 

Year Ended October 31,

 

October 31,

 

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

Per Share Operating Performance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

12.28

 

 

11.01

 

 

10.27

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment loss

 

$

(0.03

)

 

(0.04

)**

 

(0.01

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

 

$

2.32

 

 

1.48

 

 

0.75

 

 

Total from investment operations

 

$

2.29

 

 

1.44

 

 

0.74

 

 

Less distributions from:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

$

 

 

0.03

 

 

 

 

Return of capital

 

$

 

 

0.10

 

 

 

 

Net realized gain on investments

 

$

 

 

0.04

 

 

 

 

Total distributions

 

$

 

 

0.17

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

14.57

 

 

12.28

 

 

11.01

 

 

Total Return(2)

 

%

18.65

 

 

13.28

 

 

7.21

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

 

$

87,877

 

 

41,424

 

 

5,601

 

 

Ratios to average net assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net expenses after expense reimbursement/recoupment(3)(4)

 

%

2.43

 

 

2.45

 

 

2.70

 

 

Gross expenses prior to expense reimbursement/recoupment(3)

 

%

2.41

 

 

2.70

 

 

6.78

 

 

Net investment loss after expense reimbursement/recoupment(3)(4)

 

%

(0.27

)

 

(0.41

)

 

(1.03

)

 

Portfolio turnover rate

 

%

81

 

 

141

 

 

50

 

 

 

(1)              Commencement of operations.

(2)              Total return is calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions at net asset value and excluding the deduction of sales charges. Total return for less than one year is not annualized.

(3)              Annualized for periods less than one year.

(4)              The Investment Manager has agreed to limit expenses, (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage and extraordinary expenses) subject to possible recoupment by ING Investments, LLC within three years of being incurred.

*                 Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.

**          Per share data calculated using average number of shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

51


 

ING INTERNATIONAL FUND

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period.

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

 

 

 

Year Ended October 31,

 

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

Per Share Operating Performance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

9.78

 

 

8.48

 

 

7.05

 

 

8.09

 

 

11.22

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

0.10

 

 

0.09

 

 

0.04

 

 

(0.02

)

 

(0.05

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

 

$

1.18

 

 

1.22

 

 

1.37

 

 

(1.04

)

 

(2.14

)

 

Total from investment operations

 

$

1.28

 

 

1.31

 

 

1.41

 

 

(1.06

)

 

(2.19

)

 

Less distributions from:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

$

0.10

 

 

0.01

 

 

0.03

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized gain on investments

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.94

 

 

Total distributions

 

$

0.10

 

 

0.01

 

 

0.03

 

 

 

 

0.94

 

 

Redemption fees applied to capital

 

$

 

 

0.00

*

 

0.05

 

 

0.02

 

 

 

 

Payment by affiliate

 

$

0.01

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

10.97

 

 

9.78

 

 

8.48

 

 

7.05

 

 

8.09

 

 

Total Return(1)

 

%

13.30

 

15.49

 

 

20.72

 

 

(12.86

)

 

(21.38

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

 

$

51,193

 

 

47,551

 

 

43,821

 

 

43,314

 

 

37,489

 

 

Ratios to average net assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net expenses after expense reimbursement/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

recoupment and brokerage commission recapture

 

%

1.65

 

 

1.68

 

 

1.85

 

 

2.14

 

 

2.51

 

 

Net expenses after expense reimbursement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and prior to brokerage commission recapture(2)

 

%

1.65

 

 

1.68

 

 

1.85

 

 

2.14

 

 

2.51

 

 

Gross expenses prior to expense reimbursement/recoupment and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

brokerage commission recapture

 

%

1.65

 

 

1.64

 

 

1.87

 

 

2.18

 

 

2.51

 

 

Net investment income (loss) after expense reimbursement/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

recoupment and brokerage commission recapture(2)

 

%

0.94

 

 

0.78

 

 

0.64

 

 

(0.32

)

 

(0.74

)

 

Portfolio turnover rate

 

%

116

 

 

90

 

 

100

 

 

126

 

 

169

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

 

 

Year Ended October 31,

 

 

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

Per Share Operating Performance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

9.43

 

 

8.22

 

 

6.91

 

 

8.03

 

 

11.19

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

0.02

 

 

(0.00

)*

 

(0.00

)*

 

(0.02

)

 

(0.62

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

 

$

1.14

 

 

1.21

 

 

1.31

 

 

(1.10

)

 

(1.60

)

 

Total from investment operations

 

$

1.16

 

 

1.21

 

 

1.31

 

 

(1.12

)

 

(2.22

)

 

Net investment income

 

$

0.05

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less distributions from:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized gain on investments

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.94

 

 

Total distributions

 

$

0.05

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.94

 

 

Payment by affiliate

 

$

0.01

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

10.55

 

 

9.43

 

 

8.22

 

 

6.91

 

 

8.03

 

 

Total Return(1)

 

%

12.41

 

14.72

 

 

18.96

 

 

(13.95

)

 

(21.74

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

 

$

16,338

 

 

15,069

 

 

12,466

 

 

10,246

 

 

1,961

 

 

Ratios to average net assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net expenses after expense reimbursement/recoupment and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

brokerage commission recapture

 

%

2.40

 

 

2.43

 

 

2.60

 

 

2.76

 

 

3.32

 

 

Net expenses after expense reimbursement and prior to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

brokerage commission recapture(2)

 

%

2.40

 

 

2.43

 

 

2.60

 

 

2.76

 

 

3.32

 

 

Gross expenses prior to expense reimbursement/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

recoupment and brokerage commission recapture

 

%

2.40

 

 

2.39

 

 

2.62

 

 

2.83

 

 

3.32

 

 

Net investment income (loss) after expense reimbursement/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

recoupment and brokerage commission recapture(2)

 

%

0.19

 

 

(0.02

)

 

(0.05

)

 

(1.10

)

 

(1.40

)

 

Portfolio turnover rate

 

%

116

 

 

90

 

 

100

 

 

126

 

 

169

 

 

 

(1)              Total return is calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions at net asset value and excluding the deduction of sales charges. Total return for less than one year is not annualized.

(2)              The Investment Manager has agreed to limit expenses, (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage and extraordinary expenses) subject to possible recoupment by ING Investments, LLC within three years of being incurred.

*                 Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.

                  In 2005, 0.10% of the total return on Class A and Class B, consists of a payment by affiliate. Excluding this item, total return would have been 13.20% and 12.31% for Class A and Class B, respectively.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

52


 

ING INTERNATIONAL FUND (CONTINUED)

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period.

 

 

 

 

Class C

 

 

 

 

Year Ended October 31,

 

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

Per Share Operating Performance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

0.03

 

 

(0.00

)*

 

(0.00

)*

 

(0.02

)

 

(0.62

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

 

$

1.13

 

 

1.20

 

 

1.31

 

 

(1.09

)

 

(1.63

)

 

Total from investment operations

 

$

1.16

 

 

1.20

 

 

1.31

 

 

(1.11

)

 

(2.25

)

 

Less distributions from:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

$

0.04

 

 

 

 

0.00

*

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized gain on investments

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.94

 

 

Total distributions

 

$

0.04

 

 

 

 

0.00

*

 

 

 

0.94

 

 

Payment by affiliate

 

$

0.01

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

10.55

 

 

9.42

 

 

8.22

 

 

6.91

 

 

8.02

 

 

Total Return(1)

 

%

12.46

 

14.60

 

 

18.97

 

 

(13.84

)

 

(21.98

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

 

$

15,008

 

 

16,230

 

 

14,526

 

 

12,384

 

 

1,514

 

 

Ratios to average net assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net expenses after expense reimbursement/recoupment and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

brokerage commission recapture

 

%

2.40

 

 

2.43

 

 

2.60

 

 

2.76

 

 

3.31

 

 

Net expenses after expense reimbursement and prior to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

brokerage commission recapture(2)

 

%

2.40

 

 

2.43

 

 

2.60

 

 

2.76

 

 

3.31

 

 

Gross expenses prior to expense reimbursement/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

recoupment and brokerage commission recapture

 

%

2.40

 

 

2.39

 

 

2.62

 

 

2.84

 

 

3.31

 

 

Net investment income (loss) after expense reimbursement/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

recoupment and brokerage commission recapture(2)

 

%

0.18

 

 

(0.04

)

 

(0.05

)

 

(1.18

)

 

(1.46

)

 

Portfolio turnover rate

 

%

116

 

 

90

 

 

100

 

 

126

 

 

169

 

 

 

(1)              Total return is calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions at net asset value and excluding the deduction of sales charges. Total return for less than one year is not annualized.

(2)              The Investment Manager has agreed to limit expenses, (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage and extraordinary expenses) subject to possible recoupment by ING Investments, LLC within three years of being incurred.

*                 Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.

                  In 2005, 0.10% of the total return on Class C consists of a payment by affiliate. Excluding this item, total return would have been 12.36%.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

53


 

ING INTERNATIONAL SMALLCAP FUND

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period.

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

 

 

 

Year Ended October 31,

 

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

Per Share Operating Performance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

29.27

 

 

25.37

 

 

18.35

 

 

21.85

 

 

36.08

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

0.33

**

 

0.02

 

 

0.01

 

 

(0.07

)

 

(0.11

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

 

$

8.05

**

 

3.86

 

 

7.01

 

 

(3.43

)

 

(11.39

)

 

Total from investment operations

 

$

8.38

 

 

3.88

 

 

7.02

 

 

(3.50

)

 

(11.50

)

 

Less distributions from:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

$

 

 

0.00

*

 

 

 

 

 

0.24

 

 

Net realized gain on investments

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.49

 

 

Total distributions

 

$

 

 

0.00

*

 

 

 

 

 

2.73

 

 

Payment by affiliate

 

$

0.10

 

 

0.02

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

37.75

 

 

29.27

 

 

25.37

 

 

18.35

 

 

21.85

 

 

Total Return(1)

 

%

28.97

††

 

15.39

 

38.26

 

 

(16.02

)

 

(34.30

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

 

$

173,612

 

 

154,658

 

 

150,043

 

 

123,206

 

 

153,804

 

 

Ratios to average net assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net expenses after expense reimbursement/recoupment(2)

 

%

1.74

 

 

1.75

 

 

1.95

 

 

1.95

 

 

1.83

 

 

Gross expenses prior to expense reimbursement/recoupment

 

%

1.74

 

 

1.72

 

 

1.94

 

 

1.99

 

 

1.83

 

 

Net investment income (loss) after expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reimbursement/recoupment(2)

 

%

0.98

 

 

0.07

 

 

0.00

 

 

(0.32

)

 

(0.33

)

 

Portfolio turnover rate

 

%

124

 

 

106

 

 

114

 

 

149

 

 

143

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

 

Year Ended October 31,

 

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

Per Share Operating Performance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

30.30

 

 

26.43

 

 

19.25

 

 

23.06

 

 

38.05

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

0.10

**

 

(0.19

)

 

(0.24

)

 

(0.32

)

 

(0.32

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

 

$

8.33

**

 

4.04

 

 

7.42

 

 

(3.49

)

 

(11.98

)

 

Total from investment operations

 

$

8.43

 

 

3.85

 

 

7.18

 

 

(3.81

)

 

(12.30

)

 

Less distributions from:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.07

 

 

Net realized gain on investments

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.62

 

 

Total distributions

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.69

 

 

Payment by affiliate

 

$

0.10

 

 

0.02

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

38.83

 

 

30.30

 

 

26.43

 

 

19.25

 

 

23.06

 

 

Total Return(1)

 

%

28.15

††

 

14.64

 

37.30

 

 

(16.52

)

 

(34.59

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

 

$

57,131

 

 

58,318

 

 

62,104

 

 

52,661

 

 

74,541

 

 

Ratios to average net assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net expenses after expense reimbursement/recoupment(2)

 

%

2.39

 

 

2.40

 

 

2.60

 

 

2.60

 

 

2.48

 

 

Gross expenses prior to expense reimbursement/recoupment

 

%

2.39

 

 

2.37

 

 

2.59

 

 

2.63

 

 

2.48

 

 

Net investment income (loss) after expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reimbursement/recoupment(2)

 

%

0.29

 

 

(0.60

)

 

(0.68

)

 

(0.98

)

 

(0.98

)

 

Portfolio turnover rate

 

%

124

 

 

106

 

 

114

 

 

149

 

 

143

 

 

 

(1)              Total return is calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions at net asset value and excluding the deduction of sales charges. Total return for less than one year is not annualized.

(2)              The Investment Manager has agreed to limit expenses, (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage and extraordinary expenses) subject to possible recoupment by ING Investments, LLC within three years of being incurred.

*                 Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.

**          Per share data calculated using average number of shares outstanding throughout the period.

                  In 2004, the Sub-Adviser fully reimbursed the Fund for a loss incurred from a transaction not meeting the Fund’s investment guidelines, which otherwise would have reduced total return by 0.07%.

††            In 2005, 0.34% and 0.33% of the total return on Class A and Class B, respectively, consists of a payment by affiliate. Excluding this item, total return would have been 28.63% and 27.82% on Class A and Class B, respectively.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

54


 

ING INTERNATIONAL SMALLCAP FUND (CONTINUED)

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period.

 

 

 

 

Class C

 

 

 

 

Year Ended October 31,

 

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

Per Share Operating Performance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

27.77

 

 

24.23

 

 

17.65

 

 

21.14

 

 

34.93

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

0.10

*

 

(0.17

)

 

(0.29

)

 

(0.32

)

 

(0.38

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

 

$

7.62

*

 

3.70

 

 

6.87

 

 

(3.17

)

 

(10.91

)

 

Total from investment operations

 

$

7.72

 

 

3.53

 

 

6.58

 

 

(3.49

)

 

(11.29

)

 

Less distributions from:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.09

 

 

Net realized gain on investments

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.41

 

 

Total distributions

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.50

 

 

Payment by affiliate

 

$

0.10

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

35.59

 

 

27.77

 

 

24.23

 

 

17.65

 

 

21.14

 

 

Total Return(1)

 

%

28.16

††

 

14.61

 

37.28

 

 

(16.51

)

 

(34.62

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

 

$

52,420

 

 

47,793

 

 

50,227

 

 

46,703

 

 

69,320

 

 

Ratios to average net assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net expenses after expense reimbursement/recoupment(2)

 

%

2.39

 

 

2.40

 

 

2.60

 

 

2.60

 

 

2.48

 

 

Gross expenses prior to expense reimbursement/recoupment

 

%

2.39

 

 

2.37

 

 

2.59

 

 

2.63

 

 

2.48

 

 

Net investment income (loss) after expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reimbursement/recoupment(2)

 

%

0.30

 

 

(0.60

)

 

(0.68

)

 

(0.99

)

 

(0.98

)

 

Portfolio turnover rate

 

%

124

 

 

106

 

 

114

 

 

149

 

 

143

 

 

 

(1)              Total return is calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions at net asset value and excluding the deduction of sales charges. Total return for less than one year is not annualized.

(2)              The Investment Manager has agreed to limit expenses, (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage and extraordinary expenses) subject to possible recoupment by ING Investments, LLC within three years of being incurred.

*                 Per share data calculated using average number of shares outstanding throughout the period.

                  In 2004, the Sub-Adviser fully reimbursed the Fund for a loss incurred from a transaction not meeting the Fund’s investment guidelines, which otherwise would have reduced total return by 0.04%.

††            In 2005, 0.36% of the total return consists of a payment by affiliate. Excluding this item, total return would have been 27.80%.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

55


 

ING INTERNATIONAL VALUE FUND

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period.

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

 

 

 

Year Ended October 31,

 

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

Per Share Operating Performance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

16.90

 

 

13.71

 

 

10.40

 

 

12.33

 

 

16.68

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

$

0.17

 

 

0.13

 

 

0.08

 

 

0.06

 

 

0.11

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

on investments

 

$

2.28

 

 

3.15

 

 

3.48

 

 

(1.64

)

 

(2.44

)

 

Total from investment operations

 

$

2.45

 

 

3.28

 

 

3.56

 

 

(1.58

)

 

(2.33

)

 

Less distributions from:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

$

0.22

 

 

0.09

 

 

0.05

 

 

0.09

 

 

0.14

 

 

Net realized gain on investments

 

$

0.80

 

 

 

 

0.20

 

 

0.26

 

 

1.88

 

 

Total distributions

 

$

1.02

 

 

0.09

 

 

0.25

 

 

0.35

 

 

2.02

 

 

Payment by affiliate

 

$

0.00

*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

18.33

 

 

16.90

 

 

13.71

 

 

10.40

 

 

12.33

 

 

Total Return(1)

 

%

15.06

 

24.03

 

 

35.11

 

 

(13.31

)

 

(15.89

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

 

$

1,732,332

 

 

1,869,868

 

 

1,641,943

 

 

1,356,334

 

 

920,591

 

 

Ratios to average net assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses

 

%

1.60

 

 

1.61

 

 

1.74

 

 

1.76

 

 

1.67

 

 

Net investment income

 

%

0.88

 

 

0.79

 

 

0.66

 

 

0.58

 

 

0.88

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate

 

%

21

 

 

29

 

 

9

 

 

20

 

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

 

Year Ended October 31,

 

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

Per Share Operating Performance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

16.58

 

 

13.45

 

 

10.23

 

 

12.13

 

 

16.43

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

0.05

 

 

0.02

 

 

(0.00

)*

 

(0.02

)

 

0.02

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

on investments

 

$

2.23

 

 

3.11

 

 

3.42

 

 

(1.62

)

 

(2.41

)

 

Total from investment operations

 

$

2.28

 

 

3.13

 

 

3.42

 

 

(1.64

)

 

(2.39

)

 

Less distributions from:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

$

0.11

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.00

*

 

0.03

 

 

Net realized gain on investments

 

$

0.80

 

 

 

 

0.20

 

 

0.26

 

 

1.88

 

 

Total distributions

 

$

0.91

 

 

 

 

0.20

 

 

0.26

 

 

1.91

 

 

Payment by affiliate

 

$

0.00

*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

17.95

 

 

16.58

 

 

13.45

 

 

10.23

 

 

12.13

 

 

Total Return(1)

 

%

14.21

 

23.27

 

 

34.11

 

 

(13.90

)

 

(16.48

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

 

$

411,071

 

 

454,952

 

 

420,651

 

 

375,967

 

 

421,884

 

 

Ratios to average net assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses

 

%

2.30

 

 

2.31

 

 

2.44

 

 

2.45

 

 

2.37

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

%

0.17

 

 

0.09

 

 

(0.04

)

 

(0.13

)

 

0.16

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate

 

%

21

 

 

29

 

 

9

 

 

20

 

 

15

 

 

 

(1)              Total return is calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions at net asset value and excluding the deduction of sales charges. Total return for less than one year is not annualized.

*                 Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.

                  In 2005, there was no impact on total return due to payment by affiliate.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

56


 

ING INTERNATIONAL VALUE FUND (CONTINUED)

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period.

 

 

 

 

Class C

 

 

 

 

Year Ended October 31,

 

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

Per Share Operating Performance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

16.54

 

 

13.42

 

 

10.21

 

 

12.10

 

 

16.41

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

0.04

 

 

0.02

 

 

(0.00

)*

 

(0.02

)

 

0.02

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

on investments

 

$

2.24

 

 

3.10

 

 

3.41

 

 

(1.61

)

 

(2.41

)

 

Total from investment operations

 

$

2.28

 

 

3.12

 

 

3.41

 

 

(1.63

)

 

(2.39

)

 

Less distributions from:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

$

0.11

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.00

*

 

0.04

 

 

Net realized gain on investments

 

$

0.80

 

 

 

 

0.20

 

 

0.26

 

 

1.88

 

 

Total distributions

 

$

0.91

 

 

 

 

0.20

 

 

0.26

 

 

1.92

 

 

Payment by affiliate

 

$

0.00

*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

17.91

 

 

16.54

 

 

13.42

 

 

10.21

 

 

12.10

 

 

Total Return(1)

 

%

14.25

 

23.25

 

 

34.08

 

 

(13.85

)

 

(16.52

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

 

$

663,626

 

 

675,039

 

 

628,704

 

 

573,712

 

 

603,229

 

 

Ratios to average net assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses

 

%

2.30

 

 

2.31

 

 

2.44

 

 

2.46

 

 

2.37

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

%

0.15

 

 

0.09

 

 

(0.04

)

 

(0.13

)

 

0.16

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate

 

%

21

 

 

29

 

 

9

 

 

20

 

 

15

 

 

 

(1)              Total return is calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions at net asset value and excluding the deduction of sales charges. Total return for less than one year is not annualized.

*                 Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.

                  In 2005, there was no impact on total return due to payment by affiliate.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

57



 

ING INTERNATIONAL VALUE CHOICE FUND

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period.

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

 

Class B

 

 

Class C

 

 

 

 

February 1,

 

 

February 1,

 

 

February 4,

 

 

 

 

2005(1) to

 

 

2005(1) to

 

 

2005(1) to

 

 

 

 

October 31,

 

 

October 31,

 

 

October 31,

 

 

 

 

2005

 

 

2005

 

 

2005

 

Per Share Operating Performance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.00

 

 

 

10.00

 

 

 

10.01

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

$

0.11

*

 

 

0.04

*

 

 

0.04

*

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

 

$

0.59

*

 

 

0.61

*

 

 

0.61

*

 

Total from investment operations

 

$

0.70

 

 

 

0.65

 

 

 

0.65

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

10.70

 

 

 

10.65

 

 

 

10.66

 

 

Total Return(2)

 

%

7.00

 

 

 

6.50

 

 

 

6.49

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

 

$

6,115

 

 

 

1,427

 

 

 

1,796

 

 

Ratios to average net assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net expenses after expense reimbursement(3)(4)

 

%

1.70

 

 

 

2.45

 

 

 

2.45

 

 

Gross expenses prior to expense reimbursement(3)

 

%

3.44

 

 

 

4.19

 

 

 

4.19

 

 

Net investment income(3)(4)

 

%

1.08

 

 

 

0.36

 

 

 

0.35

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate

 

%

24

 

 

 

24

 

 

 

24

 

 

 

(1)              Commencement of operations.

(2)              Total return is calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions at net asset value and excluding the deduction of sales charges. Total return for less than one year is not annualized.

(3)              Annualized for periods less than one year.

(4)              The Investment Manager has agreed to limit expenses, (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage and extraordinary expenses) subject to possible recoupment by ING Investments, LLC within three years of being incurred.

*                 Per share data calculated using average number of shares outstanding throughout the period.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

58


 

ING PRECIOUS METALS FUND

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period.

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

 

 

 

Year Ended October 31,

 

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

Per Share Operating Performance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

7.09

 

 

6.94

 

 

4.40

 

 

3.05

 

 

2.27

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

(0.06

)

 

(0.05

)

 

(0.02

)

 

(0.01

)

 

0.02

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

 

$

0.54

 

 

0.20

 

 

2.56

 

 

1.38

 

 

0.76

 

 

Total from investment operations

 

$

0.48

 

 

0.15

 

 

2.54

 

 

1.37

 

 

0.78

 

 

Less distributions from:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

$

0.23

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.02

 

 

0.00

 

Total distributions

 

$

0.23

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.02

 

 

0.00

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

7.34

 

 

7.09

 

 

6.94

 

 

4.40

 

 

3.05

 

 

Total Return(1)

 

%

6.81

 

 

2.16

 

 

57.73

 

 

45.01

 

 

34.56

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

 

$

87,441

 

 

91,756

 

 

101,696

 

 

72,346

 

 

60,563

 

 

Ratios to average net assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses

 

%

1.56

 

 

1.44

 

 

1.57

 

 

1.73

 

 

1.96

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

%

(0.77

)

 

(0.69

)

 

(0.36

)

 

(0.33

)

 

0.67

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate

 

%

78

 

 

77

 

 

94

 

 

54

 

 

83

 

 

 

(1)              Total return is calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions at net asset value and excluding the deduction of sales charges. Total return for less than one year is not annualized.

*                 Amount represents less than $0.005 per share

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

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ING RUSSIA FUND

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period.

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

 

 

 

Year Ended October 31,

 

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

Per Share Operating Performance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

25.01

 

 

19.13

 

 

12.15

 

 

8.04

 

 

7.15

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

(0.00

)*

 

0.04

 

 

(0.00

)*

 

0.17

 

 

(0.04

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

 

$

8.39

 

 

5.69

 

 

7.06

 

 

3.92

 

 

0.93

 

 

Total from investment operations

 

$

8.39

 

 

5.73

 

 

7.06

 

 

4.09

 

 

0.89

 

 

Less distributions from:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

$

0.01

 

 

0.02

 

 

0.12

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total distributions

 

$

0.01

 

 

0.02

 

 

0.12

 

 

 

 

 

 

Redemption fees applied to capital

 

$

0.10

 

 

0.17

 

 

0.04

 

 

0.02

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

33.49

 

 

25.01

 

 

19.13

 

 

12.15

 

 

8.04

 

 

Total Return(1)

 

%

33.98

 

 

30.88

 

 

58.98

 

 

51.12

 

 

12.45

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

 

$

271,603

 

 

212,180

 

 

161,601

 

 

85,658

 

 

49,019

 

 

Ratios to average net assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net expenses after expense reimbursement(2)

 

%

2.13

 

 

2.01

 

 

2.09

 

 

1.77

 

 

2.23

 

 

Gross expenses prior to expense reimbursement

 

%

2.13

 

 

2.01

 

 

2.09

 

 

2.20

 

 

2.77

 

 

Net investment income (loss) expense reimbursement(2)

 

%

(0.01

)

 

0.15

 

 

(0.02

)

 

1.33

 

 

(0.56

)

 

Portfolio turnover rate

 

%

26

 

 

54

 

 

23

 

 

32

 

 

28

 

 

 

(1)              Total return is calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions at net asset value and excluding the deduction of sales charges. Total return for less than one year is not annualized.

(2)              The Investment Manager has agreed to limit expenses, (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage and extraordinary expenses) subject to possible recoupment by ING Investments, LLC within three years of being incurred.

*                 Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005

 

NOTE 1 — ORGANIZATION

 

Organization. The ING Funds included in this report are comprised of ING Mutual Funds (“IMF”) and ING Mayflower Trust (“IMT”); both are organized as open-end investment management companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

 

IMF is a Delaware statutory trust organized in 1992 with ten separate series (“Funds”): ING Global Equity Dividend Fund (“Global Equity Dividend”), ING Global Real Estate Fund (“Global Real Estate”), ING Global Value Choice Fund (“Global Value Choice”), ING Emerging Countries Fund (“Emerging Countries”), ING Foreign Fund (“Foreign”), ING International Fund (“International”), ING International SmallCap Fund (“International SmallCap”), ING International Value Choice Fund (“International Value Choice”), ING Precious Metals Fund (“Precious Metals”) and ING Russia Fund (“Russia”). IMT is a Massachusetts business trust organized in 1993 with one series (Fund), ING International Value Fund (“International Value”). The investment objective of each Fund is described in each Fund’s prospectus.

 

Each Fund offers one or more of the following classes of shares: Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class M and Class Q (Class I and Class Q are presented in a separate annual report). The separate classes of shares differ principally in the applicable sales charges (if any), distribution fees and shareholder servicing fees and transfer agent fees. Shareholders of each class also bear certain expenses that pertain to that particular class. All shareholders bear the common expenses of the Fund and earn income and realized gains/losses from the portfolio pro rata based on the average daily net assets of each class, without distinction between share classes. Differences in per share dividend rates generally result from the differences in separate class expenses, including distribution and shareholder servicing fees. Class B shares, along with their pro rata reinvested dividend shares, automatically convert to Class A shares approximately eight years after purchase.

 

Effective September 2, 2003, International Value was closed to new investments except for shares purchased (1) through the reinvestment of dividends and distributions; (2) by 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans that have selected International Value as an investment option prior to June 28, 2002; (3) by shareholders participating in mutual fund wrap fee programs who were invested in International Value prior to June 28, 2002; (4) by new 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans and new shareholders participating in mutual fund wrap fee programs subject to approval by the Investment Manager and Sub-Adviser based on their assessment of the Fund’s ability to invest the monies consistent with the Fund’s objectives in light of market conditions, the size of the purchase, and other relevant factors relating to International Value, or (5) by employees of the Investment Manager or Sub-Adviser and their affiliates. Proof of eligibility may be required. Employees of the Investment Manager or Sub-Adviser and their affiliates must identify themselves as such at the time of purchase. Failure to do so may result in a rejection of the purchase.

 

NOTE 2 — SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The following significant accounting policies are consistently followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements, and such policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for investment companies.

 

A.           Security Valuation. For all Funds except Russia, investments in equity securities traded on a national securities exchange are valued at the last reported sale price. Securities reported by NASDAQ will be valued at the NASDAQ official closing prices. Securities traded on an exchange or NASDAQ for which there has been no sale, securities traded in the over-the-counter-market, gold and silver bullion, platinum and palladium are valued at the mean between the last reported bid and ask prices. All investments quoted in foreign currencies will be valued daily in U.S. dollars on the basis of the foreign currency exchange rates prevailing at that time. Debt securities are valued at prices obtained from independent services or from one or more dealers making markets in the securities and may be adjusted based on the Fund’s valuation procedures. U.S. Government obligations are valued by using market quotations or independent pricing services that use prices provided by market-makers or estimates of market values obtained from yield data relating to instruments or securities with similar characteristics.

 

Securities and assets for which market quotations are not readily available (which may include certain restricted securities which are subject to limitations as to their sale) are valued at their fair values as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Fund’s Board in accordance with methods that are specifically authorized by the Board. Securities traded on exchanges, including foreign exchanges, which close earlier than the

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005  (CONTINUED)

 

NOTE 2 — SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

time that a Fund calculates its next net asset value may also be valued at their fair values as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of a Fund’s Board, in accordance with methods that are specifically authorized by the Board. The valuation techniques applied in any specific instance are likely to vary from case to case. With respect to a restricted security, for example, consideration is generally given to the cost of the investment, the market value of any unrestricted securities of the same class at the time of valuation, the potential expiration of restrictions on the security, the existence of any registration rights, the costs to the Fund related to registration of the security, as well as factors relevant to the issuer itself. Consideration may also be given to the price and extent of any public trading in similar securities of the issuer or comparable companies’ securities.

 

The value of a foreign security traded on an exchange outside the United States is generally based on its price on the principal foreign exchange where it trades as of the time the Fund determines its NAV or if the foreign exchange closes prior to the time the Fund determines its NAV, the most recent closing price of the foreign security on its principal exchange. Trading in certain non-U.S. securities may not take place on all days on which the NYSE is open. Further, trading takes place in various foreign markets on days on which the NYSE is not open. Consequently, the calculation of the Fund’s NAV may not take place contemporaneously with the determination of the prices of securities held by the Fund in foreign securities markets. Further, the value of a Fund’s assets may be significantly affected by foreign trading on days when a shareholder cannot purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. In calculating a Fund’s NAV, foreign securities in foreign currency are converted to U.S. dollar equivalents.

 

If an event occurs after the time at which the market for foreign securities held by the Fund closes but before the time that the Fund’s next NAV is calculated, such event may cause the closing price on the foreign exchange to not represent a readily available reliable market value quotation for such securities at the time the Fund determines its NAV. In such a case, the Fund will use the fair value of such securities as determined under the Fund’s valuation procedures. Events after the close of trading on a foreign market that could require the Fund to fair value some or all of its foreign securities include, among others, securities trading in the U.S. and other markets, corporate announcements, natural and other disasters, and political and other events. Among other elements of analysis in the determination of a security’s fair value, the Board has authorized the use of one or more independent research services to assist with such determinations. An independent research service may use statistical analyses and quantitative models to help determine fair value as of the time a Fund calculates its NAV. There can be no assurance that such models accurately reflect the behavior of the applicable markets or the effect of the behavior of such markets on the fair value of securities, or that such markets will continue to behave in a fashion that is consistent with such models. Unlike the closing price of a security on an exchange, fair value determinations employ elements of judgment. Consequently, the fair value assigned to a security may not represent the actual value that the Fund could obtain if it were to sell the security at the time of the close of the NYSE. Pursuant to procedures adopted by the Board, the Fund is not obligated to use the fair valuations suggested by any research service, and valuation recommendations provided by such research services may be overridden if other events have occurred or if other fair valuations are determined in good faith to be more accurate. Unless an event is such that it causes the Fund to determine that the closing prices for one or more securities do not represent readily available reliable market value quotations at the time the Fund determines its NAV, events that occur between the time of the close of the foreign market on which they are traded and the close of regular trading on the NYSE will not be reflected in the Fund’s NAV. Investments in securities maturing in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which, when combined with accrued interest approximates market value.

 

For the Russia Fund, the valuation procedures for Russian equity securities are to price local shares according to the most recent available bid prices. If securities are not listed on the Russian Trade System or on any other pricing service that lists available bid quotes, then the mean of at least two broker bid quotes is used. For equity securities of an issuer in Russia for which there are no readily available reliable market value quotations, the following benchmark pricing procedure shall apply on any day on which the largest securities exchange in Russia (the “RTS”) declines by 21/2% or more. The price of the security shall be adjusted by the amount of the downward change in a composite of the other companies that are publicly traded in the same sector as the issuer, if ascertainable, and if not ascertainable, by the amount of downward change in the RTS.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005  (CONTINUED)

 

NOTE 2 — SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

B.             Security Transactions and Revenue Recognition. Securities transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Realized gains and losses are reported on the basis of identified cost of securities sold. Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Dividend income is recorded, net of any applicable withholding tax, on the ex-dividend date, or for certain foreign securities, when the information becomes available to the Funds. Premium amortization and discount accretion are determined by the effective yield method.

 

The Fund estimates components of distributions from real estate investment trust (REITs). Distributions received in excess of income are recorded as a reduction of cost of the related investments. If the Funds no longer own the applicable securities, any distributions received in excess of income are recorded as realized gains.

 

C.             Foreign Currency Translation. The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. Any foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis:

 

(1)          Market value of investment securities, other assets and liabilities — at the exchange rates prevailing at the end of the day.

 

(2)          Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses — at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.

 

Although the net assets and the market values are presented at the foreign exchange rates at the end of the day, the Funds do not isolate the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gains or losses from investments. For securities that are subject to foreign withholding tax upon disposition, liabilities are recorded on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for the estimated tax withholding based on the securities’ current market value. Upon disposition, realized gains or losses on such securities are recorded net of foreign withholding tax.

 

Reported net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books, and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities other than investments in securities at fiscal year end, resulting from changes in the exchange rate. Foreign security and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with investing in U.S. companies and U.S. Government securities. These risks include, but are not limited to revaluation of currencies and future adverse political and economic developments which could cause securities and their markets to be less liquid and prices more volatile than those of comparable U.S. companies and U.S. Government securities.

 

D.            Foreign Currency Transactions and Futures Contracts. Each Fund may enter into foreign currency exchange transactions to convert to and from different foreign currencies and to and from the U.S. dollar generally in connection with the planned purchases or sales of securities. The Funds either enter into these transactions on a spot basis at the spot rate prevailing in the foreign currency exchange market or uses forward foreign currency contracts to purchase or sell foreign currencies. When the contract is fulfilled or closed, gains or losses are realized. Until then, the gain or loss is included in unrealized appreciation or depreciation. Risks may arise upon entering into forward contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their forward contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.

 

Each Fund may enter into futures contracts involving foreign currency, interest rates, securities and securities indices. A futures contract obligates the seller of the contract to deliver and the purchaser of the contract to take delivery of the type of foreign currency, financial instrument or security called for in the contract at a specified future time for a specified price. Upon entering into such a contract, a Fund is required to deposit and maintain as collateral such initial margin as required by the exchange on which the contract is traded. Pursuant to the contract, a Fund agrees to receive from or pay to the broker an amount equal to the daily fluctuations in the value of the contract. Such receipts or payments are known as variation margin and are recorded as unrealized gains or losses by the Fund. When the contract is closed, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed.

 

E.              Distributions to Shareholders. The Funds record distributions to their shareholders on ex-dividend date. Each Fund pays dividends and capital gains, if any, annually (except Global Equity Dividend and

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005  (CONTINUED)

 

NOTE 2 — SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

Global Real Estate, which pay dividends, if any, quarterly). The Funds may make distributions on a more frequent basis to comply with the distribution requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. The characteristics of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for investment companies.

 

F.              Federal Income Taxes. It is the policy of the Funds to comply with subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code and related excise tax provisions applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of their net investment income and any net realized capital gains to their shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. No capital gain distributions shall be made until any capital loss carryforwards have been fully utilized or expired.

 

The Funds may utilize equalization accounting for tax purposes, where by a portion of redemption payments are treated as distributions of income or gain.

 

G.             Use of Estimates. Management of the Funds has made certain estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets, liabilities, income, and expenses to prepare these financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for investment companies. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

 

H.            Organization Expenses and Offering Costs. Costs incurred with the organization of the Funds were expensed as incurred. Costs incurred with the offering of shares of the Funds are deferred and amortized over a twelve-month period on a straight-line basis.

 

I.                 Repurchase Agreements. Each Fund may invest in repurchase agreements only with government securities dealers recognized by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Under such agreements, the seller of the security agrees to repurchase it at a mutually agreed upon time and price. The resale price is in excess of the purchase price and reflects an agreed upon interest rate for the period of time the agreement is outstanding. The period of the repurchase agreements is usually short, from overnight to one week, while the underlying securities generally have longer maturities. Each Fund will receive as collateral securities acceptable to it whose market value is equal to at least 100% of the carrying amount of the repurchase agreements, plus accrued interest, being invested by the Fund. The underlying collateral is valued daily on a mark to market basis to assure that the value, including accrued interest is at least equal to the repurchase price. There would be potential loss to the Fund in the event the Fund is delayed or prevented from exercising its right to dispose of the collateral, and it might incur disposition costs in liquidating the collateral.

 

J.                Securities Lending. Each Fund has the option to temporarily loan up to 30% of its total assets to brokers, dealers or other financial institutions in exchange for a negotiated lender’s fee. The borrower is required to fully collateralize the loans with cash or U.S. Government securities. Generally, in the event of counterparty default, the Fund has the right to use collateral to offset losses incurred. There would be potential loss to the Fund in the event the Fund is delayed or prevented from exercising its right to dispose of the collateral. The Fund bears the risk of loss with respect to the investment of collateral. Engaging in securities lending could have a leveraging effect, which may intensify the credit, market and other risks associated with investing in a Fund.

 

K.            Options Contracts. All Funds may purchase put and call options and may write (sell) put options and covered call options. The Funds may engage in option transactions as a hedge against adverse movements in the value of portfolio holdings or to increase market exposure. Option contracts are valued daily and unrealized gains or losses are recorded based upon the last sales price on the principal exchange on which the options are traded. The Funds will realize a gain or loss upon the expiration or closing of the option contract. When an option is exercised, the proceeds on sales of the underlying security for a written call option, the purchase cost of the security for a written put option, or the cost of the security for a purchased put or call option is adjusted by the amount of premium received or paid. Realized and unrealized gains or losses on option contracts are reflected in the accompanying financial statements. The risk in writing a call option is that the Funds give up the opportunity for profit if the market price of the security increases and the option is exercised. The risk in writing a put option is that the Funds may incur a loss if the market price of the security decreases and the option is exercised. The risk in buying an option is that the Funds pay a premium whether or not the option is exercised. Risks may also arise from an illiquid secondary market or from the inability of counterparties to meet the terms of the contract.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005  (CONTINUED)

 

NOTE 2 — SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

L.              Illiquid and Restricted Securities. Each Fund may not invest more than 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities. Illiquid securities are not readily marketable. Disposing of illiquid investments may involve time-consuming negotiation and legal expenses, and it may be difficult or impossible for the Funds to sell them promptly at an acceptable price. Each Fund may also invest in restricted securities which include those sold under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933 (“1933 Act”) or securities offered pursuant to Section 4(2) of the 1933 Act, and/or are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale and may not be publicly sold without registration under the 1933 Act. Certain restricted securities may be considered liquid pursuant to procedures adopted by the Board or may be deemed illiquid because they may not be readily marketable. Illiquid and restricted securities are valued using market quotations when readily available. In the absence of market quotations, the securities are valued based upon their fair value determined under procedures approved by the Board.

 

M.         Delayed Delivery Transaction. The Funds may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued or forward commitment basis. The price of the underlying securities and date when the securities will be delivered and paid for are fixed at the time the transaction is negotiated. The market value of these securities is identified in the Funds’ Portfolio of Investments. Losses may arise due to changes in the market value of the securities or from the inability of counterparties to meet the terms of the contract. In connection with such purchases, the Funds are required to segregate liquid assets sufficient to cover the purchase price.

 

NOTE 3 — INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

For the year ended October 31, 2005, the cost of purchases and proceeds from the sales of securities, excluding short-term securities, were as follows:

 

 

 

Purchases

 

Sales

 

Global Equity Dividend

 

$176,093,946

 

$     49,073,807

 

Global Real Estate

 

173,370,841

 

123,334,533

 

Global Value Choice

 

138,155,489

 

167,790,207

 

Emerging Countries

 

142,492,694

 

135,260,926

 

Foreign

 

218,049,170

 

145,008,809

 

International

 

133,965,201

 

128,793,613

 

International SmallCap

 

413,148,346

 

475,065,711

 

International Value

 

825,373,772

 

1,108,212,398

 

International Value Choice

 

8,914,946

 

1,376,646

 

Precious Metals

 

60,983,436

 

62,658,284

 

Russia

 

52,885,398

 

54,458,313

 

 

NOTE 4 — REDEMPTION FEES

 

A 2% redemption fee is charged on shares of Russia that are redeemed (included in connection with an exchange) within 365 days or less from their date of purchase. The redemption fee is recorded as an addition to paid-in capital. Total redemption fee proceeds for the years ended October 31, 2005 and 2004 were $850,706 and $1,459,066, respectively, and are set forth in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.

 

International imposes a 2% redemption fee on Class A shares redeemed (including in connection with an exchange) within 30 days or less from their date of purchase. The redemption fee is recorded as an addition to paid-in capital. Total redemption fee proceeds for the years ended October 31, 2005 and 2004 were $12,635 and $9,571, respectively, and are set forth in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.

 

NOTE 5 — INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE FEES

 

Each of the Funds has entered into an Investment Management Agreement with ING Investments, LLC (the “Investment Manager”). The Investment Management Agreements compensate the Investment Manager with a fee, computed daily and payable monthly, based on the average daily net assets of each Fund, at the following annual rates:

 

 

 

As a percentage of average net assets

 

 

 

Global Equity Dividend

 

0.70%

Global Real Estate

 

1.00% on the first $250 million; 0.90% on the next $250 million; and 0.80% thereafter

Global Value Choice

 

1.00% on the first $250 million; 0.90% on the next $250 million; 0.80% on the next $500 million; and 0.75% thereafter

Emerging Countries

 

1.25%

Foreign

 

1.00% on the first $500 million; and 0.90% thereafter

International

 

1.00%

International SmallCap

 

1.00% on first $500 million; 0.90% on next $500 million; and 0.85% thereafter

International Value

 

1.00%

International Value Choice

 

1.00%

Precious Metals

 

1.00% on first $50 million; and 0.75% thereafter

Russia

 

1.25%

 

ING Investment Management Advisors B.V. (“IIMA”), a registered investment adviser, serves as Sub-Adviser to Russia and Global Equity Dividend pursuant to a Sub-Advisory Agreement between the Investment Manager and IIMA.

 

ING Clarion Real Estate Securities L.P. (“ING Clarion”) a registered investment adviser, serves as a Sub-Adviser to Global Real Estate pursuant to a Sub-Advisory Agreement between the Investment Manager and ING Clarion.

 

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NOTE 5 — INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE FEES (continued)

 

NWQ Investment Management Company (“NWQ”), a registered investment adviser, serves as a Sub-Adviser to Global Value Choice and International Value Choice pursuant to a Sub-Advisory Agreement between the Investment Manager and NWQ.

 

Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. (“Brandes”), a registered investment adviser, serves as a Sub-Adviser to Emerging Countries and International Value pursuant to a Sub-Advisory Agreement between the Investment Manager and Brandes.

 

Julius Baer Investment Management, LLC (“JBIM”), a registered investment adviser wholly-owned by the Julius Baer Group, serves as Sub-Adviser to Foreign pursuant to a Sub-Advisory Agreement between the Investment Manager and JBIM.

 

ING Investment Management Co. (“ING IM”), a registered investment adviser serves as Sub-Adviser to International and Precious Metals pursuant to a Sub-Advisory Agreement between the Investment Manager and ING IM.

 

Acadian Asset Management (“Acadian”), a registered investment adviser, serves as a Sub-Adviser to International SmallCap pursuant to a Sub-Advisory Agreement between the Investment Manager and Acadian.

 

ING Funds Services, LLC (the “Administrator”), serves as administrator to each Fund. The Funds pay the Administrator a fee calculated at an annual rate of 0.10% of each Fund’s average daily net assets.

 

International Value Fund also pays the Administrator an annual shareholder account-servicing fee of $5.00 for each account of beneficial owners of shares.

 

The Investment Manager, ING IM, ING Clarion, IIMA and the Administrator are indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of ING Groep N.V. (“ING Groep”). ING Groep is one of the largest financial services organizations in the world, and offers an array of banking, insurance and asset management services to both individual and institutional investors.

 

NOTE 6 — DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE FEES

 

Each share class of the Funds, except Class I, has adopted a Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (the “12b-1 Plans”), whereby ING Funds Distributor, LLC (the “Distributor”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of ING Groep, is reimbursed or compensated (depending on the class of shares) by the Funds for expenses incurred in the distribution of each Funds’ shares (“Distribution Fees”). Pursuant to the 12b-1 Plans, the Distributor is entitled to a payment each month for expenses incurred in the distribution and promotion of each Fund’s shares, including expenses incurred in printing prospectuses and reports used for sales purposes, expenses incurred in preparing and printing sales literature and other such distribution related expenses, including any distribution or shareholder servicing fees (“Service Fees”) paid to securities dealers who have executed a distribution agreement with the Distributor. Under the 12b-1 Plans, each class of shares of the Fund pays the Distributor a Distribution and/or Service Fee based on average daily net assets at the following annual rates:

 

 

 

Class A

 

Class B

 

Class C

 

Class M

 

Class Q

 

Global Equity Dividend

 

0.25

%

 

1.00

%

 

1.00

%

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

Global Real Estate

 

0.25

%

 

1.00

%

 

1.00

%

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

Global Value Choice

 

0.35

%

 

1.00

%

 

1.00

%

 

N/A

 

 

0.25

%

 

Emerging Countries

 

0.35

%(1)

 

1.00

%

 

1.00

%

 

1.00

%(2)

 

0.25

%

 

Foreign

 

0.25

%

 

1.00

%

 

1.00

%

 

N/A

 

 

0.25

%

 

International

 

0.25

%

 

1.00

%

 

1.00

%

 

N/A

 

 

0.25

%

 

International SmallCap

 

0.35

%

 

1.00

%

 

1.00

%

 

N/A

 

 

0.25

%

 

International Value

 

0.30

%

 

1.00

%

 

1.00

%

 

N/A

 

 

0.25

%

 

International Value Choice

 

0.25

%

 

1.00

%

 

1.00

%

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

Precious Metals

 

0.25

%

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

Russia

 

0.25

%

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

 


(1)          ING Funds Distributor, LLC has agreed to waive 0.10% of the Distribution Fee for Class A shares of Emerging Countries for the period from January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005.

(2)          ING Funds Distributor, LLC has agreed to waive 0.25% of the Distribution Fee for Class M shares of Emerging Countries.

 

Fees paid to the Distributor by class during the year ended October 31, 2005 are shown in the accompanying Statements of Operations.

 

The Distributor also receives the proceeds of the initial sales charge paid by shareholders upon the purchase of Class A shares, and the contingent deferred sales charge paid by shareholders upon certain redemptions for Class A, Class B, Class C and Class M shares. For the year ended October 31, 2005, the Distributor retained the following amounts in sales charges for the Funds:

 

 

 

Class A

 

Class B

 

Class C

 

Class M

 

Initial Sales Charges

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global Equity Dividend

 

$

115,391

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

Global Real Estate

 

76,837

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

Global Value Choice

 

6,567

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

Emerging Countries

 

30,457

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

$

146

 

Foreign

 

76,564

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

International

 

11,394

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

International SmallCap

 

$

20,479

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

International Value

 

2,469

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

International Value Choice

 

7,489

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

Precious Metals

 

13,434

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

Russia

 

248,873

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contingent Deferred Sales Charges

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global Equity Dividend

 

66

 

$

33,192

 

$

1,342

 

N/A

 

Global Real Estate

 

29

 

32,065

 

5,284

 

N/A

 

Global Value Choice

 

365

 

89,918

 

415

 

N/A

 

Emerging Countries

 

18,250

 

29,798

 

16

 

N/A

 

Foreign

 

21

 

56,426

 

2,704

 

N/A

 

International

 

49

 

40,192

 

1,316

 

N/A

 

International SmallCap

 

78,165

 

153,738

 

2,317

 

N/A

 

International Value

 

7,534

 

593,800

 

7,385

 

N/A

 

International Value Choice

 

 

1,380

 

 

N/A

 

Precious Metals

 

60

 

 

 

N/A

 

Russia

 

10

 

 

 

N/A

 

 

66


 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005  (CONTINUED)

 

NOTE 7 — OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES AND RELATED PARTIES

 

At October 31, 2005, the Funds had the following amounts recorded in payable to affiliates on the accompanying Statements of Assets and Liabilities (See Notes 5 and 6):

 

 

 

Accrued
Investment
Management
Fees

 

Accrued
Administrative
Fees

 

Accrued
Shareholder
Services and
Distribution
Fees

 

Recoupment

 

Total

 

Global Equity Dividend

 

$

 88,441

 

$

12,634

 

$

80,107

 

$

31,040

 

$

212,222

 

Global Real Estate

 

149,876

 

14,987

 

62,214

 

 

227,077

 

Global Value Choice

 

86,204

 

8,620

 

60,210

 

6,093

 

161,127

 

Emerging Countries

 

140,723

 

11,258

 

57,150

 

(7,425

)

201,706

 

Foreign Fund

 

196,652

 

19,665

 

118,439

 

6,075

 

340,831

 

International

 

102,024

 

10,202

 

40,692

 

 

152,918

 

International SmallCap

 

290,128

 

29,012

 

156,988

 

 

476,128

 

International Value

 

3,477,242

 

347,720

 

1,377,732

 

 

5,202,694

 

International Value Choice

 

7,139

 

714

 

3,759

 

 

11,612

 

Precious Metals

 

67,124

 

7,534

 

18,836

 

 

93,494

 

Russia

 

294,305

 

23,544

 

58,861

 

 

376,710

 

 

ING Funds Distributor, LLC made the following payments in settlement of an administrative proceeding as described in Note 16 and as reflected in the accompanying Statement of Operations for each Fund.

 

Global Value Choice

 

$    8,840

 

Emerging Countries

 

266,176

 

International

 

127,510

 

International SmallCap

 

914,722

 

International Value

 

79,655

 

 

At October 31, 2005, the following indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of ING Groep owned shares of the following Funds:

 

ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company — International Value Choice (11.63%).

 

ING National Nederlanden Intervest — Global Real Estate (27.97%).

 

ING National Trust — International (24.94%).

 

Control is defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“1940 Act”) as the beneficial ownership, either directly or through one or more controlled companies, of more than 25% of the voting securities of a company. Investment activities of these shareholders could have a material impact on the Funds.

 

The Investment Manager may direct the Fund’s portfolio managers to use their best efforts (subject to obtaining best execution of each transaction) to allocate a Portfolio’s equity security transactions through certain designated broker-dealers. The designated broker-dealer, in turn, will reimburse a portion of the brokerage commissions to pay certain expenses of that Fund. Any amounts credited to a Fund are reflected as a reimbursement of expenses in the Statements of Operations.

 

Each Fund has adopted a Retirement Policy covering all independent trustees of the Fund who will have served as an independent trustee for at least five years at the time of retirement. Benefits under this plan are based on an annual rate as defined in the plan agreement.

 

The following is a summary of the transaction during the year ended October 31, 2005 in which the issuer was an affiliate of the ING Family of Funds.

 

ING Global Real

 

Purchases

 

Unrealized
gain on
investment

 

Value
at

 

Estate Fund

 

Shares

 

Cost

 

securities

 

10/31/2005

 

ING UK Real Estate Income Trust Ltd.

 

1,475,000

 

$2,611,784

 

$51,557

 

$2,663,341

 

 

NOTE 8 — OTHER ACCRUED EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES

 

At October 31, 2005, the funds had the following payables included in Other Accrued Expenses and Liabilities on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities that exceeded 5% of total liabilities:

 

 

 

Custody Fees

 

Russia

 

$

403,040

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transfer Agent Fees

 

Precious Metals

 

$

30,617

 

 

International Value

 

1,008,825

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Postage Fees

 

Precious Metals

 

$

17,262

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued Offering Fees

 

International Value Choice

 

$

49,611

 

 

 

67


 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005  (CONTINUED)

 

NOTE 9 — EXPENSE LIMITATIONS

 

The Investment Manager has agreed to limit expenses, excluding interest, taxes, brokerage and extraordinary expenses to the levels listed below:

 

Maximum Operating Expense Limit (as a percentage of average net assets)

 

 

 

Class A

 

Class B

 

Class C

 

Class I

 

Class M

 

Class Q

 

Global Equity Dividend

 

1.40

%

 

2.15

%

 

2.15

%

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

Global Real Estate

 

1.75

%

 

2.50

%

 

2.50

%

 

1.50

%

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

Global Value Choice

 

1.85

%

 

2.50

%

 

2.50

%

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

1.75

%

 

Emerging Countries(1)

 

2.25

%

 

2.90

%

 

2.90

%

 

N/A

 

 

2.65

%

 

2.15

%

 

Foreign(2)

 

1.95

%

 

2.70

%

 

2.70

%

 

1.60

%

 

N/A

 

 

1.85

%

 

International(3)

 

2.75

%

 

3.50

%

 

3.50

%

 

2.50

%

 

N/A

 

 

2.75

%

 

International SmallCap

 

1.95

%

 

2.60

%

 

2.60

%

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

1.85

%

 

International Value

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

International Value Choice

 

1.70

%

 

2.45

%

 

2.45

%

 

1.45

%

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

Precious Metals

 

2.75

%

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

Russia

 

3.35

%

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 


(1)          Effective January 1, 2005, pursuant to a side agreement, ING Investments has lowered the expense limits for Emerging Countries through at least December 31, 2005. The expense limits for Emerging Countries are 2.10%, 2.85%, 2.85%, 2.60% and 2.10% for Class A, B, C, M and Q shares, respectively. If, after December 31, 2005, ING Investments elects not to renew the side agreement, the expense limits will revert to the limits listed in the table above. There is no guarantee that this side agreement will continue after that date. The side agreement will only renew if ING Investments elects to renew it. Any fees waived pursuant to the side agreement shall not be eligible for recoupment.

(2)          Pursuant to a side agreement dated February 1, 2005, ING Investments has lowered the expense limits for Foreign through at least March 1, 2006. The expense limits for the Foreign are 1.70%, 2.45%, 2.45%, 1.35% and 1.60% for Class A, B, C, I and Q, respectively. If, after March 1, 2006, ING Investments elects not to renew the side agreement, the expense limits will revert to the limits listed in the table above. There is no guarantee that this side agreement will continue after that date. The side agreement will only renew if ING Investments, LLC elects to renew it.

(3)          Pursuant to a side agreement dated February 1, 2005, ING Investments has lowered the expense limits for International through at least March 1, 2006. The expense limits for the International are 1.95%, 2.70%, 2.70%, 1.60% and 1.85% for Class A, B, C, I and Q, respectively. If, after March 1, 2006, ING Investments elects not to renew the side agreement, the expense limits will revert to the limits listed in the table above. There is no guarantee that this side agreement will continue after that date. The side agreement will only renew if ING Investments, LLC elects to renew it.

 

The Investment Manager may at a later date recoup from a fund management fees waived and other expenses assumed by the Investment Manager during the previous 36 months, but only if, after such recoupment, a fund’s expense ratio does not exceed the percentage described above. Waived and reimbursed fees net of any recoupment by the Investment Manager of such waived and reimbursed fees are reflected on the accompanying Statements of Operations for each fund. Amounts payable by the Investment Manager are reflected on the accompanying Statements of Assets and Liabilities for each fund.

 

As of October 31, 2005, the amounts of waived or reimbursed fees that are subject to possible recoupment by the Investment Manager, and the related expiration dates are as follows:

 

 

 

October 31,

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global Equity Dividend

 

$

 

$

116,578

 

$

 

$

116,678

 

Global Value Choice

 

122,064

 

 

62,559

 

184,623

 

Foreign

 

36,612

 

193,424

 

8,141

 

238,177

 

International Value Choice

 

 

 

74,545

 

74,545

 

 

The Expense Limitation Agreements are contractual and shall renew automatically for one-year terms unless ING Investments provides written notice of the termination of the Expense Limitation Agreement within 90 days of the end of the then current term.

 

NOTE 10 — LINE OF CREDIT

 

All of the Funds included in this report, in addition to certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, have entered into an unsecured committed revolving line of credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with The Bank of New York for an aggregate amount of $125,000,000. The proceeds may be used only to: (1) temporarily finance the purchase and sale of securities; (2) finance the redemption of shares of an investor in the Funds; and (3) enable the Funds to meet other emergency expenses as defined in the Credit Agreement. The Funds to which the line of credit is available pay a commitment fee equal to 0.09% per annum on the daily unused portion of the committed line amount payable quarterly in arrears. The following Funds utilized the line of credit during the year ended October 31, 2005:

 

 

 

Days
Utilized

 

Approximate
Average Daily
Balance

 

Approximate
Weighted
Average
Interest Rate

 

Global Equity Dividend

 

6

 

$   435,000

 

3.03

%

 

Global Value Choice

 

1

 

610,000

 

2.74

%

 

Emerging Countries

 

42

 

1,188,690

 

2.65

%

 

International

 

3

 

1,453,333

 

3.91

%

 

International SmallCap

 

26

 

3,137,692

 

3.46

%

 

International Value

 

2

 

1,945,000

 

3.98

%

 

Precious Metals

 

3

 

960,000

 

3.76

%

 

 

68


 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005  (CONTINUED)

 

NOTE 11 — CAPITAL SHARES

Transactions in capital shares and dollars were as follows:

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

Class B Shares

 

Class C Shares

 

 

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2005

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2004

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2005

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2004

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2005

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2004

 

Global Equity Dividend (Number of Shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

6,261,568

 

535,158

 

2,059,087

 

295,767

 

3,638,370

 

313,849

 

Dividends reinvested

 

73,143

 

2,687

 

25,087

 

1,132

 

34,087

 

1,645

 

Shares redeemed

 

(1,646,562

)

(33,794

)

(142,758

)

(31,091

)

(208,449

)

(21,744

)

Net increase in shares outstanding

 

4,688,149

 

504,051

 

1,941,416

 

265,808

 

3,464,008

 

293,750

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global Equity Dividend ($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

$

81,890,229

 

$

6,282,638

 

$

26,849,839

 

$

3,410,427

 

$

47,352,114

 

$

3,640,937

 

Dividends reinvested

 

950,413

 

30,212

 

325,721

 

12,760

 

440,961

 

18,647

 

Shares redeemed

 

(21,584,892

)

(384,401

)

(1,878,685

)

(360,624

)

(2,750,750

)

(248,995

)

Net increase

 

$

61,255,750

 

$

5,928,449

 

$

25,296,875

 

$

3,062,563

 

$

45,042,325

 

$

3,410,589

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

Class B Shares

 

Class C Shares

 

 

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2005

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2004

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2005

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2004

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2005

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2004

 

Global Real Estate (Number of Shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

3,934,092

 

3,404,489

 

555,131

 

270,873

 

1,428,969

 

455,181

 

Dividends reinvested

 

464,771

 

264,415

 

31,215

 

12,799

 

41,618

 

15,520

 

Shares redeemed

 

(2,535,905

)

(643,917

)

(113,195

)

(65,421

)

(232,975

)

(62,590

)

Net increase in shares outstanding

 

1,862,958

 

3,024,987

 

473,151

 

218,251

 

1,237,612

 

408,111

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global Real Estate ($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

$

64,903,422

 

$

47,609,673

 

$

7,963,178

 

$

3,405,207

 

$

21,436,748

 

$

5,977,782

 

Dividends reinvested

 

7,259,137

 

3,502,989

 

429,581

 

151,651

 

597,354

 

190,839

 

Shares redeemed

 

(40,814,853

)

(8,952,960

)

(1,640,044

)

(814,481

)

(3,564,647

)

(817,661

)

Net increase

 

$

31,347,706

 

$

42,159,702

 

$

6,752,715

 

$

2,742,377

 

$

18,469,455

 

$

5,350,960

 

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2005

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global Real Estate (Number of Shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

98,101

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase in shares outstanding

 

98,101

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global Real Estate ($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

$

1,600,930

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase

 

$

1,600,930

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

Class B Shares

 

Class C Shares

 

 

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2005

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2004

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2005

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2004

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2005

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global Value Choice (Number of Shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

516,545

 

389,201

 

101,943

 

73,694

 

150,930

 

36,931

 

Shares redeemed

 

(1,098,757

)

(1,352,279

)

(550,241

)

(621,523

)

(696,774

)

(881,072

)

Net decrease in shares outstanding

 

(582,212

)

(963,078

)

(448,298

)

(547,829

)

(545,844

)

(844,141

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global Value Choice ($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

$

8,997,761

 

$

6,113,303

 

$

1,939,488

 

$

1,315,415

 

$

2,547,625

 

$

593,544

 

Shares redeemed

 

(19,124,741

)

(21,218,533

)

(10,345,519

)

(10,710,909

)

(11,682,829

)

(13,463,169

)

Net decrease

 

$

(10,126,980

)

$

(15,105,230

)

$

(8,406,031

)

$

(9,395,494

)

$

(9,135,204

)

$

(12,869,625

)

 

69


 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005  (CONTINUED)

 

NOTE 11 — CAPITAL SHARES (continued)

 

 

 

Class Q Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2005

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global Value Choice (Number of Shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

78,062

 

322,006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(98,578

)

(471,023

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net decrease in shares outstanding

 

(20,516

)

(149,017

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global Value Choice ($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

$

1,573,859

 

$

5,898,513

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(1,971,194

)

(8,647,666

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net decrease

 

$

(397,335

)

$

(2,749,153

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

Class B Shares

 

Class C Shares

 

 

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2005

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2004

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2005

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2004

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2005

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emerging Countries (Number of Shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

1,264,116

 

2,481,332

 

171,033

 

170,377

 

575,933

 

110,041

 

Dividends reinvested

 

2,583

 

17,566

 

 

 

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(1,042,704

)

(3,183,675

)

(285,210

)

(471,944

)

(154,421

)

(194,329

)

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

 

223,995

 

(684,777

)

(114,177

)

(301,567

)

421,512

 

(84,288

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emerging Countries ($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

$

28,706,819

 

$

44,674,187

 

$

3,787,933

 

$

3,235,271

 

$

12,439,033

 

$

2,025,487

 

Dividends reinvested

 

53,415

 

299,006

 

 

 

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(22,759,798

)

(57,391,860

)

(6,281,049

)

(8,665,978

)

(3,238,715

)

(3,381,445

)

Net increase (decrease)

 

$

6,000,436

 

$

(12,418,667

)

$

(2,493,116

)

$

(5,430,707

)

$

9,200,318

 

$

(1,355,958

)

 

 

 

Class M Shares

 

Class Q Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2005

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2004

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2005

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emerging Countries (Number of Shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

3,080

 

8,597

 

197,600

 

725,259

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends reinvested

 

 

136

 

579

 

4,931

 

 

 

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(9,604

)

(22,317

)

(202,059

)

(1,300,028

)

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

 

(6,524

)

(13,584

)

(3,880

)

(569,838

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emerging Countries ($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

$

67,841

 

$

165,338

 

$

4,569,365

 

$

13,642,377

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends reinvested

 

 

2,297

 

12,349

 

86,541

 

 

 

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(209,918

)

(415,172

)

(4,620,780

)

(24,434,280

)

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

 

$

(142,077

)

$

(247,537

)

$

(39,066

)

$

(10,705,362

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

Class B Shares

 

Class C Shares

 

 

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2005

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2004

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2005

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2004

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2005

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign (Number of Shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

5,350,389

 

5,895,029

 

864,486

 

895,922

 

3,258,501

 

3,047,613

 

Dividends reinvested

 

 

8,613

 

 

2,178

 

 

6,274

 

Shares redeemed

 

(2,127,775

)

(1,416,210

)

(205,551

)

(101,946

)

(598,703

)

(190,098

)

Net increase in shares outstanding

 

3,222,614

 

4,487,432

 

658,935

 

796,154

 

2,659,798

 

2,863,789

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign ($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

$

74,069,872

 

$

68,898,162

 

$

11,879,135

 

$

10,448,476

 

$

44,999,926

 

$

35,702,440

 

Dividends reinvested

 

 

93,658

 

 

23,547

 

 

67,948

 

Shares redeemed

 

(29,478,835

)

(16,353,436

)

(2,815,133

)

(1,180,328

)

(8,239,806

)

(2,198,012

)

Net increase

 

$

44,591,037

 

$

(52,638,384

)

$

9,064,002

 

$

9,291,695

 

$

36,760,120

 

$

33,572,376

 

 

70


 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005  (CONTINUED)

 

NOTE 11 — CAPITAL SHARES (continued)

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

Class Q Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2005

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2004

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2005

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign (Number of Shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

1,482

 

187,096

 

1,009

 

51,642

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends reinvested

 

 

387

 

 

597

 

 

 

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(135,704

)

(1

)

(13,187

)

(5,471

)

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

 

(134,222

)

187,482

 

(12,178

)

46,768

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign ($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

$

20,576

 

$

2,149,750

 

$

13,738

 

$

608,900

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends reinvested

 

 

4,209

 

 

6,472

 

 

 

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(1,983,638

)

(12

)

(194,215

)

(62,750

)

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

 

$

(1,963,062

)

$

2,153,947

 

$

(180,477

)

$

552,622

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

Class B Shares

 

Class C Shares

 

 

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2005

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2004

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2005

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2004

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2005

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International (Number of Shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

1,286,982

 

3,451,836

 

398,615

 

505,076

 

158,046

 

393,597

 

Dividends reinvested

 

45,507

 

4,890

 

6,257

 

 

3,911

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(1,528,096

)

(3,759,822

)

(454,549

)

(422,474

)

(461,767

)

(437,630

)

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

 

(195,607

)

(303,096

)

(49,677

)

82,602

 

(299,810

)

(44,033

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International ($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

$

13,471,465

 

$

31,757,670

 

$

4,018,737

 

$

4,510,934

 

$

1,592,528

 

$

3,490,125

 

Dividends reinvested

 

464,320

 

41,300

 

61,882

 

 

38,715

 

 

Redemption fee proceeds

 

12,635

 

9,571

 

 

 

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(15,999,726

)

(35,163,553

)

(4,604,837

)

(3,794,744

)

(4,666,612

)

(3,937,183

)

Net increase (decrease)

 

$

(2,051,306

)

$

(3,355,012

)

$

(524,218

)

$

716,190

 

$

(3,035,369

)

$

(447,058

)

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

Class Q Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2005

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2004

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2005

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International (Number of Shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

618,736

 

1,345,222

 

832,726

 

818,308

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends reinvested

 

26,513

 

5,236

 

9,243

 

4,519

 

 

 

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(264,569

)

(957,334

)

(255,015

)

(1,824,099

)

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

 

380,680

 

393,124

 

586,954

 

(1,001,272

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International ($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

$

6,503,305

 

$

12,342,742

 

$

8,731,410

 

$

7,234,622

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends reinvested

 

268,842

 

43,979

 

93,629

 

37,916

 

 

 

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(2,749,364

)

(8,621,051

)

(2,652,163

)

(15,730,891

)

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

 

$

4,022,783

 

$

3,765,670

 

$

6,172,876

 

$

(8,458,353

)

 

 

 

 

 

71


 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005  (CONTINUED)

 

NOTE 11 — CAPITAL SHARES (continued)

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

Class B Shares

 

Class C Shares

 

 

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2005

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2004

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2005

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2004

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2005

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International SmallCap (Number of Shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

2,004,704

 

2,416,993

 

224,730

 

215,764

 

190,803

 

139,627

 

Dividends reinvested

 

 

864

 

 

 

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(2,690,302

)

(3,047,832

)

(678,220

)

(640,673

)

(438,858

)

(491,748

)

Net decrease in shares outstanding

 

(685,598

)

(629,975

)

(453,490

)

(424,909

)

(248,055

)

(352,121

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International SmallCap ($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

$

69,514,851

 

$

67,323,822

 

$

7,909,327

 

$

6,380,056

 

$

6,229,347

 

$

3,856,477

 

Dividends reinvested

 

 

21,615

 

 

 

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(92,289,760

)

(84,650,202

)

(23,667,520

)

(18,689,602

)

(14,015,886

)

(13,154,747

)

Net decrease

 

$

(22,774,909

)

$

(17,304,765

)

$

(15,758,193

)

$

(12,309,546

)

$

(7,786,539

)

$

(9,298,270

)

 

 

 

Class Q Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2005

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International SmallCap (Number of Shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

268,648

 

882,652

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends reinvested

 

 

1,207

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(793,003

)

(1,851,928

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net decrease in shares outstanding

 

(524,355

)

(968,069

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International SmallCap ($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

$

9,711,770

 

$

25,088,370

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends reinvested

 

 

32,268

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(28,611,080

)

(53,724,869

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net decrease

 

$

(18,899,310

)

$

(28,604,231

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

Class B Shares

 

Class C Shares

 

 

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2005

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2004

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2005

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2004

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2005

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International Value (Number of Shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

22,440,717

 

27,310,058

 

733,853

 

679,383

 

579,699

 

167,511

 

Dividends reinvested

 

4,658,879

 

521,473

 

1,078,233

 

 

1,619,582

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(43,203,094

)

(37,013,357

)

(6,355,256

)

(4,509,591

)

(5,949,587

)

(6,201,914

)

Net decrease in shares outstanding

 

(16,103,498

)

(9,181,826

)

(4,543,170

)

(3,830,208

)

(3,750,306

)

(6,034,403

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International Value ($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

$

389,616,539

 

$

426,282,785

 

$

12,423,736

 

$

10,492,016

 

$

9,661,315

 

$

2,545,765

 

Dividends reinvested

 

78,640,245

 

7,159,457

 

17,941,796

 

 

26,885,154

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(748,947,369

)

(582,960,037

)

(109,082,787

)

(69,353,813

)

(101,804,139

)

(95,278,538

)

Net decrease

 

$

(280,690,585

)

$

(149,517,795

)

$

(78,717,255

)

$

(58,861,797

)

$

(65,257,670

)

$

(92,732,773

)

 

72


 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005  (CONTINUED)

 

NOTE 11 — CAPITAL SHARES (continued)

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

Class Q Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2005

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2004

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2005

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International Value (Number of Shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

27,489,973

 

20,029,766

 

27,155

 

44,672

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends reinvested

 

2,611,199

 

334,126

 

69,842

 

6,447

 

 

 

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(12,662,805

)

(6,425,560

)

(276,510

)

(482,259

)

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

 

17,438,367

 

13,938,332

 

(179,513

)

(431,140

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International Value ($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

$  476,140,222

 

$  320,534,434

 

$

474,053

 

$

684,725

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends reinvested

 

44,050,433

 

4,584,206

 

1,179,631

 

88,586

 

 

 

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(220,723,705

)

(100,439,982

)

(4,799,264

)

(7,574,954

)

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

 

$  299,466,950

 

$  224,678,658

 

$

(3,145,580

)

$

(6,801,643

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A
Shares

 

Class B
Shares

 

Class C
Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

February 1,
2005
(1) to
October 31,
2005

 

February 1,
2005
(1) to
October 31,
2005

 

February 4,
2005
(1) to
October 31,
2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International Value Choice (Number of Shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

651,176

 

143,012

 

175,350

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(79,948

)

(8,938

)

(6,834

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase in shares outstanding

 

571,228

 

134,074

 

168,516

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International Value Choice ($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

$

6,637,390

 

$

1,456,873

 

$

1,796,255

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(845,622

)

(90,130

)

(69,825

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase

 

$

5,791,768

 

$

1,366,743

 

$

1,726,430

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


(1) Commencement of operations

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2005

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Precious Metals (Number of Shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

1,303,928

 

2,114,180

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends reinvested

 

368,023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(2,702,207

)

(3,820,805

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net decrease in shares outstanding

 

(1,030,256

)

(1,706,625

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Precious Metals ($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

$

8,755,764

 

$

15,000,362

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends reinvested

 

2,642,230

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(17,774,785

)

(26,611,993

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net decrease

 

$

(6,376,791

)

$

(11,611,631

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

73


 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005  (CONTINUED)

 

NOTE 11 — CAPITAL SHARES (continued)

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2005

 

Year
Ended
October 31,
2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Russia (Number of Shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

3,240,434

 

5,565,130

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends reinvested

 

3,801

 

7,087

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(3,616,898

)

(5,538,941

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

 

(372,663

)

33,276

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Russia ($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

$

93,862,631

 

$

135,313,377

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends reinvested

 

96,494

 

153,665

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Redemption fee proceeds

 

850,706

 

1,459,066

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(96,537,671

)

(124,835,873

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

 

$

(1,727,840

)

$

12,090,235

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE 12 — ILLIQUID SECURITIES

 

Pursuant to guidelines adopted by the Fund’s Board, the following securities have been deemed to be illiquid. The Funds currently limit investments in illiquid securities to 15% of the Fund’s net assets, at market value, at time of purchase.

 

Fund

 

Security

 

Shares

 

Initial
Acquisition
Date

 

Cost

 

Value

 

Percent
of Net
Assets

 

Global Equity Dividend

 

Novatek Microelectronics Corp. Ltd.

 

257,000

 

10/14/05

 

$

1,182,818

 

$

1,271,419

 

0.8

%

Emerging Countries

 

Siam Makro PCL

 

1,506,200

 

03/29/05

 

$

2,231,811

 

$

2,030,666

 

1.5

%

Foreign

 

Centrenergo ADR

 

1,530

 

12/17/03

 

$

3,623

 

$

9,104

 

 

Russia

 

Konakovskaya Gres

 

2,842,200

 

10/06/03

 

$

1,539,366

 

$

2,501,136

 

0.9

%

 

 

Novy Neft Ltd.

 

142,452

 

11/14/03

 

1,964,885

 

4,497,922

 

1.7

%

 

 

Novy Neft Ltd. II

 

240,219

 

02/23/04

 

2,516,576

 

5,409,131

 

2.0

%

 

 

UBS Russia Small Cap Basket

 

390

 

07/29/05

 

4,179,000

 

5,027,685

 

1.9

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

10,199,827

 

$

17,435,874

 

6.5

%

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005  (CONTINUED)

 

NOTE 13 — CONCENTRATION OF RISKS

 

Foreign Securities (All Funds). Investments in foreign securities may entail risks not present in domestic investments. Since investments of securities are denominated in foreign currencies, changes in the relationship of these foreign currencies to the U.S. dollar can significantly affect the value of the investments and earnings of the Funds. Foreign investments may also subject the Funds to foreign government exchange restrictions, expropriation, taxation or other political, social or economic developments, as well as from movements in currency, security value and interest rate, all of which could affect the market and/or credit risk of the investments.

 

Emerging Markets Investments (All Funds). Because of less developed markets and economies and, in some countries, less mature governments and governmental institutions, the risks of investing in foreign securities can be intensified in the case of investments in issuers domiciled or doing substantial business in emerging market countries.

 

Industry Concentration (Global Real Estate and Precious Metals). As a result of the Fund concentrating its assets in securities related to a particular industry, the Fund may be subject to greater market fluctuation than a fund which has securities representing a broader range of investment alternatives.

 

Region Concentration (Russia). As a result of the Fund concentrating its assets in a single region of the world, the Fund’s performance may be more volatile than that of a fund that invests globally. If securities in the region that the Fund is concentrated fall out of favor, it may cause the Fund to underperform in relation to funds that focus on other types of stocks.

 

Non-Diversified (Global Real Estate, Precious Metals and Russia). There is additional risk associated with being non-diversified, since the Fund is not limited in the proportion of its assets in a single issuer. The investment of a large percentage of a Fund’s assets in the securities of a small number of issuers may cause that Fund’s share price to fluctuate more than that of a diversified fund.

 

NOTE 14 — SECURITIES LENDING

 

Under an agreement with The Bank of New York (“BNY”), the Funds can lend their securities to approved brokers, dealers and other financial institutions. Loans are collateralized by cash and U.S. Government securities. The collateral must be in an amount equal to at least 105% of the market value of non-U.S. securities loaned and 102% of the market value of U.S. securities loaned. The cash collateral received is invested in approved investments as defined in the Securities Lending Agreement with BNY (the “Agreement”). The securities purchased with cash collateral received are reflected in the Portfolio of Investments. Generally, in the event of counterparty default, the Funds have the right to use the collateral to offset losses incurred. The Agreement contains certain guarantees by BNY in the event of counterparty default and/or a borrower’s failure to return a loaned security, however there would be a potential loss to the Funds in the event the Funds are delayed or prevented from exercising their right to dispose of the collateral. The Funds bear the risk of loss with respect to the investment of collateral. Engaging in securities lending could have a leveraging effect, which may intensify the credit, market and other risks associated with investing in a Fund. At October 31, 2005, the following Funds had securities on loan with the following market values:

 

Fund

 

Value of
Securities
Loaned

 

Value of
Collateral

 

Global Value Choice

 

$

6,412,204

 

$

6,636,000

 

Emerging Countries

 

18,758,086

 

19,481,000

 

Foreign

 

4,912,810

 

4,949,000

 

International

 

4,778,120

 

4,871,000

 

International SmallCap

 

54,813,594

 

57,748,000

 

International Value

 

98,489,416

 

104,511,000

 

Russia

 

29,101,252

 

29,251,000

 

 

NOTE 15 — FEDERAL INCOME TAXES

 

The amount of distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gains are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for investment companies. These book/tax differences may be either temporary or permanent. Permanent differences are reclassified within the capital accounts based on their federal tax-basis treatment; temporary differences are not reclassified. Key differences include the treatment of short-term capital gains, foreign currency transactions, and wash sale deferrals. Distributions in excess of net investment income and/or net realized capital gains for tax purposes are reported as distributions of paid-in capital.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005  (CONTINUED)

 

NOTE 15 — FEDERAL INCOME TAXES (continued)

 

The following permanent tax differences have been reclassified as of October 31, 2005:

 

 

 

Paid-in
Capital

 

 

Undistributed
Net Investment
Income On
Investments

 

Accumulated
Net Realized
Gains/
(Losses)

 

Global Equity Dividend

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

(338,341

)

 

 

$

338,341

 

 

Global Real Estate(1)

 

 

 

 

 

90,948

 

 

 

(90,948

)

 

Global Value Choice

 

 

82,505

 

 

 

271,310

 

 

 

(353,815

)

 

Emerging Countries

 

 

 

 

 

(168,696

)

 

 

168,696

 

 

Foreign

 

 

(42,139

)

 

 

764,999

 

 

 

(722,860

)

 

International

 

 

 

 

 

812,673

 

 

 

(812,673

)

 

International SmallCap

 

 

 

 

 

(357,736

)

 

 

357,736

 

 

International Value

 

 

 

 

 

1,789,790

 

 

 

(1,789,790

)

 

International Value Choice

 

 

(54,389

)

 

 

53,275

 

 

 

1,114

 

 

Precious Metals

 

 

 

 

 

783,519

 

 

 

(783,519

)

 

Russia

 

 

(23,034

)

 

 

12,666

 

 

 

10,368

 

 

 


(1) As of the Fund’s tax year-end of December 31, 2004.

 

Dividends paid by the Fund from net investment income and distributions of net realized short-term capital gains are, for federal income tax purposes, taxable as ordinary income to shareholders.

 

The tax composition of dividends and distributions to shareholders was as follows:

 

 

 

Year Ended October 31, 2005

 

Year Ended October 31, 2004

 

 

 

Ordinary
Income

 

Long-Term
Capital Gains

 

Ordinary
Income

 

Long-Term
Capital Gains

 

Return
of Capital

 

Global Equity Dividend

 

$

3,156,591

 

$

8,751

 

$

239,752

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

Global Real Estate(1)

 

9,149,441

 

1,825,148

 

3,775,116

 

 

1,107,647

 

 

 

 

 

Emerging Countries

 

72,677

 

 

441,079

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign

 

 

 

214,879

 

 

 

 

 

94,666

 

 

International

 

1,011,092

 

 

147,464

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International SmallCap

 

 

 

63,563

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International Value

 

47,073,127

 

184,904,220

 

15,265,465

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Precious Metals

 

2,990,570

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Russia

 

111,452

 

 

207,493

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


(1)   Composition of dividends and distributions presented herein differ from final amounts based on the Fund’s tax year-end of December 31, 2004.

 

The tax-basis components of distributable earnings and the expiration dates of the capital loss carryforwards which may be used to offset future realized capital gains for federal income tax purposes as of October 31, 2005 were:

 

 

 

Undistributed
Ordinary
Income

 

Undistributed
Long Term
Capital Gains

 

Unrealized
Appreciation/
Depreciation

 

Post-
October
Currency
Losses
Deferred

 

Capital
Loss
Carryforwards

 

Expiration
Dates

 

Global Equity Dividend

 

$   1,498,273

 

$      827,494

 

$

668,755

 

$

 

$

 

 

 

Global Real Estate(1) 

 

4,020,925

 

1,259,587

 

21,712,266

 

(105,095

)

 

 

 

Global Value Choice

 

396,434

 

 

3,490,697

 

 

$

(102,001,944

)

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(81,779,077

)

2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6,183,953

)

2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(189,964,974

)

 

 

 

Emerging Countries

 

670,276

 

 

3,670,186

 

 

$

(710,694

)

2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(10,231,430

)

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(31,553,234

)

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(18,266,429

)

2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(60,761,787

)*

 

 

 

Foreign

 

 

6,094,388

 

29,965,937

 

 

 

 

 

International

 

1,737,951

 

 

8,440,406

 

 

$

(2,735,596

)

2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,061,891

)

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,802,182

)

2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,172,053

)

2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(10,771,722

)

 

 

 

International SmallCap

 

2,368,870

 

 

40,093,875

 

 

$

(6,087,776

)

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(57,646,473

)

2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(63,734,249

)

 

 

 

International Value

 

49,269,447

 

295,069,722

 

545,240,077

 

 

 

 

 

International Value Choice

 

262,270

 

 

245,759

 

 

 

 

 

Precious Metals

 

136,502

 

 

14,921,684

 

 

$

(10,079,564

)

2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(14,912,400

)

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(10,385,023

)

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(35,376,987

)

 

 

 

Russia

 

 

 

96,587,012

 

 

$

(2,987,038

)

2009

 

 

 


* Utilization of these capital losses is subject to annual limitations under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code.

(1) As of the Fund’s tax year-end of December 31, 2004.

 

76


 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005  (CONTINUED)

 

NOTE 16 — INFORMATION REGARDING TRADING OF ING’S U.S. MUTUAL FUNDS

 

ING Investments has reported to the Boards of Directors/Trustees (the “Boards”) of the ING Funds that, like many U.S. financial services companies, ING Investments and certain of its U.S. affiliates have received informal and formal requests for information since September 2003 from various governmental and self-regulatory agencies in connection with investigations related to mutual funds and variable insurance products. ING Investments has advised the Boards that it and its affiliates have cooperated fully with each request.

 

In addition to responding to regulatory and governmental requests, ING Investments reported that management of U.S. affiliates of ING Groep N.V., including ING Investments (collectively, “ING”), on their own initiative, have conducted, through independent special counsel and a national accounting firm, an extensive internal review of trading in ING insurance, retirement, and mutual fund products. The goal of this review was to identify any instances of inappropriate trading in those products by third parties or by ING investment professionals and other ING personnel. ING’s internal review related to mutual fund trading is now substantially completed. ING has reported that, of the millions of customer relationships that ING maintains, the internal review identified several isolated arrangements allowing third parties to engage in frequent trading of mutual funds within ING’s variable insurance and mutual fund products, and identified other circumstances where frequent trading occurred, despite measures taken by ING intended to combat market timing. ING further reported that each of these arrangements has been terminated and fully disclosed to regulators. The results of the internal review were also reported to the independent members of the Board.

 

ING Investments has advised the Board that most of the identified arrangements were initiated prior to ING’s acquisition of the businesses in question in the U.S. ING Investments further reported that the companies in question did not receive special benefits in return for any of these arrangements, which have all been terminated.

 

Based on the internal review, ING Investments has advised the Board that the identified arrangements do not represent a systemic problem in any of the companies that were involved.

 

In September 2005, ING Funds Distributor, LLC (“IFD”), the distributor of certain ING Funds, settled an administrative proceeding with the NASD regarding three arrangements, dating from 1995, 1996 and 1998, under which the administrator to the then-Pilgrim Funds, which subsequently became part of the ING Funds, entered into formal and informal arrangements that permitted frequent trading. Under the terms of the Letter of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent (“AWC”) with the NASD, under which IFD neither admitted nor denied the allegations or findings, IFD consented to the following sanctions: (i) a censure; (ii) a fine of $1.5 million; (iii) restitution of approximately $1.44 million to certain ING Funds for losses attributable to excessive trading described in the AWC; and (iv) agreement to make certification to NASD regarding the review and establishment of certain procedures.

 

In addition to the arrangements discussed above, ING Investments reported to the Board that, at this time, these instances include the following, in addition to the arrangements subject to the AWC discussed above:

 

      Aeltus Investment Management, Inc. (a predecessor entity to ING Investment Management Co.) has identified two investment professionals who engaged in extensive frequent trading in certain ING Funds. One was subsequently terminated for cause and incurred substantial financial penalties in connection with this conduct and the second has been disciplined.

 

      ReliaStar Life Insurance Company (“ReliaStar”) entered into agreements seven years ago permitting the owner of policies issued by the insurer to engage in frequent trading and to submit orders until 4pm Central Time. In 2001 ReliaStar also entered into a selling agreement with a broker-dealer that engaged in frequent trading. Employees of ING affiliates were terminated and/or disciplined in connection with these matters.

 

      In 1998, Golden American Life Insurance Company entered into arrangements permitting a broker-dealer to frequently trade up to certain specific limits in a fund available in an ING variable annuity product. No employee responsible for this arrangement remains at the company.

 

For additional information regarding these matters, you may consult the Form 8-K and Form 8-K/A for each of four life insurance companies, ING USA Annuity and Life Insurance Company, ING Life Insurance and

 

77


 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005  (CONTINUED)

 

NOTE 16 — INFORMATION REGARDING TRADING OF ING’S U.S. MUTUAL FUNDS (continued)

 

Annuity Company, ING Insurance Company of America, and ReliaStar Life Insurance Company of New York, each filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on October 29, 2004 and September 8, 2004. These Forms 8-K and Forms 8-K/A can be accessed through the SEC’s Web site at http://www.sec.gov. Despite the extensive internal review conducted through independent special counsel and a national accounting firm, there can be no assurance that the instances of inappropriate trading reported to the Board are the only instances of such trading respecting the ING Funds.

 

ING Investments reported to the Board that ING is committed to conducting its business with the highest standards of ethical conduct with zero tolerance for noncompliance. Accordingly, ING Investments advised the Board that ING management was disappointed that its voluntary internal review identified these situations. Viewed in the context of the breadth and magnitude of its U.S. business as a whole, ING management does not believe that ING’s acquired companies had systemic ethical or compliance issues in these areas. Nonetheless, Investments reported that given ING’s refusal to tolerate any lapses, it has taken the steps noted below, and will continue to seek opportunities to further strengthen the internal controls of its affiliates.

 

      ING has agreed with the ING Funds to indemnify and hold harmless the ING Funds from all damages resulting from wrongful conduct by ING or its employees or from ING’s internal investigation, any investigations conducted by any governmental or self-regulatory agencies, litigation or other formal proceedings, including any proceedings by the Securities and Exchange Commission. ING Investments reported to the Board that ING management believes that the total amount of any indemnification obligations will not be material to ING or its U.S. business.

 

      ING updated its Code of Conduct for employees reinforcing its employees’ obligation to conduct personal trading activity consistent with the law, disclosed limits, and other requirements.

 

      The ING Funds, upon a recommendation from ING, updated their respective Codes of Ethics applicable to investment professionals with ING entities and certain other fund personnel, requiring such personnel to pre-clear any purchases or sales of ING Funds that are not systematic in nature (i.e., dividend reinvestment), and imposing minimum holding periods for shares of ING Funds.

 

      ING instituted excessive trading policies for all customers in its variable insurance and retirement products and for shareholders of the ING Funds sold to the public through financial intermediaries. ING does not make exceptions to these policies.

 

      ING reorganized and expanded its U.S. Compliance Department, and created an Enterprise Compliance team to enhance controls and consistency in regulatory compliance.

 

As has been widely reported in the media, the New York Attorney General’s office (“NYAG”) is conducting broad investigations regarding insurance quoting and brokerage practices. ING U.S. has been subpoenaed in this regard, and is cooperating fully with these NYAG requests for information.

 

ING U.S. believes that its practices are consistent with our business principles and our commitment to our customers.

 

At this time, in light of the current regulatory factors, ING U.S. is actively engaged in reviewing whether any modifications in our practices are appropriate for the future.

 

There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares, or other adverse consequences to ING Funds.

 

78


 

 

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING GLOBAL EQUITY DIVIDEND FUND

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005

 

Shares

 

 

 

Value

 

COMMON STOCK: 93.4%

 

 

 

 

 

Australia: 6.1%

 

 

 

79,354

 

Australia & New Zealand
Banking Group Ltd.

 

$

1,399,848

 

125,091

 

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd.

 

713,767

 

54,913

 

Publishing & Broadcasting Ltd.

 

664,031

 

94,449

 

Santos Ltd.

 

774,291

 

52,294

 

St. George Bank Ltd.

 

1,065,949

 

147,659

 

Stockland

 

675,646

 

49,897

 

SunCorp.-Metway Ltd.

 

719,902

 

63,329

 

TABCorp. Holdings Ltd.

 

759,335

 

29,953

 

Wesfarmers Ltd.

 

801,046

 

131,590

 

Westfield Group

 

1,636,331

 

 

 

 

 

9,210,146

 

 

 

Belgium: 1.0%

 

 

 

51,806

 

Fortis

 

1,473,774

 

 

 

 

 

1,473,774

 

 

 

Brazil: 1.9%

 

 

 

33,165

 

Cia Siderurgica Nacional SA ADR

 

636,768

 

25,600

 

Petroleo Brasileiro SA ADR

 

1,468,672

 

45,000

 

Tele Norte Leste
Participacoes SA ADR

 

796,500

 

 

 

 

 

2,901,940

 

 

 

Canada: 4.6%

 

 

 

59,000

 

BCE Inc.

 

1,458,556

 

23,900

 

Canadian Imperial Bank of
Commerce

 

1,462,914

 

16,462

 

Enerplus Resources Fund

 

691,404

 

24,000

 

Fording Canadian Coal Trust

 

812,640

 

30,300

@

Precision Drilling Corp.

 

1,394,845

 

39,264

 

TransCanada Corp.

 

1,167,385

 

 

 

 

 

6,987,744

 

 

 

China: 0.9%

 

 

 

1,848,000

 

PetroChina Co., Ltd.

 

1,417,159

 

 

 

 

 

1,417,159

 

 

 

Denmark: 2.1%

 

 

 

48,300

 

Danske Bank A/S

 

1,514,053

 

29,100

 

TDC A/S

 

1,629,842

 

 

 

 

 

3,143,895

 

 

 

Finland: 1.1%

 

 

 

83,000

 

UPM-Kymmene Oyj

 

1,603,503

 

 

 

 

 

1,603,503

 

 

 

France: 1.4%

 

 

 

25,551

 

PagesJaunes SA

 

658,120

 

13,303

 

Societe Generale

 

1,518,578

 

 

 

 

 

2,176,698

 

 

 

Germany: 1.0%

 

 

 

82,835

 

Deutsche Telekom AG

 

1,464,101

 

 

 

 

 

1,464,101

 

 

 

Greece: 0.9%

 

 

 

24,150

 

OPAP SA

 

698,661

 

32,100

 

Public Power Corp.

 

679,205

 

 

 

 

 

1,377,866

 

 

 

Hong Kong: 1.3%

 

 

 

215,000

 

Citic Pacific Ltd.

 

$

557,783

 

112,000

 

CLP Holdings Ltd.

 

642,996

 

218,000

 

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd.

 

730,969

 

 

 

 

 

1,931,748

 

 

 

Indonesia: 0.4%

 

 

 

4,600,500

 

Bank Mandiri Persero TBK PT

 

601,281

 

 

 

 

 

601,281

 

 

 

Ireland: 0.9%

 

 

 

69,101

 

Allied Irish Banks PLC

 

1,449,334

 

 

 

 

 

1,449,334

 

 

 

Israel: 0.5%

 

 

 

184,126

 

Bank Hapoalim Ltd.

 

704,747

 

 

 

 

 

704,747

 

 

 

Italy: 5.1%

 

 

 

228,226

 

Enel S.p.A.

 

1,837,191

 

66,458

 

ENI-Ente Nazionale
Idrocarburi S.p.A.

 

1,777,926

 

243,715

 

Snam Rete Gas S.p.A.

 

1,337,424

 

551,371

 

Telecom Italia S.p.A.

 

1,332,639

 

263,381

 

UniCredito Italiano S.p.A.

 

1,469,956

 

 

 

 

 

7,755,136

 

 

 

Mexico: 0.8%

 

 

 

15,800

 

Grupo Televisa SA ADR

 

1,154,980

 

 

 

 

 

1,154,980

 

 

 

Netherlands: 3.4%

 

 

 

62,429

 

ABN Amro Holding NV

 

1,475,826

 

34,819

 

Akzo Nobel NV

 

1,504,219

 

7,778

 

Rodamco Europe NV

 

618,956

 

51,478

 

Royal Dutch Petroleum Co.

 

1,586,454

 

 

 

 

 

5,185,455

 

 

 

New Zealand: 1.0%

 

 

 

360,364

 

Telecom Corp. of New Zealand Ltd.

 

1,472,971

 

 

 

 

 

1,472,971

 

 

 

Norway: 1.0%

 

 

 

144,200

 

DNB Holding ASA

 

1,474,676

 

 

 

 

 

1,474,676

 

 

 

Panama: 0.6%

 

 

 

50,200

 

Banco Latino Americano

 

853,902

 

 

 

 

 

853,902

 

 

 

Portugal: 1.0%

 

 

 

172,259

 

Portugal Telecom SGPS SA

 

1,556,677

 

 

 

 

 

1,556,677

 

 

 

Singapore: 1.1%

 

 

 

197,000

 

United Overseas Bank Ltd.

 

1,606,608

 

 

 

 

 

1,606,608

 

 

 

South Africa: 0.9%

 

 

 

288,883

 

FirstRand Ltd.

 

680,871

 

38,325

 

Telkom SA Ltd.

 

723,902

 

 

 

 

 

1,404,773

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

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ING GLOBAL EQUITY DIVIDEND FUND

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

Shares

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

South Korea: 1.3%

 

 

 

110

 

KT Corp.

 

$

4,456

 

25,500

 

KT Corp. ADR

 

549,525

 

17,400

 

KT&G Corp.

 

715,145

 

8,540

 

S-Oil Corp.

 

641,758

 

 

 

 

 

1,910,884

 

 

 

Spain: 1.0%

 

 

 

58,602

 

Endesa SA

 

1,454,232

 

 

 

 

 

1,454,232

 

 

 

Sweden: 3.7%

 

 

 

62,700

 

ForeningsSparbanken AB

 

1,547,140

 

29,252

 

Sandvik AB

 

1,407,483

 

63,200

 

Skanska AB

 

885,027

 

41,700

 

Volvo AB

 

1,714,863

 

 

 

 

 

5,554,513

 

 

 

Taiwan: 1.5%

 

 

 

275,365

 

Taiwan Semiconductor
Manufacturing Co., Ltd. ADR

 

2,224,949

 

 

 

 

 

2,224,949

 

 

 

Thailand: 0.8%

 

 

 

253,800

 

Advanced Info Service PLC

 

624,647

 

112,400

 

Siam Cement PCL

 

635,705

 

 

 

 

 

1,260,352

 

 

 

United Kingdom: 12.8%

 

 

 

148,388

 

Barclays PLC

 

1,470,763

 

93,520

 

Barratt Developments PLC

 

1,252,761

 

73,675

 

BOC Group Plc

 

1,452,676

 

381,997

 

Centrica Plc

 

1,614,910

 

102,411

 

Diageo PLC

 

1,512,911

 

555,418

 

Dixons Group PLC

 

1,416,150

 

96,823

 

Gallaher Group PLC

 

1,504,709

 

88,102

 

GlaxoSmithKline PLC

 

2,291,829

 

97,665

 

GUS PLC

 

1,457,841

 

101,793

 

Persimmon PLC

 

1,553,864

 

66,787

 

Provident Financial PLC

 

709,570

 

52,189

 

Royal Bank of Scotland
Group PLC

 

1,445,425

 

101,243

 

Severn Trent PLC

 

1,715,513

 

 

 

 

 

19,398,922

 

 

 

United States: 33.3%

 

 

 

30,586

 

Altria Group, Inc.

 

2,295,479

 

28,165

 

Ameren Corp.

 

1,481,479

 

40,700

 

American Capital Strategies Ltd.

 

1,528,692

 

23,977

 

Arthur J Gallagher & Co.

 

705,403

 

47,144

 

Bank of America Corp.

 

2,062,079

 

61,612

 

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

 

1,304,326

 

39,650

 

Citigroup, Inc.

 

1,815,177

 

89,874

 

Citizens Communications Co.

 

1,100,058

 

64,161

 

ConAgra Foods, Inc.

 

1,493,026

 

13,211

 

Deluxe Corp.

 

440,323

 

16,600

 

Developers Diversified
Realty Corp.

 

725,088

 

58,914

 

Duke Energy Corp.

 

1,560,043

 

20,800

 

Duke Realty Corp.

 

709,280

 

38,384

 

EI Du Pont de Nemours & Co.

 

1,600,229

 

41,109

 

First Horizon National Corp.

 

1,590,096

 

25,700

 

Health Care Property
Investors, Inc.

 

654,065

 

17,700

 

Hospitality Properties Trust

 

$

702,690

 

18,418

 

iStar Financial, Inc.

 

679,072

 

52,830

 

Keycorp

 

1,703,239

 

12,900

 

Kinder Morgan Energy
Partners LP

 

672,090

 

17,790

 

Kinder Morgan, Inc.

 

1,617,111

 

17,800

 

Liberty Property Trust

 

742,082

 

80,782

 

Merck & Co., Inc.

 

2,279,668

 

45,025

 

New York Community
Bancorp, Inc.

 

728,054

 

22,851

 

Oneok, Inc.

 

656,738

 

38,563

 

Packaging Corp. of America

 

782,443

 

34,590

 

Public Service Enterprise
Group, Inc.

 

2,175,365

 

23,355

 

Rayonier, Inc.

 

892,862

 

51,416

 

Regal Entertainment Group

 

947,597

 

22,099

 

Reynolds America, Inc.

 

1,878,415

 

84,356

 

Sara Lee Corp.

 

1,505,755

 

70,855

@

SBC Communications, Inc.

 

1,689,892

 

20,700

 

Simon Property Group LP

 

1,482,534

 

39,725

 

Southern Co.

 

1,389,978

 

29,511

 

Thornburg Mortgage, Inc.

 

748,104

 

28,800

 

United Dominion Realty
Trust, Inc.

 

637,344

 

58,264

 

US BanCorp.

 

1,723,449

 

45,688

 

UST, Inc.

 

1,891,026

 

41,922

 

Washington Mutual, Inc.

 

1,660,111

 

 

 

 

 

50,250,462

 

 

 

Total Common Stock
(Cost $139,685,819)

 

140,963,428

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EQUITY-LINKED SECURITIES: 3.7%

 

 

 

 

 

India: 1.1%

 

 

 

97,704

@

Hindustan Petroleum Corp.

 

643,869

 

47,395

@

Oil & Natural Gas Corp., Ltd.

 

975,863

 

 

 

 

 

1,619,732

 

 

 

Luxembourg: 1.2%

 

 

 

257,000

I,@

Novatek Microelectronics
Corp., Ltd.

 

1,271,419

 

949,000

@,#

Mega Financial Holdings Co., Ltd.

 

616,850

 

 

 

 

 

1,888,269

 

 

 

Taiwan: 1.4%

 

 

 

1,545,730

@

China Steel Corp.

 

1,316,046

 

499,890

@

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corp.

 

799,824

 

 

 

 

 

2,115,870

 

 

 

Total Equity-Linked Securities
(Cost $6,000,308)

 

5,623,871

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities
(Cost $145,686,127)*

 

97.1

%

 

$

146,587,299

 

 

 

Other Assets and Liabilities-Net

 

2.9

 

 

4,375,436

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

100.0

%

 

$

150,962,735

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING GLOBAL EQUITY DIVIDEND FUND

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

 

Securities may have been fair valued in accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Directors/Trustees (Note 2A).

@

Non-income producing security

ADR

American Depositary Receipt

I

Illiquid security

#

Securities with purchases pursuant to Rule 144A, under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not be resold subject to that rule except to qualified institutional buyers. These securities have been determined to be liquid under the guidelines established by the Funds’ Board of Directors/Trustees.

*

Cost for federal income tax purposes is $145,917,949. Net unrealized appreciation consists of:

 

Gross Unrealized Appreciation

 

$

6,176,004

 

Gross Unrealized Depreciation

 

(5,506,654

)

Net Unrealized Appreciation

 

$

669,350

 

 

Industry

 

Percentage of
Net Assets

 

Advertising

 

0.4

%

 

Agriculture

 

5.5

 

 

Auto Manufacturers

 

1.1

 

 

Banks

 

20.6

 

 

Beverages

 

1.5

 

 

Building Materials

 

0.4

 

 

Chemicals

 

3.6

 

 

Coal

 

0.5

 

 

Commercial Services

 

0.3

 

 

Diversified Financial Services

 

2.6

 

 

Electric

 

7.4

 

 

Electronics

 

0.8

 

 

Engineering and Construction

 

0.6

 

 

Entertainment

 

1.6

 

 

Food

 

2.0

 

 

Forest Products and Paper

 

1.7

 

 

Gas

 

2.4

 

 

Hand/Machine Tools

 

0.9

 

 

Holding Companies - Diversified

 

0.4

 

 

Home Builders

 

1.9

 

 

Insurance

 

0.5

 

 

Investment Companies

 

1.0

 

 

Iron/Steel

 

1.3

 

 

Media

 

1.2

 

 

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

 

0.5

 

 

Oil and Gas

 

7.1

 

 

Oil and Gas Services

 

0.4

 

 

Packaging and Containers

 

0.5

 

 

Pharmaceuticals

 

3.9

 

 

Pipelines

 

2.3

 

 

Real Estate

 

1.5

 

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts

 

5.1

 

 

Retail

 

1.9

 

 

Savings and Loans

 

1.6

 

 

Semiconductors

 

1.5

 

 

Telecommunications

 

9.5

 

 

Water

 

1.1

 

 

Other Assets and Liabilities, Net

 

 

2.9

 

 

Total Net Assets

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING GLOBAL REAL ESTATE FUND

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005

 

Shares

 

 

 

Value

 

COMMON STOCK: 98.1%

 

 

 

 

 

Australia: 8.8%

 

 

 

1,710,900

 

DB RREEF Trust

 

$

1,708,033

 

572,200

 

GPT Group

 

1,644,250

 

1,114,900

 

Macquarie CountryWide Trust

 

1,603,530

 

550,100

 

Macquarie Goodman Group

 

1,663,356

 

557,100

 

Mirvac Group

 

1,591,909

 

400,300

 

Prime Retail Group

 

1,783,767

 

476,778

 

Westfield Group

 

5,928,768

 

 

 

 

 

15,923,613

 

 

 

Canada: 1.8%

 

 

 

192,600

 

RioCan Real Estate Investment

 

 

 

 

 

Trust

 

3,298,309

 

 

 

 

 

3,298,309

 

 

 

Finland: 0.8%

 

 

 

142,700

 

Sponda OYJ

 

1,375,897

 

 

 

 

 

1,375,897

 

 

 

France: 3.2%

 

 

 

9,200

 

Klepierre

 

861,844

 

19,400

 

Nexity

 

884,200

 

21,200

 

Societe de la Tour Eiffel

 

2,182,213

 

13,400

 

Unibail

 

1,768,988

 

 

 

 

 

5,697,245

 

 

 

Germany: 1.9%

 

 

 

6,000

 

Deutsche Wohnen AG

 

1,354,655

 

105,400

 

IVG Immobilien AG

 

2,026,197

 

 

 

 

 

3,380,852

 

 

 

Hong Kong: 7.5%

 

 

 

301,100

 

Cheung Kong Holdings Ltd.

 

3,145,103

 

601,000

 

Great Eagle Holdg. Co.

 

1,434,642

 

816,000

 

Hang Lung Properties Ltd.

 

1,507,827

 

742,000

 

Hysan Development Co., Ltd.

 

1,616,754

 

631,000

 

New World Development Ltd

 

780,931

 

361,300

 

Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.

 

3,429,001

 

453,000

 

Wharf Holdings Ltd.

 

1,551,821

 

 

 

 

 

13,466,079

 

 

 

Italy: 0.4%

 

 

 

753,800

 

Beni Stabili S.p.A.

 

722,387

 

 

 

 

 

722,387

 

 

 

Japan: 9.6%

 

 

 

111

 

Japan Retail Fund Investment

 

 

 

 

 

Corp.

 

803,267

 

367,100

 

Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.

 

5,426,940

 

340,300

 

Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.

 

5,570,991

 

180

 

Nippon Building Fund, Inc.

 

1,430,683

 

249,800

 

Sumitomo Realty &

 

 

 

 

 

Development Co., Ltd.

 

4,041,230

 

 

 

 

 

17,273,111

 

 

 

Netherlands: 1.7%

 

 

 

45,600

 

AM NV

 

535,327

 

21,700

 

Eurocommercial Properties NV

 

802,366

 

22,400

 

Rodamco Europe NV

 

1,782,542

 

 

 

 

 

3,120,235

 

 

 

Singapore: 2.4%

 

 

 

592,200

 

Ascendas Real Estate

 

 

 

 

 

Investment Trust

 

$

702,071

 

1,065,000

 

CapitaLand Ltd.

 

2,002,288

 

546,300

 

CapitaMall Trust

 

745,795

 

173,000

 

City Developments Ltd.

 

900,990

 

 

 

 

 

4,351,144

 

 

 

Spain: 0.9%

 

 

 

28,900

 

Inmobiliaria Colonial

 

1,678,381

 

 

 

 

 

1,678,381

 

 

 

Sweden: 0.8%

 

 

 

43,000

 

Castellum AB

 

1,490,599

 

 

 

 

 

1,490,599

 

 

 

United Kingdom: 11.8%

 

 

 

161,500

 

British Land Co. PLC

 

2,545,273

 

185,815

 

Capital & Regional PLC

 

2,458,588

 

77,400

 

Derwent Valley Holdings PLC

 

1,794,177

 

54,300

 

Hammerson PLC

 

857,860

 

1,475,000

**,@

ING UK Real Estate Income

 

 

 

 

 

Trust Ltd.

 

2,663,341

 

243,150

 

Land Securities Group PLC

 

5,981,434

 

48,000

 

Liberty Intl. PLC

 

790,882

 

34,300

 

Mapeley Ltd.

 

1,587,817

 

187,700

 

Slough Estates PLC

 

1,685,312

 

145,600

 

Unite Group PLC

 

834,935

 

 

 

 

 

21,199,619

 

 

 

United States: 46.5%

 

 

 

77,200

 

AMB Property Corp.

 

3,410,696

 

40,400

 

Archstone-Smith Trust

 

1,639,028

 

84,600

 

Arden Realty, Inc.

 

3,818,844

 

35,100

 

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

 

3,027,375

 

32,800

 

BioMed Realty Trust, Inc.

 

820,328

 

52,900

 

Boston Properties, Inc.

 

3,661,738

 

20,600

 

BRE Properties

 

908,666

 

38,000

 

Camden Property Trust

 

2,141,300

 

26,200

 

Corporate Office Properties Trust

 

910,712

 

56,400

 

Developers Diversified

 

 

 

 

 

Realty Corp.

 

2,463,552

 

77,300

 

Equity Office Properties Trust

 

2,380,840

 

71,400

 

Equity Residential

 

2,802,450

 

86,100

 

General Growth Properties, Inc.

 

3,657,528

 

43,600

 

Highwoods Properties, Inc.

 

1,229,956

 

110,800

 

Host Marriott Corp.

 

1,860,332

 

52,800

 

Liberty Property Trust

 

2,201,232

 

38,300

 

Macerich Co.

 

2,461,541

 

54,800

 

Maguire Properties, Inc.

 

1,644,000

 

45,200

 

Mills Corp.

 

2,418,200

 

41,100

 

New Plan Excel Realty Trust

 

944,889

 

116,200

 

Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc.

 

1,428,098

 

39,500

 

Pan Pacific Retail Properties, Inc.

 

2,508,250

 

57,000

 

Post Properties, Inc.

 

2,325,600

 

92,900

 

ProLogis

 

3,994,700

 

46,200

 

Public Storage, Inc.

 

3,058,440

 

71,500

 

Reckson Associates Realty Corp.

 

2,509,650

 

38,400

 

Regency Centers Corp.

 

2,137,728

 

9,700

 

Shurgard Storage Centers, Inc.

 

547,371

 

71,600

 

Simon Property Group, Inc.

 

5,127,992

 

41,800

 

SL Green Realty Corp.

 

2,843,654

 

44,600

 

Starwood Hotels & Resorts

 

 

 

 

 

Worldwide, Inc.

 

2,605,978

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING GLOBAL REAL ESTATE FUND

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

Shares

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

United States (continued)

 

 

 

39,200

 

Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.

 

$

878,080

 

142,500

 

Trizec Properties, Inc.

 

3,170,625

 

44,100

 

U-Store-It Trust

 

919,926

 

60,300

 

United Dominion Realty

 

 

 

 

 

Trust, Inc.

 

1,334,437

 

22,800

 

Ventas, Inc.

 

698,364

 

41,900

 

Vornado Realty Trust

 

3,393,900

 

 

 

 

 

83,886,000

 

 

 

Total Common Stock

 

 

 

 

 

(Cost $150,530,597)

 

176,863,471

 

 

 

Total Investments In

 

 

 

 

 

Securities (Cost

 

 

 

 

 

$150,530,597)*

98.1

%

 

$

176,863,471

 

 

 

Other Assets and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities-Net

1.9

 

 

3,423,166

 

 

 

Net Assets

100.0

%

 

$

180,286,637

 

 

Securities may have been fair valued in accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Directors/Trustees (Note 2A).

@       Non-income producing security

**      Investment in affiliate

*        Cost for federal income tax purposes is $154,834,318. Net unrealized appreciation consists of:

 

 

Gross Unrealized Appreciation

 

 

 

$

23,121,875

 

 

Gross Unrealized Depreciation

 

 

 

 

(1,092,722

)

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation

 

 

 

$

22,029,153

 

 

Industry

 

Percentage of
Net Assets

 

Closed End Investment Companies

 

1.5

%

 

Diversified Property Holdings

 

15.5

%

 

Healthcare

 

1.2

%

 

Industrial Properties

 

6.3

%

 

Industrial/Office Mix

 

1.2

%

 

Mixed Use Properties

 

1.3

%

 

Office Buildings

 

29.1

%

 

Real Estate Services

 

2.7

%

 

Residential Apartments

 

8.9

%

 

Residential: Manufactured Home Comm.

 

0.8

%

 

Residential: Hotels

 

3.0

%

 

Retail: Enclosed Malls

 

13.7

%

 

Retail: Shopping Center

 

10.4

%

 

Self Storage Property

 

2.5

%

 

Other Assets & Liabilities - Net

 

 

1.9

%

 

Net Assets

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

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ING GLOBAL VALUE CHOICE FUND

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005

 

Shares

 

 

 

Value

 

COMMON STOCK: 96.8%

 

 

 

 

 

Australia: 1.2%

 

 

 

270,560

 

Alumina Ltd.

 

$

1,170,230

 

 

 

 

 

1,170,230

 

 

 

Belgium: 0.9%

 

 

 

27,442

 

Belgacom SA

 

919,217

 

 

 

 

 

919,217

 

 

 

Bermuda: 0.9%

 

 

 

36,150

L

Tyco Intl. Ltd.

 

953,999

 

 

 

 

 

953,999

 

 

 

Canada: 4.3%

 

 

 

72,400

L

Barrick Gold Corp.

 

1,828,100

 

55,000

L

Placer Dome, Inc.

 

1,097,250

 

25,850

 

Suncor Energy, Inc.

 

1,386,336

 

 

 

 

 

4,311,686

 

 

 

Finland: 1.0%

 

 

 

77,000

 

Stora Enso OYJ

 

984,492

 

 

 

 

 

984,492

 

 

 

France: 2.0%

 

 

 

4,500

 

Areva

 

2,037,682

 

 

 

 

 

2,037,682

 

 

 

Germany: 0.3%

 

 

 

8,800

@

Premiere AG

 

253,703

 

 

 

 

 

253,703

 

 

 

Italy: 2.1%

 

 

 

46,144

 

ENI S.p.A.

 

1,234,473

 

353,926

 

Telecom Italia S.p.A.

 

855,424

 

 

 

 

 

2,089,897

 

 

 

Japan: 16.3%

 

 

 

106,000

 

Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.

 

1,734,687

 

74,900

 

Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd.

 

1,357,665

 

45,800

 

Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.

 

1,457,376

 

95,000

 

Kirin Brewery Co., Ltd.

 

1,056,742

 

26,000

 

Makita Corp.

 

603,563

 

92,000

 

Matsushita Electric

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial Co., Ltd.

 

1,686,014

 

31,000

 

NEC Electronics Corp.

 

831,749

 

14,900

 

Nintendo Co., Ltd.

 

1,670,890

 

160,000

 

Sekisui House Ltd.

 

1,992,614

 

107,000

 

Shiseido Co., Ltd.

 

1,716,476

 

14,000

 

Takefuji Corp.

 

979,831

 

96,000

L

Wacoal Corp.

 

1,360,635

 

 

 

 

 

16,448,242

 

 

 

Netherlands: 3.3%

 

 

 

27,583

 

Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR

 

1,804,204

 

66,000

 

TPG NV

 

1,555,527

 

 

 

 

 

3,359,731

 

 

 

Papua New Guinea: 1.3%

 

 

 

1,008,204

@

Lihir Gold Ltd.

 

1,303,860

 

 

 

 

 

1,303,860

 

 

 

Portugal: 1.6%

 

 

 

572,602

 

Electricidade de Portugal SA

 

1,619,285

 

 

 

 

 

1,619,285

 

 

 

South Africa: 1.9%

 

 

 

34,600

L

AngloGold Ashanti Ltd. ADR

 

$

1,352,860

 

4,800

 

Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd.

 

526,448

 

 

 

 

 

1,879,308

 

 

 

South Korea: 2.7%

 

 

 

64,550

 

Korea Electric Power Corp. ADR

 

1,054,102

 

77,700

 

KT Corp. ADR

 

1,674,435

 

 

 

 

 

2,728,537

 

 

 

Switzerland: 2.1%

 

 

 

4,421

 

Swisscom AG

 

1,452,272

 

31,080

 

Xstrata PLC

 

712,155

 

 

 

 

 

2,164,427

 

 

 

Taiwan: 2.0%

 

 

 

116,600

L

Chunghwa Telecom Co.,

 

 

 

 

 

Ltd. ADR

 

2,019,512

 

 

 

 

 

2,019,512

 

 

 

United Kingdom: 6.5%

 

 

 

34,000

 

Anglo American PLC

 

1,006,538

 

314,891

 

J Sainsbury PLC

 

1,555,786

 

61,792

 

Lonmin PLC

 

1,429,007

 

273,977

 

Misys PLC

 

994,953

 

141,249

 

United Utilities PLC

 

1,559,789

 

 

 

 

 

6,546,073

 

 

 

United States: 46.4%

 

 

 

20,800

 

Aetna, Inc.

 

1,842,048

 

48,050

@

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

 

1,538,081

 

20,650

L

Albertson’s, Inc.

 

518,522

 

39,700

L

Altria Group, Inc.

 

2,979,485

 

46,100

 

Citigroup, Inc.

 

2,110,458

 

101,000

L

Computer Associates Intl., Inc.

 

2,824,970

 

55,500

 

Countrywide Financial Corp.

 

1,763,235

 

43,500

 

Fannie Mae

 

2,067,120

 

19,500

 

Hartford Financial Services

 

 

 

 

 

Group, Inc.

 

1,555,125

 

42,400

 

International Paper Co.

 

1,237,232

 

52,700

 

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

 

1,929,874

 

32,767

L

Kerr-McGee Corp.

 

2,786,506

 

25,700

 

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

 

1,460,788

 

133,700

@

Liberty Media Corp.

 

1,065,589

 

34,600

 

Lockheed Martin Corp.

 

2,095,376

 

13,300

 

MGIC Investment Corp.

 

787,892

 

42,300

 

Microsoft Corp.

 

1,087,110

 

75,800

 

Motorola, Inc.

 

1,679,728

 

76,400

 

Noble Energy, Inc.

 

3,059,820

 

37,500

 

Northrop Grumman Corp.

 

2,011,875

 

31,700

 

Pitney Bowes, Inc.

 

1,333,936

 

20,400

L

Radian Group, Inc.

 

1,062,840

 

30,100

 

Raytheon Co.

 

1,112,195

 

72,200

 

Sprint Corp.

 

1,682,982

 

14,800

 

Union Pacific Corp.

 

1,023,864

 

69,400

 

Viacom, Inc.

 

2,149,318

 

32,200

 

Wells Fargo & Co.

 

1,938,437

 

 

 

 

 

46,704,406

 

 

 

Total Common Stock

 

 

 

 

 

(Cost $93,910,959)

 

97,494,287

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

84


 

 

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING GLOBAL VALUE CHOICE FUND

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

Principal
Amount

 

 

 

Value

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS: 6.6%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities Lending CollateralCC: 6.6%

 

 

 

$

6,636,000

 

The Bank of New York Institutional

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Reserves Fund

 

$

6,636,000

 

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Cost $6,636,000)

 

6,636,000

 

 

 

 

Total Investments In

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities (Cost

 

 

 

 

 

 

$100,546,959)*

103.4

%

 

$

104,130,287

 

 

 

 

Other Assets and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities-Net

(3.4

)

 

(3,401,345

)

 

 

 

Net Assets

100.0

%

 

$

100,728,942

 

 

Securities may have been fair valued in accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Directors/Trustees (Note 2A).

@       Non-income producing security

ADR  American Depositary Receipt

cc       Securities purchased with cash collateral for securities loaned

L        Loaned security, a portion or all of the security is on loan at October 31, 2005.

*        Cost for federal income tax purposes is $100,636,686. Net unrealized appreciation consists of:

 

 

Gross Unrealized Appreciation

 

 

 

$

8,794,634

 

 

Gross Unrealized Depreciation

 

 

 

 

(5,301,033

)

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation

 

 

 

$

3,493,601

 

 

Industry

 

Percentage of
Net Assets

 

Aeorspace/Defense

 

5.2

%

 

Agriculture

 

3.0

 

 

Apparel

 

1.4

 

 

Banks

 

1.9

 

 

Beverages

 

1.0

 

 

Commercial Services

 

1.7

 

 

Cosmetics/Personal Care

 

1.7

 

 

Diversified Financial Services

 

8.8

 

 

Electric

 

2.7

 

 

Electronics

 

1.5

 

 

Energy - Alternate Sources

 

2.0

 

 

Food

 

2.1

 

 

Forest Products and Paper

 

2.2

 

 

Hand/Machine Tools

 

0.6

 

 

Healthcare - Services

 

1.8

 

 

Home Builders

 

2.0

 

 

Home Furnishings

 

1.7

 

 

Household Products/Wares

 

1.4

 

 

Insurance

 

3.4

 

 

Media

 

3.4

 

 

Mining

 

10.4

 

 

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

 

2.4

 

 

Office/Business Equipment

 

1.3

 

 

Oil and Gas

 

10.2

 

 

Pharmaceuticals

 

1.3

 

 

Semiconductors

 

0.8

 

 

Software

 

4.9

 

 

Telecommunications

 

10.2

 

 

Toys/Games/Hobbies

 

1.7

 

 

Transportation

 

2.6

 

 

Water

 

1.5

 

 

Securities Lending Collateral

 

6.6

 

 

Other Assets and Liabilities, Net

 

 

(3.4

)

 

Net Assets

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

85


 

 

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING EMERGING COUNTRIES FUND

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005

 

Shares

 

 

 

Value

 

COMMON STOCK: 90.4%

 

 

 

 

 

Argentina: 3.4%

 

 

 

273,000

@,L

Grupo Financiero

 

 

 

 

 

Galicia SA ADR

 

$

2,107,560

 

178,070

 

Telecom Argentina SA ADR

 

2,343,401

 

 

 

 

 

4,450,961

 

 

 

Brazil: 18.8%

 

 

 

105,898,352

 

AES Tiete SA

 

2,068,832

 

79,700

 

Brasil Telecom Participacoes

 

 

 

 

 

SA ADR

 

3,316,317

 

233,000

L

Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras

 

 

 

 

 

SA ADR

 

2,038,004

 

40,000

 

Cia de Saneamento Basico do

 

 

 

 

 

Estado de Sao Paulo

 

2,555,667

 

467,910

 

Cia Paranaense de Energia ADR

 

3,453,176

 

64,500

 

Contax Participacoes SA ADR

 

48,685

 

123,000

 

Souza Cruz SA

 

1,458,142

 

166,120

L

Tele Centro Oeste Celular

 

 

 

 

 

Participacoes SA ADR

 

1,503,386

 

83,290

L

Tele Norte Leste Participacoes

 

 

 

 

 

SA ADR

 

1,474,233

 

527,060

@,L

Telesp Celular Participacoes

 

 

 

 

 

SA ADR

 

1,923,769

 

99,900

 

Tim Participacoes SA ADR

 

2,024,973

 

58,480

L

Unibanco - Uniao de Bancos

 

 

 

 

 

Brasileiros SA GDR

 

3,058,504

 

 

 

 

 

24,923,688

 

 

 

Chile: 1.8%

 

 

 

82,800

 

AFP Provida SA ADR

 

2,375,532

 

 

 

 

 

2,375,532

 

 

 

China: 2.7%

 

 

 

1,758,000

 

People’s Food Holdings Ltd.

 

893,214

 

18,032,000

 

Sinopec Yizheng Chemical

 

 

 

 

 

Fibre Co., Ltd.

 

2,721,425

 

 

 

 

 

3,614,639

 

 

 

Croatia: 1.1%

 

 

 

108,670

 

Pliva DD GDR

 

1,437,704

 

 

 

 

 

1,437,704

 

 

 

Czech Republic: 1.4%

 

 

 

91,548

 

Cesky Telecom AS

 

1,866,262

 

 

 

 

 

1,866,262

 

 

 

Estonia: 0.7%

 

 

 

34,821

 

Eesti Telekom GDR

 

927,140

 

 

 

 

 

927,140

 

 

 

Greece: 1.7%

 

 

 

225,400

@

Hellenic Telecommunications

 

 

 

 

 

Organization SA ADR

 

2,301,334

 

 

 

 

 

2,301,334

 

 

 

Hong Kong: 5.2%

 

 

 

12,678,000

L

Brilliance China Automotive

 

 

 

 

 

Holdings Ltd.

 

1,665,623

 

7,670,000

 

First Pacific Co.

 

2,504,906

 

3,556,000

 

SCMP Group Ltd.

 

1,322,763

 

1,395,000

 

SmarTone Telecommunications

 

 

 

 

 

Holding Ltd.

 

1,421,569

 

 

 

 

 

6,914,861

 

 

 

Hungary: 2.9%

 

 

 

803,229

 

Matav Magyar Tavkozlesi Rt

 

$

3,806,788

 

 

 

 

 

3,806,788

 

 

 

Indonesia: 2.4%

 

 

 

1,360,500

 

Gudang Garam Tbk PT

 

1,378,093

 

21,484,500

 

Indofood Sukses Makmur

 

 

 

 

 

Tbk PT

 

1,748,172

 

 

 

 

 

3,126,265

 

 

 

Israel: 1.8%

 

 

 

890,850

@

Bezeq Israeli

 

 

 

 

 

Telecommunication Corp., Ltd.

 

1,206,574

 

150,000

@

Partner Communications

 

1,232,487

 

 

 

 

 

2,439,061

 

 

 

Luxembourg: 1.9%

 

 

 

81,400

 

Quilmes Industrial SA ADR

 

2,536,424

 

 

 

 

 

2,536,424

 

 

 

Malaysia: 1.2%

 

 

 

812,400

 

Proton Holdings Bhd

 

1,657,081

 

 

 

 

 

1,657,081

 

 

 

Mexico: 3.7%

 

 

 

913,110

 

Controladora Comercial

 

 

 

 

 

Mexicana SA de CV

 

1,369,454

 

510,400

 

Gruma SA de CV

 

1,324,345

 

109,800

L

Telefonos de Mexico SA de

 

 

 

 

 

CV ADR

 

2,215,764

 

 

 

 

 

4,909,563

 

 

 

Panama: 2.0%

 

 

 

159,610

 

Banco Latino Americano

 

2,714,966

 

 

 

 

 

2,714,966

 

 

 

Philippines: 2.1%

 

 

 

1,535,900

 

Bank of the Philippine Islands

 

1,460,567

 

3,652,100

@

Manila Electric Co.

 

1,347,454

 

 

 

 

 

2,808,021

 

 

 

Russia: 2.6%

 

 

 

62,000

 

Lukoil ADR

 

3,416,760

 

 

 

 

 

3,416,760

 

 

 

Singapore: 4.5%

 

 

 

294,000

 

DBS Group Holdings Ltd.

 

2,658,755

 

1,355,000

 

MobileOne Ltd.

 

1,600,434

 

463,200

 

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp.

 

1,722,699

 

 

 

 

 

5,981,888

 

 

 

South Africa: 0.9%

 

 

 

123,290

 

Sappi Ltd.

 

1,196,342

 

 

 

 

 

1,196,342

 

 

 

South Korea: 16.4%

 

 

 

46,570

 

Kookmin Bank

 

2,659,248

 

117,860

 

Korea Electric Power Corp.

 

3,855,483

 

17,200

 

KT Corp.

 

696,691

 

90,790

 

KT Freetel Co., Ltd.

 

1,963,200

 

76,970

 

LG Chem Ltd.

 

3,397,874

 

23,370

 

LG Electronics, Inc.

 

1,529,497

 

7,316

 

POSCO

 

1,503,445

 

5,125

 

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

 

2,738,653

 

166,150

 

SK Telecom Co., Ltd. ADR

 

3,357,892

 

 

 

 

 

21,701,983

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

86


 

 

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING EMERGING COUNTRIES FUND

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

 

Shares

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

Taiwan: 7.5%

 

 

 

825,000

 

China Motor Corp.

 

$

773,681

 

124,890

 

Chunghwa Telecom Co.,

 

 

 

 

 

Ltd. ADR

 

2,163,095

 

802,268

@,L

United Microelectronics

 

 

 

 

 

Corp. ADR

 

2,342,623

 

6,357,000

 

Walsin Lihwa Corp.

 

1,869,636

 

441,000

@,L

Yageo Corp. GDR

 

670,364

 

1,458,718

@

Yageo Corp. GDR

 

2,085,967

 

 

 

 

 

9,905,366

 

 

 

Thailand: 2.5%

 

 

 

2,466,600

 

Glow Energy PCL

 

1,314,439

 

1,506,200

I

Siam Makro PCL

 

2,030,666

 

 

 

 

 

3,345,105

 

 

 

Venezuela: 1.2%

 

 

 

128,500

 

Cia Anonima Nacional

 

 

 

 

 

Telefonos de Venezuela ADR

 

1,657,650

 

 

 

 

 

1,657,650

 

 

 

Total Common Stock

 

 

 

 

 

(Cost $116,905,327)

 

120,015,384

 

 

 

 

 

PREFERRED STOCK: 1.8%

 

 

 

 

 

Brazil: 1.8%

 

 

 

975,469,880

 

Embratel Participacoes SA

 

2,347,451

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stock

 

 

 

 

 

(Cost $1,717,781)

 

2,347,451

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments

 

 

 

 

 

(Cost $118,623,108)

 

122,362,835

 

 

Principal
Amount

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS: 14.7%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities Lending CollateralCC: 14.7%

 

 

 

$

19,481,000

 

The Bank of New York Insitutional

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Reserves Fund

 

19,481,000

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments:

 

 

 

 

 

(Cost $19,481,000)

 

19,481,000

 

 

 

Total Investments In

 

 

 

 

 

Securities (Cost

 

 

 

 

 

$138,104,108)*

106.9

%

 

$

141,843,835

 

 

 

Other Assets and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities-Net

(6.9

)

 

(9,167,729

)

 

 

Net Assets

100.0

%

 

$

132,676,106

 

 

Securities may have been fair valued in accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Directors/Trustees (Note 2A).

@       Non-income producing security

ADR  American Depositary Receipt

GDR  Global Depositary Receipt

cc       Securities purchased with cash collateral for securities loaned.

I         Illiquid security

L        Loaned security, a portion or all of the security is on loan at October 31, 2005.

*        Cost for federal income tax purposes is $138,252,915. Net unrealized appreciation consists of:

 

 

Gross Unrealized Appreciation

 

 

 

$

15,587,716

 

 

Gross Unrealized Depreciation

 

 

 

 

(11,996,796

)

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation

 

 

 

$

3,590,920

 

 

Industry

 

Percentage of
Net Assets

 

Agriculture

 

2.1

%

 

Auto Manufacturers

 

3.1

 

 

Banks

 

10.7

 

 

Beverages

 

1.9

 

 

Chemicals

 

4.6

 

 

Diversified Financial Services

 

1.6

 

 

Electric

 

10.6

 

 

Electrical Components and Equipment

 

2.6

 

 

Electronics

 

2.1

 

 

Food

 

3.0

 

 

Forest Products and Paper

 

0.9

 

 

Holding Companies - Diversified

 

1.9

 

 

Investment Companies

 

1.8

 

 

Iron/Steel

 

1.1

 

 

Media

 

1.0

 

 

Oil and Gas

 

2.6

 

 

Pharmaceuticals

 

1.1

 

 

Retail

 

2.6

 

 

Semiconductors

 

3.8

 

 

Telecommunications

 

31.2

 

 

Water

 

1.9

 

 

Security Lending Collateral

 

14.7

 

 

Other Assets and Liabilities, Net

 

 

(6.9

)

 

Net Assets

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

87


 

 

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING FOREIGN FUND

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005

 

Shares

 

 

 

Value

 

COMMON STOCK: 89.7%

 

 

 

 

 

Australia: 1.6%

 

 

 

78,943

 

BHP Billiton Ltd.

 

$

1,223,471

 

22,530

 

Brambles Industries Ltd.

 

142,790

 

12,800

 

CSL Ltd.

 

359,856

 

103,400

 

Macquarie Airports

 

232,682

 

85,522

 

Newcrest Mining Ltd.

 

1,163,147

 

54,492

 

Patrick Corp., Ltd.

 

278,936

 

5,557

 

Rio Tinto Ltd.

 

234,802

 

14,418

 

Transurban Group

 

69,145

 

 

 

 

 

3,704,829

 

 

 

Austria: 2.7%

 

 

 

18,829

 

Bank Austria Creditanstalt AG

 

2,069,287

 

4,643

 

Flughafen Wien AG

 

300,316

 

47,297

@

IMMOFINANZ Immobilien

 

 

 

 

 

Anlagen AG

 

457,242

 

28,591

 

OMV AG

 

1,541,749

 

17,936

@

Raiffeisen Intl. Bank Holding AG

 

1,128,780

 

26,795

 

Telekom Austria AG

 

554,263

 

9,356

 

Wienerberger AG

 

361,515

 

 

 

 

 

6,413,152

 

 

 

Belgium: 1.2%

 

 

 

3,906

 

Almancora Comm Va

 

378,639

 

21,544

 

Fortis

 

612,882

 

5,359

 

Interbrew

 

213,958

 

21,052

 

KBC Bancassurance Holding

 

1,714,820

 

 

 

 

 

2,920,299

 

 

 

Brazil: 0.1%

 

 

 

5,809

L

Aracruz Celulose SA ADR

 

222,485

 

 

 

 

 

222,485

 

 

 

Bulgaria: 0.0%

 

 

 

60,720

@

Bulgarian Compensation Notes

 

25,768

 

25,950

@

Bulgarian Housing

 

 

 

 

 

Compensation Notes

 

10,965

 

117,641

@

Bulgarian Registered

 

 

 

 

 

Comp Vouchers

 

49,888

 

 

 

 

 

86,621

 

 

 

Canada: 0.1%

 

 

 

55,092

@

Bema Gold Corp.

 

138,717

 

829

@

Centerra Gold, Inc.

 

15,919

 

44,793

@

Eldorado Gold Corp.

 

137,088

 

3,787

@

Ivanhoe Mines Ltd.

 

28,445

 

 

 

 

 

320,169

 

 

 

China: 0.3%

 

 

 

296,000

 

Beijing Capital Intl. Airport

 

 

 

 

 

Co., Ltd.

 

119,925

 

45,630

 

Shenzhen Chiwan Wharf

 

 

 

 

 

Holdings Ltd.

 

64,569

 

244,498

 

Weiqiao Textile Co.

 

297,159

 

84,393

 

Wumart Stores, Inc.

 

174,178

 

 

 

 

 

655,831

 

 

 

Cyprus: 0.0%

 

 

 

20,870

 

Bank of Cyprus Ltd.

 

106,182

 

 

 

 

 

106,182

 

 

 

Czech Republic: 1.6%

 

 

 

16,602

@

Cesky Telecom AS

 

338,442

 

7,064

 

CEZ

 

$

185,244

 

22,540

 

Komercni Banka AS

 

3,169,137

 

 

 

 

 

3,692,823

 

 

 

Denmark: 0.9%

 

 

 

2,025

 

Bryggerigruppen AS

 

157,038

 

1,975

 

Chr. Hansen Holding A/S

 

185,049

 

20,113

 

Danske Bank A/S

 

630,479

 

1,950

 

Kobenhavns Lufthavne

 

617,568

 

21,143

@

Vestas Wind Systems A/S

 

457,367

 

 

 

 

 

2,047,501

 

 

 

Finland: 0.7%

 

 

 

31,708

 

Fortum Oyj

 

560,887

 

55,443

S

Nokia Oyj

 

928,494

 

5,350

 

Stockmann Oyj Abp

 

190,657

 

 

 

 

 

1,680,038

 

 

 

France: 9.4%

 

 

 

1,956

 

Accor

 

97,647

 

4,510

 

Air Liquide

 

819,793

 

62,965

@

Alcatel SA

 

739,524

 

2,592

@

Alstom RGPT

 

124,152

 

2,740

@

Atos Origin

 

188,178

 

8,061

 

Autoroutes du Sud de la France

 

449,903

 

10,065

 

BNP Paribas

 

762,954

 

18,689

 

Bouygues

 

921,878

 

7,151

 

Carrefour SA

 

317,857

 

10,184

 

Cie de Saint-Gobain

 

557,608

 

3,086

 

Compagnie Generale des

 

 

 

 

 

Etablissements Michelin

 

166,442

 

2,189

 

Eurazeo

 

212,704

 

57,618

 

France Telecom SA

 

1,497,091

 

6,116

 

Generale de Sante

 

211,676

 

7,878

@

JC Decaux SA

 

160,982

 

23,927

 

Lafarge SA

 

1,963,496

 

23,782

 

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis

 

 

 

 

 

Vuitton SA

 

1,925,082

 

10,766

 

Pernod-Ricard

 

1,882,387

 

7,398

 

PPR SA

 

777,099

 

6,342

 

Publicis Groupe

 

209,626

 

2,551

 

Renault SA

 

220,807

 

32,264

 

Sanofi-Aventis SA

 

2,583,396

 

5,315

 

Schneider Electric SA

 

436,543

 

18,357

 

Societe Television Francaise 1

 

470,669

 

27,901

 

Suez SA

 

755,534

 

7,946

S

Total SA

 

1,998,532

 

4,580

 

Unibail

 

604,624

 

8,390

 

Veolia Environnement

 

348,953

 

9,763

 

Vinci SA

 

762,938

 

 

 

 

 

22,168,075

 

 

 

Germany: 8.4%

 

 

 

4,058

 

Adidas-Salomon AG

 

680,513

 

2,619

 

Allianz AG

 

369,096

 

6,230

 

BASF AG

 

448,210

 

18,485

 

Commerzbank AG

 

482,804

 

2,520

 

Continental AG

 

192,495

 

9,003

 

DaimlerChrysler AG

 

449,830

 

8,913

 

Deutsche Bank AG

 

833,453

 

3,650

 

Deutsche Boerse AG

 

343,273

 

35,529

 

Deutsche Post AG

 

793,660

 

4,309

 

Deutsche Postbank AG

 

237,411

 

70,677

 

Deutsche Telekom AG

 

1,249,209

 

14,313

 

E.ON AG

 

1,296,199

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

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ING FOREIGN FUND

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

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Value

 

 

 

Germany (continued)

 

 

 

35,138

 

Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport

 

 

 

 

 

Services Worldwide

 

$

1,759,217

 

1,461

 

Freenet.de AG

 

33,824

 

2,270

 

Fresenius AG

 

293,640

 

11,372

L

Fresenius Medical Care AG

 

1,026,163

 

4,725

 

Henkel KGaA - Common

 

378,897

 

797

 

Henkel KGaA - Preffered

 

68,352

 

8,111

 

Hypo Real Estate Holding

 

391,066

 

79,326

 

INDEXCHANGE - DAXEX

 

4,513,103

 

7,208

 

IVG Immobilien AG

 

138,566

 

16,450

@,L

KarstadtQuelle AG

 

194,074

 

6,350

 

Linde AG

 

452,926

 

2,553

 

MAN AG

 

118,330

 

10,054

 

Metro AG

 

454,882

 

1,899

 

Muenchener

 

 

 

 

 

Rueckversicherungs AG

 

222,822

 

10,434

 

RWE AG

 

663,747

 

3,826

 

Schering AG

 

235,772

 

19,630

 

Siemens AG

 

1,458,517

 

 

 

 

 

19,780,051

 

 

 

Greece: 0.5%

 

 

 

10,806

 

Alpha Bank AE

 

310,134

 

23,994

@

Hellenic Telecommunications

 

 

 

 

 

Organization SA

 

494,897

 

11,171

 

National Bank of Greece

 

435,651

 

 

 

 

 

1,240,682

 

 

 

Hong Kong: 0.1%

 

 

 

54,000

 

China Merchants Holdings Intl.

 

 

 

 

 

Co., Ltd.

 

105,275

 

129,000

@

Clear Media Ltd.

 

108,161

 

186,000

 

Texwinca Holdings Ltd.

 

125,962

 

 

 

 

 

339,398

 

 

 

Hungary: 0.9%

 

 

 

2,861

 

Egis Rt

 

244,764

 

139,567

 

Matav Magyar Tavkozlesi Rt

 

661,458

 

33,707

S

OTP Bank Rt

 

1,219,279

 

 

 

 

 

2,125,501

 

 

 

Indonesia: 0.3%

 

 

 

838,993

 

Bank Mandiri Persero Tbk PT

 

109,656

 

546,500

 

Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk PT

 

44,468

 

84,757

 

Semen Gresik Persero Tbk PT

 

156,844

 

533,204

 

Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk PT

 

267,815

 

 

 

 

 

578,783

 

 

 

Ireland: 1.5%

 

 

 

18,807

@

Celtic Resources Holdings PLC

 

69,508

 

3,554

 

Depfa Bank PLC

 

55,404

 

210,989

@

Dragon Oil PLC

 

567,219

 

68,739

 

EURO STOXX 50-NAV

 

2,735,073

 

 

 

 

 

3,427,204

 

 

 

Italy: 3.2%

 

 

 

33,774

 

Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A.

 

1,003,827

 

3,345

 

Autostrada Torino-Milano S.p.A.

 

63,571

 

144,358

 

Banca Intesa S.p.A. - RNC

 

624,947

 

152,358

 

Banca Intesa S.p.A.

 

711,233

 

3,543

 

Banca Popolare dell’Emilia

 

 

 

 

 

Romagna SCRL

 

186,823

 

71,564

 

Banca Popolare di Milano SCRL

 

681,657

 

10,870

 

Banca Popolare di Sondrio SCRL

 

159,477

 

19,590

 

Banche Popolari Unite SCRL

 

$

414,373

 

23,252

 

Banco Popolare di Verona e

 

 

 

 

 

Novara SCRL

 

428,939

 

124,078

 

Beni Stabili S.p.A.

 

118,907

 

24,978

 

Buzzi Unicem S.p.A.

 

350,508

 

71,866

 

Capitalia S.p.A.

 

374,834

 

218,738

 

Cassa di Risparmio di

 

 

 

 

 

Firenze S.p.A.

 

652,051

 

48,755

 

Credito Emiliano S.p.A.

 

514,150

 

9,120

 

Luxottica Group S.p.A.

 

219,967

 

102,590

@

Parmalat S.p.A.

 

298,284

 

5,806

 

Societa Iniziative Autostradali e

 

 

 

 

 

Servizi S.p.A.

 

67,281

 

107,300

 

UniCredito Italiano S.p.A.

 

594,880

 

 

 

 

 

7,465,709

 

 

 

Japan: 14.4%

 

 

 

930

 

Acom Co., Ltd.

 

60,443

 

5,175

 

Aeon Credit Service Co., Ltd.

 

406,508

 

2,950

 

Aiful Corp.

 

220,663

 

5,900

 

Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd

 

177,588

 

11,000

 

Bank of Fukuoka Ltd.

 

85,487

 

65,000

 

Bank of Yokohama Ltd.

 

529,251

 

12,000

 

Bridgestone Corp.

 

245,118

 

22,637

S

Canon, Inc.

 

1,198,209

 

10,000

 

Chiba Bank Ltd.

 

89,017

 

21,558

 

Credit Saison Co., Ltd.

 

978,142

 

5,000

 

Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.

 

81,825

 

6,000

 

Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.

 

57,127

 

15,587

 

Denso Corp.

 

443,762

 

42

 

East Japan Railway Co.

 

249,552

 

2,800

 

Exedy Corp.

 

64,526

 

1,100

 

Fanuc Ltd.

 

86,689

 

9,800

 

Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.

 

311,840

 

190

S

Fuji Television Network, Inc.

 

421,958

 

17,000

 

Gunma Bank Ltd.

 

121,118

 

8,400

 

Hitachi Capital Corp.

 

178,651

 

21,063

S

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

 

1,171,475

 

7,700

 

Ibiden Co., Ltd.

 

312,010

 

122

 

Japan Tobacco, Inc.

 

1,928,803

 

14,000

 

Joyo Bank Ltd.

 

93,592

 

19,126

 

Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

 

257,187

 

101,471

 

Matsushita Electric Industrial

 

 

 

 

 

Co., Ltd.

 

1,859,582

 

328

S

Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial

 

 

 

 

 

Group, Inc.

 

4,120,918

 

374

S

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.

 

2,496,842

 

8,000

 

NGK Spark Plug Co., Ltd.

 

128,550

 

1,300

@

Nidec Corp.

 

72,033

 

15,290

 

Nikko Cordial Corp.

 

185,623

 

42,906

 

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

 

449,831

 

7,700

 

Nitto Denko Corp.

 

466,234

 

15,230

 

Nomura ETF - Nikkei 225

 

 

 

 

 

Exchange Traded Fund

 

1,792,457

 

45,953

 

Nomura Holdings, Inc.

 

708,933

 

248,400

 

Nomura TOPIX Exchange

 

 

 

 

 

Traded Fund

 

3,113,402

 

500

 

ORIX Corp.

 

93,758

 

8,000

 

Ricoh Co., Ltd.

 

127,134

 

3,500

 

Secom Co., Ltd.

 

174,640

 

5,586

@

Seven & I Holdings Co., Ltd.

 

182,353

 

1,102

 

SMC Corp.

 

146,658

 

13,433

 

Sony Corp.

 

438,873

 

273

S

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial

 

 

 

 

 

Group, Inc.

 

2,521,385

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING FOREIGN FUND

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

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Value

 

 

 

Japan (continued)

 

 

 

43,830

 

Sumitomo Trust & Banking

 

 

 

 

 

Co., Ltd.

 

$

373,155

 

6,100

 

Takeda Chemical Industries Ltd.

 

334,374

 

4,570

 

Takefuji Corp.

 

319,845

 

46,100

S

Tokyo Broadcasting System, Inc.

 

1,303,205

 

16,000

 

Toppan Printing Co., Ltd.

 

154,383

 

51,000

 

Toshiba Corp.

 

236,758

 

45,800

S

Toyota Motor Corp.

 

2,123,859

 

11,100

 

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.

 

238,418

 

3,092

 

Yamanouchi Pharmaceutical

 

 

 

 

 

Co., Ltd.

 

110,449

 

 

 

 

 

34,044,193

 

 

 

Luxembourg: 0.1%

 

 

 

6,516

@,L

Millicom Intl. Cellular SA

 

123,999

 

4,058

@

SBS Broadcasting SA

 

216,089

 

 

 

 

 

340,088

 

 

 

Mexico: 0.6%

 

 

 

13,433

 

Consorcio ARA SA

 

49,538

 

57,758

 

Fomento Economico Mexicano

 

 

 

 

 

SA de CV

 

391,652

 

6,640

 

Fomento Economico Mexicano

 

 

 

 

 

SA de CV ADR

 

451,454

 

56,610

 

Grupo Financiero Banorte

 

 

 

 

 

SA de CV

 

482,194

 

14,960

@

Urbi Desarrollos Urbanos

 

 

 

 

 

SA de CV

 

94,319

 

 

 

 

 

1,469,157

 

 

 

Netherlands: 2.0%

 

 

 

14,959

 

ABN Amro Holding NV

 

353,632

 

15,219

 

Aegon NV

 

229,381

 

4,661

 

Euronext NV

 

195,514

 

6,468

 

European Aeronautic Defense

 

 

 

 

 

and Space Co.

 

223,981

 

17,793

 

Heineken NV

 

563,601

 

43,920

 

Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV

 

1,147,919

 

31,610

 

Royal KPN NV

 

300,183

 

6,239

@

Royal Numico NV

 

252,552

 

23,062

 

TPG NV

 

543,539

 

8,607

 

Unilever NV

 

605,282

 

5,657

 

VNU NV

 

179,917

 

 

 

 

 

4,595,501

 

 

 

New Zealand: 0.1%

 

 

 

160,764

 

Auckland Intl. Airport Ltd.

 

221,065

 

 

 

 

 

221,065

 

 

 

Norway: 2.0%

 

 

 

45,000

 

Acta Holding ASA

 

105,924

 

14,526

 

DNB Holding ASA

 

148,552

 

18,610

S

Norsk Hydro ASA

 

1,848,372

 

8,500

 

Orkla ASA

 

298,322

 

84,415

 

Statoil ASA

 

1,875,328

 

24,394

 

Telenor ASA

 

238,036

 

27,400

 

Tomra Systems ASA

 

187,407

 

 

 

 

 

4,701,941

 

 

 

Philippines: 0.1%

 

 

 

7,480

 

Ayala Corp.

 

39,523

 

48,400

 

Bank of the Philippine Islands

 

46,026

 

2,346

 

Globe Telecom, Inc.

 

30,196

 

6,100

L

Philippine Long Distance

 

 

 

 

 

Telephone ADR

 

$

183,915

 

 

 

 

 

299,660

 

 

 

Poland: 3.8%

 

 

 

14,828

 

Agora SA

 

281,349

 

3,721

 

Bank BPH SA

 

708,459

 

10,111

 

Bank Handlowy w Warszawie

 

179,534

 

57,150

 

Bank Millennium SA

 

79,774

 

47,950

 

Bank Pekao SA

 

2,275,882

 

15,562

@

Bank Zachodni WBK SA

 

524,281

 

15,273

@

Budimex SA

 

177,501

 

13,619

@

CCC SA

 

96,280

 

5,755

@

Cersanit-Krsnystaw SA

 

209,866

 

4,572

 

Grupa Kety SA

 

181,475

 

5,162

 

Inter Cars SA

 

38,650

 

1,975

@

Inter Groclin Auto SA

 

53,005

 

8,149

 

Orbis SA

 

73,811

 

4,510

 

Polska Grupa Framaceutycz SA

 

70,789

 

78,920

@

Polski Koncernmiesny Duda SA

 

241,410

 

353,180

S

Pows Zechna Kasa Oszczednosci

 

 

 

 

 

Bank Polski

 

2,966,230

 

10,496

 

Sniezka SA

 

72,883

 

1,308

@

Stomil Sanok

 

44,258

 

97,140

S

Telekomunikacja Polska SA

 

698,665

 

 

 

 

 

8,974,102

 

 

 

Portugal: 0.1%

 

 

 

91,438

 

Banco Comercial Portugues SA

 

231,176

 

6,004

 

Jeronimo Martins

 

86,473

 

 

 

 

 

317,649

 

 

 

Romania: 1.0%

 

 

 

895,328

 

Impact

 

124,249

 

1,069,500

@

Rolast AG

 

26,254

 

149,561

 

Romanian Bank for

 

 

 

 

 

Development SA

 

631,472

 

154,500

 

SIF 1 Banat Crisana Arad

 

91,022

 

167,500

 

SIF 2 Moldova Bacau

 

101,422

 

127,000

 

SIF 3 Transilvania Brasov

 

73,574

 

232,500

 

SIF 4 Muntenia Bucuresti

 

96,644

 

147,500

 

SIF 5 Oltenia Craiova

 

103,795

 

8,537,510

@

SNP Petrom SA

 

1,128,908

 

585,000

@

Socep Constanta

 

52,654

 

 

 

 

 

2,429,994

 

 

 

Russia: 4.2%

 

 

 

34,300

L

Lukoil ADR

 

1,890,240

 

15,950

L

MMC Norilsk Nickel ADR

 

1,172,325

 

5,547

 

Moscow City Telephone ADR

 

91,526

 

170

 

NovaTek OAO

 

374,289

 

534

#

NovaTek OAO GDR

 

11,748

 

33,267

L

OAO Gazprom GDR

 

1,967,080

 

3,677

 

Sberbank RF

 

3,270,609

 

2,289

 

Sibirtelecom ADR

 

114,084

 

43,845

 

Tyumen Oil Co.

 

271,839

 

7,255

L

Unified Energy System GDR

 

256,102

 

25,037

L

Uralsvyazinform ADR

 

174,758

 

30,398

 

VolgaTelecom ADR

 

220,689

 

 

 

 

 

9,815,289

 

 

 

Singapore: 0.1%

 

 

 

124,000

 

Singapore

 

 

 

 

 

Telecommunications Ltd.

 

170,663

 

 

 

 

 

170,663

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

90


 

 

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING FOREIGN FUND

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

Shares

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

South Korea: 1.0%

 

 

 

4,350

 

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

 

$

2,324,515

 

 

 

 

 

2,324,515

 

 

 

Spain: 1.4%

 

 

 

10,492

 

ACS Actividades de Construccion

 

 

 

 

 

y Servicios SA

 

299,625

 

12,435

 

Cintra Concesiones DE Infrae

 

147,400

 

12,286

 

Corp Mapfre SA

 

215,031

 

23,123

 

Endesa SA

 

573,806

 

7,311

 

Fadesa SA

 

245,677

 

7,485

 

Grupo Empresarial Ence SA

 

237,024

 

9,310

 

Grupo Ferrovial

 

687,459

 

16,152

 

Inditex SA

 

477,946

 

12,995

 

Promotora de Informaciones SA

 

238,192

 

14,605

 

Telefonica SA

 

232,994

 

 

 

 

 

3,355,154

 

 

 

Sweden: 3.1%

 

 

 

6,426

 

Autoliv, Inc.

 

276,061

 

38,200

 

ForeningsSparbanken AB

 

942,596

 

30,514

 

Getinge AB

 

381,378

 

5,350

 

Hennes & Mauritz AB

 

173,600

 

12,650

@

Modern Times Group AB

 

484,678

 

174,000

 

Nordea AB

 

1,704,494

 

78,600

 

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB

 

1,466,024

 

65,263

 

Skanska AB

 

913,916

 

37,195

 

Svenska Handelsbanken AB

 

847,785

 

45,563

 

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

 

149,281

 

10,500

 

TeliaSonera AB

 

51,346

 

 

 

 

 

7,391,159

 

 

 

Switzerland: 7.2%

 

 

 

1,140

 

BKW FMB Energie AG

 

76,564

 

17,644

 

Compagnie Financiere

 

 

 

 

 

Richemont AG

 

670,317

 

26,906

 

Holcim Ltd.

 

1,672,976

 

15,917

S

Nestle SA

 

4,732,981

 

965

 

Nobel Biocare Holding AG

 

222,166

 

56,609

 

Novartis AG

 

3,040,537

 

31,694

S

Roche Holding AG

 

4,728,787

 

126

 

SGS SA

 

92,727

 

9,984

 

Swatch Group AG

 

1,383,087

 

3,238

 

Synthes, Inc.

 

342,414

 

394

@

Unique Zurich Airport

 

65,313

 

 

 

 

 

17,027,869

 

 

 

Turkey: 3.9%

 

 

 

368,306

S

Akbank TAS

 

2,307,481

 

19,487

 

Cimsa Cimento Sanayi VE Tica

 

113,977

 

346,008

@

Dogan Sriketler Grubu Holdings

 

871,499

 

301,833

 

HACI Omer Sabanci Holding

 

1,420,565

 

30,295

 

Hurriyet Gazetecilik Ve Matb

 

85,965

 

114,898

 

KOC Holding AS

 

430,400

 

6,793

 

Tupras Turkiye Petrol Rafine

 

116,731

 

473,123

@

Turkiye Garanti Bankasi

 

1,414,285

 

359,281

 

Turkiye Is Bank ASI - C

 

2,506,110

 

 

 

 

 

9,267,013

 

 

 

Ukraine: 0.1%

 

 

 

1,530

@,I

Centrenergo ADR

 

9,104

 

87

 

Ukrnafta Open JT STK ADR

 

18,287

 

16,172

 

UkrTelecom ADR

 

106,535

 

 

 

 

 

133,926

 

 

 

United Kingdom: 10.7%

 

 

 

37,667

 

Associated British Ports

 

 

 

 

 

Holdings PLC

 

$

365,382

 

106,953

 

BAA PLC

 

1,162,152

 

55,127

 

BAE Systems PLC

 

322,624

 

59,393

 

Barclays PLC

 

588,680

 

13,743

 

BG Group PLC

 

120,921

 

7,840

 

British Land Co. PLC

 

123,560

 

21,225

 

British Sky Broadcasting PLC

 

191,613

 

103,406

 

Burberry Group PLC

 

702,506

 

19,459

 

Cadbury Schweppes PLC

 

191,787

 

117,853

 

Compass Group PLC

 

396,681

 

182,479

S

Diageo PLC

 

2,695,750

 

11,193

 

Exel PLC

 

239,114

 

141,784

 

GlaxoSmithKline PLC

 

3,688,279

 

34,701

 

Highland Gold Mining Ltd.

 

137,602

 

265,523

 

Hilton Group PLC

 

1,595,969

 

23,528

 

Imperial Tobacco Group PLC

 

674,354

 

11,664

@

Kazakhmys PLC

 

111,500

 

16,730

 

National Grid PLC

 

153,045

 

31,156

 

Pearson PLC

 

346,539

 

86,000

 

Peninsular and Oriental Steam

 

 

 

 

 

Navigation Co.

 

615,335

 

22,050

@

Peter Hambro Mining PLC

 

304,387

 

51,835

 

Prudential PLC

 

434,958

 

31,082

 

Reckitt Benckiser PLC

 

939,320

 

35,515

@

Rolls-Royce Group PLC

 

229,586

 

1,186,201

@

Rolls-Royce Group PLC - Class B

 

2,100

 

13,625

 

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC

 

377,357

 

2,366

 

SABMiller PLC

 

44,646

 

21,234

 

Scottish & Newcastle PLC

 

175,774

 

46,824

 

Scottish Power PLC

 

458,334

 

33,655

 

Smith & Nephew PLC

 

284,737

 

12,254

 

Smiths Group PLC

 

198,007

 

9,256

@

Telewest Global, Inc.

 

211,129

 

363,794

 

Tesco PLC

 

1,937,450

 

1,354,984

S

Vodafone Group PLC

 

3,558,033

 

14,546

 

Whitbread PLC

 

242,150

 

41,723

 

William Hill PLC

 

394,898

 

15,576

 

Wolseley PLC

 

316,919

 

72,977

 

WPP Group PLC

 

716,991

 

 

 

 

 

25,250,169

 

 

 

United States: 0.2%

 

 

 

19,086

L

News Corp., Inc.

 

287,435

 

2,231

 

Southern Copper Corp.

 

123,017

 

 

 

 

 

410,452

 

 

 

Venezuela: 0.1%

 

 

 

10,148

 

Cia Anonima Nacional Telefonos

 

 

 

 

 

de Venezuela ADR

 

130,909

 

 

 

 

 

130,909

 

 

 

Total Common Stock

 

 

 

 

 

(Cost $180,694,082)

 

211,643,701

 

PREFERRED STOCK: 0.2%

 

 

 

 

 

Germany: 0.2%

 

 

 

18,350

 

ProSieben SAT.1 Media AG

 

315,695

 

3,215

 

Volkswagen AG

 

130,387

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stock

 

 

 

 

 

(Cost $398,415)

 

446,082

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING FOREIGN FUND

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

Shares

 

 

 

Value

 

RIGHTS: 0.0%

 

 

 

 

 

Cyprus: 0.0%

 

 

 

7,554

@

Bank of Cyprus

 

$

7,554

 

 

 

Total Rights

 

 

 

 

 

(Cost $-)

 

7,554

 

EQUITY-LINKED SECURITIES: 2.1.%

 

 

 

 

 

India: 0.5%

 

 

 

150,817

@,#

Bharti Televentures

 

1,078,342

 

 

 

 

 

1,078,342

 

 

 

Japan: 1.1%

 

 

 

21,404

@

NIKKEI

 

2,519,091

 

 

 

 

 

2,519,091

 

 

 

United Kingdom: 0.5%

 

 

 

103,758

@

Velvet Hill Fund Ltd.

 

1,300,485

 

 

 

 

 

1,300,485

 

 

 

Total Equity Linked Securities

 

 

 

 

 

(Cost $4,604,532)

 

4,897,918

 

WARRANTS: 0.1%

 

 

 

 

 

India: 0.1%

 

 

 

14,147

@,#

State Bank of India Ltd.

 

262,851

 

 

 

Total Warrants

 

 

 

 

 

(Cost $284,631)

 

262,851

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments

 

 

 

 

 

(Cost $185,981,660)

 

217,260,206

 

 

Principal
Amount

 

 

 

Value

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS: 2.1%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities Lending CollateralCC: 2.1%

 

 

 

$

4,949,000

 

The Bank of New York Institutional

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Reserves Fund

 

$

4,949,000

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments

 

 

 

 

 

(Cost $4,949,000)

 

4,949,000

 

 

 

Total Investments In

 

 

 

 

 

Securities (Cost

 

 

 

 

 

$190,930,660)*

94.2

%

 

$

222,209,206

 

 

 

Other Assets and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities-Net

5.8

 

 

13,621,849

 

 

 

Net Assets

100.0

%

 

$

235,831,055

 

 

Securities may have been fair valued in accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Directors/Trustees (Note 2A).

Equity Linked Securities (ELKS) are short-term investments that offer current income as well as limited protection against the decline in the price of the stock on which it is based.

@       Non-income producing security

ADR  American Depositary Receipt

GDR  Global Depositary Receipt

SIF     Societati de Investitii Financiare

#        Securities with purchases pursuant to Rule 144A, under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not be resold subject to that rule except to qualified institutional buyers. These securities have been determined to be liquid under the guidelines established by the Funds’ Board of Directors/Trustees.

cc       Securities purchased with cash collateral for securities loaned.

S        Segregated securities for certain derivatives, when-issued or delayed delivery securities and forward currency exchange contracts.

I         Illiquid security

L        Loaned security, a portion or all of the security is on loan at October 31, 2005.

*        Cost for federal income tax purposes is $192,117,959.

Net unrealized appreciation consists of:

 

 

Gross Unrealized Appreciation

 

 

 

$

32,910,510

 

 

Gross Unrealized Depreciation

 

 

 

 

(2,819,263

)

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation

 

 

 

$

30,091,247

 

 

At October 31, 2005 the following forward foreign currency contracts were outstanding for the ING Foreign Fund:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In

 

 

 

Unrealized

 

 

 

 

 

Settlement

 

Exchange

 

 

 

Appreciation

 

Currency

 

 

Buy/Sell

 

Date

 

For

 

Value

 

(Depreciation)

 

British Pound Sterling

 

 

 

 

 

USD

 

 

 

 

 

GBP 1,027,150

 

Buy

 

11/30/05

 

1,851,951

 

1,817,687

 

 

$

(34,264

)

Japanese Yen

 

 

 

 

 

USD

 

 

 

 

 

 

JPY 252,060,900

 

Buy

 

12/01/05

 

2,525,028

 

2,173,006

 

 

(352,022

)

Japanese Yen

 

 

 

 

 

USD

 

 

 

 

 

 

JPY 686,426,691

 

Buy

 

12/09/05

 

6,540,200

 

5,923,820

 

 

(616,380

)

Japanese Yen

 

 

 

 

 

USD

 

 

 

 

 

 

JPY 125,785,500

 

Buy

 

12/01/05

 

1,260,755

 

1,084,392

 

 

(176,363

)

Japanese Yen

 

 

 

 

 

USD

 

 

 

 

 

 

JPY 194,222,019

 

Buy

 

11/08/05

 

1,757,665

 

1,670,011

 

 

(87,654

)

Japanese Yen

 

 

 

 

 

USD

 

 

 

 

 

 

JPY 153,706,900

 

Buy

 

12/21/05

 

1,400,072

 

1,328,550

 

 

(71,522

)

Turkish New Lira

 

 

 

 

 

USD

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRY 1,625,419

 

Buy

 

11/28/05

 

1,146,276

 

1,193,024

 

 

46,748

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(1,291,457

)

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

92


 

 

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING FOREIGN FUND

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In

 

 

 

Unrealized

 

 

 

 

 

Settlement

 

Exchange

 

 

 

Appreciation

 

Currency

 

 

Buy/Sell

 

Date

 

For

 

Value

 

(Depreciation)

 

British Pound Sterling

 

 

 

 

 

USD

 

 

 

 

 

GBP 168,600

 

Sell

 

11/30/05

 

308,912

 

298,362

 

$

10,550

 

Czech Republic, Koruna

 

 

 

 

 

USD

 

 

 

 

 

CZK 15,501,996

 

Sell

 

11/30/05

 

641,400

 

627,265

 

14,135

 

Czech Republic, Koruna

 

 

 

 

 

USD

 

 

 

 

 

CZK 12,001,391

 

Sell

 

12/27/05

 

493,641

 

486,433

 

7,208

 

Czech Republic, Koruna

 

 

 

 

 

USD

 

 

 

 

 

CZK 17,206,100

 

Sell

 

12/29/05

 

704,002

 

697,474

 

6,528

 

Czech Republic Koruna

 

 

 

 

 

USD

 

 

 

 

 

CZK 2,567,850

 

Sell

 

12/29/05

 

105,473

 

103,732

 

1,741

 

Czech Republic, Koruna

 

 

 

 

 

USD

 

 

 

 

 

CZK 19,081,262

 

Sell

 

01/23/06

 

770,649

 

774,486

 

(3,837

)

Hungarian Forint

 

 

 

 

 

USD

 

 

 

 

 

HUF 97,214,072

 

Sell

 

12/29/05

 

469,611

 

464,116

 

5,495

 

Japanese Yen

 

 

 

 

 

USD

 

 

 

 

 

JPY 686,426,691

 

Sell

 

12/09/05

 

6,100,161

 

5,923,820

 

176,341

 

Polish Zloty

 

 

 

 

 

USD

 

 

 

 

 

PLN 3,515,901

 

Sell

 

01/23/06

 

1,076,088

 

1,061,020

 

15,068

 

Turkish New Lira

 

 

 

 

 

USD

 

 

 

 

 

TRY 1,625,419

 

Sell

 

11/28/05

 

1,104,000

 

1,193,022

 

(89,022

)

Turkish New Lira

 

 

 

 

 

USD

 

 

 

 

 

TRY 960,885

 

Sell

 

12/27/05

 

694,934

 

699,340

 

(4,406

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

139,801

 

 

Industry

 

Percentage of
Net Assets

 

Advertising

 

0.5

%

 

Aeorspace/Defense

 

0.3

 

 

Agriculture

 

1.1

 

 

Apparel

 

0.6

 

 

Auto Manufacturers

 

2.0

 

 

Auto Parts and Equipment

 

0.9

 

 

Banks

 

22.7

 

 

Beverages

 

2.8

 

 

Building Materials

 

2.2

 

 

Chemicals

 

0.8

 

 

Commercial Services

 

0.6

 

 

Computers

 

0.1

 

 

Cosmetics/Personal Care

 

0.0

 

 

Distribution/Wholesale

 

0.2

 

 

Diversified Financial Services

 

2.0

 

 

Electric

 

2.1

 

 

Electrical Components and Equipment

 

0.5

 

 

Electronics

 

0.7

 

 

Engineering and Construction

 

3.6

 

 

Entertainment

 

0.8

 

 

Environment Control

 

0.1

 

 

Food

 

4.1

 

 

Food Service

 

0.2

 

 

Forest Products and Paper

 

0.2

 

 

Hand/Machine Tools

 

0.1

 

 

Healthcare - Products

 

0.6

 

 

Healthcare - Services

 

0.6

 

 

Holding Companies - Diversified

 

2.2

 

 

Home Furnishings

 

1.0

%

 

Household Products/Wares

 

0.6

 

 

Insurance

 

1.1

 

 

Internet

 

0.0

 

 

Investment Companies

 

7.5

 

 

Leisure Time

 

0.1

 

 

Lodging

 

0.1

 

 

Machinery - Diversified

 

0.1

 

 

Media

 

2.0

 

 

Mining

 

2.1

 

 

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

 

0.9

 

 

Mutual Funds

 

0.2

 

 

Office/Business Equipment

 

0.6

 

 

Oil and Gas

 

5.8

 

 

Pharmaceuticals

 

6.5

 

 

Real Estate

 

0.5

 

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts

 

0.3

 

 

Retail

 

1.9

 

 

Semiconductors

 

1.0

 

 

Sovereign

 

0.0

 

 

Telecommunications

 

5.7

 

 

Textiles

 

0.2

 

 

Transportation

 

1.2

 

 

Water

 

0.1

 

 

Securities Lending Collateral

 

2.1

 

 

Other Assets and Liabilities, net

 

 

5.8

 

 

Net Assets

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING INTERNATIONAL FUND

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005

 

Shares

 

 

 

Value

 

COMMON STOCK: 96.0%

 

 

 

 

 

Australia: 1.2%

 

 

 

95,500

 

BHP Billiton Ltd.

 

$

1,480,074

 

 

 

 

 

1,480,074

 

 

 

Belgium: 1.9%

 

 

 

14,400

 

Belgacom SA

 

482,353

 

61,500

 

Fortis

 

1,749,548

 

 

 

 

 

2,231,901

 

 

 

Brazil: 0.7%

 

 

 

10,000

#,L

Cyrela Brazil Realty SA GDR

 

785,881

 

 

 

 

 

785,881

 

 

 

Canada: 1.7%

 

 

 

43,406

 

EnCana Corp.

 

1,987,134

 

 

 

 

 

1,987,134

 

 

 

Denmark: 1.0%

 

 

 

22,100

 

TDC A/S

 

1,237,784

 

 

 

 

 

1,237,784

 

 

 

Finland: 0.6%

 

 

 

38,800

 

UPM-Kymmene OYJ

 

749,589

 

 

 

 

 

749,589

 

 

 

France: 7.3%

 

 

 

43,500

@,L

Business Objects SA

 

1,489,658

 

54,589

 

France Telecom SA

 

1,418,388

 

18,621

 

Sanofi-Synthelabo SA

 

1,490,994

 

18,578

 

Societe Generale

 

2,120,735

 

5,339

 

Total SA

 

1,342,834

 

7,400

L

Total SA ADR

 

932,548

 

 

 

 

 

8,795,157

 

 

 

Germany: 9.5%

 

 

 

20,007

 

Allianz AG

 

2,819,586

 

39,700

 

Deutsche Bank AG

 

3,712,340

 

9,600

 

Henkel KGaA

 

823,314

 

30,250

 

Schering AG

 

1,864,117

 

13,974

 

Siemens AG

 

1,038,274

 

9,200

 

Solarworld AG

 

1,248,874

 

 

 

 

 

11,506,505

 

 

 

Greece: 0.9%

 

 

 

35,688

 

Alpha Bank AE

 

1,024,250

 

 

 

 

 

1,024,250

 

 

 

Hong Kong: 3.5%

 

 

 

63,000

L

China Mobile Hong Kong

 

 

 

 

 

Ltd. ADR

 

1,414,350

 

312,000

 

Hong Kong Exchanges and

 

 

 

 

 

Clearing Ltd.

 

1,046,157

 

382,500

 

HongKong Electric Holdings

 

1,808,942

 

 

 

 

 

4,269,449

 

 

 

Japan: 21.2%

 

 

 

30,690

 

Acom Co., Ltd.

 

1,994,604

 

191,000

 

Amada Co., Ltd.

 

1,459,240

 

166,000

 

Bank of Kyoto Ltd.

 

1,834,988

 

67,000

 

Komatsu Ltd.

 

892,793

 

14,400

 

Kyocera Corp.

 

933,974

 

101

 

Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial

 

 

 

 

 

Group, Inc.

 

1,269,468

 

8,110

 

Nippon Television Network Corp.

 

$

1,313,019

 

10,500

 

ORIX Corp.

 

1,968,917

 

22,000

 

Promise Co., Ltd.

 

1,390,170

 

341

@

Resona Holdings, Inc.

 

988,691

 

37,200

 

Sankyo Co., Ltd.

 

1,967,160

 

105,000

 

Sekisui House Ltd.

 

1,307,653

 

72,000

 

Sharp Corp.

 

988,701

 

119,000

 

Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.

 

1,565,974

 

59,100

 

Takeda Chemical Industries Ltd.

 

3,239,593

 

118,000

 

Tokuyama Corp.

 

1,172,282

 

26,500

 

Toyota Motor Corp.

 

1,228,870

 

 

 

 

 

25,516,097

 

 

 

Malaysia: 1.8%

 

 

 

811,500

 

Tenaga Nasional BHD

 

2,149,669

 

 

 

 

 

2,149,669

 

 

 

Netherlands: 8.4%

 

 

 

99,919

 

Aegon NV

 

1,505,983

 

18,229

 

European Aeronautic Defense

 

 

 

 

 

and Space Co.

 

631,254

 

67,533

 

Heineken NV

 

2,139,136

 

112,823

 

Royal Dutch Shell PLC

 

3,476,990

 

34,000

 

Unilever NV

 

2,391,027

 

 

 

 

 

10,144,390

 

 

 

Singapore: 1.0%

 

 

 

912,000

@

Singapore

 

 

 

 

 

Telecommunications Ltd.

 

1,255,196

 

 

 

 

 

1,255,196

 

 

 

South Africa: 0.7%

 

 

 

76,900

 

JD Group Ltd.

 

824,239

 

 

 

 

 

824,239

 

 

 

South Korea: 1.4%

 

 

 

14,830

 

Kookmin Bank

 

846,825

 

5,350

@

NHN Corp.

 

898,043

 

 

 

 

 

1,744,868

 

 

 

Spain: 1.2%

 

 

 

49,400

 

Repsol YPF SA

 

1,470,633

 

 

 

 

 

1,470,633

 

 

 

Sweden: 1.3%

 

 

 

158,000

 

Nordea AB

 

1,547,759

 

 

 

 

 

1,547,759

 

 

 

Switzerland: 11.0%

 

 

 

6,666

@

Barry Callebaut AG

 

1,864,617

 

39,928

 

Credit Suisse Group

 

1,763,678

 

12,810

 

Nestle SA

 

3,809,103

 

29,438

 

Novartis AG

 

1,581,150

 

19,280

 

Novartis AG ADR

 

1,037,650

 

35,600

 

STMicroelectronics NV

 

585,976

 

14,086

 

UBS AG

 

1,199,268

 

59,815

 

Xstrata PLC

 

1,370,578

 

 

 

 

 

13,212,020

 

 

 

United Kingdom: 18.6%

 

 

 

19,218

 

AstraZeneca PLC

 

859,846

 

145,900

 

Barclays PLC

 

1,446,103

 

278,000

 

BP PLC

 

3,080,080

 

178,600

 

Cadbury Schweppes PLC

 

1,760,269

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

94


 

 

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING INTERNATIONAL FUND

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

Shares

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

United Kingdom (continued)

 

 

 

161,261

 

Capita Group PLC

 

$

1,113,518

 

159,669

 

Gallaher Group PLC

 

2,481,388

 

159,890

 

HBOS PLC

 

2,362,298

 

88,000

 

HSBC Holdings PLC

 

1,382,869

 

43,200

 

Imperial Tobacco Group PLC

 

1,238,188

 

642,100

 

Legal & General Group PLC

 

1,219,770

 

87,953

 

Reed Elsevier PLC

 

803,529

 

61,000

 

Severn Trent PLC

 

1,033,615

 

1,395,849

 

Vodafone Group PLC

 

3,665,343

 

 

 

 

 

22,446,816

 

 

 

United States: 1.1%

 

 

 

32,200

L

Newmont Mining Corp.

 

1,371,720

 

 

 

 

 

1,371,720

 

 

 

Total Common Stock

 

 

 

 

 

(Cost $107,153,960)

 

115,751,131

 

 

Principal
Amount

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS: 7.8%

 

 

 

 

 

Repurchase Agreement: 3.7%

 

 

 

$

4,462,000

 

Deutsche Bank Repurchase Agreement dated 10/31/05, 4.000%, due 11/01/05, $4,462,496 to be received upon repurchase (Collateralized by $4,623,000 Various U.S. Agency Obligations, 5.300%-6.250%, Market Value plus accrued interest $4,551,358, due 08/11/15-10/27/25)

 

4,462,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement

 

 

 

 

 

(Cost $4,462,000)

 

4,462,000

 

 

 

Securities Lending CollateralCC 4.1%

 

 

 

4,871,000

 

The Bank of New York Institutional

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Reserves Fund

 

4,871,000

 

 

 

Total Securities Lending Collateral

 

 

 

 

 

(Cost $4,871,000)

 

4,871,000

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investment

 

 

 

 

 

(Cost $9,333,000)

 

9,333,000

 

 

 

Total Investments In

 

 

 

 

 

Securities (Cost

 

 

 

 

 

$116,486,960)*

103.8

%

 

$

125,084,131

 

 

 

Other Assets and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities-Net

(3.8)

 

 

(4,549,451

)

 

 

Net Assets

100.0

%

 

$

120,534,680

 

 

Securities may have been fair valued in accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Directors/Trustees (Note 2A).

@       Non-income producing security

ADR  American Depositary Receipt

GDR  Global Depositary Receipt

cc       Securities purchased with cash collateral for securities loaned.

#                         Securities with purchases pursuant to Rule 144A, under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not be resold subject to that rule except to qualified institutional buyers. These securities have been determined to be liquid under the guidelines established by the Funds’ Board of Directors/Trustees.

L        Loaned security, a portion or all of the security is on loan at October 31, 2005.

*        Cost for federal income tax purposes is $116,636,141. Net unrealized appreciation consists of:

 

 

Gross Unrealized Appreciation

 

 

 

$

11,196,043

 

 

Gross Unrealized Depreciation

 

 

 

 

(2,748,053

)

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation

 

 

 

$

8,447,990

 

 

Industry

 

Percentage of
Net Assets

 

Aerospace/Defense

 

0.5

%

 

Agriculture

 

3.1

 

 

Auto Manufacturers

 

1.0

 

 

Banks

 

19.2

 

 

Beverages

 

1.8

 

 

Chemicals

 

1.0

 

 

Commercial Services

 

0.9

 

 

Diversified Financial Services

 

5.3

 

 

Electric

 

3.3

 

 

Electrical Components and Equipment

 

2.1

 

 

Electronics

 

0.8

 

 

Energy - Alternate Sources

 

1.0

 

 

Food

 

8.1

 

 

Forest Products and Paper

 

0.6

 

 

Home Builders

 

1.1

 

 

Household Products/Wares

 

0.7

 

 

Insurance

 

4.6

 

 

Internet

 

0.7

 

 

Leisure Time

 

1.6

 

 

Machinery - Diversified

 

1.9

 

 

Media

 

1.8

 

 

Mining

 

3.5

 

 

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

 

0.9

 

 

Oil and Gas

 

10.2

 

 

Pharmaceuticals

 

8.4

 

 

Real Estate

 

0.7

 

 

Retail

 

0.7

 

 

Semiconductors

 

0.5

 

 

Software

 

1.2

 

 

Telecommunications

 

7.9

 

 

Water

 

0.9

 

 

Repurchase Agreement

 

3.7

 

 

Securities Lending Collateral

 

4.1

 

 

Other Assets and Liabilities, Net

 

 

(3.8

)

 

Net Assets

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

95


 

 

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING INTERNATIONAL SMALLCAP FUND

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005

 

Shares

 

 

 

Value

 

COMMON STOCK: 97.7%

 

 

 

 

 

Australia: 8.7%

 

 

 

108,418

 

Adelaide Bank Ltd.

 

$

1,011,994

 

194,824

 

Adelaide Brighton Ltd.

 

308,845

 

27,801

 

Alesco Corp., Ltd.

 

176,792

 

48,326

 

Alinta Ltd.

 

390,614

 

19,419

 

Ansell Ltd.

 

153,274

 

57,400

@

ARC Energy Ltd.

 

80,904

 

107,566

 

Australian Stock Exchange Ltd.

 

2,317,204

 

259,801

L

Babcock & Brown Ltd.

 

3,250,276

 

14,791

 

Bank of Queensland Ltd.

 

154,510

 

133,221

@

Baycorp Advantage Ltd.

 

321,084

 

53,297

 

Billabong International Ltd.

 

517,057

 

1,388,024

@

Burns Philp & Co., Ltd.

 

1,184,592

 

3,572

 

Cochlear Ltd.

 

101,698

 

128,464

 

Corporate Express Australia Ltd.

 

577,724

 

396,314

 

DB Rreef Trust

 

395,650

 

146,417

 

Downer EDI Ltd.

 

667,713

 

148,417

 

Excel Coal Ltd.

 

748,999

 

248,421

 

Galileo Shopping America Trust

 

211,789

 

28,900

 

Healthscope Ltd.

 

123,541

 

28,463

 

Leighton Holdings Ltd.

 

325,512

 

133,219

L

MacArthur Coal Ltd.

 

584,251

 

946,283

L

Metcash Ltd.

 

2,876,809

 

216,079

 

Multiplex Group

 

536,001

 

243,097

 

OneSteel Ltd.

 

642,925

 

91,084

 

Pacific Brands Ltd.

 

186,431

 

195,610

@

PMP Ltd.

 

231,345

 

21,461

 

Ramsay Health Care Ltd.

 

141,330

 

131,233

L

Record Investments Ltd.

 

753,667

 

40,447

 

SFE Corp., Ltd.

 

377,221

 

373,166

 

Smorgon Steel Group Ltd.

 

412,834

 

21,296

 

Spotless Group Ltd.

 

79,584

 

153,917

@

Tap Oil Ltd.

 

280,642

 

20,343

 

UNiTAB Ltd.

 

193,898

 

85,688

 

United Group Ltd.

 

673,821

 

60,147

 

WorleyParsons Ltd.

 

441,418

 

2,226,896

L

Zinifex Ltd.

 

8,134,163

 

 

 

 

 

29,566,112

 

 

 

Austria: 0.2%

 

 

 

5,442

 

Andritz AG

 

494,135

 

867

 

Boehler-Uddeholm AG

 

131,422

 

 

 

 

 

625,557

 

 

 

Belgium: 1.1%

 

 

 

12,633

 

Colruyt SA

 

1,635,460

 

35,201

 

Compagnie Maritime Belge SA

 

1,171,652

 

6,088

 

Euronav NV

 

187,393

 

2,970

 

Omega Pharma SA

 

153,320

 

3,000

 

Oriflame Cosmetics SA

 

77,398

 

4,348

 

Umicore

 

434,905

 

 

 

 

 

3,660,128

 

 

 

Canada: 4.0%

 

 

 

107,900

 

Algoma Steel, Inc.

 

2,113,086

 

10,500

 

Focus Energy Trust

 

189,606

 

119,400

 

IPSCO, Inc.

 

8,518,082

 

5,200

 

Laurentian Bank Of Canada

 

133,797

 

14,400

 

Northbridge Financial Corp.

 

392,122

 

7,400

@,L

Novatel, Inc.

 

211,196

 

107,000

@,#

Rona, Inc.

 

1,990,234

 

3,200

 

Rothmans, Inc.

 

65,435

 

2,000

 

Vermilion Energy Trust

 

44,322

 

 

 

 

 

13,657,880

 

 

 

China: 0.5%

 

 

 

1,958,000

L

Angang New Steel Co., Ltd.

 

$

1,065,990

 

218,000

 

Anhui Expressway Co.

 

110,575

 

300,000

 

Dongfang Electrical Machinery

 

 

 

 

 

Co., Ltd.

 

234,722

 

82,000

 

FU JI Food and Catering

 

 

 

 

 

Services Holdings Ltd.

 

93,501

 

280,000

 

Tingyi Cayman Islands

 

 

 

 

 

Holding Corp.

 

95,713

 

294,000

 

Travelsky Technology Ltd.

 

253,184

 

 

 

 

 

1,853,685

 

 

 

Denmark: 3.8%

 

 

 

9,400

 

Auriga Industries

 

252,391

 

130

 

D/S Norden

 

58,492

 

53,250

L

D/S Torm A/S

 

2,837,302

 

13,500

 

DSV A/S

 

1,315,289

 

304,400

 

GN Store Nord

 

3,667,504

 

67,400

@

Jyske Bank

 

3,383,957

 

4,450

 

NKT Holding A/S

 

174,336

 

440

 

Sjaelso Gruppen

 

95,349

 

10,810

 

Sydbank A/S

 

249,861

 

11,450

@

Topdanmark A/S

 

873,000

 

 

 

 

 

12,907,481

 

 

 

Finland: 0.5%

 

 

 

12,200

 

Finnair OYJ

 

151,428

 

95,500

 

Raisio Group PLC

 

244,773

 

64,400

 

Rautaruukki OYJ

 

1,313,764

 

 

 

 

 

1,709,965

 

 

 

France: 6.5%

 

 

 

12,955

@

Alten

 

376,989

 

8,745

 

Bourbon SA

 

706,622

 

19,122

 

CFF Recycling

 

512,795

 

301,937

 

Elior

 

3,934,976

 

825

 

Eramet SLN

 

81,769

 

6,922

 

Etablissements Maurel et Prom

 

127,844

 

15,742

@

GameLoft

 

104,121

 

7,244

 

Generale de Sante

 

250,716

 

6,447

 

Iliad SA

 

343,819

 

3,280

 

Kaufman & Broad SA

 

243,663

 

82,583

 

Neopost SA

 

7,962,749

 

12,798

 

Nexans SA

 

601,540

 

12,050

 

Nexity

 

549,207

 

36,340

@

Oberthur Card Systems SA

 

319,168

 

5,447

 

Pinguely-Haulotte

 

98,385

 

4,982

 

Trigano SA

 

210,478

 

47,034

@

UBISOFT Entertainment

 

2,167,769

 

7,935

L

Vallourec

 

3,565,335

 

 

 

 

 

22,157,945

 

 

 

Germany: 2.9%

 

 

 

7,475

 

AWD Holding AG

 

200,401

 

24,228

 

Balda AG

 

276,885

 

2,043

 

Deutsche Wohnen AG

 

461,260

 

25,025

@

EM.TV AG

 

141,662

 

20,201

@

Lanxess

 

586,989

 

2,915

 

Leoni AG

 

91,092

 

8,321

 

MPC Muenchmeyer Petersen

 

 

 

 

 

Capital AG

 

588,702

 

51,923

 

Salzgitter AG

 

2,286,076

 

1,948

 

Solarworld AG

 

264,436

 

34,486

@

Techem AG

 

1,371,646

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

96


 

 

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP FUND

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

Shares

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

Germany (continued)

 

 

 

5,000

 

United Internet AG

 

$

160,642

 

39,387

 

Wincor Nixdorf AG

 

3,450,463

 

 

 

 

 

9,880,254

 

 

 

Greece: 1.9%

 

 

 

110,240

 

Germanos SA

 

1,640,227

 

9,340

 

Motor Oil Hellas Corinth

 

 

 

 

 

Refineries SA

 

201,809

 

134,600

 

Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd.

 

4,620,818

 

 

 

 

 

6,462,854

 

 

 

Hong Kong: 4.0%

 

 

 

128,000

L

ASM Pacific Technology

 

594,250

 

5,480,000

 

Cnpc Hong Kong Ltd.

 

1,070,233

 

1,408,000

 

Emperor International Holdings

 

312,390

 

194,000

 

Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd.

 

106,540

 

202,000

L

Jinhui Shipping &

 

 

 

 

 

Transportation Ltd.

 

708,874

 

434,000

 

Midland Realty Holdings

 

211,370

 

878,000

 

New World Development Ltd.

 

1,086,621

 

777,200

L

Orient Overseas

 

 

 

 

 

International Ltd.

 

2,479,113

 

1,659,000

L

Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd.

 

766,969

 

6,794,000

 

Solomon Systech

 

 

 

 

 

International Ltd.

 

2,506,110

 

38,000

 

Television Broadcasts Ltd.

 

 

 

8,040,000

@,L

Titan Petrochemicals Group Ltd.

 

603,700

 

85,000

L

Vtech Holdings Ltd.

 

361,826

 

371,500

 

Wing Hang Bank Ltd.

 

2,542,863

 

 

 

 

 

13,562,341

 

 

 

Ireland: 0.1%

 

 

 

44,400

 

C&C Group PLC

 

273,978

 

2,100

 

FBD Holdings PLC

 

77,251

 

 

 

 

 

351,229

 

 

 

Italy: 1.5%

 

 

 

80,569

 

Aedes S.p.A

 

533,760

 

82,586

 

Astaldi S.p.A.

 

518,044

 

220,621

 

Banca Finnat Euramerica S.p.A.

 

325,474

 

13,172

 

Benetton Group S.p.A.

 

139,061

 

88,052

 

CIR-Compagnie Industriali

 

 

 

 

 

Riunite S.p.A.

 

249,199

 

194,213

 

Cremonini S.p.A.

 

501,662

 

24,995

 

Davide Campari-Milano S.p.A.

 

169,500

 

105,140

L

Esprinet S.p.A.

 

895,240

 

42,453

 

Marzotto S.p.A.

 

190,048

 

119,087

 

Milano Assicurazioni S.p.A.

 

744,469

 

5,018

 

Pirelli & C Real Estate S.p.A.

 

274,720

 

41,115

 

Sogefi S.p.A.

 

232,541

 

1,851

 

Tod’s S.p.A.

 

105,803

 

35,937

L

Unipol S.p.A.

 

91,821

 

4,212

@

Valentino Fashion Group S.p.A.

 

98,527

 

 

 

 

 

5,069,869

 

 

 

Japan: 31.2%

 

 

 

8,900

L

ABILIT Corp.

 

276,573

 

7,500

 

Aeon Fantasy Co., Ltd.

 

185,529

 

42,400

 

Aichi Corp.

 

278,050

 

26,000

 

Air Water, Inc.

 

237,776

 

357,600

 

AOC Holdings, Inc.

 

6,616,781

 

87,000

L

Asahi Soft Drinks Co., Ltd.

 

967,770

 

62,000

 

Asics Corp.

 

533,941

 

24

 

Axell Corp.

 

$

89,789

 

95,601

 

Bosch Corp.

 

507,115

 

15,000

 

Canon Finetech, Inc.

 

301,797

 

23,000

 

Canon Sales Co., Inc.

 

502,630

 

24,300

 

Century Leasing System, Inc.

 

325,532

 

3,000

@

Chiba Kogyo Bank Ltd.

 

64,581

 

961,000

@

Chori Co., Ltd.

 

2,244,664

 

47,000

L

Cosmo Oil Co., Ltd.

 

228,702

 

11

@

Crayfish Co., Ltd.

 

194,760

 

711,000

L

Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha

 

1,571,154

 

504,200

@

DIA Kensetsu Co., Ltd.

 

975,180

 

59,000

L

Diamond Lease Co., Ltd.

 

2,739,535

 

35,800

L

Eizo Nanao Corp.

 

1,310,469

 

573

L

en-japan, Inc.

 

2,440,705

 

7,700

 

Excel Co., Ltd.

 

171,258

 

12,400

 

FamilyMart Co., Ltd.

 

368,923

 

7,500

 

FANCL Corp.

 

366,908

 

541,000

 

Fuji Fire & Marine Insurance

 

 

 

 

 

Co., Ltd.

 

2,147,584

 

17,700

 

Fuji Machine Manufacturing

 

 

 

 

 

Co., Ltd.

 

215,596

 

209,000

 

Fujikura Ltd.

 

1,352,992

 

97,500

 

Fujitsu Frontech Ltd.

 

993,310

 

89,000

@,L

Fujitsu General Ltd.

 

275,749

 

222,900

 

Glory Ltd.

 

4,349,516

 

1,662,500

@,L

Haseko Corp.

 

5,786,324

 

12,500

 

Hitachi High-Technologies Corp.

 

290,303

 

119,000

 

Hodogaya Chemical Co., Ltd.

 

692,569

 

23,300

 

Hosiden Corp.

 

225,305

 

3,400

 

HS Securities Co., Ltd.

 

92,036

 

20,900

 

IBJ Leasing Co., Ltd.

 

407,142

 

50,000

@

Ichiyoshi Securities Co., Ltd

 

536,820

 

95,000

L

Iino Kaiun Kaisha Ltd.

 

930,477

 

38,000

 

Inabata & Co., Ltd.

 

337,794

 

141,900

L

Japan General Estate Co., Ltd.

 

2,017,626

 

69,000

 

Jidosha Buhin Kogyo Co., Ltd

 

424,695

 

14,900

 

Kanto Auto Works Ltd.

 

217,534

 

15,200

 

Keihin Corp.

 

338,150

 

292,000

 

Kenwood Corp.

 

545,410

 

156,000

@,L

Kumagai Gumi Co., Ltd.

 

713,062

 

791,000

L

Kyoei Tanker Co., Ltd.

 

2,780,467

 

41,700

 

Makita Corp.

 

968,023

 

15,100

L

Mars Engineering Corp.

 

464,153

 

1,223,000

 

Marubeni Corp.

 

5,732,107

 

46,000

 

Mitsui-Soko Co., Ltd.

 

256,148

 

3,900

 

Moshi Moshi Hotline, Inc.

 

369,433

 

66,000

 

Nabtesco Corp.

 

553,498

 

231,000

 

Nakayama Steel Works Ltd.

 

1,140,336

 

11,400

 

NEC Leasing Ltd.

 

229,408

 

506,000

L

Nippon Metal Industry Co., Ltd.

 

1,073,424

 

152,000

 

Nippon Suisan Kaisha Ltd.

 

609,106

 

367,000

L

Nippon Yakin Kogyo Co., Ltd.

 

1,372,853

 

1,004,000

L

Nissan Diesel Motor Co., Ltd.

 

5,435,411

 

42,000

 

Nissan Shatai Co., Ltd.

 

293,298

 

504,000

 

Nisshin Steel Co., Ltd.

 

1,599,985

 

30,500

 

Nissin Kogyo Co., Ltd.

 

1,363,219

 

11,900

 

Nitta Corp.

 

160,181

 

150,000

 

Okuma Corp.

 

1,286,660

 

374,000

L

Pacific Metals Co., Ltd.

 

1,629,589

 

5,900

 

Plenus Co., Ltd.

 

176,190

 

25,500

 

Point, Inc.

 

1,583,735

 

38,100

 

Ricoh Leasing Co., Ltd.

 

1,015,224

 

28

L

Round One Corp.

 

110,867

 

25,700

 

Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd.

 

1,713,687

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

97


 

 

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING INTERNATIONAL SMALLCAP FUND

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

Shares

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

Japan (continued)

 

 

 

15,000

 

San-Ai Oil Co., Ltd.

 

$

75,174

 

79,200

 

Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

 

2,021,996

 

6,000

 

Sanyo Electric Credit Co., Ltd.

 

113,365

 

9,400

 

Sanyo Shinpan Finance Co., Ltd.

 

684,014

 

4,100

 

Seijo Corp.

 

112,088

 

8,600

 

Shinki Co., Ltd.

 

101,436

 

31,800

 

Shinko Electric Industries

 

1,980,928

 

396,000

L

Shinwa Kaiun Kaisha Ltd.

 

1,204,053

 

46,000

@

Sodick Co., Ltd.

 

531,141

 

13,400

 

STB Leasing Co., Ltd.

 

263,319

 

22,600

 

Sumisho Lease Co., Ltd.

 

1,074,297

 

12,000

 

Sumitomo Heavy Industries

 

84,031

 

16,900

 

Sundrug Co., Ltd.

 

953,937

 

24,200

L

Tachi-S Co., Ltd.

 

262,443

 

58,000

 

Takagi Securities Co., Ltd.

 

239,237

 

35,400

L

Tamron Co., Ltd.

 

485,900

 

87,000

 

TBK Co., Ltd.

 

495,343

 

96,000

 

Toa Corp.

 

201,570

 

130,000

 

Toagosei Co., Ltd.

 

659,881

 

4,900

 

Tocalo Co., Ltd.

 

126,539

 

47,000

 

Toho Gas Co., Ltd.

 

202,385

 

26,500

 

Tokyo Leasing Co., Ltd.

 

482,195

 

3,000

 

Tomen Electronics Corp.

 

73,683

 

19,000

@,L

Tomy Co., Ltd.

 

161,850

 

523,000

 

Tonichi Carlife Group, Inc.

 

3,160,870

 

191,000

@,L

Towa Real Estate Development

 

 

 

 

 

Co., Ltd.

 

975,389

 

198,000

 

Toyo Suisan Kaisha Ltd.

 

3,433,584

 

8,500

 

Trusco Nakayama Corp.

 

194,755

 

28,000

 

UFJ Central Leasing Co., Ltd.

 

1,550,256

 

10,100

 

United Arrows Ltd.

 

538,490

 

158,000

 

Yamato Kogyo Co., Ltd.

 

2,345,515

 

88,000

 

Yamazen Corp.

 

540,457

 

20,000

 

Yokogawa Bridge Corp.

 

116,582

 

25,500

 

Yonekyu Corp.

 

290,348

 

569,000

@

Yuasa Trading Co., Ltd.

 

1,320,930

 

17,700

 

Yusen Air & Sea Service Co., Ltd.

 

675,048

 

123

 

Zephyr Co., Ltd.

 

407,148

 

 

 

 

 

106,447,295

 

 

 

Liechtenstein: 0.0%

 

 

 

1,170

 

Verwalt & Privat-Bank AG

 

184,354

 

 

 

 

 

184,354

 

 

 

Malaysia: 0.2%

 

 

 

120,400

@

Digi.Com BHD

 

222,142

 

86,300

 

Golden Hope Plantations Bhd

 

95,101

 

698,600

 

Lion Industries Corp. Bhd

 

150,824

 

24,700

@

Shell Refining Co.

 

68,731

 

 

 

 

 

536,798

 

 

 

Netherlands: 3.6%

 

 

 

56,678

 

Aalberts Industries NV

 

2,755,483

 

2,900

 

Athlon Holding NV

 

76,311

 

52,499

@

Axalto Holding NV

 

1,428,504

 

8,449

 

Boskalis Westminster

 

419,615

 

7,683

 

Exact Holding NV

 

224,444

 

25,514

 

Koninklijke BAM Groep NV

 

2,070,584

 

56,822

 

Nutreco Holding NV

 

2,286,656

 

65,700

 

Stork NV

 

2,441,438

 

9,628

 

United Services Group NV

 

310,441

 

6,212

 

Univar NV

 

249,250

 

 

 

 

 

12,262,726

 

 

 

New Zealand: 0.2%

 

 

 

126,091

 

Fletcher Building Ltd.

 

$

693,804

 

 

 

 

 

693,804

 

 

 

Norway: 0.0%

 

 

 

80,000

 

Acta Holding ASA

 

188,310

 

 

 

 

 

188,310

 

 

 

Papua New Guinea: 1.4%

 

 

 

1,983,587

 

Oil Search Ltd.

 

4,905,554

 

 

 

 

 

4,905,554

 

 

 

Portugal: 0.1%

 

 

 

10,300

@

Impresa SGPS

 

57,291

 

15,805

 

Jeronimo Martins

 

227,633

 

 

 

 

 

284,924

 

 

 

Singapore: 0.7%

 

 

 

1,516,000

 

Hi-P Intl. Ltd.

 

1,254,416

 

114,000

 

Jurong Technologies Industrial

 

 

 

 

 

Corp., Ltd.

 

131,467

 

322,000

@

SembCorp Industries Ltd.

 

512,600

 

133,000

L

Singapore Petroleum Co., Ltd.

 

378,280

 

 

 

 

 

2,276,763

 

 

 

South Korea: 3.1%

 

 

 

805,810

@

Curitel Communications, Inc.

 

1,402,653

 

51,850

 

Dongbu Insurance Co., Ltd.

 

654,745

 

143,450

 

Dongyang Mechatronics Corp.

 

604,449

 

18,900

 

Halla Engineering &

 

 

 

 

 

Construction Corp.

 

511,593

 

17,450

 

Hanshin Construction Ltd.

 

256,667

 

34,870

L

INI Steel Co.

 

783,613

 

26,960

 

Korean Petrochemical

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial Co.

 

797,238

 

224,050

@

KP Chemical Corp.

 

1,202,154

 

11,030

 

Kyeryong Construction

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial Co., Ltd.

 

273,694

 

44,384

 

People & Telecommunication

 

382,075

 

1,099,210

 

S&T Dynamics Co., Ltd.

 

1,537,985

 

28,830

 

SeAH Steel Corp.

 

1,046,922

 

35,771

 

SFA Engineering Corp.

 

862,212

 

439,000

@

STX Pan Ocean Co., Ltd.

 

231,727

 

 

 

 

 

10,547,727

 

 

 

Spain: 2.2%

 

 

 

4,336

 

Abengoa SA

 

71,060

 

964

 

Cementos Portland

 

 

 

 

 

Valderrivas SA

 

73,766

 

159,555

L

Fadesa SA

 

5,361,642

 

8,130

L

Grupo Empresarial Ence SA

 

257,449

 

7,442

 

Obrascon Huarte Lain SA

 

104,405

 

311,074

@

Tubacex SA

 

1,304,652

 

88,700

L

Uralita SA

 

403,983

 

 

 

 

 

7,576,957

 

 

 

Sweden: 0.9%

 

 

 

172,800

L

Eniro AB

 

1,889,611

 

15,500

 

JM AB

 

644,145

 

29,400

@

Lundin Petroleum AB

 

296,847

 

20,000

 

Trelleborg AB

 

306,775

 

 

 

 

 

3,137,378

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

98


 

 

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING INTERNATIONAL SMALLCAP FUND

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

Shares

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

Switzerland: 3.4%

 

 

 

1,490

@

Actelion NV

 

$

167,349

 

1,339

 

AFG Arbonia-Forster Holding

 

363,399

 

109,974

 

Baloise Holding Ltd.

 

5,596,095

 

1,295

@

Barry Callebaut AG

 

362,238

 

4,540

 

Bucher Industries AG

 

362,182

 

9,597

 

Charles Voegele Holding AG

 

700,112

 

3,448

 

Geberit AG

 

2,385,861

 

80

 

Hiestand Holding AG

 

61,785

 

16,911

 

Phonak Holding AG

 

704,220

 

815

 

SGS SA

 

599,784

 

7,707

 

Vontobel Holding AG

 

216,081

 

 

 

 

 

11,519,106

 

 

 

Taiwan: 0.6%

 

 

 

1,697,440

 

Micro-Star International Co., Ltd.

 

863,993

 

310,000

 

ProMOS Technologies, Inc.

 

81,610

 

289,000

 

Quanta Storage, Inc.

 

387,144

 

656,000

 

U-Ming Marine Transport Corp.

 

649,241

 

277,000

 

Vanguard International

 

 

 

 

 

Semiconductor Corp.

 

180,579

 

 

 

 

 

2,162,567

 

 

 

Thailand: 0.1%

 

 

 

3,071,600

 

Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL

 

395,644

 

 

 

 

 

395,644

 

 

 

Turkey: 2.9%

 

 

 

55,760

 

Aksa Akrilik Kimya Sanayii

 

485,033

 

15,000

 

Anadolu Efes Biracilik Ve Malt

 

 

 

 

 

Sanayii AS

 

367,792

 

181,497

@

Ayen Enerji

 

290,724

 

297,293

@

Beko Elektronik

 

484,880

 

186,274

 

Bolu Cimento Sanayii

 

347,062

 

276,306

 

Bossa Ticaret Sanayi Isletme

 

231,762

 

203,000

@

Dogan Sriketler Grubu Holdings

 

511,301

 

310,212

 

Doktas Dokumculuk Ticaret

 

377,783

 

34,270

@

Efes Sinai Yatirim Holding AS

 

347,523

 

84,919

 

Eregli Demir ve Celik

 

 

 

 

 

Fabrikalari TAS

 

459,172

 

28,916

@

Goodyear Lastikleri TAS

 

282,469

 

746,616

 

Ihlas Holding

 

439,626

 

64,236

 

Mardin Cimento Sanayii

 

289,192

 

264,065

@

Park Elektrik Madencilik

 

 

 

 

 

Sanayi Ve Ticaret AS

 

970,736

 

443,805

@

Petrol Ofisi

 

1,541,582

 

172,470

@

TAT Konserve

 

252,330

 

32,350

@

Turcas Petrolculuk AS

 

202,740

 

61,364

 

Turk Ekonomi Bankasi AS

 

739,947

 

274,917

 

Turk Sise Ve Cam Fabrikalari

 

797,080

 

126,602

@

Vestel Elektronik Sanayi

 

443,377

 

 

 

 

 

9,862,111

 

 

 

United Kingdom: 11.3%

 

 

 

52,740

 

Admiral Group PLC

 

408,132

 

35,723

 

Aggreko PLC

 

151,261

 

211,837

 

Amlin PLC

 

832,969

 

257,529

@

Ashtead Group PLC

 

642,837

 

61,968

 

Body Shop International PLC

 

230,356

 

33,832

 

Bodycote International

 

135,709

 

348,206

 

BPB PLC

 

4,504,112

 

30,287

 

Britannic Group PLC

 

317,500

 

85,799

 

Burren Energy PLC

 

1,216,282

 

21,962

 

Cranswick PLC

 

235,102

 

41,100

 

Dairy Crest Group PLC

 

$

327,905

 

93,479

@

Dana Petroleum PLC

 

1,365,645

 

88,334

 

De Vere Group PLC

 

935,994

 

125,613

 

First Choice Holidays PLC

 

434,383

 

34,500

@

Gyrus Group PLC

 

195,198

 

919,865

 

HMV Group PLC

 

3,065,301

 

47,900

 

Inchcape PLC

 

1,748,659

 

43,900

 

Intertek Group PLC

 

553,956

 

976,048

@,L

Jazztel PLC

 

1,135,061

 

53,697

 

London Stock Exchange PLC

 

538,568

 

133,703

 

Man Group PLC

 

3,647,127

 

176,367

 

Mcbride PLC

 

474,769

 

71,677

 

Michael Page International PLC

 

293,180

 

56,010

@

NETeller PLC

 

683,799

 

22,041

 

Northgate PLC

 

390,282

 

110,623

 

Paragon Group of

 

 

 

 

 

Companies LLC

 

997,880

 

686,950

 

Pendragon PLC

 

4,649,938

 

203,829

 

SIG PLC

 

2,455,451

 

217,200

 

Somerfield PLC

 

749,077

 

249,600

 

Sportingbet PLC

 

1,326,037

 

48,586

 

Stanley Leisure PLC

 

522,338

 

14,550

 

Stolt-Nielsen SA

 

519,041

 

399,772

 

Taylor Woodrow PLC

 

2,216,705

 

57,039

 

TT electronics PLC

 

148,303

 

20,988

 

Ultra Electronics Holdings

 

327,073

 

 

 

 

 

38,375,930

 

 

 

Venezuela: 0.1%

 

 

 

21,600

 

Cia Anonima Nacional

 

 

 

 

 

Telefonos de Venezuela ADR

 

278,640

 

 

 

 

 

278,640

 

 

 

Total Common Stock

 

 

 

 

 

(Cost $292,540,849)

 

333,101,888

 

PREFERRED STOCK: 0.2%

 

 

 

 

 

Italy: 0.2%

 

 

 

41,454

 

Instituto Finanziario Industriale

 

 

 

 

 

S.p.A.

 

655,884

 

 

 

 

 

655,884

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stock

 

 

 

 

 

(Cost $612,281)

 

655,884

 

RIGHTS: 0.0%

 

 

 

 

 

Australia: 0.0%

 

 

 

3,612

 

Healthscope Ltd.

 

1,619

 

 

 

 

 

1,619

 

 

 

Total Rights (Cost $-)

 

1,619

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments

 

 

 

 

 

(Cost $293,153,130)

 

333,759,396

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

99


 

 

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING INTERNATIONAL SMALLCAP FUND

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

Shares

 

 

 

Value

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS: 16.9%

 

 

 

 

 

Securities Lending CollateralCC 16.9%

 

 

 

$

57,748,000

 

The Bank of New York Institutional

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Reserves Fund

 

$

57,748,000

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments

 

 

 

 

 

(Cost $57,748,000)

 

57,748,000

 

 

 

Total Investments In

 

 

 

 

 

Securities (Cost

 

 

 

 

 

$350,901,130)*

114.8

%

 

$

391,507,396

 

 

 

Other Assets and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities-Net

(14.8

)

 

(50,497,796

)

 

 

Net Assets

100.0

%

 

$

341,009,600

 

 

Securities may have been fair valued in accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Directors/Trustees (Note 2A).

@       Non-income producing security

ADR  American Depositary Receipt

cc       Securities purchased with cash collateral for securities loaned.

#                         Securities with purchases pursuant to Rule 144A, under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not be resold subject to that rule except to qualified institutional buyers. These securities have been determined to be liquid under the guidelines established by the Funds’ Board of Directors/Trustees.

L        Loaned security, a portion or all of the security is on loan at October 31, 2005.

*        Cost for federal income tax purposes is $351,405,893. Net unrealized appreciation consists of:

 

 

Gross Unrealized Appreciation

 

 

 

$

56,506,417

 

 

Gross Unrealized Depreciation

 

 

 

 

(16,404,914

)

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation

 

 

 

$

40,101,503

 

 

Industry

 

Percentage of
Net Assets

 

Advertising

 

0.1

%

 

Agriculture

 

0.2

 

 

Airlines

 

0.0

 

 

Apparel

 

0.4

 

 

Auto Manufacturers

 

1.7

 

 

Auto Parts and Equipment

 

1.8

 

 

Banks

 

2.6

 

 

Beverages

 

0.6

 

 

Building Materials

 

3.4

 

 

Chemicals

 

1.6

 

 

Coal

 

0.4

 

 

Commercial Services

 

1.1

 

 

Computers

 

2.0

 

 

Cosmetics/Personal Care

 

0.2

 

 

Distribution/Wholesale

 

4.1

 

 

Diversified Financial Services

 

6.9

 

 

Electric

 

0.4

 

 

Electrical Components and Equipment

 

0.8

 

 

Electronics

 

1.5

 

 

Energy - Alternate Sources

 

0.1

 

 

Engineering and Construction

 

2.6

 

 

Entertainment

 

0.6

 

 

Food

 

4.5

 

 

Food Service

 

1.2

 

 

Forest Products and Paper

 

0.1

 

 

Gas

 

0.2

 

 

Hand Machines/Tools

 

0.3

 

 

Healthcare - Products

 

0.3

 

 

Healthcare - Services

 

0.1

%

 

Holding Companies - Diversification

 

0.5

 

 

Home Builders

 

2.5

 

 

Home Furnishings

 

0.5

 

 

Housewares

 

0.6

 

 

Insurance

 

3.5

 

 

Internet

 

0.9

 

 

Iron/Steel

 

7.6

 

 

Leisure Time

 

0.4

 

 

Lodging

 

0.3

 

 

Machinery - Construction and Mining

 

0.1

 

 

Machinery - Diversified

 

1.9

 

 

Media

 

0.8

 

 

Metal Fabricate/Hardware

 

2.1

 

 

Mining

 

2.9

 

 

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

 

3.0

 

 

Office/Business Equipment

 

2.4

 

 

Oil and Gas

 

5.0

 

 

Oil and Gas Services

 

0.4

 

 

Pharmaceuticals

 

0.7

 

 

Real Estate

 

3.9

 

 

Retail

 

6.6

 

 

Semiconductors

 

1.6

 

 

Software

 

0.8

 

 

Storage/Warehousing

 

0.1

 

 

Telecommunications

 

2.2

 

 

Textiles

 

0.1

 

 

Toys/Games/Hobbies

 

0.0

 

 

Transportation

 

6.7

 

 

Securities Lending Collateral

 

16.9

 

 

Other Assets and Liabilities, Net

 

 

(14.8

)

 

Net Assets

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

100


 

 

 

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING INTERNATIONAL VALUE FUND

 

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005

 

Shares

 

 

 

Value

 

COMMON STOCK: 99.0%

 

 

 

 

 

Belgium: 0.9%

 

 

 

959,210

 

Interbrew

 

$

38,296,431

 

 

 

 

 

38,296,431

 

 

 

Brazil: 4.3%

 

 

 

9,510,883

 

Centrais Eletricas

 

 

 

 

 

Brasileiras SA ADR

 

83,189,790

 

3,741,386

@,L

Contax Participacoes SA ADR

 

2,823,998

 

179,388

L

Tele Centro Oeste Celular

 

 

 

 

 

Participacoes SA ADR

 

1,623,461

 

13,898

L

Tele Leste Celular

 

 

 

 

 

Participacoes SA ADR

 

85,056

 

2,532,786

L

Tele Norte Leste

 

 

 

 

 

Participacoes SA ADR

 

44,830,312

 

1,208,600

L

Telecomunicacoes

 

 

 

 

 

Brasileiras SA ADR

 

40,270,552

 

169,474

@,L

Telesp Celular

 

 

 

 

 

Participacoes SA ADR

 

618,580

 

111,928

L

Tim Participacoes SA ADR

 

2,268,781

 

 

 

 

 

175,710,530

 

 

 

Canada: 0.6%

 

 

 

12,138,000

 

Bombardier, Inc.

 

25,623,009

 

 

 

 

 

25,623,009

 

 

 

France: 5.1%

 

 

 

7,228,100

@

Alcatel SA

 

84,894,071

 

610,400

 

Carrefour SA

 

27,131,872

 

2,404,100

 

France Telecom SA

 

62,465,838

 

422,650

 

Sanofi-Synthelabo SA

 

33,841,817

 

 

 

 

 

208,333,598

 

 

 

Germany: 11.4%

 

 

 

2,160,893

 

Commerzbank AG

 

56,439,691

 

2,268,600

 

DaimlerChrysler AG

 

113,349,315

 

6,906,200

 

Deutsche Telekom AG

 

122,066,408

 

1,150,000

 

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen

 

36,514,810

 

411,200

 

Hypo Real Estate Holding

 

19,825,718

 

326,500

 

Muenchener

 

 

 

 

 

Rueckversicherungs AG

 

38,310,355

 

359,298

 

Schering AG

 

22,141,269

 

981,217

L

Volkswagen AG

 

53,554,334

 

 

 

 

 

462,201,900

 

 

 

Hong Kong: 0.6%

 

 

 

1,624,636

 

Jardine Matheson

 

 

 

 

 

Holdings Ltd.

 

25,701,314

 

 

 

 

 

25,701,314

 

 

 

Italy: 3.5%

 

 

 

10,705,782

 

Banca Intesa S.p.A.

 

49,976,404

 

10,329,085

 

Telecom Italia S.p.A.

 

29,876,874

 

11,513,600

 

UniCredito Italiano S.p.A.

 

63,832,363

 

 

 

 

 

143,685,641

 

 

 

Japan: 26.2%

 

 

 

3,873,136

 

Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd.

 

70,205,893

 

517,800

 

Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.

 

16,476,619

 

12,859,700

 

Hitachi Ltd.

 

79,190,162

 

4,749

 

Japan Tobacco, Inc.

 

75,081,036

 

4,914,000

 

Matsushita Electric

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial Co., Ltd.

 

90,055,162

 

5,925

 

Millea Holdings, Inc.

 

107,195,573

 

26,907,000

 

Mitsubishi Heavy

 

 

 

 

 

Industries Ltd.

 

101,677,662

 

8,334

 

Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial

 

 

 

 

 

Group, Inc.

 

$

104,749,968

 

4,932,000

 

Mitsui Sumitomo

 

 

 

 

 

Insurance Co., Ltd.

 

63,156,323

 

13,125

 

Nippon Telegraph &

 

 

 

 

 

Telephone Corp.

 

62,740,348

 

1,049,000

 

Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

 

46,696,989

 

2,592,400

 

Sony Corp.

 

84,696,904

 

9,029

 

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial

 

 

 

 

 

Group, Inc.

 

83,390,412

 

509,000

 

TDK Corp.

 

34,321,149

 

1,153,800

 

Yamanouchi

 

 

 

 

 

Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

 

41,214,893

 

 

 

 

 

1,060,849,093

 

 

 

Mexico: 1.5%

 

 

 

2,942,320

L

Telefonos de Mexico SA de

 

 

 

 

 

CV ADR

 

59,376,018

 

 

 

 

 

59,376,018

 

 

 

Netherlands: 8.8%

 

 

 

5,693,688

 

Aegon NV

 

85,815,472

 

1,737,200

 

Akzo Nobel NV

 

75,048,930

 

9,907,141

@

Koninklijke Ahold NV

 

69,090,899

 

1,188,700

 

Unilever NV

 

83,594,530

 

2,303,184

 

Wolters Kluwer NV

 

42,707,127

 

 

 

 

 

356,256,958

 

 

 

New Zealand: 1.4%

 

 

 

13,335,944

 

Telecom Corp. of

 

 

 

 

 

New Zealand Ltd.

 

54,510,038

 

 

 

 

 

54,510,038

 

 

 

Portugal: 1.5%

 

 

 

6,709,676

 

Portugal Telecom SGPS SA

 

60,634,279

 

 

 

 

 

60,634,279

 

 

 

Singapore: 3.3%

 

 

 

3,652,191

 

DBS Group Holdings Ltd.

 

33,028,164

 

6,060,800

#

DBS Group Holdings Ltd. ADR

 

54,690,235

 

12,232,800

 

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp.

 

45,495,324

 

 

 

 

 

133,213,723

 

 

 

South Korea: 3.6%

 

 

 

1,463,610

 

Korea Electric Power Corp.

 

47,878,231

 

2,745,880

 

Korea Electric Power

 

 

 

 

 

Corp. ADR

 

44,840,220

 

183,200

 

KT Corp.

 

7,420,570

 

2,192,310

 

KT Corp. ADR

 

47,244,281

 

 

 

 

 

147,383,302

 

 

 

Spain: 4.6%

 

 

 

1,816,233

 

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya

 

 

 

 

 

Argentaria SA

 

32,009,277

 

3,107,600

 

Banco Santander Central

 

 

 

 

 

Hispano SA

 

39,549,526

 

7,078,302

 

Telefonica SA

 

112,920,298

 

 

 

 

 

184,479,101

 

 

 

Switzerland: 6.3%

 

 

 

568,600

 

Nestle SA

 

169,075,402

 

91,700

 

Swisscom AG

 

30,122,902

 

328,715

@

Zurich Financial Services AG

 

55,975,744

 

 

 

 

 

255,174,048

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

101


 

 

 

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING INTERNATIONAL VALUE FUND

 

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

Shares

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

United Kingdom: 15.1%

 

 

 

12,269,781

 

BT Group PLC

 

$

46,195,543

 

48,322,582

 

Corus Group PLC

 

40,940,474

 

3,882,800

 

GlaxoSmithKline PLC

 

101,004,681

 

6,054,090

 

Imperial Chemical

 

 

 

 

 

Industries PLC

 

30,835,153

 

78,261,262

@

Invensys PLC

 

18,005,194

 

10,163,000

 

ITV PLC

 

18,720,353

 

8,159,200

 

J Sainsbury Plc

 

40,312,262

 

11,046,451

 

Marks & Spencer Group PLC

 

81,675,631

 

32,163,031

 

Morrison WM Supermarkets

 

93,136,495

 

35,348,000

 

Royal & Sun Alliance

 

 

 

 

 

Insurance Group

 

60,185,375

 

8,253,700

 

Unilever PLC

 

83,517,435

 

 

 

 

 

614,528,596

 

 

 

Venezuela: 0.4%

 

 

 

1,216,822

 

Cia Anonima Nacional

 

 

 

 

 

Telefonos de Venezuela ADR

 

15,697,004

 

 

 

 

 

15,697,004

 

 

 

Total Common Stock

 

 

 

 

 

(Cost $3,467,551,238)

 

4,021,654,583

 

 

Principal
Amount

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS: 2.6%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities Lending CollateralCC 2.6%

 

 

 

$

104,511,000

The Bank of New York Institutional

 

 

 

 

Cash Reserves Fund

 

104,511,000

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments

 

 

 

 

(Cost $104,511,000)

 

104,511,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Investments In

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities (Cost

 

 

 

 

 

 

$3,572,062,238)*

101.7

%

 

$

4,126,165,583

 

 

Other Assets and

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities-Net

(1.7

)

 

(69,549,673

)

 

Net Assets

100.0

%

 

$

4,056,615,910

 

 

Securities may have been fair valued in accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Directors/Trustees (Note 2A).

@                                    Non-income producing security

ADR                     American Depositary Receipt

cc                                    Securities purchased with cash collateral for securities loaned.

#                                         Securities with purchases pursuant to Rule 144A, under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not be resold subject to that rule except to qualified institutional buyers. These securities have been determined to be liquid under the guidelines established by the Funds’ Board of Directors/Trustees.

L                                         Loaned security, a portion or all of the security is on loan at October 31, 2005.

*                                         Cost for federal income tax purposes is $3,580,831,246. Net unrealized appreciation consists of:

 

 

Gross Unrealized Appreciation

 

 

 

$

793,022,459

 

 

Gross Unrealized Depreciation

 

 

 

(247,688,122

)

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation

 

 

 

$

545,334,337

 

 

 

 

Percentage of

 

Industry

 

Net Assets

 

Agriculture

 

1.9%

 

Auto Manufacturers

 

4.1

 

Banks

 

14.4

 

Beverages

 

0.9

 

Chemicals

 

2.6

 

Computers

 

0.9

 

Electric

 

4.3

 

Electrical Components and Equipment

 

2.0

 

Food

 

13.9

 

Holding Companies - Diversified

 

0.6

 

Home Furnishings

 

4.3

 

Insurance

 

10.1

 

Iron/Steel

 

1.0

 

Machinery - Diversified

 

0.9

 

Media

 

1.5

 

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

 

4.0

 

Pharmaceuticals

 

7.8

 

Retail

 

2.0

 

Telecommunications

 

21.9

 

Securities Lending Collateral

 

2.6

 

Other Assets and Liabilities, Net

 

(1.7)

 

Net Assets

 

100.0%

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

102


 

 

 

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING INTERNATIONAL VALUE CHOICE FUND

 

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005

 

Shares

 

 

 

Value

 

COMMON STOCK: 85.3%

 

 

 

 

 

Australia: 1.8%

 

 

 

38,550

 

Alumina Ltd.

 

$

166,737

 

 

 

 

 

166,737

 

 

 

Belgium: 1.7%

 

 

 

4,850

 

Belgacom SA

 

162,459

 

 

 

 

 

162,459

 

 

 

Canada: 5.4%

 

 

 

8,700

@

Barrick Gold Corp.

 

219,675

 

2,500

@

OPTI Canada, Inc.

 

77,720

 

4,300

 

Placer Dome, Inc.

 

85,785

 

2,250

 

Suncor Energy, Inc.

 

120,668

 

 

 

 

 

503,848

 

 

 

Finland: 1.7%

 

 

 

12,600

 

Stora Enso OYJ

 

161,099

 

 

 

 

 

161,099

 

 

 

France: 3.6%

 

 

 

430

 

Areva

 

194,712

 

3,330

 

Thales SA

 

143,372

 

 

 

 

 

338,084

 

 

 

Germany: 1.8%

 

 

 

5,900

@

Premiere AG

 

170,096

 

 

 

 

 

170,096

 

 

 

Italy: 3.4%

 

 

 

6,050

 

ENI-Ente Nazionale Idrocarburi S.p.A.

 

161,853

 

64,800

 

Telecom Italia S.p.A.

 

156,619

 

 

 

 

 

318,472

 

 

 

Japan: 30.0%

 

 

 

30

 

Central Japan Railway Co.

 

255,149

 

15,000

 

Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.

 

245,475

 

12,990

 

Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd.

 

235,462

 

6,600

 

Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.

 

210,015

 

14,000

 

Kirin Brewery Co., Ltd.

 

155,730

 

6,600

 

Makita Corp.

 

153,212

 

9,000

 

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

 

164,936

 

3,700

 

NEC Electronics Corp.

 

99,273

 

2,000

 

Nintendo Co., Ltd.

 

224,281

 

6,050

 

Nippon Telegraph &

 

 

 

 

 

Telephone Corp. ADR

 

144,656

 

21,000

 

Sekisui House Ltd.

 

261,531

 

16,000

 

Shiseido Co., Ltd.

 

256,669

 

3,250

 

Takefuji Corp.

 

227,460

 

11,000

 

Wacoal Corp.

 

155,906

 

 

 

 

 

2,789,755

 

 

 

Netherlands: 6.0%

 

 

 

9,486

 

Aegon NV

 

142,973

 

3,832

 

Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR

 

250,651

 

6,900

 

TPG NV

 

162,623

 

 

 

 

 

556,247

 

 

 

Papua New Guinea: 1.1%

 

 

 

79,400

 

Lihir Gold Ltd.

 

102,684

 

 

 

 

 

102,684

 

 

 

Portugal: 2.7%

 

 

 

90,340

 

Electricidade de Portugal SA

 

$

255,476

 

 

 

 

 

255,476

 

 

 

South Africa: 2.5%

 

 

 

3,920

 

Anglogold Ashanti Ltd. ADR

 

153,272

 

750

 

Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd.

 

82,258

 

 

 

 

 

235,530

 

 

 

South Korea: 5.0%

 

 

 

9,400

 

Korea Electric Power Corp. ADR

 

153,502

 

14,380

 

KT Corp. ADR

 

309,889

 

 

 

 

 

463,391

 

 

 

Switzerland: 3.0%

 

 

 

510

 

Swisscom AG

 

167,532

 

4,920

 

Xstrata PLC

 

112,735

 

 

 

 

 

280,267

 

 

 

Taiwan: 3.5%

 

 

 

19,050

 

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. ADR

 

329,946

 

 

 

 

 

329,946

 

 

 

United Kingdom: 12.1%

 

 

 

5,500

 

Anglo American PLC

 

162,822

 

47,820

 

J Sainsbury PLC

 

236,265

 

7,040

 

Lonmin PLC

 

162,808

 

44,800

 

Misys PLC

 

162,692

 

58,950

 

Northern Foods PLC

 

157,096

 

22,850

 

United Utilities PLC

 

252,329

 

 

 

 

 

1,134,012

 

 

 

Total Common Stock

 

 

 

 

 

(Cost $7,711,615)

 

7,968,103

 

 

 

Total Investments In

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities (Cost

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$7,711,615)*

85.3

%

 

$

7,968,103

 

 

 

Other Assets and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities-Net

14.7

 

 

1,370,478

 

 

 

Net Assets

100.0

%

 

$

9,338,581

 

 

Securities may have been fair valued in accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Directors/Trustees (Note 2A).

@                                    Non-income producing security

ADR                     American Depositary Receipt

*                                         Cost for federal income tax purposes is $7,723,166. Net unrealized appreciation consists of:

 

 

 

Gross Unrealized Appreciation

 

 

 

$

531,079

 

 

 

Gross Unrealized Depreciation

 

 

 

(286,142

)

 

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation

 

 

 

$

244,937

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

103


 

 

 

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING INTERNATIONAL VALUE CHOICE FUND

 

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

Industry

 

Percentage of
Net Assets

 

Aerospace/Defense

 

1.5

%

 

Apparel

 

1.7

 

 

Beverages

 

1.7

 

 

Commercial Services

 

2.6

 

 

Cosmetics/Personal Care

 

2.8

 

 

Diversified Financial Services

 

2.4

 

 

Electric

 

4.4

 

 

Energy - Alternate Sources

 

2.1

 

 

Food

 

4.2

 

 

Forest Products and Paper

 

1.7

 

 

Hand/Machine Tools

 

1.6

 

 

Home Builders

 

2.8

 

 

Home Furnishings

 

1.8

 

 

Insurance

 

1.5

 

 

Media

 

1.8

 

 

Mining

 

13.4

 

 

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

 

2.3

 

 

Oil and Gas

 

6.5

 

 

Pharmaceuticals

 

2.5

 

 

Semiconductors

 

1.1

 

 

Software

 

1.7

 

 

Telecommunications

 

13.6

 

 

Toys/Games/Hobbies

 

2.4

 

 

Transportation

 

4.5

 

 

Water

 

2.7

 

 

Other Assets and Liabilities, Net

 

14.7

 

 

Net Assets

 

100.0

%

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

104


 

 

 

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING PRECIOUS METALS FUND

 

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005

 

Shares

 

 

 

Value

 

COMMON STOCK: 98.0%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Australia: 3.2%

 

 

 

2,000,000

@

Ballarat Goldfields NL

 

$

462,374

 

95,000

 

Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd.

 

290,743

 

152,800

 

Newcrest Mining Ltd.

 

2,078,166

 

 

 

 

 

2,831,283

 

 

 

Canada: 67.2%

 

 

 

276,900

 

Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd.

 

3,782,454

 

350,000

@

Alamos Gold, Inc.

 

1,353,058

 

91,600

 

Barrick Gold Corp.

 

2,312,900

 

454,200

@

Bema Gold Corp.

 

1,139,605

 

118,100

@,#

Centerra Gold, Inc.

 

2,267,785

 

482,550

@

Eldorado Gold Corp.

 

1,476,839

 

448,600

@

Gabriel Resources Ltd.

 

893,739

 

512,200

@

Gammon Lake Resources, Inc.

 

3,986,263

 

207,300

@

Glamis Gold Ltd.

 

4,398,906

 

209,725

 

GoldCorp, Inc.

 

4,204,956

 

500,000

@

Guinor Gold Corp.

 

589,208

 

279,800

 

Iamgold Corp.

 

2,001,158

 

220,000

@

Ivanhoe Mines Ltd./CA

 

1,647,800

 

935,000

@

Kensington Resources Ltd.

 

3,622,526

 

495,200

@

Kinross Gold Corp.

 

3,456,496

 

17,500

@

Major Drilling Group Intl.

 

247,467

 

167,600

@

Meridian Gold, Inc.

 

3,147,251

 

127,300

@

North Atlantic Resources Ltd.

 

404,709

 

152,800

@

PAN American Silver Corp.

 

2,427,992

 

237,900

 

Placer Dome, Inc.

 

4,746,105

 

4,075,300

@

Queenstake Resources Ltd

 

760,092

 

1,155,400

@

RIO Narcea Gold Mines Ltd.

 

1,390,927

 

363,600

@

SEMAFO, Inc.

 

462,380

 

800,000

@

Shore Gold, Inc.

 

4,869,654

 

130,700

@

Virginia Gold Mines, Inc.

 

712,476

 

650,000

@

Yamana Gold, Inc.

 

2,424,653

 

 

 

 

 

58,727,399

 

 

 

Jersey: 3.8%

 

 

 

242,800

@

Randgold Resources Ltd. ADR

 

3,306,936

 

 

 

 

 

3,306,936

 

 

 

Papua New Guinea: 3.5%

 

 

 

2,373,200

@

Lihir Gold Ltd.

 

3,069,140

 

 

 

 

 

3,069,140

 

 

 

Peru: 3.5%

 

 

 

119,700

 

Cia de Minas Buenaventura

 

 

 

 

 

SA ADR

 

3,084,669

 

 

 

 

 

3,084,669

 

 

 

South Africa: 3.4%

 

 

 

29,100

 

Anglogold Ashanti Ltd. ADR

 

1,137,810

 

66,100

 

Gold Fields Ltd. ADR

 

872,520

 

87,500

@

Harmony Gold Mining Co. Ltd. ADR

 

914,375

 

 

 

 

 

2,924,705

 

 

 

United Kingdom: 2.4%

 

 

 

310,430

 

Highland Gold Mining Ltd.

 

1,230,967

 

19,440

 

Lonmin PLC

 

449,571

 

2,900

 

Rio Tinto PLC ADR

 

442,598

 

 

 

 

 

2,123,136

 

 

 

United States: 11.0%

 

 

 

96,200

 

Freeport-McMoRan Copper &

 

 

 

 

 

Gold, Inc.

 

$

4,754,204

 

82,500

 

Newmont Mining Corp.

 

3,514,500

 

11,100

 

Phelps Dodge Corp.

 

1,337,216

 

 

 

 

 

9,605,920

 

 

 

Total Common Stock

 

 

 

 

 

(Cost $69,116,566)

 

85,673,188

 

 

Principal
Amount

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS: 2.1%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repurchase Agreement: 2.1%

 

 

 

$

1,881,000

Morgan Stanley Repurchase

 

 

 

 

Agreement dated 10/31/05, 4.000%,

 

 

 

 

due 11/01/05, $1,881,209 to be

 

 

 

 

received upon repurchase

 

 

 

 

(Collateralized by $1,925,000

 

 

 

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage

 

 

 

 

Corporation, 4.500%, Market Value

 

 

 

 

plus accrued Interest $1,927,612,

 

 

 

 

due 05/21/07)

 

1,881,000

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments:

 

 

 

 

(Cost $1,881,000)

 

1,881,000

 

 

Total Investments in

 

 

 

 

Securities (Cost

 

 

 

 

$70,997,566)*

100.1

%

 

$

87,554,188

 

 

Other Assets and

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities-Net

(0.1

)

 

(113,419

)

 

Net Assets

100.0

%

 

$

87,440,769

 

 

Securities may be fair valued in accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Directors/Trustees (Note 2A).

@                                    Non-income producing security

ADR                     American Depositary Receipt

#                                         Securities with purchases pursuant to Rule 144A, under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not be resold subject to that rule except to qualified institutional buyers. These securities have been determined to be liquid under the guidelines established by the Funds’ Board of Directors/Trustees.

*                                         Cost for federal income tax purposes is $72,632,504. Net unrealized appreciation consists of:

 

 

 

Gross Unrealized Appreciation

 

 

 

$

17,700,851

 

 

 

Gross Unrealized Depreciation

 

 

 

(2,779,167

)

 

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation

 

 

 

$

14,921,684

 

 

 

 

Percentage of

 

Industry

 

Net Assets

 

Diamonds/Precious Stones

 

5.6%

 

Diversified Minerals

 

4.1

 

Gold Mining

 

69.7

 

Metal - Copper

 

1.5

 

Metal - Diversified

 

7.8

 

Mining Services

 

0.3

 

Platinum

 

0.5

 

Precious Metals

 

5.6

 

Repurchase Agreement

 

2.2

 

Silver Mining

 

2.8

 

Other Assets and Liabilities, Net

 

(0.1)

 

Net Assets

 

100.0%

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

105


 

 

 

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING RUSSIA FUND

 

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005

 

Shares

 

 

 

Value

 

COMMON STOCK: 84.9%

 

 

 

 

 

Banks: 12.6%

 

 

 

36,000

L

OTP Bank Rt. GDR

 

$

2,576,275

 

3,000,000

@

Promstroibank St. Petersburg

 

3,300,000

 

32,200

 

Sberbank RF

 

28,497,000

 

 

 

 

 

34,373,275

 

 

 

Beverages: 0.7%

 

 

 

56,800

@,#

Efes Breweries Intl. NV GDR

 

1,796,584

 

 

 

 

 

1,796,584

 

 

 

Cosmetics/Personal Care: 1.3%

 

 

 

106,900

 

Kalina

 

3,474,250

 

 

 

 

 

3,474,250

 

 

 

Electric: 4.0%

 

 

 

2,842,200

I

Konakovskaya Gres

 

2,501,136

 

23,685,200

 

Unified Energy System

 

8,360,876

 

 

 

 

 

10,862,012

 

 

 

Internet: 1.5%

 

 

 

748,500

@

RBC Information Systems

 

4,041,900

 

 

 

 

 

4,041,900

 

 

 

Investment Companies: 5.0%

 

 

 

240,219

@,I

Novy Neft II Ltd.

 

5,409,131

 

142,452

@,I

Novy Neft Ltd.

 

4,497,922

 

2,959,700

@

RenShares Utilites Ltd. -

 

 

 

 

 

RenGen class

 

3,758,819

 

 

 

 

 

13,665,872

 

 

 

Iron/Steel: 3.7%

 

 

 

369,500

 

Cherepovets MK Severstal

 

3,233,125

 

142,100

L

Mechel Steel Group OAO ADR

 

4,162,109

 

1,894,800

 

Novolipetsk Steel Corp.

 

2,548,506

 

 

 

 

 

9,943,740

 

 

 

Metal Fabricate/Hardware: 1.4%

 

 

 

26,000

F

Verkhnaya Salda Metallurgical

 

 

 

 

 

Production Association

 

3,865,680

 

 

 

 

 

3,865,680

 

 

 

Mining: 11.1%

 

 

 

217,900

@

Celtic Resources Holdings PLC

 

805,227

 

397,900

L

MMC Norilsk Nickel ADR

 

29,245,650

 

 

 

 

 

30,050,877

 

 

 

Oil and Gas: 31.6%

 

 

 

890,600

 

LUKOIL ADR

 

48,983,000

 

1,700,000

 

Sibneft

 

6,052,000

 

260,500

L

Surgutneftegaz ADR

 

12,243,500

 

180,000

L

Tatneft ADR

 

11,439,000

 

1,231,600

@

Tyumen Oil Co.

 

7,512,760

 

 

 

 

 

86,230,260

 

 

 

Telecommunications: 12.0%

 

 

 

7,342,400

 

Central Telecommunications Co.

 

2,900,248

 

183,900

L

Mobile Telesystems OJSC ADR

 

6,802,461

 

127,900

 

Moscow City Telephone Network

 

2,110,350

 

947,400

 

Rostelecom

 

1,975,329

 

66,318,600

 

Sibirtelecom

 

4,125,017

 

90,003,700

 

Uralsvyazinform

 

$

3,132,129

 

154,200

@

Vimpel-Communications ADR

 

6,168,000

 

1,477,800

 

VolgaTelecom

 

5,349,636

 

 

 

 

 

32,563,170

 

 

 

Total Common Stock

 

 

 

 

 

(Cost $145,831,897)

 

230,867,620

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PREFERRED STOCK: 9.1%

 

 

 

 

 

Electric: 0.7%

 

 

 

5,684,500

 

Unified Energy System

 

1,779,249

 

 

 

 

 

1,779,249

 

 

 

Oil and Gas: 3.4%

 

 

 

28,327,500

@

Achinsk Refinery

 

1,742,141

 

100,800

 

Surgutneftegaz ADR - Preferred

 

7,484,400

 

 

 

 

 

9,226,541

 

 

 

Pipelines: 3.9%

 

 

 

6,800

 

Transneft

 

10,543,499

 

 

 

 

 

10,543,499

 

 

 

Telecommunications: 1.1%

 

 

 

67,344,114

 

Uralsvyazinform

 

1,690,338

 

528,730

 

VolgaTelecom

 

1,432,858

 

 

 

 

 

3,123,196

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stock

 

 

 

 

 

(Cost $13,377,327)

 

24,672,485

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARRANTS: 1.9%

 

 

 

 

 

Diversified Financial Services: 1.9%

 

 

 

390

@,#,I

UBA AG - Russian Small

 

 

 

 

 

Cap Basket

 

5,027,685

 

 

 

Total Warrants (Cost $4,179,000)

 

5,027,685

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments

 

 

 

 

 

(Cost $163,388,224)

 

260,567,790

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

106


 

 

 

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING RUSSIA FUND

 

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

Principal
Amount

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS: 10.8%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities Lending CollateralCC: 10.8%

 

 

 

$

29,251,000

The Bank of New York Institutional

 

 

 

 

Cash Reserves Fund

 

$

29,251,000

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments

 

 

 

 

(Cost $29,251,000)

 

29,251,000

 

 

Total Investments In

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities (Cost

 

 

 

 

 

 

$192,639,224)*

106.7

%

 

$

289,818,790

 

 

Other Assets and

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities-Net

(6.7

)

 

(18,216,039

)

 

Net Assets

100.0

%

 

$

271,602,751

 

 

F                                         Foreign security fair valued in accordance with procedures approved by Board of Directors/Trustees.

@                                    Non-income producing security

ADR                     American Depositary Receipt

GDR                       Global Depositary Receipt

#                                         Securities with purchases pursuant to Rule 144A, under the Securities

cc                                    Securities purchased with cash collateral for securities loaned.

I                                            Illiquid security

L                                         Loaned security, a portion or all of the security is on loan at October 31, 2005.

*                                         Cost for federal income tax purposes is $193,231,778. Net unrealized appreciation consists of:

 

 

 

Gross Unrealized Appreciation

 

 

 

$

97,547,157

 

 

 

Gross Unrealized Depreciation

 

 

 

(960,145

)

 

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation

 

 

 

$

96,587,012

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

107


 

SHAREHOLDER MEETING INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)

 

A special meeting of shareholders of the ING Mutual Funds was held January 25, 2005, at the offices of ING Funds, 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85258.

 

A brief description of each matter voted upon as well as the results are outlined below:

 

Matters:

 

1                  To approve a new Sub-Advisory Agreement for the Fund between ING Investments, LLC, the Fund’s investment adviser, and NWQ Investment Management Company, LLC, with no change in the Adviser or the overall management fee paid by the Fund;

 

2                  To approve a change in the Fund’s fundamental investment objective of “maximum long-term capital appreciation” to a non-fundamental investment objective of “long-term capital appreciation”;

 

3                  To approve a “Manager-of-Managers” arrangement for the Fund to permit ING Investments, LLC, in its capacity as the Fund’s investment adviser, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, to enter into and materially amend agreements with sub-advisers without obtaining the approval of the Fund’s shareholders; and

 

4                  To transact such other business, not currently contemplated, that may properly come before the Special Meeting or any adjournment(s) or postponement(s) thereof in the discretion of the proxies or their substitutes.

 

Results:

 

 

 

Proposal

 

Shares voted for

 

Shares voted
against or
withheld

 

Shares
abstained

 

Broker
non-vote

 

Total shares
voted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global Value Choice

 

1

 

3,683,424

 

82,286

 

86,342

 

 

3,852,052

 

 

 

2

 

2,417,535

 

131,702

 

87,599

 

1,215,216

 

3,852,052

 

 

 

3

 

2,349,159

 

199,679

 

87,998

 

1,215,216

 

3,852,052

 

 

 

4

 

3,607,720

 

131,362

 

112,970

 

 

3,852,052

 

 


* Proposals 1 and 4 passed at this meeting. The Shareholder Meeting was adjourned to January 27th for Proposals 2 and 3.

 

A special meeting of shareholders of the ING Mutual Funds was held January 27, 2005, at the offices of ING Funds, 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85258.

 

A brief description of each matter voted upon as well as the results are outlined below:

 

Matters:

 

1                  To approve a new Sub-Advisory Agreement for the Fund between ING Investments, LLC, the Fund’s investment adviser, and NWQ Investment Management Company, LLC, with no change in the Adviser or the overall management fee paid by the Fund;

 

2                  To approve a change in the Fund’s fundamental investment objective of “maximum long-term capital appreciation” to a non-fundamental investment objective of “long-term capital appreciation”;

 

3                  To approve a “Manager-of-Managers” arrangement for the Fund to permit ING Investments, LLC, in its capacity as the Fund’s investment adviser, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, to enter into and materially amend agreements with sub-advisers without obtaining the approval of the Fund’s shareholders; and

 

4                  To transact such other business, not currently contemplated, that may properly come before the Special Meeting or any adjournment(s) or postponement(s) thereof in the discretion of the proxies or their substitutes.

 

108


 

SHAREHOLDER MEETING INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)(CONTINUED)

 

Results:

 

 

 

Proposal

 

Shares voted for

 

Shares voted
against or
withheld

 

Shares
abstained

 

Broker
non-vote

 

Total shares
voted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global Value Choice

 

1

 

3,494,048

 

88,104

 

88,313

 

 

3,670,465

 

 

 

2

 

2,549,805

 

139,949

 

88,619

 

892,092

 

3,670,465

 

 

 

3

 

2,478,227

 

211,288

 

88,858

 

892,092

 

3,670,465

 

 

 

4

 

3,416,414

 

139,062

 

114,989

 

 

3,670,465

 

 

A special meeting of shareholders of the ING Mutual Funds was held February 15, 2005, at the offices of ING Funds, 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85258.

 

A brief description of each matter voted upon as well as the results are outlined below:

 

Matters:

 

1                  To approve a new Sub-Advisory Agreement for the Fund between ING Investments, LLC, the Fund’s investment adviser, and Brandes Investment Partners, L.P., with no change in the Adviser or the overall management fee paid by the Fund;

 

2                  To approve a new Sub-Advisory Agreement for the Fund between ING Investments, LLC, the Fund’s investment adviser, and Acadian Asset Management, Inc., with no change in the Adviser or the overall management fee paid by the Fund;

 

3                  To approve a “Manager-of-Managers” arrangement for the Fund to permit ING Investments, LLC, in its capacity as the Fund’s investment adviser, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, to enter into and materially amend agreements with sub-advisers without obtaining the approval of the Fund’s shareholders; and

 

4                  To transact such other business, not currently contemplated, that may properly come before the Special Meeting or any adjournment(s) or postponement(s) thereof in the discretion of the proxies or their substitutes.

 

Results:

 

 

 

Proposal

 

Shares voted for

 

Shares voted
against or
withheld

 

Shares
abstained

 

Broker
non-vote

 

Total shares
voted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emerging Countries Fund

 

1

 

2,736,451

 

72,825

 

68,949

 

 

2,878,225

 

 

 

3

 

1,966,239

 

219,234

 

77,598

 

615,154

 

2,878,225

 

 

 

4

 

2,663,854

 

117,793

 

96,578

 

 

2,878,225

 

International SmallCap

 

2

 

5,613,886

 

134,447

 

113,433

 

 

5,861,767

 

 

 

3

 

4,099,257

 

335,066

 

142,665

 

1,284,779

 

5,861,767

 

 

 

4

 

5,474,858

 

225,517

 

161,391

 

 

5,861,767

 

 

109


 

TAX INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)

 

Dividends paid during the year ended October 31, 2005 were as follows:

 

Fund Name

 

 

Type

 

Per Share Amount

 

ING Global Equity Dividend Fund

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

NII

 

$

0.5388

 

Class B

 

NII

 

$

0.4216

 

Class C

 

NII

 

$

0.4340

 

All Classes

 

STCG

 

$

0.1872

 

All Classes

 

LTCG

 

$

0.0048

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ING Global Real Estate Fund

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

NII

 

$

0.5377

 

Class B

 

NII

 

$

0.4483

 

Class C

 

NII

 

$

0.4464

 

Class I

 

NII

 

$

0.2816

 

Class Q

 

NII

 

$

0.5818

 

All Classes

 

STCG

 

$

0.6655

 

All Classes

 

LTCG

 

$

0.2529

 

ING Emerging Countries Fund

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

NII

 

$

0.0181

 

Class Q

 

NII

 

$

0.0308

 

 

Fund Name

 

 

Type

 

Per Share Amount

 

ING International Fund

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

NII

 

$

0.1031

 

Class B

 

NII

 

$

0.0475

 

Class C

 

NII

 

$

0.0413

 

Class I

 

NII

 

$

0.1486

 

Class Q

 

NII

 

$

0.1244

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ING International Value Fund

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

NII

 

$

0.2225

 

Class B

 

NII

 

$

0.1096

 

Class C

 

NII

 

$

0.1105

 

Class I

 

NII

 

$

0.2926

 

Class Q

 

NII

 

$

0.2486

 

All Classes

 

LTCG

 

$

0.8046

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ING Precious Metals Fund

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

NII

 

$

0.2279

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ING Russia Fund

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

NII

 

$

0.0131

 

 


NII — Net investment income

STCG — Short-term capital gain

LTCG — Long-term capital gain

 

Of the ordinary distributions made during the year ended October 31, 2005, the following percentages qualify for the dividends received deduction available to corporate shareholders:

 

Global Equity Dividend

 

24.59

%

International

 

1.16

%

International Value

 

2.68

%

Precious Metals

 

5.04

%

 

For the year ended October 31, 2005, the following are percentages of net investment income dividends paid by the Funds that are designated as qualifying dividend income (QDI) subject to reduced income tax rates for individuals:

 

Global Equity Dividend

 

84.14

%

Emerging Countries

 

100.00

%

International

 

100.00

%

International Value

 

100.00

%

Precious Metals

 

21.98

%

Russia

 

100.00

%

 

Pursuant to Section 853 of the Internal Revenue Code, the Funds designate the following amounts as foreign taxes paid for the year ended October 31, 2005:

 

 

 

Foreign Taxes
Paid

 

Per Share
Amount

 

Global Equity Dividend

 

$

253,774

 

 

$

0.0220

 

 

Emerging Countries

 

$

214,119

 

 

$

0.0378

 

 

International

 

$

247,515

 

 

$

0.0223

 

 

International Small Cap

 

$

576,111

 

 

$

0.0643

 

 

International Value

 

$

8,724,737

 

 

$

0.0392

 

 

International Value Choice

 

$

12,104

 

 

$

0.0140

 

 

Precious Metals

 

$

27,642

 

 

$

0.0023

 

 

 

Above figures may differ from those cited elsewhere in this report due to differences in the calculation of income and gains under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (book) purposes and Internal Revenue Service (tax) purposes.

 

Shareholders are strongly advised to consult their own tax advisers with respect to the tax consequences of their investments in the Funds. In January, shareholders, excluding corporate shareholders, receive an IRS 1099-DIV regarding the federal tax status of the dividends and distributions they received in the calendar year.

 

110


 

TRUSTEE AND OFFICER INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)

 

The business and affairs of the Funds are managed under the direction of the Funds’ Board of Trustees. A Trustee who is not an interested person of the Trusts, as defined in the 1940 Act, is an independent trustee (“Independent Trustee”). The Trustees and Officers of the Funds are listed below. The Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about trustees of the Registrant and is available, without charge, upon request at 1-800-992-0180.

 

Name, Address
and Age

 

Position(s)
Held with
Trust

 

Term of
Office and
Length of
Time
Served
(1)

 

Principal
Occupation(s)
During the
Past Five Years

 

Number of
Portfolios in
Fund Complex
Overseen
by Trustee

 

Other
Directorships
Held by
Trustee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Independent Trustees:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

John V. Boyer(3)
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age: 52

 

Trustee

 

January 2005 - Present

 

Executive Director, The Mark Twain House & Museum(2) (September 1989 - Present).

 

162

 

None

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

J. Michael Earley(4)
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 60

 

Trustee

 

February 2001 - Present

 

President and Chief Executive Officer, Bankers Trust Company, N.A. (June 1992 - Present).

 

162

 

None

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R. Barbara Gitenstein(3)
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 57

 

Trustee

 

February 2002 - Present

 

President, College of New Jersey (January 1999 - Present).

 

162

 

None

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patrick W. Kenny(4)
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 62

 

Trustee

 

January 2005 - Present

 

President and Chief Executive Officer International Insurance Society (June 2001 - Present). Formerly, Executive Vice President, Frontier Insurance Group, Inc. (September 1998 - March 2001).

 

162

 

Assured Guaranty Ltd. (November 2003 - Present).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Walter H. May(3)
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 68

 

Trustee

 

October 1999 - Present

 

Retired.

 

162

 

BestPrep (September 1991 - Present).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jock Patton(3)
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 59

 

Chairman and Trustee

 

May 1999 - Present

 

Private Investor (June 1997 - Present). Formerly, Director and Chief Executive Officer, Rainbow Multimedia Group, Inc. (January 1999 - December 2001).

 

162

 

JDA Software Group, Inc. (January 1999 - Present); Swift Transportation Co. (March 2004 - Present).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

David W.C. Putnam(4)
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 66

 

Trustee

 

October 1999 - Present

 

President and Director, F.L. Putnam Securities Company, Inc. (June 1978 - Present).

 

162

 

Progressive Capital Accumulation Trust (August 1998 - Present); Principled Equity Market Trust (November 1996 - Present); Mercy Endowment Foundation (September 1995 - Present); Asian American Bank and Trust Company (June 1992 - Present); and Notre Dame Health Care Center (July 1991 - Present).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Roger B. Vincent(4)
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 60

 

Trustee

 

February 2002 - Present

 

President, Springwell Corporation (March 1989 - Present).

 

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AmeriGas Propane, Inc. (January 1998 - Present).

 

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Name, Address
and Age

 

Position(s)
Held with
Trust

 

Term of
Office and
Length of
Time
Served
(1)

 

Principal
Occupation(s)
During the
Past Five Years

 

Number of
Portfolios in
Fund Complex
Overseen
by Trustee

 

Other
Directorships
Held by
Trustee

Richard A. Wedemeyer(3)
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 69

 

Trustee

 

February 2001 - Present

 

Retired. Formerly, Vice President - Finance and Administration, The Channel Corporation (June 1996 - April 2002). Formerly, Trustee, First Choice Funds (February 1997 - April 2001).

 

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Touchstone Consulting Group (June 1997 - Present) and Jim Henson Legacy (April 1994 - Present).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trustees who are “Interested Persons”:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thomas J. McInerney(5)
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 49

 

Trustee

 

February 2001 - Present

 

Chief Executive Officer, ING U.S. Financial Services (January 2005 - Present); General Manager and Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Financial Services (December 2003 - December 2004); Chief Executive Officer, ING U.S. Financial Services (September 2001 - December 2003); and General Manager and Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Worksite Financial Services (December 2000 - September 2001).

 

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Equitable Life Insurance Co., Golden American Life Insurance Co., Life Insurance Company of Georgia, Midwestern United Life Insurance Co., ReliaStar Life Insurance Co., Security Life of Denver, Security Connecticut Life Insurance Co., Southland Life Insurance Co., USG Annuity and Life Company, and United Life and Annuity Insurance Co. Inc.; Ameribest Life Insurance Co.; First Columbine Life Insurance Co.; and Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce (January 2003 - Present).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

John G. Turner(6)
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 66

 

Trustee

 

October 1999 - Present

 

Retired. Formerly, Vice Chairman of ING Americas (September 2000 - January 2002); Director of ReliaStar Life Insurance Company of New York (April 1975 - December 2001); and Chairman and Trustee of the Northstar affiliated investment companies (May 1993 - December 2001).

 

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Hormel Foods Corporation (March 2000 - Present); ShopKo Stores, Inc. (August 1999 - Present); and Conseco, Inc. (September 2003 - Present).

 


(1)              Trustees serve until their successors are duly elected and qualified, subject to the Board’s retirement policy.

(2)              Shaun Mathews, Senior Vice President of ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company, has held a seat on the board of directors of The Mark Twain House & Museum since September 19, 2002. ING Groep N.V. makes non-material, charitable contributions to The Mark Twain House & Museum.

(3)              Valuation, Proxy and Brokerage Committee member.

(4)              Audit Committee member.

(5)              Mr. McInerney is an “interested person,” as defined under the 1940 Act, because of his affiliation with ING Groep N.V., the parent corporation of the Investment Manager, ING Investments, LLC and the Distributor, ING Funds Distributor, LLC.

(6)              Mr. Turner is an “interested person,” as defined under the 1940 Act, because of his affiliation with ING Groep N.V., the parent corporation of the Investment Manager, ING Investments, LLC and the Distributor, ING Funds Distributor, LLC.

 

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Name, Address
and Age

 

Position(s)
Held with the Trust

 

Term of Office and
Length of Time Served
(1)

 

Principal Occupation(s) during the
Past Five Years

Officers:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

James M. Hennessy
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 56

 

President and Chief Executive Officer

Chief Operating Officer

 

February 2001 - Present

July 2000 - Present

 

President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer, ING Investments, LLC (December 2000 - Present). Formerly, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, ING Investments, LLC (April 1995 - December 2000).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Michael J. Roland
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 47

 

Executive Vice President

 

February 2002 - Present

 

Executive Vice President (December 2001 - Present) and Chief Compliance Officer (October 2004 - Present), ING Investments, LLC. Formerly, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, ING Investments, LLC (December 2001 - March 2005); Senior Vice President, ING Investments, LLC (June 1998 - December 2001).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stanley D. Vyner
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 55

 

Executive Vice President

 

May 1999 - Present

 

Executive Vice President, ING Investments, LLC (July 2000 - Present) and Chief Investment Risk Officer (January 2003 - Present). Formerly, Chief Investment Officer of the International Portfolios, ING Investments, LLC (August 2000 - January 2003).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joseph M. O’Donnell
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 50

 

Chief Compliance Officer

 

November 2004 - Present

 

Chief Compliance Officer of the ING Funds (November 2004 - Present). Formerly, Vice President, Chief Legal Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary of Atlas Securities, Inc., Atlas Advisers, Inc. and Atlas Funds (October 2001 - October 2004); and Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel of Matthews International Capital Management LLC and Vice President and Secretary of Matthews International Funds (August 1999 - May 2001).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Todd Modic
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 37

 

Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary

 

March 2005 - Present

 

Senior Vice President, ING Funds Services, LLC (April 2005 - Present). Formerly, Vice President, ING Funds Services, LLC (September 2002 - March 2005); Director, Financial Reporting, ING Investments, LLC (March 2001 - September 2002); Director of Financial Reporting, Axient Communications, Inc. (May 2000 - January 2001).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Robert S. Naka
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 42

 

Senior Vice President Assistant Secretary

 

November 1999 - Present May 1999 - Present

 

Senior Vice President (August 1999 - Present) and Assistant Secretary (October 2001 - Present), ING Funds Services, LLC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kimberly A. Anderson
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 41

 

Senior Vice President

 

November 2003 - Present

 

Senior Vice President, ING Investments, LLC (October 2003 - Present). Formerly, Vice President and Assistant Secretary, ING Investments, LLC (January 2001 - October 2003); and Assistant Vice President, ING Funds Services, LLC (November 1999 - January 2001).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Robyn L. Ichilov
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 38

 

Vice President and Treasurer

 

May 1999 - Present

 

Vice President and Treasurer, ING Funds Services, LLC (October 2001 - Present) and ING Investments, LLC (August 1997 - Present).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lauren D. Bensinger
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 51

 

Vice President

 

February 2003 - Present

 

Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, ING Funds Distributor, LLC (July 1995 - Present); and Vice President, ING Investments, LLC (February 2003 - Present). Formerly, Chief Compliance Officer, ING Investments, LLC (October 2001 - October 2004).

 

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Name, Address
and Age

 

Position(s)
Held with the Trust

 

Term of Office and
Length of Time Served
(1)

 

Principal Occupation(s) during the
Past Five Years

Maria M. Anderson
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 47

 

Vice President

 

September 2004 - Present

 

Vice President, ING Funds Services, LLC (September 2004 - Present). Formerly, Assistant Vice President, ING Funds Services, LLC (October 2001 - September 2004); and Manager Fund Accounting and Fund Compliance, ING Investments, LLC (September 1999 - October 2001).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mary A. Gaston
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 39

 

Vice President

 

March 2005 - Present

 

Vice President, ING Fund Services, LLC (April 2005 - Present). Formerly, Assistant Vice President, Financial Reporting, ING Investments, LLC (April 2004 - April 2005); Manager, Financial Reporting, ING Investments, LLC (August 2002 - April 2004); and Controller Z Seven Fund, Inc. and Ziskin Asset Management, Inc. (January 2000 - March 2002).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Susan P. Kinens
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 28

 

Assistant Vice President

 

February 2003 - Present

 

Assistant Vice President, ING Funds Services, LLC (December 2002 - Present); and has held various other positions with ING Funds Services, LLC for more than the last five years.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kimberly K. Palmer
7337 E. Doubletree Rand Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 48

 

Assistant Vice President

 

September 2004 - Present

 

Assistant Vice President, ING Funds Services, LLC (August 2004 - Present). Formerly, Manager, Registration Statements, ING Funds Services, LLC (May 2003 - August 2004); Associate Partner, AMVESCAP PLC (October 2000 - May 2003); Director of Federal Filings and Blue Sky Filings, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc. (March 1994 - May 2003).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Huey P. Falgout, Jr.
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 41

 

Secretary

 

August 2003 - Present

 

Chief Counsel, ING Americas, U.S. Legal Services (September 2003 - Present). Formerly, Counsel, ING Americas, U.S. Legal Services (November 2002 - September 2003); and Associate General Counsel of AIG American General (January 1999 - November 2002).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Theresa K. Kelety
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 42

 

Assistant Secretary

 

August 2003 - Present

 

Counsel, ING Americas, U.S. Legal Services (April 2003 - Present). Formerly, Senior Associate with Shearman & Sterling (February 2000 - April 2003).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Robin R. Nesbitt
7337 E. Doubletree Rand Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 32

 

Assistant Secretary

 

September 2004 - Present

 

Supervisor, Board Operations, ING Funds Services, LLC (August 2003 - Present). Formerly, Senior Legal Analyst, ING Funds Services, LLC (August 2002 - August 2003); Associate, PricewaterhouseCoopers (January 2001 - August 2001); and Paralegal, McManis, Faulkner & Morgan (May 2000 - December 2000).

 


(1)          The officers hold office until the next annual meeting of the Trustees and until their successors have been elected and qualified.

 

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Consideration of Annual Renewals

 

Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), after an initial period, the Funds’ existing investment advisory and sub-advisory contracts remain in effect only if the Boards of Trustees (the “Board”) of ING Mutual Funds and ING Mayflower Trust, including a majority of the Trustees who have no direct or indirect interest in the advisory and sub-advisory contracts, and who are not “interest persons” of the Funds, as such term is defined under the 1940 Act (the “Independent Trustees”), annually review and renew them.

 

In this regard, at a meeting held on August 31, 2004 the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, voted to renew the investment advisory contracts (the “Advisory Contracts”) between ING Investments, LLC (the “Adviser”) and the Funds and the sub-advisory contracts (“Sub-Advisory Contracts”) with the Funds’ respective sub-advisers (each, a “Sub-Adviser,” and collectively, the “Sub-Advisers”), for the period September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005. Subsequently, at its meeting held on July 21, 2005, the Board voted to renew the terms of the Advisory and certain Sub-Advisory Contracts for an “interim” period commencing on September 1, 2005 and ending on November 30, 2005. The interim approval was necessary to align the Funds’ annual renewal periods with those of other Funds in the ING Funds complex. In reaching these decisions, the Board took into account a number of factors its members believed, in light of the legal advice furnished to the Board by Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham LLP (“K&LNG”), legal counsel to the Independent Trustees, and their own business judgment, to be relevant.

 

In connection with their deliberations on August 31, 2004 relating to the renewal of each Fund’s current Advisory Contract and Sub-Advisory Contract, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, considered information that had been provided by the Adviser and the Sub-Advisers throughout the year at regular Board Meetings, as well as information furnished in advance of the August 31, 2004 Board meeting, which was held to specifically consider such renewals for purposes of annual renewal. This information included the following items: (1) FACT sheets for each Fund that provide information about the performance and expenses of the Fund and its respective peer group, as well as information about the Fund’s investment portfolio, objective and strategies; (2) the 15(c) Methodology Guide that describes how the FACT sheets were prepared, including how benchmarks and peer groups were selected and how profitability was determined; (3) responses to questions from K&LNG, legal counsel to the Independent Trustees; (4) copies of each form of Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contract; (5) copies of the Form ADV for the Adviser and the Sub-Advisers; (6) financial statements for the Adviser and Sub-Advisers; and (7) other information relevant to their evaluations.

 

In connection with their deliberations on July 21, 2005 relating to each Fund’s current Advisory Contract and, in certain cases, Sub-Advisory Contract, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, considered information that had been provided by the Adviser and the Sub-Advisers throughout the year at regular Board and Committee Meetings, beginning in August 2004 in anticipation of the August contract renewal and continuing at periodic meetings thereafter. Such information included, among other things, detailed analysis of Fund performance, including attribution analysis, provided at all regular Board meetings.

 

The Board also considered information furnished in advance of the July 21, 2005 Board meeting, which was held to, among other things, specifically consider Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contract renewals for the interim period ending November 30, 2005. This information included the following items: (1) updated performance information through May 31, 2005 with respect to the Funds; (2) responses to questions from K&LNG, legal counsel to the Independent Trustees; (3) copies of each form of Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contract; (4) representations that there were no material changes in the management fees and expense ratios borne by the Funds since the August 2004 approval; and (5) other information relevant to their evaluations. In determining that this information was sufficient to support the interim renewal, the Board took into consideration that it would meet again, at an in-person meeting to be held in November 2005, to consider whether to approve the Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contracts for the Funds for a 12-month period beginning on December 1, 2005 and ending November 30, 2006. The interim and subsequent November renewals would place the Funds on a December 1 renewal cycle, and result in all of the mutual funds in the ING mutual funds complex under the purview of the Board being placed on the same annual renewal cycle on a going-forward basis.

 

The Board was also provided, in August 2004 and July 2005, with narrative summaries addressing key factors the Board customarily considers in evaluating the renewal of Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contracts,

 

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including an analysis for each Fund of how performance and fees compare to its comparable universe of funds (“Selected Peer Group”) and/or designated benchmarks.

 

In arriving at its conclusions with respect to the advisory arrangements with the Adviser, the Board was mindful of the “manager-of-managers” platform of the ING Funds. The Board also noted the resources that the Adviser has committed to the Board and its International Equity and Fixed Income Investment Review Committee (the “Investment Review Committee”) to assist the Board and Investment Review Committee members with their assessment of the investment performance of the Funds. This includes the appointment of a Chief Investment Risk Officer and his staff, who report directly to the Board, and who have developed attribution analyses and other metrics used by the Investment Review Committee to analyze the key factors underlying investment performance for the Funds. The Board also noted the techniques used by the Adviser to monitor the performance of the Sub-Advisers, and took note of the pro-active approach that the Adviser, working in cooperation with the Investment Review Committee, has taken to advocate or recommend, when it believed appropriate, changes intended to assist performance of the Funds.

 

Consideration of New Sub-Advisory Arrangements

 

Section 15 of the 1940 mandates that, when a Fund enters into a new advisory or sub-advisory arrangement, the Trustees, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, must approve the new Sub-Advisory Contract with respect to the Fund. The Board approved, in November 2004, the following new advisory arrangements: (1) the engagement of Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. (“Brandes”) as the new Sub-Adviser to ING Emerging Countries Fund, effective March 1, 2005, replacing ING Investment Management Advisors B.V.; (2) replacing ING Investment Management Co. with NWQ Investment Management Company, LLC (“NWQ”) as Sub-Adviser to ING Global Value Choice Fund (formerly, ING Worldwide Growth Fund), effective February 1, 2005; and (3) appointing Acadian Asset Management, Inc. (“Acadian”) as Sub-Adviser to ING International SmallCap Growth Fund, replacing Nicholas-Applegate Capital Management, effective March 1, 2005. Further, in November 2004 the Board approved the launch of ING International Value Fund, a new Fund managed by NWQ. The Board’s consideration of these new sub-advisory arrangements is discussed under the fund-by-fund analysis, below.

 

Fund-by-Fund Analysis

 

The following paragraphs outline certain of the specific factors that the Board considered, and the conclusions reached, at its August 2004 and July 2005 meetings in relation to renewing the Funds’ current Advisory Contracts and Sub-Advisory Contracts for the year ended August 31, 2005 and the interim period ended November 30, 2005. Also discussed below are the Board’s considerations at its November 2004 meeting when it determined to vote to approve new sub-advisory arrangements for certain Funds.

 

ING Global Equity Dividend Fund

 

In its renewal deliberations for ING Global Equity Dividend Fund in August 2004, the Board considered that: (1) the management fee for the Fund is below the median and the average management fees of the funds in its Selected Peer Group; (2) the expense ratio for the Fund is below the median and average expense ratios of the funds in its Selected Peer Group; and (3) the Fund underperformed its primary benchmark index for the periods presented. In analyzing this performance data, the Board noted that the Fund commenced operations in September 2003, and therefore there was only one year of performance data available for purposes of analysis.

 

In considering whether to approve the Fund’s interim period renewal, in July 2005 the Board further considered that, based on performance data for the period ended May 31, 2005: (1) the Fund outperformed its primary benchmark index, the Lipper Category Median, and the Morningstar Category Average for the one-year period ended May 31, 2005; (2) the Fund outperformed its Lipper Category median for the three-month period ended May 31, 2005, and outperformed its Morningstar Category Average for the year-to-date and three-month periods ended May 31, 2005; and (3) the Fund underperformed its primary benchmark index for all other periods considered, underperformed its Lipper Category Median for the year-to-date and one-month period ended May 31, 2005, and underperformed its Morningstar Category Average for the one-month period ended May 31 2005.

 

After its deliberation, the Board reached the following conclusions: (1) the Fund’s management fee rate is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board; (2) the Fund’s expense ratio is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board; (3) the Fund had been launched in September 2003 and one-year performance for the

 

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period ended May 31, 2005 had been positive, and it was reasonable to permit the Sub-Adviser to continue to manage the Fund in order to demonstrate the more favorable longer-term performance anticipated by management; and (4) the sub-advisory fee rate payable by the Adviser to the Sub-Adviser is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board. The Board also noted that there would be further opportunity for review of more recent performance and other relevant factors in the course of deliberations for the next annual renewal in November 2005.

 

Based on these conclusions and other factors, the Board voted to renew the Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contracts for the Fund for the year ended August 31, 2005 and the interim period ended November 30, 2005. During this renewal process, different Board members may have given different weight to different individual factors and related conclusions.

 

ING Global Real Estate Fund

 

In its renewal deliberations for ING Global Real Estate Fund in August 2004, the Board considered that: (1) the management fee for the Fund is above the median and average management fees of the funds in Selected Peer Group; (2) the expense ratio for the Fund is above the median and the average expense ratios of the funds in its Selected Peer Group; and (3) the Fund outperformed its primary benchmark index and Selected Peer Group for the periods reviewed by the Board.

 

In considering whether to approve the Fund’s interim period renewal, in July 2005 the Board further considered that: (1) the Fund outperformed its primary benchmark index, the Lipper Category Median, and the Morningstar Category Average for the three-year period ended May 31, 2005; and (2) the Fund underperformed its primary benchmark index, the Lipper Category Median, and the Morningstar Category Average for the year-to-date, one-month, three-month and one-year periods ended May 31 2005. In analyzing this performance data, the Board took into account that the Adviser had agreed to add breakpoint discounts to its management fee, which can be expected to benefit the Fund through lower fees when higher asset levels are reached. The Board further considered that, at its July meeting, the Board approved Class O shares for the Fund, which can be expected to result in increased asset levels and economies of scale benefiting the Fund and its shareholders.

 

After its deliberation, the Board reached the following conclusions: (1) the Fund’s management fee rate is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board; (2) the Fund’s expense ratio is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board; (3) the Fund’s performance is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board; and (4) the sub-advisory fee rate payable by the Adviser to the Sub-Adviser is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board. The Board also noted that there would be further opportunity for review of more recent performance and other relevant factors in the course of deliberations for the next annual renewal in November 2005.

 

Based on these conclusions and other factors, the Board voted to renew the Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contracts for the Fund for the year ended August 31, 2005 and the interim period ended November 30, 2005. During this renewal process, different Board members may have given different weight to different individual factors and related conclusions.

 

ING Global Value Choice Fund

 

In its renewal deliberations for ING Global Value Choice Fund (formerly, ING Worldwide Growth Fund), the Board considered that: (1) the management fee for the Fund is above the median and the average management fees of the funds in its Selected Peer Group; (2) the expense ratio for the Fund is above the median and the average expense ratios of the funds in its Selected Peer Group; and (3) the Fund underperformed its primary benchmark index for the periods presented to the Board. In analyzing this performance data, the Board considered actions taken to address the Board’s concerns about the Fund’s performance.

 

After deliberations based on the above-listed factors, in August 2004 the Board renewed the Advisory Contract and Sub-Advisory Contract for the Fund for the year ended August 31, 2005 because, among other considerations: (1) the Fund’s management fee rate is competitive with those of the funds in its Selected Peer Group; (2) the expense ratio for the Fund is competitive with those of the funds in its Selected Peer Group, and (3) action has been taken to improve Fund performance and the Adviser committed to further address performance concerns. During this renewal process, different Board members may have given different weight to different individual factors and related conclusions.

 

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The Adviser further addressed the Board’s concerns by recommending the engagement of NWQ as the Fund’s Sub-Adviser, replacing ING Investment Management Co. (“ING IM”), the Fund’s then-current Sub-Adviser. On November 10, 2004, in reaching a decision to engage NWQ as the Fund’s Sub-Adviser, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, considered the performance of the Fund for the latest one-, three-, and five-year periods. The Board also considered the composite performance of portfolios managed by NWQ with similar investment styles to that of the Fund. In addition to these considerations, the Board evaluated and discussed other factors, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) the process employed by NWQ in managing international equities, the consistency of that process over time, and measures used to address the risks of international equities; (2) the Adviser’s view of the reputation of NWQ; (3) NWQ’s experience and skill in managing large cap value and international accounts; (4) the nature and quality of the services to be provided by NWQ; (5) the addition of an exclusivity provision in the proposed Sub-Advisory Contract; (6) the fairness of the compensation under the proposed Sub-Advisory Contract in light of the services to be provided by NWQ; (7) NWQ’s track record in managing the risks and volatility inherent in global funds; (8) the qualifications of NWQ’s personnel, portfolio management capabilities and investment methodologies; (9) NWQ’s operations, compliance program, and policies with respect to trade allocation and brokerage practices; (10) NWQ’s financial condition; (11) the costs for the services to be provided by NWQ and the fact that these costs will be paid by the Adviser and not directly by the Fund; (12) the consistency in investment style and portfolio turnover rates experienced over time by other international and domestic equity portfolios managed by NWQ; (13) the appropriateness of the selection of NWQ and the employment of the proposed investment strategy in light of the Fund’s investment objective and its current and prospective investor base; and (14) NWQ’s Code of Ethics and related procedures for complying with the Code. The Board also considered the advisory fee to be retained by the Adviser for its oversight and monitoring services to be provided to the Fund.

 

During the course of its deliberation, the Board reached the following conclusions regarding NWQ and the proposed Sub-Advisory Contract, among others: (1) NWQ is qualified to manage the Fund’s assets in accordance with the revised investment objective and the proposed investment strategy; (2) the proposed investment strategy is appropriate for pursuing long-term capital appreciation through a Fund that can invest throughout the world and is consistent with the interests of current and prospective investors in the Fund; (3) the proposed investment strategy would not materially affect the current risk profile of the Fund; (4) NWQ is expected to execute the proposed investment strategy consistently over time; (5) based upon the financial statements of both NWQ and its parent company, Nuveen Investments, NWQ has sufficient financial resources available to it to fulfill its commitments to the Fund under the proposed Sub-Advisory Contract; (6) the exclusivity provisions included in the proposed Sub-Advisory Contract with respect to the management of other mutual funds with similar investment objectives, policies and restrictions are likely to provide the Fund with the opportunity to realize asset growth during the exclusivity period; (7) NWQ is likely to manage the assets with a portfolio turnover rate that is relatively low for a global fund; and (8) taking into account the complexity and quality of the investment management services utilized by the Fund, the compensation to be paid by the Adviser to NWQ under the proposed Sub-Advisory Contract is fair and reasonable in relation to the services to be provided by NWQ, the compensation paid to the current Sub-Adviser, ING IM, and various industry averages for similar funds. Based upon these and other relevant conclusions, the Board determined to approve the Sub-Advisory Contract with NWQ for the Fund, with an initial two-year period that commenced on February 1, 2005

 

In considering whether to approve the renewal of ING Global Value Choice Fund’s Advisory Contract for the interim period, in July 2005 the Board further considered that: (1) the Fund underperformed its primary benchmark index, the Lipper Category Median and the Morningstar Category Average for the one-year, three-year and five-year periods ended May 31 2005; (2) the Fund outperformed its primary benchmark index, the Lipper Category Median and the Morningstar Category Average for the one-month, three-month and year-to-date periods ended May 31, 2005; and (3) short-term performance had improved under the management of NWQ, and longer-term underperformance could be attributed to ING IM, the Fund’s former Sub-Adviser.

 

After its deliberation, the Board reached the following conclusions: (1) the Fund’s management fee rate is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board; (2) the Fund’s expense ratio

 

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is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board; and (3) management had taken action to address Board concerns about the Fund’s performance, and short-term performance, based upon periods ended May 31, 2005, showed improvement. The Board also noted that there would be further opportunity for review of more recent performance and other relevant factors in the course of deliberations for the next annual renewal in November 2005.

 

Based on these conclusions and other factors, the Board voted to renew the Advisory Contract for the Fund for the interim period ended November 30, 2005. During this renewal process, different Board members may have given different weight to different individual factors and related conclusions.

 

ING Emerging Countries Fund

 

In its renewal deliberations for ING Emerging Countries Fund, the Board considered that: (1) the management fee for the Fund is above the median and the average management fees of the funds in its Selected Peer Group; (2) the expense ratio for the Fund is above the median and the average expense ratios of the funds in its Selected Peer Group; and (3) the Fund underperformed its primary benchmark index and Selected Peer Group median for the periods reviewed by the Board. In analyzing this performance data, the Board took into account the actions taken by the Adviser to address the Board’s concerns about the Fund’s performance. The Board further noted that, in response to direction from the Board, the Adviser agreed to a lower expense limit for the Fund through a waiver of 0.10% of the 12b-1 fee for the Fund’s Class A shares.

 

After deliberations based on the above-listed factors, in August 2004 the Board renewed the Advisory Contract and Sub-Advisory Contract for the Fund for the year ended August 31, 2005 because, among other considerations: (1) the management fee is competitive with those of the funds in its Selected Peer Group; (2) the new expense limit is below the median and average expense ratios of the funds in its Selected Peer Group; and (3) action has been taken to improve Fund performance and the Adviser committed to further address performance concerns. During this renewal process, different Board members may have given different weight to different individual factors and related conclusions.

 

The Adviser further addressed the Board’s concerns by recommending the engagement of Brandes as the Fund’s Sub-Adviser, replacing ING Investment Management Advisors B.V. (“IIMA”), the then-current Sub-Adviser to the Fund. On November 10, 2004, in reaching a decision to engage Brandes as the Fund’s Sub-Adviser, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, considered the performance of the Fund for the latest one-, three-, and five-year periods, as compared to the performance of a peer group of other international accounts with strategies comparable to the proposed investment strategy of the Fund. In addition to these considerations, the Board evaluated and discussed other factors, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) the process employed by Brandes in managing emerging market equities, the consistency of that process over time, and measures Brandes uses to address the risks of emerging market equities; (2) the nature and quality of the services to be provided by Brandes; (3) the relationship the Adviser has established with Brandes with regard to four different retail funds over the prior nine years; (4) the addition of an exclusivity provision in the proposed Sub-Advisory Contract; (5) the fairness of the compensation under the proposed Sub-Advisory Contract in light of the services to be provided by Brandes; (6) Brandes’ positive track record in managing the risks and volatility inherent in emerging markets funds; (7) the qualifications of Brandes’ personnel, portfolio management capabilities and investment methodologies; (8) Brandes’ operations, compliance program, and policies with respect to trade allocation and brokerage practices; (9) Brandes’ financial condition; (10) the costs for the services to be provided by Brandes and the fact that these costs will be paid by the Adviser and not directly by the Fund; (11) the consistency in investment style and portfolio turnover rates experienced over time by other emerging markets and international equity portfolios managed by Brandes; (12) the appropriateness of the selection of Brandes and the employment of the proposed investment strategy in light of the Fund’s investment objective and its current and prospective investor base; and (13) Brandes’ Code of Ethics, which has previously been approved for other ING Funds, and related procedures for complying with that Code. The Board also considered the advisory fee to be retained by the Adviser for its oversight and monitoring services to be provided to the Fund.

 

During the course of its deliberation as to whether to approve Brandes as Sub-Adviser to the Fund, the Board reached the following conclusions regarding Brandes and the proposed Sub-Advisory Contract, among others: (1) Brandes is qualified to manage the

 

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Fund’s assets in accordance with the proposed investment strategy, based in part on Brandes’ superior performance with other ING accounts currently managed by Brandes; (2) the proposed investment strategy is appropriate for pursuing long-term capital appreciation through a Fund that can invest throughout the world and is consistent with the interests of current and prospective investors in the Fund; (3) the proposed investment strategy would not materially affect the current risk profile of the Fund; (4) Brandes is expected to execute the proposed investment strategy consistently over time; (5) based on the financial statements of Brandes, Brandes has sufficient financial resources available to it to fulfill its commitments to the Fund under the proposed Sub-Advisory Contract; (6) the exclusivity provisions included in the proposed Sub-Advisory Contract with respect to the management of other mutual funds with similar investment objectives, policies and restrictions are likely to provide the Fund with the opportunity to realize asset growth during the exclusivity period; (7) Brandes is likely to manage the assets with a portfolio turnover rate that is relatively low for an international fund; and (8) the compensation to be paid by the Adviser to Brandes under the proposed Sub-Advisory Contract is fair in relation to the services to be provided by Brandes, the compensation paid to IIMA, the previous Sub-Adviser, and various industry averages for similar funds. Based upon these and other relevant conclusions, the Board determined to approve the Sub-Advisory Contract with Brandes for the Fund, with an initial two-year term that commenced on March 1, 2005.

 

In considering whether to approve the renewal of ING Emerging Countries Fund’s Advisory Contract for the interim period, in July 2005 the Board further considered that: (1) the Fund underperformed its primary benchmark index, the Lipper Category Median and the Morningstar Category Average for the year-to-date, one-year, three-year and five-year periods ended May 31 2005; and (2) the Fund outperformed its primary benchmark index, the Lipper Category Median and the Morningstar Category Average for the one- and three-month periods ended May 31, 2005. In considering this performance data, the Board considered that short-term performance had improved under Brandes, and longer-term performance could be attributed to IIMA, the Fund’s former Sub-Adviser.

 

After its deliberation, the Board reached the following conclusions: (1) the Fund’s management fee rate is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board; (2) the Fund’s expense ratio is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board; and (3) Brandes had been appointed as Sub-Adviser, effective March 1, 2005, and short-term performance, based upon periods ended May 31, 2005, showed improvement. The Board also noted that there would be further opportunity for review of more recent performance and other relevant factors in the course of deliberations for the next annual renewal in November 2005.

 

Based on these conclusions and other factors, the Board voted to renew the Advisory Contract for the Fund for the interim period ended November 30, 2005. During this renewal process, different Board members may have given different weight to different individual factors and related conclusions.

 

ING Foreign Fund

 

In its renewal deliberations for ING Foreign Fund in August 2004, the Board considered that: (1) the management fee for the Fund is above the median and the average management fees of the funds in its Selected Peer Group; (2) the expense ratio for the Fund is below the median and the average expense ratios of the funds in its Selected Peer Group; and (3) the Fund underperformed its primary benchmark index and Selected Peer Group for the periods presented. In analyzing this performance data, the Board considered that the Fund had commenced operations in July 2003, and therefore there had been only one year of prior performance available for analysis. The Board also noted that short-term performance was showing positive results.

 

In considering whether to approve the Fund’s interim period renewal, in July 2005 the Board further considered that, based on performance data for the period ended May 31, 2005: (1) the Fund outperformed its primary benchmark index, the Lipper Category Median, and the Morningstar Category Average for the one-month and one-year periods ended May 31, 2005; and (2) the Fund underperformed its primary benchmark index, the Lipper Category Median, and the Morningstar Category Average for the year-to-date and three-month period ended May 31 2005.

 

After its deliberation, the Board reached the following conclusions: (1) the Fund’s management fee rate is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board; (2) the Fund’s expense ratio is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board; (3) the Fund had been launched in July 2003 and more recent performance had been positive, and it was reasonable to permit the

 

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Sub-Adviser to continue to manage the Fund in order to demonstrate the more favorable longer-term performance anticipated by management; and (4) the sub-advisory fee rate payable by the Adviser to the Sub-Adviser is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board. The Board also noted that there would be further opportunity for review of more recent performance and other relevant factors in the course of deliberations for the next annual renewal in November 2005.

 

Based on these conclusions and other factors, the Board voted to renew the Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contracts for the Fund for the year ended August 31, 2005 and the interim period ended November 30, 2005. During this renewal process, different Board members may have given different weight to different individual factors and related conclusions.

 

ING International Fund

 

In its renewal deliberations for ING International Fund in August 2004, the Board considered that: (1) the management fee for the Fund is above the median and the average management fees of the funds in its Selected Peer Group; (2) the expense ratio for the Fund is above the median and the average expense ratios of its Selected Peer Group; and (3) the Fund underperformed its benchmark index for the most recent calendar quarter, one-, two-, and three-year periods, but outperformed its Selected Peer Group median for the three-, five-, and ten-year periods.

 

In considering whether to approve the Fund’s interim period renewal, in July 2005 the Board further considered that, based on performance data for the period ended May 31, 2005, the Fund underperformed its primary benchmark index, the Lipper Category Median, and the Morningstar Category Average for all periods considered, except that it outperformed its Morningstar Category Average for the five-year period. In analyzing this performance data, the Board took into account management’s discussions regarding the performance of the Fund at periodic meetings. The Board also considered the report from the Investment Review Committee regarding discussions with management, at the Committee’s meeting on July 20, 2005, regarding recent underperformance and the measures undertaken by the Sub-Adviser to the Fund to address this underperformance, including affording portfolio managers access to additional research and enhancements to the Sub-Adviser’s stock selection process.

 

After its deliberation, the Board reached the following conclusions: (1) the Fund’s management fee rate is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board; (2) the expense ratio for the Fund is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board; (3) the portfolio managers have been consistent in their investment approach of focusing on higher quality international securities and the Adviser was working with the Sub-Adviser to improve the Fund’s performance, and it was reasonable to permit the Sub-Adviser to continue to manage the Fund in order to demonstrate the more favorable longer-term performance anticipated by management; and (4) the sub-advisory fee rate payable by the Adviser to the Sub-Adviser is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board. The Board also noted that there would be further opportunity for review of recent performance and other relevant factors in the course of deliberations for the next annual renewal in November 2005.

 

Based on these conclusions and other factors, the Board voted to renew the Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contracts for the Fund for the year ended August 31, 2005 and the interim period ended November 30, 2005. During this renewal process, different Board members may have given different weight to different individual factors and related conclusions.

 

ING International SmallCap Fund

 

In its renewal deliberations for the Fund in August 2005, the Board considered that: (1) the management fee for the Fund is below the median and the average management fees of the funds in its Selected Peer Group; (2) the expense ratio for the Fund is below the median and the average expense ratios of the funds in its Selected Peer Group; (3) the Fund underperformed its benchmark index for all periods reviewed by the Board and its Selected Peer Group median for the one-, two-, and three-year periods, but outperformed its Selected Peer Group for the last calendar quarter. In analyzing this performance data, the Board considered the actions taken to address the Board’s concerns about the Fund’s performance.

 

After deliberations based on the above-listed factors, the Board renewed the Advisory Contract and Sub-Advisory Contract for the Fund for the year ended August 31, 2005 because, among other considerations: (1) the management fee for the Fund is competitive with that of its Selected Peer Group; (2) the expense

 

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ratio for the Fund is competitive with that of its Selected Peer Group; (3) the Fund’s performance has recently improved; and (4) action has been taken to improve Fund performance by implementing a change in portfolio management and the Adviser committed to further address performance concerns. During this renewal process, different Board members may have given different weight to different individual factors and related conclusions.

 

The Adviser further addressed the Board’s concerns by recommending the engagement of Acadian as the Fund’s Sub-Adviser, replacing Nicholas-Applegate Capital Management (“Nicholas-Applegate”), the then-current Sub-Adviser to the Fund. On November 10, 2004, in reaching a decision to engage Acadian as the Fund’s Sub-Adviser, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, considered the performance of the Fund for the latest one-, three-, and five-year periods. The Board considered the performance of a peer group of other international accounts with strategies comparable to the proposed investment strategy. In addition to these considerations, the Board evaluated and discussed other factors, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) the process employed by NWQ in managing international equities, the consistency of that process over time, and measures used to address the risks of international equities; (2) the nature and quality of the services to be provided by Acadian, including Acadian’s extensive research capabilities, disciplined and quantitative investment techniques and sophisticated analytical models; (3) the fairness of the compensation under the proposed Sub-Advisory Contract in light of the services to be provided and various industry averages for similar funds; (4) Acadian’s positive track record in managing the risks and volatility inherent in international portfolios; (5) the strong experience of Acadian’s personnel, portfolio management capabilities and investment methodologies; (6) Acadian’s operations, compliance program, and policies with respect to trade allocation and brokerage practices; (7) Acadian’s financial condition; (8) the costs for the services to be provided by Acadian and the fact that these costs will be paid by the Adviser and not directly by the Fund; (9) the consistency in investment style and portfolio turnover rates experienced over time by other international portfolios managed by Acadian; (10) the appropriateness of the selection of Acadian and the employment of the proposed investment strategy in light of the Fund’s investment objective and its current and prospective investor base; and (11) Acadian’s Code of Ethics and related procedures for complying with the Code. The Board also considered the advisory fee to be retained by the Adviser for its oversight and monitoring services to be provided to the Fund, the compensation paid to the current Sub-Adviser and various industry averages for similar funds.

 

During the course of its deliberation, the Board reached the following conclusions regarding Acadian and the proposed Sub-Advisory Contract, among others: (1) based, among other considerations, on its review of the Acadian International Small-Cap Composite as of September 30, 2004, which has outperformed its benchmark and the Lipper and Morningstar category averages on the year-to-date, one-, three- and five-year periods, Acadian is qualified to manage the Fund’s assets in accordance with its investment objective and the proposed investment strategy; (2) the proposed investment strategy is appropriate for pursuing maximum long-term capital appreciation through a Fund that can invest throughout the world and is consistent with the interests of current and prospective investors in the Fund; (3) the proposed investment strategy would not materially affect the current risk profile of the Fund; (4) Acadian is expected to execute the proposed investment strategy consistently over time; (5) based upon the financial statements of Acadian, Acadian has sufficient financial resources available to it to fulfill its commitments to the Fund under the proposed Sub-Advisory Contract; (6) Acadian is likely to manage the assets with a portfolio turnover rate that is relatively low for an international fund; and (7) the compensation to be paid by the Adviser to Acadian under the proposed Sub-Advisory Contract is fair in relation to the services to be provided by Acadian. Based upon these and other relevant conclusions, the Board determined to approve the Sub-Advisory Contract with Acadian for the Fund, with an initial two-year period that commenced on March 1, 2005.

 

In considering whether to approve the renewal of ING International Small Cap Fund’s Advisory Contract for the interim period, in July 2005 the Board further considered that: (1) the Fund outperformed its primary benchmark index, the Lipper Category Median and the Morningstar Category Average for the one-month period ended May 31, 2005; (2) the Fund outperformed the Lipper Category Median for the year-to-date and three-month periods ended May 31, 2005; and (3) the Fund underperformed for all other periods considered by the Board. In analyzing this performance data, the Board considered that short-term performance had improved under the

 

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management of Acadian, and longer-term underperformance could be attributed to the Fund’s former Sub-Adviser, Nicholas-Applegate.

 

After its deliberation, the Board reached the following conclusions: (1) the Fund’s management fee rate is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board; (2) the Fund’s expense ratio is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board; and (3) management had taken action to address Board concerns about the Fund’s performance, and short-term performance, based upon periods ended May 31, 2005, showed improvement. The Board also noted that there would be further opportunity for review of more recent performance and other relevant factors in the course of deliberations for the next annual renewal in November 2005.

 

Based on these conclusions and other factors, the Board voted to renew the Advisory Contract for the Fund for the interim period ended November 30, 2005. During this renewal process, different Board members may have given different weight to different individual factors and related conclusions.

 

ING International Value Fund

 

In its renewal deliberations for ING International Value Fund in August 2004, the Board considered that: (1) the management fee for ING International Value Fund is above the median and the average management fees of the funds in its Selected Peer Group, (2) the expense ratio for the Fund is above the median and the average expense ratios of the funds in its Selected Peer Group; and (3) the Fund outperformed its benchmark index and Selected Peer Group median for all periods reviewed by the Board.

 

In considering whether to approve the Fund’s interim period renewal, in July 2005 the Board further considered that, based on performance data for the period ended May 31, 2005: (1) the Fund outperformed its primary benchmark index, the Lipper Category Median, and the Morningstar Category Average for the five years ended May 31, 2005; (2) the Fund outperformed its primary benchmark index for the three-year period ended May 31, 2005 and outperformed its Lipper Category Median for the year-to-date period ended May 31, 2005; and (3) the Fund underperformed these performance measures for all other periods considered. In analyzing this performance data, the Board took into account management’s discussions regarding the performance of the Fund at periodic meetings. The Board also considered the report from the Investment Review Committee regarding discussions with management, at the Committee’s meeting on July 20, 2005, regarding recent underperformance and the measures undertaken by the Sub-Adviser to the Fund to address this underperformance, including affording portfolio managers access to additional research and enhancements to the Sub-Adviser’s stock selection process.

 

After its deliberation, the Board reached the following conclusions: (1) the Fund’s management fee rate is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board; (2) the Fund’s expense ratio is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board; (3) the Fund’s performance is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board; and (4) the sub-advisory fee rate payable by the Adviser to the Sub-Adviser is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board. The Board also noted that there would be further opportunity for review of recent performance and other relevant factors in the course of deliberations for the next annual renewal in November 2005.

 

Based on these conclusions and other factors, the Board voted to renew the Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contracts for the Fund for the year ended August 31, 2005 and the interim period ended November 30, 2005. During this renewal process, different Board members may have given different weight to different individual factors and related conclusions.

 

ING International Value Choice Fund

 

On November 10, 2004, the Board determined to engage NWQ as Sub-Adviser to ING International Value Choice Fund, a new series managed by NWQ. The Board considered, among other things, the composite performance of portfolios managed by NWQ with similar investment styles to that of the Fund. In addition to these considerations, the Board evaluated and discussed other factors, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) the process employed by NWQ in managing international equities, the consistency of that process over time, and measures used to address the risks of international equities; (2) the Adviser’s view of the reputation of NWQ; (3) NWQ’s experience and skill in managing large cap value and international accounts, including NWQ’s performance track record with other comparable accounts; (4) the nature and quality of the services to

 

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be provided by NWQ; (5) the addition of an exclusivity provision in the proposed Sub-Advisory Contract; (6) the fairness of the compensation under the proposed Sub-Advisory Contract in light of the services to be provided; (7) NWQ’s track record in managing the risks and volatility inherent in international and global funds; (8) the qualifications of NWQ’s personnel, portfolio management capabilities and investment methodologies; (9) NWQ’s operations, compliance program, and policies with respect to trade allocation and brokerage practices and proxy voting policies and procedures; (10) NWQ’s financial condition; (11) the costs for the services to be provided by NWQ and the fact that these costs will be paid by the Adviser and not directly by the Fund; (12) the consistency in investment style and portfolio turnover rates experienced over time by other international and domestic equity portfolios managed by NWQ; (13) the appropriateness of the selection of NWQ and the employment of the proposed investment strategy in light of the Fund’s proposed investment objective and prospective investor base; and (14) NWQ’s Code of Ethics and related procedures for complying with the Code. The Board also considered the advisory fee to be retained by the Adviser for its oversight and monitoring services to be provided to the Fund.

 

During the course of its deliberation, the Board reached the following conclusions regarding NWQ and the proposed Sub-Advisory Contract, among others: (1) NWQ is qualified to manage the Fund’s assets in accordance with the Fund’s proposed investment objective and investment strategies; (2) the proposed investment strategies are appropriate for pursuing long-term capital appreciation through a Fund that can invest throughout the world and is consistent with the interests of prospective investors in the Fund; (3) the proposed investment strategy would not materially affect the risk profile of the Fund; (4) NWQ is expected to execute the proposed investment strategies consistently over time; (5) based upon the financial statements of both NWQ and its parent company, Nuveen Investments, NWQ has sufficient financial resources available to it to fulfill its commitments to the Fund under the proposed Sub-Advisory Contract; (6) the exclusivity provisions included in the proposed Sub-Advisory Contract with respect to the management of other mutual funds with similar investment objectives, policies and restrictions are likely to provide the Fund with the opportunity to realize asset growth during the exclusivity period; (7) NWQ is likely to manage the assets with a portfolio turnover rate that is relatively low for international and global funds; and (8) taking into account the complexity and quality of the investment management services to be utilized by the Fund, the compensation to be paid by the Adviser under the proposed Sub-Advisory Contract is fair and reasonable in relation to the services to be provided by NWQ and various industry averages for similar funds. Based upon these and other relevant conclusions, the Board determined to approve the Sub-Advisory Contract with NWQ for the new Fund, with an initial two-year period that commenced on February 1, 2005, and to engage the Adviser to provide advisory services to the Fund. During this approval process, different Board members may have given different weight to different individual factors and related conclusions.

 

In considering whether to approve the renewal of ING International Value Choice Fund’s Advisory Contract for the interim period, in July 2005 the Board further considered that the Fund had outperformed its primary benchmark index, the Lipper Category Median and the Morningstar Category average for the one-month period ended May 1, 2005, and underperformed these performance measures for the three-month period ended May 1, 2005. In analyzing this performance data, the Board considered that the Fund commenced operations only in March 2005.

 

After its deliberation, the Board reached the following conclusions: (1) the Fund’s management fee rate is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board; (2) the Fund’s expense ratio is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board; and (3) the Fund’s performance is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board. The Board also noted that there would be further opportunity for review of more recent performance and other relevant factors in the course of deliberations for the next annual renewal in November 2005.

 

Based on these conclusions and other factors, the Board voted to renew the Advisory Contract for the Fund for the interim period ended November 30, 2005. During this renewal process, different Board members may have given different weight to different individual factors and related conclusions.

 

ING Precious Metals Fund

 

In its renewal deliberations for ING Precious Metals Fund in August 2005, the Board considered that: (1) the management fee for the Fund is above the

 

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median and average management fees of the funds in its Selected Peer Group; (2) the expense ratio for the Fund is below the median and average expense ratios of the funds its Selected Peer Group; and (3) the Fund outperformed is style specific benchmark index for the one-, two-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods, but has underperformed its Selected Peer Group for all periods presented except the five-year period. In analyzing this data, the Board took into account that the Sub-Adviser was taking actions to improve the Fund’s performance.

 

In considering whether to approve the Fund’s interim period renewal, in July 2005 the Board further considered that the Fund outperformed its primary benchmark index for the five-year period ended May 31, 2005, but underperformed the primary benchmark index, the Lipper Category Median, and the Morningstar Category Average for all other periods ended May 31, 2005 that the Board considered. In analyzing this performance data, the Board considered the actions taken by management to improve the performance of the Fund.

 

After its deliberation, the Board reached the following conclusions: (1) the Fund’s management fee rate is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board; (2) the Fund’s expense ratio is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board; (3) in view of Adviser’s and Sub-Adviser’s efforts to implement alternatives to improve the Fund’s performance, it is reasonable to permit the Sub-Adviser to continue to manage the Fund to demonstrate the more favorable longer-term performance anticipated by management; and (4) the sub-advisory fee rate payable by the Adviser to the Sub-Adviser is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board. The Board also noted that there would be further opportunity for review of more recent performance and other relevant factors in the course of deliberations for the next annual renewal in November 2005.

 

Based on these conclusions and other factors, the Board voted to renew the Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contracts for the Fund for the year ended August 31, 2005 and the interim period ended November 30, 2005. During this renewal process, different Board members may have given different weight to different individual factors and related conclusions.

 

ING Russia Fund

 

In its renewal deliberations for ING Russia Fund, the Board considered that: (1) the management fee for the Fund is above the median and the average management fees of the funds in its Selected Peer Group; (2) the expense ratio for the Fund is above the median and the average expense ratios of the funds in its Selected Peer Group; and (3) the Fund outperformed its country specific benchmark index for one- and two-year periods and most recent calendar quarter and its Selected Peer Group median for the two-, three-, and five-year periods.

 

In considering whether to approve the Fund’s interim period renewal, in July 2005 the Board further considered that, based on performance data for the period ended May 31, 2005: (1) the Fund outperformed its primary benchmark index and the Lipper Category Median for the five-year and year-to-date periods ended May 31, 2005, but underperformed the benchmark and the Lipper Category Median for all other periods considered; and (2) the Fund outperformed the Morningstar Category Average for the five-year, one-year, year-to-date and one-month periods ended May 31, 2005, but underperformed the Morningstar Category Average for all other periods considered.

 

After its deliberation, the Board reached the following conclusions: (1) the Fund’s management fee rate is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board; (2) the Fund’s expense ratio is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board; (3) the Fund’s performance is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board; and (4) the sub-advisory fee rate payable by the Adviser to the Sub-Adviser is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board. The Board also noted that there would be further opportunity for review of more recent performance and other relevant factors in the course of deliberations for the next annual renewal in November 2005.

 

Based on these conclusions and other factors, the Board voted to renew the Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contracts for the Fund for the year ended August 31, 2005 and the interim period ended November 30, 2005. During this renewal process, different Board members may have given different weight to different individual factors and related conclusions.

 

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Domestic Equity and Income Funds

ING Balanced Fund

ING Convertible Fund

ING Equity and Bond Fund

ING Equity Income Fund

ING Real Estate Fund

 

Domestic Equity Growth Funds

ING Disciplined LargeCap Fund

ING Growth Fund

ING LargeCap Growth Fund

ING MidCap Opportunities Fund

ING SmallCap Opportunities Fund

ING Small Company Fund

 

Domestic Equity Index Funds

ING Index Plus LargeCap Fund

ING Index Plus MidCap Fund

ING Index Plus SmallCap Fund

 

Domestic Equity Value Funds

ING Financial Services Fund

ING LargeCap Value Fund

ING MagnaCap Fund

ING MidCap Value Fund

ING MidCap Value Choice Fund

ING SmallCap Value Fund

ING SmallCap Value Choice Fund

ING Value Opportunity Fund

 

Fixed Income Funds

ING GNMA Income Fund

ING Government Fund

ING High Yield Bond Fund

ING Intermediate Bond Fund

ING National Tax-Exempt Bond Fund

 

Global Equity Funds

ING Global Equity Dividend Fund

ING Global Real Estate Fund

ING Global Science and Technology Fund

ING Global Value Choice Fund

 

International Equity Funds

ING Emerging Countries Fund

ING Foreign Fund

ING International Fund

ING International Growth Fund

ING International SmallCap Fund

ING International Value Fund

ING International Value Choice Fund

ING Precious Metals Fund

ING Russia Fund

 

Loan Participation Fund

ING Senior Income Fund

 

Money Market Funds*

ING Aeltus Money Market Fund

ING Classic Money Market Fund

ING Institutional Prime Money Market Fund

 

Strategic Allocation Funds

ING Strategic Allocation Balanced Fund

ING Strategic Allocation Growth Fund

ING Strategic Allocation Income Fund

 

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Boston, Massachussetts 02110

 

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Funds

 

 

Annual Report

 

 

 

October 31, 2005

 

 

 

Classes I and Q

 

 

 

 

 

Global Equity Funds

 

 

 

§  ING Global Real Estate Fund

 

§  ING Global Value Choice Fund

 

 

 

International Equity Funds

 

 

 

§  ING Emerging Countries Fund

 

§  ING Foreign Fund

 

§  ING International Fund

 

§  ING International SmallCap Fund

 

§  ING International Value Fund

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

President’s Letter

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

Market Perspective

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

Portfolio Managers’ Reports

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholder Expense Examples

18

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

20

 

 

 

 

 

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

21

 

 

 

 

 

 

Statements of Operations

25

 

 

 

 

 

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

27

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial Highlights

31

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes to Financial Statements

38

 

 

 

 

 

 

Portfolios of Investments

54

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholder Meeting Information

75

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tax Information

77

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trustee and Officer Information

78

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advisory Contract Approval Discussion

82

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PRESIDENT’S LETTER

 

 

 

Dear Shareholder,

 

We are in the midst of an exciting time here at ING Funds. We began the year by introducing the ING Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund that gave investors an opportunity to invest in global companies with a history of attractive dividend yields.

 

When the Fund’s initial offering period closed, it proved to be one of the five largest unleveraged closed-end funds in history.

 

The success of the Fund offering illustrates what ING Funds is really all about: fresh thinking in financial services. The Fund’s offering success also confirmed something else that we have long believed; namely, that investors are excited about opportunities beyond our shores.

 

As globalization grows, investment opportunities grow as well. In 1970, only about one-third of equity market capitalization was located abroad; by 2004, that number had jumped to 50 percent1. It is often said that the world is becoming ever more complicated. This is undoubtedly true in the world of

investments where the range of asset classes and investment techniques has never been wider. To take advantage of the opportunities that are now available, it is essential to seek investment partners who have the required breadth and depth of experience — on a global basis.

 

Our goal at ING Funds is to deliver innovative investment products that help you, the investor, to achieve your financial dreams. We have also long been committed to uncovering opportunities worldwide.

 

We will continue to bring you opportunities — wherever they occur. With access to more than 700 ING investment management professionals who are located around the world and who, in our consideration, deliver exceptional insight into markets in Europe, the Americas and the Asia-Pacific region, we believe we are in a unique position to help you take advantage of the opportunities that the world has to offer.

 

On behalf of everyone here at ING Funds, I thank you for your continued support and loyalty. We look forward to serving you in the future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

James M. Hennessy
President
ING Funds
December 5, 2005

 


The views expressed in the President’s Letter reflect those of the President as of the date of the letter. Any such views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and ING Funds disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and because investment decisions for an ING Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of investment intent on behalf of any ING Fund. Reference to specific company securities should not be construed as recommendations or investment advice.

 

International investing does pose special risks including currency fluctuation, economic and political risks not found in investments that are solely domestic.

 

1                    Morgan Stanley Capital International

 

1


 

MARKET PERSPECTIVE:  YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2005

 

Investors in global equities gained 7.2% in the second half of our 12-month review period (13.3% for the twelve months as a whole), after 5.7% in the first half, according to the Morgan Stanley Capital International (“MSCI”) World Index(1) in dollars, including net reinvested dividends. Little of the 7.2% however, was made after July 2005, with July 2005 being the best month since 2003. In currencies, the dollar built on early strength in 2004, reflecting faster U.S. growth and rising short-term interest rates. The euro was further buffeted by the defeat of a proposal for a European constitution, acrimonious stalemate on a European budget and German electoral indecision. For the second six months the U.S. dollar rose 7.4% (6.7% for the twelve months as a whole), against the euro 7.8% (3.8% for the twelve months as a whole), against the pound and 11.1% (10.0% for the twelve months as a whole), against the oil price sensitive yen.

 

Trends in investment grade U.S. fixed income securities had been dominated since the middle of 2004 by the flattening of the U.S. Treasury yield curve as ten-year U.S. Treasury yields fell, even as the Federal Open Market Committee (“FOMC”) raised short-term interest rates seven times to the end of March 2005. The curve-flattening trend was further sustained by three more increases in May 2005, June 2005 and August 2005. August 2005 ended with second quarter gross domestic product (“GDP”) growth being revised down and a final new record oil price of almost $70 a barrel as Hurricane Katrina’s devastation became known. But any hopes that the FOMC might now relent vanished in September 2005 when factory prices were reported to have risen by the most in decades. The FOMC duly struck for the 11th time. Inflationary clouds continued to gather in October 2005, pulling both short- and long-term rates higher. For the half-year, the yield on the ten-year U.S. Treasury Note rose by 36 basis points to 4.56% (53 basis points for the twelve months as a whole), while that on 13-week U.S Treasury Bills rose 99 basis points, to 3.88% (198 basis points for the twelve months as a whole). The return on the broader Lehman Aggregate Bond Index(2) was 0.15% for the six months.

 

The U.S. equities market in the form of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Composite Stock Price (“S&P 500”) Index(3), gained 5.00%, including dividends in the six months through October 2005 (8.72% for the twelve months as a whole). Investors warily watched interest rates as they ultimately rose at the long end as well as the short. Falling mortgage interest rates have encouraged refinancing on a massive scale and the funds raised have tended not to stay long in the wallets of American consumers, keeping expansion strong. Still, stocks benefited from July 2005’s positive economic data, especially robust second quarter company earnings figures. The S&P 500 Index reached its best level, a four-year high on August 3, 2005, but then fell back. Little headway was made after Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita. High prices at the gas pump were already here and an expensive winter for heating fuel was expected. Continual and pervasive reports of sharply rising prices persisted through October, and with consumer confidence slumping, stocks pulled back. However, in the last two days of October 2005, stocks slashed their losses amid reports that evidenced recovery from the Hurricanes. Perhaps we could look forward to a year-end rally after all.

 

Japan equities soared 16.6%, based on the MSCI Japan Index(4) (“Index”) in dollars plus net dividends, for the six months ended October 31, 2005 (22.3% for the twelve months as a whole). The Index actually rose a remarkable 29.3% in yen, which weakened as money increasingly abandoned low yielding yen-denominated securities in favor of ever-higher dollar interest rates. The market did little until August 2005, but thereafter, a new sense of optimism took hold, based on an encouraging improvement in domestic demand suggesting a return to a balanced economy after years of export dependency. In addition, it was the prospect of a new reformist beginning under Prime Minister Koizumi, who won a landslide election victory in support of his proposal to privatize Japan Post, the savings vehicle of choice among the Japanese public and, improbably, the world’s largest financial institution. By October 31, 2005, the Bank of Japan was even predicting a swift end to deflation, propelling local currency indices toward five-year records.

 

European ex UK markets added 7.5% in the six months ended October 31, 2005, according to the MSCI Europe ex UK Index(5) including net dividends (17.40% for the twelve months as a whole). Such bullish performance belied bearish economic conditions. High unemployment and restrictive employment practices continued to depress domestic demand, while European ministerial bickering and political deadlock in Germany disappointed reformers, which resulted in the depressing of the euro. Stock markets cheered the weaker currency and corporate profits held up, allowing stocks to advance in the face of record low bond yields. Markets drifted down 3.2% in October 2005 however, despite improved business

 

2


 

MARKET PERSPECTIVE:  YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2005

 

confidence and strong purchasing managers’ reports. The loss would have been worse had a surge of merger and acquisition activity on the last day not lifted markets by approximately 2%. The problem was the combination of the highest inflation in over four years: 2.6% and increasingly tough talk from the European Central Bank, which seemed to be preparing markets for an unwelcome rate increase.

 

The UK market gained 3.6% in dollars in the second six months, based on the MSCI UK Index(6) including net dividends (14.2% for the twelve months as a whole). The UK’s interest rate cycle is ahead of those in other economies. The tightening to restrain over-stretched consumers and soaring real estate prices is long since complete and has taken effect. GDP growth is set to fall in 2005 to about 11/2%, the lowest since 1992. Manufacturing is in decline. The Bank of England has even started to reverse the process with one rate reduction. Nonetheless, company earnings held up and despite terrorist attacks, investors supported an inexpensive market that paid over 3% in dividends. As in Europe, UK equities slumped 3.1% in October 2005, again relieved from an even bigger loss by the late merger and acquisition action. The scope for further rate reductions seemed to evaporate as consumer price inflation was reported at a multi-year high.

 


(1) The MSCI World Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of over 1,400 securities listed on exchanges in the U.S., Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the Far East.

 

(2) The Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index is a widely recognized, unmanaged index of publicly issued investment grade U.S. Government, mortgage-backed, asset-backed and corporate debt securities.

 

(3) The Standard & Poor’s 500 Composite Stock Price Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of securities of approximately 500 of the largest companies in the United States.

 

(4) The MSCI Japan Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure developed market equity performance in Japan.

 

(5) The MSCI Europe ex UK Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure developed market equity performance in Europe, excluding the UK.

 

(6) The MSCI UK Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure developed market equity performance in the UK.

 

All indices are unmanaged and investors cannot invest directly in an index.

 

Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance quoted represents past performance. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The Funds’ performance is subject to change since the period’s end and may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Please call (800) 992-0180 or log on to www.ingfunds.com to obtain performance data current to the most recent month end.

 

Market Perspective reflects the views of the Chief Investment Risk Officer only through the end of the period, and is subject to change based on market and other conditions.

 

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ING GLOBAL REAL ESTATE FUND

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS’ REPORT

 

 

The ING Global Real Estate Fund seeks to provide investors with high total return. The Fund is managed by a team led by T. Ritson Ferguson, Chief Investment Officer, ING Clarion Real Estate Securities L.P. — the Sub-Adviser.

 

Performance: From June 3, 2005, the inception date of Class I, to October 31, 2005, the Fund’s Class I shares provided a total return of 6.14% compared to the Standard and Poor’s (“S&P”)/Citigroup World Property Index, which returned 7.09% for the same period.

 

Portfolio Specifics: Property stocks around the world have benefited from strong performance relative to other equities over the past several years as a result of the desire for predictable cash flows as generated by real estate. Investment characteristics include high free cash flow from long lease terms, dividend yield, stable earnings growth, and low to moderate correlation to broad equities. The Fund, while maintaining a core of higher dividend yielding, defensively positioned stocks, has shifted over the past several months into higher growth sectors which will likely respond better to economic recovery (for example the office, industrial and lodging sectors, and the Asia-Pacific ex-Australia region).

 

Global property stocks were up 20.4% (S&P/Citigroup World Property Index) for the year ended October 31, 2005, propelled by strong returns in all major regions of the world. By region, continental Europe (up 30.0%) was the strongest performer followed by the Asia-Pacific region (+22.2%) and North America (up 18.3%).

 

Performance for the Fund over the twelve months was 21.95% which outperformed the benchmark return by 156 basis points driven exclusively by stock selection. Two-thirds of the superior stock selection was generated within the U.S., including a number of office and apartment companies. Approximately one-quarter of the stock selection outperformance was from continental Europe, driven by selections in France, including Nexity a homebuilder with a focus on the provinces. Global themes for the year included continued yield compression, mergers and acquisitions activity, the prospect of rising interest rates, syndicate activity (companies raising new equity) and, more recently, increasing evidence of a sustained economic recovery in Japan.

 

The strongest performer for the year among major countries was Japan (up 34.4%) where property stocks continue to climb on increasing evidence that an economic recovery in Japan is underway. This evidence has been seen in the property markets via many data points, including the September report by the Japan Land Ministry reported that land prices in Tokyo (23 wards) increased for both residential and commercial properties for the first time in 15 years (for the year ended July 1, 2005). Residential prices were up 50 basis points, commercial up 60 basis points. Land prices have decreased, until recently, every year since 1991.

 

The U.S. dollar generally continued to strengthen during the year versus other major currencies, particularly versus the Japanese yen, increasing by 10.1%. The U.S. dollar also strengthened by 6.1% versus the Euro, 3.5% versus the British pound and 3.1% versus the Canadian dollar.

 

Current Strategy and Outlook: Global property companies have provided strong absolute and relative returns when compared to broad equities over the past several years. Valuation disparities continue to provide investment opportunities to an investor with a global scope. Through an average 3%-4% dividend yield plus 5%-8% prospective annual earnings growth, we believe global property stocks continue to be well-positioned to conservatively deliver attractive total returns over the next several years.

 

Top Ten Industries
as of October 31, 2005
(as a percent of net assets)

 

 

 

 

Office Buildings

 

29.1

%

 

 

 

 

Diversified Property Holdings

 

15.5

%

 

 

 

 

Retail: Enclosed Malls

 

13.7

%

 

 

 

 

Retail: Shopping Center

 

10.4

%

 

 

 

 

Residential Apartments

 

8.9

%

 

 

 

 

Industrial Properties

 

6.3

%

 

 

 

 

Residential: Hotels

 

3.0

%

 

 

 

 

Real Estate Services

 

2.7

%

 

 

 

 

Self Storage Property

 

2.5

%

 

 

 

 

Closed End Investment Companies

 

1.5

%

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change daily.

 

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PORTFOLIO MANAGERS’ REPORT

ING GLOBAL REAL ESTATE FUND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cumulative Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Since Inception

 

 

 

 

of Class I

 

 

 

 

June 3, 2005

 

 

Class I

 

6.14

%

 

 

S&P/Citigroup World Property Index(1)

 

7.09

%(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Based on a $1,000,000 initial investment, the graph and table above illustrate the total return of ING Global Real Estate Fund against the index indicated. An Index is unmanaged and has no cash in its portfolio, imposes no sales charge and incurs no operating expenses. An investor cannot invest directly in an index. The Fund’s performance is shown both with and without the imposition of sales charges.

 

The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder will pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

The performance shown may include the effect of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Investment Manager and/or other service providers, which have the effect of increasing total return. Had all fees and expenses been considered, the total returns would have been lower.

 

Performance data represents past performance and is no assurance of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate. Shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The Fund’s current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Please log on to www.ingfunds.com or call (800) 992-0180 to get performance through the most recent month end.

 

It is important to note that the Fund has a limited operating history. Performance over a longer period of time may be more meaningful than short-term performance.

 

This report contains statements that may be “forward-looking” statements. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in the “forward-looking” statements.

 

The views expressed in this report reflect those of the portfolio managers, only through the end of the period as stated on the cover. The portfolio managers’ views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.

 

Fund holdings are subject to change daily.

 

(1)         The S&P/Citigroup World Property Index is an unmanaged market-weighted total return index which consists of many companies from developed markets whose floats are larger than $100 million and derive more than half of their revenue from property-related activities.

 

(2)         Since inception performance for index is shown from June 1, 2005.

 

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ING GLOBAL VALUE CHOICE FUND

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS’ REPORT

 

 

The ING Global Value Choice Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term capital appreciation. The Fund is managed by Paul Hechmer, Gregg Tenser, CFA, Mark Morris, CFA and Jon Bosse, CFA, Portfolio Managers, NWQ Investment Management Company, LLC — the Sub-Adviser.

 

Performance: For the year ended October 31, 2005, the Fund’s Class Q shares provided a total return of 14.19% compared to the Morgan Stanley Capital International (“MSCI”) World Index 13.82% for the same period.

 

Portfolio Specifics: Since assuming sub-advisory management of the Fund, the ING Global Value Choice Fund has outperformed the benchmark, the MSCI World Index. From an absolute return perspective, the Fund generated positive returns in both the U.S. and in the rest of the world, although returns from overseas were mitigated somewhat by a stronger U.S. dollar. With that being said, the non-U.S. portion of the Fund outperformed the U.S. portion, as international markets continued their strong run, which started in 2003.

 

On both an absolute and relative basis, companies within the energy sector contributed most to performance as the oil price reached close to $70 a barrel. Individual names, including Suncor Energy, the Canadian oil sands company, and Noble Energy and Kerr McGee in the U.S., performed well. Exposure to the materials sector and exposure to select companies in the industrials sector, including Metso Corp. in Finland, also aided returns. On the negative side, overweight exposure to the telecommunications sector, primarily through international companies including Chunghwa Telecom and Belgacom, detracted from returns, with both weaker currencies and negative absolute company performance hurting Fund returns. However, we continue to believe that the telecommunications sector continues to offer dominant companies with very attractive valuation characteristics. Holdings in the financials sector, including Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”) and Countrywide Financial, also hurt performance.

 

Current Strategy and Outlook: Value opportunities continue to be found in global markets and those opportunities are finely balanced between both U.S. and international companies. In the U.S., corporate earnings and cash flows have been growing at a double-digit pace for the last several years, with many companies experiencing record profit margins and profitability. This has resulted in corporations having record amounts of cash on their balance sheets, which they are increasingly using for acquisitions and share repurchases, and has provided strong support for equity markets. While stock market valuations appear reasonable on current record profits, it is unclear the impact that anticipated Federal Reserve rate hikes, aimed to deflate inflation pressures, will have on the economy and the outlook for corporate profits.

 

In the rest of the world, markets have rallied strongly now since March 2003, and as a result, value opportunities in the international space are proving harder to find. However, on a relative basis, overseas markets continue to trade at lower multiples than the U.S., and as bottom-up value managers on an opportunistic basis, we continue to find selective opportunities. Regionally, we maintain a modest underweight to the U.S. and outside of the U.S., we continue to find more opportunities in Japan and Asia ex Japan rather than Europe. From a sector perspective we continue to find more value in the basic materials and telecommunications sectors.

 

Top Ten Industries
as of October 31, 2005
(as a percent of net assets)

 

 

 

 

Mining

 

10.4

%

 

 

 

 

Oil and Gas

 

10.2

%

 

 

 

 

Telecommunications

 

10.2

%

 

 

 

 

Diversified Financial Services

 

8.8

%

 

 

 

 

Aeorspace/Defense

 

5.2

%

 

 

 

 

Software

 

4.9

%

 

 

 

 

Insurance

 

3.4

%

 

 

 

 

Media

 

3.4

%

 

 

 

 

Agriculture

 

3.0

%

 

 

 

 

Electric

 

2.7

%

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change daily.

 


Effective February 1, 2005 NWQ Investment Management Company, LLC became Sub-Adviser to ING Global Value Choice Fund. Prior to February 1, 2005, the Fund was sub-advised by ING Investment Management Co. (formerly, Aeltus Investment Management, Inc.)

 

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PORTFOLIO MANAGERS’ REPORT

 

ING GLOBAL VALUE CHOICE FUND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Year

 

5 Year

 

10 Year

 

 

Class Q

 

14.19

%

 

(6.09

)%

 

8.28

%

 

 

MSCI World Index(1)

 

13.82

%

 

0.57

%

 

7.56

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Based on a $250,000 initial investment, the graph and table above illustrate the total return of ING Global Value Choice Fund against the Index or Indices indicated. An Index is unmanaged and has no cash in its portfolio, imposes no sales charges and incurs no operating expenses. An investor cannot invest directly in an index. The Fund’s performance is shown both with and without the imposition of sales charges.

 

The performance table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder will pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Total returns reflect that the Investment Manager may have waived or recouped fees and expenses otherwise payable by the Fund.

 

Performance data represents past performance and is no assurance of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate. Shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The Fund’s current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Please log on to www.ingfunds.com or call (800) 992-0180 to get performance through the most recent month end.

 

This report contains statements that may be “forward-looking” statements. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in the “forward-looking” statements.

 

The views expressed in this report reflect those of the portfolio managers, only through the end of the period as stated on the cover. The portfolio managers’ views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.

 

Fund holdings are subject to change daily.

 

(1)         The MSCI World Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of over 1,400 securities listed on exchanges in the U.S., Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the Far East.

 

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ING EMERGING COUNTRIES FUND

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS’ REPORT

 

 

The ING Emerging Countries Fund (the “Fund”) seeks maximum long-term capital appreciation. The Fund is managed by Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. — the Sub-Adviser.* Brandes’ Emerging Markets Investment Committee is responsible for making the day-to-day investment decisions for the Fund.

 

Performance: For the year ended October 31, 2005, the Fund’s Class Q shares provided a total return of 21.89% compared to the Morgan Stanley Capital International (“MSCI”) Emerging Markets (“EM”) Index, which returned 34.34% for the same period.

 

Portfolio Specifics: During the first four months of the reporting period, the Fund slightly underperformed its benchmark (22.5% versus 24.8%). The main elements of underperformance over the four-month period were stock selection among financials and in Turkish stocks, as well as the opportunity loss from maintaining a cash balance in a strong market.

 

From March 1, 2005 through October 31, 2005, on a country and industry level, advances for holdings in Brazil and South Korea contributed to the Fund’s performance. Such holdings included Uniao de Bancos Brasil (Brazil — commercial banking), CIA Paranaense de Energia (Brazil — utilities), and Korea Electric Power (South Korea — electric utilities). Other positions posting gains included Lukoil (Russia — oil, gas & consumable fuels) and Quilmes (Argentina — beverages).

 

The Fund’s holdings in China and Indonesia tended to weigh on performance. Positions in these countries declining in the period included PT Gudang Garam (Indonesia — tobacco), Brilliance Auto Holdings (China — automobiles), and Sinopec Yizheng Chemical Fibres (China — chemicals).

 

From an industry perspective, gains for holdings in beverages, oil, gas & consumable fuels, and commercial banking made the most substantial contribution to performance. Top performers in these industries included Quilmes (Argentina — beverages), Lukoil (Russia — oil, gas & consumable fuels), and Uniao de Bancos Brasil (Brazil — commercial banking). Positions in the wireless telecom services industry, such as Telesp Celular Participacoes (Brazil) and Telecentro Oeste Celular (Brazil), tended to decline.

 

The main reasons for the underperformance against the benchmark in the eight-month period ended October 31, 2005, were stock selection, especially in the wireless telecommunications industry, and an underweighting in the top performing oil, gas & consumable fuels industry. The Fund’s industry exposure is a residual of our investment process, which focuses on company-by-company analysis to identify undervalued securities.

 

After the Fund’s portfolio management change on March 1, 2005, we established a wide range of positions at prices that we considered attractive. During the subsequent period, the Fund sold positions such as Hite Brewing (South Korea — beverages), and Fraser & Neave Limited (Singapore — beverages) as appreciation pushed their market prices toward our estimates of their long-term values.

 

Current Strategy and Outlook: For the four months ended March 1, 2005, India, Turkey and Brazil were the largest overweight countries in their respective regions (Asia, EMEA and Latin America). The Fund was also underweight in China, South Korea, Hungary and Chile, which were among the strongest performing countries. In terms of sectors, the Fund was overweight financials and telecommunications, and underweight consumer staples and industrials.

 

During the eight-month period from March 1, 2005 through October 31, 2005, the Fund’s country and industry exposures shifted slightly due to stock-specific buying and selling as well as changes in the prices of holdings. For example, exposure to Brazil increased, while exposure to South Korea and the commercial banking industry tended to decline. The Fund’s weightings for industries and countries are not the product of “top-down” forecasts or opinions, but merely stem from our company-by-company search for compelling investment opportunities in markets around the world. As of October 31, 2005, the Fund’s largest positions were in Brazil and South Korea, and in the diversified telecom services and commercial banking industries.

 

The Fund’s weightings for industries and countries are not the product of “top-down” forecasts or opinions, but merely stem from our company-by-company search for compelling investment opportunities in markets around the world.

 

Overall, while we offer no predictions regarding the short-term direction of equities in emerging markets, we believe the Fund remains well positioned to deliver favorable long-term results. We believe that all holdings remain undervalued, and we expect to realize significant profit as the market recognizes their true worth.

 

Top Ten Industries
as of October 31, 2005
(as a percent of net assets)

 

 

 

 

Telecommunications

 

31.2

%

 

 

 

 

Banks

 

10.7

%

 

 

 

 

Electric

 

10.6

%

 

 

 

 

Chemicals

 

4.6

%

 

 

 

 

Semiconductors

 

3.8

%

 

 

 

 

Auto Manufacturers

 

3.1

%

 

 

 

 

Food

 

3.0

%

 

 

 

 

Electrical Components and Equipment

 

2.6

%

 

 

 

 

Oil and Gas

 

2.6

%

 

 

 

 

Retail

 

2.6

%

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change daily.

 


*            Effective March 1, 2005 Brandes Investment Partners L.P. became sub-adviser to ING Emerging Countries Fund. Prior to March 1, 2005, the Fund was sub-advised by ING Investment Management B.V.

 

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ING EMERGING COUNTRIES FUND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Year

 

5 Year

 

10 Year

 

 

Class Q

 

21.89

%

 

7.91

%

 

7.74

%

 

 

MSCI EM Index(1)

 

34.34

%

 

14.64

%

 

5.80

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Based on a $250,000 initial investment, the graph and table above illustrate the total return of ING Emerging Countries Fund against the Index or Indices indicated. An Index is unmanaged and has no cash in its portfolio, imposes no sales charges and incurs no operating expenses. An investor cannot invest directly in an index. The Fund’s performance is shown both with and without the imposition of sales charges.

 

The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder will pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Total returns reflect that the Investment Manager may have waived or recouped fees and expenses otherwise payable by the Fund.

 

Performance data represents past performance and is no assurance of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate. Shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The Fund’s current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Please log on to www.ingfunds.com or call (800) 992-0180 to get performance through the most recent month end.

 

This report contains statements that may be “forward-looking” statements. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in the “forward-looking” statements.

 

The views expressed in this report reflect those of the portfolio managers, only through the end of the period as stated on the cover. The portfolio managers’ views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.

 

Fund holdings are subject to change daily.

 

(1)      The MSCI EM Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of securities listed on exchanges in developing nations throughout the world.

 

9


 

ING FOREIGN FUND

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS’ REPORT

 

 

The ING Foreign Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term growth of capital. The Fund is managed by Rudolph-Riad Younes, CFA, Senior Vice President and Head of International Equity and Richard Pell, Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Julius Baer Investment Management, LLC — the Sub-Adviser.

 

Performance: For the year ended October 31, 2005, the Fund’s Class Q shares provided a total return of 19.52% compared to the Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Austrasia and Far East (“MSCI EAFE”) Index, which returned 18.59% for the same period.

 

Portfolio Specifics: Over the period ended October 31, 2005, international equities provided strong returns for investors, and the Fund outperformed the Index due to several factors. Within Europe, the overweight position to Austria was a positive contributor. Many Austrian holdings, including Bank Austria Creditanstalt AG, benefited from the strong Eastern European market. The underweight position to the United Kingdom, an underperforming market over the period, also supported results.

 

The allocation to Eastern and Central Europe proved favorable as positions in Russia, Turkey, Hungary and Poland outperformed the Index by a wide margin. The Fund held many banks in the region that posted strong returns including Sberbank (Russia), Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.S., Turkiye Is Bankasi A.S. and Akbank T.A.S. (Turkey). Elsewhere in emerging markets, holdings in Grupo Financiero Banorte S.A. (Mexico) helped performance while CANTV (Venezuela) detracted. Within China, a market we have largely avoided, shares of Weiqiao Textile Co. underperformed.

 

The underweight position to Japanese equities, as well as individual stock selection, were a drag on results. Shares of Uni-Charm Corp, a producer of personal hygiene products, underperformed over the period ended October 31, 2005. The Fund’s cash equivalents position also had a negative impact due to the strong environment for equities.

 

Both stock selection and an overweight position to the energy sector were also important contributors to performance. Companies such as Lukoil and Gazprom (Russia), OMV AG (Austria), EnCana and Canadian Natural Resources (Canada), Statoil (Norway) and Dragon Oil (Ireland) were particularly strong. Stock selection in the telecommunications and health care sectors also supported results. In the materials sector, the underweight position as well as stock selection, including companies such as LaFarge (France) the world’s largest cement producer, negatively impacted performance. Finally, stock selection in the industrials sector detracted from performance.

 

Current Strategy and Outlook: During the month of October 2005, equity markets fell amid concerns over rising inflation and slower global growth. Early in October 2005’s retrenchment, we took profits and reduced exposure to certain sectors, including energy, which had exhibited solid performance for the Fund. At the end of October 2005, we were underweight the energy sector relative to the Index and holdings were more defensively positioned. We believe energy stocks are likely to be negatively impacted by any global slowdown. We believe that signs of demand destruction, rather than the commodity price itself will hold the key to sector performance.

 

October 2005 also witnessed a rollback in returns in many Emerging Markets, but we took profits from select holdings. emerging markets are susceptible to a slowdown in global growth, and in the current climate, volatility is likely to remain high. However, we believe that emerging markets will reassert themselves based on their strong fundamentals and attractive risk/reward opportunities, particularly Eastern and Central Europe.

 

Since Japan’s September 2005 elections, the Fund’s exposure to the country has increased through more domestically-focused companies such as regional banks. While we are still concerned about the state of national reforms, hence our overall underweight position to Japan, we see many individual companies showing a greater interest in enhancing shareholder value. Japan does remain vulnerable to any slowdown in Chinese growth and to a certain extent growth in the U.S.; therefore we believe this domestic focus is warranted.

 

Top Ten Industries
as of October 31, 2005
(as a percent of net assets)

 

 

 

 

Banks

 

22.7

%

 

 

 

 

Investment Companies

 

7.5

%

 

 

 

 

Pharmaceuticals

 

6.5

%

 

 

 

 

Oil and Gas

 

5.8

%

 

 

 

 

Telecommunications

 

5.7

%

 

 

 

 

Food

 

4.1

%

 

 

 

 

Engineering and Construction

 

3.6

%

 

 

 

 

Beverages

 

2.8

%

 

 

 

 

Building Materials

 

2.2

%

 

 

 

 

Holding Companies - Diversified

 

2.2

%

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change daily.

 

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PORTFOLIO MANAGERS’ REPORT

ING FOREIGN FUND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Since Inception

 

Since Inception

 

 

 

 

 

 

of Class I

 

of Class Q

 

 

 

 

1 Year

 

September 10, 2003

 

July 11, 2003

 

 

Class I

 

19.92

%

 

18.03

%

 

 

 

 

Class Q

 

19.52

%

 

 

 

18.58

%

 

 

MSCI EAFE Index(1)

 

18.59

%

 

22.39

%(2)

 

23.15

%(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Based on a $250,000 initial investment, the graph and table above illustrate the total return of ING Foreign Fund against the Index or Indices indicated. An Index is unmanaged and has no cash in its portfolio, imposes no sales charges and incurs no operating expenses. An investor cannot invest directly in an index. The Fund’s performance is shown both with and without the imposition of sales charges.

 

The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder will pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Total returns reflect that the Investment Manager may have waived or recouped fees and expenses otherwise payable by the Fund.

 

Performance data represents past performance and is no assurance of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate. Shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The Fund’s current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Please log on to www.ingfunds.com or call (800) 992-0180 to get performance through the most recent month end.

 

This report contains statements that may be “forward-looking” statements. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in the “forward-looking” statements.

 

The views expressed in this report reflect those of the portfolio managers, only through the end of the period as stated on the cover. The portfolio managers’ views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.

 

Fund holdings are subject to change daily.

 

(1)         The MSCI EAFE Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of securities listed on exchanges in Europe, Australasia and the Far East.

(2)         Since inception performance for index is shown from September 1, 2003.

(3)         Since inception performance for index is shown from July 1, 2003.

 

11


 

ING INTERNATIONAL FUND

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS’ REPORT

 

 

The ING International Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term growth of capital through investment in equity securities and equity equivalents of companies outside the United States. The Fund is a managed by a team of investment professionals led by Richard T. Saler and Philip A. Schwartz, CFA, each a Senior Vice President and Director of International Investment Strategy, ING Investment Manager Co. — the Sub-Adviser.

 

Performance: For the year ended October 31, 2005, the Fund’s Class Q shares provided a total return of 13.41% compared to the Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Austrasia and Far East (“MSCI EAFE”) Index, which returned 18.59% for the same period.

 

Portfolio Specifics: The Fund’s defensive positioning in the earlier part of the year ended October 2005 at first proved disappointing. Later in the 2005 year, however, many defensive names regained strength as the market grew concerned about high energy prices and economic growth. Newer positions in a broader array of sectors also helped performance. Much of the first half’s losses of 2005 were made up in the second half of the 2005 year.

 

Overall, stock selection was positive in Europe and developed Asia-ex Japan, while our holdings in Japan were disappointing. Our underweight of the U.K., which had relatively weak performance in the second half of the fiscal year ended October 2005 proved beneficial, but was not enough to make up for weak stock selection. emerging market stocks detracted from relative return. On a sector basis, our underweight positions in consumer discretionary and information technology stocks added to performance. This result was partially offset by a negative selection outcome in the financials and materials sectors. Energy and telecom stock selection added materially to results.

 

On an individual stock level, significant value was added by TDC A/S, the main Danish telecom services provider, after it increased on reports of takeover bids. Amano Corp., a Japanese industrial firm, added materially to performance during the second half of the fiscal year due to high product demand and the resulting higher price targets by analysts. A material positive contribution was made by our holding of SolarWorld AG, a German energy company, mainly due to an increase in capacity and expanded production, higher demand, and a secure supply base. The largest detractor was Canadian gold producer Placer Dome in a weak gold market; most of the loss occurred during the first half of the reporting 2005 period. Other negative contributors included Barco N.V, a Belgian maker of electronic visual displays, which fell after a lower profit forecast due to the decline in the dollar, and Tenaga Nasional Bhd, a Malaysian electric utility, which declined following decreased profits.

 

Current Strategy and Outlook: Despite signs that economic growth may be slowing and some nagging inflation concerns, our models continue to point towards a variety of solid investment opportunities. Japan’s election results were encouraging and appear to promise more financial reform. China’s growth continues to offer opportunity among global commodities companies, including oil. We have increased the Fund’s weightings in financial stocks since valuations appear attractive, and a peak in bond yields is likely in the year ahead. The Fund is maintaining an overweight position in energy stocks due to their strong cash generation and positive outlook. The Fund is underweight Europe and the U.K., and maintaining a modest exposure to emerging market stocks. At the sector level, the Fund continues to be underweight in the consumer discretionary and industrial sectors, and overweight positions on consumer staples, health care and utility stocks.

 

Top Ten Industries
as of October 31, 2005
(as a percent of net assets)

 

 

 

 

Banks

 

19.2

%

 

 

 

 

Oil and Gas

 

10.2

%

 

 

 

 

Pharmaceuticals

 

8.4

%

 

 

 

 

Food

 

8.1

%

 

 

 

 

Telecommunications

 

7.9

%

 

 

 

 

Diversified Financial Services

 

5.3

%

 

 

 

 

Insurance

 

4.6

%

 

 

 

 

Mining

 

3.5

%

 

 

 

 

Electric

 

3.3

%

 

 

 

 

Agriculture

 

3.1

%

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change daily.

 

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ING INTERNATIONAL FUND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Since Inception

 

Since Inception

 

 

 

 

 

 

of Class I

 

of Class Q

 

 

 

 

1 Year

 

January 15, 2002

 

February 26, 2001

 

 

Class I

 

13.73

%

 

8.44

%

 

 

 

 

Class Q

 

13.41

%

 

 

 

2.54

%

 

 

MSCI EAFE Index(1)

 

18.59

%

 

11.27

%(2)

 

5.49

%(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Based on a $250,000 initial investment, the graph and table above illustrate the total return of ING International Fund against the Index or Indices indicated. An Index is unmanaged and has no cash in its portfolio, imposes no sales charges and incurs no operating expenses. An investor cannot invest directly in an index. The Fund’s performance is shown both with and without the imposition of sales charges.

 

The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder will pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Total returns reflect that the Investment Manager may have waived or recouped fees and expenses otherwise payable by the Fund.

 

Performance data represents past performance and is no assurance of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate. Shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The Fund’s current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Please log on to www.ingfunds.com or call (800) 992-0180 to get performance through the most recent month end.

 

This report contains statements that may be “forward-looking” statements. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in the “forward-looking” statements.

 

The views expressed in this report reflect those of the portfolio managers, only through the end of the period as stated on the cover. The portfolio managers’ views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.

 

Fund holdings are subject to change daily.

 

(1)         The MSCI EAFE Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of securities listed on exchanges in markets in Europe, Australasia and the Far East.

(2)         Since inception performance for the index is shown from January 1, 2002.

(3)         Since inception performance for the index is shown from March 1, 2001.

 

13


 

ING INTERNATIONAL SMALLCAP FUND

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS’ REPORT

 

 

The ING International SmallCap Fund (the “Fund”) seeks maximum long-term capital appreciation. The Fund is managed by John Chisholm, CFA, Executive Vice President and Matthew Cohen, CFA, Senior Vice President, Acadian Asset Management, Inc. — the Sub-Adviser.

 

Performance: For the year ended October 31, 2005, the Fund’s Class Q shares provided a total return of 29.32% compared to the Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Austrasia and Far East (“MSCI EAFE”) SmallCap Index and the Standard & Poor’s/Citigroup Europe, Pacific, Asia Composite/Extended Market Index (“S&P/Citigroup EPAC/EMI”) which returned 29.05% and 25.41%, respectively, for the same period.

 

Portfolio Specifics: The MSCI EAFE SmallCap Index posted solid gains in the four months ended February 28, 2005, up 20.2%. International equity markets extended November’s gains into December and capped 2004 with robust performance across the board, despite an uncertain environment characterized by rising interest rates, higher oil prices and the ongoing war in Iraq. In the final weeks of 2004, trading volume was thin as investors geared up for the holidays, but the markets reacted favorably to easing oil prices, increased merger activity and rosy outlooks from such industry leaders as Intel Corp. and General Electric Co. The Fund benefited from overweightings in Europe and Canada, but an overweighting in Korea detracted from performance. Stock selection was strong in Europe, but was weak in the UK and Japan. For the period from March 1, 2005, through April 30, 2005, the Fund underperformed the MSCI EAFE SmallCap Index by approximately 2.6%. This was mostly the result of country allocations, though stock selection also detracted slightly from return.

 

The following investments helped the Fund’s performance for the subsequent eight months ended October 31, 2005. In Australia, stock-level performance, particularly in the materials sector, more than offset value lost to an overweighted country allocation. Energy sector holding Oil Search was also a significant contributor to active return. Strong global demand and elevated commodity prices over the period helped holdings in these sectors. In Spain, successful stock selection combined with an overweighting to deliver value added in this market. Homebuilder Fadesa Inmobiliar led the Fund’s Spanish holdings as construction activity was strong. In the United Kingdom, an underweighted allocation, which showed lackluster growth over the eight months ended October 31, 2005, helped return. Also contributing to active return was stock-level performance in the U.K., particularly in the capital equipment sector. Defense holding Cobham and building materials manufacturer BPB were the top performers among the Fund’s U.K. holdings. In Germany, stock selection generated additional active return. Selections in the materials sector were especially successful. Specifically, a position in German steel producer Salzgitter was a key driver of value added. In France, stock selection combined with the country overweighting to contribute excess return. A position in technology firm Neopost was the top contributor to active return among the Fund’s French holdings.

 

The following investments have detracted from the Fund’s inception performance for the eight months ended October, 31, 2005. In Japan, stock selection, combined with an underweighting, detracted from the Fund’s active return, as this market has had a particularly robust year, up approximately 11% over the eight month period ended October 31, 2005. Holdings that detracted from performance included services stocks Kyoei Tanker and Tonichi Carlife. In Greece, stock selection and an overweighted allocation, resulted in a negative impact to the Fund’s return. Specifically, an overweighting to the Greek services sector detracted from return. In emerging markets, stock selection in China offset value added from overweighting in this market, as selections in the materials and services sectors trailed the index. The active allocations to Turkey and Taiwan also lost value.

 

Current Strategy and Outlook: Country weightings are driven by bottom-up stock selection. The Fund is currently overweighted in Spain and France and actively allocated to Canada, Korea and Turkey. Significant underweightings include Japan and the U.K. Our bottom-up process led the Fund to focus on materials, energy and durables stocks.

 

The outlooks for Spain and France are positive based on our forecast factors. There are signs of particular strength in the banking and energy sectors, which are also expected to outperform in Canada, where the local currency remains quite strong. Turkey is the highest-ranked country in our emerging markets framework, driven primarily by longer-term cash flow factors and perceived lower risk as the country continues to bring its economic policy in line with that of the European Union.

 

Our forecast for Japan continues to show it as one of our lowest-ranked markets. This short-term outlook is based on the fact that the economic rehabilitation is still in the early stages, relative valuations are still high and deflation remains in place. We are most negative on technology and staples, though even within a sector that we view negatively overall, we often find individual holdings that are highly attractive. We are long-term positive on Japan given Koizumi’s reform-minded economic policy, strong and improving economic fundamentals and the expectation that earnings will catch up with valuations.

 

Top Ten Industries
as of October 31, 2005
(as a percent of net assets)

 

 

 

 

Iron/Steel

 

7.7

%

 

 

 

 

Diversified Financial Services

 

6.9

%

 

 

 

 

Transportation

 

6.7

%

 

 

 

 

Retail

 

6.6

%

 

 

 

 

Oil and Gas

 

5.0

%

 

 

 

 

Food

 

4.5

%

 

 

 

 

Distribution/Wholesale

 

4.1

%

 

 

 

 

Real Estate

 

3.9

%

 

 

 

 

Insurance

 

3.5

%

 

 

 

 

Building Materials

 

3.4

%

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change daily.

 


Effective March 1, 2005 Acadian Asset Management became sub-adviser to ING International SmallCap Fund. Prior to March 1, 2005, the Fund was sub-advised by Nicholas-Applegate Capital Management. The views expressed are those of the specific sub-adviser with respect to the period of time discussed.

 

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ING INTERNATIONAL SMALLCAP FUND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Year

 

5 Year

 

10 Year

 

 

Class Q

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

29.32

%

 

2.87

%

 

15.74

%

 

 

MSCI EAFE SmallCap Index(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

29.05

%

 

15.10

%

 

6.00

%

 

 

S&P/Citigroup EPAC/EMI(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25.41

%

 

11.01

%

 

7.73

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Based on a $250,000 initial investment, the graph and table above illustrate the total return of ING Internationaml SmallCap Fund against the Index or Indices indicated. An Index is unmanaged and has no cash in its portfolio, imposes no sales charges and incurs no operating expenses. An investor cannot invest directly in an index. The Fund’s performance is shown both with and without the imposition of sales charges.

 

The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder will pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Total returns reflect that the Investment Manager may have waived or recouped fees and expenses otherwise payable by the Fund. Total returns would have been lower had there been no waiver to the Fund.

 

Performance data represents past performance and is no assurance of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate. Shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The Fund’s current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Please log on to www.ingfunds.com or call (800) 992-0180 to get performance through the most recent month end.

 

This report contains statements that may be “forward-looking” statements. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in the “forward-looking” statements.

 

The views expressed in this report reflect those of the portfolio managers, only through the end of the period as stated on the cover. The portfolio managers’ views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.

 

Fund holdings are subject to change daily.

 

(1)              The MSCI EAFE SmallCap Index is an unmanaged, market-weighted index that represents the smallcap segments in 21 developed equity markets outside of North America, which more closely tracks the types of securities in which the Fund invests than the S&P/Citigroup EPAC/EMI Index.

 

(2)              The S&P/Citigroup EPAC/EMI is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of securities of smaller-capitalization companies in 22 countries excluding the U.S. and Canada.

 

15


 

 

ING INTERNATIONAL VALUE FUND

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS’ REPORT

 

 

The ING International Value Fund (the “Fund”) seeks long-term capital appreciation. The Fund is managed by Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. — the Sub-Adviser. Brandes’ Large Cap Investment Committee is responsible for making the day-to-day investment decisions for the Fund.

 

Performance: For the year ended October 31, 2005, the Fund’s Class Q shares provided a total return of 15.20% compared to the Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Australasia and Far East (“MSCI EAFE”) Index, which returned 18.59% for the same period.

 

Portfolio Specifics: The Fund’s advance during the fiscal year of 2005 was broad based, with positions in a wide range of countries and industries registering gains. On a country basis, advances for holdings in Japan made the most substantial contribution to returns. Top Japan-based performers included Japan Tobacco (tobacco), Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial (commercial banking), and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (commercial banking)

 

In addition, advances for holdings in the United Kingdom and Germany also contributed to favorable absolute performance. Top performers in these countries included Volkswagen (Germany — automobiles) and Imperial Chemical (United Kingdom — chemicals).

 

From an industry perspective, advances for holdings in commercial banking and insurance helped drive performance. Among the stronger-performing holdings in these industries were Commerzbank (Germany — Commercial Banks) and Millea Holdings Inc. Tokyo (Japan — insurance). Gains for positions in the food products and the tobacco industries also tended to advance.

 

The main reason for the underperformance against the benchmark during the year was an overweight position in the diversified telecommunications industry, one of the weakest industry performers. The Fund was also underweight in the metals & mining and in the oil, gas, & consumable fuels industries, two of the strongest performing industries. The Fund’s industry exposure is a residual of our investment process, which focuses on company-by-company analysis to identify undervalued securities.

 

During the period, we sold positions such as BAE Systems (United Kingdom — aerospace & defense), Lukoil (Russia — oil gas & consumable fuels), and E.ON AG (Germany — electric utilities) as appreciation pushed their market prices toward our estimates of their long-term values. We also sold portions of other holdings to reduce their Fund weightings and to pursue other investment opportunities.

 

New purchases for the year included DaimlerChrysler (Germany — automobiles), Aegon (Netherlands — insurance), and Fuji Photo Film (Japan — leisure equipment & products), among others. We also added to select existing holdings at prices that we consider attractive.

 

Current Strategy and Outlook: During the year ended October 31, 2005, the Fund’s country and industry exposures shifted slightly due to stock-specific buying and selling, as well as changes in the prices of holdings. For example, exposure to the Netherlands and the insurance industry increased, while exposure to the United Kingdom and the oil, gas & consumable fuels industry declined. The Fund’s weightings for industries and countries are not the product of “top-down” forecasts or opinions, but merely stem from our company-by-company search for compelling investment opportunities in markets around the world.

 

Overall, while we offer no predictions regarding the short-term direction of international equity markets, we believe the Fund remains well positioned to deliver favorable long-term results. We acknowledge that many of the Fund’s current holdings recently have posted significant gains. However, we believe that all holdings remain undervalued, and we expect to realize solid appreciation as the market recognizes their true worth.

 

 

Top Ten Industries
as of October 31, 2005
(as a percent of net assets)

 

 

 

 

Telecommunications

 

21.9

%

Banks

 

14.4

%

Food

 

13.9

%

Insurance

 

10.1

%

Pharmaceuticals

 

7.8

%

Electric

 

4.3

%

Home Furnishings

 

4.3

%

Auto Manufacturers

 

4.1

%

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

 

4.0

%

Chemicals

 

2.6

%

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change daily.

 

16


 

 

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS’ REPORT

ING INTERNATIONAL VALUE FUND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Since Inception

 

Since Inception

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of Class I

 

of Class Q

 

 

 

1 Year

 

5 Year

 

June 18, 2001

 

January 24, 2000

 

 

Class I

15.42

%

 

 

 

9.90

%

 

 

 

 

Class Q

15.20

%

 

7.23

%

 

 

 

7.13

%

 

 

MSCI EAFE Index(1)

18.59

%

 

3.42

%

 

7.83

%(2)

 

1.51

%(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Based on a $250,000 initial investment, the graph and table above illustrate the total return of ING International Value Fund against the Index or Indices indicated. An Index is unmanaged and has no cash in its portfolio, imposes no sales charges and incurs no operating expenses. An investor cannot invest directly in an index. The Fund’s performance is shown both with and without the imposition of sales charges.

 

The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder will pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

Total returns reflect that the Investment Manager may have waived or recouped fees and expenses otherwise payable by the Fund.

 

Performance data represents past performance and is no assurance of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate. Shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The Fund’s current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Please log on to www.ingfunds.com or call (800) 992-0180 to get performance through the most recent month end.

 

This report contains statements that may be “forward-looking” statements. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in the “forward-looking” statements.

 

The views expressed in this report reflect those of the portfolio managers, only through the end of the period as stated on the cover. The portfolio managers’ views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.

 

Fund holdings are subject to change daily.

 

(1)     The MSCI EAFE Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of securities listed on exchanges in markets in Europe, Australasia and the Far East.

 

(2)     Since inception performance for index is shown from July 1, 2001.

 

(3)     Since inception performance for index is shown from February 1, 2000.

 

17


 

 

SHAREHOLDER EXPENSE EXAMPLES (UNAUDITED)

 

As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; redemption fees; and exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution [and/or service] (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses. These Examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in a Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The Examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from May 1, 2005 to October 31, 2005.

 

Actual Expenses

 

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

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

 

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

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning

 

Ending

 

 

 

Expenses Paid

 

 

 

 

Account

 

Account

 

Annualized

 

During the Six

 

 

 

 

Value

 

Value

 

Expense

 

Months Ended

 

 

 

 

May 1, 2005

 

October 31, 2005

 

Ratio

 

October 31, 2005*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ING Global Real Estate Fund

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual Fund Return

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class I(a)

 

$1,000.00

 

$1,061.40

 

1.30%

 

$  5.51

 

 

Hypothetical (Excluding Expenses)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class I

 

$1,000.00

 

$1,015.21

 

1.30%

 

$ 5.38

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ING Global Value Choice Fund

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual Fund Return

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class Q

 

$1,000.00

 

$1,089.70

 

1.55%

 

$ 8.16

 

 

Hypothetical (Excluding Expenses)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class Q

 

$1,000.00

 

$1,017.39

 

1.55%

 

$ 7.88

 

 

*                 Expenses are equal to each Fund’s respective annualized expense ratios multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half-year (except for ING Global Real Estate Fund, Class I “Actual Fund return” information which reflects the 150 day period ended October 31, 2005 due to its inception date of June 3, 2005.)

(a)          Commenced operations June 3, 2005.

 

18


 

SHAREHOLDER EXPENSE EXAMPLES (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning

 

Ending

 

 

 

Expenses Paid

 

 

 

 

Account

 

Account

 

Annualized

 

During the Six

 

 

 

 

Value

 

Value

 

Expense

 

Months Ended

 

 

 

 

May 1, 2005

 

October 31, 2005

 

Ratio

 

October 31, 2005*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ING Emerging Countries Fund

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual Fund Return

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class Q

 

$1,000.00

 

$1,093.80

 

 

1.85%

 

 

$ 9.76

 

 

 

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class Q

 

$1,000.00

 

$1,015.88

 

 

1.85%

 

 

$ 9.40

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ING Foreign Fund

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual Fund Return

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class I

 

$1,000.00

 

$1,111.70

 

 

1.35%

 

 

$ 7.19

 

 

 

Class Q

 

1,000.00

 

1,110.10

 

 

1.60%

 

 

8.51

 

 

 

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class I

 

$1,000.00

 

$1,018.40

 

 

1.35%

 

 

$ 6.87

 

 

 

Class Q

 

1,000.00

 

1,017.14

 

 

1.60%

 

 

8.13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ING International Fund

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual Fund Return

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class I

 

$1,000.00

 

$1,076.80

 

 

1.26%

 

 

$ 6.60

 

 

 

Class Q

 

1,000.00

 

1,075.00

 

 

1.51%

 

 

7.90

 

 

 

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
Class I

 

$1,000.00

 

$1,018.85

 

 

1.26%

 

 

$ 6.41

 

 

 

Class Q

 

1,000.00

 

1,017.59

 

 

1.51%

 

 

7.68

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ING International SmallCap Fund

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual Fund Return

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class Q

 

$1,000.00

 

$1,156.30

 

 

1.49%

 

 

$ 8.10

 

 

 

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class Q

 

$1,000.00

 

$1,017.69

 

 

1.49%

 

 

$ 7.58

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ING International Value Fund

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual Fund Return

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class I

 

$1,000.00

 

$1,089.50

 

 

1.23%

 

 

$ 6.48

 

 

 

Class Q

 

1,000.00

 

1,088.90

 

 

1.48%

 

 

7.79

 

 

 

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class I

 

$1,000.00

 

$1,019.00

 

 

1.23%

 

 

$ 6.26

 

 

 

Class Q

 

1,000.00

 

1,017.74

 

 

1.48%

 

 

7.53

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


*                 Expenses are equal to each Fund’s respective annualized expense ratios multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half-year.

 

19


 

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

The Board of Trustees and Shareholders
ING Mutual Funds and ING Mayflower Trust

 

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the portfolios of investments, of ING Global Real Estate Fund, ING Global Value Choice Fund (formerly ING Worldwide Growth Fund), ING Emerging Countries Fund, ING Foreign Fund, ING International Fund, and ING International SmallCap Fund (formerly ING International SmallCap Growth Fund), each a series of ING Mutual Funds, and ING International Value Fund, a series of ING Mayflower Trust, as of October 31, 2005, and the related statements of operations for the year or period then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the years or periods in the two-year period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the years or periods in the three-year period then ended. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. The financial highlights for each of the years or periods prior to November 1, 2002 were audited by other auditors whose report thereon, dated December 17, 2002, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial highlights.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2005 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, or by other appropriate auditing procedures. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of ING Global Real Estate Fund, ING Global Value Choice Fund, ING Emerging Countries Fund, ING Foreign Fund, ING International Fund, ING International SmallCap Fund, and ING International Value Fund as of October 31, 2005, and the results of their operations, the changes in their net assets, and their financial highlights for the periods specified in the first paragraph above, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

 

Boston, Massachusetts
December 22, 2005

 

20


 

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005

 

 

 

ING

 

ING

 

ING

 

 

 

Global

 

Global

 

Emerging

 

 

 

Real Estate

 

Value Choice

 

Countries

 

 

 

Fund

 

Fund

 

Fund

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments in securities at value+*

 

$

174,200,130

 

$

97,494,287

 

$

122,362,835

 

Investment in affiliate**

 

2,663,341

 

 

 

Short-term investments at amortized cost

 

 

6,636,000

 

19,481,000

 

Cash

 

4,002,656

 

3,268,679

 

4,983,923

 

Foreign currencies at value***

 

453,952

 

23,995

 

4,722,120

 

Receivables:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment securities sold

 

 

608,894

 

 

Fund shares sold

 

952,275

 

33,898

 

600,195

 

Dividends and interest

 

370,365

 

221,028

 

604,342

 

Prepaid expenses

 

27,397

 

16,056

 

23,678

 

Total assets

 

182,670,116

 

108,302,837

 

152,778,093

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payable for investment securities purchased

 

1,832,055

 

248,722

 

 

Payable for fund shares redeemed

 

251,344

 

362,726

 

193,817

 

Payable upon receipt of securities loaned

 

 

6,636,000

 

19,481,000

 

Payable to affiliates

 

227,077

 

161,127

 

201,706

 

Payable for trustee fees

 

2,140

 

38,040

 

71,305

 

Other accrued expenses and liabilities

 

70,863

 

127,280

 

154,159

 

Total liabilities

 

2,383,479

 

7,573,895

 

20,101,987

 

NET ASSETS

 

$

180,286,637

 

$

100,728,942

 

$

132,676,106

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET ASSETS WERE COMPRISED OF:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in capital

 

$

145,023,060

 

$

286,806,785

 

$

189,097,429

 

Undistributed net investment income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(accumulated net investment loss)

 

(3,067,440

)

396,508

 

670,204

 

Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and foreign currency related transactions

 

12,000,328

 

(190,054,701

)

(60,910,593

)

Net unrealized appreciation on investments and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

foreign currency related transactions

 

26,330,689

 

3,580,350

 

3,819,066

 

NET ASSETS

 

$

180,286,637

 

$

100,728,942

 

$

132,676,106

 

 


+

 

Including securities loaned at value

 

$

 

$

6,412,204

 

$

18,758,086

 

*

 

Cost of investments in securities

 

$

147,918,813

 

$

93,910,959

 

$

118,623,108

 

**

 

Cost of investment in affiliate

 

$

2,611,784

 

$

 

$

 

***

 

Cost of foreign currencies

 

$

454,090

 

$

24,069

 

$

4,639,658

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

21


 

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

 

 

ING

 

ING

 

ING

 

 

 

Global

 

Global

 

Emerging

 

 

 

Real Estate

 

Value Choice

 

Countries

 

 

 

Fund

 

Fund

 

Fund

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

$

138,313,993

 

$

41,940,766

 

$

87,142,666

 

Shares authorized

 

unlimited

 

unlimited

 

unlimited

 

Par value

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.00

 

Shares outstanding

 

8,069,210

 

2,309,102

 

3,692,533

 

Net asset value and redemption price per share

 

$

17.14

 

$

18.16

 

$

23.60

 

Maximum offering price per share (5.75%)(1)

 

$

18.19

 

$

19.27

 

$

25.04

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class B:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

$

12,302,242

 

$

23,483,290

 

$

12,562,235

 

Shares authorized

 

unlimited

 

unlimited

 

unlimited

 

Par value

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.00

 

Shares outstanding

 

819,716

 

1,193,803

 

542,117

 

Net asset value and redemption price per share(2)

 

$

15.01

 

$

19.67

 

$

23.17

 

Maximum offering price per share

 

$

15.01

 

$

19.67

 

$

23.17

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class C:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

$

27,989,250

 

$

30,918,348

 

$

20,985,203

 

Shares authorized

 

unlimited

 

unlimited

 

unlimited

 

Par value

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.00

 

Shares outstanding

 

1,788,316

 

1,766,465

 

952,145

 

Net asset value and redemption price per share(2)

 

$

15.65

 

$

17.50

 

$

22.04

 

Maximum offering price per share

 

$

15.65

 

$

17.50

 

$

22.04

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

$

1,210,374

 

Shares authorized

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

unlimited

 

Par value

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

$

0.00

 

Shares outstanding

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

52,162

 

Net asset value and redemption price per share

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

$

23.20

 

Maximum offering price per share (3.50%)(3)

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

$

24.04

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class I:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

$

1,681,152

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

Shares authorized

 

unlimited

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

Par value

 

$

0.00

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

Shares outstanding

 

98,101

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

Net asset value and redemption price per share

 

$

17.14

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

Maximum offering price per share

 

$

17.14

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class Q:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

n/a

 

$

4,386,538

 

$

10,775,628

 

Shares authorized

 

n/a

 

unlimited

 

unlimited

 

Par value

 

n/a

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.00

 

Shares outstanding

 

n/a

 

206,448

 

441,990

 

Net asset value and redemption price per share

 

n/a

 

$

21.25

 

$

24.38

 

Maximum offering price per share

 

n/a

 

$

21.25

 

$

24.38

 

 


(1)

 

Maximum offering price is computed at 100/94.25 of net asset value. On purchases of $50,000 or more, the offering price is reduced.

(2)

 

Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charges.

(3)

 

Maximum offering price is comuted at 100/96.50 of net asset value. On purchases of $50,000 or more, the offering price is reduced.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

22


 

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ING

 

ING

 

 

 

ING

 

ING

 

International

 

International

 

 

 

Foreign

 

International

 

SmallCap

 

Value

 

 

 

Fund

 

Fund

 

Fund

 

Fund

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments in securities at value+*

 

$

217,260,206

 

$

115,751,131

 

$

333,759,396

 

$

4,021,654,583

 

Short-term investments at amortized cost

 

4,949,000

 

4,871,000

 

57,748,000

 

104,511,000

 

Repurchase agreement

 

 

4,462,000

 

 

 

Cash

 

9,317,785

 

108

 

6,352,256

 

38,602,717

 

Foreign currencies at value**

 

10,559,977

 

2,931

 

47,913

 

 

Receivables:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment securities sold

 

2,400,054

 

126,892

 

49,768

 

 

Fund shares sold

 

1,801,941

 

218,438

 

880,104

 

3,453,548

 

Dividends and interest

 

251,763

 

371,101

 

1,480,731

 

8,560,301

 

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

currency contracts

 

283,814

 

 

 

 

Prepaid expenses

 

24,493

 

22,922

 

27,342

 

56,495

 

Total assets

 

246,849,033

 

125,826,523

 

400,345,510

 

4,176,838,644

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payable for investment securities purchased

 

3,895,017

 

 

 

 

Payable for fund shares redeemed

 

173,135

 

124,263

 

782,941

 

8,311,190

 

Payable upon receipt of securities loaned

 

4,949,000

 

4,871,000

 

57,748,000

 

104,511,000

 

Unrealized depreciation on forward

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

currency contracts

 

1,435,470

 

 

 

 

Payable to affiliates

 

340,831

 

152,918

 

476,128

 

5,202,694

 

Payable to custodian due to foreign currency

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

overdraft***

 

 

 

 

491

 

Payable for trustee fees

 

1,531

 

37,081

 

6,548

 

27,134

 

Other accrued expenses and liabilities

 

222,994

 

106,581

 

322,293

 

2,170,225

 

Total liabilities

 

11,017,978

 

5,291,843

 

59,335,910

 

120,222,734

 

NET ASSETS

 

$

235,831,055

 

$

120,534,680

 

$

341,009,600

 

$

4,056,615,910

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET ASSETS WERE COMPRISED OF:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in capital

 

$

199,779,225

 

$

121,128,046

 

$

362,281,102

 

$

3,167,036,667

 

Undistributed net investment income

 

1,106,905

 

1,737,694

 

2,368,780

 

31,576,663

 

Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

investments and foreign currency

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

related transactions

 

4,898,594

 

(10,920,904

)

(64,239,012

)

303,993,604

 

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and foreign currency related transactions

 

30,046,331

 

8,589,844

 

40,598,730

 

554,008,976

 

NET ASSETS

 

$

235,831,055

 

$

120,534,680

 

$

341,009,600

 

$

4,056,615,910

 

 


+

 

Including securities loaned at value

 

$

4,912,810

 

$

4,778,120

 

$

54,813,594

 

$

98,489,416

 

*

 

Cost of investments in securities

 

$

185,981,660

 

$

107,153,960

 

$

293,153,130

 

$

3,467,551,238

 

**

 

Cost of foreign currencies

 

$

10,611,329

 

$

2,965

 

$

47,974

 

$

 

***

 

Cost of foreign currencies overdraft

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

(1,570

)

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

23


 

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ING

 

ING

 

 

 

ING

 

ING

 

International

 

International

 

 

 

Foreign

 

International

 

SmallCap

 

Value

 

 

 

Fund

 

Fund

 

Fund

 

Fund

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

 

$

122,882,860

 

 

$

51,192,568

 

 

$

173,612,100

 

$

1,732,331,829

 

Shares authorized

 

 

unlimited

 

 

unlimited

 

 

unlimited

 

unlimited

 

Par value

 

 

$

0.00

 

 

$

0.00

 

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.01

 

Shares outstanding

 

 

8,309,121

 

 

4,667,084

 

 

4,598,867

 

94,508,267

 

Net asset value and redemption price per share

 

 

$

14.79

 

 

$

10.97

 

 

$

37.75

 

$

18.33

 

Maximum offering price per share (5.75%)(1)

 

 

$

15.69

 

 

$

11.64

 

 

$

40.05

 

$

19.45

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class B:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

 

$

22,943,553

 

 

$

16,338,052

 

 

$

57,130,991

 

$

411,070,804

 

Shares authorized

 

 

unlimited

 

 

unlimited

 

 

unlimited

 

unlimited

 

Par value

 

 

$

0.00

 

 

$

0.00

 

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.01

 

Shares outstanding

 

 

1,577,387

 

 

1,548,728

 

 

1,471,364

 

22,898,409

 

Net asset value and redemption price per share(2)

 

 

$

14.55

 

 

$

10.55

 

 

$

38.83

 

$

17.95

 

Maximum offering price per share

 

 

$

14.55

 

 

$

10.55

 

 

$

38.83

 

$

17.95

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class C:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

 

$

87,876,761

 

 

$

15,008,117

 

 

$

52,420,317

 

$

663,625,648

 

Shares authorized

 

 

unlimited

 

 

unlimited

 

 

unlimited

 

unlimited

 

Par value

 

 

$

0.00

 

 

$

0.00

 

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.01

 

Shares outstanding

 

 

6,032,288

 

 

1,422,269

 

 

1,472,722

 

37,059,693

 

Net asset value and redemption price per share(2)

 

 

$

14.57

 

 

$

10.55

 

 

$

35.59

 

$

17.91

 

Maximum offering price per share

 

 

$

14.57

 

 

$

10.55

 

 

$

35.59

 

$

17.91

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class I:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

 

$

1,048,708

 

 

$

23,452,303

 

 

n/a

 

$

1,221,594,290

 

Shares authorized

 

 

unlimited

 

 

unlimited

 

 

n/a

 

unlimited

 

Par value

 

 

$

0.00

 

 

$

0.00

 

 

n/a

 

$

0.01

 

Shares outstanding

 

 

70,257

 

 

2,144,563

 

 

n/a

 

66,448,514

 

Net asset value and redemption price per share

 

 

$

14.93

 

 

$

10.94

 

 

n/a

 

$

18.38

 

Maximum offering price per share

 

 

$

14.93

 

 

$

10.94

 

 

n/a

 

$

18.38

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class Q:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

 

$

1,079,173

 

 

$

14,543,640

 

 

$

57,846,192

 

$

27,993,339

 

Shares authorized

 

 

unlimited

 

 

unlimited

 

 

unlimited

 

unlimited

 

Par value

 

 

$

0.00

 

 

$

0.00

 

 

$

0.00

 

$

0.01

 

Shares outstanding

 

 

72,799

 

 

1,335,418

 

 

1,427,224

 

1,524,074

 

Net asset value and redemption price per share

 

 

$

14.82

 

 

$

10.89

 

 

$

40.53

 

$

18.37

 

Maximum offering price per share

 

 

$

14.82

 

 

$

10.89

 

 

$

40.53

 

$

18.37

 

 


(1)

 

Maximum offering price is computed at 100/94.25 of net asset value. On purchases of $50,000 or more, the offering price is reduced.

(2)

 

Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charges.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

24


 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2005

 

 

 

ING

 

ING

 

ING

 

 

 

Global

 

Global

 

Emerging

 

 

 

Real Estate

 

Value Choice

 

Countries

 

 

 

Fund

 

Fund

 

Fund

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT INCOME:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends, net of foreign taxes withheld*

 

$

4,228,882

 

 

$

2,379,392

 

$

2,865,702

 

Interest

 

116,406

 

 

132,408

 

420,236

 

Securities lending income

 

 

 

10,253

 

40,595

 

Total investment income

 

4,345,288

 

 

2,522,053

 

3,326,533

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXPENSES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment management fees

 

1,375,038

 

 

1,091,559

 

1,424,134

 

Distribution and service fees:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

275,873

 

 

157,468

 

265,309

 

Class B

 

86,945

 

 

262,084

 

132,025

 

Class C

 

177,802

 

 

337,539

 

135,235

 

Class M

 

 

 

 

12,092

 

Class Q

 

 

 

10,505

 

25,481

 

Transfer agent fees:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

52,910

 

 

99,749

 

135,735

 

Class B

 

4,167

 

 

58,079

 

23,617

 

Class C

 

8,512

 

 

75,142

 

24,266

 

Class M

 

 

 

 

2,208

 

Class I

 

84

 

 

 

 

Class Q

 

 

 

1,088

 

4,203

 

Administrative service fees

 

137,502

 

 

109,155

 

113,930

 

Shareholder reporting expense

 

32,065

 

 

102,819

 

44,387

 

Registration fees

 

58,324

 

 

53,010

 

64,535

 

Professional fees

 

20,675

 

 

20,232

 

18,150

 

Custody and accounting expense

 

22,235

 

 

47,840

 

90,429

 

Trustee fees

 

3,953

 

 

5,247

 

4,056

 

Insurance expense

 

1,697

 

 

1,851

 

1,598

 

Miscellaneous expense

 

7,825

 

 

12,650

 

14,311

 

Total expenses

 

2,265,607

 

 

2,446,017

 

2,535,701

 

Net recouped (waived and reimbursed) fees

 

112,929

 

 

(48,215

)

(67,496

)

Net expenses

 

2,378,536

 

 

2,397,802

 

2,468,205

 

Net investment income

 

1,966,752

 

 

124,251

 

858,328

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RELATED TRANSACTIONS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss) on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

12,517,088

 

 

25,260,163

 

46,026,281

 

Foreign currency related transactions

 

(353,065

)

 

(126,821

)

(167,217

)

Payment by affiliate

 

 

 

8,840

 

266,176

 

Net realized gain on investments,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

foreign currency related transactions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and payment by affiliate

 

12,164,023

 

 

25,142,182

 

46,125,240

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

or depreciation on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

10,843,158

 

 

(11,141,392

)

(26,295,657

)

Foreign currency related transactions

 

2,092

 

 

(30,426

)

(60,697

)

Net change in unrealized appreciation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

or depreciation on investments and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

foreign currency related transactions

 

10,845,250

 

 

(11,171,818

)

(26,356,354

)

Net realized and unrealized gain on

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

investments, foreign currency related

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

transactions and payment by affiliate

 

23,009,273

 

 

13,970,364

 

19,768,886

 

Increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

$

24,976,025

 

 

$

14,094,615

 

$

20,627,214

 

 


*

 

Foreign taxes withheld

 

$

256,645

 

 

$

130,683

 

$

385,691

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

25


 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ING

 

ING

 

 

 

ING

 

ING

 

International

 

International

 

 

 

Foreign

 

International

 

SmallCap

 

Value

 

 

 

Fund

 

Fund

 

Fund

 

Fund

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT INCOME:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends, net of foreign taxes withheld*

 

 

$

3,739,100

 

 

$

2,670,663

 

 

$

7,967,211

 

 

$

89,590,031

 

Interest

 

 

316,283

 

 

285,638

 

 

758,864

 

 

10,347,072

 

Securities lending income

 

 

24,892

 

 

10,470

 

 

424,970

 

 

299,769

 

Total investment income

 

 

4,080,275

 

 

2,966,771

 

 

9,151,045

 

 

100,236,872

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXPENSES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment management fees

 

 

1,863,015

 

 

1,147,953

 

 

3,390,664

 

 

40,730,906

 

Distribution and service fees:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

 

248,013

 

 

128,704

 

 

591,465

 

 

5,654,943

 

Class B

 

 

178,519

 

 

165,308

 

 

593,084

 

 

4,475,532

 

Class C

 

 

656,185

 

 

160,979

 

 

503,204

 

 

6,830,989

 

Class Q

 

 

2,852

 

 

24,243

 

 

151,115

 

 

71,976

 

Transfer agent fees:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

 

111,997

 

 

74,741

 

 

274,880

 

 

2,177,078

 

Class B

 

 

20,165

 

 

23,985

 

 

96,312

 

 

516,961

 

Class C

 

 

74,134

 

 

23,374

 

 

81,816

 

 

790,777

 

Class I

 

 

914

 

 

2,257

 

 

 

 

464,180

 

Class Q

 

 

548

 

 

1,021

 

 

5,310

 

 

12,812

 

Administrative service fees

 

 

186,299

 

 

114,794

 

 

339,063

 

 

4,073,046

 

Shareholder reporting expense

 

 

31,995

 

 

37,528

 

 

137,044

 

 

617,995

 

Registration fees

 

 

69,795

 

 

49,308

 

 

58,612

 

 

82,848

 

Professional fees

 

 

17,107

 

 

12,693

 

 

29,140

 

 

244,065

 

Custody and accounting expense

 

 

239,518

 

 

59,340

 

 

163,516

 

 

1,220,150

 

Trustee fees

 

 

4,474

 

 

4,638

 

 

13,513

 

 

147,714

 

Insurance expense

 

 

1,822

 

 

1,649

 

 

5,172

 

 

60,810

 

Miscellaneous expense

 

 

9,442

 

 

9,390

 

 

27,147

 

 

1,268,609

 

Total expenses

 

 

3,716,794

 

 

2,041,905

 

 

6,461,057

 

 

69,441,391

 

Net recouped fees

 

 

25,859

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net expenses

 

 

3,742,653

 

 

2,041,905

 

 

6,461,057

 

 

69,441,391

 

Net investment income

 

 

337,622

 

 

924,866

 

 

2,689,988

 

 

30,795,481

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RELATED TRANSACTIONS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss) on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

 

9,502,106

 

 

15,808,237

 

 

98,030,683

 

 

334,541,367

 

Foreign currency related transactions

 

 

(1,833,185

)

 

(163,812

)

 

(1,085,920

)

 

(1,313,398

)

Payment by affiliate

 

 

 

 

127,510

 

 

914,722

 

 

79,655

 

Net realized gain on investments,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

foreign currency related transactions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and payment by affiliate

 

 

7,668,921

 

 

15,771,935

 

 

97,859,485

 

 

333,307,624

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

or depreciation on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

 

21,552,282

 

 

(3,056,148

)

 

(16,250,317

)

 

193,480,616

 

Foreign currency related transactions

 

 

(1,235,653

)

 

(15,141

)

 

(6,168

)

 

(509,788

)

Net change in unrealized appreciation or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

depreciation on investments and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

foreign currency related transactions

 

 

20,316,629

 

 

(3,071,289

)

 

(16,256,485

)

 

192,970,828

 

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

foreign currency related transactions and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

payment by affiliate

 

 

27,985,550

 

 

12,700,646

 

 

81,603,000

 

 

526,278,452

 

Increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

 

$

28,323,172

 

 

$

13,625,512

 

 

$

84,292,988

 

$

557,073,933

 

 


*

 

Foreign taxes withheld

 

 

$

547,196

 

 

$

278,925

 

 

$

727,389

 

$

11,540,682

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

26


 

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

 

 

ING Global Real Estate Fund

 

 

 

Year

 

Year

 

 

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

 

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM OPERATIONS:

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

$

1,966,752

 

$

1,820,887

 

Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency related transactions

 

12,164,023

 

6,506,097

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments and

 

 

 

 

 

foreign currency related transactions

 

10,845,250

 

9,630,317

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

24,976,025

 

17,957,301

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

(3,673,599

)

(2,020,848

)

Class B

 

(233,025

)

(92,026

)

Class C

 

(422,111

)

(115,157

)

Class I

 

(17,876

)

 

Net realized gains:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

(5,775,476

)

(2,440,018

)

Class B

 

(334,884

)

(103,979

)

Class C

 

(517,618

)

(110,735

)

Total distributions

 

(10,974,589

)

(4,882,763

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:

 

 

 

 

 

Net proceeds from sale of shares

 

95,904,278

 

56,992,662

 

Dividends reinvested

 

8,286,072

 

3,845,479

 

 

 

104,190,350

 

60,838,141

 

Cost of shares redeemed

 

(46,019,544

)

(10,585,102

)

Net increase in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

 

58,170,806

 

50,253,039

 

Net increase in net assets

 

72,172,242

 

63,327,577

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of year

 

108,114,395

 

44,786,818

 

End of year

 

$

180,286,637

 

$

108,114,395

 

Accumulated net investment loss

 

$

(3,067,440

)

$

(778,529

)

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

 

 

ING Global Value Choice Fund

 

ING Emerging Countries Fund

 

 

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

 

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

 

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM OPERATIONS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

124,251

 

$

(748,568

)

$

858,328

 

$

276,515

 

Net realized gain on investments, foreign currency related transactions and payment by affiliate

 

25,142,182

 

21,327,711

 

46,125,240

 

17,726,017

 

Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments and foreign currency related transactions

 

(11,171,818

)

(10,025,365

)

(26,356,354

)

(5,624,977

)

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

14,094,615

 

10,553,778

 

20,627,214

 

12,377,555

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

 

 

(59,355

)

(341,859

)

Class M

 

 

 

 

(2,321

)

Class Q

 

 

 

(13,322

)

(96,899

)

Total distributions

 

 

 

(72,677

)

(441,079

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net proceeds from sale of shares

 

15,058,733

 

13,920,775

 

49,570,991

 

63,742,660

 

Dividends reinvested

 

 

 

65,764

 

387,844

 

 

 

15,058,733

 

13,920,775

 

49,636,755

 

64,130,504

 

Cost of shares redeemed

 

(43,124,283

)

(54,040,277

)

(37,110,260

)

(94,288,735

)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

 

(28,065,550

)

(40,119,502

)

12,526,495

 

(30,158,231

)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

 

(13,970,935

)

(29,565,724

)

33,081,032

 

(18,221,755

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of year

 

114,699,877

 

144,265,601

 

99,595,074

 

117,816,829

 

End of year

 

$

100,728,942

 

$

114,699,877

 

$

132,676,106

 

$

99,595,074

 

Undistributed net investment income at end of year

 

$

396,508

 

$

947

 

$

670,204

 

$

53,249

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

 

 

ING Foreign Fund

 

ING International Fund

 

 

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

 

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

 

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM OPERATIONS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

$

337,622

 

$

22,738

 

$

924,866

 

$

627,166

 

Net realized gain (loss) on investments, foreign currency related transactions and payment by affiliate

 

7,668,921

 

(2,094,226

)

15,771,935

 

12,363,164

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments and foreign currency related transactions

 

20,316,629

 

9,255,618

 

(3,071,289

)

1,122,418

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

28,323,172

 

7,184,130

 

13,625,512

 

14,112,748

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

 

(31,426

)

(500,256

)

(65,485

)

Class B

 

 

(6,143

)

(77,407

)

 

Class C

 

 

(20,429

)

(70,840

)

 

Class I

 

 

(964

)

(268,842

)

(43,979

)

Class Q

 

 

(1,175

)

(93,747

)

(38,000

)

Net realized gains:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

 

(33,310

)

 

 

Class B

 

 

(7,332

)

 

 

Class C

 

 

(26,225

)

 

 

Class I

 

 

(920

)

 

 

Class Q

 

 

(1,471

)

 

 

Return of capital:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

 

(86,197

)

 

 

Class B

 

 

(19,071

)

 

 

Class C

 

 

(68,664

)

 

 

Class I

 

 

(2,392

)

 

 

Class Q

 

 

(3,826

)

 

 

Total distributions

 

 

(309,545

)

(1,011,092

)

(147,464

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net proceeds from sale of shares

 

130,983,247

 

117,807,728

 

34,317,445

 

59,336,093

 

Dividends reinvested

 

 

195,834

 

927,388

 

123,195

 

Redemption fee proceeds

 

 

 

12,635

 

9,571

 

 

 

130,983,247

 

118,003,562

 

35,257,468

 

59,468,859

 

Cost of shares redeemed

 

(42,711,627

)

(19,794,538

)

(30,672,702

)

(67,247,422

)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

 

88,271,620

 

98,209,024

 

4,584,766

 

(7,778,563

)

Net increase in net assets

 

116,594,792

 

105,083,609

 

17,199,186

 

6,186,721

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of year

 

119,236,263

 

14,152,654

 

103,335,494

 

97,148,773

 

End of year

 

$

235,831,055

 

$

119,236,263

 

$

120,534,680

 

$

103,335,494

 

Undistributed net investment income at end of year

 

$

1,106,905

 

$

4,284

 

$

1,737,694

 

$

1,011,247

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

 

 

ING International SmallCap Fund

 

ING International Value Fund

 

 

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

 

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

 

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM OPERATIONS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

2,689,988

 

$

(358,177

)

$

30,795,481

 

$

22,990,839

 

Net realized gain on investments, foreign currency related transactions and payment by affiliate

 

97,859,485

 

75,495,671

 

333,307,624

 

282,586,322

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments and foreign currency related transactions

 

(16,256,485

)

(27,136,347

)

192,970,828

 

450,122,588

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

84,292,988

 

48,001,147

 

557,073,933

 

755,699,749

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO
SHAREHOLDERS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

 

(28,389

)

(24,560,725

)

(10,230,529

)

Class B

 

 

 

(2,978,147

)

(4,813,131

)

Class C

 

 

 

(4,480,827

)

(221,805

)

Class I

 

 

 

(14,637,231

)

 

Class Q

 

 

(35,174

)

(416,197

)

 

Net realized gains:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

 

 

(88,815,999

)

 

Class B

 

 

 

(21,863,296

)

 

Class C

 

 

 

(32,628,011

)

 

Class I

 

 

 

(40,249,883

)

 

Class Q

 

 

 

(1,347,031

)

 

Total distributions

 

 

(63,563

)

(231,977,347

)

(15,265,465

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net proceeds from sale of shares

 

93,365,295

 

102,648,725

 

888,315,865

 

760,539,725

 

Dividends reinvested

 

 

53,883

 

168,697,259

 

11,832,249

 

 

 

93,365,295

 

102,702,608

 

1,057,013,124

 

772,371,974

 

Cost of shares redeemed

 

(158,584,246

)

(170,219,420

)

(1,185,357,264

)

(855,607,324

)

Net decrease in net assets resulting from capital share transactions

 

(65,218,951

)

(67,516,812

)

(128,344,140

)

(83,235,350

)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

 

19,074,037

 

(19,579,228

)

196,752,446

 

657,198,934

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of year

 

321,935,563

 

341,514,791

 

3,859,863,464

 

3,202,664,530

 

End of year

 

$

341,009,600

 

$

321,935,563

 

$

4,056,615,910

 

$

3,859,863,464

 

Undistributed net investment income at end of year

 

$

2,368,780

 

$

36,528

 

$

31,576,663

 

$

46,064,519

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

30


 

ING GLOBAL REAL ESTATE FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period.

 

 

 

Class I

 

 

 

June 3,

 

 

 

2005 to

 

 

 

October 31,

 

 

 

2005(1)

 

Per Share Operating Performance:

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

16.32

 

 

Income from investment operations:

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

$

0.14

*†

 

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

 

$

0.86

 

Total from investment operations

 

$

1.00

 

 

Less distributions from:

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

$

0.18

 

 

Total distributions

 

$

0.18

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

17.14

 

 

Total Return(2)

 

%

6.14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

 

$

1,681

 

 

Ratios to average net assets:

 

 

 

 

Net expenses after expense reimbursement/recoupment(3)

 

%

1.30

 

 

Gross expenses prior to expense reimbursement/recoupment(3)

 

%

1.22

 

 

Net investment income(3)

 

0.85

 

Portfolio turnover rate

 

%

91

 

 

 

(1)              Commencement of operations.

(2)              Total return is calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions at net asset value. Total return for less than one year is not annualized

(3)              Annualized for periods less than one year.

*                 Per share data calculated using average number of shares outstanding throughout the period.

                  Effective November 1, 2004, the Fund adopted a policy to reduce cost of investments for financial statement purposes by the distributions received in excess of income from Real Estate Investment Trusts. The effect of this change for the twelve months ended October 31, 2005 was to decrease the net investment income per share by $0.30, increase net realized and unrealized gain on investments per share by $0.30 and decrease the ratio of net investment income to average net assets from 2.60% to 0.85%.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

31


 

ING GLOBAL VALUE CHOICE FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period.

 

 

 

Class Q

 

 

 

Year Ended October 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

Per Share Operating Performance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

18.61

 

 

17.17

 

 

14.34

 

 

17.87

 

 

30.37

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

0.15

 

 

0.01

 

 

(0.01

)

 

(0.08

)*

 

(0.07

)*

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

 

$

2.49

 

 

1.43

 

 

2.84

 

 

(3.45

)*

 

(11.19

)*

 

Total from investment operations

 

$

2.64

 

 

1.44

 

 

2.83

 

 

(3.53

)

 

(11.26

)

 

Less distributions from:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized gains on investments

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.89

 

 

Tax return of capital

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.35

 

 

Total distributions

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.24

 

 

Payment by affiliate

 

$

0.00

**

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

21.25

 

 

18.61

 

 

17.17

 

 

14.34

 

 

17.87

 

 

Total Return(1)

 

%

14.19

 

8.39

 

 

19.74

 

 

(19.75

)

 

(38.56

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

 

$

4,387

 

 

4,223

 

 

6,454

 

 

8,194

 

 

17,178

 

 

Ratios to average net assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net expense after reimbursement/recoupment and brokerage commission recapture

 

%

1.55

 

 

1.59

 

 

1.54

 

 

1.49

 

 

1.51

 

 

Net expenses after expense reimbursement/recoupment and prior to brokerage commission recapture(2)

 

%

1.55

 

 

1.59

 

 

1.54

 

 

1.49

 

 

1.51

 

 

Gross expenses prior to expense reimbursement/recoupment and brokerage commission recapture

 

%

1.60

 

 

1.51

 

 

1.62

 

 

1.59

 

 

1.60

 

 

Net investment income (loss) after expense reimbursement/ recoupment and brokerage commission recapture(2)

 

%

0.75

 

 

0.05

 

 

(0.04

)

 

(0.47

)

 

(0.30

)

 

Portfolio turnover rate

 

%

129

 

 

101

 

 

125

 

 

281

 

 

302

 

 

 

(1)              Total return is calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions at net asset value. Total return for less than one year is not annualized.

(2)              The Investment Manager has agreed to limit expenses, (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage and extraordinary expenses) subject to possible recoupment by ING Investments, LLC within three years of being incurred.

*                 Per share data calculated using average number of shares outstanding throughout the period.

**          Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.

                  In 2005, there was no impact on total return due to payment by affiliate.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

32


 

ING EMERGING COUNTRIES FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period.

 

 

 

Class Q

 

 

 

Year Ended October 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

Per Share Operating Performance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

20.03

 

 

17.89

 

 

12.80

 

 

12.26

 

 

16.81

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

0.26

 

 

0.09

 

 

0.12

 

 

(0.14

)

 

0.09

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

 

$

4.07

 

 

2.17

 

 

4.97

 

 

0.68

 

 

(4.64

)

 

Total from investment operations

 

$

4.33

 

 

2.26

 

 

5.09

 

 

0.54

 

 

(4.55

)

 

Less distributions from:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

$

0.03

 

 

0.12

 

 

 

 

0.00

*

 

 

 

Total distributions

 

$

0.03

 

 

0.12

 

 

 

 

0.00

*

 

 

 

Payment by affiliate

 

$

0.05

 

 

0.00

*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

24.38

 

 

20.03

 

 

17.89

 

 

12.80

 

 

12.26

 

 

Total Return(1)

 

%

21.89

††

 

12.70

 

39.77

 

 

4.41

 

 

(27.01

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

 

$

10,776

 

 

8,929

 

 

18,168

 

 

21,132

 

 

26,783

 

 

Ratios to average net assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net expenses after expense reimbursement/recoupment(2)

 

%

1.85

 

 

2.10

 

 

1.93

 

 

2.00

 

 

1.97

 

 

Gross expenses prior to expense reimbursement/recoupment

 

%

1.85

 

 

2.00

 

 

2.03

 

 

1.94

 

 

1.98

 

 

Net investment income (loss) after expense reimbursement/recoupment(2)

 

%

1.12

 

 

0.36

 

 

0.59

 

 

(0.24

)

 

0.42

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate

 

%

124

 

 

88

 

 

135

 

 

124

 

 

74

 

 

 

(1)              Total return is calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions at net asset value. Total return for less than one year is not annualized.

(2)              The Investment Manager has agreed to limit expenses, (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage and extraordinary expenses) subject to possible recoupment by ING Investments, LLC within three years of being incurred.

*                 Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.

                  In 2004, 0.25% of the total return consists of a gain on an investment not meeting the Fund’s investment restrictions. Excluding this item, total return would have been 21.64%. There was no impact on total return due to the payment by affiliate.

††            In 2005, 0.25% of the total return consists of a payment by affiliate. Excluding this item, total return would have been 21.64% for the Fund.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

33


 

ING FOREIGN FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period.

 

 

 

Class I

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 10,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2003(1) to

 

 

 

Year Ended October 31,

 

October 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

Per Share Operating Performance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

12.45

 

 

11.05

 

 

10.63

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

0.34

 

 

0.19

 

 

0.00

*

 

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

 

$

2.14

 

 

1.39

 

 

0.42

 

 

Total from investment operations

 

$

2.48

 

 

1.58

 

 

0.42

 

 

Less distributions from:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

$

 

 

0.04

 

 

 

 

Return of capital

 

$

 

 

0.10

 

 

 

 

Net realized gain on investments

 

$

 

 

0.04

 

 

 

 

Total distributions

 

$

 

 

0.18

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

14.93

 

 

12.45

 

 

11.05

 

 

Total Return(2)

 

%

19.92

 

 

14.53

 

 

3.95

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

 

$

1,049

 

 

2,547

 

 

188

 

 

Ratios to average net assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net expenses after expense reimbursement/recoupment(3)(4)

 

%

1.35

 

 

1.25

 

 

1.43

 

 

Gross expenses prior to and expense reimbursement/recoupment(3)

 

%

1.34

 

 

1.50

 

 

5.51

 

 

Net investment income (loss) after proceeds and expense reimbursement/recoupment(3)(4)

 

%

0.97

 

 

1.58

 

 

0.21

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate

 

%

81

 

 

141

 

 

50

 

 

 

 

 

Class Q

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

July 11,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2003(1) to

 

 

 

Year Ended October 31, 

 

October 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

Per Share Operating Performance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

12.40

 

 

11.02

 

 

10.13

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

0.08

 

 

0.09

 

 

(0.00

)*

 

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

 

$

2.34

 

 

1.46

 

 

0.89

 

 

Total from investment operations

 

$

2.42

 

 

1.55

 

 

0.89

 

 

Less distributions from:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

$

 

 

0.03

 

 

 

 

Return of capital

 

$

 

 

0.10

 

 

 

 

Net realized gain on investments

 

$

 

 

0.04

 

 

 

 

Total distributions

 

$

 

 

0.17

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

14.82

 

 

12.40

 

 

11.02

 

 

Total Return(2)

 

%

19.52

 

 

14.28

 

 

8.79

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

 

$

1,079

 

 

1,054

 

 

421

 

 

Ratios to average net assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net expenses after expense reimbursement/recoupment(3)(4)

 

%

1.60

 

 

1.60

 

 

1.85

 

 

Gross expenses prior to and expense reimbursement/recoupment(3)

 

%

1.59

 

 

1.85

 

 

5.93

 

 

Net investment income (loss) after proceeds and expense reimbursement/recoupment(3)(4)

 

%

0.53

 

 

0.34

 

 

(0.17

)

 

Portfolio turnover rate

 

%

81

 

 

141

 

 

50

 

 

 

(1)              Commencement of operations.

(2)              Total return is calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions at net asset value. Total return for less than one year is not annualized.

(3)              Annualized for periods less than one year.

(4)              The Investment Manager has agreed to limit expenses, (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage and extraordinary expenses) subject to possible recoupment by ING Investments, LLC within three years of being incurred.

*                 Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

34


 

ING INTERNATIONAL FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period.

 

 

 

Class I

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

January 15,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2002 to

 

 

 

Year Ended October 31,

 

October 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002(1)

 

Per Share Operating Performance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

9.76

 

8.45

 

7.06

 

8.25

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

$

0.14

 

0.09

 

0.10

 

0.05

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

 

$

1.18

 

1.25

 

1.34

 

(1.24

)

Total from investment operations

 

$

1.32

 

1.34

 

1.44

 

(1.19

)

Less distributions from:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

$

0.15

 

0.03

 

0.05

 

 

Total distributions

 

$

0.15

 

0.03

 

0.05

 

 

Payment by affiliate

 

$

0.01

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

10.94

 

9.76

 

8.45

 

7.06

 

Total Return(2)

 

%

13.73

15.94

 

20.53

 

(14.42

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

 

$

23,452

 

17,211

 

11,582

 

6,384

 

Ratios to average net assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net expenses after expense reimbursement/recoupment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and brokerage commission recapture

 

%

1.26

 

1.26

 

1.33

 

1.48

 

Net expenses after expense reimbursement/recoupment and prior to brokerage commission recapture(3)(4)

 

%

1.26

 

1.26

 

1.33

 

1.48

 

Gross expenses prior to expense reimbursement/recoupment and brokerage commission recapture(3)

 

%

1.26

 

1.22

 

1.34

 

1.53

 

Net investment income after expense reimbursement/recoupment and brokerage commission recapture(3)(4)

 

%

1.34

 

1.13

 

1.29

 

0.72

 

Portfolio turnover rate

 

%

116

 

90

 

100

 

126

 

 

 

 

Class Q

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

February 26,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2001 to

 

 

 

Year Ended October 31,

 

October 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001(1)

 

Per Share Operating Performance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

9.72

 

 

8.43

 

 

7.04

 

 

8.10

 

 

9.89

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

0.08

 

 

0.06

 

 

0.07

 

 

(0.03

)

 

(0.02

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

 

$

1.20

 

 

1.25

 

 

1.37

 

 

(1.03

)

 

(1.77

)

 

Total from investment operations

 

$

1.28

 

 

1.31

 

 

1.44

 

 

(1.06

)

 

(1.79

)

 

Less distributions from:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

$

0.12

 

 

0.02

 

 

0.05

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total distributions

 

$

0.12

 

 

0.02

 

 

0.05

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payment by affiliate

 

$

0.01

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

10.89

 

 

9.72

 

 

8.43

 

 

7.04

 

 

8.10

 

 

Total Return(2)

 

%

13.41

 

15.61

 

 

20.51

 

 

(13.09

)

 

(18.10

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

 

$

14,544

 

 

7,274

 

 

14,755

 

 

6,949

 

 

7

 

 

Ratios to average net assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net expenses after expense reimbursement/recoupment and brokerage commission recapture

 

%

1.51

 

 

1.60

 

 

1.59

 

 

1.61

 

 

2.27

 

 

Net expenses after expense reimbursement/recoupment and prior to brokerage commission recapture(3)(4)

 

%

1.51

 

 

1.60

 

 

1.59

 

 

1.61

 

 

2.27

 

 

Gross expenses prior to expense reimbursement/recoupment and brokerage commission recapture(3)

 

%

1.51

 

 

1.56

 

 

1.59

 

 

1.70

 

 

2.27

 

 

Net investment income (loss) after expense reimbursement/recoupment and brokerage commission recapture(3)(4)

 

%

1.00

 

 

0.73

 

 

0.91

 

 

(0.08

)

 

(0.24

)

 

Portfolio turnover rate

 

%

116

 

 

90

 

 

100

 

 

126

 

 

169

 

 

 

(1)              Commencement of operations.

(2)              Total return is calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions at net asset value. Total return for less than one year is not annualized.

(3)              Annualized for periods less than one year.

(4)              The Investment Manager has agreed to limit expenses, (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage and extraordinary expenses) subject to possible recoupment by ING Investments, LLC within three years of being incurred.

                  In 2005, 0.10% of the total return on Class I and Class Q, respectively, consists of a payment by affiliate. Excluding this item, total return would have been 13.63% and 13.31% for Class I and Class Q, respectively.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

35


 

ING INTERNATIONAL SMALLCAP FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period.

 

 

 

Class Q

 

 

 

Year Ended October 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

Per Share Operating Performance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

31.34

 

 

27.11

 

 

19.54

 

 

23.19

 

 

38.18

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

0.43

**

 

0.10

 

 

0.21

 

 

0.04

 

 

0.00

*

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

 

$

8.66

 

 

4.13

 

 

7.36

 

 

(3.69

)

 

(12.12

)

 

Total from investment operations

 

$

9.09

 

 

4.23

 

 

7.57

 

 

(3.65

)

 

(12.12

)

 

Less distributions from:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

$

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.24

 

 

Net realized gains on investments

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.63

 

 

Total distributions

 

$

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.87

 

 

Payment by affiliate

 

$

0.10

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

40.53

 

 

31.34

 

 

27.11

 

 

19.54

 

 

23.19

 

 

Total Return(1)

 

%

29.32

††

 

15.66

 

38.74

 

 

(15.74

)

 

(34.11

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

 

$

57,846

 

 

61,166

 

 

79,140

 

 

70,404

 

 

91,089

 

 

Ratios to average net assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net expenses after expense reimbursement/recoupment(2)

 

%

1.49

 

 

1.50

 

 

1.59

 

 

1.55

 

 

1.50

 

 

Gross expenses prior to expense reimbursement/recoupment

 

%

1.49

 

 

1.47

 

 

1.58

 

 

1.59

 

 

1.50

 

 

Net investment income (loss) after expense reimbursement/recoupment(2)

 

%

1.18

 

 

0.28

 

 

0.35

 

 

0.07

 

 

0.04

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate

 

%

124

 

 

106

 

 

114

 

 

149

 

 

143

 

 

 

(1)              Total return is calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions at net asset value. Total return for less than one year is not annualized.

(2)              The Investment Manager has agreed to limit expenses, (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage and extraordinary expenses) subject to possible recoupment by ING Investments , LLC within three years of being incurred.

*                 Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.

**          Per share data calculated using average number of shares outstanding throughout the period.

                  In 2004, the Sub-Adviser fully reimbursed the Fund for a loss on a transaction not meeting the Fund’s investment guidelines, which otherwise would have reduced total return by 0.04%.

††            In 2005, 0.32% of the total return on the Fund consists of a payment by affiliate. Excluding this item, total return would have been 29.00% on the Fund.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

36


 

ING INTERNATIONAL VALUE FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

Selected data for a share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period.

 

 

 

Class I

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 18,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2001 to

 

 

 

Year Ended October 31, 

 

October 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001(1)

 

Per Share Operating Performance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

16.96

 

 

13.74

 

 

10.43

 

 

12.35

 

 

13.89

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

$

0.20

 

 

0.16

 

 

0.13

 

 

0.16

 

 

0.02

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

 

$

2.31

 

 

3.20

 

 

3.48

 

 

(1.68

)

 

(1.56

)

 

Total from investment operations

 

$

2.51

 

 

3.36

 

 

3.61

 

 

(1.52

)

 

(1.54

)

 

Less distributions from:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

$

0.29

 

 

0.14

 

 

0.10

 

 

0.14

 

 

 

 

Net realized gains on investments

 

$

0.80

 

 

 

 

0.20

 

 

0.26

 

 

 

 

Total distributions

 

$

1.09

 

 

0.14

 

 

0.30

 

 

0.40

 

 

 

 

Payment by affiliate

 

$

0.00

*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

18.38

 

 

16.96

 

 

13.74

 

 

10.43

 

 

12.35

 

 

Total Return(2)

 

%

15.42

 

24.67

 

 

35.58

 

 

(12.89

)

 

(11.09

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

 

$

1,221,594

 

 

831,142

 

 

482,047

 

 

372,352

 

 

226,067

 

 

Ratios to average net assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses(3)

 

%

1.23

 

 

1.21

 

 

1.29

 

 

1.32

 

 

1.24

 

 

Net investment income(3)

 

%

1.18

 

 

1.18

 

 

1.12

 

 

1.04

 

 

0.62

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate

 

%

21

 

 

29

 

 

9

 

 

20

 

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

Class Q

 

 

 

Year Ended October 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

Per Share Operating Performance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

16.94

 

 

13.73

 

 

10.44

 

 

12.34

 

 

16.68

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

$

0.19

 

 

0.14

 

 

0.10

 

 

0.07

 

 

0.10

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

 

$

2.29

 

 

3.17

 

 

3.49

 

 

(1.63

)

 

(2.42

)

 

Total from investment operations

 

$

2.48

 

 

3.31

 

 

3.59

 

 

(1.56

)

 

(2.32

)

 

Less distributions from:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

$

0.25

 

 

0.10

 

 

0.10

 

 

0.08

 

 

0.14

 

 

Net realized gains on investments

 

$

0.80

 

 

 

 

0.20

 

 

0.26

 

 

1.88

 

 

Total distributions

 

$

1.05

 

 

0.10

 

 

0.30

 

 

0.34

 

 

2.02

 

 

Payment by affiliate

 

$

0.00

*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

18.37

 

 

16.94

 

 

13.73

 

 

10.44

 

 

12.34

 

 

Total Return(2)

 

%

15.20

 

24.32

 

 

35.37

 

 

(13.11

)

 

(15.80

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios and Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

 

$

27,993

 

 

28,862

 

 

29,319

 

 

29,836

 

 

35,802

 

 

Ratios to average net assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses(3)

 

%

1.48

 

 

1.46

 

 

1.54

 

 

1.49

 

 

1.59

 

 

Net investment income(3)

 

%

0.99

 

 

0.89

 

 

0.87

 

 

0.63

 

 

0.91

 

 

Portfolio turnover rate

 

%

21

 

 

29

 

 

9

 

 

20

 

 

15

 

 

 

(1)              Commencement of operations.

(2)              Total return is calculated assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions at net asset value. Total return for less than one year is not annualized.

(3)              Annualized for periods less than one year.

*                 Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.

                  In 2005, there was no impact on total return due to payment by affiliate.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

37


 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005

 

NOTE 1 — ORGANIZATION

 

Organization. The ING Funds included in this report are comprised of ING Mutual Funds (“IMF”) and ING Mayflower Trust (“IMT”); both are organized as open-end investment management companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

 

IMF is a Delaware statutory trust organized in 1992 with ten separate series (“Funds”): ING Global Real Estate Fund (“Global Real Estate”), ING Global Value Choice Fund (“Global Value Choice”), ING Emerging Countries Fund (“Emerging Countries”), ING Foreign Fund (“Foreign”), ING International Fund (“International”) and ING International SmallCap Fund (“International SmallCap”). IMT is a Massachusetts business trust organized in 1993 with one series (Fund), ING International Value Fund (“International Value”). The investment objective of each Fund is described in each Fund’s prospectus.

 

Each Fund offers one or more of the following classes of shares: Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class M and Class Q (Class I and Class Q are presented in a separate annual report). The separate classes of shares differ principally in the applicable sales charges (if any), distribution fees and shareholder servicing fees and transfer agent fees. Shareholders of each class also bear certain expenses that pertain to that particular class. All shareholders bear the common expenses of the Fund and earn income and realized gains/losses from the portfolio pro rata based on the average daily net assets of each class, without distinction between share classes. Differences in per share dividend rates generally result from the differences in separate class expenses, including distribution and shareholder servicing fees. Class B shares, along with their pro rata reinvested dividend shares, automatically convert to Class A shares approximately eight years after purchase.

 

Effective September 2, 2003, International Value was closed to new investments except for shares purchased (1) through the reinvestment of dividends and distributions; (2) by 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans that have selected International Value as an investment option prior to June 28, 2002; (3) by shareholders participating in mutual fund wrap fee programs who were invested in International Value prior to June 28, 2002; (4) by new 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans and new shareholders participating in mutual fund wrap fee programs subject to approval by the Investment Manager and Sub-Adviser based on their assessment of the Fund’s ability to invest the monies consistent with the Fund’s objectives in light of market conditions, the size of the purchase, and other relevant factors relating to International Value, or (5) by employees of the Investment Manager or Sub-Adviser and their affiliates. Proof of eligibility may be required. Employees of the Investment Manager or Sub-Adviser and their affiliates must identify themselves as such at the time of purchase. Failure to do so may result in a rejection of the purchase.

 

NOTE 2 — SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The following significant accounting policies are consistently followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements, and such policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for investment companies.

 

A.    Security Valuation. For all Funds investments in equity securities traded on a national securities exchange are valued at the last reported sale price. Securities reported by NASDAQ will be valued at the NASDAQ official closing prices. Securities traded on an exchange or NASDAQ for which there has been no sale, securities traded in the over-the-counter-market, gold and silver bullion, platinum and palladium are valued at the mean between the last reported bid and ask prices. All investments quoted in foreign currencies will be valued daily in U.S. dollars on the basis of the foreign currency exchange rates prevailing at that time. Debt securities are valued at prices obtained from independent services or from one or more dealers making markets in the securities and may be adjusted based on the Fund’s valuation procedures. U.S. Government obligations are valued by using market quotations or independent pricing services that use prices provided by market-makers or estimates of market values obtained from yield data relating to instruments or securities with similar characteristics.

 

Securities and assets for which market quotations are not readily available (which may include certain restricted securities which are subject to limitations as to their sale) are valued at their fair values as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Fund’s Board in accordance with methods that are specifically authorized by the Board. Securities traded on exchanges, including foreign exchanges, which close earlier than the time that a Fund calculates its next net asset value may also be valued at their fair values as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of a Fund’s Board, in accordance with methods that are specifically authorized by the Board. The valuation techniques applied in any specific instance are likely

 

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NOTE 2 — SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

to vary from case to case. With respect to a restricted security, for example, consideration is generally given to the cost of the investment, the market value of any unrestricted securities of the same class at the time of valuation, the potential expiration of restrictions on the security, the existence of any registration rights, the costs to the Fund related to registration of the security, as well as factors relevant to the issuer itself. Consideration may also be given to the price and extent of any public trading in similar securities of the issuer or comparable companies’ securities.

 

The value of a foreign security traded on an exchange outside the United States is generally based on its price on the principal foreign exchange where it trades as of the time the Fund determines its NAV or if the foreign exchange closes prior to the time the Fund determines its NAV, the most recent closing price of the foreign security on its principal exchange. Trading in certain non-U.S. securities may not take place on all days on which the NYSE is open. Further, trading takes place in various foreign markets on days on which the NYSE is not open. Consequently, the calculation of the Fund’s NAV may not take place contemporaneously with the determination of the prices of securities held by the Fund in foreign securities markets. Further, the value of a Fund’s assets may be significantly affected by foreign trading on days when a shareholder cannot purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. In calculating a Fund’s NAV, foreign securities in foreign currency are converted to U.S. dollar equivalents.

 

If an event occurs after the time at which the market for foreign securities held by the Fund closes but before the time that the Fund’s next NAV is calculated, such event may cause the closing price on the foreign exchange to not represent a readily available reliable market value quotation for such securities at the time the Fund determines its NAV. In such a case, the Fund will use the fair value of such securities as determined under the Fund’s valuation procedures. Events after the close of trading on a foreign market that could require the Fund to fair value some or all of its foreign securities include, among others, securities trading in the U.S. and other markets, corporate announcements, natural and other disasters, and political and other events. Among other elements of analysis in the determination of a security’s fair value, the Board has authorized the use of one or more independent research services to assist with such determinations. An independent research service may use statistical analyses and quantitative models to help determine fair value as of the time a Fund calculates its NAV. There can be no assurance that such models accurately reflect the behavior of the applicable markets or the effect of the behavior of such markets on the fair value of securities, or that such markets will continue to behave in a fashion that is consistent with such models. Unlike the closing price of a security on an exchange, fair value determinations employ elements of judgment. Consequently, the fair value assigned to a security may not represent the actual value that the Fund could obtain if it were to sell the security at the time of the close of the NYSE. Pursuant to procedures adopted by the Board, the Fund is not obligated to use the fair valuations suggested by any research service, and valuation recommendations provided by such research services may be overridden if other events have occurred or if other fair valuations are determined in good faith to be more accurate. Unless an event is such that it causes the Fund to determine that the closing prices for one or more securities do not represent readily available reliable market value quotations at the time the Fund determines its NAV, events that occur between the time of the close of the foreign market on which they are traded and the close of regular trading on the NYSE will not be reflected in the Fund’s NAV. Investments in securities maturing in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which, when combined with accrued interest approximates market value.

 

B.    Security Transactions and Revenue Recognition. Securities transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Realized gains and losses are reported on the basis of identified cost of securities sold. Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Dividend income is recorded, net of any applicable withholding tax, on the ex-dividend date, or for certain foreign securities, when the information becomes available to the Funds. Premium amortization and discount accretion are determined by the effective yield method.

 

The Fund estimates components of distributions from real estate investment trust (REITs). Distributions received in excess of income are recorded as a reduction of cost of the related investments. If the Funds no longer own the applicable securities, any distributions received in excess of income are recorded as realized gains.

 

C.    Foreign Currency Translation. The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. Any foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis:

 

(1)   Market value of investment securities, other assets and liabilities — at the exchange rates prevailing at the end of the day.

 

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NOTE 2 — SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

(2)   Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses — at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.

 

Although the net assets and the market values are presented at the foreign exchange rates at the end of the day, the Funds do not isolate the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gains or losses from investments. For securities that are subject to foreign withholding tax upon disposition, liabilities are recorded on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for the estimated tax withholding based on the securities’ current market value. Upon disposition, realized gains or losses on such securities are recorded net of foreign withholding tax.

 

Reported net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books, and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities other than investments in securities at fiscal year end, resulting from changes in the exchange rate. Foreign security and currency transactions may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with investing in U.S. companies and U.S. Government securities. These risks include, but are not limited to revaluation of currencies and future adverse political and economic developments which could cause securities and their markets to be less liquid and prices more volatile than those of comparable U.S. companies and U.S. Government securities.

 

D.    Foreign Currency Transactions and Futures Contracts. Each Fund may enter into foreign currency exchange transactions to convert to and from different foreign currencies and to and from the U.S. dollar generally in connection with the planned purchases or sales of securities. The Funds either enter into these transactions on a spot basis at the spot rate prevailing in the foreign currency exchange market or uses forward foreign currency contracts to purchase or sell foreign currencies. When the contract is fulfilled or closed, gains or losses are realized. Until then, the gain or loss is included in unrealized appreciation or depreciation. Risks may arise upon entering into forward contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their forward contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.

 

Each Fund may enter into futures contracts involving foreign currency, interest rates, securities and securities indices. A futures contract obligates the seller of the contract to deliver and the purchaser of the contract to take delivery of the type of foreign currency, financial instrument or security called for in the contract at a specified future time for a specified price. Upon entering into such a contract, a Fund is required to deposit and maintain as collateral such initial margin as required by the exchange on which the contract is traded. Pursuant to the contract, a Fund agrees to receive from or pay to the broker an amount equal to the daily fluctuations in the value of the contract. Such receipts or payments are known as variation margin and are recorded as unrealized gains or losses by the Fund. When the contract is closed, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed.

 

E.     Distributions to Shareholders. The Funds record distributions to their shareholders on ex-dividend date. Each Fund pays dividends and capital gains, if any, annually (except Global Real Estate, which pay dividends, if any, quarterly). The Funds may make distributions on a more frequent basis to comply with the distribution requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. The characteristics of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for investment companies.

 

F.     Federal Income Taxes. It is the policy of the Funds to comply with subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code and related excise tax provisions applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of their net investment income and any net realized capital gains to their shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. No capital gain distributions shall be made until any capital loss carryforwards have been fully utilized or expired.

 

The Funds may utilize equalization accounting for tax purposes, where by a portion of redemption payments are treated as distributions of income or gain.

 

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NOTE 2 — SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

G.    Use of Estimates. Management of the Funds has made certain estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets, liabilities, income, and expenses to prepare these financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for investment companies. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

 

H.    Organization Expenses and Offering Costs. Costs incurred with the organization of the Funds were expensed as incurred. Costs incurred with the offering of shares of the Funds are deferred and amortized over a twelve-month period on a straight-line basis.

 

I.      Repurchase Agreements. Each Fund may invest in repurchase agreements only with government securities dealers recognized by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Under such agreements, the seller of the security agrees to repurchase it at a mutually agreed upon time and price. The resale price is in excess of the purchase price and reflects an agreed upon interest rate for the period of time the agreement is outstanding. The period of the repurchase agreements is usually short, from overnight to one week, while the underlying securities generally have longer maturities. Each Fund will receive as collateral securities acceptable to it whose market value is equal to at least 100% of the carrying amount of the repurchase agreements, plus accrued interest, being invested by the Fund. The underlying collateral is valued daily on a mark to market basis to assure that the value, including accrued interest is at least equal to the repurchase price. There would be potential loss to the Fund in the event the Fund is delayed or prevented from exercising its right to dispose of the collateral, and it might incur disposition costs in liquidating the collateral.

 

J.     Securities Lending. Each Fund has the option to temporarily loan up to 30% of its total assets to brokers, dealers or other financial institutions in exchange for a negotiated lender’s fee. The borrower is required to fully collateralize the loans with cash or U.S. Government securities. Generally, in the event of counterparty default, the Fund has the right to use collateral to offset losses incurred. There would be potential loss to the Fund in the event the Fund is delayed or prevented from exercising its right to dispose of the collateral. The Fund bears the risk of loss with respect to the investment of collateral. Engaging in securities lending could have a leveraging effect, which may intensify the credit, market and other risks associated with investing in a Fund.

 

K.    Options Contracts. All Funds may purchase put and call options and may write (sell) put options and covered call options. The Funds may engage in option transactions as a hedge against adverse movements in the value of portfolio holdings or to increase market exposure. Option contracts are valued daily and unrealized gains or losses are recorded based upon the last sales price on the principal exchange on which the options are traded. The Funds will realize a gain or loss upon the expiration or closing of the option contract. When an option is exercised, the proceeds on sales of the underlying security for a written call option, the purchase cost of the security for a written put option, or the cost of the security for a purchased put or call option is adjusted by the amount of premium received or paid. Realized and unrealized gains or losses on option contracts are reflected in the accompanying financial statements. The risk in writing a call option is that the Funds give up the opportunity for profit if the market price of the security increases and the option is exercised. The risk in writing a put option is that the Funds may incur a loss if the market price of the security decreases and the option is exercised. The risk in buying an option is that the Funds pay a premium whether or not the option is exercised. Risks may also arise from an illiquid secondary market or from the inability of counterparties to meet the terms of the contract.

 

L.     Illiquid and Restricted Securities. Each Fund may not invest more than 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities. Illiquid securities are not readily marketable. Disposing of illiquid investments may involve time-consuming negotiation and legal expenses, and it may be difficult or impossible for the Funds to sell them promptly at an acceptable price. Each Fund may also invest in restricted securities which include those sold under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933 (“1933 Act”) or securities offered pursuant to Section 4(2) of the 1933 Act, and/or are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale and may not be publicly sold without registration under the 1933 Act. Certain restricted securities may be considered liquid pursuant to procedures adopted by the Board or may be deemed illiquid because they may not be readily marketable. Illiquid and restricted securities are valued using market quotations when readily available. In the absence of market quotations, the securities are valued based upon their fair value determined under procedures approved by the Board.

 

M.   Delayed Delivery Transaction. The Funds may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued or forward commitment basis. The price of the

 

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NOTE 2 — SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

underlying securities and date when the securities will be delivered and paid for are fixed at the time the transaction is negotiated. The market value of these securities is identified in the Funds’ Portfolio of Investments. Losses may arise due to changes in the market value of the securities or from the inability of counterparties to meet the terms of the contract. In connection with such purchases, the Funds are required to segregate liquid assets sufficient to cover the purchase price.

 

NOTE 3 — INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

For the year ended October 31, 2005, the cost of purchases and proceeds from the sales of securities, excluding short-term securities, were as follows:

 

 

 

Purchases

 

Sales

 

Global Real Estate

 

$173,370,841

 

$  123,334,533

 

Global Value Choice

 

138,155,489

 

167,790,207

 

Emerging Countries

 

142,492,694

 

135,260,926

 

Foreign

 

218,049,170

 

145,008,809

 

International

 

133,965,201

 

128,793,613

 

International SmallCap

 

413,148,346

 

475,065,711

 

International Value

 

825,373,772

 

1,108,212,398

 

 

NOTE 4 — REDEMPTION FEES

 

International imposes a 2% redemption fee on Class A shares redeemed (including in connection with an exchange) within 30 days or less from their date of purchase. The redemption fee is recorded as an addition to paid-in capital. Total redemption fee proceeds for the years ended October 31, 2005 and 2004 were $12,635 and $9,571, respectively, and are set forth in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.

 

NOTE 5 — INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE FEES

 

Each of the Funds has entered into an Investment Management Agreement with ING Investments, LLC (the “Investment Manager”). The Investment Management Agreements compensate the Investment Manager with a fee, computed daily and payable monthly, based on the average daily net assets of each Fund, at the following annual rates:

 

 

 

As a percentage of average net assets

Global Real Estate

 

1.00% on the first $250 million; 0.90% on the next $250 million; and 0.80% thereafter

Global Value Choice

 

1.00% on the first $250 million; 0.90% on the next $250 million; 0.80% on the next $500 million; and 0.75% thereafter

Emerging Countries

 

1.25%

Foreign

 

1.00% on the first $500 million; and 0.90% thereafter

International

 

1.00%

International SmallCap

 

1.00% on first $500 million; 0.90% on next $500 million; and 0.85% thereafter

International Value

 

1.00%

 

ING Clarion Real Estate Securities L.P. (“ING Clarion”) a registered investment adviser, serves as a Sub-Adviser to Global Real Estate pursuant to a Sub-Advisory Agreement between the Investment Manager and ING Clarion.

 

NWQ Investment Management Company (“NWQ”), a registered investment adviser, serves as a Sub-Adviser to Global Value Choice pursuant to a Sub-Advisory Agreement between the Investment Manager and NWQ.

 

Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. (“Brandes”), a registered investment adviser, serves as a Sub-Adviser to Emerging Countries and International Value pursuant to a Sub-Advisory Agreement between the Investment Manager and Brandes.

 

Julius Baer Investment Management, LLC (“JBIM”), a registered investment adviser wholly-owned by the Julius Baer Group, serves as Sub-Adviser to Foreign pursuant to a Sub-Advisory Agreement between the Investment Manager and JBIM.

 

ING Investment Management Co. (“ING IM”), a registered investment adviser serves as Sub-Adviser to International pursuant to a Sub-Advisory Agreement between the Investment Manager and ING IM.

 

Acadian Asset Management (“Acadian”), a registered investment adviser, serves as a Sub-Adviser to International SmallCap pursuant to a Sub-Advisory Agreement between the Investment Manager and Acadian.

 

ING Funds Services, LLC (the “Administrator”), serves as administrator to each Fund. The Funds pay the Administrator a fee calculated at an annual rate of 0.10% of each Fund’s average daily net assets.

 

International Value Fund also pays the Administrator an annual shareholder account-servicing fee of $5.00 for each account of beneficial owners of shares.

 

The Investment Manager, ING IM, ING Clarion and the Administrator are indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of ING Groep N.V. (“ING Groep”). ING Groep is one of the largest financial services organizations in the world, and offers an array of banking, insurance and asset management services to both individual and institutional investors.

 

NOTE 6 — DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE FEES

 

Each share class of the Funds, except Class I, has adopted a Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (the “12b-1 Plans”), whereby ING Funds Distributor, LLC (the “Distributor”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of ING Groep, is reimbursed or compensated (depending on the class of shares) by the Funds for expenses incurred in the distribution of each Funds’ shares (“Distribution Fees”). Pursuant to the 12b-1 Plans, the Distributor is entitled to a payment each month for expenses incurred in the distribution and promotion of each Fund’s shares, including expenses incurred in printing prospectuses and reports used for sales purposes, expenses incurred

 

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NOTE 6 — DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE FEES (continued)

 

in preparing and printing sales literature and other such distribution related expenses, including any distribution or shareholder servicing fees (“Service Fees”) paid to securities dealers who have executed a distribution agreement with the Distributor. Under the 12b-1 Plans, each class of shares of the Fund pays the Distributor a Distribution and/or Service Fee based on average daily net assets at the following annual rates:

 

 

 

Class A

 

Class B

 

Class C

 

Class M

 

Class Q

 

Global Real Estate

 

0.25

%

 

1.00

%

 

1.00

%

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

Global Value Choice

 

0.35

%

 

1.00

%

 

1.00

%

 

N/A

 

 

0.25

%

 

Emerging Countries

 

0.35

%(1)

 

1.00

%

 

1.00

%

 

1.00

%(2)

 

0.25

%

 

Foreign

 

0.25

%

 

1.00

%

 

1.00

%

 

N/A

 

 

0.25

%

 

International

 

0.25

%

 

1.00

%

 

1.00

%

 

N/A

 

 

0.25

%

 

International SmallCap

 

0.35

%

 

1.00

%

 

1.00

%

 

N/A

 

 

0.25

%

 

International Value

 

0.30

%

 

1.00

%

 

1.00

%

 

N/A

 

 

0.25

%

 

 


(1)          ING Funds Distributor, LLC has agreed to waive 0.10% of the Distribution Fee for Class A shares of Emerging Countries for the period from January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005.

(2)          ING Funds Distributor, LLC has agreed to waive 0.25% of the Distribution Fee for Class M shares of Emerging Countries.

 

Fees paid to the Distributor by class during the year ended October 31, 2005 are shown in the accompanying Statements of Operations.

 

The Distributor also receives the proceeds of the initial sales charge paid by shareholders upon the purchase of Class A shares, and the contingent deferred sales charge paid by shareholders upon certain redemptions for Class A, Class B, Class C and Class M shares. For the year ended October 31, 2005, the Distributor retained the following amounts in sales charges for the Funds:

 

 

 

Class A

 

Class B

 

Class C

 

Class M

 

Initial Sales Charges

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global Real Estate

 

$

76,837

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

Global Value Choice

 

 

6,567

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

Emerging Countries

 

 

30,457

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

$146

 

 

Foreign

 

 

76,564

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

International

 

 

11,394

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

International SmallCap

 

 

20,479

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

International Value

 

 

2,469

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

International

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Value Choice

 

 

7,489

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

Precious Metals

 

 

13,434

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

Russia

 

 

248,873

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

Contingent Deferred

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales Charges

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global Real Estate

 

$

29

 

$ 32,065

 

 

$5,284

 

 

N/A

 

 

Global Value Choice

 

 

365

 

89,918

 

 

415

 

 

N/A

 

 

Emerging Countries

 

 

18,250

 

29,798

 

 

16

 

 

N/A

 

 

Foreign

 

 

21

 

56,426

 

 

2,704

 

 

N/A

 

 

International

 

 

49

 

40,192

 

 

1,316

 

 

N/A

 

 

International SmallCap

 

 

78,165

 

153,738

 

 

2,317

 

 

N/A

 

 

International Value

 

 

7,534

 

593,800

 

 

7,385

 

 

N/A

 

 

 

NOTE 7 — OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES AND RELATED PARTIES

 

At October 31, 2005, the Funds had the following amounts recorded in payable to affiliates on the accompanying Statements of Assets and Liabilities (See Notes 5 and 6):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued

 

 

 

Shareholder

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment

 

Accrued

 

Services and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management

 

Administrative

 

Distribution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fees

 

Fees

 

Fees

 

Recoupment

 

Total

 

Global Real Estate

 

$

149,876

 

$

14,987

 

$

62,214

 

$

 

$

227,077

 

Global Value Choice

 

86,204

 

8,620

 

60,210

 

6,093

 

161,127

 

Emerging Countries

 

140,723

 

11,258

 

57,150

 

(7,425

)

201,706

 

Foreign Fund

 

196,652

 

19,665

 

118,439

 

6,075

 

340,831

 

International

 

102,024

 

10,202

 

40,692

 

 

152,918

 

International SmallCap

 

290,128

 

29,012

 

156,988

 

 

476,128

 

International Value

 

3,477,242

 

347,720

 

1,377,732

 

 

5,202,694

 

 

ING Funds Distributor, LLCmade the following payments in settlement of an administrative proceeding as described in Note16 and as reflected in the accompanying Statement of Operations for each Fund.

 

Emerging Countries

 

$266,176

 

International

 

127,510

 

International SmallCap

 

914,722

 

International Value

 

79,655

 

 

At October 31, 2005, the following indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of ING Groep owned shares of the following Funds:

 

ING National Nederlanden Intervest — Global Real Estate (27.97%).

 

ING National Trust — International (24.94%).

 

Control is defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“1940 Act”) as the beneficial ownership, either directly or through one or more controlled companies, of more than 25% of the voting securities of a company. Investment activities of these shareholders could have a material impact on the Funds.

 

The Investment Manager may direct the Fund’s portfolio managers to use their best efforts (subject to obtaining best execution of each transaction) to allocate a Portfolio’s equity security transactions through certain designated broker-dealers. The designated broker-dealer, in turn, will reimburse a portion of the brokerage commissions to pay certain expenses of that Fund. Any amounts credited to a Fund are reflected as a reimbursement of expenses in the Statements of Operations.

 

Each Fund has adopted a Retirement Policy covering all independent trustees of the Fund who will have served as an independent trustee for at least five years at the time of retirement. Benefits under this plan are

 

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NOTE 7 — OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES AND RELATED PARTIES (continued)

 

based on an annual rate as defined in the plan agreement.

 

The following is a summary of the transaction during the year ended October 31, 2005 in which the issuer was an affiliate of the ING Family of Funds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Realized

 

 

 

ING Global Real

 

 

 

 

 

gain on

 

Value

 

Estate Fund

 

 

Purchases

 

investment

 

at

 

 

 

Shares

 

Cost

 

securities

 

10/31/2005

 

ING UK Real Estate Income Trust Ltd.

 

1,475,000

 

$2,611,784

 

$51,557

 

$2,663,341

 

 

NOTE 8 — OTHER ACCRUED EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES

 

At October 31, 2005, the funds had the following payables included in Other Accrued Expenses and Liabilities on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities that exceeded 5% of total liabilities:

 

 

 

Transfer Agent Fees

 

International Value

 

$1,008,825

 

 

NOTE 9 — EXPENSE LIMITATIONS

 

The Investment Manager has agreed to limit expenses, excluding interest, taxes, brokerage and extraordinary expenses to the levels listed below:

 

Maximum Operating Expense Limit (as a percentage of average net assets)

 

 

 

Class A

 

Class B

 

Class C

 

Class I

 

Class M

 

Class Q

 

Global Real Estate

 

1.75

%

 

2.50

%

 

2.50

%

 

1.50

%

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

Global Value Choice

 

1.85

%

 

2.50

%

 

2.50

%

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

1.75

%

 

Emerging Countries(1)

 

2.25

%

 

2.90

%

 

2.90

%

 

N/A

 

 

2.65

%

 

2.15

%

 

Foreign(2)

 

1.95

%

 

2.70

%

 

2.70

%

 

1.60

%

 

N/A

 

 

1.85

%

 

International(3)

 

2.75

%

 

3.50

%

 

3.50

%

 

2.50

%

 

N/A

 

 

2.75

%

 

International SmallCap

 

1.95

%

 

2.60

%

 

2.60

%

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

1.85

%

 

International Value

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

 


(1)          Effective January 1, 2005, pursuant to a side agreement, ING Investments has lowered the expense limits for Emerging Countries through at least December 31, 2005. The expense limits for Emerging Countries are 2.10%, 2.85%, 2.85%, 2.60% and 2.10% for Class A, B, C, M and Q shares, respectively. If, after December 31, 2005, ING Investments elects not to renew the side agreement, the expense limits will revert to the limits listed in the table above. There is no guarantee that this side agreement will continue after that date. The side agreement will only renew if ING Investments elects to renew it. Any fees waived pursuant to the side agreement shall not be eligible for recoupment.

(2)          Pursuant to a side agreement dated February 1, 2005, ING Investments has lowered the expense limits for Foreign through at least March 1, 2006. The expense limits for the Foreign are 1.70%, 2.45%, 2.45%, 1.35% and 1.60% for Class A, B, C, I and Q, respectively. If, after March 1, 2006, ING Investments elects not to renew the side agreement, the expense limits will revert to the limits listed in the table above. There is no guarantee that this side agreement will continue after that date. The side agreement will only renew if ING Investments, LLC elects to renew it.

(3)          Pursuant to a side agreement dated February 1, 2005, ING Investments has lowered the expense limits for International through at least March 1, 2006. The expense limits for the International are 1.95%, 2.70%, 2.70%, 1.60% and 1.85% for Class A, B, C, I and Q, respectively. If, after March 1, 2006, ING Investments elects not to renew the side agreement, the expense limits will revert to the limits listed in the table above. There is no guarantee that this side agreement will continue after that date. The side agreement will only renew if ING Investments, LLC elects to renew it.

 

The Investment Manager may at a later date recoup from a fund management fees waived and other expenses assumed by the Investment Manager during the previous 36 months, but only if, after such recoupment, a fund’s expense ratio does not exceed the percentage described above. Waived and reimbursed fees net of any recoupment by the Investment Manager of such waived and reimbursed fees are reflected on the accompanying Statements of Operations for each fund. Amounts payable by the Investment Manager are reflected on the accompanying Statements of Assets and Liabilities for each fund.

 

As of October 31, 2005, the amounts of waived or reimbursed fees that are subject to possible recoupment by the Investment Manager, and the related expiration dates are as follows:

 

 

 

October 31,

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

2007

 

2008

 

Total

 

Global Value Choice

 

$122,064

 

$        —

 

$62,559

 

$184,623

 

Foreign

 

36,612

 

193,424

 

8,141

 

238,177

 

 

The Expense Limitation Agreements are contractual and shall renew automatically for one-year terms unless ING Investments provides written notice of the termination of the Expense Limitation Agreement within 90 days of the end of the then current term.

 

NOTE 10 — LINE OF CREDIT

 

All of the Funds included in this report, in addition to certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, have entered into an unsecured committed revolving line of credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with The Bank of New York for an aggregate amount of $125,000,000. The proceeds may be used only to: (1) temporarily finance the purchase

 

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NOTE 10 — LINE OF CREDIT (continued)

 

and sale of securities; (2) finance the redemption of shares of an investor in the Funds; and (3) enable the Funds to meet other emergency expenses as defined in the Credit Agreement. The Funds to which the line of credit is available pay a commitment fee equal to 0.09% per annum on the daily unused portion of the committed line amount payable quarterly in arrears.  The following Funds utilized the line of credit during the year ended October 31, 2005:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Approximate

 

 

 

 

 

Approximate

 

Weighted

 

 

 

Days

 

Average Daily

 

Average

 

 

 

Utilized

 

Balance

 

Interest Rate

 

Global Value Choice

 

1

 

 

$  610,000

 

2.74

%

 

Emerging Countries

 

42

 

 

1,188,690

 

2.65

%

 

International

 

3

 

 

1,453,333

 

3.91

%

 

International SmallCap

 

26

 

 

3,137,692

 

3.46

%

 

International Value

 

2

 

 

1,945,000

 

3.98

%

 

 

NOTE 11 — CAPITAL SHARES

 

Transactions in capital shares and dollars were as follows:

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

Class B Shares

 

Class C Shares

 

 

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

 

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

 

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2005

 

2004

 

2005

 

2004

 

Global Real Estate (Number of Shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

3,934,092

 

3,404,489

 

555,131

 

270,873

 

1,428,969

 

455,181

 

Dividends reinvested

 

464,771

 

264,415

 

31,215

 

12,799

 

41,618

 

15,520

 

Shares redeemed

 

(2,535,905

)

(643,917

)

(113,195

)

(65,421

)

(232,975

)

(62,590

)

Net increase in shares outstanding

 

1,862,958

 

3,024,987

 

473,151

 

218,251

 

1,237,612

 

408,111

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global Real Estate ($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

$

64,903,422

 

$

47,609,673

 

$

7,963,178

 

$

3,405,207

 

$

21,436,748

 

$

5,977,782

 

Dividends reinvested

 

7,259,137

 

3,502,989

 

429,581

 

151,651

 

597,354

 

190,839

 

Shares redeemed

 

(40,814,853

)

(8,952,960

)

(1,640,044

)

(814,481

)

(3,564,647

)

(817,661

)

Net increase

 

$

31,347,706

 

$

42,159,702

 

$

6,752,715

 

$

2,742,377

 

$

18,469,455

 

$

5,350,960

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year

 

Year

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global Real Estate (Number of Shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

98,101

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase in shares outstanding

 

98,101

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global Real Estate ($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

$

1,600,930

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase

 

$

1,600,930

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

Class B Shares

 

Class C Shares

 

 

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

 

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

 

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2005

 

2004

 

2005

 

2004

 

Global Value Choice (Number of Shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

516,545

 

389,201

 

101,943

 

73,694

 

150,930

 

36,931

 

Shares redeemed

 

(1,098,757

)

(1,352,279

)

(550,241

)

(621,523

)

(696,774

)

(881,072

)

Net decrease in shares outstanding

 

(582,212

)

(963,078

)

(448,298

)

(547,829

)

(545,844

)

(844,141

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global Value Choice ($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

$

8,997,761

 

$

6,113,303

 

$

1,939,488

 

$

1,315,415

 

$

2,547,625

 

$

593,544

 

Shares redeemed

 

(19,124,741

)

(21,218,533

)

(10,345,519

)

(10,710,909

)

(11,682,829

)

(13,463,169

)

Net decrease

 

$

(10,126,980

)

$

(15,105,230

)

$

(8,406,031

)

$

(9,395,494

)

$

(9,135,204

)

$

(12,869,625

)

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

NOTE 11 — CAPITAL SHARES (continued)

 

 

 

Class Q Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year

 

Year

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global Value Choice (Number of Shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

78,062

 

322,006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(98,578

)

(471,023

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net decrease in shares outstanding

 

(20,516

)

(149,017

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global Value Choice ($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

$

1,573,859

 

$

5,898,513

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(1,971,194

)

(8,647,666

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net decrease

 

$

(397,335

)

$

(2,749,153

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

Class B Shares

 

Class C Shares

 

 

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

 

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

 

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2005

 

2004

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emerging Countries (Number of Shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

1,264,116

 

2,481,332

 

171,033

 

170,377

 

575,933

 

110,041

 

Dividends reinvested

 

2,583

 

17,566

 

 

 

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(1,042,704

)

(3,183,675

)

(285,210

)

(471,944

)

(154,421

)

(194,329

)

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

 

223,995

 

(684,777

)

(114,177

)

(301,567

)

421,512

 

(84,288

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emerging Countries ($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

$

28,706,819

 

$

44,674,187

 

$

3,787,933

 

$

3,235,271

 

$

12,439,033

 

$

2,025,487

 

Dividends reinvested

 

53,415

 

299,006

 

 

 

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(22,759,798

)

(57,391,860

)

(6,281,049

)

(8,665,978

)

(3,238,715

)

(3,381,445

)

Net increase (decrease)

 

$

6,000,436

 

$

(12,418,667

)

$

(2,493,116

)

$

(5,430,707

)

$

9,200,318

 

$

(1,355,958

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M Shares

 

Class Q Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emerging Countries (Number of Shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

3,080

 

8,597

 

197,600

 

725,259

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends reinvested

 

 

136

 

579

 

4,931

 

 

 

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(9,604

)

(22,317

)

(202,059

)

(1,300,028

)

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

 

(6,524

)

(13,584

)

(3,880

)

(569,838

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emerging Countries ($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

$

67,841

 

$

165,338

 

$

4,569,365

 

$

13,642,377

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends reinvested

 

 

2,297

 

12,349

 

86,541

 

 

 

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(209,918

)

(415,172

)

(4,620,780

)

(24,434,280

)

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

 

$

(142,077

)

$

(247,537

)

$

(39,066

)

$

(10,705,362

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

Class B Shares

 

Class C Shares

 

 

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

 

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

 

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2005

 

2004

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign (Number of Shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

5,350,389

 

5,895,029

 

864,486

 

895,922

 

3,258,501

 

3,047,613

 

Dividends reinvested

 

 

8,613

 

 

2,178

 

 

6,274

 

Shares redeemed

 

(2,127,775

)

(1,416,210

)

(205,551

)

(101,946

)

(598,703

)

(190,098

)

Net increase in shares outstanding

 

3,222,614

 

4,487,432

 

658,935

 

796,154

 

2,659,798

 

2,863,789

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign ($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

$

74,069,872

 

$

68,898,162

 

$

11,879,135

 

$

10,448,476

 

$

44,999,926

 

$

35,702,440

 

Dividends reinvested

 

 

93,658

 

 

23,547

 

 

67,948

 

Shares redeemed

 

(29,478,835

)

(16,353,436

)

(2,815,133

)

(1,180,328

)

(8,239,806

)

(2,198,012

)

Net increase

 

$

44,591,037

 

$

(52,638,384

)

$

9,064,002

 

$

9,291,695

 

$

36,760,120

 

$

33,572,376

 

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

NOTE 11 — CAPITAL SHARES (continued)

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

Class Q Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign (Number of Shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

1,482

 

187,096

 

1,009

 

51,642

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends reinvested

 

 

387

 

 

597

 

 

 

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(135,704

)

(1

)

(13,187

)

(5,471

)

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

 

(134,222

)

187,482

 

(12,178

)

46,768

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign ($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

$

20,576

 

$

2,149,750

 

$

13,738

 

$

608,900

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends reinvested

 

 

4,209

 

 

6,472

 

 

 

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(1,983,638

)

(12

)

(194,215

)

(62,750

)

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

 

$

(1,963,062

)

$

2,153,947

 

$

(180,477

)

$

552,622

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

Class B Shares

 

Class C Shares

 

 

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

 

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

 

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2005

 

2004

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International (Number of Shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

1,286,982

 

3,451,836

 

398,615

 

505,076

 

158,046

 

393,597

 

Dividends reinvested

 

45,507

 

4,890

 

6,257

 

 

3,911

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(1,528,096

)

(3,759,822

)

(454,549

)

(422,474

)

(461,767

)

(437,630

)

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

 

(195,607

)

(303,096

)

(49,677

)

82,602

 

(299,810

)

(44,033

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International ($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

$

13,471,465

 

$

31,757,670

 

$

4,018,737

 

$

4,510,934

 

$

1,592,528

 

$

3,490,125

 

Dividends reinvested

 

464,320

 

41,300

 

61,882

 

 

38,715

 

 

Redemption fee proceeds

 

12,635

 

9,571

 

 

 

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(15,999,726

)

(35,163,553

)

(4,604,837

)

(3,794,744

)

(4,666,612

)

(3,937,183

)

Net increase (decrease)

 

$

(2,051,306

)

$

(3,355,012

)

$

(524,218

)

$

716,190

 

$

(3,035,369

)

$

(447,058

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

Class Q Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International (Number of Shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

618,736

 

1,345,222

 

832,726

 

818,308

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends reinvested

 

26,513

 

5,236

 

9,243

 

4,519

 

 

 

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(264,569

)

(957,334

)

(255,015

)

(1,824,099

)

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

 

380,680

 

393,124

 

586,954

 

(1,001,272

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International ($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

$

6,503,305

 

$

12,342,742

 

$

8,731,410

 

$

7,234,622

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends reinvested

 

268,842

 

43,979

 

93,629

 

37,916

 

 

 

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(2,749,364

)

(8,621,051

)

(2,652,163

)

(15,730,891

)

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

 

$

4,022,783

 

$

3,765,670

 

$

6,172,876

 

$

(8,458,353

)

 

 

 

 

 

47


 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

NOTE 11 — CAPITAL SHARES (continued)

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

Class B Shares

 

Class C Shares

 

 

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

 

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

 

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2005

 

2004

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International SmallCap (Number of Shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

2,004,704

 

2,416,993

 

224,730

 

215,764

 

190,803

 

139,627

 

Dividends reinvested

 

 

864

 

 

 

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(2,690,302

)

(3,047,832

)

(678,220

)

(640,673

)

(438,858

)

(491,748

)

Net decrease in shares outstanding

 

(685,598

)

(629,975

)

(453,490

)

(424,909

)

(248,055

)

(352,121

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International SmallCap ($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

$

69,514,851

 

$

67,323,822

 

$

7,909,327

 

$

6,380,056

 

$

6,229,347

 

$

3,856,477

 

Dividends reinvested

 

 

21,615

 

 

 

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(92,289,760

)

(84,650,202

)

(23,667,520

)

(18,689,602

)

(14,015,886

)

(13,154,747

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net decrease

 

$

(22,774,909

)

$

(17,304,765

)

$

(15,758,193

)

$

(12,309,546

)

$

(7,786,539

)

$

(9,298,270

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class Q Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year

 

Year

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International SmallCap (Number of Shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

268,648

 

882,652

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends reinvested

 

 

1,207

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(793,003

)

(1,851,928

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net decrease in shares outstanding

 

(524,355

)

(968,069

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International SmallCap ($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

$

9,711,770

 

$

25,088,370

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends reinvested

 

 

32,268

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(28,611,080

)

(53,724,869

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net decrease

 

$

(18,899,310

)

$

(28,604,231

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

Class B Shares

 

Class C Shares

 

 

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

 

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

 

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2005

 

2004

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International Value (Number of Shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

22,440,717

 

27,310,058

 

733,853

 

679,383

 

579,699

 

167,511

 

Dividends reinvested

 

4,658,879

 

521,473

 

1,078,233

 

 

1,619,582

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(43,203,094

)

(37,013,357

)

(6,355,256

)

(4,509,591

)

(5,949,587

)

(6,201,914

)

Net decrease in shares outstanding

 

(16,103,498

)

(9,181,826

)

(4,543,170

)

(3,830,208

)

(3,750,306

)

(6,034,403

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International Value ($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

$

389,616,539

 

$

426,282,785

 

$

12,423,736

 

$

10,492,016

 

$

9,661,315

 

$

2,545,765

 

Dividends reinvested

 

78,640,245

 

7,159,457

 

17,941,796

 

 

26,885,154

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(748,947,369

)

(582,960,037

)

(109,082,787

)

(69,353,813

)

(101,804,139

)

(95,278,538

)

Net decrease

 

$

(280,690,585

)

$

(149,517,795

)

$

(78,717,255

)

$

(58,861,797

)

$

(65,257,670

)

$

(92,732,773

)

 

48


 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

NOTE 11 — CAPITAL SHARES (continued)

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

Class Q Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

Year

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

October 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International Value (Number of Shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

27,489,973

 

20,029,766

 

27,155

 

44,672

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends reinvested

 

2,611,199

 

334,126

 

69,842

 

6,447

 

 

 

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(12,662,805

)

(6,425,560

)

(276,510

)

(482,259

)

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

 

17,438,367

 

13,938,332

 

(179,513

)

(431,140

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International Value ($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

$

476,140,222

 

$

320,534,434

 

$

474,053

 

$

684,725

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends reinvested

 

44,050,433

 

4,584,206

 

1,179,631

 

88,586

 

 

 

 

 

Shares redeemed

 

(220,723,705

)

(100,439,982

)

(4,799,264

)

(7,574,954

)

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

 

$

299,466,950

 

$

224,678,658

 

$

(3,145,580

)

$

(6,801,643

)

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE 12 — ILLIQUID SECURITIES

 

Pursuant to guidelines adopted by the Fund’s Board, the following securities have been deemed to be illiquid. The Funds currently limit investments in illiquid securities to 15% of the Fund’s net assets, at market value, at time of purchase.

 

Fund

 

Security

 

Shares

 

Initial
Acquisition
Date

 

Cost

 

Value

 

Percent
of Net
Assets

 

Emerging
Countries

 

Siam Makro PCL

 

1,506,200

 

03/29/05

 

$

2,231,811

 

$

2,030,666

 

1.5

%

 

Foreign

 

Centrenergo ADR

 

1,530

 

12/17/03

 

$

3,623

 

$

9,104

 

 

 

 

NOTE 13 — CONCENTRATION OF RISKS

 

Foreign Securities (All Funds). Investments in foreign securities may entail risks not present in domestic investments. Since investments of securities are denominated in foreign currencies, changes in the relationship of these foreign currencies to the U.S. dollar can significantly affect the value of the investments and earnings of the Funds. Foreign investments may also subject the Funds to foreign government exchange restrictions, expropriation, taxation or other political, social or economic developments, as well as from movements in currency, security value and interest rate, all of which could affect the market and/or credit risk of the investments.

 

Emerging Markets Investments (All Funds). Because of less developed markets and economies and, in some countries, less mature governments and governmental institutions, the risks of investing in foreign securities can be intensified in the case of investments in issuers domiciled or doing substantial business in emerging market countries.

 

Industry Concentration (Global Real Estate). As a result of the Fund concentrating its assets in securities related to a particular industry, the Fund may be subject to greater market fluctuation than a fund which has securities representing a broader range of investment alternatives.

 

Non-Diversified (Global Real Estate). There is additional risk associated with being non-diversified, since the Fund is not limited in the proportion of its assets in a single issuer. The investment of a large percentage of a Fund’s assets in the securities of a small number of issuers may cause that Fund’s share price to fluctuate more than that of a diversified fund.

 

NOTE 14 — SECURITIES LENDING

 

Under an agreement with The Bank of New York (“BNY”), the Funds can lend their securities to approved brokers, dealers and other financial institutions. Loans are collateralized by cash and U.S. Government securities. The collateral must be in an amount equal to at least 105% of the market value of non-U.S. securities loaned and 102% of the market value of U.S. securities loaned. The cash collateral received is invested in approved investments as defined in the Securities Lending Agreement with BNY (the “Agreement”). The securities purchased with cash collateral received are reflected in the Portfolio of Investments. Generally, in the event of counterparty default, the Funds have the right to use the collateral to offset losses incurred. The Agreement contains certain guarantees by BNY in the event of counterparty default and/or a borrower’s failure to return a loaned security, however there would be a

 

49


 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

NOTE 14 — SECURITIES LENDING (continued)

 

potential loss to the Funds in the event the Funds are delayed or prevented from exercising their right to dispose of the collateral. The Funds bear the risk of loss with respect to the investment of collateral. Engaging in securities lending could have a leveraging effect, which may intensify the credit, market and other risks associated with investing in a Fund. At October 31, 2005, the following Funds had securities on loan with the following market values:

 

Fund

 

 

Value of
Securities
Loaned

 

Value of
Collateral

 

Global Value Choice

 

 

$  6,412,204

 

 

$   6,636,000

 

 

Emerging Countries

 

18,758,086

 

 

19,481,000

 

 

Foreign

 

4,912,810

 

 

4,949,000

 

 

International

 

4,778,120

 

 

4,871,000

 

 

International SmallCap

 

54,813,594

 

 

57,748,000

 

 

International Value

 

98,489,416

 

 

104,511,000

 

 

 

NOTE 15 — FEDERAL INCOME TAXES

 

The amount of distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gains are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for investment companies. These book/tax differences may be either temporary or permanent. Permanent differences are reclassified within the capital accounts based on their federal tax-basis treatment; temporary differences are not reclassified. Key differences include the treatment of short-term capital gains, foreign currency transactions, and wash sale deferrals. Distributions in excess of net investment income and/or net realized capital gains for tax purposes are reported as distributions of paid-in capital.

 

The following permanent tax differences have been reclassified as of October 31, 2005:

 

 

 

Paid-in
Capital

 

Undistributed
Net Investment
Income On
Investments

 

Accumulated
Net Realized
Gains/
(Losses)

 

Global Real Estate(1)

 

$

 

 

$

90,948

 

 

$

(90,948

)

 

Global Value Choice

 

 

82,505

 

 

 

271,310

 

 

 

(353,815

)

 

Emerging Countries

 

 

 

 

 

(168,696

)

 

 

168,696

 

 

Foreign

 

 

(42,139

)

 

 

764,999

 

 

 

(722,860

)

 

International

 

 

 

 

 

812,673

 

 

 

(812,673

)

 

International SmallCap

 

 

 

 

 

(357,736

)

 

 

357,736

 

 

International Value

 

 

 

 

 

1,789,790

 

 

 

(1,789,790

)

 

 


(1)  As of the Fund’s tax year-end of December 31, 2004.

 

Dividends paid by the Fund from net investment income and distributions of net realized short-term capital gains are, for federal income tax purposes, taxable as ordinary income to shareholders.

 

The tax composition of dividends and distributions to shareholders was as follows:

 

 

 

Year Ended October 31, 2005

 

Year Ended October 31, 2004

 

 

 

Ordinary
Income

 

Long-Term
Capital Gains

 

Ordinary
Income

 

Long-Term
Capital Gains

 

Return
of Capital

 

Global Real Estate(1)

 

$

9,149,441

 

$

1,825,148

 

$

3,775,116

 

$1,107,647

 

 

$

 

 

Emerging Countries

 

72,677

 

 

441,079

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign

 

 

 

214,879

 

 

 

 

94,666

 

 

International

 

1,011,092

 

 

147,464

 

 

 

 

 

 

International SmallCap

 

 

 

63,563

 

 

 

 

 

 

International Value

 

47,073,127

 

184,904,220

 

15,265,465

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


(1)  Composition of dividends and distributions presented herein differ from final amounts based on the Fund’s tax year-end of December 31, 2004.

 

The tax-basis components of distributable earnings and the expiration dates of the capital loss carryforwards which may be used to offset future realized capital gains for federal income tax purposes as of October 31, 2005 were:

 

 

 

Undistributed
Ordinary
Income

 

Undistributed
Long Term
Capital Gains

 

Unrealized
Appreciation/
Depreciation

 

Post-
October
Currency
Losses
Deferred

 

Capital
Loss
Carryforwards

 

Expiration
Dates

 

Global Real Estate(1)

 

$

4,020,925

 

 

$

1,259,587

 

 

$

21,712,266

 

$(105,095

)

 

 

 

 

 

Global Value Choice

 

 

396,434

 

 

 

 

 

3,490,697

 

 

 

$

(102,001,944

)

 

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(81,779,077

)

 

2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6,183,953

)

 

2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(189,964,974

)

 

 

 

 

Emerging Countries

 

 

670,276

 

 

 

 

 

3,670,186

 

 

 

$

(710,694

)

 

2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(10,231,430

)

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(31,553,234

)

 

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(18,266,429

)

 

2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(60,761,787

)*

 

 

 

 

50


 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

NOTE 15 — FEDERAL INCOME TAXES (continued)

 

 

 

Undistributed
Ordinary
Income

 

Undistributed
Long Term
Capital Gains

 

Unrealized
Appreciation/
Depreciation

 

Post-
October
Currency
Losses
Deferred

 

Capital
Loss
Carryforwards

 

Expiration
Dates

 

Foreign

 

$

 

 

$

6,094,388

 

$

29,965,937

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

International

 

 

1,737,951

 

 

 

8,440,406

 

 

 

 

 

(2,735,596

)

 

2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,061,891

)

 

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,802,182

)

 

2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,172,053

)

 

2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(10,771,722

)

 

 

 

 

International SmallCap

 

 

2,368,870

 

 

 

40,093,875

 

 

 

 

$

(6,087,776

)

 

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(57,646,473

)

 

2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(63,734,249

)

 

 

 

 

International Value

 

 

49,269,447

 

 

295,069,722

 

545,240,077

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


* Utilization of these capital losses is subject to annual limitations under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code.

(1)  As of the Fund’s tax year-end of December 31, 2004.

 

NOTE 16 — INFORMATION REGARDING TRADING OF ING’S U.S. MUTUAL FUNDS

 

ING Investments has reported to the Boards of Directors/Trustees (the “Boards”) of the ING Funds that, like many U.S. financial services companies, ING Investments and certain of its U.S. affiliates have received informal and formal requests for information since September 2003 from various governmental and self-regulatory agencies in connection with investigations related to mutual funds and variable insurance products. ING Investments has advised the Boards that it and its affiliates have cooperated fully with each request.

 

In addition to responding to regulatory and governmental requests, ING Investments reported that management of U.S. affiliates of ING Groep N.V., including ING Investments (collectively, “ING”), on their own initiative, have conducted, through independent special counsel and a national accounting firm, an extensive internal review of trading in ING insurance, retirement, and mutual fund products. The goal of this review was to identify any instances of inappropriate trading in those products by third parties or by ING investment professionals and other ING personnel. ING’s internal review related to mutual fund trading is now substantially completed. ING has reported that, of the millions of customer relationships that ING maintains, the internal review identified several isolated arrangements allowing third parties to engage in frequent trading of mutual funds within ING’s variable insurance and mutual fund products, and identified other circumstances where frequent trading occurred, despite measures taken by ING intended to combat market timing. ING further reported that each of these arrangements has been terminated and fully disclosed to regulators. The results of the internal review were also reported to the independent members of the Board.

 

ING Investments has advised the Board that most of the identified arrangements were initiated prior to ING’s acquisition of the businesses in question in the U.S. ING Investments further reported that the companies in question did not receive special benefits in return for any of these arrangements, which have all been terminated.

 

Based on the internal review, ING Investments has advised the Board that the identified arrangements do not represent a systemic problem in any of the companies that were involved.

 

In September 2005, ING Funds Distributor, LLC (“IFD”), the distributor of certain ING Funds, settled an administrative proceeding with the NASD regarding three arrangements, dating from 1995, 1996 and 1998, under which the administrator to the then-Pilgrim Funds, which subsequently became part of the ING Funds, entered into formal and informal arrangements that permitted frequent trading. Under the terms of the Letter of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent (“AWC”) with the NASD, under which IFD neither admitted nor denied the allegations or findings, IFD consented to the following sanctions: (i) a censure; (ii) a fine of $1.5 million; (iii) restitution of approximately $1.44 million to certain ING Funds for losses attributable to excessive trading described in the AWC; and (iv) agreement to make certification to NASD regarding the review and establishment of certain procedures.

 

51


 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

NOTE 16 — INFORMATION REGARDING TRADING OF ING’S U.S. MUTUAL FUNDS (continued)

 

In addition to the arrangements discussed above, ING Investments reported to the Board that, at this time, these instances include the following, in addition to the arrangements subject to the AWC discussed above:

 

•     Aeltus Investment Management, Inc. (a predecessor entity to ING Investment Management Co.) has identified two investment professionals who engaged in extensive frequent trading in certain ING Funds. One was subsequently terminated for cause and incurred substantial financial penalties in connection with this conduct and the second has been disciplined.

 

•     ReliaStar Life Insurance Company (“ReliaStar”) entered into agreements seven years ago permitting the owner of policies issued by the insurer to engage in frequent trading and to submit orders until 4pm Central Time. In 2001 ReliaStar also entered into a selling agreement with a broker-dealer that engaged in frequent trading. Employees of ING affiliates were terminated and/or disciplined in connection with these matters.

 

•     In 1998, Golden American Life Insurance Company entered into arrangements permitting a broker-dealer to frequently trade up to certain specific limits in a fund available in an ING variable annuity product. No employee responsible for this arrangement remains at the company.

 

For additional information regarding these matters, you may consult the Form 8-K and Form 8-K/A for each of four life insurance companies, ING USA Annuity and Life Insurance Company, ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company, ING Insurance Company of America, and ReliaStar Life Insurance Company of New York, each filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on October 29, 2004 and September 8, 2004. These Forms 8-K and Forms 8-K/A can be accessed through the SEC’s Web site at http://www.sec.gov. Despite the extensive internal review conducted through independent special counsel and a national accounting firm, there can be no assurance that the instances of inappropriate trading reported to the Board are the only instances of such trading respecting the ING Funds.

 

ING Investments reported to the Board that ING is committed to conducting its business with the highest standards of ethical conduct with zero tolerance for noncompliance. Accordingly, ING Investments advised the Board that ING management was disappointed that its voluntary internal review identified these situations. Viewed in the context of the breadth and magnitude of its U.S. business as a whole, ING management does not believe that ING’s acquired companies had systemic ethical or compliance issues in these areas. Nonetheless, Investments reported that given ING’s refusal to tolerate any lapses, it has taken the steps noted below, and will continue to seek opportunities to further strengthen the internal controls of its affiliates.

 

•     ING has agreed with the ING Funds to indemnify and hold harmless the ING Funds from all damages resulting from wrongful conduct by ING or its employees or from ING’s internal investigation, any investigations conducted by any governmental or self-regulatory agencies, litigation or other formal proceedings, including any proceedings by the Securities and Exchange Commission. ING Investments reported to the Board that ING management believes that the total amount of any indemnification obligations will not be material to ING or its U.S. business.

 

      ING updated its Code of Conduct for employees reinforcing its employees’ obligation to conduct personal trading activity consistent with the law, disclosed limits, and other requirements.

 

•     The ING Funds, upon a recommendation from ING, updated their respective Codes of Ethics applicable to investment professionals with ING entities and certain other fund personnel, requiring such personnel to pre-clear any purchases or sales of ING Funds that are not systematic in nature (i.e., dividend reinvestment), and imposing minimum holding periods for shares of ING Funds.

 

•     ING instituted excessive trading policies for all customers in its variable insurance and retirement products and for shareholders of the ING Funds sold to the public through financial intermediaries. ING does not make exceptions to these policies.

 

•     ING reorganized and expanded its U.S. Compliance Department, and created an Enterprise Compliance team to enhance controls and consistency in regulatory compliance.

 

As has been widely reported in the media, the New York Attorney General’s office (“NYAG”) is conducting broad investigations regarding insurance quoting and

 

52


 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

NOTE 16 — INFORMATION REGARDING TRADING OF ING’S U.S. MUTUAL FUNDS (continued)

 

brokerage practices. ING U.S. has been subpoenaed in this regard, and is cooperating fully with these NYAG requests for information.

 

ING U.S. believes that its practices are consistent with our business principles and our commitment to our customers.

 

At this time, in light of the current regulatory factors, ING U.S. is actively engaged in reviewing whether any modifications in our practices are appropriate for the future.

 

There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares, or other adverse consequences to ING Funds.

 

53


 

 

 

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING GLOBAL REAL ESTATE FUND

 

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005

 

Shares

 

 

 

Value

 

COMMON STOCK: 98.1%

 

 

 

 

 

Australia: 8.8%

 

 

 

1,710,900

 

DB RREEF Trust

 

$

1,708,033

 

572,200

 

GPT Group

 

1,644,250

 

1,114,900

 

Macquarie CountryWide Trust

 

1,603,530

 

550,100

 

Macquarie Goodman Group

 

1,663,356

 

557,100

 

Mirvac Group

 

1,591,909

 

400,300

 

Prime Retail Group

 

1,783,767

 

476,778

 

Westfield Group

 

5,928,768

 

 

 

 

 

15,923,613

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canada: 1.8%

 

 

 

192,600

 

RioCan Real Estate Investment
Trust

 

3,298,309

 

 

 

 

 

3,298,309

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finland: 0.8%

 

 

 

142,700

 

Sponda OYJ

 

1,375,897

 

 

 

 

 

1,375,897

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

France: 3.2%

 

 

 

9,200

 

Klepierre

 

861,844

 

19,400

 

Nexity

 

884,200

 

21,200

 

Societe de la Tour Eiffel

 

2,182,213

 

13,400

 

Unibail

 

1,768,988

 

 

 

 

 

5,697,245

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Germany: 1.9%

 

 

 

6,000

 

Deutsche Wohnen AG

 

1,354,655

 

105,400

 

IVG Immobilien AG

 

2,026,197

 

 

 

 

 

3,380,852

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hong Kong: 7.5%

 

 

 

301,100

 

Cheung Kong Holdings Ltd.

 

3,145,103

 

601,000

 

Great Eagle Holdg. Co.

 

1,434,642

 

816,000

 

Hang Lung Properties Ltd.

 

1,507,827

 

742,000

 

Hysan Development Co., Ltd.

 

1,616,754

 

631,000

 

New World Development Ltd

 

780,931

 

361,300

 

Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.

 

3,429,001

 

453,000

 

Wharf Holdings Ltd.

 

1,551,821

 

 

 

 

 

13,466,079

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Italy: 0.4%

 

 

 

753,800

 

Beni Stabili S.p.A.

 

722,387

 

 

 

 

 

722,387

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Japan: 9.6%

 

 

 

111

 

Japan Retail Fund Investment
Corp.

 

803,267

 

367,100

 

Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.

 

5,426,940

 

340,300

 

Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.

 

5,570,991

 

180

 

Nippon Building Fund, Inc.

 

1,430,683

 

249,800

 

Sumitomo Realty &
Development Co., Ltd.

 

4,041,230

 

 

 

 

 

17,273,111

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Netherlands: 1.7%

 

 

 

45,600

 

AM NV

 

535,327

 

21,700

 

Eurocommercial Properties NV

 

802,366

 

22,400

 

Rodamco Europe NV

 

1,782,542

 

 

 

 

 

3,120,235

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Singapore: 2.4%

 

 

 

592,200

 

Ascendas Real Estate
Investment Trust

 

$

702,071

 

1,065,000

 

CapitaLand Ltd.

 

2,002,288

 

546,300

 

CapitaMall Trust

 

745,795

 

173,000

 

City Developments Ltd.

 

900,990

 

 

 

 

 

4,351,144

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spain: 0.9%

 

 

 

28,900

 

Inmobiliaria Colonial

 

1,678,381

 

 

 

 

 

1,678,381

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sweden: 0.8%

 

 

 

43,000

 

Castellum AB

 

1,490,599

 

 

 

 

 

1,490,599

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United Kingdom: 11.8%

 

 

 

161,500

 

British Land Co. PLC

 

2,545,273

 

185,815

 

Capital & Regional PLC

 

2,458,588

 

77,400

 

Derwent Valley Holdings PLC

 

1,794,177

 

54,300

 

Hammerson PLC

 

857,860

 

1,475,000

**,@

ING UK Real Estate Income
Trust Ltd.

 

2,663,341

 

243,150

 

Land Securities Group PLC

 

5,981,434

 

48,000

 

Liberty Intl. PLC

 

790,882

 

34,300

 

Mapeley Ltd.

 

1,587,817

 

187,700

 

Slough Estates PLC

 

1,685,312

 

145,600

 

Unite Group PLC

 

834,935

 

 

 

 

 

21,199,619

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States: 46.5%

 

 

 

77,200

 

AMB Property Corp.

 

3,410,696

 

40,400

 

Archstone-Smith Trust

 

1,639,028

 

84,600

 

Arden Realty, Inc.

 

3,818,844

 

35,100

 

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

 

3,027,375

 

32,800

 

BioMed Realty Trust, Inc.

 

820,328

 

52,900

 

Boston Properties, Inc.

 

3,661,738

 

20,600

 

BRE Properties

 

908,666

 

38,000

 

Camden Property Trust

 

2,141,300

 

26,200

 

Corporate Office Properties Trust

 

910,712

 

56,400

 

Developers Diversified
Realty Corp.

 

2,463,552

 

77,300

 

Equity Office Properties Trust

 

2,380,840

 

71,400

 

Equity Residential

 

2,802,450

 

86,100

 

General Growth Properties, Inc.

 

3,657,528

 

43,600

 

Highwoods Properties, Inc.

 

1,229,956

 

110,800

 

Host Marriott Corp.

 

1,860,332

 

52,800

 

Liberty Property Trust

 

2,201,232

 

38,300

 

Macerich Co.

 

2,461,541

 

54,800

 

Maguire Properties, Inc.

 

1,644,000

 

45,200

 

Mills Corp.

 

2,418,200

 

41,100

 

New Plan Excel Realty Trust

 

944,889

 

116,200

 

Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc.

 

1,428,098

 

39,500

 

Pan Pacific Retail Properties, Inc.

 

2,508,250

 

57,000

 

Post Properties, Inc.

 

2,325,600

 

92,900

 

ProLogis

 

3,994,700

 

46,200

 

Public Storage, Inc.

 

3,058,440

 

71,500

 

Reckson Associates Realty Corp.

 

2,509,650

 

38,400

 

Regency Centers Corp.

 

2,137,728

 

9,700

 

Shurgard Storage Centers, Inc.

 

547,371

 

71,600

 

Simon Property Group, Inc.

 

5,127,992

 

41,800

 

SL Green Realty Corp.

 

2,843,654

 

44,600

 

Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Worldwide, Inc.

 

2,605,978

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING GLOBAL REAL ESTATE FUND

 

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

Shares

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

United States (continued)

 

 

 

39,200

 

Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.

 

$

878,080

 

142,500

 

Trizec Properties, Inc.

 

3,170,625

 

44,100

 

U-Store-It Trust

 

919,926

 

60,300

 

United Dominion Realty
Trust, Inc.

 

1,334,437

 

22,800

 

Ventas, Inc.

 

698,364

 

41,900

 

Vornado Realty Trust

 

3,393,900

 

 

 

 

 

83,886,000

 

 

 

Total Common Stock
(Cost $150,530,597)

 

176,863,471

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Investments In
Securities (Cost
$150,530,597)*

98.1

%

$

176,863,471

 

 

 

Other Assets and
Liabilities-Net

1.9

 

3,423,166

 

 

 

Net Assets

100.0

%

$

180,286,637

 

 

 

 

Securities may have been fair valued in accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Directors/Trustees (Note 2A).

@

Non-income producing security

**

Investment in affiliate.

*

Cost for federal income tax purposes is $154,834,318. Net unrealized appreciation consists of:

 

 

Gross Unrealized Appreciation

 

$

23,121,875

 

 

 

Gross Unrealized Depreciation

 

(1,092,722

)

 

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation

 

$

22,029,153

 

 

Industry

 

Percentage of
Net Assets

 

Closed End Investment Companies

 

1.5

%

Diversified Property Holdings

 

15.5

 

Healthcare

 

1.2

 

Industrial Properties

 

6.3

 

Industrial/Office Mix

 

1.2

 

Mixed Use Properties

 

1.3

 

Office Buildings

 

29.1

 

Real Estate Services

 

2.7

 

Residential Apartments

 

8.9

 

Residential: Manufactured Home Comm.

 

0.8

 

Residential: Hotels

 

3.0

 

Retail: Enclosed Malls

 

13.7

 

Retail: Shopping Center

 

10.4

 

Self Storage Property

 

2.5

 

Other Assets & Liabilities - Net

 

1.9

 

Net Assets

 

100.0

%

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

55



 

 

 

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING GLOBAL VALUE CHOICE FUND

 

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005

 

Shares

 

 

 

Value

 

COMMON STOCK: 96.8%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Australia: 1.2%

 

 

 

270,560

 

Alumina Ltd.

 

$

1,170,230

 

 

 

 

 

1,170,230

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Belgium: 0.9%

 

 

 

27,442

 

Belgacom SA

 

919,217

 

 

 

 

 

919,217

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bermuda: 0.9%

 

 

 

36,150

L

Tyco Intl. Ltd.

 

953,999

 

 

 

 

 

953,999

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canada: 4.3%

 

 

 

72,400

L

Barrick Gold Corp.

 

1,828,100

 

55,000

L

Placer Dome, Inc.

 

1,097,250

 

25,850

 

Suncor Energy, Inc.

 

1,386,336

 

 

 

 

 

4,311,686

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finland: 1.0%

 

 

 

77,000

 

Stora Enso OYJ

 

984,492

 

 

 

 

 

984,492

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

France: 2.0%

 

 

 

4,500

 

Areva

 

2,037,682

 

 

 

 

 

2,037,682

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Germany: 0.3%

 

 

 

8,800

@

Premiere AG

 

253,703

 

 

 

 

 

253,703

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Italy: 2.1%

 

 

 

46,144

 

ENI S.p.A.

 

1,234,473

 

353,926

 

Telecom Italia S.p.A.

 

855,424

 

 

 

 

 

2,089,897

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Japan: 16.3%

 

 

 

106,000

 

Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.

 

1,734,687

 

74,900

 

Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd.

 

1,357,665

 

45,800

 

Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.

 

1,457,376

 

95,000

 

Kirin Brewery Co., Ltd.

 

1,056,742

 

26,000

 

Makita Corp.

 

603,563

 

92,000

 

Matsushita Electric
Industrial Co., Ltd.

 

1,686,014

 

31,000

 

NEC Electronics Corp.

 

831,749

 

14,900

 

Nintendo Co., Ltd.

 

1,670,890

 

160,000

 

Sekisui House Ltd.

 

1,992,614

 

107,000

 

Shiseido Co., Ltd.

 

1,716,476

 

14,000

 

Takefuji Corp.

 

979,831

 

96,000

L

Wacoal Corp.

 

1,360,635

 

 

 

 

 

16,448,242

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Netherlands: 3.3%

 

 

 

27,583

 

Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR

 

1,804,204

 

66,000

 

TPG NV

 

1,555,527

 

 

 

 

 

3,359,731

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Papua New Guinea: 1.3%

 

 

 

1,008,204

@

Lihir Gold Ltd.

 

1,303,860

 

 

 

 

 

1,303,860

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Portugal: 1.6%

 

 

 

572,602

 

Electricidade de Portugal SA

 

1,619,285

 

 

 

 

 

1,619,285

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

South Africa: 1.9%

 

 

 

34,600

L

AngloGold Ashanti Ltd. ADR

 

$

1,352,860

 

4,800

 

Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd.

 

526,448

 

 

 

 

 

1,879,308

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

South Korea: 2.7%

 

 

 

64,550

 

Korea Electric Power Corp. ADR

 

1,054,102

 

77,700

 

KT Corp. ADR

 

1,674,435

 

 

 

 

 

2,728,537

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Switzerland: 2.1%

 

 

 

4,421

 

Swisscom AG

 

1,452,272

 

31,080

 

Xstrata PLC

 

712,155

 

 

 

 

 

2,164,427

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Taiwan: 2.0%

 

 

 

116,600

L

Chunghwa Telecom Co.,
Ltd. ADR

 

2,019,512

 

 

 

 

 

2,019,512

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United Kingdom: 6.5%

 

 

 

34,000

 

Anglo American PLC

 

1,006,538

 

314,891

 

J Sainsbury PLC

 

1,555,786

 

61,792

 

Lonmin PLC

 

1,429,007

 

273,977

 

Misys PLC

 

994,953

 

141,249

 

United Utilities PLC

 

1,559,789

 

 

 

 

 

6,546,073

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States: 46.4%

 

 

 

20,800

 

Aetna, Inc.

 

1,842,048

 

48,050

@

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

 

1,538,081

 

20,650

L

Albertson’s, Inc.

 

518,522

 

39,700

L

Altria Group, Inc.

 

2,979,485

 

46,100

 

Citigroup, Inc.

 

2,110,458

 

101,000

L

Computer Associates Intl., Inc.

 

2,824,970

 

55,500

 

Countrywide Financial Corp.

 

1,763,235

 

43,500

 

Fannie Mae

 

2,067,120

 

19,500

 

Hartford Financial Services
Group, Inc.

 

1,555,125

 

42,400

 

International Paper Co.

 

1,237,232

 

52,700

 

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

 

1,929,874

 

32,767

L

Kerr-McGee Corp.

 

2,786,506

 

25,700

 

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

 

1,460,788

 

133,700

@

Liberty Media Corp.

 

1,065,589

 

34,600

 

Lockheed Martin Corp.

 

2,095,376

 

13,300

 

MGIC Investment Corp.

 

787,892

 

42,300

 

Microsoft Corp.

 

1,087,110

 

75,800

 

Motorola, Inc.

 

1,679,728

 

76,400

 

Noble Energy, Inc.

 

3,059,820

 

37,500

 

Northrop Grumman Corp.

 

2,011,875

 

31,700

 

Pitney Bowes, Inc.

 

1,333,936

 

20,400

L

Radian Group, Inc.

 

1,062,840

 

30,100

 

Raytheon Co.

 

1,112,195

 

72,200

 

Sprint Corp.

 

1,682,982

 

14,800

 

Union Pacific Corp.

 

1,023,864

 

69,400

 

Viacom, Inc.

 

2,149,318

 

32,200

 

Wells Fargo & Co.

 

1,938,437

 

 

 

 

 

46,704,406

 

 

 

Total Common Stock
(Cost $93,910,959)

 

97,494,287

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

56



 

 

 

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING GLOBAL VALUE CHOICE FUND

 

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

Principal
Amount

 

 

 

Value

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS: 6.6%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities Lending Collateralcc: 6.6%

 

 

 

$

6,636,000

 

The Bank of New York Institutional

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Reserves Fund

 

$

6,636,000

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $6,636,000)

 

6,636,000

 

 

 

Total Investments In
Securities (Cost
$100,546,959)*

103.4

%

$

104,130,287

 

 

 

Other Assets and
Liabilities-Net

(3.4

)

(3,401,345

)

 

 

Net Assets

100.0

%

$

100,728,942

 

 

 

Securities may have been fair valued in accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Directors/Trustees (Note 2A).

@

Non-income producing security

ADR

American Depositary Receipt

cc

Securities purchased with cash collateral for securities loaned

L

Loaned security, a portion or all of the security is on loan at October 31, 2005.

*

Cost for federal income tax purposes is $100,636,686. Net unrealized appreciation consists of:

 

 

Gross Unrealized Appreciation

 

$

8,794,634

 

 

 

Gross Unrealized Depreciation

 

(5,301,033

)

 

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation

 

$

3,493,601

 

 

Industry

 

Percentage of
Net Assets

 

Aeorspace/Defense

 

5.2

%

Agriculture

 

3.0

 

Apparel

 

1.4

 

Banks

 

1.9

 

Beverages

 

1.0

 

Commercial Services

 

1.7

 

Cosmetics/Personal Care

 

1.7

 

Diversified Financial Services

 

8.8

 

Electric

 

2.7

 

Electronics

 

1.5

 

Energy - Alternate Sources

 

2.0

 

Food

 

2.1

 

Forest Products and Paper

 

2.2

 

Hand/Machine Tools

 

0.6

 

Healthcare - Services

 

1.8

 

Home Builders

 

2.0

 

Home Furnishings

 

1.7

 

Household Products/Wares

 

1.4

 

Insurance

 

3.4

 

Media

 

3.4

 

Mining

 

10.4

 

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

 

2.4

 

Office/Business Equipment

 

1.3

 

Oil and Gas

 

10.2

 

Pharmaceuticals

 

1.3

 

Semiconductors

 

0.8

 

Software

 

4.9

 

Telecommunications

 

10.2

 

Toys/Games/Hobbies

 

1.7

 

Transportation

 

2.6

 

Water

 

1.5

 

Securities Lending Collateral

 

6.6

 

Other Assets and Liabilities, Net

 

(3.4

)

Net Assets

 

100.0

%

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

57



 

 

 

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING EMERGING COUNTRIES FUND

 

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005

 

Shares

 

 

 

Value

 

COMMON STOCK: 90.4%

 

 

 

 

 

Argentina: 3.4%

 

 

 

273,000

@,L

Grupo Financiero
Galicia SA ADR

 

$

2,107,560

 

178,070

 

Telecom Argentina SA ADR

 

2,343,401

 

 

 

 

 

4,450,961

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brazil: 18.8%

 

 

 

105,898,352

 

AES Tiete SA

 

2,068,832

 

79,700

 

Brasil Telecom Participacoes
SA ADR

 

3,316,317

 

233,000

L

Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras
SA ADR

 

2,038,004

 

40,000

 

Cia de Saneamento Basico do
Estado de Sao Paulo

 

2,555,667

 

467,910

 

Cia Paranaense de Energia ADR

 

3,453,176

 

64,500

 

Contax Participacoes SA ADR

 

48,685

 

123,000

 

Souza Cruz SA

 

1,458,142

 

166,120

L

Tele Centro Oeste Celular
Participacoes SA ADR

 

1,503,386

 

83,290

L

Tele Norte Leste Participacoes
SA ADR

 

1,474,233

 

527,060

@,L

Telesp Celular Participacoes
SA ADR

 

1,923,769

 

99,900

 

Tim Participacoes SA ADR

 

2,024,973

 

58,480

L

Unibanco - Uniao de Bancos
Brasileiros SA GDR

 

3,058,504

 

 

 

 

 

24,923,688

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chile: 1.8%

 

 

 

82,800

 

AFP Provida SA ADR

 

2,375,532

 

 

 

 

 

2,375,532

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

China: 2.7%

 

 

 

1,758,000

 

People’s Food Holdings Ltd.

 

893,214

 

18,032,000

 

Sinopec Yizheng Chemical
Fibre Co., Ltd.

 

2,721,425

 

 

 

 

 

3,614,639

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Croatia: 1.1%

 

 

 

108,670

 

Pliva DD GDR

 

1,437,704

 

 

 

 

 

1,437,704

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Czech Republic: 1.4%

 

 

 

91,548

 

Cesky Telecom AS

 

1,866,262

 

 

 

 

 

1,866,262

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Estonia: 0.7%

 

 

 

34,821

 

Eesti Telekom GDR

 

927,140

 

 

 

 

 

927,140

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Greece: 1.7%

 

 

 

225,400

@

Hellenic Telecommunications
Organization SA ADR

 

2,301,334

 

 

 

 

 

2,301,334

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hong Kong: 5.2%

 

 

 

12,678,000

L

Brilliance China Automotive
Holdings Ltd.

 

1,665,623

 

7,670,000

 

First Pacific Co.

 

2,504,906

 

3,556,000

 

SCMP Group Ltd.

 

1,322,763

 

1,395,000

 

SmarTone Telecommunications
Holding Ltd.

 

1,421,569

 

 

 

 

 

6,914,861

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hungary: 2.9%

 

 

 

803,229

 

Matav Magyar Tavkozlesi Rt

 

$

3,806,788

 

 

 

 

 

3,806,788

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Indonesia: 2.4%

 

 

 

1,360,500

 

Gudang Garam Tbk PT

 

1,378,093

 

21,484,500

 

Indofood Sukses Makmur
Tbk PT

 

1,748,172

 

 

 

 

 

3,126,265

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Israel: 1.8%

 

 

 

890,850

@

Bezeq Israeli
Telecommunication Corp., Ltd.

 

1,206,574

 

150,000

@

Partner Communications

 

1,232,487

 

 

 

 

 

2,439,061

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Luxembourg: 1.9%

 

 

 

81,400

 

Quilmes Industrial SA ADR

 

2,536,424

 

 

 

 

 

2,536,424

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Malaysia: 1.2%

 

 

 

812,400

 

Proton Holdings Bhd

 

1,657,081

 

 

 

 

 

1,657,081

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mexico: 3.7%

 

 

 

913,110

 

Controladora Comercial
Mexicana SA de CV

 

1,369,454

 

510,400

 

Gruma SA de CV

 

1,324,345

 

109,800

L

Telefonos de Mexico SA de
CV ADR

 

2,215,764

 

 

 

 

 

4,909,563

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Panama: 2.0%

 

 

 

159,610

 

Banco Latino Americano

 

2,714,966

 

 

 

 

 

2,714,966

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Philippines: 2.1%

 

 

 

1,535,900

 

Bank of the Philippine Islands

 

1,460,567

 

3,652,100

@

Manila Electric Co.

 

1,347,454

 

 

 

 

 

2,808,021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Russia: 2.6%

 

 

 

62,000

 

Lukoil ADR

 

3,416,760

 

 

 

 

 

3,416,760

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Singapore: 4.5%

 

 

 

294,000

 

DBS Group Holdings Ltd.

 

2,658,755

 

1,355,000

 

MobileOne Ltd.

 

1,600,434

 

463,200

 

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp.

 

1,722,699

 

 

 

 

 

5,981,888

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

South Africa: 0.9%

 

 

 

123,290

 

Sappi Ltd.

 

1,196,342

 

 

 

 

 

1,196,342

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

South Korea: 16.4%

 

 

 

46,570

 

Kookmin Bank

 

2,659,248

 

117,860

 

Korea Electric Power Corp.

 

3,855,483

 

17,200

 

KT Corp.

 

696,691

 

90,790

 

KT Freetel Co., Ltd.

 

1,963,200

 

76,970

 

LG Chem Ltd.

 

3,397,874

 

23,370

 

LG Electronics, Inc.

 

1,529,497

 

7,316

 

POSCO

 

1,503,445

 

5,125

 

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

 

2,738,653

 

166,150

 

SK Telecom Co., Ltd. ADR

 

3,357,892

 

 

 

 

 

21,701,983

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

58



 

 

 

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING EMERGING COUNTRIES FUND

 

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED

 

Shares

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

Taiwan: 7.5%

 

 

 

825,000

 

China Motor Corp.

 

$

773,681

 

124,890

 

Chunghwa Telecom Co.,
Ltd. ADR

 

2,163,095

 

802,268

@,L

United Microelectronics
Corp. ADR

 

2,342,623

 

6,357,000

 

Walsin Lihwa Corp.

 

1,869,636

 

441,000

@,L

Yageo Corp. GDR

 

670,364

 

1,458,718

@

Yageo Corp. GDR

 

2,085,967

 

 

 

 

 

9,905,366

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thailand: 2.5%

 

 

 

2,466,600

 

Glow Energy PCL

 

1,314,439

 

1,506,200

I

Siam Makro PCL

 

2,030,666

 

 

 

 

 

3,345,105

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Venezuela: 1.2%

 

 

 

128,500

 

Cia Anonima Nacional
Telefonos de Venezuela ADR

 

1,657,650

 

 

 

 

 

1,657,650

 

 

 

Total Common Stock
(Cost $116,905,327)

 

120,015,384

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PREFERRED STOCK: 1.8%

 

 

 

 

 

Brazil: 1.8%

 

 

 

975,469,880

 

Embratel Participacoes SA

 

2,347,451

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stock
(Cost $1,717,781)

 

2,347,451

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments
(Cost $118,623,108)

 

122,362,835

 

 

Principal
Amount

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS: 14.7%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities Lending Collateralcc: 14.7%

 

 

 

$

19,481,000

 

The Bank of New York Insitutional
Cash Reserves Fund

 

 

19,481,000

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments:
(Cost $19,481,000)

 

 

19,481,000

 

 

 

Total Investments In
Securities (Cost $138,104,108)*

106.9

%

$

141,843,835

 

 

 

Other Assets and
Liabilities-Net

(6.9

)

(9,167,729

)

 

 

Net Assets

100.0

%

$

132,676,106

 

 

 

Securities may have been fair valued in accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Directors/Trustees (Note 2A).

@

Non-income producing security

ADR

American Depositary Receipt

GDR

Global Depositary Receipt

cc

Securities purchased with cash collateral for securities loaned.

I

Illiquid security

L

Loaned security, a portion or all of the security is on loan at October 31, 2005.

*

Cost for federal income tax purposes is $138,252,915. Net unrealized appreciation consists of:

 

 

Gross Unrealized Appreciation

 

$

15,587,716

 

 

 

Gross Unrealized Depreciation

 

(11,996,796

)

 

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation

 

$

3,590,920

 

 

Industry

 

Percentage of
Net Assets

 

Agriculture

 

2.1

%

Auto Manufacturers

 

3.1

 

Banks

 

10.7

 

Beverages

 

1.9

 

Chemicals

 

4.6

 

Diversified Financial Services

 

1.6

 

Electric

 

10.6

 

Electrical Components and Equipment

 

2.6

 

Electronics

 

2.1

 

Food

 

3.0

 

Forest Products and Paper

 

0.9

 

Holding Companies - Diversified

 

1.9

 

Investment Companies

 

1.8

 

Iron/Steel

 

1.1

 

Media

 

1.0

 

Oil and Gas

 

2.6

 

Pharmaceuticals

 

1.1

 

Retail

 

2.6

 

Semiconductors

 

3.8

 

Telecommunications

 

31.2

 

Water

 

1.9

 

Security Lending Collateral

 

14.7

 

Other Assets and Liabilities, Net

 

(6.9

)

Net Assets

 

100.0

%

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

59



 

 

 

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING FOREIGN FUND

 

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005

 

Shares

 

 

 

Value

 

COMMON STOCK: 89.7%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Australia: 1.6%

 

 

 

78,943

 

BHP Billiton Ltd.

 

$

1,223,471

 

22,530

 

Brambles Industries Ltd.

 

142,790

 

12,800

 

CSL Ltd.

 

359,856

 

103,400

 

Macquarie Airports

 

232,682

 

85,522

 

Newcrest Mining Ltd.

 

1,163,147

 

54,492

 

Patrick Corp., Ltd.

 

278,936

 

5,557

 

Rio Tinto Ltd.

 

234,802

 

14,418

 

Transurban Group

 

69,145

 

 

 

 

 

3,704,829

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Austria: 2.7%

 

 

 

18,829

 

Bank Austria Creditanstalt AG

 

2,069,287

 

4,643

 

Flughafen Wien AG

 

300,316

 

47,297

@

IMMOFINANZ Immobilien
Anlagen AG

 

457,242

 

28,591

 

OMV AG

 

1,541,749

 

17,936

@

Raiffeisen Intl. Bank Holding AG

 

1,128,780

 

26,795

 

Telekom Austria AG

 

554,263

 

9,356

 

Wienerberger AG

 

361,515

 

 

 

 

 

6,413,152

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Belgium: 1.2%

 

 

 

3,906

 

Almancora Comm Va

 

378,639

 

21,544

 

Fortis

 

612,882

 

5,359

 

Interbrew

 

213,958

 

21,052

 

KBC Bancassurance Holding

 

1,714,820

 

 

 

 

 

2,920,299

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brazil: 0.1%

 

 

 

5,809

L

Aracruz Celulose SA ADR

 

222,485

 

 

 

 

 

222,485

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bulgaria: 0.0%

 

 

 

60,720

@

Bulgarian Compensation Notes

 

25,768

 

25,950

@

Bulgarian Housing
Compensation Notes

 

10,965

 

117,641

@

Bulgarian Registered
Comp Vouchers

 

49,888

 

 

 

 

 

86,621

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canada: 0.1%

 

 

 

55,092

@

Bema Gold Corp.

 

138,717

 

829

@

Centerra Gold, Inc.

 

15,919

 

44,793

@

Eldorado Gold Corp.

 

137,088

 

3,787

@

Ivanhoe Mines Ltd.

 

28,445

 

 

 

 

 

320,169

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

China: 0.3%

 

 

 

296,000

 

Beijing Capital Intl. Airport
Co., Ltd.

 

119,925

 

45,630

 

Shenzhen Chiwan Wharf
Holdings Ltd.

 

64,569

 

244,498

 

Weiqiao Textile Co.

 

297,159

 

84,393

 

Wumart Stores, Inc.

 

174,178

 

 

 

 

 

655,831

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cyprus: 0.0%

 

 

 

20,870

 

Bank of Cyprus Ltd.

 

106,182

 

 

 

 

 

106,182

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Czech Republic: 1.6%

 

 

 

16,602

@

Cesky Telecom AS

 

338,442

 

7,064

 

CEZ

 

$

185,244

 

22,540

 

Komercni Banka AS

 

3,169,137

 

 

 

 

 

3,692,823

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Denmark: 0.9%

 

 

 

2,025

 

Bryggerigruppen AS

 

157,038

 

1,975

 

Chr. Hansen Holding A/S

 

185,049

 

20,113

 

Danske Bank A/S

 

630,479

 

1,950

 

Kobenhavns Lufthavne

 

617,568

 

21,143

@

Vestas Wind Systems A/S

 

457,367

 

 

 

 

 

2,047,501

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finland: 0.7%

 

 

 

31,708

 

Fortum Oyj

 

560,887

 

55,443

S

Nokia Oyj

 

928,494

 

5,350

 

Stockmann Oyj Abp

 

190,657

 

 

 

 

 

1,680,038

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

France: 9.4%

 

 

 

1,956

 

Accor

 

97,647

 

4,510

 

Air Liquide

 

819,793

 

62,965

@

Alcatel SA

 

739,524

 

2,592

@

Alstom RGPT

 

124,152

 

2,740

@

Atos Origin

 

188,178

 

8,061

 

Autoroutes du Sud de la France

 

449,903

 

10,065

 

BNP Paribas

 

762,954

 

18,689

 

Bouygues

 

921,878

 

7,151

 

Carrefour SA

 

317,857

 

10,184

 

Cie de Saint-Gobain

 

557,608

 

3,086

 

Compagnie Generale des
Etablissements Michelin

 

166,442

 

2,189

 

Eurazeo

 

212,704

 

57,618

 

France Telecom SA

 

1,497,091

 

6,116

 

Generale de Sante

 

211,676

 

7,878

@

JC Decaux SA

 

160,982

 

23,927

 

Lafarge SA

 

1,963,496

 

23,782

 

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis
Vuitton SA

 

1,925,082

 

10,766

 

Pernod-Ricard

 

1,882,387

 

7,398

 

PPR SA

 

777,099

 

6,342

 

Publicis Groupe

 

209,626

 

2,551

 

Renault SA

 

220,807

 

32,264

 

Sanofi-Aventis SA

 

2,583,396

 

5,315

 

Schneider Electric SA

 

436,543

 

18,357

 

Societe Television Francaise 1

 

470,669

 

27,901

 

Suez SA

 

755,534

 

7,946

S

Total SA

 

1,998,532

 

4,580

 

Unibail

 

604,624

 

8,390

 

Veolia Environnement

 

348,953

 

9,763

 

Vinci SA

 

762,938

 

 

 

 

 

22,168,075

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Germany: 8.4%

 

 

 

4,058

 

Adidas-Salomon AG

 

680,513

 

2,619

 

Allianz AG

 

369,096

 

6,230

 

BASF AG

 

448,210

 

18,485

 

Commerzbank AG

 

482,804

 

2,520

 

Continental AG

 

192,495

 

9,003

 

DaimlerChrysler AG

 

449,830

 

8,913

 

Deutsche Bank AG

 

833,453

 

3,650

 

Deutsche Boerse AG

 

343,273

 

35,529

 

Deutsche Post AG

 

793,660

 

4,309

 

Deutsche Postbank AG

 

237,411

 

70,677

 

Deutsche Telekom AG

 

1,249,209

 

14,313

 

E.ON AG

 

1,296,199

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

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ING FOREIGN FUND

 

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

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Value

 

 

 

Germany (continued)

 

 

 

35,138

 

Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport
Services Worldwide

 

$

1,759,217

 

1,461

 

Freenet.de AG

 

33,824

 

2,270

 

Fresenius AG

 

293,640

 

11,372

L

Fresenius Medical Care AG

 

1,026,163

 

4,725

 

Henkel KGaA - Common

 

378,897

 

797

 

Henkel KGaA - Preffered

 

68,352

 

8,111

 

Hypo Real Estate Holding

 

391,066

 

79,326

 

INDEXCHANGE - DAXEX

 

4,513,103

 

7,208

 

IVG Immobilien AG

 

138,566

 

16,450

@,L

KarstadtQuelle AG

 

194,074

 

6,350

 

Linde AG

 

452,926

 

2,553

 

MAN AG

 

118,330

 

10,054

 

Metro AG

 

454,882

 

1,899

 

Muenchener
Rueckversicherungs AG

 

222,822

 

10,434

 

RWE AG

 

663,747

 

3,826

 

Schering AG

 

235,772

 

19,630

 

Siemens AG

 

1,458,517

 

 

 

 

 

19,780,051

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Greece: 0.5%

 

 

 

10,806

 

Alpha Bank AE

 

310,134

 

23,994

@

Hellenic Telecommunications
Organization SA

 

494,897

 

11,171

 

National Bank of Greece

 

435,651

 

 

 

 

 

1,240,682

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hong Kong: 0.1%

 

 

 

54,000

 

China Merchants Holdings Intl.
Co., Ltd.

 

105,275

 

129,000

@

Clear Media Ltd.

 

108,161

 

186,000

 

Texwinca Holdings Ltd.

 

125,962

 

 

 

 

 

339,398

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hungary: 0.9%

 

 

 

2,861

 

Egis Rt

 

244,764

 

139,567

 

Matav Magyar Tavkozlesi Rt

 

661,458

 

33,707

S

OTP Bank Rt

 

1,219,279

 

 

 

 

 

2,125,501

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Indonesia: 0.3%

 

 

 

838,993

 

Bank Mandiri Persero Tbk PT

 

109,656

 

546,500

 

Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk PT

 

44,468

 

84,757

 

Semen Gresik Persero Tbk PT

 

156,844

 

533,204

 

Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk PT

 

267,815

 

 

 

 

 

578,783

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ireland: 1.5%

 

 

 

18,807

@

Celtic Resources Holdings PLC

 

69,508

 

3,554

 

Depfa Bank PLC

 

55,404

 

210,989

@

Dragon Oil PLC

 

567,219

 

68,739

 

EURO STOXX 50-NAV

 

2,735,073

 

 

 

 

 

3,427,204

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Italy: 3.2%

 

 

 

33,774

 

Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A.

 

1,003,827

 

3,345

 

Autostrada Torino-Milano S.p.A.

 

63,571

 

144,358

 

Banca Intesa S.p.A.

 

624,947

 

152,358

 

Banca Intesa S.p.A.

 

711,233

 

3,543

 

Banca Popolare dell’Emilia
Romagna SCRL

 

186,823

 

71,564

 

Banca Popolare di Milano SCRL

 

681,657

 

10,870

 

Banca Popolare di Sondrio SCRL

 

159,477

 

19,590

 

Banche Popolari Unite SCRL

 

$

414,373

 

23,252

 

Banco Popolare di Verona e
Novara SCRL

 

428,939

 

124,078

 

Beni Stabili S.p.A.

 

118,907

 

24,978

 

Buzzi Unicem S.p.A.

 

350,508

 

71,866

 

Capitalia S.p.A.

 

374,834

 

218,738

 

Cassa di Risparmio di Firenze S.p.A.

 

652,051

 

48,755

 

Credito Emiliano S.p.A.

 

514,150

 

9,120

 

Luxottica Group S.p.A.

 

219,967

 

102,590

@

Parmalat S.p.A.

 

298,284

 

5,806

 

Societa Iniziative Autostradali e
Servizi S.p.A.

 

67,281

 

107,300

 

UniCredito Italiano S.p.A.

 

594,880

 

 

 

 

 

7,465,709

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Japan: 14.4%

 

 

 

930

 

Acom Co., Ltd.

 

60,443

 

5,175

 

Aeon Credit Service Co., Ltd.

 

406,508

 

2,950

 

Aiful Corp.

 

220,663

 

5,900

 

Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd

 

177,588

 

11,000

 

Bank of Fukuoka Ltd.

 

85,487

 

65,000

 

Bank of Yokohama Ltd.

 

529,251

 

12,000

 

Bridgestone Corp.

 

245,118

 

22,637

S

Canon, Inc.

 

1,198,209

 

10,000

 

Chiba Bank Ltd.

 

89,017

 

21,558

 

Credit Saison Co., Ltd.

 

978,142

 

5,000

 

Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.

 

81,825

 

6,000

 

Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.

 

57,127

 

15,587

 

Denso Corp.

 

443,762

 

42

 

East Japan Railway Co.

 

249,552

 

2,800

 

Exedy Corp.

 

64,526

 

1,100

 

Fanuc Ltd.

 

86,689

 

9,800

 

Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.

 

311,840

 

190

S

Fuji Television Network, Inc.

 

421,958

 

17,000

 

Gunma Bank Ltd.

 

121,118

 

8,400

 

Hitachi Capital Corp.

 

178,651

 

21,063

S

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

 

1,171,475

 

7,700

 

Ibiden Co., Ltd.

 

312,010

 

122

 

Japan Tobacco, Inc.

 

1,928,803

 

14,000

 

Joyo Bank Ltd.

 

93,592

 

19,126

 

Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

 

257,187

 

101,471

 

Matsushita Electric Industrial
Co., Ltd.

 

1,859,582

 

328

S

Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial
Group, Inc.

 

4,120,918

 

374

S

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.

 

2,496,842

 

8,000

 

NGK Spark Plug Co., Ltd.

 

128,550

 

1,300

@

Nidec Corp.

 

72,033

 

15,290

 

Nikko Cordial Corp.

 

185,623

 

42,906

 

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

 

449,831

 

7,700

 

Nitto Denko Corp.

 

466,234

 

15,230

 

Nomura ETF - Nikkei 225
Exchange Traded Fund

 

1,792,457

 

45,953

 

Nomura Holdings, Inc.

 

708,933

 

248,400

 

Nomura TOPIX Exchange
Traded Fund

 

3,113,402

 

500

 

ORIX Corp.

 

93,758

 

8,000

 

Ricoh Co., Ltd.

 

127,134

 

3,500

 

Secom Co., Ltd.

 

174,640

 

5,586

@

Seven & I Holdings Co., Ltd.

 

182,353

 

1,102

 

SMC Corp.

 

146,658

 

13,433

 

Sony Corp.

 

438,873

 

273

S

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial
Group, Inc.

 

2,521,385

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING FOREIGN FUND

 

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

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Value

 

 

 

Japan (continued)

 

 

 

 

43,830

 

Sumitomo Trust & Banking
Co., Ltd.

 

$

373,155

 

6,100

 

Takeda Chemical Industries Ltd.

 

334,374

 

4,570

 

Takefuji Corp.

 

319,845

 

46,100

S

Tokyo Broadcasting System, Inc.

 

1,303,205

 

16,000

 

Toppan Printing Co., Ltd.

 

154,383

 

51,000

 

Toshiba Corp.

 

236,758

 

45,800

S

Toyota Motor Corp.

 

2,123,859

 

11,100

 

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.

 

238,418

 

3,092

 

Yamanouchi Pharmaceutical
Co., Ltd.

 

110,449

 

 

 

 

 

34,044,193

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Luxembourg: 0.1%

 

 

 

6,516

@,L

Millicom Intl. Cellular SA

 

123,999

 

4,058

@

SBS Broadcasting SA

 

216,089

 

 

 

 

 

340,088

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mexico: 0.6%

 

 

 

13,433

 

Consorcio ARA SA

 

49,538

 

57,758

 

Fomento Economico Mexicano
SA de CV

 

391,652

 

6,640

 

Fomento Economico Mexicano
SA de CV ADR

 

451,454

 

56,610

 

Grupo Financiero Banorte
SA de CV

 

482,194

 

14,960

@

Urbi Desarrollos Urbanos
SA de CV

 

94,319

 

 

 

 

 

1,469,157

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Netherlands: 2.0%

 

 

 

14,959

 

ABN Amro Holding NV

 

353,632

 

15,219

 

Aegon NV

 

229,381

 

4,661

 

Euronext NV

 

195,514

 

6,468

 

European Aeronautic Defense
and Space Co.

 

223,981

 

17,793

 

Heineken NV

 

563,601

 

43,920

 

Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV

 

1,147,919

 

31,610

 

Royal KPN NV

 

300,183

 

6,239

@

Royal Numico NV

 

252,552

 

23,062

 

TPG NV

 

543,539

 

8,607

 

Unilever NV

 

605,282

 

5,657

 

VNU NV

 

179,917

 

 

 

 

 

4,595,501

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Zealand: 0.1%

 

 

 

160,764

 

Auckland Intl. Airport Ltd.

 

221,065

 

 

 

 

 

221,065

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Norway: 2.0%

 

 

 

45,000

 

Acta Holding ASA

 

105,924

 

14,526

 

DNB Holding ASA

 

148,552

 

18,610

S

Norsk Hydro ASA

 

1,848,372

 

8,500

 

Orkla ASA

 

298,322

 

84,415

 

Statoil ASA

 

1,875,328

 

24,394

 

Telenor ASA

 

238,036

 

27,400

 

Tomra Systems ASA

 

187,407

 

 

 

 

 

4,701,941

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Philippines: 0.1%

 

 

 

7,480

 

Ayala Corp.

 

39,523

 

48,400

 

Bank of the Philippine Islands

 

46,026

 

2,346

 

Globe Telecom, Inc.

 

30,196

 

6,100

L

Philippine Long Distance
Telephone ADR

 

$

183,915

 

 

 

 

 

299,660

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poland: 3.8%

 

 

 

14,828

 

Agora SA

 

281,349

 

3,721

 

Bank BPH SA

 

708,459

 

10,111

 

Bank Handlowy w Warszawie

 

179,534

 

57,150

 

Bank Millennium SA

 

79,774

 

47,950

 

Bank Pekao SA

 

2,275,882

 

15,562

@

Bank Zachodni WBK SA

 

524,281

 

15,273

@

Budimex SA

 

177,501

 

13,619

@

CCC SA

 

96,280

 

5,755

@

Cersanit-Krsnystaw SA

 

209,866

 

4,572

 

Grupa Kety SA

 

181,475

 

5,162

 

Inter Cars SA

 

38,650

 

1,975

@

Inter Groclin Auto SA

 

53,005

 

8,149

 

Orbis SA

 

73,811

 

4,510

 

Polska Grupa Framaceutycz SA

 

70,789

 

78,920

@

Polski Koncernmiesny Duda SA

 

241,410

 

353,180

S

Pows Zechna Kasa Oszczednosci
Bank Polski

 

2,966,230

 

10,496

 

Sniezka SA

 

72,883

 

1,308

@

Stomil Sanok

 

44,258

 

97,140

S

Telekomunikacja Polska SA

 

698,665

 

 

 

 

 

8,974,102

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Portugal: 0.1%

 

 

 

91,438

 

Banco Comercial Portugues SA

 

231,176

 

6,004

 

Jeronimo Martins

 

86,473

 

 

 

 

 

317,649

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Romania: 1.0%

 

 

 

895,328

 

Impact

 

124,249

 

1,069,500

@

Rolast AG

 

26,254

 

149,561

 

Romanian Bank for
Development SA

 

631,472

 

154,500

 

SIF 1 Banat Crisana Arad

 

91,022

 

167,500

 

SIF 2 Moldova Bacau

 

101,422

 

127,000

 

SIF 3 Transilvania Brasov

 

73,574

 

232,500

 

SIF 4 Muntenia Bucuresti

 

96,644

 

147,500

 

SIF 5 Oltenia Craiova

 

103,795

 

8,537,510

@

SNP Petrom SA

 

1,128,908

 

585,000

@

Socep Constanta

 

52,654

 

 

 

 

 

2,429,994

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Russia: 4.2%

 

 

 

34,300

L

Lukoil ADR

 

1,890,240

 

15,950

L

MMC Norilsk Nickel ADR

 

1,172,325

 

5,547

 

Moscow City Telephone ADR

 

91,526

 

170

 

NovaTek OAO

 

374,289

 

534

#

NovaTek OAO GDR

 

11,748

 

33,267

L

OAO Gazprom GDR

 

1,967,080

 

3,677

 

Sberbank RF

 

3,270,609

 

2,289

 

Sibirtelecom ADR

 

114,084

 

43,845

 

Tyumen Oil Co.

 

271,839

 

7,255

L

Unified Energy System GDR

 

256,102

 

25,037

L

Uralsvyazinform ADR

 

174,758

 

30,398

 

VolgaTelecom ADR

 

220,689

 

 

 

 

 

9,815,289

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Singapore: 0.1%

 

 

 

124,000

 

Singapore
Telecommunications Ltd.

 

170,663

 

 

 

 

 

170,663

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

62



 

 

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING FOREIGN FUND

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

Shares

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

South Korea: 1.0%

 

 

 

 

 

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

 

$

2,324,515

 

 

 

 

 

2,324,515

 

 

 

Spain: 1.4%

 

 

 

10,492

 

ACS Actividades de Construccion
y Servicios SA

 

299,625

 

12,435

 

Cintra Concesiones DE Infrae

 

147,400

 

12,286

 

Corp Mapfre SA

 

215,031

 

23,123

 

Endesa SA

 

573,806

 

7,311

 

Fadesa SA

 

245,677

 

7,485

 

Grupo Empresarial Ence SA

 

237,024

 

9,310

 

Grupo Ferrovial

 

687,459

 

16,152

 

Inditex SA

 

477,946

 

12,995

 

Promotora de Informaciones SA

 

238,192

 

14,605

 

Telefonica SA

 

232,994

 

 

 

 

 

3,355,154

 

 

 

Sweden: 3.1%

 

 

 

6,426

 

Autoliv, Inc.

 

276,061

 

38,200

 

ForeningsSparbanken AB

 

942,596

 

30,514

 

Getinge AB

 

381,378

 

5,350

 

Hennes & Mauritz AB

 

173,600

 

12,650

@

Modern Times Group AB

 

484,678

 

174,000

 

Nordea AB

 

1,704,494

 

78,600

 

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB

 

1,466,024

 

65,263

 

Skanska AB

 

913,916

 

37,195

 

Svenska Handelsbanken AB

 

847,785

 

45,563

 

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

 

149,281

 

10,500

 

TeliaSonera AB

 

51,346

 

 

 

 

 

7,391,159

 

 

 

Switzerland: 7.2%

 

 

 

1,140

 

BKW FMB Energie AG

 

76,564

 

17,644

 

Compagnie Financiere
Richemont AG

 

670,317

 

26,906

 

Holcim Ltd.

 

1,672,976

 

15,917

S

Nestle SA

 

4,732,981

 

965

 

Nobel Biocare Holding AG

 

222,166

 

56,609

 

Novartis AG

 

3,040,537

 

31,694

S

Roche Holding AG

 

4,728,787

 

126

 

SGS SA

 

92,727

 

9,984

 

Swatch Group AG

 

1,383,087

 

3,238

 

Synthes, Inc.

 

342,414

 

394

@

Unique Zurich Airport

 

65,313

 

 

 

 

 

17,027,869

 

 

 

Turkey: 3.9%

 

 

 

368,306

S

Akbank TAS

 

2,307,481

 

19,487

 

Cimsa Cimento Sanayi VE Tica

 

113,977

 

346,008

@

Dogan Sriketler Grubu Holdings

 

871,499

 

301,833

 

HACI Omer Sabanci Holding

 

1,420,565

 

30,295

 

Hurriyet Gazetecilik Ve Matb

 

85,965

 

114,898

 

KOC Holding AS

 

430,400

 

6,793

 

Tupras Turkiye Petrol Rafine

 

116,731

 

473,123

@

Turkiye Garanti Bankasi

 

1,414,285

 

359,281

 

Turkiye Is Bank ASI - C

 

2,506,110

 

 

 

 

 

9,267,013

 

 

 

Ukraine: 0.1%

 

 

 

1,530

@,I

Centrenergo ADR

 

9,104

 

87

 

Ukrnafta Open JT STK ADR

 

18,287

 

16,172

 

UkrTelecom ADR

 

106,535

 

 

 

 

 

133,926

 

 

 

United Kingdom: 10.7%

 

 

 

37,667

 

Associated British Ports
Holdings PLC

 

$

365,382

 

106,953

 

BAA PLC

 

1,162,152

 

55,127

 

BAE Systems PLC

 

322,624

 

59,393

 

Barclays PLC

 

588,680

 

13,743

 

BG Group PLC

 

120,921

 

7,840

 

British Land Co. PLC

 

123,560

 

21,225

 

British Sky Broadcasting PLC

 

191,613

 

103,406

 

Burberry Group PLC

 

702,506

 

19,459

 

Cadbury Schweppes PLC

 

191,787

 

117,853

 

Compass Group PLC

 

396,681

 

182,479

S

Diageo PLC

 

2,695,750

 

11,193

 

Exel PLC

 

239,114

 

141,784

 

GlaxoSmithKline PLC

 

3,688,279

 

34,701

 

Highland Gold Mining Ltd.

 

137,602

 

265,523

 

Hilton Group PLC

 

1,595,969

 

23,528

 

Imperial Tobacco Group PLC

 

674,354

 

11,664

@

Kazakhmys PLC

 

111,500

 

16,730

 

National Grid PLC

 

153,045

 

31,156

 

Pearson PLC

 

346,539

 

86,000

 

Peninsular and Oriental Steam
Navigation Co.

 

615,335

 

22,050

@

Peter Hambro Mining PLC

 

304,387

 

51,835

 

Prudential PLC

 

434,958

 

31,082

 

Reckitt Benckiser PLC

 

939,320

 

35,515

@

Rolls-Royce Group PLC

 

229,586

 

1,186,201

@

Rolls-Royce Group PLC - Class B

 

2,100

 

13,625

 

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC

 

377,357

 

2,366

 

SABMiller PLC

 

44,646

 

21,234

 

Scottish & Newcastle PLC

 

175,774

 

46,824

 

Scottish Power PLC

 

458,334

 

33,655

 

Smith & Nephew PLC

 

284,737

 

12,254

 

Smiths Group PLC

 

198,007

 

9,256

@

Telewest Global, Inc.

 

211,129

 

363,794

 

Tesco PLC

 

1,937,450

 

1,354,984

S

Vodafone Group PLC

 

3,558,033

 

14,546

 

Whitbread PLC

 

242,150

 

41,723

 

William Hill PLC

 

394,898

 

15,576

 

Wolseley PLC

 

316,919

 

72,977

 

WPP Group PLC

 

716,991

 

 

 

 

 

25,250,169

 

 

 

United States: 0.2%

 

 

 

19,086

L

News Corp., Inc.

 

287,435

 

2,231

 

Southern Copper Corp.

 

123,017

 

 

 

 

 

410,452

 

 

 

Venezuela: 0.1%

 

 

 

10,148

 

Cia Anonima Nacional Telefonos
de Venezuela ADR

 

130,909

 

 

 

 

 

130,909

 

 

 

Total Common Stock
(Cost $180,694,082)

 

211,643,701

 

 

 

 

 

PREFERRED STOCK: 0.2%

 

 

 

 

 

Germany: 0.2%

 

 

 

18,350

 

ProSieben SAT.1 Media AG

 

315,695

 

3,215

 

Volkswagen AG

 

130,387

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stock
(Cost $398,415)

 

446,082

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

63


 

 

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING FOREIGN FUND

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

Shares

 

 

 

Value

 

RIGHTS: 0.0%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cyprus: 0.0%

 

 

 

7,554

@

Bank of Cyprus

 

$

7,554

 

 

 

Total Rights
(Cost $-)

 

7,554

 

 

 

 

 

EQUITY-LINKED SECURITIES: 2.1.%

 

 

 

 

 

India: 0.5%

 

 

 

150,817

@,#

Bharti Televentures

 

1,078,342

 

 

 

 

 

1,078,342

 

 

 

Japan: 1.1%

 

 

 

21,404

@

NIKKEI

 

2,519,091

 

 

 

 

 

2,519,091

 

 

 

United Kingdom: 0.5%

 

 

 

103,758

@

Velvet Hill Fund Ltd.

 

1,300,485

 

 

 

 

 

1,300,485

 

 

 

Total Equity Linked Securities
(Cost $4,604,532)

 

4,897,918

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARRANTS: 0.1%

 

 

 

 

 

 

India: 0.1%

 

 

 

14,147

@,#

State Bank of India Ltd.

 

262,851

 

 

 

Total Warrants
(Cost $284,631)

 

262,851

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments
(Cost $185,981,660)

 

217,260,206

 

 

Principal
Amount

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS: 2.1%

 

 

 

 

Securities Lending Collateralcc: 2.1%

 

 

 

$4,949,000

The Bank of New York Institutional
Cash Reserves Fund

 

$

4,949,000

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $4,949,000)

 

4,949,000

 

 

Total Investments In Securities
(Cost $190,930,660)*

 

94.2

%

$

222,209,206

 

 

Other Assets and
Liabilities-Net

 

 

5.8

 

13,621,849

 

 

Net Assets

 

 

100.0

%

$

235,831,055

 

 

Securities may have been fair valued in accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Directors/Trustees (Note 2A).

Equity Linked Securities (ELKS) are short-term investments that offer current income as well as limited protection against the decline in the price of the stock on which it is based.

@                                    Non-income producing security

ADR                     American Depositary Receipt

GDR                       Global Depositary Receipt

SIF                              Societati de Investitii Financiare

#                                         Securities with purchases pursuant to Rule 144A, under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not be resold subject to that rule except to qualified institutional buyers. These securities have been determined to be liquid under the guidelines established by the Funds’ Board of Directors/Trustees.

cc                                    Securities purchased with cash collateral for securities loaned.

S                                         Segregated securities for certain derivatives, when-issued or delayed delivery securities and forward currency exchange contracts.

I                                            Illiquid security

L                                         Loaned security, a portion or all of the security is on loan at October 31, 2005.

*                                         Cost for federal income tax purposes is $192,117,959.

 

Net unrealized appreciation consists of:

 

Gross Unrealized Appreciation

 

 

 

$

32,910,510

 

 

Gross Unrealized Depreciation

 

 

 

(2,819,263

)

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation

 

 

 

$

30,091,247

 

 

At October 31, 2005 the following forward foreign currency contracts were outstanding for the ING Foreign Fund:

 

Currency

 

 

Buy/Sell

 

Settlement
Date

 

In
Exchange
For

 

Value

 

Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

 

British Pound Sterling
GBP 1,027,150

 

Buy

 

11/30/05

 

USD
1,851,951

 

1,817,687

 

$

(34,264

)

Japanese Yen
JPY 252,060,900

 

Buy

 

12/01/05

 

USD
2,525,028

 

2,173,006

 

(352,022

)

Japanese Yen
JPY 686,426,691

 

Buy

 

12/09/05

 

USD
6,540,200

 

5,923,820

 

(616,380

)

Japanese Yen

JPY 125,785,500

 

Buy

 

12/01/05

 

USD
1,260,755

 

1,084,392

 

(176,363

)

Japanese Yen
JPY 194,222,019

 

Buy

 

11/08/05

 

USD
1,757,665

 

1,670,011

 

(87,654

)

Japanese Yen
JPY 153,706,900

 

Buy

 

12/21/05

 

USD
1,400,072

 

1,328,550

 

(71,522

)

Turkish New Lira
TRY 1,625,419

 

Buy

 

11/28/05

 

USD
1,146,276

 

1,193,024

 

46,748

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(1,291,457

)

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

64


 

 

 

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING FOREIGN FUND

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

 

Currency

 

 

Buy/Sell

 

Settlement
Date

 

In
Exchange
For

 

Value

 

Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

 

British Pound Sterling
GBP 168,600

 

Sell

 

11/30/05

 

USD
308,912

 

298,362

 

$

10,550

 

Czech Republic, Koruna
CZK 15,501,996

 

Sell

 

11/30/05

 

USD
641,400

 

627,265

 

14,135

 

Czech Republic, Koruna
CZK 12,001,391

 

Sell

 

12/27/05

 

USD
493,641

 

486,433

 

7,208

 

Czech Republic, Koruna
CZK 17,206,100

 

Sell

 

12/29/05

 

USD
704,002

 

697,474

 

6,528

 

Czech Republic Koruna
CZK 2,567,850

 

Sell

 

12/29/05

 

USD
105,473

 

103,732

 

1,741

 

Czech Republic, Koruna
CZK 19,081,262

 

Sell

 

01/23/06

 

USD
770,649

 

774,486

 

(3,837

)

Hungarian Forint
HUF 97,214,072

 

Sell

 

12/29/05

 

USD
469,611

 

464,116

 

5,495

 

Japanese Yen
JPY 686,426,691

 

Sell

 

12/09/05

 

USD
6,100,161

 

5,923,820

 

176,341

 

Polish Zloty
PLN 3,515,901

 

Sell

 

01/23/06

 

USD
1,076,088

 

1,061,020

 

15,068

 

Turkish New Lira
TRY 1,625,419

 

Sell

 

11/28/05

 

USD
1,104,000

 

1,193,022

 

(89,022

)

Turkish New Lira
TRY 960,885

 

Sell

 

12/27/05

 

USD
694,934

 

699,340

 

(4,406

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

139,801

 

 

Industry

 

Percentage of
Net Assets

 

Advertising

 

0.5

%

Aeorspace/Defense

 

0.3

 

Agriculture

 

1.1

 

Apparel

 

0.6

 

Auto Manufacturers

 

2.0

 

Auto Parts and Equipment

 

0.9

 

Banks

 

22.7

 

Beverages

 

2.8

 

Building Materials

 

2.2

 

Chemicals

 

0.8

 

Commercial Services

 

0.6

 

Computers

 

0.1

 

Cosmetics/Personal Care

 

0.0

 

Distribution/Wholesale

 

0.2

 

Diversified Financial Services

 

2.0

 

Electric

 

2.1

 

Electrical Components and Equipment

 

0.5

 

Electronics

 

0.7

 

Engineering and Construction

 

3.6

 

Entertainment

 

0.8

 

Environment Control

 

0.1

 

Food

 

4.1

 

Food Service

 

0.2

 

Forest Products and Paper

 

0.2

 

Hand/Machine Tools

 

0.1

 

Healthcare - Products

 

0.6

 

Healthcare - Services

 

0.6

 

Holding Companies - Diversified

 

2.2

 

Home Furnishings

 

1.0

%

Household Products/Wares

 

0.6

 

Insurance

 

1.1

 

Internet

 

0.0

 

Investment Companies

 

7.5

 

Leisure Time

 

0.1

 

Lodging

 

0.1

 

Machinery - Diversified

 

0.1

 

Media

 

2.0

 

Mining

 

2.1

 

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

 

0.9

 

Mutual Funds

 

0.2

 

Office/Business Equipment

 

0.6

 

Oil and Gas

 

5.8

 

Pharmaceuticals

 

6.5

 

Real Estate

 

0.5

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts

 

0.3

 

Retail

 

1.9

 

Semiconductors

 

1.0

 

Sovereign

 

0.0

 

Telecommunications

 

5.7

 

Textiles

 

0.2

 

Transportation

 

1.2

 

Water

 

0.1

 

Securities Lending Collateral

 

2.1

 

Other Assets and Liabilities, net

 

 

5.8

 

Net Assets

 

 

100.0

%

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

65


 

 

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING INTERNATIONAL FUND

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005

 

Shares

 

 

 

Value

 

COMMON STOCK: 96.0%

 

 

 

 

 

Australia: 1.2%

 

 

 

95,500

 

BHP Billiton Ltd.

 

$

1,480,074

 

 

 

 

 

1,480,074

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Belgium: 1.9%

 

 

 

14,400

 

Belgacom SA

 

482,353

 

61,500

 

Fortis

 

1,749,548

 

 

 

 

 

2,231,901

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brazil: 0.7%

 

 

 

10,000

#,L

Cyrela Brazil Realty SA GDR

 

785,881

 

 

 

 

 

785,881

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canada: 1.7%

 

 

 

43,406

 

EnCana Corp.

 

1,987,134

 

 

 

 

 

1,987,134

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Denmark: 1.0%

 

 

 

22,100

 

TDC A/S

 

1,237,784

 

 

 

 

 

1,237,784

 

 

 

Finland: 0.6%

 

 

 

38,800

 

UPM-Kymmene OYJ

 

749,589

 

 

 

 

 

749,589

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

France: 7.3%

 

 

 

43,500

@,L

Business Objects SA

 

1,489,658

 

54,589

 

France Telecom SA

 

1,418,388

 

18,621

 

Sanofi-Synthelabo SA

 

1,490,994

 

18,578

 

Societe Generale

 

2,120,735

 

5,339

 

Total SA

 

1,342,834

 

7,400

L

Total SA ADR

 

932,548

 

 

 

 

 

8,795,157

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Germany: 9.5%

 

 

 

20,007

 

Allianz AG

 

2,819,586

 

39,700

 

Deutsche Bank AG

 

3,712,340

 

9,600

 

Henkel KGaA

 

823,314

 

30,250

 

Schering AG

 

1,864,117

 

13,974

 

Siemens AG

 

1,038,274

 

9,200

 

Solarworld AG

 

1,248,874

 

 

 

 

 

11,506,505

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Greece: 0.9%

 

 

 

35,688

 

Alpha Bank AE

 

1,024,250

 

 

 

 

 

1,024,250

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hong Kong: 3.5%

 

 

 

63,000

L

China Mobile Hong Kong

 

 

 

 

 

Ltd. ADR

 

1,414,350

 

312,000

 

Hong Kong Exchanges and

 

 

 

 

 

Clearing Ltd.

 

1,046,157

 

382,500

 

HongKong Electric Holdings

 

1,808,942

 

 

 

 

 

4,269,449

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Japan: 21.2%

 

 

 

30,690

 

Acom Co., Ltd.

 

1,994,604

 

191,000

 

Amada Co., Ltd.

 

1,459,240

 

166,000

 

Bank of Kyoto Ltd.

 

1,834,988

 

67,000

 

Komatsu Ltd.

 

892,793

 

14,400

 

Kyocera Corp.

 

933,974

 

101

 

Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial

 

 

 

 

 

Group, Inc.

 

1,269,468

 

8,110

 

Nippon Television Network Corp.

 

$

1,313,019

 

10,500

 

ORIX Corp.

 

1,968,917

 

22,000

 

Promise Co., Ltd.

 

1,390,170

 

341

@

Resona Holdings, Inc.

 

988,691

 

37,200

 

Sankyo Co., Ltd.

 

1,967,160

 

105,000

 

Sekisui House Ltd.

 

1,307,653

 

72,000

 

Sharp Corp.

 

988,701

 

119,000

 

Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.

 

1,565,974

 

59,100

 

Takeda Chemical Industries Ltd.

 

3,239,593

 

118,000

 

Tokuyama Corp.

 

1,172,282

 

26,500

 

Toyota Motor Corp.

 

1,228,870

 

 

 

 

 

25,516,097

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Malaysia: 1.8%

 

 

 

811,500

 

Tenaga Nasional BHD

 

2,149,669

 

 

 

 

 

2,149,669

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Netherlands: 8.4%

 

 

 

99,919

 

Aegon NV

 

1,505,983

 

18,229

 

European Aeronautic Defense

 

 

 

 

 

and Space Co.

 

631,254

 

67,533

 

Heineken NV

 

2,139,136

 

112,823

 

Royal Dutch Shell PLC

 

3,476,990

 

34,000

 

Unilever NV

 

2,391,027

 

 

 

 

 

10,144,390

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Singapore: 1.0%

 

 

 

912,000

@

Singapore

 

 

 

 

 

Telecommunications Ltd.

 

1,255,196

 

 

 

 

 

1,255,196

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

South Africa: 0.7%

 

 

 

76,900

 

JD Group Ltd.

 

824,239

 

 

 

 

 

824,239

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

South Korea: 1.4%

 

 

 

14,830

 

Kookmin Bank

 

846,825

 

5,350

@

NHN Corp.

 

898,043

 

 

 

 

 

1,744,868

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spain: 1.2%

 

 

 

49,400

 

Repsol YPF SA

 

1,470,633

 

 

 

 

 

1,470,633

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sweden: 1.3%

 

 

 

158,000

 

Nordea AB

 

1,547,759

 

 

 

 

 

1,547,759

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Switzerland: 11.0%

 

 

 

6,666

@

Barry Callebaut AG

 

1,864,617

 

39,928

 

Credit Suisse Group

 

1,763,678

 

12,810

 

Nestle SA

 

3,809,103

 

29,438

 

Novartis AG

 

1,581,150

 

19,280

 

Novartis AG ADR

 

1,037,650

 

35,600

 

STMicroelectronics NV

 

585,976

 

14,086

 

UBS AG

 

1,199,268

 

59,815

 

Xstrata PLC

 

1,370,578

 

 

 

 

 

13,212,020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United Kingdom: 18.6%

 

 

 

19,218

 

AstraZeneca PLC

 

859,846

 

145,900

 

Barclays PLC

 

1,446,103

 

278,000

 

BP PLC

 

3,080,080

 

178,600

 

Cadbury Schweppes PLC

 

1,760,269

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

66


 

 

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING INTERNATIONAL FUND

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

Shares

 

 

 

Value

 

 

United Kingdom (continued)

 

 

161,261

 

Capita Group PLC

 

$

1,113,518

159,669

 

Gallaher Group PLC

 

2,481,388

159,890

 

HBOS PLC

 

2,362,298

88,000

 

HSBC Holdings PLC

 

1,382,869

43,200

 

Imperial Tobacco Group PLC

 

1,238,188

642,100

 

Legal & General Group PLC

 

1,219,770

87,953

 

Reed Elsevier PLC

 

803,529

61,000

 

Severn Trent PLC

 

1,033,615

1,395,849

 

Vodafone Group PLC

 

3,665,343

 

 

 

 

22,446,816

 

 

United States: 1.1%

 

 

32,200

L

Newmont Mining Corp.

 

1,371,720

 

 

 

 

1,371,720

 

 

Total Common Stock

 

 

 

 

(Cost $107,153,960)

 

115,751,131

 

Principal
Amount

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS: 7.8%

 

 

 

 

Repurchase Agreement: 3.7%

 

 

 

$4,462,000   

Deutsche Bank Repurchase Agreement dated 10/31/05, 4.000%, due 11/01/05, $4,462,496 to be received upon repurchase (Collateralized by $4,623,000 Various U.S. Agency Obligations, 5.300%-6.250%, Market Value plus accrued interest $4,551,358, due 08/11/15-10/27/25)

 

 

4,462,000

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreement
(Cost $4,462,000)

 

4,462,000

 

 

Securities Lending Collateralcc 4.1%

 

 

 

4,871,000   

The Bank of New York Institutional

 

 

 

 

Cash Reserves Fund

 

4,871,000

 

 

Total Securities Lending Collateral
(Cost $4,871,000)

 

4,871,000

 

 

Total Short-Term Investment
(Cost $9,333,000)

 

9,333,000

 

 

Total Investments In Securities
(Cost $116,486,960)*

103.8

%

 

$

125,084,131

 

 

Other Assets and
Liabilities-Net

(3.8

)

 

(4,549,451

)

 

Net Assets

100.0

%

 

$

120,534,680

 

 

Securities may have been fair valued in accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Directors/Trustees (Note 2A).

@                                    Non-income producing security

ADR                     American Depositary Receipt

GDR                       Global Depositary Receipt

cc                                    Securities purchased with cash collateral for securities loaned.

#                                         Securities with purchases pursuant to Rule 144A, under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not be resold subject to that rule except to qualified institutional buyers. These securities have been determined to be liquid under the guidelines established by the Funds’ Board of Directors/Trustees.

L                                         Loaned security, a portion or all of the security is on loan at October 31, 2005.

*                                         Cost for federal income tax purposes is $116,636,141. Net unrealized appreciation consists of:

 

Gross Unrealized Appreciation

 

 

 

$

11,196,043

 

 

Gross Unrealized Depreciation

 

 

 

(2,748,053

)

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation

 

 

 

$

8,447,990

 

 

 

 

Percentage of

 

Industry

 

Net Assets

 

Aerospace/Defense

 

0.5

%

Agriculture

 

3.1

 

Auto Manufacturers

 

1.0

 

Banks

 

19.2

 

Beverages

 

1.8

 

Chemicals

 

1.0

 

Commercial Services

 

0.9

 

Diversified Financial Services

 

5.3

 

Electric

 

3.3

 

Electrical Components and Equipment

 

2.1

 

Electronics

 

0.8

 

Energy - Alternate Sources

 

1.0

 

Food

 

8.1

 

Forest Products and Paper

 

0.6

 

Home Builders

 

1.1

 

Household Products/Wares

 

0.7

 

Insurance

 

4.6

 

Internet

 

0.7

 

Leisure Time

 

1.6

 

Machinery - Diversified

 

1.9

 

Media

 

1.8

 

Mining

 

3.5

 

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

 

0.9

 

Oil and Gas

 

10.2

 

Pharmaceuticals

 

8.4

 

Real Estate

 

0.7

 

Retail

 

0.7

 

Semiconductors

 

0.5

 

Software

 

1.2

 

Telecommunications

 

7.9

 

Water

 

0.9

 

Repurchase Agreement

 

3.7

 

Securities Lending Collateral

 

4.1

 

Other Assets and Liabilities, Net

 

 

(3.8

)

Net Assets

 

 

100.0

%

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

67


 

 

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING INTERNATIONAL SMALLCAP FUND

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005

 

Shares

 

 

 

Value

 

COMMON STOCK: 97.7%

 

 

 

 

 

Australia: 8.7%

 

 

 

108,418

 

Adelaide Bank Ltd.

 

$

1,011,994

 

194,824

 

Adelaide Brighton Ltd.

 

308,845

 

27,801

 

Alesco Corp., Ltd.

 

176,792

 

48,326

 

Alinta Ltd.

 

390,614

 

19,419

 

Ansell Ltd.

 

153,274

 

57,400

@

ARC Energy Ltd.

 

80,904

 

107,566

 

Australian Stock Exchange Ltd.

 

2,317,204

 

259,801

L

Babcock & Brown Ltd.

 

3,250,276

 

14,791

 

Bank of Queensland Ltd.

 

154,510

 

133,221

@

Baycorp Advantage Ltd.

 

321,084

 

53,297

 

Billabong International Ltd.

 

517,057

 

1,388,024

@

Burns Philp & Co., Ltd.

 

1,184,592

 

3,572

 

Cochlear Ltd.

 

101,698

 

128,464

 

Corporate Express Australia Ltd.

 

577,724

 

396,314

 

DB Rreef Trust

 

395,650

 

146,417

 

Downer EDI Ltd.

 

667,713

 

148,417

 

Excel Coal Ltd.

 

748,999

 

248,421

 

Galileo Shopping America Trust

 

211,789

 

28,900

 

Healthscope Ltd.

 

123,541

 

28,463

 

Leighton Holdings Ltd.

 

325,512

 

133,219

L

MacArthur Coal Ltd.

 

584,251

 

946,283

L

Metcash Ltd.

 

2,876,809

 

216,079

 

Multiplex Group

 

536,001

 

243,097

 

OneSteel Ltd.

 

642,925

 

91,084

 

Pacific Brands Ltd.

 

186,431

 

195,610

@

PMP Ltd.

 

231,345

 

21,461

 

Ramsay Health Care Ltd.

 

141,330

 

131,233

L

Record Investments Ltd.

 

753,667

 

40,447

 

SFE Corp., Ltd.

 

377,221

 

373,166

 

Smorgon Steel Group Ltd.

 

412,834

 

21,296

 

Spotless Group Ltd.

 

79,584

 

153,917

@

Tap Oil Ltd.

 

280,642

 

20,343

 

UNiTAB Ltd.

 

193,898

 

85,688

 

United Group Ltd.

 

673,821

 

60,147

 

WorleyParsons Ltd.

 

441,418

 

2,226,896

L

Zinifex Ltd.

 

8,134,163

 

 

 

 

 

29,566,112

 

 

 

Austria: 0.2%

 

 

 

5,442

 

Andritz AG

 

494,135

 

867

 

Boehler-Uddeholm AG

 

131,422

 

 

 

 

 

625,557

 

 

 

Belgium: 1.1%

 

 

 

12,633

 

Colruyt SA

 

1,635,460

 

35,201

 

Compagnie Maritime Belge SA

 

1,171,652

 

6,088

 

Euronav NV

 

187,393

 

2,970

 

Omega Pharma SA

 

153,320

 

3,000

 

Oriflame Cosmetics SA

 

77,398

 

4,348

 

Umicore

 

434,905

 

 

 

 

 

3,660,128

 

 

 

Canada: 4.0%

 

 

 

107,900

 

Algoma Steel, Inc.

 

2,113,086

 

10,500

 

Focus Energy Trust

 

189,606

 

119,400

 

IPSCO, Inc.

 

8,518,082

 

5,200

 

Laurentian Bank Of Canada

 

133,797

 

14,400

 

Northbridge Financial Corp.

 

392,122

 

7,400

@,L

Novatel, Inc.

 

211,196

 

107,000

@,#

Rona, Inc.

 

1,990,234

 

3,200

 

Rothmans, Inc.

 

65,435

 

2,000

 

Vermilion Energy Trust

 

44,322

 

 

 

 

 

13,657,880

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

China: 0.5%

 

 

 

1,958,000

L

Angang New Steel Co., Ltd.

 

$

1,065,990

 

218,000

 

Anhui Expressway Co.

 

110,575

 

300,000

 

Dongfang Electrical Machinery

 

 

 

 

 

Co., Ltd.

 

234,722

 

82,000

 

FU JI Food and Catering

 

 

 

 

 

Services Holdings Ltd.

 

93,501

 

280,000

 

Tingyi Cayman Islands

 

 

 

 

 

Holding Corp.

 

95,713

 

294,000

 

Travelsky Technology Ltd.

 

253,184

 

 

 

 

 

1,853,685

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Denmark: 3.8%

 

 

 

9,400

 

Auriga Industries

 

252,391

 

130

 

D/S Norden

 

58,492

 

53,250

L

D/S Torm A/S

 

2,837,302

 

13,500

 

DSV A/S

 

1,315,289

 

304,400

 

GN Store Nord

 

3,667,504

 

67,400

@

Jyske Bank

 

3,383,957

 

4,450

 

NKT Holding A/S

 

174,336

 

440

 

Sjaelso Gruppen

 

95,349

 

10,810

 

Sydbank A/S

 

249,861

 

11,450

@

Topdanmark A/S

 

873,000

 

 

 

 

 

12,907,481

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finland: 0.5%

 

 

 

12,200

 

Finnair OYJ

 

151,428

 

95,500

 

Raisio Group PLC

 

244,773

 

64,400

 

Rautaruukki OYJ

 

1,313,764

 

 

 

 

 

1,709,965

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

France: 6.5%

 

 

 

12,955

@

Alten

 

376,989

 

8,745

 

Bourbon SA

 

706,622

 

19,122

 

CFF Recycling

 

512,795

 

301,937

 

Elior

 

3,934,976

 

825

 

Eramet SLN

 

81,769

 

6,922

 

Etablissements Maurel et Prom

 

127,844

 

15,742

@

GameLoft

 

104,121

 

7,244

 

Generale de Sante

 

250,716

 

6,447

 

Iliad SA

 

343,819

 

3,280

 

Kaufman & Broad SA

 

243,663

 

82,583

 

Neopost SA

 

7,962,749

 

12,798

 

Nexans SA

 

601,540

 

12,050

 

Nexity

 

549,207

 

36,340

@

Oberthur Card Systems SA

 

319,168

 

5,447

 

Pinguely-Haulotte

 

98,385

 

4,982

 

Trigano SA

 

210,478

 

47,034

@

UBISOFT Entertainment

 

2,167,769

 

7,935

L

Vallourec

 

3,565,335

 

 

 

 

 

22,157,945

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Germany: 2.9%

 

 

 

7,475

 

AWD Holding AG

 

200,401

 

24,228

 

Balda AG

 

276,885

 

2,043

 

Deutsche Wohnen AG

 

461,260

 

25,025

@

EM.TV AG

 

141,662

 

20,201

@

Lanxess

 

586,989

 

2,915

 

Leoni AG

 

91,092

 

8,321

 

MPC Muenchmeyer Petersen

 

 

 

 

 

Capital AG

 

588,702

 

51,923

 

Salzgitter AG

 

2,286,076

 

1,948

 

Solarworld AG

 

264,436

 

34,486

@

Techem AG

 

1,371,646

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

68


 

 

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING INTERNATIONAL SMALLCAP FUND

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

Shares

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

Germany (continued)

 

 

 

5,000

 

United Internet AG

 

$

160,642

 

39,387

 

Wincor Nixdorf AG

 

3,450,463

 

 

 

 

 

9,880,254

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Greece: 1.9%

 

 

 

110,240

 

Germanos SA

 

1,640,227

 

9,340

 

Motor Oil Hellas Corinth

 

 

 

 

 

Refineries SA

 

201,809

 

134,600

 

Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd.

 

4,620,818

 

 

 

 

 

6,462,854

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hong Kong: 4.0%

 

 

 

128,000

L

ASM Pacific Technology

 

594,250

 

5,480,000

 

Cnpc Hong Kong Ltd.

 

1,070,233

 

1,408,000

 

Emperor International Holdings

 

312,390

 

194,000

 

Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd.

 

106,540

 

202,000

L

Jinhui Shipping &

 

 

 

 

 

Transportation Ltd.

 

708,874

 

434,000

 

Midland Realty Holdings

 

211,370

 

878,000

 

New World Development Ltd.

 

1,086,621

 

777,200

L

Orient Overseas

 

 

 

 

 

International Ltd.

 

2,479,113

 

1,659,000

L

Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd.

 

766,969

 

6,794,000

 

Solomon Systech

 

 

 

 

 

International Ltd.

 

2,506,110

 

38,000

 

Television Broadcasts Ltd.

 

211,482

 

8,040,000

@,L

Titan Petrochemicals Group Ltd.

 

603,700

 

85,000

L

Vtech Holdings Ltd.

 

361,826

 

371,500

 

Wing Hang Bank Ltd.

 

2,542,863

 

 

 

 

 

13,562,341

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ireland: 0.1%

 

 

 

44,400

 

C&C Group PLC

 

273,978

 

2,100

 

FBD Holdings PLC

 

77,251

 

 

 

 

 

351,229

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Italy: 1.5%

 

 

 

80,569

 

Aedes S.p.A

 

533,760

 

82,586

 

Astaldi S.p.A.

 

518,044

 

220,621

 

Banca Finnat Euramerica S.p.A.

 

325,474

 

13,172

 

Benetton Group S.p.A.

 

139,061

 

88,052

 

CIR-Compagnie Industriali

 

 

 

 

 

Riunite S.p.A.

 

249,199

 

194,213

 

Cremonini S.p.A.

 

501,662

 

24,995

 

Davide Campari-Milano S.p.A.

 

169,500

 

105,140

L

Esprinet S.p.A.

 

895,240

 

42,453

 

Marzotto S.p.A.

 

190,048

 

119,087

 

Milano Assicurazioni S.p.A.

 

744,469

 

5,018

 

Pirelli & C Real Estate S.p.A.

 

274,720

 

41,115

 

Sogefi S.p.A.

 

232,541

 

1,851

 

Tod’s S.p.A.

 

105,803

 

35,937

L

Unipol S.p.A.

 

91,821

 

4,212

@

Valentino Fashion Group S.p.A.

 

98,527

 

 

 

 

 

5,069,869

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Japan: 31.2%

 

 

 

8,900

L

ABILIT Corp.

 

276,573

 

7,500

 

Aeon Fantasy Co., Ltd.

 

185,529

 

42,400

 

Aichi Corp.

 

278,050

 

26,000

 

Air Water, Inc.

 

237,776

 

357,600

 

AOC Holdings, Inc.

 

6,616,781

 

87,000

L

Asahi Soft Drinks Co., Ltd.

 

967,770

 

62,000

 

Asics Corp.

 

533,941

 

24

 

Axell Corp.

 

$

89,789

 

95,601

 

Bosch Corp.

 

507,115

 

15,000

 

Canon Finetech, Inc.

 

301,797

 

23,000

 

Canon Sales Co., Inc.

 

502,630

 

24,300

 

Century Leasing System, Inc.

 

325,532

 

3,000

@

Chiba Kogyo Bank Ltd.

 

64,581

 

961,000

@

Chori Co., Ltd.

 

2,244,664

 

47,000

L

Cosmo Oil Co., Ltd.

 

228,702

 

11

@

Crayfish Co., Ltd.

 

194,760

 

711,000

L

Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha

 

1,571,154

 

504,200

@

DIA Kensetsu Co., Ltd.

 

975,180

 

59,000

L

Diamond Lease Co., Ltd.

 

2,739,535

 

35,800

L

Eizo Nanao Corp.

 

1,310,469

 

573

L

en-japan, Inc.

 

2,440,705

 

7,700

 

Excel Co., Ltd.

 

171,258

 

12,400

 

FamilyMart Co., Ltd.

 

368,923

 

7,500

 

FANCL Corp.

 

366,908

 

541,000

 

Fuji Fire & Marine Insurance

 

 

 

 

 

Co., Ltd.

 

2,147,584

 

17,700

 

Fuji Machine Manufacturing

 

 

 

 

 

Co., Ltd.

 

215,596

 

209,000

 

Fujikura Ltd.

 

1,352,992

 

97,500

 

Fujitsu Frontech Ltd.

 

993,310

 

89,000

@,L

Fujitsu General Ltd.

 

275,749

 

222,900

 

Glory Ltd.

 

4,349,516

 

1,662,500

@,L

Haseko Corp.

 

5,786,324

 

12,500

 

Hitachi High-Technologies Corp.

 

290,303

 

119,000

 

Hodogaya Chemical Co., Ltd.

 

692,569

 

23,300

 

Hosiden Corp.

 

225,305

 

3,400

 

HS Securities Co., Ltd.

 

92,036

 

20,900

 

IBJ Leasing Co., Ltd.

 

407,142

 

50,000

@

Ichiyoshi Securities Co., Ltd

 

536,820

 

95,000

L

Iino Kaiun Kaisha Ltd.

 

930,477

 

38,000

 

Inabata & Co., Ltd.

 

337,794

 

141,900

L

Japan General Estate Co., Ltd.

 

2,017,626

 

69,000

 

Jidosha Buhin Kogyo Co., Ltd

 

424,695

 

14,900

 

Kanto Auto Works Ltd.

 

217,534

 

15,200

 

Keihin Corp.

 

338,150

 

292,000

 

Kenwood Corp.

 

545,410

 

156,000

@,L

Kumagai Gumi Co., Ltd.

 

713,062

 

791,000

L

Kyoei Tanker Co., Ltd.

 

2,780,467

 

41,700

 

Makita Corp.

 

968,023

 

15,100

L

Mars Engineering Corp.

 

464,153

 

1,223,000

 

Marubeni Corp.

 

5,732,107

 

46,000

 

Mitsui-Soko Co., Ltd.

 

256,148

 

3,900

 

Moshi Moshi Hotline, Inc.

 

369,433

 

66,000

 

Nabtesco Corp.

 

553,498

 

231,000

 

Nakayama Steel Works Ltd.

 

1,140,336

 

11,400

 

NEC Leasing Ltd.

 

229,408

 

506,000

L

Nippon Metal Industry Co., Ltd.

 

1,073,424

 

152,000

 

Nippon Suisan Kaisha Ltd.

 

609,106

 

367,000

L

Nippon Yakin Kogyo Co., Ltd.

 

1,372,853

 

1,004,000

L

Nissan Diesel Motor Co., Ltd.

 

5,435,411

 

42,000

 

Nissan Shatai Co., Ltd.

 

293,298

 

504,000

 

Nisshin Steel Co., Ltd.

 

1,599,985

 

30,500

 

Nissin Kogyo Co., Ltd.

 

1,363,219

 

11,900

 

Nitta Corp.

 

160,181

 

150,000

 

Okuma Corp.

 

1,286,660

 

374,000

L

Pacific Metals Co., Ltd.

 

1,629,589

 

5,900

 

Plenus Co., Ltd.

 

176,190

 

25,500

 

Point, Inc.

 

1,583,735

 

38,100

 

Ricoh Leasing Co., Ltd.

 

1,015,224

 

28

L

Round One Corp.

 

110,867

 

25,700

 

Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd.

 

1,713,687

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

69


 

 

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING INTERNATIONAL SMALLCAP FUND

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

Shares

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

Japan (continued)

 

 

 

15,000

 

San-Ai Oil Co., Ltd.

 

$

75,174

 

79,200

 

Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

 

2,021,996

 

6,000

 

Sanyo Electric Credit Co., Ltd.

 

113,365

 

9,400

 

Sanyo Shinpan Finance Co., Ltd.

 

684,014

 

4,100

 

Seijo Corp.

 

112,088

 

8,600

 

Shinki Co., Ltd.

 

101,436

 

31,800

 

Shinko Electric Industries

 

1,980,928

 

396,000

L

Shinwa Kaiun Kaisha Ltd.

 

1,204,053

 

46,000

@

Sodick Co., Ltd.

 

531,141

 

13,400

 

STB Leasing Co., Ltd.

 

263,319

 

22,600

 

Sumisho Lease Co., Ltd.

 

1,074,297

 

12,000

 

Sumitomo Heavy Industries

 

84,031

 

16,900

 

Sundrug Co., Ltd.

 

953,937

 

24,200

L

Tachi-S Co., Ltd.

 

262,443

 

58,000

 

Takagi Securities Co., Ltd.

 

239,237

 

35,400

L

Tamron Co., Ltd.

 

485,900

 

87,000

 

TBK Co., Ltd.

 

495,343

 

96,000

 

Toa Corp.

 

201,570

 

130,000

 

Toagosei Co., Ltd.

 

659,881

 

4,900

 

Tocalo Co., Ltd.

 

126,539

 

47,000

 

Toho Gas Co., Ltd.

 

202,385

 

26,500

 

Tokyo Leasing Co., Ltd.

 

482,195

 

3,000

 

Tomen Electronics Corp.

 

73,683

 

19,000

@,L

Tomy Co., Ltd.

 

161,850

 

523,000

 

Tonichi Carlife Group, Inc.

 

3,160,870

 

191,000

@,L

Towa Real Estate Development

 

 

 

 

 

Co., Ltd.

 

975,389

 

198,000

 

Toyo Suisan Kaisha Ltd.

 

3,433,584

 

8,500

 

Trusco Nakayama Corp.

 

194,755

 

28,000

 

UFJ Central Leasing Co., Ltd.

 

1,550,256

 

10,100

 

United Arrows Ltd.

 

538,490

 

158,000

 

Yamato Kogyo Co., Ltd.

 

2,345,515

 

88,000

 

Yamazen Corp.

 

540,457

 

20,000

 

Yokogawa Bridge Corp.

 

116,582

 

25,500

 

Yonekyu Corp.

 

290,348

 

569,000

@

Yuasa Trading Co., Ltd.

 

1,320,930

 

17,700

 

Yusen Air & Sea Service Co., Ltd.

 

675,048

 

123

 

Zephyr Co., Ltd.

 

407,148

 

 

 

 

 

106,447,295

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liechtenstein: 0.0%

 

 

 

1,170

 

Verwalt & Privat-Bank AG

 

184,354

 

 

 

 

 

184,354

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Malaysia: 0.2%

 

 

 

120,400

@

Digi.Com BHD

 

222,142

 

86,300

 

Golden Hope Plantations Bhd

 

95,101

 

698,600

 

Lion Industries Corp. Bhd

 

150,824

 

24,700

@

Shell Refining Co.

 

68,731

 

 

 

 

 

536,798

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Netherlands: 3.6%

 

 

 

56,678

 

Aalberts Industries NV

 

2,755,483

 

2,900

 

Athlon Holding NV

 

76,311

 

52,499

@

Axalto Holding NV

 

1,428,504

 

8,449

 

Boskalis Westminster

 

419,615

 

7,683

 

Exact Holding NV

 

224,444

 

25,514

 

Koninklijke BAM Groep NV

 

2,070,584

 

56,822

 

Nutreco Holding NV

 

2,286,656

 

65,700

 

Stork NV

 

2,441,438

 

9,628

 

United Services Group NV

 

310,441

 

6,212

 

Univar NV

 

249,250

 

 

 

 

 

12,262,726

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Zealand: 0.2%

 

 

 

126,091

 

Fletcher Building Ltd.

 

$

693,804

 

 

 

 

 

693,804

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Norway: 0.0%

 

 

 

80,000

 

Acta Holding ASA

 

188,310

 

 

 

 

 

188,310

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Papua New Guinea: 1.4%

 

 

 

1,983,587

 

Oil Search Ltd.

 

4,905,554

 

 

 

 

 

4,905,554

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Portugal: 0.1%

 

 

 

10,300

@

Impresa SGPS

 

57,291

 

15,805

 

Jeronimo Martins

 

227,633

 

 

 

 

 

284,924

 

 

 

Singapore: 0.7%

 

 

 

1,516,000

 

Hi-P Intl. Ltd.

 

1,254,416

 

114,000

 

Jurong Technologies Industrial

 

 

 

 

 

Corp., Ltd.

 

131,467

 

322,000

@

SembCorp Industries Ltd.

 

512,600

 

133,000

L

Singapore Petroleum Co., Ltd.

 

378,280

 

 

 

 

 

2,276,763

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

South Korea: 3.1%

 

 

 

805,810

@

Curitel Communications, Inc.

 

1,402,653

 

51,850

 

Dongbu Insurance Co., Ltd.

 

654,745

 

143,450

 

Dongyang Mechatronics Corp.

 

604,449

 

18,900

 

Halla Engineering &

 

 

 

 

 

Construction Corp.

 

511,593

 

17,450

 

Hanshin Construction Ltd.

 

256,667

 

34,870

L

INI Steel Co.

 

783,613

 

26,960

 

Korean Petrochemical

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial Co.

 

797,238

 

224,050

@

KP Chemical Corp.

 

1,202,154

 

11,030

 

Kyeryong Construction

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial Co., Ltd.

 

273,694

 

44,384

 

People & Telecommunication

 

382,075

 

1,099,210

 

S&T Dynamics Co., Ltd.

 

1,537,985

 

28,830

 

SeAH Steel Corp.

 

1,046,922

 

35,771

 

SFA Engineering Corp.

 

862,212

 

439,000

@

STX Pan Ocean Co., Ltd.

 

231,727

 

 

 

 

 

10,547,727

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spain: 2.2%

 

 

 

4,336

 

Abengoa SA

 

71,060

 

964

 

Cementos Portland

 

 

 

 

 

Valderrivas SA

 

73,766

 

159,555

L

Fadesa SA

 

5,361,642

 

8,130

L

Grupo Empresarial Ence SA

 

257,449

 

7,442

 

Obrascon Huarte Lain SA

 

104,405

 

311,074

@

Tubacex SA

 

1,304,652

 

88,700

L

Uralita SA

 

403,983

 

 

 

 

 

7,576,957

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sweden: 0.9%

 

 

 

172,800

L

Eniro AB

 

1,889,611

 

15,500

 

JM AB

 

644,145

 

29,400

@

Lundin Petroleum AB

 

296,847

 

20,000

 

Trelleborg AB

 

306,775

 

 

 

 

 

3,137,378

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

70


 

 

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING INTERNATIONAL SMALLCAP FUND

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

Shares

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

Switzerland: 3.4%

 

 

 

1,490

@

Actelion NV

 

$

167,349

 

1,339

 

AFG Arbonia-Forster Holding

 

363,399

 

109,974

 

Baloise Holding Ltd.

 

5,596,095

 

1,295

@

Barry Callebaut AG

 

362,238

 

4,540

 

Bucher Industries AG

 

362,182

 

9,597

 

Charles Voegele Holding AG

 

700,112

 

3,448

 

Geberit AG

 

2,385,861

 

80

 

Hiestand Holding AG

 

61,785

 

16,911

 

Phonak Holding AG

 

704,220

 

815

 

SGS SA

 

599,784

 

7,707

 

Vontobel Holding AG

 

216,081

 

 

 

 

 

11,519,106

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Taiwan: 0.6%

 

 

 

1,697,440

 

Micro-Star International Co., Ltd.

 

863,993

 

310,000

 

ProMOS Technologies, Inc.

 

81,610

 

289,000

 

Quanta Storage, Inc.

 

387,144

 

656,000

 

U-Ming Marine Transport Corp.

 

649,241

 

277,000

 

Vanguard International

 

 

 

 

 

Semiconductor Corp.

 

180,579

 

 

 

 

 

2,162,567

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thailand: 0.1%

 

 

 

3,071,600

 

Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL

 

395,644

 

 

 

 

 

395,644

 

 

 

Turkey: 2.9%

 

 

 

55,760

 

Aksa Akrilik Kimya Sanayii

 

485,033

 

15,000

 

Anadolu Efes Biracilik Ve Malt

 

 

 

 

 

Sanayii AS

 

367,792

 

181,497

@

Ayen Enerji

 

290,724

 

297,293

@

Beko Elektronik

 

484,880

 

186,274

 

Bolu Cimento Sanayii

 

347,062

 

276,306

 

Bossa Ticaret Sanayi Isletme

 

231,762

 

203,000

@

Dogan Sriketler Grubu Holdings

 

511,301

 

310,212

 

Doktas Dokumculuk Ticaret

 

377,783

 

34,270

@

Efes Sinai Yatirim Holding AS

 

347,523

 

84,919

 

Eregli Demir ve Celik

 

 

 

 

 

Fabrikalari TAS

 

459,172

 

28,916

@

Goodyear Lastikleri TAS

 

282,469

 

746,616

 

Ihlas Holding

 

439,626

 

64,236

 

Mardin Cimento Sanayii

 

289,192

 

264,065

@

Park Elektrik Madencilik

 

 

 

 

 

Sanayi Ve Ticaret AS

 

970,736

 

443,805

@

Petrol Ofisi

 

1,541,582

 

172,470

@

TAT Konserve

 

252,330

 

32,350

@

Turcas Petrolculuk AS

 

202,740

 

61,364

 

Turk Ekonomi Bankasi AS

 

739,947

 

274,917

 

Turk Sise Ve Cam Fabrikalari

 

797,080

 

126,602

@

Vestel Elektronik Sanayi

 

443,377

 

 

 

 

 

9,862,111

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United Kingdom: 11.3%

 

 

 

52,740

 

Admiral Group PLC

 

408,132

 

35,723

 

Aggreko PLC

 

151,261

 

211,837

 

Amlin PLC

 

832,969

 

257,529

@

Ashtead Group PLC

 

642,837

 

61,968

 

Body Shop International PLC

 

230,356

 

33,832

 

Bodycote International

 

135,709

 

348,206

 

BPB PLC

 

4,504,112

 

30,287

 

Britannic Group PLC

 

317,500

 

85,799

 

Burren Energy PLC

 

1,216,282

 

21,962

 

Cranswick PLC

 

235,102

 

41,100

 

Dairy Crest Group PLC

 

$

327,905

 

93,479

@

Dana Petroleum PLC

 

1,365,645

 

88,334

 

De Vere Group PLC

 

935,994

 

125,613

 

First Choice Holidays PLC

 

434,383

 

34,500

@

Gyrus Group PLC

 

195,198

 

919,865

 

HMV Group PLC

 

3,065,301

 

47,900

 

Inchcape PLC

 

1,748,659

 

43,900

 

Intertek Group PLC

 

553,956

 

976,048

@,L

Jazztel PLC

 

1,135,061

 

53,697

 

London Stock Exchange PLC

 

538,568

 

133,703

 

Man Group PLC

 

3,647,127

 

176,367

 

Mcbride PLC

 

474,769

 

71,677

 

Michael Page International PLC

 

293,180

 

56,010

@

NETeller PLC

 

683,799

 

22,041

 

Northgate PLC

 

390,282

 

110,623

 

Paragon Group of

 

 

 

 

 

Companies LLC

 

997,880

 

686,950

 

Pendragon PLC

 

4,649,938

 

203,829

 

SIG PLC

 

2,455,451

 

217,200

 

Somerfield PLC

 

749,077

 

249,600

 

Sportingbet PLC

 

1,326,037

 

48,586

 

Stanley Leisure PLC

 

522,338

 

14,550

 

Stolt-Nielsen SA

 

519,041

 

399,772

 

Taylor Woodrow PLC

 

2,216,705

 

57,039

 

TT electronics PLC

 

148,303

 

20,988

 

Ultra Electronics Holdings

 

327,073

 

 

 

 

 

38,375,930

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Venezuela: 0.1%

 

 

 

21,600

 

Cia Anonima Nacional

 

 

 

 

 

Telefonos de Venezuela ADR

 

278,640

 

 

 

 

 

278,640

 

 

 

Total Common Stock

 

 

 

 

 

(Cost $292,540,849)

 

333,101,888

 

PREFERRED STOCK: 0.2%

 

 

 

 

 

Italy: 0.2%

 

 

 

41,454

 

Instituto Finanziario Industriale

 

 

 

 

 

S.p.A.

 

655,884

 

 

 

 

 

655,884

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stock

 

 

 

 

 

(Cost $612,281)

 

655,884

 

RIGHTS: 0.0%

 

 

 

 

 

Australia: 0.0%

 

 

 

3,612

 

Healthscope Ltd.

 

1,619

 

 

 

 

 

1,619

 

 

 

Total Rights (Cost $-)

 

1,619

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investments

 

 

 

 

 

(Cost $293,153,130)

 

333,759,396

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

71


 

 

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING INTERNATIONAL SMALLCAP FUND

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

Principal
Amount

 

 

 

Value

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS: 16.9%

 

 

 

 

Securities Lending Collateralcc 16.9%

 

 

 

$57,748,000

The Bank of New York Institutional

 

 

 

 

Cash Reserves Fund

 

$

57,748,000

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments

 

 

 

 

(Cost $57,748,000)

 

57,748,000

 

 

Total Investments In Securities

 

 

 

 

(Cost $350,901,130)*

 

114.8

%

$

391,507,396

 

 

Other Assets and
Liabilities-Net

 

(14.8

)

(50,497,796

)

 

Net Assets

 

100.0

%

$

341,009,600

 

 

Securities may have been fair valued in accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Directors/Trustees (Note 2A).

@                                    Non-income producing security

ADR                     American Depositary Receipt

cc                                    Securities purchased with cash collateral for securities loaned.

#                                         Securities with purchases pursuant to Rule 144A, under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not be resold subject to that rule except to qualified institutional buyers. These securities have been determined to be liquid under the guidelines established by the Funds’ Board of Directors/Trustees.

L                                         Loaned security, a portion or all of the security is on loan at October 31, 2005.

*                                         Cost for federal income tax purposes is $351,405,893. Net unrealized appreciation consists of:

 

Gross Unrealized Appreciation

 

 

 

$

56,506,417

 

 

Gross Unrealized Depreciation

 

 

 

(16,404,914

)

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation

 

 

 

$

40,101,503

 

 

Industry

 

Percentage of
Net Assets

 

Advertising

 

0.1

%

Agriculture

 

0.2

 

Airlines

 

0.0

 

Apparel

 

0.4

 

Auto Manufacturers

 

1.7

 

Auto Parts and Equipment

 

1.8

 

Banks

 

2.6

 

Beverages

 

0.6

 

Building Materials

 

3.4

 

Chemicals

 

1.6

 

Coal

 

0.4

 

Commercial Services

 

1.1

 

Computers

 

2.0

 

Cosmetics/Personal Care

 

0.2

 

Distribution/Wholesale

 

4.1

 

Diversified Financial Services

 

6.9

 

Electric

 

0.4

 

Electrical Components and Equipment

 

0.8

 

Electronics

 

1.5

 

Energy - Alternate Sources

 

0.1

 

Engineering and Construction

 

2.6

 

Entertainment

 

0.6

 

Food

 

4.5

 

Food Service

 

1.2

 

Forest Products and Paper

 

0.1

 

Gas

 

0.2

 

Hand Machines/Tools

 

0.3

 

Healthcare - Products

 

0.3

 

Healthcare - Services

 

0.1

%

Holding Companies - Diversification

 

0.5

 

Home Builders

 

2.5

 

Home Furnishings

 

0.5

 

Housewares

 

0.6

 

Insurance

 

3.5

 

Internet

 

0.9

 

Iron/Steel

 

7.6

 

Leisure Time

 

0.4

 

Lodging

 

0.3

 

Machinery - Construction and Mining

 

0.1

 

Machinery - Diversified

 

1.9

 

Media

 

0.8

 

Metal Fabricate/Hardware

 

2.1

 

Mining

 

2.9

 

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

 

3.0

 

Office/Business Equipment

 

2.4

 

Oil and Gas

 

5.0

 

Oil and Gas Services

 

0.4

 

Pharmaceuticals

 

0.7

 

Real Estate

 

3.9

 

Retail

 

6.6

 

Semiconductors

 

1.6

 

Software

 

0.8

 

Storage/Warehousing

 

0.1

 

Telecommunications

 

2.2

 

Textiles

 

0.1

 

Toys/Games/Hobbies

 

0.0

 

Transportation

 

6.7

 

Securities Lending Collateral

 

16.9

 

Other Assets and Liabilities, Net

 

 

(14.8

)

Net Assets

 

 

100.0

%

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING INTERNATIONAL VALUE FUND

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005

 

Shares

 

 

 

Value

 

COMMON STOCK: 99.0%

 

 

 

 

 

Belgium: 0.9%

 

 

 

959,210

 

Interbrew

 

$

38,296,431

 

 

 

 

 

38,296,431

 

 

 

Brazil: 4.3%

 

 

 

9,510,883

 

Centrais Eletricas

 

 

 

 

 

Brasileiras SA ADR

 

83,189,790

 

3,741,386

@,L

Contax Participacoes SA ADR

 

2,823,998

 

179,388

L

Tele Centro Oeste Celular

 

 

 

 

 

Participacoes SA ADR

 

1,623,461

 

13,898

L

Tele Leste Celular

 

 

 

 

 

Participacoes SA ADR

 

85,056

 

2,532,786

L

Tele Norte Leste

 

 

 

 

 

Participacoes SA ADR

 

44,830,312

 

1,208,600

L

Telecomunicacoes

 

 

 

 

 

Brasileiras SA ADR

 

40,270,552

 

169,474

@,L

Telesp Celular

 

 

 

 

 

Participacoes SA ADR

 

618,580

 

111,928

L

Tim Participacoes SA ADR

 

2,268,781

 

 

 

 

 

175,710,530

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canada: 0.6%

 

 

 

12,138,000

 

Bombardier, Inc.

 

25,623,009

 

 

 

 

 

25,623,009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

France: 5.1%

 

 

 

7,228,100

@

Alcatel SA

 

84,894,071

 

610,400

 

Carrefour SA

 

27,131,872

 

2,404,100

 

France Telecom SA

 

62,465,838

 

422,650

 

Sanofi-Synthelabo SA

 

33,841,817

 

 

 

 

 

208,333,598

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Germany: 11.4%

 

 

 

2,160,893

 

Commerzbank AG

 

56,439,691

 

2,268,600

 

DaimlerChrysler AG

 

113,349,315

 

6,906,200

 

Deutsche Telekom AG

 

122,066,408

 

1,150,000

 

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen

 

36,514,810

 

411,200

 

Hypo Real Estate Holding

 

19,825,718

 

326,500

 

Muenchener

 

 

 

 

 

Rueckversicherungs AG

 

38,310,355

 

359,298

 

Schering AG

 

22,141,269

 

981,217

L

Volkswagen AG

 

53,554,334

 

 

 

 

 

462,201,900

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hong Kong: 0.6%

 

 

 

1,624,636

 

Jardine Matheson

 

 

 

 

 

Holdings Ltd.

 

25,701,314

 

 

 

 

 

25,701,314

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Italy: 3.5%

 

 

 

10,705,782

 

Banca Intesa S.p.A.

 

49,976,404

 

10,329,085

 

Telecom Italia S.p.A.

 

29,876,874

 

11,513,600

 

UniCredito Italiano S.p.A.

 

63,832,363

 

 

 

 

 

143,685,641

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Japan: 26.2%

 

 

 

3,873,136

 

Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd.

 

70,205,893

 

517,800

 

Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.

 

16,476,619

 

12,859,700

 

Hitachi Ltd.

 

79,190,162

 

4,749

 

Japan Tobacco, Inc.

 

75,081,036

 

4,914,000

 

Matsushita Electric

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial Co., Ltd.

 

90,055,162

 

5,925

 

Millea Holdings, Inc.

 

107,195,573

 

26,907,000

 

Mitsubishi Heavy

 

 

 

 

 

Industries Ltd.

 

101,677,662

 

8,334

 

Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial

 

 

 

 

 

Group, Inc.

 

$

104,749,968

 

4,932,000

 

Mitsui Sumitomo

 

 

 

 

 

Insurance Co., Ltd.

 

63,156,323

 

13,125

 

Nippon Telegraph &

 

 

 

 

 

Telephone Corp.

 

62,740,348

 

1,049,000

 

Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

 

46,696,989

 

2,592,400

 

Sony Corp.

 

84,696,904

 

9,029

 

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial

 

 

 

 

 

Group, Inc.

 

83,390,412

 

509,000

 

TDK Corp.

 

34,321,149

 

1,153,800

 

Yamanouchi

 

 

 

 

 

Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

 

41,214,893

 

 

 

 

 

1,060,849,093

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mexico: 1.5%

 

 

 

2,942,320

L

Telefonos de Mexico SA de

 

 

 

 

 

CV ADR

 

59,376,018

 

 

 

 

 

59,376,018

 

 

 

Netherlands: 8.8%

 

 

 

5,693,688

 

Aegon NV

 

85,815,472

 

1,737,200

 

Akzo Nobel NV

 

75,048,930

 

9,907,141

@

Koninklijke Ahold NV

 

69,090,899

 

1,188,700

 

Unilever NV

 

83,594,530

 

2,303,184

 

Wolters Kluwer NV

 

42,707,127

 

 

 

 

 

356,256,958

 

 

 

New Zealand: 1.4%

 

 

 

13,335,944

 

Telecom Corp. of

 

 

 

 

 

New Zealand Ltd.

 

54,510,038

 

 

 

 

 

54,510,038

 

 

 

Portugal: 1.5%

 

 

 

6,709,676

 

Portugal Telecom SGPS SA

 

60,634,279

 

 

 

 

 

60,634,279

 

 

 

Singapore: 3.3%

 

 

 

3,652,191

 

DBS Group Holdings Ltd.

 

33,028,164

 

6,060,800

#

DBS Group Holdings Ltd. ADR

 

54,690,235

 

12,232,800

 

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp.

 

45,495,324

 

 

 

 

 

133,213,723

 

 

 

South Korea: 3.6%

 

 

 

1,463,610

 

Korea Electric Power Corp.

 

47,878,231

 

2,745,880

 

Korea Electric Power

 

 

 

 

 

Corp. ADR

 

44,840,220

 

183,200

 

KT Corp.

 

7,420,570

 

2,192,310

 

KT Corp. ADR

 

47,244,281

 

 

 

 

 

147,383,302

 

 

 

Spain: 4.6%

 

 

 

1,816,233

 

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya

 

 

 

 

 

Argentaria SA

 

32,009,277

 

3,107,600

 

Banco Santander Central

 

 

 

 

 

Hispano SA

 

39,549,526

 

7,078,302

 

Telefonica SA

 

112,920,298

 

 

 

 

 

184,479,101

 

 

 

Switzerland: 6.3%

 

 

 

568,600

 

Nestle SA

 

169,075,402

 

91,700

 

Swisscom AG

 

30,122,902

 

328,715

@

Zurich Financial Services AG

 

55,975,744

 

 

 

 

 

255,174,048

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

73


 

 

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

ING INTERNATIONAL VALUE FUND

AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2005 (CONTINUED)

 

Shares

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

United Kingdom: 15.1%

 

 

 

12,269,781

 

BT Group PLC

 

$

46,195,543

 

48,322,582

 

Corus Group PLC

 

40,940,474

 

3,882,800

 

GlaxoSmithKline PLC

 

101,004,681

 

6,054,090

 

Imperial Chemical

 

 

 

 

 

Industries PLC

 

30,835,153

 

78,261,262

@

Invensys PLC

 

18,005,194

 

10,163,000

 

ITV PLC

 

18,720,353

 

8,159,200

 

J Sainsbury Plc

 

40,312,262

 

11,046,451

 

Marks & Spencer Group PLC

 

81,675,631

 

32,163,031

 

Morrison WM Supermarkets

 

93,136,495

 

35,348,000

 

Royal & Sun Alliance

 

 

 

 

 

Insurance Group

 

60,185,375

 

8,253,700

 

Unilever PLC

 

83,517,435

 

 

 

 

 

614,528,596

 

 

 

Venezuela: 0.4%

 

 

 

1,216,822

 

Cia Anonima Nacional

 

 

 

 

 

Telefonos de Venezuela ADR

 

15,697,004

 

 

 

 

 

15,697,004

 

 

 

Total Common Stock

 

 

 

 

 

(Cost $3,467,551,238)

 

4,021,654,583

 

 

Principal
Amount

 

 

 

Value

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS: 2.6%

 

 

 

 

Securities Lending Collateralcc 2.6%

 

 

 

$104,511,000

The Bank of New York Institutional

 

 

 

 

Cash Reserves Fund

 

104,511,000

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments

 

 

 

 

(Cost $104,511,000)

 

104,511,000

 

 

Total Investments In Securities

 

 

 

 

(Cost $3,572,062,238)*

 

101.7

%

$

4,126,165,583

 

 

Other Assets and

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities-Net

 

(1.7

)

(69,549,673

)

 

Net Assets

 

100.0

%

$

4,056,615,910

 

 

                                                Securities may have been fair valued in accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Directors/Trustees (Note 2A).

@                                    Non-income producing security

ADR                     American Depositary Receipt

cc                                    Securities purchased with cash collateral for securities loaned.

#                                         Securities with purchases pursuant to Rule 144A, under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not be resold subject to that rule except to qualified institutional buyers. These securities have been determined to be liquid under the guidelines established by the Funds’ Board of Directors/Trustees.

L                                         Loaned security, a portion or all of the security is on loan at October 31, 2005.

*                                         Cost for federal income tax purposes is $3,580,831,246. Net unrealized appreciation consists of:

 

Gross Unrealized Appreciation

 

 

 

$

793,022,459

 

 

Gross Unrealized Depreciation

 

 

 

(247,688,122

)

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation

 

 

 

$

545,334,337

 

 

Industry

 

Percentage of
Net Assets

 

Agriculture

 

1.9

%

Auto Manufacturers

 

4.1

 

Banks

 

14.4

 

Beverages

 

0.9

 

Chemicals

 

2.6

 

Computers

 

0.9

 

Electric

 

4.3

 

Electrical Components and Equipment

 

2.0

 

Food

 

13.9

 

Holding Companies - Diversified

 

0.6

 

Home Furnishings

 

4.3

 

Insurance

 

10.1

 

Iron/Steel

 

1.0

 

Machinery - Diversified

 

0.9

 

Media

 

1.5

 

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

 

4.0

 

Pharmaceuticals

 

7.8

 

Retail

 

2.0

 

Telecommunications

 

21.9

 

Securities Lending Collateral

 

2.6

 

Other Assets and Liabilities, Net

 

(1.7

)

Net Assets

 

100.0

%

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

74


 

SHAREHOLDER MEETING INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)

 

A special meeting of shareholders of the ING Mutual Funds was held January 25, 2005, at the offices of ING Funds, 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85258.

 

A brief description of each matter voted upon as well as the results are outlined below:

 

Matters:

 

1          To approve a new Sub-Advisory Agreement for the Fund between ING Investments, LLC, the Fund’s investment adviser, and NWQ Investment Management Company, LLC, with no change in the Adviser or the overall management fee paid by the Fund;

 

2          To approve a change in the Fund’s fundamental investment objective of “maximum long-term capital appreciation” to a non-fundamental investment objective of “long-term capital appreciation”;

 

3          To approve a “Manager-of-Managers” arrangement for the Fund to permit ING Investments, LLC, in its capacity as the Fund’s investment adviser, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, to enter into and materially amend agreements with sub-advisers without obtaining the approval of the Fund’s shareholders; and

 

4          To transact such other business, not currently contemplated, that may properly come before the Special Meeting or any adjournment(s) or postponement(s) thereof in the discretion of the proxies or their substitutes.

 

Results:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares voted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

against or

 

Shares

 

Broker

 

Total shares

 

 

 

Proposal

 

Shares voted for

 

withheld

 

abstained

 

non-vote

 

voted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global Value Choice

 

1

 

3,683,424

 

82,286

 

86,342

 

 

3,852,052

 

 

 

2

 

2,417,535

 

131,702

 

87,599

 

1,215,216

 

3,852,052

 

 

 

3

 

2,349,159

 

199,679

 

87,998

 

1,215,216

 

3,852,052

 

 

 

4

 

3,607,720

 

131,362

 

112,970

 

 

3,852,052

 

 


* Proposals 1 and 4 passed at this meeting. The Shareholder Meeting was adjourned to January 27th for Proposals 2 and 3.

 

 

A special meeting of shareholders of the ING Mutual Funds was held January 27, 2005, at the offices of ING Funds, 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85258.

 

A brief description of each matter voted upon as well as the results are outlined below:

 

Matters:

 

1          To approve a new Sub-Advisory Agreement for the Fund between ING Investments, LLC, the Fund’s investment adviser, and NWQ Investment Management Company, LLC, with no change in the Adviser or the overall management fee paid by the Fund;

 

2          To approve a change in the Fund’s fundamental investment objective of “maximum long-term capital appreciation” to a non-fundamental investment objective of “long-term capital appreciation”;

 

3          To approve a “Manager-of-Managers” arrangement for the Fund to permit ING Investments, LLC, in its capacity as the Fund’s investment adviser, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, to enter into and materially amend agreements with sub-advisers without obtaining the approval of the Fund’s shareholders; and

 

4          To transact such other business, not currently contemplated, that may properly come before the Special Meeting or any adjournment(s) or postponement(s) thereof in the discretion of the proxies or their substitutes.

 

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SHAREHOLDER MEETING INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)

 

Results:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares voted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

against or

 

Shares

 

Broker

 

Total shares

 

 

 

Proposal

 

Shares voted for

 

withheld

 

abstained

 

non-vote

 

voted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global Value Choice

 

1

 

3,494,048

 

88,104

 

88,313

 

 

3,670,465

 

 

 

2

 

2,549,805

 

139,949

 

88,619

 

892,092

 

3,670,465

 

 

 

3

 

2,478,227

 

211,288

 

88,858

 

892,092

 

3,670,465

 

 

 

4

 

3,416,414

 

139,062

 

114,989

 

 

3,670,465

 

 

A special meeting of shareholders of the ING Mutual Funds was held February 15, 2005, at the offices of ING Funds, 7337 East Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85258.

 

A brief description of each matter voted upon as well as the results are outlined below:

 

Matters:

 

1          To approve a new Sub-Advisory Agreement for the Fund between ING Investments, LLC, the Fund’s investment adviser, and Brandes Investment Partners, L.P., with no change in the Adviser or the overall management fee paid by the Fund;

 

2          To approve a new Sub-Advisory Agreement for the Fund between ING Investments, LLC, the Fund’s investment adviser, and Acadian Asset Management, Inc., with no change in the Adviser or the overall management fee paid by the Fund;

 

3          To approve a “Manager-of-Managers” arrangement for the Fund to permit ING Investments, LLC, in its capacity as the Fund’s investment adviser, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, to enter into and materially amend agreements with sub-advisers without obtaining the approval of the Fund’s shareholders; and

 

4          To transact such other business, not currently contemplated, that may properly come before the Special Meeting or any adjournment(s) or postponement(s) thereof in the discretion of the proxies or their substitutes.

 

Results:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares voted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

against or

 

Shares

 

Broker

 

Total shares

 

 

 

Proposal

 

Shares voted for

 

withheld

 

abstained

 

non-vote

 

voted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emerging Countries

 

1

 

2,736,451

 

72,825

 

68,949

 

 

2,878,225

 

 

 

3

 

1,966,239

 

219,234

 

77,598

 

615,154

 

2,878,225

 

 

 

4

 

2,663,854

 

117,793

 

96,578

 

 

2,878,225

 

International SmallCap

 

2

 

5,613,886

 

134,447

 

113,433

 

 

5,861,767

 

 

 

3

 

4,099,257

 

335,066

 

142,665

 

1,284,779

 

5,861,767

 

 

 

4

 

5,474,858

 

225,517

 

161,391

 

 

5,861,767

 

 

76


 

TAX INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)

 

Dividends paid during the year ended October 31, 2005 were as follows:

 

Fund Name

 

 

Type

 

Per Share Amount

 

ING Global Real Estate Fund

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

NII

 

$0.5377

 

Class B

 

NII

 

$0.4483

 

Class C

 

NII

 

$0.4464

 

Class I

 

NII

 

$0.2816

 

Class Q

 

NII

 

$0.5818

 

All Classes

 

STCG

 

$0.6655

 

All Classes

 

LTCG

 

$0.2529

 

ING Emerging Countries Fund

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

NII

 

$0.0181

 

Class Q

 

NII

 

$0.0308

 

ING International Fund

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

NII

 

$0.1031

 

Class B

 

NII

 

$0.0475

 

Class C

 

NII

 

$0.0413

 

Class I

 

NII

 

$0.1486

 

Class Q

 

NII

 

$0.1244

 

 

Fund Name

 

 

Type

 

Per Share Amount

 

International Value Fund

 

 

 

 

 

Class A

 

NII

 

$0.2225

 

Class B

 

NII

 

$0.1096

 

Class C

 

NII

 

$0.1105

 

Class I

 

NII

 

$0.2926

 

Class Q

 

NII

 

$0.2486

 

All Classes

 

LTCG

 

$0.8046

 

 


NII — Net investment income
STCG — Short-term capital gain
LTCG — Long-term capital gain

 

Of the ordinary distributions made during the year ended October 31, 2005, the following percentages qualify for the dividends received deduction available to corporate shareholders:

 

International

 

1.16

%

International Value

 

2.68

%

 

For the year ended October 31, 2005, the following are percentages of net investment income dividends paid by the Funds that are designated as qualifying dividend income (QDI) subject to reduced income tax rates for individuals:

 

Emerging Countries

 

100.00

%

International

 

100.00

%

International Value

 

100.00

%

 

Pursuant to Section 853 of the Internal Revenue Code, the Funds designate the following amounts as foreign taxes paid for the year ended October 31, 2005:

 

 

 

Foreign Taxes

 

Per Share

 

 

 

Paid

 

Amount

 

Emerging Countries

 

$

214,119

 

 

$0.0378

 

International

 

$

247,515

 

 

$0.0223

 

International Small Cap

 

$

576,111

 

 

$0.0643

 

International Value

 

$

8,724,737

 

 

$0.0392

 

 

Above figures may differ from those cited elsewhere in this report due to differences in the calculation of income and gains under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (book) purposes and Internal Revenue Service (tax) purposes.

 

Shareholders are strongly advised to consult their own tax advisers with respect to the tax consequences of their investments in the Funds. In January, shareholders, excluding corporate shareholders, receive an IRS 1099-DIV regarding the federal tax status of the dividends and distributions they received in the calendar year.

 

77


 

TRUSTEE AND OFFICER INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)

 

The business and affairs of the Funds are managed under the direction of the Funds’ Board of Trustees. A Trustee who is not an interested person of the Trusts, as defined in the 1940 Act, is an independent trustee (“Independent Trustee”). The Trustees and Officers of the Funds are listed below. The Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about trustees of the Registrant and is available, without charge, upon request at 1-800-992-0180.

 

Name, Address
and Age

 

Position(s)
Held with
Trust

 

Term of
Office and
Length of
Time
Served
(1)

 

Principal
Occupation(s)
During the
Past Five Years

 

Number of
Portfolios in
Fund Complex
Overseen
by Trustee

 

Other
Directorships
Held by
Trustee

Independent Trustees:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

John V. Boyer(3)
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age: 52

 

Trustee

 

January
2005 - Present

 

Executive Director, The Mark Twain House & Museum(2) (September 1989 - Present).

 

162

 

None

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

J. Michael Earley(4)
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 60

 

Trustee

 

February 2001 - Present

 

President and Chief Executive Officer, Bankers Trust Company, N.A. (June 1992 - Present).

 

162

 

None

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R. Barbara Gitenstein(3)
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 57

 

Trustee

 

February 2002 - Present

 

President, College of New Jersey (January 1999 - Present).

 

162

 

None

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patrick W. Kenny(4)
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 62

 

Trustee

 

January 2005 - Present

 

President and Chief Executive Officer International Insurance Society (June 2001 - Present). Formerly, Executive Vice President, Frontier Insurance Group, Inc. (September 1998 - March 2001).

 

162

 

Assured Guaranty Ltd. (November 2003 - Present).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Walter H. May(3)
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 68

 

Trustee

 

October 1999 - Present

 

Retired.

 

162

 

BestPrep (September 1991 - Present).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jock Patton(3)
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258

Age : 59

 

Chairman and Trustee

 

May 1999 - Present

 

Private Investor (June 1997 - Present). Formerly, Director and Chief Executive Officer, Rainbow Multimedia Group, Inc. (January 1999 - December 2001).

 

162

 

JDA Software Group, Inc. (January 1999 - Present); Swift Transportation Co. (March 2004 - Present).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

David W.C. Putnam(4)
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 66

 

Trustee

 

October 1999 - Present

 

President and Director, F.L. Putnam Securities Company, Inc. (June 1978 - Present).

 

162

 

Progressive Capital Accumulation Trust (August 1998 - Present); Principled Equity Market Trust (November 1996 - Present); Mercy Endowment Foundation (September 1995 - Present); Asian American Bank and Trust Company (June 1992 - Present); and Notre Dame Health Care Center (July 1991 - Present).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Roger B. Vincent(4)
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 60

 

Trustee

 

February 2002 - Present

 

President, Springwell Corporation (March 1989 - Present).

 

162

 

AmeriGas Propane, Inc. (January 1998 - Present).

 

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TRUSTEE AND OFFICER INFORMATION (Unaudited) (CONTINUED)

 

Name, Address
and Age

 

Position(s)
Held with
Trust

 

Term of
Office and
Length of
Time
Served
(1)

 

Principal
Occupation(s)
During the
Past Five Years

 

Number of
Portfolios in
Fund Complex
Overseen
by Trustee

 

Other
Directorships
Held by
Trustee

Richard A. Wedemeyer(3)
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd. Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 69

 

Trustee

 

February 2001 - Present

 

Retired. Formerly, Vice President - Finance and Administration, The Channel Corporation (June 1996 - April 2002). Formerly, Trustee, First Choice Funds (February 1997 - April 2001).

 

162

 

Touchstone Consulting Group (June 1997 - Present) and Jim Henson Legacy (April 1994 - Present).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trustees who are “Interested Persons”:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thomas J. McInerney(5)
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 49

 

Trustee

 

February 2001 - Present

 

Chief Executive Officer, ING U.S. Financial Services (January 2005 - Present); General Manager and Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Financial Services (December 2003 - December 2004); Chief Executive Officer, ING U.S. Financial Services (September 2001 - December 2003); and General Manager and Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Worksite Financial Services (December 2000 - September 2001).

 

205

 

Equitable Life Insurance Co., Golden American Life Insurance Co., Life Insurance Company of Georgia, Midwestern United Life Insurance Co., ReliaStar Life Insurance Co., Security Life of Denver, Security Connecticut Life Insurance Co., Southland Life Insurance Co., USG Annuity and Life Company, and United Life and Annuity Insurance Co. Inc.; Ameribest Life Insurance Co.; First Columbine Life Insurance Co.; and Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce (January 2003 - Present).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

John G. Turner(6)
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 66

 

Trustee

 

October 1999 - Present

 

Retired. Formerly, Vice Chairman of ING Americas (September 2000 - January 2002); Director of ReliaStar Life Insurance Company of New York (April 1975 - December 2001); and Chairman and Trustee of the Northstar affiliated investment companies (May 1993 - December 2001).

 

162

 

Hormel Foods Corporation (March 2000 - Present); ShopKo Stores, Inc. (August 1999 - Present); and Conseco, Inc. (September 2003 - Present).

 


(1)          Trustees serve until their successors are duly elected and qualified, subject to the Board’s retirement policy.

(2)          Shaun Mathews, Senior Vice President of ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company, has held a seat on the board of directors of The Mark Twain House & Museum since September 19, 2002. ING Groep N.V. makes non-material, charitable contributions to The Mark Twain House & Museum.

(3)          Valuation, Proxy and Brokerage Committee member.

(4)          Audit Committee member.

(5)          Mr. McInerney is an “interested person,” as defined under the 1940 Act, because of his affiliation with ING Groep N.V., the parent corporation of the Investment Manager, ING Investments, LLC and the Distributor, ING Funds Distributor, LLC.

(6)          Mr. Turner is an “interested person,” as defined under the 1940 Act, because of his affiliation with ING Groep N.V., the parent corporation of the Investment Manager, ING Investments, LLC and the Distributor, ING Funds Distributor, LLC.

 

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TRUSTEE AND OFFICER INFORMATION (Unaudited) (CONTINUED)

 

Name, Address
and Age

 

Position(s)
Held with Trust

 

Term of Office and
Length of Time Served
(1)

 

Principal Occupation(s) during the
Past Five Years

 

Officers:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

James M. Hennessy
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 56

 

President and Chief
Executive Officer

Chief Operating Officer

 

February 2001 - Present 


July 2000 - Present

 

President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer, ING Investments, LLC (December 2000 - Present). Formerly, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, ING Investments, LLC (April 1995 - December 2000).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Michael J. Roland
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 47

 

Executive Vice President

 

February 2002 - Present

 

Executive Vice President (December 2001 - Present) and Chief Compliance Officer (October 2004 - Present), ING Investments, LLC. Formerly, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, ING Investments, LLC (December 2001 - March 2005); Senior Vice President, ING Investments, LLC (June 1998 - December 2001).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stanley D. Vyner
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 55

 

Executive Vice President

 

May 1999 - Present

 

Executive Vice President, ING Investments, LLC (July 2000 - Present) and Chief Investment Risk Officer (January 2003 - Present). Formerly, Chief Investment Officer of the International Portfolios, ING Investments, LLC (August 2000 - January 2003).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joseph M. O’Donnell
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 50

 

Chief Compliance Officer

 

November 2004 - Present

 

Chief Compliance Officer of the ING Funds (November 2004 - Present). Formerly, Vice President, Chief Legal Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary of Atlas Securities, Inc., Atlas Advisers, Inc. and Atlas Funds (October 2001 - October 2004); and Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel of Matthews International Capital Management LLC and Vice President and Secretary of Matthews International Funds (August 1999 - May 2001).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Todd Modic
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 37

 

Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary

 

March 2005 - Present

 

Senior Vice President, ING Funds Services, LLC (April 2005 - Present). Formerly, Vice President, ING Funds Services, LLC (September 2002 - March 2005); Director, Financial Reporting, ING Investments, LLC (March 2001 - September 2002); Director of Financial Reporting, Axient Communications, Inc. (May 2000 - January 2001).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Robert S. Naka
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 42

 

Senior Vice President Assistant Secretary

 

November 1999 - Present May 1999 - Present

 

Senior Vice President (August 1999 - Present) and Assistant Secretary (October 2001 - Present), ING Funds Services, LLC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kimberly A. Anderson
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 41

 

Senior Vice President

 

November 2003 - Present

 

Senior Vice President, ING Investments, LLC (October 2003 - Present). Formerly, Vice President and Assistant Secretary, ING Investments, LLC (January 2001 - October 2003); and Assistant Vice President, ING Funds Services, LLC (November 1999 - January 2001).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Robyn L. Ichilov
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 38

 

Vice President and Treasurer

 

May 1999 - Present

 

Vice President and Treasurer, ING Funds Services, LLC (October 2001 - Present) and ING Investments, LLC (August 1997 - Present).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lauren D. Bensinger
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 51

 

Vice President

 

February 2003 - Present

 

Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, ING Funds Distributor, LLC (July 1995 - Present); and Vice President, ING Investments, LLC (February 2003 - Present). Formerly, Chief Compliance Officer, ING Investments, LLC (October 2001 - October 2004).

 

 

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TRUSTEE AND OFFICER INFORMATION (Unaudited) (CONTINUED)

 

Name, Address
and Age

 

Position(s)
Held with the Trust

 

Term of Office and
Length of Time Served
(1)

 

Principal Occupation(s) during the
Past Five Years

 

Maria M. Anderson
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 47

 

Vice President

 

September 2004 - Present

 

Vice President, ING Funds Services, LLC (September 2004 - Present). Formerly, Assistant Vice President, ING Funds Services, LLC (October 2001 - September 2004); and Manager Fund Accounting and Fund Compliance, ING Investments, LLC (September 1999 - October 2001).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mary A. Gaston
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 39

 

Vice President

 

March 2005 - Present

 

Vice President, ING Fund Services, LLC (April 2005 - Present). Formerly, Assistant Vice President, Financial Reporting, ING Investments, LLC (April 2004 - April 2005); Manager, Financial Reporting, ING Investments, LLC (August 2002 - April 2004); and Controller Z Seven Fund, Inc. and Ziskin Asset Management, Inc. (January 2000 - March 2002).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Susan P. Kinens
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 28

 

Assistant Vice President

 

February 2003 - Present

 

Assistant Vice President, ING Funds Services, LLC (December 2002 - Present); and has held various other positions with ING Funds Services, LLC for more than the last five years.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kimberly K. Palmer
7337 E. Doubletree Rand Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 48

 

Assistant Vice President

 

September 2004 - Present

 

Assistant Vice President, ING Funds Services, LLC (August 2004 - Present). Formerly, Manager, Registration Statements, ING Funds Services, LLC (May 2003 - August 2004); Associate Partner, AMVESCAP PLC (October 2000 - May 2003); Director of Federal Filings and Blue Sky Filings, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc. (March 1994 - May 2003).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Huey P. Falgout, Jr.
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 41

 

Secretary

 

August 2003 - Present

 

Chief Counsel, ING Americas, U.S. Legal Services (September 2003 - Present). Formerly, Counsel, ING Americas, U.S. Legal Services (November 2002 - September 2003); and Associate General Counsel of AIG American General (January 1999 - November 2002).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Theresa K. Kelety
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 42

 

Assistant Secretary

 

August 2003 - Present

 

Counsel, ING Americas, U.S. Legal Services (April 2003 - Present). Formerly, Senior Associate with Shearman & Sterling (February 2000 - April 2003).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Robin R. Nesbitt
7337 E. Doubletree Rand Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Age : 32

 

Assistant Secretary

 

September 2004 - Present

 

Supervisor, Board Operations, ING Funds Services, LLC (August 2003 - Present). Formerly, Senior Legal Analyst, ING Funds Services, LLC (August 2002 - August 2003); Associate, PricewaterhouseCoopers (January 2001 - August 2001); and Paralegal, McManis, Faulkner & Morgan (May 2000 - December 2000).

 

 


(1) The officers hold office until the next annual meeting of the Trustees and until their successors have been elected and qualified.

 

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Consideration of Annual Renewals

 

Under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), after an initial period, the Funds’ existing investment advisory and sub-advisory contracts remain in effect only if the Boards of Trustees (the “Board”) of ING Mutual Funds and ING Mayflower Trust, including a majority of the Trustees who have no direct or indirect interest in the advisory and sub-advisory contracts, and who are not “interest persons” of the Funds, as such term is defined under the 1940 Act (the “Independent Trustees”), annually review and renew them.

 

In this regard, at a meeting held on August 31, 2004 the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, voted to renew the investment advisory contracts (the “Advisory Contracts”) between ING Investments, LLC (the “Adviser”) and the Funds and the sub-advisory contracts (“Sub-Advisory Contracts”) with the Funds’ respective sub-advisers (each, a “Sub-Adviser,” and collectively, the “Sub-Advisers”), for the period September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005. Subsequently, at its meeting held on July 21, 2005, the Board voted to renew the terms of the Advisory and certain Sub-Advisory Contracts for an “interim” period commencing on September 1, 2005 and ending on November 30, 2005. The interim approval was necessary to align the Funds’ annual renewal periods with those of other Funds in the ING Funds complex. In reaching these decisions, the Board took into account a number of factors its members believed, in light of the legal advice furnished to the Board by Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham LLP (“K&LNG”), legal counsel to the Independent Trustees, and their own business judgment, to be relevant.

 

In connection with their deliberations on August 31, 2004 relating to the renewal of each Fund’s current Advisory Contract and Sub-Advisory Contract, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, considered information that had been provided by the Adviser and the Sub-Advisers throughout the year at regular Board Meetings, as well as information furnished in advance of the August 31, 2004 Board meeting, which was held to specifically consider such renewals for purposes of annual renewal. This information included the following items: (1) FACT sheets for each Fund that provide information about the performance and expenses of the Fund and its respective peer group, as well as information about the Fund’s investment portfolio, objective and strategies; (2) the 15(c) Methodology Guide that describes how the FACT sheets were prepared, including how benchmarks and peer groups were selected and how profitability was determined; (3) responses to questions from K&LNG, legal counsel to the Independent Trustees; (4) copies of each form of Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contract; (5) copies of the Form ADV for the Adviser and the Sub-Advisers; (6) financial statements for the Adviser and Sub-Advisers; and (7) other information relevant to their evaluations.

 

In connection with their deliberations on July 21, 2005 relating to each Fund’s current Advisory Contract and, in certain cases, Sub-Advisory Contract, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, considered information that had been provided by the Adviser and the Sub-Advisers throughout the year at regular Board and Committee Meetings, beginning in August 2004 in anticipation of the August contract renewal and continuing at periodic meetings thereafter. Such information included, among other things, detailed analysis of Fund performance, including attribution analysis, provided at all regular Board meetings.

 

The Board also considered information furnished in advance of the July 21, 2005 Board meeting, which was held to, among other things, specifically consider Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contract renewals for the interim period ending November 30, 2005. This information included the following items: (1) updated performance information through May 31, 2005 with respect to the Funds; (2) responses to questions from K&LNG, legal counsel to the Independent Trustees; (3) copies of each form of Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contract; (4) representations that there were no material changes in the management fees and expense ratios borne by the Funds since the August 2004 approval; and (5) other information relevant to their evaluations. In determining that this information was sufficient to support the interim renewal, the Board took into consideration that it would meet again, at an in-person meeting to be held in November 2005, to consider whether to approve the Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contracts for the Funds for a 12-month period beginning on December 1, 2005 and ending November 30, 2006. The interim and subsequent November renewals would place the Funds on a December 1 renewal cycle, and result in all of the mutual funds in the ING mutual funds complex under the purview of the Board being placed on the same annual renewal cycle on a going-forward basis.

 

The Board was also provided, in August 2004 and July 2005, with narrative summaries addressing key factors the Board customarily considers in evaluating

 

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the renewal of Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contracts, including an analysis for each Fund of how performance and fees compare to its comparable universe of funds (“Selected Peer Group”) and/or designated benchmarks.

 

In arriving at its conclusions with respect to the advisory arrangements with the Adviser, the Board was mindful of the “manager-of-managers” platform of the ING Funds. The Board also noted the resources that the Adviser has committed to the Board and its International Equity and Fixed Income Investment Review Committee (the “Investment Review Committee”) to assist the Board and Investment Review Committee members with their assessment of the investment performance of the Funds. This includes the appointment of a Chief Investment Risk Officer and his staff, who report directly to the Board, and who have developed attribution analyses and other metrics used by the Investment Review Committee to analyze the key factors underlying investment performance for the Funds. The Board also noted the techniques used by the Adviser to monitor the performance of the Sub-Advisers, and took note of the pro-active approach that the Adviser, working in cooperation with the Investment Review Committee, has taken to advocate or recommend, when it believed appropriate, changes intended to assist performance of the Funds.

 

Consideration of New Sub-Advisory Arrangements

 

Section 15 of the 1940 mandates that, when a Fund enters into a new advisory or sub-advisory arrangement, the Trustees, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, must approve the new Sub-Advisory Contract with respect to the Fund. The Board approved, in November 2004, the following new advisory arrangements: (1) the engagement of Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. (“Brandes”) as the new Sub-Adviser to ING Emerging Countries Fund, effective March 1, 2005, replacing ING Investment Management Advisors B.V.; (2) replacing ING Investment Management Co. with NWQ Investment Management Company, LLC (“NWQ”) as Sub-Adviser to ING Global Value Choice Fund (formerly, ING Worldwide Growth Fund), effective February 1, 2005; and (3) appointing Acadian Asset Management, Inc. (“Acadian”) as Sub-Adviser to ING International SmallCap Growth Fund, replacing Nicholas-Applegate Capital Management, effective March 1, 2005. Further, in November 2004 the Board approved the launch of ING International Value Fund, a new Fund managed by NWQ. The Board’s consideration of these new sub-advisory arrangements is discussed under the fund-by-fund analysis, below.

 

Fund-by-Fund Analysis

 

The following paragraphs outline certain of the specific factors that the Board considered, and the conclusions reached, at its August 2004 and July 2005 meetings in relation to renewing the Funds’ current Advisory Contracts and Sub-Advisory Contracts for the year ended August 31, 2005 and the interim period ended November 30, 2005. Also discussed below are the Board’s considerations at its November 2004 meeting when it determined to vote to approve new sub-advisory arrangements for certain Funds.

 

ING Global Real Estate Fund

 

In its renewal deliberations for ING Global Real Estate Fund in August 2004, the Board considered that: (1) the management fee for the Fund is above the median and average management fees of the funds in Selected Peer Group; (2) the expense ratio for the Fund is above the median and the average expense ratios of the funds in its Selected Peer Group; and (3) the Fund outperformed its primary benchmark index and Selected Peer Group for the periods reviewed by the Board.

 

In considering whether to approve the Fund’s interim period renewal, in July 2005 the Board further considered that: (1) the Fund outperformed its primary benchmark index, the Lipper Category Median, and the Morningstar Category Average for the three-year period ended May 31, 2005; and (2) the Fund underperformed its primary benchmark index, the Lipper Category Median, and the Morningstar Category Average for the year-to-date, one-month, three-month and one-year periods ended May 31 2005. In analyzing this performance data, the Board took into account that the Adviser had agreed to add breakpoint discounts to its management fee, which can be expected to benefit the Fund through lower fees when higher asset levels are reached. The Board further considered that, at its July meeting, the Board approved Class O shares for the Fund, which can be expected to result in increased asset levels and economies of scale benefiting the Fund and its shareholders.

 

After its deliberation, the Board reached the following conclusions: (1) the Fund’s management fee rate is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board; (2) the Fund’s expense ratio is reasonable in the context of all factors considered

 

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by the Board; (3) the Fund’s performance is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board; and (4) the sub-advisory fee rate payable by the Adviser to the Sub-Adviser is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board. The Board also noted that there would be further opportunity for review of more recent performance and other relevant factors in the course of deliberations for the next annual renewal in November 2005.

 

Based on these conclusions and other factors, the Board voted to renew the Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contracts for the Fund for the year ended August 31, 2005 and the interim period ended November 30, 2005. During this renewal process, different Board members may have given different weight to different individual factors and related conclusions.

 

ING Global Value Choice Fund

 

In its renewal deliberations for ING Global Value Choice Fund (formerly, ING Worldwide Growth Fund), the Board considered that: (1) the management fee for the Fund is above the median and the average management fees of the funds in its Selected Peer Group; (2) the expense ratio for the Fund is above the median and the average expense ratios of the funds in its Selected Peer Group; and (3) the Fund underperformed its primary benchmark index for the periods presented to the Board. In analyzing this performance data, the Board considered actions taken to address the Board’s concerns about the Fund’s performance.

 

After deliberations based on the above-listed factors, in August 2004 the Board renewed the Advisory Contract and Sub-Advisory Contract for the Fund for the year ended August 31, 2005 because, among other considerations: (1) the Fund’s management fee rate is competitive with those of the funds in its Selected Peer Group; (2) the expense ratio for the Fund is competitive with those of the funds in its Selected Peer Group, and (3) action has been taken to improve Fund performance and the Adviser committed to further address performance concerns. During this renewal process, different Board members may have given different weight to different individual factors and related conclusions.

 

The Adviser further addressed the Board’s concerns by recommending the engagement of NWQ as the Fund’s Sub-Adviser, replacing ING Investment Management Co. (“ING IM”), the Fund’s then-current Sub-Adviser. On November 10, 2004, in reaching a decision to engage NWQ as the Fund’s Sub-Adviser, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, considered the performance of the Fund for the latest one-, three-, and five-year periods. The Board also considered the composite performance of portfolios managed by NWQ with similar investment styles to that of the Fund. In addition to these considerations, the Board evaluated and discussed other factors, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) the process employed by NWQ in managing international equities, the consistency of that process over time, and measures used to address the risks of international equities; (2) the Adviser’s view of the reputation of NWQ; (3) NWQ’s experience and skill in managing large cap value and international accounts; (4) the nature and quality of the services to be provided by NWQ; (5) the addition of an exclusivity provision in the proposed Sub-Advisory Contract; (6) the fairness of the compensation under the proposed Sub-Advisory Contract in light of the services to be provided by NWQ; (7) NWQ’s track record in managing the risks and volatility inherent in global funds; (8) the qualifications of NWQ’s personnel, portfolio management capabilities and investment methodologies; (9) NWQ’s operations, compliance program, and policies with respect to trade allocation and brokerage practices; (10) NWQ’s financial condition; (11) the costs for the services to be provided by NWQ and the fact that these costs will be paid by the Adviser and not directly by the Fund; (12) the consistency in investment style and portfolio turnover rates experienced over time by other international and domestic equity portfolios managed by NWQ; (13) the appropriateness of the selection of NWQ and the employment of the proposed investment strategy in light of the Fund’s investment objective and its current and prospective investor base; and (14) NWQ’s Code of Ethics and related procedures for complying with the Code. The Board also considered the advisory fee to be retained by the Adviser for its oversight and monitoring services to be provided to the Fund.

 

During the course of its deliberation, the Board reached the following conclusions regarding NWQ and the proposed Sub-Advisory Contract, among others: (1) NWQ is qualified to manage the Fund’s assets in accordance with the revised investment objective and the proposed investment strategy; (2) the proposed investment strategy is appropriate for pursuing long-term capital appreciation through a Fund that can invest throughout the world and is consistent with the interests of current and prospective investors in the Fund; (3) the proposed investment strategy would not materially affect the

 

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current risk profile of the Fund; (4) NWQ is expected to execute the proposed investment strategy consistently over time; (5) based upon the financial statements of both NWQ and its parent company, Nuveen Investments, NWQ has sufficient financial resources available to it to fulfill its commitments to the Fund under the proposed Sub-Advisory Contract; (6) the exclusivity provisions included in the proposed Sub-Advisory Contract with respect to the management of other mutual funds with similar investment objectives, policies and restrictions are likely to provide the Fund with the opportunity to realize asset growth during the exclusivity period; (7) NWQ is likely to manage the assets with a portfolio turnover rate that is relatively low for a global fund; and (8) taking into account the complexity and quality of the investment management services utilized by the Fund, the compensation to be paid by the Adviser to NWQ under the proposed Sub-Advisory Contract is fair and reasonable in relation to the services to be provided by NWQ, the compensation paid to the current Sub-Adviser, ING IM, and various industry averages for similar funds. Based upon these and other relevant conclusions, the Board determined to approve the Sub-Advisory Contract with NWQ for the Fund, with an initial two-year period that commenced on February 1, 2005

 

In considering whether to approve the renewal of ING Global Value Choice Fund’s Advisory Contract for the interim period, in July 2005 the Board further considered that: (1) the Fund underperformed its primary benchmark index, the Lipper Category Median and the Morningstar Category Average for the one-year, three-year and five-year periods ended May 31 2005; (2) the Fund outperformed its primary benchmark index, the Lipper Category Median and the Morningstar Category Average for the one-month, three-month and year-to-date periods ended May 31, 2005; and (3) short-term performance had improved under the management of NWQ, and longer-term underperformance could be attributed to ING IM, the Fund’s former Sub-Adviser.

 

After its deliberation, the Board reached the following conclusions: (1) the Fund’s management fee rate is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board; (2) the Fund’s expense ratio is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board; and (3) management had taken action to address Board concerns about the Fund’s performance, and short-term performance, based upon periods ended May 31, 2005, showed improvement. The Board also noted that there would be further opportunity for review of more recent performance and other relevant factors in the course of deliberations for the next annual renewal in November 2005.

 

Based on these conclusions and other factors, the Board voted to renew the Advisory Contract for the Fund for the interim period ended November 30, 2005. During this renewal process, different Board members may have given different weight to different individual factors and related conclusions.

 

ING Emerging Countries Fund

 

In its renewal deliberations for ING Emerging Countries Fund, the Board considered that: (1) the management fee for the Fund is above the median and the average management fees of the funds in its Selected Peer Group; (2) the expense ratio for the Fund is above the median and the average expense ratios of the funds in its Selected Peer Group; and (3) the Fund underperformed its primary benchmark index and Selected Peer Group median for the periods reviewed by the Board. In analyzing this performance data, the Board took into account the actions taken by the Adviser to address the Board’s concerns about the Fund’s performance. The Board further noted that, in response to direction from the Board, the Adviser agreed to a lower expense limit for the Fund through a waiver of 0.10% of the 12b-1 fee for the Fund’s Class A shares.

 

After deliberations based on the above-listed factors, in August 2004 the Board renewed the Advisory Contract and Sub-Advisory Contract for the Fund for the year ended August 31, 2005 because, among other considerations: (1) the management fee is competitive with those of the funds in its Selected Peer Group; (2) the new expense limit is below the median and average expense ratios of the funds in its Selected Peer Group; and (3) action has been taken to improve Fund performance and the Adviser committed to further address performance concerns. During this renewal process, different Board members may have given different weight to different individual factors and related conclusions.

 

The Adviser further addressed the Board’s concerns by recommending the engagement of Brandes as the Fund’s Sub-Adviser, replacing ING Investment Management Advisors B.V. (“IIMA”), the then-current Sub-Adviser to the Fund. On November 10, 2004, in reaching a decision to engage Brandes as the Fund’s

 

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Sub-Adviser, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, considered the performance of the Fund for the latest one-, three-, and five-year periods, as compared to the performance of a peer group of other international accounts with strategies comparable to the proposed investment strategy of the Fund. In addition to these considerations, the Board evaluated and discussed other factors, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) the process employed by Brandes in managing emerging market equities, the consistency of that process over time, and measures Brandes uses to address the risks of emerging market equities; (2) the nature and quality of the services to be provided by Brandes; (3) the relationship the Adviser has established with Brandes with regard to four different retail funds over the prior nine years; (4) the addition of an exclusivity provision in the proposed Sub-Advisory Contract; (5) the fairness of the compensation under the proposed Sub-Advisory Contract in light of the services to be provided by Brandes; (6) Brandes’ positive track record in managing the risks and volatility inherent in emerging markets funds; (7) the qualifications of Brandes’ personnel, portfolio management capabilities and investment methodologies; (8) Brandes’ operations, compliance program, and policies with respect to trade allocation and brokerage practices; (9) Brandes’ financial condition; (10) the costs for the services to be provided by Brandes and the fact that these costs will be paid by the Adviser and not directly by the Fund; (11) the consistency in investment style and portfolio turnover rates experienced over time by other emerging markets and international equity portfolios managed by Brandes; (12) the appropriateness of the selection of Brandes and the employment of the proposed investment strategy in light of the Fund’s investment objective and its current and prospective investor base; and (13) Brandes’ Code of Ethics, which has previously been approved for other ING Funds, and related procedures for complying with that Code. The Board also considered the advisory fee to be retained by the Adviser for its oversight and monitoring services to be provided to the Fund.

 

During the course of its deliberation as to whether to approve Brandes as Sub-Adviser to the Fund, the Board reached the following conclusions regarding Brandes and the proposed Sub-Advisory Contract, among others: (1) Brandes is qualified to manage the Fund’s assets in accordance with the proposed investment strategy, based in part on Brandes’ superior performance with other ING accounts currently managed by Brandes; (2) the proposed investment strategy is appropriate for pursuing long-term capital appreciation through a Fund that can invest throughout the world and is consistent with the interests of current and prospective investors in the Fund; (3) the proposed investment strategy would not materially affect the current risk profile of the Fund; (4) Brandes is expected to execute the proposed investment strategy consistently over time; (5) based on the financial statements of Brandes, Brandes has sufficient financial resources available to it to fulfill its commitments to the Fund under the proposed Sub-Advisory Contract; (6) the exclusivity provisions included in the proposed Sub-Advisory Contract with respect to the management of other mutual funds with similar investment objectives, policies and restrictions are likely to provide the Fund with the opportunity to realize asset growth during the exclusivity period; (7) Brandes is likely to manage the assets with a portfolio turnover rate that is relatively low for an international fund; and (8) the compensation to be paid by the Adviser to Brandes under the proposed Sub-Advisory Contract is fair in relation to the services to be provided by Brandes, the compensation paid to IIMA, the previous Sub-Adviser, and various industry averages for similar funds. Based upon these and other relevant conclusions, the Board determined to approve the Sub-Advisory Contract with Brandes for the Fund, with an initial two-year term that commenced on March 1, 2005.

 

In considering whether to approve the renewal of ING Emerging Countries Fund’s Advisory Contract for the interim period, in July 2005 the Board further considered that: (1) the Fund underperformed its primary benchmark index, the Lipper Category Median and the Morningstar Category Average for the year-to-date, one-year, three-year and five-year periods ended May 31 2005; and (2) the Fund outperformed its primary benchmark index, the Lipper Category Median and the Morningstar Category Average for the one- and three-month periods ended May 31, 2005. In considering this performance data, the Board considered that short-term performance had improved under Brandes, and longer-term performance could be attributed to IIMA, the Fund’s former Sub-Adviser.

 

After its deliberation, the Board reached the following conclusions: (1) the Fund’s management fee rate is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board; (2) the Fund’s expense ratio is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board; and (3) Brandes had been appointed as

 

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Sub-Adviser, effective March 1, 2005, and short-term performance, based upon periods ended May 31, 2005, showed improvement. The Board also noted that there would be further opportunity for review of more recent performance and other relevant factors in the course of deliberations for the next annual renewal in November 2005.

 

Based on these conclusions and other factors, the Board voted to renew the Advisory Contract for the Fund for the interim period ended November 30, 2005. During this renewal process, different Board members may have given different weight to different individual factors and related conclusions.

 

ING Foreign Fund

 

In its renewal deliberations for ING Foreign Fund in August 2004, the Board considered that: (1) the management fee for the Fund is above the median and the average management fees of the funds in its Selected Peer Group; (2) the expense ratio for the Fund is below the median and the average expense ratios of the funds in its Selected Peer Group; and (3) the Fund underperformed its primary benchmark index and Selected Peer Group for the periods presented. In analyzing this performance data, the Board considered that the Fund had commenced operations in July 2003, and therefore there had been only one year of prior performance available for analysis. The Board also noted that short-term performance was showing positive results.

 

In considering whether to approve the Fund’s interim period renewal, in July 2005 the Board further considered that, based on performance data for the period ended May 31, 2005: (1) the Fund outperformed its primary benchmark index, the Lipper Category Median, and the Morningstar Category Average for the one-month and one-year periods ended May 31, 2005; and (2) the Fund underperformed its primary benchmark index, the Lipper Category Median, and the Morningstar Category Average for the year-to-date and three-month period ended May 31 2005.

 

After its deliberation, the Board reached the following conclusions: (1) the Fund’s management fee rate is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board; (2) the Fund’s expense ratio is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board; (3) the Fund had been launched in July 2003 and more recent performance had been positive, and it was reasonable to permit the Sub-Adviser to continue to manage the Fund in order to demonstrate the more favorable longer-term performance anticipated by management; and (4) the sub-advisory fee rate payable by the Adviser to the Sub-Adviser is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board. The Board also noted that there would be further opportunity for review of more recent performance and other relevant factors in the course of deliberations for the next annual renewal in November 2005.

 

Based on these conclusions and other factors, the Board voted to renew the Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contracts for the Fund for the year ended August 31, 2005 and the interim period ended November 30, 2005. During this renewal process, different Board members may have given different weight to different individual factors and related conclusions.

 

ING International Fund

 

In its renewal deliberations for ING International Fund in August 2004, the Board considered that: (1) the management fee for the Fund is above the median and the average management fees of the funds in its Selected Peer Group; (2) the expense ratio for the Fund is above the median and the average expense ratios of its Selected Peer Group; and (3) the Fund underperformed its benchmark index for the most recent calendar quarter, one-, two-, and three-year periods, but outperformed its Selected Peer Group median for the three-, five-, and ten-year periods.

 

In considering whether to approve the Fund’s interim period renewal, in July 2005 the Board further considered that, based on performance data for the period ended May 31, 2005, the Fund underperformed its primary benchmark index, the Lipper Category Median, and the Morningstar Category Average for all periods considered, except that it outperformed its Morningstar Category Average for the five-year period. In analyzing this performance data, the Board took into account management’s discussions regarding the performance of the Fund at periodic meetings. The Board also considered the report from the Investment Review Committee regarding discussions with management, at the Committee’s meeting on July 20, 2005, regarding recent underperformance and the measures undertaken by the Sub-Adviser to the Fund to address this underperformance, including affording portfolio managers access to additional research and enhancements to the Sub-Adviser’s stock selection process.

 

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After its deliberation, the Board reached the following conclusions: (1) the Fund’s management fee rate is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board; (2) the expense ratio for the Fund is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board; (3) the portfolio managers have been consistent in their investment approach of focusing on higher quality international securities and the Adviser was working with the Sub-Adviser to improve the Fund’s performance, and it was reasonable to permit the Sub-Adviser to continue to manage the Fund in order to demonstrate the more favorable longer-term performance anticipated by management; and (4) the sub-advisory fee rate payable by the Adviser to the Sub-Adviser is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board. The Board also noted that there would be further opportunity for review of recent performance and other relevant factors in the course of deliberations for the next annual renewal in November 2005.

 

Based on these conclusions and other factors, the Board voted to renew the Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contracts for the Fund for the year ended August 31, 2005 and the interim period ended November 30, 2005. During this renewal process, different Board members may have given different weight to different individual factors and related conclusions.

 

ING International SmallCap Fund

 

In its renewal deliberations for the Fund in August 2005, the Board considered that: (1) the management fee for the Fund is below the median and the average management fees of the funds in its Selected Peer Group; (2) the expense ratio for the Fund is below the median and the average expense ratios of the funds in its Selected Peer Group; (3) the Fund underperformed its benchmark index for all periods reviewed by the Board and its Selected Peer Group median for the one-, two-, and three-year periods, but outperformed its Selected Peer Group for the last calendar quarter. In analyzing this performance data, the Board considered the actions taken to address the Board’s concerns about the Fund’s performance.

 

After deliberations based on the above-listed factors, the Board renewed the Advisory Contract and Sub-Advisory Contract for the Fund for the year ended August 31, 2005 because, among other considerations: (1) the management fee for the Fund is competitive with that of its Selected Peer Group; (2) the expense ratio for the Fund is competitive with that of its Selected Peer Group; (3) the Fund’s performance has recently improved; and (4) action has been taken to improve Fund performance by implementing a change in portfolio management and the Adviser committed to further address performance concerns. During this renewal process, different Board members may have given different weight to different individual factors and related conclusions.

 

The Adviser further addressed the Board’s concerns by recommending the engagement of Acadian as the Fund’s Sub-Adviser, replacing Nicholas-Applegate Capital Management (“Nicholas-Applegate”), the then-current Sub-Adviser to the Fund. On November 10, 2004, in reaching a decision to engage Acadian as the Fund’s Sub-Adviser, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, considered the performance of the Fund for the latest one-, three-, and five-year periods. The Board considered the performance of a peer group of other international accounts with strategies comparable to the proposed investment strategy. In addition to these considerations, the Board evaluated and discussed other factors, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) the process employed by NWQ in managing international equities, the consistency of that process over time, and measures used to address the risks of international equities; (2) the nature and quality of the services to be provided by Acadian, including Acadian’s extensive research capabilities, disciplined and quantitative investment techniques and sophisticated analytical models; (3) the fairness of the compensation under the proposed Sub-Advisory Contract in light of the services to be provided and various industry averages for similar funds; (4) Acadian’s positive track record in managing the risks and volatility inherent in international portfolios; (5) the strong experience of Acadian’s personnel, portfolio management capabilities and investment methodologies; (6) Acadian’s operations, compliance program, and policies with respect to trade allocation and brokerage practices; (7) Acadian’s financial condition; (8) the costs for the services to be provided by Acadian and the fact that these costs will be paid by the Adviser and not directly by the Fund; (9) the consistency in investment style and portfolio turnover rates experienced over time by other international portfolios managed by Acadian; (10) the appropriateness of the selection of Acadian and the employment of the proposed investment strategy in light of the Fund’s investment objective and its current and prospective investor base; and (11) Acadian’s Code of Ethics and related procedures for complying

 

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with the Code. The Board also considered the advisory fee to be retained by the Adviser for its oversight and monitoring services to be provided to the Fund, the compensation paid to the current Sub-Adviser and various industry averages for similar funds.

 

During the course of its deliberation, the Board reached the following conclusions regarding Acadian and the proposed Sub-Advisory Contract, among others: (1) based, among other considerations, on its review of the Acadian International Small-Cap Composite as of September 30, 2004, which has outperformed its benchmark and the Lipper and Morningstar category averages on the year-to-date, one-, three- and five-year periods, Acadian is qualified to manage the Fund’s assets in accordance with its investment objective and the proposed investment strategy; (2) the proposed investment strategy is appropriate for pursuing maximum long-term capital appreciation through a Fund that can invest throughout the world and is consistent with the interests of current and prospective investors in the Fund; (3) the proposed investment strategy would not materially affect the current risk profile of the Fund; (4) Acadian is expected to execute the proposed investment strategy consistently over time; (5) based upon the financial statements of Acadian, Acadian has sufficient financial resources available to it to fulfill its commitments to the Fund under the proposed Sub-Advisory Contract; (6) Acadian is likely to manage the assets with a portfolio turnover rate that is relatively low for an international fund; and (7) the compensation to be paid by the Adviser to Acadian under the proposed Sub-Advisory Contract is fair in relation to the services to be provided by Acadian. Based upon these and other relevant conclusions, the Board determined to approve the Sub-Advisory Contract with Acadian for the Fund, with an initial two-year period that commenced on March 1, 2005.

 

In considering whether to approve the renewal of ING International Small Cap Fund’s Advisory Contract for the interim period, in July 2005 the Board further considered that: (1) the Fund outperformed its primary benchmark index, the Lipper Category Median and the Morningstar Category Average for the one-month period ended May 31, 2005; (2) the Fund outperformed the Lipper Category Median for the year-to-date and three-month periods ended May 31, 2005; and (3) the Fund underperformed for all other periods considered by the Board. In analyzing this performance data, the Board considered that short-term performance had improved under the management of Acadian, and longer-term underperformance could be attributed to the Fund’s former Sub-Adviser, Nicholas-Applegate.

 

After its deliberation, the Board reached the following conclusions: (1) the Fund’s management fee rate is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board; (2) the Fund’s expense ratio is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board; and (3) management had taken action to address Board concerns about the Fund’s performance, and short-term performance, based upon periods ended May 31, 2005, showed improvement. The Board also noted that there would be further opportunity for review of more recent performance and other relevant factors in the course of deliberations for the next annual renewal in November 2005.

 

Based on these conclusions and other factors, the Board voted to renew the Advisory Contract for the Fund for the interim period ended November 30, 2005. During this renewal process, different Board members may have given different weight to different individual factors and related conclusions.

 

ING International Value Fund

 

In its renewal deliberations for ING International Value Fund in August 2004, the Board considered that: (1) the management fee for ING International Value Fund is above the median and the average management fees of the funds in its Selected Peer Group, (2) the expense ratio for the Fund is above the median and the average expense ratios of the funds in its Selected Peer Group; and (3) the Fund outperformed its benchmark index and Selected Peer Group median for all periods reviewed by the Board.

 

In considering whether to approve the Fund’s interim period renewal, in July 2005 the Board further considered that, based on performance data for the period ended May 31, 2005: (1) the Fund outperformed its primary benchmark index, the Lipper Category Median, and the Morningstar Category Average for the five years ended May 31, 2005; (2) the Fund outperformed its primary benchmark index for the three-year period ended May 31, 2005 and outperformed its Lipper Category Median for the year-to-date period ended May 31, 2005; and (3) the Fund underperformed these performance measures for all other periods considered. In analyzing this performance data, the Board took into account management’s discussions regarding the performance of the Fund at periodic meetings. The Board also considered the report from

 

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the Investment Review Committee regarding discussions with management, at the Committee’s meeting on July 20, 2005, regarding recent underperformance and the measures undertaken by the Sub-Adviser to the Fund to address this underperformance, including affording portfolio managers access to additional research and enhancements to the Sub-Adviser’s stock selection process.

 

After its deliberation, the Board reached the following conclusions: (1) the Fund’s management fee rate is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board; (2) the Fund’s expense ratio is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board; (3) the Fund’s performance is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board; and (4) the sub-advisory fee rate payable by the Adviser to the Sub-Adviser is reasonable in the context of all factors considered by the Board. The Board also noted that there would be further opportunity for review of recent performance and other relevant factors in the course of deliberations for the next annual renewal in November 2005.

 

Based on these conclusions and other factors, the Board voted to renew the Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contracts for the Fund for the year ended August 31, 2005 and the interim period ended November 30, 2005. During this renewal process, different Board members may have given different weight to different individual factors and related conclusions.

 

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ING Funds Distributor, LLC offers the funds listed below. Before investing in a fund, shareholders should carefully review the fund’s prospectus. Investors may obtain a copy of a prospectus of any ING Fund by calling (800) 992-0180 or by going to www.ingfunds.com.

 

Domestic Equity and Income Funds

ING Balanced Fund

ING Convertible Fund

ING Equity and Bond Fund

ING Equity Income Fund

ING Real Estate Fund

 

Domestic Equity Growth Funds

ING Disciplined LargeCap Fund

ING Growth Fund

ING LargeCap Growth Fund

ING MidCap Opportunities Fund

ING SmallCap Opportunities Fund

ING Small Company Fund

 

Domestic Equity Index Funds

ING Index Plus LargeCap Fund

ING Index Plus MidCap Fund

ING Index Plus SmallCap Fund

 

Domestic Equity Value Funds

ING Financial Services Fund

ING LargeCap Value Fund

ING MagnaCap Fund

ING MidCap Value Fund

ING MidCap Value Choice Fund

ING SmallCap Value Fund

ING SmallCap Value Choice Fund

ING Value Opportunity Fund

 

Fixed Income Funds

ING GNMA Income Fund

ING Government Fund

ING High Yield Bond Fund

ING Intermediate Bond Fund

ING National Tax-Exempt Bond Fund

 

Global Equity Funds

ING Global Equity Dividend Fund

ING Global Real Estate Fund

ING Global Science and Technology Fund

ING Global Value Choice Fund

 

International Equity Funds

ING Emerging Countries Fund

ING Foreign Fund

ING International Fund

ING International Growth Fund

ING International SmallCap Fund

ING International Value Fund

ING International Value Choice Fund

ING Precious Metals Fund

ING Russia Fund

 

Loan Participation Fund

ING Senior Income Fund

 

Money Market Funds*

ING Aeltus Money Market Fund

ING Classic Money Market Fund

ING Institutional Prime Money Market Fund

 

Strategic Allocation Funds

ING Strategic Allocation Balanced Fund

ING Strategic Allocation Growth Fund

ING Strategic Allocation Income Fund

 

*                 An investment in the Fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Fund.

 

PROXY VOTING INFORMATION

A description of the policies and procedures that the Registrant uses to determine how to vote proxies related to portfolio securities is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling Shareholder Services toll-free at 800-992-0180; (2) on the Registrant’s website at www.ingfunds.com and (3) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the Registrant voted proxies related to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available without charge on the Registrant’s website at www.ingfunds.com and on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

 

QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS

The Registrant files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Registrant’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Registrant’s Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC, and information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330; and is available upon request from the Registrant by calling Shareholder Services toll-free at 800-992-0180.

 


 

Investment Manager

ING Investments, LLC
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Road
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258

 

Administrator

ING Funds Services, LLC
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Road
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258

 

Distributor

ING Funds Distributor, LLC
7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Road
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
1-800-334-3444

 

Transfer Agent

DST Systems, Inc.
P.O. Box 419368
Kansas City, Missouri 64141

 

Custodian

The Bank of New York
100 Colonial Center Parkway, Suite 300
Lake Mary, Florida 32746

 

Legal Counsel

Dechert
1775 I Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006

 

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

KPMG LLP
99 High Street
Boston, Massachussetts 02110

 

For more complete information, or to obtain a prospectus on any ING fund, please call your Investment Professional or ING Funds Distributor, LLC at (800) 992-0180 or log on to www.ingfunds.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing. Consider the fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this information and other information about the fund.

 

 

PRAR-UINTLIQ

(1005-122905)

 


 

Item 2. Code of Ethics.

 

As of the end of the period covered by this report, Registrant had adopted a code of ethics, as defined in Item 2 of Form N-CSR, that applies to the Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer.  There were no amendments to the Code during the period covered by the report.  The Registrant did not grant any waivers, including implicit waivers, from any provisions of the Code during the period covered by this report.  The code of ethics is filed herewith pursuant to Item 10(a)(1), Exhibit 99.CODE ETH.

 

 

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

 

The Board of Trustees has determined that Patrick W. Kenny is an audit committee financial expert, as defined in Item 3 of Form N-CSR.  Mr. Kenny is “independent” for purposes of Item 3 of Form N-CSR.

 

 

Item 4.  Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

 

(a)                                  Audit Fees:  The aggregate fees billed for each of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by KPMG LLP (“KPMG”), the principal accountant for the audit of the registrant’s annual financial statements, for services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for those fiscal years were $125,478 for year ended October 31, 2005 and $123,578 for year ended October 31, 2004.

 

(b)                                 Audit-Related Fees:  The aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for assurance and related services by KPMG that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the registrant’s financial statements and are not reported under paragraph (a) of this Item.

 

None

 

(c)                                  Tax Fees:  The aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by KPMG for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning were $882 in the year ended October 31, 2005 and $13,330 in the year ended October 31, 2004.  Such services included review of excise distribution calculations (if applicable), preparation of the Funds’ federal, state and excise tax returns, tax services related to mergers and routine consulting.

 

None

 

(d)                                 All Other Fees:  The aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for products and services provided by KPMG, other than the services reported in paragraphs (a) through (c) of this Item.

 

None

 

(e) (1)                 Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures

 

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AUDIT AND NON-AUDIT SERVICES
PRE-APPROVAL POLICY

 

I.              Statement of Principles

 

Under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the “Act”), the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors or Trustees (the “Committee”) of the ING Funds (each a “Fund,” collectively, the “Funds”) set out on Exhibit A to this Audit and Non-Audit Services Pre-Approval Policy (“Policy”) is responsible for the oversight of the work of the Funds’ independent auditors.  As part of its responsibilities, the Committee must pre-approve the audit and non-audit services performed by the auditors in order to assure that the provision of these services does not impair the auditors’ independence from the Funds.  The Committee has adopted, and the Board has ratified, this Policy, which sets out the procedures and conditions under which the services of the independent auditors may be pre-approved.

 

Under Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules promulgated in accordance with the Act, the Funds may establish two different approaches to pre-approving audit and non-audit services.  The Committee may approve services without consideration of specific case-by-case services (“general pre-approval”) or it may pre-approve specific services (“specific pre-approval”).  The Committee believes that the combination of these approaches contemplated in this Policy results in an effective and efficient method for pre-approving audit and non-audit services to be performed by the Funds’ independent auditors.  Under this Policy, services that are not of a type that may receive general pre-approval require specific pre-approval by the Committee.  Any proposed services that exceed pre-approved cost levels or budgeted amounts will also require the Committee’s specific pre-approval.

 

For both types of approval, the Committee considers whether the subject services are consistent with the SEC’s rules on auditor independence and that such services are compatible with maintaining the auditors independence.  The Committee also considers whether a particular audit firm is in the best position to provide effective and efficient services to the Funds.  Reasons that the auditors are in the best position include the auditors’ familiarity with the Funds’ business, personnel, culture, accounting systems, risk profile, and other factors, and whether the services will enhance the Funds’ ability to manage and control risk or improve audit quality.  Such factors will be considered as a whole, with no one factor being determinative.

 

The appendices attached to this Policy describe the audit, audit-related, tax-related, and other services that have the Committee’s general pre-approval.  For any service that has been approved through general pre-approval, the general pre-approval will remain in place for a period 12 months from the date of pre-approval, unless the Committee determines that a different period is appropriate.  The Committee will annually review and pre-approve the services that may be provided by the independent auditors without specific pre-approval.  The Committee will revise the list of services subject to general pre-approval as appropriate.  This Policy does not serve as a delegation to Fund management of the Committee’s duty to pre-approve services performed by the Funds’ independent auditors.

 



 

II.            Audit Services

 

The annual audit services engagement terms and fees are subject to the Committee’s specific pre-approval.  Audit services are those services that are normally provided by auditors in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements or those that generally only independent auditors can reasonably provide.  They include the Funds’ annual financial statement audit and procedures that the independent auditors must perform in order to form an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements (e.g., information systems and procedural reviews and testing).  The Committee will monitor the audit services engagement and approve any changes in terms, conditions or fees deemed by the Committee to be necessary or appropriate.

 

The Committee may grant general pre-approval to other audit services, such as statutory audits and services associated with SEC registration statements, periodic reports and other documents filed with the SEC or issued in connection with securities offerings.

 

The Committee has pre-approved the audit services listed on Appendix A.  The Committee must specifically approve all audit services not listed on Appendix A.

 

III.           Audit-related Services

 

Audit-related services are assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or the review of the Funds’ financial statements or are traditionally performed by the independent auditors.  The Committee believes that the provision of audit-related services will not impair the independent auditors’ independence, and therefore may grant pre-approval to audit-related services.  Audit-related services include accounting consultations related to accounting, financial reporting or disclosure matters not classified as “audit services;” assistance with understanding and implementing new accounting and financial reporting guidance from rulemaking authorities; agreed-upon or expanded audit procedures relating to accounting and/or billing records required to respond to or comply with financial, accounting or regulatory reporting matters; and assistance with internal control reporting requirements under Form N-SAR or Form N-CSR.

 

The Committee has pre-approved the audit-related services listed on Appendix B.  The Committee must specifically approve all audit-related services not listed on Appendix B.

 

IV.           Tax Services

 

The Committee believes the independent auditors can provide tax services to the Funds, including tax compliance, tax planning, and tax advice, without compromising the auditors’ independence.  Therefore, the Committee may grant general pre-approval with respect to tax services historically provided by the Funds’ independent auditors that do not, in the Committee’s view, impair auditor independence and that are consistent with the SEC’s rules on auditor independence.

 

The Committee will not grant pre-approval if the independent auditors initially recommends a transaction the sole business purpose of which is tax avoidance and the tax treatment of which may not be supported in the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations.  The Committee may consult

 

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outside counsel to determine that tax planning and reporting positions are consistent with this Policy.

 

The Committee has pre-approved the tax-related services listed on Appendix C.  The Committee must specifically approve all tax-related services not listed on Appendix C.

 

V.            Other Services

 

The Committee believes it may grant approval of non-audit services that are permissible services for independent auditors to a Fund.  The Committee has determined to grant general pre-approval to other services that it believes are routine and recurring, do not impair auditor independence, and are consistent with SEC rules on auditor independence.

 

The Committee has pre-approved the non-audit services listed on Appendix D.  The Committee must specifically approve all non-audit services not listed on Appendix D.

 

A list of the SEC’s prohibited non-audit services is attached to this Policy as Appendix E.  The SEC’s rules and relevant guidance should be consulted to determine the precise definitions of these impermissible services and the applicability of exceptions to certain of the SEC’s prohibitions.

 

VI.           Pre-approval of Fee levels and Budgeted Amounts

 

The Committee will annually establish pre-approval fee levels or budgeted amounts for audit, audit-related, tax and non-audit services to be provided to the Funds by the independent auditors.  Any proposed services exceeding these levels or amounts require the Committee’s specific pre-approval.  The Committee considers fees for audit and non-audit services when deciding whether to pre-approve services.  The Committee may determine, for a pre-approval period of 12 months, the appropriate ratio between the total amount of fees for the Fund’s audit, audit-related, and tax services (including fees for services provided to Fund affiliates that are subject to pre-approval), and the total amount of fees for certain permissible non-audit services for the Fund classified as other services (including any such services provided to Fund affiliates that are subject to pre-approval).

 

VII.         Procedures

 

Requests or applications for services to be provided by the independent auditors will be submitted to management.  If management determines that the services do not fall within those services generally pre-approved by the Committee and set out in the appendices to these procedures, management will submit the services to the Committee or its delagee.  Any such submission will include a detailed description of the services to be rendered.  Notwithstanding this paragraph, the Committee will, on a quarterly basis, receive from the independent auditors a list of services provided for the previous calendar quarter on a cumulative basis by the auditors during the Pre-Approval Period.

 

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VIII.        Delegation

 

The Committee may delegate pre-approval authority to one or more of the Committee’s members.  Any member or members to whom such pre-approval authority is delegated must report any pre-approval decisions, including any pre-approved services, to the Committee at its next scheduled meeting.  The Committee will identify any member to whom pre-approval authority is delegated in writing.  The member will retain such authority for a period of 12 months from the date of pre-approval unless the Committee determines that a different period is appropriate.  The period of delegated authority may be terminated by the Committee or at the option of the member.

 

IX.           Additional Requirements

 

The Committee will take any measures the Committee deems necessary or appropriate to oversee the work of the independent auditors and to assure the auditors’ independence from the Funds.  This may include reviewing a formal written statement from the independent auditors delineating all relationships between the auditors and the Funds, consistent with Independence Standards Board No. 1, and discussing with the auditors their methods and procedures for ensuring independence.

 

Amended:  March 29, 2005

 

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Appendix A
Pre-Approved Audit Services for the Pre-Approval Period January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005

 

Service

 

 

 

The Fund(s)

 

Fee Range

 

Statutory audits or financial audits (including tax services associated with audit services)

 

ý

 

As presented to
Audit
Committee(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Services associated with SEC registration statements, periodic reports and other documents filed with the SEC or other documents issued in connection with securities offerings (e.g., consents), and assistance in responding to SEC comment letters.

 

ý

 

Not to exceed
$8,925 per
filing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consultations by Fund management with respect to accounting or disclosure treatment of transactions or events and/or the actual or potential effect of final or proposed rules, standards or interpretations by the SEC, Financial Accounting Standards Board, or other regulatory or standard setting bodies.

 

ý

 

Not to exceed
$8,000 during
the Pre-
Approval
Period

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seed capital audit and related review and issuance of consent on the N-2 registration statement

 

ý

 

Not to exceed
$12,000 per
audit

 

 


(1)

 

For new Funds launched during the Pre-Approval Period, the fee ranges pre-approved will be the same as those for existing Funds, pro-rated in accordance with inception dates as provided in the auditors’ Proposal or any Engagement Letter covering the period at issue. Fees in the Engagement Letter will be controlling.

 

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Appendix B
Pre-Approved Audit-Related Services for the Pre-Approval Period January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005

 

Service

 

 

 

The Fund(s)

 

Fund Affiliates

 

Fee Range

 

Services related to Fund mergers (Excludes tax services - See Appendix C for tax services associated with Fund mergers)

 

ý

 

ý

 

Not to exceed
$10,000 per
merger

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consultations by Fund management with respect to accounting or disclosure treatment of transactions or events and/or the actual or potential effect of final or proposed rules, standards or interpretations by the SEC, Financial Accounting Standards Board, or other regulatory or standard setting bodies. [Note: Under SEC rules some consultations may be “audit” services and others may be “audit-related” services.]

 

ý

 

 

 

Not to exceed
$5,000 per
occurrence during
the Pre-Approval
Period

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Review of the Funds’ semi-annual financial statements

 

ý

 

 

 

Not to exceed
$2,000 per set of
financial
statements per
fund

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reports to regulatory or government agencies related to the annual engagement

 

ý

 

 

 

Up to $5,000 per
occurrence during
the Pre-Approval
Period

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Regulatory compliance assistance

 

ý

 

ý

 

Not to exceed
$5,000 per quarter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Training courses

 

ý

 

ý

 

Not to exceed
$2,000 per course

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For Prime Rate Trust, agreed upon procedures for quarterly reports to rating agencies

 

ý

 

 

 

Not to exceed
$9,000 per quarter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For Prime Rate Trust and Senior Income Fund, agreed upon procedures for the Revolving Credit and Security Agreement with Citigroup

 

ý

 

 

 

Not to exceed
$20,000 per fund
per year

 

 

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Appendix C
Pre-Approved Tax Services for the Pre-Approval Period January 1, 2005  through December 31, 2005

 

Service

 

 

 

The Fund(s)

 

Fund
Affiliates

 

Fee Range

 

Preparation of federal and state income tax returns and federal excise tax returns for the Funds including assistance and review with excise tax distributions.

 

ý

 

 

 

As presented to
Audit
Committee(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Review of IRC Sections 851(b) and 817(h) diversification testing on a real-time basis

 

ý

 

 

 

As presented to
Audit
Committee(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Review of year-end reporting for 1099’s

 

ý

 

 

 

As presented to
Audit
Committee(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tax assistance and advice regarding statutory, regulatory or administrative developments

 

ý

 

ý

 

Not to exceed
$5,000 for the
Funds or for the
Funds’
investment
adviser during
the Pre-
Approval Period

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International tax services (e.g., Taiwan and India)

 

ý

 

 

 

Not to exceed
$5,000 per Fund
during the Pre-
Approval Period

 

 


(2)

 

For new Funds launched during the Pre-Approval Period, the fee ranges pre-approved will be the same as those for existing Funds, pro-rated in accordance with inception dates as provided in the auditors’ Proposal or any Engagement Letter covering the period at issue.  Fees in the Engagement Letter will be controlling.

 

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Service

 

 

 

The Fund(s)

 

Fund
Affiliates

 

Fee Range

 

Tax training courses

 

ý

 

ý

 

Not to exceed
$2,000 per
course during
the Pre-
Approval Period

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tax services associated with Fund mergers

 

ý

 

ý

 

Not to exceed
$8,000 per
merger during
the Pre-
Approval Period

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tax services related to the preparation of annual PFIC statements and annual Form 5471 (Controlled Foreign Corporation) for structured finance vehicles

 

ý

 

 

 

Not to exceed
$18,000 during
the Pre-
Approval Period

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tax services related to CLOs and CBOs

 

ý

 

 

 

Not to exceed
$15,000 per
quarter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loan Staff Services

 

 

 

ý

 

Not to exceed
$15,000 during
the Pre-
Approval Period

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other tax-related assistance and consultation, including, without limitation, assistance in evaluating the tax treatment of swaps, swaptions, mortgage-backed securities and other derivatives.

 

ý

 

 

 

Not to exceed
$120,000 during
the Pre-
Approval Period

 

 

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Appendix D
Pre-Approved Other Services for the Pre-Approval Period January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005

 

Service

 

 

 

The Fund(s)

 

Fund Affiliates

 

Fee Range

 

Agreed-upon procedures for Class B share 12b-1 programs

 

 

 

ý

 

Not to exceed
$50,000
during the Pre-
Approval
Period

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Security counts performed pursuant to Rule 17f-2 of the 1940 Act (i.e., counts for Funds holding securities with affiliated sub-custodians)

 

ý

 

 

 

Not to exceed
$5,000 per
Fund during
the Pre-
Approval
Period

 

 

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Appendix E

 

Prohibited Non-Audit Services
Dated:
    January 1, 2005

 

                  Bookkeeping or other services related to the accounting records or financial statements of the Funds

 

                  Financial information systems design and implementation

 

                  Appraisal or valuation services, fairness opinions, or contribution-in-kind reports

 

                  Actuarial services

 

                  Internal audit outsourcing services

 

                  Management functions

 

                  Human resources

 

                  Broker-dealer, investment adviser, or investment banking services

 

                  Legal services

 

                  Expert services unrelated to the audit

 

                  Any other service that the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board determines, by regulation, is impermissible

 

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EXHIBIT A

 

ING INVESTORS TRUST (formerly, THE GCG TRUST)

ING EQUITY TRUST

ING FUNDS TRUST

ING GLOBAL EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM OPPORTUNITY FUND

ING INVESTMENT FUNDS, INC.

ING MAYFLOWER TRUST

ING MUTUAL FUNDS

ING PARTNERS, INC.

ING PRIME RATE TRUST

ING SENIOR INCOME FUND

ING VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST

ING VARIABLE PRODUCTS TRUST

ING VP EMERGING MARKETS FUND, INC.

ING VP NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST

USLICO SERIES FUND

 



 

(e) (2)                 Percentage of services referred to in 4(b) — (4)(d) that were approved by the audit committee 

 

                                                100% of the services were approved by the audit committee.

 

(f)                                    Percentage of hours expended attributable to work performed by other than full time employees of KPMG if greater than 50%.

 

Not applicable.

 

(g)                                 Non-Audit Fees:  The non-audit fees billed by the registrant’s accountant for services rendered to the registrant, and rendered to the registrant’s investment adviser, and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant for each of the last two fiscal years of the registrant were $136,483 for year ended October 31, 2005 and $49,057 for year ended October 31, 2004.

 

(h)                                 Principal Accountants Independence:  The Registrant’s Audit committee has considered whether the provision of non-audit services that were rendered to the registrant’s investment adviser and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant that were not pre-approved pursuant to Rule 2-01(c)(7)(ii) of Regulation S-X is compatible with maintaining KPMG’s independence.

 

 

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Item 5.  Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 6.  Schedule of Investments

 

Schedule is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.

 

Item 7.  Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 8.  Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 9.  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 Board has a Nominating Committee for the purpose of considering and presenting to the Board candidates it proposes for nomination to fill Independent Trustee vacancies on the Board.  The Committee currently consists of all Independent Trustees of the Board (6 individuals).  The Nominating Committee operates pursuant to a Charter approved by the Board. The primary purpose of the Nominating Committee is to consider and present to the Board the candidates it proposes for nomination to fill vacancies on the Board. In evaluating candidates, the Nominating Committee may consider a variety of factors, but it has not at this time set any specific minimum qualifications that must be met.  Specific qualifications of candidates for Board membership will be based on the needs of the Board at the time of nomination.

 

The Nominating Committee is willing to consider nominations received from shareholders and shall assess shareholder nominees in the same manner as it reviews its own nominees.  A shareholder nominee for director should be submitted in writing to the Fund’s Secretary. Any such shareholder nomination should include at a minimum the following information as to each individual proposed for nomination as trustee: such individual’s written consent to be named in the proxy statement as a nominee (if nominated) and to serve as a trustee (if elected), and all information relating to such individual that is required to be disclosed in the solicitation of proxies for election of trustees, or is otherwise required, in each case under applicable federal securities laws, rules and regulations.

 

The Secretary shall submit all nominations received in a timely manner to the Nominating Committee.  To be timely, any such submission must be delivered to the Fund’s Secretary not earlier than the 90th day prior to such meeting and not later than the close of business on the later of the 60th day prior to such meeting or the 10th day following the day on which public announcement of the date of the meeting is first made, by either disclosure in a press release or in a document publicly filed by the Fund with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Item 11.  Controls and Procedures.

 

(a)                                  Based on our evaluation conducted within 90 days of the filing date, hereof, the design and operation of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that material information relating to the registrant is made known to the certifying officers by others within the appropriate entities, particularly during the period in which Forms N-CSR are being prepared, and the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures allow timely preparation and review of the information for the registrant’s Form N-CSR and the officer certifications of such Form N-CSR.

 

(b)                                 There were no significant changes in the registrant’s internal controls 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 control over financial reporting.

 

Item 12. Exhibits.

 

(a)(1)                    Code of Ethics pursuant to Item 2 of Form N-CSR is filed and attached hereto as

EX-99.CODE ETH.

 

(a)(2)                    A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2 under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2) is attached hereto as EX-99.CERT.

 

(b)                                 The officer certifications required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto as EX-99.906CERT.

 

     (3)                   Not applicable.

 

 

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SIGNATURES

 

 

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

 

(Registrant): ING Mayflower Trust

 

 

 

 

By

/s/ James M. Hennessy

 

James M. Hennessy

 

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

Date: January 9, 2006

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

By

/s/ James M. Hennessy

 

James M. Hennessy

 

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

Date: January 9, 2006

 

 

 

 

By

/s/ Todd Modic

 

Todd Modic

 

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

Date: January 9, 2006

 

 

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